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Smoak continues early surge against Brewers
By Greg Johns / MLB.com
PHOENIX -- Looking to carry last year's strong finish over to 2013, Justin Smoak continued his impressive start to Cactus League play with a 2-for-4 day, including the game-winning home run, in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Brewers.
Smoak is now 5-for-9 with two home runs, a double and four RBIs in three games. Last year, he batted .378 in the spring, but had no homers and five RBIs in 15 games.
The 26-year-old is hitting the ball with authority, and Tuesday's blast, a two-run shot in the eighth inning, came off Brewers closer John Axford. He also singled in the second off starter Yovani Gallardo and laced an opposite-field line drive in the third that left fielder Ryan Braun snared with a nice diving catch.
"I'm feeling good," Smoak said. "I feel like I'm slowing the ball down a little bit and letting it get to me. Early on, you normally feel like everything is a little late trying to get your rhythm and timing down, but for me, I've been seeing it a lot better than I thought I would."
Manager Eric Wedge is counting on Smoak as his everyday first baseman this year, despite his .217 batting average in 2012, particularly if he can continue to show that September's strong finish was legitimate.
"He's just been swinging the bat well," Wedge said. "He's got great balance up there, he's strong, his hands are quick and his barrel is getting to the baseball. I just think he's in a good place. He's worked hard to get there, and it's paying off for him."
Smoak was at designated hitter the whole game Tuesday, as Wedge looks to get him comfortable with his swing early.
"We saw the results at the end of last year, and I'm just trying to keep that going into this year," Smoak said. "It's something I worked on all offseason, and I feel good right now."
Morales healthy, ready to contribute in Seattle
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Kendrys Morales said he knew he was gone from the Angels as soon as they acquired Josh Hamilton over the offseason, and now he's ready to do the best he can for his new Mariners team.
Morales, speaking in Spanish to MLB.com reporter Alden Gonzalez, said he's excited about his new situation after eight years in the Angels organization.
"We have a good team this year," Morales said. "And the best thing is, a lot of the guys are young."
As for leaving the Angels in the December trade for Jason Vargas?
"I figured something was in the works," Morales said. "I was ready for the call they gave me. It didn't take me by surprise at all. As soon as they signed Josh Hamilton, I started preparing myself. They didn't tell me anything, I just figured that would be the case. It was a quick change, just like that."
Morales is 0-for-5 in his first two games for the Mariners this spring. He didn't play in Tuesday's game against the Brewers, but is expected to be a mainstay in the middle of Seattle's lineup at designated hitter or first base this season.
For Morales, the key is staying healthy. At this point last spring, he wasn't able to play at all, as he was still recovering from the fractured ankle that wiped out his entire 2011 season. He told Gonzalez that this has been a completely different spring.
"I feel pretty good," Morales said. "I had a pretty intense offseason, and I strengthened my ankle a lot. I don't think it's going to be a problem to play first base.
"I can do weights all the way on my legs; I don't have to be in rehab mode," he said. "That would take up a lot of my time [last year] and I wasn't able to work on my body as much as I'd like.
"This is a very important year," said the pending free agent, "and you have to be ready physically to play the whole year. What can really mess you up is injuries. That's what you have to avoid."
Iwakuma feels more confident on mound
PHOENIX -- It was only one inning and 15 pitches, but Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma said he's feeling much stronger and more confident as he sets out on his second season.
Iwakuma, 31, struggled early in Spring Training last year after signing as a free agent out of Japan and wound up beginning the year in the bullpen before emerging as a solid starter in the second half. But he's penciled into Seattle's rotation from the get-go this year and eager to get rolling after setting the top of the Brewers' lineup down in order on three ground balls in Tuesday's 6-5 win.
"It felt great," Iwakuma said through translator Antony Suzuki after retiring Norichika Aoki, Rickie Weeks and Ryan Braun. "It gives me a lot of confidence, because I like to keep the ball on the ground and not up in the air. I wanted to take advantage of my two-seam and split finger when I was ahead in the count, and I was able to do that. So it was good."
The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Iwakuma said he worked hard over the offseason to be ready sooner this spring.
"I feel a lot stronger than where I was last year, and I'm very comfortable with my strength," he said. "I started a lot earlier than I have in my past. Not just my arm, but I've been working on my core training, and that's helped a lot.
"I do feel a difference, especially when I'm throwing my fastball. That pitch is low in the strike zone, and I feel it's a lot sharper than before."
Manager Eric Wedge liked what he saw from the right-hander.
"He's been throwing the ball well all camp," Wedge said. "He's strong, the ball is jumping out of his hand and he has good action on all of his pitches."
The biggest difference for Iwakuma now that he's back for a second season in the Majors?
"The first year you don't know what will happen," Iwakuma said. "You don't know what your routine will look like. You don't know your left from right, as opposed to this year when you know what to expect and when to be ready for a game, so that makes it a lot easier."
Worth noting
• Felix Hernandez will throw his first live batting practice Thursday morning at the Peoria complex against Mariners hitters as he steps up his spring routine. Hernandez has thrown three 10-minute bullpens, and now he'll go to live BP before pitching in games.
Hernandez will likely get his first Cactus League start on Thursday, March 7, when the Mariners have a split-squad day against the Royals and Athletics. That would put him in line for five Cactus League starts -- with pitching coach Carl Willis looking to build him up to about 90-plus pitches -- before Opening Day in Oakland on April 1.
• Danny Hultzen will start Wednesday against the Indians at Goodyear, followed by fellow prized prospect Taijuan Walker. Both are slated for two innings
• Veteran right-hander Jon Garland will make his first start Thursday against the Giants in Scottsdale as he begins his comeback from shoulder surgery. Blake Beavan is slated to pitch second that day and throw three innings, followed by two innings by Erasmo Ramirez.
• Mariners games on Wednesday and Thursday of this week will be broadcast on 710 ESPN Seattle radio on a delayed basis at 7 p.m. PT. Those radio broadcasts will be streamed live on Mariners.com for free at 1:05 p.m. MT (12:05 p.m. PT).
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The ceremony will be held at 10:00 Mountain Time in Thornton, Colo., the future site of the lines 1245h Avenue Eastlake Station, RTD said.
RTD in a statement noted it awarded a contract last December to Regional Rail Partners (RRP) to design and build the first 12.5-mile phase of the line to 124th Avenue, the terminus of Phase 1. Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2018. An option allows the contract to be extended as funds become available to finish building the final six miles of the line.
When fully built, North Metro Rail, an 18.5-mile electrified line, will run from Denver's Union Station through north Denver, Commerce City, Northglenn and Thornton to Colorado Highway 7 in Adams County.
"North Metro is an important element of our plan to expand modern rail service across the metro Denver region," said RTD General Manager and CEO Phil Washington.
RRP includes Graham Contracting, Balfour Beatty Rail, Stantec Consulting, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Zann and Associates, Communications Connections Consulting, Pinyon Environmental, and Iron Horse Architects.
North Metro Rail is part of the RTD FasTracks transit expansion program, including several light rail transit projects.

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Ask Tooth & Nail: What Is The Japanese Translation On Project 86's Song "PS?"
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It's that time of the week, kids; time to ask your most pressing questions and get sometimes-vague but [hopefully] always-entertaining answers.
This week's question comes via email from Elisamuel Figueroa:
On the song of Project 86 "PS" from the album "Drawing Black Lines," there is a part that have a girl speaking like in Japanese. Do you guys know what it says?
Our answer:
We had to do some in-depth research on this one; I'm talking careful listening and transcribing and translator-hiring. Okay, so maybe it only involved one quick email to someone in the know, but suffice it to say, we've tracked down the translation of the part. It is in Japanese and basically a collection of phrases the band thought sounded interesting:
Nobody understands me
I, who know nobody understands me,
might be wise?
But when i talk with you over the phone,
for a moment I forget about myself.
I forget cause I want to forget…
I forget…
I want to forget…
I forget…
For whom does the word "Justice" exist?
To me justice is just the same with Satan,
same with Satan.
Those people are same with Satan.
I always think but that's my life, what I can do?
What even I can do now?
I can be happy.
I want to be happy.
Would someone love me please.
If you have a question you'd like answered, leave us a comment here, tweet us @toothandnail or shoot us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com and hopefully you'll see your question here on a future edition of Ask Tooth & Nail.


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Towards the middle of the 2010 season I started to voice an opinion that the Jets weren't constructed properly, all those last minute comeback wins, something was wrong with the defense. Then went on to say it looked like the team wasn't responding to Rex Ryan anymore. But the playoffs came, we bounced back, things looked like an aberration, I thought I might be wrong.
But then 2011 came and it was clear that those early indications were correct. We all know how it went down. Wayne Hunter, no weapons, no running game, Schotty canned, Patriots trample us, locker room implosions.
And 2012, well, just more of same- but worse. Rex Ryan taking the team to a "sleep therapist"? Having his not-captains gather for a "leadership conference"? Leaving Cortland with that pathetic offense, the Tebow mess, the Sparano hire? "This is the best team I have ever coached". Really?
All the signs were there in 2010 if anyone cared to notice. I did. But I know nothing of football, LOL. Fans who get too caught up in the little details miss the big picture. In the end, it's the big picture that wins the Super Bowl, not the little details. I may not know the ideal jock size of a guard, but I sure as hell know when a head coach and a team aren't working. Sure as hell know when a fanbase is delusional and wants to plug its ears from the truth.
If you want Jets Insider to be a fan club, by all means, carry on. Was a time where meaningful discussion went on here.
And a moderator is calling a member "stupid". Very nice. Keep setting those great examples, makes the forum a better place.


