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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
What Time of Day Was This Taken?
Check out the shadow - Again, my focus is horribly off, but this shows the burn barrell, and a little more of the Penrose scenery.
7 comments:
- Judy said...
Of course! It's lunch time!
- July 27, 2010 at 12:34 PM
- Elizabeth said...
Lunch time? Hardly! I can tell you didn't have to tell the time by the sun when we were thinning and hoeing beets (and beans). It was early in the morning! Who is that standing in the gate? Judy?
- July 27, 2010 at 7:37 PM
- Ann said...
Yes, it is Judy. Even though Dad's face isn't clear, with the tilt of his straw hat I can see the mischievous grin.
- July 27, 2010 at 9:06 PM
- Louise Blood said...
Fun pictures, Ann. Keep them coming. I'm sorry you had the flu, but love the pictures.
- July 28, 2010 at 10:12 AM
- Louise Blood said...
P.S What's neat is seeing all these things that happened after I left home - and hearing about little bits of your lives.
- July 28, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- Dwight said...
Was thinking the same as Louise. I left home so early that there were whole other chapters of family history I know nothing about and these photos help fill in the blanks. I don't think Dad ever had a watch, but I remember how he would get off the tractor or pause where we were working and check his shadow, and, sure enough, he was usually right on the minute.
- July 28, 2010 at 7:35 PM
- Ann said...
I think Dad's first watch, at least that I remember, was the one he bought with S&H Green stamps on a trip to Billings. Actually I think the photo has been posted of us walking down the sidewalk in Billings on that day.
- July 29, 2010 at 2:10 PM

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text: bitterboy 0 Posted July 9, 2012 I had a nice time playing the game at Sci-Fi Genre in Durham, NC this weekend. And friend & I played "First Blood" and "the Fat Goblin" scenarios and had a pretty good time. We are both very experienced 1st Edition players. We both loved a lot of the changes in 2nd Edition (smaller maps, simpler rules, hero skills, etc.) but we both thought that the Overlord was really weakened in 2nd Edition. We both fear that game balance has really shifted in favor of the heroes. The limited number and initial placement of monsters in scenarios along with very difficult winning conditions really seemed to tip the game heavily in favor of the heroes. Also, playing the scenarios outside of the campaign game seems pointless. Also, I remembered seeing a rule in the online preview that allowed the Overlord to draw another card when failing to have a favorable result when playing a card on a hero, but I did not see that rule in the rulebook. Has anyone else seen that rule? Would have really helped the OL player in our games. I was wondering what other players experiences were with the game this weekend. Happy gaming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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2006 Chevrolet Impala ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
New structure, new styling, new interior.
The Impala has been changing, morphing, and maturing with the vagaries of the market since 1958 when the first one showed up as a coupe and convertible.
Now, the Chevrolet Impala has been substantially upgraded for 2006. The 2006 Impala features new and very attractive exterior styling, a new interior, and a choice of three new engines.
The new Impala is a comfortable and convenient car, roomy, easy to get in, with big grab-style door handles. It's a practical sedan with Innovative flip-and-fold back seats and folding rear seatbacks. And it comes well-equipped with safety features, including side-curtain airbags. The Impala LT best exemplifies the model line, especially when ordered with the larger, 3.9-liter engine, which delivers responsive performance. The LTZ upgrades with leather, a very nice XM Satellite Radio setup and other convenience features.
An inexpensive pricing structure with loads of rebates on it puts the new Impala on the shopping list for family sedans. Impala competes with the Ford Five Hundred, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima.
The SS stuffs a small-block V8 into this package. It sounds great and delivers strong acceleration performance, but it's a lot of power for this front-wheel-drive sedan.
The 2006 Chevrolet Impala spans a broad model range and includes the base LS, the middle-range LT, the loaded LTZ, and the high-performance SS.
The LS ($21,330) comes with the 211-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6, and a four-speed automatic transmission. It comes with the bare essentials, such as air conditioning, power windows and locks, AM/FM/CD, cruise control, cloth upholstery, a bench seat, and 16-inch steel wheels. Anti-lock brakes are optional ($600).
The LT is available with the 3.5-liter V6 ($21,860) or a new 3.9-liter V6 ($24,760), which includes 17-inch alloy wheels. The LT comes standard with dual-zone air conditioning, bucket seats, ABS, traction control, dual exhaust, fog lights, remote starter, power outlets, and a rear spoiler.
The LTZ ($26,870) is powered by the 3.9-liter V6 and is upgraded with leather upholstery, heated seats, upgraded audio with MP3, XM Satellite Radio, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, and 17-inch wheels.
The SS ($27,130) boasts a 303-horsepower, 5.3-liter V8 with Displacement on Demand and a four-speed automatic. The SS comes with 18-inch wheels and tires and a performance suspension.
Safety features that come standard include dual front smart air bags, and side-curtain roof-mounted air bags. All but the base LS model come standard with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control.
It has been a long, long time since a Chevrolet sedan rang our design chimes, a long chain of cars with geeky, strange design licks all over, but this new Impala is a really clean, neat, pleasing design that's not so homogenized as to be boring.
The new Impala features bigger, more thoroughly integrated headlamps and taillamps. Underneath, it gets a stiff new body and chassis structure, retuned suspensions with a 10-mm wider track, and new 16-, 17- and 18-inch wheels and tires.
The LS, LT and LTZ share one front end design, while the SS has a completely different nose architecture.
The new Impala has a lot going for it inside as well, with a completely new, cleaned-up interior, reshaped and reupholstered seats, and flip/fold rear seats.
We felt pretty comfortable overall inside the Impala. The seats have firmer cushions and increased lumbar support than previous models. We didn't find the SS seats particularly comfortable or supportive, with too much lumbar support and not enough side bolstering to retain the upper body in corners. Optional leather-covered seating has a new style of seams around the perimeter and French seams on the center sections.
The Impala also has a new twin-brow instrument panel design that wraps around into the door panels. LS, LT and LTZ models have a wood trim, with brushed silver trim optional. The Impala SS comes standard with metallic trim panels, with wood trim as an option. We found the panel pleasing to the eye, colorful, entertaining and easy to use, with a nice all-of-a-piece unity and style to it. We found the interior materials at least one grade better than the usual Chevrolet stuff.
The optional dual-zone climate control system can have up to a 12-degree temperature difference side-to-side. It's a snap to use, with large, round control knobs and good markings. The optional remote engine start system comes with a 200-foot operating range and automatic climate pre-conditioning to warm or cool the interior. The dashboard has an expanded driver information center, now with more than 50 different alerts, depending on the vehicle's equipment. The glovebox is 20 percent larger than previous models, which means you can actually put stuff in it larger than a ballpoint pen.
A new family of audio systems features radios compatible with the Generation 6 OnStar system. The base audio system includes AM/FM/CD and six speakers. An optional MP3/CD-radio is configured for XM Satellite Radio, with a two-line, 32-character display and the capability to select freely between AM, FM and XM. We really liked this system because we could set up all of our favorite stations in one row, for example, allowing us to quickly switch between AM news, XM news, and FM music stations. Setting these presets is as easy as holding the button down. A big round knob in the center allows quick volume adjustments. Presets for the equalizer let you quickly switch settings from rock to country & western to talk radio. The optional ICDX radio adds an in-dash six-CD changer. Impala also offers a premium Bose audio system. All radios include a standard auxiliary input jack for external devices such as an iPod or remote cassette player.
The rear seat is roomy and comfortable for two adults or three kids, but not three adults. The rear seat cushions flip forward to create a covered storage area under the seat (with cushions down) and grocery bag hooks when the cushions are flipped. The seatback also folds down flat to create a large pass-through port to the trunk.
Trunk space, at 18.5 cubic feet, is more than competitive in the segment, and it has a huge opening for easy loading.
