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I've been watching this season with a sense of growing apprehension, particularly because of the Cubs starting rotation. Going into 2011 the Cubs looked to have one of the better starting staffs, at least one that was better than average. But the results so far have been slightly less than abysmal – going into this evening's game the Cub starters sported a combined ERA of 5.81, last in the majors. Tonight Jeff Russell did nothing to improve that and the Cubs lost the game 4-3.
What went right:
- The top of the order impressed once again – Castro and Barney are the new daily double. Don't you love these guys? If Starlin can just shore up his defense the Cubs appear to be set up the middle for years to come.
- Jeff Baker continues to impress: I'm surprised but he's hitting both righties and lefties. This is really big because so far Carlos Pena appears to be a big bust – the Cubs first base version of Corey Patterson. Thank goodness he's a rent-a-player.
- The Cubs bullpen is hot – they've pitched over sixteen innings of scoreless baseball, at least when it comes to earned runs. Berg, Marshall, Woody and Grabow all had effective relief innings tonight.
- Soriano homered which is always a good thing.
What went wrong:
- Jeff Russell continues to be unimpressive as a starter – I'm finished with Russell after being patient, this guy doesn't presently have what it takes to start at the Major League level. For example: Gopher balls thrown to Helton and Wigginton – these guys can hit, why did we throw pitches they could jump on? I can excuse Helton's first home run but not the next two. Mike Quade has been patient – he's the team manager. But my patience has run out – send this guy down now, not tomorrow.
- The wind was blowing out tonight, why didn't our hitters hit more line drives? Quade did the right thing and loaded up the order with right handed hitters but the hitters didn't respond. If the Cubs want to be one of the two top teams in the division rank and file players have to produce – we have what we need in the one and two holes, what about three through eight?
So the Cubs go three games below .500 and look to avoid a sweep tomorrow. The game will be televised on CSN and begin at 1:20 CDT. The Cubs have now lost four out of five to the Rockies and I'll be glad to see them leave town.
Stars of the Game
Based on Win Probability Added (WPA)
1st Star – Jorge De La Rosa (.257 WPA)
2nd Star – Todd Helton (.139 WPA)
3rd Star– Ty Wigginton (.139 WPA)
Official Recap Standings
Buddy 3-1 (.750)
Joe 5-5 (.500)
Mark 2-3 (.400)
Chet 0-1 (.000)
Brandon 0-3 (.000)


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District and PIAA classification: 3-AA
Projected Tri-Valley League finish: 7th.
Coach: Dan Bowman.
Click here for team schedule, rosters and more.
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2011-12 record: 6-15 (3-9, 6th). Did not qualify for postseason play.
Top players: Kaleb Reitz (6-1 sr G/F), Hunter Hilinski (6-3 jr F), Travis Miller (5-10 sr G), Chris "CPIII" Paul (5-10 jr G), Quinton Davis (6-0 sr F), Hoyt Rowe (5-11 sr G/F).
The big picture: Still trying to locate an elusive winning formula, veteran coach Bowman has been busy convincing a Wildcats side with some influential upperclassmen that they will get things turned around. And he genuinely believes the victories will start to pile up once his ballclub learns to compete every night out. Thus far, that's been the case — but regular-season play will offer more evidence. Keep tabs on the constantly improving Hilinski, who has enough length to cause scads of problems in the paint.
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WILBRAHAM - The Board of Appeals on Thursday voted down a request for a special permit from Michael Farnham for a games and party store at 2460 Boston Road which would also sell air rifles and paint ball supplies and antique swords and knives.
Board of Appeals Chairman Edward Kivari said that until the town has an ordinance which regulates the sale of paint ball guns and supplies, he is against the proposed use on the Boston Road corridor.
Kivari said there are no other similar uses on the Boston Road corridor or in the town.
"I am concerned about the unintended consequences," he said. He said those consequences could include vandalism or liability to the town.
Joanne Scagliarini, of Grant Street, said at a public hearing on the proposed facility, "I am concerned for the town of Wilbraham."
She said she has had neighbors who have shot paintballs at her house.
"Paintball guns can do damage," she said. She said she opposes the sale of air guns, knives and swords at 2460 Boston Road.
Farnham said he used to operate a paintball gun store in Eastfield Mall in Springfield, but he closed it because mall traffic has declined.
Appeals Board member Charles Pelouse said that Farnham also had proposed to hold game nights at the facility on Friday and Saturday nights for teens and adults. Pelouse said that knives could be cut from the wires on the walls if there were 35 teens in the facility and only three adults supervising.
The appeals board members said they were not opposed to the game nights, but they opposed mixing the uses of holding card game nights with the sale of air guns and knives.
If Farnham were to return with an application to hold game nights it would be considered as a separate application, Kivari said.
Approval of a special permit needs a unanimous vote of the Board of Appeals. The vote was 2 to 1 against granting the special permit for air guns and paintball supplies.
Kivari told Farnham that after the denial, he cannot bring back the application for paintball guns and supplies store for two years.
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NORTH PLAINFIELD -- The North Plainfield Borough Council approved a federal $460,000 grant to the fire department Monday that will help the department keep its head above water amid severe staffing shortfalls brought on by retirements and budget constraints.
The funding, given through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's SAFER grant program, will allow the North Plainfield Fire Department to add four firefighters to its current staff of 24 for the next three years in order to keep them within federal guidelines.
"Firefighting is inherently a very dangerous job," said North Plainfield Fire Chief William Eaton, speaking before the council Monday night. "There are plenty of guys in our department that would go out and risk their lives regardless of us being understaffed. But that shouldn't be the mind set of these guys."
Initially, Eaton was concerned the borough council might not accept the funding because it requires North Plainfield to pick up the salaries of the four additional firefighters for at least one year. The SAFER grant would cover the cost of the salaries for the first two years.
But the council approved the grant unanimously, noting the need for the additions because of four likely retirements in the coming three years and the lack of funding immediately available in the budget to make up that shortfall.
"With the anticipated retirements, basically it seems like the right thing to do," said Borough Council Vice President Robert Hitchcock.
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1960s Fashion – Mod fashion was innovative, creative, bold and brash. Sixties fashion belonged to London, England. The Brits set the tone and the world followed.
What we wear has always defined us to some degree. At the very least, it can indicate economic status, but always before within certain confines of convention. Historically, a uniformity of dress created a homogeneous population.
The 1960s ushered in an attitude of "anything goes" and reflected the shifting politics of the day. "Do your own thing" applied to clothes as well.
The fashion revolution was youth oriented and youth driven and began in the streets rather than the old line couture houses. The Baby Boomers were coming of age.
The boutique clothing store emerged in the 1960s as "the happening" place to shop. They were fun and hip and young people felt more comfortable shopping there. No geography was more famous for swinging boutiques than Carnaby Street and Kings Road in London. Not to be left out of the trend, Paraphernalia opened in 1965 on Madison Avenue in New York and was an instant smash.
Color played a big role in defining the look. The muted and pastel palette of Fifties fashions gave way to bright, bold color often splayed in geometric patterns. From daywear to Day Glo in less than a decade.
Art, usually Pop Art infiltrated fashion as works of art translated from canvas into fabric. Below left, Yves St. Laurent's interpretation of Pier Mondrian's rectangles.
A word about the word – Mod. Mod for modern, which in its purest use meant minimalist. Arguably there is nothing minimal about most Mod fashion, but that is the origin.
Pompon trimmed pantdress. Arnel acetate, rayon. Large white collar edged with braid. $14.00
A-line shift daintily trimmed with cotton lace at hemline, sleeve edges. Sleeves have gathered detail – slightly flared. Round neckline. Fortrel polyester. $9.00
Mary Quant
Where a Victorian woman not only would cover her own legs but those of her piano as well, a hundred years later in the Sixties women exposed as much of her legs as her body shape permitted.
Some controversy surrounds who invented the miniskirt, but Andre Courreges usually gets the credit. Yet it was Mary Quant who popularized the swinging Sixties look and edged the miniskirt to mainstream.
Miniskirt lengths tended to vary by continent. In America the more conservative 4-5 inches above the knee reigned but in London, 7-8 inches or more was considered hip.
