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Between getting a pixie cut and completing the New York City Marathon, Pamela Anderson's been a busy lady lately!
She somehow made time, though, to drop by "The Ellen DeGeneres" show, and in the episode airing Thursday, Nov. 7, she explained the reason behind her drastic hair change and talked about finishing the 26.2 mile race.
"I did it," Pamela, 46, said of finishing the marathon. "And I stole your haircut!
Ellen was flattered, then asked the mom of two if her new 'do was so she could "be more aerodynamic so you can run faster in the race."
PHOTO: Matt Lauer vs. Pamela Anderson--who does the Baywatch look better?!
"Absolutely, yes," Pam quipped. But the real reason for chopping off her locks? "I just thought my hair had a life, and I wanted to kind of put that behind me and start fresh," she said. "I thought it would be good for the marathon, and it was."
The "Baywatch" alum compared the last five miles of the marathon to giving birth--but the race was harder! "It was like giving birth and then being told to run as you're giving birth. It was so much pain in my hips," she said. "I don't know if women are meant to run especially after having kids, but we raised a lot of money for Haiti for our J/P [Sean Penn's Haitian Relief Organization]."
So it was worth it, although definitely tough--as evidenced by the photo Pam shared showing the race's painful aftermath. "The cutest bellboy poured me an ice bath at the hotel ," she recalled. Ellen, of course, asked if said bellboy stayed in there with Pam, to which she replied, "No, unfortunately."
Ha. Ellen also admitted she was wrong for (jokingly) telling Pamela last month that she wouldn't complete the marathon. "Because I really want to apologize to you," she said, presenting Pam with a shirt that said "Ellen Is Not Always Right"--only, as you can see, the "not" is pretty tiny.
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text: I was just thinking about the state of our economy, how many corporations are treating their employees, the need for absolute profit over the well-being of the employee (and the customer as well), and I was wondering, does company loyalty still exist? Are any of you loyal to your business, and if so, what keeps you loyal? I'll start: When I was working for Dell (what I consider the greatest job I ever had), I was very loyal. I believed that the company and I benefited one another. If I worked harder and smarter, the company made a greater profit, and if the company made a greater profit, it would ensure my employment and future benefits, and so that cycle would lead to more success for both myself and the company. Unfortunately, I, along with 8800 employees around the world, was laid off because of upper level management shenanigans. It didn't matter how hard or how smart I worked, it didn't matter how well I performed. I was loyal, but the company was not, and sold many of us down the river in a fit of fiscal expedience. Before Dell, I was very careful about loyalty, because most of the places I worked for were just penny ante places that didn't care anyway. Since I was let go from Dell, the idea of loyalty to a company is just too much risk, and I'm not sure I could invest that kind of devotion into a company again. So that's my story, what's yours?


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Analysts argue Windows 8 does not bring a compelling set of features for business users, drawing Vista comparisons
Windows 8 lands on Friday, and with it the big question of whether the consumer-friendly operating system is as good a fit as previous versions of Windows, which were more stodgy and business-minded from an interface perspective.
I. Businesses May Not Want Windows 8
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So I just got my first 30 inch display. the dell 3011. I have a 1080p display next to it as a desktop extension. The issue is that the 1080p 24 inch asus display is now displaying a massive black bevel on the screen of almost 1 inch. I think the OS is doing this so the image density looks similar between the 30 and 24 inch displays but I'm not sure. The OS is a fresh install of win 8 and this is not an issue in win 7.
I'm running a 7950 with the most current drivers and can't find any features in the catalyst control center or regular desktop display to correct this issue.
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Microfinance is a big deal these days. The principle behind it is that one of the biggest barriers to rising from poverty is initial capital. Many poor people run small businesses that could making much more money if they had, not a gift, but a loan. This loan provides the initial start up costs that allow people to expand their buisiness and eventually get out of poverty. Read more on it here:
Wikipedia on Microfinance. (Dammit. Apparently Wikipedia thinks the entry on microfinance sounds too much like an ad. So instead, here is an article by the Economist on microfinance.)
So I found this website called Kiva.org from a personal finance blog I read called "I Will Teach You to Be Rich". This site allows you to personally make Paypal loans to entrepreneurs in other countries. You can read a profile on who you are giving a loan to.
I made a $25 loan to María Pilco, who has been running a General Store in Equador since she was young. My$25 is a portion of the $925 dollars total that she is asking for. When she gets all the money, then the loan will begin. It would be repaid in 6-10 months.
I think you can see her profile here.
I think that microfinance is in a way, better than charity. You are forcing people to be accountable with the money that they recieve, and I think that that will make a big difference on the results they get.


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Injuries in rearview, Silverio's sights set on Majors
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Two years ago, Alfredo Silverio survived a terrible auto accident that left him with back, shoulder, elbow and neck injuries. His right elbow required Tommy John surgery.
Silverio reinjured his throwing arm while attempting a comeback in 2013, and he had a second major elbow surgery last June. After missing two full seasons and overcoming his share of adversity, he has set a high goal for 2014: reach the big leagues.
"I'm going to do it this year," the hard-luck outfielder said. "That's my goal."
Considering what Silverio has already overcome, it is hard to count him out.
But the Marlins aren't jumping to conclusions. They simply want Silverio to get back into the flow of playing again. If he can stay healthy, then who knows where his path may lead.
It will start at Double-A Jacksonville, but Silverio has a chance to move up to Triple-A quickly. Although he is not in big league camp, the Marlins brought him along to Kissimmee on Friday as an extra outfielder to face the Astros. Silverio replaced left fielder Jake Marisnick in the bottom of the sixth inning, and then he struck out to lead off the seventh and end the ninth in the Marlins' 7-2 win.
Silverio could be an outfield option for Miami later in the season.
"I think we all feel fortunate that we were able to keep him in the system and get him another year of being healthy and see what he could do," manager Mike Redmond said. "I think a lot of people are curious to see what he does in the Minor Leagues, and if this guy becomes an option down the road for us."
A few years ago, Silverio was a touted prospect with the Dodgers. At Double-A Chattanooga in 2011, he had an outstanding year, collecting 76 extra-base hits. Silverio batted .306 with 42 doubles, 18 triples, 16 home runs and 85 RBIs.
But in late January 2012 in the Dominican Republic, Silverio was involved in the car wreck that set back his big league dreams. The Dodgers left him off their 40-man roster, and the Marlins claimed him in the 2012 Rule 5 Draft.
Silverio showed promise while recovering from his elbow injury, but he had a setback late in Spring Training in 2013, and a second surgery was required.
Because of the second Tommy John surgery, the Marlins outrighted Silverio and offered him back to the Dodgers. Miami was pleasantly surprised when Los Angeles declined to take him, which cleared the way for the outfielder's return.
In Minor League camp, Silverio already has four doubles and a home run.
"I'm feeling good," Silverio said. "I've been hitting really good."
Eovaldi ready, eager for season to get underway
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- As a formality, Nathan Eovaldi will have one more Grapefruit League start, which is set for Wednesday against the Braves at Lake Buena Vista.
But mentally and physically, Eovaldi is pretty much ready for the regular season.
The hard-throwing right-hander showed it on Friday in his 4 1/3-inning, two-run stint against the Astros in the Marlins' 7-2 win at Osceola County Stadium.
