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Many people ask us (and themselves) "So where exactly is Shropshire anyway"? Tucked away on the English Welsh border Shropshire is easy to reach from almost anywhere (the map opposite will help you find us). And like all the best places, Shropshire is also just far enough away that it's stayed unspoilt and comparatively unchanged.
So if you are looking for a short break this spring and a chance to get away from it all, de-stress, clear your head and indulge a little - Shropshire could be the answer to your prayers. For here you will find Medieval Shrewsbury, birthplace of Charles Darwin and Ironbridge, birthplace of all things industrial and little Much Wenlock – the inspiration for the modern Olympics.
Shropshire's smorgasbord is fit to bursting with local produce and great eateries. We still have independent shops too and 20 vibrant market towns where you can get your retail fix.
Ever since those clever Romans discovered Shropshire as an ideal place for some decent R&R, Shropshire has been offering comfy beds, good food, proper ales and the like to the weary. All served up with the sort of warmth and hospitality that encourages friends to return. It's a tradition that continues today.


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DEFINITION of 'Average Indexed Monthly Earnings - AIME'
A calculation used to determine the Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) amount used to value an individuals social security benefits. The Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME) takes your top 35 highest earning years up to age 60 and indexes it for wage growth, and then averages it to get a monthly amount. The AIME tries to approximate your earnings over your lifetime at today's wage levels.
BREAKING DOWN 'Average Indexed Monthly Earnings - AIME'
If you recieve Social Security benefits, the number they used to calculate that benefit is from the Primary Insurance Amount (PIA). In order to calculate the PIA, the AIME is split into three parts. Predetermined percentages are applied to each part and they are all summed together to get the PIA.
For example, suppose your AIME is $5,000. The PIA calculation would take 90% from the first $744, then 32% from earnings over $744 but under $4483, and lastly 15% of monthly earnings over $4483. In this example your PIA would be $1943.63.

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Nine men have admitted to participating in a sports-betting ring that reaped millions of dollars in wagers while operating inside the Borgata Hotel Casino poker room.
Authorities announced the plea deals this morning, a week after the two top operators of the ring appeared before a judge in Atlantic County to admit their roles in the operation.
On Friday, Superior Court Judge Michael Donio accepted pleas to charges of promoting gambling from Ian Blackman, 29, of Mays Landing; Douglas Rubino, 31, and John Findaly, 32, both of Philadelphia, Attorney General Anne Milgram and Criminal Justice Director Deborah Gramiccioni said in a joint statement.
A day earlier, Donio accepted pleas to the same charges from Philadelphia residents Bernard Malseed, 65; Dominick Grande, 29; William DePena, 40; Joseph Baldino Jr. 24; his brother Frank Baldino, 22; and from Russell Brown, 45, of Egg Harbor.
Sentencings are scheduled for February, when they face 364 days in the Atlantic County jail followed by a probationary term, Milgram and Gramiccioni said.
New Jersey State Police shut down the sports betting ring last year after arresting 24 people -- including five Borgata employees -- they said either ran the operation, took bets for it or looked the other way during the exchange of money or casino chips.
In 20 months, the ring took in $60 million in bets on college and professional football and basketball games, authorities said.
Those who pleaded guilty last week admitted that between March 2006 and November 2007 they brought people into the ring, accepted bets and settled up with the bettors by either paying out winnings or taking payments for losses. Some bettors were forced to take loans with interest rates at more than 50 percent to pay off their debts, in violation of the state's criminal usury statutes, authorities said.
The leaders were identified as Jack Buscemi Jr., 51, of Mullica Hill, who authorities said was the boss, and Andrew Micali, 33, of Ventnor, a reputed member of the Bruno crime family who controlled the daily operations.
Buscemi pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to conspiracy to commit money laundering and Micali pleaded guilty to criminal usury.


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Attention all Trekkies - Netflix will soon be beaming every televised incarnation of "Star Trek" into your home, iPod or communicator.
The original 1960s "Star Trek" series with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, the sequel series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" starring Patrick Stewart and its spin-offs, "Star Trek: Voyager" with Kate Mulgrew and "Star Trek: Enterprise" with Scott Bakula, will begin streaming on July 1, according to trekmovie.com
The remaining live-action TV series, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" starring Avery Brooks, begins its run on Netflix on Oct. 1.
(Sorry, no word if the short-lived 1970s "Star Trek" cartoon series is headed to Netflix).


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HARRISON TWP. -- A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who set three vehicles on fire at the former Harris Landfill on Route 77, police said Friday.
Two 10-wheel truck tractors and a 10-wheel dump truck were set on fire about 6 a.m. June 20. Police discovered the fires after being summoned for a report of heavy smoke in the vicinity of the 4-H Fairgrounds.
The fires were deliberately set, police said.
The landfill is part of a closing project being undertaken by Stags Leap Ranch Development Co. The owner of the company is offering the reward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Ed Selb at (856) 478-6839.


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By David Cuthbert
Theater writer
It has always been my impression that MGM's operetta "Sweethearts" Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald didn't much care for each other. Now comes "A Scandalous Affair," a musical alleging that the two shared "a secret love story."
Hallie Neill and Theodore Lambrinos star in this show, written and directed by Neill, with Eddy-MacDonald songs by Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Rodgers & Hart, Victor Herbert and Sigmund Romberg. The Jefferson Performing Arts Society has it booked Sept. 14-23 at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.
Call (504) 885-2000 for ticket information.
Carondelet Theatre
The Scottish Rite Temple at 621 Carondelet St., which hosted a variety of theater groups in the past few years, is soliciting theater business again as The Carondelet Theatre. It has 300-plus seating, a small proscenium stage, a fly system and a large dining-reception hall.
For more information, call Ray Thompson, president of the Scottish Rite Foundation Inc., at (504) 592-3266
Amy & Jeff back
Amy Alvarez and Jefferson Turner's hit cabaret show, "There Is Nothing Like a Dame: The Women of Rodgers & Hammerstein," returns this weekend for three Sunday performances at 6 p.m. through Sept. 23 at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave.
Call (504) 581-5812 for ticket information.
Rumor mill ...
We hear that director Perry Martin, writer Jason Berry and musician-performer Spencer Bohren are getting their ducks in a row to collaborate on a new musical about three related, colorful Louisiana figures.
David Cuthbert can be reached at email@example.com or at (504) 826-3468.


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Learn when to employ which type of stretch.
Five minutes of this before one run can make a world of difference.
Learn why (and how) to avoid making these same mistakes before your next race.
The race actually begins well before you line up at the start.
Why enhance recovery when you can reduce the need to recover?
Use these tips to make it a little easier to roll out of bed in the morning.
Follow these simple rules when you step on the oval.


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My first anime convention was Otakon in 2001. I think the triceratops had just died out around that time, so it wasn't that long ago, but long enough to call it ancient history in this silly little fandom.
My first anime convention was Otakon in 2001. I think the triceratops had just died out around that time, so it wasn't that long ago, but long enough to call it ancient history in this silly little fandom.
"Love and hate are like two brothers who go on a date."
That line's from Avenue Q, the awesome Broadway play that ravages your childhood memories of Sesame Street and turns them into cynical pop culture fodder. It also pretty much describes the relationship between Izaya and Shizuo in Durarara.
I love Lupin the 3rd. He hits all of my fanboy buttons the same way Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and James Bond do. He's a roguish, slightly amoral action-adventure type who's more about fortune and glory and getting the girl than saving the day or angsting over stuff like "emotions." He's an old-school pulp "hero" who is both larger than life and down-to-earth. He's capable of seemingly superhuman feats, but he's also the sort of character you can relate with in a vicarious way. He's the sort of "perfect" that seems almost attainable if it weren't for all of those nagging little details that make stuff like "reality" so banal and mundane– that sort of fantasy that's just outside your grasp.
But I have issues with Lupin. Rather, I have issues with his stories. Lupin is an iconic character, but unlike the other characters I mentioned, he doesn't have what I would call an iconic career.
The warden called, Sora no Woto. You've been given a brief reprieve from your death sentence by the governor of Animeland. New evidence has surfaced and you'll be given another chance to prove your innocence before a court of law. Make due with this second chance or forever hold your peace.
Today is the day where the minds of all young men and women drift towards one universal concept that trumps all universal concepts:
Mass Murder


