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Regional Lawmakers are responding to governor Cuomo's plans that were outlined in yesterday's "State of The State" address in Albany. State Senator Jim Seward of Milford said that he liked the tax cut agenda:
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State senator Tom Libous of Binghamton also responded favorable to the governor's tax plans:
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Libous said that he was a bit surprised that the Governor did not mention Hydrofracking during the speech, which has been on hold in New York for over 5 years. Next, the governor will unveil his executive budget proposal to lawmakers on January 21st.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office along with the City of Norwich Police Department arrested three individuals Wednesday, following a lengthy investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine. Charged were 32-year-old Tarik Patterson of Utica, 41-year-old Mary Franklin of Norwich and 36-year-old Rachel O'Neill of Norwich, for 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Law enforcement confiscated 6 individual Baggies of crack cocaine weighing approximately seven grams, cash, and drug paraphernalia. All 3 were arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on cash bail pending court action in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
The Delaware county board of supervisors have re-elected Jim Eisel of Harpersfield as chairman of the board for another term. Walton Supervisor Bruce Dolph was selected as the county budget director.
US Senator Charles Schumer is asking the federal government to release more than $35 million to subsidize home heating for New Yorkers affected by a run of frigid weather. Schumer said some money from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is currently being held back. As of November, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services only obligated $316 million of the $351 million available for state residents this winter. With cold weather across the state, he says the money should be released now
New York's long-term energy plan focuses on increased use of renewable energy and clean technology, while reducing consumer utility bills. The plan, released this week for a 60-day public comment period, calls for expanding use of natural gas instead of oil to reduce air emissions. But it doesn't include expanding gas production through hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale. New York has had a moratorium on fracking since an environmental review was launched in 2008. Six public hearings will be held on the plan.
The Catskill Mountains Film Festival announced that they are accepting submissions for the festival exhibition & competition. The event will take place on May 2nd through May 4th primarily on the SUNY Delhi campus but also at suitable venues in Delaware County. More information is available at catskillmountainsfilmfestival.org.
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06/29/2010 3:53 PM - Mike Peck
Warning: The following blog post contradicts the current Web poll on icehogs.com
Arguably the only thing more pointless than doing a mock draft is grading a team's draft days after a draft is complete.
So why in the world would we put a poll on our Web site asking to grade the Blackhawks recent 2010 NHL Draft class? Because that's what fans want! Same reason for mock drafts and all that hoopla that goes along with it.
It takes a good four-five years to evaluate a draft and maybe even longer in some situations in hockey. So that leads to my next question: What constitutes a successful draft? Is it the amount of NHLers that come out of it? Is it the number of "stars" that get picked?
Depending on how you look at it, the 2007 draft for the Blackhawks could be labeled as one the team's best in team history or thinnest. Patrick Kane was selected #1 overall by the Hawks in '07, obviously an NHL superstar that helped bring a Stanley Cup Championship to the Windy City. But from a depth standpoint, there is a good chance the Kane will be the only NHLer yielded out of that draft to play for Chicago.
Other skaters taken in that draft include Bill Sweatt (needs to be signed this summer or the Hawks lose his rights), Akim Aliu (traded to Atlanta), Maxime Tanguay (has yet to sign an NHL deal), Josh Unice (fallen off of hockey map), Joseph Lavin (still a possibility) and Richard Greenop (out of organization).
If teams are supposed to use a draft to reload, than this wasn't the draft. The 2004 draft was though. Chicago had a whopping 17 picks in the 2004 draft and of those 17 players taken, seven played at least one game for Blackhawks including Cam Barker, Dave Bolland, Bryan Bickell, Adam Berti, Jake Dowell, Petri Kontiola and Troy Brouwer.
Chicago hit on 41% of their picks in 2004 and that's counting Berti (2 games) and Kontiola (12 games) who had brief stints in Chicago and more than likely won't be back in the show.
I would rate the '04 draft ahead of the '07 draft, but not by a whole lot. To get a cornerstone player in a draft isn't something that some franchises ever get. For Pittsburgh to get Mario Lemieux, Jarmoir Jagr and then a decade later get Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin is a complete anomaly.
Other Blackhawks drafts that I would grade very high include the 2003 draft (Brent Seabrook, Corey Crawford, Mike Brodeur and Dustin Byfuglien) and the 2002 draft (Anton Babchuk, Duncan Keith, Matt Ellison, James Wisniewski and Adam Burrish).
So the '03 draft yielded four NHL skaters out of 10 picks, and that's counting Crawford and Brodeur who haven't nailed down a consistent NHL job. The 2002 draft featured five NHL players out of the nine picked, a 55.6% success rate on the draft. That is Chicago's best draft rate in the last 10-15 years and again, that includes Babchuk and Ellison who only played briefly for the Blackhawks.
Chris Etheridge looked at Chicago's drafts dating back to 1979 and found that on average, 37% of Chicago's draft picks have made the NHL. 20% of their picks played in 100 or more games, 16% 200 or more games and 15% have played in 300 or more NHL games. On average, Chicago averaged 10.83 picks per draft dating back to 1979.
Including this past weekend's draft, we still have a lot of time before we can even think about evaluating the last three draft classes for the Hawks. To put it in perspective, the 2008 draft class will probably have a minimum of four players in Rockford (Kyle Beach, Shawn Lalonde, Ben Smith and Jonathan Carlsson). So there could be three players from that draft that will never sign on with the Blackhawks organization.
I would conclude that if a team had 10 picks in a draft (like what the Blackhawks did this past season), and four of them reached the NHL, it would be a pretty successful draft. Five of Chicago's 10 picks were in the first two rounds this year, so this really illustrates how much of a crap shoot drafts are.
Looking at Chicago's draft this summer, one thing is for sure, they went after big players! The smallest player is Mirko Hoefflin who stands 6'-0" and weighs in at 174 pounds.
Another interesting storyline to come out of the Hawks draft weekend is the acquisition of the Hayes brothers. Kevin was drafted by Chicago in the first round on Friday and then on Saturday the Blackhawks traded for his older brother Jimmy in a deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. To continue the Boston College-Rockford-Chicago pipeline, the brothers will both be attending BC this fall.
Hawks Are Stock Piling Draft Picks
06/24/2010 10:42 AM - Mike Peck
I know the knee jerk reaction to the Blackhawks trade of Dustin Byfuglien is a bit of disbelief among Blackhawks faithful. But what a deal Stan Bowman pulled off to not only clear cap space, but also set the organization up for a bit of replenishing.
The reality was and still might be, that a combination Byfuglien, Kris Versteeg and Patrick Sharp had to go to clear some cap space. Once again, from a fan perspective, it's tough to see a team get broken up less than two weeks after being the toast of the town. But with raises coming next year for Kane, Toews and Keith, something had to give. Plus throw in new contracts for Antti Niemi and Niklas Hjlamarsson who both need pay hikes as well, adjustments had to be made.
Colin Fraser is out along with Ben Eager and Brent Sopel. Rumor mills have John Madden departing as well as Adam Burish. Andrew Ladd and Versteeg have been linked to trade rumors too. And we haven't even touched the Christobal Huet issue.
Already, four players from last season's Cup team are gone, and up to three to five more could be on the way out. It sounds pretty sour, but take a step back and look what the Hawks have to play with. Bryan Bickell looks like a lock for next fall's roster and I wouldn't be surprised if Jake Dowell and Jack Skille get a legitimate shot to make the team.
And now Joey Crabb is in the mix and I'm sure Chicago feels he could be a solid replacement for Madden if they elect to not re-sign him. The true core for the Blackhawks will remain despite the player shuffle.
To further reinforce these moves that Bowman has made so far, Chicago has picked up three more draft picks for this weekend's draft and now hold five of the first 60 picks. What a great opportunity to restock the prospects!
This of course would benefit Rockford as well, which will already have a very young team next season. By having so many picks, the Hawks could take a gamble or two in the draft like maybe take Russian center Evgeny Kuznetsov who is considered one of the top Russian prospects in the draft.
I'm sure the blueline will get addressed in the draft as well. Last season Chicago grabbed Dylan Olsen with their first pick. Olsen played last season at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and is a big body at 6-3, 220 pounds. Some names to keep an eye in the first round for Chicago include d-men Stephen Johns, Dylan McIlrath, Jonathan Merrill, Alexander Petrovic, Mark Pysyk, and Jarred Tinordi.
Reminder that the IceHogs are hosting a Draft Party on Friday night at Buffalo Wild Wings in Rockford on East State St. from 5-10 p.m. With an additional first round pick now, the party should be even more interesting now!
