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EDMONDS — Last year the Edmonds-Woodway girls soccer team's season ended in disappointing fashion, losing 5-1 to Gig Harbor in the first round of the 4A state playoffs.
This season the team set a goal to surpass that accomplishment and early in the season it appears the Warriors on their way to accomplishing that feat.
"We accomplished quite a bit last year and we only graduated two from that team," Warriors head coach Bill LeCompte said. "So the expectation was kind of come in and pick up where we left off and do our best to win the (4A South), which has been a consistent goal for at least a decade. And then if we can do that, try to get back to where we were and, if anything, try to advance from where we were last year."
Edmonds-Woodway reeled off seven straight wins to start the season before finally suffering their first defeat at the hands of Snohomish, the first place team in the 4A North, last Thursday by a score of 2-1.
It is the first bump in the road for the Warriors, but this team seems to be well-equipped to weather the storm.
A big reason for that is the emergence of freshman forward Madison Schultz, who has scored 18 goals in the team's first eight games.
"Adding Madison just adds another piece to the puzzle that helps us kind of do some things differently," LeCompte said. "She's enhanced what we've been doing."
It isn't just Schultz that has put up impressive offensiWith ve statistics. The Warriors have scored 37 goals through eight games, giving them an average of over four per game.
"We like to play a lot of possession, but we've got some pretty creative players," LeCompte said. "They are really starting to figure out how to combine and just kind of have that presence of mind of knowing where this person is supposed to be on the field or in this situation this is where she was last time. So I think some of the success we have seen is coming from that cohesion that we have been working on."
Midfielder/forward Lindsey Aranda has noticed the chemistry within the offense.
"I think this year we just really clicked a lot," Aranda said. "All the offensive players, I feel like we had a year together last year and then we added (Madison), so we've just been clicking really well."
On a team heavy with juniors and seniors, Schultz hasn't had a problem fitting in.
"I knew a bunch of these girls because we at one point had played for the same club," Schultz said. "So I know a bunch of them. But I really expected to just come in and play and do what I could and see what team I would just be put on."
Schultz's impact has even surprised her.
"I have a lot of background with soccer and I have had a lot of success, but no, I never really had an idea for me having this much success."
While the Warriors offense is getting a lot of the attention, their defense has been equally impressive, allowing four goals in the first eight games.
"I don't think the defense gets enough credit at all," Aranda said. "They are just as big of a role as our offense."
Senior defender Michaela Moren said the defensive side of the team has the same type of chemistry as the offense.
"I think we actually work really well together," she said. "Everyone is always covering for each other and the midfield is always dropping back and helping us. That's why we have only given up (four) goals because everyone is always working hard and covering for each other. And we never really get shots taken against us, usually it's about two shots a game and that's about it."
The experience that the Warriors gained last season against Gig Harbor should help them as they go through the season and potentially make a return to the state playoffs.
"I think we went into it not taking it as tough as we should have," Moren said. "I think we didn't take them seriously. This year I think what we know our competition is going to be like so we will be more ready. We are way more physical this year than we were last year so I think we will be able to keep up with them because they were pushing us around last year so I think that was our biggest challenge."
If anything, the loss to Gig Harbor has helped the Warriors to know how much more they will have to do to win at the highest level, something that LeCompte said has helped the team to its fast start.
"I think that's where a lot of the success we've had early on is coming from is that they are working a lot harder because they kind of feel like there is some unfinished things that they would like to try and accomplish while they are here. So it's definitely been helping drive us in the direction we have been going."
Aaron Lommers covers prep sports for The Herald. Follow him on twitter @aaronlommers and contact him at email@example.com.


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Cloudy Apple Juice More Nutritious
Next time you reach for a bottle of apple juice on the grocery shelves, look for the variety with a cloudy mixture. According to researchers at the Agricultural University of Wroclaw, Poland, cloudy apple juice containing pulp sediment is better for you than clear, pure apple juice. There are four times as many polyphenols in the cloudy juice compared to the clear juice. Polyphenols are health-promoting antioxidants commonly found in red wine and dark chocolate.
The pulp and pectin in the two apple varieties tested, Champion and Idared, contain the bulk of the antioxidants. These compounds are commonly removed in the making of apple juice to extent the shelf life and give the appearance of being a more pure product. Of course, researchers remind consumers that while cloudy apple juice may be more nutritious than clear, it's still best to eat a fresh apple instead of drinking just the juice.
For more information on this apple juice research, go to: BBC News.
Unusual Torch Lily
The red hot poker or torch lily (Kniphofia) is a South African native perennial known for its dramatic midsummer-blooming, 5-foot-tall yellow or red flower spikes that emerge from the evergreen plants. While most commercial varieties of torch lily are selections of the showy Kniphofia uvaria, there are other species that make a more delicate statement.
Kniphofia thompsonii snowdenii only grows 2 to 3 feet tall and the flower spikes feature delicate 1- to 2-inch-long, soft orange, trumpet-shaped blooms. The flowers extend the length of the flower stalk and aren?t clustered at the end like most other torch lily species. The plant slowly expands by rhizomes to 3 feet wide at maturity. The flowers also open slowly, making them great for use as cut flowers. Like most torch lilies, Kniphofia thompsonii snowdenii grows best in full sun on moist, well-drained soil in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9.
For more information on this unusual torch lily, go to: Sunshine Farm and Gardens.
Renewable Peat Moss Substitute
Peat moss is one of the most widely used soil amendments in home gardens. Although peat moss is still abundant in Canada where the bulk of it is produced, there have been concerns about the draining and mining of peat moss bogs and destruction of these habitats. Peat alternatives, such as coir, are available, but they don?t have the same qualities as peat moss. Now a new product is available that has some of the best qualities of peat moss, but uses a recycled waste product as the main ingredient.
RePeat is made from dairy manure that has been run through an anaerobic digestor. The result is a product that has similar porosity, water-holding ability, and cation exchange capacity as peat moss, with a more neutral pH and lower salt content. Digestors are set up on large dairy farms across the country, so the production is decentralized, reducing the transportation costs. The cost is comparable to peat moss, and bags of RePeat are available at selected garden centers.
For more information about RePeat peat moss substitute, go to: Organix.
Handy Tool for Cleaning Mowers
One way of extending the life of your lawn mower deck is to clean out the dead grass that accumulates underneath after each mowing. Using a screwdriver or putty knife to clean out the grass can work, but it?s difficult to get into all the nooks and crannies. Now a new tool makes this job a little easier.
The Mower Grassbuster was specifically designed to remove caked-on grass from under the deck. The 2-inch-wide by 5-inch-long stainless steel blade is tapered and flexible. The tool conforms to the underside of a mower and the blade corners are curved to prevent scratching the metal.
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Display this elegant cascade of jewel-toned Austrian crystals in a sunny window and, as if by magic, bright little rainbows will appear scattered around the room. A daily delight for the young-at-heart, this sparkling crystal suncatcher is captivating in the kitchen, living room, child's bedroom, office or dorm room. The perfect all-occasion gift, it's a thoughtful way to show your appreciation, send get-well wishes, or just say, "I'm thinking of you." Arrives nestled in a sheer organza bag. One faceted teardrop is topped by a stack multicolored crystals (total length of crystals is 3-1/2") with a 6" hanging chain.
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"I am relieved and excited," Edwards told local media after a special City Council meeting addressing the issue concluded on Monday, June 30, 2014. "Work should begin this summer on utility relocations and other preliminary work."
Council members reportedly gave unanimous approval to a trolley construction, maintenance and operations agreement, and a permanent easement pact, both of which Edwards said allow the trolley district to solicit bids and award construction contracts for the 2.2-mile project.
The Loop Trolley route would include nine stations, connecting with two Metrolink light rail transit (LRT) stops at Forest Park and Delmar Loop stations. Two GOMACO-built vintage trolleys acquired from Portland's TriMet will provide service.
Dogged by lawsuits and delays throughout 2013, the Loop Trolley late last year gained preliminary approval by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The majority of a federal grant package totaling $25 million also was at risk during 2013, as FTA expressed concerns about the project's progress, most of which were addressed to FTA's satisfaction as 2013 ended.


