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PALMER – A lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court on behalf of a former Palmer High School student who said she was targeted by her ex-guidance counselor for a sexual relationship in 2008 when she was a senior.
Filed earlier this month by the plaintiff's lawyer, Jeffrey E. Poindexter of the Springfield firm Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas, the complaint names as defendants former Palmer High School guidance counselor Patrick Van Amburgh, the town of Palmer, School Superintendent Gerald A. Fournier, former High School principal Bonny B. Rathbone, and the School Committee, including past member Mary A. Salzmann.
More than a year ago, Poindexter filed a similar complaint on behalf of his client - referred to as "Jane Doe" - with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, which found probable cause for the complaint.
Included in the MCAD complaint was a statement from Van Amburgh that said he did not have sex with Doe; Van Amburgh, believed to be living in New York, could not be reached for comment, nor could his attorney, Hal Etkin, regarding the new lawsuit.
The lawsuit contends that school officials knew about Van Amburgh's behavior and should have taken action against him.
Now, Doe is seeking compensatory damages, including for emotional distress, attorney's fees, interest and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Fournier declined comment about the suit; he said he is still waiting to hear from the state Department of Education if Van Amburgh's educator's license has been revoked.
The suit states that Van Amburgh had a pattern of inappropriate relationships with students that came to light in 2006.
It states that Van Amburgh, also the assistant football coach, was "very popular," and "very friendly" with students, particularly female students, and kept photographs of them on his office wall.
Through a police investigation, it was reported that Van Amburgh had sex with a student. He denied he had sex with the student, but admitted to failing to maintain proper boundaries and using poor judgment, according to the suit.
The complaint goes on to say that Van Amburgh did not change his dealings with students after the 2006 police investigation, and that he bragged about his conquests of female students, including a "belt system" used by him and another high school employee. They collected belts of the students they slept with as "trophies or proof of their conquests," the suit states.
"Dr. Fournier ... has testified under oath that he believed that Mr. Van Amburgh was too 'cozy' with female students," the complaint reads. "Dr. Fournier on one occasion observed a female student in Mr. Van Amburgh's office wearing a short skirt with her feet up on Mr. Van Amburgh's desk and took action to stop such conduct."
It also states that Van Amburgh monitored the ages of female students to ensure his sexual conquests would not result in statutory rape charges.
Doe turned 17 in January 2008, and started her senior year that September. A month later, the complaint states Van Amburgh started showing "an unusual and unprofessional interest" in her. Between Oct. 3 and 18, they exchanged more than 1,300 text messages, and Doe said the two had sexual relations during her second visit to his apartment.
Doe's mother met with Fournier and Vice Principal Joseph Bianca about the relationship; school officials asked her not to go to the police with the story, according to the suit.
"Mr. Van Amburgh asked Jane Doe to lie and tell the school officials that they just talked about college and relationship issues," the suit states.
Fournier placed Van Amburgh on paid administrative leave on Oct. 20, 2008, pending an investigation regarding allegations of inappropriate interactions with students. On Nov. 17, 2008, Fournier told Van Amburgh by letter that he intended to terminate him for having sexual intercourse with at least one current student, inappropriate interactions with several other female students, misuse of work time for sending thousands of text messages to female students, and visiting inappropriate websites during school time.
Van Amburgh resigned that day.
The suit states that Doe was "vilified and ostracized by various students and staff members" because of Van Amburgh's popularity.
And, it states that she was sexually harassed and abused by Van Amburgh, and that the defendants failed to address or remedy adequately the sexual harassment by Van Amburgh, which interfered with her education by "creating an intimidating, hostile, humiliating and sexually offensive educational environment."
State Rep. Todd M. Smola, R-Palmer, said legislation that was filed that would have made it a felony for a school employee to have sex with a student, regardless of age, "died" in the last legislative session, but it is continuing to be reviewed by legal counsel.
Smola said this should be something every school district addresses in its policy handbook.
Palmer schools have had a policy since 2006 that bars "student-staff personal relationships which exceed the scope of normal professional student-staff relationships." Violating that policy can result in termination, it reads.


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H. Edward Black of H. Edward Black & Associates, Ltd. in Harrisburg, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
The American Society of Landscape Architects will elevate 33 members to the ASLA Council of Fellows at the 2013 ASLA annual meeting and expo this month in Boston.
Black received his nomination for service from the Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter.
His career-long mission is to demonstrate to the public and government officials that landscape architects are team leaders "from the walls out." It took root in 1974 when he secured a position on the Pennsylvania State Board of Landscape Architects and continues to flourish.
In 2015 he will be president of the Pennsylvania State Association of First Class Township Commissioners.
Fellowship is among the highest honors the ASLA bestows on members and recognizes the contributions of these individuals to their profession and society based on their works, leadership and management, knowledge and service.

