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Premature Partuition
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Q: We have a 19-year-old broodmare that bagged up and developed edema (fluid swelling) on her belly starting nearly six weeks before her due date. Her prospective due date is June 1, but really could go anywhere from May 15 to June 1. Her breeding dates were June 19 and 20, 2011. She bagged up on April 9. What could this be a sign of? --Marni Hoffman, via email
A:The condition your mare displays is a common one. The first thing we need to do is differentiate the edema (that you described correctly in your question) from the filling in the udder that is characteristic of impending foaling (parturition). In the majority of cases edema associated with late gestation is of no concern, but premature filling of the udder with milk is.
The udder fills with milk up to two to four weeks prior to foaling. A waxy secretion appears on the teat 24 to 48 hours before foaling that is usually an accumulation of colostrum and the plug it makes in the teat orifice. The most common causes of an udder filling with milk prematurely are twins (since mares with twins rarely gestate full term), fetal compromise (sometimes from herpesvirus infection), or fetuses with twisted umbilical cords. In maiden mares (those that have never foaled before) preparturient udder filling might not occur, and in many of these mares the udder doesn't fill until foaling or shortly thereafter.
Another common cause of udder filling and premature parturition is placentitis (inflammation of the placenta), which is sometimes associated with vaginal discharge. Your veterinarian can evaluate the combined thickness of the uterus and placenta (CTUP measurement) to determine if the placenta and/or foal are compromised. Veterinarians can treat this condition.
Edema of the udder (which you see here) and of the ventral (underside of the abdomen) midline often occurs in late pregnancy and is normal. It usually indicates vascular system compromise because of the size of the fetus and its positioning. The fetus might move to occlude the normal return of blood to the heart by compressing the caudal vena cava (one of the vessels through which all of the body's oxygen-depleted blood flows). This type of edema is associated with advancing pregnancy, reduced willingness to exercise, and/or confinement.
Ventral edema associated with limb edema can be related to pathological conditions such as purpura hemorrhagica, which is an autoimmune response to past Streptococcus equi (strangles) infection. Larger swellings associated with defects in the body wall can be related to prepubic tendon (the ligament that supports the abdomen) rupture. In these cases the ventral body wall's integrity is compromised.
Another common question is if ventral edema and udder edema/filling can be associated with fescue toxicity. Mares exposed to fescue in the last 90 days of gestation that experience subsequent fescue toxicosis display prolonged (not shorter) gestation and agalactia, or deficient milk production (in contrast with premature udder filling).
In conclusion, the clinical signs you see in your mare are normal for an older mare and indicate positional changes of a large fetus that is inhibiting the mare's normal blood circulation pattern. The mare is moving less, and the abdominal cavity is reaching its capacity. When the mare foals, the circulatory system will return to normal and the edema will resolve without any further treatment.
About the Author
Benjamin Espy, DVM, Dipl. ACT
Benjamin Espy, DVM, Dipl. ACT (boarded in equine reproduction), has practiced veterinary medicine in Texas and Kentucky. He has been licensed to practice acupuncture for nine years and is on numerous AAEP committees and task forces. Espy serves on the alternative therapy committee for the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and he's an animal treatment consultant for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
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Goodnick, who will be coming to the Bay Area from Southern California to teach a one-day, sold-out class titled "Designer in a Day — A Crash Course in Garden Design" at Filoli on Saturday, said that upon returning home with their new plant, people may utter the "five most dangerous words in landscape design" — Where do I put this?
"'Where do I put this?' is not a design process. You want a garden that's beautiful, functional and sustainable," Goodnick said.
A self-described "entertaining educator," Goodnick spent 22 years as the city landscape architect for Santa Barbara and is currently a contributor to garden-design blogs and websites as well as magazines including 805 Living. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, he has spoken about landscape design all over the country.
When Goodnick is not traveling, he teaches a residential design course at Santa Barbara City College, is a residential landscape architecture coach and drummer for the band, King Bee. In March he published his first book, "Yards: Turn Any Outdoor Space into the Garden of Your Dreams."
Goodnick said that "purchasing with purpose" when buying plants, begins with asking: "What can this plant do for me?"
Flora can offer much more than just aesthetics, as the properly chosen and placed plant may invite birds into a yard, provide fruits or vegetables, create a privacy screen from neighbors or cast ample shade on sunny days.
"It's the old adage that form follows function. Because if you have a hot patio, it doesn't matter whether the plant has pink flowers or blue flowers," he said.
According to Goodnick, in addition to function, sustainability is an important aspect of plant choice. Plants that are not well-suited for Northern California's climate, which he described as Mediterranean because of its wet, mild winters and dry, warm-to-hot summers, require chemical pesticides or fertilizers that can be harmful to the environment. When it rains, the resulting chemical-containing runoff enters and pollutes the sewer system.
Sustainability is also crucial for people who want a garden but might not have the time to devote to its upkeep. Goodnick estimated that the maintenance for a sustainable garden is about 20 percent of the upkeep required for a poorly designed garden.
"You have more time to be in your garden and support your lifestyle than going out every weekend doing chores and getting nothing back for it," he said.
Another side of sustainability is choosing the right plant based on yard size. "The usual phrase we use in our industry is 'right plant, right place.' If you give a plant enough space to grow you reduce maintenance, and from an aesthetic point of view, it allows the plant to achieve its natural beauty," he said.
Goodnick said that many people plant the tipu tree, which is native to South America, because they are drawn to the tree's beautiful, golden-colored flowers. However, the tree's roots are aggressive, growing along the ground's surface and wreaking havoc on nearby sidewalks and driveways.
A better choice for a typical Bay Area yard, he said, is the Arbutus 'Marina' because it does not require much water, its roots are not as invasive as the tipu's and its mahogany bark, porcelain white flowers and dark green leaves still make it an aesthetically pleasing pick.
Goodnick also believes that garden planners do not have to sacrifice beauty when they are planting for function and sustainability.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to designing a garden, Goodnick said. For example, many of Palo Alto's neighborhoods have an eclectic array of house styles, so people should make sure they choose the right type of garden that complements their home.
"If you have an English Tudor-style house, and you have a collection of cacti from the Sonoran desert, you're welcome to put those cacti in front of the house, but you're not going to win any style awards," he said.
"The first thing I ask a client is, 'What do you want to be able to do when you go outside?' with a big emphasis on the word 'do,'" he said. Goodnick, who has designed landscapes for skate parks to playgrounds to botanical gardens, said a well-designed yard can allow people to entertain friends, enjoy nature and spend more time outside.
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Hughes mourns passing of Kalas
Cubs radio voice included Phillies broadcaster in CD set
By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com
Kalas died in the broadcast booth prior to the Phillies' game against Washington. He was 73.
Hughes, the play-by-play broadcaster for the Cubs, produced a CD titled "Harry Kalas: Voice of the Phillies," part of a series he's done with legendary voices of the game.
"I just loved the guy," Hughes said Monday. "He was somebody I admired as a young man growing up trying to get into the business. I was struck by his voice and how clear and strong it was. Then I realized beyond that, he was really a great announcer. He knew what he was talking about.
"He could build the drama in a game. I loved his call of Mike Schmidt's 500th home run. I loved hearing him do the voiceovers on NFL Films. It was a voice I never got tired of hearing. Every time I heard it, it sounded fresh and vibrant and good."
When Hughes came to the National League in 1996, he got to know Kalas and said the Phillies legend was one of those rare people who you admire the more you get to know.
"He was so nice," Hughes said. "He didn't have a mean bone in his body. He was friendly, sincere, still humble, never would brag. He's a Hall of Fame announcer, one of the best ever, and he just acted like a regular guy. He taught me a lot about how to act and treat other people."
Kalas left a mark on the game beyond his voice.
"I'm so happy that he got to do the World Series last fall," Hughes said. "In 1980, when the Phillies played Kansas City, the network broadcast agreement at that time prevented local announcers from doing the World Series. I remember the picture of seeing Harry watching the World Series, as if to say, 'I wish I was broadcasting, but I can't.'
"Philly fans wanted to hear Harry so badly that they bombarded Major League Baseball with complaints, saying 'Where's Harry Kalas? "We've got to hear our guy,'" Hughes said. "Sure enough, because of their complaints, the rules were changed the next year, and now, to this day, the local radio crew is able to go all the way and announce World Series games. Harry Kalas had something to do with that."
Hughes has done CD collections with Harry Caray, Jack Buck, Bob Uecker and Marty Brennaman, and Kalas was one of the first broadcasters he contacted. The subjects listened to the final product, which includes audio from famous games and calls, before they were sent to the printers.
"Harry was so gracious," Hughes said. "I was happy I was able to do it while he was still around. Some of the others I've done -- Harry Caray, Jack Buck -- obviously, I couldn't get their reaction. It's a special thing to hear it from his voice, and his heart to say thank you. I'm going to miss him a lot."
Kalas had reported to the ballpark as usual to broadcast Monday's game. Hughes had to handle the Cubs' home opener against the Colorado Rockies, and did so with a heavy heart.