"From his last start to this start, the ball was definitely coming out of his hand better, crisper," manager Mike Redmond said. "He looked to me like he's ready."
The Marlins open the season on March 31 against the Rockies at Marlins Park, and Eovaldi projects to be the No. 2 starter behind Jose Fernandez.
In his second-to-last start, Eovaldi allowed two runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts. His fastball was lively, ranging between 93-96 mph. He continues to work on his secondary pitches, which will be crucial to complement his fastball.
Overall, the 24-year-old felt he threw the best that he has all spring.
"I felt a lot better this outing than all of my other ones," Eovaldi said. "We fixed a few things, mechanically. My curveball felt good today. I was able to locate the fastball away, for the most part. I felt good."
With the season around the corner, Eovaldi noted that it's hard to stay focused.
"It's like you're ready for the season," he said. "You're ready for it to get here. How many more days before it gets here?"
There is some added eagerness because Eovaldi has never been on an Opening Day roster. In 2012, when he was with the Dodgers, he was sent down on the last day of Spring Training. That year, Los Angeles brought in veterans Chris Capuano and Aaron Harang.
Last year, Eovaldi was tabbed as the Marlins' No. 2 starter. But the day before the season got underway, he was placed on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.
Friday started off promising for the Marlins. Before Eovaldi threw a pitch, he was working with a two-run lead, courtesy of Garrett Jones' home run.
Eovaldi started off strong, striking out Dexter Fowler and Robbie Grossman. Eovaldi was lifted with one out and the bases full in the fifth inning after throwing 85 pitches.
In relief, Carter Capps ended the threat with a pair of flyouts to short left field.
"I've been feeling good all spring," Eovaldi said. "No issues. I'm just ready to get going."
Lucas set to play Sunday; Furcal, Dietrich on the mend
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Marlins have three infielders resting with minor injuries. At least one is close to returning to Grapefruit League action.
Ed Lucas, who strained his left hamstring on March 13 at Lakeland against the Tigers, could return on Sunday, when the Marlins will again visit the Tigers.
"I have him playing Sunday in Lakeland at first base," manager Mike Redmond said.
Lucas spent Thursday and Friday as the designated hitter in Minor League games, and he'll get a day off on Saturday.
Rafael Furcal (left hamstring) has been participating in limited baseball activities, and the team wants him to advance his running before he gets into game action.
"Furcal is still about the same," Redmond said. "He says he was feeling better, but we've got to see this guy run.
"We are going to get him out running a couple of days in a row to test that hamstring and make sure it is good to go before we get him out there in a game."
Derek Dietrich (fractured nose) is being fitted for a protective mask to wear in the field.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Jimmy Fallon, in his "Tonight Show" debut Monday, took Jay Leno's advice to perform longer monologues to an extreme: He did two.
Fallon emerged twice from behind the blue, old-school "Tonight Show"-style curtain in his new New York studio — becoming emotional in his first go-around as he offered heartfelt thank you notes to everyone from his parents to sidekick Steve Higgins to his house band The Roots to his "Tonight Show" predecessors.
"I just want to do the best I can and take care of this show for a while," he said, telling viewers his goal is to help them "go to sleep with a smile on your face and live a longer life."
Moments later, he returned behind the curtain, came out again and started to deliver on his promise, unleashing a barrage of Winter Olympics-themed jokes.
The dual monologues set the tone for his inaugural "Tonight" outing — and perhaps for his tenure as host: Fallon showed his respect for the vaunted franchise while signaling he's ready to lead late-night comedy to a new tomorrow.
The Roots' revamped "Tonight" theme offered a kicking soundtrack for Spike Lee's vibrant opening montage highlighting the show's return to New York after four-plus decades in Burbank, Calif. There's a carved wooden Manhattan skyline backdrop behind Fallon's desk, and his first musical guests, U2, performed for an enthusiastic rooftop crowd atop 30 Rock.
Fallon played to his strengths, developed on "Saturday Night Live" and honed during his nearly five-year stint on "Late Night." His "Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing" segment with first guest Will Smith proved vintage Fallon — and a sign that he's planning to import some of his "Late Night"-style humor to the earlier hour.
While he maintained his humble, boyish charm, 39-year-old Fallon clearly took charge from the beginning of Monday's show — unlike his nervous start to "Late Night" in 2009 when you could almost feel the drip of the flop sweat as he interviewed notoriously reticent first guest Robert DeNiro.
The actor stayed silent on Monday's show as he led a slew of cameos from the likes of Tina Fey, Mariah Carey, Mike Tyson, Lady Gaga and Fallon's new timeslot rival Stephen Colbert, who declared, "Welcome to 11:30, b----!"
Fallon seems happy to be on earlier, even as he tackles the daunting challenge of appealing to a wider audience than the crowd that tuned in at 12:30 a.m. for "Late Night."
He's clearly aware of the power of "The Tonight Show" legacy, which stretches beyond the decreasing relevancy of timeslot in the Internet age. Fallon showed as much in his first monologue when he nearly choked up as he recalled pleading his with parents to let him stay up to see Johnny Carson's "Tonight" monologue.
"Just to think there's gonna be a kid out there asking their parents to watch me, it just means a lot to me," Fallon said.
Those kids – and Fallon – are the key to the continuing success of NBC's long-running marquee late-night program, which got off to a strong new beginning Monday, guided by a host with eyes on yesterday and today as he vies to make his own mark on "Tonight."
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Things got a bit hectic around the place as I was doing the pressing, so the time recording went by the whey side (sorry, couldn't resist, even if good society dictates I should have). Still, those aren't critical steps, and it's more "flip when the moment grabs you".
Anyway, by my records this is my 48th cheese, not counting riccotta's.
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Discussion in 'Miscellaneous' started by Kenbushway, Apr 24, 2013.
Get a wok if you don't have one...
Don't bother with the organic stuff, Ken, the only difference is politics and price.
My father has one. It has a steaming part that I can use with it.
Right. I knew that but sometimes you can find special ingredients asked for in recipes in the organic section that you couldn't find elsewhere. Like Mint Leaves, whole mint leaves. Before all you got was just dried diced mint leaves, but now the organic section has the full leaves, not chopped, and not dried out.
^Better yet, buy a mint plant. They're easy to grow!
Get basil too! You can get a lot of easy-to-grow herbs!
^Definitely! They taste great, are cost-effective, and make your home smell fabulous! My mom used to grow a ton of herbs in our kitchen when I was a kid. She grew a chocolate mint plant that was so delicious we would just pluck the leaves off and suck on them.
I love the basil plant I got for this summer, plus the tomato plants. As soon as the tomatoes are ready to go, there's a dish I'm going to make.
^Oh, nothing beats fresh tomatoes. With some produce there's not really a difference between grocery store and fresh, but tomatoes taste like a whole different fruit. They're the one thing I will never buy at the grocery store, only the farmer's market. Unfortunately, I don't get enough sun to grow them myself. My mom used to grow them, and one of my favorite things was a tomato right off the vine cut in half and sprinkled with sugar.
I've had woks over the years but I'm not crazy about their utility; as Alton Brown would say, they're uni-taskers. A large non-stick skillet works fine and is more versatile. Now I do all my stir-frying in a enamel/cast iron braiser, it works great and can do a lot more besides.