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By Hayden Wright
Chanhassen, Minnesota faces a tough decision: Does it want to become a Prince "tourist town?" The city is home to the famed Paisley Park estate where Prince lived and recorded most of his music, and plans to turn the site into a museum have conflicted the city council. Councillors deliberated for three hours last night to weigh the pros and cons of inviting an estimated 600,000 tourists into their community each year.
Related: Christina Aguilera, John Mayer & More to Perform at Prince Tribute Concert
Paisley Park is scheduled to open as a museum on October 6 — the day after tomorrow. Because no rezoning decision was reached last night, The Star Tribune doubts that the opening will happen this week, after all. Holdouts on the council say they need more time to study the impact of the landmark and whether Chanhassen is currently equipped to handle that volume of visitors.
"I think we have one chance to get this right," said council member Bethany Tjornhom.
No official delay to the opening has been confirmed, but Prince fans in the Minnesota area may have to wait a bit longer to tour the icon's estate.


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American Idol's lucky seven had a mostly fantastic night on Wednesday. But when everyone does well, it only makes elimination night harder.
It's true that top contenders at this point in the competition have been eliminated. It happened to Jennifer Hudson, who performed "Think Like a Man" with Ne-Yo on Thursday. Then again, it also happened to Sanjaya Malakar. Ryan called the contestants out one by one and divided them in two groups: Hollie Cavanagh, Phillip Phillips and Colton Dixon on one side of the stage and Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone and Joshua Ledet on the other. Well, Skylar was declared safe. Then, Ryan put her with Hollie, Phillip and Colton, meaning the four of them would be back next week.
"I've never seen this happen," an irate Randy Jackson said of having two frontrunners – Jessica and Joshua – in the bottom with Elise. "This is a ridiculous bottom three … [America] got it wrong tonight, so wrong."
He was even more appalled when Jessica, who has yet to miss a step this season, was announced to be the contestant with the lowest number of votes. While Jessica performed her last-chance song, the judges stormed the stage and stopped her. Jennifer Lopez shouted, "Gimme that mic! This is crazy … you ain't going home! Go sit down!"
Then Randy made it official: "We are saving Jessica without any doubt," he said, "This girl is one of the best singers in America ever!"
Was Jessica surprised to be at risk to leave the show in seventh place? "Not at all," she told Ryan. "I don't expect anything. I just do what I do. Whatever happens happens. I just want people to know I've been working hard my whole life."
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Gracing the cover of December's Elle Magazine, Lea Michele gave a candid interview where she addressed her life after the death of Glee co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith. The magazine released the cover, interior images and quotes on Sunday (November 3).
When the news of Monteith's death broke and Michelle needed to get away, she turned to a co-star fans may not have guessed. "I called [Kate Hudson] and said, 'I don't know where I'm going to go because my house is swarmed [with reporters],'" Michelle told Elle. "She was like, 'Oh, you're going to stay at my house.' Like it was nothing. No one knew I was there. I'll never really be able to thank her, truly, for what she did for me."
RELATED: 'Glee' Star Cory Monteith Died From Mixture Of Heroin And Alcohol
Michelle found herself in a difficult position, returning to the show and paying tribute to her late paramour. "I never thought I would be in this position in my whole life," Michelle said. "Now that I am in this position, you can choose to rise, and that's what I'm going to try to do. I know that Cory would want nothing more than for me to take this situation and use it to help people."


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OCEAN CITY – Almost four months to the day since the March 30 fire on the south end of the Boardwalk that destroyed the Dough Roller restaurant and severely damaged the adjacent Marty's Playland, a Worcester County grand jury on Tuesday indicted a local man on several counts of arson and other charges for allegedly setting the blaze.
The grand jury on Tuesday formally indicted Gregory W. Wallace Kern, 48, of Ocean City, on two counts of first-degree arson for allegedly setting the fire that destroyed the apartments over the businesses, and two counts of second-degree arson for the businesses themselves. Kern, who was an employee of the Dough Roller at the time, was also charged with one count of reckless endangerment.
The Ocean City Fire Marshal's Office, with assistance from the Ocean City Police Department, conducted an extensive investigation in the weeks and months after the fire. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Fire Marshal's Office developed probable cause to believe Kern had set fire to the Dough Roller and Marty's Playland.
What turned out to be a nine-alarm fire was first reported shortly after noon on Sunday, March 30 and quickly filled the entire downtown area with thick, billowing smoke. OCPD officers first responded to the scene at 12:04 p.m. for a reported fight in progress. When the officers arrived, they observed the initial smoke and flames that would ultimately destroy the Dough Roller and the neighboring T-shirt shop, Sunshine Beachwear, and damage historic Marty's Playland.
Details about how investigators connected Kern to the fire have not been made available and it is uncertain if he had anything to do with the assault in progress call the OCPD responded to in the area just before the discovery of the fire. The state's attorney's office reported Kern was an employee of Dough Roller, although it doesn't indicate how long he worked for the company or in what capacity.
A check of Kern's criminal record reveals he was arrested in April on a disorderly conduct charge in Ocean City and was sentenced to 60 days in jail for the offense after pleading guilty on June 25. He apparently did not serve all of the stretch for the disorderly conduct conviction because the State's Attorney's Office reported he was taken into custody by the OCPD this week and is being held at the Worcester County Jail.
His bond was set at $50,000 by Judge Theodore Eschenberg. Court records show he had an initial appearance in District Court yesterday, the results of which are not known. The maximum penalty for each count of first-degree arson is 30 years in jail and a $50,000 fine. The maximum penalty for each count of second-degree assault is 20 years and a $30,000 fine. In addition, the maximum penalty for reckless endangerment is five years and/or a $5,000 fine.
Ocean City Fire Services were the first to arrive to the blaze that quickly spread to become a nine-alarm fire. Over the course of the next two-plus hours, 22 fire companies joined the Ocean City crews, bringing in 38 fire engines and 15 trucks to battle the blaze. Fire companies from Worcester and Wicomico Counties in Maryland and Sussex County in Delaware joined the local effort and were able to bring the fire under control by about 2:25 p.m.
The combined efforts by the many fire companies that responded to the blaze coupled with a little bit of good luck from Mother Nature prevented the fire from doing more damage then it did. The direction of the wind helped contain to fire to the Dough Roller, Sunshine Beachwear and Marty's Playland buildings and fire officials acknowledged later the whole block could have been lost if the wind was blowing in a different direction.
Despite the valiant effort by the collaborating fire crews, it was clear in the early hours after the blaze was contained the Dough Roller, a historic fixture on the south end of the Boardwalk built in the early 1900s, as well as Sunshine Beachwear, would not survive. Marty's Playland was more fortunate however, sustaining fire damage along the first floor, mainly along the adjacent wall, and more extensive damage in the second floor apartments.
Despite the enormity of the tragedy, only one minor injury was reported from the fire. One firefighter sustained eye injuries from flying embers and was treated and released from Atlantic General Hospital the same day. With the restaurant open for business and the Boardwalk crowded on a warm, late March Sunday afternoon, the potential was there for more injuries, but none were reported. Instead, hundreds of bystanders and curiosity seekers stacked up behind the yellow caution tape watching firefighters tackle the blaze and snapping pictures.
A complete demolition of the Dough Roller began first thing Monday morning, the day after the fire, and by mid-week, the site was completely cleared of debris. Already the site is being prepared for a completely new Dough Roller restaurant expected to open by April next year. Damages to the adjacent Marty's Playland were quickly repaired in the days following the fire and it re-opened quickly and remains open this summer.