"He absolutely loved this game," Hughes said of Kalas. "I know he was going to do a great job for today's game between the Phillies and the Nationals. I'm going to miss him, I really am."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Dayton Women's Club
Joan A. Conger, age 78, of Oakwood, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. Joan was a school teacher for the Cleveland City Schools and an avid egg artist. She was preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Alice M. Wilhelm, and son, Jesse Allen Conger. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jesse L. Conger III; daughter, Pamela A. Conger-Cox (Steven); sister Alice M. Strathman; brother George "Fritz" Wilhelm; grandchildren Alicia and Madeline Cox. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Lung Association 11113 Kenwood Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45242-1817 . Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to www.routsong.com.
George Harshman Ohmer, age 92, of Oakwood, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 following a brief illness. He was born November 6, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Colonel Robert F. and Irene (Harshman) Ohmer. George attended Oakwood High School (class of 1933) where he played football, ran track and wrote for the school newspaper "The Oak Leaf". He studied engineering at Purdue University (class of 1937) and was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. On August 1, 1937 he married Lois Lee Barnes of Toledo, Ohio. George enjoyed a 35-year sales and consulting career in the Aerospace and Aviation Industry with a close association with W.P.A.F.B. and D.E.S.C. He retired in 1975 from the Amphenol Division of the Bunker Ramo Corporation. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois; son, Robert Earl Ohmer and brother-in-law, Harlan W. Barnes. Survived by son, Mark H. Ohmer; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Charles Castle; granddaughters, Jennifer Castle and Sarah Anne Castle, all of Dayton and a cousin, Haley Ohmer Fiske of Santa Barbara, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Oakwood F.O.P. Lodge # 107, 30 Park Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45419 or The Oakwood Historical Society, 1945 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45419. The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff at The Oaks of West Kettering and the kindness and special care given by Vitas Hospice. Private services. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Morris and Sons Funeral Home. Condolences can be sent to www.morris-sons.com.
Obituaries from recent issues...
James Daly Wilger, of Dayton, OH died Monday, April 21st, after a six-year battle with colon cancer. His heroic strength was an inspiration to all. Survived by wife of 48 years Ann (Murray), children Margaret (Steven) Jung, Julie (David) Ballweg, Barbara, all of Cincinnati, and Stephen of St. Petersburg, Russia; grandchildren: Abigail, Madeleine and Grace Jung, Christopher, Allison and Matthew Ballweg, and brother Thomas of Cincinnati. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Ruthe and Ray Wilger. A graduate of Roger Bacon High School, the University of Cincinnati (Aeronautical Engineering) and Wright State University (MBA). Jim served in the US Air Force as a B-52 pilot and retired from the Raytheon Co. as manager and director of marketing for the Dayton office. He was past-president of NSIA, PFLAG, Oakwood Rotary and Holy Angels Parish Council, where he was a member for 40+ years. Jim's advocacy for and devotion to the Gay community was admired by many. He was a talented woodworker, master gardener and loved camping and backpacking. He was a founding member of the Living Beatitudes Community celebrating diversity and worship in the Catholic tradition. Friends and family shared in celebrating Jim's life with Mass of Christian Burial at The Christ Episcopal Church (First and Ludlow Sts., Dayton) on Saturday, April 26. Visitation was held on Friday, April 25 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Donations may be made to Cancer Family Care (Cincinnati, OH),
The Living Beatitudes Community (c/o Christ Episcopal Church), or PFLAG Dayton. For other remembrances and condolences please see our website at www.routsong.com
Robert "Nick" Nichols Farquhar, age 71, of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. A shareholder of Altick & Corwin Co.,L.P.A. Graduate of Kenyon College and Cornell Law School. Member, St. George's Episcopal Church, Dayton Bicycle Club and Centerville Historical Society. Past associations include: Dayton Law Library Association, Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) - Council of Delegates, American Bar Association – Chairman, Governing Board for the Carillon Historical Park, member, Board of Governors OSBA, President, Dayton Law Library, member, Ohio State Supreme Court Commission on Character and Fitness, President, Dayton Bar Association, Chairman, Committee of Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct Ohio State Bar Association, member, House of Delegates for the American Bar Association, Board member and President Grace House Sexual Abuse Resource Center. Nick will be remembered for his love and passion of Elk Lake, geneology, history, reading, his canine kids Sam and Sophie and especially socializing with his dear friends and family. Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Mary Frances Farquhar. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol A. Farquhar; sons, Robert N. (Chong) Farquhar, Jr. of Washington D.C., James Brian (Janice) Smith of Columbus and Brad Alan (Wendy) Smith of Dayton; daughter, Jensen (Richard) Askay of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Jessica Farquhar, Justin, Andrew, Alex and Nathan Smith and Soren, Emerson and Tyler Askay; sister, Ann (Terry) Krug of Dayton; nephew, Kevin (Nim) Krug of Dayton; niece Kathy Fourman and sister-in-law, Jeannie Marshall. A memorial service was held on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at St. George's Episcopal Church, 5520 Far Hills Ave., Kettering with Rev. Kia Webster and Rev. Hugh Westbrook officiating. A reception followed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Yankee Trace, 10000 Yankee St., Centerville, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Robert N. Farquhar Memorial Fund, Dayton Bar Association Foundation 109 N. Main St. #600, Dayton, Oh 45402. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family via the internet on www.routsong.com
Norma E. Ballard, age 84, of Oakwood, OH passed away Sunday April 13, 2008 at the Sanctuary at Wilmington Place. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Eugene Ballard; 2 sons Gene (Lori) Ballard, Randy (Sheila) Ballard; 1 daughter Cheryl (John) Bystrek; grandchildren Matt Ballard (Heather), Jeremy Bystrek (Jaime), Jennifer Schatteman (Josh), Kelly Bystrek and husband Kevin Tamulonis; great-grandchildren Ryan Ballard, Ashley Ballard, and Cora Bystrek. Private services were held Tuesday, April 15. Interment at Woodland Cemetary. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in her memory.
Sue (Woolley) Blank, age 87, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She was born in Athens, Ohio on December 29, 1920, daughter of the late John J. and Cela (Stauffer) Woolley. Sue was a graduate of Athens High School (1938) and Ohio University (1942), where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. In addition to being a homemaker and wonderful mother, she was an avid reader and bridge player, a member of AFS Bridge Club and many individual bridge groups. Sue was preceded in death by two brothers, Boris and Jack Woolley; two sisters, Tersa Witthoff and Joan Porter; Charles J Blank, husband of 59 years and daughter-in-law, Bonnie M. Blank. She is survived by her son, Charles (Tim) J. Blank, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Marinus (Marv) J. Keller, all of Dayton; 2 grandchildren, Jeffrey Charles Blank of New York City, NY and Charles (Chase) B. Keller of Dayton; 3 sister-in-laws, Margaret Woolley of Altadena, CA; Joan Woolley of Redondo Beach, CA and Rheba Blank of Dayton, Ohio along with many nieces and nephews. She chose to donate her body to the Wright State University School of Medicine. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A "Celebration of Life", for Sue and Charles, will be held for family and friends on June 7, 2008. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Assn., Miami Valley Chapter, 3739 Summit Glen Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45449, or the American Heart Assn., 15120 Collections Center Dr., Lockbox # 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.
Sandra Joan Wickham Wood Johnston, was born December 31, 1941 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio; died March 24, 2008 in Dayton. Sandy was predeceased by her grandparents Joseph and Maude Crook of England; grandparents Brigadier General George H. Wood and Virginia Wood of Kentucky and Ohio, respectively. Her parents were Joan Wickham Crook Wood of Norfolk, England and Peirce Wood of Dayton. Sandy was also predeceased by husband Allan L. Johnston, Jr. (Duffy) after 40 years of marriage. The marriage produced two children: Dr. Peirce Wood Johnston (Pete) and Virginia Jaye Wickham Johnston. Pete and wife Melissa Davis Johnston have two children: Elizabeth Jane Silver Johnston and Charlotte Joy Crook Johnston. Jaye's daughter is Hayley Joy Peirce Johnston and step-daughter Melody Hanna. Sandy had many good friends who helped, including one special friend who visited Sandy's mother-in-law many days a week for several years. Sandy was a friend of Bill W. for over 21 years. Sandy graduated from Pine Manor College in 1961. She also attained an Associate Arts degree from Sinclair Community College in 1981. These degrees led to jobs in management (The Plaid Stamp Co. and Hertz). The second A.A. led to her position as supervisor in the Montgomery County Court of Domestic Relations. Sandy performed several volunteer jobs, most of which involved committees evolving from the Junior League of Dayton. She also assisted Hospice in Melbourne, FL and for over ten years in Dayton. She was an avid recycler. Services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Dixon Avenue in Oakwood on Friday, March 28. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton 45420, or SICSA Pet Adoption Center, 2600 Wilmington Pike, 45420.
