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It's an unfortunate reality that babies and young children, particularly toddlers, get sick pretty frequently. It seems to happen most often between the ages of one and two years, when they're putting everything in their mouth, going to childcare or playgroup and mixing more with older kids, all while building up their immunity. The winter when my first child was around this age I visited the GP so many times I jokingly asked if they had a frequent patient system, with my tenth visit for free!
Child illness is a frustrating reality of having young children, but they really do eventually outgrow this stage as they build up their resistance. By about age five their sick days are far less common.
So if you have a young child, how do you know when you need to go to the doctor, or when some extra cuddles and Panadol will suffice?
Firstly, it's a good idea to make sure your child is up to date with the immunisation schedule. Of course, immunisations are never fun – for parents or our babies – but the pain (for both of us) is over quickly, and the benefits are the protection and eradication of serious and life threatening diseases.
In my experience I've found the best option to be the immunisation service my local council provides. Some require booking and some have a drop-in service, but I've found their practitioners are the fastest and best jabbers around! Their distraction techniques and lightning fast jabs will have your baby recovering in a matter of seconds.
And here's a tip: make sure you bring any bottles, dummies or favourite toys to comfort your baby after the injection. And nothing soothes better than a breastfeed!
The practitioner will advise you of any expected reactions, but they often suggest baby Panadol to soothe any minor reactions, so have some of that on standby.
Immunisations will protect your child from the worst of the childhood infections, but unfortunately there's no immunisation for the common cold. Even worse, it's the the most frequent cause of illness in children.
Cold symptoms are pretty much the same in children and adults, including
- runny nose
- sneezing
- headache
- watery/itchy eyes
- a cough
- a mild temperature.
You might also notice that your child has lost his appetite, is vomiting, and is generally miserable. This can last up to a bit over a week.
You don't need to do much to treat a cold - paracetamol for a fever, warm drinks for a sore throat and
a eucalyptus inhalant or saline nose spray is all that's really needed ... apart from lots of cuddles and attention!
But if your child doesn't get better after a few days, it's time to see a doctor. You should also see the doctor if your little one won't drink, if he's vomiting a lot, is pale and extra sleepy, seems to be having trouble breathing, or if he has a high temperature that won't come down.
I'm also a big fan of following your instinct. You know your baby better than anyone, and if you're worried then a visit to the doctor may help to reassure you. What's the worst that can happen: they say it's a common cold and you feel like an over-anxious parent! But if it turned out to be something more serious, you'd be relieved you followed your gut and acted on it, so if in doubt do exactly that.
Read more in the Essential Kids cold and flu fact sheet.
Ear infections
Like the common cold, you can't prevent ear infections. The good news is that children usually grow out of them by school age.
It can be hard for you to diagnose an ear or throat infection in your child, as young babies can't tell you where the pain is. But you can watch for the following, which can be signs of an ear infection:
- fever
- irritability
- loss of appetite
- vomiting
- headache
- disrupted sleep
- crying when lying down
- tugging at ears
- drowsiness.
If you see any discharge from the ear it's important you see a doctor immediately – it could be a perforated eardrum.
If your child has a lot of ear infections, she might need to get grommets (ventilating tubes). These are ventilating tubes which go into the eardrum to help preserve your child's hearing. Grommets are very common and can really help kids who go through a lot of infections.
Another common infection in children under five is croup. This is an infection that affects the windpipe and the vocal cords, and can occur after your child has a cold. It can lead to a harsh, barking cough and noisy breathing, which can be worse at night.
Croup usually clears up over a few days, but sometimes it can actually get worse. It's time for the doctor if your little one:
- is having a hard time breathing – that is, if his nostrils flare, he's having trouble eating and drinking, or he won't lie down
- is breathing really loudly, even if he's just sitting quietly
- has trouble swallowing.
When you have a sick child, remember to beware of 'Doctor Google'; if in doubt, always talk to your trusted health practitioner.
Having a sick child can be a stressful and exhausting time, but rest assured they will be past the frequent illness stage in no time. And soon enough you'll be longing for the days when they were small and fragile again!


