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More Plein Air at Ashawagh
Springs residents and other gallery followers can again take in plein-air paintings by South Fork artists at Ashawagh Hall, this time from the Plein Air Peconic group, which is associated with the Peconic Land Trust. The show begins tomorrow.
Plein-air painting is art inspired by direct observation of a landscape, in this case farmland, salt marshes, beaches, and other places, many of which have been preserved through the efforts of the Peconic Land Trust. Plein Air Peconic, which also includes photographers, is made up of Casey Chalem Anderson, Susan D'Alessio, Aubrey Grainger, Gail Kern, Michele Margit, Gordon Matheson, Joanne Rosko, Eileen Dawn Skretch, Tom Steele, Kathryn Szoka, and Ellen Watson.
The reception will be held on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. There will also be a coffee talk with the artists on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show will be up through Monday, and a portion of the sales will benefit the Peconic Land Trust. A selection of smaller, moderately priced works will also be part of the exhibit.
"On Loop" at Halsey McKay
The Halsey McKay Gallery in East Hampton will show Arielle Falk's video installation "On Loop" beginning Saturday with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m.
According to the gallery, the installation is inspired by a childhood memory reinterpreted through the lens of Jacques Lacan's concept of "objet petit a," defined by Lacan as "any object that sets desire in motion." Yet, it is also an object that can never be obtained.
For Ms. Falk, it is the idea of chasing as an end in itself, as in a childhood game she recalled playing in which she chased a friend around a tree. The game to her is a "perfect metaphor for the fact that we, as humans, go through our lives searching for a chimerical something (objet petit a) and are forever wrapped up in endless loops of desire."
There are two videos in the installation. One recaptures the spirit of the chase game and the other shows the artist capturing the images for the first video, circling the tree over and over again.
Ms. Falk was born in Washington, D.C., and now lives in Brooklyn. She has had a performance piece in Union Square in Manhattan and has shown her work internationally.
Temple Gallery Opens
Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor will exhibit Annette Heller's Kabbalah series of paintings starting Sunday with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Ms. Heller, an Abstract Expressionist artist from East Hampton, has made 10 mixed-media canvases to represent the 10 symbols of the mystical philosophy based in the Jewish tradition.
The new gallery space at the temple will be devoted to art with Jewish and biblical themes or work by Jewish artists who were inspired by Jewish, religious, or secular themes, a release said. In addition to Ms. Heller, three other artists will have work in the show.
East Hamptoners at Findlay
The David Findlay Jr. Gallery in Manhattan is showing work by South Fork artists during the month of October.
They are Herman Cherry, John Ferren, Ibram Lassaw, Kyle Morris, John Opper, Alfonso Ossorio, Philip Pavia, Robert Richenburg, and David Slivka, who found their way to the South Fork as much for the community of artists already here as for the beauty of the landscape. As abstract painters they took elements of their experiences and communicated them as discrete parts or a blurred whole.
In an essay for the brochure, Helen Harrison, the director of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center in Springs, wrote, "For these painters and sculptors, the unifying creative principle was a devotion to subjective expression."
The exhibit is on view through Oct. 22 at 724 Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.


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Metropolitan Championshps Results
NYRR Night at the Armory Results
NEW YORK - For the second consecutive year the Columbia women's indoor track & field team grabbed the Metropolitan Indoor Track & Field Championships title at The Armory on Friday, Jan. 25. The Lions totaled 172 team points, including eight first place finishes to capture the victory in the 15 team field.
The women's distance runners led the charge with wins in the 1000m, one mile, 5000m, and 4000m distance medley runs. The Lions claimed the top two finishers in the 1000m and 1 mile events with Erin Gillingham out in front of the 1000m at 2:48.25 seconds. Olivia Sadler was right behind her at 2:48.91 seconds to take second place. The one mile run went to Mallory Anderson clocking in at 4:58.92, while Aryn Folland was the runner-up in 5:03.41 seconds.
Chelsea Carrick added a win in the 500m event finishing with a time of 17:18.92. Individual winners Anderson and Gillingham, joined with Trina Bills and Madeline Rathbun in the 4000m distance medley to take the event with a combined time of 11:46.07 seconds.
Junior Marvellous Iheukwumere continues to shine in the early indoor season once again, winning the 200m in a time of 24.29 seconds. Some impressive runner-up finishes from Bills in the 800m in 2:15.16 seconds and Iris Chijioke in the 60m hurdles in 8.86 seconds, also showed positive signs for the Lions this season.
In the field, Columbia shined in the jumping events as Madley Magee grabbed a victory in the high jump clearing 1.65m and Nadia Eke in the triple jump. The Lions posted a 1-2-3 sweep in the triple jump behind Eke's win with a leap of 12.33m. QueenDenise Okeke claimed second place with 12.17m and Addy Sonaike took third with 12.00m, respectively.
The men's team also grabbed a few wins in the Metropolitan Championships on Friday. Tait Rutherford had an impressive win in the 3000m event clocking in with a time of 8:29.58 seconds. The tandem of Casey Adams, Brendon Fish, Brendan Donley, and Nicolas Composto combined for a time of 10:05.29 for a victory in the 4000m distance medley.
Later Friday night, the Lions competed in several events of the NYRR's Night at The Armory to add to a solid day on the track. Paul Ross, Paul Snyder and Joseph Kotran earned a 1-2-3 sweep in the 1 mile run. Ross posted a first place time of 4:15.35 seconds, Snyder took second at 4:16.22 seconds and Kotran followed in third at 4:16.22 seconds. Ben Eversole went on to claim the 3000m with a time of 8:20.97 for another win on the night for Columbia.
Up next, the Columbia track & field teams will be back in action at The Armory on Friday, Feb. 1 for the two-day New Balance Collegiate Invitational.

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August 20, 2012
King of the Mountain
Steve Smith Wins Crankworx DH Triple Crown; Earns King of Crankworx Title
Steve Smith (Devinci-Global) railed through the Jeep Canadian Open DH course Sunday afternoon where hundreds of fans speckled with t-shirts donning his last name crowded the sidelines. Winning the Garbanzo DH and Air DH earlier in the week, Steve inked his name in the record books being the first athlete to win all three Crankworx downhill races in the same year. Steve plowed his SRAM X0 drivetrain through the rooted and rocky trail like a freight train, airing the final jump into the finish four full seconds ahead of second place. RELENTLESS.


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Register Online! | Camp Brochure | Medical Form
NEW YORK – The Columbia men's basketball program and head coach Kyle Smith host the annual Big Blue Basketball Camp this month, starting with Session I from July 9-12.
Columbia's Big Blue Basketball Camp has three sessions this year! The first session starts this coming Monday, July 9th at 8:30 a.m. Each session runs Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Columbia coaches and other local college coaches will serve as camp instructors. It is a great camp where kids can have tons of fun, meet other area youngsters and learn the beautiful game of basketball, Columbia style! Registration is online at columbiabasketballcamp.com.
The dates and ages for the three sessions are as follows:
Session 1: July 9-12 (Grades 2-12)
Session 2: July 16-19 (Grades 2-6)
Session 3: July 23-26 (Grades 2-12)
The cost for each camper is $375 per session. Campers will learn two new skills per day and play in league tournaments at their respective competition levels. The camps will also feature special guest speakers, a free t-shirt, contests and authentic Columbia game jersey giveaways. A certified athletic trainer will be on duty at all times.
Columbia's Levien Gymnasium and Barnard College's LeFrak Gymnasium serve as the sites of the Big Blue Basketball Camp. Campers should bring basketball shoes, a water bottle, t-shirts, shorts and lunch. Daily lunch options of pizza, Gatorade and snacks will be available for a fee.
Click here to register online. For more information, please e-mail Mike Magpayo at email@example.com.