Driving Impression
The new Chevrolet Impala comes with a new generation of V6 engines. We found them to be smooth and quiet if not bristling with power. Variable valve timing is a first for the Impala's cam-in-block V6 engines. The system changes the orientation of the camshaft, automatically adjusting the timing of the intake and exhaust valves for better performance, economy, and emissions. Thus, a system that started out on very expensive imported cars has now reached down to the lowly Chevy V6 engines and made them better.
The 3.5-liter V6 that comes on LT and LS models generates 211 horsepower and 214 pound-feet of torque. The 3.9-liter V6 that comes on LS and LTZ models produces 242 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque. We're expecting both engines to earn fuel economy ratings of about 19/29 mpg city/highway.
With 303 horsepower, the Impala SS has more power and torque than any other entry in the class, but the chassis that comes with the V8 needs taming. The traction control system simply gets behind in its orders whenever you slam the throttle open at a stop in first gear, and lets the left front tire spin wildly for a few seconds until it finally catches up. While we appreciated the extra power and torque available in a kickdown or passing situation, and we loved the brawny, muscular sound of this engine at full throttle, it's a challenge to launch cleanly and quickly at the same time. Besides wheelspin, there's a lot of torque steering. Slam down the throttle and you'll feel a tug on the steering wheel as the powerful 5.3-liter V8 tries to put over 323 pound-feet of torque through the front wheels. The V8 features GM's Displacement on Demand system, which shifts between eight-cylinder and four-cylinder operation, depending on speed and load. This system helps provide up to 8 percent better fuel economy in light-load driving conditions. The V8 is EPA-rated at 18 city and 28 highway with the four-speed automatic.
The Impala offers three levels of suspension tuning, FE1 3.5, FE1 3.9, and FE3 for the V8, each designed to match the performance of the engines. However, there is a lot of pitch, dive, and body roll in this chassis, and a lot of uncertain driving moments with the added power of the SS. Steering is over-assisted, fairly numb and uncommunicative.
The Impala's front suspension is a MacPherson strut coil-over-spring independent design, with gas-charged struts and a stabilizer bar with new, taller jounce bumpers. The rear suspension uses a trailing arm, tri-link setup with gas-charged struts and coil springs. A rear stabilizer bar is standard on all models. On the SS, it seems, they needed a little more time to get it right, time they apparently didn't have.
We found the ventilated front disc/solid rear disc anti-lock brakes very much to our liking, powerful, direct, and linear, with a nice, progressive ratio of pedal travel to stopping progression. The Impala's four-wheel-disc brake system represents an improvement over previous versions, with new front brakes, improved rear brakes, and a new brake booster, designed for quieter operation, longer pad life, and more resistance to brake pulsation. The new ABS includes Electronic Brake-force Distribution.
The new Chevrolet Impala represents an improvement over previous models. The 3.5 and 3.9 V6 LT and LTZ versions are pleasing to drive overall. While the SS cuts a conservative but dashing figure with its quiet badging and giant five-spoke, 18-inch wheels, it's got more power than it knows what to do with, though we enjoy its loud, authoritative exhaust rumble. Overall, the new Impalas are much better than last year's models, but the Impala has a ways to go in sophistication.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
Model Lineup
Chevrolet Impala LS ($21,330); LT ($21,860); LT 3.9 ($24,760); LTZ ($26,870); SS ($27,130).
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Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
Options As Tested
leather-trimmed heated power front seats ($1,125); Bose premium sound system ($495); XM Satellite Radio ($325); 18-inch polished aluminum wheels ($295).
Model Tested
Chevrolet Impala SS ($27,130).The Chevrolet Impala is a comfortable and convenient car. It's a practical sedan, comes well-equipped with safety features, and delivers responsive performance. The Impala spans a broad model range and includes the base LS, the middle-range LT, the loaded LTZ, and the high-performance SS. The LS comes with the 211-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6, and a four-speed automatic transmission. The LT is available with the 3.5-liter V6 or a new 3.9-liter V6, which includes 17-inch alloy wheels. The LTZ is powered by the 3.9-liter V6. The SS boasts a 303-horsepower, 5.3-liter V8 with Displacement on Demand and a four-speed automatic. Safety features that come standard include dual front smart air bags, and side-curtain roof-mounted air bags. All but the base LS model come standard with anti-lock brakes and traction control. For 2006, the Chevrolet Impala features new and very attractive exterior styling, a new interior, and a choice of three new engines.
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Running the Numbers
Cemetery transcriptions, or indexes, provide us with a great dataset to work with to begin to understand the growth pattern and longevity of the community, and provides clues to the environment.
Decade and Death Year Charts
One of the first types of analysis I like to perform is focused around the known death years. Using the power of Excel, I total the number of interments by gender for each year of the life of the cemetery, and subtotal by decade, and plot each in separate stacked area or line charts. Because you are limiting the data to just those records with legible death years where gender can be determined, it is important to note both the total number of interments and the sampling size.
The Decade chart provides a clear picture of the overall time-frame and growth trends of the cemetery.
Active cemeteries can extend this trend line to forecast and plan for the future. Cemeterians can gain insight from the bumps and dips in the line. Unusual spikes in the chart can indicate epidemics, war, or other disaster, and the lack of spikes is meaningful as well. A Death Year charts allows you to drill down to understand why a specific decade shows up as a peak or a valley. The decade may be filled with peaks and valleys or may be an elevated fairly flat level.
Age Charts
An Age Chart can also provide an interesting perspective to the population of the cemetery. To develop the data for an Age Chart, first gather the records that have the year of age inscribed on the stone, and then calculate the age in years for the remaining records that have both birth and death years. This will be a smaller subset of records so remember to take note of the sampling size.
I create age groupings like 0-4, 5-9, 10-19, etc. and compare the groups to the population mix in general by plotting the groups in a stacked area chart. This information can help you determine the make-up of the overall population. With some studies it is feasible to plot the age groups over time for an even greater level of context for a given point in time. A spike may show a large number of children, or men of a certain age during war time, or a broad mix, indicating disease or other community-wide disaster.
The Example Study
The charts used as examples in this article, along with detailed charts, are part of a study I conducted of a cemetery located in Johnson Co. Kansas. The cemetery contains a number of illegible, missing, and broken stones, resulting in 56 indexed records, 32 of which were included in this portion of the study.
The charts illustrate the early years of an 1860s pioneer community on the new Kansas prairie and indicate the pattern of a customary cemetery. The early years are marked by a high number of infant deaths, followed by the deaths of young mothers, providing hints to the harshness of life on the prairie. The community peaked in the late 1870s and known interments waned completely by 1890. The cemetery was dormant until a meager resurgence appeared in 1905. Further research revealed that the first formal cemetery association was formed in 1900 to manage sales and care of the cemetery. Burials climbed slowly through the 1910s and declined through 1939. The cemetery was dormant until the last interment in 1960, when the spouse of a prior burial joined her husband at rest.


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Claire is dismayed when she awakens to find an unexpected guest on her doorstep. It's her mother, the same woman who constantly nitpicks and critizes her every move. And she's got an open ended flight reservation so she won't admit how long she's staying. When Claire calls dad to find out he just vaguely hints that mom wanted a chance to get to know her better. As if her first twenty three year chance went so well. As if that's not bad enough, Claire...


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|2011-09-28, 04:55
|Link #22
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow
It's come to me as surprise that Jun kinda picks up on some of these little things here.
Any other time and the dude would be like "WTF is going on?" but Jun seems to get it even if sometimes it's slightly mistaken, the fact he knows something is up is kinda refreshing.
Just hope the little denseness when it comes to women liking on him eases up later on.
On that note, I can see this going with Jun X Narumi now, the % has shot right up, which makes me really look forward to whats to come
Naurmi <3
oh and I liked the little joke with his mother with the food, mild comedy at it's best
|2011-12-17, 19:28
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Location: Chile
Also, it looks like there are some hints on why Narumi decided to drop out from her previous job (as in, "she couldn't help it" when she took that wrong picture; she probably related the scene to her previous situation).