Mary Quant opened a boutique named Bazaar in Chelsea back in 1955. This is the beginning of what would be called the "London Look." Her miniskirts and colored tights challenged the fashion world to move in a new direction.
By entering into an agreement with J.C. Penneys to do four collections a year, from which these four pictures derive, she made mod fashions affordable and available to the masses. Mary Quant is also responsible for hot pants and the "Lolita" or baby doll look seen in the phot at the top of this page.
From London, the mod look spread around the world's fashion centers.
Below, Mary Quant having her hair done by stylist Vidal Sassoon, who originated her hairdo, known as the bob, a short, angular hairstyle cut on a horizontal plane. (See also Hair Style)
two-tone crepe dress of acetate-rayon. Sleeveless bodice bonded to acetate tricot for shape retention. White cowl collar, box pleated skirt. $13.00
Boat neck a-line dress has contrast stitching at neck and down fornt. Diagonal weave Fortrel polyester. $20. Hat $6.89
Dubbed "The Face of 1966" Twiggy dominated fashion photography. She was on the cover of every major fashion and teen magazine. Her boyish look was the one to emulate.
Young Leslie Hornsby was teased as a child about being skinny – thin as a twig, they said. Thus the name, Twiggy.
Click for more Twiggy photos
Leslie Hornsby (Twiggy)
Rudi Gernreich
Austrian Rudi Gernreich first came into public view in 1964 with a daring topless swimsuit, not pictured here for obvious reasons. The dress at left displays the 1960s fascination with cutouts and vinyl, while the one at right is a wool maxi-dress, as they were called.
The model is Peggy Moffit and she worked exclusively for Gernreich in the 60s and 70s.
There were also maxi-coats, a neccessity to keep all the 1960s exposed legs warm!
Pierre Cardin
Along with Courreges, Pierre Cardin was known for his "space age" styling. Born in Italy but relocated to Paris, he was also famous for hoop dresses, asymmetrical styles and collarless jackets for men.
Many in the Haute Couture world believed that Cardin sold out when he turned his attention to the average buyer with a ready-to-wear line, and then to branding of household items through licensing agreements. He was in fact a pioneer whose merchandizing genius was imitated by all those who once criticized.


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Could tomorrow's 12-12-12 benefit at Madison Square Garden feature the biggest collection of musical talent ever contained under a single roof?
Some might argue for Woodstock, Monterey Pop, Live Aid or the 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opening concert that featured James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, among others. Hip-hop fans might tilt for Rock the Bells. Country music partisans could back some of the periodic gatherings of Nashville heroes at the Grand Ole Opry. Then there's the Last Waltz, the Band's famous star-driven farewell.
But it isn't hyperbole to suggest that 12-12-12, which boasts performances by Springsteen and the E Street Band, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, the Who and other classic rockers, is in the conversation — right alongside the Concert for New York City, its big brother.
It was more than a decade ago when a lineup of celebrated artists gathered at the Garden to provide comfort and raise money for a city reeling from unspeakable tragedy. The Concert for New York City, held in the wake of 9/11, brought in more than $35 million for the Robin Hood Relief Fund. Tomorrow, many of those artists will be returning to the Garden to assist a metropolitan area that is once again in desperate need, and the Robin Hood Relief Fund will once again be in charge of making optimal use of the money raised from ticket purchases and donations.
Springsteen and the E Street Band will open the show. The Stones, in town for their 50 and Counting Tour, will plug in and roar. Concert for New York City veterans Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and the Who will once again join together for a cause.
These classic rockers will be joined by visionary hip-hop artist Kanye West, hit songwriter and ace pianist Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, the principled and scruffily endearing Eddie Vedder, guitar hero Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd bassist and rock concept-master Roger Waters, the good-natured Chris Martin of Coldplay and the beloved ex-Beatle McCartney, who helped organize the Concert for New York City.
The performances by these established musicians will be supplemented by appearances by many actors and comedians, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Kristen Stewart, Chris Rock, Billy Crystal and Susan Sarandon.
Thirty-seven American television networks, including NBC, HBO, Showtime and NJTV, will stream the show. Sirius SX satellite radio and all Clear Channel radio stations in the metropolitan area, including Z100, Power 105.1, Q104.3, and 103.5 WKTU, will broadcast the concert.
NJ.com will be among the web sites streaming the concert live, and will also feature a blog with live commentary.
12-12-12 will play on the big billboard in Times Square, where pedestrians can gather to watch what's happening 10 blocks south. Many movie theaters will be showing the concert on screens.
In other words, it's going to be hard for you to miss this show.
So what do you think? Has there ever been a more august collection of artists on a single bill? We've been debating this ourselves here in the newsroom, and we encourage you to add your thoughts to the conversation in the comments section below.
Watch 12-12-12 The Concert For Sandy Relief on NJ.com beginning at 7:30pm on Wednesday, December 12th.
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• 12-12-12 concert to be simulcast for free in movie theaters across New Jersey
• Bon Jovi, Eddie Vedder, Dave Grohl added to 12-12-12 benefit
• Hurricane Sandy benefit confirmed for Madison Square Garden


text: Explore Tanjung Issuy Pontianak Balikpapan Samarinda Tenggarong Kota Bangun Muara Muntai Tanjung Issuy The middle and upper Mahakam Tarakan Share Tanjung Issuy is the first Dayak village on the Mahakam and a boat ride away from Muara Muntai. The river ride takes you further into the jungle, passing hornbills, sweeping kingfishers and pot-bellied proboscis monkeys along the way. Tanjung Issuy is a small township of gravel lanes, timber houses and fruit trees. Here the villagers live in kampong houses rather than traditional longhouses, but it's still a good place to catch a traditional dance performance in full costume. Turn right off the jetty, past a couple of lumber yards, stores and workshops, and follow the street around to Losmen Louu Taman Jamrud, a restored Dayak longhouse which is maintained as tourist accommodation. It's a bit like staying in a museum, but the place is surrounded by carved wooden patong posts (spirit posts) and does give you a sense of the community. Out the back is a six-tier mausoleum where Tanjung Issuy's founder was laid to rest in 1984, decorated with carvings of dragons, hornbills and scenes from reburial ceremonies. Moving on from Tanjung Issuy, you can either return to Muara Muntai, or hire a ces to take you across the northwest towards Mancong. Read More


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LG Fashion Week begins with Holt Renfrew showcase
Holt Renfrew kicked off the first day of Fashion Week on Monday with a show featuring some of their favourite designers, including Jeremy Laing, Lida Baday, Line, Pink Tartan, Wings + Horns, Smythe, Denis Gagnon, Wayne Clark, and Mikhael Kale. Such a survey made for a great viewing experience - if you didn't like one look, another designer would be along soon enough.
Jeremy Laing's gorgeous draped gown, Line's woven bustier and salmon leather gauchos, and Denis Gagnon's flapper-style frocks of looped silk cord were the highlights of the presentation, while Lida Baday's boring separates, Pink Tartan's shapeless one-shouldered maxi-dresses, and Mikhael Kale's everything-in-the-world-exploded-on-this-dress dresses needed some work.
Seeing such a great sampling of our country's raw talent was the perfect way to start this Fashion Week. Here we go!
