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Demodectic mange is a condition seen in both dogs and cats caused by different species of Demodex mites. It is interesting to note that Demodex mites are present on the skin of all normal animals, including people, and usually exist in small numbers within the hair follicles. Demodectic mange is therefore considered non-contagious since all animals already have these mites.
Apparently, animals are not born with the mites but acquire them from their mothers in the first few days of life, during the nursing process. As of today, their are 65 known species of Demodex mites.
If Demodex mites are present on all normal animals, why do some animals develop mange and most do not? Animals with mange may have an inherited or acquired immune defect that fails to keep the mite numbers in check. The result is a demodectic mite population explosion which not only crowds the hairs within hair follicles and results in bacterial infections, but the mites produce other substances that then further compromise the immune system. It is important to remember that these mites are normal residents on the skin (albeit in small numbers) and reflect an underlying important defect of the immune system. The proliferation of mites is therefore an effect, rather than a cause, of the condition. In young animals, which are most commonly affected with mange, the condition likely reflects an inherited incompetence of the immune system.
Not all young animals afflicted with mange are destined to be immunologically handicapped for life. A large percentage tend to self-cure when they reach immunologic maturity which may range from 8 months to 3 years of age, depending on the breed. It is estimated that 90% of pups affected will improve naturally if given supportive care. The 10% which are considered to have generalized mange should be considered to be immunologically crippled but can be made symptomatically better by using treatments to kill the mite population, and thereby lessening the incidence of bacterial infections.This is where the cost to keep an infected dog may be entirely too much if you take the dog to a Veterinarian. A Vet will use a multitude of expensive treatments which usually include cleansing shampoos, antibiotic therapy, topical insecticides (Mitaban (Rx) or its active ingredient Amitraz), and immune stimulants. The cost for the Veterinarian treatments along with the cost of the office visits will add up to hundreds of dollars per year. Once again, I want to remind everyone that I am not a Veterinarian, but rather a long time Beagle kennel owner. I'll tell you what I have used and done in the past, you can use your own judgment whether you want to follow in my footsteps. This article is presented only as a documentation of how I have treated Demodectic Mange in some Beagles that I have owned at a fraction of the cost that a Veterinarian will charge for the expensive medications, therapies, insecticides, and shampoos.
Patchy hair loss in a dog can be caused by several things, but the three most common causes are ringworms, sarcoptic mange, and demodectic mange. The diagnosis of demodex mange mites is usually not difficult if the skin is firmly squeezed (to express the mites from the follicles), then scraped with a scalpel blade, and the collected material examined with a microscope. The adult mites are often described as resembling cigars or alligators and the eggs are more tear drop-shaped. If scrapings are not done, the mites are easily seen on biopsy specimens within the hair follicle. If you decide to use a treatment (such as the one I will describe) to kill the mites specifically, you should do so with the assumption that you are dealing with an immunologically handicapped animal. This warrants spaying or neutering of the pet and making sure it does not contribute to future generations of immunologically-disabled pets. If it is determined that your pet has ringworms, please check out my article on Canine Ringworms and Inexpensive Treatment. Also, the medication given for heartworm prevention has a second benefit in keeping your Beagle free of Demodex mites.
One method that works extremely well is a cattle dip called Prolate which is used to rid a dog of sarcoptic mange mites. You can read the article on using Prolate by clicking on the following link (Sarcoptic Mange and Inexpensive Treatment). Simply dip your Beagle three (03) times per week for about two (02) to three (03) weeks. You should also use a good dandruff shampoo between dips if loose scaly skin is a problem. Cortisone cream is great for severe itching, and any of many topical antibiotic ointments are great for preventing or treating secondary bacterial infections. NOTE: This treatment is a topical solution that is sprayed/dipped onto the skin/hair and attacks the mites from the outside in.
Another treatment that works very well and is also fairly inexpensive is the use of Ivomec for cattle. This is the same medication talked about in the article called Canine Heartworms and Inexpensive Prevention. If you are going to buy the Ivomec for the heartworm prevention, then you might as well use it for getting rid of demodex mange mites as well as ear mites. I administer a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection at the back of the neck, consisting of 1/10 cc of Ivomec for cattle per 10 lbs of Beagle body weight. I give one shot every seven days for 3 consecutive doses. Explained differently, that is one shot, wait 7 days, give a second shot, wait 7 more days, and then give a third shot. This is a very effective treatment for both mange mites and ear mites. If you are already buying the large bottles of Ivomec for cattle to use as a heartworm prevention, then you might as well also use it for this purpose when needed. This is a very clean treatment method, and for maximum effectiveness can be used in conjunction with the first or second treatment method listed above. NOTE: This treatment is a liquid medication that is given orally and attacks the mites from the inside out.
No matter which of these inexpensive treatments you may decide to use, the main thing is to do the treatment and follow ups correctly and in a timely manner. If done correctly and in a timely manner, you will definitely see the mange spots healing up with hair growing back into the hair loss areas. At this point you can discontinue the treatments and only start them again if you see another episode of mange developing. Both of these treatments are only designed to kill the mites and thus stop the hair loss and bacterial skin infections. The dog will look healthy and feel much better with no hair loss, skin infections, or itching. The cause of the overpopulation of Demodex mites (mange) is a bad immune system which can be passed genetically to any offspring. REMEMBER, this warrants spaying or neutering of the pet and making sure it does not contribute to future generations of immunologically-disabled pets.


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Swede cruises in incident packed race
Marcus Ericsson dominated his rivals with a mature display of speed and guile and staying out of trouble in an eventful afternoon on track to roll home 11.5 seconds ahead of James Calado and Davide Valsecchi.
The win was set up with one of the Swede's customary fast getaways: Esteban Gutiérrez tried to take advantage of a poor start by poleman Rio Haryanto but was slowed when he touched the grass, allowing Ericsson to blast past the Mexican on the top straight. When the Swede squeezed by Calado further around the lap he was in P2 first time across the line, and looking for more.