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Those with a Garmin, I have question. On Garmin's website, they indicate a MicroSD card with adaptor. If you need to add a MicroSD card, do you have to purchase it through Garmin? Or, can you purchase an MicroSD card from the local electronic store.
edit: FYI, this is for a Nuvi 1390 in my car.


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Korea faces tough road through Pool B
2009 runner-up will take on Dutch, Chinese Taipei and Australia in first round
By Debby Wu / Special to MLB.com
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Korea will encounter ferocious challenges in its attempt to return to the World Baseball Classic final when it plays three tournament regulars in the first round, each of whom features players with U.S. baseball experience.
Korea, which earned second place in the 2009 Classic, will face Australia, Chinese Taipei and the Netherlands in Pool B, to be held in the central Taiwanese city of Taichung from Saturday through Tuesday. The games will be held at Taiwan's state-of-the-art baseball venue, the Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium. The stadium officially opened in '06, and it can host 20,000 fans.
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Without a single current Major or Minor Leaguer on its roster, Korea will rely heavily on domestic talents and old hands from the previous tournaments. While Korean players may be largely unknown to an international audience, some of their seasoned veterans have helped the national team reach the semifinal in the 2006 Classic and win the gold medals in the '08 Beijing Olympics and the '10 Asian Games.
To advance its quest for gold, the Korean squad will need to upend opponents in the first round that are bolstered by players who are more well-known in the U.S., including former New York Yankees and Washington Nationals starter Chien-Ming Wang, former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hung-Chih Kuo and former All-Star slugger Andruw Jones.
Here's a look at the participants in Pool B:
Australia may be the biggest underdog in the pool, as it is the lowest-ranked among the four teams, but the club still boasts some players with Major League experience.
The Aussies have the ability to surprise, too, as they unexpectedly snatched the silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics under the guidance of manager Jon Deeble, who is again leading the team this year. Australia was eliminated in the first round in the two previous Classic tournaments.
As Oakland Athletics pair Grant Balfour and Travis Blackley will be missing from action, whether the Aussies can spoil the chances for the other three teams and move on will depend on how Boston Red Sox organization left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith, Detroit Tigers organization right-hander Chris Oxspring and infielder Luke Hughes, formerly of Minnesota Twins, perform.
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei has high hopes for reestablishing its standing as a baseball giant and has recruited several players with a wealth of Major and Minor League experience to increase its chances. The team has been suffering from uneven performances in international competitions in recent years.
Chinese Taipei was eliminated in the 2009 Classic first round without winning a game. The team also disappointed in the inaugural tournament in '06, when it only won one game in the first round.
Chinese Taipei did manage to sail through the Classic qualifying round last November, overpowering opponents with landslide victories in every game. The team's morale was further boosted by winning second place in the Asian Baseball Championship a month later.
Although Baltimore Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen, currently the biggest Taiwanese star, will not participate, manager Chang-Heng Hsieh has brought in reinforcements, and familiar former Major League faces will lead the team in its efforts to advance in the competition.
Wang and Kuo will help minimize damage against the team in the games they pitch in. On the offensive front, Houston Astros prospect Che-Hsuan Lin will lead the charge, along with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters outfielder Dai-Kang Yang.
Two big names are missing from the Korea squad, as Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shin-Soo Choo and Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu have both declined to play.
Despite the absence of those Major Leaguers, skipper Joong-Il Ryu has built an imposing lineup featuring 30-year-old infielder Dae-Ho Lee of Japan's professional Orix Buffaloes and 36-year-old first baseman Seung-Yuop Lee. Both players contributed significantly to Korea winning the gold medal in the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
A member of the 2009 Classic squad, Dae-Ho Lee, enjoyed a spectacular 2012 season with Orix, batting .286 with 24 homers and leading Japan's Pacific League with 91 RBIs. When he played for Korea's Lotte Giants in '10, Lee finished the season as a leader in seven statistics, including batting average, homers and RBIs.
Seung-Yuop Lee is the Asian baseball single-season home run record holder, with 56 from his 2003 season with the domestic Samsung Lions. Known as "Lion King" to Korean fans for his stellar stint with the Samsung Lions, he helped his club secure the league title in '12 with a .307 batting average and 85 RBIs.
Another noteworthy player is 35-year-old right-hander Jae-Weong Seo, the only team member with Major League experience. He spent four years with New York Mets in the early 2000s and later played for Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Seo is now pitching for the domestic Kia Tigers.
The Netherlands
Ranked seventh in the world, the Dutch national team has been long established as a European baseball powerhouse that is sometimes unstoppable. It delighted fans in 2011 when it defeated Cuba, 2-1, in the final to become the champion in the now discontinued World Baseball Cup.
The Netherlands won only one game in the 2006 Classic, but the club managed to advance to the second round in the tournament in '09.
With several current and former Major League stars, the Netherlands has formed an impressive lineup. Jones, Washington Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina, Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons and Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Wladimir Balentien will almost certainly give opposing pitchers a hard time on the mound.
The Dutch roster of pitchers, however, suffers from the absence of several talents with U.S. experience, including Jair Jurrjens, Kenley Jansen and Rick van den Hurk. Major pitching responsibilities will probably be shared by Shairon Martis of Minnesota Twins organization and right-hander Robbie Cordemans, the winning hurler in the team's 2011 victory against Cuba.
The team is managed by Hensley Meulens, who is also the current batting coach for the San Francisco Giants.
Debby Wu is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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BOO my decision has been made. Due to the heat and my medical status (being treated for prostrate cancer), I am only gonna be there in my heart.
I was really looking forward to going, but since I am unable to ride for a couple months and my resistance being down, I am gonna have to pass.
Even driving would be unwise.


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Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
Our new car came with Sirius xm and we love it. Found out my 5 year old Yamaha receiver was xm ready so I ordered this. Easy install/setup outstanding quality sound AND a $50 rebate. Like I said, love it!
Pros: Easy to set up and activate. Great sound quality.
Cons: None yet.


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Posting and Toasting
A lot of them think the C's are going to take it easy, with maybe the Knicks picking up one along the way. I saw one poster say something about not having Perkins isn't that bad of a loss because they were playing us. How could not having Perks be beneficial, Hansbrough and Hibbert looked like All-Stars a few weeks ago against us. Perkins will be missed in this series.
IMO, I think the Knicks take it in 6.
These guys are way underrating our bench. TD is going to surprise them and have a big series IMO. Look for Walker to play with heart as he is a former Celtic. Boston is 9-11 in their last 20 and vulnerable. We got this!
Yeah, I searched them up too. I don't blame them. They aren't the same team anymore
Orange and blue, yesterday, today, and tomorrow...
Wow wtf? These guys are underestimating our bench and our defense, I really hope they get caught off guard and get caught slippin.
I believe its all Docs fault all year he has been saying that his starting 5 of pp, Jesus Shuttlesworth, Garknee, and Perk were never beaten in a series when all healthy and all staring and while that is true what gimmick is he going top use this year ive also read that they wanted the 76ers in the first round and thought the heat would lose so i wonder what excuses or fake injuries we will see comming out of this crew?
I believe when the deal was done they just gave up on pursuing the title thier window was this year would be nice to close it shut just like Pat did to Birds aging wise Celts in the 90s when Stu Jackson was the coach..if we upset them back to irrelevancy for the C's
Posting and Toasting
All that matters is that the players don't under estimate their opponent, and I don't see either team doing that in this series.
let me say this: i bet on the celtics the other night vs washington (boston-3) not knowing doc rivers was gonna rest his players and hand the heat the 2 seed. how can they possibly say that they have the bench advantage.
1.jermaine oneil- washed up, cant jump and javale mcghee made jermaine his bitch the entire game
2.jeff green- decent all around player, good athleticism
3.glen davis- decent but a little overrated in my opinion, settles for the jumper too much
4.von wafer- the absolute worst player ive ever seen play.. might as well fold the d league if they dont have anyone better than him. i personally hold him responsible for me losing 50 bucks.. youll see how bad he is tonite
5.delonte west- ugliest dude in the league but a decent backup point gaurd
im not saying were gonna win this series.. i do think its gonna go 6 or 7 games but i definately dont think the above mentioned guys are more formidable than douglas, williams, williams, walker, carter and rony.. i really hope jeffries doesnt see much playing time..
I think teams should fear us going in to the playoffs as the Knicks can turn on the points at any time (note I didn't say whenever they want to, just any time), massive X factor.
I think Boston's experience will get them through, but I'll be cheering for the Knicks all the way. I even bought a Knicks Playoffs 2011 tshirt.


