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It's really hard to call someone a legend when they've been with a team just four years and made their name elsewhere.
But Jimmy Nielsen, the Sporting KC goalkeeper and captainwho retired Monday night just 48 hours after winning the MLS Cup
, proves that legends can be built in four years.
Of course, his Kansas City career began under auspicious circumstances. In February 2010, he was brought to the team and replaced Kevin Hartman (who was the league leader in saves) as the starter. Nielsen wasn't sure at the time that it was the right move for him and had to be convinced by Peter Vermes. It also wasn't a very popular decision in Kansas City at the time.
It turned out all right, though.
Nielsen started a club record 128 games in goal for Kansas City in four years. He owns several other franchise goalkeeper records: Minutes played (11,497), wins (57), ties (32), winning percentage (.575) and shutouts (45).**By the way, these are records he owns with a franchise that once employed Tony Meola — a club legend himself who spent six years with KC, but had fewer appearances.
In 2012, Nielsen was the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. He was a two-time MLS All-Star (2010, '12) and a member of the MLS Best XI (2012). Vermes named him the SKC captain before the 2012 season.**The leading contenders, in my opinion, to wear the armband next year would be Matt Besler and, potentially, Paulo Nagamura.
Nielsen retires with a career 0.99 goals-against average, an MLS record for goalkeepers who've played a minimum of 1,000 regular season minutes. (On the road, his career average is 1.03 — also an MLS record for goalkeepers with 1,000 regular-season minutes played.)
But the hole he leaves in net is bigger than just his stats: For the last four years, Kansas City hasn't had to worry about its goalkeeper. Literally. Nielsen has played every minute of the last 100 MLS matches (including playoffs). In that two-year stretch, Kansas City has had the league's best defense both years.
So, legend is probably apt to describe his impact in KC. If hadn't been established before,playing on a frozen field in 20-degree weather with two broken ribs and making two massive saves in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup
probably did it for sure.
It's going to be hard to replace him. Especially as KC defends its title with the added challenge of CONCACAF Champions League knockout matches on the horizon in March.
Here are a few options Kansas City could consider.
Option 1: Stay the course
Eric Kronberg is the longest tenured member player on the roster, having been here since 2006. However, in those seven years, he's only appeared in five MLS games (four of them starts). The majority of those starts came in 2011.
The limited action he's seen has, mostly, come from U.S. Open fixtures and international friendlies. Though, this year, he started every CONCACAF Champions League match and U.S. Open Cup game for KC — allowing just two goals in six matches.
He's been steady, but not spectacular in those appearances. Which, is not exactly the thing you're looking for when replacing an anchor in net. At 30 years old, he should be entering his goalkeeping prime, but the lack of game experience has kept him from even reaching anything close to that yet.
Behind him is Jon Kempin, 20, the team's first homegrown player. Kempin spent much of 2013 with KC's affiliate Orlando City in the USL-Pro. Though he made nine starts and allowed 10 goals with Orlando City, Kempin still needs more experience before he's handed the keys to an MLS club.
It's not the sexiest option, but Kronberg has been around long enough to at least earn a shot at the No. 1 job. Kempin's time is likely a few years away. (Though, the salary cap exemption Kempin offers being on a homegrown contract could be enticing as KC tries to add more pieces for a congested 2014 campaign.)
Option 2: Bring in a veteran to compete with Kronberg
There were two notable goalkeepers waived this week in MLS: Seattle's Michael Gspurning and Vancouver's Brad Knighton.
Gspurning is the better of the two and is currently a free agent, as he does not meet the criteria for the MLS Re-Entry Draft on Thursday. Knighton, a decent but not spectacular prospect, is one of 68 players available through the re-entry drafts. (He's probably the best option of the handful of goalkeepers available via that process: Colorado's Steward Ceus, Salt Lake's Josh Saunders, Seattle's Josh Ford, San Jose's Evean Newtown and Vancouver's Joe Cannon.)
Another option would be Columbus' Andy Gruenebaum, an Overland Park native who is currently out of contract. He made 21 appearances for the Crew in a year cut short by injuries. In 2012, he was one of the league's most surprising goalkeepers, posting 13 wins, 124 saves and 8 shutouts.
Word is that Columbus wants to bring back Gruenebaum. (Update: Because he doesn't appear on the re-entry list and he's 30 years old, Columbus likely made him a qualifying offer of 105% of his 2013 salary. Which means, if KC wants him, it would need to pull off a trade for him.)
