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TORONTO — It's been a quiet few days since all us writers bolted out of Nashville. There was a flurry of talk and rumors and then the Winter Meetings ended and the Jays' front went quiet again.
And for all the talk about closing in on a deal with catcher Paul Lo Duca, the Jays fell short. Lo Duca has signed with the Nationals. Toronto was reportedly offering $3 million and wasn't willing to budge beyond a one-year deal. Lo Duca was seeking $5 mil and probably more playing time than the Jays had to offer.
In Toronto, Lo Duca would've been in a split role with Gregg Zaun, who was signed last offseason to be the Jays' starter. Bringing in Lo Duca, who has been a starter for years now, might have created some playing time issues. In the end, it might be better for the Jays and Lo Duca that he opted to head to D.C. instead.
So, where does that leave the Jays' backup catcher situation? Sal Fasano is still out there. Toronto could certainly sign him and hope Robinzon Diaz is ready during the season. We'll see what happens. Paul Bako's name has been mentioned in rumors, too.
As for all those Giants and Jays trade rumors…to be continued. I'm heading to NYC tomorrow for a day, so knowing my luck something will go down then. Also, Wednesday is the last day for teams to tender contracts to unsigned players. No offer, and they become free agents.
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Didn't J.p. profess interest in Mike Leiberthal (sp?) what's he asking for ?
Maybe they'll end up talking to Rod Barajas again lol.
On a different and, no doubt controversial note, I think that it is time for JP to step to the plate and trade Roy Halladay. If a player of the caliber of Santana can be (potentially) moved, Roy is certainly not untouchable. It is fairly patent to me (and the stats back this up) that Roy is not the dominating pitcher he once was. Moreover, it is likely that his arm is going to put him on the disabled list sooner than later. That said, he is still one of those pitchers whose reputation precedes him. I would love to see Phil Hughes and a bevy of top-rated draft picks coming back in return. Hughes seems to have as good, if not better stuff, than Roy at the same age. As for top-notch draft picks, yes they don't always work out in Toronto, but in New York's case, they tend to do quite well! I know that JP will not move Roy, but I am also convinced that we will see the Twins in the world series before series long before the Jays. The key to winning with a small budget team is not to fall in love with your players, and to trade them when you can get the most back for them. At least, that is my opinion.
I think you used the right term when you said contraversial. However I think that might be the only thing we agree on with that subject. The reason the twins are shopping Santana is because his contract runs out at the end of the season and they don't want him to leave without getting anything in return. Halladay's contract isn't up for another few years and I can't say I see enough evidence that he is declining to cut him loose yet. Let's not forget who lead our team in wins last year. Also in reference to the statement you made about his arm putting him on the disabled list, I have one person who certainly takes resposibility for that. John Gibbons seems to be obsessed with letting pitchers go untill their arm falls off because he doesn't want to trust any members of his bullpen (save for three of them). Too bad you can't trade managers, although I don't know who would want him!
Halladay's disabled list problems have had little to do with arm trouble so I don't understand how it is Gibby's fault for leaving him on the mound for too long. He did have that one year, where he wound up on the dl due to arm fatigue so hopefully that doesn't happen again. If it does I take back defending John on this one.
I definately agree with your point on Abner and his obsession with leaving starters in way too long. If we ever do contend with him as manager, we probably won't go far in the play offs cause our starters will be tired.
burt-I do agree we can't fall in love with our players, so that being said, I think we'd have to listen to any offer for Halliday.
Halliday brings a lot to this team in quiet leadership, though, I'm not sure that intangible can be replaced all that easily.
On the other hand, I wonder who we'd have got if we had traded Johnson last winter when he just came off that great year.
I agree with enigma. For the most part, Halladay's injuries have been weird flukes in the past couple of years — the line drive that broke his leg and the appendectomy come to mind. I don't think any manager, no matter how cautious they are with pitch counts, could have prevented those trips to the DL….
As for LoDuca, I can't say I'm that surprised. He doesn't seem like the kind of ballplayer who'd like to take a backseat to another guy at his same position. Like Lilly and Meche last year, maybe he was just using the Jays' offer as a means to drive up his price with another team?
All in all, I can't say I'm heart-broken by his decision not to sign in Toronto. I say bring back the man with the awesome mustache!
A few points about Halladay:
He is a filthy pitcher… A combination of bad luck and strange injuries are the only reason Roy did not amass 20 W's every season since '03…
In 05 He was leading the league with 12 wins before the allstar break…
Anyway… Halladay's numbers and pure stuff is not a secret…
What you need to realize is:
1. Halladay is still one of the best pitchers in baseball…
2. He is the face of the franchise…
3. He is under control for 3 more seasons at about 60% of what Santana is going to ask for next year.
4. With a few ongoing adjustments as he ages I have no reason not to see him progressing like Glavine or Meddux, perhaps not getting to 300… but certainly retiring as one of the most notable pitchers of a generation.
I echo Enigma's sentiment about Mike Liberthal ? He's an awesome backup who likes being a backup, unlike LoDuca
Also, why not Damian Miller ? He's older then Zaun,
but !
Throws out 37% of runners. And were not talking stats taken from a small sampling either, over each of the last three years over a hundred guys tried to run on him every year and he's still throwing out almost 40%. Also his CERA is pretty good, so he'll be good with the young pitchers.
Their is the downside though, that he could take batting lessons from Johnny Mac, but since everyone will have Denbo-itis next year, is that really a problem ?
I like your idea of Damian Miller, another name i've tossed around is Doug Mirrabelli but i'm thinking that Mike and Damian are definitaly better options.
According to Tsn Riccardi has other cards on the table (other then the Rios deal). Seeing as how no other deal has been done since the winter meetings I am assuming that those other "cards" are pending a trade of Rios. I think if the jays do acquire Lincicum they'll either go after Lofton as suggested by Wilner, or get one of the other starters (i.e. Burnett, Litsch or Jansson) and try and swing a deal for Jason Bay. I would love to see the latter, but i'm just speculating.
I'm not sure signing a Damian Miller, Doug Mirabelli or a Mike Liberthal helps all that much. They all hit as badly as Zaun and all have defensive limitations.
My choice is to either sign Sal Fasano, a guy that helped both Halliday and Marcum this year or bring up Robinison Diaz either. The pitchers love throwing to Fasano, and he has a great arm. He has the same offensive limitations as any of the others, but if we use him only against teams with base running skills-he's a real asset.
I think Sal could be a great coach some day and hope he stays in our system. I also don't think he'd demand $5 million dollars.
I was pleased that JP didn't go any farther than 3 million for Lo Duca-good luck to The Nats and their $5 million deal. Money is better spent some place else.
Also, other teams bring up guys like Diaz early to get coaching from the major league team. We have 3 catchers to help him out. I'm sure if Whitt worked with him daily, he'd be ready to go sooner than if we left him in Syracuse.
One thing is for sure-his bat is already ready, so he'd be a good pinch hitter option the day he arrives.
I love Sal's moustache ! Which is the reason i think most people like him — which is great since he doesn't play much,
I just remember the game were he couldn't stand up cause his knees hurt to badly and Halladay had to have him taken out of the game. No-knees Fasano just doesn't seem to cut it.
Miller played way more games then most backups, has good D, and was voted Brewers player of the month once, and it wasn't because of his hitting !!! Solid Def catcher, who can throw people out. Sal only looks good at throwing guys out compared to Zaun, which isn't a feat.
If we need another coach, we should get one, not a backup who does more coaching then backingup. Sal just has a buncha seasons were he's hurt, but i suspect GSumner wants a backup for only the first half, until we bring up Diaz.
I hope Sal never shaves his moustache, but, i also want JP to chose guys based more on ability and less on facial hair.
Actually,I forgot about his moustache until Hem raised it in his post. The reason I like Fasano the most is both Halliday and Marcum stated it was Fasano that straightened them out when they were struggling. I also like his throwing arm as do the pitchers and possibly the main reason they love throwing to him.
Actually, Riccardi only wants a back up for the first half,stating he felt Diaz would be ready bu June. I just wonder if we're better off bringing him up early and have Whitt work with him every day to get him ready sooner.
You've convinced me to change my mind about Fasano. The moustache, of course, is still awesome. But, yeah, that game where Halladay yanked him was painful to watch. To have a creaky guy like that on a major league team, no matter how small his role might be, does seem a little ridiculous.