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President Obama will be making an important announcement on Wednesday. He will officially announce plans to either withdrawal or significantly cut the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan next month. Also at issue is whether the U.S. will officially hand the reigns over to the Afghan troops in 2014 to handle their own national security.
"He's finalizing his decision. He's reviewing his options," White House spokesman Jay Carney said today.
Varying opinions from all sides are hounding Obama. Many believe that with Bin Laden taken out, and al Qaida on the decline, a complete withdrawal is warranted.
According to a Associated Press-GfK poll in May, 80% of Americans say they approve of Obama's decision to begin the withdrawal of U.S. troops in July and a complete end to military operations in Afghanistan by 2014. Of those polled, only 15% disapprove of the withdrawal.
Keep in mind that Obama tripled the number of troops in Afghanistan. He added 30,000 troops in 2009 as he had promised when elected. There are currently over 100,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The 30,000 surge in 2009 was done with Obama's promise to bring home troops in July 2011--next month.
Will Obama keep the troops intact under pressure from General Patraeus, who is the top NATO commander in Afghanistan? Or will Obama consider the opinions of a growing number of senators--Democrats and Republicans, who are calling for a shift in strategy with significant troop reductions.
With 1,427 dead American soldiers and counting, why remain? The Karzai government has no incentive to secure their own country. With millions of U.S. dollars pouring in every year to the tune of over $52 million—why have the U.S. leave?
Today the International Monetary Fund (IMF) refused to release $70 million in reconstruction funds to the Afghan government. With massive government corruption, the IMF questioned whether to withhold future payments. Add the U.S. money that was taken out of the country in suitcases, and it adds up to a small niche of the Afghani elite becoming very wealthy while the rest of the country falls apart and starves.
Let's hope that Obama will have the common sense to make the wisest decision.


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Juan Dixon to equal out contracts and make it work under the cap
Guys this isnt a battle of Steve Francis if he should stay. It's one of IF we trade him WHERE and WHAT do we trade him for
Juan Dixon to equal out contracts and make it work under the cap
Guys this isnt a battle of Steve Francis if he should stay. It's one of IF we trade him WHERE and WHAT do we trade him for
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
How about trading Francis for Al Harrington.
We could play Harrington at PF.
How about at the trading deadline...Chris Webber and Kevin Ollie for Steve Francis, Malik Rose and Jerome James?
That's not a bad trade. I like that.
Q Richardson
Steve Francis
Maurice Taylor
1st Round Pick
Kevin Garnett
Tenton Hassell
Sign Qyntel Woods.
i wish but frye has to be in the package, theres no way the knicks get KG without trading fryeOriginally Posted by jeckomaru
How about instead of trading for Webber, the Knicks go after AI instead?
Steve Francis
Maurice Taylor
Jerome James
Samuel Dalembert
Better yet...
Send Steve Francis to Boston.
Steve Francis
Jerome James
Wally Szczerbiak
Theo Ratliff
i wish we could land kg. if we do, the t-wolves wont be interested in francis. they just signed mike james. if anything we might be able to trade frye, q-rich, and jalen roses' expriring contract for garnett and mccants.
stevie franchise shoulda been used to help land harrington. but thats over and done with. i believe francis should be traded due to our large amt of guards. but then again maybe with isiah making the calls, him and marbury can co-exist and this can turn into a hall of fame back-court. u never know...
I think if Wally is a Knick, Steph would be willing to forgive him. The big thing about that trade idea is that Wally's (3 years) and Theo's (2 years) contracts are shorter than Francis (3 years), QRich (4 years), and Jerome James (4 years).Originally Posted by sxmarbury516
Boston receives an All-Star PG in Francis. A long range gunner in QRich. And basically Theo heavy in Jerome James. (I can't say Theo lite as Jerome is significantly heavier than Theo while just as injury-prone.)
Knicks receive a shot-blocking center and an All-Star SF in Wally. Plus the added benefit of shorter contracts.
how much lower can his value drop??? orlando gave him to us for nothing... penny was cut before the ink dried on the trade, and trevor is gone...Originally Posted by datruth
i said his value is lowOriginally Posted by paris401
Trying out steve francis is not a risk...if it fails he's gone and JC will take his place if he suceeds then JC gets about 25 min a game while Steve Francis revives the heart beat of the all-star inside him...straight up...
Yeah...the best thing is to wait and give Steve Francis a chance to rebuild his trading value.Originally Posted by The 1 and Only
If Francis does well in Isiah's new offense, then his trade value will rise.
If Francis fails, then he can be had by another team for pretty much what the Knicks traded to get him...an expiring contract.


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Dodgers activate infielder Ellis from disabled list
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
ATLANTA -- The Dodgers activated second baseman Mark Ellis off the disabled list Sunday and optioned catcher Tim Federowicz to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Ellis returned quicker than expected from a right quad strained on April 26. He was cleared to return after a seven-inning rehab appearance Saturday night with Double-A Chattanooga.
Ellis, batting .342, was immediately put in the starting lineup for Sunday's finale against the Braves, hitting second and playing second base. He went 0-for-4 in the 5-2 loss, though he moved a runner over in the first, setting up Adrian Gonzalez's RBI single.
"I'm done rehabbing," Ellis said upon his return to the Dodgers' clubhouse. "I was fine at the plate yesterday."
Ellis went 0-for-3 with a walk, two strikeouts and a run scored Saturday night after going 0-for-1 in a Friday rehab start.
Manager Don Mattingly said he was surprised to hear that Ellis was ready, but he wasn't complaining.
"Everybody tells me he's good to go and OK to play," said Mattingly.
With Federowicz optioned, veteran Ramon Hernandez is again the backup to starting catcher A.J. Ellis.
X-rays negative after Van Slyke fouls pitches off leg
ATLANTA -- X-rays were negative on the lower left leg of Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke, who exited Sunday's 5-2 loss against the Braves after he fouled consecutive pitches off his leg in a seventh-inning at-bat.
Van Slyke said there was no fracture, although it was "pretty sore" having fouled the pitches "an inch apart on the same ligament."
He said he'll be able to return to action immediately, as long as he can tolerate the discomfort.
"I should be good," he said.
Van Slyke, who homered twice Friday night, went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the finale.
Gordon's baserunning gaffe frustrates Mattingly
ATLANTA -- Dee Gordon heard about it from Don Mattingly Saturday night. He met with baserunning coach Davey Lopes in a meeting Sunday morning. He even heard about it from father and former All-Star closer Flash Gordon.
"Don't steal third," Dee Gordon repeated, "unless you know you'll be safe. I felt it was 100 percent, but I got thrown out."
Gordon was thrown out in the third inning Saturday night trying to steal third base with two out and Matt Kemp up in a game the Dodgers lost, 3-1. Mattingly was still annoyed Sunday morning.
"The first year he was here, you want to be patient with him and you're always teaching, but yesterday, we've been there before, and I told him when he got to the dugout that you can't run there unless you're 100 percent," Mattingly said.
"You're in scoring position already. Matt Kemp's at the plate. Come on, Dee, we've been there. There's no real upside to stealing the base. Only an infield hit or a passed ball. It doesn't make any sense to me. It's just a mistake you really can't make. I don't want to come down on Dee. He's trying. But it's just not the right time to steal a base. It's a useless base."
Jansen's pitch selection with Gattis baffles Mattingly
ATLANTA -- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was still shaking his head in dismay Sunday over reliever Kenley Jansen's decision to challenge Braves pinch-hitter Evan Gattis, who slugged a two-run homer Saturday night on an inside cutter.
The plan of attack against Gattis was not to throw inside, but that's what Jansen did in an eight-pitch at-bat that turned the game around and was followed on the next pitch by an Andrelton Simmons home run, dropping the Dodgers, 3-1.
"You want him to pitch to his conviction, but he pitched right into [Gattis'] strength," Mattingly said. "[Catcher Tim Federowicz] called a slider, he didn't want to throw it. He called for a fastball away, he wanted to come inside. For me, [Federowicz] has to go out and make sure. If he says, 'I can get this guy inside,' that's his conviction.
"But make him beat you in the big part of the park. If you go away, and he goes to center field or right-center, it's easier to take than going to the guy's strength. He gave up a home run and basically gave up the game."
Mattingly said pitchers are given scouting reports before series start, pitch suggestions can be sent from the dugout and catchers can go out to the mound.
"But you can't go to the mound and say, 'Kenley, throw what he says,'" Mattingly said. "The pitcher has the game in his hands."
Jansen explained that Gattis was crowding the plate and he wanted to move him back.
Cruz available for finale despite bone spurs in elbow
ATLANTA -- Dodgers infielder Luis Cruz said he was available to play Sunday after being unavailable Saturday night because of a bone spur flare-up in his right elbow.
Cruz said he has three spurs in his throwing elbow, and they occasionally pinch a nerve.
"Since I was 11, I can't straighten my arm, and once in a while, this happens, and I just have to let it rest," said Cruz. "My brother has it and my father has it. But it's good today. I took swings, it's fine."
Manager Don Mattingly assured reporters that Cruz's injury had nothing to do with the need to clear a roster spot for the activation of infielder Mark Ellis.
"This is real," Mattingly insisted, moments before the club optioned catcher Tim Federowicz back to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for Ellis.
Ken Gurnick 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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Sometimes when our computers have been in use for many years it can help to clean house and start fresh. Restoring from a Time Machine backup via Migration Assistant doesn't allow for picking and choosing which data you put back, but hard drive clones can help in a situation like this:
I have been putting off this for some time… but I am finally motivated to do a clean boot on my now getting older Macbook. Over the years I have collected many extraneous files, documents, apps etc. and am looking for a fresh start with that "new mac" feeling. I was wondering if you could provide a step by step procedure on how to best prepare for doing this. Obviously there are certain files, photos, music and applications that will need to be transferred or reinstalled, but beyond that everything can pretty much go.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector
Units: About 33,000
Manufacturer: Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash.
Hazard: The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.
Description: The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). Fluke and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert® tester with the following model and item numbers:
Sold at: Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.fluke.com/1AC-A1recall
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Equine Guelph
Equine Guelph is the horse owners' and caretakers' center at the University of Guelph, supported and overseen by equine industry groups, and dedicated to improving the health and well-being of horses.
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Cameron Lago Wins Roger L'Heureux Memorial Award Winner
December 08, 2017
Lago, a Standardbred groom in Canada, will receive full tuition for two online courses through Equine Guelph. Read More
Clean Up Combustibles in Horse Barns Before Winter
November 12, 2017
Combustibles are unavoidable on a horse farm, but how you manage them can considerably reduce the risk of a barn fire. Read More
Fall is Ideal Time for Senior Horse Dental Checks
October 06, 2017
With winter approaching, schedule a dental check-up and nutritional status assessment, especially for older horses. Read More
Winter Management for the Outdoor Horse
December 21, 2016
Many horses are well-equipped to live outdoors and thrive, provided certain provisions are met. Here's what to remember. Read More
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October 27, 2016
The survey is focused on racehorse health and well-being to direct future research and programs for the industry. Read More
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October 01, 2016
Users receive a personalized list of recommended improvements to help prevent barn fires at their facilities. Read More
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September 04, 2016
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February 09, 2015
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October 29, 2014
Learn about three common sport horse injuries and how to prevent and treat them. Read More
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October 19, 2014
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Yes. We covered this point some time ago. There would be no need to slaughter if there were no demand. Just as there would be no business for drug pushers if there were no drug addicts.ancientbuddhism añcimā bhikkhave, vaṇijjā upāsakena akaraṇīyā. Katamā pañca:
Satthavaṇijjā, sattavaṇijjā, maṃsavaṇijjā, majjavaṇijjā, visavaṇijjā.
Imā kho bhikkhave, pañca vaṇijjā upāsakena akaraṇīyāti.
"Bhikkhus, a lay follower should not engage in five types of business. Which five?
Business in weapons, business in human beings, business in meat, business in intoxicants, and business in poison.
"These are the five types of business that a lay follower should not engage in."
– Vaṇijja Sutta AN.5.177
Cittasanto: I misquoted. The story I cited came from The Jataka Tales not from The Dhammapada. Sorry. And, off hand I don't have a citation. I will have to look it up.


