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Most teams around the league struggle against MLS's three Cascadian clubs. It's not hard to see why: Seattle, Portland and Vancouver all have deep pockets, talented rosters, strong support, and play on difficult-to-deal with turf fields.
Of course, most teams around MLS aren't Real Salt Lake.
The Claret-and-Cobalt has been dominant against the three Cascadian clubs over the last two seasons, posting a 10-2-4 record in all competitions against the Sounders, Timbers and Whitecaps since the start of 2012. RSL is unbeaten against the three sides so far this year, posting 4-0-2 record through four home games and two road matches against them in all comps.
RSL has also been very solid when playing on the road at Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, currently riding a four-game unbeaten streak in Cascadia. The Claret-and-Cobalt has a combined 2-1-4 road mark at the Sounders, Timbers and Whitecaps since the start of 2012.
Jason Kreis and Co. will put their solid run against the Cascadian clubs on the line this Friday, when they take on Seattle Sounders FC in a battle of the West's top two teams at CenturyLink Field. Friday's match – which has huge implications for both the Supporters' Shield race and MLS Cup Playoff seeding – will kick off at 8:00 p.m. MT and will be broadcast nationally on the NBC Sports Network.
Should RSL earn a fifth-straight result in the Pacific Northwest on Friday, it'll have to do it in front of a huge crowd. Seattle – which usually restricts attendance at CenturyLink Field to a little under 40,000 – has opened up the entire stadium for Friday's affair, with full capacity reaching upwards of 67,000.
More than 52,000 tickets have been distrbuted for #SEAvRSL. Gates at 5:30pm, kick at 7pm. Plan ahead & arrive early: http://t.co/BcRkAtSEFY
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) September 11, 2013
One last note: RSL's 18 road points this year are tied for tops in the league with Kansas City, while Seattle enters Friday's match on a team record 12-game regular season unbeaten streak at home.
Something could very well give on Friday. Make sure you tune-in to see it all unfold.
There was some chatter on Wednesday regarding whether or not RSL Captain Kyle Beckerman would be able to play in Friday's crucial MLS contest at Seattle Sounders FC after going the full 90 for the U.S. in its 2-0 win over Mexico in Columbus on Tuesday night.
Beckerman answered that question pretty definitively upon his return to Salt Lake on Wednesday afternoon, indicating to reporters at the Salt Lake City International Airport that'd he'd be ready for Friday's critical clash at CenturyLink Field.
Beckerman said the turnaround is the same as Wednesday to Saturday, and he should be ready for Friday's game in Seattle.
— Aaron Falk (@aaronfalk) September 11, 2013
Of course, two Seattle Sounders players took the field for the U.S. with Beckerman on Tuesday night, with Clint Dempsey logging a full 90 and Eddie Johnson scoring a goal before going off with an apparent head injury in the 76th minute.
Sounders Head Coach Sigi Schmid commented today on the status of Dempsey and Johnson, telling Don Ruiz of the Tacoma News-Tribune and other Seattle media that Johnson's head bump from Tuesday's game does not call for a concussion protocol, and that both players are scheduled to train with the Cascadia club on Thursday.
"[Eddie] is fine," Schmid said. "They both say they feel pretty good, but we'll see how they feel tomorrow…. I don't think the [U.S. Soccer trainer] classified it as a concussion. I think they said more right now it's just a sore next, and Eddie said he felt fine today."
In other Sounders injury news, reports indicate that Seattle defender/midfielder Brad Evans' status is up in the air for Friday's match due to a sprained calf and that midfielder Shalrie Joseph will miss the match due to a sprained knee.
Real Salt Lake will take on Seattle for the third and final time this regular season on Friday, facing off against the Sounders in an absolutely crucial Western Conference battle at 8:00 p.m. MT (NBC Sports Network) at CenturyLink Field.
RSL is 2-0-0 against Seattle so far this year, getting goals from Robbie Findley and Luis Gil to topple the Sounders 2-1 at Rio Tinto Stadium on March 30 and notching strikes from Kyle Beckerman and Findley to power past the Cascadia side 2-0 at home on June 22.
Check out highlights from both of RSL's 2013 wins over Seattle below:
March 30 - RSL 2-1 Seattle
June 22 - RSL 2-0 Seattle
Another big USMNT game, another good performance from RSL Captain Kyle Beckerman.
Beckerman helped the U.S. clinch its spot in next summer's World Cup on Tuesday night, playing a very solid full 90 for the U.S. in its 2-0 win over Mexico in Columbus.
Sitting just in front of the back four, Beckerman completed 46 of 53 passes, staying calm under often significant pressure to keep the ball moving for the Stars-and-Stripes. He also put in a good shift defensively, staying disciplined with his positioning, intercepting a pair of passes, making three clearances and recovering six balls.
Beckerman's performance earned some praise from all corners, with teammate Landon Donovan calling his performance "great" in a postgame interview with ESPN and various media types giving him love on Twitter.
I watched the game from the south end of the stadium, so take this as you will, but Kyle Beckerman was the best US player on the field.
— Jason Davis (@davisjsn) September 11, 2013
I was serious. Where are the Kyle Beckerman apologies from y'all. The tweets are in the library of congress, folks.
— Neil W. Blackmon (@nwb_USMNT) September 11, 2013
Two players who did their Brazil chances a world of good tonight: Omar Gonzalez and Kyle Beckerman.
— Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) September 11, 2013
Beckerman and RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando – who was on the bench on Tuesday night – will both return to Salt Lake City on Wednesday. They'll both be available for Friday's huge Western Conference battle at Seattle, which will be televised nationally on the NBC Sports Network.
Yesterday, we looked at RSL Captain Kyle Beckerman's chances of starting for the U.S. in tonight's World Cup Qualifier against Mexico in Columbus.
As we mentioned yesterday, Beckerman has had some success against Mexico, turning in a stellar full 90 in the U.S.'s historic 1-0 win at Mexico on Aug. 15, 2012. Check out a recap of Kyle's performance in that game here, and watch the highlights of the groundbreaking victory - the U.S.'s first and only over El Tri in Mexico - above.
Real Salt Lake Captain Kyle Beckerman could be in line for a start for the U.S. national team in its World Cup Qualifier against Mexico on Tuesday night.
With center midfielders Michael Bradley (injury) and Geoff Cameron (yellow card suspension) out for Tuesday's qualifier in Columbus, Beckerman – who dressed but did not play in the U.S.'s 3-1 loss at Costa Rica on Friday – could very well get slotted into the middle of the park for Jurgen Klinsmann's side.
Beckerman has had some success against Mexico, turning in a gem of a performance in the U.S.'s 1-0 win at El Tri on Aug. 15, 2012 – the first and only time the Americans have beaten Mexico south of the border.