And in other news, former Expo and Jay (briefly) David Segui has fessed up about his steroid use:
Thanks for your responses to my question about trading Halliday. That said, I would like to point out that even with Halliday in the line up we are not contenders, only pretenders. Two of my favorite Jays were Tony Fernandez and Fred McGriff. I am old enough to remember feeling terrible when I heard that "stand Pat" had traded them. In retrospect, it put us over the top. Trading Halliday will not put us over the top, but it could bring in a bevy of very good young players. Don't kid yourself. Phil Hughes has electric stuff. Add at least a couple of other top-notch Yankee prospects, or a regular player, we weaken the Yanks long term while strengthening ourselves long term. This is the time that JP needs to pull off a blockbuster that has us looking good for years to come, in my opinion. There are too many good young players we can get back at this stage not to consider doing a deal. Whatever JP adds now is not going to make us anything other than pretenders in the east.
Fred "Crime Dog" McGriff was my absolute favourite player on the Jays in 1990. I couldn't believe it when I heard about that trade to the Padres, but looking back, of course it was the best thing to do.
So I understand what you're saying about the Jays and trading Halladay. And despite really wanting the team to win, I'm in agreement that a playoff spot next year, with or without Rios or Lincecum or whoever else is added or taken away, does seem like a long shot.
But I've got to say that trading Halladay to the Yanks would be extremely painful. At least send him out of the A.L. East! I can't even imagine seeing the guy in Yankee pinstripes….
I dunno. I agree that the Jays should really shake things up, but I think dealing their ace would be a huge mistake. Imagine not having that rock in the starting five every five days? With Burnett getting injured every other month and McGowan still an ace in the "making", it would be an extremely long year….
Well, with Detroit bulking up, Boston-the odds on favorite to sign Santana, New York strengthening along with Tampa Bay, it's going to be a long year any way.
Right now, I'd predict the wild card race is between New York, Detroit and Cleveland. I just don't think we have the horses to match them.
Face it-at best we're playing for 3rd place in the AL East and with the moves Tampa Bay has made-maybe 4th.
Burt might be right.
Just as a matter of interest, if you were JP, what would you do?
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You sure your not "ABNER"LOL.
Trade the Doc get real,
Why not trade Wells Rios Marcum Accardo the whole team for prospects,without the Doc there is no team anyone who thinks he should be traded hang your head in "SHAME".
Robert i see your back just as rude as ever tell me what is your alias.
As reported by Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — Former American League MVP Miguel Tejada was traded Wednesday from the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston Astros.
Tejada's agent, Fernando Cuza, did not know the other players involved in the deal.
The Sun in Baltimore reported on its Web site that the Orioles will receive outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Troy Patton and Dennis Sarfate, and third baseman Michael Costanzo.
I think that the Yankees and the Red Sox will always be contenders. My "real fear" is that Tampa Bay one day starts playing up to its potential. In which case, we are 4th at best. Moreover, with Baltimore potentially blowing things up, a few years now, they may have the young studs required to push us into the basement. If the Jays can not realistically win in the next 2 or 3 years, and even the most hopeful Jays' fans must admit that this is very unlikely, there is no reason (other than public relations) to keep this team together. If we don't move soon, we may not have the talent to finish higher than 5th in the division. This is my concern.
Burt it's a legite concern, but I believe that the Jays do have enough to get a wild card spot this season (especially if Rios for Lincicum happens, though the jays do have to add another good bat if it happens.) If i'm wrong then i'll agree with you start dismantling the team but I'd give them one more year. The only way I give them 2 yrs is if they miss it by 3 games or less in '08 and then can add a top of the line player (where needed)in that offseason.
Your fears about Tampa Bay are well founded-they have really improved themselves from last year. Whether the improvement is emough to catch us or not-time will tell.
enigma-with the current team we have-we have two chances of winning a wild card-slim and none.
Both, Boston and New York have improved from last year-a year in which Boston won 96 games and New York 94.
Cleveland, won 96 last year, Detroit won 88 and we won 83.
I don't see Cleveland dropping and I see Detroit improving signifcantly.
3 of these teams will be in the playoffs next year. We haven't made any significant moves to really help ourselves and are simply depending on the same roster being healthy and winning 95-97 games.
For us to win the wild card, our entire team has to play above their normal averages,AND we need two of the four teams mentioned to have signficant injuries and play well below expectations.
Can it happen, yes-is it realistic-not on your life.
The Blue Jays lost Ryan Houston to the Houston Astros today. With Ty and now him gone the jays' playoff aspirations are quickly fading lol.
The Giants just signed Aaron Rowand to be their middle-of-the-lineup guy. This might mean the Giants will not trade for Rios.
I agree it lessens the possiblility of the Rios for Lincicum deale, but Rowand isn't really a middle of the order guy, and they truthfully need more than 1 bat. So it's on life support but the deal is still possible.
Sabean said that the signing of Rowand definitively kills any deals for Lincecum or Matt Cain.
Not surprised Sabean said that. Rowand provdes them with the middle of the order guy they were looking for. His numbers this year were actually better than Rios:
Rowand: .309BA/.374OBP,.515 slugging, 27 Hr's, 45 doubles and 89 RBI's.
Rios: .297BA, .354OBP,.498 slugging, 24 Hr's, 43 doubles and 85 RBI's.
Courtesy of CBS Sports
General manager Brian Sabean repeatedly said he hoped to hold onto Cain and Lincecum, but being a last-place team it was his responsibility to be open-minded and listen.
"With this move, we will no longer listen to any offers for Cain and Lincecum," Sabean said. "We know the value of both individuals believe me, maybe more so now that we've gone through this exercise. They might be the hottest two names in baseball."
"We still have to address what have to do at third base," Sabean said. "We'll wade through what the possibilities are.
**It doesn't appear that Sabean likes Pedro Felix, so they might have some interest in Troy Glaus. I just don't know who we could trade him for-any ideas?
Does anybody think that we should take a chance on Freddy Garcia? I believe he can still pitch even though he just had some shoulder problems. Although he is comming off one of his worst seasons ever, that could be a good thing because his price probably dropped a considerable amount.
I've asked about Garcia before, more people then not on this blog think it's a bad idea, and that he'll still ask for a good chunk of money.
I'm with you though i'd like to see the jays try it.
Senator George Mitchell's report due tommorrow will apparently identify 60-80 players linked to performance enhancing substances.
If A-Rod's name is in the report I wonder whether his records will be asterized like Bonds?
One way or the other it will be a sad day for baseball.
I guess the Giants don't realize the mvp potential in Rios that you do huh? Rowand's a guy who's probably coming off a career year, he's now 30 and likely wont improve much more then what he did in '07 (especially with a weak supporting cast). It's too bad the Jays aren't getting either Lincicum or Cain. I wonder now if Rios will even want to sign a long term deal knowing that the they tried to deal him. Of course in almost every case money talks.
Personally, I'm glad they didn't do the deal for whatever reason they had. As I have said before I don't think we needed another right hander-we need a lefty.
Sooner or later we will need to trade an outfielder. With Lind knocking on the door now and Snider late this coming year-we will have a surplus.
Personally, I wouldn't trade Rios, I'd trade Wells, I think Rios has tremendous upside, whereas we'd seen the upside of Wells already.
If we are not in the playoff hunt, I'd trade Wells around the trade deadline, put Rios in center, Johnson in right and Lind in left. Once Snider arrives-which I assume will be as a September call up, I'd trade Johnson.
We still have a committment to Stairs for the next two years, and by the time that contact is up we, hopefully will have a 4th outfielder come up through the system. On the other hand if someone wanted Stairs, I'd trade him along with Johnson and take our chances.
The major problem with Freddie Garcia is, he isn't expected back from his 2007 season ending surgury until June/July, assuming he makes it back healthy.
It will be interesting to see if anyone signs him before he comes back-apparently The Mets are sniffing.From our standpoint, we should have Ryan back by then, so if we do need another starter we could always move Janssen from the bullpen-so I just don't see him fitting for us.
He's also coming off of a $10 mill per year contract, so he certainly won't be cheap.
Great pitcher at one time though. I watched him stymie the Jays in Safeco field more than once.
Do you see them?
The flying pigs outside your window.
I agree with you!
I wish we could trade Wells too. lol.
So what's the over under on current or former Blue Jays to be named in the report tomorrow?
I certainly hope Clemens gets nailed, obviously Canseco and Segui and Glaus, I'd bet on Brad Fulmer.
I'm too tired to think of anymore than that, it will be interesting.
Brad Fulmer admitted it didn't he ? or was that Segui..
Anyone think A-rod will be named ?
Other then Glaus, any current Jay ? Personally I doubt it.
I'll agree with you on the preference of trading Wells instead of Rios but the fact is if you want to get something good in return Rios is the one teams will be asking for, it's unfortunate because of Wells' contract but that's the way it works. I'm curious sumner, what would you offer for Rios on a contract extention? 5yrs at 60 mill ? that's what i'd offer at first.
