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Angels look to Figgins to get them going
Leadoff man not concerned with poor ALDS performance
By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com
But Figgins will be the first to say he was none of those things in the American League Division Series against the Red Sox this year, even though his team swept the series in three games.
Figgins went 0-for-12 in the series and drew just one walk, for a .077 on-base percentage, while also striking out six times.
It was a far cry from the regular season, during which the third baseman drew an AL-best 101 walks en route to an impressive .395 on-base percentage that enabled him to finish second in the AL with 114 runs scored.
But those superb regular-season numbers are the reason why Figgins isn't worried about his three-game slump in the ALDS and is ready to resume his steady play when the Angels face the Yankees in the AL Championship Series, beginning on Friday at 4:57 p.m. PT on FOX.
"I was actually on rhythm," Figgins said of his performance in the Division Series. "I was fine. I went through the whole series with good at-bats, but they just made tough pitches on me. It's part of it, and so I was able to keep my composure and didn't let it get me down."
• Phillies: Jimmy Rollins
• Dodgers: Rafael Furcal
• Angels: Chone Figgins
• Yankees: Derek Jeter
It was simply a case of the numbers not telling the whole story, especially in such a small sample size of just three games.
Figgins actually hit some balls hard, including a potential inside-the-park home run in Game 1 that was snared by a diving Jacoby Ellsbury in center field. Figgins also scored the tying run in the ninth inning of the Angels' dramatic comeback victory in Game 3 after drawing a two-out walk against closer Jonathan Papelbon.
Those are just a few more reasons why Figgins' teammates aren't worried about him heading into the ALCS, either.
"He's our igniter," catcher Jeff Mathis said. "He gets us started. Nobody's worried about what he did last series, and we're not worried about what he's going to do this series. He'll be fine."
Figgins was more than just fine at the plate this season for the Angels, as he -- along with Bobby Abreu -- set the tone and the table for the rest of the lineup.
Figgins was a master at working counts, as evidenced by the fact that he led the Majors by seeing 3,072 pitches -- or 4.21 pitches per plate appearance.
It not only allowed Figgins to get better pitches to hit and draw more walks, but it also wore down opposing pitchers while letting the rest of the lineup get a good look at the pitchers' arsenal.
Most Pitches seen in American League in 2009
|Chone Figgins
|Brian Roberts
|Dustin Pedroia
|Curtis Granderson
|Bobby Abreu
That ability to go into deep counts was certainly not lost on Angels manager Mike Scioscia, who recognizes how crucial that trait is -- especially for a leadoff hitter.
"Figgy, for the whole season, has seen a lot of pitches," Scioscia said. "He's comfortable getting deeper in counts. This is what Figgy did a couple years ago [a .432 on-base percentage in 115 games in 2007]. He has the kind of potential to do this."
But having the potential to see so many pitches and having success with it are two different things. The one disadvantage to seeing so many pitches is that it often leads to two-strike counts and the dreaded strikeout.
Figgins, though, had the opportunity to learn from perhaps the game's best two-strike hitter in Abreu, who, like Figgins, finished in the top five in the AL in both pitches seen and walks.
"I've become more patient," Figgins explained. "I don't panic. I've learned to be comfortable hitting with two strikes. These are all things that come with experience, with knowing yourself.
"Early in the season, I was hitting balls hard but not having a lot of success. I kept telling myself, 'Don't panic. Stick with your approach.' It's hard to be a .400 on-base guy leading off, because nobody wants you to get on. They put a lot of focus into making quality pitches. So you have to work at it, fight off good pitches. Guys like Bobby, Mark Teixeira, Chase Utley -- they're great at it."
So while Figgins worked hard to be great at the plate this year, it's only a fraction of what he brought to the team, as he also led the Angels in steals and played Gold Glove-caliber defense at third base.
Figgins' defense was on display in Game 1 of the Division Series with two spectacular plays with runners on base, including a play where he fielded a ground ball by Kevin Youkilis and sprinted to third base to beat Dustin Pedroia there, despite the fact Pedroia was running on a 3-2 count.
It was just a microcosm of what he did all year for the Angels as arguably the most athletic third baseman in the Majors.
"Chone's a Gold Glove third baseman," said Torii Hunter, an eight-time Gold Glove outfielder. "When you talk about a guy who loves the game and plays every day with everything he's got, that's Chone. He's been our energy guy all year, getting us going. He never wears down, never wants to come out of a game. He's a player, man. Chone's a player."
That respect not only comes from his teammates, but across baseball, as he was named an All-Star for the first time this season. One of his biggest admirers comes from just up Interstate 5. Dodgers outfielder Juan Pierre marvels at what Figgins brings to the Angels.
"He makes his team go," said Pierre, who played in the Rockies' farm system with Figgins. "He plays both sides of the ball. He's playing Gold Glove third base, and he has a .400 on-base percentage. He's doing it all."
Figgins knows he has to bring all of those tools into the ALCS if the Angels want to beat the Yankees and advance to the World Series for the first time since 2002, when he was just a rookie.
"I have to play well on both sides with offense and defense, because in the playoffs, you're not expected to go 5-for-5," Figgins said. "You have to contribute in other ways, such as getting a big walk or making a great defensive play. They're a great ballclub, but it's the playoffs, so you never know what's going to happen."
Rhett Bollinger 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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2012 Study Shows That Prolonged Sitting is Just as Bad for You as SmokingSep 26, 2013 12:44:23 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
While you probably already know about the detrimental effects that smoking can have on your health, what you may not know is that sitting for long periods without standing up or moving around can actually have an impact on your body that's just as negative. A number of reports released in 2012 show that prolonged sitting causes a number of health problems that can become chronic and even shorten your life, such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. While there is office furniture that promotes better posture and greater comfort while working, such as a corner standing desk, the more you sit at your job, the greater the risk becomes that you might develop these problems.
The Physical Effects of Sitting
Just as the toxins in cigarette smoke can shorten your life when you smoke for years on end, sitting can have a highly negative physical impact on your body as well. Few people sit correctly in their office chairs as it is, which can cause back and hip pain, nerve problems in the legs, and even numbness in the feet. However, prolonged sitting can cause more serious problems. When you sit for hours at a time, whether it's for work or at home when you're online, you are deadening the nerve impulses in your legs, which may cause swelling. Blood flow also decreases in this area and your body stops burning calories, which increases weight gain. The amount of good cholesterol that is produced in your body also drops drastically, which allows the bad levels to rise and may even contribute to diabetes. One way to combat this is to buy a corner standing desk, which keeps the leg muscles in use while you're working.