With the not so really sexual tension between Narumi and Jun and the added hints of a complicated background, this series has been close to the top of my reading list for a while.
|2011-12-17, 19:54
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow
I wasn't sure on the wrong picture thingy, I thought she just thinks the people in it are a couple or something and she's now alot more conscious of that as well.
Altho it hinting at something about her past job could be it.
Well depending on how you look at things, it's been very itneresting development from the start.
Altho I'm still not sure where this is going, couldn't even guess but am still very much enjoying it.
Also of note is how Jun is made aware of how he treats Ririko and the thing is he doesn't brush it off as nothing, that should prove a point for later.
The shower scene was great in manys ways.
I agree with Okashira on how we get to see her thoughts about things but yea, it was more than enough for some Narumi service!
And to top things off we get cuddly drunk Narmui again!
So onwards to the beach!?
|2012-05-09, 14:18
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New chapter scanlated by Riceballicious. It's the mandatory beach chapter. The ending, well, let's just say that I have some strong hopes for the next chapter. I also hope that there is a mini bar in that room
|2012-05-10, 15:58
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Hmm weird, I saw the raws for ch10 and if it's supposed to follow on from ch 9 then something is missing.
Spoiler for ch10:
Well I'll just have to wait for the group to release the chapter to see how things really go as it might just be me mistaking it all.
Nice beach chapter tho, I'm still surprised to see Jun pick up on the little details that would usually fly over the heads of most MCs, it's really quite nice to see.
|2012-06-21, 13:25
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Ah so like I thought, the raws must have been misnumbered, as well as this chapter being missing before.
God thing the group doing this is on top of everything.
Was a amusing read because a drunk Narumi is an very amusing Narumi.
And so it was Narumi actually kissing Jun and also Ririko
I can only hope to god this really does go with a Narumi X Jun pairing in the end, do think it is one of them times where I want my prefered pairing to win!
Drunk Narumi<3
|2012-06-21, 14:50
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Also, I always prefer my favorite pairing to win, but most times I can accept the official winner. ...most times...
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Paladin Glyphs: Major Retribution and Minor
1. Glyph of Judgement - 10% more damage for your best ability? Yes, please.
2. Glyph of Seal of Command - This increases SoC from 7 ppm to 8.4 ppm. If you have a 3.6 speed weapon, it will bring it up to a 50% chance to proc. Math-wise, this puts it just under Seal of Blood. So it's a very good choice if you can't afford the self-damage from Blood. On the other hand, if you never actually use Command, this is a bit of a waste.
3. Glyph of Avenging Wrath - This will significantly increase your damage during the last bit of a fight. Pop wings, get a Bloodlust, and go to town with Hammer of Wrath.
Glyph of Consecration - A lot of paladins like using Consecration in the dead space in the paladin rotation. This gives you a couple more ticks of Consecration damage.
Glyph of Crusader Strike - This is being changed to mana reduction. Pretty pointless with the current state of Judgements of the Wise.
Glyph of Exorcism - Situationally useful, depending on the specific upcoming encounters.
Glyph of Flash of Light - If you plan on using Art of War to cast instant Flash of Lights, this might a good glyph. You won't be spamming FoL, so the HoT will have time to tick. Of course, currently an instant-FoL resets the swing timer, so this is a bad idea in PvE.
Glyph of Hammer of Justice - Solid PvP glyph. Not that useful in PvE.
Glyph of Hammer of Wrath - Again, another PvP glyph.
Glyph of Seal of Blood - With Judgements of the Wise, you don't really need more mana.
Glyph of Turn Evil - I'm not really sure what you would do with this glyph. It might be funny in PvP against Warlocks (especially Demonology ones).
Glyph of Blessing of Kings - Mana reduction on a buff isn't that useful.
Glyph of Blessing of Might - Good for soloing for all three specs. Don't forget that Seal and Judgement of Righteousness improve with AP, making Might a good buff for a solo Holy paladin.
Glyph of Blessing of Wisdom - Decent for soloing, though I'd probably prefer Might.
Glyph of Divinity - Good for a Holy paladin. Combos well with Glyph of Divinity. Though all specs can and should use Lay on Hands.
Glyph of Sense Undead - A solid glyph for Ret and Prot paladins. There should be plenty of Undead in Northrend.
Glyph of the Wise - Another good glyph for a Holy paladin. Remember that Holy will have a Seal up and will be judging and re-sealing. This works very nicely with the Glyph of Seal of Wisdom.
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I have not noticed a significant DPS difference between Blood and Command. I have a hard time justifying Blood when it makes things harder on your healers. Its not like we need heals any more to help our mana efficiency. So to me it seems like a bit of a waste. With that in mind, Glyph of Seal of Command get my approval for the second major glyph spot :PReplyDelete
I agree, I would only use seal of blood against a boss which does 0 raid damage &/or when I was having significant mana problems.ReplyDelete
Aslo, is it me or are our Minor glyphs crap? (with the exception of Lay on Hands)
Seal of Blood used to be the major Seal because of the extra damage with each swing, instead of a proc like Command. The self-damaging effect was actually very useful because it meant we got a heal every now and then, triggering Spiritual Attunement. And God knows we needed the mana....ReplyDelete
Now, SoB somehow damages me more than it used to. It's not worth it anymore, unfortunately. I switched to Corruption (Vengeance for Alliance), now that it procs with every swing, and like it a lot.
On glyphs, I already use the Blessing of Might glyph, and I'm a happy camper. I highly recommend it. I'll be picking up the Glyph of Sense Undead soon, not sure about the third minor slot yet. The major Glyph of Judgment is a must-have for Ret, Avenging Wrath is a good one too (time to visit my local Inscriptor again!).
Glyph of Exorcism is going to be a very important PvP one, since from comments on the beta boards, it looks like they'll be changing the interrupt to affect any target.ReplyDelete
I had a question that's kind of off topic here. I just renewed my Pally's account and was playing with all the new tricks.ReplyDelete
What is the best Seal for tanking? For boss fights I've been using Seal of Light with Judgement of Wisdom, and for trash I've been using Seal of Corruption with Judgement of Wisdom.
What are your thoughts on Seals and tanking?
On boss fights Seal of Vengeance (Corruption for Blood Elves) is probably your best bet. For trash Righteousness is probably the one you want to plump for as the threat is front-loaded.ReplyDelete
Judgement of Light generates much more threat than the other Judgements because the healing effect is credited to you. However in fights where you need to closely control your threat for whatever reason then Judgement of Wisdom would be a better bet.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 30, 2013) – The U.S. Women's National Team, led by a Sydney Leroux first-half goal, played New Zealand to a gritty 1-1 draw in front of 15,139 fans at Columbus Crew Stadium.
The match was the second in four days against the Football Ferns with the U.S. earning a 4-1 victory on Oct. 27 in San Francisco, but New Zealand was able to salvage a draw this time with a late tally from forward Hannah Wilkinson.
The U.S. players will now have a few days off before getting back together in Orlando, Fla., in preparation to face Brazil on Nov. 10 at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET in a match that will be broadcast live on NBC. Fans can also follow on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker and on Twitter @ussoccer_wnt.
The U.S. is currently 12-0-3 in 2013 and has a chance to complete the year with double-digit victories and zero losses for just the second time in WNT history. The only other year was in 2006 when the U.S. Women posted an 18-0-4 record.
The U.S. generated a multitude of scoring chances in the first half and Leroux was finally able to capitalize in the 42nd minute. With her back to the goal, Leroux received the ball from Kristie Mewis well outside the box and made a gliding spin to her left, eluding several New Zealand defenders. After several touches, Leroux fired a low strike into the left corner past New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler.