Agreed 100%. I will not buy a tomato in the winter, no matter what, and in the summer we grow our own. I have eight plants growing now, they will go in the ground this weekend.
We buy canned tomatoes by the case, though; they are useful in all kinds of recipes and are harvested when ripe, unlike supermarket produce tomatoes which are harvested green and hard.
^Oh god, you quoted me having typed there instead of they're. I hang my head in shame.
You're excused (this time)
I feel for you, I was quoted once using "it's" for "its". But we know you didn't mean it.
You too? My mom talked about summers spent with her grandparents, having the same!
And while we've had good luck with Costco Romas, there is nothing like a cherry tomato coming right off the vine. I bought my dad three Super Sweet 100 plants and they're growing like wildfire right now!
I am not looking to go that far. I do have recipes that call for mint, but not enough to where I need to buy a mint plant. A few leaves is all I need.
When I was a kid I'd spend summers with my grandparents, too, where we'd come in from the farm to have "dinner" around one in the afternoon, and then in the evening have "supper" which was generally bread (baked that morning) and butter, maybe some leftover meat, and fresh from the garden tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and radishes. Heavenly. Their vegetable garden was about the size of my whole backyard.
For what you spend on a few recipes' worth in the produce section you can buy a plant and a pot and have mint whenever you need it all summer long. If you're partial to combining mint with rum and lime the way I am on a summer night, I can't recommend it highly enough.
I hate the taste of mint. At the house before my current home we had mint growing wild in the yard and two of my neighbours would pick some whenever they needed it.
I usually grow tomatoes and cucumbers each year but this year both crops failed. Talking to a neighbour (5 houses away) I found out his tomatoes also failed. He said it happen to others in the neighbourhood as well. No sign of pests. The neighbour thought it might be as a result of toxins released by the big bushfires we had but I am far from convinced of that.
You live too far away from civilization. I live in rural NC and we have just opened a second Aldi.
Woks have many uses, if one cares to discover them.
I'm sensing a pattern here. Every time someone suggests an answer to your questions, the response is that it is too much work, too far away, etc. My grandma called this Southern Laziness. Please tell me that does not apply to you.
Kenbushway, if you have a mint plant, it's actually cheaper than buying a few mint leaves every time you need it. You can grow it in a planter box or a pot and keep it inside if you need to. Same with other herbs. If you can grow a houseplant, you can have an inside herb garden.
Funny thing my mother actually mentioned Aldis to me a couple days ago. I told her I couldn't find one around but she's confident she passed one on her travels. I've looked at my area and how far I am able to go (15-20 mins away tops.) Its still not showing one for my area. But I will look again, she said its like Costco, if so then they should hold a good amount of food products I would hope.
As far as the mint plant, I understand all of your comments, I really do. I agree with them. However it will be on just me to care for the plants and with cooking these meals, thinking about changing my major, a new job I am about to take over. I just don't want to bother with it until I know I am able. I would love to have a garden of my own, but currently not able. You can always assume that if I have the time and resources, I will have a big one.
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Before Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise" (featuring Nelly) began getting airplay on Top 40 radio, it was a massive country hit. "Cruise" was the country duo's very first single, and it made it all the way to No. 1 on the country airplay charts back in December.
This new version of "Cruise" is a remix done in collaboration with Nelly. And once again, the song is 'cruising' up the charts.
Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard revealed to Radio.com how the collaboration came together.
"We had some pop stations that were wanting a different version of 'Cruise' that we could send out, and he [Nelly] is a labelmate," Kelley explained. "We heard he was a fan of what we were doing and the song. We knew he wanted to do it, and literally a day or two later we had the track and we cranked it up on the bus."
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text: So I have this idea that I would like to give a shot but I don't know if it's worth all the energy. So hopefully you guys can help me figuring out if I should spend the next 150 hours or so on building this. I got this idea because I guess I am an extremely fanatic tennisplayer (who wishes he could play like the PRO's ) and keep watching them on TV all the time. What bothered me was that you can almost always see how fast the PRO's serve, which made me wanna know how fast I could serve (aaarrrhhh). So I thought first of buying a speedgun, but they are pretty expensive. Than I got interested in the mathematical part of it. So I wondered of a bit and finally figured I could probably built an iphone app (I've been programming for over 10 years). So in my enthusiasm i did make a start and actually know now its possible to calculate the speed very accurate with my iphone. But its still a lot of work to make it available for you guys. Since I work a lot and have much other stuff too I don't know if I should spend the next 150 ours or so in making this App to find out I am maybe the only one who is so curious. I made this link for a poll: www.tenniservespeed.com so you can let me know. So what do you guys think?


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A White City man already in jail on suspicion of cashing a stolen check has been charged in a separate mail theft, the Jackson County Sheriff's Department reported.
Nicholas Morris, 33, was arrested Wednesday after a bank teller became suspicious during his attempt to cash a $1,000 check at Chase Bank branch in Central Point. He was lodged in jail on first- and second-degree forgery, first-degree attempted theft, identity theft and second-degree theft in connection with two check fraud cases.
Investigators got a tip that Morris was involved in the theft of a U.S. Postal Service mail container on Tuesday, the Sheriff's Department said in a news release.
On Tuesday, a U.S. Postal Service mail container containing eight to 12 individual mailboxes was reported stolen from the 2700 block of Falcon Avenue in White City, the sheriff's department said. According to postal service managers, the box was in its place the previous day.
While investigating the tip about Morris' involvement, sheriff's detectives found the stolen mail container in the 3600 block of Avenue G in White City.
They added charges of first-degree theft and criminal mischief, and eight counts of mail theft. Morris remained in jail Friday on $75,000 bail.
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The Guthrie Theater will present 19 plays in its 2008-2009 season, including world premier productions of a new "Little House on the Prairie" musical and a new play by Tony Kushner.
Guthrie Artistic Director Joe Dowling said with works by Shakespeare, Harold Pinter, Samuel Beckett, Edward Albee and Arthur Miller in the season, the new Guthrie complex is fulfilling its potential.
"I think what's fascinating for me is that in spite of the fact that we are 45 years old, with the exception of one play in the studio, none of these plays that we are doing in the 08-09 season have actually been seen at the Guthrie before," Dowling said. The season also features several co-productions with other Twin Cities theaters such as Penumbra, Frank, Theater Latte da, Pillsbury House Theater and Live Action Set.
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Notes: Decision to be made at the top?
MLB likely to have final say whether roof is open or closed
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
The Astros and Major League Baseball, according to general manager Tim Purpura, have not made a final decision regarding the roof's status for Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night.
But it sounds as if Major League Baseball may have the final say.
"We're going to look at what's best for the fans," Purpura said. "It's a cooperative effort for Major League Baseball and its clubs. We're looking to put on the best show possible for the fans and for the people watching the World Series.
"It's being made out to be somewhat of a bigger deal than it is. When you have an opportunity to open it, you try to open it."
The roof stayed closed for much of the season, because of extreme heat and humidity that plagues Houston from May until September. Astros players are accustomed to playing under a closed roof, and prefer to do so. They got what they wanted in the first two rounds. The World Series may be a different story.