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10 killed, 30 wounded in attacks in Iraq
Source:Xinhua Published: 2013-8-25 10:04:23
Ten people were killed and 30 wounded in separate bombings and shootings across Iraq on Saturday, police said.
In Iraq's eastern province of Diyala, five people were killed and 11 wounded when a roadside bomb exploded near a crowded medical center in the southern part of the provincial capital city of Baquba, some 65 km northeast of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, a provincial police source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
In a separate incident, three people were killed and 11 wounded in a roadside bomb explosion at a popular market in the town of Sadiyah, some 60 km north of Baquba, the source said.
Meanwhile, gunmen shot dead a policeman near his house in the city of Maqdadiyah, some 40 km northeast of Baquba, the source said.
In Baghdad, gunmen in a car shot dead an employee of the Sunni endowment in a drive-by shooting while he was in his car in the predominantly Sunni district of Adhamiyah, a police officer anonymously told Xinhua.
Separately, two roadside bombs detonated near a Sunni mosque during sunset prayer in Baghdad's western district of Ghazaliyah without causing human casualty, the officer said.
Elsewhere, a bomb planted in a parked car in the central part of the city of Fallhjah, some 50 km west of Baghdad, went off and wounded three people, a local police source said.
In northern Iraq, Colonel Ibrahim al-Hamdani, police chief of the town of Hamam Alil, escaped with wounds twin roadside bomb explosions near his convoy near Mosul, which is some 400 km north of Baghdad, a local police source told Xinhua.
Four policemen were also wounded by the blasts which caused damage to two police vehicles, the source said.
Iraq is witnessing its worst eruption of violence in five years, which raised fears that the country is sliding back to a full- blown civil conflict that peaked in 2006 and 2007, when the monthly death toll sometimes exceeded 3,000.
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Check it out!
Don't miss these couple posts from Hot Foot:
First, a video of Joe Smith running his yap at the Cubs fans in Chicago. Originally Matty posted this over at Metsblog, but it has since vanished there. I've been disappointed in Joe Smith since spring training. Not in his pitching–so far he's done right by the team on the mound. But when it comes to fan relations, the dude could use some work. In that respect, he's the anti-John Maine. I know they're buds, so Johnny, teach your boy Joe some better manners. (Yes, I know he's going off on Cubbies and not Mets fans, but still. Just not classy.)
Second, there's a link to an adorable Q&A with David Wright. Worth the read if you want a smile.
We could use a smile with Brian Schneider likely headed on the DL. An overnight stay in the hospital doesn't sound promising. Zoë to Thumb: Heal fast. I quite like me some Brian Schneider.


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eliza wrote:UPDATE: After 3 weeks of smacking the TV it doesn't work anymore and there's no picture when we turn it on. We're thinking of replacing either the mother board or the circuit/power supply board? Which one should we replace? Anyone? :/
Sounds like you are really having some woes with your TV. Now I can't promise anything but here is the phone # I called (the one with the very helpful service tech, read my posts on page 26) 321-953-5294. I spoke to John. Now this all started from a Samsung service request # for me so they already had some info on my situation. Again I can't promise you will get the same level of free advice I got but it is worth a shot to steer you in the right direction instead of piecemeal replacing part after part. If you get a chance to speak to them be very specific as to what your problem is and they may be able to help.
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Discussion in 'Sports and Fitness' started by tomalak301, Apr 2, 2012.
I don't think last year is one they want to repeat.
I certainly wouldn't mind them repeating May through August.
^ Still sucks the way Francona was made a scapegoat for everything that went wrong. He didn't deserve to be run out of town on a rail. But they had to have their sacrificial lamb, and Tito was it.
Theo, too, and that's just the way the Red Sox do business, unfortunately. As I said in this thread a few months ago:
I think this might only be for Timby's amusement, but I feel no shame in saying I thought it looked kind of cool. Anything to give the Marlins fans a good time.
Mother of God, it's more beautiful than I could have possibly imagined. So this is what Enlightenment feels like.
And I love that it took Omar "52 Career HR" Infante to awaken the creature.
The hell?
The ump's call was certainly confusing but, despite his initial reaction (which I guess was more of a "oh shit, I better get out of the way" instead of a "foul ball") he called it fair. Still, in situations like that, which are clearly confusing, I hate how umps still throw people out.
^ Depends on exactly what came out of Bud's mouth.
Some umps are more adversarial than others and will take less crap than others.
So...how about them Nats?
Playing surprisingly well. I have enjoyed watching them play, the series the Mets just had with them was awesome.
Well after all these years they've finally cancelled This Week In Baseball.
They replaced it with this lameass show called Player Poll which looks to be basically a bunch of interviews with players...
Except when they beat the Mets.
To quote your av, it should be condemned.
Last night's Giants game was one of the best baseball games I've seen since Game 5 of the 2010 World Series. Both Lee and Cain were just dealing out there and an 11 inning game lasted less than 3 hours. If this was Red Sox/Yankees, that probably would have lasted like 5 hours, but this game last night was fast. I'm glad the Giants got the late run to win it, but that was baseball at it's finest.
I was watching it on my iPad, one of the best games ever played. It's games like this that makes me love baseball so much.
The Sox and Yankees take a lot of crap for long games (and it's true, especially when playing each other), but i don't get the problem. Gets kinda old after a few hours, I guess, but aren't they doing EXACTLY what they should be? why have a bullpen if you won't use the pitchers to get the best possible matchups?
Granted, some of the delay is nonsense, but that's true of most games. The REAL reason why they take so long is that both teams go in with the same philosophy: Make the pitcher WORK. they are both in the top of the league every year in Pitches per Plate Appearance. they don't usually swing at the first pitch, more counts go full, they'll foul off a ton of pitches. Boring, but exactly what you should be doing. Better chance of getting *your* pitch to hit, and worst case, it chases the starting pitcher from the game earlier, which means you expose the crappier guys in the bullpen. If the starter stays to the 8th, and then you get the closer, that sucks. Chase him with a high pitch count by the 4th or 5th, and you're getting way crappier guys to hit off of, and better chance to win.
Again, boring to watch sometimes, but also exactly what they should be doing. When BOTH teams do it, it does take a while, though. Without it, you don't get things like the epic at-bat by Kevin Millar in 2004 ALCS, though, which led to a walk eventually, which led to the Dave Roberts steal, the huge comeback, and the 2004 World Series win.
Hell, that's how Youkilis was featured in MoneyBall as the Greek God of Walks (not Greek), right?
Has the attention span gone down so far that if you don't see a HR on the first pitch, you should just weakly ground out and get it over with so someone else can try for a HR?
When the pitchers are on fire, it's gonna be a short game no matter what. if both offenses are good, and work the pitchcounts, it's gonna be longer. No shit that pitching to 30 guys a game is faster than if 55 guys get an at-bat...
NL games are usually shorter anyway, as you've got (generally) some of the better pitchers, and weaker (on average) lineups. And you've got basically automatic outs in the pitcher spot every time through the order. That's a couple times a game that it's a quick out either through crappy hitting or an intentional sac bunt on the first or second pitch. not a shocker that it takes longer to get David Ortiz out 3 times than it does to get Cain out when he's holding a bat...
^ Most of the time it's only jackasses like Joe West who complain about how long Redsox/Yankee games get.
Last minute decision, but ended up at Fenway for the 100th Anniversary celebration. Was very cool.
Other than Buchholz giving up 5 solo HRs and blowing the game after.
Still awesome to have been there. Had a little over 200 former players walk out onto the field one at a time, all kinds of eras represented. And had 4 living Hall of Famers (Pesky, Doerr, Yaz, and Rice) all there. Vaughn, Nomar, Pedro, Millar, had all sorts of cool people to see
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He was born Sept. 28, 1946, in Ola to the late Luther and Pearl Huffman Burfield. He was a logger and a member of the Ola Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tony C. Burfield; sister, Ila Burfield Beard; and half-brothers, Ralph Burfield and Leonard Burfield.
Survivors include his wife, Denise Thomas Burfield, and several nephews and nieces.
Family will have a memorial service and interment at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola.
Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville and River Valley Crematory in Dardanelle.
Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.


