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'D'-Listers: Lindor tops at shortstop
Indians prospect shines up the middle with tools, instincts
By Jake Seiner / MiLB.com | February 10, 2014 10:00 AM ET
As a couple of soon-to-be Hall of Famers once said, "Chicks dig the longball," and in that spirit, elite offensive prospects garner most of the praise.
Though multi-home run games and double-digit hitting streaks are a good way to become A-list celebrities in this corner of the Internet, there's also plenty of love for MiLBers on defense. Realizing that we have an entire season's worth of compliments to heap on the Minors' best hitters, we thought this a fitting time to acknowledge the Minors' best fielders.
With that in mind, we're happy to bring you the "D"-Listers -- baseball's run-preventing stars of the future. Last week, we began by highlighting some of the best young catchers. Today, we continue with the shortstop position, headlined by the top player in Cleveland's farm system.
The stud: Francisco Lindor, Indians
Dave Wallace has managed Lindor since the Puerto Rican was a 17-year-old with short-season Mahoning Valley in 2011. Lindor's arm strength, range and body control were obvious then, and those tools are a huge part of his defensive package. To Wallace, though, the physical abilities aren't his most impressive attributes.
"He is mature beyond his years, on and off the field," said Wallace, who likely will manage Lindor again with Double-A Akron this season. "You get a lot of young, talented shortstops that are just interested in style and being flashy and wowing everybody in the stands. Francisco can definitely do that and does do that, but that's not his focus out there. His focus is on making each play and being a leader out there."
Wallace raves about Lindor's ability to make adjustments. With Mahoning Valley, he positioned himself too deep at times and struggled to throw out faster runners on ground balls. By Wallace's recollection, Lindor got burned only a couple of times before making the proper adjustment -- figuring a runner's speed into his positioning. It was the first of many on-the-fly adjustments Wallace has seen Lindor make.
"He picks things up very quickly," Wallace said. "You only have to mention something to him one time and he'll take it straight to the game."
In 2 1/2 seasons, Lindor has polished himself into probably the Minor Leagues' best defensive shortstop, pairing elite athleticism with tremendous instincts. His feel for defense transcends the position, too. Lindor is a trusted leader, directing teammates like a quarterback calling an audible at the line of scrimmage.
"It's fun to watch him out there not only just make plays but direct traffic and be a leader," Wallace said. "It's something that comes naturally to him. It's not a forced type of leadership and it's not necessarily a real vocal leadership.
"I think that's why he's so easy to follow for other players. Not only is he usually the most talented or one of the most talented on the field, he's also one of the most focused and driven players on the field. That type of guy is easy to follow."
The finished product: Chris Owings, D-backs
Opinions vary a little on Owings' defensive ceiling, but there's little argument that he's ready to be a solid defensive shortstop in the Major Leagues. The 21-year-old has recorded 1,298 assists in 435 games at the position over five seasons in the D-backs system, developing into one of the most consistent middle infielders in the Minors.
"We got him when he was a high school player, so there were things to learn, but he wasn't a guy that we had to take and revamp how they were playing the position naturally," D-backs director of player development Mike Bell said. "As he's gotten comfortable out there, he's learned to read hitters and pitchers and position himself better. He's more consistent with his footwork and the game has been his best teacher, along with Tony Perezchica, who is now our fielding coordinator."
Owings' tools aren't necessarily the most distinguished on this list, but they are among the most polished. His range is good, as is his arm. His instincts are a strength and his intangibles receive high marks from folks in the D-backs organization, allowing him to perform at a level higher than a less motivated and less mature player with his athleticism might.
"He has a nose for the ball. He's athletic," Bell said. "He can make all the plays deep in the hole, up the middle, coming in on a body-control type of play. He's a talented young guy that has age on his side."
Despite being able to play shortstop, Owings may be forced off the position due to circumstance. Didi Gregorius already has a year in the Majors under his belt, meaning versatility could be Owings' ticket to a starting gig. He's already taken reps at second base, including as a September callup in 2013, and has the combination of athleticism and instincts and a grinder-type mentality to become a valuable utility player, not unlike Arizona's Martin Prado.
"He has the skill and the tool set to stay at short and to be an outstanding Major League shortstop," Bell said. "I also would have no problem having him be our center fielder, second baseman, third baseman, whatever. He's that type of player."
Name to learn: Ehire Adrianza, Giants
A 24-year-old from Venezuela, Adrianza may never hit enough to lock down a starting gig in the Majors, but he should prove a valuable asset because of his glove work. He's sure-handed and consistent, boasting a .968 fielding percentage last season and a .969 mark in 2012.
He's also capable of highlight-reel assists, like the embedded video of him hosing the Dodgers' Yasiel Puig last September.
Adrianza has been in the Giants system since 2006 and reached the Majors in 2013 after opening the season in Double-A. In between, he played 45 games with Triple-A Fresno, where Grizzlies manager Bob Mariano got an extended look at him.
"He's real smooth, has good lateral movement and range," Mariano said. "He's lanky and has nice hands, soft hands. He reads the ball well off the bat. He's a plus defender at every infield position."
Perhaps the only hole in Adrianza's defensive game -- if you're nit-picking -- is the lack of leadership and command skills of a player like Lindor. Mariano described the 24-year-old as "a real low-key guy" and suggested he would benefit from more time around veteran players.
"He has some aptitude, too," Mariano said. "He showed me something when he came up from our Double-A club. He had a solid month for us in Fresno. There's a pretty good, high upside, especially if his offense comes around."
The toolshed: Luis Sardinas, Rangers
The 20-year-old Venezuelan has played only 236 games at shortstop over four Minor League seasons since signing with Texas in 2009, so despite reaching Double-A, his defensive game is fairly raw. A tremendous athlete -- he stole 32 bases in 126 games last season -- his wheels, arm and body control are all assets at the position.
"He has natural actions," said Double-A Frisco manager Jason Wood, who coached Sardinas with Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach in 2013. "He's got speed. He's got quick, athletic ability, great side-to-side movement. His hands and his instincts are pretty darn good for his age right now."
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 150-pounds, Sardinas has the look of a player who will grow into a tremendous defender. What he needs is to be more consistent after committing 32 errors last year.
For starters, physical maturity and time in the weight room should help Sardinas stay healthy. The 20-year-old has played more than 100 games in a season just once, and a little strength should help him stay at or near 100 percent for an entire year.
The other area of focus for Sardinas is on the mental end. He's slowly matured into a professional player, and Wood thinks he made big strides a year ago. At Myrtle Beach, he challenged Sardinas to maintain better focus throughout games, and the youngster responded with an ever-improving mindset that allowed him to be better positioned and prepared.
"One thing we stressed last year was focusing in on every pitch throughout the course of the game, to keep the mindset of being in the game for every pitch," Wood said. "It allows him to position himself where he needs to."
Before every game, Wood informed Sardinas which set of signs the catcher would be using so he could better anticipate where batters might hit the ball. The Rangers' No. 3 prospect also stayed in contact with Wood and the coaching staff, taking regular instruction on adjustments necessitated by a variety of situations.
"He would look in there and see what pitch was going to be thrown, not just looking around in the stands," Wood said. "We want him in the right position, creeping the right way. He did a lot of that. His mind didn't wander too much last year, and that paid off."
Best among the rest:
Nick Ahmed, D-backs: Assessing Ahmed's defensive talents isn't the easiest task for the untrained eye. He has exceptional footwork and positioning, to be sure but doesn't always show the flash of other standout defenders. The consensus, however, is that he's one of the best, and as evidence, he led all Minor Leaguers with 21.3 Fielding Runs Above Average (per Baseball Prospectus) in 2013.
"He's so solid fundamentally, sometimes you assume he doesn't have the great play or acrobatic play in him, and that's not true," Bell said. "I've seen him make some plays where you almost have to go back and try to see the footage and film of it because, at first glance, you just can't grasp how great of a play it was."