This is a very likely route for KC, as competition is never a bad thing. Gspurning is the only guy that would be comparable to Nielsen on the field. (The two also made comparable base salaries in 2013 — Nielsen: $200,000, Gspurning: $210,000).
Gruenebaum ($92,220) and Knighton ($66,000) would be less expensive alternatives. Also, likely a step down in quality.
Option 3: Look overseas
Sporting KC has a fairly comprehensive scouting network (which netted them Nielsen back in 2010) and Vermes could once again dip into the vast European pool to find a new starter.
Chances are very high that Kansas City knew Nielsen was nearing the end of his career and had probably started looking as a back-up plan at some point over the last two years.
This is a likely option, especially if the team feels Kronberg isn't No. 1 material.
Option 4: Trade for a starter
Taking a guess at this option is essentially a crapshoot. There are (potentially) a few goalkeepers out there in bad situations (maybe Colorado's Matt Pickens coming back from an injury with Clint Irwin entrenched as a starter?), but most goalkeepers at Nielsen's level would be expensive to procure. This would include guys like Dan Kennedy (Chivas) and Tally Hall (Houston).
Would Kansas City give up draft picks to find an MLS-level starter? A player exchange? Some allocation money?
We have seen Vermes wheel-and-deal in the past (remember Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012?), moving players and picks around to reshuffle the deck.
I'd guess this route is unlikely, but it's hard to say for certain until we get into the transfer window.
No matter what option Vermes takes, it's going to take some time to get used to seeing Kansas City's goal without The White Puma standing guard in front of it.


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The governments of Britain and Vietnam have signed an accord sealing the fate of 50,000 Vietnamese refugees in Hong Kong. They will be forcibly repatriated. Some are saying they would rather die than return and are threatening suicide. More than 20,000 of the 63,000 boat people in Hong Kong have already been refused refugee status. They are considered economic, not political, refugees, fleeing poverty rather than overt persecution.
The Bush administration says it opposes forced repatriation, and apparently is in the process of negotiating with the British. The refugees are appealing to the Unites States for help. They say Washington is their last hope. But Vietnam has already accepted a deal from Britain and the European Community, which have offered money to Vietnam for development projects and business loans. Vietnam has promised in return not to persecute the returnees.

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NORTON, Mass. – For the second time this season, Phil Mickelson has flirted with golf's magic number only to cool late in his push to 59. Lefty's most recent brush with history came on Friday at the Deutsche Bank Championship when he stormed out to a 7-under 28 in his first nine holes.
Mickelson promptly rebounded on the second hole following a bogey at the first – he began his round on the 10th hole – when he roped his second shot at the par 5 from 212 yards to within 2 feet of the hole for eagle.
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But the southpaw managed just one more birdie the rest of the way and signed for a 63 and an early one-stroke lead at the event, which ends on Monday. The TPC Boston course record is 61.
Mickelson's opening effort included one-putts at eight of his first nine holes and birdie putts from18 feet (No. 10), 27 feet (No. 11), 17 feet (No. 14), 11 feet (No. 17), 7 feet (No. 18) and 9 feet (No. 8).
Tiger Woods and Adam Scott, who were paired with Mickelson on Day 1, carded rounds of 68 and 73, respectively. Kevin Stadler finished with a 64 to get one back.


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A new book about Lenny Dykstra's financial history reportedly includes the former Mets center fielder's first admission that he used steroids while in the major leagues.
"I was like a pioneer for that stuff … The juice. I was like the very first to do that. Me and [Jose] Canseco," Dykstra says in the book "The Zeroes: My Misadventures in the Decade Wall Street Went Insane," written by Randall Lane.
Philly.com reports Dykstra, who won a World Series with the Mets in 1986, started using performance enhancers during his time with the Phillies. He confessed to Lane while watching Roger Clemens' testimony to Congress in 2008.
"At first it wasn't even illegal. Then, after a few years, I had to go to a doctor, and get a prescription," Dykstra says in a book excerpt. "You know how I got my stuff? Just walking into a pharmacy, bro. It was as simple as that."
After helping the Phillies to the 1993 World Series, where they lost to the Blue Jays, Dykstra signed a four-year, $24.9 million contract extension, the Philly.com report says. He did not play another full season after that.
Dykstra, now under scrutiny for a stock picking scandal, told Lane, "So I needed to do anything I could to protect my job, take care of my family. Do you have any idea how much money was at stake? Do you?"
Lane concludes: "What Lenny Dykstra really did, by his own admission, was steal $25 million. He had duped the Phillies into that contract based on a completely manufactured performance. But he didn't view it that way."


