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Roughly a dozen Yellow Medicine East school board members, staff and parents trailed half a dozen elementary students into a room just down the hall from the YME board room; gladly leaving a YME school board meeting—paused.
Wearing mostly matching eager grins and 'YME N.X.T' t-shirts, with lettering bracketed by lightning bolts, a vertically staggered assemblage of pupils prepared to show the grown-ups what their fledgling tinkering has effected.
Roughly a dozen Yellow Medicine East school board members, staff and parents trailed half a dozen elementary students into a room just down the hall from the YME board room; gladly leaving a YME school board meeting—paused.
Wearing mostly matching eager grins and 'YME N.X.T' t-shirts, with lettering bracketed by lightning bolts, a vertically staggered assemblage of pupils prepared to show the grown-ups what their fledgling tinkering has effected.
Comparatively oafish bodies sheepishly jockeyed for better sightlines as the proverbial curtain was about to be raised. Gleeful—due to the childhood transference kindled by seeing a Lego robot before them, or due to the Lego robot's displacement of a loathsome, all-too grown-up board meeting— the grown-ups looked around the room grinning like they were just saved by the fire alarm from a math final. Plus they were gonna get to see some totally cool stuff—like a Lego robot. With lasers.
And even better: Know what? After the Lego robot (hey! hey! listen! listen!)—the big kids got a fully-blown, super-bad, extra-boss, hella-cool, crash-em', bash-em', holy terror, Mad Max death-machine robot that we get to see out in the hallway! And guess what!? It shoots frisbees! Like spinning death-frisbees! Yiiiiiipeeeeeee!
But like grown-ups got to do—like all the time (Ugh!)—they try to ruin it with a bunch of learnin'.
Basically, YME has two robotics teams that have been participating in team-based robotics programs and competitions for the past two years.
The Lego robot is the creation of the elementary and Jr. High (ages 9-14) YME NXT team (NXT being Lego's marketing abbreviation of 'Next' as in "the 'next' step" for their robotics programming) which is a part of the Minnesota FIRST Lego League (MN FLL)—an international program that provides challenging opportunities for young people through real-world problem solving and robotics projects.
At a recent regional event the YME NXT team placed third and qualified for state. In competition, their robot had to perform tasks laid out for it that might translate into real-wold solutions for senior living (with 'Senior Solutions' being the selected theme for MN FLL this year), such as material handling and transportation.
Meanwhile, that fully-blown, super-bad, extra-boss, hella-cool, crash-em', bash-em', holy terror, Mad Max death-machine robot—that shoots frisbees—was built by the big kids (ages 14-18). Their team, the YME Stingbots, compete in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics competitions.
They recently attended the MN FIRST Regionals in Duluth and placed 35-of-50 in the Minnesota State High School League sanctioned event. There, their robot had to shoot frisbees through opponents' targets while defending targets of their own.
It's basically math, science, technology, engineering, computer programming, cooperative learning and teamwork made awesomely B-A by robots and competition.
"An explosion in the popularity of high school robotics teams has suddenly made it chic to be geek," said a recent Star Tribune report on the phenomenon of robotics teams in the state. "A telling statistic: For the first time ever, there are more varsity robotics teams than there are boys' varsity hockey teams in the state. There are 156 high school boys' hockey teams and 180 robotics teams, up from 153 last year, according to the Minnesota State High School League."
In the little room at YME, the six students from the 10-student YME NXT team make final adjustments to their Lego robot.
Coach Amy Hoernemann (also an elementary reading specialist at Bert Raney) explains how the students have built their robot and it's attachments and how they have programmed it to autonomously carry out its tasks. (Guessing 'autonomous' means the robot has the ability to eventually enslave mankind.)
"Autonomous just means the robot has to act without the kids controlling it," says Hoernemann dashing Sci-Fi fantasy. "They program every task the robot has to complete".
A kid sets the Lego robot down and presses a button, while the grown-ups silently peer in. A laser deploys (no one is vaporized as the laser tracks a path that the robot rolls along) and the robot works it's way over to a block, stops, picks up the block (here everyone holds their breath) and carries that block back to the robot's home base.
Kids grin. Grown-ups clap. Laid back cats nod, "Cool".
"We're really happy with how things turned out this year," says Hoernemann. "We learned, we did well. And you know, it's not just about robots and programming, it's about teaching students to be better citizens".
Core values: blah. Laser guided robots: sweet.
Out in the YME High School foyer the high schooler's battle bot is ready to demonstrate it's robotic power and deadly frisbee flinging capabilities. Junior James DeJager is at the laptop controls with his finger hovering over the 'FIRE' button as the grown-ups stand back, hopefully fearing mutilation.
"It is a competition, but if team's work together they can acquire more points," drawls Stingbots coach Andrew Holt, a special education teacher at the high school. "We'd really like to take more advantage of workshops and training sessions this year to learn more about all the components."
Yeah, yeah, yeah. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
"Minnesota West has been really great. They've donated a room where we can store all our stuff and there we have a 4' by 8' work table we can work on the robot from," says Holt. "We'll need to do some more fundraising so we can add some more tools for our kit... We're also hoping for some more sponsorship. Jake's Pizza and the Kiwanis, so far, have been great sponsors."
DeJager's been cut loose. Everyone thinks about taking a step back from the semi circle as he runs the robot noisily in a circle. He puts the mini-tank into a flat spin to the right and then back to the left; spinning on wound-up electric motors.
The thing hauls. It's a certifiable beast. A dream machine that makes the little kid in the back of your brain giggle with glee and scream "Me next!".
DeJager then gets the firing mechanism whirring. He hits 'FIRE'. Nothing. Frisbees jammed. Dang.
Junior James Trotter clears the jam. It whirs again. DeJager aims the savage machine away from the crowd of women, children and gawking men. Steady...
The frisbee pops out of the machine into a satisfying, though short, flight. The distance is a slightly anti-climatic three feet. Not quite deadly.
Holt begins describing the Stingbot's offensive deficiencies compared to more established and better supported teams.
Frisbees come spinning out in quick succession: Distance supplanted by rate of fire.
"It's pretty calm here. But it's not calm at competitions," says Holt. "The kids have to learn how to perform under pressure and how to get the robot to perform under pressure. We've found that robots don't really work all that great when there's pressure. [DeJager] can tell you about that. But we're learning..."
Wait... So, you're saying with a little learnin' we can have this thing firing real death-frisbees?
Yes?... Alright. Forget everything said about that book learning and that core value crap ruinin' stuff. Let's cooperatively team work and problem solve to get this thing shooting fireballs by next year.
Want to sponsor the YME NXT team, or the Stingbots, or both? Help build the Chuck Norris of competitive robots by contacting Amy Hoernemann, or Andrew Holt at email@example.com.


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The new version of iOS, the operating system for Apple's iPhone and iPad, offers a fresh new look -- and some great new features.
Released Wednesday, iOS 7 represents the most significant overhaul of the popular mobile software since the first iPhone. Gone are the rounded icons and buttons and virtual textures, such as the leather cover for the contacts app, that dominated previous versions of iOS. In their place are simple text commands like "Menu" and "Done" and icons that embrace their two-dimensionality.
The operating system retains enough familiar features that users should be able to adjust fairly easily. App icons are still arranged on a series of home pages and can still be placed in folders. And frequently used apps such as the phone dialer and the Safari browser are still in a task bar at the bottom of the screen.
The new look is a refreshing change and, in some ways, is easier to understand and navigate, once you get the knack for it. For example, iOS's Spotlight search, a previously easy-to-miss feature placed to the left of the main home page, can now be accessed from any home page by a simple swipe down from the middle of the screen.
But it's the new features that help to make iOS 7 a tremendous improvement.
One of the best is Control Center, which offers users an easy way to adjust common settings. Available with a simple upward swipe from the bottom of the screen, the feature allows users to turn their Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios on or off or adjust the volume and brightness of their device. In past versions of iOS, users would have had to launch the settings app and dig through multiple screens; Control Center makes the process much simpler.
But it does more. Apple has built into Control Center the ability to quickly launch the camera and clock apps and to turn on the flash on the iPhone so that it can be used as a flashlight. And Apple has also moved the music player widget into the Control Center.
Quick settings areas have long been standard on devices running Google's Android operating system, so it's great to see Apple finally fitting in such a feature.
Another great new feature is AirDrop, which allows users to wirelessly share photos, contacts, home videos, Web pages and more with other iOS users in the room. Users access the feature from within particular apps by tapping a "share" button.
The feature displays icons of nearby iOS users with whom they can share files; they simply need to tap on an icon and have that person accept the file. Unfortunately, AirDrop only works with iOS devices and then only with those that are turned on with the screen unlocked.
Another cool feature of iOS 7 is the way it handles multitasking and app switching. Previous versions limited the number of functions that could run in the background to a small handful, such as navigation and music playing.
iOS 7, by contrast, will support full multitasking of apps, allowing any app to update in the background.
Multitasking also looks better. In prior versions of iOS, when users double pressed the home button to view recently usedapps, they saw only icons of those programs. In iOS 7, they also see "cards," or shrunken versions of the actual applications.
Not everything is great about iOS 7. I had trouble installing it on one of my devices and ended up having to go through a full restore process before I could get it to work.
Meanwhile, some older devices can't upgrade to iOS 7, and many won't get some of the coolest features. AirDrop, for example, is only available for the iPhone 5 and above and the latest versions of the iPad and iPod touch.
I also didn't like some elements of the new design. The new app folders are translucent squares that make it look like someone has taken an eraser and repeatedly smudged out bits of the home page's background.
Apple also failed to update how iOS displays notifications, so they are still obtrusive. It's annoying, and I wish Apple had fixed it.
But, overall, I really like iOS 7. It's a great new look for Apple handhelds.