How to Reduce Your Risk
While this news is certainly alarming, especially if you sit for your job all day, there are things that you can do to reduce the risk of developing chronic and even life-threatening diseases. Talk to your supervisor about buying ergonomic furniture, such as a corner standing desk so that you can spend part of your work day standing up. This will help promote better blood flow. Walk as much as possible during the day and get up from your desk at least once every 30 minutes. If possible, stretch your legs and rotate your hips for five minutes if you can't take a quick walk. This will keep your muscles from becoming stiff and prevent atrophy.
How Biomorph Can Help
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Stand Up to Work: It Could Save Your LifeSep 9, 2013 7:09:24 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
If you haven't heard of stand up desks, adjustable office furniture is increasingly recommended by health practitioners to those who have to work at desks for prolonged periods of time. Instead of sitting for hours on end, which has been shown to contribute to a number of health issues, adjustable desks from Biomorph offer their users the flexibility of changing their work environment at the push of a button or the turn of a crank handle.
All of the desks and chairs in Biomorph's offering were designed according to what's best ergonomically-speaking for those who use them. The thing about office furniture, and that which makes it even more important for desks and chairs to be made adjustable, is that it's not always the same people using a workstation. A person who is short in stature won't have the same workstation requirements as someone who is over six feet tall, whether they wish to stand up and work or sit. With Biomorph sit to stand desks, however, people of all different shapes and sizes can comfortably work from either a sitting or standing position.
Reducing the amount of time you spend sitting, in an effort to prevent this position's detrimental health effects, isn't as simple as taking a few more trips to the water cooler or surfacing to quickly stretch every couple of hours. Having the option to stand up while working can and will do good things for your health while also improving your productivity buy cialis online. To learn more about the benefits of a stand up desk from Biomorph, call us at 888-302-DESK.
You Owe it to Yourself! Change Your Posture, Improve Productivity & Your HealthSep 9, 2013 7:06:57 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
When you're sitting at a desk for hours every day, you likely aren't thinking about how your work position is affecting your posture, how that posture is affecting your productivity and what sitting in general for long periods of times is doing for your overall health.
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When you have the option to change up your work position, say from sitting to standing, you provide your body with a much-needed break from a posture that's unnatural and, over the long-run, exceptionally hard on your body. It's amazing how quickly productivity can decline when a person is uncomfortable or has remained in the same position for too long. By simply adjusting the Biomorph desk to a standing position, you will notice a dramatic improvement in your productivity and your comfort.
Over the long-term, reducing the amount of time you spend sitting can and will lower your risk of a variety of diseases like diabetes and heart disease, not to mention the countless physical injuries that can result from too much time sitting at a desk.
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Biomorph Takes the Modern Home Office Desk to a Whole New LevelSep 9, 2013 7:01:37 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
When shopping for a new home office desk, most people are looking for the following; a durable desk with a great modern style that's not only a functional work surface but also comfortable. The only thing preventing most people from owning a modern home office desk with all these qualities and more is that they're looking for them in all the wrong places!
You Won't Find Desks like these from Low-End Brands
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The Biomorph Difference: Quality Home Office FurnitureSep 9, 2013 6:57:36 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
There's a distinct difference between the home office desks, furniture and other products offered by Biomorph and those you would find at a chain department store. While many business owners are willing to invest money into quality furniture for their office buildings, few think twice about buying poor-quality desks or furniture for their offices at home. Here are just a few of the many reasons you can and will experience the difference when you outfit your home office with desks and other furniture from Biomorph.
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You Deserve to be Comfortable when Working at Home
Record the amount of time you spend in your home office over the course of one week and you will likely be surprised to learn that you sit at and use your desk a lot more than you had originally thought. At home, what seems like small tasks done at the computer, here and there, can add up to several hours a week. If you're spending this time sitting at a desk or in a chair that isn't well-suited to you or other people in your family modafinil, injuries can develop over time from poor posture and your risk of several health problems increases.
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Yes, the Office Furniture You Choose will Affect Your HealthSep 9, 2013 6:54:01 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
When they think of workstations or office furniture, people often forget that it's just as important, if not more important, for a desk to be properly fitted to the person using it as it is for the desk to be functional and able to coordinate with the existing decor. The good news is that you can find commercial office furniture that's not only fully functional and in-line with latest style trends, but also designed with ergonomics and your health in mind. The solution is an adjustable desk from Biomorph.
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It seems that every day another study is released that demonstrates the negative long-term effects of prolonged sitting. Health issues such as obesity, diabetes and heart attacks are on the rise and part of the reason for this is because so many of us spend hours at a time, sitting at a desk. This doesn't even include the long list of physical conditions, aches and pains that are caused by too much sitting and sitting at ill-suited workstations.
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What You Will Get with Cheap Home Office FurnitureSep 9, 2013 6:51:04 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
The only thing people get when they buy cheap home office furniture is the short-term satisfaction of spending less money. Cheap furniture offers few rewards because it doesn't last, wreaks havoc on the bodies of the people who own and use it, and can even increase people's risk of a number of health conditions. Concerned? You should be.
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When you purchase cheap furniture for your home or your workplace, you only save money in the short-term, as poorly made furniture doesn't last and, before you know it, you will be shopping to furnish your office yet again. Why not make a one-time investment in office furniture that will literally last a lifetime and continue to reward you with comfort and improved productivity, every time you use it?
You Owe it to Your Health to Invest in Quality Office Furniture
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Use a Laptop? An Ergonomic Laptop Stand Could be Exactly What You Need to Optimize Comfort & ProductivitySep 9, 2013 6:45:52 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
If you're a laptop user, you know how convenient it can be to take your computer with you, or to have an uncluttered workspace that doesn't include the various components of a desktop computer, like a separate monitor, tower, keyboard and mouse. The downside of using a laptop, however, is that their design doesn't typically allow for the most comfortable, let alone ergonomic, working posture. Having to look down at a monitor and being restricted to small keyboards can take its toll physically, especially if you use your laptop for long periods of time.
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When you choose an ergonomic stand or desk from the Biomorph selection, you have the ability to minimize the negative effects of the laptop's design downfalls by adjusting your desk to the perfect height. What's more is that Biomorph desks can also be adjusted to allow their users to stand while working, giving a laptop user even more ways to customize their workspace for ultimate comfort. If you're looking for a durable, high-quality desk on which to use your laptop at home or work, look no further than the selection of compact Biomorph desks, such as the XO2 series, the Level series, or the Flexo series.
If you use a laptop, you owe it to yourself to invest in a quality ergonomic workstation that will maximize comfort and productivity whether you're filing taxes, sorting family photos, or completing projects for work, after hours.