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Hey, BirdEgal202, Welcome back! Those wikitables are a real pain, aren't they? I just wanted to say that some of your Ben Folds contribs eventually made it into Ben Folds Five, if I'm not mistaken, so it wasn't a complete loss. Sorry I didn't help out more with that - I was just listening to Songs for Silverman in the car today and I remembered that was something you worked on. (The article, not the album, though who knows, maybe you worked on the album too...) Btw, you should delete all these old talk-page entries above - nothing but boring old claptrap if you ask me, though this League of Kill-Bots and Ant People idea sounds interesting. (I'll have to ask someone about that.) Anyway, good luck and all that sorta thing! c • > • cunwapquc? 03:36, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
It has been a while hasn't it? Thanks for telling me about the Ben Folds Five article, I didn't know that there was one! Looks like some of the origional article lingers on which is nice. Johnny up top there would be the the guy to talk to about the league of kill bots and ant people but it appears that he has been banned (and then unbanned and then banned again) so his origional idea may never grace uncyclopedia. I'm not sure why he was banned but, it says on his page that it was for being offensive or something. Thanks for the support! --BirdEgal202 20:05, 16 June 2006 (UTC)
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Hey BirdE, someone just registered under a look-a-like name to yours (BirdEgaI202, with an upper-case "i" instead of the lower-case "l"), sporked your user and talk pages, and proceeded to go on a blanking and admin-talk-page vandalism spree which seems to have earned that account a week-long block (though if it had been me, it would have been an indefinite). Do you have any idea who would do such a thing, or why? You don't think it has anything to do with the Pink Floyd or Jim Morrison articles, does it? I know some people take the fanboy stuff way too seriously, but still... It looked more like the work of an abusive ex-boyfriend or something! Anyway, I hope I'm not intruding - it's just that this sort of thing happened to me too not long ago, and I guess I've taken a certain (perhaps overly-protective) interest in your, uh, progress here. c • > • cunwapquc? 03:19, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
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You can sum up the continued excellent performance at The Cheesecake Factory (Nasdaq: CAKE ) in one word: boring.
Compared with last year's fourth quarter, revenue increased 23% and earnings shot up 26%. Year over year, 2005's revenue swelled 22%, and net income rose a healthy 28%. All 2005 results benefited from a 53-week year on the company's books.
Results fell within analyst expectations. Yawn. What's new? This company has delivered positive same-store sales numbers for 52 of the 53 quarters since its market debut.
One item worth watching: same-store sales at the signature Cheesecake Factory units. They rose only 0.5% in the fourth quarter (1.1% if estimated hurricane sales losses are factored in). That's at the low end of company guidance for 1% to 2% growth, which reflects semiannual menu price increases. Failure to meet expectations here would be bad news for these premium-priced shares.
The Cheesecake Factory's formula for success relies primarily on new store openings. In 2005, it opened 18 new restaurants; 21 are planned for 2006. Since the company finances its growth from earnings and cash, its cash-rich, debt-free balance sheet should continue to be its hallmark.
The Cheesecake Factory units are high-volume operations. Consider this: Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI ) has nearly 1,400 locations, which produce $5.5 billion in total sales. The Cheesecake Factory has 111 locations (roughly 8% of Darden's), yet they produced approximately $1.2 billion in revenue in 2005. That high volume allowed The Cheesecake Factory to keep menu prices competitive while enjoying 2005 operating margins of 10.97% -- substantially above the restaurant industry's average 6.31% margins, and well above the 7.18% and 7.77% margins at Brinker (NYSE: EAT ) and Outback Steakhouse (NYSE: OSI ) , respectively.
Analysts expect the company to grow earnings by 20% a year for the next five years. But the stock sells at 34.2 times trailing earnings, a significant premium to its growth rate. While The Cheesecake Factory's strong balance sheet and consistent growth record are enviable, this is the competitive restaurant business. At current prices, the stock is not what I'd call a good value.
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How to Include Your Pet in the Wedding
ASPCA representative Dr. Stephanie LaFrage talks the logistics of walking your dog down the aisle
For brides like Jennifer Hudson, who told Access Hollywood that she is planning to include her dogs in her wedding, celebrating their new unions wouldn't be complete without acknowledging their beloved cats and dogs. In honor of the ASPCA's new wedding favors program, Senior Director of Counseling Services Dr. Stephanie LaFrage gave us advice on involving your furry friends in the wedding and merging your pets in your new home.
What are some ways that a couple can go about involving their pets in their wedding?
It is quite natural to want to include your pet in one of the most important events of your life. However, their presence should symbolize their status as 'a member of the family' and not just as a novel wedding accessory. If your pet is willing and able, enlist them as a ring bearer or flower girl. Even you decide it's not appropriate for your pet to be physically at your wedding, your pet can certainly be incorporated into the wedding theme and decorations. You can use dog tags as place cards for your guests, or dog bone-shaped cookies as favors.
What factors should a couple take into account when determining whether they should include their pets in their wedding?
Consult with your veterinarian or animal behaviorist about your pet's comfort zone. They will be able to give you an idea of very subtle and very specific signs of stress in your animal. If your pet tends to get easily unnerved by changes in environment or social situations, then perhaps a lively scene such as a wedding might not be the best place for them. If you want your pet to serve a specific function such as ring bearer or flower dog, rehearse the expected behavior several weeks in advance. Make sure you also know which treats will help motivate your pet to perform the specific function.
You have a cat and your future husband has a dog. How make sure that the animals will get along when you merge your two households together?
The merger of a dog and a cat into one household has the greatest chance of success if the transition is made very slowly, over weeks or even months. Completely separate the pets except during short, closely supervised introduction sessions with the dog on leash. Both pets should be given a reason to like spending time together, so bring out favorite treats and toys during introduction sessions and put them away when the sessions are over. Gradually increase the duration of the sessions and the amount of freedom the animals have together if both seem relaxed and nonchalant about the other's presence.
What should you do if your future husband is allergic to your pet?
This is an extremely important issue that must be resolved before you merge your households. If his physician says he should not live with your animal you may have to choose between the pet and this man. Almost any well socialized pet can be successfully "rehomed" once the owner grieves for her loss. If your husband is allergic to this pet, you probably will have to remain without a pet as long as you stay married. Make sure you accept that reality before marry or you will be continually frustrated and resentful.


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The incident occurred near the Lowndes County line off Interstate 65 mile marker 159.5 and Hargrove Road.
The workers were installing concrete footings for a cell phone tower when pounds of dirt collapsed on them.
One worker was rescued in the early afternoon after being partially submerged by dirt and pinned against equipment he and the other worker were using to dig a tower. He was transported to Baptist Medical Center South.
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On October 5, 2010, President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden convened the first national White House Summit on Community Colleges. It brought together 150 community college leaders, faculty and students, business leaders, philanthropic organizations, policy makers and other education and workforce development experts from across the nation to discuss barriers and solutions for community colleges to significantly increase the number of college graduates prepared for the 21st century workforce. The White House Summit offered an opportunity to share strategies and recommendations for meeting the President's 2020 goal for the U.S. once again to have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.
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BEREA, Ohio -- Rob Chudzinski admitted Friday that the Browns contemplated cutting ties with seventh-round pick Armonty Bryant following his DUI arrest, but opted to give him another chance.
The DUI came on the heels of his marijuana arrest in October, and a promise to the Browns on draft day to be more mature.
"We discussed all the options and ultimately decided that we wanted to bring him in and sit down and talk to him, and that's the process we went through," Chudzinski said following the first practice of rookie minicamp. Bryant, softspoken and obviously humbled by recent events, acknowledged he was afraid the Browns would drop him.
"I'm just fortunate the Browns still have faith in me and this organization and everything and hopefully I can win a spot on this 53-man roster."
A pass-rushing end from tiny East Central University in Oklahoma, Bryant knows that he's on a zero-tolerance policy. "I understand and I'm just going to take this opportunity to let my actions on the field speak," he said.
But why should the Browns believe him when he said similar things on draft day and then went out six days later and got arrested? Eventually, his blood-alcohol level was tested at .090, above Oklahoma's legal limit of .080.
"Because I believe good people make mistakes and it's all about moving on, and hopefully my actions will speak loud," he said.
Chudzinski met Bryant, one of the team's five draft picks, in person for the first time on Thursday and laid down the law.
"It's a serious matter," Chudzinski said. "Now that Armonty's gotten here, I had a chance to sit down with him and talk about my expectations and make those expectations clear with him.
"I feel like we have a good support structure here and I feel like we have good guys in the locker room, some guys that were excellent mentors that any player that follows their example – if you look at D'Qwell Jackson, if you look at Davone Bess and those guys – will learn how to be a professional. Ultimately Armonty needs to show that he's going to be accountable and I expect that out of him."
Bryant (6-4, 263) is on felony probation through October for selling $20 worth of marijuana to undercover police in a university parking lot last September and is on one-year probation for the misdemeanor DUI charge.