Other candidates to start alongside likely lock Jermaine Jones in the central midfield for the Stars-and-Stripes include Mix Diskerud and late call-ins Jose Torres and Joe Corona.
Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando is also on the U.S. roster for Tuesday's match, which will kick off at 6:00 p.m. MT and will be broadcast live on ESPN. The U.S. can clinch a spot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with a win over Mexico and a Panama loss/draw at Honduras.
RSL-Arizona Academy PR ace Garrett Cleverly will provide us with periodic updates from the Casa Grande Academy. Garrett's latest update is below - Follow him and the Grande Sports Academy on Twitter and check the Grande Sports Academy blog, Facebook page and Instagram for all the latest info on RSL's youth development program.
GSA Exports is a regular feature where we track the progress of our former players who are playing at the college and professional levels. Here is a list of eight players who are playing professionally in five different countries and here is another list of over 40 academy graduates who combined to score four goals and assist on eight goals in the first week of college soccer.
The Real Salt Lake U-16 & U-18 Elite teams competed in their first tournament of the 2013-14 season. Recap of the 2013 North Huntington Beach Cup for the U-18 Elite team and a recap for the U-16 Elite team.
Real Salt Lake called up four academy players for their Reserve League match against Portland Timbers last Saturday. Each player saw some minutes in the match and impressed in their brief appearances.
Meet the newest residency players in our introduction Q & A. Part 1 and part 2.
Former GSA graduate Mikey Orellana is looking to put injuries behind him as he enters his first professional season with historic Danish club Brondby IF.
Four academy players were invited to participate in a U.S. Soccer National Combine from August 9-13 at Nike's World Headquarters in Portland.
Real Salt Lake rookie forward Devon Sandoval participated in MLSsoccer.com's #SuperDraftReunion Google+ hangout on Thursday, joining rookie New England defender Andrew Farrell and first-year Colorado midfielder Dillon Powers and forward DeShorn Brown in a video chat hosted by Josh Whisenhunt.
Check out the entire hangout above.
Looks like that whole quality over big market idea has some merit.
Here's a tweet from Sports Business Journal's Media Reporter John Ourand regarding ratings for Friday's RSL-Portland match and Saturday's New York-D.C. game, both of which were televised on the NBC Sports Network.
MLS on TV: NBCSN's Portland-Real Salt Lake drew 171K on Friday night. NBCSN's DC United-Red Bulls averaged 67K on Saturday night.
— John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) September 4, 2013
Of the 19 teams in MLS, Salt Lake is the 19th biggest media market; Portland is 16th; D.C. is ninth; New York is first.
'Nuff said.
I've got some bad news for you, Real Salt Lake fans: Your team doesn't play a Wednesday night fixture tonight. Nor do they play this weekend, or next Wednesday. No, RSL doesn't take the pitch again until next Friday, 10 long days away. For whatever reason, MLS decided to give the Claret-and-Cobalt a break for the upcoming international dates while the rest of MLS plays on. Now I don't like the lack of RSL games either, but as we shall see later, if you're going to have a weeklong break, this is the time for it.
So what's a Real fan to do with no game to watch for the next week? Well, there are plenty of great World Cup qualifiers going on around the world, including those featuring RSL men Abdoulie Mansally (The Gambia), Alvaro Saborio (Costa Rica), Nick Rimando (USA), and Kyle Beckerman (USA). Thanks to this break in the schedule, none of these players are going to miss any club matches due to international duty. But there are plenty of MLS clubs that do have games, and many of these games will affect the Supporter's Shield and playoff races that RSL is right in the thick of. So I would suggest that there are still matches worth watching and/or following, and I've got your guide to the ones that most impact RSL below:
Chivas USA at Seattle Sounders (Wednesday 9/4, 8:00 MT, MLS Live)
The Sounders are eight points behind RSL, but thanks to scheduling quirks they have played four fewer games than Salt Lake. That means they have 12 points worth of games in hand, which means any points they drop as they play those extra games would be very helpful to Real's Supporters' Shield chances. That starts tonight as Chivas USA visits. You may be tempted to think this is a guaranteed three points for the Sounders, but not so fast: They are missing both starting strikers (Clint Dempsey and Eddie Johnson) to international duty, and midfield stalwart Brad Evans is injured. On top of that, the Goats are playing some decent soccer at the moment, and their striker Erick Torres is one of the hottest players in the league right now. They could snatch a point against a depleted Sounders side.
Chicago Fire at Seattle Sounders (Saturday 9/7, 8:00 MT, NBC Sports Network)
Here we have another Seattle game that may be tougher than you might think. Those internationals will still be away for Seattle while the Fire are unaffected. Mike Magee has scored goals aplenty for Chicago, and Seattle will be playing on three days' rest. Tune in to see if all those factors conspire to work against the Sounders.
Colorado Rapids at LA Galaxy (Saturday 9/7, 8:30 MT, MLS Live)
The Galaxy are the hottest team in MLS along with RSL, and currently RSL's greatest Supporters' Shield threat. It would help Real greatly if somebody could slow them down a bit and Colorado has first crack at it. Like Seattle, LA is missing some key pieces due to international duty; Robbie Keane, Omar Gonzalez, and Landon Donovan will all miss this one. When Donovan missed games earlier in the year, the rest of the Galaxy struggled to score goals and win games. And with Colorado fighting for their playoff lives in the midst of a brutal schedule, the outcome here is definitely not a given.
New York Red Bulls at Houston Dynamo (Sunday 9/8, 3:00 MT, UniMas)
New York sits in second place in the Eastern Conference, but their chances of overtaking Montreal took a hit this week as they learned that midfield wizard Tim Cahill will miss several weeks due to injury. This week they take on the Jekyll-and-Hyde Dynamo, who seem to alternate between jaw-dropping and cringe-worthy soccer each week. Regardless, it's never easy to play in Houston, and it would help RSL if the Dynamo could send New York home with nothing.
Montreal Impact at New England Revolution (Sunday 9/8, 5:30 MT, MLS Live)
Montreal is currently RSL's greatest threat in the East, but they recently got some bad injury news of their own. New Designated Player Hernan Bernardello is out for multiple weeks with an ankle injury which will make it harder for Marco Di Vaio and company to score. In this fixture they travel to take on the upstart Revs who are clinging to the final playoff spot in the East. New England knows three points at home are a must, so look for them to try to keep the Impact on the back foot all night.
So there you have it - even with no Real Salt Lake, there's plenty going on that will be of interest to RSL fans. The Supporters' Shield race is still murky but it will get much clearer over the next week, so tune in and see how it all unfolds.


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Funeral arrangements have been set for Jacque Waller.
Visitation is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. at Esther Baptist Church in Park Hills, the funeral will begin at 1 p.m.