The Lotus duo ran side by side down the hill out of turn one, with Gutiérrez coming out ahead, and yellow flags at the bottom meant the move had to be considered within the team, but up ahead Haryanto was under all sorts of pressure by Ericsson, which paid off next time through when the Swede pinched the lead on the inside of Eau Rouge.
Behind them Nigel Melker ran a little too wide at the famous corner, clipping the kerbs and hitting the barriers heavily to bring out an immediate safety car period: the field trundled round for a few laps until the pitlane opened on lap 6, with the whole field bar Giedo van der Garde, Stéphane Richelmi, Simon Trummer and Stefano Coletti taking advantage.
Gutiérrez, who waved his teammate by under safety car, suffered more bad luck with a slow stop due to a sticking right rear, while Haryanto undid his good work by spinning on his out lap, and the race was red flagged next time by to allow the marshals to repair the substantial damage to the barriers, with the restart delayed while race control waited for a medical helicopter.
The field eventually got back under way, behind the safety car for one lap, with the non-pitters in front of Ericsson, Calado and Valsecchi: van der Garde did what he could to further his cause by running a string of fastest laps, while behind him Ericsson slid past Trummer and then sat back to protect his tyres, while his English rival struggled to find a way by the Swiss driver, losing time every lap.
With the inevitable stops eventually coming to pass, Ericsson left everyone behind to easily claim the victory, with Calado leading Valsecchi home by 2 seconds to complete the podium. Behind them Josef Kral drove a solid race to pick up P4, with van der Garde right behind to salvage fifth position. Luiz Razia drove a clever race to ease his way up to sixth from P18 on the grid, ahead of Julian Leal and Felipe Nasr, who overtook Richelmi and Haryanto at the last corner for 8th place.
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Year Was Marked by Triumph and Tragedy
Staff Reports
Hampton Union, Friday, December 28, 2012
[The following article is courtesy of the Hampton Union and Seacoast Online.]
HAMPTON -- News stories in 2012 brought us drama and tragedy. There was the sale of a Hampton landmark, a hepatitis C outbreak caused by a "serial infector," and the tragic loss of Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney, who was killed in the line of duty just weeks before retirement.
It was also a year of many triumphs, such as the groundbreakings for both the new Seashell Stage at Hampton Beach and the new home of Smuttynose Brewery at Towle Farm.
Today, we look back at the Hampton Union's most notable stories of 2012.
Chief Maloney shooting
Early in the evening of April 12, Cullen Mutrie, 29, shot and killed Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney and seriously wounded four other officers of the N.H. Drug Task Force. Not long after, Mutrie would kill his girlfriend and accomplice, Brittany Tibbetts, 26, before taking his own life.
Local police and the Drug Task Force officers had gone to Mutrie's Post Road residence to deliver a search warrant as part of an investigation into Mutrie and Tibbetts' alleged sales of oxycodone.
It was the story of the year and one that had close ties to the Hampton area.
Maloney was a North Hampton resident and a Winnacunnet High School graduate.
His funeral was held on the same ball field at the high school where he played football.
He started his career as a part-time police officer in North Hampton in 1984 and worked his way up the ranks until 1997, when he was named the town's police chief.
Subsequent investigations, while honoring the heroism of the officers involved, question the approach and effectiveness of the failed raid.
The N.H. attorney general's report provides a harrowing look at what seems more like a violent movie script than reality.
Hepatitis Outbreak
Another story that had close ties to the Hampton area was the hepatitis C outbreak at Exeter Hospital.
David Kwiatkowski, 33, a traveling technician at Exeter Hospital, is accused of stealing syringes filled with the powerful pain medication fentanyl, then using saline to refill the tainted syringes that were subsequently used on patients in the cath lab.
Soon to be labeled a "serial infector," Kwiatkowski allegedly infected 32 patients at the hospital with hepatitis C, an infectious disease that primarily affects the liver and can be fatal.
As a traveling technician, he worked in at least 17 other hospitals across the nation from 2003 to 2011.
Kwiatkowski's alleged trail of infection includes patients in Maryland and Kansas, and it is still growing. Just last week, Maryland health officials announced four new cases of the same strain of hepatitis C that Kwiatkowski carries involving patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he worked from July 2009 to January 2010. Another case was also confirmed last week at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
Kwiatkowski is charged with seven counts of tampering with a consumer product and seven counts of illegally obtaining drugs. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and is being held at the Strafford County House of Corrections awaiting trial, which likely won't occur until late 2013.
WHS state champion
For a region that endured plenty of tragic and disheartening news this year, the high school football season was a breath of fresh air.
On one Saturday in November, the dramatic fall season hit its apex when an unprecedented four local teams played in state title games.
Three of those teams — Exeter, Portsmouth and Winnacunnet — came home as champions. The fourth, Marshwood, fell just short in a championship thriller.
On Nov. 17, Winnacunnet was a 21-13 winner over Bedford in the Division II final, claiming its first state title in 12 years
Sale of Hampton Beach Casino property
A big story of 2012 was the sale of the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.
As the new majority owner of the Hampton Beach Casino property, pizza mogul Sal Lupoli said he's already spent a half-million dollars aimed at breathing new life into the century-old Hampton Beach landmark and plans to invest more dough in 2013.
"This is the beacon of Hampton Beach," said Lupoli, real estate developer and owner of Sal's Pizza. "The beach exists because of the Casino. This is about how we enhance that, not alter it."
Lupoli said he has no desire to tear down the building, but hopes to enhance the local icon, keeping the local businesses in place but also bringing in new attractions.
The site where he sees future redevelopment is the property he owns north of the Casino building that encompasses the Water Slide Park.
But, he said, no definitive plans are yet on the table.
Local beach officials say if Lupoli can do for Hampton Beach what he did for Lawrence, the future of Hampton Beach looks bright.