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Life as an openly gay athlete has already brought some unexpected developments for Robbie Rogers, and the LA Galaxy's newest acquisition is hoping he can earn the opportunity to create a few more – including a return to the US national team.
"I'd love to be back with the US team – it's probably been two years since I played for the US," said Rogers in an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday morning. "But first I have to get back to playing well with my club team. I need to prove myself to the Galaxy and be successful there, and help our team win games.
"So that's what's most important right now. But I was close to the last World Cup team and I'd love to be in the same position [in 2014]. We'll see."
READ: Sounders' Schmid hails trailblazer Rogers: "He's taken a burden on his shoulders"
Rogers owns 18 US caps and scored the first goal of coach Jurgen Klinsmann's reign, the equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Mexico in Philadelphia on Aug. 10, 2011. But he's faded out of the picture due to injuries and scant playing time in England.
An out-and-out winger, Rogers' speed, work rate and comfort with both feet offer useful tools for Klinsmann's preferred style of play. The two men were actually teammates a decade ago on Orange County Blue Star, a Southern California PDL team where Rogers was a teen phenom playing up in age while Klinsmann – playing under the assumed name Jay Goppingen – was a 38-year-old quietly seeking to keep playing after his pro career was over.
But like his talented Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan, Rogers will have to earn his international return with sustained excellence in MLS play.
Patrick and Rogers also spoke in depth about his coming out, his return to soccer, the road ahead and even some real talk about "flopping," the gamesmanship officially known as simulation.
READ: Rogers reflects on historic night in Galaxu debut: "Perfect, really perfect"
While it wasn't his original intention – "I didn't know what to expect, really, and I didn't really care at that point," he said – Rogers underlined the sense of mission he feels now that his public revelation of his sexuality has been so well received. And he expressed his hopes that he can "be a voice" for younger athletes who struggle with the same issues in anonymity.
"I have a platform and I believe God put me in this place for a reason," he told the veteran sports television personality, "because I know not everyone receives the same amount of support as what I did. I very much believe that God is having me do this, and has put me on this platform, to be a voice for those kids and other people with differences."
U.S. Soccer released a statement of support for Rogers when he came out about his sexuality in February.
"As a federation, we support all our athletes who have had the courage to address this deeply personal topic," the statement read. "We are proud of Robbie. He has been an outstanding representative of our national team program for many years. We support him and wish him great success in the future."


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WSJ has reported that "Trader A" is Thomas Hayes, a 33-year-old Briton working in Tokyo, who the U.S. Department of Justice has charged with engaging in a criminal conspiracy to rig the rate. Hayes, who left UBS, has not been reached by WSJ for comment. WSJ first reported back in February that he had become a focal point for the global investigation.
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Yadier learned from the big brothers
Cardinals catcher comes from a long line of backstops
The Brothers Molina have already accomplished a baseball trifecta: three siblings, three catchers, three World Series rings. Yadier, with the St. Louis Cardinals, is the baby of the bunch at age 26. Bengie, with the San Francisco Giants, is the oldest at 34, and Jose, with the New York Yankees, is the middle brother at 33.
"You got Bengie on the West Coast, Jose on the East Coast and me in the middle," Yadier said. "We pretty much have the country covered."
The brothers stay in touch even though the grueling travel schedule of Major League players sometimes makes that difficult.
"We try to talk twice a week," Yadier said. "We don't talk about baseball. We talk about family."
It is a family filled with catchers DNA. There were shin guards and masks strewn around the Molina childhood home when the brothers were growing up in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. And having two big brothers already working at the craft provided a distinct advantage for Yadier when he decided to become a catcher.
"I started at 15," he said. "I got a lot of tips from them. It was very helpful to have two big brothers doing it. They had more experience. I picked up what I could. I figured they could help me. I felt good about that."
Bengie, as a California Angel, and Jose, as a Chicago Cub, both made the Major Leagues in 1999. Five years later, they were joined by their kid brother, who may be the best catcher of the three.
Yadier is so adept in handling pitchers that Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and pitching coach Dave Duncan, both hands-on guys, pretty much leave the in-game pitch selection to their young catcher.
Molina also is blessed with a strong arm which keeps base runners honest. He picked off four runners in the first three months of this season, pushing his career total to 31 after winning his first Gold Glove last season. Going into this season, Yadier's had thrown out 43.1 percent of would-be basestealers, which led all active Major League catchers. Brother Jose was second at 40.5.
At bat, Yadier is a reliable hitter. He reached the career 500-hit plateau on June 8 a week before he broke up a no-hit bid by Cleveland's Cliff Lee. He was analytical about the eighth-inning double that ended Lee's gem.
"He's the Cy Young winner last year," Yadier said. "I'm trying to do my job, get on base. That's all I'm thinking about. I don't care about his no-hitter.
"You face a guy like that working on a no-hitter, you know he's not giving up. I try to see the ball up, don't chase it down. He gave me a changeup. He tried to get me out with one pitch. He got it up when he wanted it down."
Yadier's hitting has constantly improved, and he reached .300 for the first time last season. Cardinal fans will always remember the two-run homer he hit at Shea Stadium in the ninth inning of the seventh game of the 2006 National League Championship Series, which propelled St. Louis into the World Series.
The Cards won that Series against Detroit. Yadier batted .412 on 7-for-17 to earn his ring and complete the World Series sweep for the Molinas. Brothers Bengie and Jose won their rings with the Angels, who defeated San Francisco in seven games in 2002.
For Yadier, the next plateau will be the All-Star Game. Two weeks before this year's game in St. Louis, he leads all National League catchers in the balloting, and even if he doesn't start, he's likely to be selected to play in this year's Midsummer Classic, which will be in his home park in St. Louis.
"I don't watch the vote," he said, "but that will be a special day for whoever makes it."
The Cardinals hope it will be Molina, the kid brother with the catchers' DNA.
Hal Bock is a freelance writer based in New York
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Yankees send righty Claiborne to Triple-A
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com
TAMPA, Fla. -- Right-hander Preston Claiborne made 44 appearances at the big league level last season for the Yankees, but his stuff never appeared to be quite as crisp this spring, manager Joe Girardi said.
Claiborne was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Wednesday's appearance against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla. Claiborne faced six batters and did not record an out, charged with six earned runs on four hits with a walk and hit-by-pitch.
"With what he did last year, we thought that he would have a really good chance of being in our bullpen," Girardi said. "He just really never got on a roll in Spring Training. As we told him, we know he's capable of pitching much better than he did. It's his job just to go get ready."
Claiborne, 26, posted a 4.11 ERA in 50 1/3 big league innings last season. His ERA in seven Grapefruit League appearances this spring was 14.29 (nine runs in 5 2/3 innings), and Girardi said that Claiborne seemed disappointed by the demotion.
"I don't think anyone ever takes the news well," Girardi said. "I think he understood, and he understood that he was not throwing the ball the way that he was capable of. But he was very determined to go fix that."
Nunez, Anna, Solarte await Yanks' choices
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Eduardo Nunez has not packed one stitch of clothing for the regular season, and probably won't until Saturday. He is one of three Yankees infielders stuck in a holding pattern while the team decides how to finish off the 25-man roster.
"It's funny, but it's not funny," said Nunez, with a laugh.
Nunez, Dean Anna and non-roster invitee Yangervis Solarte all had one last crack to impress the Yankees' coaches on Thursday, grabbing starts in a 4-2 Grapefruit League victory over the Pirates at McKechnie Field.
Nunez went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI, while Anna and Solarte each went hitless in four at-bats. The Yankees plan to take two of the three and will give the topic a lot of thought and discussion on Friday, when an announcement is expected.
"This was not a great Spring Training for offense, but I'm learning a lot," said the 27-year-old Nunez, who batted .265 this spring. "I got my confidence at third base and second base, too. But I don't worry about my hitting, because I can do better with that."
Nunez has played in 129 career big league games, all with the Yankees, but manager Joe Girardi has said that neither of their two vacancies have been decided. Nunez said that getting the late nod to make the club is not out of the ordinary for him.
"The last two years, they [told] me the last two days of the camp," Nunez said. "So for me, it's not a surprise. I've always been in this situation."
Solarte, 26, was among the Yankees' top offensive players of the spring. A non-roster invitee who played at Triple-A in the Rangers' system the last two years, Solarte hit .415 (17-for-41) with two homers and eight RBIs to put himself on the radar.
"I feel pretty satisfied with the work that I have done, but regarding the chances, that's something I cannot control and I leave that to the Yankees," Solarte said through an interpreter.
Solarte was nearly promoted to the big leagues by the Rangers last September, and said that he would report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre if he doesn't make the Yankees' Opening Day roster.
"I will take an opportunity, either if it's up here on the team or down in Triple-A," Solarte said. "You just want an opportunity."