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Morrison, age 76, of Oakwood, formerly of Pike County, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008, at his residence. Andrew was born on December 12, 1931, in Canada, Kentucky, to the late Asa P. and Vina (Pinson) Morrison. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Lois E. (Smith) Morrison, his son, James and his daughter, Jackie. He is survived by his daughter, Janet (Jim) Foster of Oakwood, Ohio; his two sons, John (Carol) Morrison of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, and Robert (Betty) Morrison of Waverly, Ohio; grandchildren, Jake Morrison, Sarah (Scott) Walker, Abby (David) Brown, Emily, Ashley, Hunter, Melissa, Joseph, and Michael Morrison; and five great grandchildren. He retired from Rockwell International, a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army, and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church in Stone, Kentucky. He was a friendly soul who will be greatly missed by those blessed to know him. Vistation was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45429. A memorial service was held Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the Little Stone Old Regular Baptist Church, Stone, Kentucky. Funeral service Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Church. Burial Smith Family Cemetery, Ransom, Kentucky. Arrangements in Kentucky in care of Hatfield Funeral Home, Toler, Kentucky. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
Randolph A. "Randy," Kimura,age 42, of Dayton passed away on April 5, 2008. Randy was born in Pennsylvania and attended Oakwood High School. He was an accomplished musician, tradesman and entrepreneur. He was preceded in death by his father Dr. Kazuo Kimura and his sister Karen. He is survived by his mother, May; two brothers, Dan (Kathy) and Mark (Lori); nieces and nephews, Kaz, Zachary, Kayleigh & Rachel; a large extended family and many friends. A memorial service to celebrate Randy's life will be held April 17 at 2:00 PM at the Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel at 118 Woodland Ave in Dayton. Private inurnment services will be held at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.homecomputerhelpers.com/randy.htm for charitable contribution information or to send condolences and other remembrances.
Dr. Ronald Arthur Meeks, of Glendale, Ohio died on March 25, 2008. He was 77 years old. Dr. Meeks practiced Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in the Springdale/Glendale area for 42 years. He was well known, highly respected and deeply admired my many throughout the community. He will be missed by all who knew him. Dr. Meeks was born on January 15, 1931, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1952 with a degree in Biology/Chemistry and, in 1956, completed his graduate work at Auburn University where he received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He and his wife, Tina, were married in January, 1957. Before moving to Glendale Dr. Meeks served as a Captain in the U. S. Army Veterinary Corps from 1957-1959 at Chicago's Fifth Army Headquarters and later at Ft. Eustis, Virginia. He opened his own veterinary medical clinic in Springdale, Ohio in 1959 where he practiced until his retirement in 1999. Throughout his life, Dr. Meeks was active in Church and Community work. He once said, 'I've loved, hon ored and tried to be obedient to my LORD all my life; but, I spent my first 25 years getting my education for my profession; my second 25 years, practicing my profession and providing for my family & educating my children - now, my last 25 or more years, I give totally to the Service of my Lord, Jesus Christ.' He served as a Deacon, then Elder, of the Glendale Presbyterian Church, as an Elder of College Hill Presbyterian Church, and, was presently a Deacon at Montgomery Community Church, where he and his wife have been members for the past 7 years. He was a Bible Scholar. Besides studying on his own, he completed the two-year Bethel Bible Course of the Old & New Testament at College Hill Presbyterian Church, and was a Bible teacher. Three of his most 'special' students, his 3 children, honor him by attributing their strong faith and their wisdom of the Bible to his teachings - which they have passed on to his grandchildren - all of whom are active in Christian work. Dr. Meeks was a kind, compassionate man who enjoyed helping others. He served on the Board of City Gospel Mission, Citizens for Community Values, Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association, and, the Glendale Heritage Preservation Group. He was a regular volunteer for many charity groups, including Matthew 25. In spite of heart problems from an early age, he remained an athlete all his life. He played on the tennis team and the platform tennis team for many years at the Glendale Lyceum, where he and his family were members for over 40 years. In later years, he enjoyed golf. A very proud 'Kentucky Colonel' - his other interests, besides his church and his family, were gardening and traveling - He and his wife, Tina, enjoyed 'seeing the world' together - highlights included getting to meet Dr. Alfred Wight (pen name 'James Herriott', author of the 'All Creatures Great & Small' series) in England, getting to go to Wimbledon Tennis Championships twice, the Australian Tennis tournament, Australia/New Zealand, Hawaii many times, several trips to Europe and Israel, about 15 cruises all over the world, and, a mission trip to Russia in 1990 with Dr. John Guest. A favorite family vacation spot was Hilton Head Island, S. C. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Tina Phelps Joiner, and their three children, Renee Meeks Bognar (Mr. John Keith Bognar), Carmel, Indiana, Lisa Meeks Wright (Dr. Timothy Wright) Norfolk, VA, and David Meeks, Chicago; six grandchildren, Emily, Jessica, Clara and Nathan Wright, and Rebecca and Rachel Bognar; one brother Neil Meeks, St. Louis, Missouri and one sister, Sharon Meeks, Jackson, Morehead, Kentucky.
Shirley Huffer, age 82, of Kettering, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, March 3, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. Shirley grew up in Toledo, OH, the youngest of three daughters of Russell and Laura Clevenger. Shirley was a 1948 graduate of Duke University, where she majored in history. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Progressive Mothers Club, Dayton's Women's Club, Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Association, and a volunteer at Cox Arboretum and Kettering Sister City. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert B. Huffer, M.D. on September 24, 1984, and 2 older sisters, Florence Brown and Doris Christy. She is survived by 3 sons, Charles B. Huffer (Gwen) of Thousand Oaks, CA; Bruce R. Huffer, M.D. (Shannon) of San Jose, CA; and Brian R. Huffer, Esq. (Dee Dee) of Kettering; 1 daughter, Katherine Cowan, Esq. (Dan) of Lake Oswego, OR; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, with Rev. Kay Davis-Dudding officiating. Friends may call from 11-12:00 noon at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make donations to Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1293-H Lyons Rd., Dayton, OH 45458, the Dayton Women's Club, 225 N. Ludlow St. Dayton, OH 45402 or to Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449. Condolences and other remembrances may be visited at www.routsong.com.
Alfred Frank Goodman, age 85, philanthropist, passed away in his sleep February 23, 2008. Born January 24, 1923 in Biloxi, MS to Lucille Chambers and Alfred Flournoy Goodman. The eldest of three siblings, Alfred "Bob" graduated from high school in Cleveland OH. After attending Miami University in Oxford OH, he volunteered for the Army, attending OCS in Florida and OSS training in Virginia. Bob was part of the Normandy invasion, occupied Versailles before the Germans left Paris, and worked in OSS code section. He was awarded two bronze stars. Bob returned to Miami University, became a founding member of the 1833's, helped re-establish the original fraternity Alpha Delta Phi in 1948, and co-authored two musicals which funded construction of the Student Union Building. He graduated in 1949 with a B.A. Bob was a buyer for Rike's Department Store, purchased and operated a local beautician's school and began to collect art and antiques. He purchased the family cottage at Cowan Lake. Later he purchased the firehouse on Riverside Dr. previously owned by the first female photographer, Jane Reese. In 1965, Bob bought the his torical house at 630 Runnymede, Oakwood as a setting for his growing art collection. He traveled extensively, attended Glyndebourne Opera for decades, was a member of the English Speaking Union and the British National Trust. He went behind the Iron Curtain, rode camels in the Middle East, went on safari in Africa, toured gardens in Japan, cruised the Amazon, and toured throughout Russia, Eastern and Western Europe, and the Caribbean. Bob loved Oakwood, being part of the Oakwood Sister City Program, Oakwood Historical Society and the Oakwood Beautification Program. He assisted in founding the Cox Arboretum. He was a longtime patron of the arts, supporting the Cincinnati May Festival and Summer Opera, the Dayton Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra. He was a member of The Mother Church, Boston, MA and Second Church of Christ, Scientist, in Dayton. He is preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Nell Burton of Phoenix, AZ and brother, Elstun Flournoy Goodman of Houston, TX. He is survived by nieces Elise Lucille Moore, Susan Goodman Street, and nephews, Ernest Alfred Price, Timothy Alfred Goodman, Elstun Flournoy Goodman, Jr., Bentley Wellington Goodman, and friend Gregory Land. A Memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 28 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, officiated by Elise Moore, C.S.B. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cox Arboretum 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Oh 45449 or First Church of Christ, Scientist, 175 Huntington Ave, Boston MA. 02115. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.routsong.com
Theodore W. "Ted" Pace, age 75, of Oakwood, passed away on February 27, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Ted was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. He was a Production Engineer at the Dayton Daily News until his retirement. Ted was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Air Force and also volunteered at the Air Force Museum. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jill Pace; daughter, Kim and David and their son, David Lee; and brother, Howard (Wavel) Pace; sister-in-law Janice Pace. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Miami Valley Hospital and Hospice of Dayton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 AM at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Oakwood with Rev. Gary Eichhorn officiating. Ted's family will receive friends on Friday from 5-7:00PM at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. If desired contributions may be directed to Hospice of Dayton 324 Wilmington Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com
Harold A. Sopher, age 89, of Oakwood, passed away Feb. 23. Services held in Baltimore, MD. Bradford, Connelly & Glickler Funeral Home.
Christopher Savino, age 52, of Northport, FL passed away Jan. 15, 2008 of respiratory failure due to multiple myeloma. He is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Cindy, and son Zachariah, his parents Joseph Savino and Virginia Welss, his sister Amy (Will) Muetterties and three nieces Jessica (Matt) Haney, Carly (Luke) Gesin and Whitney Muetterties. Chris was born October 14, 1955 in Dayton, OH, grew up in Kettering and was a 1973 graduate of Fairmont West High School. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1978 and taught Physical Education for six years in the Mad River School District in Dayton. A series of events prompted his decision to continue his education at the Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary where he completed an M.S. in Practical Ministries in 1991. During that time Chris served as Director of Christian Education and Youth at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ in Cincinnati, OH before moving to Wasilla, Alaska in 1992 and serving at Wasilla Christian Church as Senior Minister until 2006. Chris was a devoted husband and father, an accomplished carpenter and a pilot. He loved Alaska, his Harley and was a loyal Ohio State Buckeye alumnus. Most of all, Chris loved the Lord and devoted his life to serving Him and others with passion, with love, and with a determination to do what was right in all circumstances. His courage and faith will not be forgotten by those who knew and loved him. Memorial services were held 2 Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH. Final resting place in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested for the Children's Home in Taiwan: Formosa Christian Mission; c/o Charlotte Lang; 3598 Buffalo Ave.; Broomfield, CO 80020-9016.