Enough looks at Ahmed reveal that he's one of the Minors' best. His footwork and positioning are outstanding, as are his physical tools and instincts. Double-A Mobile manager Andy Green called him "hands down the best defensive shortstop in the [Southern League]" last summer. Ahmed also may be the best in the D-backs organization.
Deven Marrero, Red Sox: Drafted 24th overall in 2012, Marrero was the 2011 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year at Arizona State and has continued to shine with the leather as a pro. The Miami native has the athleticism, footwork and arm strength to shine at the position but also stands out for his intangibles.
"One thing he does that showed in the limited window he was with us is his instincts, his recognition of swings and obviously understanding the person on the mound as well," said Pawtucket skipper Kevin Boles, who managed Marrero at Double-A Portland last season. "He's in the right place at the right time and a lot of that stuff you can't teach."
Hak-Ju Lee, Rays: This time last year, Lee may have topped this list or at least bumped Owings out of "The Finished Product" spot. The 23-year-old South Korean was arguably the Minors' top defensive shortstop before missing most of the 2013 season with a knee injury. Now Lee is something of a wild card because his glove work is predicated on his lateral movement and quickness, things that could be affected long-term by the injury. If he returns to 100 percent, he could win multiple Gold Gloves up the middle.
Jose Peraza, Braves: Though Ahmed led the Minors in FRAA, he only narrowly edged out Peraza, who saved 20.4 runs in fewer games. Peraza is one of the Minors' fastest players, swiping 64 bases in 2013, and that speed translates to quickness in the field. The 19-year-old improved his consistency last season, improving his fielding percentage by 29 points to .944.
Raul Adalberto Mondesi, Royals: The son of the former outfielder with the same name, Mondesi shined last season as the second-youngest player in the South Atlantic League. His athleticism is his best asset, as he shows good range and a big arm. There's plenty of room for improvement, starting with upping his .934 fielding percentage, but the tools are there for Mondesi to blossom into a star defender.
Eric Stamets, Angels: Similar to Peraza, Stamets' standout tool is his speed, an asset he puts to great use chasing balls in the hole and charging choppers. A 2012 sixth-round pick out of Evansville, Stamets is a former Missouri Valley Defensive Player of the Year and has shined as a pro. Listed at 6-feet and 185-pounds, he has a slight build but a strong arm and is capable of making exceptional plays. He's also sure-handed, posting a .972 fielding percentage with Class A Advanced Inland Empire last season.
Honorable Mentions: Ketel Marte, Mariners; Roman Quinn, Phillies; Amed Rosario, Mets; Danny Santana, Twins; Wilfredo Tovar, Mets.
Jake Seiner is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @Jake_Seiner. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Ear waxEar impaction; Cerumen impaction; Ear blockage
The ear canal is lined with hair follicles and glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen. The wax usually makes its way to the opening of the ear, where it falls out or is removed by washing.
Wax can build up and block the ear canal. Wax blockage is one of the most common causes of hearing loss.
Ear wax protects the ear by:
- Trapping and preventing dust, bacteria, and other germs and smallobjects from entering and damaging the ear
- Protecting the delicate skin of the ear canal from getting irritated when water is in the canal
In some people, the glands produce more wax than can be easily removed from the ear. This extra wax may harden in the ear canal and block the ear. When you try to clean the ear, you may instead push wax deeperand blockthe ear canal.
- Earache
- Fullness in the ear or a sensation that the ear is plugged
- Noises in the ear (tinnitus)
- Partial hearing loss, may get worse
Most cases of ear wax blockage can be treated at home. The following can be used to soften wax in the ear:
- Baby oil
- Commercial drops
- Glycerin
- Mineral oil
- Water
Another method is to wash out the wax.
- Use body-temperature water (cooler or warmer water may cause brief but severe dizziness or vertigo).
- Hold your head upright andstraighten the ear canal by holding the outside ear and gently pulling upward.
- Use a syringe (you can buy one at the store) to gently direct a small stream of water against the ear canal wall next to the wax plug.
- Tip your head to allow the water to drain. You may need to repeat irrigation several times.
To avoid damaging your ear or causing an infection:
- Never irrigate the ear if the eardrum may have a hole in it.
- Do not irrigate the ear with a jet irrigator designed for cleaning teeth (such as a WaterPik).
After the wax is removed, dry the ear thoroughly. You may use a few drops of alcohol in the ear or a hair dryer set on low to help dry the ear.
You may clean the outer ear canal by using a cloth or paper tissue wrapped around your finger. Mineral oil can be used to moisturize the ear and prevent the wax from drying.
- Do not clean your ears too often or too hard. Ear wax also helps protect your ears.
- Never try to clean the ear by putting any object, such as a Q-tip, into the ear canal.
If you cannot remove the wax plug or you have discomfort, consult a health care provider, who may remove the wax by:
- Repeating the irrigation attempts
- Suctioning the ear canal
- Using a small device called a curette
- Using a microscope to help
Outlook (Prognosis)
The ear may become blocked with wax again in the future. Hearing loss isoften temporary, and usually returns completely after the blockage is removed.
Rarely,trying to remove ear wax may cause an infection in the ear canal or damage to the eardrum.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
See your health care provider if your ears are blocked with wax and you are unable to remove the wax.
Also call if you have an ear wax blockage and you develop new symptoms, such as:
- Drainage from the ear
- Ear pain
- Fever
- Hearing loss that continues afteryou cleanthe wax
Riviello RJ, Brown NA. Otolaryngologic procedures. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 64.
Armstrong C. Diagnosis and management cerumen impaction. Am Fam Physician. 2009 Nov 1;80(9):1011-1013.
House JC, Lee DJ. Topical therapies of external ear disorders. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 138.
O'Handley JG, Tobin EJ, Shah AR. Otorhinolaryngology. In: Rakel RE, ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 19.
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Piers Morgan appeared on CNN's Starting Point Friday, where...[he] pointed to Japan as the nation with the "most stringent gun control of any country of the rich, so-called civilized countries of the world," and one with "very little gun crime." Compare this, he continued, to the U.S., which "now has as many guns as it is has people," and has something between 10,000 and 12,000 gun murders a year...
"I totally respect the right to bear arms," Morgan said later on in the segment. "I just dispute that when the founding fathers wrote the constitution originally, when they did this, they did not imagine that a disturbed young man would be able to buy a high-powered assault weapon or thousands of rounds of ammunition on the internet. These things never entered their heads. They were talking about the musket era."
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WATCH: Kelly Rowland releases video for 'Dirty Laundry'
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Kelly Rowland has dropped a video for her deeply personal ballad "Dirty Laundry." The song made headlines when it was originally released back in May, as it was the first time Kelly had spoken publicly about an abusive relationship she was involved in.
The song also makes references to her fellow Destiny's Child singer Beyonce, as Kelly confesses to feeling jealousy over her success.
It looks like Kelly is taking a symbolic approach to its video, she she's shown floating in a pool of water and standing under a shower - which might represent her attempt to come clean about the painful moments from her past. In one scene, her on-screen lover is shown storming out on her during dinner, spilling red wine over her white dress.
"Dirty Laundry" is off Kelly's latest solo album, Talk A Good Game, which came out last month.
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FONTANA - Retail giant Walmart's decision to build two supercenters here already is drawing some opposition - even though those stores might not open until 2016, or even later.
One of the nearly 200,000-square-foot supercenters is set for south of the 210 Freeway at Sierra Avenue with the other planned south of the 10 Freeway near the intersection of Sierra and Slover avenues.
"I can't believe that a traffic study would support that kind of development," said Frank Scialdone, a former Fontana mayor and police chief. "If there is one accident (by the Sierra Avenue overpass), traffic is backed up for hours. "This would be a traffic nightmare."
Scialdone's neighborhood, Presley Estates, is near the proposed southside supercenter. In 2006, the neighborhood mobilized against the prospect of a Home Depot being built nearby.
Even after hiring a lawyer to help their fight, the neighborhood group lost.
The Home Depot was built at 16783 Santa Ana Ave.
"I was in the forefront. I got people to pony up money for the attorney," said Paul Fernandez, of that past battle with City Hall.