Anna, 27, was acquired from the Padres in November after leading the Pacific Coast League with a .331 average last year, and is attending his first big league camp this spring.
He said that he did not feel any added pressure on Thursday, knowing that the Yankees will be judging more than just one game to make their decisions.
"That's over with. That's how I felt the first week, where I needed to do something no matter what," Anna said. "But now it's just, get ready for the season. Whatever happens from here on out, I feel I did pretty well."
After cuts, Yankees gear up for final decisions
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Yankees are closing in on their final roster decisions of the spring, shipping 10 more players to Minor League camp and preparing to have lengthy discussions before finalizing their 25-man Opening Day roster on Friday.
New York made seven roster moves after Wednesday's game, optioning right-hander Preston Claiborne and outfielder Zoilo Almonte to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. They also reassigned infielders Russ Canzler and Scott Sizemore, and right-handers David Herndon, Jim Miller and Yoshinori Tateyama to Minor League camp.
The club announced on Thursday that it also reassigned right-handers Danny Burawa and Chris Leroux, as well as left-hander Fred Lewis, to Minor League camp. Thirty-five players remain in big league camp, and manager Joe Girardi said that all of the final decisions will be announced on Friday.
"It's been a fierce camp here, and [they] have had a good camp here," Girardi said. "We always tell them, 'At some point, the phone's going to ring, and you want to be that person who's throwing the best.'"
With infielder Brendan Ryan starting the year on the 15-day disabled list due to a pinched nerve in his upper back, Girardi and his staff will have to choose two backup infielders from the group of Eduardo Nunez, Dean Anna and non-roster invitee Yangervis Solarte.
"I always say, 'If you're playing, you have a chance to show us something,'" Girardi said. "It will probably be a long discussion [Friday] on what we feel the best fits are."
There are four vacancies in the bullpen, and two of them appear to be locked in for right-handers David Phelps and Adam Warren. Right-hander Dellin Betances has pitched well this spring but has a Minor League option remaining, giving the club some flexibility.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has said that the club would prefer to have an additional left-handed reliever, so Vidal Nuno or Cesar Cabral could win a bullpen spot. Right-handers Matt Daley and Shane Greene also remain in camp.
"We're trying to [narrow it down], because people have to pack and get ready for their season," Girardi said.
Bomber bits
• Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (sore right calf) was scheduled to have a workout day on Thursday, then will play in Minor League games on Friday and Saturday, according to Girardi. The Yanks' reports on Ellsbury have been "really, really good," Girardi said.
• Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Alfonso Soriano continues to have maintenance on his stiff right shoulder, which will stretch into the regular season.
"Some of it has to do with years in the big leagues, is probably one way to put it," Girardi said.
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch and read his MLBlog, Bombers Beat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This quote from graduating senior and managing editor of the Oracle Boot Bullwinkle is particularly interesting:
"What Bullwinkle will miss least about Gunn is what he views as an unwarranted self-satisfaction among school leaders that interferes with critical thinking and positive change. . .
Similar resistance to change has hobbled Gunn's guidance-counseling program, which he feels did not provide good quality service to him and probably will not serve his younger sister very well.
"I'm not sure the steps we've taken have helped that much," he said. "There hasn't been a lot of change."
I think it's great that the Weekly included interviews with students who gave important constructive criticism about their experiences with our high schools. Bullwinkle's comments on counseling perfectly mirror the hundreds of comments that were collected as open-ended responses in the Gunn counseling survey conducted by Kelun Zhang. Students and parents are not happy with the Gunn counseling program. Bullwinkle's view as a student leader and editor of the Oracle that the staff's "resistance to change" has prevented any real reform is also accurate and should be listened to.
It is really unfortunate that this kind of powerful quote couldn't have been included in the many stories the Weekly has written about the effort to reform Gunn's counseling program. Even when many students have taken the trouble to come down to board meetings and state that they do not like the counseling program and would prefer an advisory system, the Weekly has not interviewed them although this kind of quote might have made a difference in helping the community to understand why parents are so vocal about wanting change. Often the Gunn counseling story has been portrayed as "district critics" versus "embattled Skelly" creating a lingering sense that the criticism is unfair or politically motivated.
Rather, it is the fact that students find the counseling program woefully inadequate, and parents and former parents have been desperately trying to force improvement for the benefit of these students (half of all district students) for the past several years against the determined resistance of Gunn administrators and teachers who, as Bullwinkle notes appear to have "unwarranted self-satisfaction" and "resistance to change."
Thank you for reporting this student's view. It would be great to incorporate more interviews like this into your reporting of the issues in order to help enlighten the public about the issues.


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Hospitalized Older Persons Evaluation (HOPE) Study, 1991-1993: [California] (ICPSR 6560)
Principal Investigator(s): Borok, Gerald M., Kaiser Permanente; Reuben, David B., University of California-Los Angeles. Multicampus Program in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
The HOPE study was a multi-center randomized clinical trial mounted to determine the effects of hospital inpatient consultative comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) under typical practice conditions on selected patient health and health services utilization outcomes. The main outcome measures were functional status, health status, mortality, rehospitalization, and total use of health care services for hospital patients 65 years of age and older. Functional status was evaluated by questions about limitations in patients' activities of daily living due to health problems. Also included were items covering living arrangements (with whom and where), ethnicity, education, and marital status. Health status questions covered patients' perceptions of mental health and current physical health. The functional and health status of patients was measured prior to CGA treatment and randomization, again at 3 months post-randomization, and at 12 months post-randomization. Functional and health status data are included in Parts 3-8. Health services utilization data (Parts 9-15) cover patient use of medical services such as urgent care, emergency room, radiology, durable medical equipment, and medications (prescribed and over the counter). Mortality information (Part 17) includes date of lost contact or death, and data source of survival status. Hospitalization measures (Part 18) include date of admission and discharge, admittance source diagnoses and procedures, and inpatient/outpatient status.
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Maddon being coy about Opening Day starter
By Bill Chastain / MLB.com
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Joe Maddon was coy when asked if he was ready to announce David Price as this year's Opening Day starter.
"We're going to wait a couple of more days to make that announcement," the Rays manager said. "… He's got what, a 20 percent chance [to be the starter]?"
Since Price is the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, there is little suspense surrounding the pending announcement, but he was not the Opening Day starter last season.
James Shields opened last season for the Rays based on his 2011 performance. He was traded to the Royals over the winter. Even if the veteran right-hander had remained with the team, it's likely Price would have won the honor based on last season, when he posted a 20-5 record with a 2.56 ERA in 31 starts.
Maddon said he expected to name his Opening Day starter next week, but he sounded unsure about when he would announce the order of the entire rotation.
"Probably just [announce the Opening Day starter] at that particular moment," Maddon said. "I'll talk to [pitching coach Jim] Hickey about it, how far he wants to go. The other guys, we'll probably wait just a little bit."
The Rays open the 2013 season on April 2 with a 3:10 p.m. ET contest against the Orioles at Tropicana Field.
Farnsworth sharp in spring debut
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Kyle Farnsworth made his first appearance of the spring on Friday against the Phillies and he pitched a scoreless sixth, retiring all three batters he faced, with one strikeout.
"It felt good to get back out there," said Farnsworth, who has been a little behind the other relievers this spring. "Just tried to keep it nice and simple. Tried to throw strikes."
Farnsworth missed the start of last season due to elbow problems, so the Rays have been cautious with the veteran right-hander given the expanded length of this year's Spring Training.
"Everything was pain free, fluid and easy, that was the main thing," Farnsworth said.
Farnsworth went 1-6 with a 4.00 ERA in 34 appearances for the Rays last season after serving as the team's closer in 2011.
"I'm definitely going to be ready for Opening Day," Farnsworth said.
Farnsworth chuckled when told he hit 92 on the last pitch he threw.
"I'm getting there," he said.
Scott expected back Monday, Fuld late next week
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Luke Scott is out with a tight left hamstring while Sam Fuld is out with a tight right hamstring.
Both players experienced the tightness while playing Sunday during a contest at Charlotte Sports Park that took place in nasty weather. Scott is expected to be back in the lineup on Monday when the Rays host the Twins.
Scott said he felt good on Friday, and told reporters that running the bases was one of the final tests facing him.
"I'll be good," Scott said.
And, as for playing early next week, Scott replied: "That's safe to say."
Meanwhile, Fuld is expected to be back in the latter part of next week.
"I'm feeling better," Fuld said. "I'm not overly concerned. Other than the hamstring issue I had last year, I don't have any other experience with this kind of injury. But I do know that it's not as severe as the one I had last year and I was able to come back in about 10 days."
Fuld pointed out that the circumstances are different since his current injury occurred during Spring Training.