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This week, I'd like you to tell me about the Altrusa Read-In for Literacy that was held at local schools on Tuesday. Who came and read to your class? What book did they read? Did you have fun?
Hello friends,
Thank you for your letters about fall. I can feel it in the air already.
This week, I'd like you to tell me about the Altrusa Read-In for Literacy that was held at local schools on Tuesday. Who came and read to your class? What book did they read? Did you have fun?
Keep sending me your letters, drawings and jokes, and I'll keep printing them.
Your friend,
Q: What do you get when you cross a cat with a lemon?
A: A sour puss
Cody Cooper, first grade
St. John Lutheran School
Q: What do fish use to communicate with each other?
A: A shell-phone
Sara Hofacker, fourth grade
East Marion Elementary
Q: What is an astronaut's favorite key on a keyboard?
A: The spacebar
Dylan Luke, second grade
Madison Street Academy
Dancing squirrels
Dear Matt,
My favorite thing about fall is watching squirrels that look like they are dancing. I also like fall because Thanksgiving is in fall. It's one of my favorite holidays!
Your friend,
Evan Rowley, second grade
Cornerstone School
Visiting the mountains
Dear Matt,
I will go to the mountains in the fall. I like the color of the leaves. They are colorful. I take a leaf and trace it and then color it.
Your friend,
Drake Barnett, second grade
South Ocala Elementary
Birthday coming up
Dear Matt,
Did you know that autumn is now here and the weather has changed? In autumn my birthday is coming. Halloween and Thanksgiving are in this season. I want to go stomping in the leaves. Autumn is fun for me because of all the events.
Alex Chuck, fourth grade
Ward Highlands Elementary
Baseball in the fall
Dear Matt,
I love playing baseball, it is so fun. I have new friends. I caught a ball. I will like it if you were in baseball.
Michael Cronmiller, second grade
Ocala Springs Elementary
Hot dogs, cool pumpkins
Dear Matt,
I like to make hot dogs. I like to visit a pumpkin patch. I like to make S'mores by the fire. I like to jump in the leaves.
Your friend,
Samya Alexander, first grade
Fessenden Elementary
Pumpkin patch visit
Dear Matt,
I like fall. I like to go to the pumpkin patch.
Savannah Bailey, first grade
Evergreen Elementary
Going fishing
Dear Matt,
I love the fall. We go fishing when the weather cools down. When the leaves fall, we rake them into a pile and jump in. Fall means Halloween is coming up. It is fun to decorate for fall.
Your friend,
Blaise Kemerson, third grade
Maplewood Elementary
Camping and S'mores
Dear Matt,
In the fall I plan to go camping. I plan to make S'mores over the fire. The next day I will look for a pond to go fishing. What are you going to do this fall?
Your friend,
Mario Zuniga, third grade
College Park Elementary
Bungee jumping, movies
Dear Matt,
As the weather changes I am looking forward to going bungee jumping and going to the theater. What I like doing during the fall is watching movies, playing outside and watching TV.
Your friend,
Yonas Addisu, second grade
Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary
Dressing up on Halloween
Dear Matt,
I love fall so much because I love football and Halloween. I love when you get to dress up and the cool air. I like the fall leaves, they are gold and orange. I get to be with my family and go to the fall festival.
Gianni Santiago, second grade
Shady Hill Elementary
Trick or treating with friends
Dear Matt,
I love fall because I get to go trick or treating. It's really fun putting on costumes and getting candy. We go to different neighborhoods with cousins and friends. It's really fun. I love fall.
Alexis Hairston, third grade
Saddlewood Elementary


