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Depending on which study you read, most data centers are less that 50% virtualized. That means that more than half of the server population is still basically a single application running on a single physical server. In my experience, many of these servers are often not virtualized because they run some mission-critical application that is resource intensive and there is concern about placing that application in the highly shared virtual environment.
While legacy backup systems are gaining some of the features that virtualization-specific backup products have, they still lag in this area. At the same time, most of the virtualization-specific applications do not provide important legacy capabilities like complete application protection, robust data retention and tape support.
The result is customers end up running at least two backup applications in their environment. In fact, even in 100% virtualized environments, we have seen many data centers running two applications -- virtualization-specific backup for day to day protection and a legacy application to be able to create a robust archive of the virtual environment as well as to get a copy of it on tape.
The Solution To The Backup Gap
Running two or more separate backup applications to meet the needs of the enterprise is not looked on as ideal. As we discussed in a recent webinar "What's Breaking Enterprise Backup and How to Fix it", there are three viable ways to address the gap in capabilities of virtualized and non-virtualized products.
First, you can choose to wait for the virtualization backup software to add legacy features like protecting non-virtual machines and providing support for tape libraries. Second, you can choose to wait for legacy backup applications to add the features that have made virtualization-specific backup applications so popular. Finally, you can choose to wait for legacy backup applications to develop an API-like capability that would allow VM specific backup applications to plug into their enterprise features.
As you can see each of these options require some form of waiting -- but several vendors are closing the gap. We have seen several virtualization-specific backup applications add support for non-virtualized systems and a few have announced plans for tape support. We have also seen many of the enterprise backup applications add features that were once only available from virtualization specific backup applications. You can talk to these vendors to see what is available now and what their roadmaps look like and get a sense of who can get you to a single backup strategy the soonest.
The third option, the API or modularization approach, makes the most sense for the long term. As we discussed in our recent article "Enterprise Backup is Broken", backup software vendors have to come to the realization that no one vendor can do it all. The data center would be much better off if legacy enterprise backup systems allowed smaller point products to integrate into their legacy capabilities. We would have unified and best of breed data protection at the same time.
In my next column I'll discuss how -- if backup software vendors are not careful -- the disk backup appliance may end up being the central point of consolidation. Already today multiple backup applications can send data to a single disk backup appliance and disk backup appliance vendors are very focused on providing tighter integration with a broad range of backup software solutions.


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Capitals stun Bruins in OT of Game 7
The Bruins saw their Stanley Cup title defense come to an end Wednesday night with a 2-1, overtime loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of a first-round playoff series at TD Garden.
A bad line change by the Bruins proved to be the difference, as Washington's Mike Knuble intercepted a clearing pass from Benoit Pouliout and raced up the ice with the puck early in the overtime period. Knuble put a shot on net, and the rebound was put home by Washington's Joel Ward just 2:57 into the extra frame. The Capitals celebrated along the side boards, while a stunned Bruins crowd was forced to contemplate the end of their team's season.
Matt Hendricks scored the game's first goal for Washington, and Tyler Seguin scored a gritty goal in the second period for the Bruins.
17:03: And a turnover kills the Bruins. Joel Ward gets the game-winner. The defending Stanley Cup champions are eliminated.
19:06: Patrice Bergeron with a great chance in front, but his rebound attempt is blocked. Crowd thought they had a game-winner.
End regulation: Bruins were outshot, 12-6, in the third period. We've got sudden-death hockey in a Game 7.
2:26: Jason Chimera takes down Johnny Boychuk from behind. Two minutes for holding. Bruins power play with a chance to win.
3:58: Four minutes left in a Game 7. Both teams gassed after a furious rush. A minute to relax here.
6:44: Bruins kill it off and even get a 2-on-1 rush the other way. Great penalty kill. Building goes from hear a pin drop to loud.
9:00: Bergeron called for hooking. Two minutes. Going to be a nervous building.
9:45: Hard slap shot by Troy Brouwer is stopped by Thomas. One of his 17 saves.
13:00: Shots on goal now 27-15 in favor of the Bruins. It takes guts for the Capitals defensemen to keep getting in the way of these Boychuk shots.
15:38: A minute late on this, but no luck on the power play. Bruins now 2 for 22.
18:42: Former Whaler Roman Hamrlik called for holding the stick of Milan Lucic. Bruins power play.
END second: Much better period for the Bruins in terms of quality chances. Rich Peverley again gets in Braden Holtby's face as time expires. Both teams trying to do the little things to gain an edge.
1:06: Fans behind the Capitals net now taunting Braden Holtby after Holtby pushes Rich Peverley in the back after the play. Peverley fakes a slash back at Holtby.
5:33, Bruins 1, Capitals 1: Tyler Seguin evens the score. Seguin worked hard in front to get free of Karl Alzner and tip the puck in after Johnny Boychuk's shot absolutely ate up Braden Holtby. Tremendous effort from Seguin, and a great shot by Boychuk.
12:41: Benoit Pouliot feeds Chris Kelly in front of the net, but Pouliot leads Kelly a bit too much and can't connect with Kelly's stick. Fans wanted a penalty on the Capitals' defenseman on the play.
15:23: Bruins are out-shooting the Caps, 13-8, but it sure doesn't feel like it.
END first: The Bruins frittered away all but 10 seconds of their power play without success. They're down a goal as we head to the second period. The Bruins are 1-0 this postseason when trailing after the first period. They were 8-19-1 on the season.
1:50: Jeff Schultz trips up Brad Marchand, who was skating 1 on 3. Bruins get their first power play of the game. They're for 2 for 20 so far in the series.
8:37, 1-0, Capitals: Milan Lucic turns it over, and John Carlson puts a shot on net that appeared to be deflected, though it may have been off a Bruin. Tough break for Lucic on a puck that hopped his stick. Tough break for Thomas on the deflection. Jason Chimera gets the assist.
10:38: Bruins are really working it now. A Rajon Rondo-esque pass by David Krejci behind his back finds a cutting Tyler Seguin, but Seguin makes one too many passes. A blast from Chara eats up Holtby, but he's able to make the save.
14:32: Some good work by the Bruins on that last shift sending bodies to the net. Shots are 4-2, Boston, and they've had some decent chances. It's a positive sign that the shots aren't being taken from the blue line.
19:20: Bruins fans chanting "Hooooltby" in an attempt to get the young Capitals goalie off his game.
Pregame: Bruins flags flying on pickup trucks in the Tip O'Neill Tunnel. Packed house at TD Garden. Game 7 starts shortly.
Mike Motteau and Jordan Caron are in the lineup for the Bruins. That means Joe Corvo and Shawn Thornton are out.


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Discussion in 'Racing' started by lewismedlock, Mar 24, 2013.
Who can keep up?
Did I forget any?
sorry, watching the race on tivo. parade of carbon fiber. must have been a sale on front wings.
Long Beach. Last year they managed to be clean. It couldn't last. The miracle is Sato finishing a race.
What a thrilling finish! Sato blatant and repeated blocking but officials didn't call it. They've set a precedent for the rest of the season, now. For a while it looked like Josef Newgarden and Sarah Fisher were going to get their first win. Shame they couldn't pull it off.
Too many damn wrecks and cautions but the end more than made up for it.
Terrific last 10 laps
I missed the race. Anywhere to see highlights?
well, it will be on nbcsn again tonight at 1:00 am eastern time.
i thought sato's first defense was probably ok, but the second was definitely a bit hinky. indycar has been fairly inconsistent with their blocking calls over the years, so had they actually called blocking it might have set a precedent.
the aggressive nature of this year's races make it seem like the spare parts pipeline is now quite full.
"hey, i found another coupon for carbon fiber in the indianapolis star!"
I hated to see Power's car catch fire after he had such a good run. He can be a little whiny, but I forgive that because he's obviously driven to succeed. And, the guy can drive a race car.
They've upped to boost for the 500, resulting in an additional 40 to 50 hp. Will Power ran a lap at just under 230.
The pre-race flyover will be 5 T-6 Texans and a B-25.
I hope Honda does a better job with their F1 engine than they've done in the new IndyCar format. Best car in Indy qualifying is 11th. Really poor.
4 chicks on the grid, they probably owe Danica a little 'thank you' for the attention she brought there.
I hope one day she races it again, she usually did fairly well there.
They are doing better in practice. Six out of the top ten are Honda powered.
Indy Lights race at Indy. Last lap.
They're two wide. No, they're three wide. Wait, they're four wide. Hold on, they're...
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Great race. Gongrats to TK!
68 lead changes, 14 different leaders, and a record average speed.
Fantastic race, maybe the best I've ever watched!!
Groovy,Kudo's to T.K.
I was there, the leaders (a number of them) were swapping the lead at will throughout the race. When TK would take the lead, the roar from the crowd was enormous.
A great race. Since the new car has been introduced, both Indy 500's have been excellent races. Hopefully IndyCar can parlay that into increased attention and attendance for the entire series.
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"Nine years ago at the Indianapolis 500, Kanaan learned of the plight of a girl called Andrea Brown, who was in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, preparing for a life or death brain operation.Kanaan - then the IndyCar champion and multiple race winner - visited her at her hospital bedside and gave her his good luck charm, a small medallion he always carried with him during races, telling her it would bring her good luck during her operation.
Young Andrea's operation was a success, and nine years later, aged 24, she heard about Kanaan's luckless run at Indianapolis and sent the lucky medal back to Kanaan via overnight mail so it reached him at the circuit in time for the race. The arrival of the medal caused Kanaan to burst into tears. The message was simple: "Here's your good luck charm back. You take it and win the Indianapolis 500".
And Kanaan, with that lucky medal safely tucked away inside a pocket in his race suit, went on and did just that, capping off a remarkable story at the end of a remarkable motor race."