It was Leroux's eighth goal of the year, tying her for second on the team this year with Christen Press. Mewis notched her second assist in nine appearances in 2013.
It appeared the U.S. was headed toward back-to-back wins against New Zealand, but Wilkinson spoiled those plans in the 87th minute. Wilkinson had been denied a great chance in the 54th minute when Hope Solo made a clutch save, but she managed to squeeze her shot home this time. She received a pass from Rebekah Stott down the right side and then shot to the far left corner past Solo for the equalizer.
The U.S. had the majority of the game's scoring chances, out-shooting New Zealand 14-6, but put just five shots on goal, The USA's first big moment came following a handball by New Zealand's Ria Percival inside the penalty area. Percival tried to intercept Heather O'Reilly's cross directed toward Leroux, but the ball bounced up and struck her arm. Wambach took the penalty kick in the 10th minute, but Nayler was moving to her right during the run-up and batted the ball away to keep things scoreless.
Wambach had a great look at the goal off of a Mewis cross from the left wing in the 26th minute, but her header hit the crossbar and New Zealand's defense was able to clear the ball out of danger. Wambach had another header in the 34th minute off of Megan Rapinoe's corner kick, but once again the world's leading goal scorer just missed the frame.
New Zealand changed goalkeepers to open the second half, going with 40-year-old veteran and Belleville, Ill., native Jenny Bindon. Bindon also was able to hold Wambach at bay, saving a 53rd-minute header attempt off O'Reilly's cross from the right side.
Additional Notes:
- The U.S. is 10-1-1 all-time against New Zealand, but with the draw the USA saw an end to its 10-game winning streak in the series.
- The USA is now 4-1-1 all-time at Crew Stadium.
- The U.S. is riding a 38-game unbeaten streak since its last loss, which came to Japan (1-0) on March 5, 2012, at the Algarve Cup in Portugal. Over those 38 games, the U.S. has scored 126 goals while allowing 28 in 32 wins and six ties.
- The USA is also riding a 76-game home unbeaten streak. Those 76 games have included just 10 ties and 66 wins. The last loss for the USA on home soil came on Nov. 6, 2004, a 3-1 setback to Denmark in Philadelphia. It was one of just two losses the USA has suffered when Abby Wambach scores a goal.
- Heather O'Reilly, usually a midfielder, played up top along with Wambach and Sydney Leroux in a 4-3-3 formation. It marked the first time U.S. WNT head coach Tom Sermanni went with that formation to start a game.
- O'Reilly made her 192nd-career appearance, tying her for ninth on the all-time U.S. WNT list with Brandi Chastain. O'Reilly leads this year's squad with 12 starts.
- Forward Alex Morgan suited up for the match but did not play because of an ankle injury she suffered during training in the lead-up to the Oct. 27 New Zealand game. She is expected to be fit for selection on Nov. 10 against Brazil.
- Defender and team captain Christie Rampone started and earned her 286th-career cap.
- Rachel Buehler replaced Rampone to start the second half for her 107th appearance.
- Carli Lloyd replaced Yael Averbuch in the 70th minute. Lloyd has now played in 161 career matches. Averbuch has 25-career caps and nine for the year.
Match: U.S. Women's National Team vs. New Zealand
Date: Oct. 30, 2013
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Attendance: 15,139
Weather: 62 degrees, cloudy
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
USA – Sydney Leroux (Kristie Mewis) 42nd minute
NZL - Hannah Wilkinson (Rebekah Stott) 87
USA: 1-Hope Solo; 11-Ali Krieger, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 3-Christie Rampone (capt.) (16-Rachel Buehler, 46), 8-Kristie Mewis; 7-Yael Averbuch (10-Carli Lloyd, 70), 15-Megan Rapinoe, 12-Lauren Holiday; 9-Heather O'Reilly, 20-Abby Wambach, 2-Sydney Leroux (23-Christen Press, 78)
Substitutions Not Used: 13-Alex Morgan, 18-Nicole Barnhart, 22-Meghan Klingenberg, 26-Leigh Ann Robinson
Head coach: Tom Sermanni
NZL: 21-Erin Nayler (1-Jenny Bindon, 46); 5-Abby Erceg (capt.), 2-Ria Percival, 7-Ali Riley, 15-Rebekah Stott; 11-Kirsty Yallop (13-Rosie White, 79), 4-Katie Hoyle, 16-Annalie Longo (12-Betsy Hassett, 60); 10-Sarah Gregorius (20-Hellen Collins, 67), 9-Amber Hearn, 17-Hannah Wilkinson (18-Megan Lee, 90+2)
Substitutions Not Used: 3-Anna Green, 6-Meikayla Moore, 14-Elizabeth Milne, 19-Stephanie Skilton
Head coach: Tony Readings
Stats Summary: USA / NZL
Shots: 14 / 6
Shots on Goal: 5 / 4
Saves: 3 / 4
Corner Kicks: 8 / 4
Fouls: 8 / 8
Offside: 3 / 2
Misconduct Summary:
USA –Ali Krieger (caution) 23th minute
NZL – Ria Percival (caution) 72
Referee: Sabina Charles-Kirton (St. Lucia)
Assistant Referee 1: Antonette Williams (JAM)
Assistant Referee 2: Wendy Fisher (Cayman Islands)
Fourth Official: William Anderson (Puerto Rico)
Budweiser Woman of the Match: Ali Krieger


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Slingshot Kiteboarding is down for the weekend for some demo action! First of 3 major demos that will happen over the summer season.
Where? Sherman
What? Full quivers of RPM's and Rev's. Full quiver of Surfboards and Kiteboards.
RPM Vimeo -http://www.vimeo.com/3085705
REV Vimeo -http://www.vimeo.com/2094721
When? All day long. May 22-24th.
Why? Just cus.
Who? Everyone that whats to try some gear out. No matter if your in the market or not its always good to know how gear fly's and rides. Also the Slingshot Crew will be down to represent and answer all you tech questions
Free swag? Always...! Come on.. When have I not brought enough swag to fill the needs of a starving kiter.
This weekend in the Gorge, ROCKED! Slingshot Season Opener on Sat with a swap meet on Sunday and Wind at the end. Tired as hell but ready for another epic weekend.
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HARRISBURG — Two state representatives have announced that they will compete to represent the 50th District, which includes the Grove City area, in the state Senate.
Rep. Michele Brooks, R-17th, and Rep. Greg Lucas, R-5th, have said that they will run in the May 20 Republican primary for the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Bob Robbins.
The 50th District has included the Butler County townships of Lancaster and Worth, but the district lines will change for this year's election. Those municipalities, along with Harmony, Portersville and Zelienople, and Jackson and Muddy Creek townships, now are in the 47th District served by Sen. Elder Vogel.
The new 50th District will cover all of Mercer and Crawford counties and parts of Erie and Warren counties.
Brooks of Jamestown, Mercer County, was elected to the House in 2006. Before that, she was a Mercer County commissioner and was a member of the Jamestown Borough Council from 1996 to 2002.
The 17th District covers parts of Crawford, Mercer and Lawrence counties.
Lucas of Edinboro, Erie County, was elected to the House in 2012. Before that, he began serving on the Edinboro Borough Council in 2004, and became mayor there in 2011.
The 5th District currently covers parts of Crawford and Erie counties.
Robbins, 69, of Salem Township, Mercer County, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election.


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Chuck Norris asks, 'What would Jesus eat?'
Discovers Christ ate 'healthiest diet ever developed'
Chuck, I was sitting in church during Holy Week and found myself thinking, "I wonder what Jesus ate?" What do you know about his first century diet? – Teresa M. in Connecticut
That's a great and timely question, especially during this Easter season.
With the growing concerns of nutrition and fitness, I get more and more questions about the health practices of great leaders like Jesus.
In his excellent book "What Would Jesus Eat?" Dr. Don Colbert does a great job of explaining what the Master would have eaten and drank during his day.