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Atlantic City Boat Show • Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – The Atlantic City Convention Center, One Miss America Way, will host the Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show. See all varieties of boats and accessories and enjoy a variety of demonstrations, clinics, and other activities. Admission: $14. Info: 1-718-707-0716 or www.ACBoatShow.com
Flight School Open House • Feb. 3 at noon – American Flyers Flight School, 50 Airport Rd., Suite 120, at Morristown Airport will host an open house and barbecue. Tour classrooms, see flight aircraft and hear a presentation by a certified flight instructor. Guests are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes early. Info: 1-973-267-3223.
Singles • Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. – Steppin' Out Singles will hold an upscale dance party at the Woodbridge Hilton Grand Ballroom, 20 Wood Ave. South, Iselin. Ages 40+; no jeans/t-shirts/sneakers. Admission: $17. Info: 1-732-656-1801. Directions: 1-732-494-6200.
FairTax Presentation • Feb. 6 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. – Americans for Liberty and the Morris Patriots will co-host an event at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave., Whippany, where former Congressional candidate Dave Corsi will conduct a FairTax presentation. Info: 1-973-285-6930.
Middlesex East Widows Or Widowers • Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. – Middlesex East Widows Or Widowers will conduct a business meeting at the Carteret Community Center, at Pershing and Cooke aves. All widows & widowers welcome. Info: 1-732-969-2228 or 1-908-757-0515.
Blood Pressure Screening • Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. – noon – Overlook Medical Center health care professionals will conduct blood pressure screenings at the Scotch Plains YMCA, 1340 Martine Ave. Call 1-800-247-9580 to register.
Diabetes Screening • Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. – noon – Overlook Medical Center professionals will conduct Type 2 diabetes screenings at the Jewish Community Center, 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains. Call 1-800-247-9580 to register.
Women's Heart Health • Feb. 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. – A cardiologist from Trinitas Regional Medical Center will present "Recognizing Cardiac Signs and Symptoms: When Should You See Your Doctor?" at The Westwood, 483 North Ave., Garwood. To register, call 1-908-994-8939.
Woodbridge Widows Or Widowers • Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. – Woodbridge Widows Or Widowers will conduct a business meeting in the Children's Room of the Main Library, George Frederick Plaza, Rte. 35, Woodbridge. All widows and widowers welcome. Info: 1-732-381-3255 or 1-908-757-0515.
Meditation Lecture • Feb. 9 – Raritan Bay Coffee Company, located inside the Perth Amboy train station at 233 Smith St., will host two interactive lecture sessions with Jim Rose, M Ed. On "Meditation, A Spiritual Solution To Stress, Anger and Conflict" from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Info: 1-848-203-3432.
Living With Alzheimer's (For Caregivers) • Feb. 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will present the first of a two-part program, "Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers – Moderate Stage" a the NJIT Campus Center, 150 Bleeker St., Ballroom B, 2nd Flooer, University Heights, Newark. Part two will be held at the same time and place on Feb. 16. To register, call 1-973-586-4300.
Art Show Opening Reception • Feb. 9 from 7-9 p.m. – The Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, will host an opening reception for "CompleXity: Art Outside the Limits of Imagination." The exhibition, which runs until Feb. 26, features work by Gary Bulwicz, Dawn Arena, Paul Borkowski and Andrew Edwards. The gallery is open weekdays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and weekends from 2-4 p.m.
Theatre • Feb. 10-26 – Playhouse 22, located at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick, will present a production of Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students. Info: 1-732-254-3939.
ELC Breakfast • Feb. 10 at 8 a.m. – The Middlesex County Employer Legislative Committee will host a breakfast with Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan (D-18) at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, 515 US Highway 1, Iselin. Cost is $20 per person. Register with email@example.com.
Cholesterol Screening • Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. – noon – Overlook Medical Center professionals will conduct cholesterol screenings at the Home Depot, Springfield Ave., Vauxhall. Call 1-800-247-9580 to register. There is a $10 fee.
Guitar Night • Feb. 10 from 5:30-8 p.m. – Raritan Bay Coffee Company, located inside the Perth Amboy train station, 233 Smith St., will host a guitar night with music by Alejandro Ataucusi and Paul Kosar. Info: 1-732-343-1717.
Live Music • Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. – The New Standard Jazz Quintet will play at the Salem Roadhouse Café, at Townley Presbyterian Church, 829 Salem Rd., Union. Admission is $15 ($10 students) and includes hot and cold snacks, beverages and desserts. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Info: 1-908-686-1028.