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By Todd Tranum
President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of the Sout
What a proud moment for Chautauqua County this past week when Westfield music teacher Kent Knappenberger was presented with the inaugural Music Educator Award by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation! We are continually in awe of the accomplishments of local people, and this is one for the record books.
Knappenberger is well known locally as more than just a music teacher. In a county where music education has a long and proud tradition, his work stands out not just at Westfield Academy and Central School, but also at Jamestown Community College where he is an adjunct faculty member and as an alumnus of SUNY Fredonia. He was nominated by former students and the parent of a student, and was selected from a field of over 30,000 applicants.
He called the award "humbling," and added that it "goes a long way in recognizing the important job music educators do."
While this award is a testimony to Knappenberger personally it is also a tribute, we think, to the job of teachers, their impact on students and families, and to the success of a rural education here in Western New York. We can proudly stand our public education system against any school in the country and demonstrate how they succeed here despite the constraints of tight budgets, harsh winter weather, transportation logistics and a variety of other factors.
While the Chamber/ MAST has been focused recently on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, we also have tremendous respect for arts education. We recognize and encourage the importance of a well-rounded academic and enriching experience for all students. We know that students who graduate from Chautauqua County high schools are fortunate to have a broad background that will carry them into all types of higher learning and career fields.
This Grammy award winning teacher has drawn the spotlight onto local music education. We congratulate him and the entire Westfield school team for this exemplary honor.
Network with Chamber members at Webb's Feb. 13
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Experience Chautauqua Networking Event at Webb's Year Round Resort on Thursday, Feb. 13. This event will help to kick off the annual Presidents' Day Weekend Winter Festival, which is organized by the Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce.
Providing networking opportunities with other members is a key component of the Chamber's work. The Chamber's goal is to give each business ample opportunity to market itself in one-on-one sessions with other like-minded business people. The Chamber's focus with these events is also to provide Chamber members with a glimpse of the fascinating business and tourism occurrences right here in Chautauqua County.
The cost of the networking event is $10 for pre-registered Chamber members or $12 at the door. You can register online at www.chautauquachamber.org or by calling (716)366-6200 or (716)484-1101.
Watch for more details coming soon on the variety of activities scheduled for the Presidents' Day Weekend Winter Festival in Mayville!
Presidents' Day Weekend Winter Festival set
The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce has been hard at work once again planning the annual Presidents' Day Weekend Winter Festival. Because of the very cold weather in recent weeks, ice harvesting has begun on Chautauqua Lake in preparation for constructing an ice castle at Lakeside Park as part of the festivities.
A full weekend of events is scheduled from Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 16. For more details, visit the Presidents' Day Weekend Winter Festival - Mayville New York page on Facebook. Still going strong in its 28th year, the festival features winter events and activities for the whole family, including contests for children and adults as well as food and craft vendors.
Salute to the Finest Feb. 24
The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Salute to the Finest award celebration on Monday, Feb. 24 at Shawbucks Press Room, 212 W. Second St.
Receiving awards this year are: Manufacturer of the Year - Artone, LLC; Retailer of the Year - Everydays True Value; Community Service Award - Terry Frank and Dennis Webster of Media One Group; Pride of Jamestown Award - Chautauqua Striders; Business of the Year - Jamestown Business College; Service to Humanity Award - Chautauqua County Health Network; and New Business of the Year - VIE for Fitness.
Registration opens at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., the cost is $20 per person for the buffet and there will be a cash bar. Advance registration is appreciated and this event is open to Chamber members or non-members. You can register online at www.chautauquachamber.org or call 484-1101.


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"Life on a Rock," Kenny Chesney (Blue Chair/Columbia Nashville)
Kenny Chesney opens his new album "Life On A Rock" with the hit "Pirate Flag," a rowdy beach-bum anthem reminiscent of his many fun-in-the-sun party songs of the last dozen years.
While most of the rest of "Life on a Rock" references island life, instead of rocking out, the songs are about unplugging from the chaos of the daily grind and reflecting on quieter pleasures.
Writing four songs by himself, and co-writing four more, this is the East Tennessee singer's most personal album since 2005's "Be As You Are (Songs From A Blue Chair)." There are light moments, as in the duet with Willie Nelson on "Coconut Tree," but the focus is on off-beat, real-life characters ("Lindy") and on taking a moment to count one's blessings (the title song).
It's a bold move, considering that a new crop of country rockers are selling millions of albums modeled on Chesney's pounding arena rock sound. But, to his credit, Chesney follows his muse and offers up an album that exposes his weathered soul. The result is as appealing as it is surprising.


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The Yankees Win!…
The Undefeated New York Yankees!
Okay, it's just the first exhibition game of the season. It is also a time when pitchers are still way ahead of the hitters. But it is great to see the Yankees start the year on the right foot. In the grand scheme of things, it means absolutely nothing but given the adversity of the past month, anything positive is a good thing.
The Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 in Dunedin, FL. The highlight of the game was a tie-breaking two-run homer by Alex Rodriguez in the fourth inning. Although the game started with the much anticipated chorus of boos, A-Rod had begun to receive applause by his third plate appearance. Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come. Well, maybe anywhere except Fenway Park…
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Brett Tomko started and pitched two innings of scoreless, one-hit ball. Jose Veras, the winner, pitched the third inning, giving up one run, with two strikeouts. Brett Gardner, locked in a center field battle with Melky Cabrera, also homered.
The Pitching Rotation
It appears that Joe Girardi has set his pitching rotation as CC Sabathia, Chien-Ming Wang, A.J. Burnett, Andy Pettitte, and Joba Chamberlain, respectively. That order makes the most sense. The change of pace with Wang between Sabathia and Burnett is a good idea, and I like Burnett followed by Pettitte. Girardi expects about 30 starts from Joba Chamberlain (barring injury, of course).
Number Change
I sure am glad that Melky Cabrera changed his number from 28 to 53. I kept wondering what the heck was Bob Watson doing in the outfield. Isn't he too old to play ball? 😉 Meanwhile, Brett Tomko, who was wearing Bobby Abreu's old number, switched to 28.
Former Yankee first baseman…and Number 28…
Manny and the Dodgers
It sounds like activity is starting to pick up between the Dodgers and agent Scott Boras. Hopefully, this means that Manny will be back in blue by the end of the week. This has been a long, drawn out story that needs to end…
Say what you will about Manny, and while I agree that his behavior in Boston toward the end was about as bad as it gets, he remains one of the most feared hitters in baseball. As an opponent, I always hated it when Manny came up in a clutch situation because he, unlike A-Rod, consistently delivered.
Reuters Pictures
Salary Cap Implications
I am not a proponent of a salary cap. The Yankees have an advantage of being in a major market, but they contribute more to Major League Baseball than any other team through luxury taxes and revenue sharing. The team with the highest payroll is not guaranteed a spot in the World Series, and the Yankees haven't won since 2000. Watching the NFL, it is painful to see the careers of Derrick Brooks and Marvin Harrison abruptly come to an end with their original teams because of salary. Both have factored very heavily in the recent successes of their respective teams, and have made their mark in their teams' record books. Earlier, the Jaguars cut loose Fred Taylor, and the Jets will soon release Laveranues Coles. Granted, there comes a point where performance doesn't justify pay, and teams are smart to sever ties. But the NFL's Salary Cap adds pressure to make these decisions sooner rather than later. As a Vikings fan, I am glad that Randall McDaniel made the Hall of Fame. But I will forever have the painful memory of watching him play his final years in a Buccaneers uniform. I realize that football and baseball are businesses, but we, as fans, deserve to cheer our heroes to the end so long as they are still performing at a top level. At times, football can feel like fantasy sports in a non-keeper league. You have to re-select your team every year…