Well, if Canseco was telling the truth about his upcoming new book, A-Rod, Manny and Ortis will be named along with countless others. Hey, a drug store in a small town in Florida doesn't grow their prescription sales from $350k per year to over $40 million without a lot of people taking the stuff.
Frankly, I'd be surprised if only 60-80 players were named. I'd be more inclined to believe only 60-80 players weren't taking the junk, considering how much of the **** was sold.
I expect Mitchell to hammer the owners, management and players union as the real culprits and rightfully so. Players were commonly putting the stuff in fridges inside the clubhouse-no one can ever convince me management didnt know what was going on. The owners, management and players union continually agreed to disagree on a drug testing policy and penalties. The only time baseball did anything was when the US government interviened and told them if they didn't deal with the situation the government would.
I also think making Barry Bonds the scapegoat for the situation just shows how messed up baseball really is.
It will be good to get it out in the open, but I am a little crass on the whole druging subject. The reason being, I think the drug Doctors are always going to be one step ahead of the testers as they have been for the last 10-20 years. As the testers come up with a test to find the new toy, the Doctors will re-engineer it and move on.
Drugs in sports as in other parts of our life will never go away. The only time they catch an Olympic athlete today is when either the athlete or Drug Doctor screwed up.
Freddie Garcia got fined this week for smoking weed while on a baseball rehab in Venezualea. His defence was all the ptichers in the major leagues smoke grass, and it's not illegal there-why am I being suspended. To me personally Marijuana is the most dangerous drug there is, since it's a gateway drug to others. But is it covered under the MLB drug policy?
In my opinion, most of them take something and that's never going to change. They'll bring out the issue,point a lot of fingers, make lots of promises and sweep it under the rug until the next time.
This is Rio's second year of arbitration and there's one more to go: so if we don't sign him, Rios could be a free agent in the 2010 season.
Rios is coming off of a $2.535 million contract and obviously due a raise.
I do hope the Jays can sign him for 5 years-meaning Rios would give up 3 years of free agency. Right now if he was a free agent he'd likely get $18 million per year, like Wells, Hunter and other premium outfielders seem to be getting.
Those 3 years equate to $54 million, plus what he gets for the next two years. If you assume in arbitration he'd likely get $5 million this year, $7.5 next, you're up to $66.5 million.
Now, of course it's worth tons to the player to have a 5 year contract since it's guaranteed, regardless of how he performs or whether he's injured, so there is a discount to present day value. I'd expect a deal to be in the range of $50 to $55 million-maybe more.
I heard that Josh Towers will be named in the Mitchell report.
The claim hasn't been substantiated since Towers has failed to accumulate any new muscle since leaving highschool.
Marijuana is not a gateway drug…
Take a look at the situation in Holland where this stuff is perfectly legal…
Thanks god for sport doping…
All this money flowing from multimillionaire athletes has really pushed that stream of research…
Now many sick people in the world can benefit from things such as steroids
Good comments, rontal. I like your style. Being Dutch, and a worker in the health care industry, I'm in full agreement.


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The century-old commercial building near Fort Point Channel began to burn before dawn Tuesday, triggering a rare eight alarms by the Boston Fire Department and drawing a small army of firefighters to a neighborhood designated four years ago as a landmark district.
The fire gutted the ornate Summer Street building, which was empty and undergoing renovations. There were no injuries. Fire officials estimated the damage at about $2 million, but they said the building should be able to remain standing. They were investigating the cause and declined to comment about what may have started it.
"My best estimate is that the developers will be able to continue the renovation," said Steve MacDonald, a spokesman for the Fire Department.
He said it took about 150 firefighters nearly nine hours to douse the blaze at 327-333 Summer St., where the first flames were reported at 4:29 a.m. and the final embers were extinguished around 1 p.m.
The fire attracted gawkers from around the area as plumes of thick gray smoke billowed out of the broken windows on the front of the five-story building and over the emerging skyline of new buildings along the waterfront in South Boston. A section of Summer Street was blocked off to keep spectators clear of the area. The intense fire quickly enveloped the building's upper floors, leading the department to withdraw firefighters from its interior.
For the next several hours, firefighters used deck guns and hoses from ladder trucks to spray water through the windows and onto the flames, the department said. The fire burned through old wooden beams inside the structure.
A cleaning crew that was in the building had fled without any injuries, MacDonald said.
In the afternoon, a private structural engineer determined there was no threat of collapse of the building, allowing city officials to reopen Summer Street by 3 p.m. Firefighters remained on the scene into the evening to ensure no hot spots emerged.
The yellow-brick building, which was built in 1911 in the classical revival style of the era, was among a cluster of buildings in the neighborhood that were part of the old Wool Row, in its heyday an international hub of trade for wool produced in Lowell, and designated a historic landmark district in 2009.
"It's a huge loss, because this building was a gem," said Steve Hollinger, a resident of the Fort Point district who served on a local committee that sought the landmark status.
Officials at the Boston Redevelopment Authority said Boston-based Synergy Investments and partner DivcoWest were renovating the 46,000 square-foot building into offices. They were planning to combine it with the building at 337-347 Summer St.
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"They" are spinning the Gosnell verdict as best they can.
"They've" filed lawsuits against pro life legislation. "They've" lobbied — often successfully — to kill bills that would require abortionists to have hospital privileges, to give women informed consent before performing an abortion, to require parental notification before doing an elective abortion on a minor. They've fought bills that would allow the state to file murder charges on the life of the baby as well as the mother when a pregnant woman is murdered.
I could go on. And on. With the exception of requiring abortionists to have hospital privileges, the things I've just described happened with bills that I authored and that became law in Oklahoma. Abortion advocates fought these bills and then attacked me viciously for having authored them. I could easily multiply these things out to cover every legislature in this country.
Based on this, I believe that "they" do not want any limits on what an abortionist can do to babies, or for that matter, to women. So, it wasn't any big surprise to me when "they" chimed in with non-sequitur verbal claptrap after the Gosnell verdict today. Their comments today were just an extension of the blab they've been blabbing throughout this trial.
Basically, "they" are saying that pro life people are the reason Dr Gosnell was able to commit these crimes. This kind of "who's on first" sophistry is shameless. "They" don't care how ridiculous it sounds. "They" know that their faithful followers in the media will buy it and sell it like the kool-aid it is.
Who are "they?"
The big-name abortion advocates Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro Choice America. Here are their comments about the Gosnell verdict today. I am publishing the full statements:
Full statement from Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, on the conviction of Kermit Gosnell:
"Justice was served to Kermit Gosnell today and he will pay the price for the atrocities he committed. We hope that the lessons of the trial do not fade with the verdict. Anti-choice politicians, and their unrelenting efforts to deny women access to safe and legal abortion care, will only drive more women to back-alley butchers like Kermit Gosnell.
"From the lack of funding available for low-income women to access abortion services, to the sharp decline of reputable providers in Pennsylvania, to the gross negligence of authorities to enforce the law after complaints were filed against Gosnell, each aspect of this case must be a teachable moment for lawmakers: until we reject the politicization of women's medical care and leave these decisions where they belong — between a woman and her family and her doctor — women will never be safe. The horrifying story of Kermit Gosnell is a peek into the world before Roe v. Wade made legal a woman's right to make her own choices.
"NARAL Pro-Choice America's annual Who Decides? publication has given Pennsylvania an 'F' grade precisely because it has passed medically unnecessary laws that restrict access to safe and legal abortion care. It is my sincere hope that the women in Gosnell's clinic did not suffer in vain and that Pennsylvania, and every state, will step up and join us in making the protection of women's ability to get, safe, high quality, and legal abortion care a top priority."
Planned Parenthood Statement on Gosnell Verdict
"The jury has punished Kermit Gosnell for his appalling crimes. This verdict will ensure that no woman is victimized by Kermit Gosnell ever again.
"This case has made clear that we must have and enforce laws that protect access to safe and legal abortion, and we must reject misguided laws that would limit women's options and force them to seek treatment from criminals like Kermit Gosnell."
–Eric Ferrero, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Vice President for Communications
It appears, based on these statements, that both these organizations have decided that Dr Gosnell is one "abortion provider" they are not going to defend. No matter how "needed" his services were by "desperate" women who just figured out six, seven, eight or even nine months into their pregnancies that they wanted an abortion, the abortion-at-any-time-for-any-reason crowd is going to stand down and let Dr Gosnell take care of himself.
This is a huge sea-change that pro life commenters seem to be overlooking. Always before, abortion advocates have stood by these docs, no matter what.