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1. Rabbit's name: Lola, an American Fuzzy Lop
2. Rabbit's age: A little over a year
3. Lola's been in my house a little over a year, but she's only been "mine" for the last few months
4. Not spayed
5. Her personality has shown a wide range: crazy, lazy, skittish, curious, adventurous, moody, affectionate, brave, sulking, playful
6. I'll try and get pics up when I get a chance.
As for me, I'm completely new to rabbit ownership. In fact, I'm completely new to pet ownership in general. Lola was sort of dumped into my lap. My roommate wanted a pet. I told her I'd only allow caged animals since our other roommate, my sister, already had two cats running around like they owned the place. So, of course, I come home one day to find a rabbit in a cage. After a while, my roommate started to lose interest in Lola when she realized just how much time and work owning a rabbit actually was. In fact, it got to the point where I was taking care of Lola much more often than she was. I didn't mind too much. Lola's kind of cute, after all, and it was fun watching the two cats run away from her in total terror, lol! Every once in a while my roommate would mention that she was probably going to put Lola up for sale on Craigslist. After making this threat about a half dozen times, I told her "why not just give the rabbit to me?" She did, and I'm now the proud owner of my very first pet.
In case it's of any interest, I'm a single 35-year-old guy who works way too much. I'm trying to decide whether to go back to school to get a degree in accounting. My hobbies include reading, writing fiction, playing fantasy sports, playing softball, playing the trumpet, hunting, collecting comic books, and now interacting with my Lola.
Thanks for the interest,
Not the greatest of pics. I really need to get a new camera.
No, spaying is not in the plans for now. She generally has a pretty mellow personality and hasn't proven to be destructive at all so far, so as long as that continues, I think we can both live without it.
I do have plans to build a large pen for her, though. I'm sure she'll be glad to get shed of her small cage!


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Shorthanded Hoosac football squad stops Monument, 19-6
CHESHIRE -- With a young team facing veterans, hitting the ground running may be the best recipe for success.
Hoosac Valley's running back triumvirate of Tyler Mach, Colby Gage, and Ian Hill combined for 207 yards on 37 carries Saturday afternoon, as the Hurricanes spun past Monument Mountain 19-6.
The Hurricanes would give the Spartans no time to try to exploit their inexperience. On the first play from scrimmage, Mach broke a tackle to his left and rushed 64 yards into the end zone.
Hoosac Valley added to its lead in the second quarter, with Mach punching home a 5-yard score, capping a 41 2-minute drive for the Hurricanes and putting them up 13-0.
Short a few players -- four starters were missing and did not dress, according to Hurricanes coach Dayne Poirot -- the coach was impressed with the performances of his young players.
"A lot of the juniors and sophomores really stepped up to win this game today," he said. "We had some new guys in the mix, so we had to try to simplify it a little bit, and they did well. I'm proud of these kids, because they really stepped up when they needed to."
Though down by two scores, the Spartans led off the third quarter with a nine-play drive, capped off by Ryle O'Brian finding a diving Hezekiah Adams for a 33-yard score, bringing the Spartans within a touchdown.
Monument got the ball back late in the third quarter down 13-6, but a promising drive was stalled by a clipping penalty, pinning the Spartans deeper in their own territory.
Getting the ball back in Spartans territory with 9 minutes remaining, quarterback Matt Braman orchestrated an eight play, 40-yard drive, capped off with a 4-yard run by Hill to put the game out of reach.
Monument had yet another chance to score late in the quarter, as a 49-yard run by Jesse Dupont gave the Spartans a first-and-goal situation. But the Hurricanes defense stiffened and kept the Spartans off the board as the clock dwindled down.
"They had a chance to score, and it was about pride at that point, because they had a real good chance to win that football game," Poirot said.
For Monument, Malik Wilbon had 66 yards on eight carries, and Dupont had 53 yards on seven rushes.
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Regulation of telomere length and cellular
Telomeres are the physical ends of the chromosomes. They are composed of the repeated
sequence TTAGGG and multiple protein components and are responsible for maintaining
chromosomal stability and prevent chromosomal end-joining [1], [2], [3]. In chromosomes telomeres serve as stabilizing caps [2]. During the proliferation of mammalian cells, the telomere shortens after every
round of DNA replication [4]. Telomerase, a specialized RNA-directed DNA
polymerase that extends telomeres of eukaryotic chromosomes, is repressed in normal human
somatic cells but is activated during development and upon neoplasia [1], [5], [6], [7], [8]. Because the lost
sequences of the telomeres at each replication cycle can be resynthesized by telomerase,
the enzyme has essential functions for cellular immortalization [1], [9].
The human telomerase complex is a ribonucleoprotein containing an integral RNA:
Telomerase RNA component (TERC), a Telomerase reverse
transcriptase (TERT), and several associated proteins [10].
Telomerase-associated protein 1 (TEP1), Heat shock
protein 90kDa (HSP90), Prostaglandin E synthase 3
(p23 co-chaperone), DKC1 dyskeratosis congenita 1, dyskerin
(Dyskerin) (NAP57)), Staufen,
RNA binding protein, homolog 1 (Staufen), Heterogeneous
nuclear ribonucleoprotein C (hnRNPC), Ribosomal protein L22
(RPL22), X-ray repair complementing defective repair in
Chinese hamster cells 6/ 5 (Ku70/80) interact with
TERC and TERT and are
associated with telomerase activity [6], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16]. Heterogeneous
nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1 (hnRNP A1) associates with
Telomeric DNA and hnRNP C and
stimulates telomerase activity [17], [18].
Telomerase activity can be regulated by transcriptional and post-translational
mechanisms. v-myc myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog
(c-Myc), MYC associated factor X
(Max), Sp1 transcription factor
(SP1) and E2F transcription factor 1
(E2F1) activate transcription of TERT
[19], [6], [20], [21]. Protein kinase C, alpha
(PKC-alpha) stimulates telomerase activity by
phosphorylation of TERT-associated
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[22], [23]. Activation
of Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic (PI3K cat class IA)/
v-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homologs (AKT(PKB))
pathway leads to AKT(PKB) association with
HSP90 and subsequent phosphorylation of
TERT promoting activation of telomerase and telomere
elongation [3], [23], [24].
Telomere binding proteins affects telomere maintenance by modulating the activity of
telomerase [2], [9]. Telomeric repeat binding factors 1 and 2
(TRF1 and TRF2) associate with
Telomeric DNA and have an essential role in regulation of
telomerase activity and protection and maintenance of telomere ends [4], [25], [26], [27], [28], [29].
TRF1 can control telomerase access through its interaction
with TERF1 (TRF1)-interacting nuclear factor 2 (TIN2),
Adrenocortical dysplasia homolog (PTOP), Protection of
telomeres 1 homolog (POT1),
Ku80, Tankyrase,
TRF1-interacting ankyrin-related ADP-ribose polymerase (Tankyrase
2) and PIN2/TERF1 interacting, telomerase inhibitor 1
suppresses Tankyrase, TRF1-interacting ankyrin-related ADP-ribose polymerase
(Tankyrase 1) - mediated
poly(ADP-ribos)ylation of TRF1 thereby activating
TRF1 [30], [31], [32], [33], [34]. The latter promotes
PINX1 localization in telomeres, and
PINX1 enhances TRF1 interaction
with Telomeric DNA [35].
PINX1 binds both TERT and
TERC and inhibits telomerase activity thereby promoting
maintenance of telomere length [15], [36], [37], [38].
TRF2 in association with Telomeric repeat binding factor
2, interacting protein (hRap1), MRN
complex, POT1 and
PTOP inhibits telomerase activity leading to telomere length
stabilization thereby promoting cellular immortalization [2], [4], [15], [26], [28], [29], [39], [40], [41], [42].
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Jurrjens getting into groove in Minor Leagues
By Mark Bowman and Teddy Cahill / MLB.com
"Like night and day," Gwinnett manager Dave Brundage said after the game.
Jurrjens showed good command with a fastball that rested around 90 mph and touched 93 mph. When the Braves optioned the former All-Star hurler near the end of April, they were looking for him to focus on regaining command and a little life on his fastball.
The Braves will likely allow Jurrjens to build off this performance with at least one more start at the Minor League level. In his two previous starts leading into Sunday, Jurrjens had allowed 16 earned runs in nine innings.
Jurrjens is 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA in six starts for Gwinnett. He posted a 9.37 ERA in four starts with Atlanta before being sent to the Minors.
Braves have McCann back behind plate
ATLANTA -- As expected, Braves catcher Brian McCann returned to the lineup for Monday afternoon's series opener against the Cardinals. McCann had been limited by the flu for the last week and had not started a game since last Monday in Cincinnati.
McCann went 0-for-4 and was charged with a passed ball in his return in the Braves' 8-2 loss. Still, he said he felt good and expects to play Tuesday.
"I felt fine today," he said. "I felt like I couldn't have picked a better day to come back."
Prior to Monday's game, McCann had last caught on Friday, when he was forced into action after backup catcher David Ross strained his right groin in a second-inning at-bat. McCann said having to catch seven innings set him back a couple days.
"The day I went in there, I was just about getting over it," McCann said. "Then that night was pretty rough."
McCann said it was especially frustrating to be so sick in the middle of the season, because he has never been sick for more than a few days in a row.
"There's nothing you can do about it except get healthy and get back in there," he said. "That's the thing about baseball. It's an everyday sport. Six days doesn't seem like that, but that's six games that you're not playing in."
Plagued by vision issues, Freeman on bench
ATLANTA -- Freddie Freeman has learned he can no longer wear contact lenses or have the peripheral vision necessary to hit while wearing glasses. The first baseman can only patiently wait on the arrival of sports goggles, with the hope they will alleviate the vision problems that have bothered him for three weeks.
Under Armour and Oakley both said they needed approximately a week to construct a prescription set of goggles for Freeman. There is some hope that at least one pair of these goggles might arrive by Tuesday.
"They said six or seven days, because you've got to cut the prescription and everything like that," Freeman said. "They've got to get the eye pupil distance. People think you just go and get goggles. It's not like that. They're going as quick as they can, because they know it's an emergency."
Freeman has missed three consecutive games and four of the past five. Since playing in Colorado at the beginning of this month, he has battled blurred vision caused by dry eyes. It has not been determined why his tear ducts are not creating moisture in either of his eyes. He has been using prescription eye drops for more than a week.
"It's going to take some time," Freeman said. "That's why I have taken the last couple days off. One day, I take a day off, and then all of sudden, I put the contacts in and go back to square one with all of the burning and everything. So I might as well take a couple [days] and take the drops like the doctors gave me, and hopefully that works.
"It's frustrating. I've never had this problem. I try to play through everything. When I can't play through something, it's even more frustrating, especially the little stretch we're going through. You just want to be out there to help the team. But I'm just helpless."
Freeman was hoping to get a quick fix courtesy of glasses that were made for him on Friday. But they did not provide him the peripheral vision that he needs, especially with his somewhat closed batting stance.
Freeman has also learned his vision has changed. The power of the contact lenses he wore earlier this year were 1.5 in both eyes His vision is now 1.75 in his left eye and 2.00 in his right eye.
Freeman said he is thinking about undergoing Lasik surgery after this season concludes. But he said he is somewhat concerned, because he is just 22 years old. Braves catcher Brian McCann was forced to undergo two Lasik procedures because his vision changed after he originally underwent the surgery in 2007 at 23 years old.
"I've always been against Lasik at a young age because of Mac," Freeman said. "But when you've got desperate times, it calls for desperate measures. I'll take anything right now."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. Teddy Cahill 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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Ok, well that's my theory out of the window then!! Maybe the triple flip is easier for them - does anyone know what Julie's triple (or even double) edge jumps are like? She seems to struggle badly with the double axel - i can't remember one in competition that she's landed. That might explain the use of the throw flip? Does anyone know who had a hand in writing the pairs side of the CoP? Tied into the bit below about assigning tarrifs for elements i'd like to know who they asked to come up with the tariffs in the frist place and who got it changed this time around.Originally Posted by DORISPULASKI
Like i mentioned above it would be interesting to see who was involved and who was used in coming up with the pairs tariffs.Originally Posted by DORISPULASKI
One final observation on the difficulty of thrown jumps is that they must follow (at least a little bit) the correlating difficulty of performing the solo jump without the throw. The flip is a more difficult jump done solo for many reasons one of which is the pick assit in the jump. Though called a "toe salchow" here in the UK and at least on paper is a salchow with a toe assist, unlike the loop and toe loop the jump is not made easier with the toe assist - the weight transfer from the LBI edge to the right pick is quite difficult, as is obtaining the backspin position required for multi-revolution versions of the jump - all things which are not required for a loop who's preparation, take off, flight and landing are the same in all phases. I would guess that having a partner launching you into a flip is difficult because there are more things that can go wrong and can affect the jump going well, unlike the loop...anyway i think arguments can me made either way for the jumps being equally as difficult or one slightly harder than the other. One thing though related to teh CoP tarrifs is that just because one skater find one things more problematic than another doesn't mean that is necessairly harder. The Axel is nototrriously difficult and a lot of young skaters land their double sals and toes before landing the axel. But tht doen't mean the tariffs should be changed to make an axel worth more than a double sal...or does it?!