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Formula Windsurfing Worlds, Arnon and Gonzalo
Dear All,
Arnon and I made the desition to leave the worlds.
After some days of no wind the race director Bruno de Wanker decided to send us in the water with no wind. After severall starts that maybe 5 guys could get into plain...in wind around 5 knots he sent us back to the beach. Then he made the first upwind really short and sent us back in the water again. If only one gust of 7 knots would have arrived we would have made the race in 10 minutes...(complete joke). Luckily the wind never came in and after a couple of drifting starts he sent us back to the beach.
Being the 2nd day of the world championships we complain that is not possible to be sent in the water and try to race in those conditions. He claims he had 7 knots in his digital windreader (that magazine tests say they always measure more), he was also not on a drifting boat as the rule states and was 3mt above water. Anyways the rule says is up to his discretion...so were is his discretion gone??? when you see most of the fleet not making the start!!!!
3rd day the forecast was better in the late afternoon. When the wind just appeard again he sent eveybody to the water. The first race was so light that many people didnt make it to the start that was only 100 mts in front of the beach. We made some generall recalls as every body was super nervous that there was no wind. In the end and after shouting at him he put black flag and started us.
Unfortunately there was no wind and only some lucky guys that manage to plain in 5 knots finish the race. There was a 4 minute difference between position 5 to 6 and almost all the fleet didnt plane for minutes. I came back to the beach as i couldnt plane off the start with my 11.6. Arnon was on third and stop plaining on the reach!!!!!!!!!!!
Most of the people went to complain but the president of the class Ceri Williams just laugh and ignore us as he did all year long.
While most of the competitors were cursing of that first race they sent us back in the water with less wind. The second race was even worst and this made only 35 guys finish it. Now gathering most of the beach we went to complain and the president laugh at our face again. I pointed out what happened in Australia worlds, Portugal Europeans, Leba Poland, Turkey slalom World championships with this same race director on all of them besides AUS and we demanded that this two races had to be cancelled. Having three more days of racing and a promising late afternoon for racing the RD should have waited.
This is the World Championships and many people spent a lot of money to come and to compete on fair conditions. In my point of view, i came here to become world champion and to race in 5 knots of wind is not fair, so i made the decition to leave the event. I decided this to make an example to them and not because of i had two bad results.
It would have been much easier for us to stay and come back as we normally do. I did it last year and as i make many times, but not this time. This time we preffered to stund up and protest and dont let it go anymore. We went to the AGM and discuss it and again the president asked the RD and the RD said he would take the same decition if it happends again. All the sailors appart from Steve Allen agreed with us. Antoine Albeau and Jesper Vesterstrom stated that the first two races were not even close to racebale conditions. This was it, so after speaking with most of the fleet we left.
Right now we feel really bad as we spent a lot of effort, money and we had really high expectations. All year long we suffered with this bad decitions and even after complaining the president didnt do anything at all. We supported formula windsurfing since the begining and is not possible that 6 years later we have this sort of problems.
We love racing and we see it is going down. I know many people that want to join the tour and that want to race but after they came to the Europeans they decided to stay home and not come to Korea. Melbourne had the same problem at the first two races and this can not keep on happening at World Championships.
The events organisations improved since 6 years ago so it is a shame that the problem is inside the class. I spoke to the organiser in Portugal, Poland and here in Korea about it and they are really dissapointed. It is really sad that the inside is leting us down so we finally stood up and we are trying to make a point to improve the class for the future.
After all the effort people put to support the class coming to events knowing that they are not here for any money, the inside organazation is being unproffesional and making us feel we are part of a joke.
Some as the guys loving to be at the world championships couldnt afford to come. The Belgium team founded too expensive to come when they asked them a ridiculous amount of excess baggage deciding not to come in the end. The Brazilian team was reduced to two guys as many guys could not risk to go through this being amateurs...
So its really sad whats going on with this class and in the World Championships.
Its not about what gear you had or how good you are, there were no conditions and it doesnt matter if some guys are able to finish a race in this...it just hearts the class and most of the competitors who love this sport.
Hopefully the action we took will open the eyes of the people managing the class, the windsurfing industry and the sailors that love the sport trying to make a change and save Formula Windsurfing...
Arnon Dagan ISR1 and Gonzalo Costa Hoevel ARG3
|9th September 2006, 09:09 PM
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Apologise to Bruno, for the bad spelling of his last name...
|9th September 2006, 09:28 PM
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Bruno de Wannemaeker is his correct name, sorry Bruno for spelling it wrong.
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|12th September 2006, 10:07 AM
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RE: Formula Windsurfing Worlds, Arnon and Gonzalo
Sorry to here about no wind at the worlds.
Would a change in gear help.
Thinking about Appollo and new 11m for light air.
They are saying early planning in new dedicated light wind set up.
I know for me that if I drive 2hrs to go windsurfing and it does not
work out for me, I think what equipment will help?
Right now I'm thinking about a 40m boat kite and a hobie 14
with a winch.
Crazy I know, could be the end of me.
Hope the Apollo is all that it claims!
|12th September 2006, 11:27 PM
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RE: Formula Windsurfing Worlds, Arnon and Gonzalo
So what are we going to have to do to race formula in the future. Travel with two board (Apollo and F161), then decide which to go with depending on the wind forecast? Choose the wrong board and you may get your butt kicked.
Or - Will the Apollo handle 20 to 30 knots as well as the 161?
Formula 160; iSonic 111; HiFly Move 105; Tiga 263; '85 Mistral Superlight.
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|15th September 2006, 06:25 AM
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RE: Formula Windsurfing Worlds, Arnon and Gonzalo
Hello Mr Gonzalo,
Sorry but this reminds me of when Gal Fridman went on a rage in the NP forum when he didn't win the RSX euros. It isn't a good look.
One should be gracious in defeat even if you believe it may have being a non event. I think you should have finished the regatta regardless and then tried for a more diplomatic protest.
It is obvious now Gaastra have a better setup for marginal planning conditions. Two different sailors have won the two biggest regattas this season. worlds and euros.
You and NP have a choice for next year,
redesign the two biggest sails to be more gaastraish
lobby to change the wind limits.
It seems Starboard want to lower wind limits and make RSX redundant.
There is always next seasons
|20th September 2006, 07:20 AM
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RE: Formula Windsurfing Worlds, Arnon and Gonzalo
Sorry....no sympathy from me. You got beat by better light wind sailors or folks who had better light wind gear. Winning in light air takes every bit, if not more skill, than winning in high wind. Those guys probably practiced alot more in light wind, and were better prepared. How would you react to competitors who claimed it was too windy. In my opinion, you should have finished the regatta and graciously congratulated the better sailors.
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Justin, jtw,
You obviously have non idea who is Gonzalo as a racer and as a competitor. Gonzalo's is amongst the strongest light wind sailors. Second, Gonzalo did not loose races, he just refused to race them.
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RE: Formula Windsurfing Worlds, Arnon and Gonzalo
It's still bad sportsmanship to leave early and bad mouth the Race Committee. It does sound like some questionable calls were made, but it certainly appears that many of the top guys where able to deal the light conditions. I wasn't there so I'm armchair quarterbacking, but I think you have stronger case when you stick it out file protests if races were below the wind minimum. I would suggest that for the World Championships that the RC have to digitally record windspeeds to offer sailors redress if the wind fall below the minimum.
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Well ADG, it was incredibly noble of them to drop out of the regatta in protest, even though they were doing very well in the races. They were doing well in the races ...weren't they? Post their positions in the races they did, and I think everyone will be able to form some better opinions of these guys' actions
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A Eulogy for Water Street Brewing is Followed By Hope
Last week, I poured my heart out for Water Street Brewing in Port Townsend, Washington. The article became, by far and away, our widest read post. It was also mentioned in a few other places, including the brewery's own webpage.
First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who gave us good comments on the article. I am so very happy to know that there are others out there that feel the same about that majestic place. The Port Townsend community surely held high regard for its favorite watering hole.
I wrote my eulogy to my favorite brewpub in a matter of about 15 minutes. I really wanted to have it go up the same day that they announced their closing. In doing so, I rambled about, refused a re-read and published. I now recognize that there are probably 1000 thoughts that I failed to mention, but I am fairly certain that I (or anyone for that matter) could write a novel about Water Street Brewing. The institution created 60 years worth of memories and nostalgia in about 6 years.
Water Street Brewing had their final night at the old Water Street address on Thursday, June 24, 2010. In closing my article, I held out hope for a resurrection of my favorite spot. It appears that the prayers of many, may be answered.
Water Street Brewing's owners have published the following blurb on to their website, offering hope to us all:
We, here at Water Street Brewing are currently working hard to find a new location and would love to ask our loyal friends to give us a helping hand. If you would like to share your experiences and opinions, it would go a long way to show how very much our community would like to see us reopen in a new home. Please either email us, or the Pennisula Daily News, or post your contribution to ourFacebook Fan Page. Thank YOU!
Needless to say, I wrote to them immediately. My position is simple: find a place with the character and atmosphere that bred great experiences for your patrons. An old dusty shoe would probably work – as long as the same people are there with the same love they once had.
I implore you all to e-mail them if you have an opinion about what they do next. The best way to follow their re-launch is to check their Facebook page. Hold out hope folks. Good things happen.


