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MIAMI -- As Ken Griffey Jr.'s deep drive landed in the right-field seats at Dolphin Stadium on Monday night, he moved out of the batter's box and trotted through the door of the elite 600 home run club. It's a threshold only five other players have previously entered. Perhaps none of the others went through more physical struggles than Griffey to get there. In the first inning vs. the Marlins during a 9-4 win, Griffey hit a two-run home run off Marlins left-hander Mark Hendrickson that opened up a quick 2-0 lead.
After Jerry Hairston led off the game with an infield single, he stole both second and third base with Griffey up. On a 3-1 curveball from Hendrickson, Griffey connected.Gone. There was no doubt about it as the ball landed about 10-15 rows beyond the fence. "I didn't really think about it running around the bases," Griffey said. "I don't think I even touched any of the bases. I sort of floated around." After he touched home plate, Griffey waved to his wife, Melissa, and the rest of his family that were seated several rows behind home plate. A hug from his 14-year-son, Trey, was waiting for him when he reached the dugout. Trey Griffey has been in uniform watching all four games of the series from the bench. Reds teammates offered hugs and high-fives all around. An announced crowd of 16,003 fans gave Griffey a standing ovation, and he appeared from the dugout for a curtain call. "The guys were happier for him than he was, actually," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "The fans appreciated it. They were going to applaud until he came out. That's typical of Junior." Griffey has hit home runs off of 383 different pitchers and had previously gotten one against Hendrickson on May 13, 2007. "The curveball -- it was one of those pitches that was on the inner half [of the plate]," Hendrickson said. "Good hitter. He hit it a long way." Sixth on the all-time list of home run leaders, Griffey could finish the season fifth if he passes Sammy Sosa, who is up next at 609 homers. The top four on the list are Barry Bonds (762 homers), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714) and Willie Mays (660). "I got a call about 10 days ago from Willie, and then I got a call the next day from Hank," Griffey said. "They just said, 'Keep going, have some fun. Just be you.' I think that helped me a little bit having those guys make a call to me and try to settle some of the nerves down."
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If there were nerves, Griffey rarely let it show publicly. In fact, the 38-year-old rarely offered any insight on his thoughts about approaching 600 homers in recent weeks. He preferred to keep it private.Even after getting his homer, Griffey's emotions were in check. He said there was no relief in finally reaching the milestone. "I don't think I really worried about it," he said. "I was just trying to get a good pitch I could hit and be as patient as possible. Hopefully one gets up, and I was fortunate enough today to get a curveball and hit it out." Griffey began the season with 593 home runs, but getting the past seven didn't come easy. It took 65 games and 216 at-bats. No. 599 came on May 31 vs. the Braves at Great American Ball Park and it took 26 plate appearances, including nine walks, over nine games to get 600. In between, he missed three straight starts earlier in the road trip last week at Philadelphia with a sore left knee. Once Griffey reached 599, special authenticated baseballs were used for all of his plate appearances. On Monday, home-plate umpire Bill Hohn swapped in the marked balls from a batboy, just in case homer No. 600 was imminent. It took only one at-bat on Monday. Griffey went 1-for-4 in the game and was lifted during an eighth-inning double switch. "The swing was a lot better the last 10 days or so," Griffey said. "I was able to get the ball in the air instead of just beating it into the ground the last three weeks. Mechanically, I was messed up for a while. I was able to get some of my mechanics back." Griffey, now in his 20th Major League season, had 398 home runs as a member of the Mariners from 1989-99. He now has 202 homers since joining Cincinnati before the 2000 season following a requested trade back to his hometown, where father Ken Griffey Sr. starred as a member of the "Big Red Machine" and played in the big leagues from 1973-91. "My dad hit 152 home runs," Griffey said. "That's who I wanted to be like. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would hit 200 home runs, 300 home runs or even 600." Following his prolific career in Seattle, Griffey's tenure in Cincinnati has been wrought with numerous injuries that prevented him from having equal success. From 2000-07, he missed 453 games with injuries that ranged from a torn right hamstring to a torn tendon in his right knee and a torn right ankle tendon. Numerous plates and screws have been used to put Griffey back together, but he has always endured and worked his way back. Had it not been for that myriad of injuries, Monday might have been part of a quest for 700 home runs. "A tremendous accomplishment for one of the best power hitters of our time," said Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, who was the Reds GM when Griffey was acquired. "If he could have stayed healthy all those years, he would have had over 700 by now and would have become the all-time home run king surpassing Barry Bonds." Baker took a differing view on what could have been. "No, I don't think about that. I'm appreciative of where he is right now," Baker said. "You start projecting and saying where he'd be, it takes away from where he is." Unlike Bonds and Sosa, who reached their home run milestones under allegations they used performance-enhancing drugs during their careers, Griffey has remained above suspicion and has been lauded for doing it the right way. Like milestone homers 200, 300, 400 and 500, Griffey's 600th long ball came while wearing the visitor's uniform. His 500th home run came nearly four years ago, on June 20, 2004, at St. Louis off Matt Morris. "You can't predict home runs and when they're going to come," Griffey said. "Just let them happen."
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At least move him to the bench as the first guy off the bench... He can go in and be the instant offence which would be his best role in the NBA... My most disappointment this year has been Casey so far!!!!
At least move him to the bench as the first guy off the bench... He can go in and be the instant offence which would be his best role in the NBA... My most disappointment this year has been Casey so far!!!!
The frustration for me is that if Bargnani had put up the stats that DeRozan did last night, most posters on RR would be ripping him a new one for being an inefficient one-dimensional volume scorer who disappeared in OT, whereas people are praising DeRozan for having a career game. I don't care who the player is, it just irks me when one player is continually blamed for everything going bad for a team (and I'm not referring to you TRex, I'm just replying to your post). We could easily point out several plays by just about every player, in addition to many decisions by coaching staff, which all culminated in the loss last night.
For the record, I see definite improvement in DeRozan this year, but scoring 37 points on 33 shots in 60 minutes (essentially almost 2 games worth of playing time) is far from 'star quality'. He's heading in the right direction and I'm hopeful he'll get there, but he still has a loooooong way to go before I would say he's rightfully earned that fat new contract.
Sadly, Bargnani sets the tone for the team it seems - especially when he does not play. I just can't stop thinking about where the Raps would be with a PF such as Millsap in his place. For all the talk of what the Raptors are attempting to do and the characteristics the team is trying to embody, I don't see how Bargnani meets that criteria.
man imagine bargs dropped 37/8/6?