"I can be a little more cautious given the timing," Fuld said. "Last year I didn't come back at full strength, but I was able to still come back. This time around I have to make sure. I need my legs, so I need to make sure it's fully healed before I go back out there.
"… There's a little bit of discomfort yet. It's really frustrating, but I understand. The timing, if you're going to get hurt, this is the time to do it and not in April."
Fuld feels fortunate that he only experienced tightness in his hamstring, rather than a pulled hamstring, which is far more severe and can have a lengthy recovery time.
"It could be worse," Fuld said. "I have to remind myself of that, because it's frustrating and I'm sick of being in this spot. But it could definitely be worse."
Worth noting
• Three-time All-Star and 13-year Major League veteran, Cecil Fielder, will come to Rays camp on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and dress in uniform, as part of the Rays' "Adopt-a-Legend" program.
Previous special guests include Joe Namath, Glenn Beckert, Dave LaPoint, Raheem Morris, Orlando Palmeiro and Gabe Kapler.
Rays manager Joe Maddon explained how the arrangement came about with Fielder.
"Last year during the season he came to one of our games and he was down on the field," Maddon said. "I've always liked him. Quite frankly, as a young coach at that time, he treated me extremely well, a veteran player who took time to treat me well. And I always liked his demeanor in the clubhouse, how he interacted with the players. So when I told him about our Adopt-a-Legend program, he perked right up. I said I'd love for you to come out for a couple of days and visit with the guys. And he was all for it. Great guy for me, and he treated me with a lot of respect as a young coach. That's stuff I don't forget."
• Joe Maddon was asked about Mariano Rivera's anticipated retirement announcement.
"The best ever at what he does," the Rays manager said. "It will be a long time before you get somebody who was better than that. The way he was able to be so consistent, unbelievably consistent. And the hotter the game the better he was.
"Incredible what he's done, and in such a simple manner. That's the part that's really so impressive. The guys would always yell from the bench in a joking way: 'He's tipping his pitches.'"
Maddon likened the reaction to Rivera's cutter to the way players reacted to Tim Wakefield's knuckleball, in that in both cases, hitters would know what pitch was coming but they still wouldn't be able to hit it.
"Here's a guy that everybody knew what was coming all the time and they still couldn't do anything with it," Maddon said. "It was unbelievable how he nailed it."
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Light-directed activities: Order fulfillment at the speed you need
Rooted in increasingly complex software, the concept of pick-to-light has moved well beyond the pick and is now capable of relaying an array of information to workers throughout the fulfillment process.
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Ten years ago, most cell phones had single-color displays, and they were primarily used to make phone calls. Now glance at the phone in your pocket, think about its capabilities beyond dialing a number, and you will have some sense of the transformation of light-directed order fulfillment technology over the last decade. Whether stationary or cart-based, approaches such as pick-to-light, put-to-light, pack-to-light, pick-to-screen, and dozens of other variations are enabling radically different product flow through a facility.
"There is a level of creativity that now exists," says Chris Castaldi, manager of business development for W&H Systems. "Before, there was the specific process of pick-to-light and essentially one way that it worked. Now we can decide how to get the best value out of lights in a variety of applications."
Although a potentially transformational technology, not all successful light-directed applications require extensive reworking of existing fulfillment processes, says Ken Ruehrdanz, manager of the distribution systems market for Dematic.
The best solutions follow a crawl, walk, run progression with lights deployed to address specific stock keeping unit (SKU) profiles and bottlenecks. Mobile light-enabled carts and put walls for order consolidation can be targeted to improve speed and accuracy at any step in a picking application. Both upstream and downstream of the pick, light-directed technology can take the guesswork out of fast and precise product movement.
Pick-to-light and goods-to-person
If light technology is intended to increase the speed with which a picker locates and places each item, it follows that the best way to keep the picker productive is to keep them picking, not walking. Castaldi suggests that light-directed picking "is a game of seconds, which turn into minutes, hours and dollars." Therefore, goods-to-person technology is an increasingly fundamental practice to effective light-picking solutions.
"Things can be slightly random in a pick-to-light environment," says Gary Cash, vice president of design services for Wynright. "Even if lights are activated in sequence, these setups might still place a burden on the operator to determine the most efficient path. With goods-to-person, I can determine exactly what sequence in which I want to present product to the picker."
Carousels, for example, are a natural fit for light-directed technology. In fact, George Fiorentino, East Coast director of sales and business development for Sapient Automation, says, "I don't sell a single carousel or vertical lift module (VLM) for picking that doesn't include light direction of some kind."
In some carousel applications, the takeaway conveyor—located behind the worker as he faces the carousel—can be supplemented with flow rack locations above and below. "When the operator begins an order, he immediately has fast-moving items to pick from light-directed flow rack as the carousels present the next item," says Fiorentino.
Bringing goods to the picker can boost that person's productivity, but it can also impact the facility's overall approach to storage and inventory, according to Kevin Reader, senior account executive with System Logistics. Typically, the speed of light-directed technology and the ability to address more than one order at a time make it suited to high-volume items.
"With goods-to-person, you could address the slow movers in the same space as fast movers and conceivably combine and collapse reserve storage and primary storage into one medium," Reader says. "That can make for a much more efficient, waveless warehouse, with sustained picking rates of 600 lines per hour. I think that's a real game-changer."
Put-to-light and the put wall
Whether fed by manual batch pickers or an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), setups where SKUs are in motion and orders stay in place lend themselves to put-to-light technology. At its most basic, a put-to-light approach delivers a carton or tote of a single SKU to a stationary operator who picks what he needs for active orders. Depending on the average line count and cube of those orders, an operator might be picking from a single SKU to a dozen or so simultaneous order locations, each with its own light bar, or with one screen directing all orders.
At the other end of the order cube spectrum, the customer might benefit from a put wall, a series of open-ended cubbies housing 50 or more dynamic order locations. Lights on the backside of the put wall alert the packer when each order is complete. Light prompts on the packer's takeaway conveyor might indicate the appropriate size box for the order, says Castaldi, while allowing final weighing and freight rate shopping to occur just moments before the package leaves the building. The packers' lights might also direct them to include various promotional material or other value-added items.
Because they are effective in a range of process steps, lights can either facilitate dramatic change in product flow or slow, incremental change in a facility. A light-directed pick station, put wall or mobile light-enabled pick cart can be folded into the current picking process to better address certain SKU and order profiles. Lights have also evolved and expanded alongside voice-directed technology. "It was thought that perhaps voice would replace lights, but in actuality, voice complements lights and allows more applications for both technologies," says Dematic's Ruehrdanz.
For example, in a traditional carton-to-store, pick-to-voice environment, a relatively small area of floor space could be designated for a light-directed put wall. A voice or light-directed pick cart might make a pass through the warehouse and fill a number of totes with SKUs for multiple orders before depositing them at the put wall for consolidation.
Consolidation and decoupling
The concept of order consolidation is rooted in the decoupling of steps in the order fulfillment process. In traditional batch picking, a single person is usually responsible for an entire order, and their paths through a warehouse will reflect that. Light technology's emphasis on speed and accuracy means it can be deployed in targeted areas of a process as needed, allowing a batch picker to fulfill some or most of an order before a worker at a put wall completes or consolidates it. By enabling a fast and accurate means of sortation, light can also allow for added process steps while reducing the likelihood of error.
For instance, Todd Sherbinow, senior product manager for Lightning Pick Technologies, a Matthews International Company, has a customer who performs value-added services to items. The customer stocks several hundred SKUs of base product, which can become many thousands of SKUs as they become customized. The warehouse management system (WMS) will batch 10 direct-to-consumer orders, which are picked by light. Those batches are then sub-batched by workflow, with one group sent to stamping, one to embroidering, and one that stays generic. Then they are driven back to a light-directed put wall station for consolidation.
"Mass customization and speed are the key business drivers," says Sherbinow. "They try to offer that sort of personalization and still maintain same-day ship objectives."
Although light can be brought to product as needed, Wynright's Cash says the placement of inventory at the outset should be shaped according to the capabilities of the light hardware. "The key to making these products successful is to move your SKUs around and get the right SKUs in front of the right technology," he says. "If your slow-movers are in front of pick-to-light, it will not be successful."
The light-directed order-filler
The picking rates of a stationary, light-directed order filler will be hard to beat. Although a goods-to-person system might be simple and low-cost or require significant capital investment and be highly automated, it's not for every application. The zone-based pick module, a staple of traditional pick-to-light applications, has not escaped change as light hardware has evolved. With multicolored lights, what were once rigidly defined zones can now be shared by neighboring workers, or staffed by as many employees as is necessary to address spikes in volume.