Night of Dance • Feb. 11 from 7-11 p.m. – Enjoy an evening of dining and dancing featuring New Jersey competitive ballroom dancers Terry & Leilani Viney at the Berkeley Plaza, 735 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Tickets are $75 per person and $150 per couple. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Greater Union County's Summit Area Special Response Fund. Info: 1-908-353-7171 ext. 129
Art Exhibit • Feb. 12-March 15 – Arts Guild New Jersey, 1670 Irving St., Rahway, will present a new exhibit "Road Trip: My America." Opening reception on Feb. 12 from 1-4 p.m. Free admission. For info & gallery hours, call 1-732-381-7511.
Sports Card Show • Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The Rahway Senior Citizens Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave., will host a sports card and collectibles show. Suggested donation: $1. (Children under 10 accompanied by an adult are admitted free.) Info: 1-732-827-2094.
Preschool Open House • Feb. 12 from noon-2 p.m. – Bright Beginnings Preschool at the JCC of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, will hold an open house for parents of prospective students, ages 2 ½ to 5. Info: Joan Green, 1-732-494-3232 x625
Thanksgiving in February • Feb. 12 from 2- 6 p.m. – Woodbridge Elks Lodge #2116, 665 Rahway Ave. will host a Thanksgiving in February "All You Can Eat" turkey buffet dinner. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-10.
Chicken Casserole Contest & Dinner • Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. – First Presbyterian Church of Iselin, 1295 Oak Tree Rd., Iselin, will host a Chicken Casserole Contest and Dinner. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and kids ages 5-12. Judging will be held at 4:45 p.m. Info: 1-732-283-1188.
ESL Classes • Feb. 13 – The JCC of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, will offer English as a Second Language classes in February and March. Testing for new students will take place during the week of Feb. 13; classes begin on Feb. 28. The cost is $100 ($10 per class) Info: Sharon Katz, 1-732-494-3232 x. 619.
Cholesterol Screening • Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Overlook Medical Center professionals will conduct cholesterol screenings at Overlook Downtown, 357 Springfield Ave., Summit. Call 1-800-247-9580 to register. There is a $10 fee.
Blood Pressure Screening • Feb. 15 from 5-7 p.m. – Overlook Medical Center health care professionals will conduct blood pressure screenings at the Westfield YMCA, 220 Clark St. Call 1-800-247-9580 to register.
Blood Pressure Screening • Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. – noon – Overlook Medical Center health care professionals will conduct blood pressure screenings at Whole Foods Market, 2245 Springfield Ave., Vauxhall. Call 1-800-247-9580 to register.
Medicare/Medicaid Seminar • Feb. 16 from 1-3 p.m. – The state Bar Foundation will sponsor a free public seminar on navigating the "Medicare-Medicaid Maze" at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square off Ryders Lane in New Brunswick. To register, call 1-800-FREE-LAW.
Flower & Garden Show • Feb. 16 from 1-8 p.m., Feb 17 &18 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – The New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, offering garden displays, a flower show and a garden marketplace, will be held at New Jersey Convention Center, Edison. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $6 for kids 12-17. Info:1-732-449-4004
Book Discussion • Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. – The Carteret Public Library, 100 Cooke Ave., will host a meeting of its Reading Club. They will discuss "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Info: 1-732-541-3830.
Estate & Income Tax Seminar • Feb. 16 from 7-9 p.m. – The state Bar Foundation will sponsor a free public seminar on Estate and Federal Income Tax at the New Jersey Law Center off Ryders Lane in New Brunswick. To register, call 1-800-FREE-LAW.
Open Mic Night • Feb. 16 from 7-9 p.m. – The Raritan Bay Coffee Company, located inside the Perth Amboy Train Station at 233 Smith St., will host an open mic night for music, song and spoken word. There will also be an art reception for local artist Juan Valdez. Info: 1-732-343-1717.
Fish & Chips • Feb. 17 from 5-8 p.m. – The Rahway High School Band Boosters will sponsor a fish and chips dinner by Argyle Restaurant at the American Legion Hall, 581 Maple Ave., Rahway. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 10 years old. Call 1-732-882-8745 or 1-732-208-4633. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Blood Drive • Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Lafayette Lodge #27, 1550 Irving St., Rahway, will host a blood drive. All donors will receive a complimentary cholesterol screening. Info: 1-732-388-0309
Concert • Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. – The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Concert Band will play selections ranging from Renaissance to Ragtime favorites at Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad St., Westfield. Admission is $10 per person. Info: 1-908-789-9696.
