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Military programs are governed by federal law, Department of Defense policy and additional policies specific to the branches of service. The below are service-specific policies that govern Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs in the military including fitness and sports programs, libraries and information services, recreation programs, single service member programs, business programs and MWR financial policies.
AR 215.1, "Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities," October 6, 2008 certified as current September 24, 2010 This regulation establishes policy, prescribes procedures, and assigns responsibilities for Army MWR programs and nonappropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFIs).
AR 215-7, "Civilian Nonappropriated Funds and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities," January 26, 2001 This regulation implements prescribed policies and procedures governing the establishment, operation, control, and dissolution of DoD and Army civilian NAFIs.
MCO 12790.2, "Civilian Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) and Civilian Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Activities," June 27, 1990 This Order provides instructions concerning the operations and requirements of managing civilian nonappropriated fund (NAF) activities within the Marine Corps.
SECNAVINST 1700.12A, "Operation of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Activities," July 15, 2005 This Instruction implements prescribed policies and procedures, and assigns responsibilities for operation of MWR activities within the Navy.
SECNAVINST 5401.2A, "Establishment, Management and Control of Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities and Financial Management of Supporting Resources," January 21, 2004 This Instruction prescribes policies and assigns responsibilities for the establishment, disestablishment, management, and control of NAFIs, NAF, and financial management of resources supporting NAFIs.
Commander Navy Installations Command Instruction (CNICINST) 1710.3, "Operation of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs," June 14, 2013 This Instruction provides policy and includes a chapter on Navy Motion Picture Entertainment.
OPNAVINST 1710.9, "Administration of Recreation Programs Afloat," July 14, 2008 This Instruction provides policy and guidance for the administration and management of afloat recreation services and funds, and supports shipboard NAFIs.
BUPERSINST 12990.1A, "Manual for the Operation of Navy Civilian Morale, Welfare and Recreation (CMWR) Activities," February 6, 2004 This Instruction sets forth policies, regulations, and procedures for the establishment, operation, and administration of Navy CMWR activities.
Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 34-1, "Air Force Services Combat Support Programs," November 2, 2012 This Directive establishes policy for support programs in a combat theater to include recreational programs and services.
Air Force Joint Instruction (AFJI) 34-122, "Civilian Nonappropriated Funds and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities," April 22, 1988 This is a joint Instruction with the Department of the Army and is identical to AR 215-7. It governs the management of NAFIs and MWR activities for civilian employees.
Air Force Instruction (AFI) 34-101, "Air Force Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and Use Eligibility," March 28, 2013 This Instruction provides guidance on the scope and management of Services programs and eligibility of customers. Attachment 2 details the patron eligibility requirements for MWR programs.
Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) 1780.2B, "Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation (MWR) Internship Programs," October 4, 2010 This Instruction establishes policy and procedures for the Coast Guard MWR Internship Programs. These programs provide a positive learning environment for students pursuing degrees in the field of recreation or a related MWR field.
COMDTINST M1710.13C, "Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation Manual," May 11, 2010. This Instruction sets forth policy and procedures for administering the Coast Guard MWR Program.
AFI 34-266, "Air Force Fitness and Sports Programs," December 8, 2014 This Instruction implements the fitness improvement programs and voluntary, leisure-time fitness and sports activities.
Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 34-137, "Air Force Fitness and Sports Operations," April 7, 1995 This manual supplements AFI 34-137 by providing operations and procedural guidance for sports programs and fitness centers. (This manual is posted on a password protected website.)
MCO 1560.25, "Marine Corps Lifelong Learning Program," September 1, 2005 This Order establishes policies and standards for the Lifelong Learning Program in the Marine Corps. Chapter 9 addresses the general libraries.
AFI 34-150, "Air Force Libraries," September 24, 2014 This Instruction provides procedures for establishing and operating general, technical, academic, and special libraries and library service centers.
AR 215-6, "Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program Overseas," January 15,1987 This regulation sets forth responsibilities and procedures for administering the Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program in overseas installations.
MCO 1710.23B, "Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program Overseas," January 15, 1987 This Order provides responsibilities and procedures governing the operation of the Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program Overseas.
AFI 34-126(I), "Armed Forces Entertainment Program," August 7, 2014 This Instruction implements the Armed Forces Entertainment Program for the Air Force.
AFMAN 34-146, "Air Force Entertainment Program," December 12, 2012 This manual describes the Air Force Entertainment Program, including all Air Force and commercial theatrical, musical, and touring shows conducted on Air Force installations.
AFI 34-109, "Air Force Community Activity Centers," September 3, 2010 This Instruction describes responsibilities and procedures for the Air Force Community Activities Center Program.
AFI 34-110, "Air Force Outdoor Recreation Centers," January 6, 2012 This Instruction provides guidance for starting and running outdoor recreation programs at Air Force installations.
AFI 34-111, "Air Force Skills Development Program," August 27, 2004 This Instruction provides guidance and procedures for the operation of Air Force Skills Development programs.
AFMAN 34-134, "Air Force Skills Development Program Operations," November 3, 2010 This manual provides specific guidance and restrictions, and detailed procedures for the operation of multi-faceted fine arts, crafts, industrial arts, wood, and auto hobby and repair services. (This manual is posted on a password protected website.)
MCO 1700.36A, "Single Marine Program (SMP)," August 26, 2009 This Order establishes policy and provides guidance for the SMP throughout the Marine Corps.
MCO P1710.16E, "Marine Corps Aero Club Program Manual," May 6,1993 This Order provides for the establishment of Marine Corps Aero Clubs and sets forth basic policies and procedures for operation.
BUPERSINST 1710.22, "Navy Flying Club (NFC) Program," June 5, 2001 This Instruction issues policy, procedures, and responsibilities for the NFCs.
AFI 34-121, "Other Recreation Membership Club Programs," July 19, 1994 This Instruction provides guidance and procedures for the operation of Air Force recreation clubs such as rod and gun, riding, yacht, skiing, parachute, model airplane, skin diving, scuba diving, and snow-mobile.
AFI 34-217, "Air Force Aero Club Program," February 1, 1997 This Instruction provides guidance and procedures for the operation of Air Force and Air Force Reserve aero clubs by clarifying membership eligibility criteria, classifying mishaps, providing inspection policy, and defining safety officer responsibilities in investigating mishaps.
AFI 34-116, "Air Force Golf Course Program," June 24, 2011 This Instruction provides guidance and procedures for Air Force golf programs.
AFMAN 34-130, "Golf Course Program Management," November 1, 1995 This manual provides specific guidance, operational requirements, restrictions, and detailed procedures for the operation of the Air Force Golf Courses. (This manual is posted on a password protected website.)
AFI 34-118, "Bowling Program," July 7, 2011 This Instruction provides guidelines and procedures for operating Air Force bowling programs.
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Rock Hill, S.C. - The Brevard College Football team had a program record seven players earn postseason All-South Atlantic Conference honors as announced by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon.
Prince Simunyu, Michael Gist, Caleb Campbell and Eric Watts earned First Team All-Conference recognition, while Christian Lumbu and Rufus Jenkins both received Second Team laurels for the Tornados.
Simunyu led the South Atlantic Conference in tackles on the season with 111 stops in his senior campaign, finishing up his career earning All-Conference honors three times and was a First Team All-SAC linebacker in each of the last two seasons. Michael Gist is a two-time recipient of First Team All-SAC honors at safety and tied for third on the team with 78 tackles, while recording two interceptions on the year.
On offense, Campbell, a preseason All-SAC lineman, lined up at left tackle for the Tornados offense and helped spearhead a group that paved the way for the Brevard rushing attack to average 257.91 yards per game on the ground, eighth in the NCAA Division II rankings. Watts doubled as both an All-SAC First Team Wide Receiver and Punter, finishing tied for second in the conference with eight touchdown receptions on 33 catches, while also leading the conference and finishing 12th in the nation in averaging 41.6 yards per punt attempt.
Lumbu and Jenkins both represented the Brevard defense on the Second Team, with Lumbu finishing second in the conference with eight sacks and fourth in the SAC with 11.5 tackles for loss from his defensive end position, while Jenkins was ninth in sacks with five and second in the SAC with 14.0 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, while tying for third with two forced fumbles on the season.
Offensive Player of the Year Jonas Randolph from Mars Hill and Defensive Player of the Year Demetrius Green from Lenoir-Rhyne headline the honorees.
Overall, co-SAC champions Mars Hill and Lenoir-Rhyne had the most student-athletes named All-Conference, with the Lions placing a total of 10 on the First and Second Teams while the Bears had nine.