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Pixar and Disney animation's John Lasseter arrived in San Diego for his first Comic-Con visit on Friday. In addition to promoting the upcoming 3-D releases of the original two "Toy Story" films and next year's "Toy Story 3," Lasseter was also on hand to accompany 68-year-old Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki (who received a standing ovation from the Hall H audience). Disney is releasing the English-language version of Miyazaki's "Ponyo" on Aug. 14.
Some excerpts of our chat with Lasseter:
Q: This is your first visit to Comic-Con. Why did you feel it was time to come?
A: I am looking at the importance of the Internet and how quickly word-of-mouth about a movie can get out, and the people who come here have always been early adopters. The people who come to Comic-Con also have been such big fans of Pixar, and it's a perfect time in terms of "Ponyo" coming out. It's the perfect way to get some word-of-mouth started.
Q: Why did you go back and revise the original "Toy Story" movies for 3-D?
A: It's been so long since "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2" were in theaters. We were really interested in bringing them back in some big way. We always have thought of our movies as being 3-D, because they are truly three-dimensional worlds within the computer. We didn't want to touch the movies — to go in and change things, and improve things. We just went back to add another eye view to make them 3-D.
Q: Was there a temptation to go back and fix a line of dialogue or improve a shot you didn't quite get right?
A: No. We feel that when the movie is released, we are happy with it. It takes four years to release these films, and I am happy with that. Where we look back is to see where the technology has gone, "Oh boy, we could things a lot better now."
Q: When you make a movie in 3-D, do you conceive it differently than when if it were in 2-D?
A: The story isn't any different. But in the way that we stage the story, it is a little different. We are trying to look at things in terms of more dynamic staging — where the depth is there. Our thing with 3-D is that we don't want to do all of that stuff where things are coming at you. It's a gimmick, and I think it pops people out of the movie. One of the things that we strive to do is create a suspension of disbelief — where you get swept up in the story, and don't think of anything else. And anything within the filmmaking that makes people not just think about the story — well, that goes against what we are striving to do. Our use of 3-D is to pull you into the story all the more, to give it depth and believability.
Q: But is there still a place for 2-D, hand-drawn animation like "Ponyo" and "The Princess and the Frog?"
A: Of course. You have to see these characters and the style and the liveliness of the animation. Everybody thinks there is just one way to make movies. But different stories can lend themselves to different mediums. And the story and characters of "The Princess and the Frog" just lends itself so beautifully to that medium. It just comes to life in a way that is different than computer animation. And look at the painted backgrounds in Miyazaki's "Ponyo." They are just absolutely beautiful.
Q: You are very disciplined at story. But you also only make a movie a year. At what point does increased production output put pressure on your rigorous screenplay process?
A: We are going to be at three movies in the next two years. So we are ramping up. Story is the most important thing for us. It always has been and it always will be. But we went from a movie every three years to a movie every year without changing quality. We just recognize that you can't do it overnight — we can't just hire a bunch of people and double our output. You have to do it in a way where you have creative leadership, a creative core.
Q: You haven't directed a feature since 2006's "Cars." When are you going to direct next?
A: I am working on the little "Cars Toons" short films. But I am plenty busy right now [before I direct another feature].
— John Horn
Photo: "Ponyo." Credit: Walt Disney Co.
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West Brom skipper Chris Brunt hopes Northern Ireland's friendly with Finland on Wednesday will aid his chances of being fit for the start of the new Barclays Premier League campaign.
Brunt has been sidelined for the majority of the summer with a calf strain which initially flared up during a visit to Belfast. He had to return early from Albion's trip to Sweden and only made his comeback on Friday evening as a substitute against Nottingham Forest.
"Internationals at this stage are never good timing but, from my point of view, having missed virtually every friendly, it will be good to get some minutes under my belt," said Brunt.
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When Jamie Hanson and her husband decided it was time to grow their family, Jaime, who worked as an accountant at a large firm, did the math.
"I wanted to make sure we could afford to have a baby. I know it should be more of an emotional decision than a practical one, but for me, I didn't want to get into it and realize we didn't have money to buy diapers," she recalls.
They figured that with some belt tightening and by borrowing some baby hand-me-downs from her older sister, they could make it work. "We were very excited and from that point out, just went for it!"
While there are many practical factors to consider before expanding both your belly and your family, it's perhaps most critical to make sure BOTH PARENTS-TO-BE ARE COMPLETELY READY to bring a little one into their lives, according to Christine Sweeney, a licensed social worker in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Manager of The Parent Connection, a free support service to first time parents.
"Both parents should be in agreement that they would like to become pregnant. Becoming parents is a major life transition," she notes. "In an ideal situation, other major transitions such as a move across country, starting a new career or trying to complete a PhD thesis, should not be happening at the same time."
Sweeney also advises that having a baby will never fix what's wrong in a relationship. In fact, she says, the stress that comes with adjusting to parenthood will make a strained relationship even more strained.
It's also critically important that both parents STOP SMOKING prior to becoming pregnant. If you can't stop completely, even cutting back is helpful.
"It's the most important modifiable risk factor associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes," says Dr. Karen O'Brien, a high risk obstetrician at BIDMC. The dangers of cigarette smoke on both moms-to-be and babies have long been documented but include infertility, pre-term labor and delivery, low birth weight, placental eruption and dysplasia, ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
"Even if you've tried to stop before, there is no better motivation than the wellbeing of your new baby," says Dr. O'Brien. "Talk to your doctor about the best tools to help you quit."
Next, you'll need to REVIEW THE MEDICATIONS YOU TAKE. If you have a chronic medical condition, such as thyroid disease, asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a psychiatric condition, see your doctor to make sure your prescription medications are safe for pregnancy.
"Some medications should not be taken in early pregnancy and switching to a safer medication can usually be done a month or two before conceiving," says Dr. Celeste Royce, an obstetrician at BIDMC.
This does not mean you should stop taking your medications on your own. For example, while ACE inhibitors and ARBS used to treat high blood pressure may be harmful during pregnancy, stopping them suddenly could also be dangerous. Your doctor can help find safer alternatives and advise you how to make the switch safely.
Even some prescription skin creams such as Accutane and Retin-A are not recommended during pregnancy.
"We can't say it enough – check with your prenatal provider as to the safety of any drug you are taking, and inform the provider about any new medication prescribed by another provider," stresses Dr. Royce.
Also, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT –WITH YOUR DENTIST.
"Oral infections can be linked to bad pregnancy outcomes," says Elizabeth Kester, RN, Perinatal Outreach Manager in the Maternal and Child Health Department at Lawrence General Hospital, which is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
In fact, recent studies have shown pregnant women with periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to deliver a premature, low-birth-weight baby.
"While it is safe to have most dental procedures done during pregnancy, a check up before getting pregnant can identify problems and give you time to get work done without worrying," notes BIDMC's Dr. Celeste Royce.
Finally, START AN EXERCISE ROUTINE prior to conceiving, and continue it during your pregnancy.
"Doing activities such as walking, jogging, yoga and swimming during most uncomplicated pregnancies can help you in a number of ways, including keeping your weight gain to an appropriate level," says Dr. Hope Ricciotti, interim Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess.
Exercise also helps prevent aches and pains of pregnancy, can prepare your body for childbirth and of course, helps your stamina for keeping up with your little one as he/she grows into an active toddler.
"Start your 30-minute a day exercise program prior to pregnancy when you are feeling your best and make it a habit," advises Dr. Ricciotti. "Your active lifestyle will set an example for your child and you'll look great too."
Above content provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. For questions about your own health, ask your physician.
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It's quite amazing watching DemProg heads explode on my "real me" Facebook page. To hear them tell it, the Hobby Lobby decision was four white religious men banning women's right to contraception across America because a mean-spirited Christian corporation demanded that they do so.
I've been doing my best to say that (a) Hobby Lobby always provided a broad range of contraception coverage to its employees, and is only protesting the fact that the government is forcing it to pay for contraception that can be used to cause abortions; and (b) that the Court's narrow holding said only that the Health & Human Services contraception mandate, which is not law under Obamacare, does not pass the test set by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which President Clinton approvingly signed. My comments are greeted with silence.
But there's no room for silence here. I have a lot to say, and I delight in your comments. So off we go….
I may as well start with a good Hobby Lobby round-up. All of these posts were very helpful when I was trying to craft a short, fact-filled response to confused DemProgs on Facebook.
Both Elizabeth Warren's and Hillary Clinton's responses to the decision show that (a) it's amazing they graduated from law school, let alone, in Warren's case, became teachers and (b) that they're each as bad as the other, and that's saying a lot. Let me say again what I learned from taking Warren's Banking Law class a long time ago: she's soft-spoken and mean; she's a muddled thinker; she's an incoherent communicator; and there's a lot of anger there. (Warning: this article might be behind a pay wall, but you can demolish that pay wall for a mere 99 cents per month.)
I found an exceptionally good trio of cases from the crew at National Review (which really excels at this type of analysis:
Charles C. W. Cooke points out that a great deal of the DemProg's hysteria derives from the fact that they don't understand that the Supreme Court's role is to interpret law, not to enact it. That's not surprising. DemProgs want their (not any, but their) president to enact law and, trained by Brown v. Board of Education and Roe v. Wade — both of which involved the Court creating rights out of whole cloth, for better or worse — actually believe that the court exists to enact a DemProg-approved agenda.
Ramesh Ponnuru explains how illogical, hysterical, and unrealistic Ruth Ginsburg was in her dissent — something that explains why DemProgs are so wildly excited by what she wrote.
Ross Douthat notes that DemProgs are exceptionally sore, and dishonest, winners. This reflects the fact that the Hobby Lobby decision peeled out a tiny corner of religious freedom in the face of a vast government takeover of . . . everything.
And finally, one of Jonah Goldberg's best, in which he explains out that it wasn't the Court putting the employer in women's uterus, it was the Obama administration. That accurate analysis kind of puts a different spin on this poster, which DemProgs are excitedly passing around through social media:
Obama's a chart topper: After thinking it over, Americans agree that Barack Obama is the worst president this country has seen since the end of WWII (and Ronald Reagan is the best). The only problem with this confirmation of my bias is that, for me to be proved right, the country has had to suffer terribly. It's no fun being Cassandra.
On the subject of Obamacare, Kevin Williamson allows himself a bit of schadenfreude, and it makes for brilliant reading.
When I heard about the IRS's "dog at my hard drive" excuse for the missing emails from Lois Lerner and six other key employees, I immediately said "that's spoliation" and it's bad. It turns out that the IRS's conduct was even worse than I remembered at the time I made this statement.
The IRS wasn't just hiding stuff from Congress, which could be classified as political game-playing. By the time it lost the emails, the back-up and the hard-drive, it was engaged in litigation that placed upon it a heavy legal burden to do everything possible to preserve any material that could be germane to the lawsuits. A judge with any reverence for the law should come down on the IRS like a ton of bricks for this behavior, even if it was "merely" negligent, as opposed to a deliberate fraud on the court.
The Founders did not imagine an America of incredible wisdom, by incredible wisdom, and for incredible wisdom. Madison readily envisioned that the government would be able to function despite man's worst nature. However, even the Founders' checks and balances didn't comprehend a president and his supporters who would willingly cast aside constitutional governance.
Sadly, judging by changes made to the AP US history test, which drives US history curriculum at high schools across America, things aren't going to get better any time soon. Since our children are prevented from learning the Founders' wisdom, they can't institute those ideas into their understanding of government.
And, while Boehner's lawsuit is a step in the right direction, I remain dubious that it will accomplish anything. I'm with Andrew McCarthy in that I fear it will simply see the House cede power to the courts. At the rate Congress is ceding power to the other branches of government, it becomes nothing but an expensive Kabuki piece.
The kind of people who vote for Hillary won't care that, on July 4th, this potential presidential candidate has decided to spend her time with a British, America-bashing newspaper. That's what DemProgs do, and they're damn proud of it too.
For years, people have been trying to figure out what the "Obama doctrine" is. Jeffrey Anderson thinks he knows: the Obama doctrine is Obama's belief that, when Americans voted him into office, they got a twofer — both a president and a legislator.
Earlier today, I posted that, whether one agrees or not with the cheerleader who is also a big game hunter, disagreement is not a basis for censorship. DemProg, chart-topping songstress Diane Warren has different idea altogether. She thinks that disagreement is a basis for murder. Assuming Warren survives the coming ISIS sharia takeover, she should fit in quite well with the Islamist mindset.
I'm not a BBC fan, but this rap version of WWI's origins is cute.
And finally, pictures!
(Thanks to Caped Crusader, the Family Back East, and Earl Aagaard for their help with this post.)


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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Evan Longoria has replaced Chipper Jones on
the United States roster for the semifinal round of the World Baseball Classic.
USA baseball executive director Paul Seiler said Thursday that the Americans are fortunate to have a player of Longoria's caliber to replace Jones at third base.
The U.S. will play Sunday at Dodger Stadium against the winner of Thursday night's game between Japan and South Korea.
Jones played in four WBC games before he left team with a muscle
strain in his right side.
During the tournament's second round in Miami, Team USA also lost second baseman Dustin Pedroia (left side), first baseman Kevin Youkilis (sprained left ankle, left Achilles' tendinitis) and reliever Matt Lindstrom (strained right rotator cuff) to injuries.