Missionary Sunday • Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. – Calvary Assembly of God, 953 West Chestnut St., Union, has invited David and Cheryl Greco to the church's monthly "Missionary Sunday" service to discuss their work in Mexico. Info: 1-908-694-1133.
Dance • Feb. 19 from 7 – 11 p.m. – Woodbridge Widows Or Widowers will hold an open dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Morrisey Ave., Avenel. Refreshments, all welcome. Admission: $10 members, $12 guests. Info: 1-732-381-3255 or 1-908-757-0515.
Singles • Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. – Steppin' Out Singles will hold an upscale dance party at the Woodbridge Hilton Grand Ballroom, 20 Wood Ave. South, Iselin. Ages 40+; no jeans/t-shirts/sneakers. Admission: $17. Info: 1-732-656-1801. Directions: 1-732-494-6200.
Heart Health • Feb. 22 from 5:30-7 p.m. – A Trinitas Regional Medical Center cardiologist will speak at a "Joyful Heart" tea, which will include a light, heart-healthy dinner, at Echo Executive Plaza, Suite 1A, 899 Mountain Ave., Springfield. To register, call 1-908-994-8939.
History Lecture • Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. – Stephen Schoeman, Ph.D., will lecture on the history of the U.S. Presidency from colonial times to the present at the Union Public Library, 1980 Morris Ave. Info: 1-908-851-5450 ext. 5452.
Black History Month • Feb. 24 from 6:30-9 p.m. – United Way's African-American Leadership Initiative's "Making A Mark" event will celebrate A Journey of Black Dance, with a performance by the Plainfield High School Dance Ensemble with special guests, The New Jersey Orators Group. Tickets for the event, which will be held at Kean University's University Center Little Theater, 1000 Morris Ave., Union, are $25. Info: 1-908-353-7171 ext. 136.
Art Workshop • Feb. 25 – Arts Guild NJ, 1670 Irving St., Rahway, will present an Encaustic Painting Workshop. Fee: $70 + $25 materials fee. Registration required; call 1-732-381-7511.
Spaghetti Dinner • Feb. 26 from 4-8 p.m. – Middlesex County 4-H will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick. Tickets are $8 per person, and proceeds will help pay for needed repairs at the Middlesex County 4-H Center. The Hub Kings will play soul/jazz music during part of the evening. To reserve your seat, call 1-732-398-5261.
Women's History Month Film Festival • March 1-3 – Women in Media-Newark will present "FootPrints in the City" with a kickoff event at the Newark Public Library and films at the Paul Robeson Student Center, Rutgers-Newark, on March 2 & 3. Info: www.wim-n.com
Gift Auction • March 2 at 7:30 p.m. – The Parents Guild of Mother Seton Regional High School. Valley Road, Clark (GSP Exit 135) will sponsor a "Bon Voyage" Gift Auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $15. No tickets sold at the door. For tickets and info, call 1-732-382-1952.
Art Workshop • March 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Arts Guild NJ, 1670 Irving St., Rahway, will present an Alla Prima Painting Technique Workshop. Fee: $70. Registration required; call 1-732-381-7511.
Gift Auction • March 4 at 2 p.m. (snow date: March 11) – Divine Mercy Parish, 213 Pershing Ave., Carteret, will host its annual gift auction. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission: $8 (no one under 18 admitted.) For info or tickets, call Lori at 1-732-541-5616 or Debbie at 1-732-541-5736.
Business Seminar • March 7 from 7-9 p.m. – The state Bar Foundation will hold a free public seminar, "Starting and Succeeding with a New Business" at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square, off Ryders Lane in New Brunswick. To register, call 1-800-FREE-LAW.
Art Workshop • March 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Arts Guild NJ, 1670 Irving St., Rahway, will present a Dynamic Figure Drawing and Anatomy Workshop. Fee: $95. Registration required; call 1-732-381-7511.
CD & Record Show • March 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – The Greater NJ Record Show returns to Hotel 304 West on Route 22 West in Springfield. Dozens of music dealers will sell records, CDs, DVDs and memorabilia. Admission: $6 for adults, $3 for kids. Info: firstname.lastname@example.com
Blood Drive • March 13 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. – The Linden Public Library, 31 East Henry St., will host a blood drive in the Columbia Bank Room. Info: 1-908-298-3830 ext. 11 or 1-800-NJBLOOD.
St. Patrick's Day Luncheon • March 14 – St. Genevieve's Leisure Group will hold their St. Patrick's Day Luncheon at the Kenilworth Inn, at a cost of $32. Reservations may be made by calling 1-908-352-6942.