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Opinion, Letters To The Editor, Election, Santa Monica
Letter To The Editor: SMRR Steering Committee Post-Convention Process
Posted Aug. 5, 2014, 9:15 am
Mirror Staff
Dear Editor,
I am proud to be a longtime member of Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights and serve on its steering committee. At least one local news organization has speculated that the spouse of a candidate for City Council might not be technically required to recuse herself from the deliberations and any votes of the steering committee in its process for deciding whether to support that candidate and others running for seats on the Council.
I perceive a conflict of interest and have discussed this with my husband, Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He too feels that a conflict of interest would exist. Whether this situation in fact comprises a conflict or not, we choose to avoid even the appearance of impropriety that might arise. I therefore will not participate in the SMRR steering committee process on Kevin or any other candidates for City Council.
I hope that others with potential conflicts or appearances of conflict will agree that preserving trust in the process is of the utmost importance, and guide their decisions accordingly.
Genise Schnitman, Santa Monica
Aug. 6, 2014, 4:11:36 pm
J E Tipre said...
Ms. Schnitman's recusal from the SMRR Steering Committee concerning votes for candidates to SM offices together with consent of her husband Councilmember Kevin McKeown does not surprise. Would that such ethics were practiced universally in our political culture. Thank you, Councilman Kevin McKeown and Genise Schnitman.
Aug. 6, 2014, 7:12:47 am
Tom Peters said...
Sharing a seat on the executive committe of the Santa Monica Democratic Club and attending many SMRR Steering Committee meetings with Genise, this decision is consistent with her unquestionable integrity.
Aug. 9, 2014, 12:55:27 am
William said...
Pandering at election time. The illusion of integrity. SMRR is bought and sold.


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By Carolyn Freundlich
Alyssa Coiro and her Rutgers Prep teammates outplayed a red-hot Franklin squad, upending the higher seed from the Somerset County Tournament, and Coiro tried to pretend it was just another game.
This was the game that showed Rutgers Prep is not to be overlooked in its run for a second-straight SCT title.
Coiro's consistent, mid-range jump shot produced 14 points, while 6-11 senior center Marvadene Anderson capitalized on her height to score a game-high 20 points and keyed sixth-seeded Rutgers Prep zone defense which kept a pesky third-seeded Franklin squad out of the paint and on the short end of a 52-40 score in the quarterfinal round of the SCT yesterday in Somerset.
Rutgers Prep was thought to be in a rebuilding phase this season. Three key starters had graduated -- including standout point guard Jacquie Pizzuto -- and then Coiro broke her ribs three games into this season.
Coach Mary Coyle Klinger called those tribulations "a blessing in disguise" as those hurdles only served to expand the depth of Rutgers Prep's bench. Players like Anderson, Kendra Barrett and Kim Thomas were given bigger roles and improved in stepping up to fill them.
"We have a lot of new players, we lost a lot last year. We've learned from all of our wins and losses this season," Corio said. "The most important thing is to keep improving each game and every practice."
By the time the county tournament rolled around, Corio was in full form and Rutgers Prep had more scoring options. During yesterday's quarterfinal round, Corio hit on 60-percent (6 of 10) accuracy, Thomas came up with eight points, Girardi had six points and Barrett recorded four points.
"It challenged me, gave me a chance to see what I can do," Anderson said of Coiro's absence. "I did more than what I expected. My stamina increased. I was able to stay in the game and keep my energy up almost the whole game."
Anderson's post presence not only topped the team in scoring, it anchored a zone defense that gave Rutgers Prep the victory. Rutgers Prep took a 12-6 lead after the opening quarter by keeping Franklin out of the paint and limiting its shots to lower-percentage ones from long range.
"We were up against a 6-11 girl," said Franklin's Shalette Brown, who had 14 points and eight steals. "We should have ran the floor a bit more. But we have a short team and were more intimidated by her."
Franklin's starting five -- Mary Trossi, Brown, Makiah Hollinger, Jaeda Wildgoose and Adreana Miller -- are all quick, aggressive, skilled and notorious slashers. However Rutgers Prep successfully executed a 2-3 zone to limited Franklin.
"You've got to penetrate and kick it with the zone," Franklin coach Audrey Taylor said. "I felt like they (Franklin) worked hard, but their shots weren't falling. In order to get a zone to open up, you've got to make them fall."
In the second quarter, Trossi hit a 3-point shot -- the team's first of the night -- to spark a 13-4 run and cut the deficit to 24-20 at the half. In the run, Trossi had two 3-pointers and Brown had seven points.
"We had a refuse-to-lose attitude with them," Coiro said. "When they had a bit of a run in the second, we quickly shot them down. We aren't about to go home just yet."
Rutgers Prep will travel to second-seeded Somerville in the semifinal next Saturday.


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A fender-bender crash is slowing traffic on westbound M-14 near the Main Street exit Wednesday morning.
Washtenaw County dispatchers reported at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday there were two cars involved in the crash, which was blocking the right lane. There were no injuries reported.
Police were just getting on scene and more information about the crash wasn't immediately available.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area until further notice.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for The Ann Arbor News. He can be reached at email@example.com or you can follow him on Twitter. Find all Washtenaw County crime stories here.


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Among Mayfair luxury hotels, our 24-hour room service menu proves particularly diverse.
It includes children's dishes throughout the day as well as late-night comfort options served 11pm to 6.30am. The in-room breakfast is available from 6.30am to 11am, while the all-day dining menu runs from 11am to 11pm. In-room Nobu bento boxes are also available along with healthful room service options from COMO Shambhala Cuisine.
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text: The royal family of Yugoslavia/Serbia is slowly bringing back the mortal remains of members of the family buried abroad to their homeland. Early on Friday the remains of Prince Paul, Princess Olga and their son Prince Nicholas of Yugoslavia were exhumed at the Bois-de-Vaux cemetery at Lausanne, Switzerland. Present were their daughter Princess Elisabeth and her children Nicholas Balfour and Catherine Oxenberg (the actress). The remains will now be transported to Yugoslavia. A mass has been planned for 4 October. On 6 October they will be reburied at the family grave at Oplenac.


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A Metairie mattress salesman accused of exposing his genitals to a customer defended himself by telling a Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputy that he "no longer does these things." Franklin Rhea, 44, was referring to his six convictions for obscenity in Jefferson Parish, according to an arrest report and court records.
His most recent conviction stemmed from an incident at the food court in Esplanade Mall in Kenner and earned him a three-year sentence in 2008, according to records from Jefferson Parish's 24th Judicial District Court.
Now Rhea is accused of exposing himself to a 41-year-old New Orleans woman he was assisting at a Metairie furniture store. The woman went to the store, in the 1700 block of Airline Drive, on Saturday afternoon, a Sheriff's Office incident report said.
Rhea approached and offered to help. The woman told investigators Rhea made her slightly uneasy when he recalled that she had visited the store a few months earlier with a friend. But she continued to shop, looking at mattresses.
Rhea stepped away at one point to checked the delivery date and price of a mattress. When he returned, the woman said, his pants were unzipped. He was aroused and exposed, according to the report.
Shocked and embarrassed, the woman tried to leave the store. Rhea stopped her to apologize. But the woman told investigators he seemed to be trying to draw more attention to himself by pointing to his unzipped pants, the report said. The woman eventually was able to notify a manager. She left the store and called the Sheriff's Office.
A deputy dispatched to the store interviewed Rhea, who said he noticed while working with the customer that his pants were unzipped. But he said his genitals were never showing, the report said.
Rhea said he apologized because he thought it was unprofessional. He nervously tried to explain that he is a good man and told the deputy he "no longer does these things," the report said. The deputy probed further, and Rhea admitted his previous convictions on obscenity charges.
According to Jefferson Parish court records, Rhea pleaded guilty to six counts of obscenity between 1995 and 2008. Few details about those cases were available on Tuesday.
Rhea, of 221 Acadia Drive, Waggaman, was booked Saturday at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna with obscenity. He was still being held there Tuesday on a $20,000 bond.