According to Jacque's parents, the services could not be held at the family's home church in Leadington due to the small size of the location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jacque Waller Children's Fund at any U.S. Bank or you can call your local domestic violence shelter in Jacque's name.
Waller's remains were found last week nearly two years after she disappeared.
Her estranged husband Clay Waller is expected to enter a guilty plea on Thursday in connection to her death.
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When a family enters the doors of a funeral home, they're vulnerable. Jack Locke got into the business to help.
"I think the biggest reward -- and I think most funeral directors will agree -- comes from the help that we're able to give people at the time they need it most," Locke said.
Locke has been the director of Locke Funeral Home in Waterloo for 40 years.
But apart from helping grieving families, funeral homes play another role – behind the scenes.
It's that role that's coming under fire this week.
According to the state auditor, the Health Department is falling short by not inspecting the spaces where bodies are prepared for burial.
Director of Public Health Mariannette Miller-Meeks said more inspections are unnecessary, since they're already covered by other agencies.
"There are already other rules and regulations, both city and county, as well as federal," Miller-Meeks said. "So they're already a heavily-regulated industry."
As a result of the complaint, the Public Health Department proposed a change in the code to fit evolving needs of the industry. The code would change from "the department shall inspect" to "the department may inspect."
"We currently still will do inspections if there are complaints," Miller-Meeks said. "So there's complaint-driven inspections as well as other inspections because of other regulations that apply."
For Locke, he said this proposed change in terms won't change how they operate their business.
"I can't imagine it will change operations for any funeral homes," he said. "The general sanitary conditions, cleanliness and basic facility required under Iowa code are standard for any funeral home."


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Tyler J. Cameron | Feb 10, 2013 | Comments 5
The Blackhawks have yet to lose in regulation sporting that flashy 9-0-2 record. During this stretch you didn't hear/read me saying I thought this team had all but put the finishing touches on winning the Stanley Cup. No, no… I have been playing the cautiously optimistic card, pointing out the good, the bad and goaltending.
This has been my stance because I'm seeing major flaws in wins that shouldn't have come close to a win. I have also seen teams who clearly have yet to gel and specific players with that glaze still over their eyes. The same look worn by the weekend warrior on the bench on Sunday morning, wincing as he fights off the urge to vomit. Sorry for the graphic nature of that last sentence, but the point is some guys are in shape and some are not quite there yet. In case you haven't noticed, it has created a distorted view in standings and stats in the sports section of your local newspaper.
However, there's not much more to say after watching the Hawks on this road trip. They are just flat out good. Like I mentioned above, there are some flaws, and Stan Bowman should keep his phone at least on vibrate. He could stand to make a couple of acquisitions prior to the trade deadline.
The Hawks should be looking to add some more physicality, specifically upfront. It's shocking that they are 9-0-2 to be honest because it's pretty clear the book has been written on how to defeat them the past couple of years. All you have to do is hit, hit and hit some more. This team is not built to withstand the physical pressure and when this pressure ramps up, they have no recourse.
The thing is, if they want to get stronger up front, something (or someone) has to give. Quenneville seems confident with Saad in the top 6, the 3rd line looks to be gaining steam each game and the 4th line possess the top PK unit of Kruger/Frolik. Obviously with this record Stan will not be that quick to return the other 29 GMs calls, hopefully he has a plan in place come Spring though.
Speaking of additions, let's revisit last trade deadline. One difference maker I overlooked from last year's team is the Johnny Oduya factor. Don't laugh, it's a thing. Blackhawks enthusiasts affectionately call him the "Pizza Man" from the hearsay they received from Winnipeg Jets message boards, plus his collapse in the Phoenix series last Spring. Before the playoffs though, the fact of the matter is the Hawks went 12-2-4 after acquiring the Pizza Man.
Oduya's value is in his consequential ripple effect he has on the rest of the roster. You can call it the Brian Campbell syndrome, if you will. It restores the balance, all while reminding me of a Sesame Street skit. Ever since Campbell's exit, it's been a lot of "one of these things just doesn't belong here, one of these things just isn't the same". Nick Leddy was forced into a role which in turn put more pressure on the rest of the defence. With Leddy now playing in a more depth position, the Hammer/Oduya pairing has been able to take immense pressure off Keith and Seabrook. The PK and PP units on the backend look much more stable as well.
The Hawks are welcoming the soothing sounds of Nashville's music scene as they take on Mike Underwood and the Predators on Sunday. Then they can finally go home and see how many dead plants and goldfish they need to clean up.
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With this shortened season, there is no room for error, and some teams may have to call a spade a spade and throw in the towel earlier than anticipated.
In the next 10 games, teams that should throw in the towel:
- Washington: Ovechkin's struggles have been well documented. He currently has 8 points and just doesn't seem like the same player. The coaching musical chairs could be the cause in D.C.
- Calgary: Their record is not terrible at 3-4-2 but they need to make a change. This is the time to get maximum return for Kiprusoff and Iginla, actually 4 years ago would have been ideal but who's judging.
In the next 10 games, teams that should take those teams towels and make a run:
- Pittsburgh: I'm not sure if adding is as important as maintaining. Just keeping their players (cough..Crosby…cough) healthy is vital but that added punch would give them elite status.
- Vancouver: When Kesler and Booth return, they are going to feel like trade deadline additions but they still could use some firepower up front. Honestly, Luongo needs to go if you plan to make a run. It's understandable that Gillis is not comfortable with the offers to date, but he has been known to sit on deals as well. Get it done and move on with Schneider as your guy.
"Jamal Mayers is the most useless player in the NHL" says Al Strachan in March of last year. Mayers took to twitter to fight back, getting his punches in within 140 characters. "Jammer" will never get you to jump out of your seat with an end to end goal but what he does bring is a role that all teams need.
Andy is a guy I respect a lot and has a high level of hockey IQ. I loved his response here (bottom of article).
Mayers engaged Chicago's Most Wanted, Raffi Torres and sought redemption. The fight was essentially a draw but it was needed and done in perfect timing (other than Kruger going in on a half break). The Hawks built on that and went on to take down the deflated Coyotes in a convincing fashion.
In my last blog, I wondered about a road trip like this, would it build morale within the dressing room or was it trending to be a big ball of frustration. Unless a complete meltdown in Smashville, this trip couldn't have been more successful.
Ty Cam out!
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I think you can add LA to the list of teams that might have to make a decision soon. They've been bleeding standings points and don't have another 70 games to turn it around this year.
LA is struggling. They're defence has suffered some injuries which doesn't bode well for their knack as a slow starter.
If they're out of the playoff picture come deadline, I can see someone seriously overpaying for Bernier!
As always,another nice read Ty.