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so u can play without the nintendo wifiOriginally Posted by paintba||er
Using a wireless router is the Nintendo's preferred method for getting connected to the internet. The USB WiFi adapter has been discontinued.
i dont care about the internetOriginally Posted by Skippy
just online gaming without the wifi
I've got an even more basic question. My wife says they're setting my my 6-year old's Wii and she thinks that we need a wireless Internet connection to make it work. I figure that may be true for on-line multiplayer gaming, but can't we at least start using the Wii on a 'standalone' basis, playing single player games?
you dont need an internet connection. you only need that for online playing, internet and downloading some of the extra channels
Online gaming is done over the internet. The Wii has built in WiFi as the recommended way to connect to the internet (for any reason - gaming, web browsing, Shopping Channel, etc.)Originally Posted by ckit
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Community Foundation announces humanitarian, philanthropy award winners
The Bainbridge Community Foundation has named Sally Santana, a Port Orchard resident and an advocate for the homeless, and the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island, with the 2010 C. Keith Birkenfeld Humanitarian and Community Philanthropy awards, respectively.
The foundation, a nonprofit established in 2001 to encourage philanthropy, will present the awards at its annual ceremony on Oct. 16 at IslandWood.
The Birkenfeld award is given annually to a Kitsap County resident who "exemplifies the best in volunteer service, leadership and commitment to the community."
According to a BCF statement: "Sally's tireless and remarkable efforts on behalf of the hungry and homeless are well known across Kitsap County. Her involvement with over a dozen organizations has touched thousands of people in our community."
The award includes a $25,000 grant-making opportunity, which Santana will announce at the awards ceremony.
"I am exceedingly grateful to the BCF for this recognition because the financial gift that comes with it will keep my recipient functioning for the next year," Santa said. "I hope it will draw attention to the needs of our ever increasing number of homeless. I'm just a frontman, if you will, of a very large band of paid and unpaid individuals that work diligently to end homelessness."
The foundation honored the Rotary Club for its "generous programs and activities, the most visible being the Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale held each June." The long-running event donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to the community each year.
Rotary Club President Vicki Browning said in a statement: "Rotary is an international service organization made up of volunteers who want to make the world a better place. The service award being bestowed on the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island by the Bainbridge Community Foundation is an honor because it indicates we really are doing what it takes to make our community a better place. We so appreciate the recognition, but most important is our sense of pride that we are able to make a difference."
Last year's BCF recipients were Ed Kushner (humanitarian) and Steve and Harriet Davis (philanthropy), all residents of Bainbridge Island.
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Canadian star Patrick Chan will head into the Vancouver Olympics without coach Don Laws after the two split less than a week before the Canadian figure skating championships.
The move comes as a shock considering the timing, but the reigning world silver medallist and one of Canada's top hopes for a medal in the sport at the 2010 Games, has been training the past few weeks in Colorado Springs, Colo., while Laws is based in Florida.
It was an arrangement that didn't sit well with the coach.
"The situation with Patrick being in Colorado and Don being in Florida, (Laws) didn't feel comfortable and he did send a letter to us saying that he didn't want to coach Patrick moving ahead," Mike Slipchuk, Skate Canada's high performance director, said Friday.
The announcement said Laws, who's coached Chan since 2007, had accepted a full-time job at the new skating facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., that the coach had been based at since November.
Chan, the reigning world silver medallist and one of Canada's top hopes for a medal in the sport at the 2010 Games, will continue to work with Canadian Lori Nichol, his longtime choreographer, and U.S. technical expert Christy Krall.
"Patrick had to make a decision and decided that he felt most comfortable with Lori and Christy, and we support the decision," Slipchuk.
The Toronto skater, who's on the mend from a calf injury he suffered in the fall, goes into next week's Canadian championships as the two-time defending champion. He travelled to Colorado after his disappointing sixth-place finish at Skate Canada in November, and has been working with Krall on perfecting his jumps using a video imaging program called Dartfish.
"They wanted me to stay on and just join him at championships, and that's not the way coaching is done," Laws said Friday. "I have to be here and he's out there. It's 2,000 miles apart. You can hardly be coached that way."
Laws told icenetwork.com: "I will say that he did not run from me, I ran from him."
Chan and Laws met at the funeral of Chan's former coach Osborne Colson, who died in 2006 at the age of 90. Colson had also coached Laws, who went on to a sparking coaching career of his own, guiding American star Scott Hamilton to gold at the 1984 Olympics and four world championship titles.
"I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Laws for everything he has done over the past few years with me and I wish him nothing but the best at the Palm Beach Ice Works," Chan said in a release. "I respect his decision to move into his role full-time and I know he will build a successful program at the new rink.
"He has been a real mentor to me."
Slipchuk said he's not concerned about Laws' departure. Chan has worked with Nichol, who is also a Level 3 NCCP Certified coach, for several years and with Krall since last May.
"It's a seamless transition. Up to this point, it was Don, Lori and Christy involved and now it's Christy and Lori," Slipchuk said. "When I saw him in Colorado (earlier this week), he looked as good and strong as he has in the past years.
"He'll be fine, Patrick's comfortable, this is what he wants and he's the one skating, so he knows best."
Chan said that Nichol will be in charge of his final preparation heading into the Vancouver Games, which open Feb. 12.
"I am very fortunate to have had such a long and close relationship with Lori and I respect her talents immensely," he said. "Lori, along with Christy Krall, provides me with a team that I have full confidence in and I am looking forward to continuing my journey with them.
"I am extremely comfortable with where I am at in my preparation and training for both the BMO Canadian figure skating championships and the Olympics."
Chan's presence in Colorado Springs has left an impression on the American skaters he's been training with there.
"Patrick is such an incredible skater," Rachael Flatt, a two-time U.S. silver medallist, told The Canadian Press in an email. "He is so talented in both the technical and artistic aspects, and his passion for skating shines through immensely.
"It is absolutely wonderful training with Patrick because he is such an inspiration. He never holds back in any of his training, and I have realized that is the same approach that I need to take in order to improve my skating. Several of the other skaters have not only used his past success as inspiration, but his day-to-day approach as well."
World silver medallist Patrick Chan splits with coach Laws month before Games
Canadian star Patrick Chan will head into the Vancouver Olympics without coach Don Laws after the two split less than a week before the Canadian figure skating championships.
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I'm on 40mg of Focalin XR in the morning and 30 mgs of methelyphenidate in the afternoon..i heard about vyavanse from my dr..and was curious as to how it compares to focalin and that class of add meds..its hard for me to get going and focused in the morning, and thats's where I'm having the issues..i've tried adderall and it didn't work for me..on the other hand my morning dose of focalin xr 40mgs kinda works but is still not quite enough to allow me to focus and get my self started and together for the day and doesn't seem to last long, then i'll take my methylephenidate in the afternoon... would vyavanse have the power to get me going in the morning and get me alert and focused so i can be prepared for my day and be able to keep me with energy and focus for longer?? and is there a vyavanse xr and / or a vyavanse instant release i could take or how does this add med work?? Can anybody help me on whether i should switch to vyavanse vs focalin 40 mg xr in the morning?? and maybe take vyavanse IR in the afternoon vs my methylphenidate 30mgs?? i am looking for something with the power to get me started in the morning and get me alert and focused and awake.. any help is much needed and appreciated asap!! thanks!
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In celebration of National Music Week, the Musical Club of Westfield will hold its final program of the season on Wednesday, May 9, at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm St., Westfield. On the program will be the Carrolton Chorale, conducted by F. Allen Artz, III, and the Monmouth Winds, accompanied on the piano by Mary Beth McFall.
Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky last week signed a proclamation designating May 6-13, to be National Music Week, the theme of which is "Music . . . Sounds That Inspire." He presented the signed proclamation to Musical Club president Barbara Krause and Music Week chairperson Edna Borchers.
National Music Week, celebrated each year in May, was founded by Charles M. Tremaine, a longtime Westfield resident, in 1924. In addition to the evening musical program, the Musical Club will observe National Music Week with music-themed displays at the Westfield and Mountainside libraries.
The Carrolton Chorale, a 21-voice a cappella ensemble whose repertoire includes music of the Renaissance, Romantic era and 20th century, will present portions of their spring program, entitled "Psaltery and Peppery." Led by conductor F. Allen Artz, III, the chorale will sing sacred and secular works by Thomas Weelkes, Orlando Gibbons, Orlando De Lassus, and John Dowland, with a little P.D.Q. Bach thrown in for fun.
The Monmouth Winds, a woodwind quintet comprised of members of the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, will perform Eric Ewazen's Cascadian Concerto, which. The ensemble performed the concerto's New Jersey premiere with the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra in October, 2011, and this performance will feature a piano reduction of the orchestra accompaniment, performed by Mary Beth McFall.
The chairman for the program is Clarissa Nolde. The performance is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the program, to give those in attendance the opportunity to meet the performers. The Musical Club of Westfield, now in its 96th season, offers scholarships to promising young musicians who are pursuing a musical education. Membership in the club is open to anyone who in interested in music. Those wishing information about membership in the Musical Club of Westfield as a performer or an associate member may call the membership chairman at 908-232-2173.


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A gay Canadian MP who sent out a Christmas card featuring himself and his husband has been attacked by homophobes on the internet.
Nova Scotia Liberal MP Scott Brison's personalised card shows him and husband Maxime St Pierre on a walk with their dog.
They tied the knot in 2007, two years after Canada legalised gay marriage.
Although personalised family Christmas cards are commonplace for politicians, a number of angry commentators attacked the card.
The Globe and Mail newspaper website had to shut its comment section due to "hateful" messages, while other websites opted to disable comment features.
Brison said the remarks were made by a "very, very tiny minority of bigots" and said he had received an overwhelmingly positive reaction.
He told the Canadian Press: "It's a personal card. I'm not the first politician to have a family picture on a Christmas card … I'm looking forward to the day when this is seen as no big deal."


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Ozone levels are expected to reach the unhealthy level for sensitive individuals over most of the state during the afternoon and early evening Wednesday, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Sensitive individuals including the very young, the elderly and persons with respiratory diseases should avoid strenuous outdoor activities during those hours. Fine particle levels also may reach the unhealthy level in larger metropolitan areas of the state.
For more information on air quality, visit the DEP's air monitoring web page.


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What It Is
Young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) loves his dog Sparky. Each day the boy survives school while looking forward to his afternoons with his dog, in the backyard or even better, in the attic, where Sparky dutifully plays assorted parts in Victor's movies. Mostly, he plays monsters, outfitted with tinfoil and paper wings, delivering cheerful chaos to humans played by plastic army men and dolls, in super-8 sagas that inspire Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein (Martin Short and Catherine O'Hara) to ooohs and aaahs.
But Victor's parents also worry, that he spends too much time in the attic, that he doesn't have friends, that he might grow up to be "weird." And so dad encourages him to take up a sport, to be like other boys. Victor's first at bat leads directly to tragedy, when Sparky takes off after his fly ball and ends up hit by a car in the street near the ball field.
Devastated, Victor finds hope and new purpose in science class, when his teacher Mr. Rzykruski (Martin Landau) demonstrates how to make a dead frog's legs twitch using an electrical charge and a plate. "Even after death," Mr. Rzykruski intones, "the wiring remains!" Gathering together his mother's pots and pans and every electrical appliance in the house, Victor waits for a thunderstorm, sends Sparky's corpse through the attic skylight and brings him back to life.
So far, so like Tim Burton's 1984 live-action short. The rest of this black and white stop-motion animated version expands the plot, adding in other resuscitation projects by Victor's classmates, Bob (Robert Capron), Toshiaki (James Hiroyuki Liao), and Edgar (Atticus Shaffer), rather hunchbacky and called E Gore by his friends. Each brings to life a particular sort of creature, ranging from a goldfish to a beloved turtle and also a set of sea monkeys (who actually have a voice credit: Jeff Bennett). This in addition to an accident occasioned by Weird Girl (also voiced by Catherine O'Hara), who fuses her cat with a bat, producing a winged creature with ratty fur and fangs.
The many monsters upset the adults in town, who resort to the usual pitchforks and torches. This initial panic, occurring in conventional spots — school hallways, a fairground, and the local cemetery — turns into a more familiar lesson to be learned, as the parents and teachers at last take an active interest in their children's activities and the kids — in particular Victor — begin to feel appreciated.
Why It's Fun
Victor's relationship with Sparky is lovely, even when the revivified dog corpse is stitched together with thick black thread and his tail or ear falls off. Their moments together ground the film's emotional life, as do Sparky's encounters with the poodle who lives next door, Persephone.
This poodle provides one of the film's most effective visual jokes. She belongs to the girl who likes Victor, Elsa (Winona Ryder), and when Persephone is accidentally zapped by corpse-Sparky's newly electrified snout, the poodle poof on her head is suddenly marked with an electric-looking bolt, much like Elsa Lanchester, as the bride in Bride of Frankenstein.
Who's Going To Love It
Frankenweenie draws from, spoofs, and also celebrates old-time horror movie conventions, citing Frankenstein and Dracula, haunted house movies and creature features. Fans of these movies might enjoy the subtlety of these allusions.
Kids will like the combination of spooky-funny clichés, the thunder and lightning, and the shadowy bedrooms.
The film showcases Burton's signature affection for all things odd. All of the figures, from the humans to the dogs, from the twitchy frog to the weird Girl's big-eyed cat, are peculiar, whether in shape or movement or size. This effect is repeatedly delightful, less a function of plot than visual representation. So, the camera peers up at Toshiaki's living dead turtle or rushes to catch up with skittering sea monkeys, emphasizing their essential dislocations in time and space, while also inviting you to imagine how they might inhabit the bleak black and white world on screen.
What To Be Aware Of
The essential idea — bringing corpses back to life — is, of course, macabre. That said, this creepy notion is handled with a light touch.
The Weird Girl's cat produces poops in the shape of people's initials, which the Weird Girl then uses to predict odious future events.
Victor's classmates are rendered as old-style stereotypes, the awkward overweight child, the intellectually aggressive Japanese boy, the lumbering slow thinker, and the overeager and comically pathetic disabled boy.
Sparky's death is very sad. Actually, it's sad twice, for he appears to be dead a second time near film's end.
The kids make fun of Victor and Bob, who is overweight.
Victor and Sparky end up in a burning building, facing some peril.
See-It-Again Points
8 out of 10
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Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell, Winona Ryder
Studio: Walt Disney Motion Pictures
Year: 2012
Rated: PG
US General Release: October 5, 2012
UK General Release: October 17, 2012
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The Municipality of Argyle is looking into what can be done about an abandoned, partially submerged boat in Eel Lake, Yarmouth County. The councillor who represents the area says people want the vessel removed.
Discussing the issue at an Aug. 14 council meeting, Argyle councillors agreed on a two-pronged motion.
They decided to try to contact the person listed as the registered owner of the abandoned boat and get them to remove it. They also plan to get estimates as to how much it would cost to remove the vessel if the municipality itself should end up having to take action.
Réal Boudreau, the Municipality of Argyle's solicitor, suggested the owner of the vessel be given 30 days to remove the boat. If the owner doesn't comply and the municipality proceeds to have the vessel removed, he said, the municipality would have the option of pursuing legal action with the owner to get reimbursed.
Boudreau acknowledged that the person listed as the registered owner may no longer own the boat, but, if this is the case, he said this person might be able to shed light on who owns the vessel now.
The wooden boat is 11.3 metres long, according to information provided at the council meeting.
Councillor Nicole Albright, who represents the area where the boat is located, said the vessel has been around for "years and years" and "people want it gone."
The boat used to be on the shore, but it has been in the water since a big windstorm last December. Albright raised the issue at a council meeting not long after that, asking that the municipality look into the matter to see what could be done.
The Department of Environment looked at the boat and found it was not contaminating the water, but Albright says it's an eyesore and she has received complaints about it.
"The community doesn't want it there," she said at Thursday's meeting.
The municipality got an estimate this past winter for removing the boat of a little over $4,000. Council now wants to get more quotes.
It's not just a matter of getting the boat out of the water, but also of disposing of the vessel once it's removed.