text: I believe that it is better to warm up and not stretch before tennis. I think vigorous stretching will decrease resistance and power. I do believe in stretching when not playing and after play. Too much flexibility is bad for sports performance. An article in US News and World Report confirms my opinion: Science & Society No bending or twisting By Emily Sohn Can't touch your toes? Don't sweat it. For decades, flexibility has been considered a key element of fitness. From the professional football field to the local health club, trainers have advocated stretching as part of a regular workout. But new research is showing that stretching does not prevent injuries or make you any less sore the next day. On top of that, it doesn't appear to improve performance. Stretching might, in fact, cause more problems than it solves, say a growing number of researchers. This is especially true for women, who tend to suffer from knee, ankle, and other soft-tissue injuries far more often than men do. Extra flexibility might be to blame. "It is so hard to believe that stretching could somehow be the enemy," says exercise physiologist Stacy Ingraham of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. "But there has never been any science that actually put stretching into the athletic world." Indeed, a recent review underscores how little support there is for the value of pulling, reaching, and twisting. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found only six studies designed to isolate the effects of stretching, and none showed a link between stretching more and getting hurt less, says lead researcher Stephen Thacker. In fact, says Ingraham, more-pliable muscles might cause more injuries than they prevent, especially if you stretch before you exercise. Baseball players are notorious for stretching before games, Ingraham says, yet they tear muscles and ligaments all the time. "One study showed that marathon runners who stretched had a higher rate of injuries than those that didn't," says fitness expert Jay Blahnik, author of Full-Body Flexibility . But why? One explanation is that stretching muscle fibers makes them less stable and less able to resist the jarring impact of running or jumping. Stretching may hinder performance because a stretched muscle can't produce the same kind of force as an unstretched one. And as muscle fibers lengthen, it takes longer for the brain's messages to tell the muscles to move. Rather than stretching, Blahnik and other experts encourage people to warm up by jogging slowly, lightly swinging a golf club, or doing whatever else they need to do to achieve the range of motion required for their activity. Strengthening and conditioning exercises are also helpful, Ingraham says, because fatigue and muscle weakness cause most injuries. The only reason stretching feels so good, she says, is that it results in tiny tears in the muscle fibers. The body then releases hormones that mask the pain. Flexibility might even help explain why women are up to 10 times as likely as men to tear the anterior cruciate ligament in their knees, and four times as likely to have serious ankle sprains, among other injuries, Ingraham says. She studies a hormone called relaxin, which increases flexibility in women. Unlike men, women have receptors for the hormone in their ACL s and in their pubic ligaments. Levels of the hormone change throughout a woman's monthly cycle. In a study of 28 women over three months, Ingraham found, participants were more likely to get injured when levels of relaxin were highest. Stretching might have the same effect, she says. Not all experts agree that stretching is all bad all the time. Light stretching is OK as part of a cool-down after a workout, Blahnik says, because it won't affect performance and won't cause injury. The key is to do stretches that stay within your normal range of motion. Most important of all, Thacker says, is that people keep moving. "We strongly believe that we want to have people exercising. We just don't want people going out and getting hurt."


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The cuneiform inscription in the Liberty Fund logo is the earliest-known written appearance of the word "freedom" (amagi), or "liberty." It is taken from a clay document written about 2300 B.C. in the Sumerian city-state of Lagash.


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Hi there. I was walking my dog in the park last week and came across this strange rock. My wife believes it may be a meteor. We live in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It is quite heavy for its size - it has a strong magnetic field and is metallic. Please see attached images. Thank you.
It looks like a lump of magnetite (one of the few minerals that is naturally magnetic).
However, you can firm-up or dispel that idea by doing some tests...
How to identify a meteorite - http://epswww.unm.edu/iom/ident/index.html (also a useful table of densities) - http://www.meteorites.com.au/found.html - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/natureplus/community/identification/blog/2012/08/15/rocks-from-space--have-you-found-a-meteorite


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This lyrical Irish folksong is a favorite among honor choirs. "I wish I was in Carrickfergus, only for nights in Ballygrant...but the sea is wide and I can't swim over, nor have I the wings to fly..." Full of melancholy feeling, it really captures the old-world charm of Ireland.
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The most exciting moments of a Houston Dynamo match are often when the ball is not moving.
So Saturday when the Dynamo host Toronto FC – a team that has proved to be vulnerable to set pieces – Houston will be looking to make the most of those situations.
Houston has built their success on overpowering teams in the air on set pieces, having scored 10 set piece goals this season – one behind MLS-leading San Jose Earthquakes. That ability will be matched against a TFC club that has conceded 11 goals from set pieces, the most in the league.
"We were able to score on a set piece against them last time and we've talked about some things and looked at some things," said Brad Davis who has five of his team-high 10 assists off set pieces. "It's a scenario we'll look to take advantage of again."
Houston is three days removed from putting on a master class in El Salvador on how to capitalize on their aerial advantage. In a 3-1 win over FAS to kick off their CONCACAF Champions League campaign, Houston scored all three goals, including one from Je-Vaughn Watson, through the air.
While the height and power disparity will not be as significant against TFC, Houston are a standard bearer when it comes to exploiting their opponent's weakness on dead balls. For evidence of that advantage, of the five goals Houston has scored against the Reds three have come from headers with two from corner kicks.
"[Head coach Dominic Kinnear] tells us it's about making two runs in the box," said Will Bruin. "Any defender can stay with one, but it's about taking that first step to throw them off for just that half second and then you can get body position and keep the run going.
"Crosses and re-starts are just the will of who wants it more," the forward continued. "There's a lot of people going for it and it's whose hungrier and who wants to make that extra effort to rise up and finish it. A lot of guys on our team love re-starts."
Fitness on the agenda
Two matches into a stretch of six in 19 days, fitness was the focus for the Dynamo during a toned down Friday training session as Kinnear and the players manage their health during a crucial stint.
"We rested a bunch of guys Wednesday and I think we got a great win down there," Kinnear said. "The health of the team is good and the win gives you confidence so that helps."
After being listed as questionable on Tuesday's injury report with a sprained ankle, Ricardo Clark was back on the training pitch Friday and has been upgraded to probable. Joining him was midfielder Alex Dixon who went through a toned down workout after missing time with a heat illness but is still listed as out.
Not at training was defender Warren Creavalle who is listed as out on Friday's injury report with a sprained left ankle suffered in the second half of Wednesday's match.
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com.