these days im thrilled when he has a pulse
I'm not defending Bargnani and I'm not hating on DeRozan. In a season that so far is filled with nothing but frustration for us Raps fans, I'm just growing frustrated with posters who evaluate different players with unequal expectations/accountability. I admit that I am probably just as guilty, but I don't come out calling for any particular player's head after each and every loss. Bargnani has flaws and needs to improve, much like every player on the roster (DeRozan included) and even the coaching staff. However, I think it's completely unfair and unjustified to blame this loss and the team's record solely on him, which multiple threads seem to be doing this week.
It goes back to last year too, even during Bargnani's "good" stretch, when many posters couldn't accept that he was providing anything positive to the team. It seemed like after every one of his "good" games, posters were still out calling him "one dimensional", "ineffcient", "volume scorer", etc... That's exactly what DeRozan was last night, yet the DD-koolaid is flowing freely today. He had 37 points on 33 shots in 60 minutes, and he missed more shots (18) than any other Raptor even attempted! All I'm asking for is equal evaluation and fair/tempered expectations. Hell, if this doesn't stop, the same hate currently being directed at Bargnani is eventually going to be directed towards DeRozan... I'm just trying to avoid the cycle of animosity/blame towards our own players, based on unfair expectations being heaped on them.
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IMO, we shouldn't have equal expectations for all players. Expectations should differ based on the position. Big men are expected to rebound, rotate, and challenge shots. Despite all the scoring Bargnani does, he will always be deficient in these categories, making his scoring numbers feel insufficient when judging his whole body of work.
I'm not going to have the same expectations for Calderon (for example) as I do Bargnani.
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I absolutely agree with you about inherent positional expectations. However, in that case, you know going in that a guy like Bargnani is likely never going to fill those positional expectations, so you need to either somewhat adjust expectations for him or balance them with the expectations of the entire 5-man starting unit. It's just like wing players who are known more for their defensive prowess (ie: Tony Allen on Memphis) - it wouldn't be fair to judge him based on the top flight scoring expected out of your wings, because that's not what he brings to their starting 5 lineup.
If you want to go with traditional players at traditional positions with traditional expectations, then Bargnani will always 'fail' and will never earn a place on a team you cheer for. And that's a fair opinion.
My comparison between Bargnani and DeRozan was based on the fact that they are expected (by management and coaching staff) to provide scoring. Yet when comparing comprable stat lines just 1 game removed from one another (when adjusted to a standardized per minute average), it's clear that Bargnani is widely regarded as an epic failure, while DeRozan is being heralded as a budding superstar. For 2 players who should be evaulated with the same expectations - score big and score efficiently - I just don't see that being the case, which frustrates me.
I honestly think Management and Coaches expect more than just scoring from Bargnani. No concrete evidence to support my claim, but a hunch based on some of Casey's past quotes regarding "2 rebounds per quarter", etc.
Also, there's the youth factor to consider when comparing DeRozan to Bargnani. DeRozan in his 4th year, is steadily showing yearly improvement. We can't really say the same for Bargnani.
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But what i have come to realize is that for the team to be successful by the looks of how management is structuring the team, Bargnani is being put in a situation where he HAS to rebound and defend. And thats whats frustrating the fans. If the Raptors put Bargnani in a situation where all he needs to do is score, then the fans will be happy towards him. I think a great example is Jamal Crawford. When somebody mentions Jamal Crawford, what immediately comes to mind? Scoring. Its seldom mentioned that he's averaging 1.9 asts per game, or 1.0 rebounds or .2 stls. Nobody really pays attention to that because his role is to score. Every team would love to have a Jamal Crawford because he will win you the game with the last second shot. Nobody's saying he's a guard so he should get 10asts per night. Its because, IMO, the teams that he's been in, are coming in with the mentality that this guy is only good for scoring, so we have to live with that. I think Lowry is a good compliment to Bargnani because he's a slashing, rebounding guard. Now Demar is averaging close to 7 rebs a game, and if they get Smith who would most likely get 10rebs a game then JV turns into a 15/10 guy, I would cut my left nut if we'd still hear a complaint here that Bargnani is only averaging 4 rebs a game.
And since i doubt the raptors will ever be able to build a strong rebounding defending team around Bargnani, then he has to go.
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Agree with the first post, except that Derozan is just as bad. Inefficient scorer, nothing else. Flash but no substance. If these guys are so good, and the Raps need to "build around them", why are they on the court while the Raps lose games? What makes them so valuable if they can't win NBA basketball games?
The only ball player currently worth a damn on this roster is Lowry. JV might eventually turn into a useful player, but that's years down the road. That's why they're losing. The players aren't any good. Wishful thinking isn't a plan.
Tons of hate towards him recently and he's been playing quite good for the last 3 games. 22.33 PPG, 7.3 boards, 2.3 assists, 2 steals and .66 blocks. Over those 3 he's shooting 41% from the floor only 27% from 3 and 85% from the charity strip with 6.67 attempts per game. I think the team is under achieving and everyone if frustrated and as we're all aware he's most peoples favorite punching bag (warranted to a certain extent).
All I want is Lowry back in the line up so we can actually see what these guys can do together. Were basically playing the exact same team as last year with the addition of JV and subtraction of JJ and Bayless. Lowry get well soon and hopefully Fields as well cause our perimeter D could use a boost.
Contrast with Millsap's 34 points on 16 (16!!!!!) shots.
Now that is not normal but on the season Bargnani takes 16.1 shots to get 17.4 points. Then you have all the 'extras' he does not do.
Millsap gets 15.6 points on 11.1 shots but he does give you all the extras along with the deep threat and ability to drive on opposing bigs.
If Bargnani was super efficient, there would be little issue - at least for me. But, alas, he is not.
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For those of you who don't know, Tally Hall is a rock band that was formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan in '02, and since then they've become fairly successful, though not yet a household name. Their signature outfits are white shirts with different colored ties, depending on the band member. Their songs are pretty upbeat and catchy, and sometimes very random (in a good way, at least to me), and I've been told they sound a little like the Beatles in some songs. (Beatle-lovers on BZP, I'm not saying they are the same, nor am I saying I think Tally Hall is better. )
So I ask you this, BZPers-who-are-actually-reading-this-obscure-blog, have you ever heard of Tally Hall? Have you ever heard a song by them? One music video they made for a school project way back then showcased their song "Banana Man," and became very popular online, so you may have heard that.
If you are a fan of Tally Hall as well, by all means let me know! (Minus Laughin'Man, who I made a fan. )