Lupoli also owns the Riverwalk Properties, 1.4 million square feet of business property along Interstate 495 and Merrimack Valley in Lawrence. When Riverwalk Properties was purchased in May 2003, the complex had fewer than 35 businesses and 300 workers. By the end of 2007, Riverwalk Properties had grown to more than 200 companies, employing more than 2,000 people.
Changing of the guard in Seabrook
Former Seabrook Town Manager Barry Brenner is gone and along with him goes $129,675.69 from the town.
Selectmen announced in September they had parted ways with the town manager after placing him on paid administrative leave in May without giving a reason.
Brenner had two years remaining on his contract. As part of the separation agreement, Brenner received payment of $110,080.08 in salary plus $19,595.61 in retirement pay.
But that wasn't the only major change in Seabrook in 2012.
In July, Everett Strangman was named the new fire chief, replacing Jeff Brown who retired in April.
Lee Bitomske was officially sworn in as the town's new police chief in November.
Bitomske had been filling the roles of acting chief and interim chief during the absence of Chief Patrick Manthorn, who had been out for medical reasons since April.
Carlson recipient of 2012 Milken Educator Award
Hampton has many great educators, but they don't always get the recognition they deserve, especially on the national level.
But this year, one of them did.
Marston music teacher Gus Carlson was named a 2012 recipient of the Milken Educator Award.
The Milken Educator Award is given to as many as 40 elementary and high school teachers nationwide every year who fit the criteria, according to Dr. Jane Foley, vice president of Milken Family Foundation, who presented Carlson with the award and the accompanying $25,000 check.
"We look for someone who represents the future of our profession," Foley said.
For Carlson, the award was a nice bonus for a job that he loves.
"I love teaching the kids, having a positive approach, making them enjoy school," Carlson said. "To me, it's such a big statement that the kids want to come to school and find education fun. I love hearing that they're singing my songs on the bus on the way to school in the morning."
Latin King drug ring broken up at Hampton Beach
Hampton police made a big dent in the local war on drugs after breaking up a significant supplier of drugs to the Hampton Beach area.
The May 4 raids at two homes in Hampton Beach and one in Seabrook, and the subsequent arrests, were the result of a yearlong investigation by multiple agencies. Search warrants were executed at about 8 that morning at 7 I St. and 7 Perkins Ave. in Hampton and at 71 Washington St. in Seabrook.
Authorities said they seized an unspecified amount of marijuana and cocaine from the three homes, along with several firearms, including one that was reported stolen.
Arrested during the raids were Jimmy "Jayda" Ambrosi and Andrew Wojtowicz, 24; Vicki Powell, 31; James Neptune, 27; and David Briere, 28.
Another, Reinaldo "Chooki" Ruiz, 24, was arrested May 7 on a warrant alleging possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
According to the affidavit for a search warrant, Hampton police believe Ambrosi had a leadership position with a local chapter of the Latin Kings, and if he didn't meet his drug-selling quota, he would suffer consequences.
Smuttynose Brewery Groundbreaking
It was a long time coming, but Smuttynose Brewing Co. will soon have a new home.
The company took the first step in the construction of its new facility in August, with the formal groundbreaking on the future home of its state-of-the-art brewery on Towle Farm Road.
"This is thrilling; it really is," said Smuttynose President Peter Egelston.
Discussions about a new brewery began seven years ago and sites in Portsmouth, Newmarket and Kittery, Maine, were up for consideration. Once the best site for the project was discovered on the historic Towle Farm, it took several more years to secure financing for construction.
Multiple loans, including one from the Small Business Administration and a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant, finally made the goal of relocating the brewery from Portsmouth to Hampton a reality.
Construction on the new facility is expected to be complete in the fall of 2013.
New Seashell Stage at Hampton Beach
The new era at Hampton Beach began this summer with a ribbon-cutting ceremony making the recent completion of the $14.5 million renovation project that includes a new state-of-the-art Seashell Stage.
Gov. John Lynch cut the official ribbon on the new stage on June 1, saying the hard-fought project is only the start of changes at the beach.
"I truly believe this will continue to revitalize the entire beach for several years to come," Lynch said.
The new Oceanfront Pavilion complex, which features a new visitors center, function hall and stage with seating for 750, was the last of five new buildings completed as part of the project, which was funded in the state capital budget in 2009.
The redevelopment project also includes two new bathhouses, more organized parking, better marked streets and pergolas for shade.
Stiles vs. Hollingworth
It was the state Senate race between two Hampton icons, both boasting deep ties to the community and long lists of political achievements.
But in the end, the hometown showdown went to the incumbent. Nancy Stiles won a second term in the state Senate on Nov. 6, while challenger Beverly Hollingworth — whose long legislative history includes a stint as Senate president — has said a future run is "highly unlikely."
Stiles said she was thrilled by results, especially being the top vote-getter in all 11 towns comprising the district including Hampton.
She won Hampton by a vote of 4,803 to 4,435.


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This is an excerpt from Complete Guide to Primary Gymnastics by Lindsay Broomfield.
What Are Fundamental Movement Skills?
Fundamental movement skills are movement patterns that involve various body parts and provide the basis of physical literacy. Fundamental movement skills are the foundational movements, or precursor patterns, to the more specialised and complex skills used in play, games and specific sports. Physical literacy describes the ability of a person to instruct the body to perform an action accurately and with confidence and to recognize the physical, social, cognitive and emotional attributes required to do so effectively. Gymnastics-like activities promote the development of all movement patterns.
Fundamental movement skills feature predominantly through the units of work on the DVD and are referred to as action in the following gymnastics formula:
shape + action = gymnastics skill
Fundamental movement skills can be categorised into three groups: body management skills, locomotor skills and object control skills.
Body Management Skills
Body management skills involve balancing the body in stillness and in motion. Examples are static and dynamic balancing, rolling, landing, bending and stretching, twisting and turning, swinging, and climbing. The scheme of work on the DVD contains units of work that introduce, initiate and develop body management skills. Specific skills in the units include balancing (on large and small body parts, with a partner and in groups), rolling techniques, inversions, safe landings, and climbing. Body management skills can be developed using both the large apparatus and hand apparatus. Without competence in body management, the safe implementation and development of the other fundamental movement skills becomes difficult.