I agree with both your points about the Hawks needing one more forward who's forte is physical play in the corners and in front of the net and how the first part of the season favored those who played elsewhere during the lockout. It's all about the conditioning.
Not so sure about your take on Jammer. Yes, I'm sure he's a great guy in the room. Most likely an extra coach for Q with his many years in the league but how much thread is left on tires?
Geeze another win. Nashville didn't give much of a fight and they are barking up the wrong tree if they want to blame the OT game they just played last night. The Hawks are a remarkable 10-0-2 with only 2 home game are year! Some might have forgotten the way home. Ha.
My stance with Mayers is on a team with a lot if young guys a versatile, gritty player isn't a flashy one but its needed. Like you said Steven, a playing coach for Q.
He knows his role and has made a living out if it… I respect that.
This blog is the tits!


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Introducing the KitSound XDock2 Made specifically for devices with a lightning connection, this docking station will wake you up with great sound, and its compact, stylish design means it looks good too.
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SSX Is Back, But Is It Any Good?
To put it shortly, YES. SSX is back and better than ever.
For those of you that don't know much about the series think of it kind of like Tony Hawk, on snow, with the craziness about 10 times of what you feel in a TH game.
The game has three major gameplay modes; World Tour, Explore, and Global Events. Let's start with talking about World Tour. World Tour is basically the story mode of the game. It helps get you into the swing of things. There are three types of gameplay you learn about. Race it, Trick it, and Survive it (I will be discussing Trick it and Race it further in the "Explore" section). "Race it" is the racing mode of SSX (bet you wouln't have guessed that). "Trick it" is where you go all out and try to post the highest trick score. And "Survive it" is a brand new mode for SSX.
The story is that SSX is trying to conquer the "Nine Deadly Descents" before their rival. Here you will find yourself using wingsuits to battle gravity, lights to battle darkness, armor to battle avalanches, and more. It brings a new interesting challenge to SSX. Some of these can be incredibly annoying due to their difficulty but you will feel inncredibly relieved if you stick to it and end up finishing them. You will also unlock characters on the way as each one is made for a specific descent.
Next is Explore mode. This is where it becomes incredibly useful to have some friends that also have the game. The less friends you have, the less fun you will get out of this mode. Here you will attempt to post the highest trick score, lowest race time, or longest total distance on deadly descents. If you have other friends with the game you will be notified via RiderNet that someone has posted a new score/time/distance on one of the 159 different drops (more for PS3 as of right now because Fiji is an exclusive location). When you post a score/time/distance it will show you how you stack up compared to the rest of your friends. In races you will find yourself trying different routes on the massive tracks just to shave off that extra second. You also might take a completely different route on the same track for trick events. You will need to mess with different characters, equipment, and mods in order to get or stay on top.
Global events are events that are constantly going on throughout the world. There are free events to start you off and get some easy money, and there are events that cost you over 1,000,000. There are events that last a week, and there are events that only last half an hour. Everytime you get on there will be different events going on that weren't before. Find yourself in the Diamond, Platinum, or Gold brackets and you will be receiving a mojor payout. Find yourself in Silver and you will make pretty much what you spent. Bronze? Don't get Bronze. But in free events even Bronzes will get you some extra dough.
Now you want to know what I'm not the biggest fan of in the game? The characters have been turned more realistic and along with that they have toned down all of their personalities. SSX characters used to be over-the-top. They would wear things no snowboarder ever would and constantly say random things. It's not much of a complaint but I didn't find myself laughing at characters like I always used to before. Also the game (after global events and through connections to your friends on RiderNet) asks you to add people to expand your network, but I'm not a fan of adding randoms so Explore mode is a smidge of what it should be for me. SSX knows full well that you need multiple friends to get the most out of the game so if you're ok with randoms, be sure to send requests.
So in conclusion SSX is a great game and a great successor to the past SSX games. Even amongst all the other games that have/will come out at this time SSX deserves a look. Easily a candidate for most "fun" game of the year. 9.5 out of 10. (Seriously if you are a SSX fan or a fan of this genre it is hard to find any major faults.)


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Less than a week after Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., and Virginia Republican Delegates Tim Hugo and Barbara Comstock spoke in McLean about the growing problem of human trafficking in Northern Virginia, three young women were rescued from a Cleveland, Ohio, home where they had been held captive for 10 years. Two of the victims were aged 14 and 16 when they went missing while walking home from school and a job at Burger King.
That matches the profile of local teens who have been lured into prostitution by criminals who use them to generate up to $1,000 a day in profits. Contrary to popular belief, most of these victims are not runaways. They are the typical girl next door: American teenagers, ages 12 to 14, who live with their parents in the region's affluent neighborhoods.
Gang members and sex traffickers seek out emotionally vulnerable girls at school, on the Metro, at shopping malls and on social media sites and lure them with flattery and gifts. Threats of violence, drugs and alcohol keep the young victims quiet when they eventually realize they've been entrapped.
Sex trafficking of children is a growing crime. In March, Joshua Dumas pleaded guilty to prostituting juveniles in Herndon and other locations in Virginia and Maryland. At least 37 juvenile victims, some forced to have sex with up to 20 men a night, have been identified during the past year alone.
Rep. Wolf cited "credible reports of nearly 80 establishments, notably massage parlors, throughout our region," that exploit young victims. They're hiding in plain sight in office parks, shopping centers and along heavily traveled local roads.
The congressman noted that local law enforcement officials fear that the problem will only get worse with expanded gambling in Maryland, including the new casino planned for National Harbor. According to the non-profit Polaris Project, a sex trafficker with four young females under his control can "earn" up to $632,000 a year, which makes prostitution more profitable - and less risky - than selling drugs.
A bill sponsored by Del. Hugo, co-sponsored by Del. Comstock, and passed by the General Assembly will make it a felony to solicit a minor for prostitution when it goes into effect July 1. But the Polaris Project ranks Virginia 7th in the nation for human trafficking complaints, so much more needs to be done. And that includes more aggressive targeting of the customers of this vile trade.


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Are You Guilty of The Joy of Not Cooking?
Recently we stumbled across an article in The Atlantic that discussed The Joy of Not Cooking. The gist?
People aren't cooking as much as they used to yet their kitchens are getting nicer and nicer. The author of The Atlantic piece, Megan McArdle, claims that so many folks all have Kitchen Aid mixers and fancy knives yet a large number of them go relatively untouched. The irony? Before we had all of these modern conveniences, people got by in the kitchen just fine. Today, for many busy couples and families, the kitchen is often less a place of work and more a place of leisure. So then, McArdle asks, "Why are we spending so much money on a place where we spend so little time?"