Katherine Rich Battelle "Katie" Common, age 83, of Oakwood, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center of causes incidents to age. Katie was born on December 2, 1924 in Dayton to Benjamin H. and Ruth (Compton) Rich. She was a life long resident of Dayton and a graduate of Oakwood High School and Miami University. She married Gordon K. Battelle in 1945, later divorced and later married W.D. "Dick" Common in 1964, who preceded her in death. Katie enjoyed an active life style and was an avid golfer, tennis player, skier, bowler and Bridge player. She also loved to sing, dance and play the piano. Katie is survived by her sister, Mary Beth Sutton and niece, Susan Sutton both of Dayton; her daughter, Barbara Battelle Schwartz (Patrick) of Salt Lake City UT; and her seven grandchildren, Robert Schwartz (Amy) and their children, Esther, Marta and Mila of London and Brooke Cutler (Spencer) and their children, Kirsten and Hanna of Durham NC, Benjamin Schwartz of Shanghai, Rebecca Schwartz, Gretchen Schwartz, P.J. Schwartz, and Annaliese Schwartz of Salt Lake City, UT. Friends may call from 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. Dayton, Ohio 45429. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 33 W. Dixon Ave., Oakwood, Ohio 45419. The Reverend Judith A. Doran officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery, 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45409. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405 or the Victoria Theater Association. 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
Sue S. Studebaker, age 74, of Washington Twp, OH. Local historian, antique collector, and author passed away Tuesday night, as result of a sudden illness. Mrs. Studebaker was known both locally and nationally as an expert and lecturer on American antiques and decorative arts. She taught classes on antiques at several Museums and Universities in the area. She published her book "Ohio is My Dwelling Place" in 2002, which chronicled Ohio school girl embroideries or "Samplers" 1800-1850. Sue was a founding member of the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren, and served on the building committee. She was a trustee for the Cincinnati Decorative Arts Society, member of the Ohio Folk Art Society, Past President of the Centerville Historical Society, Past President of the Dayton Women's Club, Charter member and Past President of the Dayton Antiques Study Club. She was a member of D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution). Sue was valedictorian of Fairborn High School, class of 1951. She attended Ohio State University where she was
a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority and also Past President of the Dayton Alpha Phi Sorority. Sue traveled extensively around Europe and the United States with her loving family. Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years Dr. Richard B. Studebaker; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Park A. (Susan) and Dana B. (Mary) both of Washington Twp.; grandchildren, Alex, Christina, Caroline and Samantha; brother, Dr. Russel Toops of FL and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at Prince of Peace Church, 800 E. David Rd., Kettering with Pastor Larry Tyner officiating. Burial in David's Cemetery. The family will celebrate Sue's life with a reception at the Dayton Country Club following the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Centerville Historical Society, 89 W. Franklin St., Centerville, OH 45459. For Sue's Complete History, Condolences and other remembrances may be sent via the website at www.routsong.com.
Francine C.T. (Ader) van der Hoeven, age 85 of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. She was born May 28, 1922 in Amersfoort, Netherlands, daughter of the late Willem and Maria (van Geelen) Ader. Francine was a child prodigy who entered medical school at age 15 and obtained her M.D. in 1946 at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. On August 20, 1945 she married Dr. Ludolph van der Hoeven. In 1955, Ludolph and Francine moved to the U.S. with their four children. Francine lovingly devoted her life to her family and many charitable organizations. She was president of Ultrachem Biomedical Laboratories. She was a member of the Associate Board of DAI, co-founder of its Oktoberfest and its first chairperson; The Garden Club of Dayton; Board of Wegerzyn Gardens; Board of Dayton Bach Society; Community Board of WSU Department of Music; member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; and a member of Menahem Pressler circle of Adament, VT School of Music. She was recognized as an "Exemplary Citizen" by the city of Dayton. Francine was a well-loved hostess to her friends, music, art, and gardening organizations. She happily opened her home and her gardens filled with beautiful peonies on 255 Park Road in Oakwood. Outside of her many social commitments, she turned the pages of musical scores for her husband's many chamber music performances. She found great joy in her garden and her kitchen. Francine is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ludolph; 4 children, Liliane Johnson of Morgantown, WV, Francie (Ronald) Camp of Springboro, OH, Carlijn (Douglas) Koch of Miamisburg, OH, Willem (Hollie) van der Hoeven of Breckenridge, CO; 7 grandchildren, Samantha, David and Julia Johnson, Kari (Kevin) O'Neal, Peter Koch, Willem and Alexandra van der Hoeven; great-grandson, Dylan Johnson. In 1965, she was preceded in death by her son, Bart Pieter van der Hoeven. A Memorial Service was held 2 PM Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, 33 W. Dixon Ave., Dayton, OH 45419, the Rev. Judith A. Doran officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Francine van der Hoeven Fund at the Dayton Foundation for Centennial Park at Houk Stream, c/o Dayton Foundation, 500 Kettering Tower, Dayton, OH 45423, www.daytonfoundation.org, in Francine's memory. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com
Connie Sue Foster, age 54, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Connie was born on Feb. 24, 1953, in Middletown, Ohio, to Gerald and the late Imogene Malone. Connie is survived by her husband of 35 years, Robert G. Foster; two children, Kristen B. Foster-Robinson of Columbus, Ohio, and Michelle B. Foster of Kettering; her brother Michael D. Malone, and sister-in-law Jana, of Carmel, Indiana; and many other beloved family members. Connie was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She was a 1971 graduate of Fairmont East High School and attended Sinclair Community
College. She was an active member of Greenmont-Oak Park Community Church, sang in the adult choir, and served the church in many other capacities. She was involved in Girl Scouts as a youth and served as a leader as an adult. Connie was most recently employed by the City of Oakwood as their receptionist. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 12 at Greenmont Oak Park Community Church with Rev. Gregory King officiating. Interment at Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greenmont–Oak Park Community Church, Hospice of Dayton, or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements in care of Tobias Funeral Home - Belmont Chapel) Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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Urghh, they didn't show the new episode of 90210 today.
I was waiting for it for a whole week.
Now we have to wait until Tuesday again.
Why do they have to show the season opener after only like one month of airing the show.
They did that with Gossip Girls too.


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 7:26 AM
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Pleasanton school board meets tonight to consider restoring jobs in district
Original post made on Feb 12, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 7:26 AM
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 12, 2013 at 7:46 am
Counseling and library services makes sense, so does maintenance workers and custodians, and the PE and band teachers.
Instructional coach sounds like a do-nothing yet high paying job in the education profession. We should reward teachers who innovate with additional pay, not hire outsiders to tell them how to do their job. And it might make sense for a struggling school district that has bad metrics - but Pleasanton API scores are the highest in Alameda County.
As for the vice principles, what is the justification? Has there been a glut of unpunished kids because there weren't enough VPs to discipline them? Really, how many more Mr. Beldings buying sports cars do we need to subsidize with my tax dollars?
In the private sector, when you cut the admin bloat, it stays cut even when profits are up.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 12, 2013 at 8:35 am
If you ask the real stakeholders - parents, teachers and students, what is most important to restore, it's lower class sizes at all levels. But no chance of that happening here sadly.
And of course the one disaster that they should spend all of their time fixing is ending the staggered start (shortened day) in elementary, which has proved useless for most kids educationally and a nightmare for parents. Don't see that on the agenda. This must be addressed asap.!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 12, 2013 at 8:49 am
In the article it says "The union wants to discuss salaries, benefits and class sizes, among other things." That is why the Superintendent is trying to spend all of the money now on more administration, mostly for vice principals. The more money we pay in taxes, the better the administration does as they will take all the money and there will be nothing left for the teachers. Remember that anytime they ask for more tax money from us.
a resident of Birdland
on Feb 12, 2013 at 9:10 am
here we go again, not one teacher, more overhead
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 12, 2013 at 9:29 am
I agree with "typical" in the above post. Having 30 kids in a Transitional Kindergarten or regular Kindergarten, and also first grade is insane. The poor teachers. REDUCE CLASS SIZE in these years--these SO IMPORTANT early years.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 12, 2013 at 9:30 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
I hope those negotiating will consider compensation as in this example from across the Bay:
"Article VI, Compensation and Benefits
• The District will provide employees under contract with the District in the 2011-12 school
year with a one-time, off-the-salary-schedule payment equivalent to 1% of the employee's 2011-12 school year Appendix A base salary and earned stipends. For less than full-time service the 1% one-time payment will be pro-rated."
This approach acknowledges the work and years without raises for teachers and staff without adding to future costs. Seems to me it is the only sensible approach with funding still so volatile. I don't believe district office management should receive this compensation, however. I have suggested in the past that a parcel tax that gives an off the salary schedule bonus to teachers, staff, and school administrators would be a great way for the community to support our district's educators.