The roof status will be decided on a daily basis. The Astros and MLB will make a decision about Game 3 early in the day.
The temperature is expected to hit 73 degrees for a high on Tuesday, but it will drop to mid-40s overnight. At 9 p.m. CT, the temperature will be somewhere around 57 degrees (game time is slated for 7 p.m).
That raises another question: We know how hot is too hot, but what's the benchmark for too cold?
"That's part of the flip side of the 90 degrees and 90 percent humidity," Purpura said. "You have to deal with the other point of view. The fans' comfort is so important to us and that will certainly be part of the equation."
A closed roof means more crowd noise, which the Astros feel gave them an edge this season. In those terms, they hope the roof will stay shut -- for Game 3, Game 4 on Wednesday night and, if necessary, Game 5 on Thursday night..
"I don't expect the roof to be open," Morgan Ensberg said. "I know Major League Baseball has a say in it, but I think what brings excitement to our game and what really shows the intensity is when that roof is closed."
"You ask any player, they'll say they want it closed," Jeff Bagwell said. "It keeps the game pretty normal. There's no wind blowing or anything like that. You can't blame anything on that. That being said, we have beautiful weather, and if Major League Baseball and our organization wants it opened, it will be open.
"It'll be loud anyway. Our fans have learned how to be loud."
Lance Berkman is guessing the roof will be open, but for a different reason.
"Money drives everything," he said. "It'll drive the roof open. For TV, they want a certain look for their commercials or pregame or something. They drive this sport with TV contracts. Looks like they'll get their way."
Berkman insisted he won't care either way.
"We've played well with it closed, but it doesn't mean if you open it that somehow we're going to let our good baseball out the top," he said. "We're still capable of playing well with the roof open."
Altercation: Craig and Patty Biggio decided not to press charges against a fan who apparently took a swipe at the second baseman's wife toward the end of Game 2 of the World Series at U.S. Cellular Field.
The fan, standing behind Patty Biggio and her brother, acted belligerently throughout much of the game, according to an Astros official. When the game ended, the fan reportedly smacked her on the back of her head as she got up to leave.
Security immediately apprehended the fan, but the Biggios did not press charges, citing it as an isolated incident.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen apologized to Biggio on behalf of the White Sox organization, and several Astros officials said Sunday's incident in no way tarnished what was a very hospitable welcome from Chicago fans during their stay.
"It was one stupid fan that I know of," manager Phil Garner said. "My wife told me we had a lot of fans around where she was sitting that enjoyed in the festivities and didn't get rowdy to any of our people.
"I did not hear about any other incidents. I heard good things from other people. This is one incident that I'm aware of where one fan was stupid."
The razor's edge: The Astros left Chicago with an 2-0 deficit in the World Series, and in an effort to reverse the fortunes, their thick beards were replaced by well-trimmed goatees.
Some players said the decision was Bagwell's. Bagwell said it was Brad Ausmus who made the final call. Ensberg said it was a collective decision made by all bearded teammates.
The only problem is that if the Series goes back to Chicago for a Game 6, they won't have the extra fuzz to keep them warm during the cold night games.
"It was great," Ensberg said of having the beard for Games 1 and 2. "That wind chill, I didn't feel any of it."
Alyson Footer 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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I eat and cook very healthy foods and exercise three times a week and my weight has been constant for the last five years. I want to lose, not stay the same, and to perk up my recipes to different things I usually don't cook to get over the boredom of the same healthy meals. I think the Hungry Girl recipes may be the choice. I bought the Hungry Girl to the Max cookbook. I made the brownie recipe first of course. LOL. It's very good and much better then depriving myself of a piece of my favorite from scratch cake. Only two ingredients, do not add anything else.
One box chocolate cake mix
1 can 15 oz pure pumpkin (not pie mix)
Stir until smooth, may take several minutes. Scoop into muffin tin lined with muffin papers. Bake 20 min at 400 degrees. She notes the aluminium muffin papers will not stick to the food as much as the paper ones.
My vet told me to give my dog a bit of pure canned pumpkin every day instead of a bought treat. He said it was very healthy for her and she will love it so I have canned pumpkin in the pantry all the time.


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Johnny Depp and Marilyn Manson
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The Week In Music: Johnny Depp And Marilyn Manson's Beautiful Song
File under: collaborations we think are strange yet can't wait to hear. In his latest musical venture, Johnny Depp is partnering with rocker Marilyn Manson to record a cover of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain." The cover will feature Manson on vocals and Depp on drums and guitar, and will appear as a bonus track on Manson's forthcoming album, Born Villain, set to be released May 1. When asked why the pair chose "You're So Vain," Manson told MTV News UK, "We thought [it] was ironic for each other." A song about vanity is definitely ironic for a self-proclaimed Antichrist Superstar and a previously named Sexiest Man Alive. Details on whether Depp will join Manson on his upcoming tour were not revealed, but if he does, we think his Edward Scissorhands look is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
It was a heavy week of celebrity-on-celebrity smack downs. It seemed like you couldn't surf the Internet without reading about someone dissing someone. First, it was reported that Madonna reportedly gave a negative post-nuptial review to ex Guy Ritchie on the track "I Don't Give A" from her brand-new MDNA album, which hits the streets March 26. "I tried to be a good girl/tried to be your wife/diminish myself and it swallowed my life," she sings on the track. Next up was Katy Perry, who said she didn't want her upcoming duet with BFF Rihanna to be like Shakira and Beyoncé's "Beautiful Liar." (For the record, Perry later tweeted she wasn't dissing anyone.) Finally, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee conducted a tag-team put-down of Rihanna and other pop acts during their summer tour press conference. "It's f***ing pathetic to watch people go out and f***ing karaoke with a bunch of lights and video," opined Lee. "No fake bulls*** — leave that to the Rihanna, Schmihanna and anybody who ends their name with an 'a,'" said Simmons. "This is real stuff." Maybe there's something in the air. Or maybe it's all good fun aimed at a little attention.
Speaking of Simmons, Lee and attention, on March 20 Kiss and Mötley Crüe announced they will join forces for one of the summer's hottest and loudest concert tours. "This will be the definition of bang for buck on this tour," said Kiss' Paul Stanley. "If you want to see more bombs and artillery, you'll have to check out the military." The co-headlining tour kicks off July 20 in Bristow, Va., and will crisscross the United States through September. Interestingly, this isn't the first time Kiss and the Crüe will share a concert bill. Back in 1983, when Ronald Reagan was in office, Cabbage Patch Kids were hot and David Hasselhoff was flying high in "Knight Rider," the two heavyweights, admittedly younger and thinner, teamed for a handful of West Coast dates. As for the 2012 tour, fans can expect 90-minute sets ripe with arena anthems such as "Shout It Out Loud," "Lick It Up," "Rock And Roll All Nite," "Girls, Girls, Girls," "Live Wire" and "Dr. Feelgood." "I think it's a perfect, perfect match," said Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx. "Maybe a match made in hell in some places in America."