Perhaps people tend to romanticize the kitchen as a gathering space or a place to simply pursue new, exciting hobbies rather than a room where actual work takes place. We'd love to know what you think: is there a reason for gawking or buying new kitchen products that you have an inkling you may never use? Are you, perhaps, guilty of The Joy of Not Cooking?
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i'm guilty. not all the time but i definitely like to be surrounded by pretty things in my kitchen.
Nah. We don't have a big kitchen, so we only buy things that will really get used. I do a lot of home cooking, so it's all justified!
I would guess that the majority of people reading this are NOT guilty not cooking of that. Why else would you be here?
I think another factor is that people THINK they'll use all the beautiful/high-tech gadgets they buy, in the same way they watch cooking shows "to get inspired." I can see a lot of people saying, "Oh, if I just had a breadmaker/crock pot/gas range/specialty chef's knife, I'd use it all the time." So they buy one. And it languishes. Because the problem isn't with the tools, it's with the motivation.
It's just part of a bigger problem with our consumer culture. People have tons of stuff that they don't use. It's all the ads and other media that make us think if we buy all this stuff, we'll have these fabulous lives.
I'm guilty of cooking pretty much every single meal we eat in a dated and broken kitchen, with an oven that just can't be used for pastry because it not precise enough (heartbreaking for someone who loved baking french macaroons).
We hope to remodel the kitchen by the end of the year; maybe then, cooking won't be a chore every day. Until then, I drool at used or unused kitchen where you feel good, and not as if you'd gone through a time-warp tunnel back to the 70's.
I tend to NOT buy things forever. For example -- I still don't have a bread knife in the kitchen. I do have a lovely Global chef's knife that works fine for veggies, meat, and bread though. I always tell myself I'll do the research and pick one up someday soon, but I have managed for a couple years now without so...
That said, my roommate does tend to buy gadgets, and then I play with them a lot. Example: stovetop smoker, cold smoke gun, kitchenaid, cuisinart, bowl mixer, mandoline, romertopf clay pot... it goes on and on. I tend to make my dishes using what I know how to use, but I do love having a gadget buyer around so I can play with those toys when I do have the motivation.
I think julie42 hit the spot on the issue... I've certainly been guilty of thinking "this is something I'll use all the time!" and... yeah, not so much.
Although, to be fair, I'm also one of those "make my own bread/yogurt/stock, cook everything from scratch, make all dinners and lunches and breakfasts at home unless we're going out to an excellent restaurant as a social outing" people, so my KitchenAid mixer (which I got on sale at less than half-price) is well-used, my slow cooker makes the best stock, and the food processor is an absolute godsend for slicing up 5lbs of onions (to caramelize in the oven). That said, the toaster oven and microwave? Waste of space.
I see this trend on home shows and stuff ("I don't cook but I must have a gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances") but it doesn't apply to my life or those of my friends. Most of us have smallish, vintage kitchens, and those that have mixers use them all.the.time. I am a pretty serious baker (bread mostly) and use mine 3-4 times a week.
So if people are cooking less, that means they're eating out more and getting more convenience foods from the grocery store. It disappoints me to hear that because cooking--accomplishing something--is so satisfying.
I come from a family of cooks. Some of us (me, my parents) have minimalist kitchens. Some of us own every gadget known to humanity (my brother & sister-in-law, uncle & his boyfriend).
The difference I see is not who has stuff and who doesn't, but who considers cooking a basic task of life and who doesn't. I was raised cooking. I didn't know anyone who didn't cook, and knew many who also canned, pickled, made jam, made wine, made their own pasta/ravioli. I'd consider that above and beyond but it was a common thing. It wasn't until I lived in NYC that I met people who existed in restaurants or only ate takeout. Nothing against that but it's a vastly different orientation to life. I'm not sure it has so much to do with consumerism. You can be an uber-consumer and cook all day. It's a much deeper difference than that (and no judgement from me either way--it just is).
I don't even own a coffee pot. I like an austere kitchen, I don't like gadgets cluttering up my space.
If I see a need a gadget could conveniently fill -of course I'm tempted. My choices are limited by my husband claiming we have no space (which is sadly true) and my own frugality. When I moved last I got rid of the gadgets and kept what I regularly use.
I am slightly guilty of this. I bought a stand mixer almost exclusively to make pizza dough. At this point its saved me enough from ordering out to pay for itself, but still feels a little silly. I want to get more into cooking and just am having trouble figuring out how.
As cmcinnyc noted, there are two kinds of people when it comes to food. I am unfortunately one of the ones that lived for the longest time on takeout. It used to be that no one in the family wanted to eat my mothers cooking so we'd just pick up some fast food to avoid that. A habit I'm still trying to break.
I really think it goes to how you were raised; my mother always cooked. We rarely ate out, save for the occasional pizza or chinese here and there. And it was done in what would be considered a rather small and gadget-free kitchen. It's just how things were done; we didn't have the money for take out and fancy gadgets. We did just about everything by hand - wooden spoons are still one of my all time kitchen must haves.
I carried those methods with me. I once had a roommate that who was amazed that I made iced tea from actual tea and not a powder mix.
I've never had a large or fancy kitchen, yet I've always managed to cook for myself just fine. Even in the midst of a kitchen renovation, I still haven't succumbed to take out temptation. :)
And my new kitchen? It will probably be considered small and lacking by many, but it will be like heaven for me, and I can't wait to make all kinds of gadget-free delights!
So no, I'm not guilty. I find immense joy in cooking.
Wow -some great responses here, and I think if you put them together, you'd have a pretty good answer.
I am NOT guilty of the joy of not cooking. A large portion of my life revolves around cooking, planning, looking for recipes, learning new techniques, finding ingredients, finding sources... I'm not averse to gadgets - even EXPENSIVE gadgets- as long as they work as advertised and any convenience is not at the expense of the final product. I usually weigh the usefulness of a product, and how much actual usage it will ACTUALLY get before I decide whether to plop down my hardly earned money. (One-trick pony items usually get a thumbs down).
On the other hand.... sometimes a new gadget can be an inspiration to try new things.
Sadly, an awful lot of folks out there see cooking as drudgery, work, something to be avoided. They'll go for whatever gimmick or trend is being pushed on the "cooking-tainment" shows and whatever kitchen is currently in fashion - simply because "Martha said so".
I've definitely noticed this phenomenon. Celebrity homes, for example, are always being featured on blogs and in publications; they always have fabulous (and huge!) kitchens, but I just roll my eyes. I'm sure most of them are never really used or appreciated. I think of it as an example of someone who wants to look like they cook, rather than someone who actually cooks.
Counter that with my own kitchen, which is neat and tidy, but waiting shabbily for the time and money for a complete renovation. It's still filled with nice things, Kitchenaid Mixer included, but I don't need to keep up appearances--it's obvious to anyone that sees our kitchen that I understand the real joy of cooking.
