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Arkansas Tech head softball coach Gidget Pambianchi recently announced the addition of Trisha Bliss, Quinn Culver, Shanda Jimeson, Tiphani Moon, Roxie Palacios, Chelsea Riley and Kacie Visina to this upcoming season's roster.
Tech, who finished 12-35 overall and 5-22 in the Gulf South Conference last season, is looking to replace one senior from last season's team.
Riley, a pitcher and infielder, comes to Tech after a stellar high school career at Atkins High School. While with the Lady Red Devils, Riley was named a three-time All-Conference selection and an All-State selection this past season as a senior. She was the school's single-season batting champ three times and was the ace of the pitching staff for three consecutive seasons (2004, 2005 and 2006).
In addition to her strong high school career, Riley helped her summer team earn berths in the 15-&-Under World Series in 2004, the 16-&-Under World Series in 2005 and the 18-&-Under World Series in 2007. Riley also was selected to the All-World Series Team and to the 16-&-Under Top Gun Team in 2004.
Bliss, a catcher, comes to Tech after a stellar high school career at Lafayette High School in Lafayette, La. At LHS, Bliss, who originally committed to play at Clarendon Junior College before the coach left for a position at her alma mater, Northwest Oklahoma State, was a three-year starter, including starting two seasons at catcher and one season at shortstop and a four-year letter winner.
This past season, she hit .368 with seven doubles, two home runs and 19 RBI enroute to earning First-Team All-District and Second-Team All-State honors. In addition, she was named to the All-Acadiana Team and was a Second-Team All-District selection as a sophomore in 2005.
Culver, an infielder, comes to Tech after a standout high school career at Northside High School in Fort Smith. She was a three-time All-Conference, three-time All-State Tournament Team honoree and a two-time All-State selection. As a senior, Culver was an All-Star selection and hit .520.
In addition, she earned World Series MVP and World Series Game MVP honors playing select softball with the Bashers. As a junior in 2006, she led the team with 29 RBI and hit .484 and earned a Junior All-Star selection, while she hit .474 and was an All-Area Player of the Year as a sophomore in 2005.
Jimeson, a second baseman, comes to Tech after an outstanding high school career at Mansfield [Texas] High School playing for coach Jay Harville. She was the team's only four-year starter and hit .404 and holds the school's record for both fielding percentage and least career strikeouts.
As a junior in 2006, she was voted the District Defensive MVP after recording a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, and as a sophomore was named a First-Team All-District and All-Area selection and won the Golden Glove Award. In 2004,
Jimeson was named a Second-Team All-District honoree and also named the District's Newcomer of the Year. In addition to playing softball at MHS, Jimeson was a three-year letterwinner in basketball and finished in the Top 10 percent of a class of 600 students and was a three-year member of the National Honor Society and served as President of both the FCA and Interact Club.
Moon, an outfielder, comes to Tech after a stellar high school career at Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas. As a senior this past season at Heritage, Moon hit .400 with four home runs and 28 RBI and was named the District 5-5A Offensive Player of the Year.
Moon, who had 70 RBI in her high school career, was named a two-time First-Team All-District selection and a three-time Academic All-District selection. In addition, was named Heritage's Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 and was named an All-Area selection in the outfield as a sophomore in 2005.
Palacios, a catcher, comes to Tech after playing one season at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Okla. While with the Lady Aggies, Palacios earned Heartland Conference Freshman of the Year honors and was also named a Second-Team All-Heartland Conference selection and she was also named to the Heartland Conference All-Tournament Team.
Prior to playing at OPSU, Palacios, a native of Crosby, Texas, and a graduate of Crosby High School, was named a four-time All-District 21-4A selection, a three-time District 21-4A Defensive Player of the Year and was named the All-Area MVP as a senior in 2006.
Visina, an outfielder, comes to Tech after playing the past two seasons at North Central Texas College in Gainesville, Texas, for coach Van Hedrick. Prior to playing at North Central Texas, Visina prepped at Rowlett High School in Rowlett, Texas.
At Rowlett, Visina was a four-year letter winner and was a two-time All-District selection and was named to the All-District Academic Team in 2003. She was named the Offensive Player of the Year in 2003 and Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 and also lettered in volleyball and was also named Rowlett's Most Athletic Female. In the classroom, Visina was an honors graduate and was named a Texas scholar and earned the Academic Excellence Award all four years in high school.


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Billabong's US boss trying to grab control
Billabong has announced that its US head is temporarily stepping away from his position in an attempt to try and take control of the surf retailer.
Paul Naude, a director of Billabong and president of its American operations advised the board that he would be holding talks with possible financiers ahead of a possible leveraged buyout of the company.
Billabong said Mr Naude was acting independently and his decision was not solicited by its board, or by an agreement with a board member or a senior member of the management team.
"Mr Naude has advised that he is seeking to hold discussions with potential financiers, both debt and equity, to gain their support for a potential change-of-control transaction of Billabong," the company said.
Shares jumped as much as 17 per cent on the news and were recently up 8.5 cents, or 11.5 per cent, at 82.5 cents, valuing the firm at more than $400 million.
''Paul's generally viewed quite favourably by the market, which makes this an interesting trade,'' Nomura retail analyst Nick Berry said. ''If either a bid isn't forthcoming or it gets knocked back it's going to be very difficult for him to go back.''
Dependent on financing
Institutional dealer Anson Rosewall from BBY Limited said while Mr Naude's bid was something to pay attention to, it would be dependent on whether he can get financing.
"At this point, we haven't heard any details on pricing. Earlier in the year, TPG made a bid at $3.30 a share and that dropped down to $1.45, and they walked away, and now the stocks are trading just north of 80 cents," Mr Rosewall said.
"So the pricing around such a deal is likely to be nowhere near TPG's original bid at $3.30 a share and it could well be below their last bid at $1.45 a share."
Mr Naude's request was approved by the board subject to a range of protocols, included a six-week limit for him to pursue his discussions.
Mr Naude was appointed president of Billabong's American operations in September 1998, and established Billabong USA as a wholly-owned activity in North America.
He has been involved in the surfing industry since 1973 and has extensive experience in managing clothing brands.
Several offers
Billabong has been the subject of several takeover offers from private equity firms.
It rejected TPG's first offer in February.
A second offer from TPG and a separate offer from another private equity firm were both withdrawn by the bidders after talks with the company.
Late last month, Billabong's founder and board member Gordon Merchant was re-elected to the board by a narrow margin despite a bid to dump him over his role in rejecting TPG's first, $3.30-a-share offer.
Mr Merchant created Billabong in the 1970s and developed it into a retail brand that reflected Australia's surfing culture.
In May, the surfwear company dropped chief executive Derek O'Neill, who had been with Billabong for more than two decades, in favour of Laura Inman, who previously headed up Target.
Billabong said then that it ''required new leadership and skill sets for the next stage of its development''.
Billabong made a loss of $275.6 million in the 2011-12 financial year, and has begun closing stores, cutting product lines and expanding its online presence in a bid to return to profitability.
"The Australian retail industry as a whole has been under enormous pressure, with the Australian dollar well above its long-term average and relatively high interest rates domestically," Mr Rosewall said.
"Also, the US retail market has moved away from surfwear sales. It's not as popular as it used to be, which has obviously hurt Billabong's business."
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Halos, not Brewers, get Yanks' top pick
Milwaukee now gets New York's second-round pick
By Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com
Generally speaking, a team that loses a Type A free agent can do as well as getting a first-round pick (from the team that signed the aforementioned free agent) as well as a pick in the supplemental first round (between the first and second rounds) in the following year's First-Year Player Draft.
But what happens when one team signs three Type A players in one offseason? That's the procedural knot Major League Baseball is getting to untangle as the Yankees have officially inked CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett and are set to bring Mark Teixeira into the fold. The Angels, Brewers and Blue Jays all get compensation in the form of draft picks, but with one team signing all three of these Type A players, who gets which picks?
That shakes out according to the ranking of said players, according to the Elias Sports Bureau's statistical analysis. With Teixeira ranking the highest among this crop with a 98.889 ranking, the Angels will get the Yankees' first-round pick at No. 26. New York has an additional first-round pick, No. 28a, compensation for not signing 2008 first-rounder Gerrit Cole, which cannot be forfeited.
The Angels will also receive an additional pick in the sandwich round, the supplemental first round that takes place between the first and second rounds of the Draft.