Now, almost 70, Fernandez said he's not going to take up an organizational role again, although he's against the new Walmart Supercenter near his home.
"It's all gone. I'm getting older," he said.
In another emerging battle in the north side of the city, the issue isn't traffic.
Walmart bought its 27-acre site for its 196,042-square-foot store as part of what's called the Fontana Promenade Specific Plan, which encompasses about 100 acres south of the 210 along Sierra between Baseline and South Highland avenues.
When adopted by the City Council in 2008, it was intended to be a "walking district" that promotes "pedestrian connections" and "serves as a gathering place for the community."
It was to have an Italian Tuscan architectural theme, and include perhaps include specialty retail stores, a multi-screen movie theater and restaurants.
For the Walmart to proceed with its traditional single-level store on its property, will require the City Council to alter the Promenade Specific Plan, said Don Williams, Fontana's community development director.
The plan severely limits the footprint for a single building, he said.
"I still want to keep up the promenade concept," said Michael Tahan, a Fontana councilman.
"We have promised the community that we would have this. Unless we can accomplish some of this, I will not undo the specific plan."
On the other hand, Mayor Acquanetta Warren said, "People in Fontana say they want more parks. But there is no redevelopment money...we can't have our cake and eat it too."
Warren said that the realities of 2013 will be far different than they were in 2008, when the Fontana Promenade Specific Plan was approved.
As the state has grabbed revenues away from cities, dollars have been taken away from Fontana. The two supercenters offer an opportunity to gain millions in sales tax revenues over time, and there will 300 employees at each of the two locations.
"We have a competent staff," Warren said. "I'm sure they will have a plan that doesn't impact people negatively," she said, referring to potential traffic problems for some southside residents.
"Generally speaking, I think there are more pros than cons" on the two Walmart supercenters coming into Fontana, said John Roberts, mayor pro tem.
"We can use as much (sales tax) revenue as we could possibly get...but it's a balancing act. We have to look at everything."
Former Fontana Mayor David Eshleman said: "Time changes everything. You have to look at it, (the promenade) in terms of today's economy...City Council has to look at what they want to do in terms of job creation - and move forward in today's economy."
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the census bureau is coming to your front door
an extended family member has taken a job with the census bereau and was telling me today about the training he is receiving. they are being trained on gps equiptment to log the coordinates of every home and residence in the us. not that i'm very surprised but this has been in the works for years just not important enough for us to worry ourselves about.
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All Things Considered, July 31, 2006 · Two-and-a-half years from now, in early 2009, the Census Bureau plans to send an army of 100,000 temporary workers down every street and dusty, dirt road in America. They will be armed with handheld GPS devices.
Robert LaMacchia, head of the Census Bureau's geography division, says they'll capture the latitude and longitude of the front door of every house, apartment and improvised shelter they find.
"We will actually knock on doors and look for hidden housing units," he says. "We will find converted garages; from the outside, it may not look like anybody lives there."
But census workers will add each dwelling, legal or not, to the Census Bureau's Master Address File.
Recent proposed budget cuts have put part of this plan in jeopardy. But if Congress restores the money, the census will end up with the geographic coordinates — accurate to within 10 feet — for about 110 million residences.
But the Census Bureau can't, by law, share that list with anyone, even local governments. LaMacchia says the information has to be treated as confidential. Otherwise, people might lie, and the census wouldn't be accurate.
"People would not tell us about hidden housing units," LaMacchia says. "People would not respond to the questionnaire if they believed that that information would be turned over to law enforcement or code enforcement and become public information."
Mapping Might Save Lives
Shoreh Elhami, director of Geographic Information Systems in Delaware County, Ohio, says this sort of information can save lives.
"Having a geographic dataset that is accurate, comprehensive and current is priceless," Elhami says.
Her passion and devotion have made Delaware County, a fast-growing area just north of Columbus, one of the most meticulously mapped areas of the country.
At her computer, with a few clicks of the mouse, Elhami can pull up a complex, multi-layered picture of Delaware County. Standard commercial software lets her highlight sewer lines, flood plains or real estate tracts. She can pick any address and retrieve pictures of that building from overhead and from the street, along with information about its owner.
The map can answer questions you never expected to ask, she says. Last year, a big storm came through. A reservoir on the Olentangy River, just upstream from the town, was in danger of overflowing, and authorities thought they might have to release water through the dam.
Nobody knew how many people in the town of Delaware might be flooded out of their homes. Elhami rushed to her electronic map. She added a new layer to the picture — an image she'd received from the Army Corps of Engineers showing low-lying areas that would end up under water.
The image showed the outline of the "inundation zone," and within it, lines and clusters of little red dots. Each of those dots was a house that lay within the potential flood zone.
"The software allows you to do a count of every one of those residences and produce a file of those addresses," she says.
Elhami delivered that file to emergency managers, and they quickly called the people at each address. Fortunately, the storms subsided, and no flood came.
Every address in the county is in a database, complete with geographic coordinates so it will show up accurately on a map.
Assembling that data is a time-consuming effort. On one recent summer morning, Caleb Gutshall and Sheri Feasel trudged down North Winter Street, in Delaware, checking each address on this commercial strip and making sure that the county's list of occupants was accurate. They also take pictures of any new buildings. One door was unnumbered and locked. Gutshall peered in the window, but learned nothing. "It doesn't look like anybody's in there," he said.
Now the Census Bureau is planning to undertake much the same kind of effort, on a massive scale, covering the entire country. Elhami says that the Master Address File could be a priceless resource for many counties that don't have the resources to collect that information on their own.
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O'Dell named to Baseball All-SAC Second TeamApril 19, 2011
Junior First Baseman first BC player to be named to the postseason All-Conference team
Rock Hill, S.C. - Randy O'Dell became the first BC player in program history to be named to the postseason All-South Atlantic Conference baseball team, as announced on Tuesday afternoon by the SAC office.
O'Dell, a junior first baseman from Durham, N.C., was selected as the All-SAC Second Team First Baseman, after a season in which O'Dell was among the SAC leaders for the 2011 year with a .373 batting average. O'Dell leads the Tornados with 53 hits on the season, 10 doubles, four home runs and 33 RBIs, as well as a .528 slugging percentage. While at first base, O'Dell has a fielding percentage of .986 in 335 chances.
Wingate University outfielder Dodson McPherson and Catawba College pitcher Nick Lomascolo headline the 2011 South Atlantic Conference Baseball All-Conference Team.
Catawba coach Jim Gantt, who guided the Indians to their seventh conference title, was named Coach of the Year. Gantt, the conference's all-time leader in conference and overall victories, wins the award for the fifth time in his career.
Catawba third baseman Chris Dula, who ranked among the league leaders in slugging percentage, on-base percentage, RBIs and total bases, was named the Freshman of the Year.
Catawba relief pitcher Wil Huneycutt was named the Scholar-Athlete for baseball. He is a senior majoring in business and carries a 3.979 GPA.
McPherson led the conference with 15 home runs and 72 RBIs this season. He also led the conference in slugging percentage (.745), runs scored (60) and triples (5), and was second in batting average (.412) and total bases (152).
Lomascolo led the conference with a 2.45 ERA and opposing batters hit just .201 against him. He was second in total strikeouts with 79.
Catawba, Tusculum College and Lincoln Memorial University led the way with five All-Conference selections each. Catawba placed all five on the first team.
Catawba also took five spots on the Gold Glove team, which was also announced.
Huneycutt has been on the Dean's List for six semesters and the President's List twice. He was an Academic All-District selection last year. He is a Presidential Scholarship recipient, and a member of two honor societies.
He is a two-time first-team All-Conference selection, as well as a second-team All-Region performer last year. Over his career, he has posted a 10-2 record with nine saves.
He is a member of the Catawba Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and has volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry, as well as helping to raise money for Make-A-Wish. He also serves as a tutor on campus, is active with Mission Baptist Church and is a volunteer coach with a Junior American Legion baseball team.