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On Thursday, we began our transition to two new editorial cartoonists, whose work will appear three times each week.
Thursday was the debut for Jerry Holbert, staff cartoonist for the Boston Herald since 1986, whose work has been featured in The Washington Post, USA Today, National Review and numerous educational textbooks.
Friday marked the first run of Jeff Stahler, editorial cartoonist for The Columbus Dispatch, who said he cherishes "those days when I can load my ink cannon with fodder faster than I can fire it." Stahler's work also appears in USA Today and several other newspapers and major magazines.
We selected these cartoonists to bring a more balanced approach to this page and also offer readers more variety. Both are identified as "middle of the road" cartoonists; celebrities and politicians of all sorts are eligible subjects.
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Pure speculation on my part, however, it looks like he might not be working out with the Wiz who hold the #6 pick.
The Washington Wizards have the No. 6 pick in the draft and they could use a center/power forward like Enes Kanter, but so for they do not have him on the schedule.
"Listen, we like Washington. I haven't heard anything from them," agent Max Ergul told The Washington Post. "I guess they know he's not going to be there at six. So, until they do something about it, it seems like they are not going to give me a call for workout."
Kanter would like to play with John Wall, but it won't happen unless the Wizards can use the No. 6 pick and No. 18 pick to move up into the top four.
Kanter is set to meet with Toronto on Monday, Cleveland on Tuesday and Minnesota next week.
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I have a 2011 R1200GS and someone pointed out to me today that the rear drive has a breather, which I understand is a part of BMW's ongoing efforts to minimize rear drive failures due to pressure fluctuations.
I can't find the breather's installation\removal described in my BMW Service manual for the bike.
Does anybody now how to remove\install it? I can see the exterior rubber boot but am wondering how it is installed\removed?
Thanks for any education that you can provide.
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Craig Biggio became the 27th player in Major League history to record 3,000 hits when he did it on June 28 in Houston. The 20-year veteran is one of the most popular players in Houston Astros history and one of the most respected players in baseball. The 41-year-old second baseman recently spoke to MLBPLAYERS.com about his milestone.
MLBPLAYERS.com: How does getting your 3,000th hit feel a couple weeks after the fact? Do you get reminded of it now with every city you go to?
Biggio: It's been great. I knew how big a number it is and how precious the number is, but I had no idea how many people would respond to it. The fans at Wrigley Field, for instance, were great. You play against them for 20 years, but you don't know how they feel about you. The fans everywhere have been fantastic. I get a lot of "Way to go, congratulations, great career," and so on and so forth. It just makes you feel good as a player because they appreciate the milestone and the way you play the game. It's great and it makes you feel great as a player.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What the fans probably appreciate is that a milestone like this is something you can't fake. You can't get to 3,000 with a lucky season. You can only get it through hard work. Is that how you feel about it?
Biggio: Definitely. You've got to go out and play. In the National League you have to go out there and play a position every day. It just takes time and years, and it's never anything you set your sights on. But when you get to the end of the year, like last year, and you're 70 away, you're kind of like, "Man, this is crazy." You've got a chance at something so precious, and then you're able to do it and get it done. The day in Houston when I got it, the way the game went, the way fans were was really special. So far, the World Series was great, but the whole evening was the best, to me, that I've been a part of.
MLBPLAYERS.com: After you reached the mark, your family was able to come out and celebrate it with you. How exciting was that for them?
Biggio: It was very exciting. Family pays the biggest price for anybody who plays the game for a long time, because we're always gone. Obviously to do it at home and have them come out on the field, it was very emotional for everyone.
MLBPLAYERS.com: You didn't back into this record. As of mid-July you were third on the team in hits, first in runs. But recently the talk around the team is that you will sit more on the road and play at home. How do you feel about the way you're playing at 41?
Biggio: I'm very happy with the way I've been playing. I could probably do this for another two, three years. But I've got a pretty good idea of what I want to do and I'm going to let everyone know pretty soon. The game is fun for me. I enjoy this. I love the competition. To be able to do what I'm doing at 41 is great.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What's your pregame routine like? You're known for working hard before games to keep in shape.
Biggio: As you get older, you have to work hard and there are more things you have to do to keep your body in playing shape. I'm usually one of the first ones in the clubhouse and one of the last ones to leave. I just love the ballpark. I love hanging out here. I love mingling with the workers that work here, the clubhouse guys. You come here early and get your meal in you and you hang out and you prepare yourself mentally. Even more than physical preparation, I think that's probably the biggest thing you've got to do if you want to play a long time is mentally get yourself ready to play every day, no ifs, ands or buts. I think once you get over that edge, you have things that bother you all of the time, sure, but you just have to work your way through it and be ready to play.
MLBPLAYERS.com: It's been a disappointing season for the Astros. How has the clubhouse been during this stretch?
Biggio: So far, to date, this has been one of the most disappointing seasons I've ever had here. Our expectations are higher. We're not done, but to this date, it's been disappointing. We can play better and I know we can start playing better, but we'll see what happens in the next couple months.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Since you hit 3,000, everyone must want an autograph. Have you ever signed so much stuff in your life?
Biggio: It's getting to be more and more stuff. But it's a nice feeling. Yogi Berra is a great friend of mine and one of my coaches early in my career. He's one of the most recognizable people in the world and if he can sign for people every day, I can too. It is nice. It's part of history. People asking to get stuff signed, it's an honor. I always say you start worrying when people stop asking.
Jon Greenberg is a freelance writer based in Chicago.
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SANFORD, Fla. - Citing prior case law, the judge in the George Zimmerman murder case on Friday ruled that the defense was entitled to the school records of Trayvon Martin, although the information will not be made public.
In a self-defense claim, the defendant is entitled to inquire about the victim's propensity for violence. It's not known, however, if the evidence will be permitted at trial.
As attorneys made opening arguments, a clean-shaven and slightly heavier Zimmerman, 29, sat emotionless at a table wearing a sports coat over a dress shirt and a striped yellow tie.
Before the hearing, the parents of Martin lashed out about the request. Attorney Ben Crump, who's representing Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, said Trayvon Martin's school records "are not relevant in any way" to what happened Feb. 26, the night Martin was fatally shot in a gated Sanford community.
"I hope you all have not forgotten about my son because I have certainly not forgotten about him," Sybrina Fulton said.
"Trayvon was the victim," said Tracy Martin.
"George Zimmerman, for whatever reasons ... profiled Trayvon Martin and shot him in the heart," Crump said. "And Trayvon is not here to tell us what happened."
RELATED VIDEO: Trayvon Martin's family asks for help
Crump was asked by the media what they would do if the court decides to release the records.
"We will stand by any ruling of the court," said Crump, adding that Martin's parents urge people not to take the law into their own hands.
Facebook is against the release of Martin's posts, citing privacy rights.
Fulton also discussed a Change for Trayvon committee that's been formed in an effort to change Florida's "stand your ground" law. Martin's parents said they want the wording to state that someone cannot instigate a fight and then claim self-defense.
Crump added that Martin's parents are not against the Second Amendment but are in favor of "sensible" gun laws.
Zimmerman, who's expected to attend Friday's hearing, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Martin, who was shot in a gated Sanford community. Zimmerman says he shot Martin in self-defense.
At a hearing earlier this week, Judge Debra S. Nelson declared that Zimmerman's murder trial would start on June 10.
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Simple system yields custom-designed proteins
The diversity of nature may be enormous, but for Michael Hecht it is just a starting point.
Hecht, a Princeton professor of chemistry, has invented a technique for making protein molecules from scratch, a long-sought advance that will allow scientists to design the most basic building blocks of all living things with a variety of shapes and compositions far greater than those available in nature.
The technique, which Hecht developed over the last 10 years and validated in experiments to be published in November, could prove useful in a wide range of fields. Custom-designed proteins, for example, could become a source of new drugs or could form the basis of new materials that mimic the strength and resilience of natural substances.
More details are available in a news release.
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* Weekly rise in gasoline stocks follows big quarterly stock build
* U.S. crude and distillate stocks also rose last week -EIA
* Firming U.S. dollar contributes to oil's losses
* Coming up: U.S. jobless claims data 8:30 a.m. EST Thursday (New throughout, updates prices and market activity)
By Joshua Schneyer
NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Oil futures fell slightly on Wednesday after government data showed U.S. fuel stocks rose sharply last week, a sign of ample supply in the world's top consumer of oil.
U.S. oil futures rose early, then turned negative after U.S. Energy Information Administration data showed gasoline inventories rose 7.4 million barrels last week. That followed a build of nearly 30 million barrels in the final quarter of 2012. Stocks of crude and distillate fuels also rose, data showed.
"The report is solidly bearish with the large builds in refined products, especially gasoline," said John Kilduff of hedge fund Again Capital in New York.
U.S. crude futures for February delivery settled 5 cents lower at $93.10 a barrel, while Brent futures fell 18 cents to $111.76 a barrel.
U.S. RBOB gasoline fell nearly 2 cents a gallon.
The U.S. dollar gained almost 0.3 percent against a basket of foreign currencies. Oil prices often fall when the dollar strengthens since dollar-denominated commodities like crude become more expensive for holders of foreign currencies.
Investors shrugged off some potentially more bullish signals for energy markets in the near future.
The Bank of England and European Central Bank policymakers began two-day meetings. Investors will watch for hints that the ECB may lower interest rates in 2013 to pull the regional economy out of recession.
Traders also await quarterly economic data from China later this month, which is expected to confirm revived economic growth in the world's top consumer of energy resources.
U.S. equities markets advanced, with the S&P 500 index rising 0.2 percent a day after aluminum company Alcoa Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth quarter revenues, kicking off the quarterly U.S. corporate earnings season.
The EIA's weekly report also said U.S. crude production last week rose above 7 million barrels per day for the first time since 1993.
The EIA had said in a separate report on Tuesday that U.S. crude oil production will rise by the largest amount on record in 2013, and is set to soar 25 percent over two years.
The rapid increases underscore how advances in horizontal drilling and more hydraulic fracturing in shale and tight oil fields are boosting supply.
Additional reporting by Robert Gibbons in New York, Simon Falush in London and Ramya Venugopal in Singapore; Editing by Andrew Hay


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CLARKSVILLE - Johnson County Justice of the Peace David Chronister told Quorum Court members Thursday night the county needs a policy in place that ensures people hired to do contract labor have workers' compensation and follow proper safety measures to prevent accidents.
Chronister brought the issue up because of a recent accident that occured when Frank Russell, a worker who was hired to do brush-hogging for the county, was pinned under a tractor when it overturned.
The accident was not fatal, but Russell was seriously injured.
"We need to make sure they have their own workers' compensation and make sure the people who do this type of work for us have roll bars and seat belts on those tractors," Chronister said. "That needs to be a policy, I think, because we could be looking at a lot of liability."
County Judge Mike Jacobs said workers hired by the county do have liability insurance.
"We have about four guys we get to do all our [brush hogging] work," Jacobs said. "They've been doing it for us for four or five years. But you can't ever be too safe.
"We've got a whole bunch of people who do contract labor for us. Most of the people we've got working are retired and are doing it for some supplemental income. It's good for them and good for us. The downside to requiring a bunch of additional things is the cost."
Jacobs said the issue would be addressed at an upcoming meeting of the Arkansas Association of Counties. He said he would look into what should be done.
In other business Thursday night, the court adopted a resolution authorizing Jacobs to apply for an Arkansas Rural Community Grant on behalf of the Rural Fire Distirct No. 4 to help purchase communication equipment.
According to the resolution, the fire department has raised more than $3,000 to apply as local matching funds toward the project, meaning no money from the county would be needed for matching funds. The grant application is for $7,609.
Justices also approved an ordinance appropriating $40,000 from the county general funds to be used for improvements at the jail and the courthouse. According to Jacobs, the money will fund concrete work at the Johnson County Detention Center as well as new windows, carpet and tile at the County Courthouse in Clarksville.
The court approved a contract with Probation Services, Inc., the company that provides services for the District Court of Johnson County. The contract allows the company to provide services to the district court for participating cities and counties.
Jacobs reported several roads will be paved throughout the county. He said some of the paving projects will be funded through state aid, while others will be funded individually.


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Cameron tries to make life great for kids
Center fielder has impacted the community at each spot
Whether he's donning uniforms emblazoned with logos from the White Sox, Reds, Mariners, Mets, Padres or Brewers, Mike Cameron expects to be busy off the field.
The veteran center fielder, still spry with the Brewers at age 36, can't extend himself far enough to help in all the community programs in which he's interested.
So what's Cameron's No. 1 passion?
"If it's anything, it has to be the fact there's so many single parents and so many inner-city kids who don't have fathers," he said. "Being able to help those kids and moms out for an outing to the ballpark is important.
"Anytime you can reach youth through things like the Starlight Foundation -- kids who are mentally or physically challenged -- is important. You do anything for them to brighten their day."
In 2001, Cameron created the Cam4Kids Foundation through which he helps inner-city youth. He also hosted the First State Golf Tournament for Inner-City Kids in 2002 and 2003 to raise money for scholarships as well as provide golf clubs and balls for youths unable to afford them.
"I don't want to put a value [on one contribution or charity]," Cameron said. "You do things like helping kids get scholarships. There are so many things. I'm just blessed to have an opportunity to help somebody, besides myself and my family."
Cameron has conducted numerous speaking engagements throughout his career for the Boys and Girls Clubs and RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Program. He has been a contributor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Garth Brooks Foundation.
With the Mets, he participated in baseball camps for children in conjunction with the Starlight Foundation. In San Diego, he was involved in the Read with a Pro community program, visiting grade schools to read from the It Takes a Team children's book he co-authored in 2001.
"There are some similarities everywhere you go," Cameron said. "You try to take on that role in the next city. Just because I changed teams doesn't mean I change as a person. Those people who you reach out and touch, they remember, no matter where you speak to them."
Cameron appreciates the support of the teams as he gets involved in charitable efforts.
"So many teams place a value on players going into the community," he said. "We have some mandatory events you have to go to. Some guys don't like getting up in the morning, but if it brightens a young man's or young woman's day -- or puts a thought in their mind to change their life -- and it lasts a lifetime, I think those things are truly invaluable and truly important. Whatever life experience I have coming across, I try to share."
Cameron is much closer to the end of his playing days than the start, but community work will continue after his last at-bat.
"I'll try to do my best [after my career is over]," he said. "First and foremost, I owe a lot to my four young kids [daughters T'aja and Lillo and sons Dazmon and Mekhi] and my wife [JaBreka] to allow this opportunity to provide for them and do some special things.
"At home, I [coach] a basketball team and traveling baseball team. That's my passion. I'll do everything to help young kids."
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Nicklaus Reed Ward, 22, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away March 4, 2013 at Savannah Memorial Medical Center as a result of injuries he sustained when he was struck by a car while walking in Statesboro, Ga. on Feb. 8.
Nick was a 2009 graduate of Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, where he was a member of the Golf Team and a two time Region Champ. After high school, Nick attended Central Alabama Community College (CACC) in Alexander City, Ala., where he was a member of the Men's Golf Team for two years. In 2011 Nick became a Logistics Major at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga.
Nicks beloved grandparents Bob and Jean Ward preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving family, which includes parents Cynthia and Jim Ward of Fayetteville; brother Drew Ward of Newnan, Ga.; grandparents Jerrell and Helen Hightower of Carrollton, Ga.; aunts and uncles Mary and Tommy Mitchell of Fayetteville; Sharon and Tut Smith of Marietta, Ga.; Al and Kathy Hightower of Huntsville, Ala. He is also survived by his cousins Jennifer Mitchell of Fayetteville; Julie (Richard) Minor of Atlanta; Natalie (Eric) Corona of Smyrna; Griffin Smith and Caroline Smith of Marietta; Sarah Grace, Chip and Elizabeth Hightower of Huntsville; Pierce Minor of Atlanta and Smith Corona of Smyrna.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 9, 2013 at 3 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church South Campus, 1563 Joel Cowan Parkway (Highway 74 South) in Fayetteville.
The family will receive friends on Friday March 8, 2013, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Carl J. Mowell Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the CACC Golf Team, 1675 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, Ala. 35010 or to the New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund.
Carl J Mowell & Son, Fayetteville – www.mowellfuneralhome.com