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Feb 12, 2013 at 9:56 am
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a resident of Country Fair
on Feb 12, 2013 at 10:22 am
I have a daughter graduating with a Masters in Counseling in May. I would have a clear double agenda, one for more counseling in our schools and a job for my daughter. With recent devastating episodes in schools across this nation, I truly feel its imperative that our schools be well equipped with more counselors to watch for disturbing behavior, bullying, and mental imbalances in our students at an earlier stage. We need counselors MORE than ever to be vigilant in looking for possible problems. We all know it starts with good parenting, but for those children that fall thru the cracks at home, then counselors who are trained to watch for behaviors can be helpful. For students to have a non biased place where they can vent their frustrations is a good step in helping prevent future bad behavior. I am all in favor of staffing more counselors even more than 5 years ago.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 12, 2013 at 10:29 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
I believe instructional coaches, if similar to Teachers on Special Assignment in PAUSD, have expertise at a grade level(s) or subject and directly help teachers. I couldn't find anything specific at PUSD doing a quick search, but here is a job description from San Diego COE: Web Link
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 12, 2013 at 3:55 pm
"The Pleasanton school district will look tonight at a one-time spending plan of more than $2.7 million that would restore nearly 37 employees for the upcoming school year."
If it is indeed just for one year then why not put the money in reserves. Surely the district is aware that the Prop 30 tax revenue is only temporary; just starting to roll in and apparently already being spent. And recent reports from CalSTRS indicate the cost of payroll will soon add at least 12.9% to the current cost of payroll for the next 30 years.
These increased jobs sound like a scheme only the unions would come up with. "It's all about the children". Sure it is! In the meantime it focuses on more union jobs which provide more union dues, while completely ignoring the longterm burden be placed on school system budgets. If the district can't sustain these additional costs for a 10 year period they'd be better served to start paying down the teacher union members pension debt NOW!.
Maybe I'm missing something but this proposal makes little sense, other than appearing blatantly/fiscally shortsighted.
a resident of Vineyard Hills
on Feb 12, 2013 at 6:15 pm
I feel PUSD will betray the voters if our increased taxes (which is the only reason they have money to spend) go to administrators (V.P.s) and literacy coaches when reading specialists who worked directly with children have been cut. That's not obvious to the general public, but PUSD is "replacing" direct services for children (reading specialists) with trainers and coaches for our already skilled teachers.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 12, 2013 at 7:32 pm
The district will spend every cent of the money they receive right now. They will just be salivating, waiting for prop 30 to end and then they can say they are broke and need a parcel tax.
Here's another thing they can do with the money, the have an unfunded liability for retiree medical. They should fund that with this money, or stop the retiree medical benefit. They still continue to add the cost of the retiree medical to the charge card. This is no different than somebody getting a bonus at work and instead of paying down their huge credit card balance, they buy more things. Because it feels good.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 12, 2013 at 11:39 pm
I agree, blowing money on VPs is not where funds should be going,.
Doesn't anybody follow CA news, Brown is giving the NEW, TEMP, Prop money to 'poor' schools ! ! ! NOT to Pleasanton ! ! ! ! !
DO not BLOW our money, then act surprised when NOTHING new is coming to Pleasanton. Skip the VPs. Don't come crying and begging later.
and how tiresome, the unions hammering for MORE, AGAIN !!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 13, 2013 at 10:10 am
Did anyone go, what happened? From what I've heard, people think a parcel tax will be easy to pass when it changes from a 2/3 vote to less than that, due to the supermajority. And I guess they're saving the programs we care about for the parcel tax and using prop 30 for things that we wouldn't vote for.
Question - Does the general population get to vote on lowering the parcel tax threshhold or do the politicians get to make that decision without a public vote since they have a supermajority?
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 13, 2013 at 10:37 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Here is the answer on whether we vote to lower the parcel tax threshold: Web Link
Supermajority requirement
"According to Proposition 13, enacted by the state's voters in 1978, local districts can levy this type of non-ad valorem tax only if a supermajority of two-thirds of the voters approve. (A non-ad valorem tax is one that is not based on the value of the property that is being taxed.)
"Proposition 13 also required a 2/3rds supermajority vote in order to approve a local school district bond measure. However, California's voters approved Proposition 39 on November 7, 2000. Proposition 39 reduced the supermajority requirement for school bonds from 2/3rds to 55%.
"From time-to-time, various politicians have suggested that the threshold for approving a parcel tax measure should also be reduced from 2/3rds to 55%. The 2013 session of the California State Legislature is widely expected to refer a measure to the 2014 statewide ballot to ask voters to reduce the parcel tax threshold to 55%."
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 13, 2013 at 11:58 am
typical, Gov Brown has clearly stated, in papers several weeks ago, prop 30 $$ will go to inner-city schools....Oakland, NOT to Pleasanton!
a resident of Mohr Park
on Feb 14, 2013 at 8:43 am
Hi Kathleen,
thanks for the info. Do you know, if such a measure to reduce the parcel tax approval threshold to 55% makes it onto the ballot, if it will need to pass by 50%+1, or by 66.7%
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 14, 2013 at 9:18 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Hi Sandy, I'll look for the link, but I believe I read that a measure to change a threshold has to win by the current threshold, so that would mean two-thirds. I'll dig it up again.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 14, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Here is what I found:
California Constitution, Article 13a, Section 3
(a) Any change in state statute which results in any taxpayer paying a higher tax must be imposed by an act passed by not less than two-thirds of all members elected to each of the two houses of the Legislature, except that no new ad valorem taxes on real property, or sales or transaction taxes on the sales of real property may be imposed.
But that doesn't really answer the question. Prop 30 passed by simple majority (55%), so maybe that is the answer.
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Letter: Put the Brakes on Interchange
When will it end?
As the battle between big banks and big retailers over interchange fees drags on, consumers, credit unions and mom-and-pop retailers are the victims as Congress injected itself into the fight.
When retailers lobbied Congress to impose price controls on interchange fees–promising to pass any resulting savings along to their customers in the form of lower prices–the result was the Durbin amendment, which was poorly designed and shoehorned into the federal Dodd-Frank Act.
Now, two years after the government's intervention, consumers are not seeing the promised benefits: lower prices or discounts for paying with debit. In fact, it is anticipated that some retailers may start charging checkout fees for those paying with credit thanks to a $7.25 billion settlement between the payments and retail industries. This is in addition to the $8 billion large retailers received from lobbying Congress. This settlement will no doubt impact small financial institutions. CUNA estimates this could cost credit unions as much as $50 million.
Credit unions were supposed to have been exempted from the fallout of Durbin price controls. However, they are beginning to see their interchange revenue drop as well. A recent report by the Federal Reserve shows the first signs of harm to even our smallest community institutions. The Federal Reserve Board's data also show that the average interchange fee received by exempt issuers (credit unions and small banks) declined by two cents or around 5% after the rule took effect, declining from 45 cents over the first three quarters of 2011 to 43 cents in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Small retailers, the very entities Durbin claimed to help, are now feeling the pain and paying more. Before government intervention, all retailers paid less than 1% per debit transaction. But today, these small retailers are paying the much higher price-controlled amount, a flat 23 to 25 cents, compared with what used to be a few pennies, while mega-retailers pay a much lower price-controlled amount.
The credit union movement has made enough concessions. We need to band together and send legislators and regulators need a clear message that we have had enough. Join me in contacting Congress to let them know Durbin didn't work, and tell big retailers and your representatives that it's time to press pause on the fight at wheresmydebitdiscount.com/email-congress. Better yet, sign the petition demanding the debit discount you and your members were promised from the Durbin amendment at wheresmydebitdiscount.com/take-action/. Your voice does make a difference.
Cyndie Martini
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For Scherzer, key to success is simple
Arizona (45-58) at New York (49-53), 4:10 p.m. MST
By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com
"I need to execute early in the count," Scherzer said. "When I do that, I have success, and when I don't pitch well, it's usually because of that. I'm a completely different pitcher when I am ahead."
When Scherzer is ahead, he can keep his pitch count down and mix in his slider and change, which keeps hitters from cheating on his fastball.
His last time out, Scherzer was on top of his game, as he allowed five hits in seven shutout innings. He did not walk a batter and struck out eight.
"It was a great start," he said. "I did a lot of things that I wanted to do. But I have to go back out there and do it all over again. It doesn't matter what you did last time."
This will be Scherzer's second appearance in New York after tossing two innings of shutout relief in 2008.
"It's one of the bigger cities in the game, and a lot of attention comes here," he said. "They get good crowds here, they get into it and you always like a good atmosphere."
Pitching matchup
ARI: RHP Max Scherzer (6-6, 3.61 ERA)
Scherzer has been the victim of poor defense behind him at times this year, and it has cost him some wins. The D-backs have won his past three starts, though he only has one win during that period. Over his past nine starts, the D-backs are 6-3, and he has a 2.72 ERA.