"Time will tell," said Chudzinski. "You have to give guys every chance, every opportunity, and I feel really good about the structure that we'll have around him to give him every chance. ... He'll be evaluated consistently and constantly just like all our players are, and time will tell."
That the Browns are supporting Bryant shows the new regime is not only willing to gamble on players with recent legal brushes, such as Bryant and fellow defensive end Desmond Bryant, but that they'll also let a player stumble once on board and not cast him aside. They also stood by linebacker Quentin Groves following his arrest for soliciting a prostitute during the week of voluntary minicamp.
The Browns felt comfortable drafting Bryant after talking to his college coach, Tim McCarty, and sending defensive line coach Joe Cullen out to work him out. Cullen was once arrested for DUI.
"I made a strong bond with coach Cullen," Bryant said. "He's actually had my back and he's helped me through this situation also and I feel like he's a great mentor at the same time."
McCarty has consistently vouched for Bryant's character and had Bryant live with him while he prepared for the pros. The night Bryant was pulled over -- for failing to make a proper left turn signal -- he was headed back to McCarty's house after leaving a party.
"[McCarty] helped me with the situation to move on and everything like that, so it's been pretty good," said Bryant.
"I think I'm more hungry than before," he said. "I'm still a [Division II] pick, so you know, I'll always have that chip on my shoulder. This just makes it a bigger chip."
The Browns drafted Bryant for his rushing ability. Last season, despite a three-game suspension for the marijuana conviction, Bryant had 17.5 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two blocked kicks in eight games.
"He's real raw and has ability," said Chudzinski. "There's a lot of guys that are raw and have ability and it really just depends on his commitment level and work ethic."
Bryant says he has sworn off the nightlife since the DUI.
"I've been locking myself in the room with my playbook every night," he said. "Either that, or I'm on the video games. Just keepin' to myself. Nothing outside is going to affect me from helping this team win, or anything like that."
With his playbook as his new best friend, Bryant has an opportunity to become what the Browns envisioned when they saw him on film.
"It's been tough lately," he said. "Thankfully the Browns still have faith in me and they just let me come out here and have a second chance."
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It's hard to miss the pink-and-yellow Winnebago at the Northeast corner of Cartlandia. It looks like something out of a children's book. With her rosy cheeks and white hair, Jennie Goodrich, the woman behind the sliding window at Cake on a Hot Tin Roof, does too.
"I raised kids and I was a teacher," she says, "and I don't remember people saying 'thank you' very often. Now that I make desserts, I hear it all the time."
Few meals at the Cartlandia pod are small enough to leave room for dessert. Just three carts down, Goodrich's son and husband sell foot-long sandwiches at Cheesesteak Nirvana. But Cake on a Hot Tin Roof—there's a little corrugated metal on display to justify the ridiculous name—is worth a trip to Southeast 82nd Avenue on its own. Goodrich makes a crisp marionberry strudel ($4.50), lathered generously with fresh-made whipped cream, that strikes a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Her creme brulee ($4), torched to order, is fluffier than most, with a crust that tastes vaguely of campfire marshmallows. Cupcakes ($2.50) come topped with enough creamy cherry or lemon icing to last to the bottom of the treat (though preserving that icing can prove structurally difficult). The chocolate mousse ($4.50) is surprisingly airy and looks small upon ordering, but between the three additional chocolate toppings—chips, dark chunks and cocoa powder—and a richness that grows with each bite, it's hard to imagine anyone leaving unsatisfied.
Of all the items we tried, only Cake on a Hot Tin Roof's raspberry cheesecake ($4.50) could be described as standard. Goodrich says she doesn't like cheesecake. She says a lot of things, actually, which was half the fun of visiting her magical Winnebago.
- Order this: Bienenstich ($4.50), a two-layer pastry topped with candied almond slices and loaded with cream and custard that spill out when you take a bite.
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EIGHT MILE, Alabama – McGill-Toolen junior star T.J. Lang garnered a lot of attention from Blount's aggressive defense Monday night.
Teammates Jason Smith and Wil Young took full advantage.
Smith, an Auburn football signee, scored 14 points and Young chipped in 12 as the fourth-ranked Yellow Jackets pulled away late to beat homestanding Blount 54-43 and win the Class 6A, Area 2 tournament.
"Everyone is trying to take T.J. away right now," McGill-Toolen coach Phillip Murphy said. "They are making it tough on T.J., but our other guys are benefitting. Wil Young had a good night tonight. Jason is getting open looks. Deion (Dozier) is coming up big inside. That is what good teams do when their leading scorer is defended well."
Lang, the son of former Duke star Antonio Lang, finished with just 10 points – well below his average, but he was still a factor.
"I thought McGill's size really bothered us tonight," Blount coach Jeffrey Pope said. "I've known T.J. for a while, and I've watched him grow. He uses his size and skill so well. It's like watching an old, wily veteran now. Even when he doesn't score, he is making plays for his team."
The Yellow Jackets (23-6) will host Baker in a sub-regional game Friday night, while Blount (20-7) must travel to face Davidson. The Warriors beat the Hornets 49-46 on Monday in the 6A, Area 1 final at Baker.
The third game of the season between Blount and McGill was close throughout. McGill led 13-10 after the first quarter, while Blount surged to a 28-25 lead at the half. After a low-scoring third quarter, the Jackets held a 36-34 lead.
That's when McGill took control. The Jackets scored nine of the first 11 points in the final quarter and led 45-36 on Paul Burkholder's free throw with 2:25 remaining. The Leopards got no closer than seven points the rest of the way as McGill hit 11 of its 15 fourth-quarter free throws to put the game away.
"That's the difference right there," Murphy said. "We missed nine free throws in the first half and trailed by three at intermission. We hit 11 in the fourth quarter and won the game."
Blount was led by John Arnold's 15 points. Eric Norwood followed with 12, and Demetrius Caldwell scored eight.
McGill's biggest lead was 54-40 on Young's free throw in the final seconds.
Blount and McGill split a pair of meetings in the regular season.
"I think we are peaking at the right time," Murphy said. "It's been a struggle. We finished in a three-way tie for the area and lost the coin flip for homecourt advantage. But our kids hung in there Friday night (beating No. 3 Murphy) and tonight. That says a lot about how our team is coming together."
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Two women were arrested this week after they tried to steal $530 worth of merchandise from the Mansfield Township department store where they worked, police said.
Samantha Misuraca, 22, stuffed 11 pieces of clothing into a bag Sunday at Kohl's before trying to leave the store without paying, court records say. Meanwhile, her co-worker, Kia Martin, 22, attempted to walk out with six pieces of merchandise, according to a news release.
Township police responded to the store about 7:50 p.m. and both women were arrested on charges of shoplifting.
Misuraca also faces charges of drug and drug paraphernalia possession after a search of her purse turned up a glass pipe with marijuana inside, police said. She was sent to the Warren County jail in lieu of $1,500 bail.
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Despite the names scribbled across the chalkboard, "Arrogant Bastard," "Two Hearted," "Dead Guy" and "Snake Dog," Federal Taphouse has brought out the best in downtown Harrisburg. The 100 craft beers are the hook, but wood-fired pizzas, smoke-enhanced entrees and observant, knowledgeable servers continue to reel in multi-aged customers any day of the week.
Upbeat and urbane, Harrisburg hipsters have found their niche at the banquette partitioning off-bar area from restaurant seating. The banquette is as long as the polished wood counter opposite a hundred colorful taps. On Wednesday night and then again on a Saturday night all of the bar and banquette seats were occupied. At the far ends of the body-filled counter, against wall and windows, there were additional seats set around sturdy wooden high-top tables.
If you're in the mood for intimacy, move to calmer ground in the dining room surrounded by stacked stone, polished hardwood, bamboo accents and an exhibition kitchen. Background music is audible there filtered from noisy, energetic bar chatter.
Our server remained calm and focused even when the room became crowded. Beers were described in depth and menu items had been rehearsed. According to owner Judd Goodman, executive chef Robert Dacko has a 20-minute meeting with staff daily giving them the rundown on terminology, beer pairings and daily preparations.