"If the size of the zones can be flexed in real time, this gives you the ability to do true bucket brigade-type fulfillment," says Lance Reese, director of technical solutions, order fulfillment for Intelligrated. Reese also highlights the concept of the "next best task," where depending on order volume a picker might be directed to pack an order out, perform replenishment, or conduct a cycle count. "Light-directed order-fillers are now empowered to control the areas in which they work," says Reese.
Each order or order filler might be assigned a color, and if one SKU's light bar is capable of signaling picks to more than one color, the number of SKU locations has effectively doubled. Taking the concept of accountability one step further, some systems might even have a wrist-mounted RFID tag that can identify the person who extinguishes a light when the person's hand is in proximity. Additionally, light software might direct the order conveyor to "follow" the operator as he or she moves through a zone.
Each worker can also be made more productive by light bars that span an entire shelf, as opposed to lights placed at 1-foot intervals designating fixed product lanes. The lights can dynamically indicate flexible SKU locations, maximizing SKUs per shelf and minimizing worker travel time to each item.
"In the past, the idea of changing every bar code label and light bar to accommodate changing SKU mixes was an opportunity for errors," says Reese, who says such adjustments were painful when done quarterly, much less in real time. "Now there are light devices that can be used on the back side of the shelf to inform replenishment to match the dynamic shelf bars on the pick side."
Typically in pick-to-light, the operator doesn't have an opportunity to signal a replenishment, other than the occasional short. "Now, you can be a little more proactive," says Cash. "Ideally, you will never see a short, whereas in older systems it would be all too common. Or, to avoid it, replenishment might consist of someone roaming around the rear side of the flow racks looking for low SKUs without any real guidance."
Real-time orientation
From its roots in monochromatic, alphanumeric displays, light technology has come a long way. But each additional color and each additional layer of data communicated to the worker requires an exponential increase in software complexity. And since light picking is all about speed, real-time orientation is essential. Although not every customer's order profiles are ideal for pick-to-light, System Logistics' Reader argues most will benefit from systems with real-time capabilities.
"Real-time data and order-management is no longer a driver, it's an ante," says Reader. "Look what's happening with the push to same-day delivery. If you can't increase your order window until later in the day, that's a real competitive problem." Reader estimates that although just 25% of end users are at that level now, the number is quickly going nowhere but up.
Real-time capabilities enhance the responsiveness of zone-based pick- and put-to-light modules as well as goods-to-person stations, but it can also enhance an operation's nimbleness throughout a facility. Cart-based light picking systems can roam into voice-pick areas, and vice versa, to respond to hot orders, rush orders or one-off orders in a concept Sherbinow calls "overlay." And if the cart operator can accept new orders in real time, then the worker who happens to be in front of the SKU at the right time can grab it while he's there.
Any overlay of light, voice, or any other picking technology demands robust software. Sherbinow is careful to emphasize the importance of deploying light technology on a common platform with other order fulfillment systems. "Smooth interoperability is rarely achieved by light software that must communicate with independent voice and WMS software, for instance," says Sherbinow, who says light-directed software platforms might also include some level of conveyor control and labor management. "If everything works on the same database and platform, the customer has a single point of interface. As order waves come to the software, it manages the technology in different areas, but it all appears the same to the end user."
Companies mentioned in this article
Dematic: dematic.com
Lightning Pick: lightningpick.com
Intelligrated: intelligrated.com
Kardex Remstar: kardexremstar.com
Sapient Automation: getsapient.com
System Logistics: systemlogistics.com
W&H Systems: whsystems.com
Wynright: wynright.com
About the AuthorJosh Bond, Senior Editor Josh Bond is Senior Editor for Modern, and was formerly Modern's lift truck columnist and associate editor. He has a degree in Journalism from Keene State College and has studied business management at Franklin Pierce University.
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Johnson gives Espinosa mental break
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Johnson feels that Espinosa is simply trying too hard. Entering Monday's action, Espinosa was 7-for-36 (.194) with a home run and four RBIs.
"He has played almost every inning under me since I've been here. I like him a lot," Johnson said. "He is mentally pressing a little bit. He is not alone. [Ryan Zimmerman] is in that category. I'm thinking about giving him a blow. It's just a mental break.
"Guys who have a [good] makeup, they try to do too much. They try to make it happen. What happens is that you expand the zone and you get yourself out more than you should."
Desmond credits Johnson for fast start
WASHINGTON -- Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond is off to the best start of his career. Entering Monday's action, Desmond was 17-for-48 (.354) with an on-base percentage of .380.
A big reason Desmond is off to the good start is because he is no longer worried about his status on the team. If he goes hitless in a game, Desmond knows he is not going to be on the bench the next day.
In the past, Desmond found himself on the bench at times so that veteran players such as Cristian Guzman, Jerry Hairston Jr., Adam Kennedy or Alex Cora could get a start or two.
But before the 2012 season began, manager Davey Johnson told Desmond that he was going to play every day and hit at the top of the order, which was music to Desmond's ears.
"It's nice to know that if I go 0-for-5, I'm not going to come in the next day and need a break," Desmond said. "Davey understands that you don't have to come out and have success every single day. It's nice to have the support of the manager."
Wang to pitch simulated game on Wednesday
WASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang, who is on the disabled list because of a strained left hamstring, will pitch in a simulated game on Wednesday at the Nationals' Minor League complex in Viera, Fla.
If the outing is successful, Wang will then begin a rehab assignment. It's not known what Minor League affiliate he will pitch for. Wang is expected to be activated from the disabled list in late April or early May.
Wang was slated to be Washington's fifth starter to begin the season, but he hurt his hamstring in a Grapefruit League game against the Yankees on March 15.
Stammen always has something to prove
WASHINGTON -- Reliever Craig Stammen has arguably been the best reliever in the Nationals' bullpen this year. Entering Monday's action, Stammen led Washington relievers in strikeouts with 10 and had a 1.17 ERA.
Prior to this year, Stammen was never a strikeout pitcher in the big leagues. What's the change? He is 100 percent healthy and trusts his pitching instincts.
"I don't think it's a drastic change. I'm getting an opportunity and I'm trying to take advantage of it as best as I can," Stammen said. "I guess I didn't really trust what kind of pitcher I was. And now I understand, I'm a breaking-ball pitcher, not just a sinkerballer, but I can do both. And now that I have both of those working, it has gone well."
Stammen started the 2012 season as a long man, but has been pitching in the late innings when the game is on the line. That's OK with Stammen.
"Every player wants to have an extended role, no matter what," Stammen said. "When I go out there, you always have something to prove. I'm just trying to prove my worth to the team, help this team win, continually have that little chip on your shoulder. When people don't believe in you, you have to make them believe."
Worth noting
Manager Davey Johnson said Tyler Clippard's shoulder is OK, but the right-hander was not available to pitch on Monday against the Astros. Johnson announced on Sunday that Clippard was dealing with shoulder discomfort the day before, but Clippard downplayed the situation, saying that it was typical arm soreness.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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On a quiet stretch of Michigan Ave. in Chicago's South Loop sits The Weather Mark Tavern, an unassuming place with a laid back vibe and impressive rum-cred.
The Weather Mark is just a short stroll from Soldier Field in a part of town where you would expect to see a sports bar rather than a place dedicated to rum, good beer and sailing. But they have successfully carved out their niche among local professionals, the boating crowd, sports fans and yes, rummies.
The interior of the Weather Mark is a sailors paradise. Now, I'm not talking about some faux nautical themed Red Lobster wannabe. I'm talking about walls plastered with photos of racing yachts, naval flags and treasures from local regattas. Clusters of low slung furniture are divided by a series of canvas sails along one interior wall, while the 25-stool bar stretches across the other. The atmosphere is cool and uncluttered until after work when the place becomes the neighborhood hangout. During the summer months the front windows roll up, the patio fills up and The Weather Mark turns into an urban beach bar.
Food and drinks are well priced and there are different specials every day of the week. Think you want to make this your regular spot? Be sure to pick up a Rum Passport. Sample and check off all 50 of the selected rums on the list and you get your name engraved on the Rum Club Wall of Fame.
The rum selection at The Weather Mark consists of about 60 premium brands. Among the more impressive options are Pampero Anniversario, Angostura 1919 & 1824, Mount Gay XO & 1703 and the entire Barbancourt and Clement lines. Their group of friendly bartenders are known for mixing well-made classic cocktails and a few house specialties. The Almost Stormy (white rum, ginger ale and lemongrass) and the Deep Blue Sea (white rum, curacao, lemonade and a float of overproof) were nicely balanced, refreshing…..and intoxicating.