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The hitting was OK, but the pitching was spot on – and that's the reason Oak Grove advanced to the Class 4A third round for the second straight season after a second-round 8-5, 8-1 sweep over visiting Calera.
"(Our) pitching put us on its back and carried us," said Oak Grove coach Kyle Hammonds after his 21-12 team swept on Friday. "Our two pitchers did a great job. That was good because we had to scratch for runs."
The sweep allowed the Tigers to advance at No. 1 Beauregard next week – just the second time in school history they have reached the third round.
Even though the Tigers scored eight runs in both games, the pitchers were thee story. Opening game pitcher Jonah Todd struck out seven batters; second-game winner Jake Swindle was even better.
"I think a lot of it was that Calera hasn't seen me pitch," said Swindle, who fanned 11, allowed one hit in the first five innings and allowed just one manufactured run – a single to Coby Mize who Swindle wound up balking home. "I don't think they knew what to expect. (Todd) pitches a little better than me and I think he's more consistent."
The Eagles (10-16) didn't help their own cause by coming up flat. Save first-game two-run homers by Mize and Jordan Sizemore, Calera couldn't get much going.
"We came out in the first game and competed, but in the second we didn't do that at the plate," said Calera coach Stephen Floyd, whose team made four errors in the second game. "And that exposed our weakness in our pitching."
As Todd did in the first game, Swindle helped himself at the plate in the second game by going 2 for 4 off Calera pitchers B.J. Barker and Jeremy Hyde. Jake Jackson had an RBI and scored twice.
In the opener, Calera used the long ball to take a 5-4 lead thanks to two-run homers in each of the fourth and fifth innings. But Todd managed to pitch out of danger and the Tigers scratched for three runs in the bottom of the inning with RBIs from Jeremy Graham, Dustin Vining and Keith Elliott to take the lead for good.
"I threw offspeed a bit, although they hit both homers off my fastball," said Todd. "As far as hitting went, I thought I was seeing the ball well today."
Todd scattered eight hits and allowed just two walks. He was his own best friend at the plate by going 2 for 3 with two RBIs and three runs scored. Sizemore was 2 for 3 and Ryne Phelps was 2 for 4 for the Eagles.
Elliott was 2 for 2 with two RBIs for Oak Grove and Landon Johnson was 2 for 4 with two runs scored. Zak Reneau took the loss for Calera, allowing four runs and four hits in 2 1/3 innings.


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A British government minister has express concern about the execution of three men in Gaza this weekend, including one killed for allegedly collaborating with Israel.
Hamas announced that the death penalty was enforced on the weekend, with the other two of those killed found guilty of murder.
The execution was condemned by Alistair Burt, the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa. The British government has previously made clears its opposition to the death penalty "in all circumstances as a matter of principle".
"We consider that its use undermines human dignity, that there is no conclusive evidence of its deterrent value, and that any miscarriage of justice leading to its imposition is irreversible and irreparable," said Mr Burt. "The UK has called repeatedly for the implementation in Gaza of the moratorium on the death penalty which is present in the West Bank.
"We hope that this moratorium will lead to the eventual abolition of the death penalty in the Occupied Palestinian Territories".
In July, two other Palestinians were executed on the orders of Hamas, also on charges of working with Israelis.


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Victor who had been eating whatever it was the school called its lunch. Oh well, he thinks, its good what ever it is. He looks around and notices Mignonette looking for a seat, he tries to wave her over but she does not see him. He watches her go and sit by herself at the desks in the corner. what kind of friend would I be if I let her eat by herself, he thinks. So Victor stands up, picks up his food, and walks over to her. he set his food down on a nearby desk. He grabs the desk and turns it around to face the front of Mignonette's. As he sits down he says, "Can't let a friend eat by herself, especially when I don't even know her given name yet."


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Concentrating New Development Away from Environmentally Valuable Land
In 2002, Collier County, Florida working in cooperation with a group of landowners and its citizens, created incentives and a new marketplace to conserve ecologically rich rural lands while welcoming more people on the land.
The Collier landowners hired a consulting firm, WilsonMiller, Inc., to assess their natural resources and develop a new model for land use planning. Using a geospatial analysis, WilsonMiller quantified and assigned values to environmentally sensitive features, such as wetlands and panther habitats, for a 195,000-acre area. This analysis is used to add "value" to traditional market prices for land.
Here is how it works. A Rural Land Stewardship plan identifies sending and receiving areas. The sending areas cover land with sensitive or rare natural resources like native pine forests. Landowners within the sending area can choose to sell Stewardship Credits to developers. The number of credits available for sale depends on the specific natural characteristics of the property. In addition, a landowner can gain "bonus credits" for choosing to restore certain areas.
The new Town of Ave Maria recently tested the new market. A new town and university are being built on 5,000 acres within the designated receiving area. The developer acquired approximately 30,000 credits which protected 17,000 acres of open natural land surrounding the community. The new town is being built as a compact, mixed-use community that concentrates growth in walkable neighborhoods close to stores and offices.
The Collier Rural Lands Stewardship Area will accommodate the projected 2025 population in new rural towns and villages. These towns will occupy only one-tenth of the land formerly needed for 5-acre home sites. This win-win solution will protect 90 percent of all native wetlands and upland forests at no cost to the public, and will provide an income stream to all landowners in the area. Now, landowners have an incentive and economic return for the protection of environmentally sensitive lands. In recognition of the potential and uniqueness of this approach, the State of Florida codified the Rural Land Stewardship Program in State law, and encouraged other counties to use Collier County as a model for rural lands planning. To date, Collier County has protected 56,000 acres using the innovative RLS program.
Additional information:
Rural Lands Stewardship Program: http://privatelands.org/rural/RLSP.htm or
Demers 2003. Jenkins 2005.
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The New England Patriots' 2012 rookie class has been a bright spot through thick and thin this season.
Six of seven draft selections and two undrafted talents remain from the numbers game. Thus far, their arrows are pointing up, for the most part.
These rookies still have a long way to go, but their development is promising. Here is a progress report for each rookie currently on the New England 53-man roster.


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Even though I still think it's kind of ridiculous that stores had their Christmas decorations up before Halloween was even over, and I like to at least enjoy stuffing myself with a delicious turkey dinner for Thanksgiving before I indulge in some Christmas music, I admit that this afternoon I fired up my Christmas music playlist. I figured if I was going to work on some holiday-themed illustrations, I might as well get inspired.
Illustration Friday: Tree
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I love it!! 🙂