The South Atlantic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award recognizes one student-athlete in each of its 14 sports programs and represents a combination of athletic skill, academic achievement and participation in community service and leadership. The award is selected by the league's Faculty Athletic Representatives.
The awards will be presented Wednesday after the second game of the 2011 Food Lion SAC Baseball Tournament, which will be played at McNair Field in Forest City, N.C.
The South Atlantic Conference All-Conference and Gold Glove teams are selected by the league's head coaches.
Regular season statistical champions and senior awards were also announced.
Catcher - Sean Cotton, Tusculum
Pitcher - Nick Lomascolo, Catawba
Pitcher - JJ Jankowski, Catawba
Pitcher - Craig Goodman, Tusculum
Relief Pitcher - Wil Huneycutt, Catawba
First Baseman - Brian Yeung, Wingate
Second Baseman - Juan Alvarez, LMU
Shortstop - Michael Bueker, Mars Hill
Third Baseman - Chris Dula, Catawba
Outfielder - Dodson McPherson, Wingate
Outfielder - Alexi Colon, Tusculum
Outfielder - Cody Pack, LMU
Designated Hitter - Garrett Furr, Catawba
Catcher - Brian Dice, Lenoir-Rhyne
Pitcher - Austin Johnson, LMU
Pitcher - Justin Somers, Wingate
Pitcher - Dylan Hochevar, Tusculum
Relief Pitcher - Tyler Sturkie, Newberry
First Baseman - Randy O'Dell, Brevard
Second Baseman - Ryan Saxon, Anderson
Shortstop - Chris Love, Newberry
Third Baseman - John Couch, LMU
Outfielder - Michael Brittian, Mars Hill
Outfielder - Jon Dalton, Carson-Newman
Outfielder - Rolondo Bonner, Tusculum
Designated Hitter - Gelson Perez, LMU
COACH OF THE YEAR – Jim Gantt, Catawba
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR – Chris Dula, Catawba
PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Nick Lomascolo, Catawba
PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Dodson McPherson, Wingate
SCHOLAR-ATHLETE – Wil Huneycutt, Catawba
Pitcher - Christian Hicks, Lenoir-Rhyne
Catcher - Josh Hohn, Catawba
First Base - Austin Moyer, Catawba
Second Base - Mike Gasque, Lenoir-Rhyne
Second Base - Julio Zubillaga, Catawba
Shortstop - Brett Underwood, Catawba
Third Base - Blake May, Anderson
Outfield - Cody Pack, Lincoln Memorial
Outfield - Cody Nix, Carson-Newman
Outfield - Ryan Bostian, Catawba
Batting Average - Michael Bueker, Mars Hill, .417
On-Base Percentage - Lukas Graves, Tusculum, .578
Slugging Percentage - Dodson McPherson, Wingate, .745
Home Runs Per Game - Dodson McPherson, Wingate, 0.30
RBIs Per Game - Dodson McPherson, Wingate, 1.44
Runs Scored Per Game - Rolondo Bonner, Tusculum, 1.22
Triples Per Game - Walton Shepherd, Lenoir-Rhyne, 0.11
Stolen Bases Per Game - Terrence Gray, Newberry, 0.44
Earned Run Average - Nick Lomascolo, Catawba, 2.45
Strikeouts Per Game - JJ Jankowski, Catawba, 11.12
Pitching Victories - Nick Lomascolo, Catawba, 8
Team Batting Average - Wingate, .332
Team Slugging Percentage - Wingate, .516
Triples Per Game - Wingate, 0.32
Doubles Per Game - Wingate, 2.60
Home Runs Per Game - Wingate, 1.10
RBIs Per Game - Lincoln Memorial, 8.00
Team On-Base Percentage - Tusculum, .433
Stolen Bases Per Game - Tusculum, 1.58
Team Earned Run Average - Catawba, 3.75
Strikeouts Per Game - Catawba, 8.54
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The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
I understand that this topic may very well find it's way to the 'Non-Ravens' portion of the board, but I feel that this topic makes for a very intriguing debate.
It seems that we have an older RB, who has defied the numbers and is still leading the league in rushing, but who also sees the new trend of the league. Even with that in mind, given the recent deals to well known RBs, what Jones-Drew is being paid to lead the league in rushing on a team destined to go nowhere, is a significant discount.
Jones Drew wants his last major payday and that is understandable. He isn't the first and he won't be the last. However, not only has Jacksonville taken a hard stance, but a disrespectful one. Particularly, with comments made by their new owner Mr. Khan.
There was even a report that Jones-Drew was nearing arrival to camp, when he heard those comments from Khan and changed his mind.
On one hand, Jones-Drew is the leader of that team. However, Michael Irvin made a good point in that this could send a bad message to the younger players on the team. In essence, if this is the way that you talk about him and treat him, what are you going to do to me when my time comes up?
Now, I know that we have some guys who simply take exception to players arguing over millions of dollars. However, what I think we need to accept is that they are arguing over their worth and, based on the money they bring in for the league, they are pretty close to it. We also speak as if the owners would simply take that excess money and do something more constructive with it when, deep down, we all know that not to be true. They happen to be in good spots for a lucrative business. We aren't. That doesn't mean they should automatically take what we'd take, because of our own desperation.
We all know what that team is going to ask Jones Drew to do. They are going to ask him to carry the ball thirty times a game and run him into the ground. We know it, the team knows it and Jones Drew knows it. What he is essentially saying, I think, is that you can't tell me that my position is devalued one day, but ask me to be such a high percentage of the offense at the same time. You can't have it both ways.
Personally, I think the element of being on a losing team has come into play here as well.
What do you guys think about the overall situation?"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation-JAB
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
Jones-Drew is well within his right to hold out. The team is well within their rights to not budge, though Kahn was foolish to stoke the fire with his comments.
In the end I think it's loose-loose for Jones-Drew. He may think he has leverage because he's so valuable to this team, but even with him on the field it's still a losing team. If he was the difference between a playoff team and an average team there would be leverage. Being the difference between a bad team and a somewhat worse team isn't enough leverage to get a new contract. If the Jags are smart they will get the owner to stop flapping his gums, while they continue to stand firm with the current contract.
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
If I were Jax, I'd trade him.
I get the whole idea of how it's not fair that teams can cut guys for underperforming contracts and players are stuck when they outperform it.
But on the whole...my belief is that I agree with the young guys who are are stars, yet are still in their rookie deals...not so much vet stars who are pissed 2-3 years into record contracts.
If a player wants to constantly be at the top pay for his position, he needs to sacrifice some in terms of the length of these deals they sign. If you are elite, and stay elite after signing a 5 year deal, your contract is guaranteed to be passed by quite a bit 3-4 years into it.
Back to the question though, I would not give him a new deal if he is expecting to break the bank again. The team is still going to be bad, with or without him...he doesn't make Jax into a contender or anything.
I'd get what I could for him in a trade...draft picks.
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
The PR stuff and messages to other team members is irrelevant to me. All teams go through bouts of unhappy players and eventually everything is worked out -- never exactly how one side or the other or both wants -- and we move on.
Besides, I don't think Khan has been disrespectful. I think MJD and his agent claim that, but to me it's a sign that they can't get any traction in their hold out and are clamoring to incite fans to pressure the team. That won't work.
It's a fallacy that MJD is underpaid. He got a $31 million, five-year deal three years ago. But the deal was front loaded. He's been sitting on 2012 and 2013 compensation for three years now, earning interest. Now he wants us to buy the fact that earning just shy of $5 million a year for the next two years makes him underpaid. Sorry, not buying it.
I'm thrilled the team is responding how it is responding.
Interesting to note, however, that Ray Rice just signed a front loaded deal. We'll see how that sits with him down the road.
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
It is interesting to think about the reality that they are probably still a losing team with Jones Drew. The only solace they could take, would be that they wouldn't be far off from Indianapolis and Tennessee, and could even on par with them. That only leaves Houston.
It opens up the idea of whether or not Khan's comments were true? I think that we all agree that they should not have been said, but would Jones-Drew's absence have an even greater effect on ticket sales?"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
While it's true that he got a front loaded deal, he certainly played up to it, if not exceeding that deal and still is. That is the issue.