So, whether it's on the way home from work or on the way to a Bears game, swing by The Weather Mark Tavern. You're sure to get a tasty rum drink, good food and maybe even make a new friend or two. Cheers!!
The Weather Mark Tavern
1503 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL


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While we were out
The conversion of mlblogs to wordpess was completed last week. My personal conversion happened just seconds ago.
Whether it was my own internet technological illiteracy or a kink in the system, I found it harder to get back on the blogosphere than some of my other loyal bloggers. Nonetheless, I'm back and ready to share what I've been up to since my last post.
And, it's been four years in the making.
I am a proud graduate of West Virginia University.
Last Sunday I walked across the stage at the Morgantown Events Center, shook hands with the School of Journalism Dean and proceeded to be handed a public relations diploma from one of my favorite professors, Dr. Diana Martinelli.
The moment was surreal as it just seemed I was doing this similar process some four years ago in Youngstown, OH when I graduated from high school. I was on my own, two hours away from my family and basically alone on a campus of nearly 30,000 students. However, I quickly made life long friends and created memories that will never fade away. I had much help along the way. From my parents, to my close relatives, friends, teachers, advisors, heck, even this blog has been an immense advocate in guiding me to this point.
Now, I truly am in the real world paving out a successful future.
I'm working for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a Class-A minor league affiliate of the Indians. As a promotions and marketing intern, I assist in the whole production of game day at the ballpark. It's a dream come true. After attending hundreds of baseball games in the past 22 years, I can now personally share my thoughts, ideas and experiences with a professional baseball front office. Furthermore, I serve as the in-game host between inning breaks. That guy, or girl, at a park can make or break the fan experience. I'm glad that responsibility is placed on my shoulders because I love the fan interaction of a sporting event.
Again, thank you all for your support. It's an exciting time and I will surely be sharing it all right here.


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text: The Bank of Ocean City continues to sponsor the live broadcast of Stephen Decatur High School's football games on WQMR 101.1FM this season. In addition, the bank is presenting a weekly plaque to the MVP of each game as well as making a $50 donation to the football program's athletic boosters. Above, from left, are WQMR's Rick Charles, week eight MVP John Rich, Bank of Ocean City's Earl Conley and coach Bob Knox.


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I'm writing a simply dictionary program which I hope to port to embedded (it's currently J2SE, will port to J2ME for cell phones), but am having a hard time finding a reasonable data source for it. Most of the resources I've found are from 1995 full of long-outdated FTP links. Project Gutenberg has a Websters going, but it's far too massive.
I've got to keep the JAR to <= 500kb, so uncompressed (I believe that midlet allows for the JAR to be compressed) the dictionary should probably be < 750kb.. does anyone know of a dictionary I could use?


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Master's Credential Cohort Program
MEd in Special Education
Department of Learning and Teaching
Program Overview
The Master's Credential Cohort Program is designed to prepare effective special education teachers through coursework and field experiences leading to an MEd in special education and preliminary education specialist teaching credential with an authorization in mild to moderate disabilities . The program emphasizes the connection between theory and practice, weaving together university-based coursework and thoughtfully designed field experiences. Candidates in the program develop the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to flourish in their own classrooms, as well as the critical habits of mind and reflective practice that will allow them to grow as educators throughout their careers.
The program includes two semesters of student teaching at two different grade levels and a cohort-based curriculum designed to foster collaboration and community. This program is offered as a 2-year, cohort-based program of study with July, most of August, and intersession (January) periods free.
The program currently offers discounted graduate tuition for all incoming students.
Upon graduation, our students are recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the preliminary education specialist teaching credential with an authorization in mild to moderate disabilities.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates of the program go on to teach students with mild to moderate disabilities. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing defines this specialty area as: "Includes specific learning disabilities; mild to moderate mental retardation; other health impairment; serious emotional disturbance; and authorizes service in grades K–12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22."
Graduates may teach in special education classrooms or they may co-teach with other instructors in classrooms in which special education students learn with the general student body. Some graduates also work outside the traditional classroom setting, with organizations serving students with disabilities. The preliminary education specialist teaching credential enables students to teach in the California public and private schools, and may be transferred to other states (regulations vary by state).


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probably car focussed, but looks interesting. Anyone have one that can provide comments?
probably car focussed, but looks interesting. Anyone have one that can provide comments?
The reviews are either 2 star or 5 star with several saying it lacks map type info. As the book doesn't purport to be an atlas maybe they(2 star folks) need to buy a map to go with it?
In this category I use www.motorcycleroads.us as a go to place for ideas on MC routes & car too. There are others online & similar but less useful. Most states have them marked on maps & roadsides. Given the geographic ignorance of many in today's society I can see how someone would ask why a guide doesn't tell them what they don't know. Haven't we all seen the street question that has the person not know which way to "that ocean", etc?
"If I had my life to live over, I'd dare to make more mistakes next time...I'd relax,I'd limber up... I would take fewer things seriously...take more chances... take more trips...climb more mountains...swim more rivers...eat more ice cream." Jorge Luis Borges at age 85.
Just go to the Alps, every day you can do 20 rides that can't be matched in N America.
2010 F800GS Full Ohlins package, '04 R1100S Replika
'01 F650GS Wife's bike
Maritime Alps and Vosges 2012
Tuscany and Central Italy 2010
One thing that I just can't get, is the fascination of Americans with wasting a perfect European vacation riding the Alps or the Pyrenees. And all these guys who offer these European tours laugh all the way to the bank.
Go to Colorado and ride the Rockies and you have more fun negotiating fast sweepers than putzing up and down the Stilfser Joch.


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⑧The Boys Are Back⑧
NYK March On Miami
Brace yourselves, gents. There is a storm brewing with orange and blue lightning in its midst.. The playoffs start here @ knicksonline.com
My Debut Video
❽To mark this historic upset.❽
Chorus Of The Underdog
Battle Music Required
A heavy burden is the weight of doubt. Adversity an obstacle as strenuous on the mind as the body. Is the Knicks' battle already lost in futility? Must they look up as they're looked down upon? Is our enemy's pedestal as lofty as it seems?
If so then we have already lost.
But an underdog has far less to lose, yet is propelled by the bounty it can gain. A sense of immortality much as it was in '99.
The underdogs throughout the annals of time have questioned their mettle, and risen despite the weight of their opposition and their doubters.
We are a team. A team reliant on resilience, strength and energy. A team, despite its detractors, possessed of deft skill, experience, tenacity, all of which are amplified by the underdog's flame.
We must not under estimate the gravity of the task which lies before us or the temerity of the ordeal, to which we shall not be found unequal.
Our enemy, the favored victors, fears us in their thought. This we know, and our first blow must be violent and relentless.
Our potency undeniable, it raises the brows of a nation swept by enthusiasm.
The underdogs lurk.
They know that the time to take what is theirs is upon them.
A period of supreme effort lies before them, and they must find it in not only themselves but one another to achieve that which so many deem unachievable.
That's right, I wrote that. Call it corny, but I worship this team's banner, and am deploring each of you to get ****ing amped knicksonline.com!
Game ① @ Knicks Online.
Heed the Lord of KO's words!
It's that time again! After all the struggle from the past decade, our Knicks are finally competitive again (and not just on paper), having without a doubt their best season since 2000.
Besides that, as Knicks fans, we've always fed ourselves with memories from the past so we know all the stories from the Patrick Ewing era. The similarities of today are too many and it's hard not to make comparisons to '99. Most important thing, we are facing our arch enemy from the underdog position, so get ready for the most exciting matchup of the 2012 first round!
Bow to the First Mate of the good ship KO, ye yeasty codpieces!
This has been a wild season for the Knicks, and my favorite. Melo, Lin, Novak, etc. have all made it an exciting one. There were some pretty bad times, depressing for me even, but the highs were high, and now the team is getting better. It's really something else how deep we got, no one could have predicted our roster.
The Heat have a lot to prove, but we have multiple guys who do great things and are above average NBA players, and an NBA defensive and rebounding center in Chandler - a champion, nonetheless.
I don't expect this to be easy, but Miami is going to be facings stars and depth. I'm confident we can knock them out of the first round.
It's gonna be great talking to my KnicksOnline family during the next chapter in this big ride of a season.
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The point guard position, IMO, is where both teams have cause for concern. In a sense of point guard purity, Davis is the stand out. He's had an illustrious career, and in the Knicks recent win in Atlanta, showed that he's still a player that can play big when the call is sounded.
Perhaps the NY Knicks' most rewarding selection as late as pick 17 as it's had in its colorful history. Heads have been turned throughout the basketball world as Iman has carved his name in to the mind's of analysts and offensive opponents alike with that ridgeback's sense of defense.
