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I suspect there will be some off-season soul searching going on in the coaching offices at both Oregon and Oregon State.
The two teams play Friday in the Civil War -- 4 p.m., Autzen Stadium -- to wrap up a disappointing regular season for both.
Oregon's bid for a national title absorbed a body blow at Stanford and was obliterated last week at Arizona.
Oregon State, which rebounded nicely from two, subpar seasons by reaching the Alamo Bowl in 2012, is on a four-game slide that erased the promise of a 6-1 start.
In my view, the Ducks need to do some hard thinking about their offense.
When former UO coach Mike Bellotti switched from a pro-style attack to the no-huddle spread, the Ducks were unique in the conference. Their style and pace made the opposition's defensive preparation and execution difficult and, in some cases, impossible.
The success spawned imitators. Now more teams run spread offenses, many similar in concept to Oregon. Teams that huddle are exceptions.
Defenses are better prepared and better equipped to defend spread offenses. Opposing coaches have spent months thinking about it and coming with game plans. Elements of what works against Arizona, Arizona State, UCLA, Washington and Utah can be used against Oregon. The no-huddle attack no longer is a gut-busting change-of-pace. It's the norm.
I continue to believe quarterbacks are more vulnerable to injury in an option-based, spread. Sure, pocket passers get hit too. But pro-style offenses are set up to protect the quarterback. Option-based spreads use the quarterback as a primary ball carrier on running plays. And they often have fewer guys pass-protecting when throwing.
One of former coach Chip Kelly's great strengths was his ability to be one step ahead of defensive adjustments. The UO coaches need to spend the offseason analyzing what worked, what didn't, and coming up with counters.
I believe the Beavers also need to some deep thinking about their offense.
Coach Mike Riley's pro-style attack is dynamic when in balance. But the running game has been MIA since 2010.
Without a creditable running game to set up play-action, the vertical passing game becomes difficult to execute and the quarterback becomes vulnerable to the pass rush, particularly against better defenses.
I don't know whether the problem is scheme, the lack of a dynamic running back since the departure of Jacquizz Rodgers, poor execution by the offensive line, or some combination of all of those factors.
But it's time to figure it out and make changes, whether in concept or in the Beavers' ability to make what they do work.
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Ducks insist they have plenty to play for.
Status report on UO quarterback Marcus Mariota's health: it's all good.
Mariota says not to worry, he's fine. Video by Molly Blue.
Three Ducks who could leave early say they will think about that later.
There are some Ducks with postseason decisions to make; running back Byron Marshall is on crutches.
Aaron Fentress of CSNNW.com breaks down the pros and cons that Mariota will need to consider before making a decision about whether to go pro.
UO offensive coordinator Scott Frost says the Ducks are beating themselves with turnovers, mistakes, penalties and an inability to finish drives. Video by Molly Blue.
Oregon coach Mark Helfrich says the Ducks bounced back with a good practice on Monday.
UO receiver Keanon Lowe likes the Beavers -- except during Civil War week.
Mariota, and Ifo Ekpre-Olomu get shut out of the postseason awards.
Austin Meek of the R-G: However disappointing the seasons have been for Oregon and OSU, this still is the Civil War.
For the Ducks, the Civil War is a rivalry -- sort of.
Good seats remain available for the the Civil War.
A look at bowl projections for Oregon and Oregon State.
Official UO communique from Monday's practice.
Oregon State coach Mike Riley loves rivalry games, and in particular, the Civil War.
Beavers' lack of intensity against Washington is puzzling and troubling.
OSU receiver Brandin Cooks is a Biletnikoff Award finalist.
Would a Civil War victory erase the sting of OSU's season?
Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune: It's been a long time since the Apple Cup matched two teams with something more to play for.
Washington coach Steve Sarkisian is keeping his options open at quarterback.
UW quarterback Keith Price's Apple Cup availability remains in question.
The Cougars say their improvement began in fall camp.
Cougs go long and late in practice as Apple Cup prep begins.
WSU athletic director Bill Moos has a long memory, as some fans requesting bowl tickets are about to find out.
SportspressNW.com takes readers down the Apple Cup's memory lane.
Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News gives Stanford an "A" grade.
The Cardinal has that championship feeling again.
Ryan McGee of ESPN.com: Arizona State is the conference's hottest team heading into rivalry week.
There is a lot riding on the outcome of the Territorial Cup this year.
ASU running back Marion Grice is questionable for the Territorial Cup.
Arizona wants to leave the Sun Devils without anything to talk about.
Ka'Deem Carey is a finalist for the Doak Walker Award.
ASU coach Todd Graham is up to speed on the Territorial Cup rivalry.
UCLA receiver Thomas Duarte is proud of his heritage.
Who has more to play for? UCLA or USC? It depends on who you ask.
The Bruins have their sights set squarely on USC.
Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera: Calling the Colorado-Utah game a rivalry isn't fooling anybody.
Keith McGill is the bright spot in the Utah secondary.
Utes pick up the pieces of their shattered season as they turn toward Colorado.
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham takes the blame for the Utes' five-game skid.
The honeymoon is over for Cal coach Sonny Dykes as he forges forward.
Dykes says he won't make knee-jerk changes to his coaching staff to quiet critics.
In this analysis, Wilner writes that Dykes must analyze facet of his operation.
The links from Duck Sports Now.
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SARALAND, Alabama -- It was a golden opportunity for Saraland's Lee Dufour, and he decided to take it.
Dufour, Saraland's senior center, signed with UAB on Wednesday, picking the Blazers and new coach Bill Clark over offers from Delta (Miss.) State, Jacksonville State, North Alabama and Central Arkansas.
Dufour, projected to remain at center for the Blazers, is the first Saraland football player to sign a Football Bowl Subdivision scholarship, and Spartans coach Jeff Kelly said it was a big day for the school.
"I believe this is the first of several more players we're going to have (signing FBS scholarships)," he said. "UAB is going to figure out that Lee is a special young man. I was not surprised that he got the offer. He's done everything you asked for, whether it's in the classroom, weight room, or on the field to be the best student-athlete he can be."
Dufour said UAB's coaching staff, plus the campus in Birmingham's Southside community, played a role in playing for the Blazers.
"I really fell in love with the coaching staff and how they worked well together," he said. "They've been together for a pretty long time and they seem like they know what's going on and are on the same page of music.
"I went up to visit last weekend and Birmingham felt like the right place to go, and it's going to be my best opportunity for the next four years. The coaches told me coming in to be prepared to work. I know that nothing's going to come easy, so I look forward to going up there and battle for a spot."
Clark arrived at UAB last month after spending last season as the head coach at Jacksonville State. Much of the coaching staff made the move to UAB with Clark.
How quickly will Dufour fit in?
"I expect him to go up there and be ready to compete from day one, and go up there and get a great education," Kelly said. "I think he embodies a lot about the reasons for our success this season. We've got a bunch of guys who won't back down from anything, and Lee's going into a new world, where the stakes are higher and the guys are bigger and faster. But he's going to be rocking and rolling from day one."
Dufour played multiple positions during his high school career, but his play at center helped the Spartans make its deepest ever playoff run last season.

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Yesterday, while in a tacky souvenir shop in New York City, my friend pointed out a quote on a magnet and said, "this is so you."