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The Index was developed by the prestigious Center for Retirement Readiness at Boston College through a grant. It is the nation's first comprehensive benchmark for retirement preparedness.
The Index calculates what level of income could be generated from current household assets-in terms of a percent of pre-retirement income-and compares that income level to a benchmark considered adequate for retirement.
Think of it as giving Americans a "pass-fail" grade for retirement readiness. Not only does it heighten awareness of the need for more aggressive retirement saving, thereby making consumers more receptive to the guidance and advice of financial planners.
The Index helps individuals by:
* Getting lawmakers to change public policy to help bolster consumers investing for retirement, and to create more "automatic" mechanisms in 401(k) plans.
* Encouraging business leaders to promote higher levels of participation in their group plans and to adopt personnel policies that foster hiring and retaining older workers.
* Triggering a stronger consumer commitment to bankrolling retirement through individual or at-work savings plans, and to consider the possibility of working longer.
The overall goal of the Index drives home the notion that saving for retirement is vital, a mission of both financial institutions and the Center for Retirement Research. The Center Director Alicia H. Munnell said, "The more people think ahead, the more they can avoid unpleasant surprises and painful adjustments as they approach retirement." Research has shown many Americans seem to take the "I'll worry about it tomorrow" approach to retirement savings.
While current retirees may be doing well, the outlook for retiring Baby Boomers and Generation Xers is not as rosy. Fifty eight percent of Americans born between 1946 and 1954 (the early boomers) will not have adequate retirement income.
For Generation Xers (those born after 1964), the percentage jumps to 68 percent. For those who have the "spend now and save later" philosophy, consider these findings from the center:
* The average American consumer has $9,000 in credit card debt.
* Only 25 percent take part in their company sponsored retirement plan. And only 10 percent of those contribute the maximum.
* Less than 50 percent of workers are covered by employer-sponsored retirement plans, a figure that hasn't changed much since 1973.
* During the past decade, personal income has increased 20 percent, while personal spending jumped 50 percent.
* Personal savings hit an all time low in 2005, falling below zero from June to September, excluding pension plan contributions.
These statistics illustrate some of the biggest financial issues facing Americans but stop short in helping individuals to assess their personal level of retirement readiness.
And, with our current financial crisis and energy costs escalating, Americans will find it harder to find discretionary funds to invest for their retirement. There is any number of tools to help consumers make a plan.
The best is working with a financial planner and tailor making a plan that will work for you. Remember, "no one plans to fail, many fail to plan."
Jim Lentini, CLU, ChFC, IAR is president of Lentini Insurance & Investment. His column reflects his own views, not necessarily those of The Signal.