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Even Fit People are at Risk with Run of the Mill Office FurnitureSep 9, 2013 6:42:11 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
With all the studies showing the dangers of sitting for long periods of time, day after day, those who sit at desks but are fit have likely taken some solace in thinking that because they're not overweight they won't have the same level of risk as less-fit desk users. It's scary, but those same studies have shown that you can't reverse the negative effects of sitting for hours each day by hitting the gym after work.
The only solution is to improve your work environment, specifically by choosing an adjustable desk that allows you the option of working while you stand. Biomorph carries the full range of desks that makes it possible for anyone and everyone to improve their comfort, productivity and overall health, whether they require an adjustable laptop desk stand for their home office or a large multimedia work station for their studio.
Sitting is the Culprit
So if you can't reverse the damage you do to your body and your overall health when you sit all day by exercising regularly, the only solution is to change the way you work viagra. Even if you were to add an adjustable desk, either for your laptop at home or your multi-monitored workstation at the office, and were able to stand for a portion of the day, reducing the amount of time you spend sitting, you would notice a significant improvement in the way you feel, physically and even mentally.
Eating properly and exercising regularly are vital for good health, but don't underestimate the importance of an adjustable desk or work station. Choose to stand and take a step in the right direction for your overall health and wellbeing.
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When it Comes to Comfort, Nothing Beats an Ergonomic ChairSep 9, 2013 6:37:21 AM| By Stephen Barlow-Lawson0 comments
Often, when people go shopping for a computer chair, they go in search of the most comfortable computer chair without really knowing what kind of chair will provide its owner with long-lasting comfort for years to come. There's no doubt about it, if you work at a desk for any length of time, you should be using an ergonomic chair. Here's why:
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When you choose a chair from our selection, you will not only find that it's easier to sit for longer periods of time comfortably, but that you're able to focus on your work, increasing your productivity, and you will be less distracted by how uncomfortable you are. Dozens of offices throughout NYC have already outfitted their offices with HAG and Humanscale chairs and are enjoying the improved productivity, as we speak.
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Joyce, Guyer looking to make mark this spring
By Bill Chastain / MLB.com
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays' outfield appears set with David DeJesus in left, Desmond Jennings in center and Wil Myers in right, which leaves Matt Joyce and Brandon Guyer in interesting situations.
Though Joyce will be used in the outfield some, he'll most likely spend a lot of time in the DH slot.
"Everybody knows where I sit, where I stand," said Joyce when asked about his situation. "How I feel about everything, but none of that matters. At the end of the day, the team wants to win and they're going to do what's best for the team and, for me, I'm part of the team. I'm going to do whatever it takes to make the team win and successful."
Despite his situation, Joyce appears relaxed while going about his paces preparing for the coming season. At this early point of Spring Training, the left-handed-hitting Joyce noted that he's simply "looking for that feel" with the bat. "I want to find the consistency and the comfort. Just that slot, that nice swing slot that I know I can have and get back to what I do well and what made me successful."
Guyer spent the 2013 season at Triple-A Durham, where he hit .301 with seven home runs, 41 RBIs and 22 steals. His .301 mark was fifth best in the International League.
"I don't think [2013] was a total representation of what I can do," Guyer said. "I don't think the power was there. But the speed was there. I played really good defense. So I felt like I brought a lot to the table and that I can bring even more this year."
Guyer, who is out of options, has struggled with injuries the past two seasons. He missed 27 games after he fractured his right middle finger last season, and he missed the final four months of the 2012 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
"My shoulder feels even better, stronger, more flexible," Guyer said. "So I feel like I bring even more to the table this year. We have to see what happens."
Back improving, Zobrist resumes baseball activities
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Ben Zobrist, dealing with a lower back issue, continued to make progress on Wednesday toward a return to full activity.
The Rays' second baseman took approximately 20 swings from each side of the plate and also fielded ground balls.
Zobrist said he was excited to get on the field.
"To finally get to put the uni on and go outside and do stuff with the other guys ..." Zobrist said. "I look forward to ramp it up in the next couple of days as we get into playing games."
Zobrist estimated that he would be a couple of games behind his teammates.
"So they'll either let me play probably Sunday, or the few days after that will be the first game I get a chance to play," he said.
Zobrist did not run the bases Wednesday.
"That's one of the things that they didn't want me to do today," Zobrist said. "We'll probably do that tomorrow or the next day and just make sure I can stop and cut and do all those things without feeling anything in my back."
If this injury had occurred during the regular season, Zobrist allowed that he "probably" would have rushed to make a quick return. However, Spring Training is a different situation.
"We're taking a conservative approach when it comes to rehab, and since this is a day where everyone is standing around a lot, there's no need for me to be standing and doing nothing out here," Zobrist said. "So they're making sure when I'm out here I'm always moving and keeping everything loose."
Zobrist said his back is still tight.
"But there's no pain," Zobrist said. "There's no limited range of motion or anything like that. I think if I was standing out here for a week, I would probably feel tight regardless of having any back issue or not. It's one of those things that loosens up when you play every day, get on your feet every day and do the normal things we do during Spring Training."
Zobrist has not had an MRI or X-rays.
"They said it wasn't necessary based on my symptoms, because I didn't have any numbness or pain down my leg," Zobrist said. "It was all localized. They just wanted to get the inflammation out of my back."
When asked about Zobrist, Rays manager Joe Maddon noted there was "plenty of time" for him to get ready for the season.
Extra bases
• The Rays made a change for Friday's Grapefruit League opener against the Orioles at Charlotte Sports Park. Veteran left-hander Erik Bedard will start the game, rather than Cesar Ramos.
• Right-handers Juan Carlos Oviedo and Juan Sandoval and infielder Wilson Betemit still have not reported to camp due to visa issues. Maddon did note that he's heard Oviedo has been throwing to stay ready.
• The Rays will start their workout early on Thursday, and they'll be finished early (by 10 a.m.) as the team will participate in the annual Rays Charity Golf Tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Bradenton. The workout will be open to the public from 9-10 a.m. ET.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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2013 ACM Awards: Best Dressed
The 2013 ACM Awards took place last night (April 7) in Las Vegas, bringing out country music's A-list and more. There were several style stunners, like Taylor Swift, who donned a gorgeous metallic gown, and Jewel, who was a vision in pink. Meanwhile, singer Jason Aldean ditched the jeans for a classic black suit with a cowboy edge, and newcomer Kasey Musgraves wore an absolutely precious white party frock.