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1. During this chapter, Bella (and Aro) notice silent and one-sided conversations between Edward and Alice. By analyzing the facts in the rest of the chapters, can you surmise the content of these communications?
They probaly had something to do with Bella.
2. Can you explain how Aro's behavior is deceptive, based on what we know of the Volturi?
–adjective 1. apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive.
2. perceptually misleading: It looks like a curved line, but it's deceptive.
I think that he just wants to trick them. Make them think good things. Idk.
3. Compare and contrast Aro, Marcus and Caius. Which one is most frightening? Why?
Caius is more frightening to me because he is kind of mean. I mean Aro is alright, he is kind of nice.
4. Aro considers Edward not drinking Bella's blood a waste. Edward sees it as a price for an unimaginable opportunity. How do you explain this difference in opinion? How does this contrast the lifestyle choices of the Volturi with that of the Cullens? How does it contrast the individual character of Edward and Aro?
Well the difference between the Volturi and the Cullens is that the Cullens don't want to harm humans. They like being around them, i think. The Volturi dont care who they kill.
5. Aro says that Edward reminds, him of and angrier Carlisle. He also indicates that he believes Edward has even more self-control than Carlisle. Edward disagrees. With which evaluation do you agree? Can you find support in the text to defend your opinions?
I think that Edward has more self control. I understand fully that Carlisle deals with blood, and people more than Edward does. And that it has taken him a lot of time to be able to do that. But when Edward, he is able to resist killing Bella with every day that he spends with her. Testing himself. He has a lot more self control than he gives himself credit for.
6. Stephenie has told us that Bella's immunity to certain vampire powers; including Edward's, Aro's and Jane's abilities; Is because she has a private mind. Explain what you thought this meant the first time you heard it. How did you think it worked.
That she doesnt let people in. I didnt know about how it worked.


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Ban guns to stop murders. Ban planes to stop disasters. Ban cars to stop DUIs. Ban highways to stop accidents.
How about revisiting values. Lately, it's offensive to worship or even mention God. It's politically incorrect to repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. You call your mother Ralph and your father ... (who?). Evening homework has degenerated into Baby Mamas and computer perversion, and that's only at dinner.
They gun you down in the street like it's free, but don't mention the neighborhood, it might stigmatize you. Food stamps have marginalized an entire society with government services superseding work ethic.
Consumer prices and taxes soar to feed the insatiable demand for power and "I want mine." Criticism turns neighbors into combatants where others run to find cover in another country. Rejecting socialism labels you a traitor, and who just lip-synced the National Anthem? Your parent's dreams are lost, and I refuse to report home, they wouldn't recognize me.
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A Schaumburg police sting operation Tuesday ended with the arrests of two suburban men suspected in a string armed robberies in the village.
Brandon D. Timberlake, 26, of the 2300 block of West Nichols Drive in Arlington Heights, and Jay V. Dixon Jr., 25, of the 8700 block of North Central Park in Skokie, each face a charge of aggravated robbery stemming from an investigation into three holdups involving iPhones.
The robberies, which police said all fit the same pattern, occurred June 27 on the 100 block Idle Wild Court; July 5 on the 1000 block North Salem Drive; and July 17 on the 2300 block of West Bode Road.
In all three cases, police said, the victims had placed ads on Craigslist seeking to purchase used iPhones. The victims all have businesses where they refurbish used cellphones for resale, police said.
The victims were contacted by a "seller" who arranged to meet them in various parking lots in Schaumburg. After the suspect arrived to meet the victims, he would display a handgun and rob the victims of their money, according to police.
Schaumburg detectives developed a plan and worked with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which provided an agent to serve undercover as a cellphone buyer as well as additional agents to assist during the arrest.
Detectives obtained information that the suspect(s) had contacted another individual via Craigslist to sell iPhones, police said. A meeting was arranged where the undercover agent took the place of the actual buyer. According to police, Timberlake approached and initiated a conversation with the undercover agent at which time he was safely taken into custody.
Timberlake was found to be in possession of a realistic looking handgun that actually was a BB gun, police said. Dixon was located in a vehicle nearby and taken into custody without incident.
A lineup was conducted with both suspects and the victims. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office reviewed the case and approved the charges Wednesday night.
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People in a Newton County neighborhood woke up to find flyers in their driveway, urging them to join the Ku Klux Klan.
Police collected more than 30 of the flyers that were folded and packed into plastic sandwich bags and tossed at the end of driveways.
A man claiming to be an Imperial Wizard told CBS Atlanta News over the phone that the Newton County neighborhood was just one of many neighborhoods from Florida to New York State where they distributed flyers.
But the neighbors in Newton County told CBS Atlanta News the propaganda brought them together, rather than dividing them.
"We probably threw it away and didn't realize what it was," said neighbor Hadiyah Abdul-Mateen.
Abdul-Mateen didn't even recognize the Ku Klux Klan targeted her family for recruitment on the weekend before Martin Luther King Jr's birthday.
"They need to get a life, I mean really," said Abdul-Mateen. "I'm hoping it had nothing to do with President Barack Obama being re-elected."
The flyers surprised neighbors in the diverse neighborhood outside of Covington. The flyers' message: join the Klan and fight for the white race's rights.
"It's embarrassing, it's very sad," said neighbor Wendy Lozynski. "You teach your kids not to hate, and then somebody goes and does something like this, is embarrassing."
The flyers displayed a phone number with a North Carolina area code, so CBS Atlanta News called it. A few hours later, a man claiming to be Chris Barker, an imperial wizard with the Klan returned the message.
"Can you tell me if this was an effort to intimidate neighbors or if this was more of a recruitment drive for your organization?" asked CBS Atlanta News reporter Steve Kiggins.
"More of a recruitment drive to let the neighborhood know the Klan is there and the Klan isn't going anywhere," said Barker. "We told our members to go out and pretty much counteract Martin Luther King's birthday, who was a known communist - and we decided to put out Klan literature."
But neighbors said the Klan should pass them by the next time they want to recruit new members.
"They're idiots," said Lozynksi. "Very close-minded morons."
The Newton County Sheriff's Department said there's nothing illegal about distributing the flyers; it's just like an advertisement for lawn service - but they're asking anyone who got one to call police.
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Yorman Rodriguez was named the #20 prospect in the Southern League. No other Blue Wahoo made the list (not surprising).
Yorman Rodriguez was named the #20 prospect in the Southern League. No other Blue Wahoo made the list (not surprising).
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How does his glove rank with Frazier at 3B? Say Frazier's offensive game grows in 2014 and his D stays the same (above average) and SMB continues to tear it up (in say AA). If they like SMB at 3B more than Frazier defensively, would they consider moving Frazier to 2B? Frazier did play SS a bit in the minors and was thought of as a future utility guy just a couple years ago.
SMB is already 216 at age 22. (6-2) although quite athletic I'd think he will be too big body wise to be a second baseman when fully mature physically. He is a terrific third sacker by all accounts so I don't see why you'd move him. Plus, his likely arrival will pretty much coincide with Frazier reaching his more expensive years - years that his production probably won't justify anyway. Unless Todd is replaced with someone else in the meantime I like the progression as it stands.
"If this was a court of law, the cross examination would go after the credibility of the witness." Homer Bailey on Latos snarking on the team after his trade
Neither Frazier or SMB are middle of the diamond guys. Too big.
Hugs, smiling, and interactive Twitter accounts, don't mean winning baseball. Until this community understands that we are cursed to relive the madness.
Billy Hamilton is listed at #10 in the International League. No other Reds. So to summarize:
AAA: Hamilton at #10.
AA: Y. Rodriguez at #20.
High-A: Y. Rodriguez at #13.
Low-A: Stephenson at #3; Winker at #9.
Rookie: Ervin at #2; Lively at # 6.
So you have two players who were top 3 in their league; three more who were top 10; and one more who was a top 20. In fairness to Lorenzen, he was not in any league long enough to get any real attention. He certainly is one of the Reds top seven prospects along with the other six mentioned here.
It should also be noted, and I think this is obvious but it is worth mentioning, that different leagues have contrasting levels of strength, depending on the particular year. Stephenson was #3 in his league this year but in most years, he would have been #1. He happened to be in a league that had the top two selections in the draft, both of whom had excellent (or great) years.
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That's not taking into account Lutz or Reynolds, considering their big-league time. Others in the photo might be Moscot, Cisco, Constante, Arias, LaMarre, Waldrop, Crabbe, Kivel, Rachal and, out of inertia, Corcino, Soto and H Rodriguez.
Stephenson, Ervin, Winker, Hamilton, YRod, Lively, Lorenzen, Mejias-Brean, Barnhart, Contreras
I go with Contreras 10th because he has filthier stuff than Rogers but Rogers is more consistent.
Rogers would start my 11 thru 20. Lutz (I don't see his ML time as a deterrent to his prospect status because of its nature), Corcino, Muhammad, Moscot, Hayes, Cisco, Guillon, Waldrop, Crabbe would likely be in some order after that.
Travieso, Garrett, Kivel, Arias, almost certainly missing a couple. These guys could easily vault a lot higher with their ceilings. Rachal, I like him a lot but he is only in the Pioneer league. He's in my watch and see camp. I could see him making a push to climb the list but he needs to develop some power and make a bit more contact to go with his discipline and natural eye. Not really sold altogether on his glove either. The big thing with Rachal is the dearth of any other infield prospects that excite.
"If this was a court of law, the cross examination would go after the credibility of the witness." Homer Bailey on Latos snarking on the team after his trade
I like Seth Mejias-Brean and all.... but he isn't a Top 10 guy.
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"If this was a court of law, the cross examination would go after the credibility of the witness." Homer Bailey on Latos snarking on the team after his trade
I have a feeling the Travieso pick is going to haunt us for years to come. Passed on both Wacha and Seager. Ouch-town.
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Outside of Arias, I'm not sure who'll make 8-10 on Reds prospects lists. No way I'd put Corcino or Travieso in there. Contreras and Rogers. Maybe Chacin as a sleeper?
I'm also curious to see if some buzz develops around Jose Ortiz. I suspect the ratings folks will want to see him put up numbers in full-season ball, but his Billings performance at age 19 is awfully hard to ignore.
Wait until the year after next year.
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The Roseville police dog partially paralyzed by a criminal has died at age 11.
Officer John Jorgensen says his K-9 partner, Major, was euthanized this week at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center after contracting a bladder infection and pneumonia.
Jorgensen says Major, a German shepherd, had an active law enforcement career. He had pots broken over his head, was punched and kicked by suspects and nearly drowned chasing a man into a lake.
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DevShed continues their look at the DirectoryItertaor class in PHP 5 with part three posted today, a look at using the introspective methods to find out information about things like if a file can be read or not and what its permissions are.
This class still has some additional methods that require special attention. For this reason, this last tutorial of the series will be focused mostly on covering all the methods related to performing some kind of introspective process, which can be quite useful when analyzing the types and permissions of each entry included in a given directory.
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1. Were you at all surprised by the description Bella gave of the dullness that surrounded her life for the past four months? How did that make you feel?
No, I wasn't surprised. I totally understood.
2. Did you agree with Charlie that Bella should go and be with her mother again? Why or why not?
A little. Because she was really, really bad. But I knew she was not gonna go anywhere.
3. Bella chose to spend her first attempt at normalcy with Jessica Stanley. Why do you think she chose Jess and not one of her other friends? Do you think Jess was a good choice? How do you think this event impacted their relationship?
Well, she is like the only decent girlfriend she has. Aside from Angela. Whatever. And she knew Jessica was going to be talking a lot, so Bella could stay quiet. I guess she wasn't in the mood of talking, of course.
4. When Bella first heard Edward's voice, did you think it was REALLY his voice or just in her head? What do you think of her solution to hear his voice more often by putting herself in danger?
Oh my God I was like: OMG HE'S HERE!, but later I had no idea why she was hearing his voice. And about putting herself in danger... of course it was reckless, but I'm sure I'd do the same. I agree with her in the part that he broke his promise too. "It will be as if I never existed." What the HELL was he thinking?!