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Activity note: Activity is light on this day. After checking into your room and picking up your registration materials we'll enjoy a delicious dinner in the hotel followed by a meet and greet session. We'll then enjoy dessert and coffee as we view the informative video "Christmas at Biltmore."
Dinner: A delicious dinner will be served at the hotel this evening.
Evening: As we gather after dinner, we'll have time to get to know our fellow travelers and program leaders as we gather to MEET AND GREET! Afterwards, we'll enjoy dessert and coffee as we watch a wonderful video highlighting "CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE." There's no way to adequately describe the beauty of the Christmas season on the estate. There's beautifully decorated trees with thousands of twinkling lights in almost every room. There's wreathes and bows, floral decorations and miles of decorated garlands. There's scents from live trees and cinnamon sticks to remind us of the season and much, much more! The video will give us a mere glimpse into the beautifully decorated estate, will provide us with pertinent information and will "whet our appetites" as we prepare for our upcoming estate visit!
Activity note: Moderate walking as we tour Biltmore Village and All Souls Cathedral. There are no inclines during this visit but participants are encouraged to watch their steps while walking on different types of ground surface.
Breakfast: A full buffet breakfast is provided for you each morning. Coffee is available in the lobby for the early risers.
Morning: We will begin our morning with a brief ORIENTATION SESSION. We'll review the week's schedule and answer any questions. This morning a local historian and expert will tell us about the city of Asheville and the Vanderbilts. We'll learn about its beginning as a crossroads for Native American Indians and its growing into one of the highest ranked destinations in the country. We'll learn of her history and how she became a storehouse for music, culture, arts, crafts and other treasures. We'll learn about the architecture of Asheville, a city called the "Paris of the South", because it boasts one of the best collections of art deco buildings in the country. We'll learn about the coming of the railroad and its role in her history as well as the effects of the stock market crash in 1929... over two hundred years of history condensed into a morning. Following a short break we'll board the motor coach for a comfortable CITY TOUR OF ASHEVILLE. We'll travel around the city as a local guide points out the notable sights in Asheville. As we travel on some of the many streets we'll learn of the diverse Montford Historic District, the stately Grove Park Inn, the art deco downtown, the ever artsy River Arts District and the Biltmore Village. This will be a great introduction to the beautiful city of Asheville, Western North Carolina's largest city. The weather may be cold outside but we'll be warm and cozy inside our comfortable motor coach!
Lunch: A delicious lunch will be served in the hotel.
Afternoon: We will begin our afternoon with a visit to the CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS, the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina in Historic Biltmore Village. The cathedral, designed by Richard Morris Hunt, was conceived and funded by George Vanderbilt who wanted a church to serve as the focal structure of the newly formed village. The parish opened its doors in 1896 and continues to serve the community today. The website for Romantic Asheville (www.romanticasheville.com) states, "Originally, all the windows were mouth blown, hand leaded translucent glass such as those seen today in the Parish Hall. The windows in the chancel and nave were replaced by memorial windows of stained opalescent glass; all were designed and made by David Maitland Armstrong and his daughter, Helen, contemporaries of Tiffany. The six memorial windows in the transepts depict scenes from the Bible; they and the windows in the chancel and those facing the front porch were given in the late 1890's and the early 1900's. The tower windows are memorials and dedications that have been given over the years, the last three being installed in 1996, All Souls Centennial." A docent will tell us of the construction and history of this beautiful historic structure. Afterwards we'll have some time to explore HISTORIC BILTMORE VILLAGE. Designed by Richard Sharp Smith, the village was built as revenue-producing rental properties for the estate. Besides residential rentals, the village had a post office, train depot, drugstore, bank, hospital and several retail shops. After Mr. Vanderbilt's untimely death in 1914, the village was sold in its entirety except for the church and the hospital.
Dinner: This evening a delicious dinner will be served in the Oscar Sams Executive Dining Room on the beautiful campus of MARS HILL UNIVERSITY. A mere twenty minute motor coach ride, the university is the oldest educational institution of Western North Carolina existing on its original site, being founded in 1856. MHU has provided programming for the Road Scholar program since the mid-seventies.
Evening: Before our return to the Holiday Inn and Suites in Asheville we will enjoy some wonderful CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT by some of the talented students of MHU.
Activity note: A good amount of walking is required for our visit to the North Carolina Homespun Museum, the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum and the Grove Park Inn. Participants are encouraged to watch their steps while walking on the different types of ground surfaces.
Breakfast: Breakfast buffet in the hotel.
Morning: Christmas is a special time of year and this morning an APPALACHIAN CULTURAL SPECIALIST will present a program on the rich culture and Christmas traditions of the Southern Appalachians during our visit to the Smith-McDowell House. The house is the oldest surviving brick home in the city. Built about 1840 for James McConnell Smith, the plantation home now serves as a public museum where each room reflects a different period of its history. We will return mid- morning to the hotel to enjoy a lecture on EDITH STUYVESANT DRESSER VANDERBILT, the "lady of the house" at Biltmore. George and Edith were married in June of 1898, and once they settled into their home, Edith began carving out her "niche" on the estate, a work that not only improved the lives of local people but also began a work that insured the future of the estate for generations to come.
Lunch: A delicious lunch will be served in the hotel.
Afternoon: Christmas in the mountains became a lot merrier for many locals after the arrival of the Vanderbilt newlyweds. The estate provided steady employment and Mrs. Vanderbilt worked diligently to educate and improve the lives of people in the community, especially the women and children. Edith enjoyed wood carving and weaving as a hobby, and while visiting the surrounding communities she discovered the beautiful handicrafts of the mountain women and realized its potential as an additional revenue source for their families. She began collecting their handiwork and shipping it to the North where the crafts were sold. In the early 1900's Edith began a weaving enterprise in Biltmore Village and named it Biltmore Industries. The business grew throughout the years and in 1917 was sold to Fred L. Seely, manager of the Grove Park Inn. Mr. Seely had buildings constructed on the resort grounds for his weaving business. This afternoon we'll learn of this industry Edith began when we visit the NORTH CAROLINA HOMESPUN MUSEUM AND THE ESTER-WINN ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM, both housed in the historic weaving complex adjacent to the Grove Park Inn. We'll close our afternoon adventures with a visit to the beautiful and historic GROVE PARK INN that opened in 1913. The inn will be fully decorated for the holidays. The national gingerbread house competition is held annually at the inn in mid-November, and entries will be on display through the Christmas holidays.
Dinner: Tonight's dinner is on your own. You may enjoy a delightful meal in the hotel restaurant or take advantage of the hotel's free shuttle service to one of the many fine restaurants of downtown Asheville. You decide!
Evening: A free evening to enjoy the sights and sounds of Asheville. The hotel shuttle service is available until 11:00pm.
Activity note: A day of walking, up to 1.5 miles. Participants are asked to please use precaution as surfaces may be uneven.
Breakfast: Breakfast buffet in the hotel.
Morning: We'll begin our morning with a visit to the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOLK ART CENTER. The center is home to the Southern Highland Craft Guild and showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians. The center houses three galleries, a library and a craft shop. Afterwards we will visit the ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM. The museum's web page describes the facility best. "Founded by artists in 1948 in Asheville, NC, the Asheville Art Museum annually presents an exciting, inviting and active schedule of exhibitions and public programs based on its Permanent Collection of 20th and 21st century American art. Any visit will also include experiences with works of significance to Western North Carolina's cultural heritage including Studio Craft, Black Mountain College and Cherokee artists. Special exhibitions feature renowned regional and national artists and explore issues of enduring interest."
Lunch: Enjoy a wonderful lunch at historic PACK'S TAVERN. The structure was built in 1907 and was originally known as the Hayes and Hopson building of Pack Square Park. In the earliest years, there was an underground passage leading from the building's basement to other buildings in the vicinity. During this time the building was used as a means of distributing illegal "moonshine" to people who didn't respect the dry laws. With the repeal of the Volstead Act in 1932, there was no longer a need for the distribution of illegal liquors to the counties of Western North Carolina and the building changed it course and became an automotive and appliance center. It has also been used as a lumber supply company and was later converted to Bill Stanley's Barbecue and Bluegrass Restaurant. The Hayes and Hopson Building underwent major renovations in 2009 with restoration emphasis placed on the exposed brick, the original tongue and groove ceilings and wood trusses, as well as the uncovering of the 100 year old flooring. Today the building has been beautifully restored to its "Prohibition-Era Grandeur." Pack's Tavern boasts excellent service, the best drinks in town and a large eclectic menu. A delicious lunch is served, so come and enjoy!!!!
Afternoon: This afternoon we'll visit the THOMAS WOLFE MEMORIAL MUSEUM, a state historic site. "Considered by many to be one of the giants of 20th Century American Literature, Thomas Wolfe immortalized his childhood home in his epic autobiographical novel, Look Homeward, Angel. Wolfe's colorful portrayal of his family, his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, and the Old Kentucky Home boarding house earned the historic Victorian home a place as one of American Literature's most famous landmarks" (www.wolfememorial.com)
Dinner: Tonight we'll enjoy a delightful dinner on the estate at the STABLE CAFE, located beside the house. Recipient of the 2015 Open Table Diner's Choice award, the Stable Café serves delicious meals in the former estate horse stables that were transformed into a beautiful restaurant.
Evening: One of the highlights of the week will be our AUDIO GUIDED CANDLELIGHT TOUR of the Biltmore House with it's beautiful grand-scale Christmas decorations. The audio provides information about each room and the items of importance located within. You can set your own pace by starting and stopping the audio device. Step back in time to the late 1800s as we view elegant Victorian decorations including wreaths, bows, poinsettias, evergreen garland and thousands of ornaments twinkling in the firelight. Each tree is uniquely decorated to match the room in which it is located. Marvel at the forty foot Christmas tree that towers above visitors in the formal dining hall. It will be an unforgettable evening at Biltmore!
Activity note: Comfortable shoes are definitely needed today. The behind-the-scenes tour requires some going up and down steps and a lot of walking as does the Antler Hill Village and Estate Winery.
Breakfast: Breakfast Buffet in the hotel.
Morning: Touring of the Biltmore Estate and House continues as attendees receive a special guided BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR of many rooms not open to the public. Learn what's involved in restoring a room, understand the advanced mechanical (water, heat, electricity) functionality of the estate as compared to the rest of the country at that time, and have the opportunity to ask the guide questions.
Lunch: Lunch at the Biltmore Estate! Everything at the Estate is first class and this leisurely holiday luncheon is no exception. We will enjoy scrumptious turkey and dressing, and all the trimmings, plus fabulous homemade desserts at the DEERPARK RESTAURANT.
Afternoon: This afternoon we will visit ANTLER HILL VILLAGE, home of the ESTATE WINERY. The first vineyards were planted in 1971 and eight years later in 1979 the first bottle of wine was sold. We'll have an opportunity to tour the winery complex and enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent visiting the other exhibits and shops of Antler Hill Village.
Dinner: A delicious dinner will be served in our hotel.
Evening: The dormant gardens of Biltmore during the Christmas season come to life in spring and it's a great time to visit the estate. Since we can't see the gardens in all their springtime glory, this evening we'll get a glimpse into the beauty of the season by enjoying an informative video on "THE GARDENS OF BILTMORE."
Activity note: Very little walking required today.
Breakfast: Breakfast buffet provided in the hotel.
Morning: We'll wrap up the week with a review of our learning experiences and enjoy a wonderful CHRISTMAS MUSICAL PRESENTATION by a local artist. Immediately afterwards we'll say goodbye to our new friends and check out of the hotel by 11:00am.