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Hallo, I found this fossil filled rock in the River Esk (Roslin Glen, Midlothian, Scotland) and I would love to know what fossils it contains?
The entire rock is about 14 inches across at it`s widest, the rock is local sandstone. The link is to photo`s of the rock on my Flickr account- hope it works!Thankyou!
They are rugose corals, and nice ones at that!
They are at least 250 million years old (Permian or older).
Although you can see quite a lot of the structure already, if you could manage to slice the rock open, making a smooth and flat surface, and then polish it (or at least wet it or varnish it), you might be surprised how much more detail can be seen. It is tricky to do unless you have a rock saw (an angle grinder doesn't make a good enough job, and has dangers). Maybe you know a stonemason who has a rock saw and maybe polishing equipment?
For anybody interested in Roslin Glen:
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200144/roslin_glen_country_park
- www.snh.org.uk/pdfs/publications/geology/EdinWestLothian.pdf


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EXC440 - Teaching for Diversity
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Teaching for diversity is a professional imperative and the responsibility of all teachers. The aim of this unit is to ensure that teacher education students develop understandings of and expertise in working with diverse student cohorts. It will develop their competency in designing appropriate pedagogies and curricula that attend to difference and will familiarise students with current policy initiatives and frameworks.
Specifically, the unit develops students' understandings of the complex and multiple ways in which cultural, class, gender and other differences are enacted in the secondary classroom.
The unit focuses on independent research and exploration of the ethical responsibilities that educators have to teach for diversity, and how curriculum, pedagogies and assessment approaches can address diversity.
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Independent research project, 2000 words, 50%
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Treatment court professionals know that people with co-occurring disorders (COD) are among the most challenging groups of participants in their programs, and many are both "high risk and high need" offenders. NADCP and SAMHSA's GAINS Center recently collaborated on the Fact Sheet "Six Steps to Improve Your Drug Court Outcomes for Adults with Co-Occurring Disorders" to assist drug courts and other treatment courts in effectively working with persons with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. This webinar features a nationally-recognized expert on persons with COD in the justice system, Dr. Roger Peters, of the University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute. Dr. Peters has written numerous clinical and research articles on this topic and is a regular consultant to both NADCP and the GAINS Center. Dr. Peters will discuss the newly-released Fact Sheet document from NADCP and the GAINS Center, on which he is a co-author. This webinar addresses common concerns across all types of adult treatment courts including drug courts, mental health courts, veterans' treatment courts, and DWI courts. In addition to his presentation, Dr. Peters will answer questions from webinar participants.
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In July of this year, a former friend of mine who is an RCMP officer was exposed on national news as a practitioner of BDSM who had starred in his very own erotica. Unfortunately, he was also erroneously identified as the male component of a series of photos I can only reasonably describe as pseudo-snuff, which bear a chilling resemblance to the last moments on Earth faced by 49 women at the hands of serial murderer Robert Pickton — this was stated as an objective observation by journalists from two separate national media outlets, which both accused the RCMP officer of having some unspecified part in the serial murder spree (which was extended for nearly three years due to apathy and incompetence on the part of investigators in two separate jurisdictions, including his, because a marked majority of the victims were Aboriginal females engaging in sex work and illicit drug use). One of the journalists actually seems to have fabricated an even more sensational description of the photos as well. Turns out they were all duped by a single man whose hobbies include cyber-stalking, compulsive lying, and creative fiction writing in the form of letters to the media, RCMP, blog writers, and the lawyer who represented many of the grieving families of the serial murderer's victims.
When the story first appeared in national news, I wrote a blog entry about what it was actually like to be this RCMP officer's friend (spoiler: it'll give any rational person at least one case of goosebumps). I criticized the photographer and models in the pseudo-snuff photos that were aired on national news, for attempting to eroticize violence against women. I also criticized the rest of the community for pretending this was not exactly what was intended when the male model took a fistful of the female model's hair, bringing her to her knees in front of him, and held a large knife against her throat as she gazed up at him in terror. I didn't know that my former friend was not the male model until I received a phone call that triggered a whole other past trauma (which I've since reported to RCMP), from the man in the photos. RCMP had found my first blog post within days, written an internal memo about it, and started monitoring my blog. They came to my home and I gave a two-and-a-half-hour statement about every detail I could summon from the depths of my memory. I took a look at the online space I used to share with this RCMP officer, which was named in the news stories, and was shocked to see hundreds of people convincing each other that there was no crime, therefore no criminal investigation. [Read more…]


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Lily Tomlin Accuses Beyoncé of "Selling a Lot of Sex to Teeny-Boppers"
Oh boy. In a recent interview with Pride Source, actress and feminist Lily Tomlin was asked what she thought of modern examples of feminism, specifically think-piece darlings Beyoncé and Girls. Can you believe that she responded with anything other than "both perfect, next question"?
After Pride Source points out that many consider Beyoncé a feminist, and that she's even referred to herself (probably too specifically) as a "modern-day feminist," Tomlin responds:
Yeah, well, I think that's great, and what can I say? She is a pretty popular woman and she's married to a very powerful man, but she's still selling sex. She's selling a lot of sex to teeny-boppers. Who are her fans? Everybody?
After Pride Source points out that, uh, yeah, everybody (citing Saturday Night Live's "The Beygency" as proof), Tomlin backtracks a bit:
Oh, shit. I like her! I don't dislike her! But I don't pay any attention to that because - I mean, she's fantastically beautiful and dances, but, you know, it's very suggestive. If I was a 10-year-old, I would try to emulate her like most 10-year-olds do.
She later goes on to admit that she isn't "terribly conversant with Beyonce," nor has she seen much of Girls, so she shouldn't really comment on either. Too late, Tomlin! You've made your think-piece bed and now the rest of us have to lie in it, discussing the freedom for a woman to be sexually expressive versus the responsibility one has to protect young girls from feeling as though they need to be sexually expressive, alone. I'm sure you're not paying attention. What is it like in your world? (Is it beautiful?)
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If you were sitting around with nothing to do at 11 a.m. this morning, you likely tuned in to watch Tiger Woods step up to the podium and pull an Eliot Spitzer by apologizing to his wife, his kids, his mom, his fans, his sponsors, his assorted collection of rare Japanese fighting fish and so on and so on.
It was a very long and mildly convincing (if unnecessary) public apology. I believe Tiger when he says he realizes he was a selfish jerk and that he's trying to become a better person and actively working to save his marriage. Also, he's Buddhist. Good for him, or something.
I was going to write something about how all athletes have to be politicians now and hold some big press conference when they screw up, the way Woods and Michael Vick have done. But I'm not going to do that. The fact of the matter is, it was hugely tittilating to see Woods' image get torn into a million shreds, and that sordid thrill is now gone. All I really want now is to see Woods return to the golf course and win lots and lots of titles, and he refused to disclose when he plans on doing that. It might be this year. It might be longer, just to annoy us all.
So, for people like me who were not emotionally damaged by Woods' infidelities, today's press conference was, frankly, a useless pit stop on the now indefinite wait to see Woods play again. I don't care that he's sorry. I don't care that he's trying to be a better man. He spent the majority of his marriage acting like a rock star on Viagra. It's not like I care if he's not doing that anymore. I don't care if Accenture will ever hire him back. I just want to see that emotionless robot win eight more Masters. But I didn't get a hope of seeing that any time soon.
This is annoying, because I imagine the whole reason Tiger Woods gave his little soliloquy today was as an act of public appeasement. But when you're Tiger Woods, you don't appease people by giving speeches. You do it by grabbing a golf club and driving that scandal further and further out of our collective consciousness. Woods spent this morning saying his words don't mean anything, then proceeded to keep talking. If the guy cares about repairing public perceptions, he needs to get to the driving range. Anything else is a waste of time.


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The problem-plagued F-35 JSF program has been
dealt another setback with an in-flight failure of the power generator and an
oil leak on the same aircraft during the flight. The pilot of the aircraft
dubbed AF-4 was able to safely land the aircraft.
Reuters reports
that the entire fleet of ten F-35
aircraft has been grounded pending an investigation into what caused the leak and
power generator failure during the test flight. The aircraft was flying out of
Edwards Air Force Base in southern California at the time of the incident
according to Lockheed spokesman John Kent.
Reuters reports
that the F-35 fleet was grounded as a routine precaution. Kent said, "Once
the cause is known, the appropriate repairs and improvements will be made
before flight operations resume."
Flightglobal.com reports that this
is the second grounding of the F-35 fleet in only six months. The last
grounding of the fleet was due
to a software issue that was discovered in simulations. The glitch could
have forced the fuel pump to shut down at altitudes in excess of 10,000 feet.
This is the first in-flight problem with the
conventional take off and landing version of the F-35 that will be flown by the
Air Force.
The generator has been an issue with the
carrier-based version of the F-35 in the past with the acknowledgement in 2007
by Lockheed that the generator was sized to provide only 65% of the power
requirement of the F-35C. The first production F-35C
had its maiden flight in February.
Other systems of the F-35 have also had
problems. One of the most notable is the F-35
helmet that has issues with video feeds lagging among other things.