Taylor Swift:
The perennially unlucky-in-love singer hasn't lost a step when it comes to her fashion sense, scoring yet another red carpet win with her silver and gold metallic column gown by Dolce & Gabbana. It was a perfect choice for Vegas, although likely unintentional. She paired the intricate dress with a high ponytail for an added dose of glam.
Whomever is styling her has wisely ditched the wannabe Camelot look in favor of gorgeous glamour.
Check it out from the back. It's so detailed. Plus, you get a glimpse of Swift's shapely derriere.
Jason Aldean:
Skintight jeans, cowboy boots, graphic belt buckles and 10-gallon hats are Aldean's (and country music's, for that matter) uniform. It was nice to see him ditch the nut-hugging jeans and you-know-what kickers in favor of a classic and classy all-black ensemble with dress shoes. He kept his cowboy style intact with the hat.
Kacey Musgraves:
The country newcomer's lacy white party frock was just darling — the full skirt and shape were so fun, and the extra details, like ostrich feather overlay and delicate cap sleeves, were breathtaking.
We admit this was our favorite of the night, especially since the messy, ombre waves added an edge. Without them, the look would have been a bit too precious. The nude heels were unexpected and sexy.
The Alaskan singer knocked 'em dead in her lacy salmon pink Georges Chakra Couture gown with a sweetheart neckline. Her figure is, like, whoa, and those big waves were so glam. It was nice to see the once earthy Jewel get all dolled up — remember, she did do a dance pop record years ago after conquering the alt folk scene.
Jewel's dress is even better from the back, too. The fabric hugs her bootay and the column shape makes her look taller.
Hillary Scott:
The Lady Antebellum singer is bursting with pregnancy — she's expecting a lil' girl — and we were excited for an appropriately dressed mom-to-be. Scott is the anti-Kim Kardashian, dressing for her expanding belly and changing figure, and the peacock blue hue of this flattering dress was rich and vibrant.
How refreshing to see an expectant mother that's not trying to pour herself into a leather dress and cling to the last vestiges of her former body. Scott's frock is proof that maternity-wear needn't be frumpy.
Hunter Hayes:
The eggplant hue of his tie-less suit was snazzy, and his Converse, which he also wore to the Grammys, are his signature, suggesting a laid-back sort of cool. While we sorta wished the country up-and-comer had worn dress shoes, his choice of kicks did impart some youth into his overall look. But the daring color far outweighs possible questionable shoes.
Kaley Cuoco:
The 'Big Bang Theory' star was a presenter and her form-fitting black gown with a halter neckline and white piping was stunning and almost architectural. It also gave those boulders a lift. This dress didn't merely play up her curves; it screamed, "LOOK AT KALEY'S RAD BODY."
The only issue we have is the white piping on the thighs. It looks like a mustache and a face, like an M.C. Escher painting. That boldness is what landed the dress on this list.
Jana Kramer:
The country singer and actress was going for the gold in her lamé gown. While we could live without the fringe accents on the bodice, her mermaid dress was eerily similar to Taylor Swift's D&G. In fact, if it didn't have the tassels, it might have felt like a copy. For some reason, this look worked on Kramer. The frilly tulle bottom softened the bold gold of the top half.


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10 Questions for Kenny Williams
Word is that Kenny Williams will address the media before tonight's game against the Twins. Despite the Sox performance on the field this season, my motto is still "In Kenny We Trust." To me, he's done all the right things to help the team win. Unfortunately the players didn't keep their end of the bargain.
If I were at his press conference, here's what I'd ask him:
* What has been your biggest disappointment?
* What will be your priorities in the offseason? Power bats? Bullpen? Upgrading the defense? And do you feel there's a lot to do or just some significant tweaking?
* The Sox can boast about having as many "good guys" as any team in baseball. That said, without getting away from that sound philosophy is there a need to change the chemistry a bit?
* Will the bullpen be reorganized and what are the chances of Bobby Jenks being back in a Sox uniform? If not, can Matt Thornton be counted on in the closer's role?
* Did Scotty Pods do enough in '09 to warrant bringing him back?
* Did Jermaine Dye's second half ensure he will be elsewhere in 2010?
* How do you explain Alex Rios' horrendous Sox debut? Do you still have faith he'll be the player you thought he can be?
* Are you confident that Carlos Quentin can rebound from his injuries and get back to 2008 form?
* Paul Konerko will be in the last year of his contract. Is there any chance he'll be dealt?
*What is your assessment of Ozzie's performance this season?
Whatever questions will be asked at the presser I think we can be sure KW will tell it like it is. He didn't exactly have the best summer of his life.


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Last night we went out shopping because I'm still trying to find a few things for my upcoming trip to Miami. Right now the focus of my quest is to find a formal blusa. Nothing I have feels quite right.
After trying on a dozen blusas and shaking my head in disgust at each one, I accepted defeat for the evening. On our way to the exit, we passed the Men's Department, and something on the display table caught my eye.
I forgot all about my quest for a formal blusa and held the green Mexico T-shirt up to myself, deciding that I wanted it right then and there.
"Nene, comprame este?" I said, giving him my sweetest smile.
My husband, already halfway to the door, turned around, looked at the shirt and scowled.
"Come on! I really like it!"
"No way!…Traitor. You like Mexico more than El Salvador."
"Are you serious?"
"There's no El Salvador shirt here, come on."
"It's only $7 and I really want it, please?"
"When I die you're going to marry a Mexican."
"What?!… It's just a shirt! You're celoso of a SHIRT?"
My husband crossed his arms over his chest.
"Come on," I pleaded. "Look, there's a shirt for England. You can buy that and wear it, I won't care."
"Not the same," he said, turning and heading for the exit.
I folded the shirt neatly, and placed it back on the display table… but I will return later.
Song: Celos, performed by MEXICAN group. BANDA ORIGINAL DEL SOL
… Jijiji :)


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Young's foul call right to both Tigers, Royals
By Vinnie Duber / MLB.com
The Tigers trailed 9-8 with runners on the corners and two outs in the ninth inning in Tuesday night's series opener with the Royals, as designated hitter Delmon Young hit a ball down the right-field line that landed just feet away from the foul pole. There wasn't much room separating foul ball from a go-ahead, three-run home run.
First-base umpire Ted Barrett ruled it was a foul ball, and Detroit manager Jim Leyland came out to protest. The umpires convened and decided to review the play. After a fairly lengthy review, the ruling stood: foul ball.
Young flew out to right field on the next pitch to end the game.
"Well it was a foul ball. It went before the pole, curved. It was definitely a foul ball," Leyland said. "The umpires, I really appreciate them looking at it. These games are huge, obviously, and they really did a good job of doing that. You can't ask them to do it. They did it on their own, and the right results came out of it. It was not a home run.