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Germany's economic slump should be short-lived, the Bundesbank said on Monday, adding that the euro zone's largest economy could have already bottomed out.
Data last week showed that Europe's economic powerhouse contracted in the fourth quarter, and might be less of a pillar of support than believed for the rest of the currency bloc, where many of its peers are deeply in recession.
The German government cut its growth forecast to 0.4 per cent from 1.0 per cent for this year.
The Bundesbank's December forecast also suggested that GDP would rise by 0.4 per cent this year, but added that there would not be a protracted slowdown.
In the January monthly report, the Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, used similar language, saying that prospects for the start of the new year had already improved with business sentiment brightening noticeably, especially for export opportunities.
"The broadly stable labour market and increasing employment prospects indicate that the business cycle weakness will not last all too long," the German central bank said, adding that already the first quarter of 2013 showed signs of improvement.
Expected rises in the ZEW investor sentiment index and the Ifo business climate index for January, due on Tuesday and Friday, respectively, are seen bolstering such hopes albeit that they will be judged against relatively low levels
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You know why Mitt Romney will win the Republican nomination for president? Because he has the most money, the end.
Fairest Mittens raised over $18 millon for his campaign in the second quarter this year, putting him well beyond the other candidates. Romney supporters have also set up a Super PAC, the 2012 election cycle's equivalent of a girlfriend on the side, which raised an additional $12 million. Put those two figures together, and you'll find that Mitt Romney has a full $200 trillion to work with.
What about the other cartoon characters in this jumble, and their money?
- Tim Pawlenty raised $4.2 million in the second quarter, a sad number for a sad person.
- Jon Huntsman raised $4.1 million, a big chunk of which came from his personal bank account.
- Newt Gingrich raised "approximately $2 million," we're guessing from coordinated joke donations designed to keep the funny alive for another month or so? His campaign has a meager $225,000 on hand and $1 million in debt.
- Michele Bachmann has yet to disclose her Q2 haul, but she's probably somewhere between Romney and these other lunatics.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly employment report for August this morning. In the numbers that make the headlines, 96,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent – 12.5 million people. The numbers behind the headlines are mixed.
Across the major demographic groups, the unemployment rates for adult men (7.6 percent), adult women (7.3 percent), teenagers (24.6 percent), whites (7.2 percent), blacks (14.1 percent), and Hispanics (10.2 percent) showed little or no change. In the macro picture, 5 million people, 40 percent of those unemployed, are "long-term unemployed" (those jobless for 27 weeks or more.) 8 million people who are considered employed are referred to as "involuntary part-time workers," meaning they are working part time because their hours have been cut or they are can't find a full-time job.
But it's the people who aren't even counted that give me pause. 2.6 million people are considered "marginally attached to the labor force," meaning they want work, have looked for a job sometime in the past year, but didn't look during August. So, they don't count. Of these, 844,000 are "discouraged workers," meaning they aren't looking for work because they believe there are no jobs available for them. They also don't count.
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PITTSFIELD -- A city man accused of illegally keeping four firearms and more than 400 rounds of ammunition in his apartment has been found guilty on 22 charges.
Gerald V. Gaetani, 64, of Bradford Street, was convicted on Thursday by a Berkshire Superior Court jury, which deliberated for a total of six hours before reaching its verdict, according to the Berkshire district attorney's office.
Gaetani was found guilty of three counts of illegal possession of a large capacity weapon, 12 counts of illegal possession of a large capacity feeding device, one count of illegal ownership of a firearm, one count of possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card, one count of possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number, three counts of improper storage of a large capacity firearm with a defaced serial number, three counts of improper storage of a large capacity firearm and one count of improper storage of a firearm.
Judge Mary Lou Rep released Gaetani on $10,000 cash bail or $100,000 surety bail pending sentencing, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday.
The prosecution contended that Gaetani illegally possessed two large capacity weapons and 12 large capacity magazines that house between 15 and 30 rounds each.
Gaetani also reportedly was in illegal possession of two handguns. One of the firearms also had a defaced serial number.
Justin Gaetani, Gerald Gaetani's son, testified during the trial that he had moved the guns and ammunition to his father's apartment from a self-storage facility without his father's knowledge.
Pittsfield police discovered some of the weapons and ammunition in Gaetani's apartment on March 3 while looking for his son Justin in connection with a vandalism incident in Dalton.
Gerald Gaetani allowed police into his apartment. During the course of the search, police found two semiautomatic rifles in a bedroom closet. The elder Gaetani was arrested when it was determined that he did not have a license for the guns.
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The Woodson thing is 1 in a million.
This is dumb.
It is.
Don't waste time trying to justify it.
not too mention, IF...IF he was able to go on it, the risk of re-injuring would be astronomical. We need him for the long term.
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This team is going through the toughest part of their schedule over the next several weeks... Locker room feels a little better thinking Revis could be back... You can't dress all 53.... In a few weeks we will put him on IR and pick up another player. Right now Rex is just trying to prevent the team from dealing with Revis on IR right before a huge couple of games...
I wonder why they are waiting 2 weeks to operate. The only conclusion I can draw is that there is significant swelling. If that's the case, there's seems like there's no chance that he could come back this season.
Unless its not a complete tear and they're contemplating not operating and seeing if he could rehab. But, there's been absolutely no talk of that.
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Jets dont need DR if they mak SB w/out him . Let him recover the right way. Crazy talk!!! cant believ wa im hear n ...
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"busted for DUI on June 26 and accused of pointing a loaded gun at three different people on July 21. He has since entered the league's substance abuse program. In line to start for the Lions before being consumed by his off-the-field issues, Berry should draw interest once his suspension is up, if not before."
"Berry isn't exactly a lock-down corner, has had shoulder issues and is obviously a head-case. He'd still be a far better depth option for the Darrelle Revis-less Jets than converted RB Joe McKnight, however. Berry has reportedly also worked out for the Dolphins. Sep 28 - 5:30 PM"