I plead not guilty. Do I have a Kitchen Aid mixer? Yes, it was purchased in 1995 and is used regularly. My "fancy" knives are Henckels Pro S bought in the early 90s, are used regularly, and aren't considered the latest or greatest. I have a slow cooker that is used several times a week. My Le Creuset pots are used happily side-by-side with my grandmother's basic cast iron.
Day in, day out, real meals come from my kitchen. I also bake our bread, cook our stock, make our granola, bake muffins and cakes. I grew up on Hamburger Helper and Kraft boxed macaroni and cheese; I've never served these foods to my family.
I definitely have a lot of useless pretty things in there, but the kitchen is my favourite part of my apartment and I do spend an awful lot of time in there (cooking, baking, snacking, cocktail-making, etc.). I definitely want me a pretty Kitchen Aid mixer but that's only because I know I'd bake more often if I had one...
I go through phases. Not of buying gadgets - I have the basic appliances (mixer, toaster oven, blender, hand mixer) and use all of them. I go through phases of cooking. Sometimes I'll get on a tear and cook all the time. Simple, complex, it won't matter. Then there's periods (like now) where toasting an English muffin is an annoyance. I have my kitchen appointed so it works when I feel like cooking. Too bad it has to just sit there when I don't.
I believe in a well curated kitchen, where everything has a purpose. I try to keep gadgets and bulky electronic equipment to a minimum. There's something romantic about old fashioned kitchen tools like a pastry blender. My pinterest board "in the kitchen" is a collage of these types of items: http://pinterest.com/ladomestique/in-the-kitchen/
We have a big kitchen that I absolutely love, and we were blessed to receive many beautiful kitchen items as wedding presents and through our own collecting over the years.
Our kitchen is the heart of our home, and I would never say we're guilty of the Joy of Not Cooking. Our kitchen and our lovely kitchenware is well used, and we find much of our joy preparing meals together there!
I am guilty of having a mandoline slicer I never use and a rather old immersion blender (as in, c. 1990 old) I rarely use and a crockpot that sometimes comes in incredibly handy, but I don't use it all that often. Ditto the electric hand mixer (I refuse to get a stand mixer).
I agree with @bunnycaper - people buy all those gadgets because they think they will save time or energy or make them cook more and they really just take up space and collect dust. If you don't already cook, a KitchenAid mixer is unlikely to make you start cooking.
My kitchen is seasonal. During winter, the coffee grinder&maker and citrus juicer sit on the counter. In summer, the microwave and blender are in a prominent place. Not everything is used all the time, but everything is used in its time.
I try to multi-task my unitasking gadgets. I use my pizza cutter regularly--to cut pancakes, waffles, brownies, etc. I use my potato masher to mash avocados for guacamole in addition to mashing potatoes! I'm ashamed to say I use my mandoline slicer fairly regularly because my knife skills could be better.
Count me as another NOT guilty of the joy of not cooking. I don't have a KitchenAid, but I do have some good knives that are used and honed every day. I don't purchase many gadgets, and the ones we do have are well used. I can't take my slow cooker to potlucks any more because it's too battered and stained, but we use it every week. I did just buy a Lodge cast iron wok, and I have no idea where to store it, but it doesn't seem to matter since I've used it probably 5 of the last 7 days.
Yes, I'm guilty - I own equipment I don't use every week, and I only make meals from scratch a couple times a week. You know why, though? I found out that when trying to cook on a daily basis, if you don't have a family to feed, it's really hard to EAT what you cook! When I have my boyfriend or friends over, I cook for real, but when I'm on my own I just eat leftovers, possibly recombined or jazzed up, but definitely not from scratch.
Equipment-wise, I only buy things that I've spent months thinking "it would be so much easier if I had...." and those things get well used. But not daily!
I suffer from the joy of wandering through discount stores (Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx) and admiring their utterly goofy selections of oddball tools.
I never actually buy anything, but I do get temporarily hypnotized by avocado slicers, grill baskets shaped like a fish, individual butter pots heated by votive candles, novelty corncob holders...
I have a rule not to buy anything unless I love it, but I can see how those silly tools can really suck in people with a less rigid shopping filter; they're fun, and for a few bucks, they can motivate you to try something fun and new in the kitchen -- before they start gathering dust in a drawer at least.
One of us is an architect and it is personal INFURIATING to him the times he's had to design either the kitchen itself or around a kitchen that is running upwards of $50-60,000 and is used by someone who reheats take-away.
Even worse that now there are sometimes two kitchens, one for gatherings and one they can "dirty up".
We cook a lot out of a small kitchen without a lot of "fancy" stuff (although I have had my kitchenaid for 25 years and my food processor for 23). Our rule of thumb is we think long and hard about adding anything that has a motor. Except for replacing our spice grinder a couple of years ago, we haven't added anything electric in at least 10 years.
I usually cook alot, these past 3 months I've been working 2 full-time jobs so I haven't been as on it as I usually am, and for that I am ashamed. I'm hoping my boss at my one job will hire someone else so I can work less for him which will give me more time to be the homemaker I so love being :)
I miss doing things like making sauerkraut and baking fresh sourdough.
now i'm trying to decide if this is true for me! i don't think it is. i do go through slumps sometimes where all i make for dinner for days is spaghetti or whatever, but i feel pretty confident saying that all of the fancy appliances that i have in my kitchen (not to say there are a LOT of them, but i do have some) get used pretty frequently. i don't use my kitchenaid every day or even every week, but i use it enough to be really glad i have it. same with my mini prep cuisinart, my blender, and even my breadmaker, though i'll admit that's the least frequently used of all the rest...
Sometimes there's stuff you buy and use for a while but life gets busy and you forget about it. Or it is something you only use a few times a year but it makes your life so much easier its worth it. (Kitchenaid mixer comes to my mind...)
There's also the fact that if you can afford it, why not enjoy yourself the few times you do cook.


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Your Clever Toddler in Week 93: Watch for a Vocabulary Spurt!
What your child learns this week
Your Child's Brain in Week 93
Somewhere between your toddler's 14th and 22nd months, you'll notice a significant change in her ability to understand and say words. You'll show her a cheese grater while naming it: "Here's the cheese grater. Look, I'm grating the cheese." You'll likely refer to it again when washing it and putting it away. Then the next day you may say, "I need to grate some cheese." And lo and behold, your child will point out the grater for you in the drying rack. She may even utter sounds that you recognize to be "cheese grater."
Today she's finding your cheese grater; tomorrow, it's your flip-flops, car keys, and magazine. It's as if words are exploding from her brain and mouth. In fact, around now, your child may go from saying 50 words to speaking 500 in a period of two months!