I agree with RaveninWoodlawn that I would, personally, be weary of a lengthy deal. However, what if he and his agent are simply looking for a raise to finish out the deal?"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
It seems to me that the value of running backs continues to decline as the supply of good backs grows and grows. I wonder what the Jags could even get for the guy? Would you really trade a first round pick for MJD knowing you'd then need to give him a big contract? When the Ravens traded for McGahee they gave up a third and seventh round pick. Then they gave him as seven year contract that was really five years. He got a $7 mil signing bonus and one big payday year -- $6 million in 2010. It was backloaded so he never really saw a lot of the potential money. The point is that even that was a lot to give up.
I think the Jags need to sit tight. They're already a mediocre team. Making MJD ultra-happy, and hoping the locker room perks up accordingly isn't going to really make much of a difference anyway.
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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Khan's statement that this situation "doesn't move the needle" was in response to a question about whether a hold out stresses the team. He responded, not at all. As he should.
The statement was in no way disrespectful to the player and his skills. Khan in the same interview praised his ability and said he'd like to have him back. But he is simply saying that a holdout isn't going to stress out the team. They'll move on with the players they have in camp.
The Ravens have said as much in these situations. Harbaugh more than once has made comments about how they'll be fine and play with the best players available.
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
Don't sign a contract if you're not going to honor it. MJD has 2 years left...shut up and play and when 2 years is up, ask for more $ then. I'm all for asking for more $ when you are renegotiating at the end of your contract, but when you still have multiple years left on a deal that you signed, shut up and honor it!!!
Re: The Maurice Jones- Drew situation
While Jones-Drew's presence might not turn them into a playoff team this year, his play on the field could help them develop a bridge, while they gather more talent and improve chemistry. Without that bridge, they could be a ten year losing team that nobody wants to play for."Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore


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am running a advent roma 2000:
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3072 MB ram
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Wireless Built in card : " Realtek semiconductor co. ltd RTL8187SE wireless LAN controller (rev 22) "
I have been trying to pen test some local wireless netowrks, the problem is i know am in range of a wireless AP because windows 7 displays it as a internet connection option but when i run the following codes bellow i cannot find the BSSID.
Am i doing something wrong with my codes? (heres what am doing)
Booting up from the live CD
chooseing the first boot option (frame buffer something 1024x768)
then use command: "startx"
then the GUI loads
I then open a command prompt
i enter "airmon-ng start wlan0"
i get conformation the wcard has turned on monitore mode
i then type "airodump-ng wlan0"
all i see is the titles like
BSSID PWR Beacons #Data #/s CH MB ENC CIPHER AUTH ESSID
i am not getting any of this
BSSID PWR Beacons #Data #/s CH MB ENC CIPHER AUTH ESSID
00:1C:58:AE:C3:01 -60 124 1 0 1 54 WPA2 CCMP PSK Network
BSSID Station PWR Rate Lost Packets Probe
00:1C:58:AE:C3:01 00:1B:66:AD:C6:00 -57 0- 1 48 Network
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Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The Museum Food Court boasts a vast variety of selections appealing to all ages & palates. Treat yourself to our Chef's Table prepared daily by Executive Chef Stephen Neligan, Stone-oven baked Pizza, Calzones & Garlic Knots, Little Eats (Macaroni & Cheese, Penne Marinara, Grilled Cheese, Mozzarella Sticks, etc.) Hot Dogs with topping bar, a full Grill menu (Chicken Wings, Chicken Nuggets, Hamburgers, Turkey & Veggie Burgers, Bacon Cheeseburgers, and the famous Brontosaurus Burger). Create your own salad from the salad bar, or try one of the many Quick Pick Salads and Sandwiches. Craving something sweet? Indulge in a gourmet dessert created by Pastry Chef Andrew Quinzi.
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Café on One serves gourmet fare catering to adult diners. Panini Sandwiches pressed to order served with Mesclun Greens dressed with Balsamic Vinaigrette include: New York Reuben; Ham & Vermont Cheddar; Rare Roast Beef, Caramelized Onion, Cheddar & Chipotle Mayo; Basil Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Provolone & Arugula; and a Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Pesto Panini. Menu selections include a delicious cheese & dried fruit plate, seasonal gourmet pastries, premium chips, foreign chocolates and two soups of the day. Café on One is proud to offer illy café, a fine Italian espresso, making Café Lattes and Cappuccinos to order. Enjoy wines by the glass, a selection of domestic & imported beers or specialty bottled sodas & juices.
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Overlooking the grounds at 77th Street from its windowed setting, Café on 4 offers sandwiches, salads, sushi, a soup of the day, garlic hummus & baked pita chips, whole fruits, ice cream, gourmet desserts & freshly baked cookies, espresso and cold beverages.
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The Starlight Café offers a selection of refreshments including Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Salads, Stonyfield Yogurts, Parfaits, Fruit Cups, Freshly Baked Cookies & Jumbo Cupcakes, Häagen-Dazs ice cream, cold beverages, coffee and tea.
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Apple's "other" operating system gets a major update
Windows enthusiasts around the world are waiting for the
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Full iCloud integration
Game Center, Reminders, and Notes
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Notification Center
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Power Nap
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New U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Thursday show that population growth among Utah minorities zoomed twice as fast as for whites between 2011 and 2012 up 2.7 percent compared with 1.2 percent.
Minorities accounted for a third of the 40,940 total new residents added to Utah in 2012.
If current trends continue, minorities could outnumber whites in Utah perhaps around 2050 with that transition happening as early as 2035 in the nation as a whole and perhaps in places such as Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Ogden and Midvale, says Pam Perlich, senior research economist at the University of Utah.
"The cohort of kids coming up will see a very different Utah. It's unfolding fairly rapidly in just this generation," she said. "It's a very different world they are growing up in than the old very homogenous one."
Sometimes attitude changes lag reality, says Tony Yapias.
"I run into a lot of people who think Utah will continue to look the way it did 10, 20 or 30 years ago. But the change is inevitable, and it is coming whether we like it or not," said Yapias, director of Proyecto Latino.
"With Utah becoming more diverse, it is important to know who we are in the state and it is wise to understand each other better," he added. "With more diversity also come political influence for minorities."
The numbers •New census estimates said that in 2012, the white population in Utah grew by 1.2 percent. At the same time, the black population grew by 5.2 percent; the Asian community by 4.8 percent; Pacific Islander, 3.5 percent; Latino, 2.5 percent; and American Indian, 1.9 percent.
That growth in local minority communities was faster than national averages. Nationally, the Asian population grew by 2.9 percent; Latino by 2.2 percent; Pacific Islander by 2.2 percent; American Indian by 1.5 percent; and black by 1.3 percent.
Utah whites still vastly outnumber minority residents for now. Utah has 2.33 million non-Hispanic whites, making up 81.6 percent of the population. The next largest group is Latinos, with 393,267 people, or 13.8 percent of the population.
Asians account for 3.1 percent of the Utah population; American Indians, 2.2 percent; blacks, 1.8 percent; and Pacific Islanders, 1.4 percent.
The percentages add up to more than 100 percent because some people report belonging to more than one minority group, according to the census.
"There actually is much more diversity here than shows up in those numbers," Perlich said. "For example, Bosnian or Serbian refugee immigrants to Utah are classified as white, non-Hispanic.... Anybody of Middle Eastern descent shows up as white, non-Hispanic."
Natural growth • Utah minority populations are expanding for numerous reasons but immigration is not a main one, even though it may be perhaps the nation's hottest current political issue. "The data indicate that immigration is just at a trickle," Perlich said.
The census said that of the 40,940 new residents Utah added in 2012, 89 percent came from the natural increase resulting from more births than deaths. Only 4,730 people were added by net migration virtually all of them coming from international destinations instead of other states. Most of those coming through international in-migration, said Perlich, were returning LDS missionaries and international students attending local universities.