What does this mean for the pro life cause? I'm not sure yet, but I do think it's an important and possibly pivotal development.
As I said in an earlier post discussing this verdict, I am going to hold back on what I say about Dr Gosnell until after the sentencing phase of the trial is over. I think there's enough for us to chew on with today's verdict and these statements.
I'm putting them here in their entirety because I want you to read them that way. I'm hoping this will make you better able to recognize the inevitable spin based on what Planned Parenthood and NARAL said when it comes.


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The suite was held on the glamorous rooftop of the Lux Hotel on the famed Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills.
Celebs in attendance included Hollywood icon William Shatner, Miss California USA 2013 Mabelynn Capeluj, John O'Hurley ("General Hospital"); Oscar Nunez ("The Office"); Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Golnesa 'GG' Gharachedaghi ("Shahs of Sunset"); Chase Masterson ("Star Trek," "Doctor Who Big Finish"); and the writers of the Oscar-nominated film "Beasts of the Southern Wild."
Designers and companies participating in Wow! Creations' event were:
Caribbean Living Magazine - http://www.caribbeanlivingmagazine.com
Caribbean Living Magazine gifted a five day Caribbean vacation to celebrities and press. Enjoy a luxurious week in paradise, with destinations ranging from St. Lucia and the Bahamas to Belize, St. Maarten and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with each port of call featuring exclusive hotels with luxurious amenities and all-inclusive comforts and cuisine.
The Printed Palette - http://www.theprintedpalette.com
The designers of The Printed Palette have imaginations that run wild and. Exhibiting a passion for art and design, they create wow-filled experiences in clothing with designs that inspire. The Printed Palette features designs for women, men, kids, babies, along with accessories and products for the home.
Skinny Rich Bitch - http://www.skinnyrichbitch.net
Adorable t-shirts that spell the meaning of the word hip: Join My Entourage. Only One Spot Left. Genetically Fortunate. I'm Always on the List. Skinny Rich Bitch – show the world how famous you deserve to be.
Tata Harper Skincare - http://www.tataharperskincare.com
Tata Harper was a popular stop at the suite, displayed with elegance and natural style. Personally owned and operated, Tata Harper and her team are constantly seeking to stay on top of the newest research and technology related to the biology, chemistry and needs of the human body. Tata Harper Skincare is formulated and tested for results, creating state-of-the-art skincare for all ages.
Dressed In Case - http://www.dressedncase.com
This bag is a dress! And this girl is on fire in it…with a unique, literal twist on fashion, the fabric turns inside out and becomes not just one but several different styles! Perfect for the beach, or just to take a daytime outfit into night, Dressed In Case's sexy style becomes even cuter with matching leggings.
ENERGETIC Wellness - http://www.energetix-wellness.com/en/
With over eight million customers delighted with the effects, ENERGETIX Wellness combines the power of the magnet with an exclusive jewelry design. Founded in 1999, ENERGETIX now offers designer magnetic jewelry and wellness products from ENERGTIX Wellness through network marketing. Gorgeous designs plus the latest in magnetic technology equals balance, wellness and energy!
Mark Roscoe Designs - www.MarkRoscoeDesigns.com
Designer Mark Roscoe made quite an impression with his stunning fabrics and personal manner of design at the WOW! Oscar suite. Featuring original couture designs and gifting gorgeous neckties, Designer Mark Roscoe is a Chicago-based fashion icon, best known for his mens ties and women's gowns, currently making his mark on the Hollywood fashion scene.
Thermal Aid – www.Thermal-Aid.com
Thermal Aid presents the cuddly, cooling, heating and huggable zoo animals – for all ages! Celebs of all ages, shapes and sizes flocked to Thermal Aid, due to their adorable and functional therapeutic treatment. Tested and recommended by doctors, with flat pads for the back and neck, as well as sweet stuffed animal versions, Thermal Aid delivers stylish comfort from a natural, therapeutic source.
Energy X - http://goenergy-x.com
A new product to boost your energy and get you through your next workout! Affordable, convenient and effective, Energy X Gum comes in Spearmint and Peppermint flavors, and Energy X Lip Balm comes in five great flavors. Want delicious energy on the go? Check out Energy X!
Urgent RX - http://www.urgentrx.com
Urgent RX Fast Powders offer immediate relief from headaches, upset stomach, aches and pains, allergies, heartburn and more. Urgent RX: No Water. No Waiting. No Thinking. Just Right Now Relief. Because pain happens away from the medical cabinet.
Jet-Lev Jet Packs - http://www.jetlevsouthwest.com/
Like many people, Jet-Lev inventor Raymond Li always dreamed of flying, so he created a jet pack that would mainstream personal flight. A Jet-Lev flight begins as a 200-HorsePower marine engine pumps water up a 33-foot hose at over 1,000 gallons-per-minute, generating over 420 pounds of thrust. With basic training and certification offered onsight, you can fly like your favorite superheroes on Jet-Lev.
Red Velvet Cupcakes - www.velvetropebakeshop.com
In Hollywood, the most elite events and hottest celebs are always behind the velvet rope. Yet at Wow! Creations, Red Velvet Cupcakes from Velvet Rope Bakeshop were available in a range of assorted flavors, for the asking! A visit to Red Velvet Cupcakes' website provides a look at their mouth-watering options: Double Chocolate, Red Velvet, Lemon, Carrot Cake, Chocolate-Covered Banana, Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Café Mocha, S'mores and more!
Paradise Bikinis - http://www.paradisebikini.com
What a variety! Island bikinis, Sexy Bikinies, Hot Bikinis White Bikinis, Black Bikinis headline the Paradise Bikini site, and one definitely gets the idea that everyone who sees you will feel like they're in paradise! Hot temptress-y fashion presides over this line, designed by Valerie Blanchard. Paradise's bikinis are radiantly adorned with high-end crystals that dazzle in the sunlight and twinkle by moonlight. Whether you are at the beach, lounging by the cabana or on a paradise vacation, Paradise Bikini sets you apart.
Turbine Fashions - www.turbine.ca
Lisa Drader-Murphy is one of the most creative, insightful designers to hit the international fashion scene in quite a while. Her sophisticated taste combines with her eye for unique fabrics and Drader-Murphy's personal sense of flair, making for a hot line for both professional women and fashion conscious women-on-the-go. Turbine regularly appears on runways, in fashion shoots and on celebrities internationally, having become a favorite at Sundance, the Cannes Film Festival, the Superbowl, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Golden Globe Awards.
Hollywood Eye Magic - www.hollywoodeyemagic.com
Looking for a revolutionary new skin care product? Hollywood Eye Magic Instant Under Eye Tuck Serum was all the rage at Wow! Creations. Notice a dramatic change in seconds with this anti-aging treatment that blends with the skin of both men and women. We're not at liberty to say all the celebs that were thrilled to try Hollywood Eye Magic, but one pump from this bottle will tell you exactly why it's a favorite. Whether your skin damage is due to age, stress nicotine, alcohol, lack of sleep, pollution, jet lag or another cause, give yourself skin the youthful glow you deserve with Hollywood Eye Magic.
Life Extension - http://www.lef.org
A one-stop shop to purchase top quality vitamins and supplements, Life Extension is also an excellent site and magazine to garner in-depth health tips, medical advice and more. A visit to the site or a free-trial of Life Extension Magazine proves how extraordinary and indispensable this company's products and services truly are.
Happy Hippo - http://www.happyhippobath.com
With their natural, Epsom-Salt based products, Happy Hippo boasts the #1 bath bomb on the market! With revolutionary ingredients combined with twelve scrumptious, mouth-watering aromas, Happy Hippo products relieve stress while they relax & relieve tired, achy muscles! All of Happy Hippo's bath & bodycare brands (including the new Salon & Spa brand available at www.lollipopbeautybar.com) are handmade in Alberta, Canada, offering the freshest, most natural way to your comfort, everyday.
Paper Shower - http://www.papershower.com
Quick and easy, the Paper Shower affords one the ability to feel fresh and clean on the go. Well loved by celebrities, travelers, athletes, kids and parents alike, Paper Shower is convenient to carry and is attracting the attention of press worldwide.
The Perfect Tan
The Perfect Tan self-tanning spray were on-hand at Wow! Creations in a portable booth to give celebs one final glow before awards night – and a welcome stop they were! With their ability to set up quick and easy tanning, Perfect Tan is available for events, as well as for personal, home use. Their spray tan system provides a beautifully bronze, air brushed sunless tan, with no splotches. Unlike sunlight, The Perfect Tan is anti-aging and risk-free.