The Angels' gain is the loss of Milwaukee and Toronto, with the Brewers probably feeling the worst about Teixeira donning the pinstripes. Since Sabathia's ranking of 98.110 was better than Burnett's 89.729, Milwaukee was in line to get that first-round pick instead of Toronto. Instead, the Brewers will get a supplemental first-round pick as well as the Yankees' second-round selection. The Jays get the sandwich pick along with New York's third-round slot.
"The Elias rankings are flawed," Brewers assistant GM Gord Ash said. "Nobody is happy about them. But it is the system we have, and you have to just live with it."
"I don't think I'm going against the norm when I say I think it's a bit antiquated," Blue Jays scouting director Jon Lalonde said. "I remember a couple years ago we lost [Frank] Catalanotto and [Ted] Lilly and [Justin] Speier. Ted Lilly I think got more money then both of those other guys combined, but on the free-agent market, both of the other guy were Type As and Lilly was a B.
"That, to me, just points out that the system isn't necessarily rewarding the most valued free agents. Now, is there a system that can do that? I don't know. I guess any system is going to have flaws and holes. All teams know the rules going in, so I guess you can't really complain about it after the fact."
And it might not yet be over. Type A free agent Manny Ramirez is still out there and the Yankees have been mentioned as a possible suitor for the outfielder. His rating of 93.438 puts him ahead of Burnett. If the Yankees did sign him -- and who would say that was out of the question during their offseason spending spree -- that would push the Blue Jays' second compensation pick to the fourth round, with the Dodgers getting the Yankees' third-round selection in this hypothetical situation.
Along with that remaining peg to be hammered in, the order of the supplemental first round is also yet to be determined. That's also based on the Elias rankings, with Ramirez being the only Type A player on the market who rated higher than the three players the Yankees have already signed or are about to sign. Other teams who would get a supplemental first round pick if they lose Type A players include the Red Sox (Jason Varitek), the Diamondbacks (Orlando Hudson), the White Sox (Orlando Cabrera) and the Mets (Oliver Perez).
"Manny would be the other one out there [who ranks higher than Burnett]," Lalonde said. "So it's still up in the air, I guess. Until everything is slotted and lined up officially, we'll just have to play it by ear. But, one way or the other, we know we've got a couple extra picks anyway."
Jonathan Mayo is a reporter for MLB.com. Jordan Bastian and Adam McCalvy contributed to this story. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Open Letter to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig
From the Desk of Rays Renegade
January 4, 2011
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig,
I am writing you today to give you some of my MLB fan-based opinions. Hopefully with a few well placed facts and a emotional incentive to possibly charge forward in changing this distrubing "Third World" trend of actions.
I am sorry to say Mr. Commissioner, I am not writing about PED's, tomorrow's Baseball Hall of Fame announcement, or even the implimentation of the dreaded salary cap who's thought might give you horrid nightmares.
I must address this non-democratic situation that I feel we, as a baseball loving Nation have failed our warm breezed cousins to the South. Maybe because I have lived in this country my entire life I am a bit naive to the complexity of the Hispanic community to the South of Florida. But I still think change is needed Mr. Commissioner.
It seem that the actions of few corrupt entities within the Southern Hemisphere Hispanic power gird have impoverished so many young ballplayers in the Tropical belt of the Caribbean and South America that want to play professional baseball. It is a land where a single soul can command the intentions and the dreams of hundreds that love to play our national past time, and they just treat them as if they were hired help.
The fact that a single buscone or " finder" can manipulate the potential fiscal rewards to a player and circumvent needed revenues to become instant millionaires by preying and praying on the sweat and blood of young boys yearning to fulfill their baseball dreams of becoming the "next" Roberto Clemente, or David Ortiz. How can the United States of America, one of the biggest and baddest countries on the face of this earth just simply stand back and let a stable of Third World bullies decree which players get a chance, and which are destined to a life of poverty.
Mr. Commissioner, you can become that one authority figure who can bring about change and finally remove the tyranny of the buscones or "finders" forever. You could make another footnote to your MLB legacy that you, Bud Selig as MLB Commissioners helped to first formulate rules, regulations and possibly even establish an outside the United States MLB First Years Player Draft system that would provide players outside the confines of the current system a chance to be recognized and rewarded for their years of hard work.
I am not asking for this in 2011, or even within the next 3 years. I know that you will need the backing of one of the most powerful men in baseball with you. That is why I am also sending a letter to Michael Weiner the current President of the Major League Baseball Players Association asking that both administrative branches of this great sports combine energies to promote, provide and institute future avenues for players outside this country to be treated the same as the North American born players we acquire via our current MLB First Year Player Draft system.
With both the MLB and MLBPA set to begin discussing a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in the Winter of 2011, this could be a essential sidebar issue that can get more extended revenues within the MLB coffers, plus establish more jobs and positions within that region's realm of the game. Could be a plus, plus for both side of the CBA coin.
I know that even a preliminary discussion will consuming hours of dialogue, mountains of correspondence, and endless phone calls, but isn't the overall health and futurue history of our game worth that sweat and struggles?
The game has evolved so much on the field in the last 25 years, shouldn't our focus now be on the souls left behind by this progress..Think about it Mr. Commissioner, you can be the savior of millions of future Hispanic baseball players that will be discovered in MLB-sanctioned Baseball Academys set up in the early 2000's by our favorite MLB teams with the intent to discover new talent, and permanently plug ourselves into a new talent stream.
We saw the first two players from India signed two years ago, and a petite Japanese woman knuckleball pitcher signed to a minor league contracts just last season. Why not give future rising stars in this new World "hot bed of talent" a realistic chance to come on board with respected representation, and loose the stress of wondering if documentation, or even money has changed hands before a single signature is committe to paper.
Can you honestly say Commissioner Selig that you have not felt the disgust and embarrassment of the past few years when countless players are found to be illegally obtained by doctored birth certificates, name changes, or simple taking another person's name for the sake of the game's paychecks and prestige.
I know that sports agents have been called the leeches of the modern athlete, but they do not suck dry the blood of their clients the way some of these diabolical buscones or even "family" advisers do in parts of the unmanaged MLB world order. Every year more players come clean about the falsifications of their pasts, and we just slap their hands and let them fall back into line.
By expelling the human parasites that prey on these players and their families we are ridding society of a deceptive epidemic that needs to be exterminated, eradicated and made extinct. Mr. Commissioner, you can be the man that will be held up in the future as the "man who brought baseball and the world together through equality".
That would be a humanitarian MLB legacy that would transcend anything else you have done as Commissioner of Baseball.
You could be remembered in the town of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic as the man who made fair and equal laws for everyone to play this great game. Major League Baseball has been diligent in the past trying to erase these evils and bring honesty back to these regions.
When MLB established a MLB-sanctioned home base in the Dominican to combat these false records and documentations, somehow players still funneled into the country and were exposed later. Underage players were found out and returned to their countries if they had not at least reached the age of 17. Can you imagine spending even a month in a country like the U S after living in lesser condition in your home country.
Commissioner Selig, you can be the man who can stand proud at the forefront of this revolution to show that we are through with the lies and deceptions, that truth should be the common language, and that players should be rewarded for their talents, not placed like meat in a glass showcase and sold to the highest dolla.
In closing Commissioner Selig, I ask of you that we finally end this tyranny of the few that prey on the weak and poor who only want to play baseball. By establishing at least a dialogue to begin constructing a World Amateur Draft, we can show the entire world that baseball can overcome more than just money and power, but can improve lives and establish fair play beyond just the baseball diamond.
I know I am only one soul writing to you, but sometimes a single voice in the dark can lead you into the light. If we are to keep moving forward as a sport, we have to take other sports lead on the outside countries rights to fairness and equality.
The best way to show that is to point to the NBA, which drafts players from around the world. If you really want to leave this sport in a manner that future generations will remember your name, then by taking on the equality of the Tropics in regards to baseball related matters might be a giant step for your own immortality.
Thank you again Commissioner Selig for your time. I hope to again shake you hand at the Spring Training Grand Slam Dinner again at Tropicana Field in 2011. I am just someone who loves this sport, and only wants to see it grow into a world wide phenomenon.
Sincerely Yours,
Rays Renegade
cc: United States President Barack Obama, Matt Silverman, Presdient of the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club, Michael Weiner, Executive Director of the MLBPA.