It was: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." -Neale Donald Walsch
I'd like to share with you a story of my personal growth and exploration of interdisciplinary awesomeness, which was all a result of my taking an opportunity that was beyond my comfort zone.🙂
Several weeks ago, I attended the Nomadic Wax Media Camp sponsored by the Amherst College Department of Music. Nomadic Wax is a really cool hip-hop collective and they ran freestyling, breakdancing, DJing and beatmaking workshops for a small group of us undergrads. I learned how to (attempt to) rap, do a sometimes-impressive baby freeze, scratch, and make amazing beats. It was totally random, I had no experience in hip-hop and was not even in a music class. I thought it was a great moment of finding the courage to choose to embarrass myself, but didn't quite realize that what Hired Gun, BGirl Frak, DJ Boo, and Ben had taught me would translate into my other work in the social enterprise space.
Then a few weekends ago, as part of my work for the Amherst College Center for Community Engagement (CCE) Social Innovation Leadership (SIL) Team, I spoke at the AshokaU Exchange Conference 2011 at Duke University, and on that Saturday, I led a workshop on guerrilla marketing for college student social entrepreneurship initiatives with some other students. I spoke on the principles of guerrilla marketing, cited case studies of good and bad examples, and then I worked with a small group of students, faculty, and higher ed administrators to consult them on their specific needs. As students told me what their issues were, my mind started racing and I felt the creeping sense of fear that I wouldn't be able to give them relevant, actionable advice.
Suddenly, something remarkable happened.
One student, a senior at University of Pacific, explained he and his student organization were employing a freemium membership model and he needed to convey the benefits of the premium membership. He explained students paid a small amount, say $20, for more exclusive club opportunities: an intimate dinner with notable alumni, international summer fellowship funding opportunities worth $3000, etc. Okay, I thought to myself. He needs to convey the idea that this was a low-risk investment: you put in a little and get a lot out. So I immediately thought of the sticker statue at the Exploratorium in San Francisco (is it still there?). After every visitor leaves the museum, they get to slap their sticker on an ever-increasing blob of stickers, crowd-sourced art, if you will. I suggested that he put up something in the student center/dining hall (a space that all students go through often), and over time, have it grow larger and larger until students are curious, walk on over, and see posters with more information about his program. It could be an expanding rubber band ball, a trail of paper airplanes along the wall, anything that was made up of something small and simple.
Another student, a sophomore at Duke University, explained he needed to promote a social venture incubator program his student organization developed. I thought of the importance of his conveying the concept of their program addressing the pain points of student ventures. So I proposed making a game of darts with the "before" and "after" flyer materials of an organization in his program. The "after" flyer would be covered up, and he would invite students to play a game of darts with the "before" flyer, aiming for the five things wrong with the flyer. The game would create a lower barrier to entry and a more creative call to action than just "please stop by my table and pick up a brochure about my project", and it would convey the idea of his program addressing pain points.
Somehow, I was able to wing it and come up with potential solutions that conveyed the values of these organization's programs. Originally I thought it was dumb luck, but now, I can't help but see how my thought process incorporated many of the same techniques I had learned in the freestyling workshop I attended the weekend prior. Who knows, maybe I will look into consulting…
So I encourage you to do something daring today, and to do something a little out of the ordinary more often. Remember: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
And if you've done something somewhat ridiculous lately, please share by commenting below or emailing me. I'd love to hear your story.
Disclaimer: I spoke at this conference with my expenses and time worked paid for by my employer, Amherst College. The views in this post are my own personal views and do not reflect the views of my employer.


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EWING — The College of New Jersey's latest batch of graduates greeted yesterday's commencement ceremony with equal parts nostalgia and excitement for the future.
For some, it was hard to believe graduation day arrived after years spent forging new friendship, cramming in the library and grabbing lunch at the Eickhoff Hall cafeteria.
"It's just weird to think we're not going to be in those classes, with those professors again," senior engineering major Aileen Leahy said.
Others were ready to move on to new jobs, graduate school or a long, lazy summer job searching.
The triumph of those who have already found jobs has made others feel like they're in the minority. "I'm probably one of five college graduates who's currently unemployed," joked sociology and statistics major Lou Klein, who'd written "For Hire" on the top of his mortarboard cap. "But I'm not in a hurry to start looking for a job, I'm just happy to be graduating."
Thousands of families and friends descended on TCNJ's campus for the 11 a.m. main ceremony yesterday, armed with cameras and colorful bouquets.
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Beaming parents snapped photos under archways of blue and gold balloons and packed the stands as the familiar strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" drifted across the Lions' Stadium football field.
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Speeches by college president R. Barbara Gitenstein, professor Nelson Rodriguez and 2012 student class president Bryana Bonfanti urged students to use the knowledge, experiences and critical thinking skills gleaned from their time at TCNJ to go forth and succeed.
"Remember us, your alma mater, as the place that nurtured your promise," Gitenstein told graduates.
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Alley's parents were at graduation to receive his posthumous degree.
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I'm trying to use verilog generic on my vhdl instance via the defparam option of ncelab and I get the following message:
"Attempted propagation of defparam results to a non-Verilog instance"
The generic in my dut instance are not set and use the default value. Is that not supported?
module tb_top; parameter G_DATA_WIDTH = 8;
wire [G_DATA_WIDTH-1:0] data_in;
wire [G_DATA_WIDTH-1:0] data_out;
/* DUT */ top #(.G_DATA_WIDTH (G_DATA_WIDTH)) my_dut ( .clk (clk), .data_in (data_in), .data_out (data_out), );endmodule
Thank you for the help
NC as a tool does not allow you to propagate the new value across the language boundary. The default initial value of the parameter is taken as its value. The defparam statement tries to re-propagate the value of G_DATA_WIDTH in the VHDL instance and this warning suggests that the tool is not able to do so and retains the value of G_DATA_WIDTH to be 8 only.A VHDL generic is an elaboration time constant and we do not have a way to re-evaluate it based on a new defparam statement. To work around this, you can use the "-gpg" flag or a combination of "-defparam/-generic" options . % irun -mess ...... -generic "tb_top.my_dut.G_DATA_WIDTH => 16"Or% irun -mess ...... -gpg "tb_top.my_dut:G_DATA_WIDTH => 16"
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Thank you Muffi, it helps!
But, that sounds like a missing feature for me, is there plans to support that later? Synopsys VCS and modelsim support that for instance. If one wants to migrate from one of these tools to cadence, this would give quite a lot of work to get the elaboration up and running.
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Defparam is going to be a deprecated feature from the new Verilog LRM perspective. See section C.4.1 - Defparam statements.From a re-usability of code perspective, defparams are not the ideal solution and should be avoided.
So using the "-gpg" or a combination of "-defparam/-generic" options should be a clean solution to avoid this warning


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A dangerous precedent
A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to hear Chris Hitchens speak. Hitchens writes for a ton of publications, including a weekly column for slate.com
Hitchens' speech that night focused on the dangers of Islamic fundamentalism. He discussed not terrorism, but censorship. His speech centered on the controversy surrounding the cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed, and the resulting murder of the artist.
The repercussions went beyond those immediate results; it struck fear in publishers across the world who are now afraid of publishing anything that may offend Islamic extremists.