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Service will be suspended on N, Q and R at Manhattan stations for four consecutive weeknights until April 19.
During the first FASTRACK shutdown along the 96-year-old Broadway Line in January, hundreds of maintenance workers inspected signals and switches, repaired and replaced track and crossties, performed elevator and escalator repair work, cleared track drains and corrected third rail defects. They were also able to replace tunnel lights, station lights, tactile warning tiles and repair platform edges.
FASTRACK was introduced in January 2012, devoting four straight weeknights to perform maintenance work in tunnels, stations and on tracks, completely suspending service within a given line segment for a seven-hour period between. This gives free access to the system, allowing an army of maintenance workers to perform dozens of tasks without the concern of having to "clear up" to allow trains to pass.
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And politics says: "That's enough, Anthony. Roll over and go back to sleep. I need some rest."
Anthony lies still for 10 minutes, then gets up, and tiptoes to his den. The computer is in sleep mode, but it awakens at his touch, just for him. He bites his lip as the screen bathes his hard but aging body in sallow light. A salty prick of blood flows from the lip. It's going to be a good night after all.


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The Central Intelligence Agency is using strikes against enemy targets to learn how the groups respond when attacked, the agency's director said Wednesday.
Speaking at the Air Force Association's annual conference, Michael Hayden said the clandestine agency is trying to "tickle" enemy groups to provoke a reaction, often with missile strikes targeting just an individual.
"We use military operations to excite the enemy, prompting him to respond. In that response we learn so much," said Hayden, a retired Air Force general who has led the CIA since 2006.
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I believe Czar is a Native American word meaning destined for failure.
Y'know, based on my knowledge of history, I'd have to guess it means the same thing in Russian.
You could take that logic even further. Czar comes (like most European words for "emperor") from the name Ceasar (as in "I am Gaius of the Julii, called Ceasar!"), and we all know what happened to him*!
A more appropriate term would be "Augustus", as in "Privacy Augustus", as in "I ruled for more than 40 years, brought peace and founded the most powerful empire the world has ever seen. Bitches!"
Anyways, why not follow the British example and refer to everyone as a minister?
Actually we have "Czars" as well (although I presume we copied the idea from somewhere else). I think the idea is that a Czar is someone given complete authority to deal with a particular issue, or at least that's what it is meant to sound like.
Also a minister in the UK must be a member of parliament.
Just to make one thing clear here: "Czar" comes etimologically from "caesar", just like the German word "Kaisar". Both mean "emperor". And emperors are (usually) autocrats. But that doesn't mean that every word related to "caesar" means autocrat.
And not even all emperors are autocrats. I believe Japan's power is firmly in the hands of a democratically elected government nowadays, for example. Just like kings and queens aren't autocrats anymore.
Incidentially, I just read my current issue of The Economist, and they have a leader (op-ed piece) about absurd titles. You can read it online at http://www.economist.com/opinion/displaystory.cfm
My favourite sentence from that piece: "What next? Führers, Caudillos, Duci, Gauleiters and Generalisimos must be due for a comeback."
Still wouldn't mind being the "nipple tsar". I mean, somebody (apparently) has to do it.
or has this whole "Czar" thing been way overused.
It's just there in an attempt to make every libertarian reading this story goes into a screaming rage about evil government controls, and starts posting flamebaits like crazy. Slashdot needs discussion to generate ad revenue, you know. Besides, political discussions provide the most insightful comments and the creationism-bashimg flamebaits provide the most amusing perversions of science and logic (on both sides).
That said, it is a pretty sad attempt.
"We've finally come to realize that self-regulation by industry hasn't worked."
This is some serious disinformation here. Self-regulation by the tech industry worked just fine until the government began allowing business and corporate interests to affect its subsidies, grants, and funding. It was in the transferral of the power to self regulate from the researchers who created the technology to the Wall Street entities which began government appointed overseers and distributors of the technology that the ability to self-regulate was lost.
There is no problem with self-regulation in t
A covered entity shall develop, implement, maintain, and enforce a written program for the security of sensitive personal information the entity collects, maintains, sells, transfers, or disposes of, containing administrative, technical, and physical safeguards
That is, as you point out, the whole purpose of the Act. It's not "watered down" -- it's specifically designed to enable exactly what you cite (letting corporations do whatever they damn well please with your personal data) without interference from annoying State privacy laws.The US bill does nothing to prevent a corporation from deliberately disclosing whatever they want to whomever they want - it's focused exclusively on securing those transactions from third parties.
Except for data gathered about you as you move about the city during your days? I guess where you go and when isn't something you take as a privacy matter....completely ok to let yourself be monitored at all times by CCTV, eh? Or, do they ask you for your written permission anytime some constable wants to review t
Maybe one reason why i had trouble finding a job right out of college.
Anyways, it doesn't matter what the US signs into law if there is no meaningful oversight, penalties and enforcement.
this will probably kill a few tabloid publications, and decrease the availability of movie star pictures on the internet though
Done right, these laws get the Legislature some headlines for the voters while effectively insulating the campaign contributors from the risk of being held liable for doing what the Act theoretically prohibits.
Thought experiment: what would either Act have done in the case of HP spying on private parties?
These laws don't make sense unless the countries/regions also want to deal with how the data is disseminated.
I just got off the phone dealing with someone from my phone company's customer service centre... in India. He was very helpful, so don't get me wrong but... It was disconcerting to know he could check my credit card number. I am sure many/most offshore call centre's employees are honest, but I have to wonder about how this privacy crap matters when we allow corporations to send our private infor
The author of the original article clearly didn't read the S.1178, "A bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft" [loc.gov], the bill they're citing. And nobody else here seems to have read it either.
First, it's not anything like the European Privacy Directive. It has nothing to do with privacy. It's about leaks of information useful for identity theft and about credit reporting. It's actually another one of those bills designed to re
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ELMHURST – How do you replace a star point guard like David Cohn?
You don't.
At least that's what York coach Vince Doran is saying.
"It's real easy: David is not replaceable," Doran said. "I'd be foolish to try to even mention any of our guys in the same breath as him. We don't have anyone like that. I told our kids right away we're going to be a different team. We're not a one-man show. In some ways we're going to be harder to guard."
Doran hopes his team will be more unpredictable as opposed to last year, when defenses focused on shutting down Cohn as much as possible.
Despite the departure of Cohn, York brings back three starters led by Air Force-recruit Frank Toohey. The 6-foot-8 post player will give the Dukes an elite player on the inside, and he will be the focus after fellow 6-foot-8 forward Justin Kurash graduated.
In addition to Toohey, sharpshooter Charlie Rose could become a big part of the offense. Fellow senior guards Jack Heinle and Stanley Roberts are also expected to log heavy minutes.
"We have a nice group coming back," Doran said. "We lost a lot with David and Justin, but those other kids have good varsity experience."
Rose, Roberts and Heinle are all wings, meaning none will take over for Cohn at point guard. Junior Luke Libert is the early candidate to fill Cohn's shoes, at least in terms of the position.
The bench will be primarily filled by more seniors – the Dukes have 11 on the roster. Chris Klos, Brent Gasparich and Sean Lyons will see regular minutes, although Lyons will be out until around Christmas due to an injury. Juniors Joseph Pierotti and Jayvon Thomas should also see playing time.
"We're really senior dominated, which is a really good thing," Doran said. "We've got nice balance throughout the program, but this particular season we have a lot of kids with a lot of experience."
The Dukes won two holiday tournaments and a regional last year, but came up short in the West Suburban Silver. Lyons Township, Oak Park and defending champ Hinsdale Central are expected to be in the running.
"I think every year you go in wanting to win a conference championship," Doran said. "We were unable to do that last year and I know that's something the kids certainly want to achieve."
York Dukes
Coach: Vince Doran
Conference: West Suburban Silver
2012-13 record: 22-8 (8-4 WSS)
Next game: Friday, Nov. 29 at Palatine tournament
Top returners:
Jack Heinle sr. G
Stanley Roberts sr. G
Charlie Rose sr. G
Frank Toohey sr. F
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Moses is a prophet of the Old Testament, who is traditionally considered the author of the Pentateuch. According to the Bible, he led the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery, and delivered the famous Ten Commandments as well as numerous other commandments, collectively known as Mosaic law.
Kills a guy when nobody is looking
Exodus 2:12 And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.
Deuteronomy 34:5 records the death of Moses, unless Moses is writing from beyond the grave, he didn't write all of the first five books of the Bible. In fact, it seems that there were four classes of authors who wrote the Pentateuch.
- Deuteronomy 34:5 So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.
- Deuteronomy 34:6 And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.
- Deuteronomy 34:7 And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.