Body management skills are featured throughout the units of work on the DVD in the Scheme of Work folder.
Locomotor Skills
Locomotor skills involve transporting the body in any direction from one point to another. Examples are crawling, walking, running, hopping, leaping, jumping, galloping, skipping and swimming. Several units of work on the DVD feature travelling skills and jumping and landing techniques. The themed games in chapter 11 of this book encourage exploring various ways to travel, and the Travel Techniques card in the Pictorial Resources folder on the DVD offers many ideas for varying modes of travelling. The Creature Movements resources complement most locomotor skills in fun and easy-to-instruct ways and are explained in chapter 11, Themed Games, and in the Themed Games folder within the Pictorial Resources folder on the DVD.
Locomotor skills are featured throughout the units of work on the DVD in the Scheme of Work folder.
On the DVD, go to the Pictorial Resources folder. Refer to the Travel Techniques resource card within the Flight and Travel subfolder. Also refer to the Creature Movements resource cards within the Themed Games folder.
Object Control Skills
Object control skills require controlling implements and objects such as balls, hoops, bats and ribbons by hand, by foot or with any other part of the body. Examples are throwing, catching, kicking, striking, bouncing and dribbling. The use of hand apparatus to promote object control skills and extend gymnastics activities is a theme present in all the units of work, which makes it unique in its approach to inclusive gymnastics. The activities offer a creative alternative to the direct learning of gymnastics-specific skills and provide an avenue through which to develop object control skills in a gymnastics environment.
Object control skills are featured throughout the units of work on the DVD in the Scheme of Work folder.
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Absolutely love this. Over the weekend, when things looked bleakest for Your Washington Nationals, a respected baseball writer with a fantasy league team revealed he filled a vacant roster spot with Stephen Strasburg. The punch-line is: it's not a keeper league…What I don't get: ownership of Billy Wagner at 0.6% in ESPN leagues and 6% in CBS leagues. He was in uniform at CitiField tonight and unless his arm falls off after a bullpen session tomorrow, he'll be activated by Friday. How many contenders could use him, at the comparatively low price the Mets would ask – and wouldn't teams like the Cubs, Marlins, Phillies, and maybe even Rays, contemplate using him in at least some save situations?…Gaby Sanchez came out of the New Orleans game early tonight and headed to join Florida. It seems implausible that he isn't there to replace either Nick Johnson at first, or go to third and let Jorge Cantu move back to first – but the Marlins have already done bizarre things this year, like the last time Sanchez came up and didn't play, and the fact that they've left Cameron Maybin in the Coast League even as he dominated it, just to make sure he wouldn't become a "Super Two" arbitration guy…And the Brewers did let Mat Gamel come up and largely rot on the bench, setting him back a season's development…Bizarre statistic that might not even qualify as such, maybe it's just a coincidence: The Mets were 7-4 with ex-Rockie Cory Sullivan starting in left. They have now put him into a platoon with Angel Pagan in centerfield and when Sullivan starts there, the Mets are 1-3…While some agonize over the lack of a no-brainer Rookie Of The Year among N.L. hitters, there's nothing wrong with just giving the trophy to Tommy Hanson…Atlanta also might earn the reverse equivalent of the Comeback Player Award: Kelly Johnson went from one of the majors' premiere speed-and-power second basemen, to the victim of lingering injury, to Martin Prado's backup, to going hitless today in a spot start while all around him were pounding Max Scherzer…Some in the Mets' front office say they were told, but do not believe, that their first-round draft choice Steven Matz pronounces his last name "Metz." Matz of the Mets is close enough, and Matt Helm, the seventh-rounder signed by Arizona, had a fictional counterpart in a ludicrous Dean Martin James Bond ripoff movie in the '60s…Lastly, most politically incorrect joke in New York: they were really worried about David Wright after he got beaned Saturday because he couldn't answer the traditional simple questions during the neurological work-up at the hospital. Then it turned out the doctors weren't that baseball-savvy and had asked him to name the Mets' starting shortstop, centerfielder, and first baseman.
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Shock and awe in Cardinal Nation! The front office signed their top draft pick Shelby Miller for over $3 million right out of high school. We should check for pods in Busch Stadium.
I'll take issue with "And the Brewers did let Mat Gamel come up and largely rot on the bench, setting him back a season's development"…
Gamel currently has 314 AB between the bigs and AAA with month and a half to play. He should easily surpass the 400 AB total for the season. He hit for an OPS of .876 in AAA (211 AB). I hardly doubt the 2 months he spent with the Brewers has set him back a "season's development".
sorry this is a little off topic but I'd like to know your thoughts on my ideas.
Reyes' continues to have leg problems and the Mets need him in the lineup and on the base paths, so why not move him to LF? He has one of the strongest arms in the infield (he has to have a better arm than Damon) and Reyes' speed and athleticism can carry him while he adjusts to the move. Put Reyes on the shelf this season, let him rehab and become acclimated with LF.
A couple years ago Rickey Henderson said Reyes and other infielders are at a disadvantage in regard to stolen bases because INFs bodies take more "wear n' tear" than outfielders during the course of the season. Plus scouts believe Reyes has reached or is close to his potential, so protect your investment and move Reyes to LF so he lessens the risk of further injuries to his legs. His ego may not like it at first but I'm sure Reyes will enjoy being back on the field and long term will see he's better reserved and rested later in the season. I see Carl Crawford when I think about moving Reyes to LF, and that's be phenomenal. Defensively Beltran and Francouer's Gold Gloves caliber play will complement and/or compensate for Reyes' adjustment period.