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Heyward makes presence felt at top of order
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
ATLANTA -- Two lengthy stints on the disabled list prevented Jason Heyward from compiling statistics that were indicative of the impact he made this year. But now that the postseason has arrived, the Braves' dynamic outfielder will have a chance to show the baseball world just how special he can be.
"When you pencil him in the lineup, he energizes you," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "He can change the game for you offensively, defensively or on the basepaths. He can carry you for a while."
As they prepare to make what they hope is an extended run through October, the Braves are comforted by the fact that Heyward had a chance to spend the regular season's final week shaking off the rust that had developed as he missed a month after his jaw was fractured by Jon Niese's fastball on Aug. 21.
In the process of batting .267 (8-for-30) with a .371 on-base percentage in the nine games he played after returning, Heyward did not show any hesitancy at the plate or while playing center field, the position he will man during the playoffs. He made a headfirst diving catch in shallow center field and bounced into the center-field wall while making another impressive grab.
"It's huge having him back out there," Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman said. "Just seeing him back on the field gives you a good feeling."
Heyward's most significant influence came after he was moved to the top of the lineup on July 27. In the 23 games he played between being moved to the leadoff spot and breaking his jaw, he batted .345 with a .418 on-base percentage. The Braves went 19-4 and averaged five runs per game during that span.
Jordan Schafer and Andrelton Simmons had been filling the leadoff role on a consistent basis due to Heyward's injuries. Schafer batted .240 with a .331 on-base percentage in 39 games, and Simmons batted .219 with a .256 on-base percentage in 64 games.
"I think he has grown as a player, because I think he knows what it takes to play this game every day," Gonzalez said of Heyward. "He brings it every day. There is no coasting. He lays it on the line every single day and that is what it takes to be an elite player in this league."
Heyward batted .254 with 14 home runs and a .776 OPS in the 104 games he played during this injury-tarnished season. The 24-year-old outfielder underwent an emergency appendectomy on April 22 and returned to Atlanta's lineup May 17.
After struggling for two weeks, Heyward entered June hitting just .146 (15-for-103). But from June 2 through the end of the regular season, he batted .273 with a .876 OPS. During this span, he validated the hype that surrounded him when he entered the 2010 season as Atlanta's 20-year-old right fielder.
"I feel like I grew up some," Heyward said. "That's what you want to do, especially when you start at 20 years old. You like to continue to grow and progress. Starting from where I started to playing a big role on this team, it has been nice. I know I affect a ballgame when I'm in the lineup."
Braves may leave Uggla off NLDS roster
ATLANTA -- When the Braves announce their National League Division Series roster on Wednesday, there is a distinct possibility Dan Uggla will not be included.
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez met with some players regarding roster decisions after the team held a workout that was closed to the media on Tuesday at Turner Field. An industry source said Uggla was informed that he will not be part of the 25-man roster the Braves will use during their best-of-five NLDS matchup against the Dodgers.
Before making anything official on Wednesday, the Braves will first evaluate the health of some of their players. Outfielder Jordan Schafer has been battling an illness over the past few days. There will also be a need to assess right-handed reliever Jordan Walden, who has been ineffective in three of the four appearances he has made since missing three weeks with a strained groin.
If Uggla is indeed left off the roster, there is a chance the Braves could go with a 12-man pitching staff, which could provide some insurance in the event that Walden's struggles continue.
Uggla has batted .179 with 22 home runs and a .671 OPS in 136 games this season. The veteran second baseman has batted .133 with one home run and a .508 OPS in the 77 plate appearances he has compiled while playing 24 games since undergoing LASIK surgery to repair his vision in August.
As the regular season's final weeks unfolded, it became apparent that Elliot Johnson would serve as Atlanta's starting second baseman when the postseason began. But there has been some thought there might still be a bench spot for Uggla, who drew a team-high $13 million salary this season.
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bowman's Blog, and follow her on Twitter @mlbbowman. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Confident A's choose not to tinker with success
No moves at Trade Deadline as team pushes for postseason
By Jane Lee / MLB.com
"We said all along we had to be respectful of the group that's here and how well they've played and, also, respectful of the fact that a lot of our success has come because of the young players, and we were going to be protective of those guys," assistant general manager David Forst said. "With those two dynamics at play, there wasn't anything that came up before 1 o'clock [PT] today that compelled us to make a move."
And so the A's stood pat with a contingent that has utilized a 34-16 record since June 2 to make a run at the playoffs, their lone acquisition during trade season being part-time catcher George Kottaras, who made his Oakland debut Tuesday against the Rays.
The A's entered the day 19-4 in July and in sole possession of second place in the American League West, with the Rangers leading by only 3 1/2 games.
Messing with that mojo wasn't something the A's wanted to do, particularly at the expense of parting with a top prospect or two. Such thinking is understandable, but it could also come back to haunt the A's down the stretch, should they falter with a squad that didn't receive an upgrade that might have been available to them.
The left side of the infield, particularly shortstop, was the subject of much trade rumors involving the A's this month, with Hanley Ramirez -- since moved to the Dodgers -- Yunel Escobar, Stephen Drew and Jimmy Rollins among the names being thrown out as potential upgrades over the struggling duo of Cliff Pennington and Brandon Hicks.
But while Forst said the club engaged in "plenty of conversations" in the days leading up to the deadline, regarding multiple players and positions, he maintained, "I wouldn't say anything was close."
"This group is doing a great job, and it's hard to argue with the success they've had on the field," Forst said. "We didn't go into this week thinking, 'We absolutely need to do something.' But just because we've passed, it doesn't mean any opportunity we have to improve is gone."
The A's, if they choose to do so, could add a player by way of a waiver deal. Now that the non-waiver trade deadline has passed, deals involving players on the 40-man roster cannot be made unless the players already have cleared waivers. In other words, the player must be offered to the other teams in reverse order of the standings, and if he is claimed by one of the teams, he cannot be traded.
The club that placed the player on waivers can either withdraw the request and keep the player, or let the player go to the claiming team, which would then have the rights to the player.
The ones that do clear waivers - think Rollins - will likely only do so because of their large contracts, which Oakland probably couldn't handle anyway. The difficulty in this process is apparent, but Forst wouldn't rule out any activity.
"We'll see," Forst said. "We've had success doing it before, both trading guys away and trading for guys. I think we'll, starting tomorrow, monitor that market and see what the options are going forward."
Meanwhile, division counterparts Texas and Los Angeles both picked up pitching help. The Angels added Zack Greinke to their rotation, while the Rangers swung a last-minute deal to snatch up starter Ryan Dempster from the Cubs.
Neither move influenced the A's to hammer out something of their own, in part because Oakland considers pitchers Brandon McCarthy and Brett Anderson -- both of whom are expected to return in August -- as upgrades.
"If you want to compare pitching, I'll take what we have," said manager Bob Melvin, who's pitching staff has combined for an American League-best 3.42 ERA.
"Adding those guys is certainly going to be a plus," Forst said. "Between those guys and some pitchers and position players that are doing well in the Minor Leagues, we have the ability to add from within. That's certainly going to be a factor over the next month or two."
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Major Lee-ague, and follow her on Twitter @JaneMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Fresh off her honeymoon in Turks and Caicos, Sofia Vergara made her first post-wedding talk show appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Thursday. Host Ellen DeGeneres began by apologizing to her guest. "I'm sorry I couldn't make the wedding," she said. "I appreciate..."
"You're not really sorry," Vergara teased, cutting her off mid-sentence. "Why didn't you make a little more effort to go? It's not like they're not holding the production for you for one day." DeGeneres said she isn't able to put the show on hold as she has to tape a new episode every day. "If you would have had it in town [I would have attended], but you had it in Florida," she explained.
The "Modern Family" star said her wedding "was like a dream, like a fairy tale. Like, it came out perfectly like how I wanted. I have to say, the people that work helping me do the wedding [were] amazing!" DeGeneres noted that it's hard to plan a wedding that's out of town because "you can't see anything until you're there," but Vergara joked that it was easy. "But I knew what I wanted, so..." she said.
"Look how tough she is," DeGeneres said. "'But I knew what I wanted!'"
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"I knew I wanted you to come, but I guess I wasn't good enough for you," the actress continued. "Were you intimidated because of the dancing that was gonna go on there? You do your little dancing here, but I had a feeling you thought you were not going to be able to measure up with the Latin people. But there were also American people there. I married an American, so..."
The reception and after-party lasted until 6 a.m., but "not everybody" got drunk, Vergara said. The "Modern Family" cast, including her TV husband Ed O'Neill, did get tipsy, though. "They had a great time, I think," she said, adding that the wedding was filled with "a lot of food, a lot of flowers, a lot of nice people." Once again, she reminded DeGeneres, "You missed a very good party."
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Danger of deer collisions rising in Georgia
SOCIAL CIRCLE — With an estimated 50,000 deer-car collisions annually in Georgia, leaders of the state's wildlife, highway safety and insurance agencies are advising motorists to be cautious of increased deer sightings this fall.
Here are some tips to avoid deer collisions:
• Deer are unpredictable: A deer calmly standing on the side of a road may bolt into or across the road rather than away from it when startled by a vehicle.
• One deer usually means more: Take caution and slow down when a deer crosses. Deer generally travel in groups, so if one crosses, be prepared that others may follow.
• Time of day: As deer are most active at dawn and dusk, they typically are seen roadside during the early morning and late evening — the same times most people are commuting.
• Time of year: While deer-car collisions can occur any time of year, the fall breeding season is a peak time for such accidents. Road shoulders generally provide green food both during extremely dry times of the year and following a long, hard winter.
• Minimize damage: If it is too late to avoid a collision, drivers are advised to slow down as much as possible to minimize damage. Resist the urge to swerve to avoid the deer. This may cause further damage, sending drivers off the road or causing a collision with another vehicle.
Hunters urged to 'ACTT' for firearms safety
SOCIAL CIRCLE — During the most recent hunting season, Georgia reported 36 hunting incidents, 16 of which involved firearms. With the recent opening of the firearms deer season, hunters are encouraged to review the 'Four Primary Rules of Firearms Safety' before heading to the woods.
The following checklist, comprised of only four items, is covered in all hunter education courses and easily can be remembered with the acronym ACTT:
A. Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
C. Control the muzzle of the firearm at all times.
T. Be certain of the Target and what is in front of it and beyond it.
T. Keep your finger outside of the Trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
For more information on firearms safety, visit gohuntgeorgia.com/hunting/education or contact the Wildlife Resources Division Hunter Education office at 770-761-3010.
This table lists top fishing times and days for the coming weeks. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given. Times apply to all time zones
(X indicates best days.)
Today 10:10 p.m. 10:30 a.m.
Friday 10:50 p.m. 11:10 a.m.
Saturday 11:35 p.m. 11:55 a.m.
X-Sunday 12:20 a.m. —————
X-Monday ————— 12:40 p.m.
X-Tuesday 1:05 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday 1:55 a.m. 2:15 p.m.
Thursday 2:40 a.m. 3:05 p.m.
Friday 3:30 a.m. 3:50 p.m.
Saturday 4:15 a.m. —————
Sunday 4:05 a.m. 4:25 p.m.
Source: U.S. Naval Observatory data
McClatchy-Tribune Info. Services