Randolph spearheaded a potent Mars Hill offense with one of the best individual seasons in conference history. The senior, who also earned first team All-Conference accolades in addition to being Offensive Player of the Year, was the leading rusher in all NCAA divisions in 2011, finishing the regular season with a SAC record 1,970 yards.
Randolph also set the SAC single-game rushing record against Tusculum on Oct. 29, piling up 373 yards. With Mars Hill's season still active after being selected to the NCAA Division II Football Championship, Randolph has a shot at breaking the conference's career rushing record, which he trails by just 196 yards.
Green, who at linebacker anchored Lenoir-Rhyne's league-leading scoring and total defense, was named SAC Defensive Player of the Year and first team All-Conference after averaging 7.7 tackles for the Bears. Green did a bit of everything in helping L-R finish 10th in the country in total defense, recording 3.5 sacks, eight tackles-for-loss, three passes defended and two pass breakups.
Joining Green on the All-SAC First Team from Lenoir-Rhyne were quarterback Major Herron – a top-five finisher in the conference in both rushing and passing yards – defensive lineman Brandon Martin, defensive back Michael Green, kicker Colin Corpe and offensive lineman Chandler Rearden, who also earned the Jacobs Blocking Trophy for the second season in a row.
L-R also placed three on the All-SAC Second Team.
In addition to Randolph, Mars Hill had four more first-team selections in tight end Josh Crumpton, offensive lineman Tyler Hodgson, defensive lineman Kevin Johnson and defensive back Marvin James.
The Lions also had five second-team selections, led by wide receiver Dimitri Holmes, who was top-five in the SAC in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns en route to being named the league's Offensive Freshman of the Year.
Newberry's 4-3 finish in the SAC landed the Wolves four spots on the All-Conference First Team in running back John Gadson, offensive lineman Chase Gamble, defensive lineman Anterio Arnold and linebacker Apollo Stretch, the league's second-leading tackler. They join three other teammates on the Second Team.
Tusuclum had eight All-Conference selections – three on the First Team and five on the Second Team. The Pioneers' high-scoring offense was led by wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Gist, who finished second in the SAC in all-purpose yards, earning All-Conference honors at both positions. He was joined on the First Team by long snapper Skylar West.
Carson-Newman saw three players named first team All-Conference, led by running back Nate Inman, the league's second-leading rusher. Defensive lineman Zeke Andrews and linebacker Larry Lumpkin also received first-team honors, and were joined by three more Eagles earning second-team distinction.
The strong offensive attack of Wingate landed the Bulldogs three spots on the All-SAC First Team in wide receiver Chris Bowden, tight end Brandon Ellington and offensive lineman Mike Arndt. Three more Wingate players were named to the Second Team as well.
Catawba's Jumal Rolle led the SAC in passes defended, earning first team All-Conference defensive back honors. He was joined by first-team linebacker selection Lakeem Perry and three members of the Second Team, including Defensive Freshman of the Year CJ Barksdale.
Finally, after leading their teams to identical 6-1 conference records, Lenoir-Rhyne's Mike Houston and Mars Hill's Tim Clifton were fittingly named co-SAC Coaches of the Year. It marks the first time either coach has received the award.
First Team Offense
QB – Majon Herron, Lenoir-Rhyne
RB – Jonas Randolph, Mars Hill
RB – Nate Inman, Carson-Newman
RB – John Gadson, Newberry
WR – Deonte Gist, Tusculum
WR – Chris Bowden, Wingate
WR – Eric Watts, Brevard
TE – Brandon Ellington, Wingate
TE – Josh Crumpton, Mars Hill
OL – Chandler Rearden, Lenoir-Rhyne
OL – Caleb Campbell, Brevard
OL – Chase Gamble, Newberry
OL – Tyler Hodgson, Mars Hill
OL – Mike Arndt, Wingate
PK – Colin Corpe, Lenoir-Rhyne
RS – Deonte Gist, Tusculum
First Team Defense
DL – Zeke Andrews, Carson-Newman
DL – Brandon Martin, Lenoir-Rhyne
DL – Kevin Johnson, Mars Hill
DL – Anterio Arnold, Newberry
LB – Prince Simunyu, Brevard
LB – Apollo Stretch, Newberry
LB – Demetrius Green, Lenoir-Rhyne
LB – Larry Lumpkin, Carson-Newman
LB – Lakeem Perry, Catawba
DB – Michael Green, Lenoir-Rhyne
DB – Michael Gist, Brevard
DB – Marvin James, Mars Hill
DB – Jumal Rolle, Catawba
P – Eric Watts, Brevard
LS – Skylar West, Tusculum
*Note: Tie for first-team tight end, resulting in no second-team selection. Also, a tie for the final first-team linebacker spot resulted in five first-team selections and just three second-team selections.
Second Team Offense
QB – Cody Haffly, Wingate
RB – Isaiah Whitaker, Lenoir-Rhyne
RB – Josh Wright, Catawba
RB – Patrick Park, Mars Hill
WR – Dimitri Holmes, Mars Hill
WR – Rashaad Carter, Tusculum
WR – Brandon Bostick, Newberry
OL – Kevin Day, Carson-Newman
OL – Josh Stone, Tusculum
OL – Nick Allison, Mars Hill
OL – Pat Aiken, Tusculum
OL – Alex Taylor, Carson-Newman
PK – Michael Pinkerton, Mars Hill
RS – Michael Green, Lenoir-Rhyne
Second Team Defense
DL –Terrence Smith, Tusculum
DL – Jack Taylor, Wingate
DL – CJ Barksdale, Catawba
DL – Christian Lumbu, Brevard
LB – Rudy Cabral, Mars Hill
LB – Jared Seate, Wingate
LB – Rufus Jenkins, Brevard
DB – David Davis, Newberry
DB – Oliver Davis, Carson-Newman
DB – Jamont Jones, Lenoir-Rhyne
DB – Tarvin Jones, Carson-Newman
P – JoJo Morris, Newberry
P – Andy Rosetti, Tusculum
LS – DJ Davis, Catawba
*Note: Tie for second-team punter.
Offensive Player of the Year: Jonas Randolph, Mars Hill
Defensive Player of the Year: Demetrius Green, Lenoir-Rhyne
Offensive Freshman of the Year: Dimitri Holmes, Mars Hill
Defensive Freshman of the Year: CJ Barksdale, Catawba
Jacobs Blocking Trophy: Chandler Rearden, Lenoir-Rhyne
Co-Coaches of the Year: Tim Clifton, Mars Hill and Mike Houston, Lenoir-Rhyne

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GOLDEN, Colo., Dec. 8, 2008 – Hank Brown, president emeritus of the University of Colorado, will deliver the graduation address during Colorado School of Mines' 2008 Midyear Convocation, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Recreation Center, 1651 Elm St., in Golden.
Of the 307 degrees to be conferred, 162 are Bachelor of Science degrees, 121 are master's degrees and 24 are doctorate degrees.
During the ceremony, an honorary degree will be awarded to Brown as well as Dr. Robert J. Weimer, professor emeritus in Mines' Department of Geology and Geological Engineering.
Mines Medals will be presented to Leslie Olsen, retired director of Mines International Student and Scholar Services office, and Bill Young, retired associate vice president for Student
Life and director of Enrollment Management at Mines.
Brown was elected to five terms in the United States House of Representatives, and in 1990 he was elected to represent Colorado in the United States Senate. After leaving the senate, Brown served as the 11th president of the University of Northern Colorado. Following his service at UNC, Brown served as president and CEO of the Daniels Fund, Colorado's largest private foundation, from 2002 to 2005. Brown served as president of the University of Colorado from 2005 to 2008. At CU, President Brown restored public confidence in the university through a series of measures centered on openness and accountability. By the end of his presidency, CU was enjoying a record level of public support.
Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines was established to serve the needs of the local mining industry. Today, the School has an international reputation for excellence in both engineering education and the applied sciences with special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earth's resources. For more information about Colorado School of Mines, visit www.mines.edu.
Contact: Karen Gilbert, 303-273-3541


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"Steve Smith: Reunited Jacksons tour; Jethro Tull break up; Kinks Ray Davies West Coast tour"
SURVIVING JACKSON 5 MEMBERS TOUR The third anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson passed this past week.
Something else involving the Jackson family also occurred this week. The four remaining original members of The Jackson Five, i.e., brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon, kicked off a 21-date reunion tour in Ontario, Canada this week.
The junket, titled the "Unity Tour," marks the first time these four brothers have toured since The Jackson 5's Victory Tour in 1984.
The Jackson 5's heyday began in 1969. Their first four singles, including "I Want You Back" and "ABC," each went to No. 1. They sold more than 100 million records and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
As expected, the show does not forget their departed frontman brother.