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Great American Brownie Pie
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 2 eggs
* 2 tablespoons corn syrup
* 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
* 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/3 cup baking cocoa
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
* 1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds
* 1 cup white baking chips
* Whipped topping and maraschino cherries with stems, optional
* In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, corn syrup and extract; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drain chopped cherries on paper towels. Fold the cherries, almonds and chips into batter.
* Transfer to a greased and floured 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped topping and cherries if desired. Yield: 8 servings.


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heres my Micromag
heres my Micromag
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owner of:
bushy & cocker
email- email@example.com
My Feedback
yea, well, its got alot o somethin. lol
jk man looks cool
"Marry you!? I was just tryin to find someone to play with your ding-a-ling."
pic no worky.
March 15
The only good Tedi is a dead Tedi.Conker:Live&Reloaded
fixed the pic
thanks for telling me Headnight.
Yeah, waiting on the 15* from Rogue and Ryan to get some more Alpha rails milled.
heres my mag, I put lots of hard work into it
Yea I do, I've been meaning to get one, because its getting to be a pain in the but to unscrew the steel braided hose from the 90 fitting.
-SS P/F right body
-Nickel Intelliframe
-NW nickel drop forward w/quick disconnect and on/off
-Nickel CP mini forgrip
-Lv X
-SP blue splash kit with matching AA barrel.
please! resize that picture.
quikkk and i win.
My baby!
First Picture
Picture 2
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[QUOTE=t33kyboy]please! resize that picture.
heres mine... bought it stock with the x valve and intelly last nov. for $350... and heres the final product....
AutoMag RT Pro-X, X valve, LvL 10, Black Y-Grip, Black ULE Body CCM no-rise, ULT Trigger Kit, Bad_Dog trigger stops, Custom 15* ForeGrip, Killa Magnetic Detent, Ripped and Z Coded Smoke Halo B, 88/4500 Crossfire N2, Black Scepter 14'in- 5 bore Barrel Kit.
i can get great bounce with it.. even tho it has the ULT.. dono why... i was even able to bounce a single carbon fiber frame...i have a few audio clips of me dryfiring it to 22cps..whitch was confirmed by Bad_Dog..i love it... but i moved to an e mag....
E-Mag Valve w/ Level 10
Red ULE Body
Rogue Neck
14" CP 1 Piece
ULE Rail
ULE Grip Frame
3.2 Software
Her name is Angelina.
Emag valve w/ level 10
Emag p/f right body
CP Drop
Unknown barrel
Hey, look at that! It's Santa!
I do know the AO sig rules, I just want a free sig pic, that's all!
My Gun Collection � hAppy's Official B/S/T thread - Feedback
omg, this thread is getting better and better, i'm drooling lookin at all these sweet mags, NIIIIIICE ! - i'll post mine once i get a new body..
-fully upped mech mag (magzilla) www.havoc-online.com
-upped 68 mag (class) My Feedback AIM = nate2k191
-live in peace TK-
sweet! evil has the new rail design out with their normal "Bottomlines" !!??
Proud Member Of The AO Cesspool Since 08-24-2002
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Beautiful Sight:
I just finished rebuilding & tuning both of them, The top one I just sold, the bottom one I am keeping.
Black-to-Red Fade Dust CNC X-Mag VV04947
I will have to get a better picture of it soon. Will have another mod done to it this week, so it will ruun from a 13 CUIN HPA vs 12 grams as it sits now.
Mod will be done by Gumby, so it will be good.
Will up load pic as soon as done
This is just a pump mag that was put together by Gumby and Scott P. Tell you what, once I used it, never went back.
Nicest thing, besides the pump stroke, is that I can revert back to semi in 3 minutes.
99 LED Angel,
Automag RT Pro; Level 10
Just added my fireblade trigger, CCM feedneck, and Matchstick.

nice, i like that hardline
heres is what im am playing with, pretty soon there will be a vert frame on it and a 15 degree asa from rogue


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For other news and notes from around the fantasy baseball landscape, check out Matthew Pouliot's Sunday Strike Zone column. And keep it locked on Rotoworld's player news page for all the latest, right as it happens.
Rays left-hander David Price got off to a rough start in 2013 and it looked as though this might become a lost season for him when he was placed on the disabled list May 15 with a strained left triceps muscle and a 5.24 ERA. But the guy is a bona fide ace, and he's proving that now with the way he has bounced back since returning from that upper arm injury.
Price tossed his first complete game since last September 25 on Sunday afternoon in the Rays' 3-1 defeat of the White Sox, fanning five batters without issuing a walk as Tampa Bay improved to 49-40 on the year. Price now has a 0.56 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 15/0 K/BB ratio in 16 innings (two starts) since his July 2 activation from the disabled list.
He's done that damage against two of the weakest offenses in the American League -- Houston and Chicago -- but his command has been good and he has felt strong, and there's no reason to think that he can't replicate those kind of pitching lines against a better opponent. It just so happens that Price's final first-half matchup pits him against the Astros for the second time in two weeks. He is an obvious must-start again in all standard fantasy formats.
A's Get A Little More Green
Let's skip the "Moneyball" references and roll right into the hard-hitting fantasy baseball analysis.
As first reported by Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the A's will call up top infield prospect Grant Green from Triple-A Sacramento in time for Monday night's series-opener in Pittsburgh against the National League Central-leading Pirates. Green, the 13th overall pick in the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft, has registered a .318/.374/.500 batting line with 25 doubles, 11 home runs and 49 RBI in 81 games this season in the Pacific Coast League, and he's also managed to steal four bases.
Prospect evaluators have soured a bit on Green's potential since he was first drafted, but post-hype sleepers make for better fantasy commodities anyway and it's quite clear that the 25-year-old native of Southern California has taken a step forward offensively this season.
Green will platoon at second base with Eric Sogard in the early going for the A's but could take on more of a full-time role if he performs well against both right-handed and left-handed pitching. Scoop him up in standard mixed leagues.
National League Quick Hits: The Nationals acquired outfielder Scott Hairston from the Cubs late Sunday night in exchange for a minor league pitcher … Carlos Gonzalez is day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game with a sprained right middle finger … Pirates outfielder Starling Marte hit a game-tying solo home run in the ninth inning Sunday against the Cubs … Yadier Molina (knee) expects to return to the Cardinals' starting lineup on Tuesday night … Clayton Kershaw allowed just one run on three hits over eight innings Sunday as the Dodgers beat the Giants …Domonic Brown tripled and homered Sunday in the Phillies' win over the Braves … Carlos Villanueva tossed four innings of one-run ball, fanning five, in his return to the Cubs' starting rotation on Sunday afternoon against the Pirates … The Reds have expressed some interest in free agent outfielder Jeff Francoeur … Paul Goldschmidt upped his RBI total to 74 with a big weekend against the Rockies … Cubs closer Kevin Gregg blew his second save of the season on Sunday versus Pittsburgh … Reds setup man Jonathan Broxton (elbow) has not been cleared for throwing … Yasiel Puig finished 2-for-4 with his fifth stolen base Sunday as the Dodgers defeated the Giants … Mets closer Bobby Parnell converted a four-out save in Sunday's defeat of the Brewers … Troy Tulowitzki (rib) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment this week … Josh Satin stayed hot on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a stolen base in the Mets' win over the Brewers … Patrick Corbin fanned 10 batters and surrendered just one run over eight innings on Sunday, earning his 10th win of the season as the Diamondbacks swept the Rockies … Braves right-hander Kris Medlen was shelled for seven runs -- six earned -- in 5 1/3 innings Sunday in a loss to the Phillies … Roy Oswalt left his start Sunday against the Diamondbacks with a strained left hamstring … Ricky Nolasco will make his Dodgers debut on Tuesday in Arizona.
American League Quick Hits: Angels ace Jered Weaver has allowed just two earned runs over his last 20 2/3 innings and seems to be settling back in after his mid-June struggles … Miguel Cabrera went 4-for-4 with a walk, a homer and two RBI in the Tigers' loss to the Indians on Sunday … Mike Trout launched his 15th home run of the season Sunday in the Angels' win over the Red Sox … Blue Jays outfielder Rajai Davis doubled, homered and stole his 22nd base of the season Sunday against the Twins … Jacoby Ellsbury is working on a 17-game hitting streak … Mariano Rivera blew his second save of the season Sunday as the Yankees fell to the Orioles … Clay Buchholz is scheduled to test his right shoulder in a bullpen session on Tuesday … A's outfielder Josh Reddick hit his fourth home run of the season Sunday against the Royals … Adrian Beltre slugged his 18th home run of the season Sunday in the Rangers' defeat of the Astros … Luke Scott finished 2-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in the Rays' win over the White Sox on Sunday … The Yankees claimed first baseman Travis Ishikawa from the Orioles on Sunday … Jurickson Profar went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts on Sunday against the Astros and is now batting .246/.320/.360 over his first 127 plate appearances this season … Tigers starter Doug Fister allowed six runs over six innings Sunday in a no-decision against the Indians … Colby Rasmus slugged his 16th home run of the season and tallied three RBI in the Blue Jays' rout of the Twins on Sunday … Michael Pineda has completed his 30-day minor league rehab assignment but was optioned Sunday to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will likely remain there until the end of this month … The Rangers placed veteran slugger Lance Berkman on the 15-day disabled list with left hip inflammation … Michael Brantley is batting .342/.381/.553 with two home runs, seven RBI and eight runs scored over his last 10 games.