For a rookie, to have an entire army of Knick fans relying on you as their best back-court defender is a harrowing prospect. Shump, however, has shown that he has nerves of steel when the pressure mounts, and, as it is said, pressure makes diamonds.Shine for us, Iman.
Carmelo Anthony. To say that this season has been an emotional roller coaster for our best player would be an understatement far from the mark. Now, after rediscovering his former glory, his moment of truth as the face of the Knicks looms nigh. Melo's offensive arsenal will be put to the test against an elite defense and an elite 1 on 1 defender. He readjusted his approach with impeccable timing, and now faces the ultimate challenge of James and Wade.
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Amar'e Stoudemire. So much rests on the shoulders of our MAX contract PF anomaly. If anything has become apparent in modern basketball, it is that size and defense win series, win championships, win true admiration and awe from fans and peers alike.
Personally, to say that I'm anxious about Amar'e's tendency to be the antithesis of this prototype, his mental standpoint and understanding of how pivotal his role is would be vastly understating the truth. STAT has lost a lot of die hard followers to at least some capacity this year, and he will win them back by stopping penetration and cleaning the windows.
His role has been defined since Melo's come to form, and his weaknesses unquestionably must now be referred to as his most necessary means for the Knicks' success.
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The absolute soul of the Knicks. Few can boast his desire, passion and alpha presence. Truly a leader of men, Tyson will be the voice that bellows our war cry as the underdog. I believe I speak for all members of this team when I say that his presence alone carves a mental advantage for New York.
A defensive stalwart and orchestrator, The Man Handler, widely reputed as THE elite team leader defensively in the NBA, he will, as ever, be needed to master his role against the Heat as the only true mismatch in our favor.
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J Swish!He is our dark-horse in this series. He's displayed impeccable defensive abilities in his short stint with the Knicks, and it's apparent that Mike Woodson is somewhat enamored by his potential and capabilities on both ends.
An excellent shot creator, Smith's gonna need to be, and remain, hot for this underdog team. He was undeniably the last - and much needed - piece of the Knicks' puzzle coming out of China, and that irrefutable talent and athleticism combo is guaranteed to be a cause for concern in the Heat locker room.
Erratic, sporadic outbursts of offensive flare will not be the doctor's orders alone, defense will be pivotal from our late addition phenomenon, JR Smith, and he has proven that he is worthy of the call. He has a chance to showcase his D against Wade as he plays more minutes in the second half of games as is Woodson's wont.
Defeating The Heat: Prone To Zone
Spoelstra's new offense creates tremendous movement and is absolutely perfect for his personnel. It gets Wade, LeBron and Bosh open in their best spots and more importantly going at the rim where all three are tremendously lethal. It plays to their great baskeball IQ and allows the Heat to run wild in a spread out defense where they can beat every matchup through greatly timed cuts and wonderful movement.
This is one of the better offensive concepts that I have seen in the past few years (second to Phil Jackson's Triangle). This "spread" offense works very well when the defense they are facing is in man, LeBron, Bosh and Wade all must be respected both inside and in the perimeter game. The zone defense allows players to remain more or less in position, their teammates can play proper help defense and contest mid-range jumpers, and collapse to defend the rim.
Who is always in the middle of the Miami human centipede out of you 3?
The zone takes away all the space created by spreading the floor and so grinds the Heat's "spread" to a halt. The ability to play this zone against Spoelstra's personnel is all predicated, as far as I have seen, on the defending team having a solid defender at the rim (I haven't personally seen the Heat play another zone without a premier shot blocker in their midst)


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THURSDAY: Avery is one of the Colorado breweries most attuned to San Diego palates, making bold, aggressive, highly-hopped ales. Yet tonight is a rare local sighting of founder Adam Avery, coming to Encinitas' Union Kitchen & Tap for a four-course, eight-barrel-aged-beer dinner at 6 p.m. The brews, all from the Boulder outfit's Avery Barrel-Aged Series, are also making a rare local appearance. Tickets, $55, can be purchased here.
Union Kitchen & Tap: 1108 South Coast Highway, Encinitas; (760) 230-2337; localunion101.com
FRIDAY: Among the county's breweries, few operate at a higher altitude -- or work at a higher level -- than Alpine Beer. A sure sign of cooler weather, Alpine has tapped the latest batch of Odin's Raven, an 11 percent brew that took the bronze medal in the Chocolate Beer category at this year's World Beer Cup. It's available by the pint in the pub and by the growler two doors down in the brewery.
Alpine Beer: 2351 Alpine Blvd., Alpine; (619) 445-2337; alpinebeerco.com
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Pizza Port Carlsbad's 16th annual Strong Ale Fest is so mighty, it requires two days. I filed a post on this earlier -- you can find all the muscular details here.
Pizza Port Carlsbad: 571 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad; (760) 720-7007; pizzaport.com
SATURDAY: Could it be any more Pacific Beachy? "Bikes, Boards and Brews," noon to 4 p.m. at the Catamaran, features live entertainment, vintage surfboards, beach cruisers, beach-inspired art craft beer and food. Tickets are $26.87 in advance -- you can buy them here -- or $30 at the door.
Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa: 3999 Mission Blvd., San Diego; (858) 488-1081; catamaranresort.com
SATURDAY: This month, Hamilton's "Second Saturday" features AleSmith: casks of Decadence 2011 (Maple Smoked Barleywine) and Winter YuleSmith; taps flowing with AleSmith X, Lil' Devil, Belgian Small Beer, Nut Brown Ale, Anvil ESB, AleSmith IPA, Horny Devil, Grand Cru, Wee Heavy, Old Numbskull, Speedway Stout, Winter YuleSmith, Barrel Aged Old Numbskull and Chili Pepper X (with Sandia Peppers).
Hamilton's: 1521 30th St., San Diego; (619) 238-5460; hamiltonstavern.com
SATURDAY: If you're going to be up in San Bernardino County, consider a stop at Hangar 24. The brewery is releasing the 2012 version of Pugachev's Cobra, an award-winning bourbon barrel-aged Russian imperial stout.
Hangar 24: 1710 Sessums Dr., Redlands; (909) 389-1400; hangar24brewery.com
SUNDAY: Downtown San Diego's W Hotel has kicked off "Liquid Sunday" in its rooftop bar, an 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. feature built around the "four bs": Brunch, Bellinis, Bloody Marys and brews.
W Hotel: 421 West B St., San Diego; (619) 398-3100; thewsandiegohotel.com


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Board of Education (Feb. 26)
Superintendent's review: The board met in closed session to consider the employee evaluation of the superintendent. Action: None
Bullying: The board discussed implementation of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights concerning disability-based harassment. Action: None
Homework: The board discussed proposed changes to the district's policy on homework. Action: None
Budget: The board discussed the district's budget, including proposals to allocate additional resources. Action: None
Parks and Recreation Commission (Feb. 26)
Fields: The commission recommended changing the city's field-use policy and adopting a round-robin system for determining which organizations can use city fields. Yes: Unanimous
Council Rail Committee (Feb. 28)
Litigation: The committee heard a report from its high-speed rail lobbyist, discussed the status of litigation against the California High-Speed Rail Authority; and commented on the proposed environmental impact report for Caltrain's electrification. Action: None
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Go Yeti! Flying Carpet Game Release Announcement
Edinburgh, UK – Feb 11 th 2012 – Nevistech Ltd today announced that Go Yeti!, the quirky flying carpet game, will be released for the iPad on the February 28 th. Priced at $0.99/£0.69, Go Yeti! challenges players to complete over 40 adventures in a quirky flying carpet adventure game packed full of characters and personality. Players choose any one of four cartoon-style Yeti characters, which sit on a flying carpet, weaving their way through sand dunes and space, avoiding mosquitos, pop-up toys, fly-swatters and other surprises.
"We have been growing a great user base of enthusiastic fans and are excited to share the release date of the iPad version," said Anthony Magrath, founder of Nevistech. "The beautiful artwork really shines though in the iPad, creating a more immersive and addictive gameplay experience."
" Go Yeti! differs from other games in its unusual style – even the game menu is replaced by an interactive living room where the Yetis hang out, watching daytime TV. Players can click on the TV to visit the shopping channel, where they can customise the characters with wacky costumes and power-ups"
Nevistech are also developing a free version which will be available both on iOS and Android.
About Nevistech. Nevistech Ltd is an independent games studio which was founded in 2012 to create mobile games for big kids and little kids alike. Go Yeti! w as produced in collaboration with Wet Yeti, a graphics and illustration studio, who's artwork and greeting cards have built up a dedicated following in the UK. Nevistech continues to explore fun and unique ideas and welcomes opportunities for collaboration.