Michael was present on a screen in films and slides, even though six of the group's biggest early hits, including "I'll Be There" and "Never Can Say Goodbye" are all included in one medley. Most of the set is filled with deep cuts like The Jackson's Michael-less 1977 anti-war ode, "Man of War."
In a possibly controversial move, several of Michael's solo hits, songs he recorded without any of his brothers, are given prominence in the tour's setlist, including "Rock with You," "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'."
Tito tells Billboard that despite the cancellation of 11 shows that he said just didn't fit into their plans, the brothers have big plans for their Unity Tour. "There's other legs to this tour. We're going to be taking this all over the world. This all feels really good."
The Jackson's Unity Tour makes stops on July 21 at Harrah's Rincon Casino in Valley Center, east of Oceanside, and on July 22 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
GUITARIST MARTIN BARRE ON THE END OF JETHRO TULL Martin Barre, former guitarist for British rock-folk-blues-prog rock band Jethro Tull, tells industry publication Goldmine that it was group leader, singer-flutist-guitarist Ian Anderson who broke up the band he co-founded in 1967 and that Barre joined in the first months of 1969.
"Ian just got Doane (Perry, Tull's drummer since 1984) and I in a room and said he didn't want to play in Jethro Tull anymore."
Anderson apparently had been planning to record a sequel to his 1971 Jethro Tull concept album, "Thick as a Brick," but he didn't want the rest of the band to play on it. "When Ian announced on the American tour last year that he didn't want to do any more Jethro Tull shows, Doane and I had no idea that he was planning to do 'Thick as a Brick 2."'
Anderson recorded TAAB2 with the members of his solo touring band between March and November last year. The album was released to considerable acclaim in April. Anderson is spending the summer touring Europe and Israel with his band, performing both "Brick" albums. Then, he'll bring that show to America from Sept. 18 through Nov. 5, including concerts on Oct. 17 at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, Oct. 19 at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, and Oct. 20 at the Long Beach Terrace Theatre.
Barre spent June touring the U.K. and Europe as a member of The Legends of Rock with Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood and a surprising member, former Mac guitarist Jeremy Spencer; Asia singer-bassist John Wetton; former Yes singer Jon Anderson and members of Supertramp and Barclay James Harvest. He says there's talk of bringing the tour to Canada in January, and if so, he sees no reason why they won't tour the States.
He also leads a band that plays nothing but the music of Jethro Tull called Martin Barre's New Day. Former Tull bassist Jonathan Noyce is a member. This band plays loud rocking Tull songs Anderson deleted from Tull's set lists for years, often for decades. "I've also spoken to other guys, like (former Tull drummer) Barrie Barlow on the possibility of putting together a Jethro Tull band for America, which would have some interesting people in it, like maybe (original Tull drummer) Clive Bunker. I quite fancy the idea of having the lineup of Jethro Tull from a long time ago performing again. It would be hard to get some guys, I know. John Evan (Tull's pianist during the '70 s) lives in Australia. It wouldn't be an easy task, but it would be good fun trying."
KINKS' RAY DAVIES' WEST COAST TOUR Ray Davies, the 68-year-old mastermind behind British Invasion legends The Kinks and the man who wrote and sang such all-time classics as "You Really Got Me," "All Day and All of the Night," "Tired of Waiting," "Lola" and many other classics, will undertake a brief eight-concert tour of the West Coast beginning July 13, reports VVN.
Davies, who was awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire, one honor below knighthood) from Queen Elizabeth in 2004 for services to music, will be backed by L.A.-based rock band 88. Davies' tour stops at the Wiltern on July 21 and he'll wrap it all up on July 22 at the House of Blues in San Diego.
J. GEILS BAND REUNITES FOR A FEW SHOWS Since breaking up in 1985, Boston's J. Geils Band has reunited briefly several times, the last time occurring for a short tour in August 2011. The band is reuniting once more for four shows in August, reports Pollstar. The shows are all taking place in a small geographic region in New York, Vermont and Pennsylvania between Aug. 25-31.
The band's gravy years were the decade between 1971 and 1981, when they scored with such hits as "Looking for a Love," "Love Stinks," "Centerfold" and "Freeze Frame."
98 DEGREES REUNITE Brothers Nick and Drew Lachey told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show that their '90 s boy band, 98 Degrees, will reunite for one show. The Lachey bros will reteam with Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons on Aug. 18 for the Summer Mixtape Festival in Hershey, Pa. The vocal quartet hit the Top 40 eight times between 1996-2002. Other acts at the two-day festival include Kelly Clarkson, New Kids On The Block with The Backstreet Boys, and Brit teen sensations The Wanted.
WHAM! REUNION? London's Daily Mirror is claiming that George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, who, in the '80 s were collectively known as the British power pop super-duo Wham!, are reuniting for one show to celebrate their 30 th anniversary of their first British hit, "Young Guns (Go For It)," that hit No. 3 in October 1982, that's described as a "pop extravaganza."
From 1982-'86, they sold more than 25 million records. Their second album, 1984's "Make It Big," soared to No. 1 here and went six times platinum. The album's opening song, "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," hit the top of the singles charts in at least seven countries, including the U.S., where it was awarded platinum record status.
In 1986, the duo went their separate ways at the height of their popularity. Michael wanted to take his music in a more serious and mature direction than the teeny bopper hits he and Ridgeley were producing. Of course, he did this, becoming an international superstar, selling more than 100 million records as a solo act, in the process. The singer recently spent months battling back from a near-fatal bout of pneumonia and just filmed a video for his upcoming single, "White Light," that shows him being shot by the LAPD. His orchestral "Symphonica" tour was halted due to the illness.
That tour will be reactivated in September. It's also just been revealed that Michael will perform at the closing ceremonies for this summer's Olympic Games in London.
Ridgeley moved to Monaco and pursued his passion for Grand Prix auto racing. Since the breakup, Ridgeley has released only one album and two singles, all in 1990. He has since returned to England, where he lives in a 15 th century farmhouse in Cornwall with this girlfriend, Karen Woodward of another successful British pop outfit, the all-girl singing group Bananarama.
The Mirror also said that the two had planned a reunion in 2006 but that "the reclusive Ridgeley was too sick with nerves" and backed out.
Perez Hilton reports an insider saying, "They probably won't do a long tour or release new material like Take That (who are mega-popular in the U.K.) but they do want to commemorate the event with a big gig and an even bigger party afterwards."
However, Michael's manager tells the Hollywood Reporter that there's "no truth" to the reunion rumors.
SPICE GIRLS REUNITE The Spice Girls, five British lasses who caused a worldwide pop sensation in the '90 s with their Girl Power, reunited at the Piccadilly Theatre in London to announce that a musical using their songs, "Viva Forever," will premiere at the venue this Christmas, according to NBC News. The musical is to be produced by Judy Kramer, who was behind the phenomenally successful musical, "Mama Mia!," that used ABBA's music.
GRAHAM NASH WRITING MEMOIR Graham Nash's exploits as a founding member of the beloved British Invasion band The Hollies could fill a book. So could the tales from his days since then as a member of Crosby, Stills and Nash (and sometimes also including Neil Young). The British expatriate, who relocated to L.A. in early 1969, has just inked a book deal to do just that, according to the New York Times.
The as-yet-untitled memoir will be published by Random House offshoot Crown Archetype in the fall of 2013.
The 70-year-old Nash told the paper, "I've had an incredible ringside seat to the last 50-odd years of rock and roll. I think people will be interested to know what the British Invasion was, what Woodstock was like, what my friends are like, what trouble we got into, what heights we scaled. I think they'll be interested in all of it."
WHO'S PETE TOWNSHEND'S MEMOIR DUE For nearly a half-century, Pete Townshend has been the creative force behind The Who. He's the guy who wrote one of the first and certainly the most successful rock operas ever, "Tommy," in 1969, and did it again in 1973 when he and his band recorded another epic rock opera he composed about a mixed-up schizophrenic young Mod in mid-'60 s London, "Quadrophenia."
In 1965, he wrote, "My Generation" for the Mod British Invasion version of The Who, with its lyrics, "Hope I die before I get old," something two of his band members, drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwhistle both sadly accomplished.
Townshend did not die before he got old, and now, at age 67, the rock icon is about to publish his autobiography. "Who I am: A Memoir," will be published on Oct. 8, a tome that details his life, loves, rock superstar excesses and all, and provides insights into the classic songs he composed.
Townshend, singer Roger Daltrey and The Who will headline the closing ceremonies of the London Olympics on Aug. 12.
In other "Quadrophenia" news, a new documentary detailing the making of the landmark double album, "The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me?," will be screened in theaters nationwide for one night only, July 24.
The film will be shown on nearly three dozen theaters in southern California. For a theater near you, see http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/alllocations.aspx?eventid=1099.