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HD/3gun suggestions please
So Ive got a number of shotguns and i'm thinking I'de like to arrange one to be a bit more handy for home defense. Likewise a few buddies and i are starting to shoot some light backyard 3gun "competitions"..
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Rem 1100 12ga w/ 28" vr + 3 round ext.
Rem 1100 magnum w/ 30" VR 3" 12ga (that I have no use for)
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All are family hand me downs and I don't want to sell.
And I just dropped $400 on a Benelli Nova 12ga/28" for my kid. and im feeling poor at the moment.
Any ideas that are better than cutting down the 1100 mag and drilling another gas port.
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I found I could keep up with the guys running semi-autos with my Mossberg 590. I had a local smith smooth out the action a bit.
You say you have a 3" 1100 you have no use for? Sounds like you have trading stock to me.
I once had a Benelli M2 and it was hands down the best semi-auto shotgun I have ever owned.
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When I first started shooting shot gun matches (side match, or 3 Gun) I would check out the course and the different stages. I found that a short barrel really isn't needed most of the time. I bet your 28" would be "Good-to-Go" for a lot of your shooting. I like a longer barrel for stages where I must stand & shoot 5 or 6 pepper popper at on time. The weight, and the longer barrel will get you back on target (after the recoil), faster (IMO). Even the 30"er will be a good choice, if you don't have to craw around in the mud, and shoot thru "Portholes" or from under tables...
As far as the 20 ga goes, that's a class thing, sometimes you may want to go the lighter class and win. Where as you would be in the middle of the 12 ga pack...
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Remington 1100s and Benelli M2s seem to be the most popular among serious competitors. I would find a non vent ribbed 2-3/4" barrel for either of your 1100s and cut that down rather than trash a good vent ribbed barrel. With a 2-3/4" barrel the Magnum will run most anything, but beware of real heavy stuff ewith the magnum action sleeve and 2 gas ports. The non ribbed barrels go for cheap, too. Check ebay.
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What V-n-LA said.
Why not just get a smoothbore slug bbl for one of your 1100's?
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We had our first big snow on Saturday. Big, white, fluffy flakes that had the boys begging to bundle up and go out from the moment they saw the first flakes fall. I'm not a big fan of winter, but there is always something a bit magical about the first snow fall. The boys spent most of the days romping in the drifts, making snow angels and having snowball fights.
When they did come back inside it was only because their cheeks were too cold and their mittens too wet. While all their snow gear was warming in the dryer they filled up on hot cocoa, cookies and a little crafting.
This year, we are having a bit of a homemade Christmas. After many years of the same old decorations I wanted something new, but didn't want to spend a lot in the process. So, we are making our own. We've been on a bit of a crafting craze since Thanksgiving. I think we'll be finding glitter until June.
I'll share more of what we've made in upcoming posts, but for starters thought I'd share these salt dough ornaments.
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Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Mix together salt, flour and water with a mixer or by hand. Knead with your hands to help it come together and become smooth. Use rolling pin and roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness, using extra flour if needed to prevent sticking. Cut out desired shapes using cookie cutters. Bake for 2 hours at 25o degrees.
When they are finished baking and cooled, paint or decorate them anyway you like. Tie with festive ribbon to hang on the tree.
We made ours into ornaments for Christmas, but you can see here how we did a little something different with them for Valentine's Day.