The Spatty and Spatty Daddy - http://www.thespatty.com
Ever wish you could get the last little bit from your lotions, cosmetic and moisturizer bottles? As seen on ABC Television's The Shark Tank, The Spatty is a smart, no-waste solution to not being able to access the product at the bottom of expensive bottles of make-up, lotion and kitchen condiments. Don't waste, use more of the products you love with The Spatty! It's available in a variety of sizes. Why didn't someone think of this brilliant idea sooner?
Botanicals for Hope - www.botanicalsforhope.com
Created by cancer survivor Kimberly Luker and a team of natural cosmetics formulators, Botanicals for Hope produces only the finest quality natural products, free of unnecessary additives, using only 100% organic ingredients whenever possible. Proudly made in the USA in an FDA compliant facility, Botanicals for Hope formulates earth-friendly, skin-friendly and cruelty-free products, packaged in recyclable materials; the company offers a 30-day 100% money back guarantee. Luker, who owns and operates Botanicals for Hope, works closely with her formulators to ensure that not only are her products effective, but that they also meet her exacting standards of being purely plant-based and free of potentially irritating ingredients.
DB Bourbon Candy - www.dbbourboncandy.com
The name is DB Bourbon Candy, but the versatility of this company is an additional delicacy. With flavors including Bourbon, Specialty Liqueurs, Rum, Schnapps, Vodka, Scotch, Tequila, DB Bourbon Candy and Brandy, these confection perfections are right for weddings, private parties, corporate gifts, special events, gift baskets, organizations, VIP areas, and holiday gifts. Owned an operated by Johnnye Smallwood Cunningham, the personal touch provided by this company is a treat in itself.
Ruck Pack - http://www.ruckpack.com
RuckPack is the only caffeine-free nutritional shot created by U.S. soldiers on the battlefield and designed to sustain peak mental and physical performance. Frustrated by having to take up to twenty pills and capsules per day, Rob Dyer and his team of Special Ops Marines came up with the idea for RuckPack®––a single-source, power-packed vitamin & energy shot capable of delivering maximum performance, caffeine-free. Marine Special Operations Forces tested and used the product while fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan. Ruck Pack is a favorite of elite athletes and other active people at work or at play.
Elsa's Curves - www.elsascurves.com
Created using the highest quality fabric and materials, Elsa's Curves – and your curves – have never been more beautiful! Gifting compression garments and shape wear designed to improve posture and aid with back support, Elsa's Curves hold your body firmly in place, all the while retaining versatility, flexibility and comfort.
Baubles Bags and Bows - www.baublesbagsandbows.com
Founder Jodee Prouse and her Baubles Bags and Bows were a great hit at Wow!, gifting satin travel bags in a variety of colors. Compact enough to fit in a purse, yet large enough to carry many accessories, the bag offers one the ability to keep items both organized and secure while on the go. Use it for rings, watches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, as well as makeup and other valuables.
Do All Outdoors - http://www.do-alltraps.com
Many of Do-All Outdoors' products have been independently field tested and approved by organizations like the North American Hunting Club.
Hi-Chew Fruit Chews - http://hi-chew.com
Soft, sweet and irresistible, Hi-Chew Fruit Chews is a cultural icon in Japan, and feature 113 different flavors with a growing, global popularity. A long-lasting, mouth-watering treat, these compact candies are often used in fundraising for non-profit organizations.
Arctic Ease - www.arcticease.com
With reusable compression wraps in several different colors, Artic Ease soothes pain for hours. Eliminating the odor and irritation that can come from menthol patches, Arctic Ease is a portable way to get pain-free without ice, heat or gel packs.
Ranch Organics - http://ranch-organics.com
Handmade on a ranch in the Rocky Mountains by a family-owned and operated company, Ranch Organics features mineral-rich bath and beauty products honed from nature's apothecary. Made from certified organic ingredients, including lavender grown on the ranch, Ranch Organics is a stunningly beautiful collection of soaps and lotions. Relax by treating yourself to a variety of fragrant scents, including Cedar Wood, Rose Geranium, Sweet Grass, and Lavender, that wear on your skin like your favorite denim.
For more information on Tastemakers Mark Harris and Matt Harris, Wow! Creations and their future suites, media opportunities, gift bags and celebrity gifting, please see www.wowcreationsmedia.com and www.youtube.com/wowcreations.
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30 in 30: Refreshed Sharks chase 10th straight berthby Davis Harper
When the San Jose Sharks open their 2013-14 season Oct. 3 versus the Vancouver Canucks, they will look largely unchanged from the team that clinched a Stanley Cup Playoff berth for the ninth consecutive season in 2012-13.
However, that continuity doesn't mean it's been a quiet offseason in the Bay Area. Since the April 3 NHL Trade Deadline, which, if you're talking to general manager Doug Wilson, is when his preseason planning actually began, San Jose has added or converted four forwards, shored up its prospect pool, and locked up franchise faces Logan Couture and Joe Pavelski on extended contracts.
All of the moves were calculated steps in what San Jose calls its "reset/refresh" philosophy. No personnel or philosophy decisions are made without first analyzing what came previous. By late March of 2012-13, the analysis was grim. After a 7-0-0 start, the Sharks were struggling, scoring at a glacial pace and dropping out of postseason position. With the trade deadline looming, Wilson and coach Todd McLellan started the strategizing usually reserved for the offseason.
The resulting "reset/refresh" system hinged on the coaches' recommendation that San Jose recommit to a north-south, attacking philosophy. Longtime Sharks who didn't mesh with the style were shipped out, including forwards Ryan Clowe and Michal Handzus, and defenseman Douglas Murray. The Sharks added forward Raffi Torres and defenseman Scott Hannan, and moved Brent Burns from defense to the wing.
The moves paid dividends, especially the decision to bump Burns to forward for the first time in his NHL career, and San Jose clinched yet another postseason berth. Despite an impressive run as the Western Conference's sixth seed, taking the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings to seven games in the semifinals, Wilson knew the work was just beginning.
San Jose's first offseason moves showed confidence in its prospects, namely 19-year-old Czech phenom Tomas Hertl. The Sharks took him 17th in the 2012 NHL Draft, and the center is poised to make an impact in San Jose in 2013-14. Prognosticators have slotted Hertl to start on the second line alongside prodigious passer Joe Thornton and bruising Burns.
"This is a guy who's played in the World Juniors, he's played in a men's league (the Czech Extraliga) against men for several years, he's played in the World Championships," Wilson said. "He's 6-2, 210 already. We saw him in our development camp and we have very high expectations."
San Jose re-signed goaltending prospects Alex Stalock and Harri Sateri to one-year contracts. Wilson said he expects the pair, who split starts in Worcester of the American Hockey League last season, to compete in training camp to back up Antti Niemi.
"We've got a great history of developing goaltenders, and we feel very comfortable with our own guys we have in house, starting with Alex Stalock and Harri Sateri," Wilson said.
If little-used backup Thomas Greiss, who left this offseason for the Phoenix Coyotes, is an indicator, whoever eventually occupies the backup slot shouldn't expect too much playing time. That's because Niemi is quickly becoming one of the League's best goalies. The Finn started 43 of 48 regular-season games in 2012-13, clocking more ice time (2,580:46) than any NHL goaltender, and his 2.16 goals-against average and .924 save percentage earned him his first Vezina Trophy nomination.
"To me, he's just coming into his prime," Wilson told NHL.com. "Believe it or not, he's still a young goalie in this League. … Last year was the first year he came into camp healthy and ready to go. He played outstanding hockey for us."
Niemi backstopped the League's sixth-best defense, a formidable combination of speed and strength, youthful energy and veteran savvy. The top pairing of Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Justin Braun, each 26, routinely shut down the best combinations opponents had to offer, and as a group the blue line killed penalties 85 percent of the time and conceded 2.33 goals per game.
"I think the inclusion of Larry Robinson and Jim Johnson to our coaching staff made us a much better team in our own zone, how we killed penalties and how we played," Wilson said, referring to the Sharks' improvement in overall defense from 2011-12 to 2012-13. "So I think it's a combination of, one, Antti finding his place and his game is only going to be better, but also how we played as a team around him."
Additions: C Tyler Kennedy, D Rob Davison
Subtractions: C/RW TJ Galiardi, G Thomas Greiss
Promotion candidates: C Tomas Hertl, G Alex Stalock, D Matt Tennyson, C Travis Oleksuk
At the draft, Wilson moved to add the final piece to his forward puzzle, acquiring Tyler Kennedy from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for San Jose's second-round pick. The Sharks hope Kennedy, along with re-signed Torres, can bolster San Jose's attack-challenged lower lines.