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I've got a few landmarks for the guy...
I've got a few landmarks for the guy...
Etherian Rebel JOSH for the MOTUC (see my avatar)!
I'm so down with this guys, I might accidently the whole figure. Plus there is plenty of landmarks near Woodridge lol. Maybe I'll take him to the Gold Coast?
Great idea! count me in!
what about a hitchhike-heman, with hiking shoes and a big backback.
the packpack could be filled with pictures from the individual senders on the way...
I have added you both to the list.
Another point which I am sure people would already understand, no photoshopped pictures
This sounds like a lot of fun!
I'm in!
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LOL what if we had like 3-4 figures floating around lol and you never knew which one you were gettting ..........
Vacation Skelly..... Hitch Hike Heman .... Greyskull Gnome lol
Everyone place thier names in the hat.
You recieved one of those figures and a forwarding address .........
you never knew when you were getting yours or what character...
I live outside of new orleans so I have some cool landmarks to shoot.
I'm down. My area is not so big on famous landmarks but I'm sure I can figure out something fun. Maybe at the AFLAC center (national headquarters are in town), the historic State Theatre of GA, or heck, even the great high schoolI work at....or all three
Supercute idea. Sign me up!
MOTUC Most Wanted: Skeleteen, Prince Keldor, Captain Randor, The Great Black Wizard, Lady Slither, Spirit, Tuvar, Baddra, Cursed Marzo, Tug-O-War, Scrollos, Songster, Mini-Comics Spirit of Castle Grayskull, and for the love of the Sorceress and Julie Winston, ODIPHUS!!!
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This idea is now going to go ahead. I will check on the progress of the custom figure to see when the proposed start time might be.
In the next few days I will PM everyone on the list for their address and see if I can work out the best direction of travel for this figure to take, but it may still take various detours if more people become interested and join in.
Thank you all for your interest so far, I think this is going to be fun
I think Hawain shirt Skeletor is a must. I think it would be more awesome if it were more unique and only one figure floating around, so there's a sense of cohesion.
That being said, if there were Hawaiin shirt Skeletor & Hitchhiker He-Man both going around, that may be cool because it'd be them contending for "Best pic". But to be truely awesome I'd think everyone who got one would need to get the other (at a differnt occasion) to make it interesting. Both go everywhere.
But ultimately I think it's clear that only one figure should "make the rounds." Heck, if it's successful, start a new figure in a new year, and send that one around. It'd be cool if the first was still going around and a new one started out a year later. Take us back to "old friends" or perhaps old locations at a later date, see how things are going.
as a matter of fact if there were to be more than one figure, that sounds exactly how it should proceed.
I vote for "Tourist Hawaiin shirt Skeletor".
Count me in if you hadn't guessed.
There are just too many cool ideas coming out of this. I really love the idea of Vacation Skeletor and Hitchhiker He-Man. Even better is starting one on its journey and have the other one follow at a later date
I will add you to the list in the first post, baronterror
Maybe Hirtchhiker He-man should travell the "winter" side of the planet and hawaian Skeletor the "summer" side? But maybe we have too few fans on the southern hemisphere?
Okay, I'll get a Hitch-Hiker He-Man started and post pics this weekend! I've been itching to be involved!
Etherian Rebel JOSH for the MOTUC (see my avatar)!
Sounds like fun. Count me in!!
"Oh Lord, Bless this M&M... and the mighty cockroach I slain in battle to get it." - Al Bundy
Sounds very fun, count me in!
I'm from Italy so +1 for the Europe tour!
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Nice recipee for an Hawaian shirt?
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Cool idea, count me in aswell!
"The most difficult thing is trying not to forget who you really want to be." - Nong Toom
I am looking for these Marvel Legends figures
My marketplace feedback
Okay, I have created a travel intinery for this figure. I am not great with geography so correct me if you want.
Also, some people have offered to spring for International postage. If there is someone on the list who is in line to send Internationally but would rather not then please let me know and I will change accordingly.
Paul Justice has offered to take this figure to SDCC so I think that would be a great place to start. Please let me know if you disagree, there will be no hard feelings.
The first post will constantly be updated but could will change as more people participate.
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I saw the movie Lincoln a few nights ago. It was based on a book by Doris Kearns Goodwin called Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. The actors were terrific and the writing impeccable. If you were looking for blood and guts of Civil War battles or the intricacies of Lincoln's assassination, you would have been disappointed. The blood and guts were auxiliary and Lincoln's murder was anticlimactic. President Lincoln's death was mere reminder of why Lincoln thought it critical to end slavery with as many legal legs as he could muster.
The movie focuses on the political dilemma of passing the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery forever, before the war's end. The urgency of this effort wasn't seen as necessary by many. This made for heavy lifting from the President.
The Emancipation Proclamation, delivered in 1863, didn't free the slaves in the Border States. It was an executive order issued by Lincoln and could have been considered a temporary war measure. Lincoln, in his infinite wisdom, saw this dilemma and acted. He knew he had to get the amendment passed by the House, before the end of the war, and knowingly stalled peace negotiations at the risk of losing votes in his own party. If he didn't, the Southern States may have legally gone right back to slavery and 600,000 Americans would have died for naught. Lincoln forced the vote January 31st, 1865, before the war ended.
Having passed the Senate April 8, 1864, the real challenge was the House.
The movie was politics 101. Many would be surprised at who were fer and agin slavery. The average Obama voter would identify with the Civil War Democrats as the heroes in releasing the slaves. Most would be shocked that every Republican in the House voted for the 13th Amendment and Lincoln, with some assistance, was responsible for wrenching 20 "HELL NO!"--Dem votes and turning them into "yes" votes, most of whom were lame ducks and offered jobs in Lincoln's second term. In the end all Republicans voted for the 13th Amendment and only 23% of the House Dems were yes votes.
What I found most intriguing—other than the superior acting of Daniel Day Lewis as Lincoln, Sally Fields as Mary Todd Lincoln and Tommy Lee Jones as the radical Republican House leader Thaddeus Stevens was the ascendency of Lincoln to be above the fray, yet in control of it--and he did it in a manner that respected enemies and kept friends in the most urgent of situations.
Here are a few examples of Honest Abe's expertise:
· President Lincoln knew his Emancipation Proclamation had little chance of being preserved after the war. Either the courts would have overturned it as a wartime declaration or the Southern States would refuse to ratify it.
· At the same time Lincoln was cajoling 20 Democratic Representatives no votes to change their votes on the 13th Amendment, he had to herd the conservative wing of the Republican Party, who valued peace with the South over abolition. In the end he kept those as "yes" votes by not meeting with the Confederacy until the vote was cast.
· The President, just beginning his second term after a terrible and costly and war-torn first term, was determined to have a respectful and uniting reconstruction of the South.
· Lincoln reached over the aisle with a steely determination and soft touch to a group of Democrats largely so racist, they wouldn't consider ending slavery even upon their inevitable defeat and at the cost of saying no to their generous job offers in a second Lincoln Administration.
· Ironically, Doris Kearns Goodwin and famed director Steven Spielberg are both Democrats and Obama supporters. They are united in praise of a man who had to cajole 20 house Democrats into changing their votes in order to end slavery once and for all.
Without Lincoln's amazing political ploys buoyed by steely effort and gentle touch, slavery would have likely continued, possibly growing back to the human disaster it was before the Civil War.
Lincoln and the Republicans saved the soul of the United States of America.
The true meaning of Lincoln was that he had the opportunity to become a king, but chose to preserve the "…Republic for which we stand—one nation, under G0d, indivisible—with liberty and justice for all.