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Customers of the country's two largest grocery chains will now be spending less time at the checkout with both rolling out contactless card payments into their stores.
Both Woolworths and Coles will be implanting Visa's PayWave technology, which will allow Visa PayWave credit cardholders to pay for transactions of $100 or less without the need for a PIN or signature.
Visa payWave cards have an embedded antenna and microchip, enabling a fast and secure contactless communication with the pinpad at the checkout. Visa cardholders also benefit from the protection of multiple layers of security, including the chip itself, and Visa's Zero Liability policy1 means they are not liable for transactions they have not authorised.
For Woolworths, the rollout will begin from 2012 following an in-store pilot that saw the contactless payment reduces the average transaction processing time by between 50 to 75 per cent on the PINpads against the equivalent non‐contactless transaction. Woolworths has chosen to deploy a single‐integrated device which makes for a more secure, aesthetically more pleasing and efficient experience.
Dhun Karai, Woolworths head of group financial services, said it reinforces the company's ability to embrace new technologies and payment solutions for its customers.
"This move reinforces Woolworths' extensive track record in developing innovative payment solutions for its customers. We were the first to introduce contactless payment facilities at our petrol pumps in 2009 via our proprietary e‐pump technology," he said.
Meanwhile, Coles expects to begin introducing contactless payment to its stores later this month. The new Ingenico pin pads will accept contactless payment from all major card operators, and can be used for both credit and debit payments.
Coles finance director Tony Buffin said the new pinpads will be installed in stores progressively from late December. Contactless payment will be tested at selected Coles stores next February, rolling out across all stores by July 2012.
"This new technology is another way we're making the shopping experience at Coles a little bit simpler and faster for customers." He said.
"Customers rightly expect to be able to pay for their groceries in our stores quickly and with a minimum of fuss. This new payment technology means customers with a contactless-enabled card can simply wave it in front of the pinpad terminal to instantly pay for any grocery shop under $100. And with state of the art security built in customers will also have peace of mind that their personal information is safe."
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Every blogger, writer, poet or visual artist knows what it's like to run dry. When you feel like you have lost your creative flow and that there are no more good ideas inside your soul.
What do you do when you simply run out of ideas?
There are so many solutions and there are an infinite number of ideas, so don't be afraid, droughts come and go. Instead look outside of yourself for inspiration, read, dream, talk to friends, ask them for random creative suggestions and just begin.
Ideas are free, they are simply a combination of words, situations, characters, objects or scenarios put together in whatever combination you choose.
When I run out of ideas it is because I am becoming far to structured and tight, I need to loosen up and let go of the notion of being right.


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The Lists: In Contention's Top 10 bubble contenders to consider for Oscar
Our picks for potential nominees that need that extra shove
5. "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" (Best Adapted Screenplay)
A hit at home in the UK, Tomas Alfredson's adaptation of John le Carré's dense 1970s espionage classic "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" was always positioned as the prime target for the "British vote" within the Academy. That's still the case, but the film's lean profile on the precursor circuit thus far has us wondering if that particular voting bloc will show up this year. If the film rallies anywhere, however, it should be in the Best Adapted Screenplay category. This dryly witty, narratively labyrinthine script, adroitly packing into two hours what the beloved BBC miniseries did in five, is the kind of astute, writerly adaptation this category should be designed for. --Guy Lodge
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GRAND ADVENTURE - Day 6 - June 25, 2009
Stayed over
for a night to enjoy time with Brandon and Desiree. Brandon was up at dawn to
show me the Rocky Mountain Elk which fade back into the forest shortly after the
sun rises. Off we went toward Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument where a
herd of about 40 elk were grazing at the edge of the forest. Then we went for a
hike in the monument.
Fossil Beds is a cool place with 34 million year old fossil redwoods and other
remnants of the past that fossilized quickly with the eruption of a nearby
volcano. Saw Richardson's Ground Squirrels and Nuttall's Cottontail along with
other species, was thrilled to see Williamson's Sapsuckers.
Florissant for a quick 1430 mile drive to pick up my sister in Cleveland, OH. I
stopped to take photos of amazing clouds accenting fields of yellow flowers in
eastern Colorado. Then soon entered Kansas with amazing thunderstorms to the
north and south but clear sailing along I-70, Mother-Nature always seems to
clear a path for me.
Kansas is a
wonderful and beautiful state with many clean rest stops and lots of nature
along the way, I wandered through one of the rest stops just before sunset and
saw what I thought was a Baltimore Oriole which would have been a year bird… but
it turned out to be a rusty orange… a life bird instead… Orchard Oriole. I did
not find Kansas the flat uninterrupted landscape that had been described but an
undulating state with varied habitats. I will return to this state. I took a few
naps along the way and spent the night on the road in Eastern Kansas.
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By GARRY BROWN
Just sitting and wondering if Paul Byrd will be just what the Red Sox need.
Think hockey - 30 days to the opening of Edmonton's camp.
Wow. What a golden relay finish for Uncle Sam's Jason Lezak.
Chicopee Post 452 did a first-rate job as state American Legion baseball host.
News item: Yankees send Ian Kennedy to Triple A after shaky start leading to 10-5 loss. No, Ian, 0-4 with an 8.17 ERA just won't do.
Thanks a lot, Archipenko.
The Patriots have a new look at linebacker in Vince Redd, (6-foot-6, 260).
Golden anniversary greetings to Big Will and his bride, Tabitha.
Finally, it's playoff time for the WMass Pioneers.
Brett Favre, on running a penalty lap: "I'm doing everything everybody else does, unless I pass out."
Who is Joshua Clottey? New king of the IBF welterweights.
At Southwick Motocross 338, they're preparing for the mini-bike nationals (Aug. 23-24).
Number of the week: 206 (Point total for U.S. against China in Olympic basketball openers).
Another August, another exciting time for The Republican's sandlotters.
You're getting old if you saw Bob Carlson-Roy Lasky pitch back-to-back no-hitters for EL Post 293.
Hey, Joe Torre, Dodger fans want Manny to keep those dreadlocks.
For the WNEC men's soccer team, it's European tour week.
St. Joseph's Park - an ideal site for the Full Count finals.
No doubt about it, Kyle Busch will be No. 1 going into The Chase.
Grandpa took a sports break for a delightful Wilbraham dance revue.
Just call him Major Padraig Harrington.
Fire 2, Revolution 1. Tightening up the East in Major League Soccer.
At St. Anne Country Club, golfers take the Big Blue Tour.
Venus the Labrador retriever needs her heartworm pill wrapped in peanut butter.
News item: Lakers sign Sun Yue, 6-foot-9 guard for China's Olympic team. With the idea of moving Kobe Bryant to small forward.
Honk if you miss the Springfield Acorns.
Hmm. Time to think about high school fall sports skeds.
Help - our TV screen is too full of reality.
Yes, Arizona's Dean Rojas has reeled in one million bucks as a Bassmaster.
Add Scott Speed (race driver) to my list of all-time favorite sports names.
Montague Mug Run, anyone?
Let's hear it for the Boston Cannons.
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Top Long-Term CD Rates at First Federal - Available Online in SC, NC, GA & FL
First Federal is offering two good deals on long-term CDs. The most competitive is the 5-year CD which has a 3.50% APY. Minimum deposit is $1,000. The other one is a 3-year CD with a 2.65% APY for a $20K minimum (2.40% for $1K). These rates are listed in the rate sheet that's available in the First Federal's CD page as of 4/26/2010. This page also lists the early withdrawal penalties. For long-term CDs it's 180 days of interest on the amount of principal withdrawn.
There's an online application link in the CD page. The first page of the application states the following:
Currently we are servicing North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida for all products except for Health Savings Accounts. Health Savings Accounts are available for all states.
It's an Andera-based online application that allows funding by credit card, debit card or checking account via ACH (don't know if the credit card transaction would be considered a cash advance instead of a purchase).
The application also had a page listing the CD rates, and that page showed the second tier rate for the 5-year CD as 4%. I called the bank in hopes that this was correct, but according to the CSR, the second tier rate is the same as the first tier (3.50%). According to the CSR, rates are updated on Wednesday mornings so this deal may not last much longer.
I was told the CD rate will lock at the time the application is submitted. The maximum deposit via an ACH transfer is $50K, but multiple CDs can be opened. At maturity, they will mail you a check if you decide to close the CD. Another option is available if you have their checking account. In that case they can transfer the CD funds into the checking.
First Federal offers a high-yield reward checking account called Moolah Checking, and like the CD, it can be opened online by residents of FL, GA, NC and SC. It pays 2.51% APY for up to $25K as of 4/26/2010. It used to pay 6% back in 2007. Please refer to my account review for more details.
The bank has branches in several cities of South Carolina including the cities of Charleston, Hilton Head, Florence, and Myrtle Beach. There are also a few branches in Wilmington and a few other North Carolina cities.
The bank's ratings for safety and soundness are little above average: 3½ stars (good) at BauerFinancial (based on 12/31/09 data), 3 stars (performing) at Bankrate.com (based on 9/30/09 data) and 3 out of 5 from our health score at DepositAccounts.com (based on 12/31/09 data). The bank has been a FDIC member since 1934 (FDIC Certificate # 28994).
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The event will offer information about the program and prospective students will have an opportunity to tour the salon, meet with the faculty and explore potential career options in the fast-growing field of cosmetology. RVCC's program features an accomplished teaching staff, innovative teaching methods, job shadowing and a salon practicum. The RVCC Cosmetology program has had a consistent 100% pass rate on the state licensing exam since 2010, and the job placement rate for graduates currently working in the professional salon industry is 80%.
The next start date for RVCC's program is scheduled for April 2014. Financial aid and industry scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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By Andrew Orlowski
Is the Obama Administration preparing the ground for a Ministry of Truthiness? The President's latest wide-ranging speech at Hampton University made a halt at a very strange outpost, before moving on to education. Obama, it seems, is vexed by the idea of conspiracy theories. Apparently people aren't thinking the right thoughts.
Obama's internet Yoda, Professor Cass Sunstein*, is also besotted with the idea. Two years ago, Sunstein proposed what you might call an 'active government solution' to conspiracies.
The best way to counter conspiracy theories, Sunstein and co-author Adrian Vermeule argued, is with the "cognitive infiltration of extremist groups". This would entail government sponsoring fake "experts" to appear on the media to provide their own disinformation. It's as surreal, in its way, as discovering that the CIA sponsored abstract expressionist artists during the Cold War.
No one is more influential in devising Obama's internet policy than the prolific Professor Sunstein, on leave from Harvard's Law School, Obama's alma mater. His fingerprints are all over Obama's latest speech.
At Hampton, Obama warned students they were "coming of age in a 24/7 media environment that bombards us with all kinds of content and exposes us to all kinds of arguments, some of which don't always rank all that high on the truth meter", fretting that "some of the craziest claims can quickly claim traction".
What did he mean? He specifically mentioned people who think that government is "inherently bad". This, he said, puts democracy at risk.
But people who believe this include many of Obama's predecessors – through which democracy survived – and a substantial section of public opinion. The belief that a bureaucracy creates work for itself, or that state programs created with the best intentions often produce sub-optimal results, is quite legitimate. Holding such an opinion doesn't make one a bomb-throwing anarchist. Lumping extremists who intend to harm together with opponents of expansive government doesn't seem particularly honest.
Sunstein's writing swings wildly between technology utopianism, such as lauding the Hive Mind in his 2005 Infotopia: How Many Minds Produce Knowledge, and dystopianism. His 2000 book Republic.com (PDF via Google) warned of a world where wider choice of information meant people only read material that only confirmed their own prejudices.
These look like two polarities, but in fact they're sides of the same coin: they arise from the belief that ordinary people can't think rationally and make up their own minds. Both naturally lead to paternalism, because some kind of benevolent agency is required to save us from ourselves. Sunstein has a very clear idea of what this might be.
It's a problematic solution, however. Many may wonder what place government has to counter falsehood with fake experts – isn't this another form of deception, only one at the taxpayer's expense?
The language reflects an odd kind of elitism. Sunstein's idea owes much to military thinking. It views the public as a kind of enemy.
And there's another interesting aspect of the term "conspiracy theorist" which is that as a pejorative term, it's used to bully, chivvy, and close down discussion. A good example was highlighted when the Climategate emails surfaced. Some prominent environmentalists recognised that there was a problem, that damage had been done, and that the scientists ought to clean up their act. But many other activists demanded that critics disclose the details of their conspiracy theory. (Conjugate this: I have a legitimate alignment of interests, You have a legitimate alignment of interests, He has a conspiracy.)
There's no evidence that Obama is already committing funds to this dubious media exercise. But the speech is undoubtedly useful in preparing the ground for a new kind of media policy.
Washington Times: Terrorist list includes animal rights groups, Christians, Blacks, tax-haters, abortion foes…
Thought police muscle up in Britain – case studies *
Daily Mail: Wake up and smell the pepper spray. These 3,609 new laws are to control us, not protect us *
BBC: Tens of thousands getting terror training – Creation of a paranoid/spy society *
Times: Police get power to detain individuals indefinitely in mental institutions for having fixated ideas *