Who says we don't need no education? Not Alice Cooper. The King of Shock Rock gave the keynote address during a commencement ceremony at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles on March 17. What did the former Vincent Fournier have to say? "First of all, the fact that I am here as your keynote speaker raises a lot of red flags," he joked. "It shows an obvious lack of judgement on your part." Commencement organizers were clearly not lacking in judgement as Cooper laid down a few wise words for the students, calling mediocrity their greatest enemy and encouraging them to be fearless. "If you succeed, you become a genius," he said. "If you fail, you become an idiot. You can always start again." When he's not showing up in our nightmares, Cooper can be pretty refreshing. Oh, and the next time you meet him, you can call him Dr. Cooper — the Musicians Institute also awarded him with an honorary doctorate degree.
Have you ever lusted after the hipster duds of an indie rock star? Lust no more, now you can dress like one. Pete Doherty, formerly of the English rock group the Libertines, has partnered with French boutique the Kooples to offer a fashion line featuring threads he's actually worn and wholeheartedly endorses. So what will it cost you to dress like Pete Doherty? A pretty penny. To buy the outfit Doherty's sporting at the top of this ad, it'll cost you more than $1,500. And there's more outfits and accessories to choose from, so you may want to start saving your allowance now. It's a long (and expensive) way to the top if you want to rock and roll.
Fun.'s "We Are Young" featuring Janelle Monáe is tops on the Billboard Hot 100 and iTunes singles charts.
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From SHS AD Don Julian:
As much as we hate to say it, we do not feel like we can run a safe meet for the kids tomorrow. The conditions are just to questionable right now to bring everyone here.
I'm very sorry that we were not able to make it work, but look forward to a great meet next year.
ALL-STAR BASKETBALL - Tuesday we heard from the coaches of the Wyoming all-star basketball teams the 2013 Wyoming / Montana all- star basketball games will be played June 7th and 8th in Sheridan and Billings.
A big issue for the Wyoming Men's team for the last couple of decades has been the Wyoming shrine bowl football game being played the same weekend which over the years has forced many players to choose between the two games which has effected the outcome of some of the games.
Sheridan College Men's Basketball adds center Rudolphe Joly to the 2013-2014 Generals roster. Rudolphe Joly, a 6'10, 260 pound center from Quebec Canada, played at Alma Academy.
While at Alma, Rudolphe averaged 8 points, and 11 rebounds a game while shooting 60% from the field. Alma finished the season with a 48-5 record, winning the NPSAA & Canada Prep Championship.
For his efforts, Rudolphe was selected to play in the All-Canada Classic this past May in Toronto, in which the top 24 players in the country are invited to compete.
The 2012-2013 Wyoming High School Rodeo Season resumed on April 13th and 14th in Laramie, as cowboys and cowgirls resume their quest to qualify for the High School National Finals Rodeo.
Points earned at the 3 rodeos in September 2012 carry over the winter break.
The top 4 in each event at the end of the season are invited to compete at the High School National Finals Rodeo, to be held in Rock Springs in July.
Members of the Sheridan County High School Rodeo team competed over the weekend and this is a list of those who placed in Laramie, securing their places in the standings.
WYOMING ALL-STAR BASKETBALL - The 2013 Wyoming / Montana all- star basketball games will be played June 7th and 8th in Sheridan and Billings.
Sheridan college Lady Generals Head coach Frank McCarthy will coach the Wyoming girls and he likes this year's roster.
The team includes two players from Sheridan as Lady Bronc teammates Hailey Ligocki and Mali Wright will play for team Wyoming.
BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER - The Bronc and Lady Bronc soccer teams split matches with Gillette the Lady Broncs won 1-0 while the Broncs fell to 1-4 in conference play with a 1-0 loss.
Lady Bronc head coach Tom Racette says the players worked very hard in the match and it paid off with a second half goal to win it.
And he says it was important to have a good performance after losing two games big the week before in
The 2nd annual "Gary Benson" memorial track meet scheduled for Tuesday at Sheridan high school has been moved and will take place Thursday because of expected poor weather conditions.
Seven teams will be competing,joining the Broncs and Lady Broncs will be Casper Kelly Walsh, Natrona county, Gillette and all three big schools from Billings, West, Senior and Skyview. Events are scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm.
Sheridan high school will also host the annual "Dan Hansen" invitational on Saturday events begin at 10:00 am.
It was a pair of 1-0 games at Sheridan high school Friday night as the Broncs and Lady broncs hosted matches with Gillette.
Robbie Ryan scored the only goal of the girls match in the second half as the Lady Broncs beat the Camels 1-0 and in the boys match Gillette got an early first half goal and it stood up for their 1-0 win over the Broncs.
The second round of conference play begins next week for the Sheridan teams with matches against Laramie and Cheyenne South.


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i say if the raptors make the playoffs BC stays if they don't he should be shown the door
i say if the raptors make the playoffs BC stays if they don't he should be shown the door
when your franchise guy isnt a franchise guy theres not enough role players out there to make up for that.
our problem has not been the supporting cast its been our franchise guy all along & how peeps cant see that is beyond me. if bosh was as good as wade, LBJ, kobe, duncan, shaq we would have seen a hell of alot more playoff games in T.O
Bosh,Vc,Tmac & all the rest of our franchise guys were over hyped due to the fact they had pretty much a whole country stroking there ego's. they became bigger then the game,then they flew south seeking even more ego stroking.
also pat riley has had success yes but hes had his share of loosing season just like the rest. if bosh was as serious as colangelo is about building a winner in T.O then he could have tryed to recriut someone to T.O this year instead of bolting. we might not have had as much cap space as miami but we had something of more value seeing how the FA frenzy played out & that was sign & trade assets(alot more then miami had to offer). we could have pretty much traded anyone for the likes of LBJ & Wade.
Last edited by DoNDaDDa; Sun Aug 1st, 2010 at 11:48 PM.
number one... a couple of successful seasons ? really ? wat 2 first round playoff exits is successful to you ?
number two...a name that demands respect ? why does bc's name demand any more respect than the gm's of philly, new york, new jersy, indiana, charlotte, detroit ?
some of those gm's have actually won championships... why is bc so special to you ?
number three... pull the trigger with a trade that will make the team better? ok every gm tries to do that... why does bc get special credit for trying to do that ? and what trades are you talking about that made the team so much better ??
number four... you wrote "i mentioned the move to Vegas just as an example of what could happen, not that it ever will."
so why would you mention it ? the raps could go 40-42 for 5 years and acc will be sold out and mlse will never even hint at moving the team...
i encourage you to think about why you have bc so high up and think that he is the only person on the planet to run this team... are you telling me that there ARENT other basketball people who just maybe have a ton of experience in the NBA that could run a team ?
Last edited by vinnie_paz; Mon Aug 2nd, 2010 at 12:59 AM.
i agree bosh isnt a franchise player but BC thought he was all the way up to march 2010...
bc tried to build around bosh since he got here... never did the gm you defend so much try to trade bosh.
1. success is relative. Our most successful season was a second round playoff exit. So by our low standards, 47 wins and an atlantic division title is somewhat successful. It takes some GMs 5 years to accomplish that, BC did it in one. Yes we declined, but to be able to pull that off takes some level of skill. Meaning, he should be given at least a 2 more seasons with a roster totally his own, and at that time the true judgements can happen
2. Colangelo is known league-wide. Please tell me who you are more likely to talk business and serious trade with, Bryan Colangelo, or some a random dude that MLSE finds, because those are the only types that are likely to arrive here if BC goes. Regardless of his transaction history, BC still pulls lopsided trades because his peers know and respect him.