"It's funny how different eyes work different. Some guys thought it was definitely fair and other guys said it was foul. It actually curved before the pole and went foul, so it was definitely a foul ball."
Young said he had no idea whether the ball was fair or foul, as he was running at the time. He said he didn't look at it.
"That's what replay's for," Young said. "I couldn't tell."
The man giving chase, Royals right fielder Jeff Francoeur, clearly saw it.
"I blew it foul there at the end," Francoeur said. "It was an inch, two inches. It was right there. The only thing that brought me comfort was that I was right there and saw it. I knew it wasn't fair.
"You know what, it's good that they did review, but I knew it just missed. I was just standing there, just looking at it and honestly I was just waiting to hear the 'dink' and when I didn't hear it, I was like, 'Thank God.'"
Francoeur had plans if the call was reversed, too.
"If they would have called it fair, I was straight George Brett, running in and going ape," said Francoeur, referring to the infamous Pine Tar Game.
Miggy returns to man hot corner against Royals
KANSAS CITY -- Miguel Cabrera was back at the hot corner for Tuesday's series opener against the Royals.
Cabrera, battling a sore right ankle, served as the team's designated hitter for the first two days of this past weekend's series against the Angels. Tigers manager Jim Leyland then gave the All-Star an off-day on Sunday with hopes of having him return for Tuesday's game.
"The trainers seem to think it was good timing for him," Leyland said. "Hopefully it was a good move. It was a good move, whether it worked or not."
Leyland said he expects the effects of the injury to go away and not continue to bother Cabrera for the rest of the season.
Considering Cabrera's success against Kansas City, it's a good time for the Tigers to get him back. In 81 career contests against the Royals, Cabrera is batting .333 with 21 doubles, 16 home runs and 59 RBIs. He ranks ninth among active players both in batting average and slugging percentage against the Royals.
Cabrera's been hot all season, but particularly so this month. In 22 games, Cabrera is hitting .338 with an OPS of 1.076. He's smashed seven home runs and driven in 21 runs in August.
Fister confident for start against White Sox
KANSAS CITY -- Though an official decision hasn't been made about whether Doug Fister will make his scheduled start on Friday, the right-hander is confident he'll pitch.
Fister threw a bullpen session on Tuesday as the Tigers prepared to open a series against the Royals. He's slated to pitch on Friday in the opener of an important series against the White Sox, but after skipping his last start with a groin injury, things are a bit up in the air.
"I think it's a kind of thing where I'll go home tonight and sleep on it, see how it feels tomorrow and make a decision tomorrow," Fister said.
Fister said he feels good and that he was happy with his bullpen session.
If Fister can't go, however, the task will fall to Drew Smyly, who filled in for Fister in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Angels. Smyly gave up three runs (one earned) on four hits in six innings. Manager Jim Leyland called him a safety valve, and even if he's not needed on Friday, he'll pitch in a bullpen role.
"We're lucky to have that guy in the wings," Leyland said. "He's done a good job up here. Particularly with the amount of professional experience he has, he's done very well. It's nice to have that safety valve, it'd be nice to have him in the bullpen."
"Just being here and being able to help the team out in anyway that they see me doing that, I'm all for it," Smyly said. "I'm just happy to be here -- starting or out of the bullpen -- I think I can help either way. It's better than being at Triple-A."
The lefty has made 16 starts for the Tigers this season, with Saturday's being his first since July 6. In two seasons in the Minor Leagues, Smyly has made just one relief appearance -- last season with Double-A Erie.
"I don't think it'll be too hard of a transition, just got to get your arm ready a little bit faster, get your mindset going a little better. My arm feels good. I'm looking forward to it," Smyly said.
Worth noting
Justin Henry, an infielder/outfielder with Triple-A Toledo, was named the International League Player of the Week for Aug. 20-26. In seven games, Henry hit .538 with four doubles and three RBIs.
In his first rehab appearance since being transferred to Triple-A Toledo, Daniel Schlereth pitched a scoreless inning with one strikeout on Sunday against Louisville. Out since April 21 with left shoulder tendinitis, Schlereth started his rehab assignment on Aug. 3 with Class A Lakeland.
Vinnie Duber is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Crown Point New York Family History
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With most Wii U ports as of late, there's always something amiss in the translation. What's missing though is not all too surprising, yet still disappointing. But is this port of Sniper Elite V2 onto the Wii U still worth the price? It is, so read on with the review.
In Sniper Elite V2 you play the role of Karl Fairburne, a sniper for the USS who was inserted through Berlin in 1945, during World War II. Both Germans and Russians will be your enemies as you go through the levels, while completing various objectives such as assassinations and infiltrations. Fairburne has the typical gruff, tough guy voice-over who narrates the events and mission details in between levels. The gameplay is set up in a way that differentiates itself from other third person shooters in that the focus is largely stealth-based. You can only take a few hits before being taken out, with the screen getting more red and grey as you approach death. You do have a regenerating health system seen in other shooters though.
The stealth gameplay is accented by the sniping segments where the game's main feature is shown off. When you are in sniping mode you can aim at a target and zoom in with the scope. When the target is in your sights you can focus on it by controlling your breathing to make a precise shot. The game also slows down time a bit and zooms in further to help with the shot. The game also takes real-world ballistics and takes bullet drop, wind direction, and strength into account. So the cross hairs are not what you want to look at when shooting, but rather the red diamond that shows underneath during focus time. Bullets can also ricochet and pass through and hit other targets or objects. Depending on where you shoot the enemy, and whether or not it's done in focus time, another feature shows a little cut-scene of the bullet's travel path and an x-ray of the impact. It ends in forensically gory detail, showing the level of destruction you have just committed. Also depending on where you shot an enemy and how you dealt with them, you will be awarded points. Based upon your total score for the level, these points can unlock new weapons for other game modes or replays.
Outside of sniping, the game also has two other main weapons for mid to short range combat: Machine guns for mid-range, and handguns for short range. Hand-guns are mainly for stealth portions when you need to eliminate a target but there is no way to stealth kill them or distract them. Unfortunately you cannot stealth kill them unless they are standing, which seems like a design oversight. These two secondary weapons can be swapped out for others of the same type. Your sniper rifle gets upgraded through the course of the game. You can also use items like grenades, trip mines, land mines, and throwing rocks as a distraction, or to set as traps to prevent enemies from getting close to your position during a sniping segment. Your mission objectives are highlighted by a marker with the distance marked down, as well showing up on the gamepad's screen. The screen also has a map and you can touch any of the items or firearms to swap out them at any time. Very handy feature. Markers for laid down mines and tagged enemies also show up. Enemies can be tagged while in binocular mode to keep track of them while traversing an area or to locate during a shootout.