Thankfully, alcohol content was listed on the beer menu next to the descriptions. We all started out with lighter brews such as Mama's Little Yella Pils (5.3 percent), a Czech Pilsner with refreshingly crisp flavor and bit of bitter edge. Pikel and Pils (4.9 percent), with its slight citrus halo paired well with PEI mussels ($10) nestled in pool of clove-laced hefeweizen (wheat beer). Applewood bacon pieces gave depth and meaty distinction tossed amongst tender fleshed mussels. And any remaining beer juices disappeared with swipes of smoky lashed chunks of French bread.
Breads and rolls taste fresh because they are made at the restaurant every morning. The only little buns not made in-house were the ones used on the slider sampler ($13). Twin mini rolls held two different fillings. On one side of the platter, silky lumps of fresh crab, diced celery and a pinch of breadcrumbs protruded from the small roll. The other bun pinned together an aged beef burger and melted cheddar. These two sliders were superb in texture and taste. We preferred these sliders to dense meatball and basic tomato sauce over toasted bread slice.
Artisan pizzas were everywhere. One of the standout pies we tasted was Tartufo ($14), made with earthy tasting truffle shavings and oil, ricotta and nutty flavored Fontina cheese and finished with a farm fresh egg. The egg was cracked on top of the ingredients toward the end of cooking. The pizza was slid back in the oven to slightly cook the egg. When the pie arrived at our table, the server then swished the runny yolk around the pizza. The bright yellow color swirled over top of cheeses and herbs like spin art. Thin, bubbly, brownish-blackened crust (the oven is 700 degrees) gave substance to delicate topping.
Unlike the pizzas, entrees are created in a Josper coal-fired oven, perfumed by smoky flavors such as hickory and mesquite. I was asked first if it was OK to bring out the whole fish with it's head on.
"Absolutely, include the tail, too," I said.
Branzino or Mediterranean sea bass was the featured fish draped lazily across my plate as if it had just gotten out of the hot tub. A scarf of barley salad was toppled across the neck and in to a pool next to the fish. I would have preferred hot or warm grain salad in place of this cold mixture. The temperature was the only thing wrong with this barley-based creation. Otherwise, bits of roasted pepper, red onion, cucumber and fresh mint perked up al dente, hearty grain.
As dessert, we picked Young's double chocolate stoudt. Rich and filling, I couldn't have started the meal with this beer that hinted of chocolate, caramel and vanilla. It paired well with the rich-crumbed, homemade, Young's Double Chocolate Stout Brownie topped with vanilla ice cream ($6).
Everything from the breads, sandwiches, pizzas and pickled vegetables to the brownies are made from scratch. As Goodman said: "The chef puts in a lot of effort for little things like pickled asparagus or the double-boiler melted chocolate in the brownies."
Goodman has made the transition from the former Dragonfly Nightclub to an urbane, down-to-earth restaurant.
"The restaurant is a little more upscale but pedestrian enough that families can bring their kids [in] for meals with good dollar value. We are seeing a new type of crowd on Second Street and hopefully it will continue," Goodman said.
I liked what I saw, too, and I'm looking forward to the acoustic brunch coming 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays, beginning Feb. 10. In two weeks the restaurant will also showcase breweries with sample paddles featuring four different beers. Local beer reps will be present, too. Stay tuned.
Federal Taphouse
- ADDRESS: 234 Second St., Harrisburg.
- INFO: 717-525-8077 www.federaltaphouse.com or www.fedlive.net.
- KITCHEN HOURS: 11 a.m.-10p.m Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11p.m, Fridays and Saturdays.
- BAR HOURS: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily.
- MENU: Local, artisan creations.
- PRICES: Dinner entrees: $18-$28; artisan pizzas: $12-$14.
- FOOD: Rustic, earthy creationsthat sear in smoke chip flavors.
- SERVICE: Abundant, knowledgeable wait staff.
- AMBIANCE: Urbane, sleek-opendining and bar areas with polished woods and stacked stone accents. Exhibition kitchen exposes wood-oven baked pizzas.
- NOTES: Major credit cards, no reservations accepted. Street parking or in nearby Second Street garage, handicap accessible. Catering and private functions available on second floor. Full bar service, house wine, 100 craft beers on tap, live music upstairs (check out schedule at Fedlive.net).
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With 40 years of continuous construction-related experience, Lou has been involved in numerous projects in PA, NY, NJ and RI. These projects ranged from small to large residential, pharmaceutical, healthcare, entertainment, government, maritime, data-centers, telecommunications, parochial and public schools as well as multimillion dollar corporate facilities. His extensive operations and construction management expertise have proven leadership competencies in the construction management, real-estate development arenas. Most recently, Lou was instrumental in the Foundation at Bergen Regional's renovation of the BRMC Auditorium.
Lou is the CEO of WFM-Project & Construction Inc. in Hackensack, NJ. He is also involved with many organizations including: President of Fair Lawn Community Center; Vice President of Gilda's Club of Northern NJ; Past Chairman for Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey; Past President for the Radburn Association; Vice Chairman of the 7X24 Exchange NY/NJ; Chairman of the Economic Development Committee- Bergen County WIB; Past Vice Chairman of NECA/IBEW Temporary Disability Board; Past Chairman of NECA/IBEW VDV committee; Trustee on the CIANJ "PENPAC"; Past Chairman of NECA/IBEW Teledata JATC Local 164; Past Member NECA Teledata Negotiation Team; Trustee on the NJSBDC, NJ small business development centers; Past trustee on the Bergen County College Foundation; Chairmen of the Fair Lawn Competivization Committee; Past President of the New Jersey Business Network; Past President of the Fair Lawn Rotary Club; Past President for the Radburn Citizens Association; Past President of the Metropolitan Electrical League; Past Board member for the Radburn Association; Member of the Veterans & Volunteers Coalition and Member of the Bergen County 200 Club.
The Foundation at Bergen Regional Medical Center would not exist were it not for the efforts and dedication of Lois Horowitz. Lois was the founder of the Foundation for the then Bergen Pines Hospital. She served as the Foundation's Executive Director in addition to her duties as the Hospital's Director of Public Relations and Volunteer Services. During her tenure with the Foundation, Lois was instrumental in raising over two million in donations of money and services. She established the first public relations programs; designed the Wall of Inspiration and Book of Life fundraising mechanisms; created the hospitals first gift shop; created and supervised a campaign to restore the hospital's historic 1930 gazebo. Lois also coordinated, designed and helped raise funding for the building of the only Horticultural Therapy Greenhouse in a Bergen County hospital or any county hospital in the state. She designed the first Audio Visual Library in a hospital with support of The Lions Club of Paramus. Lois started the first "Puppy Pal Program" using dogs in therapy at BPCH from the "Seeing Eye Program" in Morristown." With the support of the Honorable. Governor Kean and the New Jersey Assembly, she was able to design and establish a pension buy-back program for all employees in BPCH and employees in county hospitals throughout the state.
A graduate of Parsons School of Design and Rutgers University CPM program, she was able to use her creativity and management skills in many ways. From 1974-76 she amassed 5,000 volunteers and raised the funds to save the Garretson Forge and Farm Restoration in Fair Lawn, now an historic site in New Jersey and a museum open to all. Lois was on the Cultural Commission for Bergen County and was the first and only Assistant Director of Cultural and Historic Affairs for Bergen County.
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Richard Colloca - Treasurer
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Central Kitsap families walk to fight cancer
Family bonding never felt so good for the Cundiff family.
They were one of the many teams who participated in this year's Relay for Life of Central Kitsap & Bremerton June 21 and 22. Nearly 20 family members took to the track at Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale to show their support for a cure to a disease that has greatly affected their family.
Cady Piper, of Bremerton, participated in Relay for Life as a solo walker for four years, but she created the Cundiff family team for this year's event.
"This was the first year everybody was around," Cady said. "It's really, really exciting. I'm glad we finally got it together."
The Cundiff family participated in Relay for Life in honor of Cady's grandfather, Bill Cundiff, and in memory of Bill's mother, Dixie Cundiff, who died of lung cancer in 2005.