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NEW YORK — US units of foreign lenders may be required to comply with tougher capital rules that some banks sought to skirt, three people with knowledge of the discussions said.
The Federal Reserve, drafting standards for the nation's largest banks, may force non-US firms to house all of their businesses within a US holding company, said the people, who requested anonymity because the rules have not been finalized. That means local units would have to meet minimum capital standards, regardless of their parents' resources.
Deutsche Bank and London-based Barclays have changed their US status to discard the holding-company structure. The regulators' plans could force foreign banks to inject capital into their US units and limit their ability to move funds across borders, said Luigi De Ghenghi, a New York lawyer.
''Fragmenting capital along regional lines will impose real costs on doing cross-border banking,'' said De Ghenghi. ''Global banks will risk ending up with overcapitalized units all around the world."
The Fed provided $538 billion in emergency loans to the US units of European banks during the financial crisis, almost as much as it supplied to US firms. That increased political pressure on lawmakers and regulators to tighten the rules for all.
The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act closed the capital exemption for foreign bank holding companies. Some non-US lenders then altered their legal structures to remain outside the scope of local capital rules.
Deutsche Bank, Germany's biggest lender, estimated in 2010 that it might need to inject almost $20 billion into its US unit to comply with the same rules as domestic banks, The Wall Street Journal reported last year. The division, Taunus Corp., dropped its status as a bank holding company in February.
Barclays, Britain's second-biggest bank, said in February 2011 that it deregistered Barclays Group US as a bank holding company, partly to sidestep the capital requirements.
Spokesmen for the Fed and the banks declined to comment on the potential rule change.
Forcing foreign lenders to put US assets under bank holding companies would subject them to US-specific leverage requirements, in addition to global capital rules that dictate how much capital banks need based on the riskiness of their assets.
Lenders headquartered in the United States are subject to an additional leverage cap based on total assets, rather than on those weighted by risk. Leverage is a measure of a bank's debt in relation to shareholder equity.
The Institute of International Bankers, a New York lobby that represents 100 foreign lenders in the United States, has warned "one size fits all" rules can be harmful.


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Thursday, August 10, 2006
More Trouble In Columbus
We here at the MZone have only one question: With the kind of stuff that so many of the players in Columbus get away with, what on God's earth did this guy possibly do to get suspended for an entire year from the Ohio State progam? I mean, Troy Smith was taking money from a booster and he was suspended for, like, a play or something.
If any readers hear anything, let us know.
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Supposedly he failed a random drug test for the second time.
- August 10, 2006 3:17 AM
This was his second offense. He was part of the Erik Haw incident last year and he didn't play until the last couple games. This year he was supposed to do big things, but another sad case of not redeeming ones self.
- August 10, 2006 10:50 AM
USC's Jarrett got 18,001 dollars from a USC booster and didn't get even a one play penalty.
Then look at Bomar at OU with 18K. Got kicked off the team.
Something isn't right here.
- August 10, 2006 11:12 AM
Well with the recent shitstorm hitting major college football programs recently, we all knew it was only a matter of time before Tosu popped in there. Of course they didn't let us down. Starting TE gets the boot, lol.
- August 10, 2006 11:39 AM
For the record, it was his third offense. OSU policy is 1st offense, mandatory drug counselling, second offense 3 game suspension plus more counselling, third is the boot.
I guess the ganja was more important than NFL millions a la Ricky Williams.
- August 10, 2006 11:40 AM
For OSU to suspend starter, he must of beat up Tressel's Wife or mother
- August 10, 2006 12:39 PM
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To suspend a starter at OSU, it must have been Tressel's wife AND mother.
- August 10, 2006 1:20 PM
- srudoff said...
to think he could have smashed some foreign student in the face with a bottle and just served 2 games....
- August 10, 2006 6:28 PM
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ooops Jackson missed just one game!!!
- August 10, 2006 6:36 PM
Yost, if you look closely, the buckstache is there. Not your typical buckstache, but it's there, of course, lol.
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(Flushing, NY) -- Five-time champion Roger Federer is out at the U.S. Open. The Swiss superstar suffered a straight-set loss to Spain's Tommy Robredo in the fourth round. Federer says he never really found his footing in his match.
Robredo will face second-seed and fellow countryman Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinal. Nadal needed four sets, but prevailed against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber. Richard Gasquet also advanced past Milos Raonic to set up a match against fourth-seeded David Ferrer, who beat Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic. On the women's side of the draw, Daniela Hantuchova, Flavia Pennetta and Roberta Vinci all moved on to the quarterfinals. Hantuchova will face the winner of Tuesday's match between second-seed Victoria Azarenka and Ana Ivanovic.