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I know that this is a very complicated issue. I remember seeing a show on tv about this subject a couple of years ago, but I cant remember the details. To be honest, I'm going to have to do some more reading about this topic before I can make an informed decision, but thanks for bringing the topic back to the light.
It would be mice to believe that MLB would have the power to wield a big stick and correct the error of those greedy blood suckers in other parts of the world, unfortunately they can't control blood suckers at home and wouldn't MLB then be seen to be taking advantages or just opening the door for more Boras manipulation. More international sports associations can't even control these environments so MLB would be just treading water till they eventually drown.
In a perfect world this would work great.
MLB Critic
NLB Critic,
Every January I send a memo/letter to MLB Commissioner Selig about some concern. This year it was the scavanger's that prey on the young ballplayers from the Carribean countries.
I understand that MLB will never swing a 34 inch club, but you hope that something can be put into motion to take down the parasites and transgressors before they ruin a potentially greap player's journey.
I wonder if a guy like Miguel Tejada or even David Ortiz had to pay the piper aka buscones to get their potential chance to get to the MLB. Just sickens me that some really good ballplayer could have missed a chance at normalcyor even a chance at greatness because of the sin of greed.
Rays Renegade
A lot of this same thing was brought out in 2008 or 2009 when the age of a Nationals prospect was discovered that he was not of MLB eligible age, and he was using someone elses name.
Sure the egg was on the face of the MLB club in the long run for not going deeper into solidifying the facts and figures of this young player, but the root of the problem stemmed from the abuseof the system in the Dominician Republic at that time.
More and more players are "late" to Spring Training via VISA or a paperwork inaccuracy that sends off red flags at immigration in either the US or the Dominician.
A lot of work and sweat will have to be endured before it is clear sailing, but when it is, any young kid in the Carribean will great talent will have a better shot to someday step on a MLB field.
Rays Renegade
Didn't Selig appoint somebody to police all this? I seem to remember that MLB was supposed to be on the issue, but maybe I'm wrong. Definitely a problem. Did you see the movie "Sugar?" Very enlightening.
Great post! One of the beauties of baseball. If you can throw a ball, you can play!
–Mark Gauthier
I know he appointed someone to act as an overseer, but there are not definite rules, regulations or punishments set forth in any writs. So it is like having a guy with a badge standing on the street corner who watches a mugging and can not aprehend the villian because it is out of his reach/jurisdiction.
I have not been able to find a copy of it online yet, but did you see "Chasing 3000" yet? I will get to see "Sugar" sometime, it is on my bucket list now
Rays Renegade
Yeah, seems like there is a lot here that needs to be investigated. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Knowing is half the battle, and until recently, I didn't even know.
That is one of the great thing about the game of baseball. As long as you can hit the ball, throw the ball, catch the ball, the dream can stay alive for soooo long.
I could do all three in college, but for some reason hitting someone with the ball meant more to me at the time (lol).
I even finally saw "Sugar" last night and no understand what happens to so many of the Carribean players who come here foir the dream and end up sometimes with a nightmare end result.
Rays Renegade
You know me by now. I try and bring stuff up to make you think every once in a while, but I do not have the comedic taste like you And Alan to whip it into a frenzy of mass proportions.
Maybe someday I will get my cocoon and come back as a comedic butterfly. At least my sarcasm is ripe for the picking.
Rays Renegade


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It's Veterans Day today here in the US, and for our neighbors to the north and friends across the pond, as well as in other Commonwealth countries, today is Remembrance Day. (Its observance is more closely matched by our Memorial Day in May.)
Originally observed to recall the end of World War I, as hostilities formally ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, today has since become a day to remember and honor all those who have served and continue to serve in times of war and peace. The poppy has become an emblem of this day thanks to the poem, "In Flanders Fields," written by Canadian soldier John McCrae.


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Team Orica-GreenEdge Reveals Roster for Giro d'Italia 2012
Earlier today Australian Team Orica-GreenEdge revealed its roster and ambitions for the 2012 Giro d'Italia.
Earlier today Australian Team Orica-GreenEdge revealed its roster and ambitions for the 2012 Giro d'Italia.
According to Team GreenEdge sports director Matt White, the team's Giro line-up has been built with a focus on stage wins, specifically during the first two weeks of the three week Grand Tour where the GreenEdge team hopes to be able to conquer the maglia rosa leader's jersey.
"We're solely focused on stage wins," White told Roadcycling.com. "We've said that from the beginning. We definitely don't have anyone for the general classification. Most of our riders will have a chance for individual stage wins, and Matt Goss is our leader for the sprints."
The team's eyes are sharply focused on the Giro's team time trial.
"I expect the team to be competitive during the early stages," White added. "We have a strong team for the stage four team time trial in Verona. A dream scenario would be to put Goss in the pink leader's jersey during the first week, either right before or right after the team time trial. There are a few teams with the same goal as us. If we're on the mark very early in Denmark, I'll be happy."
White views Goss' participation in the Giro d'Italia as crucial preparation for the Tour de France in July. White sees the Tour de France as the team's biggest goal of the whole 2012 season.
"The Giro is an important race for Matt Goss," White described. "He's got good form at the Tour of Turkey at the moment, and the idea is that he'll hit the ground running at the Giro. He'll have a lot of chances for stage wins. The time he does in Denmark and Italy will set him up for the Tour de France, which is the biggest goal for both him and the team."
The team has selected Brett Lancaster, Tomas Vaitkus and Jens Keukeleire as the key riders in the team's sprint train, which aims to set up Goss perfectly in the Giro sprints. Unfortunately for the team, it hasn't had much time to practice the lead out process in races this season. Lancaster has been chosen for the Giro roster and lead-out train as a result of Julian Dean's injuries this season and the team is hoping to take advantage of Lancaster's significant experience.
"Brett and Matt are riding together for the first time at the Tour of Turkey. We've had a lot of different things happen with our sprint train already this season. Julian Dean was our main lead-out man for Goss, but he hasn't raced much after a broken shoulder in December, and a broken leg in March has taken him out of racing. Brett has put his hand up to fill Julian's spot and he's the right guy for the job. The stress and competitiveness of this race is huge and that's where Brett comes in."
Vaitkus will fill a similar role to Lancaster.
"We expect Tomas to be part of the lead-out train in both the Giro and the Tour," White commented and added "Because of how the season has panned out, he hasn't had the opportunity to race with Goss in the sprints other than at Tirreno. We're looking at seven chances to refine the sprint at the Giro, so Tomas will be critical."
White has made the risky move of selecting Grand Tour newcomer Keukeleire to be part of the sprint train which is so crucial to Goss' success in the sprints. White hopes the experience will help further Keukeleire's development as a sprinter in his own right.
"Keukeleire will learn a lot from the sprint stages in the first two weeks," White believes. "He's a good sprinter himself and to be part of a world class sprint team will benefit him. The strength he gains from his first Grand Tour will carry into the summer, and I expect he'll be a new man come late summer and autumn this year."
Team GreenEdge has picked Svein Tuft and Jack Bobridge for the task of looking after and protecting Goss as well as setting the pace in the team time trial, while using the Grand Tour as an important part of their preparation for this year's London Olympics.
"Svein has had solid form since February. He's a rider I can count on to line up and get the work done. The team time trial is a huge goal, and Svein is critical in our success in this discipline."
Commenting on Bobridge's participation White told Roadcycling.com "The Giro will be Jack's first road race since the Nationals. He'll start a little bit behind as he finds his road legs after the Track Worlds. Luckily, Jack adapts quickly. He's a hard guy and he'll be very useful in catching break-aways."
Fumiyuki Beppu, Christian Meier and Daryl Impey fill in the remaining space in the team roster and have been chosen for their reliability and durability in long races.
"I have worked with Christian for a couple of years now, and you know what you get with him. He's a solid teammate that completely dedicates himself to the team goals. He's done the Vuelta a Espana in the past, but this is his first Giro d'Italia. I'm sure he'll have plenty of chances to show us his strengths."
Unlike Meier, Beppu is no stranger to the Giro. White will look to the Japanese all-rounder to help Goss in the sprints as he prepares for the London Olympics.
"Beppu has specialized in the cobbled classics previously, and this year, we've seen him at the more hilly races like the Ardennes. He'll use the Giro as a platform to prepare for the Olympics while he looks after Goss and takes his own chances," White commented.
According to White, Daryl Impey, the second Grand Tour newcomer in the team's nine-man Giro roster, earned a spot at the Giro due to his standout performances this year.