Yale University Press printed a book "The Cartoons That Shook the World," on the Danish cartoon controversy. Noticeably missing from the book were images of the cartoons. Why did they self-censor? The publishing company acted on the advice of two dozen authorities, including diplomats and experts on Islam and counterterrorism, who said printing the images could be dangerous.
I thought a lot about this during the flare-up surrounding "South Park's" depiction of the prophet. Comedy Central made the same decision that Yale University Press did: that it would be dangerous to include these images in their show.
I'm clearly behind the times. This happened almost a month ago, but I've been focused on final papers.
But it all came rushing back to me when I read Hitchens' latest column (Click HERE). It's about the French burqa ban. He uses the burqa as a jumping off point to discuss issues of using religious convictions as cover for immoral behavior, like abuse or honor killings.
The two issues are linked. But I'm more comfortable talking about the "South Park"/book issue. We're living in a time when a small minority of radicals have so terrified those in media that they're self-censoring. It's a dangerous precedent.
College final papers
That's some of what I've been thinking about lately. Mainly, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the Lady of Guadalupe, the Schenectady Museum and Christian missionaries and the opium trade. Those were my three final paper topics. The last one was, far and above, the most difficult paper I've ever written.
Every once in a while, you stumble upon a topic that really affects you. For whatever reason, the Protestant missionaries' opinions on opium took over my life. I honestly went to bed and woke up each morning thinking about opium. My friends started joking that I looked strung out.
I wrote six different versions of it. Finally, in a teary phone call with my mom, she said, "Just choose one and hand it in."
And I did. I'm a perfectionist by nature. So I edited and proofed it, and then handed it in. But a few days later, I'm fairly certain that it would have been just as good of a paper had I not pulled my hair out over it.
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Goshen, Ind. – Krissie K. Boss, 61, died of natural causes at her home Thursday evening.
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Bob Ellis' track proved incredibly tough and scopey and only eight of the 51 starters managed clear rounds. The water line, from fences three to five proved very influential. The best American effort was turned in by Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, NY) who rebounded back from a rough start to the Olympic Games on Via Volo to fault at the third to last fence, a massive oxer...read more>
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Lexington, KY - More than 500 of the very best ponies in the U.S. are in Lexington, Kentucky right now to compete at the 2012 US Pony Finals. Starting Tuesday they will be ridden into competition at the Kentucky Horse Park by youth riders from around the country.Over the next six days riders will take aim at the US Hunter Pony Championships presented by Sallee Horse Vans in Small, Medium, and Large Regular Hunter and Green Hunter sections and at an overall Regular and Green Hunter championship. Starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday pony jumpers will go after Team and Individual jumping championships. On Sunday, August 12th the week will end with the awarding of the Equisport Insurance/US Pony Medal Championship.
Read more here.The full 2012 U.S. Pony Finals schedule is available here.
Lexington, KY - The following drivers have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in the 2012 FEI Four-in-Hand Driving World Championships, in Reisenbeck, Germany, August 15-19, 2012.The United States will be represented by the following drivers:James Fairclough (Newtown, NJ)Chester Weber (Ocala, FL)Joe Yoder (Zwartewaal, The Netherlands)Ed Young will serve as Chef d' Equipe.Follow the 2012 U.S. Driving Team here.
The Dressage Foundation's Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Fund, established by Maryal Barnett, has awarded grants to five individuals to attend the United States Dressage Federation's Instructor Certification Program. Kalli Bowles (CA), Megan Dischler (WI), Heather McCullough (NC), Colleen Reid (CA) and Alejandro Salazar (CA) each received a $1,250 grant to further their education as instructors."The Grant Selection Committee felt that these applicants were well qualified, and The Dressage Foundation is very pleased to help them continue their education," said Jenny Johnson, Administrative Director. "Many thanks go to Maryal for creating this fund and providing this important financial support."..read more>
2012: A great year to be an equestrian!
Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that the 2012 Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championships will be held at the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic, August 30-31, in Tulsa, OK.For information regarding the championships please visit http://www.tulsareining.com or contact Leah Oliveto, USEF Sport Programs Assistant, [email protected].
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All Andalusian and Lusitano fans are thrilled this week a two Andalusian horses have qualified for the dressage Grand Prix Special taking place Tuesday, August 7th. Rubi, a Lusitano, competed earlier in dressage, as well.
Selection for the Grand Prix Special is a great honor, as it is more difficult than the Grand Prix. Over the course of Thursday and Friday, all 50 horse-rider pairs performed a grand prix test ( Rubi, below, competed then with a great score of 71.52.) The top seven teams and the top 11 individual riders after the grand prix go through to the grand prix special on August 7, Tuesday. This decides the team medals. The grand prix special also serves as a qualifier for the Aug. 9 freestyle where the leading 18 horse-rider pairings - a maximum of three per country - contend for individual Olympic glory...read more>
Results from last weekend's C-Fair Charity Horse Show in Monroe, Washington are now available. You can check them out here.
The vision of the United States Equestrian Federation� is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes.
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By Amy Cherry 2:58pm, June 28, 2013
A close-up of the Hunley. (Courtesy of Bill Jenkins and the Friends of the Hunley).Learn more about the first combat submarine to ever successfully sink an enemy ship this weekend at Fort Delaware State Park.
WDEL's Amy Cherry has more.
The Hunley was a Confederate Civil War submarine.
"People never even heard of it," says historian Bill Jenkins.
That's why he's seeking to educate the public about the Hunley in a free lecture on Pea Patch Island.
"This sub, everything that they did in inventing it and making it work, a lot of those things are still in use today in our atomic subs," says Jenkins.
The Hunley sunk the Union's USS Housatanic. But shortly after the Hunley's successful mission, the sub sunk itself. Why remains a mystery. The eight people on board were all killed.
"They died from breathing their own exhalation, carbon dioxide, and they just went to sleep," he says.
The Hunley was discovered in 1995 along with the bones of the crewmembers and is on display on weekends in Charleston, South Carolina.
But Jenkins adds the story behind the Hunley isn't just one for history buffs.
"There's a little love story there with the commander of the sub and his girlfriend, and they found a coin that she had given him," he says.
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- NRN Social 200: Brands go beyond 'dads, grads' in June
- Giveaways are here to stay
NRN looks at the social media trends that spurred the biggest movement in the NRN Social 200 index during the month of June.
Giveaways are here to stay
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Quick-service chain Panda Express was among the top five biggest weekly gainers in the NRN Social 200 three out of the four weeks measured in June, with most of its engagement derived from Facebook. Panda's most popular Facebook post for the month advertised its systemwide Orange Chicken giveaway set for June 21, earning more than 20,000 likes, nearly 6,000 shares and nearly 950 comments.
Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub improved upon its lower base index score in the second half of June with a giveaway of its own — albeit in a less formal style on Facebook. Rather than advertise an official named giveaway, Ninety Nine asked in a June 18 post, "Tell us what your favorite entrée is, and we will randomly pick one of the responses to win a Ninety Nine gift card!"
The chain's index score increased 15.9 percent and 12 percent, respectively, in the third and fourth weeks of June.
Happy anniversaries
Offering a second box of doughnuts for 76 cents with one full-price purchase is almost like giving away its signature product, but Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' June 13 promotion exemplified another marketing tactic that drove social engagement: the brand anniversary.