There are a few issues with the game though. One would be the previously mentioned inability to do stealth kills from various positions. Another would be that the game's auto saving system remembers every detail of the level leading up to auto-save checkpoint, including enemy positions. If you are being sought out or an enemy is on route during a patrol, you will have little time to react should you die and restart a checkpoint. This can potentially force a player to restart the entire level unless they are quick thinkers. Perhaps the largest issue with this game's release though, is the complete lack of online content. Content that exists on the other platforms. While Kill Tally is present, they exist only as a single player challenge. The other two modes are absent. Not even is there a local multiplayer option to be found. There is a leaderboard of sorts but it's self contained within the game. It should be noted that the online portions of the game were also not originally present in the other versions. They arrived in a DLC pack along with extra scenarios for the campaign. Only time will tell if the Wii U version will get these DLC packs in the future, but for now both Rebellion and 505 are being silent.
Aside from the lack of online, the game does look good on the Wii U, despite not being in 60 fps, and not really being a technical marvel. The touchpad features are a welcome addition as well. The story mode could have been a lot more interesting and personal, but it feels more like Karl is just an avatar for the player to take on the job of a sniper than there being any real narrative to Karl's story. Overall, Sniper Elite V2 for the Wii U is a decent shooter at it's core. With a runtime of about 8-12 hours it's worth a rental at least.


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Gwinnett Medical Center sent out 133 letters to patients who visited the hospital between February and May because there is a chance they may have been exposed to Tuberculosis (TB) at the hospital.
The hospital found out about the tuberculosis issue when an employee was diagnosed with TB.
Symptoms of TB include chronic coughing, night sweats and chest pain and those who were at the hospital are encouraged to contact the state Health Department for testing.
On Tuesday, members of the county and state health departments along with hospital executives held a news conference.
"Once the Health Department officials confirmed this was an active case, Gwinnett Medical Center and our infectious prevention and control manager began the process of identifying those patients who had the most direct contact with that employee," Alan Bier Executive President and Chief Medical Officer told WSB.


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Man dies while in custody of Houston police
Updated 11:43 pm, Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Detectives are investigating an in-custody death after Houston police responded to an apparent suicide attempt at a westside home.
HPD patrol officers were sent to a home in the 14500 block of Chadbourne about 6 p.m. Wednesday because of reports that a man cut himself after smashing mirrors at the home.
The man was bleeding heavily when officers arrived at the scene. Because he continued struggling, the HPD officers had to restrain him so paramedics could take him to the hospital for treatment, authorities said.
He was taken to Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
Harris County medical examiners will determine what caused the man's death. His identity has not been confirmed.
It wasn't clear later Wednesday what actions the HPD officers took to restrain the man.
Because the man was in custody when he died, HPD homicide and internal affairs detectives, along with Harris County prosecutors, are investigating.


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Exposing Rock And Roll
When photographer Bob Gruen attended the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 as a fan to see one of his favorite artists, Bob Dylan, he didn't know the photos he took that day, like Dylan's songs, would become cemented in music history.
"I got a photo pass so I could get into the concert," remembers Gruen. "I [brought] a couple of photos [I took that day] to Bob Dylan's [former] manager, Albert Grossman, and [he] gave me two tickets to his next concert, which I thought was a great trade-off."
More than 45 years later, one of Gruen's photos of Dylan is among the iconic images on display in the upcoming exhibit, Who Shot Rock & Roll? — A Photographic History, 1955 To The Present, opening June 23 at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles. Curated by photography author/educator Gail Buckland and originally presented by the Brooklyn Museum in New York in 2009, the showing is the first major museum exhibit to spotlight the creative and collaborative role that photographers have played in the history of music, from Gruen and Lynn Goldsmith to Danny Clinch, Henry Diltz, Annie Leibovitz, Charles Peterson, Norman Seeff, and Alfred Wertheimer, among nearly 100 others. The exhibit features more than 200 images of artists ranging from Elvis Presley and Tina Turner to David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, R.E.M., and Tupac Shakur.
The exhibit serves as evidence that photography is music's soul mate, a conduit for delivering permanent images that help document artists and their music.
Gruen has also helped document the visual history of artists such as Blondie, the Clash, John Lennon, and the Sex Pistols, among many others. The first time he met Lennon was in 1972 at the Apollo Theatre. "People were taking pictures as they left and John says, 'People are always taking our pictures and I never get to see them. What happens to these pictures?'" recalls Gruen. When he offered to bring some of his photos to Lennon, the former Beatle obliged. Four months later Gruen was on assignment with a journalist who was writing a story on Lennon and Ono's collaboration with Elephant's Memory and Gruen was asked to take pictures. Ono and Lennon liked Gruen's work and when he left that day Ono assured him they would always be friends.
"Every time I saw John and every time I see Yoko I've always felt that this is a very special privilege," he says.
Some of the most iconic photos of Lennon were taken by Gruen, including his photo in front of the Statue of Liberty and another of him on a rooftop wearing a sleeveless New York City T-shirt. Gruen considers the Statue of Liberty photo to be especially significant.
"When the U.S. government was trying to throw John Lennon out of the country I thought he should be welcomed and should be allowed to stay," says Gruen. "[I thought] going to the Statue of Liberty would be a good symbol of that sentiment. [But the photo] … [took] on a whole new meaning after he passed away because both John Lennon and the Statue of Liberty stand for peace, freedom and liberty in people's minds."
For Goldsmith, it was Patti Smith who was the driving force for some of the photographer's lasting work.
"She was my muse," recalls Goldsmith. "Patti is a collaborator … and the best [portraits] are collaborations. If the artist doesn't give over and help out in achieving what you are trying to do, it can't be as strong. … I was fortunate that Patti was someone who really understood the power of the image."
Also a natural in front of the camera is rapper Snoop Dogg, according to Simone Green, who photographed artists such as Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur while working as chief photographer for Death Row Records during the height of the label's success, an experience she chronicles in her recently released memoir, Time Served: My Days And Nights On Death Row Records. "I knew that as life went on [Snoop] was going to be able to reinvent himself because of his [comfort] in front of the camera," she says.
Seeff, who has photographed artist such as Herbie Hancock, Kiss, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Nicks, among others, describes his work as "creating a relationship [and an experience] with an artist, not a concept."
For years the spirit of Madonna's worldwide tours has been captured by photographer Frank Micelotta, who says his job is to "try and capture the best image of [the artist's] vision."