She says the economy has not yet recovered enough from the recession to attract immigrants in big numbers. "We still have a lot of people who are unemployed, and job creation is not very rapid right now." She added that the economies in countries that produced immigrants recently are "picking up, so there's no particular reason for immigrants to come right now based on the economy."
Immigrant babies • But Perlich said much of the current, more rapid growth among Utah minorities has its roots in rapid immigration during the 1990s and 2000s before the recession hit. That trend brought many people who are now young adults having babies at higher rates than whites.
Perlich notes that for the past 15 years or so, about a third of new Utah residents have been minorities.
"In the 1990s, that was being driven by net migration of young adults moving in.
Now, a greater share of that is coming through births from people who migrated during that big wave of immigration," she said.
Meanwhile, Utah's big baby boom generation is aging beyond child-bearing years, and its members are dying in higher numbers reducing whites' share of the population and growth. "We baby boomers are old and white. If you figure 1946 through 1964 is the baby boom, 1946 is retirement age. The probability of death goes up," Perlich said.
That contributed to Utah's median age ticking up to 29.9 years old in 2012, up from 29.6 in 2011 and 29.2 in 2010. Still, Utah's median age remainsthe youngest in the nation, primarily because oflarge families. The median age nationally is 37.5 years old. Maine has the oldest median age among the states at 43.5.
Diversity in counties • Only one of Utah's 29 counties is now "minority majority" San Juan, where Navajos make up 48.5 of the populationand white non-Hispanics account for 48 percent.
New estimates say Salt Lake County is the next most diverse with a population that is 75.2 percent white, non-Hispanic.
Estimates say the state's largest county added 16,096 residents in 2012 or 40 percent of all the state's growth.
Other counties that are a bit more diverse than average for Utah include Weber, 79.4 percent; Uintah, 84 percent; and Grand, 84.9 percent. Counties that have the highest percentages of white, non-Hispanics include Morgan, 96.5 percent; Daggett, 95 percent; and Rich, 94.4 percent.
On another note, new estimates say 11 rural counties lost population during 2012: Box Elder, -0.4 percent; Carbon, -0.5 percent; Daggett, -6 percent; Emery, 0.3 percent; Garfield, -1.5 percent; Kane, -0.3 percent; Millard, -0.3 percent; Rich, -2.2 percent; Sanpete, -0.3 percent; Sevier, -0.6 percent; and Wayne, -0.9 percent.


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'"I've been considering retirement," he said this week in a telephone interview. "Mostly because of the circumstances. It hasn't been that great this year. It is always in the back of your mind. It is nothing to do with the organization, it has been great. Seeing all those empty seats gets to you."'
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What type of baby sleeping advice did you use?
I just read here http://www.pregnancy.com.au/parentin...baby-and.shtml which offered a few baby sleeping tips for your baby to sleep better and you of course. My son actually slept through the night when he was an infant and now that he is two he sleeps even better sometimes. He still gets up from time to time, but we are able to sleep, so what advice did you take when your baby was born on sleeping well during the night. I really did not have too much advice, but when I read the tips on the website I was very excited to see a nice list that I can use for my second baby.
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I think that setting up a good night time routine helps. It is important to turn off the TV or other distractions and get things quiet about an hour before you intend for your little ones to go to sleep. Giving them a warm bath and a massage helps them to relax. Following the same rituals/routines every night helps to set the tone, so baby realizes it is time to go to sleep. It also helps baby to calm down.
For very young babies, swaddling can also help!
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My boys have great sleepers even from the time they were tiny babies. The best advice I followed was to have a consistant routine. I agree with mom2many that giving a warm bath, turning down the lights, etc. definitely eased the transition. When our boys were about 3 we got lazy with the routine and boy did we pay for it! After about a month of struggle we went back to a routine - even going so far as to write it down - and walk the boys through it each night and we rarely have night time battles.


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The giants are back. The classic tech companies that make computers, hard drives, and productivity software are soaring on Wall Street. Meanwhile, that other tech giant, Apple, derided by the digerati for not blowing their impressionable minds recently, is kicking butt on the Street.
Interestingly, none of those stars have done anything terrifically exciting or innovative recently. What they've done is deliver the steak (dollars) investors are looking for, but without the sizzle the blogosphere loves (cool innovations).
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Apple and Microsoft, of course, both served up solid, if unexciting, financial results on Tuesday. But there's also Oracle and troubled Hewlett-Packard, which finally has a permanent chairman (chairwoman, actually), along with Western Digital and, believe it or not, Xerox.
A check of the charts shows that all six companies have done astonishingly well in the market in the last 12 months, adding anywhere from 20 to 40 percent to their share values, generally exceeding the overall rise of the tech-heavy Nasdaq index.
There's the other factor that two of those companies have in common: plans for massive layoffs that could well total 24,000 people by the time HP's Meg Whitman and Microsoft's Satya Nadella are done. You can never shed too much blood for Wall Street.
Apple's and Microsoft's cash machine spit out profits ever faster
Apple CEO Tim Cook, a man whose predecessor was the hardest act in business to follow, gets endless grief for not producing a spectacular new product every other quarter. That criticism may or may not be justified (let's see what happens this fall), but his company's recent quarter shows that the Apple cash machine is revving ever faster.
Its revenue was up 6 percent from a year ago, to $37.4 billion, while earnings per share, bolstered by share buybacks, soared 20 percent. Gross margins, a key indicator for investors, grew strongly to 39.4 percent from 36.9 percent a year earlier.
Last week, I wrote about the comeback of the PC. I focused on Windows PCs, but sales of Macs are soaring as well. Sales of Macs were up 18 percent, with 4.4 million sold. Indeed, revenue from Apple's computer sales wasn't far behind that of its iPad sales: $5.54 billion and $5.88 billion, respectively, a very healthy serving of steak.
Despite all the moaning about the "boring" iPhone, sales of that high-margin device were extraordinary: up 9 percent to $19.7 billion. Yes, iPad sales were disappointing, but tablet sales are slowing for everyone, says IDC, and that includes archrival Samsung.
Microsoft hasn't done anything that excites the digerati these days, and it's paying through the nose for Steve Ballmer's ill-conceived purchase of Nokia. Even so, sales in the quarter were huge: $23.38 billion, compared to $19.9 billion a year ago, with about $2 billion of the gain attributed to sales of Nokia products. But costs from the Nokia acquisition pushed down the company's profits by about 4 cents a share, or $360 million.


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The Brevard College Cross Country Team raced at the Bulldog Stampede Saturday September 25 in Wingate, N.C. The Tornados competed against runners from six different institutions at Wingate University.
The Brevard women's team placed 3rd in the seven-team field. Angela Canale posted the best time for the Tornados in the Women's 6000-meter run, completing the course in 20 minutes and 44 seconds, giving her a 2nd place finish in the 47-woman field. The freshman averaged 5:34 per mile. Olivia Fawcett followed at 24:10 and a 17th place finish, while Ariel Musielaar crossed the line in 24:29. Melissa Schmidt put in a time of 25:16. Danielle Brown crossed the finish line at 26:10, while Grace Skiles finished at 28:23. Liza Fortenberry finished at 29:51. Belmont Abbey's Olivia Flaggert won the race in 20:38. The Bulldogs of Wingate University won the team competition.
The BC men placed third in the seven-team meet. Jordan Tager ran the fastest for Brevard in the Men's 8,000-Meter Race. The freshman averaged 5:59 per mile on the way to a 29:42 finish to place 11th in the 57-man field. Michael Allsopp finished with a 29:59 and a 13th place finish while Erik Gibbs ran for 30:37 and a 18th place result. Erik Gibbs crossed in 31:29. Chris Shore covered the course in 31:49 and Josh Mower came in at 32 minutes even. Christopher Shelton finished up at a 33:47 mark. Jourdane Landry was able to cross in 36:04. Simon Holzapfel of Tusculum won the race with a 26:09 finish. Wingate took the men's team title as well.
The Tornados run again on October 9th when they travel to Greenville, S.C. to race in the event hosted by Furman.