ROCK MUSIC BOOKS Here are a couple recently published books on rock and pop music.
In "In My Life, So Far," by Georgiana Steele-Waller, the writer details her life and adventures as a hot in-demand cover girl model in the swinging '60 s London that saw her hanging out with The Beatles and tons of other British rock royalty from the age of 14; living with boyfriend Keith Moon the Loon, drummer for The Who, during that decade and being married during the '90 s to Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon. It's available on Amazon and Lulu.
Ken Caillat and Steve Steifel's "Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album," details the personal and professional relationships, actions and interactions that went on while the band was making the record that spent 31 weeks atop Billboard's Top 200 Album chart in 1977 and eventually sold more than 40 million copies.
"Innerviews - Music Without Borders," by Anil Prasad, publisher of the longest-running online music magazine, also called Innerviews, is comprised of candid in-depth interviews with two dozen respected musicians, including Yes drummer Bill Bruford and former singer Jon Anderson, guitar wizard John McLaughlin, jazz-rock fusion bassist Stanley Clarke, former Steeleye Span guitarist Martin Carthy, German techno pioneers Tangerine Dream, jazz and bluegrass banjo player Bela Fleck and American acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke.
SPRINGSTEEN CLOSES ISLE OF WIGHT WITH THE BEATLES Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band closed this year's massive Isle of Wight festival in the English Channel on the southern end of England.
His 25-song, three-hour set ended on an appropriate note. He and the band delivered a raucous rave-up on a song made famous by The Beatles in 1963, "Twist and Shout."
To be historically correct, in 1962, The Isley Brothers took the song by Phil Medley and Bert Russell to No. 17. But it was The Fab Four's February 1963 recording, highlighted by John Lennon's screaming vocal that trashed his voice, that is the definitive version. That single hit No. 2 in the U.S. in April 1964 and No. 1 in the U.K.
PETTY'S ALBERT HALL SURPRISE: WINWOOD During the first British concert by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers in 13 years, at London's Royal Albert Hall, they were joined by a surprise guest, Steve Winwood.
Rolling Stone reports that the British legend who founded the jazz-rock outfit, Traffic, in 1967, sat behind an organ and led the guys through a driving, pounding take on "Gimme Some Lovin'," an all-timer he co-wrote and recorded with The Spencer Davis Group in 1966 that went Top 10 here and in the U.K. and that Rolling Stone ranks at No. 247 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
He followed that up with a sad ballad he wrote in 1969 for Blind Faith, his supergroup with Eric Clapton, Cream drummer Ginger Baker and Family bassist Rick Gretch, "Can't Find My Way Home."
GLEN CAMPBELL'S L.A. FAREWELL At his final L.A. concert, at the Hollywood Bowl, country pop deity Glen Campbell, who is retiring at age 75 due to the onset of Alzheimer's, was joined by Jackson Browne, Lucinda Williams, actress-singer Jenny Lewis and Kris Kristofferson, reports Variety. Just before intermission, all four gathered onstage and they and Campbell delighted the 18,000 concert-goers with their rocking take on Elvis' "Viva Las Vegas."
ON THE CHARTS "Clockwork Angels," the first studio album in five years from Canadian rock trio Rush, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart. It's No. 1 on the rock album chart. The CD is the band's highest-charting album since 1993 when their "Counterparts" CD also reached No. 2.
The Beach Boys' reunion album, "That's Why God Made the Radio," dropped from No. 2 down to No. 14, while Neil Young and Crazy Horse's album, mostly of 20 th century folk tunes, "Americana," dipped from No. 4 to No. 7.
Also in the Top 40 is Lionel Ritchie's first country CD, "Tuskegee," at No. 18; Journey's "Greatest Hits," at No. 28 and Eagles and James Gang singer-guitarist Joe Walsh's first solo record in 20 years, "Analog Man," is at No. 34. Rock and soul journeyman Bobby Womack's new album, "The Bravest Man in the World," premiered at No. 181, but it's his first album to be listed in the Top 200 since "So Many Rovers" in 1985. It's doing much better on the R&B chart, where it's at No. 21.
GEORGE JONES OFF DL George Jones, often called the Greatest Singer in the History of Country Music, is off the DL (disabled list). The Boot reports the 80-year-old, who was hospitalized with an upper respiratory infection that caused him to be hospitalized twice in Nashville and out of action for a few months, will be back performing soon.
The Country Music Hall of Famer's wife Nancy posted on her Facebook page that her hubby got the all clear to hit the road and resume touring.
She posted that Jones told her, "Tell everyone, 'he don't need no rockin' chair."' He begins his return to the stage on July 19 in Trumansburg, NY.
NEW RELEASES Among the new albums, digital reissues and deluxe box sets are "The Complete Reprise Singles" from '60 s psychedelic garage rock deities The Electric Prunes; "The History of Fairport Convention;" "Retrospective 1962-1970" by The New Christy Minstrels; a 2-CD import, "Singles Collection 1975-1983" from former Mott the Hoople leader Ian Hunter; "Another Country" from jazz singer Cassandra Wilson; "Days Go By," the ninth album from journeymen Huntington Beach punks The Offspring; "Traveler" from session Dobro guitar pro Jerry Douglas and "Standing Up for Love (Expanded Edition)" from Philly soul trio The Three Degrees.
Also, "The Duke," in which singer-pianist Joe Jackson covers Ellington; "Rooster Rag," the 15 th studio album and the first in nine years from Little Feat; "The Flaming Lips & Heady Fwends," including Yoko Ono, Bon Iver and Nick Cave; "Invisible Stars," the first new album in eight years from Everclear; "Namaste," from Kenny G & Rahul Sharma, master of India's 100-string santoor; "Susie Cracks the Whip" from Blues Traveler; "Setlist: The Very Best of Elvis Presley Live 1950 s," featuring 15 songs mostly from a 1956 show in Shreveport, La.; and "Setlist: The Very Best Of" collections by John Denver, Johnny Cash and Miles Davis; "The Very Best of Bobby Rydell" and "Praise & Worship" from Marvin Winans of gospel's The Winans.
A re-issue of The Tokens 1967 LP, "It's a Happening World;" "In the Beginning 1963-1965" by jazz saxman Pharoah Sander - 1986" from Scottish rockers Big Country; "The Best of The Village People;" "Definitive INXS;" "Mr. Trouble" from former Wall of Voodoo leader Stan Ridgeway; an import reissue of the 1966 "Beatles Songbook" from American folkies The Brothers Four and a 2-CD import, "Psychedelic Revolution" from former Teardrop Explodes leader Julian Cope.
A 1-CD compilation, "Five Classic Albums," original early LPs plus singles and non-LP tracks from The Everly Brothers; an import, "CSNY Live at Wembley," from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; "The Very Best of Chubby Checker;" an import, "Devils in Disguise 1971 Live Broadcast" from The Flying Burrito Brothers; an import, "Friday Night in San Francisco," from guitar masters John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola and Paco Del Lucia; an import, "Lost Broadcasts" from Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band; "Greatest Hits" from Shania Twain; an import, "Gold" from Donna Summer; "The Best of Elmore James;" and a new single written about Pink Floyd's early leader Syd Barrett, "When Your Garden's Overgrown," from former Jam and Style Council leader Paul Weller with former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher.
DVDs include "Pink Floyd: The Story of 'Wish You Were Here';" "Yessongs: 40 th Anniversary Edition" from Yes; "Stone Temple Pilots: Alive in the Windy City;" "Live at the Roseland Ballroom NYC" by Bachman & Turner; "Tearing It Up," from Albert Lee, the British guitarist who first came to prominence in the '70 s with "Live in New York City" with Head, Hands and Feet and who devoted more than a decade backing up his idols The Everly Brothers and who has spent the last decade with former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.
NOW PLAYING Classic acts from the '50 s, '60 s and '70 s continue to perform. Here's what one of them is doing.
During the '70 s and '80 s, country singer Crystal Gayle racked up 20 No. 1 country hits, including her biggest crossover hit in 1977, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," that also made it to No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 100 pop singles chart.
Now 61, the younger (by 19 years) sister of Loretta Lynn hasn't released an album of new songs since 2003's "All My Tomorrows," but she still tours, delivering a big chunk of her hits. Among the 13 concerts she's got scheduled through the rest of the year, is on July 21, when she'll be sharing the stage with Lee Greenwood at the Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, Nev., on the California border. Also, on Nov. 10, she'll perform afternoon and evening shows at the God & Country Theater in Branson, Mo.
Steve Smith writes a new Classic Pop, Rock and Country Music News column every week. It can be read in its entirety on www.presstelegram.com. Like, recommend or share the column on Facebook. Contact him by email at email@example.com.