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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's varsity baseball team cruised past Washington, 10-0, on Tuesday to improve to 2-1 on the season.
After routing Pocomoke, 14-1, in the season opener, the Seahawks ran into some dominating pitching last week against Crisfield and fell to the Crabbers, 4-0. However, Decatur rebounded on Tuesday, thrashing visiting Washington, 10-0, in a game shortened by the lop-sided score. The Seahawks face Indian River at home this afternoon and will travel to Bayside rival Parkside on Monday.


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Dateline: September 28, 2000
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act Stalled
While the conference report on H.R. 4516, the combined Treasury-Postal and legislative branch appropriations bills for FY 2001, recently sailed through the House smoothly it met opposition in the Senate among members who want to add a provision banning the congressional cost-of-living adjustment that would otherwise automatically take effect. With the election just six weeks away, members in both parties are concerned about the appearance of giving themselves a pay raise as they campaign for reelection. The $2 million cut to the depository library program remains in the conference report. Thus far, only two of the 13 appropriations bills have been signed and Congress is set to adjourn on October 6th. The first continuing resolution to keep the government running is now under consideration to buy time while Congress and the White House iron out their differences.
Fall Federal Depository Library Conference
Registration for the joint depository library conference and Depository Library Council meeting scheduled for October 22-26th in Rosslyn, VA, may reach an all-time high, as it often does in times of a budget crisis. A letter dated August 25th to depository library directors from Superintendent of Documents Francis Buckley announced that GPO would present a draft policy during the conference that will serve as a guideline to GPO's decision-making regarding which titles will continue to be distributed in dual formats (http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/coll-dev/sdltr8-25-00.html). Among the determining criteria are: whether the online version is recognized as "official" by the publishing agency; whether the tangible product is of significant reference value to depository libraries and/or would be a significant barrier to public access if only available online; and whether there is a legal requirement to distribute the title in a print format.
Even though GPO is analyzing how the $2 million cut will affect the distribution of tangible documents, they have announced that they are committed to ensuring that the core titles identified as part of the 1996 study on the transition to a more electronic FDLP that are deemed significant will continue to be distributed in print even though they may be published online. These titles include, among others, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register, the Statutes at Large and the U.S. Code. However, the FY 2002 appropriations cycle is fast approaching and we can be assured that the House will continue to push for an end to dual distribution of some of these titles. Stay tuned and be ready to renew our important grassroots campaign after the election.
Clinton Unveils FirstGov on Schedule
True to the promise he made three months ago, President Clinton unveiled the Administration's new FirstGov search engine on September 22, 2000 (www.firstgov.gov). Using the powerful Inktomi software developed by Dr. Eric Brewer which he donated at no cost to the government, the General Services Administration (GSA) has launched FirstGov, Your First Click to the U.S. Government, as the one-stop shopping web site for government information. While many have commented that FirstGov isn't quite up to speed with other search engines like Google's Uncle Sam, we need to remember a couple of points: first, that this is just the first release, it's a work in progress and the next release is planned for mid-December; second, that the FirstGov developers want feedback and will consider serious suggestions for improvement�you can submit your thoughts/ideas/problems easily from the front screen; third, that AALL believes that the creation of adequate finding tools to electronic government information is a core government responsibility, as are permanent public access and preservation; and fourth, that we want the government to support, sustain and improve the FirstGov service, regardless of the results of the November presidential election.
Congress is interested as well in FirstGov, and the House Government Reform Committee's Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology is holding a hearing on FirstGov.gov: Is It a Good Idea? on October 2nd. Witnesses include Sally Katzen from the Office of Management and Budget; David Barram from GSA; Patrice McDermott from OMB Watch; and a representative from the Software and Information Industry Association. Check here next month for a brief report of the hearing.
Brown University Study of Government Web Sites
Speaking of the challenges resulting from the ever-growing number of electronic government web sites, the Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University just published an analysis of 1,813 such sites, including 1,716 at the state government level, 36 federal legislative or executive sites, and 61 federal court sites (http://www.insidepolitics.org/egovtrelease00.html). Noting that there is a need for more consistent and standard designs across government web sites, among the findings are that: only 5% of the sites have a security policy and only 7% have a privacy policy; only 15% offer some form of disability access; some sites are beginning to offer commercial advertising, an alarming development for the public sector; the best predictor of state rank was population size; and federal agency sites with clearly defined constituencies had the highest-ranked web sites. Overall, the report finds that federal sites provide higher quality access than state sites and that the government generally is not taking full advantage of the benefits of the Internet to improve access to agency information, publications and services.
NAS Report on the Library of Congress
The National Academy of Science recently released a committee report entitled LC21: A Digital Strategy for the Library of Congress at the request of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. James Billington. The report recommends that, in order to remain relevant, LC must not only continue to acquire digital information through CORDS (the Copyright Office Electronic Registration, Recordation and Deposit System) but also must assume a leadership role in collaboration with the broader library community to select digital information that has long-term value and to determine how it should be cataloged and preserved for continuous public access. The report finds LC moving slowly in the receipt and preservation of works that are born-digital, and recommends that the Library "aggressively pursue clarification of its right to collect copies of U.S.-based Web sites under the copyright deposit law. If questions about this right remain, then the Library should seek legislation that changes the copyright law to ensure that it has this right." The 207-page report is available at http://stills.nap.edu/books/0309071445/html.
Mary Alice Baish
Associate Washington Affairs Representative
Edward B. WIlliams Law Library
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Treaty of 1878
This "treaty of friendship and commerce" was made January 17, 1878, and after ratification, proclaimed February 13, 1878, between the United States and "the Government of the American Samoa Island." This treaty was annulled by treaty of December 2, 1899, between the United States, Germany, and Great Britain. It, therefore, has no present force or effect except with respect to any possible vested rights accrued thereunder. (2 Malloy Treaties 1574.)


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Judge Deanna L. Darling agreed with plaintiff Keith Garza, who in a filing March 7 argued, "The Board of County Commissioners is misleading voters with its attempt to place this measure involving the Portland-Milwaukie project on the ballot ... All of the legal agreements have been signed, and those agreements are binding."
The judge approved Garza's suggested changes to the summary of the ballot measure. The revision aims to remove any suggestion that the result of the vote would change whether the county fulfills its contractual obligations to TriMet.
The new language reads: "This Measure seeks voter approval of an ordinance authorizing the Board to use those County resources to meet the County's previous contractual commitments toward the Portland Milwaukie Light Rail Project."
In essence, the referendum up for vote is nonbinding, and at present is not expected to alter or significantly delay construction of the LRT line. TriMet says the line, already under way, is roughly 35% complete.
The Clackamas Board of County Commissioners has approved two Portland-Milwaukie LRT measures for consideration. Voters are being asked whether to approve the transfer of two small land parcels to TriMet, sign an agreement with the agency to allow LRT operations and maintenance, and allow TriMet to fund related road improvements.
The referendum is spurred by Measure 3-401, passed last September, which requires countywide approval before officials can spend money to finance, design, construct, or operate any rail lines in the county. LRT advocates nationwide see the move as troubling, an indicator resistance to LRT development intended to benefit the Portland suburbs.
TriMet has not been idle; it sued Clackamas County earlier this month to force the county to fulfill commitments already made to transfer property and support construction of the $1.5 billion project.