New York Citi Field is a racetrack waiting to happen. The Mets should get faster this off-season rather than adding another bat. The Mets need pitching not pop! Moving Reyes to LF addresses the need of an everyday LF and Hernandez/Cora can platoon at SS until Flores or another option comes along. The Mets need to embrace who they are, a small ball hybrid team (hybrid bc a handful of Mets can be 20/20 players.) It'd be great if the Mets add pop to the lineup, but they don't need it and free agency won't provide the caliber slugger the Mets need to thrive in the the larger New York Citi Field. Play the cards Omar has dealt and let the gaps and larger dimensions be a gift rather a curse.
I want the 2010 Mets to play like the 2002 Angels. Defensively sound – they didn't beat themselves. They played smart baseball and stayed in almost every game because of it, which allowed them to "rally" and come from behind so often. The 02 Angels were a small ball team with great speed and smart/aggressive base runners. And the most important part of it all, they played like a team. They weren't consumed with individual egos, everything they did was for the team. Each player gave 120% for the team because they knew the man beside them was giving just as much. If you're going to be successful with small ball you have to believe in it as well as the players around you.
Home runs are instant gratification, manufacturing runs through small ball is a roller coaster of emotion. It's a much more exciting, emotional and intense experience when a team can string together a couple late hits and make moves on the base paths late in the game for the win rather than a walk off HR.
Cards in pursuit of Shmoltz. Sorry if this is off topic but your blog tends to be east coast centric and I must represent!
Hey Keith, sorry, I couldn't get a comment in on your other blog. I know this isn't baseball oriented, but I hope you don't mind. I was just hoping you could clarify some things you said to me one and a half years ago, in that video you showed me while I was at college. Also, have to say, love the show, and just found your blog. Awesome way to keep up with it. Hope to hear from you soon.
-Nick Lotz
Also, I almost forgot, I wanted to apologize for being so rude to you. I was in a very confused state at the time, and so I was unable to show you the respect that you deserve. I'm sorry if I disrupted your show, or offended you in anyway. My bad. If there's anything I can do to make it up to you, let me know.
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Cardinals sign Smoltz. The Cardinals franchise stands at 9998 wins as of tonight. (This is where KO says,"But the Yankees have…)
Well certainly the Cubs are in need of a closer, but at this point I'm not sure they've got enough left in the tank to take a final run at the Cardinals.
If you could use Wagner in the pen as anything other than a closer, why wouldn't the Yankees get him- this is a team that added Chad Gaudin to their pen after all.


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Dede Wilson is a self-taught pastry chef whose specialties include chocolate work and wedding cakes. She has worked professionally for more than 10 years as a restaurant pastry chef, bakery owner, columnist, author, caterer and recipe developer.
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From the spicy to the spooky, Chris Fennimore and Dede Wilson are brewing up concoctions for a frighteningly unforgettable Halloween extravaganza. Style expert Ed Lent creates a bewitching Halloween table for guests -- providing they don't mind sharing with tarantulas and ghosts.Hot & Spicy Bat Wings; Spooky Sandwiches; Dracula's Nori Rolls; Bloody Mary Soup; Shortbread Witches' Fingers.
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After a primer in toasting pumpkin seeds in different flavors, Dede and Chris are making two great pumpkin dishes. Tabletop guru Edward Lent demonstrates how to bring the beautiful colors of fall into the dining room.Pumpkin Ragout with Shell Pasta & Ricotta Served in Pumpkin Shell' Chocolate Spider Pumpkin Cupcakes.
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Dede and Chris have recipes for some irresistible and tantalizing Thanksgiving sides that just might put turkey on the back platter. Design trend-setter and best-selling author, Carolyne Roehm, shows how to design a beautiful Thanksgiving table.Chris' Very Favorite Sweet Potato Souffle; Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts with Bacon; Potato and Camembert Terrine; Green Beans with Balsamic-Glazed Red Onions.
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Two of Chicago's top chefs -- Tony Mantuano and Jimmy Bannos -- share their secrets for making succulent turkey and fabulous dressings at home. Isabelle von Boch creates a harvest-inspired Thanksgiving table.Turkey with Grappa and Gremolata; Tony Mantuano's Italian Thanksgiving Stuffing; Cajun Turkey Breast; Andouille Sausage Stove Top Cornbread Stuffing.
Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Pies
De-stress your Thanksgiving with delicious pies that come together in minutes, including an easy-to-make pumpkin ice cream pie with a ginger cookie crust. Carolyne Roehm kicks off the holiday season with easy tips for wrapping presents, even for the bow-tying challenged.Chocolate Pecan Caramel Pie; The Great American Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie; Apple Pie with Craisins & Walnuts.
Giving at the Holiday Table
Tis the season of giving, so why not throw a dinner party where guests contribute to a favorite cause instead of exchanging gifts. Dede and Chris have great ideas for a "small bites" dinner party with bite-size wonders that will suit any occasion. Carolyne Roehm creates a beautiful all-pink table for a "Cook for the Cure" dinner party.Pacific Northwest Gravlax; Roasted Vegetable Terrine; Homemade Onion Dip; Asiago Cheese Crisps; Pigs in a Blanket.
Gifts from the Kitchen
Homemade gifts touch the heart and feed the soul. Dede and Chris present easy, imaginative gift ideas, from spiced nuts and truffles to cheese balls and mulled wine. Maria McBride has innovative ideas for packaging your homemade gifts with creativity and flair.Spiced Nuts; Crispy Almond Cheese Ball; Cocoa Bean Bittersweet Truffle; Cookies in a Jar; Spiced Mixed Olives; Citrus Mulled Wine.
Joan Nathan, America's leading author on Jewish cooking, is preparing Chanukah favorites, including everyone's favorite, crispy potato latkes. Style guru Carolyne Roehm sets a beautiful blue and white table, perfect for Chanukah or any occasion.The Ultimate Potato Pancake; Homemade Apple Sauce; Fruited Brisket; Orange, Date and Nut Cake.
Special guest and author Harriette Cole explains the rich traditions behind Kwaanza, now celebrated by African-American households to honor their African cultural heritage. Harriette and Chris cook up some delicious recipes perfect for a Kwaanza feast.Sesame Crisp Crackers; West African Ground Nut Stew; South Side Okra and Tomatoe.