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MILWAUKEE, WI - On day two of the Under Armour Summer Jam tournament presented by NY2LA Sports, several players stepped up to the plate in their games on the U17 and U16 level. The field was highlighted by a top-25 talent from Minnesota and a rising freshman from the state of Iowa, both of whom dominated their games.
Vaughn Emerges As Top Player At Summer Jam
With Kentucky, Baylor, Iowa State, Iowa, Minnesota, Texas, Tennessee and more watching on, 2014 shooting guard Rashad Vaughn topped Wednesday nights 26-point performance with an even better one in a loss on Thursday. The No. 20 rising junior in the Rivals100 showed off on the court as he shot the rock from all over the court, slashed and finished at the hole. There were points in the game when the 4-star talent from Net Gain Sports (MN) looked like one of the best scorers in the nation. Vaughn, who will return to Robbinsdale Cooper (MN) this fall, has caught the attention of Kentucky and North Carolina and is hoping an offer comes in. As a majority of the schools recruiting him are making a strong push, Vaughn told Rivals.com he will likely visit Baylor in August. He lists scholarships from Minnesota, Iowa State, Iowa, Kansas, Baylor, Texas, Syracuse, Tennessee, Colorado, Michigan State and Michigan.
Allen & Reddick Star For Illinois Jets
Well-rounded on and off the court best describes 2014 Southwest Illinois Jets backcourt Darreon Reddick and Peyton Allen . The two started off the day with a strong performance as both scored the rock and distributed it as they won in convincing fashion. Allen, a 6-foot-4 combo guard from Glennwood, can shoot, attack the rim and find open teammates in transition like a point guard. With offers from Oklahoma State, Bradley and Iowa, along with interest from Michigan, Boston College, Virginia Tech, Xavier and Tennessee, Allen will likely visit Oklahoma State, Boston College and Michigan, for the second time, in August. Reddick, the 6-foot-3 combo guard from Belleville East, can get to the hole and get others involved on the court. DePaul, IUPUI and Indiana State have offered, while Butler, Xavier, Tennessee, Illinois State, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan and Iowa are showing interest. While he has visited most of the schools recruiting him, Reddick believes Iowa, Butler and Xavier are close to offering. Look for the dynamic duo to add more offers at the end of July.
Myles Shows Promise In The Class of 2016
In one of the smaller gyms, the Quad City Elite U16 team attracted a ton of attention. While the big name for them is 2014 Wisconsin pledge Ethan Happ , the day belonged to 2016 6-foot-4 combo guard Jerry Myles , who will attend Davenport West in Iowa for his freshman year. Finishing with 24 points and 6 blocks, including a few exciting dunks, Myles attracted the attention of a few Big Ten schools who took in his game. As there is plenty of buzz around Myles in the midwest, the rising freshman already holds interest from Nebraska, Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin, and has already been to the Iowa campus. He also hopes to visit the Nebraska and Wisconsin campuses in the fall. An athletic young player, who can cut to the basket from the wing or off the dribble, Myles can also shoot the rock and is quick for his size. As he just turned 14-years old in April, there is no doubt that an offer - likely from the Big Ten - will come in the next few months for Jerry Myles.
All In The Family For Romelo Trimble
It's one thing when an assistant coach comes to watch someone play. It's another when the head coach comes. But when the head coach brings their entire family to a recruit's game, they must be all in for a recruit. Whether it was intentional or not, Rutgers coach Mike Rice and his family took in the game of 2014 DC Assault point guard Romelo Trimble on Thursday. With Trimble dishing assists from all over the court, a variety of college coaches - including Xavier's Chris Mack, Cincinnati's Mick Cronin, Georgetown's John Thompson, Boston College's Steve Donahue, Miami's Jim Larranaga, George Mason's Paul Hewitt, UNLV's Dave Rice and more were on hand for his game. With two visits to Rutgers, and one to NC State, under his belt, Trimble hopes to take trips to Temple, Xavier and Notre Dame in the fall. He has no intention of cutting his list down anytime soon, but holds offers from Rutgers, Miami, Xaiver, Cincinnati, UNLV, Villanova, George Mason, Virginia Tech, Nebraska, Notre Dame and Temple.
Under Armour Summer Jam Recruiting Tidbits - Day Two
2014 KC Run GMC point guard Dominique Collier has had a strong tournament thus far. He lists offers from Arizona, Iowa, Colorado, Wake Forest and Purdue, with interest from Texas, UCLA, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina and Stanford. While Colorado has the advantage of him living in the state, Collier remains wide open. The No. 62 player in the Rivals100 has nothing planned for the summer in regards to his recruitment, but if he can get stronger his interest could turn to offers.
2013 R.E.A.C.H Legends shooting guard Martez Walker has a variety of options that intrigue him. The rising senior holds offers from Iowa, DePaul, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Xavier, Iowa State, Colorado Providence and a majority of the MAC Conference. With the Volunteers, Rams and Musketeers recruiting him the hardest, Walker plans to visit those three schools, along with Iowa State, following the July Live Period.
As they made a great comeback victory over Rashad Vaughn's Net Gain Sports squad, 2014's Larry Austin and Darius Austin of Team Rose - no relation - got it done on the court. Darius, a 2014 shooting guard, had to play in the post but still played fairly well. DePaul, Xavier, Miami, St. Louis and SIUE have offered, while Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Butler, Oregon State and Purdue are recruiting him. As he hopes to visit Illinois and Oregon State in the near future, Austin believes Butler, Xavier and DePaul are coming at him the hardest. The other Austin - Larry, a 2014 point guard - holds offers from Bradley, Memphis, Missouri, DePaul and Oklahoma State, with interest from Tennessee, Xavier, Stanford, Kansas State, Illinois and West Virginia. As Memphis, Tennessee, Kansas State and Oklahoma State are coming at him the hardest, including Josh Pastner, who attended the game today, the No. 45 player in the Rivals100 is wide-open in his recruitment.
For more coverage of the Under Armour Summer Jam presented by NY2LA Sports, continue to check out The Recruit Scoop on Rivals.