Perez, who awkwardly acknowledges that "walks are part of the game," surrendered another four in his most recent start, on Monday, a start that lasted merely five innings. And he allowed two home runs as well in what became a no-decision against the Rockies at Citi Field. He has yet to reach the seventh inning in the four starts he has made since returning to the rotation on July 8. Against the D-backs, he has a 1-5 record and 5.01 ERA in eight career starts. But he didn't face them last season and has an 0-1 record and 2.08 ERA in his two most recent starts, one in 2006 and the other in 2007. Tidbits
The D-backs took extra hitting on Friday afternoon, and it was a good thing they did, as their regular batting practice was rained out. The session gave them their first taste of Citi Field, and the consensus seemed to be that it is definitely a park that favors pitchers. "Gorgeous place," manager A.J. Hinch said. "Big. Looks pretty spacious in the outfield, so you can see why it's a pitcher's field." Added infielder Chad Tracy, "It plays real big." ... Entering Friday's game, the D-backs had the lowest batting average on the road in the National League, with a .227 mark. Meanwhile, they owned the best road ERA, at 3.61. Tickets
Buy tickets now to catch the game in person. On the Internet
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KTAR 620, KSUN 1400 (Español) Up next
Sunday: D-backs (Jon Garland, 5-10, 4.42) at Mets (Mike Pelfrey, 8-6, 4.72), 10:10 a.m. MST
Monday: D-backs (Dan Haren, 10-6, 2.19) at Mets (Tim Redding, 1-4, 7.03), 4:10 p.m. MST
Tuesday: D-backs (TBD) at Pirates (Zach Duke, 9-9, 3.26), 4:05 p.m. MST
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (May 6, 2014) — Three SUNY Plattsburgh students were selected to attend a symposium, titled "Innovative Exploration Forum: Undergraduate Research in N.Y. State's Public Higher Education System," at the New York State Legislative Office Building in in Albany.
The forum celebrated the most talented undergraduate scholars in the SUNY, CUNY and Community Colleges in the State of New York.
Justin Andrews of Warrensburg, N.Y.; Michael Haynes of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Matthew Rusek of Warwick, N.Y., were nominated by faculty for their science research and chosen by the Dean's Cabinet to join the forum.
They presented their research to a large state-wide audience that included members of the New York State Legislation. The event showcased 100 student-produced poster displays covering a range of academic disciplines.
Andrews presented "Establishing a DNA Database for the Genus Rona within the New York Lake Champlain Basin," while Haynes showcased "Haplogroup Determination of Ancient Maya DNA" and Rusek, an "Investigation of Alu Insertion Polymorphism of Human Genomic Diversity."
"The students felt honored to have been selected and have the chance to represent SUNY Plattsburgh at this event," said Dr. Nancy Elwess, professor of biological sciences. "It provided a valuable opportunity for them to present their research on the state level and network on many different levels."
Haynes' research later took second place at the Sigma Xi International Poster Competition, which honors excellence in science investigation.
SUNY Plattsburgh students were sponsored by College Auxiliary Services and Plattsburgh College Foundation.
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It seems like everything uses USB today from cell phone chargers to keyboards, mice, printers, and cameras. What many really want are faster USB connections. USB 3.0 has been on the horizon for a while now and for a time the future of the specification and cross compatibility was unknown.
The USB 3.0 Promoters Group announced yesterday that the USB 3.0 specification was finally complete. The specification is a sort of roadmap that allows manufacturers to build controllers and products utilizing the USB 3.0 standard. The specification has now been turned over to the USB Implementers Forum, the managing body for USB specifications.
Members of the USB 3.0 promoters group including -- HP, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, ST-NXP, and Texas instruments -- have had a long road with accusations from non-forum members that it was keeping the completed specification from other manufacturers in order to give member companies a competitive edge in the market.
The accusations led AMD and NVIDIA to announce that they intended to begin work on their own open host controller for USB 3.0. This move was potentially catastrophic for USB 3.0 as different manufacturers would not have been able to guarantee compatibility across platforms for USB 3.0 devices.
USB-IF president and chairman Jeff Ravencraft said in a statement, "SuperSpeed USB is the next advancement in ubiquitous technology. Today's consumers are using rich media and large digital files that need to be easily and quickly transferred from PCs to devices and vice versa. SuperSpeed USB meets the needs of everyone from the tech-savvy executive to the average home user."
The specification for USB 3.0 debuted at the SuperSpeed USB Developers Conference in San Jose on November 17. Among the new improvements that USB 3.0 will bring are higher data speeds and enhanced power efficiency.
The first USB 3.0 discrete controllers will be available in the second half of 2009 and the first consumer products using USB 3.0 are expected to be available in 2010. The first products to be commercially available for the specification will be flash drives, external hard drives, and digital music players.
Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA went around and around in June with accusations over how complete the open host controller specifications for USB 3.0 were. AMD and NVIDIA claimed the specification was complete and Intel wasn't releasing it in an attempt to gain a competitive edge. Intel maintained that the specification wasn't complete and when it was complete, they would release it to other manufacturers.
This is what led AMD and NVIDIA to announce they were starting work on their own specification for USB 3.0 open host controller. Exactly how far the two firms went with their own specification was never announced. The competing specification was never made available and if the two firms did begin developing their own product and just haven't released it yet, the project is certainly dead now. It's a safe bet that the first specification to market will be the standard for USB 3.0. An AMD source claimed that it was at work on its own specification in June.


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Ventura turned down one-year extension
Two years left on contract, White Sox manager not concerned with job security
By Scott Merkin / MLB.com
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Robin Ventura turned down an offseason offer by the White Sox of a one-year contract extension, which would have been added on to the two years remaining in his managerial deal.
The news was first reported by CSN Chicago on Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday by general manager Rick Hahn and Ventura, who simply wants to focus on this season. It's the one-day-at-a-time philosophy put forth by Ventura that worked so well for him and the White Sox during last year's surprising run atop the American League Central.
"We still have two more years to go through it. I want to focus more on what we're doing right now than worrying about me having another year," said Ventura. "It's flattering and nice and everything. We have good communication and everything is fine.
"This is my contract. I was the same way as a player. I'll worry about it at the end of it. I want them to think that in two years I'm still the right guy for the job for that to continue to go.
"It wasn't anything that was a big deal so I'm not holding out for anything or disappointed in not wanting to stay here," Ventura said. "At the end of that, that's when you talk about it. I'm not worried about trying to extend anything right now. I'm more worried with this team in this Spring Training than I'm worried about 2015."
Hahn explained that the offer came during an offseason phone conversation in the context of talking about the new coaches and the structure of the deals and how it was going to fit in. First-base coach Daryl Boston and bullpen coach Bobby Thigpen were added to the staff this past offseason.
To Ventura's credit, his focus wasn't on what could be done for him in the future.
"He's been around long enough to realize that all of us in these positions have a certain shelf life and he just wants to make sure that when the time comes to sign the extension that he's confident he's the right guy at that time," Hahn said. "It's really just a testament to him, how special he is in terms of his approach to this position and his focus on the job at hand. He's the exception and not the rule in this game."
As for the perception that Ventura turned down the extension because he's some sort of fill-in manager for just the three years, Hahn termed it inaccurate.
"My hope is that Robin's here for a long, long time," Hahn said. "You can't obviously foresee the future, but I suspect when the time comes that there is a new manager, it's that Robin decided personally he's not wanting to continue or he's not the right guy or the best guy to lead the White Sox at that time. My hope is that's far into the future."
Ventura wouldn't go as far as to call himself a "lifer," as far as managing, but he's very happy with the job he has and feels more comfortable in starting his second season.
"Once you get a year under your belt and you're doing things, you look at it differently," Ventura said. "Last year, no matter what I would have said today in an interview like this, I still hadn't been in a game. It's different.
"Now, you've been through a season, been through a game, you have a better understanding of all those things and how you're going to do stuff. I don't want it to be about turning down an extension. We can still get to that. That conversation will come up again."
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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Crews with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are performing the first dewatering of the Lock in 17 years.
Each lock along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System is routinely dewatered to allow for maintenance and inspection.
What exactly is a dewatering and long does it last?
The length of time varies according to the necessary amount of preparation that needs to be done in order to drain the water from the lock and any maintenance issues found also affect the time of completion.
Typically, a dewatering takes about14 days from start to finish. The dewatering at the Dardanelle Lock and Dam is expected to only take eight days.
Corps navigation and maintenance manger Joseph Hooks said this dewatering is different than others done in the past.
"Each dewatering is different," Hooks said. "The one at Toad Suck last year took about 11 days. This one at Dardanelle is not a typical dewatering that lasts 14 days. The crews are working two, 12 hour shifts so that work can be done around the clock."
The lock and dam closed from midnight on Aug. 26 and is scheduled to reopen at midnight on Sept. 3.
At a height of more than 50 feet, The Dardanelle Lock and Dam has the highest difference between the head stream and tail waters.
Before the water could be drained, dive crews had to install stoplog closure downstream and a poiree gate upstream to hold the water back.
Little Rock District safety officer Dennis Bradley said the Dardanelle Lock is the only lock in the McClellan-Kerr system that requires the installation of the poiree gate, which takes more than one day to install.
Justin Crowe, lead diver for the Russellville crew, said it took the dive teams 24 hours to install the poiree gate 17 years ago but it only took the dive team 14 hours to do the work this time.
Dive crews had to insert the feet, or bottom of each pole, in the poiree gate into slots in the concrete.
"We had to insert those in the water with zero visibility," Crowe said. "The poiree gate took us 14 hours to install which was faster than the previous dive team. The stoplogs are easy to install and that just took a little more than an hour."
After the stoplog closure and the poiree gate were installed, pumps were set up to aid in the dewatering process.