"Daryl has had a great season so far with his first WorldTour win," White explained. "He's been absolutely super for the team in every race he has done this season. I'm looking forward to giving him opportunities at the Giro."
For the GreenEdge riders and the team management the start of the team's first Grand Tour is a big moment and is eagerly anticipated.
"It's a big moment. Every race this year has been a big moment because everything we experience is our first. We've already ticked a lot of boxes, and the Giro has always been high on the list. We really want to leave with a stage win. Aside from the Tour de France, this is the biggest race of the year. We have a very motivated group going into the Tour of Italy next week."
Team Orica-GreenEDGE roster for the 2012 Giro d'Italia:
Matthew Goss (AUS), Brett Lancaster (AUS), Daryl Impey (RSA), Jack Bobridge (AUS), Tomas Vaitkus (LTU), Jens Keukeleire (BEL), Fumiyuki Beppu (JPN), Christian Meier (CAN), and Svein Tuft (CAN)
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Benson Fok Ping Kong have joined the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta family as the Executive Chinese Chef and led the Shang Palace versatile team of chef since 2008.
Chef Benson began his culinary experience more than thirty years ago in Hong Kong, when he was barely 14 years old. His dedication and style later took him to several countries around Asia, such as Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia. Although this is not his first time in Jakarta, it is his first time to work with the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts group. After working for several five-star hotels and restaurants, he finally took the challenge of returning to Jakarta to lend his culinary creativity and innovations to Shang Palace.
Chef Benson believes in creating authentic Chinese delicacies by combining the freshest ingredients and cooking techniques to retain the flavours, scents and textures. Chef Benson also shows his versatility when serving guests. Whether he is cooking for a banquet of 4,000 people or for a small gathering of five, he always keeps the consistency of the quality of the dish.
The Shang Palace Chinese restaurant combines contemporary and classic Chinese décor. It has 327 seats, six private dining rooms and the Lotus Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 200 people for a standing reception, 100 guests for a banquet with a dance floor and stage, 120 people for a banquet without a dance floor or stage, or 100 people for a buffet-style function. For reservations and information, please call (62 21) 2939 9562 or access the website at www.shangri-la.com/jakarta/shangrila/dining.
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Well, lots of alliances we( I) knew nothing about
While I was not a fan of the you tube couple they never raised their voices, and were kind to one another - see ya kids :hiya
I love the blonde's attitude. I would love them to be in the F3 -
Katie and Max, much better attitude, except when they won the ten thousand each, he was over the moon, she said we beat Bates and Anthony, sigh- seriously?? :ohnno
I want the hockey players to win, or the roller derby moms, I have since they started and either one of thse two would be wonderful .2 hours next week :yay
With the other shows DWTS and AI etc jumping the shark - AR never disappoints :)


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dynamicchiropractic.com >> Chiropractic (General)
Medicine Presents: A Great Opportunity
By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher
The changing nature of health care presents both opportunities and challenges. While we tend to focus on our profession, we can sometimes forget the impact other health care professions can have on us.If you haven't kept up on them, you should know about some very interesting trends taking place in medicine that will present great opportunities for doctors of chiropractic in the near future.
A 2013 survey by Deloitte Development1 looked at how medical physicians see the future of medicine. Some of the trends revealed by the survey definitely could have an impact on the future of chiropractic:
In support of these findings, a study published last year in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that "burnout is more common among physicians than among other US workers." Investigators noted that "45.8% of physicians reported at least 1 symptom of burnout."2
So, if you ask medical doctors how their practices are doing, nearly half are likely to tell you they are suffering from burnout, seeing their income drop and expect their income to drop "dramatically" over the next few years. If you ask them how medicine will change, 80 percent believe that they will be working more with other health care professions and that other health care professions will play a larger role in primary care.
Looking a little further out, a report on family physicians from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes, "[E]stimates suggest that by 2020 the U.S. healthcare system will be 40,000 (medical) doctors short of where it needs to be in the primary care arena to support the demand for medical care."3 Seven years is not that far away.
While doctors of chiropractic were not mentioned in any of the above reports, we certainly would be considered candidates for the interdisciplinary teams and playing a larger role in primary care. The real question is how to prepare in order to take advantage of these opportunities.
Louis Pasteur is quoted as saying, "Chance favors the prepared mind." In our case, opportunity favors the prepared doctor of chiropractic. As you consider the above, it is apparent that integration into the evolving health care system will be critical. You can't be part of an interdisciplinary team if you are outside the system. This will require becoming familiar with new concepts like accountable care organizations in order to determine if and how you want to be involved.
For DCs close to retirement, it may be "practice as usual" for the next few years. Why make changes if you are doing well and not required to? But for younger docs, the evolving health care landscape holds no shortage of obstacles and opportunities. You are the ones who will need to become knowledgeable about the emerging changes to health care delivery and management.
The challenges faced by the medical profession have the potential to create opportunities for chiropractic as a profession and your practice specifically. Spend some time learning, thinking and planning for your next 10 years. With a little work, they could be the best years of your career.
Read more findings on my blog: http://blog.toyourhealth.com/wrblog/. You can also visit me on Facebook.
Click here for more information about Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher.


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Hi girls!
I would love to stay, but I need to apply some makeup and go to school.
I'll be back hopefully, I don't know if I have a computer tonight
I think I'm going clothes shopping this weekend
I feel bad about that becuase I would rather have my dad save his money and get me a computer...
Wow that sounds selfish...
Anyways I have to clean again tonight.
I didn't finish the bathroom last night like I said I would and I really need to.
Love you all!
Behave yourselves.
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Free Horse: son of Max patch
I rescued him and he is green broke. he loads, leads and stood for the farrier. I have him in with a blind horse, another retired TB gelding (the grandson of Mr. Prospector) and a AQH mare (and a abused pony) and he is great. He is good with people but still needs more work.I want a forever home for this boy. Someone that will bring out the best in him as he is very smart and very fast like his dad. HE IS NOT REGISTERED but I do have his birthing papers. It will cost about $2,000 to register him
Horse Namewe call him pookie
Height15.3 hh
Weight1000 lbs
SireMax Patch
DamOK To Cruise
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Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, especially among older people.
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called edema.
Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema - peripheral; Peripheral edema
Painless swelling may affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. Because of the effect of gravity, swelling is particularly noticeable in the lower part of the body.
Foot, leg, and ankle swelling is common with the following situations:
Injury or surgery involving the leg, ankle, or foot can cause swelling. Swelling may also occur after pelvic surgery, especially for cancer.
Long airplane flights or car rides, as well as standing for long periods of time, often lead to some swelling in the feet and ankles.
Swelling may occur in women who take estrogen or during parts of the menstrual cycle. Most women have some swelling during pregnancy. More severe swelling during pregnancy may be a sign of preeclampsia (also called toxemia), a serious condition that includes high blood pressure and swelling.
Swollen legs may be a sign of heart failure, kidney failure, or liver failure. In these conditions, there is too much fluid in the body.
Certain medications may also cause your legs to swell:
Some tips that may help:
Never stop taking any medicines you think may be causing swelling without first talking to your doctor.
Call 911 if:
Call your doctor right away if:
Also call your doctor if self-care measures do not help or swelling gets worse.
Your doctor will take a medical history and do a thorough physical examination, paying special attention to your heart, lungs, abdomen, lymph nodes, legs, and feet.
Your doctor will ask questions like the following:
Diagnostic tests that may be done include the following:
The treatment will be aimed at the cause of the swelling. Diuretics may be prescribed to reduce the swelling, but they can have side effects. Home treatment for benign causes of leg swelling should be tried before drug therapy.
Fang JC, O'Gara PT. The physical examination: an evidence-based approach. In: Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, Libby P, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 12.
Goldman L. Approach to the patient with possible cardiovascular disease. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 48.
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Insomniac Content With Remaining Exclusive To Sony
With two of the most critically acclaimed and popular franchises in the PlayStation's stable - Resistance and Ratchet and Clank - Insomniac is a major contributor to Sony's platforms. And it seems they're perfectly happy with that.
Creating a game takes a lot more time and money than it used to, and higher profits are crucial. Hence, it makes far more sense to double or even triple your potential consumer base, which is why so many developers will only produce multiplatform titles. The sales numbers for Resistance 2 were good but not spectacular and when GI spoke to Ryan Schneider, director of marketing and communications for Insomniac, he had this to say in response:
"Sure, as an independent developer, you do consider those options - but at the same time we do have a great relationship with Sony. We've been with Sony for a long, long time now, and that's where we intend to stay for the foreseeable future.