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Fair Trade Red Roses & Daisies
Take red roses for love and passion. Add white daisy poms for cheerfulness and innocence. Together, these stunning blooms, produced in accordance with Fair Trade criteria and certified by Fair Trade USA, make a meaningful gift for friends, family members, and the one who always makes you smile.
Add to their gift:
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Over the next couple weeks, the Rotoworld staff will look at some players whose arrows are pointing up for 2013. Fantasy risers, if you will. We'll break them down by division. The American League East, Central and West have already been covered. Now it's time to focus on the National League East.
Bryce Harper, OF, Nationals
The first overall pick in 2010, Harper didn't make his major league debut until April 28, but he still wound up taking home National League Rookie of the Year honors after a season that was historic for a teenager.
Harper went through a rough patch from mid-July to mid-August that resulted in his average dipping down to .245 on August 15. He came on like gangbusters down the stretch, though, hitting a blistering .327/.384/.660 with 12 home runs over his final 44 contests. The young phenom finished the season with a .270 average, 22 homers, 59 RBI, 18 steals and 98 runs scored, numbers good enough to make him a top-25 fantasy outfielder. The scary thing is that this is just only the beginning. Harper has all the tools to be an elite fantasy performer, perhaps as soon as 2013.
Kris Medlen, SP, Braves
Medlen made just two appearances in 2011 after coming back from Tommy John surgery, and he didn't make his first start with the Braves in 2012 until July 31. So, naturally, he put up the best numbers of any starter in baseball over the final eight weeks of the season.
In 12 starts down the stretch, Medlen was simply immaculate. The 27-year-old went 9-0 while putting up a 0.97 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and absurd 84/10 K/BB ratio over 83 2/3 frames. Overall, Medlen posted a 1.57 ERA for the season, which was nearly a full run lower than MLB ERA leader Clayton Kershaw's 2.53 mark. Now, given his 3.85 ERA over 177 2/3 career innings coming into 2012, Medlen certainly pitched a bit over his head. That said, this is a guy that boasts a 2.55 ERA and 275/57 K/BB ratio over 240 1/3 minor league innings. The talent is obvious, and so is the ability to be a fantasy ace in 2013.
Giancarlo Stanton, OF, Marlins
It might seem a little too easy to put Stanton on this list. After all, this is a guy that's belted 93 home runs over his first 373 major league games despite the fact that he just turned 23 earlier this month. However, he's yet to hit his peak, which is a frightening proposition.
Even though he played in 27 fewer games and had exactly 100 fewer plate appearances in 2012 than he had in 2011, Stanton still launched three more homers (37 to 34) while also hitting the same number of doubles (30). He also greatly improved his average (.290) and fell just one plate appearance shy of qualifying to lead all of baseball with a .608 slugging percentage. Even with a diminished lineup around him, Stanton is a virtual lock for 40+ longballs if he can stay healthy, and 50+ bombs shouldn't be dismissed.
Jon Niese, SP, Mets
The Mets surprised some when they inked Niese to a five-year contract extension last offseason. After all, the left-hander had put up a pretty modest 4.39 ERA in his career to that point, and the Mets already had control of him for four more years. Flash forward a year later, and general manager Sandy Alderson's move is looking pretty wise.
Niese lowered his ERA by a full run from 2011 (4.40 to 3.40) while also cutting his walk rate to a career-low 2.3 BB/9. It was something Alderson clearly saw coming, as Niese's underlying statistics in '11 showed a pitcher poised for a breakout. The southpaw doesn't strike out a ton of guys, but his 155 punchouts were also a career high and certainly allow Niese to hold his own, particularly if he continues to improve his control. Niese turned just 26 last month and could conceivably take another step forward in 2013.
Matt Harvey, SP, Mets
A first-round pick in 2010, Harvey breezed through the Mets' minor league system, putting up a 3.48 ERA while striking out well over a batter per inning over 46 starts. The domination didn't stop upon the 23-year-old's promotion to the big leagues.
After getting the call in late July, Harvey punched out 11 batters over 5 1/3 innings in his major league debut, and he went on to whiff 70 over 59 1/3 frames while posting a 2.73 ERA over 10 starts. Harvey allowed two or fewer earned runs in eight of 10 outings, and he struck out at least seven in six starts even though the Mets did their best to limit his innings. With a fastball that hums in the mid-90s to go along with a wipeout slider, Harvey has the stuff to be a top of the rotation talent for many years. He showed in his second-half audition that's he's fully capable of being a fantasy stalwart immediately.
Ian Desmond, SS, Nationals
Desmond's 2011 season was disappointing enough that his name began to pop up in trade rumors. Luckily for the Nationals' sake, general manager Mike Rizzo never succumbed to temptation.
Desmond had a breakout showing in 2012, easily setting a career high with 25 home runs while also swiping 21 bases and hitting .292. He was one of only 10 players overall and two shortstops to post a 20/20 campaign. If not for an oblique injury that cost him nearly a month of action, it's possible he could have made a run at 30/30. Desmond has plate discipline issues and was only a .259 hitter during his minor league career, so the average will probably come back down a bit, but there's no doubting his power/speed upside.
Jordan Zimmermann, SP, Nationals
The Nationals limited Zimmermann's innings in 2011 in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, but they unleashed him in 2012, and the results were mighty impressive again.
The 26-year-old right-hander finished the season with a 2.94 ERA, which was good for 10th in all of baseball. He also again did a tremendous job of limiting the free passes, walking just 43 batters over 195 2/3 innings, which was the 13th-best mark in the league among those that qualified for the ERA title. His 24 quality starts tied him for sixth in the league. The exciting thing about Zimmermann is that he might have even more to offer. His fastball sits in the mid-90s, and his slider can be nasty when he's on, which allowed him to post a nice 9.4 K/9 rate in the minors. He sports a relatively modest 7.4 K/9 rate during his big league career, but it wouldn't be surprising to see that mark jump up, vaulting him into elite status.
Honorable Mention
Jacob Turner, SP, Marlins
Turner found his groove down the stretch with the Marlins (3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP) and already has a rotation spot locked up for 2013.
Mike Minor, SP, Braves
Minor started slow last year but finished strong, posting a 2.16 ERA after the All-Star break.
Andrelton Simmons, SS, Braves
Simmons has no power, but he'll be a good bet for 20+ steals from the shortstop positions next season.
Steve Cishek, RP, Marlins
The Marlins' best reliever the last two years, Cishek grabbed hold of the closer job in 2012 and will have a firm grip on it heading into 2013.
Rob Brantly, C, Marlins
Brantly batted .290 with three homers down the stretch for the Fish in 2012 and is locked in as the everyday catcher next season.
Darin Ruf, OF/1B, Phillies
Ruf launched 41 homers between the minors and majors this past season and could provide fantasy owners with some pop if he wins an everyday role in 2013.