Bradley said that for the water to drain completely, additional water pumps had to be used. The pumps ensure that water stored in the underwater chambers in the manifold system are also drained.
Hooks said the lock is basically an elevator lift for boats.
When boats come into the chamber, the manifold, or water filling system, drains or raises the water in the lock through a 90 foot tube that runs through the entire structure. Water runs in and out through the tainter valve.
Dennis Bradley, said the baffle suppression system inside the chamber ensures the safety of the smaller boats.
"Anytime you're filling a chamber with that water in that short time frame, the water is going to church and be bumpy," Bradley said. "That is fine for the larger barges, but the smaller boats would be knocked around. The baffle suppression system keeps that from happening."
Once the lock was completely drained, crews began inspecting every nook and cranny and performing routine maintenance.
Crowe, who switched from diving to maintenance, replaced the block anodes. The block anodes attract rusting agents to ensure the lock itself doesn't rust.
Bradley said the anodes can only be changed during dewatering.
The miter gates also receive some tender love and care during the dewatering.
Bradley said crews will do belzona or sealant work on the miter gate to make sure there are no leaks when the gate is shut.
"Belzona is a special sealant," Bradley said. "It is similar to caulking around a window in a home, but it is a special material that gets as hard as steel when it hardens."
Bradley said the rubber seals, which are similar to weather stripping around doors, are also being replaced.
The 40-person crew is working day and night to complete the job in a timely manner. Bradley said the night crew is usually about 10 people instead of the full 40.
Two cranes atop two different barges assist the crew with the work, lifting the gate system, the stoplog closure and various equipment up and down, in and out of the lock.
The barges, named the Shorty Baird and the Ozark, and the specialized crew travel the navigation system performing maintenance. The crew on board the Shorty Baird sleep on the barge, while the Ozark does not have sleeping quarters.
Bradley said the Ozark is designed for shorter trips, where as the Shorty Baird's crew typically works for four to five days non-stop before docking for a break.
And what about the forecasted rain the River Valley is expected to receive between today and Saturday? How will that affect the dewatering and the crew?
Col. Glen Masset, Corps Little Rock District commander, said the area would need to receive five inches in the basin to get 1 inch of run-off.
"We could get 70,000 cubic feet per second in a short time of uncontrolled rain in the area," Masset. "The crew can put up tarps so that they can still weld and cover equipment."
Masset said the crews would secure the booms and other equipment during strong winds that might be associated with the storm.
Hooks said safety would be a concern and that even with a short delay the dewatering would be finished close to the proposed time of Midnight on Sept. 3.
Click on the following link to view more photos from the Dardanelle Lock: Dardanelle Lock Dewatering


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You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. The diagnosis of DTs is usually based on the symptoms and signs of the disorder after stopping alcohol use.
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President Obama's health care law has eclipsed everything else his administration has done, sending his popularity to new lows. But in assessing the president's credibility, Americans should not forget two scandals that remain as important as his broken promises on health care reform.
A House oversight hearing on Thursday brought renewed attention to the IRS targeting of Tea Party groups from 2010 to the present. Catherine Engelbrecht testified that, after she applied for tax-exempt status for the King Street Patriots in Houston, four federal agencies that had completely ignored her family's business for 20 years began visiting, often. The alphabet soup of agencies that took sudden interest in Engelbrecht included OSHA (which saw a fork lift driver without a seat belt), the IRS (which audited her and her husband personally, as well as the business), the BATF (even though her business makes no gun parts), and the FBI.
Was this a coincidence? It's known that during this same period, the IRS was systematically harassing hundreds of other small Tea Party groups with intrusive, illegal questionnaires and unwarranted delays to their tax-status applications. Also consider the story of Jeff Black, a whistle-blowing former air marshall who years earlier revealed shoddy security practices to congressional investigators. Black was audited by the IRS on the very same day in June 2010 when the documentary "Please Remove Your Shoes" debuted in theaters, featuring him as a critic of the Transportation Security Administration.
It would seem more of a coincidence if there was no political motivation behind the treatment given Engelbrecht. Yet Obama told Bill O'Reilly in an interview that aired Super Bowl Sunday that there was "not even a smidgen of corruption" in the IRS's handling of conservative groups' applications – as if he had been there himself and knew the whole story.
Then there is the terrorist assault in Benghazi on a U.S. diplomatic post that left Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others dead on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the U.S. A bipartisan Senate panel found last month that a competent administration would have heeded prior warning signs - including multiple other terrorist attacks in the area - and taken appropriate action to avoid a predictable and preventable disaster. Obama had unilaterally attacked Libya, and so he bore even more responsibility than did his predecessor in Iraq (who at least sought congressional permission).
Obama could not have been directly involved in the poor State Department decisions that weakened the consulate's defenses. But after the fact, operating in an election year, he and senior aides took measures to deceive Americans about the facts behind Benghazi. For weeks before the 2012 presidential election, they discussed the attack as a spontaneous and inevitable result of Muslim rage over an offensive video trailer on YouTube.
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Hi all, over the past year and a have or so I have been having reasonably frequent (bout every 2/3 months) BIOS failures. That is, when I boot the computer the BIOS fails to boot (no sound) and nothing comes up.
I have to flash the BIOS using the Jumpers and more recently I have to take out the CMOS battery. Another one occured just this morning and I thought it may have been the one that did my computer in. So my question is, what is this problem caused by if anyone knows. Is it a failure of the mobo, the psu or simply the cmos battery. I'd wanna know simply because if I had to go in on a new computer I'd like to carry as many parts as I can into the new one. Thanks for the help!
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Discussion in 'Junior League & Tournament Talk' started by NLBwell, Dec 4, 2012.
Oh wait DB has 2 more times to win the OB if he wants and his 1st time is in the quarters wow lot
Thanx and tell Collin we said hello hope all is well with you guys ,
Calm down folks. The kid had a nice run to the quarters. Let's leave it at that. The important point here is that college is the right move for most highly ranked juniors. IMHO the only time a junior should think about a direct jump to the pros is when 1) he has multiple wins and final appearances at the big events and 2) his ball striking is off the charts- at or near a pro level. I don't see that with the current crop of American boys. Kudla, Sock, and Harrison were a different story. They made the right move going pro.
Nice run Brad, congrats to you and Deit! No need to get in the gutter with that guy - he already lost all credibility here, and really is the one who should be laughed off this board... Too bad he didn't make it a permanent sabbatical :-(.
Congrats to Deiton!
Thanx and will let Deit know
Brad - Diet is doing great but the board is right - college is the way to go - at least for a couple of years - are you not at least thinking about that?
Tai played smart will try and post video of match as soon as I can , As Tai said in his interview after the match is pretty much what happened Tai's game plan was to hit high looping balls and any wide defensive balls were sliced , DB looked to drive through the court which does not work on clay and basically hit himself out of the match , pretty much for the first time in the tourney played a hard court style , hurt to watch LOL
At this point you must give Tai credit he knew how he needed to play and he did it and i shook his hand and told him smart playing and it was .
My, my ,my these are children, children with parents who love them. I've chaired a few matches for DB and he is a great kid, and I've met Brad and in person he is a gentlemen. TCF, well by reading his comments he has a personal axe to grind with Brad and that is between them, they should work it out in Privae messages and quit the sniping attacks in public threads concerned with Juniors.
Brad it is clear to me that you overreacted to an attack on you and your son. You took it too far. Two wrongs don't make it right. Man up and apologize.
TCF, your in no way innocent here either, seems you owe Brad an apollogy as well.
Remember gentlemen, you are adults.
coach on the advice of several top NCAA coaches about 7 or 8 they have said over the years they have watched DB's game progress and by the time he would be ready for college he would be more ready to go after the tour what do you say to that ? I asked them why do they think that because these guys are trying to recruit and they are pointing us towards looking to go pro , always followed by but we would love him at our program ?
give me your thoughts
no problem , i am sorry , please just respect our decision about what we are wanting as a family as a team , if you are to come out and watch him in person and can show me why he shouldn't go pro other then jr results i would gladly listen and as always consider ,
It depends who the 7 or 8 coaches are, your relationship with them, and the level of trust between you and them. Coach: I don't agree with TCF. The pros for your player are a long shot- but possible. Especially with the improvement he is showing. The only logical route to the pros for him is through college. Have you seen the roster at UVA? Imagine practicing with those guys 20 hours a week with top notch coaching, and playing matches against some of the best players in the country. I think the entire group of young Americans need college first. Your player may be an Isner or Steve Johnson. He is not a Harrison. Honestly coach ask yourself how much your bias against college is about not wanting to give up control of your player's career. It is an emotion we all have and very legitimate- but is it in the best interests of your player?
Nice posts TCF.
What Brad and his son have accomplished with so little is nothing short of amazing.
Losing control is not a problem he spends a majority of time on his own already will be for the next month in Fl. Without pops , my problem with college is tennis today is a real full time job on tour , college there are study's that take place after long hours in the class room then you get a little practice 2 hrs a day , extra time is for sleep and rest .
Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not making excuses for him. Not having been there, mine is just an observation on paper. The best thing I'm hearing from you is it appears you're viewing the experience from a much clearer lens and most of all learning from it. That will make him a better player tomorrow and that's a great take away from the week.
Good to see you and TCF are settling down the vitriol.
Best post of 2012!!!!!!!
How did Abby do at the Nike Junior International tournie?