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Q & A with ODU Men's Soccer coach Alan Dawson
By ODU Athletics
Aug. 3, 2005
In his 8 years at Old Dominion University, Coach Alan Dawson (86-53-11 ODU record) has led the Monarchs men's soccer team back to national prominence. With 5 double-digit victory totals in the past six seasons, three consecutive NCAA second round tournament appearances, and a consistent presence in national top 25 polls, the Monarchs are prepared to once again make noise on the national stage.
1. What do you feel will be the main strengths of the Monarchs this season? "We have a nucleus of 14 players returning, and those 14 guys are very strong. Even though we were a little light in numbers in the spring, it was a cohesive group, very focused group. But as it relates to specific positions, the defense will be our mainstay this year. I think we will be strong in the back, and if we build our season from that premise first, we should have a good year."
2. How would you assess your team's depth overall? "Better than ever. The only area that we really need to look at, and we will look at some of our new guys, is the forward position and to add a little depth up front. We will see if some of our new players will step up to the plate."
3. What kind of expectations do you have for the 2005 Monarchs? "We approach things the same way every year, one game at a time, one practice at a time. We were disappointed we didn't win the conference last year, and that will be a goal of ours this season- to be in the mix for the CAA title. We would like to host the CAA finals, so that is very much something in the second half of the season that we focus on. But we don't get ahead of ourselves, and it will be one game at a time. The first game that counts is against N.C State, and that will be our focus. We have a difficult schedule, so it is important to get off to a good start to figure out who we are, what we are good at, and how we need to adjust."
4. Who has been the most talented player or players you have coached at Old Dominion? "Well, I think talent is a dirty word. But in terms of pure raw talent, Attila Vendegh was a very special player. I don't think you come across too many players of that caliber in front of goal. That is a very special talent. Jared Kent is a very talented player. With the makeup of a team and the makeup of a player, there are a lot of intangibles and things you can not measure. There are a lot of guys who have come through the program who were not the most talented, but certainly have been very mentally strong and dedicated, and to begin to name them all would be impossible. Trevor McEachron is a rare combination of talent and mental strength who really steps up to another level, so he is worthy of note."
5. What has been your proudest accomplishment during your ODU coaching career? "I couldn't point to just one thing. Just the fact that the program has evolved every year, and that is what we set off to accomplish. When we got here, the program was not in good shape. So we set off from that point and we were patient, and persistent, and every year we have gotten better and that is the goal. To see our alumni association and the local communities' excitement about our program, and to see a different level of dedication on the field, all of these things take time and work behind the scenes so it is very rewarding. Just to see the program compete on a national level consistently is a proud achievement."
6. Obviously you are a big fan of the game of soccer, so who is your favorite professional soccer team? "If I had to pick a team, and there are a couple of teams who I would point to, one would be the Glasgow Rangers in Scotland, and the other would be my hometown team Linfield. But my true passion lies with the Oakland Raiders. That's who I live and die for in the NFL, so of course I go to at least one game a year. I always make it out to Oakland for a game, and another on the East Coast if they play over here."
7. How does it make you feel to know that Carlos Mendes, one of your very first ODU recruits, has made it to Major League Soccer (MLS)? "You can't understand what I feel about Carlos, and talking about talented players, we always felt Carlos was an extremely talented player. He was young when he came here; only 17 years old as a freshman. So it took him awhile to evolve as a player. I am absolutely thrilled for Carlos and his family, because he is a very dedicated young man. It is a dream of his to play in the MLS, and it is a dream of his, as a Long Island boy, to play for his local professional team- the NY/NJ Metrostars. We are obviously very proud that he is one of our first recruits and it is great for our program. But I am just so happy for him as a person, because it is just what he wanted. He persevered and he stuck with it even when the door was slammed shut on him a couple of times. He never gave up, and he is a great person."
8. What was the greatest game that you have ever been a part of as Old Dominion head coach? "There are a few games that come to mind. Last year's win over North Carolina when we losing 2-0 with 20 minutes to go was an unbelievable comeback. The nature of the game, with a large crowd, was a big night for us. We could have gave up, but we persevered. To come back and win that game in the last 30 seconds was quite a moment for us. The best college game of soccer that I can remember was when we beat Wake Forest 2-0 in 2003. We had just come off Hurricane Isabel and hardly anybody in the community had electricity, so a large crowd showed up on a nice Sunday afternoon. It was just a terrific game, and both teams did all they could. It was very competitive, and we were fortunate enough to come out on top. It was just a joy to coach in that game, because that's what it's all about, both teams attacking and not giving up. One of the most memorable games would be the UVA game in my first year. Obviously we were very fortunate to win the game, because we didn't outplay them by any means. In front of a big crowd, and with very little talent compared to UVA, we persevered and worked very hard to win that game, and that was a milestone beating the number one ranked team in the country."
The Monarchs open up their 2005 campaign with an exhibition match against Virginia Tech August 20th at 7:00 pm at the ODU Soccer Stadium. The first regular season match takes place at home against North Carolina State at 7:00 pm September 1st.


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I have a set of Macros, A Kit for K-meleon.
I found some secret settings that does speed things up a bit.
These settings work with 1.5+ and 1.6a4+
But you might have to put the speed settings your self in
about:config to pave the road so the macro will work.
All other macros are working, it is just the speed settings you
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"A Good Day to Die Hard'' starring Bruce Willis was the weekend's top draw with a $25 million debut from Friday to Sunday. The 20th Century Fox release raised its domestic total to $33.2 million since opening Thursday for Valentine's Day to get a jump on the long Presidents' Day weekend. The previous weekend's No. 1 movie, Universal's comedy ''Identity Thief,'' ran a close second with $23.4 million to lift its haul to $70.7 million. Debuting at No. 3 with $21.4 million was Relativity Media's romance ''Safe Haven,'' starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel in an adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel. The Weinstein Co. animated adventure ''Escape From Planet Earth'' opened at No. 4 with $16.1 million.
Grant a father
Hugh Grant says he has become a father for the second time. The ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' star used his Twitter account to announce Saturday: ''Am thrilled my daughter now has a brother. Adore them both to an uncool degree.'' Grant, 52, said both children ''have a fab mum'' and: ''To be crystal clear, I am the Daddy.'' The birth was confirmed by Grant's publicist, Carrie Gordon. Grant's sometime girlfriend Tinglan Hong gave birth to the couple's daughter in 2011.
Wilde style
"Anything that is modern, elegant, and playful." - Olivia Wilde, telling People about what she'll wear when she marries "Saturday Night Live" star Jason Sudeikis. Wilde spoke at her alma mater, Phillips Andover, last week.


text: West Chester residents, young and old, will have the opportunity to once again celebrate their community this weekend during the fifth annual West Chester Daze. Organizer Melissa Patterson says the weekend not only benefits the people of West Chester, but also the town's businesses and local organizations. Some events include a bean bag tournament and dancing, along with karaoke tonight, and tomorrow will feature games geared toward kids, and weather permitting, the National Guard will also have a climbing wall and other obstacle related activities. The main event, Patterson says, is the parade, which is tomorrow morning at 10. There is no charge for any of the weekend's events, except for a small cover charge for the dancing and karaoke. Proceeds from the weekend will go toward the United Methodist Church in West Chester and also to the West Chester Community Action Team, who funds different projects around the town.


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Hi, I am trying to pass the interface of a revealing module to another module by passing this to its constructor. I cannot figure out what to pass into the constructor of the presenter module.
Here is the code:
//This is like an MVP Presenter which should be created from the view and constructed with the view interface as parameter
var AuthorCreatePresenter = function(viewinterface) {
var view = viewinterface;
console.log(view.test);//This should print 'testing interface of AuthorCreateView' but viewinterface.test is undefined
function testfunc() {
return {
testfunc: testfunc
//This is like a MVP View, where the public section is the View Interface
var AuthorCreate = function() {
//== Private variables ==
var self = this;
var presenter = new AuthorCreatePresenter(self);//I want the presenter to be able to call the public interface like 'view.test' but when running this view.test is undefined
presenter.testfunc();//This works fine
//== Private functions ==
//== Public interface ==
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What should families expect for the 2012-2013 flu season?
I expect that the upcoming flu season will be worse than the last flu season, which was a particularly mild one. There is year to year variability in what the flu seasons are like, but there's no reason to expect that we'll have a similarly mild season like last year.
Are there any changes to this year's flu shot?
Each year, the northern hemisphere's flu vaccine is reassessed based on surveys of flu strains are circulating in the southern hemisphere. This year, two new influenza strains are going to be included in this year's flu vaccine, along with the same H1N1 strain that has been included since 2010.
Are there new recommendations for preparing for this year's flu season?
The most important recommendation is still to get vaccinated. There have been some minor modifications to flu shot dosing recommendations. Children under eight years old should receive at least two doses of the vaccine this flu season if they have not been previously vaccinated for flu, or if they have received less than two doses of the vaccine since 2010. This year's flu vaccine is now widely available. Flu season starts in October, so getting vaccinated as soon as possible is ideal. The biggest peak in flu cases in Massachusetts last season was in March of 2012, but this can also vary year-to-year. It's better to get vaccinated sooner rather than later.
Besides getting a flu shot, what can parents do to prepare their kids?
You can minimize the risk of flu by practicing the following safety precautions:
If my child gets the flu, what can I do to treat it?
Rest and hydration are important. Keep your child at home, and make sure your child drinks lots of fluids. Take children to the doctor if they have trouble breathing, are not drinking enough fluids, have a rash, or if they are so unhappy that they do not want to be held or interact with you. In terms of medications, never give aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin, which can cause a serious problem called Reye syndrome. Instead, Tylenol and Motrin can be given safely to children with the flu to reduce their fevers and discomfort. In some cases, antiviral medications might be useful. These medications are different than regular antibiotics and are not available over the counter, but they should be taken if recommended by your child's pediatrician.
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The BlackBerry Bold 97xx form factor is loved by many. Tons of the BlackBerry faithful have wished to see this form factor come to BlackBerry OS 7, & have hoped for the rumoured BlackBerry 9790 (Bellagio) to be released.
Gadzone has posted a few more photos of this unreleased device. Nothing really new from the previous photos that we've seen, but it does help to grow the appetite for this device.
Is this the device you're waiting for?