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The Algerian Interior Ministry has said that 23 hostages were killed during the four-day stand-off with the al Qaeda-linked Islamist gunmen who stormed the gas plant in the Saharan desert on Wednesday.
Some 32 militants were also killed, while 107 foreign workers and 685 local employees had been released.
Mr Hague announced the latest casualties after Algerian special forces launched a "final assault" against the terrorists.
Algerian special forces are said by the state news agency, APS, to have stormed the natural gas installation in the middle of the Sahara desert. They reportedly killed 11 militants holding out inside the plant.
APS quoted an Algerian security source as saying that the hostages who died were killed by their captor.
Algerian troops are understood to be working to remove explosives from the plant, which had been set by the militants as booby traps before the final battle.
It has been reported that troops recovered six machine guns, 21 rifles, two shotguns, two 60mm mortars with shells, six 60mm missiles with launchers, two rocket-propelled grenades with eight rockets and 10 grenades in explosive belts.
Mr Hague said: "We are working hard to get definitive information about each individual. We are in touch with all of the families concerned."
David Cameron said that he had spoken to Algerian prime minister Abdelmalek Sellal, who confirmed that the four-day hostage crisis was "effectively ended".
He said in a statement: "Let me be clear. There is no justification for taking innocent life in this way.
"Our determination is stronger than ever to work with allies right around the world to root out and defeat this terrorist scourge and those who encourage it."
BP chief executive Bob Dudley said 18 of its workers were at the site at the time of the rebel attack and four were still unaccounted for.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond confirmed eight Scottish residents involved in the hostage crisis were "safe and secure".
Mr Hammond, speaking during a news conference with US counterpart Leon Panetta, said: "The hostage situation has been brought to an end by a further assault by Algerian forces which has resulted in further loss of life."
He said the loss of life was "appalling and unacceptable and we must be clear that it is the terrorists who bear sole responsibility for it".
A consular team is now on the ground to help the Britons who have escaped and ambassador Martyn Roper is in the town of In Amenas near the gas complex.
The militants, under the control of the al Qaeda-linked terrorist Mokhtar Belmokhtar, stormed the plant early on Wednesday morning.
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D.C. United Head Coach Tom Soehn
On the game
We came out and accomplished what we did for 55 minutes, did what we wanted to do. We pressured high and forced a lot of turnovers in the higher parts of the field. But in the final third we just missed by a little bit all the time. Against good teams you're only going to create a couple good opportunities. We were a little unfortunate to not get something out of it. The difference is they can bring in world-class subs, and on a day like today you can see how [the heat] affected some of the best players in the world, but to have that depth is a big difference maker for them.
On the friendly in the middle of the MLS season
I wouldn't call it a distraction; I would call it a great opportunity to show everyone how this sport is catching up very rapidly and to showcase some of the best players in the world. It was also a great opportunity for us to showcase what we're all about.
On whether or not the loss is embarrassing
Well if you watched the game, I don't think anybody would say that. Hopefully there would be a little soccer knowledge to go along with determining how the game went.
On whether or not it bothers him when fans cheer for Madrid
It bothers us when Madrid scores.
On the play of Josh Wicks
He continues to grow, and he made a couple big saves for us. The whole team defended really well. We were able to pressure their backs and turn them back. We won some balls in great spots. We want to continue to build and understand what we're about, how we play, but we want to make sure we continue to do it for 90 minutes. That's difficult to do against a team like Real Madrid who has world-class subs. We have to do it for 90 minutes and that's something we're still growing into.
On Pontius and Wallace playing confidently
Yeah, they still made some immature mistakes where they gave the ball away when they could've kept it. But it's pretty overwhelming for guys that just came out of college and are now playing in front of 75,000 and against Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, it was a pretty special day and hopefully we all grow from it.
On Soehn and Pellegrini sharing words
We shared some words yesterday, and [today] he complimented us on how well we played and how organized we were. But yesterday he mentioned how much he's enjoyed it here and he wishes he had more time to spend in D.C.
On what he wants players to take away from this experience
When we were down in El Salvador, it hadn't dawned on me how many guys were never in that kind of atmosphere. And then you step into an environment like this one playing against world-class players. There's always lessons to take away, but it showed us that we could accomplish what we wanted to accomplish, although we wish we could've done it for 90 minutes. It was a big step in accomplishing what we want to accomplish and trying to take that to the future and apply it.
On going into MLS stretch run
This game won't affect us, if anything it will help us because where we lacked, now we have a week to work on that.
On team's mentality at half
It was good. It's always a little bit nervous for the younger guys. But I thought we responded well and we played well for 55 minutes, but the good teams play for 90. That's what we're trying to achieve on the year, but unfortunately we couldn't today. It was a hard lesson for us, but it was chance to play against one of the best in the world.
On whether or not he exchanged jerseys with anyone
Yes, I switched with one of the models from Madrid.
On the game
Yeah, it was great. Thanks to the fans for coming out and it was a wonderful day for soccer in the D.C. area. Hopefully they were entertained. We tried our best, but sometimes you're just outmatched.
On Josh Wicks
His concentration was high today. He made a hell of a save in the first half. I think in the first half our team defense was very good, and we were able to keep the ball. And it was hot, they were a little sluggish in the first half. They were a little sick of us having the ball and that's when the goals happened.
On playing a team as big as Real Madrid
Once the ball rolls, it's soccer. This can only help you, your concentration is higher and you're a little bit more cautious. It's great to see this type of scene in America, and we hope it continues to happen. Hopefully in the future we can start getting those type of crowds for D.C. United.
On D.C. United's play
I think we did okay. I think we were a little bit reluctant at times, but they're a world class team and they have the best players in the world. I thought for a while we did pretty well. They got some chances just out of pure speed and athleticism.
On playing in front of a huge crowd
It was great. It's what you live for, it's what you play for.
On Real Madrid's play
Whatever team is usually in control kind of controls the wings. A lot of times, they forced things in the middle so when we got the ball, we did not have any width, which is how we play the game - getting the ball out wide and getting crosses in. So that kind of forced us to be more central. We could of done a better job of closing in on their flanks, but at the same time, they're one of the best teams in the world.
On the experience
It's definitely an experience I'll never forget. I don't know, I really don't know what to say, but the atmosphere, the players on the field - it was pretty special. We still walked away with a loss, which is unfortunate. Obviously we're trying to get a result against them. But it was still a good day for soccer in the D.C. area.
On soccer in the U.S.
MLS is still growing, but there are a lot of people in the United States who know the game. And the trouble is trying to get them to become fans of D.C. United and MLS, and that's what we're trying to do. Obviously, it's growing and we're getting those fans, and that is kind of what this is about. It's a showcase with one of the best teams in the world.
On Real Madrid
They're good. They're where they are for a reason. You can't deny that. They're Real Madrid for a reason - let's just put it that way.
On the fans
We knew they were going to be out here cheering for Real. It was just fun for us. We knew there were going to be a lot of people here, and whether they were cheering for Real or cheering for D.C., we wanted to put on a show.
On the level of soccer in MLS
Hopefully MLS can reach this level at a time in the next few years. I think we're pushing for that and hopefully we can.
On getting so much support as the visiting team
It is good. The support here is amazing that we enjoyed the last game and today again. It was good to get a good stadium - I enjoyed it.
On the game
Well it was a preparation match. Besides it was tough to play today because of the heat but that's part of it. I think the team did well, gradually we've been getting better, and I think it was a good match and we enjoyed it.
On having Kaka on the team
Yeah, Kaka is a player who brings something new to the team, he's a great player and we're really happy to have him here with us.
On his expectations playing here
We were expecting to play well. We knew we were going up against a good team. We have a very good team and the objective is to prepare ourselves for the season.
On playing in the heat
Yeah, it was very hot, making it hard to play. Besides, we played two days ago so it was tough. But the most important thing is that we're getting ready [for the season] and the team is doing well.
On D.C. United
They played very well in the first half. It's a team that plays good soccer so it was great. We enjoyed playing here and it was a very nice experience.
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Sefko: 8th spot in West there for taking, but can Mavs (or Lakers and Jazz) grab it?
Mavs, Lakers and Jazz all fail to take control of postseason destiny
The Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz are starting to look like three 98-pound weaklings trying to punch their way out of a wet paper bag to get to the playoffs.
None of them seem worthy.
After the Lakers saw Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash go down with injuries in a loss to Milwaukee, the Jazz seem incapable of winning road games and the Mavericks lost by 25 points at home to Indiana, the final playoff spot in the Western Conference remains there for the taking because the three candidates won't grab it.
And while the Mavericks laid an early Easter egg on Thursday against Indiana, and face a similarly tough Eastern Conference brute in Chicago at 1 p.m. Saturday at American Airlines Center, they are being reminded that they still aren't out of this thing.
Vince Carter will not allow his teammates to forget it.
"Right now, we're capable of making the playoffs," Carter said. "We still believe it, and I'm not going to let this team step on the court night in and night out without believing it. We fought so hard to give ourselves an opportunity, and it's right there for the taking. We have to bounce back."
They've had plenty of experience in bouncing back this season. As Dirk Nowitzki said, they have to flush the 103-78 loss to the Pacers "the same we flushed all the other [36] losses."
The Mavericks' season-long six-game homestand ends Saturday and visions of going 5-1 disappeared with the loss to Indiana. They are 3-2 and haven't made up any ground on the eighth-place Lakers. Utah remains lodged between the Mavericks and Los Angeles. At 35-37, the Mavericks have a 10-game season left that will serve as their playoffs. Win this stretch, and they can earn the opportunity to be in the real playoffs.
This is what happens when you are 10 games under .500 in early January.
"If the season started 30 games in, we'd be having a whole different conversation about how good a team we are, what the talent level is, etc. …," owner Mark Cuban said. "We are what our record says we are. But since then, it's better than we got all of last season."
The Mavericks' 10 remaining games are split evenly home and road. They also are split evenly between winning teams and opponents under .500.
The Lakers' schedule is similar, and the Mavericks and Lakers meet in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The winner of that game has the inside track to owning the tiebreaker between the two teams. Utah already owns it against both teams.
The Jazz has a remaining schedule full of home games and softer opponents, which is good for Utah given the way it has played of late with nine consecutive road losses.
The Mavericks have to worry about first things first.
"We let an opportunity slip away [against Indiana], but it's a 10-game season and we got to figure out a way to get it done," Carter said. "We didn't play well. We have to execute. We have to defend, and it's live-or-die basketball. We have to find ways to win, plain and simple."
And doing so against Chicago, fresh off a takedown of Miami, which had won 27 games in a row, won't be easy.
"Very physical, very paint-oriented team," coach Rick Carlisle said. "And the rebounding is a priority. A lot of similarities [to Indiana] for sure. A lot of this is about the disposition and energy you bring to the game. Teams with balance and enthusiasm can win games. We're one of those teams too."
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There is nothing better than crunching on a fresh, juicy apple. Apples are one of the most commonly consumed fruit types, likely due to their convenience, flavor, variety, and availability. There are thousands of known apple varieties in the world, however, in the United States about twenty or so are commercially available. They range in color (from red to green to golden), flavor (from sweet to tart to tangy), and texture (from mealy to crisp to soft).