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November 30, 2011
College cafeteria food is known more for mystery meat than as the makings of a scrumptious holiday feast. But at Wheaton College, which consistently gets high marks for its campus food, institutional fare seems to appeal to the whole community.
November 29, 2011
Local Wheaton College students and residents were treated to a special performance, webcast around the world, on Monday by the world renowned violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou...
Amy E. Black, associate professor of political science, addresses the question of what Christians should prioritize in the upcoming election.
November 28, 2011
A 21-year old Wheaton College student who died in a plane crash over the weekend was remembered Monday during a service at the school's chapel.


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What was the inspiration behind Lorde's 'Royals?'
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Lorde is revealing an unexpected origin behind her hit song "Royals."
In an interview with "VH1," the singer explains that she took a liking to the word after seeing a picture of an American baseball player in "National Geographic." She says she noticed the word "Royals" on his jersey and wrote a song around it.
Though the 17-year-old didn't know the details of the photo, "E! News" traced it back to a well-known image of Kansas City Royals player George Brett. But Lorde says seeing the picture only helped to bring her ideas together, as she had been writing bits and pieces of the lyrics for some time.
She adds that she has always had a fascination with aristocracy, and likes the idea of "a TMZ 500 years ago" that's about the lives of Marie Antoinette and Henry the Eighth.
"Royals" has earned yet another week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 this week.
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Children are invited to join in for an evening of dinner and fun as they learn how to walk and talk like cowboys and cowgirls. Along the way, they'll get to roast hot dogs and s'mores over an open fire, go for a pony ride, and pan for gold. This is THE thing to do if you're a kid at Brasada Ranch.
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Belaboka Supetar
We have two apartments in peaceful historic centre of Supetar, on the island of Brac, with a sea view. Backyard with grill in mediteranian ambience. Every apartment has its own parking place. Apartments can be used together,as a whole house , or separately. One apartments has two bedrooms, with two and tree beds,in the other there is one bedrooms with tree beds.
A1 (4+2),1st floor, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, 2 balconies, backyard with a grill, parking space (app. 65m2).
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The Christmas tree is
a popular custom in Austrian homes and sometimes it is decorated
by the parents and kept in a locked room until Christmas Eve. Following
a traditional family dinner of fried carp, a bell is rung and the
tree is exhibited in a blaze of glory. Our Austrian tree is decorated
with handpainted balls from Austria.
Shortly before midnight
on Christmas Eve, some churches have trumpeters or carolers climb
to the bell towers to either trumpet or sing Christmas music to
serenade families on their way to midnight church service. Rural
families may hold torches as they make their way down from the mountains,
quite a dramatic sight.
It was during the Christmas
season of 1818 in the village of Oberndorf that teacher Franz Gruber
and parish priest Joseph Mohr composed the most beloved Christmas
song of all time, Stille Nacht, or Silent Night, and sang it accompanied
by a guitar for the Christmas Eve service in Father Mohr's church.
The song was probably used for awhile in St. Nicola's parish and
then forgotten. Years later when a famous organ builder came to
the church to repair the organ, the song was found and never lost
The Christmas season
ends in Austria on New Year's Eve which marks the beginning of a
new year as well as the social season known as Fasching which lasts
seven weeks and has many festivities to help Austrians pass the
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Q. My relative was in foreign countries with the Armed Forces during the censuses of 1950, 1960 and 1970. Where are these records kept?
A. Federal censuses, taken every 10 years since 1790, are some of the most useful genealogical sources. Records can provide ages, birthplaces, marital status and immigration and military service information. Laws restrict access to censuses for 72 years; enumerations from 1930 and before are available online at Ancestry.com <Ancestry.com > (by subscription) and HeritageQuest Online <heritagequestonline.com> (free through subscribing libraries), and on microfilm at many libraries.


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Conservative Media Ignore That Immigration Reform Would Greatly Reduce Visa Overstays
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Right-wing media are using a new government report showing that there are a million visitors in the United States who have overstayed their visas to argue that the news will negatively impact immigration reform. However, what these media outlets are missing is that passing a comprehensive immigration bill, like the one that recently cleared the Senate, would largely fix the problem of such overstays as the bill mandates the implementation of a biometric entry-exit data system.
On July 30, the Government Accountability Office released a study reporting that as of June 2013, more than one million visitors in the United States have overstayed their visas -- thus the term overstays. GAO defines an overstay as a "nonimmigrant who is legally admitted to the United States for an authorized period but remains in the country illegally after that period expired without obtaining an extension of stay or a change of status or meeting other specific conditions, such as claiming asylum."
In a segment highlighting the report, Fox News host Heather Nauert claimed that the "news could hurt the debate over that sweeping immigration bill that we've heard so much about."
A July 30 Washington Times article similarly asserted that "the report could hurt immigration deal" and falsely claimed that the Senate immigration bill "waters down" requirements for a biometric system. The Times wrote that the bill "say[s] only that there must be a biographic-based system, which means using a photo, and that it be limited to air and sea ports."
While the number of immigrants who overstay their visas has reportedly sharply declined in the last decade, passing a comprehensive immigration reform bill would greatly alleviate the problem. According to a February 2013 study, overstays declined by 73 percent between 2000 and 2009, thanks to enhanced security measures by DHS in the years following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The immigration bill that passed the Senate on June 27 mandates the implementation of an exit system that will monitor when foreigners leave the country. It also mandates establishing a mandatory biometric exit data system that would require that all foreigners be fingerprinted when exiting the country." The system would have to be implemented at the 10 United States airports that support the highest volume of international air travel" within two years of the bill's passage. Such a system would then be expanded to 30 airports and major sea and land entry and exit points within six years.
A fact sheet of the bill by Sen. Bob Corker's (R-TN) office stated that the "underlying bill improves the identification of overstays through a fully implemented entry/exit system," and that Corker's amendment "goes a step further by mandating the initiation of removal proceedings for at least 90% of visa overstays - holding DHS accountable for failing to enforce the law and targeting an issue that is at the core of a policy of de facto amnesty."
According to an analysis of the bill as passed by the Senate, the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the bill would not only reduce the flow of illegal immigration, it would also greatly impact overstays. CBO concluded that the security measures in the bill would cut illegal immigration and overstays by "between one-third and one-half compared with the projected net inflow under current law."
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These are a great gi i got a white one i will cost u about 120 pounds to bring it in
I'm 6' and 85kg, I wear a Krugans A3.
I spoke to a guy the other week at the Welsh open who was your size (ie a bit bigger than me) he was wearing a Tatami Fightwear A3 that fit him so well it looked like it had been made-to-measure!
be careful washing & drying your gi! You are at the top of A3 / size5, so if you wash it over 40degrees or put it in a tumble dryer it will shrink. If you decide to go for an A4 / size6 check out this guide on how to shrink it to fit:
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'Buffalo would choose to go first in the shootout as Briere would miss the net on the glove side of Atlanta goalie Kari Lehtonen. The Thrashers would take the shootout lead on a shot from forward Vyachelsav Kozlov. Maxim Afinogenov and Marian Hossa would respectively get stopped on their attempts, as it all came down to Thomas Vanek. Vanek's wrist shot would glance off Lehtonen's glove then off the crossbar and fly over the net as the Sabres would lose their first game of the season.'
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The Family
"The Griswalds" join the mob.
I have to say, when I saw the trailer , I thought "This really looks dumb". The movie is actually better than the trailer , but never quite lives up to its potential. I've never seen anything like this film. It's a mash-up of a hardcore mobster movie and a family comedy. Like the "Goodfellas" version of "The Griswalds".
What you have is a close-knit mob-born and raised loving family in the witness protection program with the mob in full pursuit to rub 'em out. The family never quite fits into any community where they're placed so they're constantly on the move. With the smell of a sequel in the air, this film has the family newly moved to a small French village near the site of the famous Normandy invasion.