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With just an hour to go before the Queen's Jubilee Concert, the sun broke through the clouds above Buckingham Palace and the drizzle that had threatened to dampen proceedings halted, and patriotic crowds began to stream through the golden gates.
The 10,000 people lucky enough to have attended the Queen's Jubilee Picnic in the afternoon came laden with a wicker hamper stuffed with food treats created by Michelin star chef Heston Blumenthal, including the apt Coronation chicken.
For those just arriving, it was rain macs and Union Jack flags they clutched in their hands, along with the goodie bag handed out to everyone, once they had successfully passed through the ID checks and metal detectors that made up security.
From red, white and blue wigs, to hats made from balloons, patriotic headgear was all the rage in the crowd, who raced to the front of the stage for the best view of the show that Gary Barlow and his team planned for the nation in celebration of the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
Barlow's best friend and Take That band member Robbie Williams opened the show. His raucous performance of Let Me Entertain You, flanked by the Coldstream Guards, got the crowds on their feet and frantically waving their flags as the first of many fireworks were let off into the sun.
Robbie Williams was given the responsibility of opening the show
The young musicians such as Cheryl Cole, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran and JLS performed their chart hits, but it was the golden oldies that really got the crowd going. Sir Tom Jones, who's been performing hits for only ten years less than the Queen has reigned, had the crowd wailing "Why, why, why?" to his 1968 hit Delilah and Dame Shirley Bassey captivated the audience as she belted out her Bond anthem Diamonds Are Forever, as sparkling diamonds were projected onto the Palace walls.
As the sun went down the crowds swapped cold beers and ciders for tea and coffee to stave off the chill. One thing was for certain - nobody wanted to leave this concert early, even if we could no longer feel our fingers.
It wasn't just music on offer. The hosts of the night including Lenny Henry, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon and Miranda Hart cracked their funniest yet politest gags for the royal audience. The simple sight of Peter Kay dressed as a Beefeater got the crowds roaring the loudest, only matched when Prince Charles referred to Her Majesty as "Mummy" during his thank-you speech.
Musical highlights included Kylie Minogue performing a medley of hits in her hotpants, Madness chanting It Must Be Love from the rooftop of the Palace - it was as if we all suddenly remembered what a good tune it was - and Stevie Wonder getting everyone's hips moving (I definitely spotted some dad-dancing) as he sang his infectious Superstition.
Madness (top right) take their turn on the roof, singing Our House
Oh, and then there were Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John, for whom the crowd stamped their feet for more songs, shouting out their favourites - as if these consummate performers were going to take requests on a night that had been planned down to the last note for the past two years.
One of the most touching moments of the night - when the atmosphere was filled with a sense of purpose and celebration - was when the 200-strong performers from across the Commonwealth took to the stage to perform Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sing, a song created specifically for the occasion.
But out of all the excitement, the cheers, claps and waves, no one received a better reception than Her Majesty. This wasn't any ordinary musical concert, these music-goers very clearly knew who the real star of the show was - no Grammy-Award winners, multi-platinum record sellers or international superstars received the same amount of devotion and outpouring of affection as the Queen. Even the absent Duke of Edinburgh had his name chanted to the rafters in a bid to raise her spirits.
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As the sound of over 250,000 people singing the National Anthem crept along the Mall to the front of the stage, and the largest Union Jack flag I've ever seen was projected onto the Queen's home, even I, by no means a fan of the monarchy, was hard-pushed not to feel patriotic.
To top it all, a spectacular array of screaming and blasting fireworks were let off over the Palace and almost every concert- goer stayed till the bitter, freezing-cold end to saviour each last moment of this momentous occasion.
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Week Ahead: Expect some pre-Christmas deals
By Doug Miller /12/17/12 12:21 AM ET
Don't think we're on Hot Stove hiatus until after Christmas. Don't think it for a second.
If we've learned anything over the years and, well, in the last week, we should know that just because Monday kicks off the week before Christmas, it would be very silly to believe that every team, front-office executive, general manager, agent or player is away vacationing somewhere warm, out of the reach of a smartphone and with nothing but visions of that new 65-inch flat-screen LED on his mind.
Not after what we just saw in Anaheim with Josh Hamilton. Not after what we might soon see in Toronto and New York with R.A. Dickey and a bunch of prospects. And certainly not with a still-sizable list of free agents and trade candidates ripe for the holiday haul.
So for just a second, beginning Monday, let's try not to concentrate too much on the deals we know about. Sure, we were stunned when Zack Greinke signed with the Dodgers for six years and $147 million, we were stunned when the Rays traded James Shields and Wade Davis and got Wil Myers and three other prospects from the Royals, and we might have been even more stunned when Hamilton and the Angels came to agreement on five years and $125 million.
But there are still a lot of questions to be answered -- questions that could go a long way toward determining whom we see on the field when the games matter most next October. Questions that could start getting answered this week.
Like, for example, what about Nick Swisher?
He's considered the best all-around hitter available on the market now that Hamilton is gone, and the clubs reeling from not getting Josh shouldn't be joshing around anymore. Cleveland reportedly will host a Swisher visit soon, but don't be surprised if Seattle, Texas, Boston and possibly Baltimore remain in the mix.
The same could go for Michael Bourn, the speedster who remains on the market, as well as first baseman Adam LaRoche, catcher A.J. Pierzynski, outfielders Cody Ross and Delmon Young and shortstop Stephen Drew. Lance Berkman's still out there, too.
Going back to the Hamilton deal, don't be surprised if this week brings us a big-time ripple effect. With the Angels now crowding their outfield and lineup, it could make sense for Los Angeles GM Jerry Dipoto to trade one or more of the following players: Peter Bourjos, Vernon Wells, Mark Trumbo or Kendrys Morales. Don't be surprised if a couple of those guys depart Southern California this week for a starting pitcher. Detroit right-hander Rick Porcello has been mentioned as a potential target.
"Obviously this game's a business, and you know that going into it that you can eventually be traded," Bourjos told MLB.com on Thursday. "If you have an opportunity, from a management standpoint, to sign Josh Hamilton, I think you do it. And then, wherever the pieces fall with me or whatever they do, you handle that aspect."
And then there's the pitching aspect. Plenty of good starters and relievers are available late in the calendar year, and we've been hearing that quite a few clubs are in on the two righties that are at the top of the remaining list, Kyle Lohse and Edwin Jackson. Left-hander Joe Saunders and other useful arms haven't yet signed anywhere either.
In the relief category, veteran closers Rafael Soriano, Brian Wilson, Jose Valverde and Francisco Rodriguez are still free agents, too.
But if the transactions of the previous month-plus are any indication, we should be expecting major surprises at this point, and many could come this week, even before the Christmas ham is pulled out of the oven.
The Marlins have already done enough this winter to shake up the baseball world, but their 23-year-old slugger, Giancarlo Stanton, has publicly expressed disappointment in the direction of his team. Might Miami make another blockbuster move by moving this cost-controlled burgeoning superstar?
Will Colorado budge and do the same thing with their young and productive outfielder, Dexter Fowler?
We know they picked up Kevin Youkilis and are about to sign Ichiro Suzuki, but will the New York Yankees emerge from a relatively quiet Hot Stove season to make waves with a major acquisition?
We can only hope that this week brings more answers. It would make it that much more fun knowing about all these brand-new presents the week before Christmas.


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Dance, Music, & Wisdom with Old Turtle
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The beloved children's book Old Turtle comes to life in a landmark production by WDSE•WRPT. In partnership with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and the Minnesota Ballet, the enchanting fable unfolds. Your hearts will be touched by Old Turtle's message of peace.
DSSO LIVE "Old Turtle"
- Thursday, June 21 at 8pm on PBS North
- Friday June 22 at 2pm/5:30pm on PBS North and 8pm on PBS 2ndChance
- Tuesday, June 26 at 8pm on PBS 2ndChance
In music, dance and spoken word, this dramatic staging of Old Turtle tells the story of a wise old turtle who shares the wisdom of the ages. Stunning images from WDSE•WRPT videographers and elegant editing by Steven Ash capture the drama of an endearing story. Simple, yet profound, Old Turtle promotes a deeper understanding of the earth and the relationship between all the beings that inhabit it.
Peter Brophy's original score swells with emotion under the baton of the DSSO's guest conductor Dirk Meyer. The music was commissioned by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra to accompany text written by Douglas Wood. Professional and student dancers from the Minnesota Ballet Company follow original choreography by Allen Fields in delightful costumes by Sandra Ehle. Old Turtle is published by Scholastic Books Incorporated and illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee.


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What stands out to me are how the lines for Ohio St. and Michigan track each other almost perfectly since 2006, with us unfortunately just a step behind. Stupid fluke personal foul penalty. EDIT: actually, I looked again and it's 2008 when the M and OSU lines start to track each other, after M's preciptous dip in the 2007 recruiting class. Stupid late Carr-era recruiting woes.
I also find it noteworthy that Nebraska posted its best recruiting average in 2011--the year they joined the B1G--and have two consecutive declining years with another slow start in 2014. I wonder if their historical norm will start looking more like Iowa's or Wisconsin's?
Holy fluctuation, Penn State.


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WEST BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — Family members have put yellow caution tape across the front of the Long Island house where Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher grew up.
Four signs hanging from the tape on Monday said: "Private property. No trespassing."
Some relatives and friends paused to look at a shrine that has been in front of the West Babylon, N.Y., house since Saturday.
It includes his football jerseys from high school, college and the NFL. His high school varsity jacket is also there, along with trophies, photos and balloons.
Investigators in Kansas City continue to search for a motive to help explain why Belcher killed his girlfriend and then himself on Saturday.