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, February 24, 2012, 6:53 AM
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Carden West parents battle over tuition payments
Original post made on Feb 24, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, February 24, 2012, 6:53 AM
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 24, 2012 at 7:28 am
The rest of the story, based on recollections of the public meeting: It isn't just about the parents who left versus the current Carden West board members. The board was not pushing this issue prior to this month. Instead, they were pleading with the parents who left to come back. So what changed?
1. A single local bank is the owner of nearly all of that $1.8M debt.
2. When Carden West declared bankruptcy, the bank gained certain rights to the assets of Carden West, including all contracts.
3. Many parents subsequently left the school without giving the stated 60 day notice.
4. According to the board, the lawyers for the bank and the lawyer for the current board have recently told the board that the 60 day notice clause is still enforceable. (Perhaps not surprising, given whom they are advocating for.) During the remaining months of the school, the board has the authority to waive the 60 day penalty if a parent returns for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.
5. According to the board, the bank has recently said that any unsettled contracts (i.e., parents who left without giving the 60 day notice and who did not come to an agreement with the current board prior to May 31 2012) will be immediately sent to a collection agency.
Is the 60 day provision still enforceable? Is (5) a real threat to one's credit? Perhaps a lawyer for a departing parent would be able to counter-argue that successfully. If the bank does indeed send the contracts to collections on June 1, many of the departing parents may have to find out.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 24, 2012 at 9:32 am
I'm very sorry that parents are going through this huge hassle, but I have to ask-- why not just send your child to Pleasanton's very highly rated public schools?
a resident of Beratlis Place
on Feb 24, 2012 at 11:18 am
to current carden parents, due to the bankruptcy process and layoffs, the door to the school has been left open at times without an admin monitoring who is going in and out. i have observed this on various occasions. this means anyone off the street has access to your children and the school is UNSAFE. this is the primary reason i pulled my child out of the school.
also, i am not entirely certain the bank is aware of the breach of contract related to increase tuition plus the subsequent documentation sent out by the board including invoices that they were planning on increasing tuition. i also don't think they are aware that kathleen massey, the deputy director informed over forty parents that carden had breached the contract and notice was not required. the bank may also not know that the dates of the school year indicated in the contract were changed from june 15th to june 1st. they also may not be clear on the desperate nature of the emails sent out by carden indicating that the school might have to close its doors within a few weeks. there are over sixty sets of parents and growing uniting against this at this point.
i think the best thing is for everyone to be humane, let the school go, have the current carden kids go to wonderful and SAFE public schools for a few months and move on with dignity.
a resident of Oak Hill
on Feb 24, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Gee, after seeing what's happening with Carden West maybe our public schools aren't so bad after all, you think?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 24, 2012 at 3:56 pm
I got my nasty letter from the school threatening me and will not pay them anymore money. And I did give notice! Why should the parents pay for the complete mismanagement of a school who failed to give the parents enough notice of the dire circumstances. Shame on them. I was just there for preschool so really didnt care about the future of the school. My kids attend the very good public school system. Good riddance CW.
a resident of Bonde Ranch
on Feb 24, 2012 at 6:47 pm
With all of Pleasanton's school so high in test scores etc (and some of the surrounding areas too), Why would anyone send their kid to a private school now days?
a resident of Bonde Ranch
on Feb 24, 2012 at 6:47 pm
With all of Pleasanton's school so high in test scores etc (and some of the surrounding areas too), Why would anyone send their kid to a private school now days?
a resident of Danbury Park
on Feb 24, 2012 at 8:39 pm
the best thing for current parents to do is to leave the UNSAFE environment. hvac system needing repairs, door propped open and unattended at times for strangers to enter. kids on occasion roaming the halls by themselves when they leave their line and the teacher can't find them. this is a mess. do not subject your kids to this current carden parents. on top of that, what a stressful environment to be attending class in. they keep asking for your donations and they still never have enough money. where exactly is your money going really? does anyone know? how did a $2 million debt get built up? the whole thing is a mess. just cut your losses and better to just go to public school for a few months or another private school.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Feb 24, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Please remember half of these children are preschoolers. No Pleasanton school district option for them and their parents are not being disrespectful to the district just going to work.
I do not believe for a second that the door is left open with no supervision. Shame on you for suggesting that. However, everyone needs to make the best decision for their family. If you do not know what is goint on just stay silent.
a resident of Bonde Ranch
on Feb 25, 2012 at 8:54 am
(Post removed by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff for containing unverified or personal information.)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 25, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Who is Besh?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 26, 2012 at 12:03 am
Most of the kids at Carden were in the Preschool no public school option in Pleasanton for them. Many Carden families do not live in Pleasanton.
Would you prefer you child in a class of 25+ students or 12 to 15 & under with a teacher that is able to give individual care throughout the day? All teacher's at Carden were excited about their job & the students. Carden students are grade levels above their grades & test way above average.
It is very sad to see the school close.
a resident of Grey Eagle Estates
on Feb 26, 2012 at 12:10 am
Since the bank is threatening to sue parents can they make sure they find out all the parents massie did not return key deposits to and return our money? Now we know why key deposits were never returned when we left.....
a resident of Bonde Ranch
on Feb 26, 2012 at 9:40 pm
(Comment partially removed by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff) something very odd is going on. i urge current CW parents put your kids in public school or another private school. they will thank you for it later on. i don't say this out of my disappointment with the board, but i am saying this because i do believe that it is in the best interest of those children that remain.
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Doubront done in by homers as Sox fall to Yankees
BOSTON -- The Red Sox haven't looked right for the last 10 days or so, and not even the adrenaline that accompanies a visit from the Yankees could change that on Friday night at Fenway Park.
Outplayed by the Yankees in all facets of the game, Boston suffered a 10-3 loss in the opener of a three-game series between the rivals.Full Game Coverage
BOSTON -- The Red Sox haven't looked right for the last 10 days or so, and not even the adrenaline that accompanies a visit from the Yankees could change that on Friday night at Fenway Park.
Outplayed by the Yankees in all facets of the game, Boston suffered a 10-3 loss in the opener of a three-game series between the rivals.Full Game Coverage
At least judging from this one night, it was hard to believe the Red Sox were the team that has led the American League East for most of the season, while the fourth-place Yankees, even after this win, still trail by 7 1/2 games.
"They have great players. They're the New York Yankees," said Dustin Pedroia. "They figure out a way to play well. We have great players also. We'll figure out a way to do that."
Boston's lead in the division is down to just a game over the Rays.
"We're just not playing well," said David Ortiz. "We need to step up and try to win some games, you know? I guess it's just one of those funks that you walk into. We just need to get out of it."
Coming in, the Sox liked their chances with lefty Felix Doubront on the mound. All six of his previous career starts against the Yankees were quality starts.
But this one wasn't even close. The lefty was pounded for eight hits and seven runs (six earned) over four innings. He walked two, struck out four and finally saw his streak of starts giving up three earned runs or less end at 16.
"I feel like today, I was a little bit off with my mechanics, the release point of the ball," Doubront said. "My past outing was the same. I have to keep working on that."
Manager John Farrell's team has lost three in a row, and six of the last eight.
"We're very confident in our team," Farrell said. "We have a good team. And yet we're going to go through some peaks and valleys."
In this one, the Sox committed three errors and had three runners thrown out on the bases.
Alfonso Soriano, who has been hitting at a torrid pace after being re-acquired by the Yankees before the non-waiver Trade Deadline, went 3-for-4 with four RBIs. He is 13-for-18 with 18 RBIs and five homers in his last four games.
"It's fun. When we start winning, we start having fun," Soriano said. "This game is all about winning. When we're winning, we're having fun."
The Yankees controlled the game from the outset. An infield hit by Soriano off the glove of shortstop Stephen Drew made it a 1-0 game in the top of the first. The Fenway faithful did have one satisfying moment in that inning as Alex Rodriguez, who was booed lustily in his first at-bat in Boston this season, lined into a double play.
Mark Reynolds, taking his first at-bat as a Yankee, pummeled a two-run homer to left in the top of the second to make it 3-0.
Things worsened for Doubront in the third. Eduardo Nunez led off with a single, and Robinson Cano reached on an error by Drew. Up stepped Soriano, and he unloaded for a three-run homer to left.
"We weren't sharp tonight," Farrell said. "We set the tone right out of the gate with some mislocated pitches. Felix gets a good sinker, where he gets a ground ball to Stephen, and a big swing in the game. It goes from what you think is a tailor-made double play to the next hitter driving the ball out of the ballpark and we're down big at that point. This wasn't one of our more sharp efforts."
A triple by Brett Gardner and an RBI single by Cano made it 7-0 in favor of New York in the top of the fourth.
The Red Sox finally got a run against Andy Pettitte in the fourth on an RBI single by Jonny Gomes. But Gomes was then picked off first to end the inning.
There was a rally in the seventh, as Ortiz and Jarrod Saltalamacchia came through with RBI singles to slice the deficit to 7-3. But Mike Carp struck out to end the threat, and was ejected after slamming his helmet to the ground. Carp thought he had been hit by a pitch earlier in the at-bat, but home-plate umpire Bill Welke disagreed.
Another rally was thwarted in the eighth. With two on and one out, Ortiz hit a line drive that A-Rod snagged and fired to second to double off Shane Victorino.
The Yankees tacked on three runs in the ninth off lefty Drake Britton, with Ichiro Suzuki, Reynolds and Chris Stewart each tallying an RBI single.
"We're just trying to show up and win games," Pedroia said. "Sometimes we don't. They swung the bats well tonight. Tomorrow, we'll get after it."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Summer Movie Preview Includes Analysis from Prof. Jeff McCall '76
April 25, 2014
"It's summer movie season, with all that implies: sequels, reboots and lots and lots of explosions," writes Bill Goodykoontz in the Arizona Republic. The summer lineup again includes plenty of action films, among them The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Hercules.
"I wonder how much weird and scary material a society can take before we all become detached from reality," Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication at at DePauw University, tells the newspaper. "Those films also tend to have high amounts of violence and razzle-dazzle, special production effects, which basically just cover for story lines that are lacking. I figure the movie industry has spun out of control when Clint Eastwood is directing musicals and Scarlett Johansson is relegated to playing a drug mule with superpowers."
The Eastwood musical is Jersey Boys, while Johansson contributes her talents to Lucy.
Access the complete article at the Republic's website.
A former journalist, Jeffrey M. McCall is a 1976 graduate of DePauw and author of Viewer Discretion Advised: Taking Control of Mass Media Influences. The professor is regularly called upon to discuss media matters in major publications and has been quoted in stories published by more than 100 newspapers, including a Christian Science Monitor story on Stephen Colbert's upcoming move to CBS, where he'll replace David Letterman.
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Kate Wants to Hide With Pete in Countryside
Kate has stayed with Pete through things that would have most girlfriends running for the door, so it's no surprise that his most recent relapse into drug use is no different. Even though the two looked happy while celebrating Kate's new portraits at the opening of the Face of Fashion this week, she's understandably still worried about his recovery. Her latest attempt to keep him clean is by running away to a remote hideaway in Scotland. She thinks that if she can get him away from his druggie friends he'll be able to kick his habit. A close friend says:
"Kate keeps getting frustrated with Pete, but she cannot leave him. She feels let down by his constant broken promises but is torn because she absolutely adores him.
"Kate has been through her own drug problems and knows the only way he will give up is if he breaks the cycle. If he is away from the guys who feed him drugs then he might have a chance at escaping the hold addiction has on him.
"They love escaping to her house in the Cotswolds but Kate wants to get somewhere even more remote than that. If it is her pad she can control who visits and who doesn't. She says she doesn't want anyone there except her and Pete."
While it still sounds like a better decision to stay in rehab close to doctors, it's admirable that Kate is willing to do just about anything to help Pete kick his habit once and for all. Besides, Pete just lost his driver's license for two months so maybe they'll stay hidden away in the country for a while. Who knows, maybe this will be the trick. He can sing his love songs to Kate while they hang out there. Until then, we'll enjoy seeing Kate run around the city so for more pics just