Sony bends over backwards to work with its development teams. Their product development team is second to none - we absolutely love working with them. Their PR and marketing folks are terrific to work with and very dedicated to the cause, and there are some very creative people there. We feel very fortunate to have that sort of relationship in place."
As a frame of reference, Sucker Punch (inFamous, Sly Cooper) said something very similar; they praised Sony's behind-the-scenes ability and said they very much value that business relationship. Insomniac is clearly of the same mind, so if you thought you might see Resistance 3 for the Xbox 360, you should probably think again. This is one developer that probably won't be jumping ship any time soon.
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Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the Restoration Church in Russellville. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published in Sunday's edition of The Courier.
Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.


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Sanchez is 5/13, again, thats ****ing inexcusable
I'd put Cro back in on Offense in the Next series on a Pass Play.
He seems at home there.
Sanchez is 5/13, again, thats ****ing inexcusable
I have no idea why the Texans are passing.
I think they are playing tight. LOL
The problem with Cromartie on that play is ...
How often is Sanchez throwing to him in practice... Poor pass but no timing between the two... Typical Jets magic bull****...
Go **** yourself Harris.
Got pressure, and they still complete it!
How was that not holding on Maybin? lOL
So Schaub throws while going down and converts a 3rd down. Some QBs can make plays under pressure
Harris is atrocious
Wilk get your hands up idiot...
Microcosm of our season right there.


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No "homers" or "haters"
Well, we're 31-44. I guess its better than 23 wins. Just sucks Chicago has our draft pick again this year, makes me think if Curry was worth it all.
The first point I want to make is I believe individual efforts do not become winning basketball. That is what people do not get. they are grasping at any good game from a young player as if its going to translate to wins next year. We need some kind of infussion , major changes, something. Maybe a new coach.
Secondly, we should realize by now that Collins and Balkman can play. Mardy Collins is already the best decision maker on this team arguably, he knows where the ball should go, always under control and composed, and he's been able to get to the basket, he looks just infinitely more confident by each game. Balkman's energy reminds me of Sprewell's, though are very different players
Curry has 33 turn overs over 6 games. That's 5.5 TOs per game. 16 over the last 2 games...I like Curry's ability to score, but I can't see us winning games with Eddy as the primary option. He gives up too many posessions offensively and defensively. I mean, if Curry was averaging 27 points per game on 4 turnovers a game, I wouldn't have a problem with him. But its 18 points per game in alot of minutes, and he's among the league leaders in TO's, you feel me? Not a good sign. I hope Curry works on passing out of double teams. It would really improve our offense so much, thats what I'm looking foward to next season...hopefully it works out.
The last topic I want to topic about is our starters Frye and Jefferies. Jeff was brought here to be a defensive stopper. But I don't know how many times Jaric was left wide open. Jefferies is poor offensively, and average at best defensively. I don't know what Jefferies is better at than Balkman. I haven't seen it, so I don't know why he's starting over Balkman, especially when our season is over. Atleast give the kid starter experience.
Frye...is suppose to be a jumpshooter...but he isn't hitting his shots. Just like how Jefferies is suppose to be a defender, but doesn't defend well.
Well, share your points here...


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Tulo drops 11-pitch 'heavyweight' battle to Rosenthal
Cardinals closer strikes out shortstop with two on in ninth inning
By Thomas Harding / MLB.com
DENVER -- After hard swing after harder swing, Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki connected with great force as he chopped the ground near home plate in frustration.
With a three-run ninth-inning deficit and two runners on base, Tulowitzki battled Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal to 11 pitches before striking out on a high 100-mph fastball. Rosenthal then got Justin Morneau to fly out to end the Cards' 9-6 victory Wednesday afternoon.
The end of the game will be remembered for the epic confrontation between Rosenthal, he of the fastball that often touches triple digits, and Tulowitzki, one of the best hitters and the premier power-hitting shortstop in the Majors.
"That was just like two heavyweights standing in the middle of the ring just swinging at each other," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "That was impressive."
Tulowitzki was more bummed about the result than appreciative of the theatre of the at-bat.
"I was hoping to come through for the team and get [Rosenthal] in deeper water than he already was," Tulowitzki said. "It was a battle. I knew it was an important out for them and I knew it was an important battle for our team. It hurts."
Rosenthal threw 41 pitches in 1 1/3 innings for the save. He had walked Brandon Barnes to open the inning and walked Drew Stubbs with one out. Walks have been a problem for the closer this year -- 22 in 37 1/3 innings. But Tulowitzki, who leads the Rockies with 18 homers, took a called strike on an 87-mph changeup on the first pitch and figured he wasn't going to spend many pitches with the bat on his shoulder.
Rosenthal was up for the task.
"[Rosenthal] was just letting it eat," Matheny said. "You could tell he felt good. It was nice having a couple days off to get him in there fresh. ... He went from some real hard to some nice changeups, some ones down. Trevor stayed with it."
Tulowitzki swung through a 98-mph fastball on the second pitch, then fouled off seven of the next eight pitches. Some were fastballs at 97-100 mph. Others were changeups that, at 86-88 mph, were the equal of others' fastballs. He laid off a 98-mph heater on the sixth pitch, but stayed in attack mode. The 10th was a curveball that Tulowitzki also tapped foul.
While some hitters would be happy to say they extended an at-bat that far with pitches that electric, Tulowitzki wasn't taking that type of solace.
"I battled," Tulowitzki said. "But I've got to at least put the ball in play. That's got to be a better at-bat.
"I felt like I was on him. That's the difference with guys throwing 99-100, you have room for mistakes. But this is one of those series where I was fouling off pitches that I would usually put in play."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I'm in Gryffindor! My wand is 13in with a Birch handle and Mahogony body. It's cores are Centaur hair, Demiguise hair, and Hippogriff tail hair. My animagus form is a dragon. My patronus charm is a phoenix. "Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!"
To get that Ministry position I've always wanted I work really hard and hope for the best. When I'm in trouble, I tend to think my way out. I use my invisibility cloak to go to the restricted section of the library! Professor McGonagall is one of my favorite professors. Slytherins are my enemies!
Harry Potter is my boyfriend, best friend, and one of my favorite characters. If I found a whole lot of wizard money on the ground I would keep it and put it all into my savings account at Gringottes. I'm friendly, patient, respectful, hardworking, and very loyal.
I judge others by their judgment of their inferiors. If a person was hanging halfway down a cliff, I would use a handy spell to levitate them up. If the giant squid grabbed a friend of mine and was going to eat them alive, I would use a handy spell to make it drop my friend before any serious harm comes to them.
My favorite color is purple. If I was walking through the forest with my friends and a giant spider jumped out and grabbed me, I would start uttering as many spells as I could think of to get out of it's grip. If Voldemort told me to kill my best mate or he'll use the Cruciatus Curse on both of us, I'd try to keep him busy by talking to him while trying to think of the best spell to use on him.
I believe school rules can be ignored, but only under extreme circumstances! In a battle with Voldemort I would easily win of hard work! Transfiguration is my favorite subject. After graduating from Hogwarts I might do something natural like Zoology and Oceanography. I like to read in my leisure time.


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After some deliberation (and the pending arrival of a bonus check at work) I'm seriously considering an upgrade for my general-purpose zoom. The Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 has been a good lens for the past three years (even with a warranty claim) but I would like to add image stabilization and silent/full-time focus, which probably means Canon and Ultrasonic. I'm shooting on a 7D (crop-factor).
Most of the L glass in the wide-zoom range is some combination of too expensive and/or lacking IS, and I have no aspirations of going full-frame, which means the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS and the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5 IS are my most likely options.
The main differences I can identify:
- The 17-55 is larger and slightly heavier, but offers f/2.8 and uses a single-sleeve zoom extension (probably more reliable in the long run).
- The 15-85 is smaller and slightly ligher, only offers f/3.5 but is alleged to be extremely sharp. Also, it's about half the price.
That noted, I'm leaning toward the 17-55 but wanted opinions and/or alternatives. My limit is going to be around $1100 (which includes an allowance for the resale of my Tamron), meaning any "L" options would have to be readily available in the used market.