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New Orleans • BP and attorneys for businesses and people who lost money in the Gulf oil spill urged a federal judge Thursday to give his final approval to a class-action settlement.
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier heard arguments from lawyers who negotiated the deal as well as other attorneys who have objected to parts of it. BP PLC estimates it will pay $7.8 billion to the resolve claims, but the settlement is not capped and BP could pay out more or less.
Barbier, who has hinted he won't immediately rule, said the hearing was designed to help him determine if the settlement is "fair, reasonable and adequate." He said it's not his job to rewrite or renegotiate it.
Barbier preliminarily approved the agreement in May. Since then, thousands of people have opted out of the deal to pursue their claims individually. BP attorney Rick Godfrey said fewer people opted out than the company had expected.
"The settlement is working as we contemplated and as we negotiated," he told the judge.
Jim Roy, a lead plaintiffs' attorney, said the settlement could resolve more than 100,000 claims.
"This settlement provides the class with an opportunity to try to put this behind them and get on with their lives," he said.
The deal is spelled out in hundreds of pages of documents.
BP has agreed to pay $2.3 billion for seafood-related claims by commercial fishing vessel owners, captains and deckhands. The amount is nearly five times more than the average industry revenue between 2007 and 2009, Godfrey said.
"It was a generous program, and it was designed to account for future risk," Godfrey said.
The agreement also calls for paying medical claims by cleanup workers and others who say they suffered illnesses from exposure to the oil or chemicals used to disperse it. In addition, BP has agreed to spend $105 million over five years to set up a Gulf Coast health outreach program and pay for medical examinations.
The settlement doesn't resolve separate claims brought by the federal government and Gulf Coast states against BP and its partners on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. Those claims involve environmental damage from the nation's worst offshore oil spill.
It also doesn't resolve claims against Switzerland-based rig owner Transocean Ltd. and Houston-based cement contractor Halliburton.
A trial next year is designed to identify causes of BP's well blowout and assign percentages of fault to the companies involved in the disaster.
The April 2010 blowout of BP's Macondo well triggered an explosion that killed 11 rig workers and spilled more than 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf.
In the aftermath, BP created a $20 billion compensation fund for Gulf Coast residents and businesses. The Gulf Coast Claims Facility paid out more than $6 billion to about 221,000 claims before a court-supervised administrator, Patrick Juneau, took over the process earlier this year. BP agreed to continue paying claims as Barbier decides whether to approve the settlement.
Juneau said his team has received more than 79,000 claims and made offers to claimants worth a total of more than $1.3 billion as of Tuesday. Roughly 95 percent of people who received offers have accepted them, Juneau added.
BP agreed to pay up to $600 million in fees, costs and expenses to a team of plaintiffs' attorneys who brokered the settlement.


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4,8 sur septembre 29, 2013
Wonderful B&B in heart of Amish country. Beautiful view , friendly people very quite secluded spot yet close to towns with lots of things to see. Best B&B the wife and I have stayed ! I would highly recommend this inn !!!
5 sur juillet 08, 2013
This has been a wonderful anniversary get away for my husband and I for the past 4 years! We just love the quietness of the area. It is so peaceful to just sit out on the balcony and relax. We also love taking a walk through the town square. The staff is always very pleasant and very informative of area events. We also enjoy the evening refreshments served in the dining area. To sum it up this is a awesome place to stay :)
5 sur juin 23, 2012
After visiting family all day, it's nice to get away to the quiet inn. The rooms are spacious, the robes are fluffy, and the Jacuzzi is so comforting. We stay several times a year and we're always pleased. Breakfast is the best. Thickest, crispiest bacon I've ever had. Can't wait to stay again soon!
4,4 sur mai 22, 2011
For our anniversary my husband chose the Red Maple Inn for our getaway weekend. We had an amazing time. The surroundings were beautiful, our room was perfect, and the food - especially the Amish dinner on Friday night - was AMAZING! We will not only be back, but we'll tell all of our friends and family about what a great place the Red Maple Inn is. Thanks for an unforgettable anniversary weekend!
4,0 sur avril 17, 2011
Just completed a two-night stay, a remarkably consistent positive experience. Staff members were friendly, courteous, and efficient. Our room was large, comfortable, and quiet, with a lovely view. Complimentary breakfast and afternoon wine and hors d'œuvre were excellent (well, except for the too-sweet red wine) and plentiful with a nice variety. A walk of only a couple of minutes took us into Burton (hint: try Tom and Jerry's Diner for lunch or even a quick dinner). All this at a very reasonable price -- what more could we ask? Definitely recommended.
4,0 sur décembre 23, 2010
I had to travel for business nearby. Red Maple Inn staff were exceptional. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding. But the wine and cheese "happy hour" was the best. Rate it 10.
3,8 sur septembre 20, 2010
My husband and I enjoyed our recent stay at the Red Maple Inn. The rooms are simple but very clean. If I say their "clean", it really means they are! I'm a clean nut and I'm usually very turned off by what other people consider clean. The bed was very comfortable. The staff was friendly but not bothersome. Breakfast was good. We are vegetarians so it's hard for us to stay at B&B's that don't offer vegetarian items and soy milk, but we did have a bagel and some instant oatmeal. Not exciting but food is food. A vegan, looking for non-dairy and eggless items, would have been left with a choice of fruit only. The only real downside was the "fitness room". In reality this was a window-less room, within a larger room, tucked into the basement of the building. It's anything but inviting and the elliptical machine is older than I am. As someone who works out nearly every day, it was a real disappointment. So much thought went into the rest of the facility but the fitness/wreck area is tucked into a basement that looks like something from 1970 - paneling, unfinished ceiling and all. Other than that, it was a nice experience and yes, we would stay there again.
4,0 sur septembre 11, 2010
It is my favorite B and B yet! The rooms are luxurious and most have balconies that overlook the beautiful valley. I enjoyed the jacuzzi and loved the breakfast, especially the home made granola. You don't want to miss this fabulous place!
4,6 sur août 11, 2007
I have been here to stay 4 times. The staff is VERY helpful and the rooms are beyond what I thought for Burton (let alone anywhere else!) The price is great! For the beautiful relaxing Inn I figured it would be more then what it is! I have sent family and friends to stay here. If looking to stay in the beautiful Geauga Co area ,especially during the fall, stay here! It is worth the drive! PS breakfast time is fabulous!


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Sunday, August 2 2009 - Anthrax
Holt on anthrax mailings: Investigate the investigators
By Daniel Tencer
Until the US holds a "broader inquiry" into the investigation of the 2001 anthrax mailings, US House Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) won't be satisfied that there isn't a mass killer on the loose in his home town.
Holt -- whose 12th Congressional district of New Jersey includes a postal facility from which some of the anthrax letters were mailed during the 2001 biological terrorism scare -- says that the FBI "suffers from a credibility gap" because of the many mistakes made by the bureau during its long investigation into the first serious case of biological terrorism on American soil.
"If the technical and scientific procedures [used by the FBI] are as flawed as the non-technical procedures, they certainly deserve a look," the Frederick, Md., News-Post quoted Holt as saying.
At the FBI's request, the National Academy of Sciences has convened a 15-member panel to review the scientific soundness of the FBI's eight-year-long investigation into the anthrax mailings. According to Elie Dolgin at Nature magazine, the FBI believes the scientific review of its own investigation to be "unprecedented."
The panel will be allowed to review the genetic and chemical elements of the FBI's investigation, but not "any other aspects of the investigation not related to the science."
That's what has Holt worried.
"I have fundamental concerns about how this was conducted and lingering doubts about the conclusions -- and a lot of others do," Holt told the Washington Post in an interview.
"I'd like to be able to assure my constituents in New Jersey that there is no longer a murderer at large, and that we're prepared to deal with the next bioterrorist attack," he said.
Five people died and at least 21 were sickened during a spate of anthrax letters sent immediately in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Beginning September 18, 2001, envelopes containing deadly anthrax spores were sent to a number of high-profile figures, including two leading Democratic Congressmen, Tom Daschle (D-SD) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT). NBC newsman Tom Brokaw also received an anthrax letter. Those three were not among those who became ill, but a reporter from the Sun tabloid died, as did two postal workers and two individuals whose link to the anthrax was never discovered.
Due to comments like "Death to America, death to Israel" in the letters, many initially speculated that an Islamist militant group, or the Iraqi government, may have been behind the mailings.
But other observers credited the anthrax attacks with creating the necessary environment, in government and the media, for the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act, an omnibus security bill passed in late 2001 that significantly expanded governmental power and was attacked for reducing civil liberties. Some suspicious eyes turned towards government employees.