Christmas Brunch
For a special Christmas culinary celebration, Dede and Chris are serving food to be enjoyed while unwrapping presents. Tabletop expert, Isabelle von Boch has some great ideas for putting style and pizzazz into your holiday table.Apple Croissant Bread Pudding with Cranberries; Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata; Broiled Grapefruit; Oven Baked Bacon with Mustard Brown Sugar; Chocolate Waffles.
Christmas Dinner Greek Style
Star chef Jim Botsacos from New York City's acclaimed Molyvos Restaurant makes Christmas dinner Greek style with dishes that will turn any Christmas table into a memorable feast. Maria McBride presents inexpensive ways to make a holiday table sparkle.Taramasalata; Spanikopita (Spinach Pie); Roasted Leg of Lamb with Marinated Tomatoes.
Culinary Countdown
Spaniards eat twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight while the French eat a stack of pancakes - both good luck customs for the New Year. There is more deliciously lucky food cooking up in Chris' and Dede's kitchen, and Isabelle von Boch creates a lucky table to kick off the New Year.Hoppin John; Pork and Lentil Stew; Homemade Donuts.
The Romance of Food
Chris and Dede are celebrating Valentine's with a sumptuous menu laden with aphrodisiacs such as oysters, asparagus, and figs. Tabletop guru Ed Lent creates a seductive table for the ultimate romantic dinner.Asparagus and Brie Soup; Oysters Baked on Rock Salt; Angels on Horseback; Fresh Fig, Proscuitto, and Arugula Salad with Parmesan Shavings.


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French Historian Commits Suicide Inside Notre Dame Cathedral
French historian Dominique Venner reportedly entered the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris on Tuesday at 4 p.m. local time, approached the main altar and fatally shot himself with an automatic pistol before collapsing on the altar. The 78-year-old award-winning historian, described as "far-right" and "right-wing" by British and French media, may have carried out the suicide in protest of France's recent legalization of same-sex marriage.
The BBC News reports that Vennner had been involved in campaigns against the Socialist government's redefinition of marriage last month and had last expressed his views on the subject Tuesday morning in a blog post on his personal website.
"New spectacular and symbolic actions are needed to wake up the sleep walkers (sic) and shake the anaesthetised consciousness," he wrote, according to the BBC. "We are entering a time when acts must follow words." The Christian Post attempted to access Venner's website Tuesday, but it has apparently been shut down.
Venner had a letter on him at the time of the incident, but made no comments before killing himself, according to officials.
It was reported that Venner, who also won acclaim for his essays and journalistic work, once belonged to the Secret Army Organization, which attempted to kill French general Charles De Gaulle and fought against Algerian independence in the 1960s.
While reports disagree as to whether Venner shot himself in the head or mouth, the former activist's publisher disagrees that his views on marriage could have definitely played a part in his suicide. Pierre-Guillaume Roux reportedly told French media he believes that the reasons for his friend's death go "far beyond" the legalization of same-sex marriage.
The Notre Dame cathedral, one of France's most visited landmarks, has been shut down with services canceled through Wednesday. Notre Dame is celebrating its 850th year of existence and was reportedly teeming with tourists during Venner's suicide. Officials immediately evacuated the visitors, who were startled amid the commotion, according to the Daily Mail. The publication also reports that Venner was a Roman Catholic. However, The Christian Post was unable to verify that claim.


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The Bills didn't miss wide receiver Stevie Johnson all that much in Week 11 as T.J. Graham and Marquise Goodwin were able to exploit a shaky Jets secondary on the way to a 37-14 victory.
They shouldn't have to find a way to win without Johnson again when they face the Falcons in Week 13, however. Johnson said that he feels confident his groin injury will be fine after he stays in Buffalo to use the bye week to rehab and recover.
"I'll definitely be suited up. I think I'll be much better than what I was this past week," Johnson said, via the team's website. "I'm optimistic about it."
Johnson has been bothered by other nagging injuries this season and missed one game earlier in the year as well. He has 41 catches for 471 yards and three touchdowns over the course of the season.
The Bills were also missing wideout Robert Woods against the Jets, but coach Doug Marrone said Monday that he thinks Woods should also be ready to return after the week off.


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McAfee All Access 2013 full review
A few years ago, most people would only have a couple of devices, maybe a desktop PC and laptop, that they had to protect from malware. Things have changed radically in the past three or four years and many customers for internet-security software now have a Windows PC or Mac, a notebook, a tablet and a smartphone. Each of these is vulnerable to attack and McAfee has devised McAfee All Access 2013 to protect them all. See also: Internet security suites reviews
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The McAfee All Access 2013 vinterface isn't particularly inspiring, with large panels covering Virus and Spyware protection, and Web and Email protection. There are also two panels the same large size for Updates and Subscription, which give the patching and money-making features undue prominence.
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There's a very good network viewer, which picks up details of each machine and device on your network, and quick clean, which removes unneeded Windows Registry entries, cookies and temporary files. The final utility looks for driver and application updates, to try and improve system stability.
The Windows version of the suite works on machines running Windows from XP through to Windows 8. The Mac version, which claims on the pack to work on OS X 10.5 and above, actually only works from 10.6 Snow Leopard onwards.
McAfee All Acess 2013: test results
Under test, the Windows program took just over 23 minutes to scan our 50GB test basket of files and targeted 9428 files – at the lower end of those products we've reviewed – and this equates to a scan rate of 6.7 files/sec. This is the third slowest we've yet seen. A second run took a very similar time for a very similar number of files. This implies little in the way of fingerprinting, marking files and not rescanning those which haven't changed since the last run.
The impact made on our file copy by the running of a system scan was small, with an 18 percent slowdown, but this hides the fact that a copy with McAfee passively working in the background took a lot longer, at 1 minute 31 seconds, than most others we've tested (40-50 secs).