Landlord/Tenant Issues Seminar • March 15 from 7-9 p.m. – The state Bar Foundation will sponsor a free public seminar on Landlord-Tenant Issues at the New Jersey Law Center off Ryders Lane in New Brunswick. To register, call 1-800-FREE-LAW.
Cancer Presentation • March 21 at 7 p.m. – The Northern NJ Affiliate of the Young Survival Coalition will sponsor an event, "Reinventing Your Life After Cancer," with guest speaker Gail Tyrrell, executive director of the Ruby Heals Foundation, at Morristown Memorial Hospital's Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. To register, call 1-201-843-6695.
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Who Killed Newt, Part Two
Chatterbox has finally figured out who killed Newt. Are you ready? Newt did.
This revelation seized Chatterbox as he was reading about the wild adulation Newt received at a dinner last night hosted by GOPAC, the Republican fund-raising outfit that he created. According to the usually-reliable Associated Press, his speech was punctuated "by several standing ovations," and by boisterous chants of "Newt, Newt, Newt." Rep. Matt Salmon (R., Ariz.), a certified Newt-hater, called it "a great speech." There is no way Gingrich could have gotten that kind of reception had he not relinquished the speakership. After all, this was the guy who just lost five Republican votes in the House.
Could it be that Newt just wants to be loved? Republicans, he surely grasps, are terribly sentimental about their former leaders--witness how they renamed Washington's National Airport after Ronald Reagan--as compared to Democrats, who scorn them. (Jimmy Who? And who was that Greek fellow we ran for president in 1988?) Perhaps he simply decided it was better to be a Cuddly Elder Statesman than a Hated Party Leader.
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Efficiency is the name of the game in transit.
That was easy to see at the June 12 Keizer Planning Commission meeting.
On the agenda was a presentation of altered routes for Salem-Keizer Transit buses, in light of the new Keizer Transit Center set to open.
Jared Choc, a Planning Commission member, is also the manager of Planning and Technology for Salem-Keizer Transit.
Thus, Choc served two roles. When it was time for the presentation, Choc left his seat on the dais and sat facing his fellow commissioners.
It was joked Choc had drawn the short end of the straw, a suggestion he grinned at.
"As I was already attending, there was not even a straw to draw," he quipped.
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BOULDER—Experience hands-on science and Halloween fun at this year's Super Science Saturday at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) on Saturday, October 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free, annual family event will be held at NCAR's Mesa Lab at 1850 Table Mesa Drive in south Boulder.
This year's theme is "Science with a Blast!" Throughout the day, NCAR's "Science Wizards" will explore the principles of exciting science with live demonstrations and hands-on activities. The day also includes interactive fun with the Little Shop of Physics workshop from CSU, weather balloon launches, a cryogenics magic show, face painting, an inflatable two-lane bungee run, the Wild Okapi Marimba Band, and many other fun activities.
"Super Science Saturday is a firm favorite with kids, parents, and teachers in the Boulder-Denver area," says Laura Allen, an education and outreach specialist from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), which manages NCAR. "We hope to see lots of kids and families dressed in their Halloween costumes ready to experience the wonders of science."
Super Science Saturday is designed to promote public science literacy and provide memorable science experiences for families.
Participants include NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory, the University of Colorado Science Discovery, Colorado State University's Little Shop of Physics, Boulder Country Day School, and others. The event is sponsored by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Office of Education and Outreach, Friends of UCAR, and KMGH Channel 7.
NCAR's Mesa Lab science exhibits, art galleries, and cafeteria (cash only) will be open. Free parking is also available and the Mesa Road will be open.
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A bright start at Bramall Lane counted for nothing as Phil Jagielka's second half penalty secured maximum points for Sheffield United.
Things couldn't have gone better from the first whistle as Robbie Keane flicked a pass to Jermaine Jenas who lofted the ball over Paddy Kenny into the corner for a 1-0 lead with just two minutes on the clock.
We dominated those early exchanges but the aerial ball was a potent weapon for the home side, who clawed their way back via Rob Hulse's header and then Jagielka's emphatic spot kick after Teemu Tainio was adjudged to have fouled Stephen Quinn. Questions marks surrounded whether or not it was in the box and it looked like Quinn simpy ran into Tainio, but it matted little to Jagielka, who slammed home what turned out to be the winner.
The surface at Bramall Lane was like a soggy beach, but Jenas mastered it in the second minute when he glided over the sand in anticipation of Robbie Keane's imaginative flick but he still had plenty to do.