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Submission + - Facebook To Announce New "Lifesaving" Feature (ibtimes.com) 1
redletterdave writes: "On Monday, ABC News released a teaser for an upcoming "Good Morning America" exclusive wit Mark Zuckerberg, who invited GMA's Robin Roberts to Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto to share a "feature that could save lives." It's highly unlikely that the "lifesaving" feature Zuckerberg referred to would relate to something so frivolous as shopping or gaming or networking; the fact that the announcement will be made on "Good Morning America" suggests it's not a major piece of technology — that would be saved for the f8 Developer's Conference — but it's big enough for a one-on-one interview at Facebook HQ. All things considered, this new "lifesaving" feature most likely relates to bullying and suicide prevention, and Facebook will likely announce a change to its software that relates to these initiatives. It could be that Facebook has finally created an algorithm that can detect suicidal thoughts or expressions: Even though nobody knows users better than their friends or family, users can shield themselves from even loved ones with certain privacy settings. The feature may raise some eyebrows, but it would also save the lives of bullied children, teenagers, and also their parents."


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The two best teams in the Eastern Conference, and maybe the whole NBA, square off Thursday night when the New York Knicks head to Miami for a matchup with the defending champion Heat.
The Heat will have revenge on their mind several ways.
On Tuesday night, the Heat fell to the lowly Washington Wizards, 105-101. That was just the second win of the season for a Wizards team that featured five players in double-figures.
"This ain't a lesson for us. We just lost," said LeBron James, whose first game as the reigning Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year was spoiled. "We've seen, and been through everything. It happens. It's nothing new to us. We understand every team we play is going to play their best. They're going to make shots that they don't make against other teams."
James led the way for the Heat with his 41st career triple-double. He logged 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Dwyane Wade added 24 and Chris Bosh chipped in 20 points and 12 boards.
With starting forward Shane Battier still out with a sprained right knee, the Heat got all of a sudden very thin at point guard. Mario Chalmers tore a tendon in his finger against the Wizards and could be out close to a week. Backup guard Norris Cole sat in Washington with a sore groin.
The Heat's six-game winning streak was lost and now they've got only two days to ponder the puzzling setback since the Knicks come to town.
Miami will be looking to avenge a 104-84 loss on Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden. That still ranks as the Heat's most lopsided loss of the season.
"It'll be a good game for us, coming off a loss, being back at home," said Wade. "It's a game we all look forward to."
You can bet the Knicks are looking forward to it as well.
"We feel like we're right there with anybody we play against," said Carmelo Anthony. "
Anthony's availability for Thursday is in serious question. He dove into the stands for a loose ball Wednesday night in a win in Charlotte against the Bobcats and lacerated his middle finger. Anthony didn't finish the game and isn't sure if he can go against the Heat.
"It ain't off," joked Anthony. "I'm going to see how I feel. I wanna play. I have to do what's right for the finger. If I can't play, I'll see them two more times."
With Anthony getting stitched, J.R. Smith emerged as the hero on Wednesday. He got a steal with less than four seconds to go in the game, then buried the game-winning jumper as time expired to give the Knicks a 100-98 victory.
Anthony netted 23 points before he left and Smith added 13. Tyson Chandler posted a huge double-double with 18 points and 17 rebounds to give the Knicks their fourth straight win.
The Heat, who are 8-0 at home this season, have won 10 of the last 13 against the Knicks. New York, which is also undefeated at home and 5-4 on the road, is 3-7 in its last 10 in Miami.


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Brendan Rodgers is slightly disappointed he will not be bumping into Paolo Di Canio when Liverpool visit Sunderland on Sunday afternoon, though he is sure he will meet him somewhere in the future as long as the Italian learns from his mistakes and reflects on his experience.
"Once you've been sacked, although you don't want to hear it at the time, you come back a better manager," the Liverpool manager said. "I've met Paolo a few times and friends of mine know him very well. I have always been aware of his passion. Tommy Burns, who was a good friend of mine, took Paolo to Celtic so I knew all the stories about him. It is just a shame because you can see the professionalism in the man. People say he is a perfectionist, but that's not the worst thing to be. He was trying to create a culture of work and devotion to life as a professional footballer. I am sad for him because I could see what his vision was and what he was trying to create."
Rodgers managed to survive a sacking early in his managerial career – poor results led to him leaving Reading after six months – and he feels Di Canio is also strong enough to bounce back. "I hope that will be the case, it would be a shame to lose a guy with such a passion for the game," he said. "You learn from your mistakes as a manager and I'm sure he'll go away and reflect on it.
"He did an excellent job at Swindon after all. He didn't take the easy route, he went into League Two and, whatever his management style was, he did very well. He earned his break at Sunderland. It didn't work out, but he can learn from the experience. People like him, enjoy watching him, but football is a business now. You have to be an ambassador for your club as well as a manager. Plus players are different now. They argue back, want to set up a debate. It is well documented now the management of players is totally different to what it was 15 or 20 years ago. Nowadays you can still tell anyone in the world whatever you want to tell them but how you deliver it is important."
After a promising start to the season that produced three consecutive victories and three clean sheets, Liverpool have lost their past two games to single goals conceded from corners, a source of frustration to the manager. "It's something that we can put right, and we will," Rodgers promised. "It's reasonably straightforward. It's the only moment in the game when the ball is dead so you get the chance to get set up. It is about concentration: you stay with your man and make sure he doesn't score. It is an individual thing, something we can work on."
Even with Luis Suárez back Liverpool will need to step up their efforts if a top-four finish is to be achieved. They have yet to put in a 90-minute performance as impressive as the best seen by supporters of Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United this season, and even Rodgers accepts they are a long way from title contenders.
"It's clear if you look at our squad, we have never ever professed to be challenging for the title," he said. "When it comes to the top four, fair enough, we want to be in the conversation, but winning the title this season is not something that has ever been mentioned."


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I heard this one from the Grandmother of the little boy ---A 4-year old boy accidentally walked in the bathroom while his 8-month pregnant mother was showering. A few days later, out of the blue, the little boy tells his dad "I know what color the baby's hair is going to be", then announced the color. Later that day the mother and father were discussing it. The color the boy named was the color of the hair he saw when his mother was in the shower. Yes, that hair.
Otter box?
Another one from my 8 year old this weekend.For some reason, girls want to date rock stars like Justin Beiber. But, if a boy approaches me, I'll be all like "Hi-yah!" until he's on the ground. Then I'll yell "Man down! I didn't do it!"Yes, Kitten is a strange blend of Ms. Piggy and Bart Simpson
My DD was telling me how she split up with her boyfriend! (Boyfriend! She's 9. )Apparently she sat him down and broke it to him gently. 'We have to break up. It's not me, it's you.'I asked if that shouldn't be the other way round. She replied 'But it is his fault. He's a jerk. He doesn't understand the offside rule and thinks rugby is rubbish.'I'm glad she has such high standards (I think)!
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NEW YORK - Rising senior men's soccer player Mike Mazzullo has been named team captain for the third consecutive season, head coach Kevin Anderson announced recently.
With the honor, Mazzullo becomes the first player in the program's modern era (1957-present) to be named captain three times in a career.
"Maz is truly special in every facet of his life -- as a son, teammate, friend and leader," Anderson says. "You hear the cliché from coaches all the time that 'a team leader picks itself' - that motto could not be more true than in this instance."
An honorable mention All-Ivy League selection as a junior, Mazzullo started all 17 matches for the Lions in the midfield and recorded a goal and an assist. His header goal against Seton Hall capped a thrilling second-half comeback that ignited a three-match winning streak in late September.
The Yonkers, N.Y. native accumulated a team-high 1,578 minutes played in 2010, and has started in 48 of the 50 matches that he has played in his career.
Mazzullo, who will play with the Premier Development League's Jersey Express with teammate Will Stamatis this summer, is eager to begin his senior season at Columbia.
"I can't wait for next year to start," Mazzullo says. "I feel that it's our time to put our experience and talent together for a successful season. With eight seniors, and underclassmen that can really contribute on the field, I sense that we've matured as a team and can build on our undefeated spring season."
The Lions, who downed Southern Connecticut State and Fordham in two matches in April, will open their 2011 campaign in early September. A full men's soccer schedule will be released in the coming weeks.