Modern storage techniques make apples available all year, with peak season being in the fall.

Apple Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 medium sized serving 3" diameter (182 g)

Per Serving	% Daily Value*

Calories 95

Calories from Fat 3

Total Fat 0.3g	1%

Saturated Fat 0g	0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg	0%

Sodium 2mg	0%

Potassium 195mg	4%

Carbohydrates 25.1g	10%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g	18%

Sugars 18.9g

Protein 0.8g

Vitamin A 0% · Vitamin C 28%

Calcium 0% · Iron 6%

*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

One medium apple contains about 95 calories and 25 grams of carbohydrate (about the same amount as two slices of bread). If you are trying to watch your carbohydrate intake you may want to choose small sized (4 oz or the size of a tennis ball) apples to keep your carbohydrates to about 15 grams for about one serving of fruit. And keep in mind that some very large apples can contain as much as 35 or more grams of carbohydrate.

Health Benefits

Apples contain many nutrients that can provide health benefits. When eating apples try to eat the peel—which contains chromium, a mineral that is important in assisting insulin action. Insulin is the hormone that helps to regulate blood sugars, enabling sugar to be utilized for energy. Also, the apple peel contains a greater percentage of phytonutrients when compared to the flesh of the apple. Lastly, the peels can aid in satiety because they contain fiber.

Apples are also an excellent source of fiber. About one-third of the fiber in apples is soluble, mainly pectin. Research has shown that foods rich in soluble fiber can help to lower cholesterol. A diet rich in soluble fiber can help to pull cholesterol out of the body. Aim to get in at least 25 to 38 grams daily.

Fresh apples are a good source of vitamin C and an excellent source of quercetin, plus they also have a large number of polyphenols.

Quercetin is a type of phytochemical known as a flavonoid, which is found in the apple skin. Animal research and research using cell cultures have found that quercetin may help to protect against certain cancers and help to kill cancer cells. Notably, these types of studies can suggest possible helpful effects but they do not provide proof that such effects can be achieved in humans. Preliminary studies also suggest that quercetin may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Apples may also have positive effects on the bacteria in our colons. This is an area of research that is now receiving a great deal of attention. It appears that a healthy gut can help to prevent disease and maintain good health.

Note that processing apples reduce the nutrition profile significantly—most bottled clear apple juice at the supermarket contains only a small fraction of the nutrients that were in the original whole fruit.

Common Questions

Are there any nutrient differences between varieties?

Before discussing different varieties of apples, it's important to note that the size of an apple is a major determinant of calories, carbohydrate, sugar, and fiber content. Aim to avoid the colossal sized apples, as these can have as many carbohydrates as two or more servings of fruit, not to mention that they have probably been farmed using genetically modified ingredients. Instead, opt for a small apple, the size of a tennis ball. And if you can, purchase organic apples, because apples are on the dirty dozen list and carry more pesticides than other fruit varieties with thicker skins.

Different varieties of apples will have the same amount of calories, carbohydrate, and fiber if they are the same size. In addition, they all have similar vitamin and mineral profiles. However, if you don't eat the skin of an apple, you will miss out on some of the chromium and a large portion of the fiber and polyphenols (plant compounds that have antioxidant power) which can be cardio-protective and protect against certain cancer.

There is limited research as to which type of apple is the healthiest to eat. But we do know that red-skinned apples contain anthocyanins, which are compounds that act as antioxidants. If you like red apples, this is a bonus.

Picking and Storing Apples

Choose apples that are smooth without blemishes, soft spots, or bruises. Badly bruised or rotting apples emit ethylene gas that can speed the spoilage of other produce, therefore they should be discarded immediately.

Store apples in the refrigerator. Properly stored apples can last for up to six weeks.

Avoid washing until just before use, but make sure to wash them well to remove pesticides and wax.

In addition to fresh apples, apples can be purchased as applesauce or dried apples. Choose applesauce that has no added sugar and note the serving size of dried apples. Dried fruits tend to have more calories because they are concentrated.

The juice from apples is used to produce apple cider vinegar and can be a good product to use in cooking. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods found that healthy individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes who ingested 8 ounces of Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Drink Sweet Stevia for 12 weeks led to significant reduction in fasting blood sugar than the control group. The authors suggest that adding just one tablespoon twice daily may help to reduce fasting blood sugars.

While apple cider vinegar is unlikely to be a cure-all for diabetes (no one food is), there is no harm in trying it out. Toss some apple cider vinegar into your next salad or marinate your protein in it.

Healthy Ways to Prepare Apples

Apples are a very versatile food. They can be eaten at any time of day and incorporated into all meal types.

Chop apples and toss them into oatmeal with cinnamon, or top whole grain pancakes with yogurt and apple slices. Toss some apples into your salad for lunch or incorporate apples into your side dishes to accompany proteins like baked chicken, turkey, or pork.

Apples are also used is a variety of baked dishes, including bread and desserts. Classic dishes prepared with apples are often referred to as a la Normade.

When baking, applesauce can often serve as a substitute for fat, adding moisture and softness without all the added calories.

Recipes With Apples

Apple Steel Cut Oatmeal

Beet, Carrot, and Apple Juice

Beet and Apple Salad

Sources:

American Cancer Society. Quercetin.

Daniels, Steven. Food navigator-usa.com vinegar beverage shows blood sugar management potential.