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Go back to last year's hair
Greaser pompadour
I'm extremely happy that we didn't give him up for Nash. I honestly feel that Shump is going to be a monster and a Top 5 SG in the near future. I see a lot of a younger D Wade in him
Stat And Melo!!!
Shumpert and Tyson Chandler are the only bright spots on this roster.
Never liked Kidd, still don't like him at 39. He's a corny mother****er who likes to beat women and drive under the influence...
Once a huge fan of Camby and a fan of Kurt Thomas, they're all but finished by now. To give up picks for them is a joke. Camby'S contract is way too big too.
Felton is a fat mofo. He looked good for like 3 months in D'Antoni's system.....after that he got worse and worse in Denver and especially in Portland. He needs atleast 3 months to get back in serious pro-shape, because right now he looks like Anthony Anderson.
J.R. Smith is an ok re-signing, but I would have preferred O.J. Mayo.
Novak's resigning doesn't make sense. The whole world saw that he's completely useless in the Playoffs and against top notch opposition...
James White and Chris Copeland = roster fillers.
Only good move this offseason was to let Fields walk. He's garbage and Toronto pissed away some serious money for this dude.
What makes you think Camby is finished? He averaged 9 boards and 1.5 blocks in under 25 minutes. That doesn't sound like a guy who's done to me. Also don't crucify me but I see Carmelo as a bright spot, he carried us last year and is really buying in and stepping up. Also, as much frustration as he caused me last year, I also see Amare as a potential bright spot. If he's playing well we are at a whole new level. I'm also not worried about Felton, he'll be in shape and be a 13-15 and 8-9 guy. Mark my words. Novak in the playoffs was a victim of a bad combination. Best defense+ depleted backcourt= Complete disaster
Stat And Melo!!!
yeah, i too think Camby was a good pick up. I think we all wanted mayo, though we couldn't afford him. I think Kidd is good for this year if we don't burn him out. For 3, not too sure, but who is a sure thing
Sounds like Shump is ahead of schedule which is great newsIman Shumpert @I_Am_Iman
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25 Things We Are Thankful For This Year
We have a lot to be thankful for this year. Of course, there are all of the usual things—like our families, our friends, and our homes—that we try and give thanks for everyday. But, there are also plenty of things that we're thankful for that we sometimes don't always appreciate like we should. You know, like Rihanna's Instagram page. It's brought a lot of joy into our lives this year and shown us things that we never thought we'd see. But, sometimes, we forget to give thanks for it. So, we'd like to send out a BIG thank you for it today.
As we prepare to sit down at the dinner table to partake in our annual feast, we realize that there are other things we'd like to give thanks for, too. So, to celebrate Thanksgiving, we put together a list of the 25 Things We Are Thankful For This Year. Put down that drumstick for a minute and click through as we show you all the things we're thankful for in 2012. Aren't you thankful for these things, too?


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, October 25, 2012, 7:38 AM
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38th annual Foothill Band Review now under way on Pleasanton's Main Street
Original post made on Oct 25, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, October 25, 2012, 7:38 AM
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 25, 2012 at 11:38 am
The Foothill Band Review is a great and well-known event. While it creates a fair amount of traffic disruption, it is a very worthwhile tradition and Pleasantonians adjust to the traffic disruptions.
However, the number of traffic disruptions Pleasantonians have to put up with for parades and events in the downtown area are becoming a major pain. Sunday's Spirit Run is a good example with some major arteries being closed in addition to Main Street. The closure of Valley Avenue from the Fairgrounds to Paseo Santa Cruz is a specific example of a major artery being closed which will cause some significant detours.
I urge folks that are fatigued with all the street closures for events to contact members of the City Council to voice their frustrations.
a resident of Birdland
on Oct 25, 2012 at 4:25 pm
While the street closures pose some inconvenience, I wouldn't trade having these types of events in town. That is what I love about this town.
Good luck to all the bands participating this weekend!
a resident of Foothill High School
on Oct 27, 2012 at 2:28 am
With 39 bands marching on Main Street that will mean more people moving on Main street than the usual slow Saturday
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 27, 2012 at 5:09 am
My family enjoys ALL of the events that take place on Main Street (although 7:30AM is a tad early). I just wish they would bring back "Cruise Night" during the Summer Good-Guys' event. And, while I'm at it -- Bring the Sunol Train line to Bernal Avenue on weekends.
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Flowers blooming under extra set of eyes
By Scott Merkin / MLB.com
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Count Tyler Flowers as one of the many White Sox position players benefiting from the job title change of Harold Baines to the team's assistant hitting coach. Jeff Manto certainly connected with the hitters in his first season in charge of the offense, with the White Sox finishing last season fourth in the American League in runs scored.
But having an extra pair of eyes on the daily work, from an accomplished hitter such as Baines, is always a plus.
"It's going to make it a little bit easier to be consistent with what you are doing day in and day out, not having to make big changes," Flowers said. "Everything stays intact with both of those guys watching you. If they see something starting to creep in, they say something and nip it in the bud right away.
"They have the same ideas mechanically. They both like to talk about approaches. Your mindset in that at-bat, what this pitcher is going to try to do to you to get you out and what is his arsenal to get you out to make your own gameplan against him. You hear it two different ways, and it's a good thing. They might be saying the same thing but you are hearing it in a different fashion. Sometimes it clicks better one way vs. the other. It will help everyone even more."
Flowers is hitting .316 with one homer during Cactus League action after three good at-bats in Thursday's 12-4 loss to the Angels, but those numbers aren't nearly as important as the positioning of his hands in each at-bat. He's trying to keep them at a consistent spot in the swing, basically staying where they start.
"I have a tendency to drop them sometimes which causes a whole misfire in the swing," Flowers said. "When they stay there, it has been good. I have a really good chance every at-bat to hit the ball hard. When they don't, it's not so good.
"But I've got two guys on me to let me know when it's happening and it's really only happened a few times. The good thing is, I've started to feel it myself. I'm learning and hopefully I'll be able to correct it if this does come up mid at-bat. I'll be able to feel it and correct it right away and give myself a good chance."
Despite results, Danks encouraged by outing
TEMPE, Ariz. -- John Danks knows there's little room for error, especially with his fastball still lacking a little velocity, as his arm strength continues to build up following Aug. 6 arthroscopic surgery.
He also understands there's no magic elixir to fix the issue. All Danks can do is continue to work and take the mound, just as he did for 3 1/3 innings and 61 pitches during Thursday's 12-4 loss to the Angels in Tempe.
"I talked to Dr. [Anthony] Romeo last week and he told me that I'm doing everything I could do," said Danks, referring to one of the doctors who performed his surgery. "There's not any special exercises or treatment I can do. I just have to go out there and throw through it.
"Certainly the focus right now is on that I can't make myself throw it any harder than what I'm trying to do. I just have to be able to throw it where I can get the best results."
Those results, at least on paper, weren't exactly perfect on Thursday. Facing a stacked Angels' lineup that featured every starter except catcher and shortstop, Danks gave up six runs on seven hits, while striking out two and walking one.
Danks threw 39 of his pitches for strikes, including a 1-1 changeup in the first inning that Mike Trout drove out for his first Cactus League home run. Through three Spring Training starts, Danks has allowed 10 earned runs on 16 hits over 7 2/3 innings. But remember, he hadn't pitched in a game since a four-inning rehab start last June 12 in Columbus.
So Thursday's effort was considered an overall success by the southpaw.
"Obviously the results don't show, but I feel like this was probably one of my better outings, just in terms of seeing some results," Danks said. "I threw some good changeups, I was able to get the cutter working toward the end. Obviously I gotta get the ball down, but that'll come.
"There's plenty of positives to take out of it. You don't like to come out of it like that, but it's another small step. I won't say a leap, but it's a small step in the right direction."
Three more starts are on tap for Danks before the start of the regular season: March 19 vs. the Reds, March 24 vs. the Royals or on the Minor League side, and then March 29 at Miller Park against the Brewers. He has no doubt he will break camp with the team, but much like the arm strength issue, Danks believes all he can do to convince the higher-ups is go out and pitch.
"It's a team sport and it's win driven," Danks said. "It doesn't matter who is out there getting you wins as long as someone is getting you wins. I fully anticipate them taking the best five guys they have at that time. Hopefully I'm one of them. I have no doubts that I will be. That's their decision to make."
"He's progressing each time out with how he's feeling and velocity and stuff like that," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "That right now is more important, him being healthy than thinking that far ahead."