Colbert told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "I thought I'd go back to the training manual – the Bible – and see what Jesus ate. Lo and behold, Jesus ate the healthiest diet ever developed, the Mediterranean diet."
The Bible gives us some hint to the Savior's health habits in verses like Luke 24:42, which tells how he ate broiled fish and honeycomb. Other passages describe how he consumed fish, bread and wine at the feeding of the multitudes, the wedding at Cana and Lord's Supper.
Colbert, however, takes the search a step further, looking at the average diets of those living in first-century Israel.
Jesus was a Jew, so he would have followed Old Testament dietary laws. These laws were exacting:
- Fish with scales and fins were eaten.
- Crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, shrimp), mollusks (clams, mussels) and catfish were not.
- Sheep, cattle and goats were eaten.
- Hogs were not (Colbert says tongue-in-cheek that Jesus would not have eaten an Easter ham.)
Christian History magazine elaborated that at the two meals each day, bread, legumes, oil and dried or fresh fruit composed a typical meal. The light breakfasts – often flatbread, olives and cheese (from goats or sheep) – were carried to work and eaten at mid-morning.
Dinners were more substantial, consisting of vegetable (lentil) stew, bread (barley for the poor; wheat for the rich), fruit, eggs and/or cheese. Fish was a common staple (particularly as a relish for bread), but red meat was reserved for special occasions (probably eaten about once a month).
Locusts were a delicacy and reportedly tasted like shrimp. (Bet you thought I was going to say chicken! Of course, Jews then wouldn't have even known they tasted like shrimp, since shrimp and all other crustaceans were "unclean.")
Nazareth Village's website elaborates: "Among the foods most likely available in first-century Nazareth (were):
- "Grains: Wheat, barley, sorghum.
- "Legumes (pulses): lentils, broad beans, chickpeas (pulses were roasted, dried and used in soups and stews or ground into pastes and purees).
- "Vegetables: cucumbers, onions, garlic, leeks.
- "Fruits: olives, figs, grapes, melon, pomegranates, dates, fruit byproducts (olive oil, raisins, wine, dried figs, fig cakes, syrup, honey).
- "Nuts: walnuts, pistachios, almonds.
- "Spices: cumin, dill, cinnamon, mint, hyssop, mallow, chicory, mustard, coriander, salt.
- "Milk and milk byproducts: butter, leben (curdled milk), yogurt, cheese.
- "Meat and related food: eggs, fish (salted), fish byproducts (fish brine, fish gravy), lamb, beef (probably quite rare), fowl (chickens, doves)."
Regarding the nutrition value of the above, Dr. Aaron Tabor highlighted the following points in his article on BeliefNet about some of the foods and drinks Jesus likely consumed:
- Figs are excellent sources of potassium and dietary fiber, and are good source of antioxidant phytonutrients like anthocyanins and carotenoids.
- Grapes are a rich source of many phytonutrients, including resveratrol, saponins and many other antioxidant compounds.
- Olive oil is rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant compounds, as well as monounsaturated dietary fat, which helps support heart health by reducing total and bad cholesterol levels.
- Raw honey contains phytonutrients that fight cancer-causing agents, and can support normal blood sugar and cholesterol health. The carbohydrates in honey are a good energy source and enhance digestive tract health by promoting beneficial bacteria.
- Vinegar, including wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar, can support normal blood sugar health and increase the absorption of calcium from vegetables.
- Fatty fish – like lake trout, salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines – are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory agents, support healthy blood lipid levels, reduce blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk.
- The pomegranate is a "super fruit" because it is rich in antioxidants, and supports heart health, breast health, prostate health and skin health. Nutritionally, a single pomegranate provides roughly 50 percent of our daily fiber and vitamin C needs.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein, vitamins B3 and B12, selenium, zinc, phosphorous and iron. Lamb is also less high in saturated fat than other meat products, and most of its fats are the healthier mono- and polyunsaturated fats.
- Whole grain breads are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and soluble dietary fiber.
All these nutrition tips are one more reminder of why Easter is another good season for health reflection, too.
But let us always remember to view our diets with the goal and from the vantage point of holistic health – what is good for body, mind and soul. Even Jesus Himself said, "Man shall not live on bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."
Write to Chuck Norris with your questions about health and fitness. Follow Chuck Norris through his official social media sites, on Twitter @chucknorris and Facebook's "Official Chuck Norris Page." He blogs at ChuckNorrisNews.blogspot.com.


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We had:
- Salmon cakes with mint, lemon and a wasabi-laced remoulade
- Almond bread bruschetta with a cherry tomato rustic confit (rustic means I chop, not mince)
- Almond flour chocolate cookies, made in the French sable style
- Parfaits with raspberries, chopped almonds, and unsweetened creme chantilly
|Tomato and olive confit on almond bread, salmon cake with tangy remoulade
|Tea and a pitcher of ice water with a stalk of mint to perfume the l'eau de vie
|Dessert: slabs of almond flour cookies and the raspberry parfait
|It was so pretty I had to take a close-up
While the rest of the guests had iced tea, I preferred to sip a pot of Harney & Son's Paris blend in my toile pot and cup.
Though the conversation did not orient itself to the storming of prisons, the repression of the masses, or a potential credit downgrade, it was nice to be with friends and EAT. Being free to eat whatever is placed before me on the table is the primary reason I prefer to entertain at home rather than at restaurants.


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Andramur needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
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We are a serious PUA (=Pick Up Artist) company from Germany. We offer professional, high-level information workshops and 1on1 coachings for men who want to get better at meeting and dating beautiful women. The concept is very similar to the VH1 show "The Pick Up Artist", where a group of "nerds" gets coaching by pick up artist Mystery to improve their flirting skills with women.
Our special twist on that idea is, that we provide a more holistic and grown up version of pick up, for the more serious German customer. Instead of just teaching men a bag of flashy "tricks", we help them to create a more attractive lifestyle, e.g. through social activities, sport, styling tips and so on. We believe in order to get better with women, you have to look at yourself and your social skills critically and systematically work on your weak spots in all areas of life.
Our taregt audience are men between 25-40, often times with a background in computer science or sciences, i.e. the typical "nerd". These men are often very successful and experienced in their chosen field, but lack the same success and experience with women (yet).
Within this group, there are usually 2 subtypes: One that wants to have fun and date a lot of different women, basically an aspiring player. The other that is looking for "The One" to settle down with, the more conservative family type. For us, it is very important being able to appeal to both of these types, without alienating one in favour over the other.
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We are looking for an outstanding yet classy and reliable design. Kinda as with dating, this website must "dress to impress". Therefore, it is very important to us that the design doesn't appear "dirty" or sleazy or cheap. Too often, PUA companies just put up a Joomla template with a bunch of half naked chicks on it. This is NOT what we want. We need a very professional, modern and clean look, as our successful clients don't want to feel bad or sleazy about themselves while seeking out help with their dating lives. The design can be very creative, to make a lasting impression on the visitor, as long as it doesn't compromise on usability.
One idea we had is to visually go with the university theme of the company name. But if you have any other ideas or visions, we are just as keen on seeing them.
We ask you to only use standard web fonts.
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The homepage must make it very clear right away what our service is all about; this could be done through a well designed header with a short description text.
For the following, please use the German terms in parentheses and quotation marks for the different sections of the homepage.