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WORCESTER - A Leicester man was arrested and a second suspect has been identified by the Worcester Police Department Arson Task Force in connection to a string of recent dumpster fires in Worcester, police announced Friday.
The Worcester Police Department Arson Task Force, which is made up of Worcester Police detectives and special agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, has been investigating the recent dumpster fires and past reported dumpster fires throughout Worcester.
On May 14, a series of fires were set at Granite Street businesses and Holy Name Central Catholic School in Worcester. According to police, on May 16, investigators received information through the Worcester Police confidential tip line about the fires. That helped investigators identify one of the two suspects believed to be setting the fires.
According to police, officers went to one of the suspect's homes and placed him under arrest. Brian Sampson, 26, of 38 Siani Road, Leicester, was identified using the information from the tip sent to police and he was brought back to the Worcester Police Station. Investigators interviewed Sampson and charged him with four counts of willful and malicious destruction of property and one count of arson.
Sampson was arraigned at the Worcester County District Courthouse on Friday and is being held without bail. A dangerousness hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
According to police, the investigation identified the second suspect as John Shyllberg, 29, with an unknown address. Police report an arrest warrant has been issued for Shyllberg for four counts of willful and malicious destruction of property and one count of arson.
This investigation is ongoing. Investigators are trying to find out if the two suspects are connected to other past dumpster fires.
Police have asked anyone with information about Shyllberg's location to send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + message, or an anonymous web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.