..........nevermind looks like it is going on right now.
Practice at the very top schools will be at or near the NCAA limit of 20 hours a week. That is more than enough to prep for a pro career. Yes there will be 10-12 hours a week of class and some homework but that part is very doable. On the pro tour it is hard to train and get the right variety of hitting partners. You have to be a finished product just needing match toughness and play. Did the coaches at UVA and USC tell you he should be looking to go pro? I don't think so. Those schools would be perfect to get him ready for the next level. I have more faith in those colleges and coaches than the Academies.
Now we're getting somewhere. Nice evolution of this forum.
Along those lines, I am looking for a host for my jr. player for F1-F3 the first 3 weeks of Jan. Looks like they are all in the same general area: Plantation, Sunrise, Weston FL.
If anybody knows anybody that may be interested in hosting a 17 year old USA boy going for his first atp points, lets talk more. Thanks!
Nice to see Elias Ymer doing so good these days! Sweden needs another top player soon. Even though Norway doesn't seem to produce any top players we have to enjoy the success of the swedes
Granite give me a call when u can or through YouTube I have a friend in something 'Pines' by Plantation
Sounds like he has as legit a shot as anyone. You probably don't even remember, and jokingly or not years ago I remember when you were thinking of switching DB to a one hander. That two hander was way too buttery and smooth to ever abandon, but how is his forehand right now? When he arrives at the academy I would have someone check his left arm and how he gets it out of the way on that side. It still appears as though there is a very slight hiccup in there. I'm just going off of what I see in his most recent hitting videos, but it does look better than a year or so ago with Krajinovic and Nishikori.
Congratulations on all the success. To me when a kid has a legit shot to go for the highest level the people around them should be helping as much as possible. Seems the "board" is finally a little more on board with a positive approach which is nice.
Best of luck in his training, you can't teach height
I can contact her dad and see what he says, they are pretty booked though. I think shes got USTA training and heading to Sarasota to open up a Bryan brothers event right before the Orange Bowl. It's a nice offer though. ,,,,From what I hear she's got a tough draw, but the #1 seed lost today to the girl that Abby beat in Eddie Herr. all the draws are posted at www.nikejuniortour.com
WOW!!!! If it stays like this we might have something really special here guys. A ton of passion with knowledgeable posters WOW!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! We can really help each others here guys if we keep this going..
Please don't under estimate the benefits of a college education....
I say try college stay for 4 years like Johnson or go the Kosakowski route if he isn't benefiting from college.. then leave and go Pro!!
Glad to see DB is on the move up
I LOVE IT!!!!!! SHE'S GONNA KICK SOME BUTT!!!! But make sure you keep your expectations in check. She might look like a million bucks but be patient and remember its growth if she loses to a 12 year old pusher. As long as she stays committed to doing it right results mean NOTHING!!!!!!
If the serve is at the level your saying it is then she's already ahead of 99.99% of the rest of the kids her age.I would give her notes to take out on court with her. keep it simple with basic reminders and remember to write have fun Daddy LOVES you.I would tell her to think high over the rope groundies(high heavy) and look to move forward. Tell her to serve to he targets and hit her targets.Ask her who she has to play and make sure her answer is her targets.
Most important shot is the high heavy ball. She needs to be hitting with the rope up constantly.And I'm talking high heavy hit full out.If she gets this shot down she will DOMINATE!!!!!!!!!!!! Just make sure she is looking to move forward.
who s the kid? i may be able to help, i know a few people down that way
Congrats to team DB!
Congrats to TCF!
Waiting for the new and improved Mikej!
Nice read... DB and Thai
haha, as TCF mentioned after you posted this, i offered some positive thoughts and congrats to DB's team after the coric win - definitely an impressive week and a major difference in the third set results we've seen in the past from the kid - still has approximately zero chance making it as a pro, but i'll admit his ceiling might be a bit higher than i thought a few months ago (in my post - before the whole thread got deleted - i stated there might be gold ball / all-american type stuff in his future, which i would've bet heavily against before the OB results)
can't help it if others on this forum go crazy and get threads deleted after i say some positive things
wouldn't call it a new and improved mikej though - same guy - i'll offer congrats and admit to underestimating him when he has huge weeks like this one (just hasn't ever happened before the OB) - and i'll still be here to go after dad when he makes ridiculous excuses for losses / attacks other junior players / etc
Tennis has ranking systems in every country and worldwide. Basketball does to? The basketball experts know who the best 6th, 7th and 8th graders are in China, Brazil, Croatia, Serbia, Camaroon, etc. more quantitatively than they do in tennis? Just curious, where's that website?
^^^I see what you're saying now. What difference would it make knowing where/who the best players are? I could see an athletic girl like your daughter playing both tennis and basketball though H.S. and getting fullride offers to player either. At smaller colleges (mostly non-D-1) girls playing two sports for those who are motivated is not a stretch. The opportunities for girls athletic scholarships are so much greater for college sports.
Strange how America produces the best basketball players in the world but so few top tennis players. I have seen quite a bit of bball at the AAU level. What a culture shock in how the players are coached compared to tennis.
Yelled at, screamed at, swore at by the coaches. Also, parents are not involved- it's all the coach. Maybe that's a key. Who knows?
Basketball has choice of the best athletes. Tennis in America rich kids average at best athletes.
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Discussion in 'Other Equipment' started by hyperion99, Jan 18, 2013.
Wilson Us Open Extra Duty vs Dunlop A Player vs Penn ATP Extra Duty.
Any thoughts?
I prefer the Penn ATP XD. They are cheaper than the Wilson's and, to me, less flyaway feeling. The Wilsons are still a top grade ball though, just a personal preference. Have not played with Dunlop A Players.
How's the durability on the Penn ATP XD?
Great. A can of three is perfect for for 3 sets/3 hours, and after that they're good for weeks and weeks as practice balls. Very few duds too, I buy the 24-can case from TW and the consistency is impressive.
Thanks NJ1
I like the Penn ATPs better than the Wilson US Opens. The Wilsons tend to fuzz up more. The Dunlops are not bad balls but are harder hence earning the name Dunrocks.
I find the Penn ATP's more consistent than Wilson Extra Duty. Bought a case of US Open's and at least 1/3 of them were duds. The Penns are great, and a good value.
This almost seems one-sided.
My vote goes to Penn ATP (compared to Wilson). Love it during sets & keep the balls for future hitting!
Never played with Dunlop A
Thanks everybody!
What ball is usually used more internationally in pro tournaments?
This poll may be of some interest: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=446514
Thanks for the link AlfaAce
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Some younger faces will be seen on Longboat Key for the next month.
At the Longboat Key Town Commission's Tuesday, June 30 special meeting, Human Resources Manager Lisa Silvertooth announced that six interns will be working during the month of July at Town Hall.
The interns, ages 16 to 18, were sent to Town Hall as part of the Suncoast Workforce Board's summer youth program, which gives young adults part-time work experience.
The Suncoast Workforce Board's "Pledge an Opportunity" program provides valuable work-readiness skills training to youth participants.
Silvertooth said two interns will be working with the town's finance department, one will be working with the town clerk's office and the other three will be working in the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.
Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].
Some younger faces will be seen on Longboat Key for the next month.


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The wheels continue to turn aross FCS coaching circles.
Appalachian State's announcement Sunday that 24-year head coach Jerry Moore will not return next season continued what usually is a busy time of the year, when schools are conducting national searches to replace fired or retiring coaches or those moving on to other schools.
The weekend began with Jacksonville State athletic director Warren Koegel announcing Jack Crowe was released from the remaining two years of his contract. The Gamecocks posted an 87-57 record and won three Ohio Valley Conference championships during Crowe's 13 seasons, but they failed to make the FCS playoffs this year for a second straight season.
Indiana State's Trent Miles was hired this weekend to replace the retiring Bill Curry at Georgia State as the Panthers begin their transition from the FCS to FBS level. Miles led Indiana State's once-moribound program to three straight winning records the last three years.
The Appalachian State change was surprising considering the legendary Moore wanted to return for another season next year. He is out as the winningest coach in Southern Conference history, having posted a 215-87 record, 10 conference titles and three straight NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) national championship seasons from 2005-07 during his tenure.
Recently, Mike Minter replaced Dale Steele at Campbell and Jody Sears had his interim tag removed at Weber State.
Other FCS programs looking to replace coaches are Davidson (Tripp Merritt), Florida A&M (Joe Taylor), Morehead State (Matt Ballard), Northwestern State (Bradley Dale Peveto) and Southern (Stump Mitchell).


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Jazz Girl wrote:Ariadnee & Navarre, thanks for the kind words. I sometimes worry that my passion for certain issues gets the better of me. Thanks for backing me up.
Question Time:
What do you think life was like when it was just Carlisle and Edward?
I imagine a very quiet, lone house. At least, for Edward. Feeling bored stuck home all day, trying to keep himself busy, trying to controll his bloodlust and adjust to the diet.
What I think it bothered him the most it's the fact he knew he had great powers and he also had the ethics, so why couldn't he just go and drink from some bad guy, like a rapist or a thief? At the same time, he saw Carlisle and his motives, his ideals... he wanted to do the right thing.
Since it was just the two of them, as others had posted, I imagine them moving a lot, visiting the Denali Clan with a bit of frequency, but probably working to give them a comfort life.