To celebrate its 76th anniversary, Krispy Kreme created a Facebook event for the offer on the 13th and promoted the day with several posts showing old photos of its doughnut shops through the years. The brand's index score rose 18.2 percent over the second week of June.
Marie Callender's 65th anniversary contest also made use of vintage photos to drive engagement in the sweepstakes, including photos of chain founder Marie Callender and a black-and-white picture of the Quonset hut where she started selling pies in 1948.
Similarly, A&W All-American Food shared vintage magazine advertisements and photos of its restaurants to celebrate its 94th birthday on its Facebook page and its Twitter account, which serves as the personal handle for its fictional mascot, Rooty. The quick-service chain's index score increased 12.3 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively, the third and fourth weeks of June.
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Sewerage and drainage improvements, some scheduled to begin early next year, will alleviate flooding and sewage backups similar to the problems caused by Tuesday's heavy rains, officials said at Thursday's Kenner City Council meeting.
On Tuesday, steady rains flooded about six homes in south Kenner and backed up toilets throughout the city.
Two drainage projects in south Kenner will start in the first part of 2010, paid for with 1st District City Council capital funds and Community Block Development grant money.
At 924 Kenner Ave., two drainage pipes will be replaced with three larger pipes.
At Kenner Avenue and Pollock Place, a 42-inch drainage pipe will be replaced with two 36-inch pipes.
"It's going to be a big improvement," Jerry Dillenkoffer, assistant public works director for streets and drainage, told the Kenner City Council Thursday.
Dillenkoffer addressed the council at the request of Kenner City Councilman Gregory Carroll, whose district includes south Kenner. Carroll said that the affected homes on Centanni and Salvador roads received 1 to 5 inches of water.
He toured the area with Dillenkoffer to see why water was standing in some areas and not others.
Carroll said the two drainage projects will not alleviate all the problems in that area, which is plaqued by "antiquated" drainage pipes, but that the city will do more projects every year. He said Jefferson Parish Councilman Byron Lee, who represents the area, has also pledged his help.
"We're not going to sit on our laurels," Carroll said.
In addition to flooding, sewerage problems plagued the entire city Tuesday. There were 43 sewer service requests by 4 p.m. that day, according to Emile Lafourcade, the administration's public information officer.
A lot of people in the University City subdivision in north Kenner "couldn't flush their toilets," said Councilman Kent Denapolis, who represents that community.
Councilwoman Jeannie Black said the $22 million in projected sewer projects, to be funded by a low-interest state loan, will help with rainwater infiltration into old sewer pipes.
And Councilman Joe Stagni specified two planned projects in the area he represents, at 33rd Street and Connecticut Avenue and at 24th Street and Delaware Avenue, that he said will help with sewer problems.


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President Obama thinks so. And others are joining in: Secretary of State John Kerry. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. Attorney General Eric Holder.
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives is also getting into the act. The Hill, the news organization covering Congress, said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) indicated that they would forgo some portion of their pay.
They're all in on a pay cut of about 5 percent to show their solidarity with federal workers threatened with furloughs because of sequestration, the $85 billion in cuts that is starting to roll through the economy after the president and Congress failed to strike a deal on the budget.
Sure, the cut is peanuts compared to the pain most people will feel. But compare their gesture to the gesture offered by the Newark City Council after city workers were laid off and furloughed layoffs and furloughs. That is, none.
Members of the Newark City Council have the biggest council salaries in the state -- $85,000 a year for what is essentially a part-time job. Many draw salaries elsewhere. They had one furlough in 2012, not the two visited on city workers, whose ranks were already thinned by layoffs.
But council members didn't volunteer another unpaid week in solidarity with Newark employees.
They hung on to every penny, and then some: expense accounts, including $25K for flowers. And those city cars and free gas were all kept in tact.
So scoff at Obama et al, if you must. But their small gesture shows they're paying attention to the experiences of people caught in a budget battle not of their making. Newark city council members are content to keep their blinders on.


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ST. LOUIS -- Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard weighed in on the buzz surrounding the club's potential signing of veteran Evgeni Nabokov.
"Whatever helps the team helps the team,'' Howard following the morning skate at Scottrade Center. "But I think for the most part everyone in here is planning on having (Chris Osgood) back here whenever he's due back.''
General manager Ken Holland shot down rumors and speculation that Osgood's recovery will take longer than first anticipated or that he might be out for the season. Holland said Osgood, who had surgery for a sports hernia on Jan. 11, still is due back in early to mid-March.
But if the club signs Nabokov, he'll surely push Howard for the starting job. Where would that leave Osgood?
If a deal is completed, Nabokov still must clear waivers, meaning any team can put in a claim for him and prevent him from joining the Red Wings.
To counter this, Holland surely is trying to structure the deal to discourage other clubs from putting in a claim. That's why it most likely will be a multi-year pact, with bonuses and perhaps a no-trade clause.
Howard will return to action tonight against the Blues (8 p.m., FSD) after missing two games with a bruised right knee.
The Wings will start with the same lines they've been using. Henrik Zetterberg did not skate, resting his ailing back, but said he'll play.
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Here are the Blues' anticipated lines and defense pairings:
Alexander Steen-David Backes-Matt D'Agostino
Vladimir Sobotka-Patrik Berlund-T.J. Oshie
Brad Winchester-Jay McClement-Brad Boyes
B.J. Crombeen-Phillip McRae-Ryan Reaves
Eric Brewer-Erik Johnson
Barret Jackman-Roman Polak
Tyson Strachan-Alex Pietrangelo
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Officials with the Allegan Conservation District have announced their creative approach to cleaning up Lake Allegan — hold a carp derby. The annual event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11, starting from the Echo Point Boat Launch on Lake Allegan.
Prizes are being awarded for the largest carp, most carp and for the youngest and oldest carpmasters.
Anglers are allowed to hook, spear or shoot carp with a bow. District officials look to rid the lake of as many as possible because the fish increase the turbidity of the lake and make it difficult for native species to thrive. For information, contact Shawn McKenny, 269-673-8965, ext. 4
Kane honored by DNR
Vestaburg's Carolyn Kane has been honored by the Department of Natural Resources, which gave her its "Partner in Conservation Award." Kane is active in rail-trail issues and is involved with the Friends of the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail. She is one of three non-motorized trail representatives on the state Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council.
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The Grand Valley Cap N Ballers Muzzle Loading Gun club is hosting the National Muzzle Loading Association Trap Territorial Match on May 27-30. The event is at the club grounds, 3576 26th St., Hopkins. The match is open to the public and people can watch or participate. Clay birds will be shot at 10, 16 and 20 yards. For details, call Ron Fernwalt, 616-836-5760.
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Holland resident and tournament angler Chad Sterkenburg is kicking off a new West Michigan bass tournament this season called the Reel Deal Tournaments. The series promises a 150 percent payback to anglers. The events are being sponsored by Camp & Cruise Marine Outfitters. The first tournament is May 29 on White Lake, followed by July 17 on the Grand River, Aug. 14 on Muskegon Lake and a September location that will be announced. Membership fees are $30 per two-person team. For details, call 616-566-3855.