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Wrestlers end the season successfully
There are several things one could say about Vashon wrestlers: They wear green singlets, they're scrappy, and you'll never catch them breathing hard on the mat.
Why is that? Because the coaches know that wrestling is an endurance sport — usually the wrestler in top condition prevails. So why take chances? Eliminate that variable so that you can go hard, fast and furious the whole match.
There's also a psychological factor involved — the aggressor usually wins.
Aside from the many moves involved in the dance, your opponent is intent on "countering" those moves. The uncertainty heightens the excitement, which makes "wrestling the oldest and greatest sport," a statement the late wrestling announcer Ed Aliverti used to make at the beginning of each state tournament.
Not only did our Pirates receive the Sportsmanship Award, but the boys placed 12th in the 1A division at State, with only five guys competing.
Head coach Anders Blomgren said he was delighted with these results, and when he looks into the future, he becomes ecstatic. The onus is now on the coaches to develop these Rockbusters and McMur-ray dynamos.
Varsity individual honors went to Sam Chapman as the "outstanding wrestler," Geran Webb as team captain, Graeme Britz as "inspirational wrestler," with honorable mention to Dominik Stemer, and "most improved" went to Eliot Ellingsen, with honorable mention to Vince Jovanovich.
Robert Easton received the JV "outstanding wrestler" award; Aaron Bomber was JV "most improved." Both Madeleine Wolczko and Iris Spring were the girls' outstanding wrestlers.
Next up is the freestyle wrestling season — a sport open to all ages. Wrestlers practice Monday and Wednesday evenings now through June 16.
From 5 to 5:30 p.m. participants lift weights; from 5:30 to 7 p.m. they wrestle.
See ya there.
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AFL news: Strasburg to debut in Fall League
I know I promised some info on the AFLAC All-American Game played last weekend, but that'll keep. Instead, I want to talk about the Arizona Fall League.
Now, I always like talking about the AFL. As I've been saying for years, I think it's the best-kept secret in baseball. It should be a great vacation destination for baseball fans, but it tends to be relatively desolate on the fan front.
That might change, at least in terms of people paying attention to the elite finishing school for Minor Leaguers. That's because it seems likely that Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 pick of the 2009 Draft, will make his unofficial pro debut in the AFL, which begins its 18th season on Oct. 13.
Strasburg, of course, made headlines when he agreed to a record-setting $15-million-plus Major League contract with the Nationals right at the signing deadline. He was introduced to Nats fans at a press conference/event on Friday. Now it appears the first time he'll represent the organization on the mound will be in the desert. He'll be a member of the Phoenix Desert Dogs, who will be aiming for their sixth straight AFL title. The odds seem pretty good that he'd be a part of the Rising Stars Showcase, set to be held in Surprise, Arizona on Nov. 7.
It also could be a springboard to a quick rise to the big leagues. A year ago, Orioles first-rounder Brian Matusz got his first taste of pro ball in the AFL and landed in Baltimore's rotation after the All-Star break.
Strasburg will not be the only high pick from the 2009 Draft likely to be a part of the Fall League this season. Fellow National pitcher, and No. 10 pick overall, Drew Storen, is also expected to pitch for the Desert Dogs. The reliever out of Stanford has gotten off to an outstanding start to his pro career, signing quickly and already up in Double-A. Through Saturday's games, the right-hander had a 2.35 ERA and seven saves in 30 2/3 IP across three levels. He's held hitters to a .180 batting average and had a ridiculous 42:5 K:BB ratio. He's yet to give up a run in six Double-A innings.
No. 2 pick Dustin Ackley should get a chance to take his hacks against the Nationals' duo. The newest member of the Mariners organization, out of the University of North Carolina, will go to instructs in Peoria and then stay to play for the Javelinas. Joining him in Peoria, but on the other AFL team there — the Saguaros — will be No. 7 pick, LHP Mike Minor (Braves), and the No. 8 overall selection, RHP Mike Leake. Leake, of course, will be in familiar surroundings after starring for three years in Tempe for Arizona State.
Official rosters will be released in the near future and if this early news in any indication, the Arizona Fall League could be ready for its best season in what's been a very, very successful run.
Draft Deadline Day Tweeting
Today is going to be a very busy day, without a doubt, with 14 first-round picks still unsigned and the midnight deadline (12:01 a.m., to be precise) looming. I'll be providing updates on MLB Network beginning at 6 p.m. ET, so be sure to tune in.
Until then, during then, after then, follow my updates on Twitter all day long. They can be found @JonathanMayoB3.
Under Armour All-American Game
Hey folks. Sorry for the dearth in coverage, but I've been on vacation with the B3 family, doing things like going to Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico and climbing ladders like these (and some much longer) into caves once inhabited by Native Americans.
But I did want to check in and update everyone with what's going on in the wonderful world of amateur baseball and the Draft. Draft-wise, the signing deadline is looming and I'll be at the MLB Network from 6 p.m. on to provide updates on signings, etc. With Bobby Borchering signing with Arizona, that leaves 18 unsigned first-round picks, with plenty of late-round above-slot signings to come, I'm sure. More on that in the days to come, especially on Monday, either here or on Twitter, where you can follow me @JonathanMayoB3.
In the past week, though, there have been some real good amateur showcases/events with scouts flocking to see the best high school talent for the Draft Class of 2010. I've got some information on the Under Armour All-American Game, held at Wrigley Field on Aug. 8. I'll have some dirt on the Area Code Games for you soon as well.
As for the UA Game, last year's contest, so you know, included 2009 first-rounders Bobby Borchering, Nick Franklin, Matthew Purke, Zack Wheeler, Donavan Tate, Tyler Matzek and Jacob Turner. In other words, it's worth paying attention. Here are some top performers from this year's edition:
Yordy Cabrera, SS: Big, physical kid with serious hitting potential. Went deep in the game. Played well at East Coast Showcase as well. Some at this game thought third base would be better for him defensively in future.
Chevez Clarke, OF: Good tools across the board. Not as much power as some others, but good athlete who's fun to watch.
Nick Castellanos, 3B: Won the HR Derby, went 4-for-4 in game, with 4 extra-base hits. . Lots of life in bat. Has a hitch, but have to like the results.
Reggie Golden, OF: Hit a huge homer onto Waveland Avenue, but didn't do much else in the game. But he's got five-tool potential.
Austin Wilson, OF: Also hit a long homer in the game, has thunder in his bat. A real physical specimen. with some serious tools. Good arm in right field.
Stetson Allie, RHP: Size, strength, big fastball, up to 96 mph, along with hard slider. Got out of leadoff walk jam in this game well.
AJ Cole, RHP: Big fastball, power guy. Hard curve to go with heater up to 94 mph. Command a bit off in this outing. But stuff and projectability are exciting.
Kevin Gausman, RHP: At 6-4, 180 lbs., easy to project a lot more in the tank.
DeAndre Smelter, RHP: More power from the right side, up to 94 with fastball, slider up to 85 mph. Throws strikes as well. Goes right after hitters.
Andrew Smith, RHP: Good potential with velocity and ability to spin a breaking ball.
Jameson Taillon, RHP: Dominant stuff. Struck out side, up to 96 mph, good hard slider. Size and strength.
Bobby Wahl, RHP: Big and projectable (6-4, 200) with plenty of room for future velocity.
Karsten Whitson, RHP: Big, strong righty, up to 94 mph in this game. Slider up to 80 mph. Command was a little off, but still one to watch.
All-Star recap and more first-round info
Back from the All-Star festivities in St. Louis and I have to say, they did a great job as hosts. It's hard not to like a town that loves baseball that much. From our standpoint (our meaning writers/media types), having the game in a more manageable city makes life a lot easier. You can walk everywhere and I like when the event takes over the city — everything stops for the All-Star Game in places like St. Louis. I love New York, but last year, the ASG was just one of many things going on in the City at that time.
The Futures Game, as always, was outstanding, even with the four-hour rain delay. I think I would've given Jason Castro the MVP for his three-run homer and throwing a base-runner out, but that's just me. Kudos to the organizers of that game. Obviously, I'm biased, but I think it's the best part of the All-Star festivities.
There's not a whole lot to report on the first-round signing front since last we spoke. No. 4 pick Matt Hobgood made his debut over the weekend, tossing an inning for the Bluefield Orioles in the rookie-level Appy League. No. 10 pick Drew Storen was promoted to Class A Advanced Potomac. He hasn't given up a run or a hit since July 5, a stretch spanning five outings and 6 2/3 IP. Overall, he had racked up 26 K's and zero walks in 14 2/3 IP for Hagerstown. Other performers from the first round:
No. 5 pick Tony Sanchez (Pirates) is hitting a combined .333 in 16 total games with a .920 OPS. He's hit .340 in 12 games with West Virginia since joining the SAL team.
No. 17 A.J. Pollock (Diamondbacks) is off to a 20-for-78 start (.256) with South Bend in the Midwest League. He's got a pari of homers and three steals.
No. 21 Jio Mier (Astros) is hitting .300 for Greeneville in the Appy League. The shortstop has a .400 OBP and has gone 24-for-80 overall with one homer and 14 RBIs in 21 games. He's got three stolen bases as well.
No. 23 Jared Mitchell (White Sox) had his debut delayed a bit, but he's hit the ground running with Kannapolis in the South Atlantic League. The LSU standout has gone 4-for-9 with a pair of doubles in his first three games.
No. 24 Randal Grichuk (Angels) is diong just what he said he hoped he would. He took a bit to adjust, hitting .120 over his first six games. He's hit .391 since over 15 games in July and is at .319 overall in 94 rookie-level Arizona Leauge ABs. He's got 21 RBIs in 21 games with 10 extra-base hits and three streals.
No. 25 Mike Trout (Angels) has been keeping up with Grichuk, though he missed a week earlier this month. He's gone 15-for-33 (.455) to start his pro career, with five extra-base hits (three doubles, two triples) and five steals in nine games.
No. 26 Eric Arnett (Brewers) doesn't seem to like the shorter stints he's not used to. In five total games with Helena in the Pioneer Legue, the Indiana right-hander has a 8.31 ERA. He's allowed eight runs on 10 hits while walking five. He does have 9 K's in 8 2/3 IP.
No. 28 Reymond Fuentes (Red Sox) has played 12 games in the Gulf Coast League and his hitting .333 (13-for-39). He's got a .400 OBP and has two steals (to go along with three caught stealing).
No. 31 Brett Jackson (Cubs) made a brief stop in the Arizona League to shake off some rust, then went to Boise in the Northwest League. Combined, the Cal outfielder has hit .333 (21-for-63) in 19 games, with a pair of triples, a homer and 16 RBIs.
No. 32 Tim Wheeler (Rockies) is also in the Northwest League, with Tri-City. He's hit .299 (29-for-97) in 24 games. He's hit six doubles and a homer while driving in 13 runs and stealing 4 bases.
I'm efforting to get stories done on the first-rounders I've yet to talk to (that would be Pollock, Trout, Fuentes, Jackson and Wheeler). I'll be sure to let you know if/when those get done.
That's about it in terms of news of that nature. There have been no new signings and it's looking like there's a lot of waiting to see what the other guy is doing. I expect that deadline day — Aug. 17 — is going to be very, very busy and interesting. Here's what I'm hearing:
- It would seem like Mike Minor and Mike Leake, at 7 and 8, wouldn't be tough signs, but things are taking a little longer. My guess is Leake's camp is waiting to see what Minor signs for and perhaps neither wants to set the "college arm" bar.
- Tyler Matzek (No. 11, Rockies) is sticking with his bonus demand, which is north of $7 million. Good luck with that.
- Matt Purke (No. 14, Rangers), the next HS lefty with crazy demands, has supposedly come down some. That being said, he's still around $5 million, which is on the steep side, no?
- The other top picks — Strasburg, Ackley, Tate, Turner, to name some — aren't going to get done until close to or at the Aug. 17 deadline. So buckle your seat belts.
First round update
With the White Sox officially signing No. 23 pick Jared Mitchell, that brings the total of first-rounders who have signed to an even dozen. Here's the latest info, with links to the stories that have been written about their pro debuts, of course (reported bonus figures are included):
1. Stephen Strasburg, Washington — unsigned
2. Dustin Ackley, Seattle — unsigned
3. Donavan Tate, San Diego — unsigned
4. Tony Sanchez, Pittsburgh — $2.5 million
(Hitting .333 over 10 total games — 12-for-36, now with Class A West Virginia)
5. Matt Hobgood, Baltimore — $2.42 million
6. Zack Wheeler, San Francisco — unsigned
7. Mike Minor, Atlanta — unsigned
8. Mike Leake, Cincinnati — unsigned (though apparently he's close)
9. Jacob Turner, Detroit — unsigned
10. Drew Storen, Washington — $1.6 million
(5.59 ERA in 7 games — 3.86 in three July outings — 14 K, 0 BB in 9.2 IP)
11. Tyler Matzek, Colorado — unsigned
12. Aaron Crow, Kansas City — unsigned
13. Grant Green, Oakland — unsigned
14. Matt Purke, Texas — unsigned
15. Alex White, Cleveland — unsigned
16. Bobby Borchering, Arizona — unsigned
17. A.J. Pollock, Arizona — $1.4 million
(.351 in 9 games — 13-for-37, 2 steals)
18. Chad James, Florida — unsigned
19. Shelby Miller, St. Louis — unsigned
20. Chad Jenkins, Toronto — unsigned
21. Jiovanni Mier, Houston — $1.358 million
22. Kyle Gibson, Minnesota — unsigned
23. Jared Mitchell, Chicago (AL) — $1.2 million
(Should be making his debut today)
24. Randal Grichuk, Los Angeles (AL) —
(.283 in 12 games — 15-for-53, 3 2B, 2 3B)
25. Mike Trout, Los Angeles (AL) — $1.215 million
(.571 in 4 games — 8-for-14, 1 2B, 2 3B, 2 SB)
26. Eric Arnett, Milwaukee — $1.2 million
27. Nick Franklin, Seattle — unsigned
28. Reymond Fuentes, Boston — $1.13 million
(6-for-10 in three games)
29. Slade Heathcott, New York (AL) — unsigned
30. LeVon Washingotn, Tampa — unsigned
31. Brett Jackson, Chicago (NL) — $972,000
(.400 in 8 games — 12-for-30, 2 3B, 8 RBIs)
32. Tim Wheeler, Colorado — $900,000
(.276 in 14 games — 16-for-58, 1 HR, 9 RBIs, 3 SB)
I think if and when Leake signs, assuming he's the first of the college arms to go, that will lead to a domino effect with a bunch of the other college pitchers who are still unsigned.
Once we get past the Futures Game, I'll try to get back to track down the first rounders and talk to them about their debuts. I owe you stories on Pollock, Mitchell (assuming he plays today),Trout, Fuentes, Jackson and Wheeler. Hobgood, too, if/when he pitches for the first time.
Draft signing update
Well, it seems like we've got a total of nine first-rounders signed to date. In case you've lost track, they are:
No. 4 Tony Sanchez, Pirates
No. 5 Matt Hobgood (just happened over the weekend), Orioles
No. 10 Drew Storen, Nationals
No. 17 A.J. Pollock, Diamondbacks
No. 21 Jiovanni Mier, Astros (I just talked to him today, look for a story about his pro debut tomorrow)
No. 24 Randal Grichuk, Angels
No. 26 Eric Arnett, Brewers
No. 31 Brett Jackson, Cubs
No. 32 Tim Wheeler, Rockies
The Hobgood signing is the first top 10 pick to sign since I posted about my Top 10 Signing Game. We ended up with 4 contestents, and here's the update, giving the differential of guessed signing date and bonus as indicators:
Matt S. — 6 days; $80,000 (he had July 3, $2.5 mil for Hobgood)
Brian O. — 7 days; $80,000
Todd F. — 26 days; $1.08 mil
Jon W. — 48 days; $80,000
Debuts and signings
The Cubs' first-round pick, Brett Jackson (No. 30 overall), has signed with the club. It looks like Boise is his destination once he passes a physical, though since he hasn't played in a game since the end of May, don't be shocked if he goes to Mesa for a few games in the rookie-level Arizona League just to get his timing back a little.
ESPN's Keith Law said he heard Jiovanni Mier has agreed to terms with the Astros. I'm trying to find out details. If true, perhaps you'll see the No. 21 overall pick head to the Gulf Coast League or perhaps the Appalachian League.
Angels' top pick, Randal Grichuk, No. 24 overall, has played in two Arizona League games to date. He's gone 1-for-8 in the two games.
Marc Krauss, D-Backs' 2nd-round pick, is in South Bend and has begun his pro career with a five-game hitting streak. He's 5-for-17 in those five games.
Best debut thus far, though, has to go to Cameron Garfield, the Brewers' second-round pick. The No. 74 overall pick played in his first game on Tuesday, with Helena in the Pioneer League. All the young catcher did was go 5-for-5 with 3 RBIs.
Other debuts:
Matt Davidson, the HS 3B taken by the Diamondbacks with the No. 35 pick (supplemental first round), has gone 4-for-15 in his first four games with the Yakima Bears in the short-season Northwest League (Interesting that the D-Backs didn't send him to Missoula in the Pioneer League. I love it when guys get challenged). He hit his first professional homer yesterday.
Reds' second-rounder Billy Hamilton made his pro debut yesterday in the Gulf Coast League. The athletic shortstop went 2-for-4 against the GCL Orioles hitting in the two-hole.
Cards' second-rounder Robert Stock, the catcher-RHP out of USC, went 0-for-3 in his first game yesterday, with Johnson City in the Appalachian League. He caught and threw out a would-be basestealer. He's still just 19 because he finished high school early to get to college early.
The Brewers' other second-round pick, Max Walla (actually taken one pick before Garfield), is off to a 3-for-8 start in the AZL.
The No. 75 pick, Phillies' second-rounder Kelly Dugan, went 0-for-3 in his GCL debut yesterday. He did walk and score a run.
3B Wade Gaynor, third-round pick of the Tigers, has started off his pro career 4-for-14 with a double and an RBI in three games with Oneonta in the short-season NY-Penn League.
OF Keon Broxton went in the third round to the D-Backs and he made his debut yesterday for Missoula in the game that saw Garfield go 5-for-5 for Helena. Broxton went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored.
Astros' third-round pick Telvin Nash got one AB in the GCL yesterday and struck out.
Josh Prince went in the third round to Milwaukee and the Tulane shortstop is on that Helena club as well. He went 0-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored.
I think that takes you through the debuts of the top three rounds (not including Drew Storen, who we've written about quite a bit). Today, look for Eric Arnett, the No. 26 pick overall, to pitch for Helena. I don't think he's starting, however. No. 32 pick Tim Wheeler could be in the lineup for the Rockies' affiliate in the short-season Northwest League, the Tri-City Dust Devils.
Debuts aplenty
I love the time right after the Draft. Not only do we have the College World Series and the Cape Cod League going on for those wanting to continue to follow amateur ball. And all those draftees start signing and start embarking on professional careers.
We've already talked a bunch about No. 10 pick Drew Storen. He's now pitched twice for the Hagerstown Suns.
Joining him among the first-rounders to play is No. 4 pick Tony Sanchez. He made his debut over the weekend for short-season State College and I got to talk to him this morning about it. I have to say I was very impressed with how he carried himself, at least in our conversation. Here's the story that came out of that interview: First-round pick Sanchez makes debut.
And there's more to come:
No. 24 pick Randal Grichuk is slated to be in the lineup for the rookie-level Arizona League Angels tonight.
No. 26 pick Eric Arnett will pitch for Helena, the Brewers' affiliate in the rookie-level Pioneer League on Wednesday.
No. 32 pick Tim Wheeler is in Tri-City, the Rockies' club in the short-season Northwest League.
And how about this for fate. No. 17 pick A.J. Pollock has agreed to terms with the Diamondbacks. He'll have a physical in Arizona tomorrow (Tuesday), sign his contract and then be assigned to… that's right, South Bend. In case you've forgotten, Pollock played his college ball at Notre Dame, which, if you didn't know, is in South Bend. I wonder if he got to keep his college digs for the rest of the summer.
More tomorrow, including answering an email question about the Giants' Madison Bumgarner.
Scheppers, pro debuts, etc.
Hey all.
Quick post today. First, wanted to let those who haven't seen it yet about the story I wrote regarding the health of Tanner Scheppers' right shoulder. There are some teams who feel he has a 50-percent labrum tear and will need surgery. The Rangers, while acknowledging an issue, don't think it's as severe.
I'm not 100-percent positive, but I'm pretty sure that Marc Krauss became the first 2009 draftee to make his professional debut on Wednesday. He was the DH for South Bend in the second game of a Midwest League doubleheader. He went 1-for-3 with a double in the Silver Hawks' 2-1 loss. The Diamondbacks took the University of Ohio product in the second round, No. 64 overall.
Great CWS matchup tonight, ASU vs. UNC in an elimination game. Potential 2010 first rounder Matt Harvey goes for the Tar Heels.
More later
College World Series update
If you had told me that Mike Leake would have a 6-0 lead in a College World Series game, I would've been willing to say the game was over. But I guess that's why Texas is the top-ranked team in the CWS. The right-hander, taken 8th overall by the Reds in the Draft, had his worst start of the year and didn't make it out of the fourth inning. Up next for ASU is an elimination game against Dustin Ackley and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Some top hitting peformers in Omaha thus far, focusing on drafted talent:
Dustin Ackley, UNC (Mariners, 1st round, No. 2 overall): 7-for-11, 3 RBIs
Jermaine Mitchell, LSU (White Sox, 1st round, No. 23): 3-5, two doubles in 2nd game; 3-8 overall
DJ LeMahieu, LSU (Cubs, 2nd round, No. 79): 6-10, four runs scored
Kyle Seager, UNC (Mariners, 3rd round, No. 82): 5-8, HR, 2 RBIs
On another note, looks like second-round pick Marc Krauss (Diamondbacks) will make his debut tonight for the South Bend Silver Hawks in the Midwest League. You can listen to the game here at 5:30 p.m. ET (it's actually a doubleheader with yesterday's rainouts).
No. 10 pick Drew Storen still seems on pace to make his pro debut tomorrow for Hagerstown and I'm efforting to find out when No. 4 pick Tony Sanchez will play for West Virginia.