From the right of the United penalty area, he advanced a little and saw Paddy Kenny stray into no man's land before, without a touch of class, the midfielder lofted the ball over the stranded keeper and into the net.
It was an early tonic for the travelling army of Spurs people who battled through the snow to Yorkshire on a really mucky day. It should have been a double tonic before ten minutes were out when Teemu Tainio robbed Stephen Quinn and threaded through to Keane to the right of the area.
Keane went on to beat his man but, with both Dimitar Berbatov and Steed Malbranque waiting, he opted to drill for goal and narrowly missed the far post.
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Robbo was forced to save from another Hulse header moments later as the home side began to build up a head of steam.
United got their reward on 27 minutes when another Kazim-Richards corner picked out the head of Hulse and the big striker nodded downwards and the ball flew up off the deck, defeated all the defenders and landed in the back of the net. Jon Stead was then not far away with a low shot that just cleared our right hand upright before Robinson saved again from the former Blackburn man minutes later.
Clever football involving Didier Zokora, Berbatov, Malbranque and Jenas nearly led to a restoring of the lead just after the half hour mark, the culmination being a one-two between the Frenchman and the Englishman before the latter struck the ball into the ground and just past the post.
The ball was in the net again just before half-time after a Jenas free-kick was nudged into the path of Ricardo Rocha by Berbatov. The defender slotted home, but the striker was penalised for a foul on Stead.
The Sheffield gate came close to being unlocked early on in the second half, both times Berbatov could not make the desired impact. A Kazim-Richards corner then caused further difficulties when now central character Hulse stole in first at the near post and his header rocked the bar.
Just after the hour Sheffield United secured the lead from the spot after Tainio blocked Quinn - illegally said referee Mr Atkinson - just inside the area. Phil Jagielka thumped home his penalty.
Tainio was withdrawn for Jermain Defoe, was quickly in a spot of bother after a coming together with Nick Montgomery, for which both players were booked. Malbranque soon made way as Mido was sent into battle.
With four up front, it became kitchen sink stuff and a long way from the football that gave us an early advantage. United were still snapping into tackles though and the counter attack became a real danger as Stead and Hulse continued to work their socks off - Hulse volleyed over well-placed and Tonge tried a curler, neither a threat to Robinson.


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1. COMMITTEE'S OFFICIAL DESIGNATION: The Committee shall be known as the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS).
2. AUTHORITY: This charter renews the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) TRACS established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The operation of TRACS is in the public interest and supports FTA in performing its duties and responsibilities under 49 U.S.C. § 5329.
3. OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES: The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, FTA Administrator, or his or her designee shall present TRACS with tasks on matters relating to the safety of U.S. public transportation systems and activities and, in the exercise of his or her discretion, may withdraw a task being considered by TRACS at any time. The TRACS shall provide the FTA Administrator and the Secretary with information, advice, and recommendations. The TRACS does not exercise program management responsibilities and makes no decisions directly affecting the programs on which it provides advice. The Secretary may accept or reject a recommendation made by TRACS and is not bound to pursue any recommendation from TRACS.
4. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: At the discretion of the Secretary, FTA Administrator, or his or her designee, TRACS shall:
- a. Undertake such information-gathering activities as necessary to carry out tasks, define issues for consideration by the Committee, develop positions on those issues, and present the Committee's position to the Administrator;
- b. Constitute subcommittees or work groups necessary to discharge its responsibilities; and
- c. Evaluate economic, technological, and institutional developments relating to transit safety and submit recommendations to the Administrator on innovative ideas and approaches for Federal policies and programs.
5. AGENCY OR OFFICIAL TO WHOM THE COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Committee shall report to the Secretary of Transportation through the Administrator of FTA.
6. SUPPORT: The FTA will provide administrative and staff support to the Committee.
7. ESTIMATED ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS AND STAFF YEARS: It is estimated that the annual operating costs (including the pro rata share of salaries of U.S. Department of Transportation employees) is $500,000. Approximately 3 person- years will be required to support the Committee.
Members of TRACS who are not full-time employees of the U.S. Government serve without compensation. At the discretion of the FTA Administrator, FTA may reimburse members for travel and/or lodging costs. Members of TRACS who are full-time employees of the U.S. Government serve without additional compensation but may be allowed transportation and per diem in lieu of subsistence and other expenses in accordance with the Department of Transportation Civilian Travel Regulations.