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I've found that gardeners are not followers, especially in the Northwest. We've got our own ideas about style, and it is eclectic. The English have influenced us, of course. So have the Japanese. Tropical gardening, a hot trend a decade or so ago, certainly left an impact. Mediterranean plants got mingled in and remain in our palette. A modern aesthetic seems to be overlaying design these days. So, it's no surprise that the "it" color in fashion isn't necessarily the "it" color in gardening. We are not confined by the space in our closets. Well, I guess some of us are, but at least we have more color choices than you'll find among the aisles of department stores. So tell me, what do you think about tangerine?
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Henry Armstrong - Part One11/02/2011
By Thomas Hauser
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Editor's Note: This is the first article in a three-part series by Hauser examining the Nov 12 welterweight title fight between champ Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez.
As Manny Pacquiao's accomplishments grow, the world looks for historical parallels.
Pacquiao refrains from playing that game. "I never compare myself to anybody," he says. "I know there are great fighters in boxing history. But I do what I do, and I'm happy with that."
Still, as Pacquiao ascends to ever-greater heights, historical comparisons are inevitable. The name that has cropped up most often as of late in relation to boxing's reigning pound-for-pound king is that of Henry Armstrong.
Armstrong is largely forgotten today; overshadowed by memories of Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson. Some boxing fans have seen bits and pieces of him on film; a barrel-chested fire-plug of a man, five-feet-five-and-a-half inches tall, with an irrepressible smile; always moving, like a kid in a playground with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of energy.
Boxing fans also know that Armstrong won multiple titles. But in recent decades, the concept of a "world champion" has been watered down. So let's put what he did in perspective.
Armstrong fought twenty-seven fights in 1937 and won all of them, twenty-six by knockout. He captured the featherweight crown that year by knocking out Petey Sarron. Then, over the next nine months, he added the welterweight championship with a lopsided decision over Barney Ross and annexed the lightweight title with a victory over Lew Ambers. For good measure, he fought twelve title fights in 1939 and won eleven of them.
Armstrong held three world championships simultaneously at a time when boxing had eight weight divisions and one champion in each division. He was "pound-for-pound" before the phrase was invented for Sugar Ray Robinson. His accomplishments were almost beyond comprehension.
The details of Armstrong's early life are shrouded in uncertainty. He gave different versions of events to different people. The Ring Record Book says that he was born in Columbus, Mississippi, on December 12, 1912. That conforms with his public statements. But British writer Bob Mee (who studied the census rolls in Lowndes County) argues persuasively that his actual date of birth was December 12, 1909.
Armstrong was the eleventh of fifteen children born to Henry and America Jackson. His mother was an Iroquois Indian. His father was black with some Indian and Irish blood mixed in. At birth, he was given his father's name; Henry Jackson Jr.
The Jacksons were a sharecropping family. They grew cotton. Then boll weevils descended on the cotton fields, and Henry Sr went north to St. Louis with his two oldest sons (Oilus and Oscar). They found factory jobs and, when they'd saved enough money, the rest of the family joined them in a three-room house on the rough-and-tumble south side of the city.
America Jackson died young. "My mother was strong," Henry recalled years later. "But having all those kids; you're just human. She'd have a kid today and start working almost tomorrow. She just worked herself down and caught what you call consumption of the lungs."
Henry's paternal grandmother took his mother's place in the life of the family. At her urging, he continued his education and graduated from Vashon High School. Then he took a job as a laborer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad at a salary of twenty dollars a week. After six months, he was laid off. He later claimed that, while working for the railroad, he read in a St. Louis newspaper that Kid Chocolate (then undefeated in forty-two professional fights) had beaten Al Singer at the Polo Grounds in New York and been paid a purse of $75,000.
Jackson was impressed with Kid Chocolate's earning power. In due course, he landed another job; this one at the Universal Hat Shop, where he cleaned and blocked hats and made deliveries. He also decided to try his hand at boxing and learned some fundamentals at the "colored" YMCA on Pine Street in St. Louis. At the YMCA, he met an older fighter named Harry Armstrong, who watched him spar and offered the opinion, "You're a good fighter, but no boxer. You can't be good just by being willing to hit and be hit. A boxer doesn't take hits. He slips them and the other guy gets hit."
With guidance from Armstrong, Henry Jackson had three amateur fights in St. Louis and won them all by knockout. Then they journeyed to Pittsburgh to try their hand in the professional ranks. At that point, Armstrong decided that Henry needed a catchier name and dubbed him "Melody Jackson."
On July 27, 1931, Jackson made his professional debut against Al Iovino in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. His purse was thirty-five dollars. The next day's edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette told the tale.
"Al Iovino, Swissvale, 123 pounds, knocked out Melody Jackson, recent importation from the South, in the third round with two minutes and 27 seconds of the session gone. Jackson started out trading wallops and kept it up until he grew tired with both lads slugging toe-to-toe. Iovino got Melody in bad condition as round three progressed, the southern lad showing extreme dislike for body blows. When Al clipped him with a long overhand left that found its target, Jackson went face down upon the canvas."
Four days later, Jackson had his second pro fight and won a six-round decision in Millville, Pennsylvania. But the fight was tougher and the purse was smaller than he and Armstrong had thought they would be. They returned to St. Louis. Then, in pursuit of more lucrative opportunities, they rode on the underside of trains to California, stopping in hobo camps for rest and food along the way. The trip took eleven days.
Jackson and Armstrong spent their first few nights in California with other drifters and homeless people at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. Eventually, they rented a partitioned area with a single bed between the laundry room and back yard of a house for a dollar a week.
At that time, amateur boxing in California was a semi-professional sport. Jackson soon signed a contract to fight as an amateur under the guidance of a manager named Tom Cox. But there was a problem. He'd fought twice professionally in Pennsylvania.
At Harry Armstrong's suggestion, Henry Jackson became Harry's little brother, Henry Armstrong. That was the name on the contract that he signed with Cox. The fighter later claimed that, during his first year as an amateur in Los Angeles, he had between eighty-five and ninety fights and won all of them. A more plausible accounting is that he won 58 of 62 amateur fights, earning a few dollars on the side for each fight. He shined shoes to make ends meet.
In summer 1932, "Henry Armstrong" competed for a spot on the United States Olympic Team but was eliminated in the trials. At that point, Cox sold his contract to Wirt Ross, a manger with connections in the pro game. Armstrong approved the assignment and extended the terms of the contract so that it would last for five years. That bit of business taken care of, he turned pro with Harry Armstrong as his trainer and lost four-round decisions in his next two fights. Each time, he was overmatched. Basically, he was exciting cannon fodder. But he made fifty dollars for each fight.
Henry Armstrong now had one win and three losses in four pro fights. But he was learning how to harness his natural physical gifts; strength, quickness, stamina, and the ability to take a punch. In the two years after his first four fights, he fought thirty times and lost only once. At one point during that stretch, he had five draws in six fights; a testament to judging that was biased against him. But he was fighting in an era when blemishes were an expected part a fighter's record and didn't doom his future.
In November 1934, Wirt Ross sent Armstrong to Mexico City to fight Mexican native Baby Arizmendi (a world-class featherweight) for a purse of $1,500. Years later, in an autobiography entitled Gloves, Glory, and God, Henry maintained that, just before the fight, Ross told him, "Don't get too ambitious, son. You're not supposed to win this fight."