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Las Sendas in Northeast Mesa is a great place for family photos, and since Sarah hasn't had a family picture in a while, and I wanted to try out some new lighting, we decided to do a family portrait session up there.
We arrived close to sunset and started to set up. Since we'd arrived a bit later than we'd hoped, I'd say that the ambient light was around 1/30 of a second at f4 - challenging, particularly if I wanted to maintain the silky smoothness that ISO 100 produces on Canon's excellent CMOS sensors.
I set up a white shoot-through umbrella camera-left at 8:00, with the sun camera-right at about 2:00. I balanced the flash - a Vivitar 285 - and ended up with it at 1/16 power.
The hardest part was corralling the kids. They just want to play in the grass and the fountain, and I can't blame them. There aren't many places in the metro Phoenix area that offer grass, fountains, desert, and cool stone arches. It's a virtual playground for a photographer and for kids.


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SAN DIEGO, CA – 28 Jul, 2017 – On Wednesday, August 9th, 2017, San Diego's hottest startup, Barnacle Coasters, the creators of an eco-friendly beverage coaster that traps condensation and keeps surfaces dry, will launch its nationwide Kickstarter campaign at DeskHub, San Diego's premiere collaborative and co-working workspace.
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Here are the LAKE videos for the 27 February 2017 Greater Lowndes Planning Commission, with Wilmer Calles on behalf of Rosa Calles again about going "backwards" to agricultural zoning (the neighbors don't like it). See the agenda. Plus another county rezoning (the county votes on those two tonight). There were also to Valdosta rezonings, but Gretchen had to leave with the LAKE camera before the first one was finished. The county or the city could video these Planning Commission meetings themselves. Continue reading
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Calles back again for Alexandria Street + another County + 2 Valdosta @ GLPC
2017-01-27 2017-02-27
Back again, Wilmer Calles on behalf of Rosa Calle still wants to go "backwards" to agricultural zoning and the neighbors don't like it, on the agenda for tonight's Greater Lowndes Planning Commission, after a split recommendation for tabling by GLPC a month ago, indication of many objections at the County Commission Work Session two weeks ago, and being tabled the next day at the County Commission Regular Session. Plus another county rezoning and two in Valdosta tonight.
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Mack already owns Mack Prototype in Gardner, Mass., which has rapid prototyping (SLA and FDM), polyurethane molding, and CNC machining capabilities. Those go well beyond the facilities of Synectic Engineering's model shop. In fact, Mack Prototype has done work for Synectic in the past. Mack also has an Application Development Center in Arlington, staffed with five design, development, and tooling engineers and equipped with another FDM rapid-prototyping machine. But the acquisition brings on board numerous specialized capabilities, such as a tissue lab that can test a mitral-valve repair device in a sheep's heart or a hernia device in bovine tissue obtained from a local butcher. Or part-time consulting services of clinicians—medical doctors—who can test new devices in a hospital environment.
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Injection Molding: Understanding Pressure Loss In Injection Molding
One of the more prominent trends in processing is the need for higher plastic pressures to mold parts.
How to Reduce Sinks
Modifications to the common core pin can be a simple solution, but don't expect all resins to behave the same. Gas assist is also worth a try.
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The Miami Marlins: State Of The Union for 2013 Part 1: The Hitters
Thursday, December.6, 2012
Nicholas Rossoletti (Guest Baseball Writer and Marlins Correspondent): Follow @NRoss56
Coming into the 2012 season, the Miami Marlins were entering a new stage in their franchise history. The City of Miami had graciously (and according to some residents, foolishly) provided the organization with a new 600 million dollar home in the New Marlins Ball Park. The franchise changed its name to Miami instead of Florida, its colors and albeit briefly, its spending habits in the free agent market. The Marlins decided to build on the foundation of Hanley Ramirez, Josh Johnson, Anibal Sanchez, Ricky Nolasco, Omar Infante, Gaby Sanchez and Giancarlo Stanton. As most know, when building a championship contender it is of crucial importance that the foundation is solid. This foundation was anything but. Despite the numerous question marks surrounding a Marlins team that won 72 games in 2011, the Marlins went out and spent money in the Free Agent market in a way that had not been seen in South Florida since 1997.
The organization placed expensive brick after expensive brick on top of this foundation refusing to see the glaring cracks developing across the surface. The ace, Josh Johnson, was coming off a shoulder injury that cost him all but 60 innings in 2011. The star offensive player, Ramirez, had not produced at "star" level in two seasons. Ramirez had produced back to back seasons of adding 7 wins to the team in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, Ramirez posted a WAR of 4.6 and in 2011 a WAR of 1.3. At best, Hanley was a player with huge question marks. Needless to say, it was a strange decision to spend money to add to this group instead of questioning whether this group should be sold off for spare parts and the foundation re-poured. We all know how this ended. In another excruciating fire sale by the franchise who knows little else. And now we are left, the residents of South Florida with a monstrous stadium, an eyesore of a statute in Centerfield and little hope for the future…. or are we?
When the now famous Toronto/Miami trade occurred, anyone who cares about baseball in South Florida felt instant outrage and almost hopeless resignation. They did it again. Those #%%#$%s did it again. A 600 million dollar stadium and THEY DID IT AGAIN. It was impossible not to feel anger and loathing towards this ownership group that had just suckered everyone in again. Everyone was so busy feeling that we haven't really stopped to think. Think about what the Marlins gave up. Think about what they got. Think about where the franchise was and where it was going with the pieces it had. Rational thought has gone to the wayside in favor of mob like mentality. The pitchforks need to be put away, and fans in South Florida need to stop and think about their team. If you haven't stopped and thought about it yet, let me tell you this: Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, and Mark Buehrle weren't leading this team to a world championship. Not with the other pieces on the team and not before they would all cost far more than would be acceptable for a team whose maximum payroll should be about $100 million dollars.