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The Supreme Court says corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives for women.
The justices' 5-4 decision Monday is the first time that the high court has ruled that profit-seeking businesses can hold religious views under federal law. And it means the Obama administration must search for a different way of providing free contraception to women who are covered under objecting companies' health insurance plans. (Read the 95-page opinion at the bottom of this story)
Contraception is among a range of preventive services that must be provided at no extra charge under the health care law that President Barack Obama signed in 2010 and the Supreme Court upheld two years later.
Two years ago, Chief Justice John Roberts cast the pivotal vote that saved the health care law in the midst of Obama's campaign for re-election.
On Monday, dealing with a small sliver of the law, Roberts sided with the four justices who would have struck down the law in its entirety.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion. The court's four liberal justices dissented.
The court stressed that its ruling applies only to corporations that are under the control of just a few people in which there is no essential difference between the business and its owners.
Dozens of companies, including the Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby, claim religious objections to covering some or all contraceptives.
The methods and devices at issue before the Supreme Court are those that Hobby Lobby and furniture maker Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. of East Earl, Pennsylvania, say can work after conception. They are the emergency contraceptives Plan B and ella, as well as intrauterine devices, which can cost up to $1,000.
The Obama administration says insurance coverage for birth control is important to women's health and reduces the number of unwanted pregnancies, as well as abortions.