"We acquired Raffi because he does play that north-south game," Wilson said. "Picking up Kennedy was the same thing: He played with high-end players, he can skate and he's got a competitive side.
"If you look at it from trade deadline on and playoffs, the four forwards that we've added to it, Torres, Kennedy, Burns and Hertl, gives you the depth of offensive attack that comes from rolling four lines."
Despite Wilson's insistence he's comfortable with that forward quartet heading into training camp, San Jose likely would have been more active in the free-agency window if not for Martin Havlat. The Czech forward had surgery this summer for a groin injury he sustained in the postseason and will be sidelined indefinitely. That means the Sharks weren't able to use one of two compliance buyouts on the final two years of his six-year, $30 million contract.
Without Havlat, big contributions from Couture and Pavelski will be vital to San Jose's success.
"They've established themselves as important players," Wilson said of the pair, who each signed a five-year, $30 million extension over the summer. "You know, they play all three zones, they do all the things needed to win. The most important thing we do is to try and make this a place players want to play. And for players to step up and commit to being with our team and allow us to keep the rest of the team together, we really appreciate that."For all 30 in 30 stories go to NHL.com/30in30stories and for the full 30 in 30 schedule visit NHL.com/30in30.


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text: Pubdate: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 Source: Wall Street Journal (US) Copyright: 2013 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Contact: http://www.wsj.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/487 Author: Nicholas Casey DRUG WAR FALLOUT HAUNTS MEXICO EX-LEADER MEXICO CITY-The arrangement at first seemed simple: Harvard University would give Mexico's departing leader a one-year fellowship to do some research there. But ex-President Felipe Calderon's position has sparked controversy over whether the prestigious institution should open its doors to a man whose war against drug traffickers led to tens of thousands of deaths during his six-year term, which ended Dec. 1. The debate isn't taking place at the hallowed halls of Cambridge, Mass., but here in Mexico, where the lectureship Mr. Calderon started Monday has vaulted him back to the front pages of newspapers, to the top of radio hours, and to talk among ordinary Mexicans. Two top Mexican activists wrote an open letter to a Harvard dean questioning the appointment. A pair of petitions posted on website change.org have generated about 34,000 signatures of mostly Mexicans who object to Harvard's offer and accuse Mr. Calderon of waging a reckless drug war. The petitions' organizers presented them to the Harvard president Tuesday. A conservative lawyer, Mr. Calderon earned praise for being the first president to aggressively take on drug gangs and capture and kill top barons. But at least 60,000 other Mexicans were killed, and an estimated 25,000 are still missing. In a statement, Mr. Calderon's spokesman defended the ex-president, saying he "did the right thing, he fought crime as never before, began a process of rebuilding law enforcement institutions that was necessary to reverse a process of corruption that was destroying them." He blamed past attacks and the Harvard imbroglio on "radical critics and opponents." The backlash seems to have taken Harvard by surprise. Many professors there laud Mr. Calderon's achievements and say he is a moderate and a far cry from Latin American strongmen of yesteryear. They argue Mr. Calderon faced difficult choices and even made mistakes-but that is the very material of debate at an institution like Harvard. "A university that only appoints people who agree with each other should shut down," said Jorge Dominguez, who teaches courses on Mexican government there. "We intend to remain open for a future of continuing vigorous debate, research and education." The university said Mr. Calderon, who got a master's degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2000, is a well-known alumnus and a natural fit. Spokesman Doug Gavel said the former president was highly recommended by a faculty panel and the university is sticking by its decision. Mr. Calderon also has defenders in Mexico, too. Tatiana Clouthier, a political commentator and former member of Mr. Calderon's Conservative Party, wrote in an editorial: "What's sad is people don't see the good he's done, for all the recent bloodshed and pain." Mexican presidents have a long history of going abroad, even to teaching jobs, after rocky times at home following their presidencies. Ernesto Zedillo was widely scorned by his party after he spearheaded electoral reforms that broke its seven decades of rule when his presidency finished in 2000. He decamped to Yale University. His predecessor, Carlos Salinas, dogged by corruption scandals, went into a self-imposed exile in Ireland; he has since returned to Mexico. Some critics of Mr. Calderon's appointment say the former president still owes Mexicans answers on casualties. Throughout his term, Mr. Calderon said that 90% of the dead were criminals caught in internecine fighting. But prosecutors said they left large numbers of cases uninvestigated. During his last year, Mr. Calderon refused to disclose the number of drug-related deaths. Some critics also say the military carried out human-rights abuses in pursuing drug gangs, including torture and disappearances. More than 7,000 complaints have been filed with Mexico's government ombudsman, alleging crimes from robbery to killings by soldiers; several dozen soldiers were convicted of crimes during Mr. Calderon's term in the military's own courts. The military says it is investigating others. "For Harvard to give him this position is for them to be openly backing his policies-which created nothing but disaster for Mexicans during the six years," said Eduardo Cortes, who owns a construction firm in Puebla and started one of the online petitions. Sergio Aguayo, a left-leaning academic who wrote the open letter to Harvard, complained that Mexicans still lack closure on the more than 25,000 disappearances which remain unsolved during his term. He said he hoped that his successor Mr. Pena Nieto will get to the bottom of what happened to these people. Mr. Aguayo stopped short of asking Harvard to disinvite Mr. Calderon. "We're just looking for better answers on why he was chosen," he said. The dispute highlights the extent to which Mr. Calderon has become the public face of Mexico's battle against drug gangs-which existed long before he took power in 2006. Even Mexico's new President Enrique Pena Nieto has tried to distance himself from some of his predecessor's strategies since taking office last month, promising to reduce the country's homicides and violent crime. Steven Levitsky, a Harvard government professor, said the Kennedy School has made some mistakes when dealing with Latin American leaders. In the 1990s, it allowed Guatemalan Gen. Hector Gramajo to study for a master's degree. Mr. Gramajo was accused of torture by human-rights groups and his U.S. visa was eventually revoked. But Mr. Levitsky said it was ridiculous to put Mr. Calderon in the same category as the military leaders that waged war against political opponents, when Mr. Calderon's fight was directed squarely at crime groups threatening the rule of law. "No one considers Calderon to be an extremist," Mr. Levitsky said. - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D


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Raising the Dough: Sleeping and Sliding for a Good Cause
Creativity and fun on the way to more than $1 million raised for PAC
July 5, 2011
By Staci Maiers
CHICAGO—Naps, bathrobes, massages, karaoke—the wobble.
During difficult economic times, fundraising can be tough, and to meet the challenge, NEA members think outside the box in creative and innovative ways to recognize delegates' voluntary contributions to its federal political action committee (PAC), the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education.
"In our caucus we noticed that a lot of our members like to take naps," said Brittany Jones, an early elementary major at Virginia Commonwealth Universityin Richmond. "We have early morning meetings and we go all day long."
As a result, the Student Virginia Education Association decided to recognize contributors with nap tickets in an effort to raise money for its caucus. A dollar a day "will get you a sticker to put on your name badge," says Jones. "As long as we see you have a sticker, it covers you for that day, but we wake [delegates] up after a certain amount of time so that we can get them back involved in business."
Napping was just one of the innovative ways that helped NEA members raise $1,046,705.57 to the NEA Fund at the Representative Assembly. Members contribute to the NEA Fund all year-long, supporting the election of pro-public education candidates. At NEA's Representative Assembly, delegates go the extra mile to meet important yearly fundraising goals.
South in Tennessee, delegates did it a little differently as they danced for dollars.
(foreground l-r) Amanda Broach and Caryce Gilmore dance the wobble during the RA. The hip-hop dance was a caucus fundraiser.
The wobble? "It's a lot of shaking," said Caryce Gilmore, a member of the Student Tennessee Education Association. "It's like an electric slide."
Gilmore, a senior studying elementary education at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Tenn., realized the student members wouldn't meet their fundraising goals without something a little fun and inventive. So student delegates decided to wobble—a repetitive line dance based on a song by hip-hop artist V.I.C.
"We had the blues because we hadn't met the goal and the more theatrical we got, the more they would give" to the PAC, said Gilmore. "We said that we would wobble for funds and donations."
In the Badger State, karaoke proved to be the cash cow. Student members of the Wisconsin Education Association Council conducted a sing-off with their president while other delegates voted for their favorite performers.
Over in Kansas, delegates donned bath robes to raise funds while Texas and Pennsylvania offered five minutes of relaxation bliss.
For most delegations, however, silent and live auctions have proven to be the tried and true way of raising funds while on site at the RA.