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AUBURN, Alabama -- Gus Malzahn does not have spare time to pen an open letter to the Wall Street Journal.
The hurry-up, no-huddle coach also did not have time read the one addressed to him from the publication's Rachel Bachman, who pleaded with the Auburn coach to knock off Alabama in this year's Iron Bowl.
The letter compliments the Tide, but the weary writer is also tired of the Tide's winning ways and most recent march toward the SEC and BCS championship games.
"Your Tigers host Alabama on Nov. 30, and could be the only thing standing between the Crimson Tide and yet another appearance in the national title game--which, I think we can agree, is getting a bit tedious," Bachman writes in an open letter to Malzahn. "That's why you need to prevent it from happening. You need to take back the state of Alabama."
No. 7 Auburn (9-1, 5-1 SEC) is preparing for a showdown against No. 25 Georgia (6-3, 4-2) on Saturday, but an Auburn co-ed asked Malzahn about the letter during his Tiger Talk radio show Thursday night.
"I just want to know if there's any pressure on you already or if your coaching staff is kind of encouraging you to encourage the guys a little bit more because everybody is counting you," she said.
"Wow," Malzahn responded before collecting his thoughts.
"You know, as a coach, when you're in the middle of everything, you really don't hear what's happening in the world," he continued. "You don't get to read ESPN, so you do your job. We're just focused on Georgia. We've got our hands full with them, they're a good team and our guys, that's what they've bought into. And our coaches have done the same thing."