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Former Reserve Bank Governors do not seen any harm in central bank consulting the government before firming up monetary policy initiatives saying such an step would not amount to infringement on its independence.
"Everything you (RBI) do, you must have consultation with the government. Consultation process is extremely important...The collectivity of decision making between (RBI and Finance Ministry) should not be compromised," former RBI governor Bimal Jalan said in an event organised by Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL).
Y V Reddy, who had succeeded Jalan as RBI Governor, too, said that although the central bank is independent authority, there was no harm in following a consultative approach before deciding upon the important issues that have a bearing on the economy as a whole.
"Central banks are legally independent", he said in a lighter vein, adding, "I was asked (whether)
Observing that barring few exceptions RBI had by and large had remained an independent organisation, Reddy said, "it is easy to exaggerate differences, it is also easy to ignore converges."
Former RBI Governor D Subbarao, however, said that it had always remain a challenge for the central bank to assert its monetary authority.
"I want to say from my experiences asserting monetary policy authority have been challenge for RBI, it has been difficult," he added.
There has often been tension between the RBI and the Finance Ministry over the monetary stance.
Eager to control inflation, successive RBI Governors had overlooked advise of the Finance Ministry to reduce key interest rate to boost economic growth.


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http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/...gland-patriotsThe New England Patriots made a surprising roster decision Wednesday, releasing starting defensive tackle Kyle Love.
Love was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, according to his agent, Richard Kopelman of KLASS Sports.
"We have been informed by the New England Patriots that Kyle Love will be released NFI (non-football injury/illness)," Kopelman told ESPNBoston.com. "This comes on the heels of Kyle having been diagnosed within the past two weeks with Type 2 diabetes. Naturally, we are disappointed that the Patriots decided to part ways with Kyle, especially in light of the fact that a number of elite, professional athletes with diabetes -- both Type 1, which is known to be far more difficult to manage than Type 2 diabetes -- have had very successful careers in professional football, hockey, baseball, and basketball.
My question is, can he sue the Pats* under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)?
"Diabetes is a disability when it substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities. Major life activities are basic activities that an average person can perform with little or no difficulty, such as eating or caring for oneself. Diabetes also is a disability when it causes side effects or complications that substantially limit a major life activity. Even if diabetes is not currently substantially limiting because it is controlled by diet, exercise, oral medication, and/or insulin, and there are no serious side effects, the condition may be a disability because it was substantially limiting in the past (i.e., before it was diagnosed and adequately treated). Finally, diabetes is a disability when it does not significantly affect a person's everyday activities, but the employer treats the individual as if it does. For example, an employer may assume that a person is totally unable to work because he has diabetes. Under the ADA, the determination of whether an individual has a disability is made on a case-by-case basis."
Source: www.eeoc.gov
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Strongly doubt it.
The NFL isn't Walmart. These guys are hired on there ability to physically perform at a high level.
If an employee is laid off by Walmart because it is discovered he has a club foot, big law suit, don't see to many WR's with club feet.
EDIT: I may be wrong about this, and therefore, am a giant dick.
Robert Kraft is a MAJOR role player for Monsanto, so, I would guess not a chance.
They make their own laws and contaminate farmers' land with their genetically modified SHlT and then they turn and sue the farmers for "patent violations" and take their land from them!
Scum of the Earth, owner of the New England Patriots*
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I doubt it. NFL is a performance business. Don't they have injury settlements and insurance for these things?
and it is possible to play in the NFL with diabetes, but at the DT position it would be extremely unlikely. Jay Cutler has it, but he isn't 300+ pounds. Love will have to drop down in weight to manage this, which is unfortunate because I thought he was a pretty good player.
Kraft Foods is a combination of Nabisco, General Foods and Cadbury among others.
What WAS Kraft recently became Mondelez. Kraft as a name was spun off to be a separate smaller entity.
The Kraft brand has been around well over a 100 years.
Bob Kraft has nothing to do with it except if he owns some shares.
Jay Cutler has Type 1 diabetes and it sure hasn't restricted his play.
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General guidelines for the electro-transformation of Lactobacillus sake as described by Berthier et al. and as used by Alegre et al. with Lactobacillus plantarum.
- 50 ul of L.plantarum competent cells
- In vitro modified plasmid DNA
- MRS media + antibiotic
- Stock solution of MgCl2
- Stock Solution of Glucose
- Ensure that the in vitro modification of DNA protocol for Lactobacillus plantarum has been followed.
- Thaw 50 ul of competent cells on ice from aliquots in -80°C freezer.
- Add between 1 ng and 3 ug of plasmid DNA in 5 ul of TE buffer to 50 ul of freshly prepared competent cells and transfer to prechilled cuvette for electroporation (interelectrode distance 1 mm).
- Electroporation done at 13 Kv cm-1 (time constant: 2-4 ms), Set electroporation machine to 25μF and 200 Ω.
- Add 500 ul of MRS media containing 80mM MgCl2 and 55mM Glucose
- Incubate for 2 hours at 30°C.
- Plate cells on MRS plates + antibiotic resistance.
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Berthier, F., Zagorec, M., Champomier-Verge`s, M., Ehrlich, S.D. and Morel-Deville, F. (1996) Efficient transformation of Lactobacillus sake by electroporation. Microbiology 142, 1273–1279.
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Elected officials and community activists came out to honor Dolan's memory as the street sign was unveiled outside of the Kew Gardens Hills Library on 72nd Street and Vleigh Place in Flushing.
Dolan was the president of the Queens Civic Congress, head of the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Conservancy, and was involved in many community groups. She lived in the same home in Kew Gardens Hills for nearly her entire life.
She was killed last November when she was struck by a car on her way to a Community Board 8 Transportation Committee meeting. She was 72.
"Pat was the definition of a public citizen," said Speaker Christine Quinn. She wasn't watching what happened in her neighborhood or her borough, she was responding to it, she was pushing it, she was going to make it what she thought it could be."
Many of the elected officials discussed how Dolan mentored them and worked with them on numerous projects throughout their political careers.
"When I took office, I had no idea how much Pat Dolan, who was not in my council district, would spend talking to me," said Councilman Dan Halloran. "Whether it's here at the library, the Queens Civic Congress or her community board, Pat Dolan could always be counted on for one thing: to have her voice heard."
Norma Stegmaier, a friend of Dolan, said that the sign is fitting, but that Dolan would have said the time spent getting a street sign in her honor could have been used more productively.
"Pat would be somewhat amused, because this was not one of her things at all," she said. "She was really a doer and for action. This kind of thing is nice, but it's more important to put your money where your mouth is."
Stegmaier told stories about how certain elected officials would speak with Pat at the home she shared with Dolan, and felt the need to appease her because of how influential she was.
One elected official even let his face turn red because he was allergic to Dolan's cat, but refused to leave her house before speaking about an issue she was passionate about.
Despite the fact that Dolan worked so hard for her community, Stegmaier said she was not one for limelight.
"This was not what she was in civics for," she said. "She was not for personal gain."