3. You probably shit yourself with excitement when you found out we landed Hedo Turkoglu. It didnt pan out, but the whole city was praising BC for actually getting a high profile figure to sign with the raptors. Bottom line, BC can acquire talent creatively, who else has this franchise had with his skill?
I dont have BC on some sort of pedestal, but I dont see just dont see a better replacement out there right now. Give the man a couple more seasons, if it doesnt work out, then bite his head off. But i think right now he deserves the benefit of the doubt.
acquired rudy fernandez for a tpe
acquired nicolas batum for darell arthur n joey dorsey.
he's on record for urging the trailblazers to pick chris paul, but instead they traded the pick to utah
traded telfair and ratliff for a 7th pick. guess who they ended up getting ?
traded tyrus thomas for aldridge.
oden was the projected top pick n no one predicted durant would be this good.
please look at the rosters of the celtics (pre big 3), 76ers (no AI), nets (lots of injuries to carter, kidd, n rj), and knicks (isah thomas years) and tell me why winning a division title in 2006 is a good measuring stick to use when measuring the success under bc ?
so the portland trail blazers who just hired a former assistant gm... so what no one will talk to them now? because a former assistant gm of an NBA franchise is not worthy of talking "serious business" about in your opinion... you cant be serious...
you fail to answer my question on why you think bc is so special?
have you heard of john hammond ? he is the bucks gm. just won exec of the year.... go look up how many seasons he has been a gm ? clue its under 3... so in his first 2 years are you saying that if he called i dont know chicago and said hey i want salmons, chicago is gona say "oh we dont know you" and hang up ?
does hammod not have "balls/skill" as you used the term, to pull of trades ?
also who was john hammond ? the assistant to joe dumars in detroit before joining the bucks...
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people will still talk to portland because they got alot of quality player people want. Raptors not so much LOL
No assets + No carismatic GM to fleece other GM's = 10 more years of building through the draft & crossing our fingers we find a gem or two & can sign them to more then 2 contracts before they leave.
You know what I like about being a Raptor fan? That mediocrity is what we are praying for....
The truth lies somewhere between the group of fans that are unmercifully tossing Colangelo beneath the bus and the group of supporters who refuse to admit that BC has had a MAJOR hand in the crappy position that the Raps now find themselves in.
However, claiming that a lack of suitable replacements is the reason that we should continue to ride out Colangelo's tenure is flawed thinking. There are literally dozens of young, knowledgeable basketball minds that are working on staffs around the NBA that could run an NBA franchise at a high level. Some of you are overvaluing what a charismatic personality and a perfect smile mean in the realm of being a successful executive in this league. It's about understanding the cap, utilizing the draft, compiling assets and having the foresight to know what moves to make and what times to make them... not being able to pick up the phone and shoot the shit effectively with other people around the league.
I hope to god that most Raps fans are not like vinnie_paz. That guy is the black hole of pessimism that I'm sure is not reflective of most fans. Forums like RR allows fans to discuss things loosely. We all hope for the best but our thoughts are just that, thoughts. Sports is an inexact science - so too will our responses that revolve around any particular team. There's been some really good suggestions and bad ones in this forum - all of which I take with a grain of salt (my comments included). Vinnie_paz, take a pill, be a real fan and more importantly, tolerate (like most fans do).
GM is sort of the same, everyone is trying to sell something.
now if your product isnt as good as the rest u need someone who will make people think it is LOL
on a serious note though BC has never been on pedistal in my house but to say hes not a good GM is rediculous. every team & GM has success & failures, the good teams live through them & keep faith in there Team & GM, the bad teams & fanbases usually try railroad everyone out of town after a loss or lossing season.
the attitude of some fans in toronto is part of the reason some players dont want to play here,
this city is sooo hungry for a championship that every year when we dont get there everybody wants to explode the team & fire the GM, Raps, Leafs, Jays its the same thing every year. no team wins every year & no team is immune to lossing seasons.
Did anyone in L.A get fired after they traded shaq? they had a bunch of loosing sesons too before gasol landed there.
pat riley didnt get fired after miami's horrible season which they ended up in the lottery & drafted beasley.
people need to relax
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One, The team has to show as being promising towards the future and
Two, MLSE has to be making some money; If those two conditions are true, BC is likely to receive some kind of extension, maybe a 2 or 3 year extension.
BC has made some moves that obviously did not work out but the team right now has some promising young players to work with and the payroll is under control;
If Calderon is traded, the only bad contract they have now, then it's almost guaranteed BC will be offered an extension.
in fact post #14 on page 1 of this thread i wrote "i dont think we need to fire BC" in the first line of my post ...
explain how that makes someone a pessimist ?
Last edited by vinnie_paz; Mon Aug 2nd, 2010 at 03:07 PM.
V_P we'll agree to disagree on this one. Sorry bout the anger comment. The reason the Raptors are even here is that there are fans like us who will stick by the team regardless of the outcome. Have a good one bro.
Colangelo made a fool of himself and the entire organization with his comments about Bosh and that should cost him his job. The team should be actively searching for a new gm in the next 12 months. I would leave Triano as coach for the year, similar to Gaston's role with the Jays this season. Even if the Raps lose 65 games, at least we will hopefully be rewarded with a high pick.
Wayne Embry could be one of those alternatives. I do agree, though, even if BC were to be fired, I have little faith in Peddie and Co. to hire a proper GM.....Is Jerry West available?
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Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy on Sunday sounded a pessimistic note on the ability of government to secure schools and other public places, saying that the United States had a predilection for violence.
"We are unfortunately a violent society," Malloy said on CNN's "State of the Union" just two days after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Newton, Conn. rocked his state and the nation.
"32,000 plus deaths as a result of guns being used — 18,000 of those were self inflicted," Malloy said. "This is a violent world. We hare a particularly violent country within that world."
Asked about the possibility of adding more security measures to schools, Malloy said that was not always possible.
"Schools are not vaults, they are not banks -- people have to come and go," Malloy said. "You build the best system that you can can, understanding what the challenges are."
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This rain barrel is very functional and attractive.
By Gardener Krys.
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This rain barrel is very functional and attractive. However, because of the smaller bottom, it is more likely to tip over in windy conditions, especially if it sits on an uneven base.
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By Johanne
from Barberton, OH
We love our new rain barrel. It is so nice looking - not the usual barrel type. Fits in with our landscaping really nice. Very easy to install and works great. Just love it!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Glad I bought this!
By The Garden Journaler
from Northern New Mexico
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We bought this to replace an ugly barrel that I exposed when I pruned some dead branches off the pinon tree near the entrance to our home. It looks great, and from a distance you can't tell it's plastic and not terra cotta. It arrived slightly damaged but not enough so to bother to return it. It has been through one snow/rain storm and so far so good. I am confused by the placement of the overflow pipes--they are above the opening of the urn so I don't see the point in them. And that is where the damage was. In any case, these were easy to install. They even supplied plumbers tape! and the hose connections are standard so you can connect to standard household hose fittings. We added a finer mesh screen on top of the supplied screening over the opening of the urn. And I used a shop vac to clean out all the plastic shavings that the manufacturer left inside the barrel. My next step is to purchase something to attach to the end of the short hose they provide that will release and spread a large rush of water to avoid an overflow -- the monsoons will happen here in July (I hope) so I have some time to figure that out.