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They went a while before getting a lead. When they got it, they figured out how to handle it.
The Tampa Bay Lightning finally got control of a game, and it came at the right time.
The Bolts got big games from their top players, including a hat trick from Steven Stamkos, and rode it to a 7-2 win in their home opener Thursday night over the Florida Panthers.
The stars shined for Tampa Bay (3-1), which opened a seven-game homestand in style. Stamkos added an assist to his first three goals of the season, Valterri Filppula had two third-period goals, and captain Martin St. Louis added a goal and an assist in the opening frame.
Goalie Ben Bishop made 19 saves and got his first career point in the Bolts' third straight win.
The beleaguered Panthers (1-3) had to change goalies for the third straight contest. They allowed seven goals for the second time this season.
With Tampa Bay holding a 2-1 lead in the second period, Matt Carle grabbed a loose puck and passed to the right circle, where Stamkos fired a wrist shot past Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom at 11:39.
"Any time you play a home opener, you're amped up to play," Stamkos said after his sixth career three-goal contest. "We gave the fans something to lok forward to."
Later, a Bishop clearing pass eluded two Florida skaters and found Alex Killorn. Killorn went to the left corner and found a cutting Ondrej Palat, who beat Markstrom with 4:09 left in the period to make it 4-1.
The Lightning also won some faceoffs for a change after failing miserably against Boston and Chicago, last season's Stanley Cup finalists, and Buffalo. But those games were on the road.
The Bolts won 37 of 59 faceoffs, including a 17-8 edge in the middle session when they took control. That included Nate Thompson's 5-for-5 and Stamkos' 6-for-7.
The Panthers got one back 3:48 into the third. Jonathan Huberdeau, last year's third overall pick, split two Lightning defenders and slipped the puck past Bishop.
"There's still a couple of breakdowns that we need to get better at," Bishop said. "There's always for for improvement, but compared to last year, it's a hundred times better."
It got a lot better as the Bolts scored on their next three shots. They restored the three-goal lead on the power play as Filppula had a shot glance off a Florida skater past Markstrom at 6:38.
"It was good to know that they knew what to do with it," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. "It was brought up on the bench with the first goal. We responded the way we needed to."
Filppula, signed from Detroit in the offseason, made good on his next shot. It was a backhander that beat Markstrom over the left shoulder at 9:14. At that point, Scott Clemmensen replaced Markstrom.
Stamkos completed his first hat trick in nearly two years with his familiar one-timer from the left circle from 7:35 to play. Except it came from atop the circle, and Clemmensen had no chance with the Lightning owning the man advantage.
"He's been playing 200 feet since the start of the year," Cooper said of Stamkos. "He's had chances and (Thursday) it finally paid off. He has the mindset of playing both ends of the ice. He was dictating where he wanted to be and when he wanted to pass. It was fun to watch."
It was the first time Stamkos scored at even strength, shorthanded (his second such career goal) and power play.
The Bolts grabbed their first lead of the season one second after a power play expired. Stamkos' cross-crease pass found St. Louis' stick and St. Louis slipped it past Markstrom's left skate at 8:13 of the first.
"This was a good night to get a lead and play with it," Stamkos said. We never took our foot off the gas and we brought it up between periods."
The pair reversed roles at the end of a penalty kill. Victor Hedman took an errant Panthers pass and passed to St. Louis, who found Stamkos cutting down the slot to redirect the feed past Markstrom's glove at 13:54.
Yes, it was a short-handed tally, the first for the Lightning in 58 games -- the Bolts had none last season. One second was left on Richard Panik's high-sticking minor.
"You have to (score them). We haven't had it for a couple of years," Stamkos said.
The Panthers got their first power-play goal of the season after a failed clear. Just 59 seconds into the second period, Brad Boyes got a shot from close range past Bishop after Radko Gudas partially fanned on a clearing pass at the left post.
But Florida took two straight penalties and lost momentum. Markstrom was sharp in keeping his team's deficit at one goal.
It didn't last.
The Panthers play their home opener tonight against Pittsburgh. The Penguins come to the Forum on Saturday.
The last short-handed goal for the Lightning was by Ryan Malone in a 5-3 win at Philadelphia on March 26, 2012. Thompson had the last shortie at the Forum Jan. 23, 2011 in a 7-1 rout of Atlanta.
Stamkos' last three-goal game came Dec. 31, 2011 against Carolina. His four-point game was the sixth of his career and equaled a career best. He has 20 goals in 29 career games against Florida.
This was the first time the Bolts scored seven in their home opener since their inaugural game Oct. 7, 1992 against Chicago. Tampa Bay has played 1,580 games in franchise history.
Filppula won 12 of 19 draws while Thompson won 12 of 13.
Teddy Purcell tied a career besr with threee assists.
St. Louis passed Bobby Orr for 94th on the all-time NHL scoring list with 917 career points.
Clemmensen was recalled after Tim Thomas left Tuesday's game at Philadelphia with a lower-body injury, perhaps a groin strain.


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a light hearted take on things...too funny LMAO
I just pissed my pants. This is hilarious "once i pick up more players that can't pass dribble or shoot, we should contend for the 9th seed in a decade" that had me on the floor rolling.
Too farken funny, great work akashsingh, keep em coming.
That was great. someone send this to Bryan's mailbox
"Bark like a dog."
I dont create controversies. Theyre there long before I open my mouth. I just bring them to your attention.
-- Charles Barkley
Hahaha that was great
I love it! We should have this as part of a segment here in Raptors Republic! Hahaha...
#Raptor4Life, #Prepping4thePlayoffs
Wouldn't be surprised if it actually played out like this....
"I may be wrong ... but I doubt it"
By golly dear molly, that was funny!
But seriously, we probably could have had Mayo for equal money to Fields... zoinks... D'oh!
I'd love to bring back the post-game "Roll Call" on the main page and get Bryan & Ed to present it...
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Anacher - I can do earlier Thursday (I have a 9PM EST match in the other league), otherwise push it out to Saturday/Sunday (and Sunday's kind of limited). Let me know what works for ya.
I should be able to do thurs at 7ish est if that works for you.


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Discussion in 'Racing' started by yooperbikemike, Oct 29, 2012.
Kawasaki Racing Team out on track again at Valencia
Marinelli reveals more 2013-spec Panigale SBK details
Ducati confirms Carlos Checa in its 2013 World Superbike preparations
FIXI Crescent Suzuki announces Jules Cluzel for 2013
Thanks for starting up the '13 thread Mike. Counting the days until Feb.24.
2013 Provisional WSBK calendar
1. Phillip Island, Australia 24 February
2. Buddh International Circuit, India - 10 March
3. Motorland Aragon, Spain - 7 April
4. Assen, Netherlands - 28 April
5. Monza, Italy - 12 May
6. Donington Park, UK - 26 May
7. Portimao, Portugal - 9 June
8. TBA, TBA - 23 June
9. Imola, Italy - 30 June
10. Moscow Raceway, Russia - 21 July
11. Silverstone, UK - 4 August
12. Nurburgring, Germany - 1 September
13. Laguna Seca, USA - 29 September WOOHOO!
14. Magny-Cours, France - 6 October
15. Jerez, Spain - 20 October
Probably Brno.
Alstare Ducati with Checa and Guintoli?
In the Kawi article they mentioned a spec change, in this instance about starter motors. Anyone got a link for what all the changes are for next year?
Hope Guintoli lands a good ride for 2013.
Some might say he had a good ride and walked away from it. Fixi crescent Suzuki. Wasn't looking too shabby by the end of the season. Of course money might have been a different story.
From Google Translate:
"It 'lasted a year, the [lack] of Francis Batta [from] Superbike. In 2013, [unless there are] last minute surprises, the [Belgian] manager and Ducati will sign an agreement that binds them for next season.
[This] Will be an official team to all effects (which might be called again Ducati-Alstare as in the past), and the structure of the team is ready to 90%.
"I was organizzandomi" [<--Google fails at that word!] said Francis Batta "to race in Supersport with the MV Agusta F3 if we had reached an agreement. I contacted some people who have worked with me in the past, and did not have a lot of work to evaluate the [possibility of working with] Ducati" .
The team will be reinforced by [a team] engineer who will perform together with the Ducati team and Checa [for] the bulk of development work of this bike that will debut in the World Superbike Championship next year.
"There is still much to discuss" continued Batta, "but I hope to find an agreement. I can not wait to return to Superbike and above all to do [it] with the Ducati."
For now, the plans call for a single rider, Carlos Checa, of course, but Batta spoke with Sylvain Guintoli who has raced [previously] for the Belgian [team]. "Sylvain is a fast guy that has proven to ride a Ducati. [He is] educated, speaks several languages ,and made a perfect match with Checa. Surely they both [can add to the] team and this will undoubtedly lead to the development of the bike. But first we have to find the budget to field two riders. "
"Tomorrow we might find out something more."
No Miller / Utah? Dang!!
Maybe this year will be the year Francis Batta stops with those foolish glasses.
Still, when you sign up for a ride, then pull the plug on them without warning........dodgy. I was hoping Josh Waters would get the ride, after the Suzuka 8hr performance, and some pretty impressive tests with the team at Aragon. Probably needed to bring some money with him.....???
Time to invest in the Italian textile industry. Can't imagine the budget to manufacture the HUGE RED oxford shirts to replace the HUGE WHITE oxford shirts Batta previously favored.
Sam Lowes signs three-year deal with backing from Yamaha of Europe to race World Supersport with plans to move to World Superbike.
Soo... who'll replace Max on the Aprilia?
Guintoli was reportedly in line to replace Max, but there have been rumors that Aprilia might dismantle the team.
Leaves one to wonder where their efforts might be shifting.
Moto 3?