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The St. Edmond baseball team found their strength in seniors Hank Crimmins and Cal Coleman Tuesday night, advancing to a Class 2A district final behind a 10-0, five-inning victory over Manson Northwest Webster.
The Gaels (15-15 overall) will now face Southeast Valley (20-6) back at Rogers Park Saturday night. The Jaguars advanced with a 7-1 victory over Sioux Central.
Crimmins tossed a three-hitter, striking out three, while Coleman was 3-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored out of the No. 9 hole in the lineup.
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"Cal really worked on a few things with his swing, made the adjustment and came through big for us," SEHS head coach Joe Shanks said. "And Hank pitched a very solid game. He was getting outs and not working deep into the count (Crimmins had 61 pitches in the game)."
St. Edmond jumped on the Cougars (10-16) in the first, plating two runs off three hits. Manson Northwest Webster played late into the night on Monday to advance, running through several pitchers in the process.
"I have complete respect for Mike Richman and his team because they do things the right way," Shanks said. "They had a long night (vs. South Central Calhoun) and came away with an emotional win. That's tough to get right back and play again, especially on our home field."
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Christian Whitehill (L, 4-2, 1+ IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 K, 1 BB), Alex Bush (2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 0 K, 2 BB), Dylan Samuelson (1 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 0 K, 1 BB) and Cody Ellefson; Hank Crimmins (W, 6-4, 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 0 BB) and Matthew Bocken. 2B-MNW: Tanner Peterson; SE: Cal Coleman.
The Gaels, who posted a 10-0 victory earlier this year over the Cougars, added a single run in the second, two more in the third and four in the fourth.
Crimmins was also 2-for-2 at the plate with a run scored, while five others had a hit. St. Edmond stole two bases and scored a pair of runs on balk calls.
"Our schedule has prepared us for this time of year," Shanks said. "We know nothing is going to come easy, but the kids have the right attitude and are willing to do anything to win."
The Gaels beat Southeast Valley once this season, 9-5, in a game that was delayed by weather.
For the Cougars, Tanner Peterson had a double. This was the final game for Mitch Rosendahl, Peterson and Braden Moser.


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Just watched him take down Berdych in Davis Cup.He played with great intensity.2014 should be another good year for tennis.
What do you guys think about Novak teaming up with Boris Becker as his head coach?
Quote from: Dallas on December 18, 2013, 11:52:47 AMWhat do you guys think about Novak teaming up with Boris Becker as his head coach?Mertov talks about coaches in his latest (Dec 2) blog entry (see above) but I don't think he saw this one coming! My own guess is that Becker will find it hard to keep the Djokovic mob happy . Anyway, I hope he stays around until August and comes along to Cincy. It would be fun to see him at work.


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On Delhi Streets, 'Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright'
Starting next week, Delhi residents—unsurprised by cows or the occasional camel or elephant—will spot an unusual beast around the city: the Bengal Tiger.
"Artiger," a public art project that aims to raise funds for tiger conservation, will install 56 life-size fiberglass sculptures of tigers created by well-known artists at different spots across the capital.
The trio behind the project drew inspiration from London's "Elephant Parade," which took place earlier this year and raised funds for 4 million pounds ($6.2 million) by placing sculptures of elephants around that city.


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1.Freak Slaughter – Memento Mori (Original Mix) soon ount in MMAN Records.2.Barretso – Chase ( Freak Slaughter Remix)3.Freak Slaughter – Fury ! (Original Mix) soon out in MMAN Records.4.F.O.O.L – Fortune (Original Mix)5.Hope 4 Dope – Ouverture ( Freak Slaughter Remix)6.Drivepilot – Regrets (Original Mix)7.StereoHeroes – Wild Child (Dub Version)8.Produkkt – Ciampino Airforce ( Cyberpunkers Remix)9.Dead CAT Bounce & You Killing Me – Justice!10.Freak Slaughter – Guillotine (Tom Encore Remix)11.The Damn Bell Doors – Calcutta (Pelussje Remix)
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What's the meaning behind the name Freak Slaughter?
To be honest it was strange situation. I was sitting with my friends (everybody was a bit drunk) and I need to have new name as a Electro producer. Someone told that mu music is freaky, so the first world was ' Freak', later someone else told that my music is like slaughter, so I chose 'Slaughter' haha.
Tell us a bit about yourself? What do you do when you're not producing?
My name is Michel, I live in Warsaw (Poland), I'm 18 years old and I've just finished highschool.
Apart of production I play cello, listen to music, mess around, listen to music, play cello, go for parties, and sleep sometimes.
Could you tell our readers a bit about your musical roots? How and when did you know you wanted to produce electro?
My adventure with music started many years ago. As a child I was recreating well known melodies on my sister's keyboard. Few years later I suggested my parents that I want to attend musician school and become professional musician. I started studying playing cello and I fallen in love with this instrument. After years spent in musician school I didn't know what to do with my education, so I decided to learn music production. At first I tried to recreate some tracks I currently was listening, then tried to produce House and Electro House. With weeks of producing this kind of music I got bored and was looking for new music style. My friend was sending me a lot of Fidget House stuff but it wasn't the kind of music music I wanted to produce, however one day he sent me The Bloody Beetroots – ' Cornelius' and totally amused and inspired I decided to develop my music skills in Electro !
How long have you been producing for?
The first experiments with music production was at the beginning of 2010, but I started to produce seriously since the beginning of the year 2011.
Are there any producers at the moment you think we should be keeping our eyes on?
Yes definitely. I think Hope4Dope are noticeable. I made remix for their the first official "Ouverture" EP because I think they have skills and may be top producers in the future. You must check their tracks out. Also Dead CAT Bounce productions are worthy of following !
Your top three favourite bangers at moment, what are they?
1. StereoHeroes – Wild Child (Dub Version)
2. Drivepilot – Regrets (Original Mix)
3.Freak Slaughter – Memento Mori (Original Mix)
In 10 words or less how would you describe yourself?
Calm during day, slaughterer at night !
Oh shit! Your Studio is on fire! You only have time to save one piece of gear! What is it?
My laptop because I have a lot of projects on it. You can buy gear, but lost projects won't come back.
Would you say any other artists have had a strong influence on your work?
At first the biggest influence in my productions had Trashing Teenagers, Drivepilot, Haezer, F.O.O.L .
Right now I'm getting a bit influenced by music of 60's – 80's because I'm trying to gain something different in Electro. When I finnish for sure I will upload some previews on my soundcloud profile, so keep following me !
How did you hear about Tuff Em Up Records, and Trashbags!
My friend Kenny (PANDAmic) showed me that he is a part of a Trashbags Collective.
Tell us about your childhood crushes and your worldwide fame; have you managed to swing any of those girls in primary school who never spoke to you?
I'm too famous to think about such things K hahaha ! To be honest every girl was speaking with me in primary school :>
If you had to duel it out in the 1400's what would be your weapon of choice?
For sure it would be cello! Haha
If the world really ends in 2012, what do you think you will be known for, and if you somehow managed to survive, how do you think the rest of your life would play out?
I think by my strange name ! I'm too sociable to live alone so I think I will kill myself if I would survive hahaha.
How many producers does it take to change a light bulb and why?
Too many, and don't know why.
What has been your most memorable show you have played, and why?
Haha the most memorable performance was in Munich in club Suite15. I was playing the dirtiest shit like Haezer, The Mastertrons, Gtronic etc. and suddenly pretty girl approached and asked me to set Paul Kalkbrenner… Facepalm !
When will we be seeing you in Australia?
I don't know. Till today I haven't been even thining about any performances in Australia, but I think I was wrong . Hope people in Australia would love to listen my live set, if yes, I will catch the first plane taking off straight there !
Thanks Freak Slaughter, we send our Love from Australia, Trashbags.
Thank you so much, cheers from Poland, Michel !