Armstrong responded, "I thought I'm supposed to win all my fights," and Ross explained the facts of life to him.
"You're a good boy, but there's a lot you've got to learn about the fight game. I want you to take it easy in this fight. I gave my word that we'd fight this one the way Arizmendi's manager wanted it. It was the only way I could get you signed. Just fight to go the full ten rounds."
Arizmendi won a unanimous decision. Afterward, Ross told Armstrong that he wouldn't be paid because the gate recepts had been stolen.
In 1936, Ross sold Armstrong's contract to Eddie Mead for $10,000. Hollywood stars Al Jolson and George Raft were partners in the purchase. Later that year, Henry moved up to lightweight. By autumn 1937, he had 72 victories on his ring record.
On October 29, 1937, Armstrong returned to the featherweight division and challenged Petey Sarron for the 126-pound crown at Madison Square Garden. Making weight was a struggle; but on the morning of the fight, he weighed in at 124 pounds. Later that day, relaxing in bed, he drew parallels in his mind between what he hoped to accomplish in boxing and the exploits of George Dixon, Joe Gans, and Kid Chocolate; three great black champions who had come before him.
In the dressing room before the fight, Eddie Mead told Armstrong, "Sarron isn't such a hot puncher. Just walk in, throwing punches hard till you give him the punch it takes to put him out."
Harry Armstrong (who was Henry's chief second) later recalled that both fighters "fought savagely" that night and "threw caution to the winds."
Joseph Nichols summed up the bout for the New York Times, writing, "Sarron clearly won the first four rounds of the sizzling battle by eagerly inviting Armstrong's attack and cleanly beating the Negro in counters. Neither fighter paid heed to the so-called finer points of boxing. They merely rushed at each other time and again, both arms swinging, and the encounter was one long succession of thrilling exchanges to the head and body. When the sixth round started, Armstrong sprang at his adversary and drove both hands to the body. One punch, a heavy right, apparently robbed Sarron of all his strength, for he was able to do nothing except cover up while Armstrong belabored relentlessly with lefts and rights to the mid-section. Recovering somewhat, Sarron jumped at Armstrong and traded willingly with him until the latter, releasing his long right, crashed it squarely against Sarron's jaw. Sarron slumped to his knees and elbows and slowly lifted himself."
But the beaten champion was in no condition to continue. Referee Arthur Donovan stopped the battle at 2:36 of the sixth round.
That night, there was a victory party at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Armstrong said later that he felt like "a giant firefly in a blackout" and recalled that celebrities who wouldn't have given him a glance in passing a few days earlier greeted him "like a long-lost relative."
The remarkable championship reign of Henry Armstrong had begun.
Thomas Hauser can be reached by email at email@example.com. His most recent book ("Winks and Daggers: An Inside Look at Another Year in Boxing") was published recently by the University of Arkansas Press and can be purchased at http://www.amazon.com.
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NEW ORLEANS, La. -- A 72-year-old man who had been missing in Lake Pontchartrain was found alive in the water almost 23 hours after his boat capsized Saturday, sending him and three others overboard.
A 5-year-old boy, a 13-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man who were in the boat were rescued Saturday evening after the boat capsized around noon.
On Sunday about 10:30 a.m., the 72-year-old was rescued.
The man, whose name was not released, was found five miles south of the north shore and about a half mile west of the Causeway bridge by a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office search boat, according to the Coast Guard.
The man, who was wearing a life vest, was responsive but had minor hypothermia, said Lt. Brian Sattler of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, which participated in the search. He was taken to a local hospital.
"He was in surprisingly good shape for being in there all night long," Sattler said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had issued a small watercraft advisory Saturday night, and the 17-foot flat-bottomed boat apparently capsized in heavy seas, said Paul Barnard, the Coast Guard's search-and-rescue coordinator. Winds reached 15 to 20 knots, and the water temperature was about 74 degrees.
"It's a lot colder than you think," Barnard said.
The two adults and two children, family members who had set out from Madisonville on a fishing trip, failed to return Saturday night. The Coast Guard received a report about 7 p.m. from the Sheriff's Office that the boaters were missing.
The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was also called in to search.
The Coast Guard launched a 41-foot rescue boat and crew, an MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter and crew from New Orleans, and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry rescue plane and crew from Mobile, Ala.
The crew of the rescue helicopter spotted an adult and two children, who also were wearing live vests, and hoisted them into the helicopter and transported them to West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero for treatment.
The three had recovered by Sunday morning, Barnard said.
He advised boaters to check the weather before boating trips.
"This was just an ill-advised voyage," Barnard said. "Conditions on the lake were 2- to 4-foot seas, which is way too much for a small flat-bottomed boat."


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Micah Johnson's rapid rise in the ranks of the Chicago White Sox organization continued today with the announcement that he and left-handed pitcher Nelvin Fuentes have been promoted to Triple-A Charlotte.
In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher David Cales has been activated from the disabled list, leaving the Barons roster at 24.
Johnson, 23, is in his third professional season after being drafted by the White Sox in the ninth round of the June 2012 First-Year Player Draft out of Indiana University.
The speedy infielder joined the Barons near the end of the 2013 regular season, hitting .238 (5-for-21) with two runs scored and an RBI in five games. In 131 games between Class A Kannapolis, Class A Winston-Salem and Birmingham last season, Johnson hit .312 (167-for-536) while leading all of Minor League Baseball in steals (84) and ranking among the MilB leaders in triples (fourth, 15) and runs scored (tied for fourth, 106).
But, it was in the playoffs that Johnson truly excelled. He hit.368 (14-for-38) with a home run, 12 runs scored, seven RBI and seven steals. Johnson was named finals MVP after hitting .450 (9-for-20) with a key solo home run in the decisive fifth game against Mobile.
In 37 games this season, Johnson is hitting .329 (48-for-146) with three home runs, 18 runs scored, 16 RBI and 10 steals. He leads the Southern League in batting average (first), games, (tied for first), at-bats (first) and hits (with 48).
Johnson ranks among the league leaders in total bases (third, 68) and on-base percentage (fifth, .414).
Fuentes, 25, will also make his Triple-A debut. Signed by the White Sox as a free-agent in the off-season, Fuentes has been one of the top relievers in the Southern League this season, posting an ERA of 1.06 after allowing just two runs on 10 hits over 17 innings pitched.Fuentes tallied 18 strikeouts against just nine walks and converted his lone save opportunity.


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When a police department in New Jersey goes off the rails, the rescue falls to the attorney general as a matter of law.
That makes it hard to understand Attorney General Jeff Chiesa's neglect of the dangerous chaos in Edison, and his continuing silence on what he intends to do about it. This department has gone rogue in a hundred ways, as an investigation by The Star-Ledger's Mark Mueller has established beyond doubt.
The latest revelation concerns the internal affairs department, which has been channeling the ghost of J. Edgar Hoover by conducting a witch hunt of political activity in town. Police investigators kept files on the mayor, and on the political donations of police officers and their family members. That breaks every rule in the book, and yet no one was disciplined after Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan found out about it and briefly intervened.