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HEADLINE: Two tractor-trailers block eastbound I-24 at Ridge Cut
THE RECAP: An accident involving two tractor-trailers at the Interstate 24 Ridge Cut blocked eastbound traffic on I-24 for hours on Monday.
DREW'S VIEW: While this headline was featured on the Times Free Press website last Monday, it could've come almost any time. It's certainly nothing new. Neither is creeping along at 5 miles-per-hour driving eastbound on I-24 between Downtown and Missionary Ridge.
For Chattanooga to reach its potential as both a tourist destination and a livable city, the fact that it takes 30 minutes to go two miles on I-24 between 4-6:30 p.m. every single weekday must be addressed.
On a recent evening, while inching my way toward Missionary Ridge and trying to decide if I should keep yelling at the traffic or just go ahead and poke my eyes out with a spork from KFC, it dawned on me that all of the backup is caused by tractor-trailers going up the Ridge side-by-side at the same speed.
If all of the 18-wheelers simply entered and remained in the right lane before going up Missionary Ridge, the soul-numbing daily traffic jam would be reduced tremendously. It would also lessen the number of accidents, like the one that took place last Monday, that literally turns I-24 eastbound into a parking lot -- like R.E.M.'s music video for "Everybody Hurts" -- for hours on end a few times every month.
If an elected official can effectively keep tractor-trailers in the right lane while ascending Missionary Ridge, I promise that he or she will receive a full-page editorial singing his or her praises and will not be criticized on the Free Press editorial page for one full year, despite any dumb decision he or she makes.
HEADLINE: Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam says no to health insurance exchange
THE RECAP: On Monday, Haslam said he is not creating a state-run, online health insurance marketplace. More than two years after Obamacare became law, Haslam noted that the Obama administration still hasn't provided enough information to let the state understand exactly what it would be getting into by operating its own exchange.
DREW'S VIEW: Haslam, a Republican, is no stranger to being criticized by conservatives for, what many consider to be, moderate and unprincipled decisions. For his choice to reject a state exchange, however, Haslam deserves sincere compliments and gratitude from Tennesseans of all political leanings.
The state exchange, which would have been an online store where government-mandated health plans are forced on small businesses and the uninsured, would have given the state no real authority, but cost Tennesseans up to $50 million annually. Additionally, it would have empowered the federal government to levy outrageous fines on small businesses.
Haslam says his decision was based on the lack of information his administration received from Washington about how the exchange would operate. Grass-roots conservative and Tea Party activists claim that the governor listened to their concerns. Whichever is the actual basis for Haslam's decision, it is clear that he made the wise choice for Tennessee and should be applauded.
HEADLINE: Rhea County leaders eye $50 wheel tax
THE RECAP: Rhea County commissioners will consider imposing a $50 wheel tax to balance the county's budget. Finance Director Bill Graham said a $50 wheel tax would raise about $1.2 million per year and "cover what the deficit was last year."
DREW'S VIEW: According to financial documents submitted to the state, the Rhea County budget has increased from $45.5 million in the 2010-11 fiscal year, to more than $57.8 million this year. This shocking 27 percent budget increase over two years is a clear indication that the county's issue is not a revenue shortage. The real problem is that Rhea County's county executive and county commissioners are irresponsible with tax dollars and have little regard for the county's taxpayers.
Unfortunately, any concerned Rhea County residents who would like to see in detail how the county spends their tax money have no simple way to do so. That's because Rhea County is one of the few remaining counties in Tennessee that does not voluntarily post its budget online for residents to view.
The failure of Graham and other Rhea County officials to make the county budget easily available is a story in itself. It's a clear indication that county leaders aren't proud of how the county is operating and they are apparently afraid to allow taxpayers the right to keep tabs on how their hard-earned dollars are spent.
HEADLINE: Chavez in tough fight, may miss swearing-in
THE RECAP: Somber confidants of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez say he is going through a difficult recovery after cancer surgery in Cuba, and one close ally is warning Venezuelans that their leader may not make it back for his swearing-in next month.
DREW'S VIEW: It's never particularly sad when it appears that a villainous tyrant's life is coming to an end. It's an ever more joyous occasion when you have that loathsome dictator in your "celebrity death pool," as is the case for me with Chavez.
Just as gambling makes watching otherwise excruciating regular season NBA games an entertaining endeavor, a celebrity death pool brings excitement every time breaking news comes on TV or hits your email inbox. Could it be that today is the day that you get to mark an ill, aging and hard-living celebrity or world leader off your list, bringing you one step closer to winning?
A death pool may seem tacky and macabre. Because it is. That's why I choose to fill my celebrity death pool with evil dictators and terrorists. That way, I'm rooting for bad people to die, rather than sweet old folks like Zsa Zsa Gabor or Wilford Brimley.
It's funny how hoping that evil jerks like Chavez and Castro will soon die somehow makes life a little more worth living.


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By John Steven
People in the Texas music business have big hearts
and it is their willing attitude to help others in need that
amplifies their compassionate spirit of giving.
Dell Children's Medical Center provides critical
medical services to children in the 56 counties of
Central Texas. Donating financial support to help
children with medical issues makes people feel good about giving.
Texas Music News Network, based in Austin, and 10 of the top female
country music artists from Texas have teamed up to produce an
outstanding compilation of hit songs, called The Texas Top 10,
for sale to the public. A portion of the sales revenue will be donated
to Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin.
People helping people is what life is all about.
Barbie Sproull, Coordinator of the Dell Children's Foundation,
says, "Dell Children's is excited to be part of the Texas Top 10 project.
The combination of Texas music and helping children is a win-win and
we are thrilled to be the beneficiaries of such an awesome project".
To buy the record, go to the Texas Music News website and you will find
the information in the music store called Texas Records. Here is the direct
link to the page. http://www.texasmusicnews.net/RECORDS.htm
You can listen to sample clips of all the songs on the record.
The digital download is $10 and you get two downloads for the price of one.
The digital quality is the highest available and better than iTunes quality.
Please visit the Texas Music News Network website, where you will find
more information on all the music artists on Texas Top 10 Country Women
Please visit the Dell Children's Medical Center website, where you will find
information on their foundation programs. http://www.childrensaustin.org
John Steven is Editor of Texas Music News Network
in Austin. He is also a national music column writer for
American Music Press. He produces several
adio shows, including Texas Music Radio.
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HILLSDALE � It is once again tax season and the Community Action Agency is offering free tax preparation.
Residents whose 2012 household income is $51,000 or less�are eligible for the assistance. Taxes will be prepared by IRS certified volunteers to ensure the maximum amount of refund goes directly to the taxpayer. Anyone receiving Social Security, SSI, veteran�s benefits, or those needing special assistance are encouraged to utilize the service.
In 2011 the program assisted 10,828 residents, securing $8.9 million �in returns and credits to the taxpayers. The first year of the program in 2007 the program served 6,068 residents between the three counties.
Maxine Vanlerberg, Hillsdale County director of the Community Action Agency, said as of Friday volunteers had helped 190 individuals. Last year 863 Hillsdale County residents were served through the program.
�We have been extremely busy,� Vanlerberg said. �We are way ahead of last year's numbers. We are trying to get people in as quick as possible.�
She said they are currently taking appointments for the end of the month.
The Community Action Agency encourages seniors to utilize VITA services even if they think they do not have to file federal tax returns.
Vanlerberg said the program is beneficial for those low-income residents who receive very little on their return and don�t want to pay a tax preparer to do their returns.
Volunteers will assist with tax credits including earned income tax credit, home heating credit, child tax credit and homestead property tax credit. All tax services from state, federal and city are prepared free of cost.
Volunteer tax preparers can also work with residents who have W-2 forms from employers outside of the state.
Vanlerberg said that is a big issue because of Hillsdale County�s proximity to Ohio and Indiana.
Appointments are available at the Hillsdale office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with a few Saturday appointments available. Appointments are available by contacting the Community Action Agency at 437-3346 or (800) 750-9300.
This year�s tax deadline is April 15.
Assistance is also available in Lenawee and Jackson County through the Community Action Agency.
Program to help low-income county residents


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The State of Alaska has reached a settlement with plaintiffs AJ and DD in the lawsuit filed in Anchorage Superior Court. AJ and DD's claims date back to 1989 and 1990 involving child protective services. The jury would have been asked to make hard decisions regarding these events some 17 or 18 years later. AJ and DD claim that reports of harm which were received by the Department when AJ and DD were young and living with family members were not properly investigated. (DD was under court supervision in a child in need of aid proceeding for some parts of his early childhood but had been returned to his mother for several years as well). Both AJ and DD were placed in the Falgoust foster home during periods of time from 1996 through July, 1999. They allege that the Department failed to properly investigate reports of harm and licensing violations while AJ and DD were in the Falgoust foster home. Tragically, AJ and DD were in the Falgoust home when Melissa Falgoust killed another foster child in the home. It would have been difficult to pass judgment upon the decisions made by the Office of Children's Services without being affected by this death.
For these reasons, the state has resolved these claims with these two young men, permitting closure on the events.


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At the end of November, the Space Shuttle Endeavor made its way back to Earth – and was rerouted to a base in California due to poor weather at Kennedy Space Center. To get the shuttle back to Florida and ready for its next trip to space, it was piggybacked on a modified 747 and flown cross-country on Dec. 11. When it passed over Houston, a science class taking place at the Museum's George Observatory had a front row seat as it flew overhead. Here's what Astronomer Barbara Wilson had to say about the experience:
|A photo of the shuttle – flown on the back of a modified 747 –
passing over the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park.
George Observatory/HMNS staff received this communication from NASA pilot Triple Nickel.
"For those who care the Shuttle landed in Ft Worth, if the weather is good Thursday the 747 will fly from Ft Worth down to JSC for a flyby and then back to Barksdale AFB."
Then we received another notice from Flight Director Chuck Shaw of the actual flight path and times. We watched the flight path on the Internet and figured out when the 747 with shuttle piggybacked on top would pass over the George Observatory, all of the students and their Moms went up with us to the main observatory deck and we heard the plane first then saw it pass directly over the George Observatory at very low altitude.
Our home school students were here today taking a class on Origins of Flight and a Challenger Mission. 20 students were thrilled to get to see the Shuttle piggybacked on the 747!
The pictures are of the Space Shuttle being transported to NASA at 11:55 am today 12/11/08 and were taken by Laurie Knight, mother of two students attending classes. Thanks Laurie.
You can see more of Laurie's photos (plus lots of other fabulous visitor-submitted photos of the Museum and its satellites) at the Houston Museum of Natural Science pool on Flickr or on Barbara's Flickr photostream. You can also see another amazing closeup shot of how the 747 and the shuttle were piggybacked, taken by AlphaTangoBravo when the 747 came closer to the ground, here.