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Results tagged ' 2010 Cactus League Spring Training '
Three Kings to Minor League Camp
The big-league Spring experience is over for Mitch Moreland ('08), Justin Smoak ('08) and Chad Tracy ('07). All three have been reassigned to Minor League camp by the Texas Rangers.
More Photos from Scott Lucas
They just keep coming, and they're all awesome. Scott Lucas of the Newberg Report posted more photos today of Texas Rangers camp in Surprise, AZ. Former LumberKings amidst this set include Blake Beavan ('08), Kennil Gomez ('08), Derek Holland ('08), Michael Kirkman ('06-'08), Marcus Lemon ('07), Michael Main ('08), David Paisano ('07-'08), Zach Phillips ('06-'07), Evan Reed ('07-'08) and Ryan Tatusko ('08).
View them here: http://rangers.scottlucas.com/site/TX100317/TX100317day.htm
Also, yesterday's elusive Kasey Kiker ('07) footage is now available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbim2PVU34c
Photos and Video from Rangers Camp
Dedicated LumberBlog followers will recall that during my six-day trip to Arizona, I was sadly cheated out of a chance to see many former LumberKings due to Mother Nature. My plan to see the Texas Rangers take on the Cleveland Indians in Goodyear was cut off by the rare desert rain.
Thankfully, I'm not the only blogger in the world who has ventured to the Cactus League this Spring. Scott Lucas of Newberg Report fame is down there right now covering the back fields. He has shot some pictures and video on many of your favorite former Kings.
Here's some photos from a "B" game, including Craig Gentry ('07), Mitch Moreland ('08) and Chad Tracy ('07): http://rangers.scottlucas.com/site/TX100316/TX100316b.htm
Scott has also posted some very sharp looking video on his YouTube site:
- Derek Holland ('08) and Michael Kirkman ('06-'08) on the side mounds.
- Engel Beltre ('08) taking cuts in BP.
He's got a link to some video on Kasey Kiker ('07) as well, but I wasn't able to get that to work. I will post it if that changes.
You can check out more from Scott at rangers.scottlucas.com.
Cactus League Update – March 16
It's been almost a week since I last updated you on former LumberKings in Spring Training. Rather than update you on every specific game that took place in Texas Rangers' and Seattle Mariners' camps, I thought I might try a "stream-of-consciousness" approach. Here goes.
Rangers Camp
Former Kings' hitters can be categorized in three ways. Hot, Cold and Barely Seen.
Marcus Lemon (4-for-9, double, RBI, .444 average), Mitch Moreland (7-for-18, 2 doubles, 3 RBI, .389 average) and Chad Tracy (4-for-11, double, triple, 2 RBI, .364 average) have all looked impressive so far in big-league camp with the Rangers. Mainstay Ian Kinsler has played in just four games, but is 4-for-10 with a double and 2 RBI in that action.
Justin Smoak (2-for-13, 2 doubles, 2 RBI, .231 average), Craig Gentry (4-for-19, 3 runs scored, 1 stolen base, 7 strikeouts, .211 average) and Brandon Boggs (1-for-10) all look like they're playing their way into Oklahoma City. Smoak might get a longer leash than the other two.
Emerson Frostad (0-for-7, 3 strikeouts) and Kevin Richardson (2-for-10, 2 runs scored, RBI) have combined to catch nine games. Both have been overshadowed by a solid start from non-LumberKing Max Ramirez, who is hitting .333 (6-for-18) with a pair of doubles and 3 RBI in nine games. Right now, Ramirez has the edge to be the OKC catcher and COULD open with Texas if non-King Taylor Teagarden (2-for-13, 7 strikeouts) continues to struggle.
It's been fairly surprising (to me, anyways) that John Whittleman has had just one at-bat with the big club. He did walk once in his one game, though, showing that classic Whit eye.
David Paisano (1-for-1), Davis Stoneburner (1-for-3, RBI) and Engel Beltre (1-for-3) have had brief tastes of camp.
On the mound, Kasey Kiker has looked like his '07 self. He's allowed just two hits over 3.0 innings against Major League-caliber hitters. Could he be the Feliz of 2010?
Derek Holland has pitched twice, starting once. He's yielded four runs, but only one earned over his 3.1 innings thus far. Derek continues to battle for a back-end rotation spot after a hot start and rough finish in '09.
Most other alumni arms in Rangers' camp have struggled. Neftali Feliz (6 ER in 4.0 IP) might be feeling the pressure of the "rotation or reliever?" debate. First-time campers Zach Phillips (4 ER in 2.0 IP), Michael Kirkman (1 ER in 1.1 IP) and Evan Reed (1 ER in 0.1 IP) have been touched up in very limited action.
Mariners Camp
Denny Almonte didn't get into the split-squad game against Milwaukee that I saw, but apparently he did suit up at least once. Still no at-bats for Denny, who's most likely out on the back fields in Minor League camp now.
In the "Future LumberKing" and "Wishful Thinking LumberKing" categories, second-baseman Nick Franklin has earned five at-bats, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases. Meanwhile, the Dustin Ackley experience has officially ended with his move to AA camp today. Ackley went 3-for-19 with 3 RBI in 10 games.
Neither Kenn Kasparek nor Anthony Vasquez has pitched on a big-league mound since they both got called upon in Seattle's March 3rd game against San Francisco.
John Danks has come out sharp with the White Sox, giving up just 2 earned runs over 8.2
innings spanning 3 starts.
At Milwaukee Brewers camp in Maryvale, Kameron Loe has allowed 3 runs over 5.0 innings in a pair of relief appearances. Ruben Flores has not seen game action.
In "Dave Lezotte enemy territory" otherwise known as Chicago Cubs camp, new Northsider Thomas Diamond has yet to allow a run over 4.1 relief innings and has one save.
Nick Masset has a 9.00 ERA (3 ER in 3.0 IP) with Cincinnati. No Edinson Volquez so far for the Reds as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery.
Grady Sizemore has homered and driven in 7 over just 9 at-bats with Cleveland.
Manny Pina is 0-for-4 over his first four games with his new club, the Kansas City Royals. No sign of Tim Smith.
Switching over to the Grapefruit League, there's been no reported sightings of Brett Lorin or Aaron Pribanic over in Pittsburgh Pirates camp, despite their usual young crop of arms.
Jason Bay has just one Spring homer so far with the Mets, and is 6-for-23 with 5 RBI in 9 games.
John Mayberry, Jr. is doing what John Mayberry, Jr. does. He's hitting .280 (7-for-25) with 3 doubles, a HR and 6 RBI with the defending NL Champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Does anyone know where Brandon Watson is hiding these days?
Day 6 – Video and Pictures
My Spring Training trip officially ended yesterday as the Seattle Mariners took on the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale. Whoever said that Arizona never gets rain and is always scorching hot was wrong. It was a damp, cold morning in which the area temperature was –get this — just six degrees warmer than Milwaukee.
Still, it was an enjoyable afternoon. I got up close to Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder and company out by the batting cages, then ran into former LumberKings closer Ruben Flores ('09) on the practice fields.
"Flo" had the opportunity to suit up for the Crew as the emergency man in the bullpen and was hoping to face the team that drafted him. Unfortunately for him (and me, as it would have made for great video), it didn't happen.
My dream matchup was Flores against fellow former King Denny Almonte ('09), who was brought along as part of Seattle's split squad that day. Sadly, Denny also did not get into the game.
I did get some video on Dustin Ackley, who got the start at second base and went 1-for-5 with a triple. The video I have wasn't of the triple, but rather a frozen rope that would have dropped for a single if not for the ageless wonder Jim Edmonds, who made a shoestring catch to rob him.
By the way, the Brewers won, 6-2.
Video of my last day in the Cactus League can be found here: "Scenes from Maryvale".
The Maryvale back fields. It looks dreary, but that's really only because of the weather. The fields are each named after a famous Brewer. I was somewhere between Paul Molitor Field, Rollie Fingers Field and Robin Yount Field.
Field this way, clubhouse that way.
Jim Edmonds stops to sign a few. A Brewer this Spring, a Red or a Pirate next year?
Ruben Flores suited up in Brewer blue.
Flores in the Brewer bullpen.
Denny Almonte on equipment bag detail.
Almonte up close.
Mariners' GM Jack Zduriencik talking with Brewers broadcaster Bill Schroeder. I used to be Bill's research/stats guy.
Dustin Ackley faces Brewers' lefty Manny Parra.
Maryvale, my last Cactus League stop this year. I'll be back.
And there you have it, five Cactus League games in six days (one rainout, unfortunately), five former LumberKings sighted and pictures/video of four different Spring Training facilities. Every baseball fan needs to experience Spring Training at least once in their lives, and I highly recommend the Cactus League because of the close proximity and overall quality of the parks.
If you have just one day to spend in AZ, I'd recommend going to Camelback Ranch. It's the biggest of the Cactus League parks and has probably the best Southwestern feel and most unique back fields. You also can't go wrong with the laid-back atmosphere in Peoria, where the palm trees lining the berm make you feel like you've gone to a tropical locale.
Now, with under 30 days left until the start of the season, it's back to Clinton. See you there.
Days 4 and 5 – Video and Pictures
Unfortunately, steady rain kept the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians off the field in Goodyear today. Fortunately, I still got to the ballpark and shot some video of the Cactus League's newest facility. Also, I've gotten around to uploading my video from yesterday's visit to Camelback Ranch. Enjoy.
My trip closes tomorrow in Maryvale as the Seattle Mariners (split squad) take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 1:05 PM. Pictures and video to follow when I return to Clinton on Monday.
Days 2 and 3 – Videos and Pictures
You've already read the story, now here's the videos and pictures.
- Scottsdale Stadium Panorama
- Peoria Sports Complex Practice Fields Panorama
- Andrew Carraway suits up with Seattle
Scottsdale Stadium, Spring home of the San Francisco Giants.
Former Timber Rattler Cody Scarpetta pitches for the Brewers.
Myself at the Avalanche/Coyotes game. Yes, that's a Joe Sakic jersey.
The Avs' starting five lined up for the National Anthem.
Mariners' GM Jack Zduriencik interacting with a fan.