Last week, Police Chief Thomas Bryan pointed to the FBI as the culprit, saying the officer who collected this information was asked to do so by the agency. The FBI would not comment on this case, but did offer this: "The FBI does not task other individuals to conduct investigations on our behalf."
Translation: Bryan's claim is just not true. And even if the FBI did request it, that's no justification for a witch hunt.
This department is split into rival factions, and believe it or not, the group opposing Bryan is even worse. Their top dog is Deputy Chief Mel Vaticano, who tried to get the chief fired based on groundless charges and then took eight months of paid stress leave when the effort failed. A few days after he returned, he left again to burn up some of the vacation time he had accumulated during the stress leave. That is not a joke.
This nonsense has been going on for years in Edison. About 10 percent of the force has filed lawsuits over one grievance or another, all on the taxpayer dime. In the chaos of the past 20 years, more than 30 officers have been fired or resigned amid allegations of wrongdoing. One robbed a bank. Another fled the scene of an accident while naked. Another is accused of trading cocaine for sex. And so on. Six have left in the past four years.
In the end, this is about public safety. Police in Edison are focused on rivalries, lawsuits and political nonsense. Discipline has been lost.
This isn't likely to end until Chiesa makes a move. He has several options. He can study the problem and issue recommendations. He can take over certain functions, such as internal affairs, as Kaplan did. Or he can order the State Police or outside experts to take over management, including hiring and promotions, as the state did in Camden under Gov. Christie Whitman. All these powers reside in his Division of Criminal Justice.
"This is an important part of what the DCJ does," says Wayne Fisher, a former deputy director of the DCJ. "They're supposed to be exercising leadership under the authority of the attorney general over all law enforcement agents."
Given that the friction in this department often centers on promotions and disciplinary action, it is hard to imagine that anything less than a full takeover will do the job.
Chiesa won't discuss it. Sadly, that is a common response to screw-ups by the Christie administration, from the governor on down. Never concede error, and when there is no option, clam up.
But Edison's problems are public now, so Chiesa may be forced to face reality. Let's hope so.


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Quaker girls blanked by Niles
NILES – Niles' girls soccer team used a solid defense to slow down Salem in a 3-0 win on Saturday at Bo Rein Stadium.
Niles improved to 3-0 and has outscored opponents 12-2 in wins over Warren Harding, Hubbard and Salem.
Salem (1-1) hosts Howland at 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Reilly Stadium.
Minerva 5, United 1
HANOVERTON – Minerva's boys soccer team got three goals from Tyler Stewart to cruise to a 5-1 win over United on Saturday.
United led 1-0 at the half on a goal by Andrew Martin.
Alec Mueller and Bailey Campbell had the other Lions (2-0) goals.
United is 1-1.
Columbiana 12, Lordstown 1
COLUMBIANA – The Columbiana girls soccer team rolled past Lordstown 12-1 on Saturday.
Scoring for the Clippers were Skye Kramer with five, Hannah O'Connor with four and one each for Kassady Murphy, Kaitlun Kerr and Rylee Pancake. Trista Anderson had seven saves in goal.
Lordstown's goal was scored by Ashleigh Slaughbaugh.
On Monday, Columbiana travels to United Local to open its ITCL schedule.
Ravenna 2,
West Branch 0
RAVENNA – West Branch's boys soccer team dropped its first match of the season 2-0 to Ravenna on Saturday night.
West Branch is 1-1-1 and is at Marlington on Tuesday.
United 4, Minerva 1
HANOVERTON – United's girls struck down Minerva 4-1 on Saturday.
United moves to 1-1 and hosts Columbiana at 5 p.m. on Monday.


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ATMORE, Alabama -- Alabama State Troopers have identified the people killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving a commercial truck near Atmore Sunday night as two children visiting from North Carolina.
The crash occurred around 10:50 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 approximately three miles south of Atmore, said Trooper Kevin Cook. Lanes were closed for hours after the accident, extending into the morning commute hours on Monday.
Cook identified Nazir Gillis, 9, and Naviya Gillis, 7, as the two people killed in the crash. The children, of LeJeune, N.C., died after the 2010 Dodge Challenger they were riding in was struck by a 2000 Freightliner truck, Cook said.
Cook identified the Freightliner's driver as 57-year-old Terry Allen Wyatt, of Andalusia. The driver and another passenger in the Dodge Challenger, identified as 30-year-old Labricia Hodges and 28-year-old Isom Hodges, were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Cook said the pair is "of Camp LeJeune," a Marine Corps base in North Carolina.
Lexington, Ky., native William Rousey, 42, was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. after he and his 2004 Nissan were involved in the crash.
Other drivers involved in the crash were uninjured, Cook said.
Troopers could not provide additional information on how the crash started as of 2:20 p.m. on Monday as Troopers continue to investigate.


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A mild winter across the Northeast is injecting extra uncertainty into maple syrup season, but many producers say they'll just go with the flow, whenever it starts.
Temperatures have been up and snowfall totals have been down throughout the region this winter, raising some concern for the maple syrup crop.
But syrup producers say the weather during the six-week season when sap flows matters more than the weather leading up to it.
"The mild winter, I'm sure has some effect on the trees and the soil and the microorganisms and so forth, but as long as you get those freezes and thaws during the actual sap flow season, those are what control how much sap you get," said Brian Stowe, sugaring operations manager at the University of Vermont's Proctor Maple Research Center.Below-freezing nights followed by warm days are necessary to start the sap flowing from maple trees, a period that usually begins in late February or early March.
But those conditions arrived early in some areas, prompting producers like Ben Fisk, of Temple, to start collecting and boiling sap Feb. 2, more than a month earlier than he did last year.
"We made syrup the earliest we've ever made syrup this year," said Fisk, 23, a fifth generation producer who has been making maple syrup since he was 5. "This time of year, there should be three or four feet of snow, and it should be cold out and we shouldn't even be thinking about making syrup for another couple weeks."Though Fisk was happy to get a jump start on the season, it could end early, too, if prolonged stretches of warm weather result in budding trees. That's the main concern in New York state, where the director of the New York Maple Producers Association has been hearing from plenty of worried members.
"I've had more phone calls this year than I've ever gotten before. Everyone wants to know what everyone else is doing. 'Is it time?' 'Should we tap?'" said Helen Thomas, who set the 1,700 taps on her family's farm about a week earlier than usual.With so little snow, she worries that all it will take is one warm day in March to trick the trees into thinking spring has arrived. Once trees start to bud, the sap develops an "off" flavor, effectively ending the season.
"The snow moderates any warm-up. You can have a 60-degree day in March, but if there's two feet of snow on the ground, that tends to keep the woods cool, so you can get past that warm day or two," she said.


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African Night Friday
The third annual African Night will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday in the upper level of the Student Center at SMSU.
The event will feature poetry by Ibe Kaba from Minneapolis; the Titambe West African Cultural Dance Group from Minneapolis; Vusu Zulu and Nothando Zulu, black storytellers; along with speaker Sarah Drake.
Food will be served. The event is free and open to the public.
It is sponsored by the SMSU Lions Club, MSUSA and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
'Some Girl(s)' Thursday-Sunday in Black Box
"Some Girl(s)," a new romantic comedy by Neil LaBute, is the first Black Box production of 2012 for the Southwest Minnesota State University Drama Club. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. All performances are held in the SMSU Black Box Theatre.