The homepage must contain a top link bar / menu to our content pages:
- Our Method (="Unsere Methode")
- Our Instructors (="Die Coaches")
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The homepage must contain little text / image boxes, positioned under the header, with references to the most importat content pages:
A) Our product pages (="Unsere Workshops"):
- Our weekend workshops (="Wochenend Workshops")
- Our 1on1 coachings (="Einzeltraining")
- Our residential training (="Intensiv Kurs") (where you live with the instructors in Munich, Germany for a week or longer)
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- Our method (="Unsere Methode")
- Our instructors (="Die Coaches")
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- Impressum (="Impressum")
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http://www.ectomachine.com/ (nice color scheme, cool graphics, clear structure)
http://www.nicolafioretti.it/ (very basic but classy layout, nice color scheme)
http://www.altimea.com/ (somewhat experimental, but I like it)
http://www.zendesk.com/ (very clean layout, good structure; maybe a little bit too bright though)


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Lately I seem to have turned into an informal Dear Abby on all things chicken care-related. I thought some of you, dear readers, might be interested in the questions that have come my way in the past several weeks. Here's a selection of the questions and my answers.
Some of the questions I get are just entertaining, (chickenwatching is so much more interesting than television!), but most arise from pretty common problems and situations. If any of you are keeping chickens or considering starting a flock, this might be useful.
As I continue to get questions like these, I'll post a "chicken chat" blog from time to time. So fire away! I welcome a challenge . . .
Q: What does one do with a chicken one thinks is too noisy for a city neighborhood?
A: Chickens are just who they are, and they have to express their chickenality! If you have one who is particularly loud, then I guess you just have a loud bird. Has she been loud the whole time you have her? If it's only been recently that she's become noisy, then it may be a pecking order thing — she may be trying to assert her dominance over another hen. In which case, when things get worked out, she may quiet down. Maybe give it a week or two?
Q: Have you ever had a wheezy chicken? We have one that is wheezing on every breath, and seems to be having a hard time breathing. She also "sneezes" (if chickens sneeze) once in a while. Do you have any idea what this might be? It just started today.
Q: It started with just one, but seems to have spread through the other 4 — they are making sounds like a cough or sneeze, lethargy, eyes closed often and slightly smaller, poor appetite (they did really like the yogurt this morning). We checked for sour crop and didn't feel a lump, I checked for mites and didn't see any at all. Any ideas?
A: These birds probably have a little bit of an upper respiratory infection. Chickens get colds, too! Separate the sick ones from the rest of the flock because it's pretty contagious and they'll all get sick (they may already be). It's usually not fatal, but they don't feel good. Crush some fresh garlic (note that this might give the eggs a peculiar flavor) and mix it into their scratch or put about a teaspoon of fine garlic powder into a gallon of their drinking water. On the preventive side, if their quarters are damp, see if you can address that. A damp chicken is prone to catching colds. The henhouse should be dry and warm, or at least have one dry place to go to when it rains.
Q: One of my hens spent hours in the nesting box today and I finally got her out of there just a bit ago. She had laid an egg and left lots of feathers in the nest as well! I looked at her tummy area and there were bald spots! I didn't really inspect it but wondered if you might have a clue to why she might be pulling out these feathers? She is about 8 months old, and she usually does take a long time in the nesting box but recently it was a LONG time — hours! I pulled her out (and removed the egg), and she wandered around the yard for a while and then ended up back in there.
A: Your hen is broody: she is experiencing the irresistible urge to sit on a clutch of eggs and be a mommy. Sometimes they lose their feathers when they've been sitting on the nest a lot. We've only had a broody hen once, and I'd go back there every morning and take her out of the nest so she'd eat and drink, then eventually go back to her thing. Just make sure you take her eggs out from under her or she'll try to hatch them — no such luck! It will pass eventually.
Q: One of my chickens has lost all of her feathers under her belly. She is not hanging out in the coop like she is brooding. She is laying wonderful eggs every day. She is eating well. What do you think this could be? My concern is that I don't see new feathers growing and she is not losing feathers any where else.
A: Usually that bare belly is a sign of a broody hen. Have you checked her for mites? If she's itching she might be pulling out her own feathers. If your birds have mites, you can usually see them crawling around. Make sure your chickens have a good place to take dust baths — that is one of the ways they control mites for themselves. Here's a video showing my sun-drunk girls enjoying a dustbath.


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In between the original Tron and Disney's recent Tron: Legacy is the animated series TRON: Uprising, which explains what happened under the dark reign of Clu. Watch the new trailer now... and find out who could be the next Tron.
Uprising is about Beck (voiced by Elijah Wood), a program who leads the revolution and could possibly be the new Tron. As he's not in the Tron Legacy movie, we're all going to assume that the final episode ends with his bloody derezzed death. Or not. Also lending their voices to this series are Lance Henriksen, Mandy Moore, Bruce Boxleitner and Paul Reubens. The 10-part micro series will air on Disney XD this fall, and then pick up for a regular spot in the summer of 2012. Let the revolution begin.


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FINALLY, the moment we have all been waiting for!!! The NEW collections from Basic Grey have just been added to our store! Eskimo Kisses, Indian Summer and Eerie are IN STOCK and are already selling fast. Hurry and get your hands on these beautiful 6 x 6 paper pads before we run out! We also have the color coordinating brads, buttons and clear stamps to compliment each collection.
Although the Nook & Pantry set has not yet been released, I will give you a small taste of what to expect once we get this collection added to the store!
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On May 15 on a predictably cool evening at AT&T Park, the Colorado Rockies won 5-4 over the San Francisco Giants, but Rex Brothers was losing his way.
Brothers, one of the few Rockies' draft picks to show promise in recent years, was summoned to the bullpen to protect a white-knuckle lead. The season was already spiraling out of control, so those few games that were winnable required the bullpen to turn out the lights and padlock the doors.
Brothers instead illuminated a growing problem – his lack of command. The former star at Lipscomb, a school he still talks about proudly when asked, walked the bases loaded. The sellout crowd grew louder, their throaty screams creating nerves in the left-hander.
"I finally said enough is enough,'' Brothers would recall later.
He took a few deep breaths and started attacking hitters like he had for so many years growing up in Tennessee, ascending from a country legend to high school star at Shelbyville Central to college force to the 34th pick in the 2009 draft. The Giants didn't score. Brothers needed 20 pitches and a pair of strikeouts, but escaped unscathed.
The success foreshadowed failure, hinted at the improvement that Brothers needed to regain traction in his big league career that he always thought possible while at Lipscomb. Brothers traces his struggle to falling back into patterns. He was trying to strike people out, a strategy that worked for so long but could not be consistently maintained against big leaguers whose strike zones are closer to the size of a Tic-Tac than a mailbox.
Five days after his escape in San Francisco, Brothers couldn't hide from the sobering reality. He needed a tune-up. Brothers was demoted to Triple-A Colorado Springs, the first of many Rockies' who required a refresher course last season.
"I had stuff I needed to work on,'' Brothers admitted. "During the year there were times where I tried to go back to the old way, what might've worked before at the lower levels of professional baseball. I'd try to throw a ball past somebody. That caught up with me and that's where I got in trouble. I know that's where I got in trouble. These are good hitters. Give credit where credit is due. Trying to strike them out didn't help at all. I learned that this year. There are times when I'd like the strikeout, sure. But that's not the first thing on my mind."
Had Brothers' season ended in Colorado Springs, it would have been as disappointing as his team's. The Rockies set a single-season franchise record for losses, their manager Jim Tracy walked away from the final year of his $1.4 million contract rather than share a clubhouse with the assistant general manager, and pitching coach Bob Apodaca resigned in June.
Brothers, however, wasn't about to let his struggles define him. He worked hard for more than two weeks for the Sky Sox, and not long after he returned to the Rockies he was greeted by a face familiar to Lipscomb sports fans. Bo McLaughlin, the first Bison player to reach the big leagues as the 14th pick of the Houston Astros in 1975, was promoted from the minor leagues to a Rockies' co-pitching coach job with Jim Wright. McLaughlin is known for his laid-back approach, exchanging ideas easily with his pitchers.
He made a strong connection with Memphis native and top prospect Drew Pomeranz last year, helping him return to the big leagues. McLaughlin and Brothers were a good fit, even if took a little time for the 25-year-old to see steady results.