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I have an attic mounted a/c condenser/air handler whose drip pans corroded away. Water drained through the ceiling of one of my bed rooms. With 95 degree temps, I couldn't turn off the air, so I bought the Santa Fe Barrel to catch the water which was dripping at 12 gallons a day. This will buy me time until a contractor will work in the attic. Gardeners' has barrels that look more like furniture but this ones wide opening works excellent.
It doesn't rain in LA so I use it to store water
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I use it to store water softener run-off. It is easy to set up and use. For my purposes, it works great!
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Bought two of these 4 years ago when we built a home in a remote area. It came with instructions on how to use. The overflow spouts aren't cut to allow the owner to choose which one they want to use. The hose was shorter than I wanted so I bought a longer(6')hose. I have a little experience with plumbing so I used Teflon tape to wrap the threads on the barrel before attaching the hose. Design: I like the simple lines and visitors don't recognize they are rain barrels. Stability: it is extremely windy here and they will blow over when empty, however they are rarely empty. Once filled they are unmovable. Use: Science tells us that water flows DOWN so it makes sense that the outflow is at the bottom of the barrel and the hose end must be lower than the barrel. I haven't found an overflow hose that fits and isn't ugly but I keep it hidden in the back of the barrel. They provide plenty of water for me to water all my houseplants and my outdoor plants that rain can't reach.
Too light weight and poor shut-off valve.
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The barrel is too lightweight so some weighting has to be put inside at the bottom of the barrel. The screen over the top causes a splattering of the water and will most likely have to be removed. The shut-off valve does NOT screw into the barrel; rather it is glued and fit into the plastic. Thus, it can come out rather easily. I don't recommend this product.
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Works well for our needs
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we are directing rainwater away from home fondation'
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Counting Crows measure up to long-ball competition
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SAN FRANCISCO -- First of all, the pre-Home Run Derby musical entertainment was Counting Crows. This was, by far, the best music the Derby has had in the last seven years. There is no second place. Let's face it, in the past, the Derby has been typically kicked off by two kinds of alleged artists: guys pretending to be cowboys and people whose material is aimed, on a good day, at a 10-year-old demographic. This sort of thing sets a very bad tone for home runs -- or sacrifice bunts, for that matter. Baseball, one of humankind's most enlightened innovations, should not have this kind of lowest-common-denominator music at its major events. And that's why Counting Crows was exactly what the maestro ordered for this portion of the All-Star festivities. This band rocks, but it also has intelligence. The fact that this band originated in nearby Berkeley was an obvious plus. This was not only really good music; it was also really good indigenous music. The only problem with Counting Crows' performance for those in attendance at AT&T Park was that it only consisted of two songs. And neither one of them was "Rain King." But we are willing to overlook these small issues in light of the great musical leap forward taken here by the simple act of having a band as good as Counting Crows leading off for the State Farm Home Run Derby. And I don't say this only because Counting Crows' "Rock 'n' Roll 2007 Triple Play" tour will be coming soon to a ballpark near you. Baseball has a rich musical tradition, all the way from the national anthem to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to John Fogerty. It was about time that baseball had musical entertainment as good as the inherent value of the game itself. In the Derby, there was increased entertainment value, not because of the sheer volume of home runs, but because of the closeness of the competition, at least through the first two rounds. There wasn't much action in McCovey Cove over the right-field wall because the Derby was dominated by right-handed hitters, two of whom advanced to the finals -- Alex Rios of the Blue Jays, who was at least a mild surprise, and Vladimir Guerrero of the Angels, who was no surprise at all.
In the end, this Derby became a celebration of Vladimir Guerrero, and that was fine. He was the Derby daily double. He not only won the contest, he hit home runs further than anyone else.The Brewers' Prince Fielder and the defending Derby champion, Ryan Howard of the Phillies, looked like likely contenders going in, but they both were out by the end of the first round. And that meant that the people paddling around the Cove in kayaks were out of luck. There wasn't an explosion of power here like Bobby Abreu's 24 home runs in a single round in 2005 at Detroit's Comerica Park. But you couldn't fairly expect something like that to occur here. AT&T Park, after all, is not exactly a hitters' paradise. The generous dimensions in right-center are not only pitcher-friendly, they are ERA-friendly. But nobody could dispute the notion that Guerrero was a suitable winner of this event. The 2007 Home Run Derby will not be remembered as a glorious display of power. But any event that features the work of both Vlad Guerrero and Counting Crows can only be considered a success.
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text: I wouldn't give Hewitt the time of day if I were Federer and that's speaking as an Australian. I wouldn't be surprised if many of the other players felt the same way. There are plenty who love him because of his success and fighting spirit but there are a lot who found him a national embarrassment. He was one of the most unsportsmanlike players ever, there's aggressive and then there's just boorish. If it wasn't for his success he would be remembered like a Jeff Tarango nut job. He's trying to remake himself with a little more charm as his career comes to an end now and some media work beckons but the gulf in class between him and Pat Rafter left many people disappointed.


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CHICAGO -- Starlin Castro was back in the Cubs' starting lineup Sunday, because manager Dale Sveum felt the shortstop had been punished enough when he was pulled from Saturday's game for a mental gaffe that resulted in a run.
"The way I look at it is, obviously, he had enough punishment -- if that's the right word or not -- but I think to be embarrassed on national TV and what's been written in the paper today, I think that's plenty," Sveum said Sunday. "I don't think this kid can get better by not playing today and understanding the adversity we all go through in the game."
The Cardinals had the bases loaded with one out in the fifth inning Saturday, when Castro caught a popup by Matt Carpenter in shallow left and then put his head down, which was all Jon Jay needed to sprint home from third and score on the sacrifice fly. That run opened a 2-0 lead, and the Cardinals eventually won, 4-0. Sveum benched Castro after that inning for the blunder.
Ironically, Saturday's game marked a career-high 25 straight games at shortstop without an error for Castro. His previous career mark of 24 straight errorless games at shortstop was July 14-Aug. 9, 2011.
"I don't think you get better by sitting around and not doing anything," said Sveum, who met one-on-one with Castro both Saturday and Sunday. "He knows. He was obviously very remorseful and knows what happened. He's a guy who's got to perform for us and be a championship player when we get to that stage in the organization."
This has been a season Castro would like to forget offensively. A two-time All-Star, he began this season with a career .297 average, but entered Sunday hitting .244 and riding an 0-for-16 skid.
"He's got natural hand-eye coordination," Sveum said. "There are a lot of mechanical things that are going on that aren't going to allow you to square a baseball up on a consistent basis. I think he knows that and he's in a fist fight right now to figure it out.
"Like I told him the last couple days, there comes a time when you have to make that adjustment. That light switch just doesn't switch on and you aren't going to square four balls up the next day without making adjustments."
Sveum and his coaching staff have worked with Castro to try to get him back on track at the plate. He seemed to have found his stroke in July, batting .292, but was 11-for-53 (.208) in 15 games this month.
What does Sveum do now?