What the Research Shows
Psycholinguists, and most parents, realize that young children's receptive language (what they understand) exceeds their expressive language (what they can actually say).
To determine what language abilities children possess at different ages, researchers brought a group of toddlers into a laboratory at two-month intervals (at ages 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 months). During each lab visit, the researchers showed the toddlers 15 sets of two slides, each displaying a realistic sketch of an object. As they showed each pair of slides, the researchers named just one of the sketched items.
To evaluate the children's receptive language abilities, after a break the researchers showed each child the slides again and asked, "Show me the banana," or "Where are the feet?" An observer recorded whether the child looked at the correct picture.
To gauge the toddlers' expressive language, each child's parents kept a diary of their toddler's spoken words throughout the study to determine his or her language production skills over time.
The results? At your child's age, the chatter may begin! This longitudinal study gives solid insight into what parents can expect from their child's language abilities around now:
- Most children "spurt" between 20 and 22 months in both comprehension and production—that is, they are able to both identify more items and say more words during this several-week period. (In the study, the children at the high end went from saying 50 words to saying 500. Many increased from 50 to 350—still a huge leap in only two months.)
- Some children's language explosions happen as early as 14 months. Just as some kids walk earlier than others, some kids acquire language skills on the early side. So while you can start listening for the spurt to begin as early as month 14, know that if it doesn't, it should be on its way between months 20 and 22.
- Some children never have a language spurt, but instead show a continuous increase in language growth pattern, adding between 50 and 500 words gradually between months 14 and 22.
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Twitter Blocks Animated GIFs in Profile Pics
Some Twitter users are expressing major disbelief -- after discovering the social network no longer allows them to upload animated GIFs as their personal avatars. Previously, users had been forced to use workarounds to post animated avatars because of Twitter's profile photo policy. Those tactics appear to have stopped working.


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From hockey to figure skating, you don't have to watch the Olympics to find some talent on the ice.
There are plenty of young skaters with lots of potential, skating their stuff and practicing new moves at the local skating rinks in Bismarck.
There are two rinks at the VFW Sports Center, one for hockey and one for ice skating, and they are both pretty crowded.
All ages and abilities turn out for the open skate on Sundays, and interest in ice sports might be heating up for a couple of reasons.
"Well probably because, I mean I think North Dakotans are just kind of avid skaters from hockey to figure skating, but the Olympics, watching that, wanting to get out and do the same things, and it's just too cold to be outside today!" says Kimberly Holtan.
This rink is open on Sundays from 3 to 5.
And now, a throwback to the days before fancy ice rinks was held just outside the Scheel's Arena in Fargo this weekend.
The third annual Pond Hockey Classic pits adult hockey teams against each other.
Scheel's Arena and Fargo Parks organize the tournament as a way to take advantage of the winter weather.
And the prize? Just as old fashioned... Bragging rights.
"Kind of the prize is just the pride of knowing that you won it's kind of a throwback to the way hockey was in its original form which is on the ponds. So, we do have a prideful thing going on inside where we have a golden sled, and the winners names get put on that each year."
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It was the first great conspiracy theory of the Internet age: the belief that a Paris-bound airliner that exploded and burned just after takeoff from JFK International in July 1996, killing all 250 aboard, was the victim of a missile rather than an electrical malfunction, as a government investigation concluded. And now it's back in an interesting and serious-minded documentary film, TWA Flight 800, airing Wednesday on Epix.
Fueled partly by genuine evidence — particularly the scores of witnesses on the ground who reported seeing a vapor trail rise to collide with the airliner — and partly by the ragged paranoia that lurks just beneath so much U.S. political discourse, the suspicion that TWA 800 was attacked surged when former ABC newsman Pierre Salinger announced he had evidence the plane had been struck by a U.S. Navy missile. Salinger's claim turned out to be based on demonstrably phony documents circulating on the Internet, and interest subsided.
But the conspiracy theory never really died. And TWA Flight 800 will bring it back with a vengeance. Its critiques of the official report come not from the tinfoil-hat crowd but several members of the original government team that probed the crash, including former investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board, the Air Line Pilot Association and TWA itself.
Some of what they consider suspicious is doubtless just the investigative equivalent of the fog of war, generated by turf battles between federal agencies grabbing for their own piece of the action. Arrogance and secretiveness are a way of life at the FBI, not necessarily part of a coverup.
And much of the technical data presented in TWA Flight 800 — stuff like the asymmetrical pattern of explosive debris — is nearly impossible to evaluate for anybody without a degree in physics or aeronautics.
But other parts, like the presence of high-explosive residue in the wreckage and those still-unexplained eyewitness accounts of vapor trails rising from the ground, are less abstract and more troubling. The government's supposed explanations for them (which are carefully and fairly explained in the documentary) are piteously unconvincing.
Yet the case for conspiracy has giant holes of its own. The eyewitness accounts of a vapor trail, for instance, place it at so many different locations that there would have had to have been at least three separate missiles fired at TWA 800. That rules out one of the most popular conspiracy theories, that the airliner was the victim of a military test-firing gone awry. The chances that the Pentagon was conducting tests at three sites simultaneously are just about nil. And what terrorist group, in 1996, would have had the capacity to obtain three anti-aircraft missiles, smuggle them into the New York metropolitan area and fire them all without detection?
Even if you aren't convinced by TWA Flight 800, though, it's worth watching: the creepy video of the hangar where investigators reconstructed the airliner, piece by piece, with wreckage plucked from the sea. The peeks into the seaside morgue in which mutilated corpses were stacked. The investigators' descriptions of the acrid aroma of death that spread across the site. And, most horrifying of all, the recollection of a time when we could still be shocked by terrorism, that we could ever have believed that it couldn't happen here.


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Quick action by the Lexington Police K9 unit has a man accused of robbing a woman behind bars this morning.
According to the Lexington Police Department, the man robbed Jordan Pickering while she was walking to her car in downtown Lexington early Wednesday morning.
The man approached her and asked for a ride, Pickering says. When she refused, the suspect punched her in the mouth and took her wallet and keys.
Pickering tells ABC 36 that she never expected something like this to happen to her. "It sucks," she says. "Being a girl you take precautions against something like that happening to you, but sometimes it happens anyway."
Lexington Police K9 units were called to the scene and tracked the suspect to an area behind the old courthouse. Police officials say 32-year-old Patrick Coleman was arrested on the scene.
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Years spent working in the mortgage industry left Stephanie Tucker with a vacant feeling. During a drive past a Henrico school one day, she saw a sign inviting applications for an instructional assistant position. She interviewed and soon had a job at Crestview Elementary working in one of the school's Head Start preschool classes (now known as Federal Programs Preschool).