Dustin Ackley (center) prepares to hit on one of the practice fields.
The game ball from Cliff Lee's simulated game today. Thanks again, JT.
Former LumberKing Andrew Carraway.
The Peoria press box cleared out a bit after Ichiro exited the game.
Spring Training, Day 3
Hello again from the hotel computer lab!
I'm still unable to load pictures and video (trust me, there's plenty more), but I'll give you a brief update of my day thus far.
I spent the afternoon back out at Peoria, this time checking out the back fields as the Mariners geared up for a 1:00 PM game against the San Diego Padres. I didn't run into any former LumberKings out there, but I did get the chance to see current Kings manager John Tamargo, Special Assistant John Boles, Director of Player Development Pedro Grifol and General Manager Jack Zduriencik.
I unfortunately missed the Felix Hernandez/Cliff Lee simulated game by just minutes, but I did get a nice souvenir. Upon seeing JT, he handed me the last baseball used by Lee in his session.
I shot a few photos of Dustin Ackley getting some cuts and also got a good look at Eric Byrnes and Franklin Gutierrez as they took BP.
Following that, I met up with Jeff Evans and Fernando Alcala of the Mariners' Media Relations staff and was able to talk shop and get a behind-the-scenes look inside their offices. I also got my hands on my first Mariners' 2010 Media Guide and a trip to the pressbox.
At the game, I was able to chat with former LumberKings right-hander Andrew Carraway ('09), the man scheduled for emergency duty out of the bullpen today. I snapped a few pictures and got video of Carraway throwing in the pen, but unfortunately he did not get into what turned out to be a 9-3 Mariners' loss.
As soon as I can, I'll get pictures and video up on the Peoria back diamonds and Carraway's big-league bullpen session.
Tomorrow, I venture out to Camelback Ranch to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Chicago White Sox. Hopefully I'll see Manny being Manny, some "he gone" action and more.
Spring Training, Day 2
Hello once again from Arizona, this time from the computer center at my hotel in Scottsdale. I found some free internet (although no way to hook up my digital camera) and thought I might take advantage.
No former LumberKings suited up for the Mariners today, however, Seattle did win their first Cactus League game 9-3 over San Diego. Ryan Garko and Tommy Everidge each went yard in their Mariner debuts. You can read the box score here.
I was nowhere near Peoria today, rather, I was checking out the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants (again) at Scottsdale Stadium. A quick summary of my day there: I snagged three batting practice homers without the aid of a glove (thanks, Aubrey Huff), was interviewed by a writer from the Arizona Republic for a Saturday feature and got sunburned beyond belief. Oh yeah, and Prince Fielder got the long-awaited retalitory plunk from Barry Zito as the main highlight of a 5-3 Giants win.
Elsewhere, Mitch Moreland ('08) went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI as the Rangers pounded Kansas City, 13-3 in Surprise. Several former Kings had a nice day at the plate, including Craig Gentry (2-for-3, 2 runs scored) and Chad Tracy (1-for-1, RBI triple, 2 runs scored).
Now, for the "this has nothing to do with baseball" news. This evening, I attended my very first regular-season NHL game to watch my favorite team, the Colorado Avalanche take on the Phoenix Coyotes. John-Michael Liles tied the score at 1-1 with a power-play goal in the second period, but the Coyotes won in the final seconds as the just-traded former Avs winger Wojtek Wolski beat Craig Anderson for the winner. Deflating, but still the most fun I've had at a hockey game.
I will have some pictures and video of my day in Scottsdale coming up next week. Tomorrow, it's back to Peoria as the Mariners take on the Padres again. The buzz will be out on the back fields as Felix Hernandez and Cliff Lee are scheduled to throw simulated games. I might get some pictures of that, if I can get close enough. Stay tuned.
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Cactus League play for the Seattle Mariners officially begins next Wednesday, March 3 as they take on the San Francisco Giants at the Peoria Sports Complex. I will be there shooting photos as Don Wakamatsu's club takes the field for the first time this Spring.
My trip won't stop there. I'll also be heading to Scottsdale Stadium (Giants), Camelback Ranch in Glendale (White Sox), Goodyear Ballpark (Indians) and Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix (Brewers). Here's my day-by-day:
March 3 – San Francisco Giants @ Seattle Mariners (1:05 PM, Peoria)
March 4 – Milwaukee Brewers @ San Francisco Giants (1:05 PM, Scottsdale)
March 5 – San Diego Padres @ Seattle Mariners (1:05 PM, Peoria)
March 6 – Los Angeles Dodgers @ Chicago White Sox (1:05 PM, Glendale)
March 7 – Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Indians (1:05 PM, Goodyear)
March 8 – Seattle Mariners Split Squad @ Milwaukee Brewers (1:05 PM, Maryvale)
I'll also be sneaking in some NHL action at the Jobing.com arena on March 4. I finally get to see my favorite hockey team in action, the Colorado Avalanche, as they take on the Phoenix Coyotes. Maybe I'll take some pictures of that as well.
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Vikings clinch Olympic League soccer title
POULSBO — The North Kitsap High School soccer team clinched its first Olympic League championship in more than two decades with a 7-0 rout of Klahowya Tuesday in Poulsbo.
The Vikings remain the only undefeated team in league play, with nine wins and one tie on their record. The one tie came at an April 9 match at Bremerton. Next week, North will face Bremerton at the NK Stadium for their final game of the season. Whatever the outcome of that match, though, the Vikings have already secured their spot atop the division and in the Class 3A West Central District tournament tentatively scheduled for Highline High in Burien, beginning May 16.
"They've worked really hard all year," NK head coach Chris May said. "I'm really proud of them. I'm pleased with how much they've focused at practice and at the training sessions and worked on their own."
The title-clinching win came on a blustery senior night for the home standing Vikings. May started 11 graduating members of his squad and the Vikings quickly built a 4-0 lead in the first 12 minutes. The first goal came just 30 seconds into the contest, when Patrick Prevost followed an Ashe Carlson shot into the goal box and nailed the back of the net. Next came two straight goals from Jon Kidder, in the sixth and eighth minutes.
Kidder and twin brother Simon presented bouquets of flowers to their parents along with the rest of the team's seniors prior to the match.
"Any time they come out and support us, it's really cool," Jon Kidder said after the game.
The Eagles finally took their first shot on goal in the 12th minute, but were easily rebuked by NK keeper Jeremy Dyer. On the ensuing trip downfield, Carlson punched in the Vikings' fourth goal, but collided with Klahowya keeper Dakota Hargrave, sending Hargrave to the sideline. Evan Olson made it 5-0 in favor of the Vikings in the 22nd minute, prompting May to send his son, Nate, a goalie, in at forward. From there, North focused on possessing the ball rather than simply blowing out the overmatched Eagles.
The Vikings have played consistently well all season, even against some tough, non-league opponents like Gig Harbor - which they beat - and Bainbridge - which they tied last week.
"Playing teams in a higher league helps us come together a little bit more, because we get a chance to see what some of the more competitive, higher skilled teams are like," Simon Kidder said.
In the second half, May sent a completely new group of 11 onto the field, and rotated through the better part of his roster. Still, the Vikings continued to dominate. Sophomore Matt Turley scored, as did freshman Nick Tedford.
"We don't have any superstars on the team," May said. "We have 11 guys that go out there and play hard and guys that come off the bench that contribute equally."
With such depth, May is not concerned that a number of his varsity players are graduating next month. While he says his seniors will be missed, May is confident in the strength of the players coming up through the ranks.
"We have a really good group of freshmen coming up, the JV squad's really strong, and we've got guys coming in that are going to play well here for a few years, so we're looking good for a while," May said.
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Johannesburg: The world No. 1 Test side faces a busy Test season ahead, but the team's bowling coach Allan Doland isn't worried about the selection of the squad that he says "picks itself".
"The Test team picks itself, you're not going to see too many changes there," Donald told Sport24 in Johannesburg on Sunday. "But it's the old thing with injuries and our youngsters need to be ready to play."
South Africa's bowlers, led by Dale Steyn, and batsmen, led by Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis, helped the side reach top of ICC Test rankings by knocking out England. Donald had no doubt that these stalwarts will continue to lay the foundation of a solid performance in the season ahead.
"The main thing is to keep the Test boys - Dale, Morne, the old man Jacques [Kallis] - mentally and physically fresh. We've risen to world number one, and the challenge now is maintaining it. It's not putting us under pressure; it's just the standards this unbelievable team sets. That's why we got there," the former South Africa pacer said.
As a bowling coach, Donald is particularly impressed with the young Beuran Hendricks and Wayne Parnell. Hendricks registered match figures of 11 for 63 in the unofficial Test between South Africa A and India A in Pretoria last month.
"I was very impressed with Beuran against India. I was there that last day when he got his '10-for'. I'll keep an eye on that youngster. I think he's progressing very quickly. Wayne is stepping up now too [after recovering from a groin injury]."
Before India visits South Africa for a Test tour, the Proteas will play two Tests, five ODIs and two T20s against Pakistan from October 14th - November 15th, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. "We need to make sure we don't go into the Pakistan series underdone. The guys, though, have worked really hard in the off season," said Donald.