"You keep playing," Sveum said. "There's no experience better than just playing and learning from your mistakes. There's nothing else you can do. This guy is a good player we have to have play well when we're ready to win a championship. He's got to be there. He's here under contract, and we know it's all there and we have to get it out of him.
"The bottom line is, you have to do it yourself as a player. You're turning into a young man who's been here four years, and there comes a time when we all, as players and men, have to do things ourselves."
One thing Sveum emphasized was that Castro was a good, smart kid.
"He's a great human being and a great kid and tries to do the best he can," Sveum said. "We've got to get that out of him somehow."
Sveum, Russell tossed after check-swing call in seventh
CHICAGO -- All the Cubs wanted was for Phil Cuzzi to ask for some help regarding a check-swing call he made against Donnie Murphy in the seventh Sunday, but the home-plate umpire refused. That led to an animated discussion and two ejections: Cubs manager Dale Sveum and pitcher James Russell.
With two on, none out and the Cubs trailing, 6-1, against the Cardinals and Adam Wainwright, Murphy was called out after he thought he checked his swing. Murphy asked Cuzzi to confirm with first-base umpire Chris Guccione, but Cuzzi refused.
"I said, 'I thought I flinched,' and he told me I swung," Murphy said. "I was so baffled. I couldn't believe he called it. I didn't know what to say."
Murphy checked the replay after the Cubs' 6-1 loss.
"It showed I didn't swing," he said. "What are you going to do?"
Sveum argued the call from the dugout and was tossed, then continued his discussion on the field with Cuzzi.
"It wasn't very questionable," Sveum said. "That's easily the worst check-swing call I've ever seen. That's why the other umpires are there, to give him help."
Why didn't Cuzzi ask the other umpires?
"[Cuzzi] said he thought he got it right," Sveum said.
While Sveum was arguing on the field, Russell said something from the dugout that prompted third-base umpire Tom Hallion to eject him, as well.
"I obviously was busy," Sveum said. "I didn't see what happened."
It's the fifth time this season Sveum has been ejected.
DeJesus helps pick up Castro after mental gaffe
CHICAGO -- After Cubs manager Dale Sveum told Starlin Castro he was coming out of Saturday's game because of his defensive gaffe, David DeJesus was right there, encouraging the shortstop to return to the dugout rather than hide in the clubhouse.
"He made a mistake, but he's still part of the team," DeJesus said Sunday. "Just having him there shows a lot. Yes, you got in trouble, but you're still taking responsibility to go out there and show the young guys coming up that's the right way to be a teammate. It's unfortunate that it happened, but I think if he takes it as a lesson, he'll get over it."
DeJesus also made a point of talking to Castro after the game, which the Cubs lost, 4-0, to the Cardinals.
"At the end of the day, I was like, 'Hey, man, you'll be back in the lineup tomorrow, so let's start fresh,'" DeJesus said. "You just have to be positive. It's probably humiliating. There's probably a lot of emotions going through his brain right there. You try to pick him up and say, 'Hey, let's go tomorrow, don't worry about what happened today, and let's start fresh.'"
Not only has Castro struggled at the plate, but he also lost his mentor when Alfonso Soriano was traded to the Yankees. Soriano took Castro into his home when the young shortstop was called up in 2010.
"He always had 'Sori' to lean on, that was his guy, that was his veteran guy," DeJesus said. "Now, he's pretty much that guy for the other guys. It's going to be different but that's part of being a professional.
"Baseball will take you out of your comfort zone," DeJesus said. "He came in and he was coddled as a young player, and had 'Sori.' In this game, nothing is ever for sure. Now he has to understand there's a different role he has to take on, and he's going to be the 'Sori' to a lot of the young Latin guys coming up. He's got to take that role and run with it."
Some players aren't comfortable in that leadership role. But the Cubs are counting on the 23-year-old Castro, which is why they gave him a seven-year, $60 million contract last August.
"It's at that time of his career where those things probably need to start happening and where people do look up to him, but not everybody is that guy, either," Sveum said. "Not everybody is Soriano.
"The one thing you don't want to put on people is something that's not in their personality. Sometimes things click, sometimes people hit rock bottom, and that's the last time you see them. Let's not kid ourselves, there could be another gaffe somewhere along the line, too, and it's not meaningful or anything."
Extra bases
• Outfielder Brian Bogusevic, rehabbing a strained left hamstring, joined Triple-A Iowa to continue his rehab.
Bogusevic, sidelined since July 15, went 4-for-4 on Friday with the Arizona Rookie League team, and was 10-for-25 in seven games there. He hit four doubles and one triple, and also stole three bases.
• Scott Baker gave up one run on three hits, including a home run, over three innings for Class A Daytona in a rehab start Sunday, facing 11 batters. The right-hander, rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, had last pitched on July 29, before weather interfered with his outings.
The Cubs hope he is healthy enough to appear in a big league game this year.
In three starts with Class A Kane County, Baker gave up 13 earned runs over 8 2/3 innings, striking out five and walking six. In one previous start with Daytona, he gave up one earned run on three hits over 3 1/3 innings.
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Situation Situation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
A woman and her daughter go to Europe for vacation. They check in at the hotel, register, and then go into separate rooms to sleep. The mother sleeps late, and when she wakes she goes to her daughter's room to wake her up. She knocks, and nobody answers. She turns the knob, and to her surprise it is unlocked. She goes inside and finds nobody. She notices the room is very clean, though. She goes downstairs, glances at the registry, and to her shock, her daughter's name is nowhere to be seen! When she asks the clerk about her daughter, the clerk says she (the mother) did not come in with any other person!
What happened to her daughter?
What happened to her daughter?
HintThe clerk is lying.
AnswerThe daughter got the bubonic plague and died. When the morning maid went into her room in the morning, she noticed that she had died of the bubonic plague. Hotel faculty took her body and burned it. The maid tidied up her room. The hotel pretended there never had been any daughter, because if it was discovered that there were bubonic plague germs in the hotel, they would have to shut down.
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Here's the script:
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# !/bin/bash
tar c -PSvv --to-stdout --exclude=".thumbnails" --exclude-tag-under=".SkipMe" /home/patrick/Documents/school /home/patrick/Documents/writing 2> /home/patrick/Desktop/remote-backup.log | bzip2 -z 2>> /home/patrick/Desktop/remote-backup.log | gpg2 -r 505AB18E --batch -o "/tmp/Backup.tar.bz2.gpg" -e - > /home/patrick/Desktop/remote-backup.log && scp /tmp/Backup.tar.bz2.gpg firstname.lastname@example.com:backups 2>> /home/patrick/Desktop/remote-backup.log
if [ -d /media/Externa/backups ]; then
cp /tmp/Backup.tar.bz2.gpg /media/Externa/backups/
rm /tmp/Backup.tar.bz2.gpg
chown patrick:patrick /home/patrick/Desktop/remote-backup.log
The script is run as root (i.e., installed with "sudo crontab -e"). Here's the cron line:
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30 6 * * * /home/patrick/.scripts/backup-remote.sh
I've tried searching the Mint and Ubuntu forums, plus Google, but nothing useful has turned up. I've been tearing my hair out over this for a month now. Sure, I have a lot of hair, but still. Any help is appreciated.
Currently running Linux Mint Julia on an HP Pavilion dv6000, 2GB RAM, 2 GHz Intel Core Duo.