Linus Pauling Institute. Micronutrients for health.


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1. This plot bunny is 'from a teacher's point of view'. This could be anything you want, from Minerva's thoughts about Harry or even Draco to how Longbottm views Harry's kids or an OC.
2. Next Generation: What would happen if Umbridge had a daughter, and her father was a Death Eater? And she somehow landed a teaching job at Hogwarts? Would she be evil, or nice? If she was evil. . . (this is where I hope whoever adopts it is going) what would she turn the school into? Would it be under lock-down like Snape's regime? Would Harry's kids step up to the plate, or would an OC be the hero here? It does not even have to be Umbridge's kid, it could be a child of two well known and evil death eaters! Very open ended. . . . kind of.
3. "Deathly Hallows Missing Moment" What do Ron, Hermione, Luna, Ginny, Neville, etc. etc. think and feel as soon as they see either their best friend, love, or hero lying dead on the ground? How do they react instantly? Minnie McGonnagal would be a good POV for this. Good one-shot.
4. "Deathly Hallows Missing Moment" The Chamber of Secrets. Hermione's worst thoughts and fears. What are they?
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While I don't claim to be a railroad safety expert and I'm not a signal engineer, I know enough about cab signals and speed codes and alerters and automatic train stop to try to understand what happened—and to ask, why? This morning I was updating our on-line report with the latest information on the crash when I received a message from a railroader who, through personal experience, is more than qualified to address many of the questions swirling around Spuyten Duyvil.
And so, I share with you the observations of a veteran railroader:
"Since the tragic derailment of a Grand Central-bound Metro-North train Sunday morning on the Hudson Division at Spuyten Duyvil curve, I've asked myself, why? Why in 2013 would a train's safety and operation be totally in the hands of an engineman without an overriding backup system to ensure the application of a emergency brake when the train is moving faster than permitted operating speed?
"I have a great deal of respect for the operations personnel and management of Metro-North and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and am not criticizing them. For that railroad, and the MTA as a whole, safely carries millions of riders a day. This accident is not only a Metro-North problem, it's an industry problem, for each day thousands of freight and passenger trains are operated with the safety of the train, passengers, crew, freight, etc., entirely reliant upon on the operational expertise of the engineer. Experience, mental and physical health, fatigue, and other factors play critical roles in the safety of each train.
"I feel personally affected by the accident, because every workday morning I ride Metro-North, in the car just ahead of the locomotive, rounding Spuyten Duyvil curve at approximately 6:10 a.m. Usually half asleep, I don't worry about my safety. This is so because I am particularly aware of Metro-North's track enhancement program, and know that the sharp curve at that location has been rebuilt with CWR and concrete ties. The cars always glide smoothly through that curve as we leave the Hudson and meet the banks of the Harlem River. Lateral movement through that curve is hardly noticeable. The New York Central built this 'Water Level' right-of-way in the 19th century, and thousands upon thousands of trains have plied these rails for more than 100 years without incident.
"I am an instructor with the Transportation Safety Institute, and teach a Rail Incident Investigations course. While reviewing the photos from the wreck, I concentrated on the overturned cars. Speed, I believed, was the primary causal factor. Overturned passenger cars throughout practically an entire seven-car consist certainly struck me and reminded me of the course that we teach at TSI, and causal factors for derailments and collisions.
"Years ago, I worked for the Penn Central and Amtrak. I was a locomotive technician assigned to ride high-speed electric-multiple-unit (EMU) Metroliners (see photo) and various classes of electric passenger and freight locomotives. I rode between New York (sometimes New Haven) and Washington, D.C. every workday. My job was to troubleshoot various systems aboard any equipment that took power from the catenary. Every train was protected by a cab signal system that was developed and placed into service by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1930s.
"With the development of new high-speed electric locomotives in the early 1930s capable of hauling passenger trains at 100 mph, signal engineers with foresight developed and designed a cab signal system to protect PRR trains. The cab signal system included wayside position light signals that provided several aspects—Clear-Track Speed (which could be above 100 mph, depending on location); Approach Medium-Restricted to 45 mph; Approach-Restricted to 30 mph; and Restricting-Stop, then proceed to the next wayside signal at 15 mph with permission from the tower. The engineman had these aspects duplicated in the operating cab.
"The system was simple: A low current was transmitted through the running rails. Pickup devices on the front of the locomotives would read the current and transmit it to the onboard cab signal system, which would display an aspect in the cab. When an engineman received a restricting signal, he had to immediately apply the train line brakes. Also, an alerter sound had to be acknowledged within approximately 20 seconds. Otherwise, the system would take over and apply the emergency brakes. Safety at its best—developed in the 1930s—and still employed (with upgrades, of course) by Amtrak and the commuter railroads (NJ Transit, SEPTA, etc.) that operate on the Northeast Corridor. The Metro-North Hudson Division right-of-way, inherited from the New York Central, does not utilize this type of cab signal system.
"Each of us has a memory that we will never forget, an incident that is etched in our minds. Having worked on the Northeast Corridor for eight years, I have quite a number of memories. One is etched in my mind: It was the summer of 1979. I was working as a technician aboard a six-car Amtrak Metroliner EMU out of Washington D.C. The Metroliners were equipped with the PRR cab signal system and a cab alerter. My engineman was the best. He had more than 30 years of experience with the Pennsylvania and Penn Central railroads. I felt totally confident in his abilities and would entrust him with my life.
"My train, No. 118, left Washington, D.C. on time and proceeded at about 105 mph north to Baltimore. I walked through the train to check traction motor amperage readings on each of the six cars. When I completed my work, I proceeded to the head end and spoke with the engineman. After we left Baltimore, I went back through the six-car consist to check air conditioning, lighting, and ride quality, as the Metroliners were equipped with an air bag secondary suspension. Cruising between 105 and 110 mph between Baltimore and Wilmington, Del., I wanted to make sure that the ride was comfortable, with no equipment abnormalities.
"I was crossing the vestibule of the fourth car into the snack bar car when the train went into emergency. I immediately turned around and headed forward toward the cab. Passengers had questioning looks on their faces, and the head brakeman looked concerned as I raced forward to the lead car and the cab. I could smell the odor of burning brake shoes as I passed through each vestibule. The train came to a halt before I reached the head end. I entered the cab at the same time as the conductor.
"We found the engineman slumped in his seat, unconscious. (We later found out that he had a stroke, which he survived). I distinctly remember the sound of the overspeed bell ringing continuously in the cab, the sound of the air expulsion from the emergency brake application, and the cab signal displaying an Approach aspect indicating a 30 mph restriction. Having passed out, the engineman could not acknowledge the restricting aspect and apply the brakes to slow the train. His master controller was in the 'cruise' position to maintain a 105-mph speed. Consequently, the cab signal system took control and automatically brought our speeding Metroliner to a halt.
"My conductor looked ahead out of the cab window and whispered, 'Oh my gosh!' I looked through the window, and saw the caboose of a Conrail freight train several thousand feet north of our position, on our track. In those days, we still operated freights with electric locomotives on the NEC. The freight was crossing over from our track onto another, so that No. 118 could continue on at 105 mph. I thought, and still think now, what would have happened if the cab signal system had not been there? We were traveling at about 105 mph; the freight, 30 mph at best, through a crossover. Within seconds, we would have collided. So, a cab signal system placed into operation in the 1930s effectively stopped and saved a speeding Metroliner from disaster."
To clarify, the existing Metro-North cab signal system enforces train separation only. It does not enforce permanent civil speed restrictions (i.e. a 70-mph section of tangent track followed by a 30-mph curve). As consultant Dave Schanoes, a former Metro-North executive. explains:
"All Metro-North trains are equipped with a cab signal/automatic train stop/automatic speed control system with an alerter that requires acknowledgement. All territory on Metro-North east of the Hudson River, save the Danbury and Waterbury branches, is cab signal/automatic train control territory and has been for almost 20 years—which coincides with an FRA mandated change after the Amtrak/Conrail collision at Chase, Maryland. The reason why the cab signal alerter did not sound, and why an overspeed brake penalty did not occur, is because the train was traveling a 'normal route' with no trains ahead, requiring a brake application to maintain safe train separation. The Metro-North cab signal system does not include permanent speed restrictions due to curvature, alignment, run-off, or other elements of the track geometry. The cab signal/train stop/speed control system is driven by conditions of occupancy requiring deceleration of a following train, or a divergence in route at an interlocking, where a signal change is precipitated by a change in routing."
We must also bear in mind that no train control system, no matter how sophisticated, is 100% fail-safe 100% of the time, although it can come very close to that. Anyone who thinks that "nothing bad can ever happen because of the technology that's been installed" is flirting with disaster. The engineers who designed the Titanic said the ship was unsinkable. Apollo 13 experienced a quadruple systems failure 200,000 miles out because a small liquid oxygen tank thermostat failed. Need I say more?
A new overlay PTC system, supplied by a Bombardier/Siemens joint venture, will be installed throughout the MTA's two commuter railroads, Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road. PTC—already in place on much of the NEC (Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System)—will provide an extra measure of safety, a measure that we now know, because of a tragedy, is critically needed. The contract was announced roughly two weeks before experienced engineman William Rockefeller, apparently during a brief lapse of attention, ran his train off the rails and into the history books of accident reports and statistics.