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Montero one of four Mariners cut from big league camp
By Greg Johns / MLB.com
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Former top catching prospect Jesus Montero, who is attempting to convert to first base this spring, was one of four Mariners players cut from their Major League camp on Friday as the club continued whittling down the contenders for its Opening Day roster.
"I told Jesus he did an extremely good job for us in camp," said manager Lloyd McClendon. "He worked his tail off. He just had so far to go, particularly coming in so heavy. But he made tremendous strides. He probably made the biggest strides of anybody in camp. But he's only halfway there. He has to continue to work and continue to do what he's doing to get himself back to the big leagues."
Montero, 24, was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma along with young outfielders Xavier Avery and James Jones. Those three players are all on the Mariners' 40-man roster.
The other player cut Friday was shortstop Chris Taylor, who isn't on the 40-man roster, so technically he was reassigned to Minor League camp. All four will continue working out in the adjacent Minor League complex and can still play in Cactus League games, if they're needed for that duty in the remaining 17 days of camp.
Montero was the Mariners' starting catcher at the start of 2013 after being acquired from the Yankees in a trade for Michael Pineda the year before, but struggled both with the bat and behind the plate and was sent down to Tacoma after hitting .208 in 29 games.
After playing 19 games in Triple-A last year, Montero injured his knee and then was hit with a 50-game suspension in the Biogenesis case. He came to camp this spring carrying extra weight, but has worked to lose that in the past few weeks and has hit well, batting .310 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBIs in 29 at-bats over 12 games.
First base hasn't gone nearly as smoothly, and the former catcher committed two errors in the same inning of Wednesday's game with the Cubs. He'll get a chance to work more on that in Tacoma.
Avery and Jones both played well this spring, but lost out in the numbers game in the outfield. The club still has seven outfielders in camp -- Dustin Ackley, Abraham Almonte, Michael Saunders, Corey Hart, Stefen Romero, Endy Chavez and Cole Gillespie, while utility man Willie Bloomquist and first baseman Logan Morrison can also play some outfield.
Jones hit .265 with a home run and six RBIs in 34 at-bats, while Avery batted .240 with five RBIs and three stolen bases in 25 at-bats.
Taylor, 23, was last year's Mariners Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .314 between Class A High Desert and Double-A Jackson, but didn't figure in the big league team's plans yet with Nick Franklin and Brad Miller competing for the shortstop job. He hit .158 with a double, a home run and five RBIs in 19 at-bats this spring.
The Mariners have 40 players remaining in their Major League camp, with 29 of those on the 40-man roster and the other 11 being non-roster invitees.
Relaxed Felix jokes that he wants to play center field
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Felix Hernandez has done a lot of things for the Mariners over his nine seasons in the Majors, but he came up with one new idea Friday.
On his way off the field following four innings of outstanding work against the Rockies, Hernandez meandered through the defense warming up for the next frame, stopped and chatted with an umpire, intercepted a ball in center field intended for Abraham Almonte, who was playing catch with right fielder Stefen Romero, then asked for the ball back moments later and tossed it to a fan in the stands as he exited the field.
Relaxed? Why not, given he'd just held the Rockies to two hits and an unearned run in his strongest outing yet this spring. But beyond that?
"I was going to play center field," Hernandez said with a laugh. "l said, 'Almonte, go.' I would like to play center field one of these days."
He was kidding, of course. But Hernandez has carried much of the team in recent years and is preparing for his club-record seventh Opening Day start on the mound.
He was efficient enough Friday that he got through his designated four innings on just 41 pitches, then went to the bullpen to throw 24 more to get his count up to 65.
"Felix threw the ball extremely well," manager Lloyd McClendon said. "I thought he came out very, very well. It looked like he was a little more focused tonight. He felt very strong. He wanted to go back out there, but we wanted to get [Erasmo] Ramirez out there as well."
Hernandez allowed just a pair of singles and the one unearned run, courtesy of a throwing error by Minor League second baseman Jack Reinheimer on a double-play relay in the second. The Mariners ace walked one and struck out two in his longest stint so far this spring.
"Not bad," he said. "I threw a lot of strikes. I told Lloyd to let me go back out [for another inning] and he said, no, go to the bullpen. I was just throwing a lot of fastballs down in the zone and working on my changeup."
Injured pitchers still sidelined, but making progress
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Reliever Stephen Pryor threw live batting practice Friday, which is another step forward for the hard-throwing right-hander as he returns from surgery last fall to repair the latissimus dorsi muscle behind his throwing shoulder.
"He threw a simulated [game] last week and that went well," manager Lloyd McClendon said. "We'll see how it goes. He's progressing well. He's throwing under control. It's firm. He feels real good about where he is. We just have to stay with the program."
That same holds true for the Mariners' two injured starters.
Taijuan Walker felt good Friday after his initial bullpen session the day before, as he returns from an inflamed shoulder that shut him down completely for a week.
Walker threw long-toss again Friday and will do so again Saturday, then another bullpen session Sunday.
"He's frustrated. He wants to move faster," McClendon said. "But he'll stay with the program."
Hisashi Iwakuma hasn't thrown a pitch this spring after spraining the tendon in the middle finger of his throwing hand right before camp. He caught the finger in a net while jumping to field a ball over his head during a pitching drill.
Iwakuma will see a hand specialist Tuesday for more tests and the Mariners have their fingers crossed. If all goes well, Iwakuma could be told that the splint on his finger can come off and he can begin gripping a ball and throwing again, which would allow him to start rebuilding his arm strength.
"Hopefully we'll have good news [Tuesday]," McClendon said.
Iwakuma worked in the bullpen again Friday doing "towel drills," which involves going through his throwing motion on the mound with a towel wrapped in his hand instead of a ball. The drills are designed to keep him as ready as possible until he gets clearance to throw.
Neither Walker nor Iwakuma will be ready for the start of the regular season, which is now just 17 days away. But if all goes well, both could return sometime in April and only miss a couple of starts each.
Pryor's outlook is more vague, but McClendon has indicated there is an outside chance he'll be ready to at least start throwing in spring games before the regular season opens.
Worth noting
• The Mariners made a pitching change for Sunday's game against the Angels and will start left-hander Roenis Elias, a non-roster invitee who is having a strong camp, in the 1:10 p.m. game in Tempe. Veteran right-hander Scott Baker, who was scheduled to start, instead will pitch in a Minor League game in Peoria.
The club wanted to avoid having Baker face the division-rival Angels for a third time in four spring outings and also will get a better look at Elias, a 25-year-old Cuban who has allowed just one earned run and six hits in 7 1/3 innings over three appearances this spring.
• After sitting out the past five days with a stiff lower back, Corey Hart played first base Friday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
• Shortstop Brad Miller made an outstanding defensive play on a double-play grounder up the middle in the fourth inning with a backhand flip to the bag, and also went 2-for-2 with a triple to raise his spring average to .407. But McClendon said the competition at shortstop continues to be heated between Miller and Nick Franklin.
"He's played extremely well and competed well," McClendon said. "It's been interesting. And Nick has played well also. It's been a lot of fun watching."
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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10 News Investigators: Elementary school fire hazards | News
TAMPA, Fla. -- Most elementary schools in Tampa Bay conduct monthly fire drills, and now lockdown drills as well. But the 10 News Investigators found teachers and administrators still have room for improvement when it comes to preparing for possible emergencies.
10 News reviewed hundreds of fire inspection reports for local elementary schools. While most got passing grades from school district fire marshals, there was evidence a large amount of hazards were not immediately addressed.
The most common citations from fire inspectors were blocked emergency exits and walls covered with flammable materials. Some violations even included padlocked emergency doors and emergency windows that were too difficult to open.
Because inspectors only file reports once a year in Pinellas County and twice a year in Hillsborough County, there's no telling how well the problems they identify are addressed. But in their unannounced annual tests, inspectors found schools with the same violations for five or more consecutive years.
For example, Booker T. Washington Elementary in Tampa was cited for blocked emergency exit windows for five straight years, and inappropriate storage in a restroom for six straight years.
Sexton Elementary in St. Petersburg was cited consecutively for flammable furniture in classrooms, blocked emergency exits, broken emergency lights, and improper extension cords.
While many of the citations seem small, inspectors point them out because they are all risk factors for fire or could prevent kids from exiting quickly. In 2009, an extension cord sparked a large fire at Seffner's McDonald Elementary. Fortunately, the fire was on a Saturday when no students were in the classrooms.
In October 2012, South Tampa's Gorrie Elementary was cited for 191 fire violations, the most in Hillsborough or Pinellas County. For a third straight year, the building was cited for difficult-to-open emergency windows.
Principal Marjorie Sandler tells 10 News the school responded quickly to most of the issues, but some of the problems, such as the windows, take months to address. When an inspector went back in January to see if the problems had been fixed, only 88 of 191 had been "cleared." Work orders had been placed for several others but not yet completed.
A district spokesman said the age of Gorrie Elementary, one of the city's oldest schools, could be to blame for the citations. But Tampa Fire Marshal Milton Jenkins said it's no excuse.
"At this point, all the schools should be in compliance," Jenkins said.
And while Tampa Fire Rescue used to perform inspections at city schools, the School District of Hillsborough County now polices itself with its own fire marshal.
But if a restaurant, church, or bank fails to fix fire hazards, they face fines from the city's fire department and code enforcement. While local fire agencies may have authority to penalize schools, 10 News found no evidence any have in Tampa Bay.
At schools in unincorporated Hillsborough County and Plant City, fire inspectors from the city or county typically join school fire inspectors, who are also state-certified. The same typically takes place in most areas of Pinellas County.
One of the most dangerous, and common, hazards in classrooms are decorations on the walls. While many teachers wallpaper classrooms with student artwork, fire inspectors repeatedly stress to principals that classrooms don't typically have fire sprinklers, and one small spark could quickly turn an artwork-covered classroom into an inferno.
But not all the schools struggled with inspections.
Among the best elementary school inspections 10 News came across: Tampa's LLT Academy, Tampa's Palm River Elementary, Alafia Elementary, and Learning Gate Community.
Most of this investigation was researched through public records requests made to local school districts and fire departments.
10 News also requested local fire alarm inspections from the School District of Hillsborough County, but no documents have been provided yet.
Find 10 News Investigator Noah Pransky on Facebook or follow his updates on Twitter. Send your story tips to email@example.com.