In the big picture, Brothers was fine. He won a team-best seven straight games from May 15 to Aug. 23. That, however, spoke more to the Rockies' decision to go to a four-man rotation with designated piggyback relievers than Brothers' dominance. He was admittedly a vulture on occasion, swooping in for a few wins because the starters were long gone before they could qualify for a decision.
As Brothers tried to get back on track, he continued to listen to McLaughlin, Wright and his teammates. Brothers has talked extensively about how lucky he has been to break into the big leagues with veteran relievers Rafael Betancourt and Matt Belisle. Not that those two are serious, but they actually judge each other on the accuracy of their throws in warm-ups. The veterans have told Brothers repeatedly that it's more important to get outs than strikeouts. That's a lesson that young pitchers reluctantly embrace especially someone like Brothers, whose fastball reaches 98 miles per hour. Brothers, after all, did tie Pomeranz for the team-high in Ks last season with 83. It's a cautionary tale that strikeouts are a weapon, but not everything.
"I have to make hitters put the ball in play as soon as possible in an at-bat. That starts by getting strike one. I've had several conversations down in the bullpen with our veterans, Raffy and Matt, and they preach over and over again, don't take a day for granted, stay the course, be aggressive,'' Brothers said. "Any way I can pick those guys' brains and figure out what works for me and what doesn't, the better off I'll be sooner, rather than later."
Belisle has grown close to Brothers, lockering next to him at Coors Field. Belisle is considered a power pitcher, but impresses his teammates with his confidence and attitude.
"You want guys who are going to get after it and make no excuses,'' explained Belisle on why he likes Brothers. "We know where we pitch (at altitude and hitter-friendly Coors Field), but we have to have guys who want the ball everyday and embrace the challenge.''
Even with a layover in Colorado Springs, Brothers did his part. He pitched 67 2/3 innings, and his 75 appearances were second only to Belisle's 80 for the Rockies.
Brothers' season really took off on Aug.1. He posted a 1.52 ERA over his final 23 2/3 innings, and there was an explanation. He started using his changeup more. For the most part, Brothers has been a two-pitch pitcher – fastball and nasty 84-mph slider. That combination has been and likely remains effective against left-handers. They batted just .206 off Brothers (21-for-102) with just one home run off him.
In contrast, right-handers batted .282 (42-for-149) with four home runs and an .832 OPS. It's why a second off-speed pitch can make such a difference. The Rockies have designs on Brothers being a closer someday, not just a human eraser versus lefties.
"The changeup is a lot better now,'' Brother said. "I started throwing some very effective changeups those last two months. Anytime I can get a swing-and-miss changeup or strike someone out with my changeup, it's only adding to my repertoire and overall success. It can take some of the focus off the fastball."
Brothers might very well be the Rockies' ninth-inning answer at some point during the 2013 season. Colorado, though, wants to continue to ease him into high-leverage situations. That's why they traded for Houston's Wilton Lopez at the Major League Baseball winter meetings in Nashville in early December. He closed for the Astros last year, and will give the Rockies yet another option late in games.
New manager Walt Weiss, a former Rockies' player, wants to win with a strong relief corps and mighty offense. That's how the 1995 Rockies reached the playoffs, and Weiss believes the bullpen can be a strength, including Brothers.
"Rex will be in there late. A lot depends on who is coming up that inning. We can mix and match,'' Weiss said. "We want guys that other teams don't want to face. Brothers can be one of those guys. He continues to get better and better.''
Brothers did not experience linear growth last season. His brief slump of poor outings might have been the best thing that happened to him.
"That's part of being a competitor, being a good self-evaluator. I've had my times this year I've had to step back and address some things, try to get back on the right foot,'' Brothers said. "Whenever things are going well, it's best for me to still step back and say, 'Which areas can I get better at?' and not get that sense of complacency. That may have affected me before. I have had my rough stretches, learned from them and moved on. More times than not, that's how you learn your lessons, the hard way."
On May 15 on a predictably cool evening at AT&T Park, the Colorado Rockies won 5-4 over the San Francisco Giants, but Rex Brothers was losing his way.


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Thursday, January 18, 2007
A charmed life...
It seems as if every time I've turned around this week, I've had a lovely gift bestowed upon me. Some were for my birthday (which was Sunday) and from the usual suspects. Others were from people far afield and totally unexpected. All made me intensely happy and reminded me that I am living a charmed life indeed...
The swag:
My best pal Babs, daughter of Big Babs, gave me a Kpixie gift certificate. Hey, she was honest about her intentions as the gift cert message stated "Happy Birthday, I'm an enabler!". Yes you are Babs, and it's one of your many charms. Of course the gift cert burned a hole in my pocket, so I ordered some Brooklyn Handspun in Jungle Canopy. Yeah, it's sock yarn, I know I have a problem. But it's gorgeous, a lovely palette of green that will brighten up these dreary winter days, for sure. I am a Brooklyn Handspun virgin, so any input you all might have would be welcome.
One of the lovely exchange Graduate Students from France brought me three French Phildar knitting magazines! In a bag from the actual Phildar store! She is an absolute love for indulging me this way. Perusing these gems has induced in me a state of protracted euro-bliss.
Has anyone noticed yet that one of my new blogging strategies is to post a lot of pictures of things that I've received/bought/acquired in order to mask the lack of any real knitting progress? Just wondering...
The next present was very unexpected and truly appreciated. It comes from the Crafty Granny (Mom J of Lone Knitter fame). I commented on her blog that I really liked her Wallaby and was eager to try it myself...
So guess what? She bought me the pattern and mailed it to me, can you believe that? I always knew that knitters were a generous bunch, but this was truly a first for me. I am fascinated by this pattern and will be making one for a pal that's having a bébé this Spring. Thank you Crafty Granny!!
I also received (do you hate me yet?) a present from my best friend from high school, Nance. She went to a LYS in Minneapolis and purchased Hand Knit Holidays, a book I'd been coveting for a while. It arrived yesterday and I am looking forward to paging through it this weekend.
My next acquisition is one that I have been salivating over for months and months. Of course the time comes in every knitter's life when a knitting bag becomes no longer a luxury, but rather an essential accessory. You know what I'm talking about--suddenly that natty left-over satchel from the most recent Girl Scout event starts to bring your whole look way down, and something more stylish is a must.
(Yes, I know, I'm wretchedly shallow, this is not new information to anyone who knows me, incidentally.) So I caved (twist my arm!) and got a Jordana Paige Knitter's Satchel in Graphite and I LOVE IT WITH MY WHOLE HEART. It looks like a gigantic 1950's retro purse, has many little pockets and places for special knitting accoutrements and holds a massive amount of yarn, needles and other notions. The interior is surprisingly cavernous. The bottom has those metal feet that allow it to stand and not slump over. It has secret little pockets as well as snaps for holding in place errant balls of yarn. I could go on and on about this bag. If you're on the fence about it and can spare the ca$h, I highly recommend that you go for it! See, I can enable with the best of 'em.
Lastly, socks from Socks that Rock (colorway: 24 karat). Sure I bought it with my own money, (Happy Birthday to me!) but the money was a present, so I have technically not violated my 'knit from your stash' precept, right? Right? By the way, thanks to all you enablers out there who flooded my blog with comments stating that 'sock yarn doesn't count as stash'. A real supportive bunch. Glad I'm not trying to kick a pot habit, you all would be first in line with a bong and some twinkies...Ahem, personal reminiscences of my twenties aside, this is my first experience with Socks that Rock. I wanted to see what all the hot fuss was about, so I ordered some. I know, I am so late to the party. Since I joined a sock knitalong at my LYS that begins on Saturday, I have an excuse (like I needed one) to give this yarn a try. Is it bad etiquette to bring yarn from another store to your LYS for a knitting event? Please let me know. Come on, delurkify, you know you want to!