"It was like a light bulb went on," Tucker said.
Six years later, she realizes every day that she made the right decision.
"As a kid, I always wanted to be a teacher. When I came back to that, I just knew this is where I needed to be."
From her perch on the front line of preschool education, Tucker has seen the difference it can make for students.
"Preschool is such a critical age," Tucker said. "You can turn on or turn off a child's love of learning. If you've got a nurturing, safe environment, then you're giving them one of the tools that they need to be successful.
"It's really wonderful that the public is really embracing preschool as more than daycare."
Though the program at Crestview, and those at other Henrico elementaries, pull students from different attendance zones, some of Tucker's students have continued at Crestview. Several of her first students are now fifth-graders at the school whose continued development she has enjoyed watching.
"Mrs. Tucker rolls up her sleeves and brings joy and determination to the classroom," one nominator wrote. "Her students are higher needs [students] but she does not see them as such. Her zest for engaging them is limitless."
For Tucker, it's a simple concept.
"Kids are kids, and their basic needs are that they want to be safe and happy, and they want to learn," she said. "If you can provide that, then they're successful."
For the youngsters in her class, there is amazement in some of life's simplest lessons, such as watching caterpillar larvae turn into butterflies or taking a nature walk.
"So many kids, depending on their background, that's not happened in their life," she said. "That's a great experience. One of the neatest things about it is that kids that age are just 'eyes wide open,' unbiased about everything around them. Everything is exciting. I get so much from them by watching all those 'ah-ha' moments.
"One thing I think is important is that children absolutely deserve respect. They need to feel that they're valued. Every child deserves that. Most times when you give a child respect, then you get that back from them."
Gayton Baptist Church dedicates new outreach center
The John Rolfe YMCA and Gayton Baptist Church have partnered in an effort to bring greater health and wellness opportunities to the community.
Through this partnership, the John Rolfe Y will run Youth Winter Sports programs, including basketball and indoor soccer, in Gayton's newly renovated $5.5 million outreach center that features a new gymnasium, youth and teen space, social space with café, meeting space and full service commercial kitchen. > Read more.
Henricus Historical Park to host Publick Day Sept. 20
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Henricus Historical Park will commemorate its anniversary during Publick Day, a signature annual event that celebrates the establishment of the second successful English settlement in the New World. In September 1611, Sir Thomas Dale, along with soldiers, tradesmen and farmers, ventured from Jamestown to create the Citie of Henricus. Leaders of Henricus developed the first English hospital, chartered the first college in North America, established tobacco as the first cash crop in Virginia, and created a place where Pocahontas lived and met John Rolfe.
Publick Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $5 per vehicle. > Read more.
Commonwealth Parenting, CMoR-Short Pump to present 6-part parenting forum series
As part of its 30th anniversary year and partnership with the Children's Museum of Richmond, Commonwealth Parenting will present a six-part RVA Parents Forum Series to address some of the toughest issues confronting parents.
Parenting experts and family educators will tackle topics ranging from bullying to alcohol, sex to divorce, and technology and stress. Parents will learn how to identify potential problems.
"We're excited about bringing this much-needed forum series to parents in central Virginia. Through our valuable partnership with Commonwealth Parenting, we can have a deeper impact in the community through parent and caregiver education," said Karen Coltrane, president and CEO of the Children's Museum of Richmond. > Read more.
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Check out these three B's in Henrico this weekend: books, bluegrass and "Born Yesterday." Other activities to participate in – and feel good about – are the 15th annual James River Regional Cleanup and the 5th annual Richmond Out of the Darkness Community Walk. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
When the cliche stands tall
Inspirational football movie tries too hard for its own good
When the Game Stands Tall is based on a true story – an unbelievable true story that takes the word "inspiring" about as far as it can go.
It's a film about Bob Ladouceur, coach of the De La Salle High Spartans, a California high school football team with 12 consecutive undefeated seasons (a staggering 151 games won in a row).
Along the way, Ladouceur (played by Jim Caviezel) faced the kind of hardship most football coaches (thankfully) can only imagine – suffering a near-fatal heart attack, the death of a star player, and rebuilding the team after that 151-game streak came to a humiliating end. > Read more.
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I was about to suggest that same thing. Using the "call bar" ans stance featrues on bartender is a great space saver. Also, I like to have my professions, mounts, etc..on bars too. Just for the convenience. But I tuck them into corners and have them hidden except on rollover. No reason that stuff has to visible all the time. You could hide the bars in the empty spaces in the corners, and they would only be visible when you roll over them. That would allow you to take a couple bars off the bottom and drop the whole tower a little bit .


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The ink on the 2014 NFL draft is still drying, but that won't keep us from looking ahead to the 2015 draft with a fresh mock.
An early first-round mock draft has to be taken with some context, so here are a few ground rules.
1. Jameis Winston says he's not entering the draft this year, so I'm not putting him in any mock drafts at this time.
2. The draft order is based on the 2014 draft order (updated for trades). This is the only fair way I know to list draft order so early in the process. Once updated Super Bowl odds come out, I'll begin using those for my draft order.


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Somewhere around San Francisco in 1920. "Grant Six touring car." Pointed straight into the 20th century, although the Grant brand itself was not long for this world, expiring in 1922. 5x7 glass negative by Christopher Helin. View full size.
April 1943. "Traffic jam on the road from the Bethlehem Fairfield shipyard to Baltimore as the second shift of workers leaves the plant." Medium-format negative by Marjory Collins for the Office of War Information. View full size.
"Dam at Blue Earth below cemetery -- May 4 1952." The latest episode of Minnesota Kodachromes is back with the boys at the swimming hole for a bracing dip. At least it looks pretty cold. Photo by Hubert Tuttle. View full size.
My good friend and former neighbor Jim and his wife Lois in their trailer home in the early 1950s, when he was stationed in Florida as a radioman in the Navy. He loved motorcycles, hot rods, music, cats, exotic birds, and most of all people. Talking to him was guaranteed to make you smile. Godspeed Jim! View full size.
Washington, D.C., circa 1931. "Longworth, Paulina, with parents." Paulina (1925-1957), last seen here with her mother Alice Roosevelt Longworth, oldest daughter of Teddy, is now joined by her legal father, House Speaker Nicholas Longworth. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1901. "The Breakers from the casino." Note the horsecar and boardwalk with cutouts for the palm trees. Another of Henry Flagler's wood-frame behemoths, the Breakers burned in 1903 and reopened the following year, then burned yet again in 1925. 8x10 inch glass negative. View full size.
From San Francisco circa 1948 comes this nighttime shot of a Pontiac showroom, which our learned commenters reveal was at 1560 Van Ness Avenue. 8x10 inch Kodak safety negative, photographer unknown. View full size.