According to Diltz, when we combine music and photography we are using two of our biggest senses (hearing and sight) that help us to experience the world. "Music is the soundtrack to our lives," says Diltz, who earned a GRAMMY nomination in 1969 for Best Album Cover for Richard Pryor.
Similar to Goldsmith and Gruen, many photographers have cultivated unique relationships with certain artists.
"I heard [Van Halen's] 'Runnin' With The Devil' for the first time and was like, 'Oh my God, this is insane, I want to work with this band,'" recalls noted photographer Neil Zlozower. But it was more than his passion for the music that made his collaboration with Van Halen so fruitful. "We were all the same age [and] we liked all the same things, [from] girls [to] cars, we had a lot in common," he says. "They took a liking to me and I took a liking to them and the rest is sort of history." Zlozower currently runs a photo agency, Atlas Icons, and has authored several photography books, including Van Halen: A Visual History: 1978–1984 and Eddie Van Halen.
The Recording Academy acknowledges the special synergy between music and photography given its partnership with renowned photographer Clinch. As The Academy's official backstage photographer since 2003, Clinch captures portraits of artists moments after they've won music's most iconic award.
"When you're backstage at the GRAMMYs sometimes you only have a minute to take a portrait and I feel I have a knack to get people to relax a little bit and to find their good side," says Clinch.
At its core, photography is another means for communicating music's powerful message, and that message is communicated best when artists and photographers are working in tandem.
"I think the real force behind rock and roll was not sex and drugs, [but the idea] that we can change the world," says Goldsmith.
"For me, rock and roll is about the freedom to express yourself very loudly," says Gruen. "I try to capture the feeling and passion of what's going on in my photos. I try to inspire people to express themselves. I hope to inspire people to follow their dreams."


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We're expecting a lot from this BlizzCon opening ceremony, including the Mists of Pandaria expansion, some StarCraft expansion announcement, and potentially an announcement concerning the Diablo 3 release date.
Stay tuned! We'll start liveblogging soon.
10:42 a.m. - Patch 5.0 will introduce a new talent system.
10:42 a.m. - Initial reports are that the expansion will be playable at BlizzCon today.
The rest of the liveblog after the break!


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Threshers are large worm-like creatures that come in many shapes and sizes. They live in many different environments around Pandora. While one person may be fighting a Thresher's head in one place, a team-mate may be fighting the same Thresher's tentacles somewhere else.
Threshers come in many different forms, each having special attacks and abilities for you to overcome.
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April 23, 2009
Bookworm with Blog Gets Over 1,500,000 Hits Since 12.17.2008
Thanks, everybody! I'm digging all those '000s. And thanks Google Blogspot, for hours of free fun.
Alright. I'm off my silly soapbox now; back to regularly scheduled programming.
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P.S. I'm really sorry I haven't responded to about 75% of my emails and affiliate requests...I'm not ignoring you, I'm just 2 months behind...
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Four Students Test their Skills at the Asian Winter Games
April 1, 2011
Four second-year students of Russian translation and interpretation had the opportunity to put their skills to the test at the 7th Asian Winter Games in Kazakhstan this January. Their professionalism was proven by their work as simultaneous and consecutive interpreters at a number of high-level press conferences and television interviews during the Games.
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Banana Mousse with Vanilla Yoghurt Sauce
Stir honey, banana, yogurt and limejuice in a blender. Set aside. Boil agar agar with brown sugar. Pour both mixtures into a mixing bowl, add whipping cream and combine together into a mousse. Put wheat free sponge cake on a freezer tray and top it with the mousse, then transfer to the freezer. To prepare sauce, mix the apple concentrate with yogurt and vanilla pod. Pour the sauce over the mousse before serving.
Nutrients Per Piece
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|1.1 g
|15.0 g
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Fifty-nine acres of forest and scenic waterfalls in Flat Rock will be protected from development, Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy announced Thursday.
A recent conservation easement protecting 59 acres of forest and scenic waterfalls in Flat Rock from development is a boon to local land preservation efforts, Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy Executive Director Kieran Roe said Thursday.
CMLC and Historic Flat Rock Inc. obtained the easement on the slopes of Rush Mountain, a piece of property adjacent to the Kenmure subdivision and Camp Tonawanda, Roe said.
After the conservation easement was finalized, landowners David and Merrily Thomas sold 55 acres of the property to CMLC at a reduced price. The tract was initially purchased and privately held by the Thomases in an effort to keep it in its natural state, according to a news release from CMLC.
"We have enjoyed living adjacent to this undeveloped, wooded land with its variety of wildlife," David Thomas said in the release. "When we learned it was going to be offered for sale, we decided to try to preserve it in this condition for the future. CMLC has the ability and experience to make this happen for the benefit of all."
In addition to protecting wildlife habitat, the easement will safeguard water quality downstream. The tract hosts a third of a mile of a tributary of Mud Creek. The easement protects the scenic views from nearby Little River Road, designated as part of the Historic Flat Rock Scenic Byway.
"It's a beautiful, beautiful property," Roe said. "We are very pleased to get it. There are some really beautiful waterfalls on the property. They're a little known gem that lies along Little River Road, and that might be what gives the road its name."
The project was funded by the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund and a private donation by Fred and Alice Stanback.
Future plans for the tract could include development of a publicly accessible park with hiking trails, although that may be several years away, the CMLC executive director said.
"There are a couple of possibilities, with one of them being to work with the Village of Flat Rock to create a public park there over time, but it would probably be several years before we develop a long-term scenario for the property," he said. "We might just keep it as a piece of preserved woodlands and not provide any public access. The Thomases bought it wanting to see these natural woods preserved behind where they are living in the Kenmure community."
Roe added that some additional funding and improvements to the property will be needed to enable it to be used by the public, which "would be our preference."
One of the first tasks is to monitor the property to assure that illegal trespassing and inappropriate uses, such as camping and shooting firearms, are not taking place, which have been a problem in the past, Roe said.
CMLC conserves land and water resources in Henderson, Transylvania, and surrounding counties. Since 1994, the land trust has protected more than 23,000 acres of natural lands in the region. For more information, visit CMLC's website at www.carolinamountain.org.


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In a staff report, City Manager George Rodericks cited an example in which a homeless woman tried to camp on private property. "That person, on three separate occasions, was parked in front of a resident's house, and found on the resident's front porch."
The ordinance would ban sleeping or camping in vehicles on public property and on private property when the owner isn't present. The ban would cover the hours between 10 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Police Chief Ed Flint told the Almanac that the incident involving the homeless woman wasn't the sole reason that the town crafted the ordinance. "We've had a series of prowling incidents and burglaries and attempted burglaries," he said, adding that officers who see a suspicious person on private property must be able to ascertain the person is there legitimately. The ordinance, he said, will allow officers to make contact with people who show up on private property and claim to have permission to be there.