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Schadenfreude 17 (A Continuing Series)
30 comments:
- Daniel said...
Speaking of the media, I'd be amused to hear your comments on this piece of crap from Newsweek ..
- August 16, 2007 at 2:43 PM
- redsock said...
Sounds like this idiot did his "research" by tuning into sports radio for 30 minutes and reading a few CHB columns.
- August 16, 2007 at 2:51 PM
- tim said...
Wow, daniel. What a find.
"You might think that Boston Red Sox fans would finally be a bit more secure, even somewhat sanguine about their team, after the 2004 miracle comeback against the New York Yankees and that curse-busting romp over the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. You would be wrong."
I would be wrong? I guess I'm the asshole here. They have the biggest division lead out of all six divisions in the MLB, the Yankees have been playing .800 ball since the break, you all know the rest of the reasons. And I'm somehow wrong.
" And the Red Sox still own the best record in baseball.
But none of that matters now that the Yankees have carved some 10 games off what once appeared to be an insurmountable lead in the American League East for the Red Sox."
So it doesn't matter that the red sox have the best record in baseball, because the Yankees have played a plethora of crappy teams and thrived on it, while the red sox have played halfway decent teams, and done well, but haven't dominated the way the yankees have. But none of this matters, children! run for the hills! The lead only appeared insurmountable to the visually impaired - how could you expect the red sox to keep playing .750 ball for the rest of the year, along with the yankees playing .350 ball? anyone with a brain would have seen that the race would get tighter. it's still the least tight race out of any of them, so stfu dumbasses.
"And nobody here welcomes any reminder of the epic collapse of '78, a succession of events that turned a journeyman shortstop, Bucky Dent, into an eternal four-letter word in this city."
I've got a few four letter words in mind for this guy right about now. Bringing up 78, psft. Not going to waste my time talking about this one.
"Last weekend you could feel the mood escalate from tense to borderline hysterical."
I couldn't. Probably because I wasn't surrounded by morons like you.
"For several weeks fans here had consoled themselves with the notion that New York had been feasting on the weak part of its schedule while Boston was still playing solid ball."
It wasn't any sort of consolation, it was reality.
"Then this past weekend the Yankees went into Cleveland and swept the [previously]contending Indians"
Fixed that one for ya, buddy. They feasted on a team which is currently struggling and falling out of the playoff race.
"You don't need much grasp of baseball, Freud or history to understand how this perpetual runner-up status gnaws at a city that never got over ceding to New York its once-upon-a-time standing as economic and intellectual capital of the nation. But it's past time for Boston to get over that."
You're providing the fangs for the gnawing you speak of.
He goes on to talk about trends for awhile as if he's astute in the field.
He also has this to mention:
"So while it's only natural for Red Sox fans to look back over their shoulder at the Yankees (or, quite possibly, ahead at them soon)"
And you call yourself a fan? (I'm assuming he is, having credited himself with living in Boston for most of his life)
You wonder why there's Panic - mediots like this guy are saying shit like "quite possibly, ahead at them soon" - stick it up your ass, we don't need no propaganda!
- August 16, 2007 at 3:33 PM
- redsock said...
I notice he has an email address:
Just sayin'
- August 16, 2007 at 3:47 PM
- Woti-woti said...
First of all, I grew up with pennant races and I like my team to win it.
Secondly, every major professional sport in North America has playoffs. Why do baseball fans still have to be lectured about the Wild Card? I think we all got it in the first year.
Thirdly, since New York is the intellectual capital of the US, I guess that explains why the YES Network always leads off with that classic hair-restorer commercial. Them smart folks must be burnin' up the phone lines.
- August 16, 2007 at 4:11 PM
- tim said...
Meh. Last time I emailed a mediot to complain, I received a reply saying that my comments were in consideration for being published!
- August 16, 2007 at 4:13 PM
- s1c said...
Idiots are the WEEI folks who are having a couple of yankee fans host the morning show right now (6-10).
This morning all I heard about was the inability of this team to come from behind. Well, here are a few stats for the idiots:
29 come from behind wins, they have trailed after eight innings 43 times, next fewest are the Angels at 46. When they trail after 8 they win 5% of the time which is 6th best in the AL (Cle-leads at 10.64 (5/42).
One last stat - If tied or leading after 8 they are 70-6. Which is 5th best in the AL (thanks to a 68-1 Record when Leading after 8).
- August 16, 2007 at 5:10 PM
- s1c said...
Oh, yeah, that vaunted Yankee team has came back 3 times in 53 games when trailing after 8.
- August 16, 2007 at 5:19 PM
- Andy said...
one of our comebacks was a thrilling victory over the yankees.
- August 16, 2007 at 6:39 PM
- chief said...
Maybe this will make everyone feel better. The Onion is probably just as reliable as Newsweek on this point, but at least it's funny. Especially the last line.
- August 16, 2007 at 7:02 PM
- s1c said...
hell the onion might be more reliable, lmaoapmyp
- August 16, 2007 at 7:11 PM
- tim said...
lmao, great onion read.
- August 16, 2007 at 7:13 PM
- s1c said...
Reasons to put away the panic button. A column I missed by Bill Burt of the eagle tribune. Good read.
- August 16, 2007 at 7:20 PM
- tim said...
fuck yeh! guillen grand slam top 1.
tigers 4
chokers 0
- August 16, 2007 at 7:22 PM
- s1c said...
Yankees and tigers are playing?
Actually, I have NESN classics on - a game vs the Orioles in 2003. HMMM, wonder how it will turn out?
Who started for the Yankees?
- August 16, 2007 at 7:30 PM
- tim said...
Mussina-Verlander...we both have 4 game series this weekend, only diff is that ours has one make up game...theirs was always a 4 gamer.
- August 16, 2007 at 7:33 PM
- chief said...
Yanks somehow gave up 4 runs in the top of the first. Works for me.
- August 16, 2007 at 7:38 PM
- chief said...
Ah, it was a Grand Slam. Nice way to start the game. Fly out, single, error, walk, grand slam.
- August 16, 2007 at 7:38 PM
- tim said...
6-1 tigres now, bottom 2.
- August 16, 2007 at 8:00 PM
- chief said...
Using Murray Chass logic, Detroit should win this game 27-9.
- August 16, 2007 at 8:11 PM
- Pokerwolf said...
Idiots are the WEEI folks who are having a couple of yankee fans host the morning show right now (6-10).
Here's your winner. Nice call, s1c. I knew some people who were listening to EEI the day after Gagne's blown game and they said the callers were acting like the Sox had just lost the division lead.
- August 16, 2007 at 8:36 PM
- 9casey said...
s1c said...
Actually, I have NESN classics on - a game vs the Orioles in 2003. HMMM, wonder how it will turn out?
s, did you notice the difference in Papi's swing on the game winner in that '03 game. The viloence is gone must be the pain......
- August 16, 2007 at 8:41 PM
- Jere said...
Mussina finally out after 5. 7-3 Detroit. I love that the Yanks finally have some competition this next stretch. We should pull away.
- August 16, 2007 at 9:11 PM
- Jere said...
Verlander threw 119 pitches in 5 and a third. Which is why he's out. But Tigers still lead 7-3 after 6.
- August 16, 2007 at 9:36 PM
- 9casey said...
Jere said...
Mussina finally out after 5. 7-3 Detroit. I love that the Yanks finally have some competition this next stretch. We should pull away.
The sox are playing the Angels, With a rookie throwing tommorrow, who will most likey only throw 70-80 pitches.........and how come no sunday starter yet...Isn't that Wakes spot? We will have are chance to put them away in the Bronx......
- August 16, 2007 at 10:16 PM
- chief said...
Looks like HGH struck out swinging to end the game, Tigers win 8-5.
Woohoo! 5.5 GA.
Let's pile on tomorrow.
- August 16, 2007 at 10:42 PM
- Jere said...
9casey--included in "this stretch" for them is 8 with DET and 3 with LAA. We have Tampa and Chicago after our 4 with LAA, who we play at home while they play them way out west. Pull away!
- August 16, 2007 at 11:19 PM
- s1c said...
Re: Papi's swing, yes he had a lot more, and its the legs, he also was able to crouch more.
- August 17, 2007 at 12:34 AM
- L-girl said...
Use that email address, folks! Don't be shy!
Tim, you've GOT to email him - you've got it all written out here, just slap it into an email and fire it off.
5.5 this morning, soon to be more!
- August 17, 2007 at 7:46 AM
- L-girl said...
Funny how the trolls have suddenly disappeared.
- August 17, 2007 at 7:47 AM