Adjustment at plate paying dividends for Ramirez
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Solid contact has been the watchword for shortstop Alexei Ramirez throughout Cactus League action, posting a .375 average. That success could be due in part to an adjustment he made in the batter's box.
"My set up used to be right up in front of the plate, and now I moved back," said Ramirez through translator and White Sox coach Lino Diaz. "That allows me to see the ball a little bit longer and make better adjustments."
Ramirez enters his sixth season with the White Sox, in the second year of a four-year, $32.5-million contract extension. He's trying to bounce back from what he considered a subpar 2012, when he drove in 73 runs, but only hit nine homers.
Crain expects to be ready for Opening Day
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Despite not pitching since Feb. 25 against the Giants -- his only Cactus League appearance -- due to a right adductor strain, reliever Jesse Crain is not worried about being ready to break camp with the White Sox in two weeks.
"It's getting closer, but I know what I need to do to get ready," Crain said. "Bullpen wise, my arm feels great and my pitches feel great. It's just being able to extend and be game ready and hopefully I'll be that in the next couple days."
Crain threw a bullpen session on Wednesday with the intent that if he felt good enough, he would appear in a Minor League game that same day. It was a positive session, but the veteran wasn't ready to push the injury.
He hopes to feel good enough for another bullpen session on Friday.
"I can tell when I'm ready to throw in a game and as of yesterday I wasn't," Crain said. "But it's still taking a step forward, so hopefully I'll be even another step forward and be ready to go. I'm not worried about it."
The biggest problem for Crain is "pushing through the pitches" to get his leg extension.
"Not my arm or anything," Crain said. "It's just my leg when I get all the way out there."
Third to first
• Jeff Keppinger was scratched from Thursday's starting lineup due to personal reasons. He was scheduled to play second base against the Angels, after being scratched from Monday's contest against the Reds with slight inflammation in his right shoulder. He could return Friday or Saturday according to Ventura. Gordon Beckham replaced Keppinger at second and batted second.
• Friday's second and final Cactus League game against the Cubs has a special start time of 2:05 p.m. CT, which is 12:05 p.m. in Arizona. The first pitch will be one hour earlier than usual.
• The White Sox are 3-for-20 with runners in scoring position over their past two losses.
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Right now the company is tight-lipped on any details, but did confirm that a few seconds of the video playing at its E3 booth represented a teaser for the game.
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Ball.The Toronto Raptors will attempt to extend their National Basketball Association winning streak to six games without the services of Hedo Turkoglu.
Raptors coach Jay Triano confirmed after today's practice that the veteran forward will travel with the team to Indianapolis for Tuesday night's rematch against the Indiana Pacers but won't play.
Turkoglu suffered a small fracture to the orbital bone beneath his right eye early in Sunday's 117-112 win over the Pacers at the ACC.
"He's getting it re-evaluated right now," Triano said. "He will travel with us but probably won't play."
Triano said he is not sure how long Turkoglu will be lost to the team.
When he does return he will likely be wearing a plastic face mask as protection.
Triano also said that rookie DeMar DeRozan has not yet fully recovered from a sprained right ankle and also will miss the game on Tuesday.
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'Armed, Dangerous, Possibly Suicidal': FBI Releases New Photo of Taupa Lithuanian CEO
The Cleveland FBI is stepping up efforts in its search for the former Taupa Lithuanian Credit Union CEO Alex Spirikaitis, releasing a new photo of him without his goatee.
Spirikaitis, who has been on the run for a week, is wanted by the FBI on charges of embezzlement in the failure of the $23.6 million Cleveland credit union.
After the photo was distributed to the local news media Tuesday, FBI Special Agent Vicki Anderson said new leads have been called in and agents are following up on them.
"Without his goatee, he looks amazingly different," Anderson said, adding that the FBI is confident Spirikaitis will be captured with the public's help. The federal law enforcement agency released Spirikaitis' driver's license photo last week, which shows him with a goatee.
Spirikaitis' FBI wanted poster notes that he "should be considered armed and dangerous (and) may have suicidal tendencies."
The FBI also reported the former CEO executive may flee to Canada and was last seen in Cleveland as well as the suburbs of Solon and Twinsburg, about 20 to 25 miles southeast of Cleveland.
The former credit union CEO also may go by the aliases, "Michael R. Hess, Rudy Hess or Richard Spirikaitis," according to law enforcement authorities.
The FBI search for Spirikaitis began on the evening of July 16 when local police thought they were in a standoff after arriving at his Solon home to arrest him at around 8 p.m. However, when authorities entered the home the next morning, he was not there.
Anderson said when police approached the home that evening, Spirikaitis' relatives gave every indication he was inside.
"Family members left the house with us and we thought, from the information we gathered, that he was not going to willingly come out," she said.
For safety's sake for the residential neighborhood, Anderson said authorities waited until daybreak for tactical teams to move in. Additionally, Anderson said, the said the size of the large home played a part in the decision to wait until daylight before entering.
(Authorities said this photo was taken from Spirikaitis' driver's license.)
The official charge the FBI has brought against Spirikaitis, making false credit institution entries, is an unusual one. Anderson said the charge falls under the embezzlement category, and because it is one that could be quickly proven, FBI officials utilized the charge so authorities could quickly execute an arrest warrant.
Still, Anderson said authorities did not expect Spirikaitis to pose a flight risk.
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The FBI agent also said Spirikaitis may have not acted alone.
"This is a very early on investigation, so we have a lot more work to do," she said. "If people have information about Mr. Spirikaitis and his whereabouts, but also about any dealings that occurred [at the credit union], and wish to come in and talk about it, we're more than open to that."
The drama followed the July 12 liquidation of the $23.6 million credit union, which was seized by the Ohio Department of Financial Institutions and handed over to the NCUA after determining the 1,154-member cooperative was insolvent and had no prospect for restoring viable operations.
Fraud was suspected after a review of the credit union's financial performance reports posted on the NCUA's website revealed 10.31% net worth, 0.78% delinquencies, no charge-offs and 0.42% ROA as of March 31. One abnormal financial statistic was cost of funds, which at 0.87% was much higher than the peer average of 0.36%.
While the failed credit union's website revealed it was paying above-average dividends to members, 0.01% to 0.10% APY for checking, 0.15% APY for savings and as much as 0.40% APY on a $25,000 or larger certificate, the amounts did not justify the cost of funds.
And, liquidity was not an issue, indicating the credit union did not have outstanding borrowings that were driving up cost of funds. The credit union's loan-to-share ratio as of March 31 was less than 35%, far below peer averages.
Taupa Lithuanian did report a considerable amount of cash on its books, more than $15 million as of March 31, with just $729,595 in investments. Total loans were $7.4 million during that period.
The standoff, widely reported by local Cleveland news outlets, did not appear to trigger a run on deposits. A Credit Union Times correspondent visited the credit union's headquarters July 17 and encountered an armed security guard standing behind a glass door of the office, housed in a non-descript brick building on Cleveland's east side.
The guard said the credit union had been closed. He was handing out single-page informational leaflets to members.


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With school starting this month I think this will be a great 1st day back at school lunch box treat!
Side note: I know my husband will be getting one in his lunch box next week! I love sending a little note and treat in his lunch and try to do so once a week, just to make him feel loved and appreciated. Since I've been doing this our relationship has been much less tense of those rough days and we communicate more. I find that he makes alot more effort with giving me just because kisses and telling me he loves me (not that he was bad at this ever, I've always felt 100% loved - but it's just those little extras that make my day) and planning dates even! (The pink one is for my daughter)
And thus comes thee love bot!
(the one with the apples is my favorite because it reminds me of the fall apples that are just ready to be picked!)
To start with you will need a main fabric for the body, a secondary fabric for the pocket and arms. (you can use cottons, fleece, felt, or a mixture of)
main body cut 2 x 7.75"x 4.75"
pocket cut 1 x 5.25"x4.25"
Face - cute how you want. I did a square or heart and felt bits for the features.
Arms- cut to the length you want - with a bit of a curve. x4
after cutting out your pieces stitch the face bits together and onto the main body.
Then sew the arms - leaving one end open for turning and stuffing. This next picture shows how much of the arm I leave unstuffed . I prefer it if the arms are a bit floppy instead of sticking straight out.
You will sew around, then turn out, stuff, and lastly blind stitch that opening closed.
The finished bots!