8. DESIGNATED FEDERAL OFFICER: The FTA Administrator, on behalf of the Secretary, shall designate an agency representative to serve as the Executive Director for TRACS; such individual shall also serve as the Designated Federal Officer of the Committee.
The Designated Federal Officer shall do the following:
- a. call meetings of the Committee, subcommittee(s), and workgroup(s) after consultation with the chairperson and determine where they are to be held;
- b. formulate and approve an agenda, in consultation with the chairperson, for each meeting;
- c. notify all Committee members of the time, place, and agenda for any meeting;
- d. provide administrative support for all meetings of the Committee, subcommittees, and work groups and ensure that at least one agency representative and/or agency legal counsel is present for each Committee, subcommittee, or work group meeting;
- e. attend each Committee meeting;
- f. maintain all TRACS files and records; and
- g. adjourn any meeting when it is determined to be in the public interest; and h. chair meetings when directed to do so by the FTA Administrator.
- h. chair meetings when directed to do so by the FTA Administrator.
9. ESTIMATED NUMBER AND FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS: The Committee will meet approximately twice a year. The agenda for each meeting shall be developed and approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. The following procedures shall govern the conduct of TRACS meetings:
- a. Notice of the meeting shall be published in the Federal Register at least 15 calendar days prior to the date of the meeting. Notice shall include the agenda, date, time, location, and purpose of the meeting.
- b. Each meeting of the TRACS will be open to the public, except as provided under Section 10(d) of FACA, as implemented by 41 CFR § 101-6.10, the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. § 522b(c)), 41 CFR Part 102-3, and DOT Order 1120.3B. Persons wishing to appear before TRACS must notify the chairperson or vice chairperson at the beginning of the meeting. Written materials may be submitted to TRACS at any time by notifying the Designated Federal Officer
- c. Each meeting will be held at a reasonable time, in a place reasonably accessible to the public, and in a room large enough to accommodate TRACS members, staff, and interested members of the public.
10. DURATION: Continuing, subject to renewal every two years.
11. TERMINATION: This charter shall terminate two years after its effective date unless renewed in accordance with FACA and other applicable requirements.
12. MEMBERSHIP AND DESIGNATION: The Committee will be comprised of approximately 29 voting members deemed to reflect various perspectives of transit safety. The FTA Administrator will ensure the membership is fairly balanced in terms of points of view of the affected interests.
To ensure the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of diverse groups served by the Department, membership will include, to the extent practicable, individuals and/or organizations that represent transit industry groups and public associations, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
All members who are not Federal employees will serve as Representative members and will be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation for a two-year term, with each member eligible to be reappointed for a successive two-year term. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. Members shall continue to serve until their replacement has been appointed or are removed for cause by the Secretary, the FTA Administrator, or his or her designee.
A chairperson and vice chairperson shall be appointed by the FTA Administrator or his or her designee. Meetings will not be conducted in the absence of the chairperson or vice chairperson except when authorized by the Designated Federal Officer. Meetings will not be held in the absence of the Designated Federal Officer.
13. SUBCOMMITTEES: The FTA may create subcommittees or work groups. Subcommittees shall not work independently of the chartered TRACS, and shall report all of their recommendations and advice to the full TRACS for deliberation and discussion. All subcommittee and work group meetings will be open to the public except as permitted by section 9(b) of this charter. The meetings will be adequately staffed, and minutes will be kept according to the procedures set out in section 15 of this charter.
14. RECORDKEEPING: The records of the Committee, subcommittees, and other subgroups of the Committee shall be handled in accordance with General Records Schedule 6.2, and other approved agency records disposition schedule. The records shall be available for public inspection and copying, subject to the Freedom of Information Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. § 552, as well as section 10(b) of FACA.
The records, reports, transcripts, minutes, and other documents that are made available to, or prepared for or by, TRACS will be available to the public via FTA's website at http://www.fta.dot.gov.
15. MINUTES: Minutes of each meeting shall be certified by the chairman within 90 days of a meeting. The minutes shall include the following:
- a. The time, date, and place of the meeting;
- b. A list of attendees at the meeting;
- c. A summary of matters discussed and conclusions reached;
- d. Copies of all reports received, issued, or approved by TRACS;
- e. A description of the extent to which the meeting was closed to the public, if authorized under 41 CFR § 101-6.1023, and a general summary of areas discussed; and
- f. A description of public participation, including a list of the members of the public who presented oral or written statements.
16. FILING DATE: The filing date of this renewed charter is March 8, 2016. This charter will expire 2 years from that date, on March 8, 2018.


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