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While the defense attorney previously had asked for a continuance, officials now say the trial in a double homicide case will begin March 18 as scheduled.
While the defense attorney previously had asked for a continuance, officials now say the trial in a double homicide case will begin March 18 as scheduled.
Aundray D. McDonald, 37, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
He is accused of killing two brothers, Derrick and Marshall Jones, Dec. 16, 2011, in Leavenworth.
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Boulder parking enforcement officers issued warning tickets and handed out pamphlets explaining the program.
Transportation officials doubled the number of signs explaining how to park.
But three months after Boulder started requiring cars to back into angled parking spots on University Avenue between Broadway and 17th Street, many drivers still pull into the spots with the front of their cars facing the curb.
On a recent weekday afternoon, almost half the cars were parked the wrong way, including an SUV driven by University of Colorado freshman Emily Pierce, who was waiting for a friend. She was surprised when a reporter told her she was parked the wrong way.
"Do they have signs?" asked Pierce, who was parked directly underneath a sign explaining the parking system.
In the rest of Boulder, cars are supposed to pull forward into angled parking, and they can be ticketed if they back in.
Boulder transportation officials changed the direction of parking as one of several "Living Laboratory" transportation experiments designed to test street design innovations to see if they improve safety for bicyclists and drivers.
Other treatments include buffered bike lanes on University Avenue and Spruce Street, with more separation from the vehicle lanes, and a "bike box" at Folsom Street and Canyon Boulevard, a marked area in the intersection that moves bicycles to the front of the queue and allows them to clear the intersection before cars.
An evaluation of the various treatments will be part of the Transportation Master Plan update next year.
The idea behind back-in angled parking is that it reduces collisions between cars backing blindly out of parking spaces and bicycles and vehicles in the lane of travel, said Bill Cowern, transportation operations engineer for the city of Boulder.
That stretch of University Avenue was chosen for the test program because it's the only place in the city where there is angled parking with a designated bike lane running past it, Cowern said, though in looking at five years of accident data leading up to the test project, all the collisions there were between vehicles.
"The safety benefit is more than just bicycles," he said. "It's predominantly people backing out and hitting other cars."
Drivers still back into the spots, but their mirrors give a good view of any cars or bicycles coming behind them, whereas drivers have a much harder time seeing oncoming traffic when they back out of the spots.
Marni Ratzel, a senior transportation planner and bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for the city, said back-in angled parking has benefits for drivers and passengers as well. The trunk of the car ends up near the sidewalk, rather than near the lane of travel, so it's safer for people to get materials from their cars.
Open car doors shield children from the street and steer them toward the curb and the sidewalk, rather than into traffic.
However, some drivers find backing in difficult.
Shivani Ehrenfeucht, a senior in the environmental studies program, said she almost never gets the angle right the first time, and traffic backs up behind her as she adjusts her car.
Deena Gumina, a graduate student in education, was blunt.
"I don't like it," she said.
She didn't notice the signs at first, and another driver warned her she was parked incorrectly.
Boulder parking enforcement has issued 1,087 tickets for wrong-way parking since the direction of parking was changed Aug. 12. That was after a four- to six-week transition period during which officers wrote only warning tickets and gave out educational pamphlets.
Eric Guenther, assistant parking manager for the city, said the number of tickets is not that much higher than would be issued in other blocks downtown or on University Hill, but most other tickets are for non-payment or expired parking passes, not parking the wrong way.
Adam McPherson, an adjunct faculty member in the media program, said he doesn't have a hard time backing in, but other drivers tend to pull up right behind him, blocking his path. It's hard to signal in a way that other drivers understand they need to leave room.
And if he's turning left out of the parking spots to go west on University, it can be hard to see past other parked cars to tell if it's safe.
He attributed the many incorrectly parked cars to habit.
"People get used to parking a certain way," he said. "No matter how you change it, it's going to be hard for some people."
None of the drivers interviewed by the Camera knew why the city had switched to back-in angled parking.
Ehrenfeucht, who rides her bike more often than she drives, immediately saw the benefit when the program was explained by a reporter.
When she rides her bike in areas with angled parking, she rides on the sidewalk to avoid getting hit by cars pulling out.
"Ultimately, if they find that it's safer for bicycles, it's worth the small inconvenience to me," she said.
In addition to bicyclists opting to ride on the sidewalk, Ratzel said many cyclists will ride on the outside of the bike lane, closer to or even in the vehicle lane, where there is regular angled parking because they're worried about cars backing out.
As part of the evaluation, transportation planners will look at where in the bike lane cyclists ride in the block with back-in parking, how well cars yield to bikes when parking, how cars use the parking spaces and how far vehicles park from the curb. They also will look at whether the back-in angled parking creates new safety problems even as it solves others.
The city will also track accidents, but Cowern said it will take years to get statistically valid data.
Cowern said it's normal to have a transition period when new street treatments are put in. He doesn't know if the transition period for back-in angled parking is longer than normal.
The city already doubled the number of signs, but many drivers don't seem to see them.
"Just about anything innovative we have done in Boulder, we have had a transition period, sometimes of weeks, sometimes of years," Cowern said.
However, many communities around the country use back-in angled parking, and drivers learn to adjust.
"I know that it is possible for a community to come to understand and thrive on back-in angled parking," he said. "Dozens and dozens of communities have done it."


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DURHAM, N.C. – Five different Blue Devils registered goals as the ninth-ranked Duke field hockey squad topped Radford, 6-0, in non-conference action Sunday, Sept. 22 at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium.
Duke (6-2) outshot the visiting Highlanders 37-2 for the contest, with eight different players combining for 19 shots on goal. The six goals marked the highest scoring output of the season by the Blue Devils, while the 37 shots were the most by a Duke team since the program tallied 38 in a 10-1 win over Appalachian State Oct. 25, 2008.
"I thought today we came out taking much better care of the ball," said head coach Pam Bustin. "One of the things we wanted to improve from Friday were our basic skills. I thought we were more deliberate and a lot more disciplined in how we took care of the ball both on our stick and in the passing game."
Senior Brenna Rescigno struck first for the Blue Devils, converting on a penalty corner opportunity in the fifth minute of the match. Redshirt senior Devon Gagliardi found junior Jessica Buttinger open at the back post just a few minutes later to quickly make it a 2-0 Duke advantage.
The Blue Devil defense and midfield continued to create offensive opportunities throughout the first period, setting up a pair of goals off of penalty corner opportunities. Graduate student Cherry Seaborn punched in a touch from Rescigno in the 18th minute and sophomore Hannah Barreca made it 4-0 in Duke's favor just before the end of the half.
At the break, the Blue Devils led in shots by a 17-2 margin and in penalty corners, 7-0.
"Coming from a disappointing game on Friday, what we did really well was not let that faze us," Seaborn said. "We really came out hard from the start … The [37 shots] shows that we're getting up and getting the shots off and converting on corners as well."
Strong outlet passing and aggressive play up front resulted in Duke's fifth goal at the 23:53 mark in the second half, as Gagliardi scored off of a pass from freshman Hunter Bracale. An own goal by Radford following a great run downfield by freshman Heather Morris capped the 6-0 Blue Devil victory.
Senior forward Emmie Le Marchand finished with two assists on the day while Gagliardi, Bracale and senior midfielder Grace Christus each had one.
Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Blazing picked up the win, posting one save in the contest, while senior Ashley Camano also saw time in the cage during the second half. Sidney Encarnacion and Jillian Lates split time in goal for the Highlanders, recording nine and two saves, respectively.
"We're still working on a lot of things," Bustin said. "I thought today gave us the opportunity to put more people in different positions so we could work on some of our structural things like our pressing ideas and some of our outlet ideas. And I though the entire team did a great job on staying disciplined and practicing those formations."
Up next, Duke opens ACC play Friday, Sept. 27 when it makes the short trip to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina at 6 p.m.