So the question is, now that we have had the opportunity to calm down and contemplate the new look Miami Marlins, how does the franchise resurrect itself from the ashes of this trade and regain competitive status as a player in the National League? I don't think it's as hard as some of you might believe, but it will take patience.
Marlins fans must have faith in the youth the Marlins have acquired, already had in their system and hope that some of the current Marlins can carry this team back to relevance. Remember that once upon a time, the 2003 Marlins turned youth and smart trades into a world champion. While the more recent incarnations of the team have been burdened by failed trades (specifically the Miguel Cabrera trade), it is not impossible or improbable for the current version of the Marlins to replicate the success found in 2003. There are several players that will help determine the Marlins ability to succeed. This first piece will touch on three hitters, whose development in the organization, will determine the Marlins success moving forward and the franchises ability to put this firesale behind them. In a future piece, I will touch on three pitchers upon whose arms the Marlins hope to build a contender. Without further adieu, the new foundation of the Miami Marlins.
Giancarlo Stanton- The first and most necessary step in re-building both trust in the franchise and a bridge towards future success is for the organization to make peace with its young right fielder. Stanton was a 5.8 WAR player in 2012 according to www.fangraphs.com. He hit 37 home runs with a .969 OPS in 123 games. Imagine if he could limit his DL stints to once in the season. Stanton is a once in a generation type power hitter when healthy. He electrifies the crowd and can sell tickets almost single-handedly if he is healthy. (I was at the game where Stanton broke the left field score board with a grand slam early in 2012. It was like a scene out of the Natural. You can't find guys like this.) How do the Marlins make peace with Stanton after he has publicly made everyone aware of his displeasure with the Marlins and their roster management decisions? You pay the man his money, that's how. All those millions the Marlins saved on Reyes, Buehrle, Johnson, Ramierez, etc. need to be spent somewhere. What better place than Stanton?
The right fielder is arbitration eligible after 2013. Instead of undergoing an emotional and unnecessary process, the Marlins should look to lock Stanton up. Would Stanton turn down a 6 yr/$60 million contract and risk arbitration when he has already had knee troubles? The Marlins could backload the deal, as is their specialty, and even keep payroll down in the immediate future while still creating a positive atmosphere with their best player. Rumors have swirled about the Marlins potentially trading Stanton and our own site has produced opinion pieces on it. The Marlins are rumored to be seeking a minimum three top prospects on top of two other players in any potential deal for Stanton. The biggest key to the future of this franchise is not selling Stanton, but building an offense around this 23-year-old wonder-kid.
b) Christian Yelich– A name Marlins fans will need to know. Yelich, who turns 21 this week, is one of two high upside prospects currently in the Marlins system. After being ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Marlins farm system by Baseball America coming into 2012, Yelich hit .330 in High-A with a .922 OPS. Most scouting reports have him again as either the No. 1 or No. 2 prospect in the Marlins system. Yelich cracked both Baseball America and Keith Law's top 50 prospects coming into 2012 and by mid-season Yelich had jumped into Law's top 15 prospects (No.12). If Yelich can stick in centerfield, he could be a huge asset for the Marlins as they build a foundation around an outfield of Stanton, Yelich and Jake Marisnick, who was acquired in the Reyes deal. Yelich could offer a very steady compliment to Stanton as early as 2013 depending on his performance at Double-A . He is not a power hitter as of yet, but his body projects as one that can fill out over time and gain strength (he currently weighs in at 189 lbs. on a 6'4 frame). He shows encouraging discipline over the strike zone as he continually posts OBP averages at or above .375. and should be able to steal around 20 bases if given the opportunity to run. I have repeatedly heard people opine that the Marlins "need" a Centerfielder for 2013. I would say that they won't need one for long.
c) Logan Morrison– Morrison is as frustrating a player to pull for as any in baseball. During his stay in the Marlins farm system, Morrison posted encouraging stat lines showing a strong comprehension of the strike zone and power that many expected to grow as he aged (posting above .800 OPS from ages 19-22 in the minors). During his debut season in 2010, it seemed like all the promise would translate into a useful asset for the Marlins as Morrison posted an .837 OPS in 287 plate appearances. LoMo posted a spectacular 14.3% walk rate in his first season and has seen that percentage decrease over the last two years. The positive news for the Marlins is that Morrison is still showing above average patience at the plate, but injuries have limited his plate appearances.
He has shown regression over the last two seasons from an above average regular to a replacement level player posting a .2 WAR last season. Sadly, this is not the first tale that the Marlins' have had regarding promising power hitters who never reach their potential in Miami (see: Sanchez, Gaby). A large part of the Marlins rebounding from this latest fire sale will be tied to Morrison's ability to rebound and become a well above replacement level asset. It is important for LoMo to stay healthy and begin to amass big league plate appearances in order to judge if his best skill (his plate patience) will translate into success at a high level. Allowing Morrison to play everyday at first base will also decrease any negative aspect his defense would have on the Marlins' outfield and allow Miami to test other deserving candidates in center and left while the Marlins' fan base prays that Morrison is not another promising prospect whose best days were spent down on the farm.
In my mind, these are the three most important offensive pieces for the 2013 Marlins to help move this franchise forward from a public relations nightmare and another last place finish that was 2012. In a future piece, we will discuss the players on the bump that will help reinvigorate the Marlins organization and help the Fish rise back to the top of the National League East.
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A big thank-you goes out to Nicholas Rossoletti for preparing today's featured article. Nicholas is a young professional living in downtown Miami. He is a lifelong baseball fan and an avid Yankee supporter. Having grown up during the last two decades, he counts Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera as his favorite ball players of all time. He believes in sabermetrics and that new stats have already changed the way the baseball industry sees players. He was for Trout over Cabrera, he thinks RBIs tell you a lot more about a team than a player and that defense and pitching, ultimately, win championships. Rational thought and introspective analysis over the narrative is how we come to understand the game we love. The narrative is just a way to keep those who don't really love the game watching. Feel free to follow Nicholas on twitter and talk the game of baseballFollow @NRoss56
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