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Alison read the note, smiled and immediately put on her coat. She knew that her boy friend, John, was always punctual so she tried to be as quick as possible. On her way to the meeting place, Green Love café, she thought of the happy moment they would share together. He would hold her hands warmly and talked about the plan of their wedding. Her cheeks went pink and she began to sing softly to herself you are my love, youre my soul, youre my life, I cannot live without you
Coming in to the café, she looked quickly at the table where she and John had usually sat. No one was there. She looked round and felt a little disappointed. John is never late. she thought to herself and her heart constricted at the thought of some bad situations might happen to him on the crowded road. She was just about to call him when he appeared. While she was so happy and hugged him tight, he seemed to have no feelings. He coldly said Alison, its time for us to say goodbye. I can not get married to you. I dont love you. I only love your fathers position. Now I have got it. She could not believe in what she had heard. She could not say anything but burst into tears and look him go away.
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Crime writer Patricia Cornwell is famous for her books on the life of a fictional medical examiner. Now, she has her own personal drama unfolding in federal court.
Cornwell is suing her former financial management company and business manager for negligence and breach of contract. She claims they cost her millions in investment losses and unaccounted for revenues during their 4½-year relationship.
The Boston trial has opened a window into the life of Cornwell, who sits in the courtroom while her spending habits and wealth are described for the jury.
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text: Hello and Welcome! We've recently Started and completed our Q Who? Line By Line in the TNG Forum! It was a record by extreme lengths! After each completed thread, I, or more typically, the originator of these line by lines, CoveTom, will randomly pick someone who participated to choose the next episode we do. The lucky winner this time around was Admiral Shran! And Admiral Shran has chosen "Q Who?" as our next line-by-line adventure! For any unfamiliar with our "game," you are asked to post only a single line (defined as one character speaking without interruption by another character) per message. You can post as often as you like, but someone else must post a line in between your posts. As before, at the conclusion of this thread, we will pick someone at random from among all the participants to choose the next episode we do. Enjoy!


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As a research assistant in the Met's Department of American Paintings and Sculpture, I spend much of my time working with details. I check facts, organize and record information in our files and collections database, proofread written materials, and perform a host of other nitty-gritty tasks related to our projects. Read more »