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Try getting an answer to questions about government retirement benefits by calling a Social Security office. Let's hope you have plenty of time to wait ... and wait ... and wai....
Because government is NOT the answer is why we are not surprised at these findings. When our wasteful government steps on the scene the costs skyrocket. Not just one time and not just a smidgen but every single time and in leaps and bounds. Take SS, we paid into this "plan" our entire lives, it is OUR retirement benefit, not an entitlement. Why should they look at the recipient's like thieves? It is their money! In government, smaller is much better and a LOT less costly!
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Dunkirk Seaport Receives EC135
Eurocopter has delivered an EC135 that will serve Dunkirk's Grand Port Maritime in France. The EC135 will guide ships through the port's entrances by transporting a pilot to help navigate and dock an incoming vessel. The new helicopter replaces an AS355 Ecureuil/AStar.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For four quarters against Iowa on Saturday, Ohio State was stumbling toward Pasadena. After Devin Barclay's game-winning 39-yard field goal in overtime, the Buckeyes were sprinting.
Storming the field after beating Iowa, 27-24, for their first overtime victory since 2003, the Ohio State players, including 19 seniors, were awash in a type of exhilaration they'd never felt.
This win clinched at least a share of a fifth straight Big Ten title. That was old. But it also propelled Ohio State to its first Rose Bowl in 13 years and gave the Buckeyes their first final-play win since a field goal beat Marshall in 2004. That was new.
"There's something special about overtime," OSU senior tight end Jake Ballard said. "If you kill a team, you probably won't remember it as much. If you go against a great team like Iowa, and you go down to the wire, that's something you'll remember forever."
Senior offensive tackle Jim Cordle was revving so high 30 minutes after the win that he dumped a cup of water on his head and shouted, "We did it baby, we won it," in the postgame news conference.
The Hawkeyes, masters of the comeback this season, flipped the stomachs of the 105,455 fans in Ohio Stadium multiple times while rallying from 14 points down to tie the game with 2:42 to play, but with the way the Buckeyes played, conservative almost to a fault, and the way they talked afterward, the Buckeyes believed that they would find a way.
"My message to the team before the game was never doubt the outcome," Cordle said. "Realize we have to earn everything we're going to get, but never doubt the outcome. This is our conference, we're the best team and never doubt the outcome, but realize it's going to be a fight. It's great that it went to overtime on Senior Day."
No. 11 Ohio State (9-2, 6-1 Big Ten) wrapped up at least a share of a fifth straight Big Ten title and because of tiebreakers will go to its first Rose Bowl since Jan. 1, 1997, even with a loss to Michigan next week. No. 10 Iowa (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) lost its second straight game but -- as a 17-point underdog with redshirt freshman quarterback James Vandenberg starting his first game -- pushed Ohio State harder than most would have ever imagined.
"We knew it wasn't going to be a blowout," said OSU junior linebacker Ross Homan, whose fourth-quarter interception was one of three turnovers forced by Ohio State. "We knew it would be a 60-minute game. That's what we expected and that's what we got."
Actually, the Buckeyes got more. Ohio State won the toss in overtime and chose to play defense first, and that was where Iowa's chances died.
On first down, Vandenberg rolled right, had no open receivers and threw the ball out of bounds.
On second down, OSU senior linebacker Austin Spitler smothered Iowa running back Adam Robinson for a 6-yard loss.
On third down, senior defensive lineman Doug Worthington blew up the pocket and sacked Vandenberg for a 10-yard loss. Rather than try a 58-yard field goal, the Hawkeyes threw into the end zone on fourth-and-26 and senior safety Anderson Russell intercepted.
"It wasn't that it was slipping away," OSU senior safety Kurt Coleman said. "We just had to put our foot down."
The Buckeyes did little more than take three glorified knees from there, running Dan Herron into the line three times. On fourth-and-7, Barclay, a 26-yard-old former professional soccer player who took the job when senior Aaron Pettrey tore a knee ligament two games ago, lined up for the kick he knew was coming as soon as Iowa's Derrell Johnson-Koulianos returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown to cut Ohio State's lead to 24-17 with 10:56 to play.
"I knew this game was going to be close and it might come down to me," Barclay said.
So at 6:43 p.m., after 322 yards of offense from Ohio State and 300 from Iowa, after the Buckeyes gave up leads of 10-3, 17-10 and 24-10, Barclay kicked it. Then he ran. And his entire team chased him.
"I didn't think everyone would come running, and sure enough, everyone came down," Barclay said. "I was running and I was moving and I don't know exactly where I went or what my plan was."
For a team that lost to 1-5 Purdue a month ago, and Saturday nearly gave away its fifth straight trip to a BCS bowl, this wasn't about a plan. It was about a destination.
After the game, a Rose Bowl representative handed OSU coach Jim Tressel a bouquet of roses and invited him to his first Rose Bowl as Ohio State's head coach, to a game he last took part in as an OSU assistant 25 years ago.
"It's been a long time, and there's nothing like it," Tressel said.
For all the players, it will be the first time. Sophomore quarterback Terrelle Pryor, who threw for only 93 yards and ran for just 29, answered his postgame questions with a rose in his lap.
"I kept telling Coach Tressel, 'trust me man, I'm going to get you there, I'm going to lead this team and we're going to get you there,'" Pryor said. "I texted him this morning and said, 'You ready for this?' And he texted me back and said, 'Let's do it.'"


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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Deputy marshals are asking for help to find 29-year-old fugitive Mario Clark, who is charged with felony domestic violence.
Clark is accused of beating up his wife during an argument Aug. 16 at their Worley Avenue home.
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Clark was sentenced in October 2011 to nine months in prison after pleading guilty to attempted domestic violence committed in December 2010. He was sent to prison for two years after pleading guilty in 2008 to attempted aggravated burglary, domestic violence and child endangering. He has also served time for drug possession in 2005, drug trafficking in 2003 and aggravated assault in 2002.
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Grand Valley State University philosophy professor Peimin Ni appears today in the online opinion section of the New York Times as a contributor to the paper's series on philosophy, the Stone.
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This broad understanding of kung fu is a key (though by no means the only key) through which we can begin to understand traditional Chinese philosophy and the places in which it meets and departs from philosophical traditions of the West. As many scholars have pointed out, the predominant orientation of traditional Chinese philosophy is the concern about how to live one's life, rather than finding out the truth about reality.
Ni, according to Grand Valley's website, is a founder and past president of the Association of Chinese Philosophers in America and is currently president of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy. His most recent book is titled "Confucius: Making the Way Great."
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