Some of those suspicions were seemingly confirmed in 2002, when New Scientist magazine published an article stating that the anthrax strain in the letters was identical to the military-grade anthrax created in US government labs.
The Department of Justice soon fingered Dr. Steven J. Hatfill, a government virologist, as a "person of interest" in the case, but never charged him. In June of last year, the US paid Dr. Hatfill $5.8 million to settle a suit he had brought against the federal government.
Prosecutors wasted no time pointing to a new suspect: Bruce Ivins, a microbiologist at the US Army's biodefense lab at Fort Detrick, Md. Ivins committed suicide last year, allegedly after learning he would be indicted in the case.
The scientific panel's work began one year almost to the day after Ivins' suicide. Its review is expected to take as long as 18 months.
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FLORENCE, S.C. – The Francis Marion University observatory will hold a public viewing session, Friday, March 27, from 8 to 10 p.m. There will also be a public viewing session, Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 to 10 p.m.
The viewing sessions are open to the public free of charge.
Among the objects visible on Friday will be Saturn and the moon. On Saturday, attendees will see Saturn, Earth and the deep sky.
The loosely structured viewing program allows visitors to come and go as they please. If weather conditions block viewing, the session will be canceled. The public may call 843-661-1355 for recorded information about the prospect of a clear sky to allow the event to be held. Visitors to the observatory are urged to dress appropriately for the weather, as temperatures will be much cooler in the evening hours. Flashlights may be used for walking to the observatory, but visitors will not be allowed to drive out to the observatory unless prior arrangements have been made with the observatory director, Jeannette Myers.
The FMU observatory is located beyond the outfield fence of the FMU Softball Field, south of the Smith University Center. Visitors can park in Lot D at the southern end of the campus and follow the walkway to the observatory.
Persons requiring special assistance to visit the observatory, or seeking more information, may call 843-661-1441. The observatory webpage is http://astro.fmarion.edu/observe/
There will also be another meeting of the FMU Astronomy Club on March 27 at 7 p.m. in Room 102 in Leatherman Science Building at FMU. These meetings will be held on the last Friday of each month.


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Prospects' arms far from protected
Lamb, Gibson advise next group of down-and-out pitchers
By Andrew Pentis / Special to MLB.com | April 19, 2012 6:03 AM ET
What a sight it is to watch young arms at work, even if it's simply on MiLB.TV and not at the ballpark. See right-hander Dylan Bundy blazing fastballs here, lefty Tyler Skaggs spinning curveballs there. Images of their plate-ward arms bring to mind the word that otherwise has no business in baseball: electric.
Now imagine them without power in an instant, like a scoreboard losing its lights.
Because of a disturbing -- and increasingly more expected, if not accepted -- trend, there's no need to wonder. During the run up to this season it was announced that Sammy Solis (Nationals' No. 10 prospect on March 6), Arodys Vizcaino (Braves' No. 4 on March 20), Jose Ceda (Marlins' No. 14 on April 3) and Jordan Swagerty (Cardinals' No. 16 on April 4), among others, would all undergo Tommy John surgery.
Of the typical 12-to-18 month recovery each will face from the infamous elbow-ligament-replacement operation, John Lamb (Royals' No. 6) and Kyle Gibson (Twins' No. 6), who went under the knife on June 3 and Sept. 7 of last year, can speak from experience.
"I hate to hear about guys getting hurt -- and no pun intended when I say this -- guys that were on the verge of making it or breaking it ... at the highest level. Tough to hear and tough to watch," Lamb said, "At the end of the day, I personally have learned that I want to look in the mirror and know that I did everything I could today to put my body and arm in the best position to not get hurt. That's the one thing that I continue to tell these new guys that are fresh out of the operating room. Now I can say I am doing what it takes."
That's because Lamb is at the field for the start of his 10 a.m. workout in Surprise, Ariz., while Gibson is up and at 'em by 8:15 a.m. in Fort Myers, Fla. The hurlers, ranked by MLB.com as the No. 28 and 42 overall prospects in the game prior to being shelved, are hard at work.
Gibson, the 22nd overall draftee in 2009, is throwing four days a week, building his way toward 120 feet of tossing. He aims to be on the mound June 7 and in a Minor League game on Aug. 7, 11 months to the day after visiting Dr. David Altcheck, who also operated on former Twin Joe Nathan, in New York.
"[Nathan] was able to say, 'Listen, you're arm's going to be sore at certain points. Don't worry about it. That's normal. Battle through the plateaus and times where it gets worse, because it's always going to get better,'" Gibson said. "My best advice would be, 'Make sure you stick to the program.' If it says three sets of 15, then I would say, 'Do three sets of 15.' There's always going to be that fine line and if you start crossing it, you're going to do more damage than good."
Gibson, who is talking about strengthening his shoulder as much as rehabbing his elbow, added that he was encouraged upon reading this: Ninety-two percent of "elite pitchers" with a reconstructed ulnar collateral ligament regain their former glory for a minimum of one year, according to an ESPN The Magazine article.
Lamb, who completed his second 15-pitch bullpen session last Thursday -- he threw all fastballs, at 60 percent-effort -- works out with 7-10 other Royals, including Juan Gutierrez, Edgar Osuna and Ryan Wood, recovering from injury. He even tried throwing a couple of breaking balls: "That was prett scary," he admitted.
"I'm stepping in the right direction, trying to trust the process," Lamb added. "It's getting more and more exciting. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's been humbling in the sense of what I took for granted in the game, which was, to be brutally honest, my lack of knowledge or workload. I really didn't have the drive to put into the game, which allows you to stay healthy. ... I have learned how much more my body has in there."
The lefty, who is currently throwing the ball free and easy and on a line 150 feet, will need to complete 18 total bullpen sessions, four with batters standing in the box, before pitching in game situations, ideally by mid-June. He said he hopes to implement as much of his current routine, which includes new exercises and basics like healthier eating, into his five-day plan as a member of a Minor League rotation.
"It took an injury, a very serious injury, for me to realize that I'm blessed with the arm that I have and I need to not take anything for granted," Lamb said. "The things I am learning from my rehab, particularly my shoulder routine, I'm mind-blown with the stuff that I am learning. I can only hope that I have the desire and urge to maintain that strength and continue to build as my career, hopefully, goes on.
"No one wants to be hurt; no one wants to get cut on their body and get operated on, but with as high as the success rates that I have heard of coming back to at least where you were before, this is a great opportunity for guys with potential big league careers to get everything they can in order."
Prospect Up
This space will be more decisive in future editions, but a three-way tie is unavoidable here: Brevard County's Jed Bradley (Brewers), Delmarva's Dylan Bundy (Orioles) and Greenville's Matt Barnes (Red Sox) -- all making their first three pro starts within the season's first three weeks -- accumulated nine MiLB.com headlines:
- Manatees' Bradley wards off illness
- Manatees' Bradley carries perfect ERA
- Bradley pitches gem, wins pro debut
- Orioles' Bundy unhittable in pro debut
- Bundy dominant again in second start
- Bundy reaches 99 in latest no-hit start
- Barnes blows away BlueClaws in debut
- Drive's Barnes stellar in second start
- Drive-in: Greenville's Barnes streaking
Potomac's Anthony Rendon (Nationals) literally went down. Washington's first-round draftee -- he was the sixth overall pick out of Rice University -- doubled and tripled in his first four at-bats before suffering a slight fracture of his left ankle while rounding third base on April 7. There is no timetable set for his return, though his injury is not considered season-ending.
Memo from Mayo
There are three members of MLB.com's Top 100, all of them high school picks in the first round of the 2011 Draft, who are currently toiling in relative anonymity in extended spring training. No. 17 Bubba Starling, No. 62 Javier Baez and No. 98 Taylor Guerrieri remained at the Spring Training complexes of their respective organization.
More than anything, the trio hung back to get further acclimated to life as a professional and all that it entails. It means regular at-bats, consistent innings, all without the microscope of being in real game action "under the lights." All will play somewhere in 2012 to make their official professional debuts. There's a chance Guerrieri could pitch to Starling in the Appalachian League this summer, but don't count out the possibility of the two hitters getting the chance to try out a slightly higher level once they get assigned.
For more of Draft and prospects expert Jonathan Mayo's analysis, visit MLB.com's Prospects Central.
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Tweet your prospect-related queries to @MinorLeagues and @AndrewMiLB. We will answer online when possible and choose one to reproduce in this space -- because there is more space. Sometimes, one needs more than 140 characters to argue, say, whether Gary Brown is a better all-around player-in-the-making than Brett Jackson.
Reading Material
- Bundy is too good for Class A Delmarva, writes Fangraphs' Dave Cameron.
- And that was before the righty hit 99 mph -- again, writes MiLB.com's Danny Wild.