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Staff at a thrift store in Truro believed material that was left at their door this week contained human waste, however, Truro police confirmed that was not the case.
TRURO - Truro police are not pursuing criminal charges in relation to five buckets of waste left this week at the Salvation Army thrift store.
"As far as we're concerned it's not a criminal matter," Insp. Rob Hearn told the Truro Daily News on Friday.
Staff at the thrift store discovered the five buckets of undetermined smelly material on Sunday morning.
Staff initially believed the material was human waste. However, Hearn said while he could not specifically say what was in the buckets, it was determined not to be human waste.
He also said it is believed the buckets were left there by mistake and that the individual responsible has apologized to the Salvation Army.
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Hosted by the Hackettstown Business Improvement District and the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Spring Festival this year will feature music all day and all night on Saturday, May 3.
Starting in the afternoon, event organizers will be hosting a Battle of the Bands competition taking place from 2-5:30 p.m. under the Dining and Entertainment tent.
All interested bands (or singer-songwriters) must apply in advance to be considered for the competition. CDs may be dropped off at the Hackettstown BID office, 219 Main St., or links to music may be emailed to email@example.com.
Include a short biography and contact information with your submission. Special consideration will be given to original music, but not entirely necessary. All styles of music are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for entry is April 24, 4 p.m. Bands that are chosen for the competition will be notified by Friday, April 26.
The winning band will receive $150 in BID Bucks, good to spend at most businesses in Hackettstown.
Following the Battle of the Bands, the evening show will feature performances by 'Buck Dilly & Live Bait' at 6 p.m. and 'Quimby Mountain Band' starting at 8 p.m.
In addition the event organizers are looking for Exhibition groups for Sunday Afternoon from 2–5:30 p.m. Call the HBID office for your group to be included in the Exhibition.
The Spring Festival will operate on the following days/times:
- Friday, May 2, 6-10 p.m.
- Saturday, May 3, noon to 10 p.m.
- Sunday, May 4, noon to 6 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets will be available as the Festival nears at Jack's Scissor Wiz, Fulton Bank on Route 517 and on Mountain Avenue, Mama's Restaurant and Café Baci, the Hackettstown BID Office and the Panther Valley Pharmacy.
Any exhibitors, food vendors, artists or performers who would like to participate are encouraged to contact Jim at the HKTWN BID office 908-850-5004 or Irma at the Warren County Chamber Office at 908-835-9200.
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When "Grandma" Yvonne Kent volunteers at Lincoln Elementary School, the students there compete for her attention.
Some run up to her and give her a hug, or they ask, "Can I read to you?"
"It makes them feel good. It makes me feel good," said Kent, a 76-year-old Loveland resident who volunteers at the school through the Foster Grandparent Program.
The Foster Grandparent Program -- a program of Senior Corps that engages people 55 and older in volunteer work through Volunteers of America -- sends low-income seniors to schools, early childhood education centers, child-care centers and preschools to serve as mentors and tutors to students on an individual and group basis. The program, which is offered at Lincoln and Winona elementary schools in Thompson School District, provides a small stipend for the seniors, who are required to volunteer for at least 15 hours a week.
"The students get that caring relationship with a caring adult," said Michelle Malvey, principal at Lincoln. "They get to have grandma at school."
Mayor Cecil Gutierrez visited Grandma Yvonne and Grandma Maria Valdez, another senior in the program, Tuesday during the Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service, a day when mayors nationwide celebrate the impact of national service in their cities by thanking the individuals who serve. A week prior, he had issued a proclamation marking April 9 as National Service Recognition Day.
"This was highlighting one small piece of volunteering," Gutierrez said. "I'm blown away by the amount of volunteers we have in this community."
Gutierrez visited Grandma Yvonne as she worked with students on their math, reading and writing skills and briefly met with Grandma Maria, who came in later. He chose Lincoln because the school is in his neighborhood, plus it was one where he taught music in the late 1980s, he said.
"It's that individual attention that's so beneficial," said Gutierrez, who visits volunteers during four different service days each year, such as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service.
In October 2012, Grandma Ivan started volunteering at Lincoln every day of the week for about five to six hours a day, working with students individually and in groups on math and literacy and helping teachers in the classroom.
"We try to work with the kids whose parents who don't read with them at home," Grandma Yvonne said. "You can see that you're doing good. You get instant reward that way."
Grandma Maria, who volunteers every day for 15 hours a week, also works with students on math and literacy skills.
"I'm just trying to see if I make a difference in kids' lives," Grandma Maria said. "We do need a lot of volunteers in the schools. There's lots of children who need help and don't get it at home. School is where they get it."
Eight-year-old Carli Howell, a second-grader, reads to both foster grandparents.
"They help me out with words, and they help me out with chapter books," Carli said. "They help us learn, and they help us read."
Luke Wilson, also 8, likes reading with the foster grandmas.
"When I get stuck on a word, they help me with it," the second-grader said.
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Caleb Chance vs. Joshua Jack vs. Emmett Blaise
What do you prefer for our first child - a boy
The Top Baby Name is...
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For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Calvin College volleyball team will play for a national championship.
The Knights stunned perennial favorite Juniata College (Huntingdon, Pa.) in an NCAA Division III semifinal Saturday at Washington University in St. Louis. Calvin rallied from two sets down to knock off Juniata, 3-2 (14-25, 17-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-12).
Calvin's last Division III final appearance was in 1986, when it lost 3-2 to California-San Diego.
The Knights will face Emory (36-2) in the finals at 3 p.m. Monday. Emory, the top-ranked team in Division III whose home is Atlanta, beat Washington-St. Louis, 3-1 (18-25, 29-27, 25-21, 25-20).
The championship match was set for Sunday, but Calvin does not play on that day for religious reasons.
The Knights' rally began when they trailed 16-8 in the third set. Down 17-13 in the fourth set, they tied the score 17-17 and battled from there to win the set.
In the fifth and deciding set, the score was tied 7-7 before Calvin scored six of the next seven points to take command and pull off the upset.
Rebecca Kamp posted a double-double of 17 kills and 10 blocks for the Knights, and Erin VanderPlas had 13 kills. Megan Rietema (Grand Rapids Christian) recorded 38 assists.
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Life in a college town: Greek week at Mansfield University
During the week of April 21, fraternities and sororities at Mansfield University came together to compete against one another in the annual Greek Week competition.
Organizations compete against each other in anything from sporting events such as soccer, football and frisbee to creative events such as Greek Week Banner, Lip Synch and a Beauty and the Beast pageant. No matter what Greek organization a student is in, a sense of unity is felt by all the Greeks.
The games during the week do get quite competitive, which result in a sense of loyalty and unity to each individual organization.
The fraternities on campus include Alpha Kappa Lambda, Phi Sigma Kappa, Sigma Tau Gamma, Phi Beta Sigma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
The Sororities on campus include Alpha Sigma Alpha, Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau and Delta Zeta.
Each organization plays for points in each event, the first place winner resulting in four points, second place resulting in three and so forth.
Not only does Greek Week bring a sense of unity to the Greeks, but also brings much respect between the organizations.
Respect and sportsmanship were well displayed throughout the week.
After each event, teams would shake hands and congratulate the other on their win, displaying acts of sportsmanship.
Throughout Greek Week, student life is heavily affected. With balancing school work, brotherhood and the events, Greek members learn responsibility.
Events take a lot of time out of the week, involving preparation and practice for certain events.
This means time is being taken away from academics and study time.
Members of Greek organizations learn to balance their academics with their extra-curricular activities.
Greek organizations were very close this year in the standings. Alpha Kappa Lambda and Phi Sigma Kappa were neck and neck throughout the whole week, going back and forth in the lead.
Sigma Tau Gamma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon held the third and fourth positions, occasionally switching spots in the standings.
By the end of the week, Phi Sigma Kappa came out on top, winning the Greek Week competition.
For the sororities, it was Alpha Sigma Alpha who came out on top for their fourth straight year in a row.
It is a wonderful time of year when Greek week comes around.
It is a great sight when Greek organizations come together and compete with each other while having a good time.


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An explosive 3-alarm fire at a metal manufacturing company in Berks County caused $3.5 million worth of damage, a state police fire marshal said Tuesday.
The massive fire that drew dozens of firefighters from Berks, Chester and Lancaster counties ignited at the Timet Corporation on Hemlock Road in Caernarvon Township shortly before 8 p.m. Monday.
The fire started in the area of the processing machine and bins of staged titanium waiting to be processed, said Tpr. Michael Yeity, a Pa. State Police fire marshal.
"I was sitting right outside the garage door and I seen a loft of oil-based smoke come out," said a worker who was standing feet from the flames.
Workers activated the suppression system and were then told to get out.
"The bosses realized there was no way we were going to stop this, so they got on the intercom and said all raw materials meet at our evacuation area," said the worker.
At one point, firefighters who battled the flames were forced to retreat. A fork lift filled with propane that was sitting near the flames exploded. Firefighters saw the tank leaking and got out in the nick of time, said officials.
"A ball of fire came out the side and they had all the fire company members retreat in the area due to the potential danger of flash or another explosion," said Chief Paul Stolz, Caernarvon Twp. Police Dept.
Miraculously, no one was injured during the fight. It took dozens of firefighters from about 20 different departments more than three hours to bring it under control.
Firefighters were forced to use foam to contain the fire because of the substances inside the building. Titanium is highly flammable, and officials said water would have caused the fire to spread.
Plumes of smoke billowed above the manufacturing company and could be seen for miles in the Morgantown area.
"It was a stubborn fire because of the type of building and the ventilation until they got the roof opened up and allowed ventilation, that's when they got the fire under control," said Stolz.
Authorities credited Timet's safety training of its employees for helping to prevent injuries and minimize and contain the fire damage.