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Tainted drugs threat lingersBy SHAWNE K. WICKHAM
New Hampshire Sunday News
March 02. 2013 10:55PM
More than 750 New Hampshire patients potentially exposed to contaminated drugs from a Massachusetts pharmacy last year are "not out of the woods" yet, according to state health officials.
It's been five months since injectable medications made by now-shuttered New England Compounding Center were first implicated in a deadly, multistate outbreak. To date, 14 cases of illness in New Hampshire have been linked to the outbreak: nine patients with meningitis and five others who got joint infections.
But the state Division of Public Health Services continues to monitor 752 patients for possible illness, according to Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, state epidemiologist. Because this kind of fungal infection has never before been seen, even the medical experts don't know what to expect, she said.
"They're not out of the woods because ... we see from other states that some people continue to have complications from the infection," she said. "We're still learning what are the long-term effects of this previously unknown infection."
A look back
The first warning about potentially contaminated drugs came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last Sept. 28, recalled Alroy-Preis.
The CDC was asking state health departments to find out which clinics and hospitals had gotten the suspect medications from NECC "and then reach out to patients to notify them and ask about symptoms that they might have," she said. The agency also asked states to put systems in place to evaluate those patients.
"This is a serious situation that may require urgent attention over the coming days," the CDC warned.
"We didn't have a clear picture at that time of the magnitude of this," recalled Dr. Jose Montero, state public health director. "(We knew) this doesn't look good, but it was not clear how many hundreds or thousands of patients or facilities we actually had to deal with at that time."
That weekend, top epidemiologists from the Northeast region happened to be in Meredith for an annual conference. Officials here quickly scrambled to set up a room with phone lines so those experts could call in to a CDC conference call scheduled for the next day.
Montero remembers "a sense of disbelief."
"The first question you ask is: Why? How did it happen?"
It was the second time in four months that state health officials were asking that very question.
The public health lab was still testing thousands of patients of Exeter Hospital's cardiac catheterization lab for hepatitis C.
A former medical technician at the hospital, David Kwiatkowski, who has the chronic liver disease, had been arrested in July, accused of stealing syringes of painkillers meant for patients, injecting himself, and refilling the contaminated syringes with saline solution before returning them.
Back on May 15, Exeter Hospital had notified the state that it had an unusual cluster of four hepatitis C cases. Epidemiologist Alroy-Preis had just returned from maternity leave a day earlier.
Two weeks later, tests confirmed the four cases shared a common source and the state announced the outbreak.
From the start, drug diversion by a hospital employee was at the top of the list of possible causes, Montero said.
"That's what science tells us," he said. "We need to look at how it has happened in other places."
Still, he said, "We needed time to prove that. We needed to be sure."
In previous hepatitis C outbreaks caused by health care workers in Colorado, Florida and Nevada, thousands of patients had to be tested for the virus, he said, so local officials knew what New Hampshire was facing.
"We knew that the size of the investigation was going to grow exponentially as new information was going to come in," Montero said.
They also knew that an Exeter Hospital employee, Kwiatkowski, was one of the first four patients diagnosed with hepatitis C. Without more information from him, however, they had no idea how long the potential exposure period for other patients was.
Since someone can have the virus for six months before testing positive, officials had to keep pushing back the time frame to test patients each time an earlier case was diagnosed. And as that time period lengthened, it increasingly pointed to a health care worker as the source.
That's because the virus cannot live on equipment for more than five days, Alroy-Preis explained. "The only way we can explain this over months and months and months is by (drug) diversion," she said.
But the uncertainty over how many patients were at risk made for a "tricky message" to deliver to an anxious public, Montero said.
"And when you're frail, you're ill, you have a really severe condition, you went through a procedure, being called back for a test ... it's really hard to explain to people they shouldn't worry until they get the results," he said.
The state did come under fire from the public for its handling of the hepatitis C testing, and Montero said he understands that. "People want answers and we don't always have the answers that they want."
And while he declined to criticize how Exeter Hospital officials handled the crisis, Montero did say, "I know that the public expected more, and that is clear."
Did the public deserve more? "Absolutely," he said.
The unprecedented back-to-back crises shook the public's confidence in our hospitals and the drugs people take, state experts agreed.
Montero said both outbreaks also highlight the need for continued vigilance. "People can grow complacent, and that's an enormous mistake that we cannot afford to do," he said.
It also revealed "how interrelated and outsourced health care is," he said.
Still, officials say they're proud of the state's response to both crises. And they're ready if it happens again.
Over the years, New Hampshire had developed an incident command system to respond to public health crises. Created after the 2001 anthrax attacks, it had been tested by EEE, the H1N1 flu and, in 2009, a case of anthrax in Durham traced to an animal-skin drum.
When the NECC crisis hit, "We pulled everybody in to help," Montero said. The state also turned to the health departments in Manchester and Nashua to do some of its ongoing disease surveillance work.
The outbreaks underscore the importance of keeping a strong public health system, Montero said. "We need to make sure that that system provides the health care quality the public needs, deserves and pays for, and that's our job," he said.
Looking ahead
Meanwhile, the immediate crises may be over, but the work - and worry - is not.
About 200 patients who underwent early rounds of testing for hepatitis C still need to be retested to make sure they didn't contract the virus.
And the state is working with the physicians of those 752 patients who received NECC injections to monitor them for symptoms, Alroy-Preis said.
She said she believes New Hampshire is safer after what happened last year. The state's health care quality commission is reviewing best practices to prevent drug diversion, and new rules are being written for compounding pharmacies.
The best way to restore public trust is to make sure proper regulations are in place to minimize risk, Alroy-Preis said.
"I don't think people will be able to live in a society where they can't trust their medication, they can't trust their hospitals," she said. "So you need to see that someone is doing something about that to prevent the next time."
"It's not the Wild West and everyone can do whatever they want," she said. "Someone is protecting me."


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The annual Gridley Education Foundation Golf Tournament for the benefit of Gridley Schools will take place on Monday, June 17, at Peach Tree Golf and Country Club. The format of the tournament will be a Four Person Best Ball Scramble. If you have less than a four-person team, you will be matched with other golfers. The cost is $125.00 per golfer, which covers green fees and cart, lunch, beverages on the course, and prizes. Don't wait to sign up, as the tournament is only open to the first 124 golfers (31 teams). Team prizes will be given to the top team with the lowest gross score in the Men and Coed Divisions. Individual prizes will go to the "Longest Drive" and "Closest-to-the-Hole". Registration and lunch will begin at 11:00 AM, where participants will receive a mulligan and meal ticket. Shotgun will start at 12:00 PM. You will have a great afternoon of golf and be supporting the most worthy of causes, our children. Past tournament monies have helped develop the Gridley Sports Complex, provided grants to classroom teachers, future development of Ag. Property and scholarships. HOLE SPONSORSHIP – Sponsor a hole and get the Big Dawg Treatment for $225.00 (with golfer) or $100.00 (non-golfer). Includes a sign at tee area, and recognition at the course and in the Gridley Herald. For more information or if you have any questions, contact John Cooprider at (530) 701-6449.