- Mike Trout had one unlucky month, writes ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.
- Trevor Bauer's nickname is right on the mark, writes MiLB.com's Ashley Marshall.
- Bryce Harper is exactly what baseball needs, writes GQ's Will Leitch.
- Drew Smyly has long been motivated to prove himself, writes MLB.com's Jason Beck.
Prospect Tweet Worth Re-tweeting: "Who can speak Louisianaian" -- Memphis pitcher @ShelbyMiller19 while his Redbirds visited the New Orleans Zephyrs last week.
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Voyager discovers a pair of Ferengi who control the economy of a primitive world; nearby is an unstable wormhole that leads back home.
Summary Edit
The crew of USS Voyager find evidence of a wormhole having recently appeared and disappeared in a nearby solar system, and reason that since it's been there at least twice then the other end may be fixed. However things take a mysterious turn when Tuvok detects evidence that a nearby primitive planet, whose civilization is still in the Bronze Age, contains an energy discharge consistent with those that come from Alpha Quadrant replicators. Commander Chakotay and Lieutenant jg Tom Paris are sent to the planet to investigate.
Beaming down to the planet, Chakotay and Paris are accosted by people asking them to either buy or sell things. Chakotay detects the energy signature coming from a nearby temple of sorts, however a merchant tells them they need to wear a set of 'ears' (a necklace with ear-shapes charms) and manages to get them to sell their shoes. Meanwhile, on Voyager, Ensign Kim and Lieutenant Torres confirm to Captain Janeway that the wormhole does lead to the Alpha Quadrant and are working on a way to attract the entrance back to their position.
As Chakotay and Paris continue to explore the town now wearing 'ears' around their neck. Suddenly, a commotion begins when it is announced that the two Great Sages are about to emerge. The two emerge and Chakotay and Paris are shocked to recognize them... the two sages are Ferengi! The two Ferengi lead the townspeople in chanting "Greed is Eternal" which is one of the Rules of Acquisition before accepting pleas from the crowd. It is soon clear that the Ferengi use the replicator they possess to rule over the townspeople, keeping themselves in obscene luxury while everyone else is destitute and struggling to even feed themselves or keep a roof over their heads. The two Ferengi listen as a man, a sandal maker, begs for food and medicine to help him care for his wife's ill mother and young children. Instead of helping, the Ferengi rebuke him for not putting them to work and provide him with a copy of the written Rules of Acquisition then force him to pay for it. After that, the two swindlers decide to retire for the day.
Chakotay and Paris report this to the rest of the Voyager crew, explaining how the Ferengi have exploited the local myth, which fortold that Great Sages were prophesied to come from the sky in a ball of fire, using their advanced technology. Tuvok has solved the mystery of how the Ferengi arrived in the Delta Quadrant; several years earlier, while the USS Enterprise was hosting negotiations for the rights to the Barzan wormhole (which collapsed when it was discovered that one of the points wasn't fixed) the two Ferengi, Arridor and Kol, who were minor functionaries, became trapped in the Delta Quadrant during an ill-thought out attempt to secure it for themselves. Janeway decides that they're not going to just leave the innocent Takarians to be used and exploited any longer, feeling that the Federation is partially responsible for what has happened since they were the ones to host the negotiations in the first place. The plan is to take Arridor and Kol back to the Alpha Quadrant and turn them over to the Ferengi authorities.
As Arridor and Kol celebrate another good day's lack of work, they are beamed up by Voyager, and Captain Janeway explains that they're trying to attract the Barzan Wormhole back, but even if they don't succeed the Ferengi are leaving the Takarians for good. Arridor and Kol, obviously unhappy at being snatched from their opulence, explain that they could easily actually be the Great Sages.... their burning ship provided the ball of fire, their replicator provides 'miracles' and for the Takarians, if their gods were to just vanish it could lead to disaster for the people. Realizing that just removing the Ferengi could completely destroy the Takarian's religious beliefs, Janeway orders them beamed back down. The crew discuss the situation, agreeing they can't kidnap the two Ferengi but can't leave them behind either. Janeway suggests thinking of a way to get them to leave voluntarily; not only would the Takarians be prepared for it but they may also think its part of the legend about the sages. This leaves the question of how to get the Ferengi to voluntarily leave behind a planet which they've completely monopolized, and come to the conclusion that since a Ferengi is driven by profit they need to make it profitable to leave... or rather, less profitable to stay.
Neelix then attempts to imitate the Grand Proxy, representative of the Grand Nagus, and tells Arridor and Kol that Zek has recalled them but to no avail – the Ferengi on planet invoke the 'unwritten rule' – if no rules apply, make one up. The Ferengi discover his plot due to this rule (the new rule was if the Proxy attempts to take them to the Nagus, kill him). However, his Ferengi disguise would still pay off, as he was believed to be a "holy one", or "Greater Sage." Once Chakotay paid off the Takarian bard who tried to collect money from them before for the tale of the fate of the Sages, Neelix was able to enact a plan. Posing as the Holy Pilgrim, Neelix drew on myth in the Song of the Sages about their departure. Voyager utilizes three photon bursts to further fulfill the part about the appearance of three new stars in the sky. The Takarians attempt to burn Arridor, Kol, and Neelix at the stake, as the song states that the Sages will go "riding on the wings of fire". Fortunately, Voyager beams them out in time, fulfilling the Takarian prophecies about the Sages returning to the skies.
Voyager is now ready to pass through the wormhole and return in the Alpha Quadrant, but Arridor and Kol manage to overwhelm two security guards and to escape from the ship with their shuttle. Voyager tries to beam them back, but they emit a graviton impulse in order to avoid transport. The two Ferengi are pulled into the wormhole, Voyager tries to pursue them but soon discovers that the graviton impulse has definitively destabilized the wormhole, knocking it off its axis so that it begins jumping erratically on both ends. This not only allows the Ferengi to flee, but also leaves Voyager and its crew stranded in the Delta Quadrant.
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Log entries Edit
- "Captain's log, stardate 50074.3. We have detected evidence that a wormhole recently appeared, and then disappeared, in a nearby solar system. We're on our way there to investigate."
- "Captain's log, stardate 50074.5. Based on information provided by the probe, we have replicated local attire for Commander Chakotay and Lieutenant Paris. They have gone to the surface to investigate."
- "Captain's log, supplemental. I've been asked to join Lieutenant Torres and Ensign Kim in the science lab to hear what they've termed as 'very exciting news'."
- "Captain's log, supplemental. The away team has returned with some very disturbing observations about the situation on the planet."
Memorable quotes Edit
"My sandal shop is failing. I can no longer feed my family."
"Same old song."
"My wife and her mother, my five children, the baby."
"That's seven employees – eight, if you count the infant. How can your shop be failing?"
"You're not paying them, are you?"
- - The sandal maker, Arridor and Kol
"What are we going to do?"
"What a Ferengi always does in a situation this grave."
"No, you idiot! He goes to the Rules of Acquisition. Unabridged and fully annotated with all 47 commentaries, all 900 major and minor judgments, all 10,000 considered opinions. There's a rule for every conceivable situation."
- - Kol and Arridor
"Grand proxy, avoidance of... Mm-mm."
"Grand proxy, censure by..."
"Grand proxy, encounters with..."
"See... 'hopeless situation.'"
- - Arridor, trying to find a way around following the Grand Proxy's orders
"I told you there was no rule."
"Then it's time to invoke the unwritten rule."
"The unwritten rule?"
"When no appropriate rule applies... make one up."
"That's a very good rule."
- - Arridor and Kol
"Who's to say we aren't their sages, captain?"
"Don't be ridiculous."
"You mean... we really are the sages?"
- - Arridor, Captain Janeway and Kol
"We won. We won!"
"No, my friend. Not exactly. To be precise... we won again."
- - Kol and Arridor
"But how do we get two Ferengi to just walk away from a monopoly on an entire economy?"
"What motivates a Ferengi?"
"Then we must find a way to make it more profitable for them to leave."
"Or less profitable to stay."
"How do we do that?"
"We have to out-Ferengi... the Ferengi."
- Tom Paris, Captain Janeway, Tuvok and Neelix about the plot with Neelix pretending to be Grand Proxy
"And may I say gentlemen, you both have very fine shoes."
"Excuse me?"
"Well, the sages say you can tell a great deal about a man from his shoes, and I can tell from your shoes, you're men of refinement."
- - Merchant to Tom Paris and Chakotay
"What is it now?"
"We had seven years of pure profit."
(laughing) "We did, didn't we?"
- - Kol and Arridor while being burned
Background information Edit
Introductory details Edit
- This episode is a sequel to the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Price", which also features the characters of Arridor and Kol.