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I'm a former mustard-hater-turned-lover who grew up loathing the yellow mustard and the occasional spicy brown Grey Poupon that showed up in our fridge so this was my chance at redemption. I did it for the mustard.
The challenge was to make a diet friendly recipe using mustard. Mustard is low in fat and calories and one of the quickest ways to add flavor to just about anything.
Fresh cauliflower florets are used to make these bites. They are dipped in dijon-seasoned egg whites then coated with parmesan cheese bread crumbs and baked to a golden brown.
The rich cheddar mustard sauce for dipping is made with dijon mustard and 50% reduced fat cheddar cheese.
One serving of a cup and a half of cauliflower florets with 1/3 cup of the cheddar mustard is 7 points plus on the Weight Watchers plan.
You can dunk your little heart out without ruining your health plan.
Crispy, oven-fried cauliflower bites with a cheddar mustard dipping sauce.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a wide, shallow dish whisk the egg whites, mustard, water and a couple pinches each of salt and pepper together. In a separate, wide shallow dish combine the panko, bread crumbs, parmesan and Italian seasoning together.
- Dip the florets one at a time by holding onto the stalk end first into the egg mixture allowing excess to drip off then into the bread crumbs twirling them to coat evenly all the way around. Place on baking sheet. Repeat until all are coated. Discard any leftover egg and bread crumb mixtures.
- Bake 20-26 minutes or until a fork pokes into them easily and the outsides are lightly golden.
- To make the sauce whisk the milk, mustard and flour together in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer whisking often. Reduce heat to low, stir in cheddar cheese and parsley and continue stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Each serving is 7 points plus on the Weight Watchers Plan.
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Choo getting a day:
Robinson CF
Heisey LF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Cozart SS
Mesoraco C
Cingrani P
Choo getting a day:
Robinson CF
Heisey LF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Bruce RF
Frazier 3B
Cozart SS
Mesoraco C
Cingrani P
so the Choo trade is official
What roster move was made in order to recall Cingrani?
QUOTE=Gallen5862;2921818]What roster move was made in order to recall Cingrani?[/QUOTE]
The older I get - the better I was
and yes - I hate the Cardinals (Reds fan since 1958)
John Fay @johnfayman 11m
#reds move: Today the Reds recalled from AZL Reds LHP Tony Cingrani (#52) and designated for assignment RHP Greg Reynolds.
Hopefully Reynolds makes it through waivers.
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"No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." ~Tommy Lasorda
With tough series against the Dodgers, Reds fortunate that Pirates dropped two of three to Miami and Cards have lost first two to Braves.
Reds lost two of three to very tough LA pitchers so far, this would be a nice one to get. Hope Cingrani is on his game. When Choo was acquired we all speculated that in some of the bigger ballparks, someone else would play CF. Well, today's the day.
How is it possible that ...
A. George Grande doesn't know how to pronounce "Cingrani"?
and ...
B. No one corrects him when he blurts out "CinGRANNY"? Where is the producer in his ear?
Uhhhggg, at least this will be the last George Grande game for a while. Hopefully for the rest of the season. Brutal. Nails against the chalkboard. There is a reason Castellini and Co. wanted to replace him with Thom (and threw a bunch of money at Thom to make it happen).
I could listen to Vin Scully all day.
40YrRedsFan (07-28-2013),Tom Servo (07-28-2013)
Robinson strikes out looking.
Votto gets the base hit to continue the inning after Heisey's out.
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Break Down
"And they lived happily ever after." ...Not. Fairytale endings never last. Especially when you're an immortal. Oneshot.
The consequences of immortality. Enjoy.
1. Break Down
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'Love is not a victory march. It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah.'
--From the lyrics of "Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright
x x x
Something was wrong. Very wrong indeed.
She was damp inside her cloak; the thick material had grown heavy with the weight of water it had absorbed, her hair and clothes both soaked right through. The wind was strong from where she stood on the road, sending tendrils of her dark, chocolate brown hair dancing violently around her pale, heart-shaped face even with the protection of the hood. Sharp, topaz eyes cut through the gloom, searching frantically for some trace of why she was here. But like always it was elusive, leaving just enough of a trace in the air to irritate her inhuman senses. It left a bitter tingling sensation at the back of her tongue that stayed there no matter how much blood she drank, and her chest tightened whenever she caught the scent; painful yet alluring.
She had been called here.
A peel of thunder crashed overhead and she watched it illuminate the dark street. Nothing had changed, not to her astonishment. Houses in Forks were still incredibly small with simple, equally tiny front yards that required little or no maintenance. The newest car sitting under a porch was still at least ten years old, and even the paint used on the outside of the house hadn't changed in the past sixty-five years; almost as if the town itself had been drained of all creativity.
A vicious breeze picked up suddenly, stirring the air once again with the fragrance that she'd been chasing all the way from her home in Alaska. Her body stiffened for an instant as her nose twitched, singling out her target. The rain was running in small, cold rivers down her exposed forearms, but she didn't feel it against her equally icy skin. Her eyes fluttered closed and for one moment her body was completely motionless; a beautiful marble statue in the middle of a vicious storm. Her legs gradually flexed...and then...
She was flying.
Her golden eyes snapped open, shining now with a new mixture of excitement and apprehension at what she might find. Trees flew by in a shadowed blur and she began to feel the usual thrill of running at impossible speeds course through her like some wonderful, hallucinatory drug. She smiled; the rain proving to be only a slight hindrance; the drops smacking her eyes like bugs against a car windshield. The gravitational wind created by her rapid movement sent her hood coursing behind her - hair now flapping freely in tangles behind her in the breeze.
But then abruptly, she came screaming to a halt.
She'd reached a point where she could go no further, bound by a treaty forged between her kind and the werewolves almost two hundred years ago. But the very thing she had been chasing was somewhere nearby - somewhere in there. The frustration of it all was enough to make her want to scream. If she went in there and was spotted...there was a good chance she wouldn't be coming back out again. But the sharp, musty fragrance was stirring on the tip of her tongue like a sirens call-irresistible. Vampires, she realized, didn't like not knowing what was going on. In fact, she found to her immense surprise, she hated it fiercely. That was what they're incredibly high-tuned senses were for; seeing, hearing and feeling everything humans couldn't. But not even she knew what was going on. Not even she could pin-point the exact location of the smell. She could be risking her life...the life of her family...and the treaty all for nothing.
In fact, her family was probably on their way here right now. One vampire in particular, she realized, was probably very distressed and very...pissed off with herat the moment. She had, after all, snuck out without him knowing where she was going. He would have never allowed her to come anywhere near here without him. The wind stirred around her angrily in a furious updraft that sent leaves whooshing up into the air, driving her senses wild with the pungent perfume again...and this time it carried with it a strong sense of a promise to keep. All the more reason to follow it, she rationalized. It didn't smell dangerous...just unpleasant and gut-wrenchingly familiar. Her stomach twisted uneasily; the unfamiliar feeling of nausea making her stumble.
Why did she suddenly feel so sad?
Her family would be here in a matter of hours...and she was standing here deliberating like an idiot. Pathetic. So close and yet so far, she mused.
Biting down on her perfect lip, she began to panic as she eyed the border nervously. Someone...something was calling to her. Desperately. And she wasn't leaving until she found out what. She knew that she was incredibly stubborn. Might as well not bother fighting fact.
She took the first step, her boot sounding very noisy as it crunched against the forest debris.
She stopped.
Listened again.
She sighed.
...And then she was flying once more.
The quicker she found whatever...whoever was calling her, the quicker she could leave the reservation. Vampires hadn't been in this area for sometime, so she could only hope that the new generation of werewolves still hadn't formed yet. The chances were slim, she knew, but she still hoped. The thought of werewolves immediately brought a tall, boyish face to mind and she felt a small smile creep its way onto her lips...but then she frowned. She'd been wrong. It pained her so much to think about it, but she had been unable to keep her promise to herself. She never saw her best friend again after that night. She was naïve when she was first turned; vampires and werewolves could never co-exist. That's just the way things were. The way things would always be. It was a good thing she had been rather skilled in blocking unpleasant experiences from her mind during her human years. She didn't think she could bare the pain, otherwise.
Another crack of lightening sprawled its way across the black sky again, illuminating the ground long enough for her to spot the oncoming clearing about two hundred yards away. The scent sharpened suddenly, signaling how close she was to her goal. Whatever it was must be up in the field ahead. Thank god. Maybe I'll have enough time after this to get out of Forks...or at least, far enough out of the way to make it look like I was only passing through. I'd still have to come up with an explanation though for why I disappeared. And he'd know I was lying. He's going to kill me, anyway. Why even bother?
She sighed, exasperated for what seemed the millionth time today as she slowly came to a complete stop just outside the wall of thick, silvery trunks that encased the little bubble of free space just in front of her. The scent was screaming in her nostrils now, raising the hairs on the back of her neck. She didn't like the feeling - loathed it, in fact. But she still didn't recognize any kind of danger, she just felt extremely uncomfortable. But then again, her self-preservation skills were never able to detect the danger very well in any given situation. She remembered that much from when she was a human.
You are standing in the middle of werewolf territory, though, she reminded herself dryly. They find you and you're dead...even more then you are now. Think that has anything to do with why you're shaking? Yep, her sarcasm was as heavy as ever, she noticed with a grimace.
The rain had finally slowed to an annoyingly persistent and sticky drizzle. Not that it mattered. She was completely drenched from head to toe, anyway and now that she had stopped, mud had caked in particularly think layers on the bottom of her boots, leaving them difficult to walk in. Her jeans were covered in grime and the thick, grey - well, the used to be grey-cloak felt oppressive as it dragged through the dirt, also completely covered mud. Despite that, she cowered into a tree and scanned the field, butterscotch eyes darting wildly in every direction. The instant she stepped out into that clearing, she'd be exposed for every, single werewolf to see...as well as anything else unpleasant that was out there. Whatever it was that was in that field couldn't be seen from here. She gulped.
Just go. Don't think. Just go. Don't think. Just go!
She threw herself out into the open without a second thought; rolling through the grass and springing up into a defensive stance, crouching low in the tall grass. A flash of brown caught her eye, followed by the almost inaudible pat pat pat of a creature walking...no, stumbling was more like it. Soon after, she heard it fall with a soft thud against the ground; the small vibrations shivering their way up her legs.