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If you or someone you love is suffering from heroin addiction, please keep reading this article to see if heroin addiction treatment center is the right recovery option.
Different rehabilitation programs (rehabs) in Florida follow various therapeutic styles and teach participants how to protect all areas of their health—mind, body and spirit. These programs focus on healing each of these areas to help people stop using drugs or alcohol- truly heal from the inside and get to the root of the cause that leads to substance abuse in the first place. While most facilities offer only a 12-step, one-sided approach to treatment, we understand that addictions are complex and often require multi-dimensional care. We offer a multitude of different treatment tracks so each individual can find a path that best works for them.
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Why Rehab?
People turn to drugs and alcohol for a variety of reasons. Some people might try to relieve physical problems such as neck pain, back pain, etc.
Others might try to numb painful feelings of spiritual emptiness, or they might self-medicate underlying mental health issues.
Often those who struggle with heroin abuse aren't aware which exact area(s) of health they're attempting to manage or mask with their substance use behavior, so a program that focuses on improving and maintaining all three areas of health has the best chance of targeting the problem areas so participants can become and remain addiction free.
Benefits of Addiction Rehab in Florida
For more information on addiction rehab programs, call our confidential helpline at 844-894-5067 today to learn more. Rehab placement specialists can help you learn more about treatment options and determine if a rehab facility is the right fit for you.
Almost anyone can benefit from getting help at a rehab center. The only requirement for attending is a willingness to achieve sobriety.
What to Look for in a Rehab Facility in Lake Alfred
You should evaluate addiction rehab programs carefully to be sure the program you're considering is right for you. Questions to consider when looking at these types of programs include:
What available treatment options are there for heroin addiction?
It's important to choose a program that has a wide range of treatment options because not every type of treatment works equally well for all people. One method may help a patient toward a breakthrough more than another. And that's ok. And that's why having many options available is ideal. A facility should tailor treatment to the individual's needs. Find out what types of therapy and other activities are offered. Ask whether all activities are required. Some holistic programs allow you to opt out of meditation or other non-traditional activities if you are not comfortable with them.
How long does the program last?
Several options for program lengths should be available. You may make considerable recovery progress with a 30-day or 60-day addiction rehab program, although some people fare better with long-term programs. Find out whether you can start with a short-term program in Lake Alfred and have the option to extend your stay if needed. Treatment outcomes are generally better when an individual receives 90 days or more of effective treatment.
Program Locations in Lake Alfred?
Find out the specific setting as well as how far away the program is from you. If an addiction rehab program you're interested in is farther away than you'd like, you may have to weigh the potential benefits of the program against the distance and travel costs. If you have strong sober supports at home and within the community, choosing a local facility might be a better option.
Program Costs?
If possible, get a written breakdown of the costs and services so you can compare programs to find the right program for you. Find out if you can save money by opting out of activities that you're not interested in. Some facilities accept health insurance, provide sliding scale fees, or will work with you to develop a payment plan so that financial barriers don't prevent you from receiving help.
What are the staff credentials?
All staff should have extensive experience and training with substance use disorders and have a good understanding of how to treat these types of symptoms along with a professional stance on various situations. Additionally, consider the staff-to-patient ratio to ensure you'll receive enough individual attention to benefit from treatment.
Is the facility accredited?
Each state maintains an accreditation body that supervises substance use disorder treatment facilities, so ask if the facility you're considering is accredited. This means that it's overseen by the state of Florida, which ensures that the facility is in compliance with state and federal treatment regulations.
Is there follow-up care available?
A reputable program will provide you with an aftercare plan to help maintain sobriety after completion. Most facilities should provide information on support groups and other forms of continued therapy or should help you be able to access these resources once you've finished the program.
How to Find the Right Rehab Program
If you've participated in a treatment program but later relapsed, it doesn't mean that you failed.
Many addiction rehab programs for heroin substance abuse are widely available, with varying philosophies and treatment approaches. The most important part of choosing a rehab is finding one that will tailor treatment to meet your needs during early recovery. If you've participated in a treatment program but later relapsed, it doesn't mean that you failed. It just highlights a need for a change to the approach and treatment plan. Rehab may provide the necessary changes to ensure long-term sobriety.
Once you find a few addiction rehab programs that interest you, try to visit the centers in person if possible. You can speak with staff members and see how you feel about the facility and program offerings. This initial information-gathering can help increase the likelihood that the program will work for you.
For more information on finding a quality addiction rehab program near Lake Alfred, call our helpline today at 844-894-5067. A rehab support specialist can help you identify your needs and guide you in choosing a rehab program that is best for you. A mind-body-spirit connection for addiction rehab can be a life-changing way to begin your path to recovery.


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You've been with her for a few years and sex is becoming stultifyingly stagnant. If you feel like a car running low on battery power, it's time to jump-start your sex life. But to get back that butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling, you'll have to crawl out from under your comforter, strip off those nasty old boxers, throw caution to the wind, and seek some sensual adventure. Get that adrenaline going by injecting some new sensations into your sexual script.
Sex in public places is always a big turn-on, as the fear of getting caught pumps adrenaline into your veins--and that's the same stuff that fuels sexual arousal! Start slow--begin by fooling around with her in front of a mirror or a video camera, then try stroking her with your foot under the table at a restaurant. Have her give you a handjob or blowjob while you are stuck in traffic. Once you've gotten those exhibitionist juices flowing, you can get more brazen and try it anywhere you may be seen.
Movie theaters are perfect for exhibitionist experiments. Pick a dirty foreign film - the subtitles will get her horny without much effort on your part - and get busy in the back row. She might get so inspired, she'll want to star in your own homemade production.
A picnic in the park is never complete without some alfresco porking. How about the back of a crowded bus or subway car? You can pretend to drop your wallet and duck under her skirt to find it; or if there is only one seat available and she conveniently forgot her panties, you can let the vehicle's bumping bounce her on your lap until you both get off - way before you reach your destination.
Sex in a confined place can offer an unexpected degree of physical intimacy. Remember the thrill you felt in high school when you made out with your girlfriend in your old compact car - her knees all the way up to her chin, her feet on the steering wheel? Make out in a telephone booth to re-create the experience. For those who prefer more breathing room, try elevator sex. There are two ways to score: One strategy is to wait until you can get on an empty elevator and hit the stop button midway be����tween floors. Then see if you can come before security does. The more difficult - and exciting - way is to simply ride the elevator up and down, doing it when you have the car to yourselves and looking innocent when someone gets on. You two-minute guys should be able to score in this scenario.
The feel of water against your body adds to the sensuality of liquid loving, and her dripping-wet body can be a turn-on, too. Water makes you buoyant, helping you experiment with new positions. So make "wet and wild" your motto for cool sex. There are lots of possibilities, whether you've got an Olympic-size pool or a bathtub. Some tips: (1) water can wash away the natural lubrication in the vagina, so be sure to have some lube on hand--for the best in slippery sex, make sure she is as wet on the inside as on the outside; (2) if you're mostly submerged, water will impede rapid thrusting, so use a slow and steady stroke - that's also better for getting her off, which means you'll get lots of wet kisses in return; (3) notwithstanding the liquid environment, those hearty little sperm and STDs can still do their business, so use protection.
The airplane bathroom is an overrated place to have sex, not to mention uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. It's much better to stay in your seat and ask for a blanket, spread it over both your laps, then reach under and play with each other when the lights dim and the boring movie starts. Get her dripping and let her lick her wetness off your fingers. You'll arrive refreshed and happy - even if the flight is delayed.


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Mesa, AZ Used Tractors
Buying farm equipment is a big investment, but a critical one to start operations. However, farm equipment is not complete without tractors plowing the fields. When it comes to this machinery, there are numerous reasons to consider buying Mesa Arizona used tractors instead of shelling out your next paycheck for a brand new model. To arrive at the most practical decision, there are a number of factors to contemplate on.
Mesa AZ used tractors cost cheaper than new ones, but it does not necessarily mean they are equal in performance and value. You'll find that some Mesa Arizona used tractors are not worth the bills you paid for it. Even though Mesa AZ used tractors are twice or thrice more affordable than a new one, the huge difference is useless if you'll pay for multiple repairs and replacement parts in the future.
To avoid getting ripped off for your hard-earned money, check the current condition of the Mesa Arizona used tractors you plan on buying. Ask the seller if you can operate the machine within the yard. If he/she rejects your request, there may be some unpleasant surprises waiting for you under the hood of your Mesa AZ used tractors. Check the control panel. Are all the buttons and levers operating correctly? Is the entire machine running smoothly? These are things you should double check.
Another point to account for is the truth behind brand new items depreciating in value over a short period of time. Similar with luxury vehicles and business trucks, a tractor loses its value. While regular checkups and maintenance slow down the pace of depreciation, it does not entirely stop it. While this is not a big deal for those who intend on using the tractor for only a short time frame, it is an important matter for buyers of Mesa Arizona used tractors who desire on regaining their capital through Mesa AZ used tractors sale after a few months to a year.
Know the Mesa AZ used tractors you need. It isn't enough to find the best Mesa Arizona used tractors. A tractor that best fits your needs are commensurate to a profitable farming business. A tractor with a broad front end is better than a narrow model. Mesa AZ used tractors with narrow front ends often roll over on steep edges and hillsides that could lead to serious injury and even death.
Know the environment you plan on using the Mesa Arizona used tractors. What types of surfaces do you plan on using the Mesa AZ used tractors for? What accessories or attachments will you need along with your Mesa Arizona used tractors? What size of Mesa AZ used tractors do you need? These are worthwhile questions that merit answers before buying Mesa Arizona used tractors.
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