At 73 years old, Bill has battled various forms of cancer in his leg, lung and on his skin. He has been cancer-free for one year and the family came together to celebrate at Relay for Life.
"He's been fighting it 10 years," said Tracy Piper, Bill's daughter. "He's had it four times."
The Cundiff family began raising money for Relay only a month ago and, as of June 21, they raised $750 and the total continued to rise.
"By the time it all comes in, I'm pretty sure we'll have close to $1,000," Tracy said.
Cady said the family collected spare change and went door-to-door to solicit donations for Relay for Life.
Melissa Piper, of Bremerton, was a first-time Relay participant and enjoyed spending time with her family and seeing the sights Relay for Life had to offer this year.
"It definitely gives you the rush. There's just so much going on. You just step back and go 'wow,'" Melissa said.
Cady said she's always enjoyed Relay and gets goosebumps "knowing that everybody is supporting one cause."
Both Cady and Tracy enjoy watching the survivors lap and seeing their grandfather and father, Bill, don a purple "Survivor" T-shirt and take to the track for a celebratory lap.
"It is emotional. It is very emotional when you see that wall of purple coming towards you," Tracy said.
"They beat it and they're still here," Cady added.
Before participants walked their first lap Saturday, Relay for Life of Central Kitsap & Bremerton had raked in more than $140,000, more than halfway to the event goal of $190,000.
Relay for Life events throughout Kitsap County raised half a million dollars in 2007, the second highest sum of money raised in the 12 states that make up the Great West area. Relay for Life of Central Kitsap & Bremerton Co-Chair Tim Roller said the Relay committee is aiming to be No. 1 this year.
"That's amazing. That's just phenomenal," Cady said.
Cady said the Cundiff family will definitely participate in next year's Relay for Life as one team.
"We're going to do it together from now on," she said.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Before the SEC pencils in a sixth straight BCS title, it might want to survive the first week.
Seriously, folks. Reputations are on the line.
Two made-for-air-conditioning matchups garnered all the attention during the summer, and rightly so. The Dallas showdown between third-ranked Oregon and No. 4 LSU is the stuff of sunny Jan. 1 destinations.
And what about Georgia and Boise State? You have an SEC perennial with more storylines than a steamy daytime soap opera going in as the underdog against the fifth-ranked Broncos, the poster boy for BCS busting.
By agreeing to play in the Georgia Dome, the Bulldogs forfeited the home-field advantage of oppressive humidity.
Thus, amid the usual menu of SEC opening day cupcakes, we have two servings of filet mignon.
Start with Oregon-LSU.
Ted Roof, Gene Chizik and an undervalued Auburn defense slowed Chip Kelly's point-a-minute offense to a slow burn, when last we left college football.
A season later, Oregon faces a faster, more physical defense in another primetime game with the chance to prove the BCS title game was more anomaly than a sign of SEC superiority.
LSU's defense may be up to the task. But what about the offense?
Starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson is suspended indefinitely due to his participation in a bar brawl. Jefferson's absence is a matter of lost potential. While he has had his moments -- see the 2010 Alabama game -- Jefferson's ceiling has always been higher than his reach.
Truthfully, does LSU really lose anything by going to Jarrett Lee, who is biggame tested? The suspension of receiver Russell Shepherd and the injury of Josh Dworaczyk, the most experienced offensive lineman on the squad, are bigger concerns.
In Atlanta, Boise State is listed as a slight favorite by Vegas oddsmakers, meaning the best non-BCS hope around is considered a hare better than the SEC's fourth, fifth or sixth best team going into the season.
That means Mark Richt, facing a must-win season, is playing with house money.
Advantage, Georgia.
That's the expensive side of the menu. A split doesn't cripple the SEC's reputation, but it could affect perception if the league has a one-loss champion vying for a BCS Championship Game slot in January.
Especially if Oregon or Boise State runs the table and has SEC wins on the resume.
The fast-food side of the menu could alter perception more.
South Carolina is a three-touchdown favorite against East Carolina. The Gamecocks are the favorite to win the East and return to Atlanta, thanks to a veteran lineup and Steve Spurrier's visor.
But East Carolina has a penchant for early-season stubbornness.
And while little is expected of Ole Miss, the Rebels' opener against newly independent BYU is intriguing, to say the least.
The SEC can always point to its string of national titles and bowl record. But every season is washed clean and starts anew.
What's past is history.
Perception and reputation are based on what's real, what's now.
And the SEC starts off 2011 with a bang.
Doug Segrest's SEC column appears on Wednesdays.
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Country music legend Loretta Lynn will not be performing as scheduled on Sept. 16 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom in Verona, N.Y.
Lynn is recovering from reconstructive knee surgery, according to her site.
If you've already bought tickets for the show, hold onto them.
The concert has been rescheduled for March 3. Ticketholders may use tickets for the Sept. 16 show at that date, or get a refund at point of purchase.


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Russell Wayne Helmeid passed away Oct. 26, 2009 at Beacon Hill VA Hospital, Seattle, Wash. He was 63.
He was born Aug. 11, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wis., the first child of Eunice P. Helmeid Haase. He was raised in the Elkhorn and Janesville, Wis., area and relocated to Fond du Lac in 1964 with his family.
Russell enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965. He joined the Green Berets in 1966 and re-enlisted in 1967. Russell volunteered for Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was at Bien Hoa Airbase when the Tet Offensive opened, and was routed to Lang Vei Special Forces Camp (which was overrun by tanks in February 1968). Russell then joined the Marine defenders during the siege of Khe Sanh. After Vietnam, he remained in the Army with the 82nd Airborne Division until 1973. He later served in the U.S. Army Reserves (Fond du Lac, Wis.) and the Colorado National Guard.
Russell started several small businesses, including a van customizing shop, a shipwreck salvage company, and a smoked salmon production and distribution company. Since 1991, Russell lived on his sailboat, "First Light," while moored in Friday Harbor, Wash. He enjoyed his pursuits of sailing, fishing, cooking and times with his many friends on the island. (He loved to sail.)
Russell will be missed by his brothers, Ronald Helmeid (Becky) of Fond du Lac, Wis., and Richard Helmeid (Tina) of Edgerton, Wis; and his sister Janice Doss (Larry) of Rockford, Ill.
He is further survived by nieces Kelly Doss, Kimberly Doss, Sara Doss, Emily Helmeid, Eileen Helmeid, nephew Evan Helmeid, and uncle Lester (Charlotte) West.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eunice P. Helmeid Hasse, and many aunts and uncles.
— Family of Russell Wayne Helmeid
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The column that says Alonzo Bishop gave 15 years of his life to Bridgeton Little League and the least we can do is give his family a good Christmas.
Good morning!
Did somebody say 70 degrees on Sunday?
At Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, free January computer classes.
Call to register for classes at 856-453-2210:
Frank Murphine 3rd sent us a Merry Christmas snow globe with Philip Rivers in it.
The Chargers are still alive to win the Super Bowl.
If you shake the globe, "2014 Super Bowl champs'' appears.
On Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m., animals from the Philadelphia Zoo will be brought to the Cumberland County Library.
Discover the excitement of the zoo at this county library event.
Zoo experts bring an interactive, educational and engaging experience with live animals.
This time, the zoo animals will be the nucleus for the topic of habitats in the Uni States.
This will be an in-depth look at North American habitats and the wildlife that thrives close to home.
Which four animals from North America will they bring?
It is a secret until the event so come out and find out.
Children of all ages are invi to the free zoo visit.
Cumberland County Library is loca at 800 E. Commerce St., (Route 49), Bridgeton.
Call 856-453-2210, ext. 101 for further information.
Alonzo Bishop did everything at Bridgeton Little League no matter how much sun was beating down.
He mowed the grass.
He lined the fields.
He coached.
Now he's paying a terrible price for it.
It star as skin cancer and has progressed to bone cancer and liquid chemo twice a day.
He's 49.
"I've had six surgeries on my nose,'' he said Thursday.
He wife has COPD.
"The chemo makes me so tired,'' he told us. "So tired that he's lucky to log 10 hours a week at Big John's Pizza where he works for the "the best boss in the world.''