No! She ran - it was awkward, and for the moment that she actually forgot she was a vampire, her human equilibrium was back. She stumbled over rocks and loose roots in her desperate attempt to reach the animal-or at least, that's what she thought it was - propelled by a concern she couldn't comprehend. She could definitely tell now that she was so close what was wrong with it. The creature was ill. Terribly so. She could smell the sickness in its blood; the scent becoming even more potent with every irratic beat of its heart.
No, no, no, no! She came to a small hill littered with long stalks of lavender, and she tore her way through it as the thunder echoed overhead amongst the dark clouds. When she finally reached the top, her eyes settled on the animal and she felt her knees buckle underneath her diamond hard body, and sink into the damp ground.
She had to do everything she could to prevent herself from screaming.
She stayed there in a limp pile of limbs for a few minutes, the lavender swaying gently around her in the after-storm breeze. She didn't blink. Didn't move. The creature's tale twitched, and she made herself respond; dragging herself the few remaining meters, she raised a shaky arm to run her fingers through its drenched, rusty-colored fur.
She nearly broke down at that. He sounded just like she remembered. His husky voice rung loudly in her head.
She couldn't stop the sob rising in her throat. She choked on his name. "Jacob?"
She instantly went about easing his head off the wet grass and very carefully placing it comfortably in her lap, stroking him softly as she did so. He whimpered quietly under her touch.
'Bella...I wondered how long it would take for you to get here.' She heard his soft chuckle carry on the gentle wind.
She smiled. It was a hopeless smile. "You knew I would, though. I always enjoyed being with you too much to stay away." Her voice broke on the last word. She gave up then on trying to hold everything back. She'd never been ashamed about breaking down in front of Jacob, after all. She had forgotten how big werewolves were. Not even half of Jacob's head fit in her lap, so she readjusted him so that he rested comfortably on her shoulder while the upper-half of his body lay limp and unmoving against her chest.
"Better?" she asked, laughing to herself while she awkwardly tried to re-arrange his paws in her arms.
'Not really,' he complained in her ear, and she could hear the mocking frown in his voice, 'you're so hard! And' - sniff - 'ewww! You stink, Bella! Yuk. It hurts my nose.' He laughed.
"You stink too!" she said, and made a point of wrinkling her nose. But the humor couldn't hold her for very long and it took only but a few seconds for the horrific nature of the situation to sink in. "Oh, Jake," she cried, burying her face in the fur that stuck out untidily at the base of his chest, while throwing her arms around his neck and grabbing large fistfuls of his mane. She couldn't stand the fact that he seemed so...happy about the whole situation.
He was much more serious when he spoke; his voice slightly bitter. 'You know I don't have much longer...but you also knew that this would happen eventually, Bella. You made your choice...'
"No," she croaked against his fur, violently shaking her head. "I don't want you to go. I refuse to let you go. I'll look after you. You'll be fine." The conviction in her voice wasn't very strong at all. It sounded odd in her ears.
'I'd stay with you, Bella...if I could...' His voice was earnest, but hopeless; laced with the same hint of hostility that Bella had now learned to recognize as some kind of frustration-frustration directed at her, she was sure. She probably was being a tad hypocritical. '...But we both know that's not possible,' he finished firmly, and Bella didn't miss the implication that it wasn't just the fact that he was dying that would prevent them being together.
"But I don't want you to go..." - she held him tighter still, fighting the overwhelming sadness stuck in her throat - "Please don't go." Her voice sounded feeble, defeated.
'Bella...I never stopped thinking about you. Not once in all these years. I was really upset at first, after we had said goodbye in the forest. But afterwards, when I promised myself that I would see you again - as a human or vampire - I wasn't as sad anymore. You were...still are Bella. I'm glad I get to see you one last time. I've missed you so much...'
"I love you, Jake," Bella gasped suddenly, agony saturating her voice. "You are the best friend a bloodsucker could ask for." Her voice broke twice.
His voice was-just like hers-suddenly pained, and whisper quiet. Even in these final, precious moments, they were linked. Kindred Spirits. 'Love you too, Bells.' His words were almost lost when his body jerked suddenly, howling up at the black sky over Bella's shoulder. She held his head tighter, almost crushing it against her chest. She could hear him crying in her head - the sound tearing away at her already breaking heart. She could barely hear him over the strong wind - even with her super-sensitive hearing, and for that she was thankful. When he was in pain, so was she; the sharp throbbing in her chest a constant reminder of what was about to come. Another storm was approaching, she noticed belatedly. The wind continued to increase.
He continued to howl over the wind; his saddened voice contrasting eerily with that of the encroaching storm as it resonated in the base of his chest. "Stop now, Jake," she soothed him, gingerly rubbing the back of his head. She felt him gradually relax against her, and they stayed like that for a few silent moments, the wind becoming more violent with each passing second.
She continued stroking him gently, and then he spoke. 'Hey Bells, promise me something would you?' Now even his voice was dying. She had to strain to hear it.
"Anything," she mumbled dejectedly.
'When you're still around six hundred years from now, promise that you won't forget me, eh? 'Cause that would really suck.' He tried to laugh without much success.
"Of course not, Jake. I could never forget you. You're too important to me. You're my best friend, after all."
'Good...' and he was silent after that for awhile. So was Bella as she continued to pet him quietly. The fact that his answer was short alarmed her, but she tried to hide it.
'Hey,' he asked her eventually. 'Do you remember when Harry, Leah and the kids came over to my place? Charlie and Billy were there, too. And we were eating spaghetti out in the yard, all talking over each other...laughing...then it rained...'
"Yeah. I remember."
'I don't think I've ever been happier then I was back then. Having all the people I loved around me...having you with me all the time.'
She lifted her head a little, gazing out unseeingly into the wild forest; the wind howling through the trees. "We really did have a lot of fun back then, didn't we?" she mused.
'Sure did...I'm glad I get to go like this. Having you with me, it's almost like a fairytale-ish kinda ending. My kind of ending. I'm so happy...thank-you, Bells.'
"Jake!" she choked, pulling his head away from her shoulder to look into his huge brown eyes. "Stay with me now."
'Miss you...Be happy, Bella,' he muttered.
She wasn't listening.
Under her fingertips, she could almost see his body breaking down. His heart beat one last time, then stopped. His pulse went quiet. His lungs were silent, unmoving. It was like watching an entire city blackout with each and every individual screaming at the top of their lungs before everything went eerily, terrifyingly silent.
It was unbearable.
"No, no, no! I don't want to hear it! I don't want to hear any of it!" she screeched, her voice ringing at deafening volumes in the clearing. Childishly, she jerked her hands away from under Jacob's neck - clutching them desperately over her ears as if that would block it all out. His head fell limply against her chest; his still-open eyes staring up at her with a glazed, distant gaze.
She heard it all happen, anyway. Every. Single. Detail. She could've screamed.
In her chest, Bella could feel the little corner of her heart where Jacob had lived all of these years they were apart shatter into a million, tiny pieces. It hurt. It hurt a lot.
"No! Please, Jake. Don't go!" she begged half-heartedly, voice thick with pain. But it was too late. She already knew it was too late. His eyes had faded; all traces of life long gone. She suddenly wished her eyes weren't so sharp. She couldn't see the natural, warm aura Jacob emitted either. It was gone. Everything about him was gone. Dead. She clutched as much of him as she could to her marble body as she wept pointlessly into his fur. No matter how hard she cried, the tears wouldn't come.
She couldn't bring herself to leave him here. Alone. Not again. She couldn't even will herself to move.
"Jacob...no...I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." She stroked his face as she lay his head down in the grass; a few rogue snowflakes falling against his dark fur. Leaning down, she kissed his still-wet nose gently, before leaning down herself next to him; snuggling up close against his wolf-ish form, despite her nostrils protests to the smell. "It's okay," she whispered. "I'll stay. I promise I won't leave you this time."
He didn't respond. She hadn't expected him to.
The pain in her chest was staggering, and unlike every other time, the close proximity of Jacob didn't stifle it. It's because he's not in there anymore, she realized, looking up at his dead eyes. Staring back were hers, and she could see the dull emptiness in them. They'd gone flat black; a clone of Jacob's own orbs. And the just thought of his name brought on a new wave of sobs. She cried against him pathetically in the wet flowers, clutching at him desperately while snowflakes danced - unnoticed - in the air around them.
She didn't know how long it had been when she finally came around. The only thing she noticed was that she was moving.
Away from Jacob.
That was all the motivation she needed in order to make herself respond. Instinctively, she wrapped her hands in an unbreakable hold around his two front paws, struggling against the force that was pulling her away. "You can't make me move. Nobody can!" she reassured herself. When another pair of pale hands lashed out to try and pry her fingers away, she slapped them off, provoked. "No! I'm not leaving him! Not again."
"Bella! Calm down," a velvety and soft voice reassured her.
She didn't listen.
She continued to struggle violently against the prison of her captive's arms; kicking furiously while holding on stubbornly to Jacob's legs, eyes never leaving his wolf-ish form. "Let go! I promised I'd stay! I promised him!" She could feel the arms around her waist loosening. She was winning.
"Alice! Alice help!" the beatific voice cried, his voice frantic.
Almost that instant, Bella felt a sturdy pair of arms wrap themselves securely around her legs, putting an immediate halt to her fighting. She still tried to break free; fighting against the bindings that rooted her firmly to the spot, Jacob's body just within her reach.
She wasn't very successful.
"Quickly now, Alice! Grab her hands. I'll take her legs." It was someone else's voice now - one full of authority. Sure enough, this time the pale hands whipped out and were triumphant in gently prying her fingers from Jacobs paws...and Bella could do little to object. "Please don't..." she mumbled dejectedly.
"It's for your own good, Bella. We have to get out of here."
So she cried.
She watched helplessly as she was carried further and further away from Jacob. From her best friend. Finally, he disappeared completely behind a wall of emerald branches. The pain at never seeing him again sizzled away in the centre of her chest. As soon as they were clear of the trees, her legs and arms were released. It didn't matter. She wasn't going anywhere. She could still feel another pair of stone arms wrapped around her waist, holding her upright.
"Why did he have to die? Why did I give up on him so easily?" Bella asked herself after a long moment of silence.
Even before the words were out of her mouth, the voice of an archangel was at her ear; whisper quiet and saturated with regret. "This is why I didn't want this life for you. No matter what you seem to gain, you always lose so much more. You lose everything. You've lost everything. And it's all my fault."
And for the life of her, Bella couldn't argue.
Not yet.
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I just heard gammons mentioning that the reds might be shopping adam dunn (of course i like many take his word with a grain of salt) I also know that if dunn is traded, the entire fan base, including myself, would blow a gasket.
however, it got me to wondering about is his contract situation. is he arbitration eligible after this year, or can he walk. Thanks.