16 comments:
- Prof. Knitwit said...
Happy Birthday!! What wonderful gifts you received! Enjoy them you deserve them all! That knitting bag is especially gorgeous!!!
- Mia said...
First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
And who said that sock yarn is a problem??? I don't see it as a problem. Do you?
- Karen said...
What wonderful birthday loot!!! If I didn't like you so much, I'd be really envious. ;)
- Gingersnaps with Tea... said...
Happy Birthday!! Awesome stash enhancement... nice enabling all around. You'll know you are beyond all hope when you start hiding your sock yarn in the freezer so the kids don't find it. Love, LOVE that Jordana Paige bag. I've been eyeballing those at the LYS…
- aquaknits said...
Wow, so many new acquisitions for your B-day. Congrats!! That JP bag is just gorgeous, and I love that STR colorway!
- K & C said...
The LYS owner would be much, MUCH happier if you used her sock yarn rather than someone else's. Trust me!
- Lone Knitter said...
Happy Birthday. Knitters have the bestest birthdays! Brooklyn Handspun and Socks that Rock on one day must be blissful. The knitting purse looks like it can take on James Bond. Perfect. The cover of the Wallaby pattern is so cute. I'd give it a try except I'm scared of sweater knitting...
- knitting bandit said...
I'm so jealous! What generous friends you have! Doesn't it make you feel loved? I'm waiting for my STR Karat...and Terra Firma. I hate to say it but I really wouldn't feel comfortable taking someone else's yarn to my LYS for something like that. I even feel pretty comfortable there and everyone knows my name, kinda like Norm, but it is their livelihood. If people get excited about your STR they may just save their money and go home to order it. No business owner wants tht to happen, no matter how gorgeous the yarn!
- The_Add_Knitter said...
Thanks for the input about bringing the STR to her store. I certainly have sock yarn from her store that I can use, and I will.
Part of me feels weirdly entitled to knit other socks there because a. she herself frequently knits with other sock yarn in her store--she's a sock addict--and likes to try other sock yarn, b.this group is a sock knitalong that will be going for a year, and c. I have spent literally thousands of dollars on yarn at her store. I know that as an owner she DOES NOT appreciate (non)customers bringing yarn from A.C. Moore or Walmart or even other LYSs and then expecting help with a project. In that case she charges a fee, which I think is entirely appropriate. Maybe I just like to think I'm special! But thanks for the different perspectives, esp. the store owner one, k and C:)! I will bring some Opal from her shop that I need to keep working on and won't risk offending her, she's been a great friend and knitting pal...
- Diana said...
I have knitted many Wonderful Wallaby sweaters. I just love the pattern!! All of my nieces and nephews always request a wallaby, and when they outgrow it they want another. Be prepared to knit many of them.
And happy belated birthday!
- schrodinger said...
Happy Birthday! I LOVE the color of that STR, it's stunning! As for the Brooklyn Handspun, I really loved knitting with it, I'm not sure what advice you would want. It fluffs up nicely after washing. I knit my socks in #2's but most people use #1's. Um....
Love the bag too, and those books are great gifts as well, you luck gal!
- Crafty Granny said...
You are one lucky girl!! Your birthday must have seemed like Christmas! Love the new bag, if I could stop spending on yarn, maybe I'll get a bag. The new yarns are stunning. I finally got some help and am able to post pictures on the blog, so it's official, I have a blog!!
- KnitPastis said...
HaPpY BiRtHDaY to you!!! You have some rally wonderful gifts there. Love your purse and SOCKS THAT ROCK yarn! I have only tried it once but it is probably the most strongest sock yarn I have used so far. Really good wearing. The colors they dye are so yummy!
- K. said...
Wow, what great goodies. It makes me want to leave the computer and go knit something! If I knit up all the yarn I have, I will absolutely HAVE to get more yarn.
- Dove Knits said...
You lucky, lucky duck!
- Brooklyn Handspun said...
Hey there - Just wanted to let you know if you have any questions about the Brooklyn Handspun you can always ask me! The skein you have there seems to be of the handwash variety. I stopped dyeing that about a year ago, I surprised they still had some in stock! schrodinger had excellent advise for the signature superwash but I wouldn't put what you have in the wash it will most certainly felt - handwash only.


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After completing this Sunday school lesson, children will understand that faith is the key to finding courage.
Believing, Courage, Daniel, Faith, Protection
AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)
The Prophet Daniel (Word Puzzle) Click here
OPENING PRAYER AND PRAISE (5 minutes)
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MEMORY WORK (12 minutes)
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." James 1:2-3 NIV
Have the students look up the verse in their own Bibles. Read the verse together as a class, then discuss how facing trials can test our faith, and produce perseverance.
SCRIPTURE READING AND DISCUSSION (15 minutes)
Last week we learned how Daniel interpreted the handwriting on the wall for King Belshazzar, and how the king, who did not heed its warning, died that same night for not humbling himself before God. Instead of denouncing gold and silver as idols and therefore unworthy of worship, King Belshazzar continued to worship these objects, which as we learned, had disastrous results.
This week, we will focus on the next part of the story. After King Belshazzar's death, Darius became the king. He displayed a great deal of respect and favor for Daniel; in fact, he wanted Daniel to rule the entire kingdom. Naturally, many of the king's subjects were upset by the favor Daniel received. Moreover, many people in the kingdom were already jealous of Daniel because of his high position within the kingdom as he was only a captive from Judah. The combination of his status within the kingdom and his status as a captive was too much. Therefore, the people of King Darius' kingdom developed a clever plan to get rid of Daniel once and for all.
Read Daniel 6:6-24 (Daniel in the Den of Lions)
Read the passage to the children as they follow along in their own Bible.
Discussion Questions:
1. How did the evil men know that Daniel would not give up praying to God? (Because of Daniel's reputation for being faithful to God.)
2. Did the king want to throw Daniel in the den of lions? (No.)
3. Then why did he?(He was bound by a written decree.)
4. How did Daniel show he had faith in God after he heard the decree? (He went home and prayed anyway.)
5. Daniel said he was saved because he was found innocent in God's eyes, innocent of what? (Being disobedient, not being faithful to God, etc.)
6. What are some situations in your life where having faith in God helps? (Allow for answers.)
CLASS EXERCISE (5 minutes)
Unseen Faith (Object Talk) Click here
ALTERNATE CLASS EXERCISE (7 minutes)
By Faith (Game)
Write each of the clues shown below on index cards. Divide the class into two teams. Following the rules of Charades, have the kids act out the situations shown below. Tell the kids that all of the answers are about events in the Bible that took great faith. (All of these examples of faith can be found in Hebrews chapter 11.)
Noah built an ark
Abraham offered his son as a sacrifice
Moses parted the Red Sea
The wall of Jericho fell down
David killed the giant Goliath
Daniel survived the den of lions
ALTERNATE CLASS EXERCISE (5 minutes)
Lions' Den Rap (Song) Click here
APPLICATION (3 minutes)
So will faith save us? The Bible says we are saved by grace through faith. Daniel was one of the many great men of faith. Although he knew that disobeying a decree meant death, he would not give up his faith, even for his own life. We will never know if Daniel went into the lion's den believing he would survive. However, we do know that he prayed to God for help. Although we do not know exactly what he prayed for—he could have prayed for help to withstand the pain or to die quickly—we do know that it was because of his faith in God that he was not afraid to endure extreme pain or even death.
Daniel knew that he was in God's care, and that God would only allow what He wanted to actually happen to him. Having faith in God means to allow Him to be in control of our lives. If we faithfully obey and give Him our praise, He will give us the courage to do whatever He wants us to do, or go wherever He wants us to go. Hopefully, he does not send us into a den of lions anytime soon.
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CLOSING PRAYER (2 minutes)
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Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home. Click here for NIV or KJV [PDF]