At one time, Bishop could unload the truck, lift the blocks of cheese and paint the place three times.
"Now, other people have to help me do my job,'' he lamen. "That makes me feel bad.''
His oldest son, 17, star work this year at Big John's.
He also has children 14 and 17 living at home.
He is being trea at Cooper University Hospital now, but will go to Jefferson for further surgery
He said his three children all want Tablets.
He'll let us know where they would like to shop for clothes if they could.
"I want just tow things,'' said Bishop.
"I want to get back to my kids at Bridgeton Little League and I want them to make me look like Elvis.''
He can't sing a note.
"I can't swivel my hips, either,'' he said. "I've gained 60 pounds from sitting around.
Heating assistance of $500 is expected this week.
Reginald "Reds'' Scott bought him 200 gallons of heating oil, although Bishop never told him he was out.
He coached the Kiwanis team for five years in Bridgeton Little League.
"You can tell me I can't work, but don't tell me I can't coach the kids,'' he said. "That's the most fun.
"I try to make a difference. I tell them that if they're bad in school, don't come to baseball.
"Kids have to give back, too.''
Carl Hemple Sr. has been helping out Alonzo every Christmas, and was going to buy him a tree this year.
Then Peggy Gentile-Van Meter dona one.
Then Dot Peterson told Hemple to bring Alonzo over to her house.
"I couldn't count all the money,'' Hemple told us.
When Dot's son, Bruce Peterson, at Hopewell Sub & Pizza, heard what was going on, he threw in $100.
Our clearing house for these kinds of things is Mike Abbott at 609-774-6571.
Alonzo's heating oil dealer is Mainline Fuel.
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Playing tennis. Watching the Indy 500 on T.V. Learning important lessons, like how to throw a ball, change a tire, or haggle for a new car.
These are all memorable activities I shared with my dad, Ray Strayer, as I was growing up. When you close your eyes and think of activities you did — or still do — with your father, what comes to mind?
Share one of those memories with MLive using the form below, and your tribute will be included in our Father's Day gallery, and may even be chosen to appear in your local print newspaper. We bet Dad would get a kick out of that.
I'll go first. Note the photo at the left doesn't include tennis, race cars or tire irons. It's just me and my dad talking. Upon reflection, that was and remains to this day my favorite thing to do with my dad.
As evidenced in the photo, my dad is a great listener. I'm sure whatever story I was recounting was extremely compelling, of course, as most two-year-olds' stories are. My dad is also a great conversationalist. As I got older, we'd talk about his work, my school, politics and my work now that he's retired. The political scene is my favorite topic, though. We both have strong opinions, and they're often similar — but not always. I learned my first lessons in remaining firm but respectful when debating politics from my dad.
Now it's your turn. Fill out the form below to submit your tribute. We'll need your full name, city of residence, email address, your father's full name, a photo, and your memory in 75 words or less in order to be considered for inclusion in print.
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Church, Government and Media
The ideal is collaboration, not confrontation. It would be just as wrong for the churches to expect the federal and state governments to solve the problem of sexual abuse of children as it would be for the government to expect the religious denominations to solve the problem.
The problem is not religious. The problem is worldwide, age-old andin the current state of physical and mental medical knowledgeineradicable.
Even if the experts are right and no more than 2 percent of adult males suffer from this abominable malady, we are talking about at least one million sexual abusers of pre-puberty children in the United States alone. Since most of the abusers have contacts with at least several children, we are talking about three to five million childrenevery year.
The numbers of abused adolescent children are even more staggering.
In his Letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul says, Do not even mention such things (5:3). But Paul did not have to face the modern media. Rightly or wrongly or both, they have seized upon the subject and brought it to unavoidable concern and discussion. Some of the episcopal leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States have been under daily fire from the media for the last two months. If the media observe their own ethical norms, the Roman Catholic bishops will soon have lots of company from other organizations, religious and secular or both.
At this time only two points seem absolutely clear. A policy of public silence by any religious denomination is intolerable. And so is a policy of defrocking every clergyperson accused by anybody of sexual abuse of children.
Priests, rabbis, ministers, imams and other clergymen are not immune from the law. In the 1920's, a Roman Catholic priest was executed at Sing Sing for killing a woman he had made pregnant and who refused to have an abortion. Clergymen of all faiths have gone to prison for embezzling and other crimes. They are just as liable as lay people for torts, tax evasion and breaches of contract.
On the other hand, the clergy and their superiors do not work for the government or the media. In the federal and state governments, we have a separation of powers: legislative, executive and judicial. In the nongovernmental area, we have a separation of commitments: religious, educational, charitable, environmental and profit-making (to mention only a few). The governments and the media have the right to monitor and even prosecute or denounce nongovernmental organizations. The governments and the media do not have the right to treat nongovernmental organizations as their assistants.
The problem of sexual abuse of children, pre- and post-puberty, is horrendous and at least as important as many of the problems that get daily headlines in the media (like suicide bombers, Enron, education, tax reform or the disposal of nuclear waste). The worst thing that could happen would be for most peoplereligious, antireligious, nonreligious, governmental and mediato become bored by the orgy of publicity and demands for cooperation, confession and resignation and recommit the problem to deliberate oblivion.
The people of the United States have faced and survived many crises in the past. It is not at all clear right now what the most effective steps would be to reduce substantially the horror of sexual abuse of children by adults. That difficulty, however, is no excuse for continuing policies that have proven totally ineffective. New methods must be tried, not for the sake of the Roman Catholic Church, but for the health and future of the children.


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The lovelorn and romantics of the world will have new reason to gaze up at the sky.
Venus will be visible as it passes in front of the sun from 6 p.m. EDT until sunset, a rare event that won't be seen again until 2117.
"In terms of rarity, to be here at a time when it's happening, you almost have to look at it," Geoff Chester of the U.S. Naval Observator told AP.
Websites like Discovery News are offering a live-video feed of the astronomical event for those unable to see the sun.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Venus will appear as a small black dot on the face of the sun. Those interested in seeing 'Transit of Venus' first hand are advised to wear solar glasses, or polarized lenses.
The Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is holding a variety of events today, June 5, including showing how to make pinhole projectors to safely view the sun.
In addition, the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission's William McDowell Observatory at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst is hosting a free viewing of Venus' transit today from 5:30 p.m. till sunset.
Stargazers can also make their own pin-hole projectors at home with the aid of websites and instructional videos.
The last time Venus passed between Earth and the Sun was in June of 2004.


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BAY CITY, MI — In honor of Thanksgiving, Trinity Episcopal Church in Bay City, hosts a Choral Evensong at 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24 at the church, 815 N. Grant St.
Rev. Ann Grady is serving as the officiant at the service, which includes organ music, hymns, psalms, scripture, readings, canticles, anthems and prayers. The evening also provides a time of quiet meditation.
Evensong has been sung in chapels and cathedrals throughout the world since the Reformation in England during the reign of Henry VIII.
Organist for the service is Nicholas Schmelter, director of Music Ministries at First Congregational Church in Saginaw. Organ pieces include "East Acklam" from Five Preludes on English Hymn Tunes by Francis Jackson, and "Epithalame" by Healey Willan.
The Senior Choir and guests, directed by Robert Sabourin, will perform "Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis" by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and "Sing to the Lord of Harvest" by Willan.
Other worship leaders include Jett Whitehead, lector and cross bearer, and Brad Wiechelman, cantor.
Hymns for the service include, "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come," "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" in the setting that was done by Vaughan Williams for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
A hymn sing of Thanksgiving hymns, "We Plough the Fields and Scatter," "We Gather Together" and "For the Beauty of the Earth," also is planned.
The service is free to the public and a reception in the Guild Room follows the service.
Barrier-free access to the church is located on the west side of the building off the church parking lot.
If you go:
What: Thanksgiving Choral Evensong
When: 4 p.m. Nov. 24
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 815 N. Grant St.