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"We made a commercial decision not to renew Days Of Our Lives," a Nine spokesperson told TV TONIGHT.
Last week DAYS won its 2 p.m. timeslot, averaging 126,000 viewers beating TEN's READY STEADY COOK (124,000) and Seven's DR. OZ (118,000). The show ranked second the week before.
In 2007 Nine dropped THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS after 31 years for the short-lived panel show, THE CATCH-UP. Fans flooded Nine's online forums at the time. Foxtel wasted no time in snapping up the show, which now airs on Arena.
Sony Pictures Television is pursuing other broadcasting opportunities in Australia.


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Emma Matthews at MOVE IT 2011
26 March 2012
I received an email from the MOVE IT team in summer 2011 about a competition they were holding to find new members for their Line Up for 2012.
I think MOVE IT is a fantastic event. It's a brilliant way of getting new people involved in dance as well as giving dancers great opportunities to further their dancing careers and try out new dance styles.
It was just a few questions to answer so I thought I'd give it a go. I had got nothing to lose by entering and I'd love to be involved in one of the biggest dance festivals in the UK!
I didn't think I'd been chosen as weeks passed before I heard anything but then I received a phone call from Harriet Capps at MOVE IT asking me if I'd like to represent Ballroom dancers, Latin dancers and dance teachers in the MOVE IT Line Up for 2012. I was over the moon! She asked if I could go to London for the photo shoot and to meet the rest of the line up and I of course said yes.
I travelled up to London for the shoot the following week, having had my hair and nails done and with a bag full of gorgeous skirts and accessories kindly loaned to me by DSI. I was greeted by Harriet and Dan from MOVE IT who were both absolutely lovely and introduced me to the rest of the line up. It was wonderful to meet with other dancers who are as passionate about dancing as I am but through different genres.
We all had a choice of music and took it in turns to dance in front of the camera in our different outfits. Considering there were only 10 of us the atmosphere was fantastic, with everyone supporting each other and mesmerized by the others' dancing. After we'd all danced solo we had our group shots which were very amusing, especially when we all had to jump and even being dancers didn't manage to all jump together at the same time. It was great to talk to them all and find out about their dancing journeys. It's strange how we are all so different yet have similar goals within the same industry.
I opened my DANCE magazine last month only to find a giant picture of myself on the first page advertising MOVE IT! It was a bit of a shock!
A few weeks later I received an email asking me to teach three classes at MOVE IT 2012. I feel honoured to have been asked and I'm busy planning my lessons and music for the big event.
I am very thankful to the ISTD for awarding me a Phyllis Haylor Scholarship in 2010. It has had a huge positive impact on my career and I would advise any Associates to go for it! After winning the Phyllis Haylor Scholarship in 2010 I had a very busy 2011. I took my Licentiate Ballroom exam in June, my Licentiate Latin exam in October and my Licentiate Viennese Waltz exam in December. I am also very honoured to have been asked to lecture at Worthing Congress in 2011 and 2012.
I am very thankful to my teacher, Julie Tomkins, my mum, Sue Matthews and my aunt, Rosemary Watson for all the help and support they give me.
Emma Matthews


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Before Judge Nancy A. Baumgartner in Tama County District Court in Toledo:
Tara Sharon Brown, 19, rural Tama, pled guilty to possession of marijuana. She was fined $315 and sentenced to 12 days in jail with credit for 12 days already served.
Brown was charged on Nov. 2 after her purse was searched at the Tama County Jail in Toledo after being arrested on a separate violation. The charge was filed by Tama county Deputy sheriff Bruce Rhoads.
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Joseph Manuel Ortiz, 27, Tama, pled guilty to assault causing bodily injury. He received a deferred sentence, was assessed a $315 civil penalty and placed on unsupervised probation.
Ortiz was charged on July 28 with shoving a victim into a wooden fence at Bumblebee's Bar in Toledo causing lacerations to the victim's head and foot. The charge was filed by Toledo Police Officer Dan Quigley.
Karen Kay Robinson, 58, Tama, pled guilty to 1st offense drunken driving. She received a deferred judgement, was assessed a $1,250 civil penalty and placed on unsupervised probation.
Robinson was charged on Aug.. 4 in the 200 block of west High Street in Toledo by Toledo Police Officer Joe McMillen.
Dale Roger Buffalo, 54, Toledo, pled guilty to public intoxication - 3rd offense. He was fined $625 and sentenced to 90 days in jail with 83 suspended and credit for seven days already served.
Buffalo was charged on Aug. 14 in the 100 block of east State street, Toledo, by Toledo Police Officer Brian Randall.
Joshua Robert Smith, 22, Marshalltown, pled guilty to attempting to elude law enforcement. He was fined $315 and sentenced to 22 days in jail with credit for 22 days already served.
Smith was charged at 17th and McClellan streets, Tama, on Oct. 24 by Toledo Police Officer Bryan Randall.