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He isn't in the business of creating champions — although champions have occurred along the way. He isn't trying to create the next NCAA Division I or professional athlete. His philosophy is simple.
"If I can just take one kid out of a thousand and keep him off the street or out of jail, then I feel like I've done a lot," the coach said. "If I can teach them to have a positive outlook and to make good decisions, then I've accomplished my goals."
Hill, who has coached softball, basketball and baseball during his time with the Boys and Girls Club, is known for his equality and his generosity. Treston "Hooty" Erbes, who has played under Hill for eight years, described him as the sort of coach that would buy a player basketball shoes if they couldn't afford any of their own.
"He also bought food for kids who didn't have money to afford food," Erbes said. "He treats all the players equally. He doesn't care what color their skin is, how good they are or if they are rich or poor. He doesn't care if they are disabled or not. He treats them all the same."
"It doesn't matter to me," Hill added.
"If they're willing and wanting to learn, then I'm there. I hate to see any kid suffer, you know. It doesn't matter to me who they are or where they come from. I just want them to be equal. Kids are like a computer, if you put the good in, you always get the good out of them."
But where do you start when you're teaching kids who may or may not have held a basketball prior to walking in the gym? According to Hill, you start with the basics and you show that kid respect.
"I taught them the basics," he said. "I show them how to dribble and the correct form. I teach them how to shoot. I learned that if you put work into a kid and show him respect and show him you trust him, he'll never forget about you. He'll always say, 'That was coach Hill and he really helped me,' and to me, that's one of the greatest accomplishments any kid can tell me."
Hill said he began coaching at the Boys and Girls Club because it was a good opportunity for him and his kids. Prior to that, he had coached six years on teams he had helped put together.
"Even when Corliss Williamson was playing, we had to play at the Hughes Center," he said.
"It wasn't organized. When the Boys and Girls Club came along I thought it was a great chance for my kids. I told my wife that this is a good opportunity for the kids and for me to learn a whole lot more."
So he signed up. Hill said he was among the first coaches to work for the Boys and Girls Club.
"I coached my kids when I started," he said. "Now I'm coaching my grandson. It's been a good while, but I have enjoyed every minute of it."
Hill may have enjoyed his time coaching, but the students he impacted may have enjoyed it more. Erbes, who plays for the Russellville Eastside Whirlwinds, said the coach's influence helped keep him in line as he grew up.
"He really helped me stay out of trouble," Erbes said. "He just has me play basketball and help coach and to just have fun in life."


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Good to see Donnie's not taking an arbitrary approach to spending up on free agency, but will NYK fans be up in arms without "just add water" success?[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
LeBron James this summer, Carmelo Anthony next summer?
The Knicks actually are in position to work the 2010-2011 superstar exacta if things fall a certain way.
Anthony, who headlines the 2011 free-agent class, visits the Garden tonight with the powerhouse Nuggets, looking to duplicate the 50 points he hung on the Knicks in Denver on Nov. 28 in a 128-125 win.
Knicks president Donnie Walsh has been on a campaign to alert the team's fans that all the cap room does not have to be filled this July, when the Knicks have space to sign two maximum free agents.
If they sign one maximum guy such as James or Joe Johnson and re-sign David Lee, they'll probably be in position to have enough room for another maximum player in 2011, with Eddy Curry's $12M coming off the books after next season.
"We got this thing [cap] down under, and now have to manage our cap to the best of our ability, taking into consideration what could be available to us as we go on [each summer]," Walsh told The Post yesterday.
Walsh admits he's not going to waste money on a free agent he's not crazy about just to fill up their 2010 cap space.
"I won't," Walsh promised. "Without in any way encouraging you to write about the names of the 2011 free-agent, class, yes. Of course. We're looking at it over a five-year period."
Anthony has had a breakthrough season, averaging 28.8 points and 6.7 rebounds, looking every bit as good as anyone not nicknamed LeBron James.
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni coached both James and Anthony as an assistant to Mike Krzyzewski on the 2008 gold-medal-winning U.S Olympic Team. D'Antoni probably will coach them again this summer, when Team USA trains in New York.
"I don't want to say he didn't do it before, but with the Olympic experience and being around him, he's turning into a winner," D'Antoni said of Anthony.
"He knows what it takes. He and [Chauncey] Billups are an unbelievable duo and have a shot to win a title. His development as a player on and off court is key. He's one of the best in the league, without a doubt."
Walsh disputes the notion all his eggs are in the July 2010 basket. He says he never promised he'd build a championship team in one summer.
In defending his strategy of tanking the last two seasons to get under the cap starting in 2010, Walsh said, "Something had to be done. We were doing the same thing over the years and were in a snag and couldn't go any further.
"That's why I did it. I still think management of the cap will be important to every franchise as you go forward each summer. Not because of the money involved, but you can get yourself in a totally inflexible position. I'm trying to avoid that."
Tonight, Anthony will be defended by Knicks prospect Danilo Gallinari, who's deemed key in recruiting guys like Anthony. Gallinari recently asked D'Antoni following the trade of defensive specialist Jared Jeffries if he can defend the opponent's best perimeter player.
"I've always guarded the best [in Italy]," Gallinari said. "It's part of learning, trying to understand at which point I am and what I can do to get at that level.
"I like the challenge and want to play against the best."
D'Antoni wouldn't have agreed to give Gallinari the assignment if he thought he'd embarrass himself. Though Gallinari has had a slew of very disappointing offensive stretches this season, he has mostly been adequate defensively, which was a big worry. wtf does that mean?


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Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem > Beartooth Range > Lonesome Mountain > Climber's Log
Lonesome Mountain Climber's Log
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|South Ramp
Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2016
|Climbed at the suggestion of a friend - great idea! Lovely lakes and views. Watched the Hunter Peak Fire blow up on the hike back to Beartooth Lake.
|Posted Aug 15, 2016 6:57 pm
|South Ramp
Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2014
|Funny easy scramble! We went in from Beartooth Lake and had a few creeks and bogs to deal with.
|Posted Aug 7, 2014 5:18 pm
|Did a number on my running shoes
|Did it with Jackson Herring in Aug of '11. Some fun scrumbling to get up, and then we jogged down to dodge a coming storm.
|Posted Apr 2, 2013 12:26 pm
|Climbed this amazing peak with Ben Underwood back in August of 2011.
|Posted Oct 4, 2012 1:12 pm
|Re: Amazing!
|The best of times!
|Posted Apr 2, 2013 12:24 pm
|With a college group
Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2010
|Climbed this beautiful mountain via the south ramp late in the afternoon with four students from the NWC backpacking class.
|Posted Sep 18, 2010 4:13 am
|Great 360 of WY/MT
Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2010
|Fun scramble from Albino Lake with some great friends!
|Posted Aug 22, 2010 1:00 pm
|Excellent views!!
Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2010
|Went up the South Ramp!! What a day, then camped at Abandoned and Lonesome lake right on the border!!
|Posted Jul 25, 2010 5:58 pm
|South Ramp
Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
|Went up from Albino Lake to South Ramp.
Amazing views from the top.
|Posted Aug 15, 2009 11:34 am
|Nice views
Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2008
|Great weather. Fun, easy climb.
|Posted Jul 7, 2009 2:03 pm
|North Slopes
|Climbed via norteast ridge from Jasper Lake/Albino Lake divide on a stunning evening in the tooths. Very memorable climb. Upper section of ridge is class 3 with fun scrambling.
|Posted Aug 26, 2008 3:55 pm
|South Ramp
Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2008
|A fantastic day. Nothing dull about this one.
Crossed more snowfields than I could count, jumped four streams (two unnecessary), waded another, took another route out, hand to hand combat with mosquitoes, hitched a ride back to my rig, frustration, joy. Felt like a weeks worth of living in one day.
|Posted Aug 25, 2008 1:11 am