A young engaged writer is ready to rush off and get married, but first he ventures across the country to reunite with five ex-girlfriends, to "right some wrongs" and find the perfect woman who he has already broken up with. "Some Girl(s) cast a truthful light on a typical American male as he wanders through the heart of darkness that is himself."
"Some Girl(s)" is co-directed by Emma Davis (senior, theater major, Anoka) and Heather Lorensen (senior, theater major, Willmar). Lorensen is also the scenic designer and co-technical director. Eric Harp (senior, theater arts major, New London) is the lighting designer and the co-technical director. The cast and crew are as follows:
Joshua R. Johnson as Guy, a senior theater arts major from Grove City.
Jessa Roberts as Sam, a junior theater arts major from Minneota. She is also the co-publicity manager.
Sonja Lynn Nelson as Tyler, from Fairfax.
Madelyn Hentges as Reggie, a sophomore culinology major from Bloomington. She is also the sound designer.
Callie Frank as Bobby, a freshman from Sartell.
Theresa Ehnert, stage manager, a biology major from New York Mills.
Lynn Lafky, assistant stage manager, a junior computer science major with a minor in theater from Medford.
Randy Briest, co-publicity manager, a freshman computer science major from Gaylord.
Tickets are available at the door. Ticket prices are $6 for adults, $4 for students with a valid student ID.
Student Philosophers conference March 30
The third annual Student Philosophers conference will be from 1:15-4 p.m. on Friday, March 30, in the Conference Center lower ballroom at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Three SMSU students will present papers prior to the 3 p.m. keynote address by Emily Esch, a philosophy professor at St. Benedict and St. John's University.
Students from all academic areas at SMSU were invited to submit papers for the conference. The papers were judged, and the top three will be presented, according to event organizer Brett Gaul, philosophy professor.
The three student papers selected are:
Joshua Straub, senior, Plymouth: "Wheelchair Warriors," a paper about how the disabled community can benefit from multiplayer online video games.
Tanner Barrington, sophomore Rochelle, Ill.: "Machiavellian Love and Fear," a paper that challenges Machiavelli's contention that rulers should rule with fear rather than love.
Theresa Klingbile, junior, Ivanhoe: "The Unsung Heroes: Proletariats and the Occupiers," a paper that compares the Communist Manifesto and the Occupy Wall Street protests.
Esch's talk is "Knowing Thyself" and will explore the relationship between a person's concept of self and the accuracy of their beliefs about self.
The conference is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 507-537-7141.
Health Careers Day at SMSU March 28
Southwest Minnesota State University will host a Health Careers Day for students in the region on Wednesday, March 28 in Charter Hall 201.
Speakers from a variety of health professions will present talks about their professions from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Individual students may attend; they do not need to come in a group.
Each presentation will last approximately 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute question and answer session. Students may move to a reception room to informally talk with the presenter, if they wish.
Students will have time to eat their own bag lunch, or they may buy lunch at the Student Center.
Those interested may call 1-800-642-0684, extension 6175, by Friday to register; or, e-mail Sandy Cramer at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The presentation schedule:
9:30-10 a.m.: Session 1 - chiropractor; Session 2 - physician
10-10:30 a.m.: Session 1 - physician; Session 2 -pharmacist
10:30-11 a.m.: Session 1- nurse
11-11:30 a.m.: Session 1 - occupational therapist; Session 2 - veterinarian
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch
12:30-1 p.m.: Session 1 - medical/imaging tech; Session 2 - nurse practitioner
1-1:30 p.m.: Session 1 - physical therapist; Session 2 -dental hygiene
1:30-2 p.m.: Session 1 - EMT/paramedic; Session 2 - speech pathologist
2-2:30 p.m.: Session 1 -physician assistant
Cinco de Mayo celebration April 3 at SMSU
Southwest Minnesota State University will be the site of an early Cinco de Mayo celebration from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the upper level of the Student Center.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is normally celebrated on May 5, which is commencement day at SMSU this year.
Featured events include Mexico Lindo, a folklore and Aztec dance group, along with a piata-making workshop, free food and even a surprise performance.
The event, sponsored by the Access Opportunity Success and Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is free and open to the public. The SMSU Club Latino and the Spanish Club will host the event.
For further information, call 507-537-7285.
Yang receives SMSU scholarship
Southwest Minnesota State University announces that Larry Yang, son of Blong Yang and Chong Thao of Marshall, has been selected to receive a Upward Bound Scholarship and a Mentor Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. Recipients of these scholarships are recognized for their academic accomplishments and outstanding leadership abilities.
His planned major field of study is undeclared.


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Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers will be playing Monday, March 3rd from 6 to 9 p.m.
Maximo's Italian Grill has officially reopened after being closed for almost 3 years. The original chef, Paul Cattoche is back and is running the restaurant. The previous owner, Jason Anixter relocated to California and the new owner is Vincent Marcello.
The restaurant will serve the same high quality, fresh food as before the storm. Everything at Maximo's is fresh. Meats and Seafood are delivered daily and there are no microwaves. Maximo's specializes in fire roasting seafood and meat and they make some of the best Crawfish Pasta in the city.
Regulars may find that items that were on the menu prior to the storm are not on this menu. However, all they have to do is ask for their favorite dishes and the Chef will whip it up for them. The daily specials will posted on the board, the same as before.
Before moving to N.O. over 14 years ago, Chef Paul was the Chef and Proprietor of La Fiammeta Restaurant in San Francisco and was the Executive Chef at the very famous San Francisco restaurant, Vanessi's Italian Restaurant. He has gotten write ups from the N.O. Times, Food and Wine Magazine and more. Jason Anixter, the previous owner of Maximo's and a good friend of the chef, recognized the talent in the chef and brought him to New Orleans. "Maximo's has an extensive following. Locals, celebrities and business people from all over the country frequented the restaurant and we look forward to having those folks coming to say hello" says the chef's wife, Carolina Gallop. In addition to the food, the wine list at Maximo's and the Grapa has always been a big draw to the restaurant. Clients will find the same high quality wines and grapas available to them. With their open kitchen, Maximo's sets itself apart from other restaurants in the city.
A lot of the same staff has returned to the restaurant.
Maximo's Italian Grill is located at 1117 Decatur Street in New Orleans. For more infomration, call (504) 586-8883.


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It's going to be another nice Spring day. Today will be mostly cloudy with highs in the lower to mid 70s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the 40s.
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KALAMAZOO -- Clips from Wednesday night's Elton John concert at Wings Stadium have been popping up on YouTube.com throughout the day. On John's first-ever stop in Kalamazoo, he and his band treated the audience to about 30 songs, including his biggest hits, over almost three hours.
The following videos are a sampling of what concert-goers in Kalamazoo experienced.
For complete coverage of the event, click here.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fort Worth District
819 Taylor Street
P.O. Box 17300
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817)886-1326
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Grapevine Lake is located north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and south of Denton, Texas. The north side of the lake is almost entirely within the town boundaries of Flower Mound, Texas in Denton county. The south side of the lake is located in Grapevine, Trophy Club and Southlake, Texas in Tarrant County.
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