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I have a new Schuberth C3 and noticed that after a few rides that the sun shade had a haze on the flip shade. It was very evident when riding into the sun. I took some Plexis and it cleaned right up.
About three rides later the haze is back but it seems to be only on the inside. I will clean it today.
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Katy Perry takes a different approach for the lyric video behind her newest song "Wide Awake." Throughout the video's entirety her Facebook timeline is shown tracing back to 2010.
The video begins with her first post announcing the release of her album Teenage Dream. Throughout each post we can see Katy's excitement as her career continues to take off.
"My new album 'TEENAGE DREAM' drops August 24th in the US + Canada and August 30th everywhere else on Capitol Records! IT WILL MELT YOUR POPSICLE!" she writes.
Meanwhile, as the lyrics pop up on the screen multiple performance videos including the MTV Movie Awards and her music videos of each single off the album are displayed. More interactive than the typical lyric video, fans are able to go back in time and trace Katy's success over the years.
Katy's cover story in Rolling Stone is displayed as well as the single artwork behind "Firework," and exclusive photos from "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)."
All the while, Katy's appreciation for her fans is evident. "Happy 1 year birthday to Teenage Dream! We made history, it's been a beautiful year! SO thankful!" she writes while the image of a birthday cake is displayed in celebration of her much talked about album.
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I like this thread. We have traveled all over and been to too many dealerships over the years. There are more good ones than bad ones in my experience. But I have discovered that dealerships are, when all is said and done, people. I had a less than stellar experience at a dealership once trying to buy a tire. But a year later when I equally badly needed a tire I got fast, professional, friendly, helpful service at the same place. The jerk that I dealt with a year earlier was nowhere to be found.
If I try to list all of the good dealers I have visited in the past few years I know I'll leave some off, but here is a start:
Engle Motors - Kansas City - I've had good dealings with them since 1983
Gina's BMW - Iowa City
Grassroots BMW - Cape Giradeau, MO
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Nearly 84 percent of StyleWatch readers said they love Reese Witherspoon's new bangs, but there's a somewhat dark reason behind the star's new hairstyle. During an interview with Graham Norton, airing Saturday night on BBC America, Witherspoon reveals details about her recent car accident — and the scar it left behind.
"I was jogging and I got hit by a car," she shares. "They said I am very hard-headed because I landed right on my head and I have a scar, hence my new hairdo. I don't remember much about it but miraculously and thank God, I am fine."
Though she didn't press charges against the driver, an 85-year-old woman, there were legal repercussions. "They took away her license and gave her a bus pass," the actress explains.
Moving into lighter territory, Witherspoon — who stars in the upcoming romantic action comedy This Means War — reflects on her stellar 2011, which included her wedding to Jim Toth and a meeting with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. "It was really fun," the actress shares. "[Kate] was lovely and funny and she said some sweet girly things. I think she is handling herself so beautifully."
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INDIANAPOLIS-State Senator John Broden (D-South Bend) has announced a public forum on the Department of Child Services to take place later this month in South Bend. Sen. Broden is joined by State Senator Carlin Yoder (R-Middlebury) in hosting the event, scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on October 18 in Room 1121 of the Ivy Tech Community College - South Bend Campus, 220 Dean Johnson Road.
Sen. Broden says the public forum will give area residents a chance to air their concerns about agency operations and offer solutions to improve Indiana's services for abused and neglected children. The forum is designed to supplement the work presently being done by a legislative study committee examining the services offered to at-risk children in Indiana.
To learn more about the Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee, including agendas and the minutes of past meetings, please visit the Indiana General Assembly's website at http://www.in.gov/legislative/interim/committee/csic.html.
Sen. Broden represents Senate District 10, which includes the cities of South Bend and Mishawaka, and portions of Portage, Penn, Centre and Clay townships in St. Joseph County. For more information on Sen. Broden, visit www.IN.gov/s10.
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Three Douglas County School District high schools appear on 5280 magazine's list of best Front Range public high schools. Highlands Ranch, Mountain …
Three Douglas County School District high schools appear on 5280 magazine's list of best Front Range public high schools. Highlands Ranch, Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon high schools made The Dean's List, which based the rankings on data included in the Colorado Growth Model.
Evaluations were based on each school's proficiency in math, reading and writing, and how well it helps its students meet or exceed expected skill levels.
5280 didn't rank the 23 schools, but listed them in alphabetical order with corresponding data in its September edition.
"I'm proud but not surprised," said Dan McMinimee, DCSD's assistant superintendent of secondary education. "It's nice to be named on these lists, but we know all of our high schools do a great job. I'm proud of the performance at every one of our schools."
5280 touted Highlands Ranch for its "award-winning yearbook and newspaper programs to robust performance and fine arts offerings to athletics" and a Post Graduate Center "dedicated to helping seniors through the college application process …"
Mountain Vista was singled out for the fact that "more than 60 percent of teachers boast a master's degree or higher," according to 5280. The magazine also noted its acclaimed theater program, and successful traditional and unified athletics programs.
Rock Canyon earned praise for the 85-percent-plus student participation rate in clubs and sports and challenging coursework. "The school sends nearly 90 percent of graduates on to college and has received recognition at the state and national level for community service projects," according to 5280.
Some of the other Front Range high schools on 5280's 2013 list include Arapahoe, Cherry Creek, Conifer, East, Jefferson Charter Academy and Monarch.
Published as the 20 best high schools in the Front Range, 5280 edited the online version of the article to add the three Douglas County schools. They called the omission a regrettable oversight.
"Three DCSD schools more than met the criteria for inclusion on our list of Denver metro's top public high schools and join the list here," the online version reads.


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Teton Range > Middle Teton > Climber's Log
Middle Teton Climber's Log
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|Great Fall Day
|Second time I climbed this peak, the first being in 2008.
|Posted Aug 31, 2013 11:38 pm
|Great Trip
Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2013
|Great 2 night trip up and down from Lupine Meadows....views from the top were spectacular and made it worth all the hard work!
|Posted Aug 15, 2013 10:44 am
|SW Couloir
Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1980
|With dad & Mike Kerley
|Posted Aug 14, 2013 10:07 pm
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2013
|good fun. trail at 5 a.m.. happy hour at 6 p.m..
|Posted Aug 1, 2013 6:57 am
Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2013
|Climbed the southwest couloir of the Middle last week by myself. Lots of fun!
|Posted Jul 27, 2013 2:08 am
|SW Couloir
Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012
|Climbed up and down the SW coulior. Nice route, especially if you stay on the sides of the coulior and avoid the loose rock.
|Posted Jun 20, 2013 11:01 am
|Middle Teton via Southwest Couloir
Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2012
|Slept in The Meadows. Long rocky slog to the saddle from there, but following the southwest couloir from the saddle is extremely straightforward.
|Posted Jun 12, 2013 8:42 pm
|Sweet Fall Climb (SW Couloir)
Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2011
|Excellent fall climb of the Middle Teton. Snow was still present at multiple points from the Meadows up to the saddle above Iceflow Lake.
The weather was absolutely perfect, calm even on top. A group of parachuters flew by less than 100 feet from the summit block while we were on top.
We also crossed paths with a bear on the switchbacks before entering Garnet Canyon. There is still disagreement in the group whether it was a black or grizzly bear.
|Posted Nov 6, 2012 12:58 pm
|SW Couloir
Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2012
|Dayhike - dragged axe and crampons along, but no snow at all on the route!
|Posted Sep 25, 2012 6:43 pm
|Via SW Couloir
Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2010
|Non-technical route, but very steep and loose toward the summit. Chilly breeze at the top, but great views of the Grand. 14 miles, 12 total hours.
|Posted Aug 20, 2012 1:18 pm
|Up I Go
|8/17/12 Via North Ridge / Descent NW Couloir (Part of Grand Traverse)
|Posted Aug 18, 2012 3:50 pm
|Southwest Couloir
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
|Hike from Lupine Meadow TH, went up Southwest Couloir, conditions were great,some awesome views from top of this beautiful mountain.
|Posted Aug 13, 2012 8:42 am
|SW Couloir
Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2012
|Climbed Middle Teton via SW Couloir route on a day trip from Lupine Meadows TH. Nice hike, beautiful weather, incredible summit views!
|Posted Aug 12, 2012 2:08 pm
|SW Couloir in pea soup
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
|Hiked up the SW Couloir in a thick pea soup from camp at the Meadows. Fog cleared quickly right as we got to the summit making for some incredible views. Quick jaunt up the South before heading back to camp and hiking out.
|Posted Aug 12, 2012 11:38 am
|Re: SW Couloir in pea soup
|Hey guys, good to see you up there!
|Posted Aug 13, 2012 8:42 am
|Re: SW Couloir in pea soup
|Yeah, you too Sen! We're gonna have to stop meeting in WY like this. Maybe we should just start coordinating our future trips up there and save some gas money :)
|Posted Aug 20, 2012 2:14 pm
|to the saddle
Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2012
|Got a late 8:30 start so I didn't make in time since rain was imminent. There was more snow crossing than I expected and my approach shoe footwear made it slow going. Crampons would have made crossing the snowfields faster and safer. Had to self-belay with my ice axe a couple of times.
|Posted Jul 22, 2012 2:16 pm
|Day Hike
|One of the best experiences of my life.
|Posted Jun 10, 2012 4:18 pm
|SW couloir
Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2010
|Lovely day, highest altitude I've ever been. Saw a butterfly float by at the summit. Wonderful views.
|Posted Mar 25, 2012 1:33 pm
|SW couloir
|incredible views, incredible scenery..
|Posted Dec 1, 2011 11:53 pm