"Everyone is encouraged to bring an item," said Andrew Frost, an elementary special education teacher at Washington Elementary School in Muscatine, Iowa. Items ranging from bottles of wine and homemade gifts to fine jewelry are personally given in-kind by members. "People are willing to put their money towards it."
"The alcohol has gone really well," laughed fellow Iowa delegate David Tjaden, a graduate student at the University of Iowa pursuing a masters in secondary Social Studies education. "A $12 of wine went for a hundred and fifty bucks. It's for a good cause."


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In the intimate surroundings of The Farmhouse Barn, writer Warren Ellis sits down for a State Of The Weird, picking over the radioactive bones of 2013 and gathering the stories for a Briefing on the science-fiction condition of 2014. That night, he will be in the middle of writing a novella about futurists and a non-fiction book about the future of cities — except that they're both also about strange history and Weird Shit — and he's here to talk about deep time, storytelling and the weather of tomorrow.
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ESPN Airs 27th Round1 Japan Cup Finals Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. ET
The PBA Tour moves across the Pacific for its traditional stop in Japan when ESPN airs the finals of the 27th Round1 Japan Cup from Tokyo's Minami Suna Round1 Bowling Center Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. ET.
PBA players advancing to the finals were 2011-12 PBA Player of the Year Sean Rash, three-time Japan Cup champion Tommy Jones, 2003 winner Chris Barnes, Osku Palermaa and E.J. Tackett, who earned an entry into the tournament through a pro tour qualifier. They will join JPBA members Kazuaki Watanabe, Yuya Kotah and Shinichi Horie in the finals.
The Japan players will try to break a 25-year title drought. Only two Japanese players, Ken Taniguchi (inaugural event in 1985) and Takeo Sakai (1988) have won the Japan Cup.
Rash, Jones and Barnes were among 20 PBA players (16 based on points and four invited players) in the field. Other PBA players who qualified through points were Jason Belmonte, Pete Weber, Chris Loschetter, Wes Malott, Scott Norton, Bill O'Neill, Parker Bohn III, defending champion Mika Koivuniemi, Stuart Williams, Dan MacLelland, Jason Sterner, Mike Fagan and Norm Duke.
Koivuniemi, who defeated Japan's Yoshihiro Kaji for his second Round1 Japan Cup title last December, was one of five multiple champions in a field that also included Bohn (a four-time winner), and two-time winners Weber, Amleto Monacelli and Walter Ray Williams Jr.
The four players invited by the Japan Cup organizing committee were Palermaa, Rhino Page, Williams Jr. and Monacelli.
The seventh edition of The Bowling Center on pba.com recaps the World Bowling Tour Finals won by Sean Rash and Kelly Kulick from the World Series of Bowling in Las Vegas. ESPN play-by-play announcer and Xtra Frame host Mike Jakubowski talks to three-time Tour winner Dick Allen. Xtra Frame's Jef Goodger and Jason Thomas provide an entertaining analysis of the impact of facial hair on bowler performance, and the pair meet once again in yet another on-lane battle in The Drilling Room segment.
1985 – Ken Taniguchi
1986 – Pete Weber
1987 – Amleto Monacelli
1988 – Takeo Sakai
1989 – Randy Pedersen
1990 – Chris Warren
1991 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.
1992 – Parker Bohn III
1993 – Pete Weber
1994 – Brian Voss
1995 – Amleto Monacelli
1996 – Steve Wilson
1997 – Doug Kent
1998 – Parker Bohn III
1999 – Parker Bohn III
2000 – Parker Bohn III
2001-02 – Bob Learn Jr.
2002-03 – Robert Smith
2003-04 – Chris Barnes
2004-05 – Tommy Jones
2005-06 – Tommy Jones
2006-07 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.
2007-08 – Mika Koivuniemi
2008-09 – Patrick Allen
2009-10 – Tommy Jones
2010-11 – not held
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Today is Tuesday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2013. There are 133 days left in the year.
Today's Highlights in History:
On August 20, 1968, the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact nations began invading Czechoslovakia to crush the �Prague Spring� liberalization drive.
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In 1833, Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States, was born in North Bend, Ohio.
In 1862, the New York Tribune published an open letter by editor Horace Greeley calling on President Abraham Lincoln to take more aggressive measures to free the slaves and end the South's rebellion.
In 1866, President Andrew Johnson formally declared the Civil War over, months after fighting had stopped.
In 1882, Tchaikovsky's �1812 Overture� had its premiere in Moscow.
In 1910, a series of forest fires swept through parts of Idaho, Montana and Washington, killing at least 85 people and burning some 3 million acres.
In 1940, during World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill paid tribute to the Royal Air Force before the House of Commons, saying, �Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.�
In 1953, the Soviet Union publicly acknowledged it had tested a hydrogen bomb.
In 1955, hundreds of people were killed in anti-French rioting in Morocco and Algeria.
In 1972, the Wattstax concert took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
In 1977, the U.S. launched Voyager 2, an unmanned spacecraft carrying a 12-inch copper phonograph record containing greetings in dozens of languages, samples of music and sounds of nature.
In 1988, a cease-fire in the war between Iraq and Iran went into effect. Eight British soldiers were killed by an Irish Republican Army land mine that destroyed a military bus near Omagh, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.
In 1992, shortly after midnight, the Republican National Convention in Houston renominated President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle.
Ten years ago: Opponents of Hugo Chavez (OO�-goh CHAH�-vez) turned in 2.7 million signatures to demand a referendum on ending his tumultuous presidency. The United States won the women's overall team gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships in Anaheim, Calif.; Romania took the silver medal and Australia, the bronze.
Five years ago: A Spanish jetliner crashed during takeoff from Madrid, killing 154 people; 18 survived. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski signed a deal to put a U.S. missile defense base in Poland. In Beijing, Usain (yoo-SAYN�) Bolt of Jamaica broke the world record by winning the 200 meters in 19.30 seconds. Former Chinese leader Hua Guofeng died in Beijing at age 87. U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress, died in Cleveland at age 58. Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL Players Association, died near California's Lake Tahoe at age 63.
One year ago: Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., fought to salvage his U.S. Senate campaign even as members of his own party turned against him over his comments that women were able to prevent pregnancies in cases of �legitimate rape.� (Akin lost the election.) In a historic change at one of the world's most exclusive golf clubs, Augusta National invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first female members; both women accepted. Two college friends, Elizabeth Nass and Rose Mayr, were killed when a CSX train derailed on a rail bridge in Ellicott City, Md., burying the young women in coal. Comedian Phyllis Diller, 95, died at her Los Angeles home.
Today's Birthdays: Writer-producer-director Walter Bernstein is 94. Boxing promoter Don King is 82. Former Sen. George Mitchell, D-Maine, is 80. Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, is 78. Former MLB All-Star Graig Nettles is 69. Broadcast journalist Connie Chung is 67. Musician Jimmy Pankow (Chicago) is 66. Actor John Noble is 65. Rock singer Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) is 65. Country singer Rudy Gatlin is 61. Singer-songwriter John Hiatt is 61. Actor-director Peter Horton is 60. TV weatherman Al Roker is 59. Actor Jay Acovone is 58. Actress Joan Allen is 57. Movie director David O. Russell (�The Fighter�) is 55. TV personality Asha Blake is 52. Actor James Marsters is 51. Rapper KRS-One is 48. Actor Colin Cunningham is 47. Actor Billy Gardell is 44. Rock singer Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit) is 43. Rock musician Brad Avery is 42. Actor Jonathan Ke Quan is 42. Actor Misha Collins (TV: �Supernatural�) is 39. Rock singer Monique Powell (Save Ferris) is 38. Actor Ben Barnes is 32. Actress Meghan Ory (TV: �Once Upon a Time�) is 31. Actor Andrew Garfield is 30. Actress-singer Demi Lovato is 21.
Thought for Today: �You know you're old when your walker has an airbag.� � Phyllis Diller (1917-2012).


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JAMES SHAW: A year of living hopefully
10 Dec 18 - Climate minister James Shaw arrives in Poland today for international climate negotiations. This time last year he was a brand-new minister, just three weeks into the job and announcing on the world stage that New Zealand would be carbon-neutral by 2050.
Norman hopes for more action ... this time for real
14 Sep 15 - Russel Noman is chucking in politics for protest. And the 48-year-old MP co-leader of the Green Party for nine years could be forgiven for thinking that joining an organisation that operates on direct action might be the only way to get any real action on climate change.
The Carbon Traders: Lizzie Chambers, Carbon Match
17 Jun 11 - The newcomer to the New Zealand carbon trading scene believes it is a market destined to grow.
The Carbon Traders 4: Richard Hayes, EITG
20 Aug 10 - Richard Hayes experience in technology and interest in environmental offsetting are combining to do good things.