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Good To The Bone
(T Bone Burnett's career and legacy as a musician, instrumentalist, artist, and producer will be celebrated at The Recording Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing event, Shaken, Rattled & Rolled, which will take place in Los Angeles on Feb. 9 as part of GRAMMY Week.)
"I produce by listening."
That's how studio man extraordinaire T Bone Burnett explained his approach to the art and craft of recording in a 2008 interview with MarketWatch.com. "I think a lot of producers feel a need to justify their presence in the studio, and I don't," he explained. "A producer is a proxy for the audience. I give [the artists] my full attention…and good feedback that they can trust."
Over the last few decades, the audience for authentically American sounds couldn't have wished for a better proxy than Burnett, and the feedback offered to the artists he's worked with has resulted in a body of work that's something close to a gold standard for artistic achievement and recording excellence.
In the last year alone, Burnett lent his distinctive talents to a collection of projects that might be a career's worth of highlights for anyone else. He picked up a music Oscar for original song with Ryan Bingham for "The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)" from the film Crazy Heart starring Jeff Bridges at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in 2010. (Burnett was a writer and co-producer of the film's GRAMMY-nominated soundtrack.) He oversaw Willie Nelson's first foray into traditional country and bluegrass with the GRAMMY-nominated Country Music. He helped John Mellencamp create one of the deepest, rawest albums of the artist's career with No Better Than This. He produced a piano lover's fantasy-league dream album by helping Elton John and Leon Russell form The Union. And in between, Burnett had time to produce breathtaking albums for the likes of Jakob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses, and Robert Randolph. Burnett kicked off 2011 with Gregg Allman's incredible return to blues on Low Country Road. And his work on Crazy Heart and on Nelson's Country Music have earned the 10-time GRAMMY winner three more nominations for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Burnett's career as a guitar player, songwriter, bandleader, and producer spans more than 40 years, and his production credits are broad and varied enough to include Spinal Tap, Tony Bennett and B.B. King. But there are some clear, unifying elements to the music he makes or helps others make. Above all, there's a passion and respect for American roots music, which can be traced back from Burnett's first big break in 1975 as a member of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue band and his work with his own lauded, though under-the-radar project, Alpha Band, right on through to his work as soundtrack producer for the Coen Brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou? (a work that helped relaunch the career of bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, earning him a Best Male Country Performance GRAMMY in 2001 for "O Death").
But Burnett doesn't simply work as an inspired archivist. One of his greatest abilities as a producer is to create music that celebrates the past while looking fully toward the future. Roots may be explored, but Burnett doesn't ever let them sound old. He has long embraced a quirky mix of extremely low-tech and cutting-edge high-tech approaches in the studio in order to get just the right vibe on a project. "I try to use the technology in a way that it's either absolutely transparent or it's absolutely apparent," he told Mix online magazine in 2006. "Any of the middle ground is distracting, I think."
Burnett's career has also been marked by a certain fearlessness. A guy who can coax career-capping studio performances out of such icons as Bennett, John, Roy Orbison, Nelson, and Allman is obviously no pushover. And in his role as an executive producer on film projects, Burnett has been gutsy as well, taking on the music of Johnny Cash in Walk The Line and deconstructing the music of the Beatles for Across The Universe. Burnett's distinctive history and sense of adventure led to especially stunning results in 2008 with Raising Sand, an album that teamed rock legend Robert Plant with country mega-talent Alison Krauss. That work was powerful enough to garner both Album Of The Year and Record Of The Year (for "Please Read The Letter") GRAMMYs.
If there's any aesthetic element that runs through Burnett's work, it might be in his willingness to walk on the darker side. Death, loss, heartbreak, and general spookiness seem to take the spotlight when he's running the soundboard and, whether recording mountain music or a full rock band, Burnett almost unfailingly creates an air of mystery in the performances and in the very essence of the sound. To Burnett, it would seem, the most compelling music is the music that can't be fully explained.
"There's so many beautiful musicians, and creative people in general, but what most of us get is squeezed through this tiny bottleneck of 'American Idol' and things like that," he told The Independent in 2010. "I think it's incumbent upon those of us who care about music that isn't in the mainstream to spread the word however we can. All the music I've loved the most was unfathomable to me when I first heard it."


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Unrestricted free-agent forward Dustin Penner remained in southern California on Tuesday, but changed his address to one slightly further south, signing a one-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
Penner totaled just two goals and 12 assists in 33 regular-season games for the Kings last season, but added three goals and five points in 18 playoff contests.
He was a member of the Kings' Stanley Cup winners in 2012, posting 17 points in 65 regular-season games and 11 points in 20 postseason tilts.
The 30-year-old winger began his career with the Anaheim franchise, making his NHL debut in the 2005-06 season. In his first full season in 2006-07, Penner tallied 29 goals and 45 points while playing in all 82 regular-season games, then helped the Ducks win their first and only Cup with eight points that postseason.
However, the Oilers snagged the budding star in the 2007 offseason thanks to an offer sheet worth more than $21 million over five years, which drew the ire of then-GM Brian Burke and sparked a war of words between he and counterpart Kevin Lowe.
He spent the next four years in Edmonton before arriving in LA for the 2010-11 season.
In 522 NHL games, Penner has racked up 137 goals and 275 points.


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Gore Range > Peak U/"West Partner" > Climber's Log
Peak U/"West Partner" Climber's Log
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|Partner Traverse
Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2016
|Traverse from East Partner with Rachael, bypassed the serrated section in the middle to avoid needing a rope. Third time up West Partner.
|Posted Sep 18, 2016 10:21 pm
|Traverse from East Partner
Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2016
|Beautiful day. The traverse was great scrambling with route-finding. We stayed high on the ridge. 45 minutes from East to the saddle, then after a break 2h45m to West.
|Posted Jul 12, 2016 12:06 pm
|Up the South Ridge
Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2013
|Can't believe it's taken me 5 years to climb something in the Gore range. Fantastic scramble up the south ridge with lots of class 3 (maybe some class 4 if you want it)-had the whole mountain to myself.
|Posted Jun 30, 2013 9:15 pm
Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2010
|Climbed with lordhelmut via East Booth Pass after an ascent of The Spider, second time up this one.
|Posted Sep 26, 2010 9:52 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2010
|Did the traverse from E. Partner. Spectacular ridge run on generally solid rock! We brought a rope and were glad that we did. The descent into the saddle if going from east to west is low 5th class, so most of us rappelled it. There is also a very exposed knife edge with a tricky downclimb into a chimney that some of us took a belay on. Continued on to Outpost, which is not a cakewalk either.
|Posted Aug 15, 2010 3:29 pm
|South Ridge from Booth Lake
Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2010
|West Partner is a great mountain. The scrambling is a blast. I climbed this peak by myself and had one of the best days of the summer. I basically followed the Scrambles book route, and decended the West Ridge, which is an easier class 2 route. I highly recommend West Partner.
|Posted Jul 11, 2010 7:08 pm
|Traverse From East Partner
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2009
|I did the traverse with thoth. Beautiful day in the Gore. We made pretty good time up East Partner and then took off on the traverse. The first 2/3 was pretty easy class 3. The last 1/3 consisted of fun scrambling with some low class 5 if you try to stay high on the ridge. Exactly 2 hrs from East Partner to West Partner.
|Posted Aug 12, 2009 11:07 am
|Traverse from East Partner Peak
Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2006
|Ridge is complicated. With moderate experience and speed the traverse took us 3 hrs, 40 mins! Lots of routefinding. A few low 5th class (5.2ish?) sections. Endlss obstacles. There seemed to be plenty of reasonable places to bail from the ridge if need be. Also, much of the harder scrambling could probably be avoided by loosing some elevation and dropping down off the ridge.
|Posted Mar 2, 2008 3:51 pm
|Casey Bates
|West Ridge
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2007
|Started from Booth Lake and traversed ridge above Booth and the smaller lake to the NW. Suprised to see another party of two descending from this peak shortly before we reached the summit
|Posted Aug 12, 2007 11:30 am
|Awesome Climb
Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2006
|Did a one-day roundtrip from the Booth Creek trailhead. Once it got going, the south ridge was a blast. There is one exposed slab in particular that was the highlight for me, located about two small notches before the summit. It looks like a death wish from below, but it has these huge seams in it that make it very easy, albeit exposed. Also ran into a downward sloping knife edge that was extremely sharp and smooth-sided. Opted not to test my luck with a 1000' drop on the right side. When in doubt, look to the left for an easier way.
|Posted Jul 16, 2006 12:36 am
|Eric Holle
|Route Climbed: West Face/South Ridge Date Climbed: April 26, 2006
|Burley route up the west face, around the back, accross the big gully and up to the summit. With Ben L. from base camp in upper Booth Lake basin.
|Posted May 5, 2006 11:54 pm
|Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: 09/16/2005
|Nice route. My partner and I generally followed the description from the new Colorado scrambles guide book. Approach via Booth Falls Trail. Descent via West Ridge.
|Posted Sep 18, 2005 6:16 pm
|Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: July 2002
|I climbed this with a friend on a backpacking trip long before I knew it had a name. We camped at the little lake east of Booth Lake and scrambled up the ridge from the saddle between the Booth and Piney drainages. I would rate that route Class 2+ if memory serves - a lot of boulder hopping, little scrambling. The views were amazing.
We had intended to backpack over a number of intervening ridges and out the Deluge Creek drainage as described in an old article I found online from the '70s written by a super-dayhiker. However after dragging ourselves up, then down, the very steep ridge between Booth and Pitkin drainages (the south ridge of Peak U) with full packs, we decided that some rest and relaxation in the Pitkin Valley was a better way to spend the rest of the trip.
|Posted Dec 29, 2004 2:12 am
|Route Climbed: South Ridge from Booth Creek Date Climbed: August 2004
|What an awesome mountain. Lots of fun scrambling along the ridgeline. Both the Pitkin and Booth Creek valleys looked awesome. I started from Booth Creek, but because of the distance and likely added difficulty of attaining the ridge from there, it might be better to start from Pitkin Creek. Clear sunny skies all day- I will be back in the Gores soon.
|Posted Aug 10, 2004 3:42 pm
|Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: June 28, 2004
|Another good one. Went up as an overnight with Kane, Jon, and the dynamic duo of Raymond and Sopris. Had a 500 pound (guess) boulder drop out from underneath me at the first obstacle along the ridge. A good wakeup call as there were some other surprises along the way.
|Posted Jul 1, 2004 2:09 am
|Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: June 28, 2004
|A wonderful "Mayan Temple" of a mountain. Much more difficult then expected. Kane and Colenalpyat offered pleasant company. My dogs Sopris and Raymond made it to a high false summit but couldn't cross the big gulley. I am still proud of them. I wouldn't have made it myself without Jim dog sitting. Thank you again.
|Posted Jun 30, 2004 11:22 pm
|Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: 6/28/2004
|This mountain turned out to be more fun than we expected. A great route on a great mountain.
|Posted Jun 30, 2004 4:48 pm