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We present a new age measurement for the outer halo globular cluster Palomar 5, derived from HST V and I photometry (Grillmair & Smith 2001, AJ 122:3231). Using \alpha-dependent theoretical isochrones (Bergbusch & VandenBerg 2001, AJ 556:322) and a \chi2 minimization process allowing for variations in V-I and age, we explore the possible combinations of cluster age, metallicity, and \alpha-enhancement. We find that, assuming the parameters given in Vandenberg (2000, ApJS 129:315) ((m-M)V=16.85, E(V-I)=0.07, [Fe/H]=-1.41, [\alpha/Fe]=+0.3), the most likely age is 11.5±1 Gyr, in agreement with the age derived from ground-based B-V data (VandenBerg 2000). With the same distance modulus and reddening, but substituting the metallicity and \alpha-enhancement measured by high-dispersion Keck spectroscopy ([Fe/H]=-1.3, [\alpha/Fe]=0.2) (Smith et al 2001, AJ 123:1502), we find that the most likely age is still 11.5±1 Gyr. This work was supported by NASA through grant GO-06788.01-95A from the Space Telescope Science Institute.
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J. Eugene Barry made some tough New Year's resolutions in 1925: read 50 books, look at a magazine each day, save $350 and write daily in his diary.
Barry, an editor at the Jackson News, came close to his goal.
He chronicled the entire year in a National Date Book, a 4-by-6-inch register only an inch thick. The small volume was recently discovered among Kanngiesser family artifacts by Betty Konopacki of Leoni Township.
Barry recorded events from both the newspaper and his family, which included his wife, Susannah, and son, Jimmie.
A Feb. 4 entry mentions the Hayes Hotel was opposed by businessmen John W. Miner and Philander L. Carter.
An April 11 note announces the arrival of two baby buffalo at the Sharp Park Zoo. The animals were bought with donations from local school children.
Major construction projects also were mentioned, including a new $153,000 Christian Scientist Church, a $250,000 county courthouse remodel on W. Michigan Avenue and the 14-story Reynolds Building, now called the Blake Building.
Other citations talked about the police beat. Alcohol busts were frequently mentioned because it was during Prohibition. Yet, Barry recorded several times he had to cover for or send home a drunk reporter.
Barry's biggest challenge that year came in July.
The Jackson News was suffering financially, owing more than $45,000 to several banks. The paper was sold and published its last edition July 10. He wrote, "No work today. First time in five years."
Barry landed a job at the Citizen Patriot a week later. Working under Editor George W. Scotford, he earned $45 for working six days a week.
He started with local news coverage and later became editorial writer.
Barry's year-end assessment on Dec. 31 shows he was "fairly satisfied with year past. Saved about $350. Read 37 books. Found remedy for constipation. ... Lost job but got new one."


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During her keynote speech at last Thursday's Dubois Strong Annual Meeting at the Ferdinand Community Center, former Indiana Lt. Governor and current Radius Indiana president Becky Skillman highlighted several things concerning economic development across Radius Indiana's 8 county region.
Skillman describes her first few months with Radius Indiana and compares it to what she did while serving as Indiana's Lt. Governor under former governor Mitch Daniels:
Skillman also highlighted NSA Crane and its value to the Radius Indiana region. Radius Indiana recently formed a Defense and National Security Advisory Council. Skillman talks more about the makeup and the purpose of this newly formed council:
Skillman says Crane is in good shape in spite of the recent federal sequester and concerns over funding for the future. She says Crane is in a strong position, but shouldn't take anything for granted going forward:
Crane is currently the third largest naval installation in the world and one of Indiana's largest employers. Crane currently employs over 5,000 people.


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As far as the wireless carriers are concerned, Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) and AT&T (NYSE: T ) are much farther along with their respective LTE network rollouts. Big Red's LTE is currently in 371 markets, and Ma Bell's is locked and loaded in 53. Smaller iPhone carrier rival Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S ) ? Just six. The magnitude of that disadvantage, or the perception thereof, is directly related to how much value customers place in having access to LTE speeds.
For a relatively technologically sophisticated consumer like myself, next-generation coverage is of paramount importance. Fortunately for Sprint, the bulk of subscribers might not fall into the same category.
Piper Jaffray analyst Christopher Larsen was out today with some bullish comments on Sprint, reiterating his "overweight" rating on shares, the equivalent of a "buy." In addition, Larsen is boosting his price target from $5 to $6, meaning he still thinks Sprint has some momentum in it even as it has more than doubled from its low of $2.10 set just six months ago.
The firm conducted a survey of roughly 3,000 online participants regarding their perception of 4G networks, carriers, and the upcoming iPhone. Of the respondents, a whopping 47% believed they didn't need 4G data speeds, 26% don't know the difference between the various 4G standards and consider them all the same, and just 15% think LTE is the best.
That implies that a large chunk of potential iPhone 5 buyers will probably overlook Sprint's LTE disadvantage, and could potentially be more interested in pricing and unlimited data, where Sprint has advantages. Larsen concludes that Sprint's smaller LTE network won't negatively affect the carrier's iPhone sales. Saying the next iPhone won't hurt Sprint is almost like saying it'll help.
Additionally, the survey shows that Verizon is set to gain iPhone market share, with 44% of respondents interested in Big Red, 29% voting for Ma Bell, and 14% siding with Little Yellow.
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Ever since the introduction of our new ThinkStation line of workstations I've seen lots of commentary about handles on computer towers. Just to set the record straight we have had handles on towers from day one. The first tower ever designed by IBM (PS/2 Model 80) had a folding handle to make moving it around easier. The PS/1 tower designed by Richard Sapper in the early 90's had a clever handle that was integral to the front bezel. The new handle on the ThinkStation products is very similar in appearance and utility to the PS/1 version. For rack mounting the ThinkStation handles are easily removed.
PS/1 Sapper design model circa 1992 The comments about us copying the handle created by the "fruit" company are just plain wrong. But enough about that. What I'm interested in is the true value that a handle provides. I think it is very useful, I would love to get your thoughts on this topic.
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When police asked a 20-year-old Covington man Wednesday morning why he'd spray painted curse words and blue monsters on a series of Mandeville buildings, he reportedly told them that he suffers from insomnia and can't sleep at night. So, to avoid boredom, he roamed the city and marked it up with graffiti, police said.
The hobby could land Marion Hall Lyons IV, of Tchefuncte Lane in Covington, in jail for up to two years. He was booked Wednesday with three felony and five misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property by defacing with graffiti.
He is accused of spray painting businesses, shopping centers and utility boxes in Mandeville over the past few weeks.
One of his go-to tags was the word "scor" which, when Mandeville Police officers inquired into its meaning, Lyons reportedly said it was short for scorpio, his astrological sign, according to Lt. Gerald Sticker. Another in his repertoire was the word "swag" which he told officers was short for swagger, a certain sort of flare he disapproves of. He borrowed another phrase from the movie Superbad, Sticker said.
Though it was previously reported that Lyons' drawings of a smirking blue monster resembled the ghosts from Pac-Man video game, he told police it was Bloo, a character from a Cartoon Network show called Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, about a retirement home for imaginary friends once children grow too old to play with them.
Someone familiar with Lyons' body of work contacted Crimestoppers anonymously, sending a link to a social networking site on which he allegedly posed for pictures with his tags.
"That was his demise," Sticker said.
When Mandeville police arrived at his house Wednesday morning, they reportedly found cans of spray paint and a scrapbook with pictures and drawings.
Sticker said Lyons confessed to the graffiti. He told police he worked alone, though Sticker said detectives are continuing to investigate whether he might have had accomplices.
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At www.lugnet.com, LEGO fans and users exchange ideas and creations centered around the little plastic building blocks. While the site contains some fascinating links to galleries, forums, and new creations, be sure to try Ldraw, the downloadable section that allows users to make LEGO prototypes with a computer. The program takes users from part selection to choosing between MLCad and LeoCAD as a second generation editor.
Having difficulty locating that specific pushbutton switch or hydraulic/magnetic circuit breaker you've been looking for? Check out www.carlingtech.com for Carling Technologies' product selector guide and online product configurator, as well as a rep/distributor locator list. The newly launched website allows users to choose the proper switch or breaker by first indicating necessary features, then comparing and selecting a particular catalog number or building their own catalog number. Visitors to the site may view detailed technical information, compare tables of products, and download pdf files of technical and dimensional specifications.
So did you think you finished learning about power transmission when you earned your engineering degree? Think again. Boston Gear (www.bostongear.com) serves as a resource for motion control and power transmission products and parts, helping to match ac drives to your specific applications. But for those eternal students, the site also offers a gearology home study course online. You can download .pdf files of the workbook and submit quizzes online, covering the area of gears, reducers, and clutches.
The International Frequency Sensor Association (IFSA) hosts what it claims to be "the biggest Internet specialized resource devoted to sensors, transducers, and sensor instrumentation." The site (www.sensors-portal.com) serves as a forum for engineers to exchange sensor information. It features links to upcoming industry-related events, information on over 14 sensors, monthly updated news, training courses, links, and a list of sensor manufacturers.
The invention of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, known as the laser, has revolutionized technology in a number of industries. At www.bell-labs.com/history/laser, visitors can read about the history of the laser and who invented it, what exactly lasers are, and why lasers are important. The site includes a live action diagram showing how lasers excite atoms or molecules, ultimately causing a coherent light beam.