He said that Atherton doesn't have an ongoing problem with homelessness, but when officers encounter someone who is homeless, they are well-versed in providing information about resources that can be called upon by those in need.
Social activist Aram James, a retired Santa Clara County public defender, was the only public speaker during the council's discussion of the ordinance, and he urged council members to reject the ban. The town already "has plenty of tools" to address potential problems that might arise with homeless people camping on its streets, but "penalizing someone for their economic status violates the Constitution," he said.
Council members were quick to defend the ban as a means to address theft-related crimes in town, not as a way to oppress the homeless. "Police need to have some way of taking care of problems (with people) pretending to sleep" but in reality waiting for an opportunity to burglarize a home, Councilman Bill Widmer said.
Mr. Widmer suggested that the town study ways to support homeless programs, an idea echoed by Mayor Elizabeth Lewis. "We do have a heart for people in economic distress," she said.
After the meeting, Councilman Widmer emailed Mr. James urging him to contact an organization he is active in, the Order of Malta, which supports programs serving the sick and poor. He ended by thanking Mr. James "for advocating for those who often are not provided a voice."
Mr. Rodericks said later that staff will come up with funding options for such support during the next budget cycle.
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White House Party Crasher Says Whoopi Goldberg 'Abused' Her
White House Party Crasher Michaele Salahi is accusing Whoopi Goldberg of "outrageous abuse" for bursting into Salahi's dressing room after her appearance on The View and "screaming and dropping the F-bomb." Outrageous!
Salahi, a demure woman with no interest in generating further publicity for herself, the book about her, or the reality TV show in which she stars, told The Daily Beast that it all started when Whoopi emerged from backstage during a taping, "grabbed" her arm, and said, "I'm going to murder you." No, wait—she said, "Move on, move on! Get to the White House!" as in, "Talk about the thing you are famous for."
But it didn't end there! After the taping, Whoopi "burst in" on Salahi and her husband Tareq and "screamed" "I didn't fucking hit you! Did you say I fucking hit you?" According to Salahi's lawyer, Whoopi even dropped "the F-bomb." The F-bomb! Luckily, Tareq had his BlackBerry with him, and made sure to film "the last few seconds" of the intense F-bomb dropping. A message quickly appeared on the Salahis' Facebook page:
Salahis will address on Thursday Morning LIVE on National TV the outrageous abuse and exchange that took place on the ABC Show the View and a [sic] audio & video file from Whoopi Goldberg verbal attack to Michaele. Standby for details…
The post appears to have been taken down, so if you are still standingby for details, I recommend you stop. The Salahis will be on Today tomorrow; ABC issued a statement saying that Whoopi had a "heated exchange" with the Salahis.


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Are you really that ignorant? This requirement will not add cost or weight to the car. From the car and driver article (Dec '09) linked above:
"Since the advent of electronic throttle control, many automakers have added software to program the throttle to close—and therefore cut power—when the brakes are applied. Cars from BMW, Chrysler, Nissan/Infiniti, Porsche, and Volkswagen/Audi have this feature, and that's precisely why the G37 aced this test."
So, aready being done by a wide range of companies, it is only a small change to the software they already have, and it allows a very logical override: if you press the brakes then the throttle will close.
The whole excuse of "when I was little we didn't have all these regulations" is total BS. I especially love the "we didn't were seat belts or have car seats, and look I survived." No shit, if you were in a high speed accident, you would have dead or had serious injuries and likely would not be here to say that crap. Does everyone get into that type of accident? - No, but enough, and the injuries are so severe that prevention is the best option.
Previously, AT&T slowed speeds for subscribers who reached the top 5% of data users for that billing cycle and geographic location. Customers were outraged, arguing that the percentage method meant they had no way to know what the limit was — until AT&T informed them via text message that they were in danger of exceeding it.' AT&T still maintains the position that less than 5% of its users exceed the 3GB threshold each month.
So if they limit the top 5% of data users for that billing cycle/location, but less than 5% exceed 3GB, then the point where they limit users has to be less than 3GB in most locations.
And how is it done for "that billing cycle". After the first day (hour, etc.) of the billing cycle, did they throttle the top 5%? Once you were throttle, did you stay throttled until the end, even if you were no longer in the top 5%?
I can't imagine anyone thought top 5% would be a good idea. I'm wondering if they did that to get everyone really upset about it, then fall back to this more "reasonable" solution, to look good. Instead of starting with the 5GB limit, and having a lot of people complain about it.
So your argument about 'just' getting a ticket does not hold.
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Photographer's Note
The early morning train has just arrived at Kathgodam and most tourists have moved out, looking for taxis to take them to their destinations. This is a tricky affair, with bargaining called for in varying degrees.
The lady on the right has reasons to be concerned, with her husband having gone to do the haggling. Will he get a vehicle that will make a make a difference to her comfort for the next few days? Or will they get cheated? With lots of travelling needed to be done on hilly roads, she has every right to hope for the best.
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Royaldevon (49688) 2014-02-03 2:20
Hello Apurba,
I like the composition of your shot very much.
The lady in red is strongly placed in the frame, whilst the converging lines of train and station draw the viewer deeper into the scene.
There appears to be a yellowy colour cast. Is it something you have added purposely?
Also, a white halo around the building and figure suggest a little too much sharpening.
I have done a little w/s removing the colour cast.
See what you thin.
Have a great day,
Bev :)
subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2014-02-04 2:02
hello, a nice composition here. The perspective is making a mic sense here. Good POV chosen. Excellent composition. Tfs.
icesurfer (574) 2014-02-06 14:22
Hello Apurba,
You managed to create a clever composition here: the train on the left powerfully adds depth to the picture, while the lady on the right forces the attention of the viewer to a completely different direction, making him/her wonder what is going on there.
Also a very clever contrast between the cold color of the train and the warm color of the woman's dress (reinforced by the red shirt of the man nearby).
Very good job!
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- Copyright: Apurba Dutta (Apurba20) (984)
- Genre: Places
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- Date Taken: 2012-06-03
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- Date Submitted: 2014-02-03 1:08
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Avicii's failing gall bladder continues to wreak havoc with his DJ schedule.
After being forced to cancel his headlining slot at this year's Ultra Music Festival in Miami as well as push back the start of his U.S. tour after surgery to remove his gall bladder and a ruptured appendix, the recovering "Wake Me Up" producer is now having to pull out of all previously scheduled gigs for the month of April.
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