The Carbon Traders 3: Wayne King, Carbon Market Solutions
13 Aug 10 - Wayne King has been behind some of the biggest carbon deals in New Zealand, but he got into the business almost by accident.
The Carbon Traders 2: Simon Young, Karo Group/EcoSecurities
6 Aug 10 - Simon Young got into carbon through his habit of studying a supply chain from go to whoa.
The Carbon Traders 1: Nigel Brunel, OMFinancial
30 Jul 10 - Nigel Brunel is not a typical greenie. In fact until recently, he would probably have been insulted to be called one. But then he discovered carbon, and started thinking about how putting a price on greenhouse gases could really change the world.
Dunajtschik: The shy man behind the nation's newest, biggest green building
10 Apr 08 - Publicity-shy Mark Dunajtschik, an Austrian by birth, is now often considered the only individual in New Zealand who can cause a major new building to happen on the strength of a handshake
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Building for Climate Change programme a historic leap towards zero carbon
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NZ winery commits to reducing its carbon emissions by 80 per cent
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MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
I decided that it was better if I ran both the lines myself- one with a jig and one with a minnow. I used this with lake trout, but I am certain it would work with walleyes as well. The jig attracted them and, for some, it was what they wanted. For others, they then bit the minnow.It was odd that they did both, and I could run both myself. Here is a video of what it looked like. Does someone have a walleye video of the same?So cool! Fish behavior almost mimics that of a housecat. "something" triggers them and it on
My personal opinion is when fishing two baits (dead stick with a minnow) in one hole and then jigging the other hole I end up with more entanglements than it's worth. Mind you these holes are only a foot or two apart. I like to have multiple rods baited ready to go. If the fish are biting aggressively dealing with one rod is more than enough. Fishing outside a shanty is a whole different story. Now you have some distance between lines so you are covering a bigger area as fish move through. Just my two cents. Lou
never seems to affect my catch rate, we usually due pretty even, though sometimes a foot or two can make a world of difference on a perch bite...but one keeps the fish around while the other is in hooking, works well for us.
I found fishing with a buddy in the shack helps my catch rate. We use two different offerings. He will use a slow approach like a jigging spoon with a minnow. I will use an aggressive approach with a rattle bait and minnow. Most time we will see the fish dart in and hit the rattle bait. Other times they will inspect the rattle bait but take the slower moving jigging spoon.Most time when we're out, I catch the numbers but he will catch the size.
So what youre saying is that you use your buddy as chum so you can get the bites?I totally agree lol. It helps to have different offerings down to see what the fish want. Even if you arent using the bait and switch method (fish inspects the rattle but hits the minnow, or visa-versa) it can help in figuring out if they want a larger or smaller profile jig. Do they want a 5mm or 3mm jig? Is three spikes too many? Is one not enough? It can also help determine color selection.Its no different than doing it yourself. Having 2 guys just makes the whole process easier.
Walleye fishing I prefer one person per ice shanty. Perch fishing having another person close by definitely helps to keep the school in the area.
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At the 2011 Tribal Celebration, Frank Wright, Keeper of the Wampum Red Leg Eagle, was named the 82nd Presiding Chieftain of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Frank was a Boy Scout and an Explorer in Topeka, Kansas – now the Jayhawk Area Council. He became an Honorary Warrior in 1993, was elevated to Sachem in 2005, and in 2010 was elevated to Keeper of the Wampum. Frank is a Life Member Dog Soldier of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Frank has served as a Den Leader and Webelos Leader for Packs 3053 and 3072, and Cubmaster for Pack 3072; Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Troop 59, where he currently serves as a Committee Member/advancement coordinator. 2011 will be his 19th year of full-time camping at Bartle with Troop 59, including four years as Scoutmaster.
Frank also has served as a Unit Commissioner for Pack 3053, Assistant District Commissioner for Webelos, District Membership/Relationships Chair, District Finance Chair and District Vice Chair for Pelathe District, where he currently serves as District Chairman. Frank served as Chair of the Council's 2010 Centennial National Jamboree Committee. Since 2008, as District Chairman, he also has been a member of the Council's Executive Board/Board of Directors.
Frank has received the highest award that can be bestowed by the Heart of America Council, the Silver Beaver. He also has received the Pelathe District Award of Merit and NESA Scoutmaster Award of Merit, is Wood Badge Trained, a James E West Fellow and a member of the Council's Heritage Society.
Professionally, Frank is a senior vice president for Capitol Federal Savings Bank, where he has worked for over forty years, and is responsible for electronic banking and banking services for the bank.
Frank retired from the Reserves of the United States Army as a Colonel, Field Artillery, after 32 years of service, during which he was recognized with the U.S. Army Legion of Merit award and inducted into the Ancient Order of St. Barbara. Frank also has been inducted into the Kansas National Guard Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, and was appointed by the Adjutant General of Kansas to a three year term as the Honorary Colonel of the 130th Field Artillery Regiment.
Frank and his wife Kim have two grown sons, both Eagle Scouts – Geoff is TomTom Beater Swift Red Leg Eagle and Jordan is Shaman Soaring Red Leg Eagle.


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Water in an engine's fuel system is never good. "It doesn't take much corrosion to make a diesel fuel injector stick," says John Strauss, West Palm Beach, FL. With either gas or diesel, water in fuel can kill expensive components without warning. Fortunately, quick action at the first sign of water in your boat's fuel system can help you […]
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By the time Jennifer Lawrence alighted from her limousine wearing pink, form-fitting Dior Haute Couture, it was obvious that restrained, pale-hued gowns were the big trend on the 2013 Oscar red carpet.
"I'm starving," she told E! News' Ryan Seacrest, admitting that she did not have time to eat before arriving at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
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A prior arrival opting for a delicate shade akin to Lawrence's was fellow best actress nominee Jessica Chastain, who chose a tawny, Armani Prive column embellished with glittering beads and bright red lipstick. Best supporting actress nominee Anne Hathaway was pretty in pale pink Prada - a choice she made a mere three hours prior to hitting the carpet outside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
Also keeping the look light were Amy Adams in lilac Oscar de la Renta, Amanda Seyfried in Alexander McQueen and Octavia Spencer, whose Tadashi Shoji dress was topped with ring of tulle to create an elegant border that framed the actress' face and up-do.
Charlize Theron - sporting a super-short haircut following a close shave for a role - looked stunning in white, layered Dior Haute Couture.
Helen Hunt made one of the biggest statements of the night in her navy gown - by mass-retailer H&M, no less. "Accessible glamor," she called the look. So accessible she chose to pair it with $700,000 worth of diamonds. Now that's mixing high and low.
Another trend to emerge was metallic. Melissa McCarthy came swathed in silvery slate-gray by David Meister while nominee Naomi Watts looked sterling in sculptural Armani Prive. Norah Jones chose glittering, gunmetal Todashi Shoji. Going for gilt was Catherine Zeta-Jones, who looked a true golden girl in beaded Zuhair Murad.
Also in burnished metallic was Nicole Kidman wearing a skin-tight gold and noir sequinned column by L'Wren Scott. Looking every inch the former Bond girl, Halle Berry donned structured, gold sequinned Versace.
Color bursts were few and far between, making them all the more a statement among the sea of pale gowns and traditional black tuxedos.
"Django Unchained's" Kerry Washington dazzled in coral Miu Miu featuring a crystal-encrusted bodice. Jennifer Aniston - making her first Oscar appearance in four years - also chose a vibrant shade of crimson for her Valentino gown. Sally Field went for a draped and gathered Valentino dress in fire engine red as presenter Jane Fonda glided by looking electric in canary yellow Versace.
Wearing plum-colored Gucci, Jennifer Garner told E! that her nominated hubby Ben Affleck ("Argo") spent the afternoon ferrying their daughter to a spelling bee. "She won! Our family has already had a great day, so congratulations to our sweetie," Garner said. "And then she had a basketball game. Life goes on. No one really cares! It's just all about trying to keep the dogs and kids from getting stuff on the stuff."
Reese Witherspoon was a vision in black and blue Louis Vuitton that she said her daughter helped choose. Also in a blue mood was Jennifer Hudson in shiny Roberto Cavalli that took three separate fittings to ensure the perfect look.
Perhaps the wisest words on the red carpet can be attributed to the youngest best actress nominee in Oscar history. Nine-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis chose a cute navy Giorgio Armani dress accessorized with her trademark puppy purse (this time named Sammy after her dog at home). "It has been crazy," the "Beasts of the Southern Wild" star replied when Seacrest asked her opinion of the whole awards season leading up to that moment. "All of it."