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CARSON, Calif. -- The champions of the United States and Mexico will face off on Feb. 19 at The Home Depot Center as the LA Galaxy take on the reigning Liga MX titleholders Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles.
Tickets for the match are 10 dollars and Galaxy season ticket holders will receive a pair for free. The match, which is slated for 7:30 is main event of a series of activities that begin at 4:30 p.m. when the Galaxy Under-18's will take on Tijuana's U-18's on University Field #5. Then at 6:30, fans will be able to participate in a townhall meeting with Galaxy President Chris Klein, AEG Sports Chief Operating Officer Kelly Cheeseman and Galaxy General Manager and Head Coach Bruce Arena in front of section 132.
The primary question surrounding Tijuana, however, is just who will suit up for the club as they will take on Colombian side Colombian side Millonarios in the Copa Libertadores that evening. But that is of little concern for Arena, who believes that Tijuana will offer a valuable challenge as the Galaxy prepare for the start of the season.
"We're getting close to opening day and we want to get our players there," said Arena. "Whether it's the reserves and some of the first team players, we don't know the composition [of Tijuana], but it'll be a good game for our players and it gives our fans the opportunity to see us play as well so it's a win, win situation for everyone."


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It looks like getting your jersey raised into the rafters as a Dallas Mavericks legend takes more than a few solid years and a championship. In this case, Mark Cuban, is preaching loyalty, and apparently Jason Kidd doesnt fit the proverbial glass slipper.
Mark Cuban says no chance the Mavs retire Jason Kidds number via ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth.
I was more than upset, Cuban said. I thought he was coming. I was pissed. J. Kidd is a big boy; he can do whatever he wants. But you dont change your mind like that. That was yeah. Im sure Ill get over it at some point, but as of now, I wouldnt put J. Kidds number in the rafters.
The Mavericks owner and Shark Tank personality, Mark Cuban, seems a bit peeved with J-Kidd and his decision to ditch Dallas for the New York Knicks.
Cuban had said that Kidds decision hurt my feelings and Cubans recent lash towards the future hall of famer is undoubtedly an extension of his anger towards Kidds overall choice to leave the Mavs.
Hes a good guy, but I just thought that was wrong, Cuban said. You cant put a guys number in the rafters when he decides he doesnt want to be there.
Cuban feels played by Kidd during the off-season, claiming the point guard wasnt straight forward about wanting to leave. Cuban went on to praise Jason Terry for being honest and up front about wanting to explore his options and even says that the likelihood of Terrys jersey eventually reaching the rafters will be considered.
Putting somebody up in the rafters, thats something sacred in my mind, Cuban said. You dont just do it just to do it, to have a big ceremony, to sell tickets. You havent seen me decide yet. I go back and forth on Derek Harper all the time, but Harp will be up there before J. Kidd will.
Ive always said my prerequisite was that you played on a championship team for the Mavs. Id say Jets got a shot, Dirks an obvious, but as of right now I wouldnt put J. Kidd up there.
Well, there you have it. As of right now, Jason Kidds number does not seem like it has a chance of being featured in the rafters of the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
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Won't put Kidd up there, but graciously lets the DPOY walk. That's 1 douche point to you, Puban.


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About FERC Directory of Judges
Judge Jennifer Whang
Judge Whang is a 1997 graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law. She earned a Bachelors degree in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with a concentration in Accounting and Multinational Management.
From July 2009 until her arrival at FERC in September 2012, Judge Whang was an Administrative Law Judge with the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review at the Social Security Administration. Prior to that, she was an Attorney-Advisor in the Office of Administrative Law Judges at the United States International Trade Commission.
Judge Whang also served in the U.S. Department of Justices Tax Division, where she was a trial attorney in the Civil Trial Section. Before that she was a Tax Consultant and Tax Compliance Specialist in the Seattle, Washington, offices of Ernst & Young.


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Cabrera places third in Home Run Derby
Third baseman connects for 15, ahead of Ortiz
By Mark Feinsand / MLB.com
Cabrera advanced to the second round with nine home runs and hit six more before being edged for a spot in the finals by Ryan Howard of the Phillies.
"I'm glad I participated," Cabrera said. "I did my best out there and had a lot of fun. It's harder than it looks. We don't normally swing like that."
Cabrera, Howard and David Wright, who all play in the National League East, were the top three finishers in the event. Howard defeated Wright in the finals, 5-4, to take home the title.
"I think we did good tonight," Cabrera said. "Howard is unbelievable."
Cabrera was the third contestant in the first round, following Baltimore's Miguel Tejada and Houston's Lance Berkman, the two finalists in the 2004 Derby, in Houston. Each of them hit three homers in the first round, so Cabrera had an opportunity to post the first big performance of the night.
He delivered.
After recording an out on his first swing, with a fly ball to left field, Cabrera lined a 412-foot home run into the left-field seats. He said after the event that hitting his first home run was the hardest part of the night, but once he did that, he felt no pressure.
Cabrera made his second out with a harmless line drive, then hit a frozen rope to left that barely cleared the wall. He missed on his next two swings, giving him four outs and two home runs, but crushed the next two balls into the left-field seats, including one that landed in the second deck, measuring at an impressive 468 feet.
Now in the lead, with four homers, Cabrera came up short on each of his next three swings, giving him seven outs. The slugger ripped the next pitch onto the left-field ramp for his fifth homer, and one out later, he rattled off three consecutive home runs, one of which measured 471 feet.
Cabrera hit one more homer in the round, bashing one of the special gold baseballs into the bullpen in left-center field. For that homer, his ninth, Century 21 made a $21,000 charitable donation.
Troy Glaus of the Blue Jays followed Cabrera, and Toronto's third baseman managed just one homer, leaving Cabrera in the lead. Wright crushed 16 homers in his turn in the round, taking over the lead, but after Jermaine Dye of the White Sox hit just seven, Cabrera officially moved on to the second round.
Cabrera was joined by Wright, Boston's David Ortiz (10 homers) and Howard (eight).
Wright added two to his total in the semifinals, giving him 18, but Ortiz hit just three, for a total of 13. That meant that Cabrera needed just five in the second round to move past Ortiz.
Cabrera had little trouble with that, hitting two of the first four pitches into the bullpen, giving him 11. After three straight outs, he added another to his total when a fan in the front row reached out and grabbed the ball with his glove.
Cabrera alternated outs and homers over his next four swings, and added a gold ball for good measure, tacking another $21,000 onto Century 21's donation total.
"I was happy with my first round," he said. "In the second round, I got a little tired. I tried to do what I could."
With a total of 15 home runs, Cabrera was in position to advance, but Howard mashed an impressive 10 in the second round, giving him 18 and eliminating Cabrera.
"I thought I had a chance, but I knew I needed to hit more than that," Cabrera said. "It was nice. It was my first time, so I was a little nervous. I didn't know how I was going to do. It was a little different, but I'm glad I did this. If they asked me to do it again, I'd do it."
Mark Feinsand is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Congrats to our contest winner 'camilledan' who won our 'last minute ticket contest' for Michael's 2/14 show in Vegas!
- Feb 10 2006
- Feb 09 2006
Micheal Buble is scheduled to perform on David Letterman this Friday evening. (2-10)
- Feb 09 2006
We would like to congratulate all of our "Be My Valentine" contest winners...
Winners for the meet and great with Michael, for Saturday Feb. 11th are:
Our winner for tickets to Michael's show on Feb. 14th, Valentine's Day is:
Our Grand Prize winner for tickets to the show on Feb. 11th and a meet and greet with Michael is:
Thanks to all that entered!
- Feb 07 2006
And now for round three of Bungalow-b pre-sales! We have six more dates on sale today (2/8) exclusively to our fan club members! Please note on-sales as listed below
3/24 San Diego, Ca- Copely Symphony Hall
(Begins 2/08 12 p.m. PST ends 2/09 2p.m. PST)
3/25 Berkeley, Ca - Community Theatre
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3/26 Sacramento, Ca - Memorial Auditorium
(Begins 2/08 12 p.m. PST ends 2/09 2p.m. PST)
3/28 Salt Lake City, UT ` Abravanel Hall
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3/29 Denver, CO ` Temple Buell...
- Feb 06 2006
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and we know you're all 'Feeling Good' about Michael's shows in Vegas!
As a special treat to our dedicated fan club members we're giving away tickets to his 2/11 and2/14 Valentine's Day show as well as a chance to meet Michael himself!
Here's what you do: You must win Michaelover with a personal Valentine's poem. In 200 words or less compose a Valentine's Day poem to Michael. The most heart-felt poems will win!!
The prizes to win are as follows:
Grand prize winner will win tickets to Michael's show on 2/11 as...