Admission: Free
Info: 989-892-5813


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JACKSON, MI – With a commitment to public service in mind, students from Spring Arbor University and staff from HOME.fm radio will host a one-time volunteer work event at The Resale Depot at 2390 Wildwood Avenue in Jackson, Saturday.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and a Day of National Service, the group is recruiting volunteers to help them accomplish small tasks that benefit the community such as miscellaneous painting projects, helping stores assemble items and other clean-up and sorting jobs.
Volunteers from all age groups are encouraged to show up at 9 a.m. No previous work experience or preregistration is required. The event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
"Last year we gathered over 40 volunteers for a similar project at the Jackson School of the Arts," said Rachel Buchanan, promotions coordinator at HOME.fm. "Martin Luther King Jr. set an example of volunteerism that we admire, and we want to use this opportunity to encourage others to get involved in volunteer projects around Jackson."
Officials at Spring Arbor University say they are excited about an opportunity to give back to the community as well. Steve Newton is Assistant Dean at the university and is heavily involved in this year's event.
"It's a little different every year," Newton said. "Resale Depot is an organization that can use all the help it can get. It's nice to be able to lend them some more hands and help out the little guy."
Buchanan said the goals of the day of service are similar to those of the radio station on a daily basis.
"The goal of the radio station is to serve the community and this goes hand-in-hand with that," she said. "Being able to team up with the university and some volunteers, especially young people, makes it more fun for everyone involved."
Newton said most of the planned service jobs will be indoors so weather should not be a factor. Buchanan said volunteers who preregister for the event will receive a free T-shirt upon arrival.
To sign up to volunteer visit www.home.fm.
"It should be a great day," Buchanan said. "Hopefully we get a lot of people who are committed to community service. If we make just one improvement in the community it will have all been worth it. This is too big an opportunity to pass up."


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EWING — A new effort between police and the College of New Jersey is helping the college crack down on unruly students, school officials said tonight.
During the first meeting of the Town-Gown Committee, TCNJ associate vice president of student affairs Magda Manetas said the college is now disciplining students for off-campus behavior, working from incident reports provided by township police. Until recently, police didn't send reports to the college, Manetas said.
"I think there's a temptation for the town to think, 'The college doesn't want to hold the students accountable,' but that is not the case," Manetas said. "The college was always open to holding students accountable, but we didn't have the reports."
Police have issued 29 violations to students since the school year began in August, said Sgt. David LaBaw, who attended the meeting. The majority of incidents were alcohol-related, he said.
The college has reviewed the reports and disciplined the more serious offenders, Manetas said. Punishments include parental notification, warnings or suspension. TCNJ has suspended four students, and nine students are on "pending suspension."
"We have very high expectations of student behavior here," Manetas said.
Manetas said the reporting combats the perspective that TCNJ wants to sweep incidents of student partying under the rug, a view that may have strained relations with the town.
"The town and (campus) community can trust each other a little more," Manetas said. "We want to make sure the larger community is feeling respected, and our students are feeling respected within it."
Improving the relationship between off-campus students and Ewing residents was a major topic of discussion at the meeting.
TCNJ student government president Christina Kopka said 82 percent of off-campus students answered "no" when asked if they felt Ewing residents saw them as a positive addition to the community. Almost 1,000 students responded to the survey.
While she sees the potential for an improved relationship, "such potential will not come to fruition unless TCNJ students and Ewing residents make a conscientious effort to understand and support each other," Kopka said.
Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann agreed. He said he was pleased to see a line of communication open between TCNJ and the town.
"Although there was conversation before, it was very minimal, and now we have open dialogue," Steinmann said. "I think this is one giant step in the right direction."
Increased communication could lead to a more productive approach to combating rowdy behavior, Steinmann said.
"To just issue summonses and fines and community service is not the answer," Steinmann said. "We need to come up with a plan that works for residents and students."
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With less than a week left of 2012, it's time to set myself some reading challenges for next year. One I recently came across was the Australian Women Writers challenge, which "aims to support and promote writing by Australian women, and to help overcome the gender bias in literary review pages." Oh yeah. I had to sign up for this.
There are three levels for the challenge, named after the Australian author and feminist Stella Miles Franklin: Stella, read 3 books, review at least 2; Miles, read 6 books, review at least 4; and Franklin, read 10 books, review at least 6. You can also set yourself a personal challenge, so I decided to set myself the goal of reading and reviewing one book a month for this challenge – should be easy, right? (I say that now…)
Here's the list of books I've picked out to read next year:
02. Matilda is Missing – Caroline Overington
03. All That I Am – Anna Funder
04. The Convent – Maureen McCarthy
05. The Thorn Birds – Colleen McCullough
06. The Secret Keeper – Kate Morton
07. The Happiness Show – Catherine Deveny
08. Am I Black Enough For You? – Anita Heiss
11. Divine Clementine – Hayley S Kirk
12. Holier Than Thou – Laura Buzo
+ bonus: My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin
Needless to say, I'm really excited about this challenge. Besides finishing a series or reading a set number of books, I've never quite had an actual goal in my reading before.
If you'd like more information about the challenge (go sign up!), visit the website or click through these links:
- Twitter – use the #aww2013 hashtag. Follow @auswomenwriters for updates to reviews and other links of interest.
- Australian Women Writers Challenge on GoodReads
- Australian Women Writers on Facebook


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ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz has wanted to add size to his secondary for several years, but did not believe the time was right.
The Lions were forced to settle on smaller cornerbacks, such as Alphonso Smith (5-foot-9), Aaron Berry (5-foot-11) and Eric Wright (5-foot-10) over the past few seasons. All three players were competitive, but their lack of size was often exploited during big plays against Detroit's defense.
Detroit's effort to get bigger is very evident now.
Last year, the Lions drafted Chris Greenwood (6-foot-1) and Jonte Green (6-foot) in an effort to add size. Detroit also added Ron Bartell (6-foot-1) late last season.
In addition, Detroit selected cornerback Darius Slay (6-foot) in the recent NFL draft, and Schwartz's desire to have bigger players has become a reality.
"We've always sort of had that in our profile, but the opportunity to get those guys, you know, there are not many of them out there," Schwartz said. "There are probably a lot more 5-9 and 5-10 guys out there than there are 6-0, 6-1 guys. But all things equal, when you do have more size, it's beneficial for you. You don't want to end up sacrificing speed. You don't want to end up sacrificing toughness and change of direction. I think that's the balance that you have to play there."
Detroit can definitely use that size this season.
The Lions will face Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald (6-foot-3), Cincinnati's A.J. Green (6-foot-4), Dallas' Dez Bryant (6-foot-2), Tampa Bay's Vincent Jackson (6-foot-5) and New York's Hakeem Nicks (6-foot-1) this season, in addition to Chicago's Brandon Marshall (6-foot-4), Green Bay's James Jones (6-foot-1) and Jordy Nelson (6-foot-3).
"It's tough to play corner," Schwartz said. "I think it's probably the most difficult thing to do in all of sports. You have to run with world-class receivers. You've got to start backwards, and they're going forward. They know where they're running, you don't. You've got to be tough enough to take on pulling guards and running backs and skilled enough and fast enough to cover the elite athletes, guys that are Olympic-caliber speed.
"So, you don't want to sacrifice change of direction or speed for size, but if you have the change of direction and have the speed, then size is definitely beneficial. I think that's been more of our emphasis, trying to find guys that have all of it. They are rare to find, something you have to develop, which we're working on with Chris Greenwood. You know, small school guy but has height and has weight and has a lot of things that we're looking for. Other guys, like you mentioned (Ron) Bartell is a veteran player, we had the opportunity to get, and we were able to plug him in."
As a result, Lions receiver Nate Burleson has noticed the difference during organized team activities (OTAs) this offseason.
"It's even noticeable here at practice," Burleson said. "They're a little lengthy. They have a little more strength. They're able to get their hands on us a little bit more. For us, that prepares us for game day because that is really the only way you can stop this receiving corps is to disrupt us at the line of scrimmage, so it helps us prepare for what we're going to see.
"That's going to help those guys. It gives them a little bit more time, the defensive line, the linebackers, to get to that quarterback and make some plays on the ball. With size and speed on the back end of our defense, it's definitely helpful."