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A pie and cake benefit auction will be held for Regina Pack, who is battling multiple myeloma, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Hector First Assembly of God fellowship hall.
For more information, call Ronda Hottinger at 970-7153.
Four Square Gospel to host revival
The Four Square Gospel Church will host a weekend revival starting today through Sunday. Special guests will be the Rev. Norman Colbertson and family. The revival will start at 7 p.m. today through Saturday, and at 5 p.m. Sunday.
The Rev. Ray Boyd invites everyone to attend.
Cookies for Carter
Everyone is invited to a bake sale to help support Carter on Saturday at the Ease Massage Therapy, 108 E. Main St.
Dardanelle After Prom meeting
Dardanelle After Prom meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church Family Center on Second Street. All junior and senior parents are urged to attend.
Small business marketing seminar
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present a small business seminar, "Free and Local: Small Business Marketing" from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Arkansas Tech University.
Many business owners consider marketing to be just advertising and selling. They may not consider additional free and low-cost techniques that are available to them. In this fast-paced, idea-generating presentation, the speaker shares approaches that are not only practical and low cost, but also effective for any size business.
Among the techniques to be covered are: image development, customer service, promotion, public relations, networking, advertising, and cross promoting. The seminar provides additional ideas that can be used immediately to see a difference in the bottom line. Cost is $30 and registration is required by calling (479) 356-2067.
Evacuation signs
Signs marking evacuation routes around Arkansas Nuclear One near London in Pope County will be erected in the next few weeks. The reflective blue and white signs will be erected along state highways in the five counties surrounding ANO, including Conway, Logan, Johnson, Pope and Yell.
The second phase of the sign project will include routes along city streets and county roads and will take place over the next two years. The signs are being erected at the request of local officials in the five-county area.
The program is being administered by the Department of Health, Nuclear Planning and Response Program. For additional information, you may contact (479) 968-7171 or (800) 422-6630.


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Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center
"Breast Imaging Center Of Excellence"
The Eisenhower Schnitzer/ Novack Breast Center is the first and only breast center in the Coachella Valley to earn the elite "Breast Imaging Center of Excellence" designation from the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging.Only a small percentage of the nation's imaging centers receive this prestigious designation of excellence.
To achieve Center of Excellence status, facilities must meet stringent national standards for excellence in breast imaging and earn accreditation in a comprehensive array of imaging modalities (tests and equipment), including mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.
"The Center of Excellence designation is great news for our patients and all residents in the Coachella Valley," says John Cutrone, MD,Medical Director of the Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center."It means they can feel confident that we are delivering safe, accurate and effective care because we have met — and continue to meet — the standards of excellence set forth by the ACR."
Accreditation assesses the overall quality of a practice including equipment, quality assurance activities, personnel, and ultimately, the quality of patient care.As part of the accreditation process, the Breast Center voluntarily underwent a rigorous on-site review to ensure that it meets nationally accepted standards in these areas. This review was conducted by board certified physicians and medical physicists who are part of the ACR's Commission on Quality and Safety and Commission on Breast Imaging.
"This extensive application process was a two-year cooperative effort by Dr. Cutrone and Deborah Rubin,MD, both fellowshiptrained breast imaging specialists, and our technologists and support staff," explains Kim Von Haden,Manager of the Breast Center."This skilled team is dedicated to providing Coachella Valley women with highly specialized breast screening and diagnostic services, and this designation recognizes our expertise.""First and only breast center in Coachella Valley to receive prestigious national designation"
"Our technologists completed additional training and adhered to strict criteria to achieve this designation, and several achieved new certification in breast ultrasound, further enhancing the quality of services we provide, notes Belinda Zaparinuk, RT(M)BS, CBEC, Lead Technologist.
The ACR is the preeminent national professional organization of radiologists, radiation oncologists,medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians devoted to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it, advancing the science of radiology and improving radiological service to the patient.
"This ACR designation is a clear indication to patients and referring physicians that the Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center is committed to providing the highest quality care," says Von Haden.
For patients' convenience, the Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center — newly designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence — offers four easily accessible locations throughout the Valley.
Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage Medical Center
72780 Country Club Drive, Suite A105, Rancho Mirage
Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center
45280 Seeley Drive, La Quinta
Eisenhower Health Center 151 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
To schedule an appointment at any of these locations, call 760-773-4338.


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Buzz: After a huge haul last season, Haggins kept up the extraordinary work on the recruiting trail, serving as the lead recruiter for four four-star players: defensive tackle Keith Bryant, linebacker E.J. Levenberry Jr., linebacker Freddie Stevenson and offensive guard Ira Denson. Haggins hung on to Levenberry, Stevenson and Denson through long commitments to FSU. Bryant, who picked FSU on National Signing Day, cited his relationship with Haggins as the key factor in his decision to pick the Seminoles over Miami.
Buzz: Hobby took the lead on Ebenezer Ogundeko, and their relationship helped to lure the four-star despite a late push from in-state school Syracuse. Hobby was the lead recruiter for four-star wide receiver Mike Williams, one of top talents in the state of South Carolina who also helped fill a position of need in this year's class. Hobby's in-state work continued when he reeled in versatile athlete Jadar Johnson and helped to keep him despite late pushes from other BCS schools.
Buzz: The foundation of any football team starts on the offensive and defensive lines, and Kapilovic did an excellent job of recruiting players who fit his system. He was responsible for a trio of three-star recruits on the offensive line, Lucas Crowley, Brad Henson and R.J. Prince. He was one of the main men responsible for recruiting the back who will be running behind them for the next four years in four-star T.J. Logan. Kapilovic got on Logan early and helped hang on to him after Logan exploded with an excellent senior season.
Buzz: The current Wolfpack staff got a very late start on this recruiting cycle, but Kitchings was key in salvaging a quality class. He was the primary recruiter for three-star offensive lineman Tylar Reagan and three-star running back Joshua Mercer. He was instrumental in the Wolfpack's late close on three-star athlete Johnathan Alston and two-stars Malcolm Means and Bryant Shirreffs, two players who got a lot of attention during the last two weeks before signing day.
Buzz: After coaching elsewhere for 10 years, Locksley made his way back to the Maryland program and showed he can still recruit the DMV in a big way. It was very important for the Terps to continue the recruiting momentum from last year when they landed Stefon Diggs, and it is safe to say they did just that. Locksley was responsible for getting commitments from the nation's top JUCO player, Deon Long, and four players from Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate Academy: four-stars Derwin Gray and Yannick Ngakoue and three-stars Jermaine Carter and Cavon Walker, plus a few other local players. The Terps continue to get it done in recruiting despite adversity on the field, a good sign for the building program.
Buzz: After plenty of chatter that the Hokies were in danger of not being top dog in the 757, Stinespring helped Virginia Tech put that notion to rest. He secured the Hokies' quarterback of the future, four-star Bucky Hodges, as well as possibly the WHIP linebacker of the future in his teammate, three-star Andrew Motuapuaka. Three-star Parker Osterloh is a mammoth offensive lineman who has big upside, while three-star Deon Newsome is a burner as a likely wide receiver and three-star Charles Clark provides more depth at safety. Stinespring was recently named recruiting coordinator for Virginia Tech.
Buzz: Over the past few years, Clemson has done a tremendous job in recruiting and Venables has been a big part. This year was no different. He helped land four-star Ebenezer Ogundeko out of New York and pull four-star Mackensie Alexander on signing day. Alexander surprised many around the Southeast by signing with the Tigers over latecomer Auburn, but Venables and fellow assistant Mike Reed made a good impression on Alexander early and led privately for most of his recruitment. Venables was responsible for landing Scott Pagano out of Hawaii and Adrian Baker, another Florida prospect.
Buzz: West handles recruiting in the 757 for Virginia and, on top of signing the school's first five-star recruit since Eugene Monroe in 2005, West was one of four assistants at Virginia tasked with holding the class together after Mike London fired four coaches, including the defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator. West played a role in the recruitment of pretty much every player for the Cavaliers, including those outside of his region. Even though the Cavaliers suffered one de-commitment, West minimized the damage and secured recruits who were originally committed to coaches who were fired. Five-star Taquan Mizzell, Corwin Cutler and Zack Jones committed to West, and he had a big hand in keeping Tim Harris, Malcolm Cook and many other players on board.
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"One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries." (A. A. Milne)
"There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method." (Herman Melville, Moby Dick)