- This episode was the second (in production order) of four episodes that were written and produced during Star Trek: Voyager's second season but intentionally held back for inclusion in its third season, the other episodes being "Sacred Ground", "Flashback" and "Basics, Part II". (Star Trek: Voyager Companion)
Story and script Edit
- This episode had the working titles "The Visitors", "Penitence", and "Untitled Ferengi Story". [1]
- This was the first episode that returning Star Trek staff writer Joe Menosky was involved in writing after a four-year stint of working and living in France, he having previously served as a staff writer on Star Trek: The Next Generation. (Star Trek Monthly issue 20) In fact, this Star Trek episode was one of several that Menosky wrote while still in Europe, prior to him joining the writing staff of Voyager for its third season. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 29, No. 6/7, p. 90)
- The development of this episode was an attempt to appeal to the popularity of the sinister Ferengi and to utilize their comedic potential. Director Cliff Bole explained, "This was the producers' attempt to get some of the little, evil Ferengi into the series because they're so well-liked and accepted by the fans. We call them the 'Peter Lorres of space,' you know? The producers wanted some lightness, some comedy." (The Official Star Trek: Voyager Magazine, issue #15)
- This episode's final script draft was submitted on 15 March 1996. [2]
Cast and characters Edit
- For this episode, the producers of Voyager went to the trouble of bringing back actor Dan Shor to reprise his role of Arridor but – because Kol is portrayed, in "The Price," by uncredited, non-speaking extra J.R. Quinonez – the role had to be recast; actor Leslie Jordan plays Kol here.
- Because Neelix poses as the Ferengi Grand Proxy in this episode, Neelix actor Ethan Phillips portrayed the faux Ferengi. Phillips previously played a real Ferengi, Dr. Farek, in TNG: "Ménage à Troi", and would later play another one, Ulis, in ENT: "Acquisition". Phillips said of this episode, "It was a lot of fun to do. I actually played a Ferengi before [...] so it was funny to get the Ferengi make-up on again." (Star Trek Monthly issue 20) On the other hand, Phillips also recalled, "I was sick as a dog right throughout the filming of that episode, which was a shame because I wanted to have more fun with it than I did." (Star Trek Monthly issue 21) Cliff Bole said of Phillips' performance here, "Ethan was fun as a Ferengi." (The Official Star Trek: Voyager Magazine, issue #15)
- Other than appearing as Kafar here, actor Rob LaBelle also portrayed two Talaxians in Star Trek: Voyager, portraying an unnamed Talaxian prisoner in the first season episode "Faces" and Oxilon in Season 7's "Homestead". LaBelle, who had been an avid watcher of original series Star Trek reruns while in graduate school, enjoyed appearing in this installment. "It was terrific yet again to be part of the show," he said. (TV Zone, special #23, p. 17)
Production Edit
- The marketplace set for this episode was built on Paramount Stage 6. According to set designer Richard James, the set was "practically constructed in 24 hours." (Star Trek: Communicator, issue #111, p. 54)
- The exterior of the Ferengi shuttle in this episode was a reuse of the Ferengi shuttle studio model. (Delta Quadrant, p. 141)
- According to the unauthorized reference book Delta Quadrant (p. 141), most of the Ferengi props in this episode were also reused items – specifically, from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
- Richard James and Star Trek: Communicator visited the marketplace set during a break from filming, at which time the actors wearing Ferengi makeup were reading magazines, the scantily-clad female extras playing the Takarian females were anxiously waiting at the sides of the set, and main cast members Robert Beltran and Robert Duncan McNeill were standing around, laughing and playing practical jokes such as McNeill making rabbit ears over James' head at one point. (Star Trek: Communicator, issue #111, p. 54)
Continuity and trivia Edit
- This episode's in-universe connections with the other Star Trek spin-off series do not only include the fact that Arridor and Kol appear in both this episode and TNG: "The Price"; the Barzan wormhole also features in both episodes, whereas the Rules of Acquisition and the Divine Treasury were introduced in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. It should also be noted that much of the premise of Voyager is based on references from TNG: "The Price", the first show to refer to the "Delta Quadrant" (Picard refers also to the Gamma Quadrant as the location of the other terminus of the Barzan wormhole in his opening Captain's log in TNG: "The Price", where the wormhole was originally believed to lead to) and establish its extreme distance, and tendency for unstable spatial phenomena, such as wormholes. Furthermore, the concept of Ferengi posing as gods harkens back to "Ferengi Gold", an abandoned two-parter planned by Gene Roddenberry to be included in Star Trek: The Next Generation's second season. (Star Trek Monthly issue 26, p. 27)
- It is revealed here that there are 47 commentaries on the Rules of Acquisition, and over 10,000 interpretive opinions derived from the Rules.
- Referenced Rules of Acquisition: #95; a #299 was referenced but is fake.
- Arridor's Unwritten Rule of Acquisition: When no appropriate rule applies, make one up.
- The events of this episode represent the seventh time (aside from the series premiere) that the Voyager crew has a possibility of returning home.
Reception and aftermath Edit
- This episode achieved a Nielsen rating of 4.3 million homes, and a 7% share. [3](X)
- Cinefantastique rated this episode 1 out of 4 stars. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 29, No. 6/7, p. 90)
- Star Trek Monthly scored this episode 2 out of 5 stars, defined as "Impulse Power only". (Star Trek Monthly issue 24, p. 59)
- The book Delta Quadrant (p. 143) gives this installment a rating of 8 out of 10.
- After having directed this episode, Cliff Bole came to the opinion that he had made the installment somewhat too silly. "That one is 'Cliff's Folly,'" he said of the episode. "In fact, everyone should join in on that." Moments later, Bole remarked that this episode's level of comedy "went overboard." He continued by saying of the installment, "I don't think the studio was too happy with it, but they did get a lot of positive mail on it. It's not one of my favorites [....] It just got a little bit too silly. I'll take the hit for it, because I let everyone go a little too far. We were all enjoying the fact that it wasn't another new villainous character. And those damn Ferengi are so much fun to work with." (The Official Star Trek: Voyager Magazine, issue #15)
- This episode was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Costume Design for a Series (Robert Blackman).
- Among the items from this episode which were sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay is a Ferengi ear jewelry lot. [4] [5]
Video and DVD releases Edit
- UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 3.3, 24 February 1997
- As part of the VOY Season 3 DVD collection
Links and referencesEdit
Also starringEdit
- Robert Beltran as Commander Chakotay
- Roxann Dawson as Lieutenant B'Elanna Torres
- Jennifer Lien as Kes
- Robert Duncan McNeill as Lieutenant Tom Paris
- Ethan Phillips as Neelix
- Robert Picardo as The Doctor
- Tim Russ as Lieutenant Tuvok
- Garrett Wang as Ensign Harry Kim
Guest stars Edit
- Dan Shor as Arridor
- Leslie Jordan as Kol
- Michael Ensign as the bard
- Rob LaBelle as Kafar
- Alan Altshuld as the sandal maker
- John Walter Davis as the merchant
Uncredited co-stars Edit
- Christine Artecona as Takarian female
- Kimm Collinsworth as Takarian female
- Tarik Ergin as Ayala
- Shepard Ross as Murphy
- Bob Shuttleworth as Takarian
- Unknown performers as
References Edit
47; Alpha Quadrant; annular confinement beam; Barzan wormhole; binding; Bronze Age; child labor; class M; concussion; containment field; dampening field; Delta Quadrant; Divine Treasury; Ear (fetish); Eastern lights; Enterprise-D, USS; epic poem; eyepatch; Federation; Ferengi; Fetish; Rules of Acquisition; Ferengi shuttle; frang; Ga'nah Province; Grand Nagus; Grand Nagus' staff; Grand Proxy; gravimetric shift; gravitational eddy; graviton; Great Sages; Greater Sage; Holy icon; Holy Pilgrim; impulse burst; ionic disruption field; lawsuit; lobe rub; logic; messenger; metallurgical analysis; Milky Way Galaxy; mining; mother-in-law; phase profile; photon burst; plasma; pre-warp; quadruple lobe rub; reconnaissance probe; replicator; sandal maker; seer; solar flare; Song of the Sages; subspace axis; subspace carrier wave; subspace frequency; subspace instability; Takar; Takarian; Talaxian; verteron; wormhole; Zek
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'Bill Daly, the league's chief legal officer, said the NHL granted Hamister more time because progress was being made in talks with state, county and city officials. The bid is contingent on support from New York state, Erie County and the city of Buffalo to cover debts related to six-year-old HSBC Arena. Without help, Hamister said he would withdraw his bid.'
NHL Gives Hamister One-Week Extension to Buy Buffalo Sabres
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