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WHEREAS, The game of Basket Ball is being very extensively played (on paper); and
WHEREAS, Many challenges and no games constitute the present record; therefore,
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"By their fruits ye shall know them."
"Actions speak louder than words."
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White ae a snowbank specked with fleas, The bluffing host is seen. And wonder's stamped on every face As the students file between.
Down in the gym, quick and sure,
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Neck injury sidelines Kuroda for NLDS
Without right-hander, Dodgers could turn to Padilla
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
Kuroda, who missed two months this season because of an oblique strain and three weeks after getting drilled on the head by a line drive, had an MRI on Thursday and the diagnosis was made by Dr. Robert Watkins Jr. Torre said surgery is not necessary, and he left open the possibility that Kuroda could pitch in a later series if the Dodgers advance.
"It's a matter of having the pain relieved," Torre said. "If he's able to throw, if we get to go on in the postseason, it's still a possibility of having him."
Kuroda said he's felt "tightness and discomfort" in the left side of his neck and upper back since taking the line drive off the right side of his head Aug. 15, but it wasn't until Tuesday while running in the outfield at PETCO Park in San Diego that he noticed pain. He said he tried to play catch and "felt pain I've never felt before and I stopped right away."
Now, instead of a cutting down a six-man rotation, Torre needs to cut down a five-man rotation into four for the playoffs. He said Vicente Padilla will start Sunday's regular-season finale, but he won't announce the rotation members until an opponent is determined.
Randy Wolf and Clayton Kershaw are lined up to pitch Games 1 and 2 on Wednesday and Thursday. With Kuroda out, Padilla now appears to be in.
"I like the way he competes and his stuff," Torre said. "He has a lot of life to his arm and he's got experience."
Torre said a simulated game would be arranged for Chad Billingsley and that Jon Garland remains in the mix to start, but will pitch out of the bullpen Sunday. Padilla pitched out of the bullpen Wednesday night for the first time since 2001 with two scoreless innings.
Kuroda last pitched Monday in Pittsburgh, allowing seven runs, but didn't complain about neck pain until running in the outfield Tuesday in San Diego. Kuroda told Torre the neck was not an issue in how he pitched against the Pirates.
"He has like everybody -- especially people who have pitched -- he has some wear and tear on his neck, just like most of these guys do," trainer Stan Conte said. "He must have made a movement that irritated this. And created this small little tear in the disk and that's probably what happened. It's just serendipity.
"If he tried to pitch through this -- and Kuroda asked the doctor and asked us if we can do something so that he could pitch in spite of this -- he would have a chance of making this from a small herniation into a large herniation which in fact could require surgery. So that's the reason we are pretty much adamant that he will not be able to pitch until he has full pain free range of motion. Even though this is the playoffs, this is not something that you would inject and numb so he could pitch. You would not ever do that. That puts him at real significant risk."
The 34-year-old Kuroda had made five starts since that frightening injury in Arizona and didn't show any aftereffects, going 3-2 with a 2.79 ERA. He finished the regular season 8-7 with a 3.76 ERA in 21 starts, missing roughly one-third of the season.
"It's tough. I know he's sad about it," said Torre.
And the Dodgers lose a starter who stepped up under big-time pressure last year. After never reaching the postseason in an 11-season career in Japan, Kuroda made it as a "rookie" with the Dodgers and was their best pitcher in the October spotlight. He threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings in the Division Series Game 3 clincher against the Cubs and allowed two runs in six innings beating the Phillies in Game 3, the Dodgers' only win in the NL Championship Series.
"I'm definitely disappointed," said Kuroda. "They said recovery time varies depending on the person. I'm hopeful to come back and play in the playoffs."
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.