Now called Fred (Robert De Niro, who can do this in his sleep) is writing his memoir while not rubbing out anyone who irritates him. Wife Maggie (a sorely missed and the scene stealer of the film) also can't control her rage, acted out in firebombings. Diana Agron plays their teenage daughter who only wants to find the love of her life . Newcomer John D'Leo is her younger ever- scheming younger brother who can't wait to continue his long family mob legacy. Tommy Lee Jones (again!!!) plays the agent who tries to keep the family in line so he doesn't have to move them again. Yes, Tommy Lee Jones is the go-to federal agent. Like DeNiro, he can sleepwalk his way through this.
Strangely, for a comedy, there are very few laugh out loud moments. This is more satire than comedy, thanks to the hand of director Luc Besson. One of the funniest scenes involves the movie "Goodfellas", starring De Niro. This movie needed more of that. Michelle Pfeiffer easily drew inspiration from the '88 comedy "Married To The Mob". In this one, she stays very happily married to the mob.
There's no prettying up the mob violence. That feels very authentic, thanks to "Goodfellas" screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi providing notes. The movie is actually based on a novel called "Malavita".
This movie is an odd mash-up of violence, humor, family and humanity. I was entertained but definitely not wowed. Not for lack of performances. It calls for sharper writing and more laughs.


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Why Arab Readers Need Sci Fi: 5 Questions with SF Author Noura Noman
Fascinating interview in Arablit with new Arabic SF writer Noura Noman.
AL: Do you think science fiction could (should, will?) have a wider Arabic-reading audience? What will help grow the audience for Arabic sci fi?
NN: From the response I have had on twitter, and from the handful of young writers who said they read it in English and were interested to read it in Arabic and write it to, yes, I think this is the time for Arabic SF. What I believe would make it more popular is to avoid using it as a way to "fix" Arab issues. I also feel that we need to break away from the boundary of planet Earth and write about other planets, other life forms. I think that's what will get the young generation to become interested in it. They are sick and tired of our age old issues which we never succeeded in conveying to them in a way that would make them hope for a better future. – read the full interview!
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BEAR HEAD — A long-mothballed liquefied natural gas development in Richmond County appears to have found a new lease on life.
Australia-based Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. announced Monday that it will purchase the partially constructed Anadarko Bear Head LNG terminal for US $11 million and develop it as a liquefied natural gas export facility.
The sale comes a full decade after sod was turned at the Bear Head site.
"I believe it's exciting news for Richmond County … not only for Richmond County but for the entire Strait Area," said Richmond County Warden Steve Sampson.
The municipality was aware that negotiations were underway, he said.
Anadarko had planned to build a $500-million liquefied natural gas terminal and have it supplying natural gas to the Maritimes and Northeast pipeline in 2008. The company slowed construction after it failed to secure a long-term stranded gas supply. The company had already spent $110 million on site development, concrete work for the tanks and permitting for the project.
Anadarko mothballed the project in 2005 citing difficulty in finding a supply of natural gas.
Sampson said the company appears confident it will be able to access a gas supply.
"I believe that their experience and work in that field has led them to be able to make those connections," he said.
In a webcast conference call with industry analysts Monday, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. officials did not say how much they expect the development to cost. The company is also undertaking another project in Lake Charles, La. Company managing director Maurice Brand said they plan to retain 100 per cent ownership of the project.
He noted they are in talks with potential suppliers of natural gas.
It is expected to create 45-70 permanent jobs, 175 indirect permanent jobs and 600-700 construction jobs.
Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. has been working on the project since October. The sale is expected to close next month.
Brand said the strengths of the project include a "wonderful" location, level site, the fact that no dredging is required and it is already zoned for industrial development, as well as existing pipeline infrastructure.
He said they expect to receive necessary regulatory approvals within seven months of the closure of the purchase.
A company official was due to meet Monday afternoon with a number of local officials.
Port Hawkesbury Mayor Billy Joe MacLean has been talking about activity at the Bear Head site for several months.
"They've been very quiet, working very hard trying to put the package together," he said.
MacLean said it is good news for the Strait area, which has seen its share of economic difficulties, including the year-long shutdown of the paper mill that is its largest employer, and the closure of US Gypsum. Things are beginning to pick up, he added, with plans by NuStar to also invest in its Point Tupper facility.
"It's a very needed boost for the Strait region, to give people some optimism," he said, adding he believes if the liquefied natural gas project goes ahead it could also encourage some other small industries to set up shop there.
MacLean said he doesn't believe Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. would have made the purchase announcement if it didn't have a firm line on a long-term gas supply.
Adam Rodgers, president of the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce, said he was looking forward to getting more details from the company. He called the Bear Head site a major asset for the region that has been sitting dormant.
"We're very pleased that there's a company that is interested in it and that they appear to be interested in pushing it ahead to actually construct a facility there," he said.
"It's another sign that companies and investors are looking at the Strait region and seeing it as a place where they can make money and grow their businesses," Rodgers said.
He said there are a few proposals for liquefied natural gas developments in the Strait area and their success will all hinge on gas supply.
"They appear to have construction plans, they appear to have customers in place but none of them have secured a supply," Rodgers said. "The issue of supply is always lingering out there because there's a lot of competition."
Also Monday, the company announced the hiring of two officials who had been involved originally with the Anadarko project.
The 255-acre site includes 180 acres of industrial-zoned land and 75 acres of deep-water land. The foundations are in place for two 180,000 cubic metre liquefied natural gas tanks.
In its initial production stage, it is expect to produce four million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas.
In a news release, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. said it has already developed a gas supply plan and a transportation plan, and has interest from several parties to enter into tolling agreements.
Nova Scotia Energy Minister Andrew Younger indicated in a news release that he had met with Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. representatives and is satisfied the company wants to work with the community to build a sustainable project.


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Banner Elk, N.C. - Nate Weston captured victories in both the cross country and the short track cross country events and Morgan Sykes also captured two victories as the Tornados cycling team competed in the Lees-McRae College Home Race.
The four events raced were split into two days as the Cross Country and Downhill events occurred on Saturday, while the Short Track Cross Country and the Dual Slalom were held on Sunday.
Tristan Cowie led off for the Tornados in the Cross Country event, finishing second overall with a time of 1:49:11, finishing behind Bradford Perley of Lees-McRae. Kody Adams, Lewis Gaffney, Scott Hoffner and Matt St. Marie also finished in the top 12 for Brevard in the Men's A Group. Weston recorded his first victory of the weekend in the Men's C Group, finishing with a time of 1:04:07.
Sykes was the lone BC rider in the Women's B group, finishing with a time of 47:30 out-distancing the field for her first victory of the weekend as well.
James Chaput was the top rider for the Tornados in the Men's A Group in the Downhill event, finishing 15th overall, with a time of 3:55. Asher Blackmore finished 19th overall, while St. Marie and Thomas Bagnal rounded out the group in the top 25. Kyle Stallings recorded his first victory of the 2010 mountain bike season in the Men's C Group in this event, crossing the line with a time of 4:51.
Kate Weisenfluh was the top female Tornados rider in the Downhill event in the Women's A Group, finishing second overall with a time of 5:47, finishing behind Hannah Trimble of Lees-McRae.
On Sunday, Cowie recorded his second podium finish of the event, finishing second overall in the Short Track to Perley in the Men's A Group. Gaffney finished 12th overall, while Hoffner came across the line 16th overall. St. Marie and Adams rounded out the group in 30th and 31st. Weston came on top in his group for the second time on the weekend, winning the Men's C Group, while Sykes recorded her second victory in the Women's B Group.
In the Dual Slalom in the final event of the day, Bagnal led the Tornados, finishing fourth overall in the Men's A Group, while Chaput placed 11th overall. Adams and St. Marie also raced in the event, finishing 15th and 22nd. Stallings rounded out the men by placing fourth overall in the C Group.
Weisenfluh finished third overall in the Women's C Group to finish the event.
The Tornados are back in action on Sept. 25 as they head to Clemson.
Cross Country Results
Downhill Results
Short Track Cross Country Results
Dual Slalom Results


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Annual Black History Month Mixer
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM (PST)
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