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ATU started off strong in the first set, took the lead four times and outhit Harding .163 to .049 to capture the win 25-22 with a final kill from Sara Motsinger, who finished with 10.
But before the final kill, senior Carly Florian suffered an injury and was taken off the court. Harding took the next three sets 25-16, 25-19, 25-18 on Special Olympics Benefit Jersey Night.
"It's disappointing, because we've had a month and a half of playing some really good volleyball, and this is the first match that we stepped on the court and we didn't compete and perform up to our standards. It's the one match where we really needed to," Suns head coach Kristy Bayer said.
"We had some strong individual performances. Kaitlyn White stepped in on the outside spot and did a great job terminating. But to beat a team like Harding, every play has got to play well. We weren't all playing well at the same time. We were inconsistent with 30 hitting errors, which is way too many to beat a team as good as Harding."
The Lady Bisons (23-6, 12-0 Great American Conference) took a 4-1 lead in the second set, but Arkansas Tech (23-8, 9-2) rallied for a 6-5 lead. Harding then regained the advantage and went on to win 25-16. The Golden Suns tied Harding four times in the third set, until the Lady Bisons regained the lead at 12-11 and went on to win 25-19.
Senior Brittany Ryan had a game-high five blocks. Kaitlyn White had 19 kills and 12 digs, Kaci Jackson notched 11 kills, Katie Huff had six kills and Morgan McKellar led everybody with 19 digs. Amber Cerrillos dished out 44 assists, as ATU came back from 3-point deficits to lead 10-9 in the fourth and final set before Harding regained the lead and claimed the deciding set 25-18.
"I think it took a lot out of us," Bayer said about the senior from Wilmington, Ill. "She's one of the top outside hitters in the conference, she's a senior and she takes the bulk of our offense. Her going down — and our team knowing that she was out for the year when she did — I think we were dealing with that in our heads, as well as dealing with this match at the same time. But injuries happen in college sports, and it's very unfortunate. A good team rebounds, and other players step up."
During the match, the Golden Suns wore Special Olympics jerseys to raise money for the Special Olympics. A silent auction during the game raised $1,000.
"We have three conference matches left, and we've got to refocus and worry about Southwestern Oklahoma, another strong conference team that we play on the road on Saturday [at 4 p.m.]," Bayer said. "With regionals out the window — we know we're not going to make the regional tournament — our focus now is the conference tournament. The first thing we need to worry about is our seeding in the conference tournament, so these next three matches are important."
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Chris Klein continued his meteoric rise up the LA Galaxy's business ranks just over two years since retiring from a 12-year career in MLS on Monday by being announced as club President.
The Galaxy announced the move on Monday morning. The Sports Business Journal reported the news first.
"We have always been impressed with Chris' commitment and desire to excel on the business side of sports, and we have great confidence and faith that he will take the LA Galaxy to new levels," said AEG President and CEO Tim Leiweke in a statement. "We admire his passion and loyalty to the brand and his desire for the Galaxy to be the greatest soccer club in the history of this sport in this country. What makes Chris even more valuable to the Galaxy is his ability to understand our academy system, our development system and the partnership he has with Bruce will allow the Galaxy to continue to compete for championships year after year."
After retiring Klein was named Senior Director of the Galaxy Academy before named club Vice President a year ago. In his new role, Klein will work with AEG Sports Chief Operating Officer Kelly Cheeseman to oversee business operations with the club.
"I am thrilled with this opportunity and excited to continue working with the great group of individuals we have on our staff," said Klein in a statement. "The Galaxy's best days are ahead of us and I am thankful that Tim and his team at AEG have the confidence in me to help lead us into the future".


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"We shinobi spend our entire lives in battle. Fighting only for our own villages. Never empathising with others, only taking for our lives! If we rob, and are robbed in turn… if we are robbed from, we take back in revenge."
Basic Information
Name: Ōnoki オオノキ
Nickname: Tsuchikage
Gender: Male
Age: 80's
Clan: -
Looks: Ōnoki is a very short, old man with a triangular beard and a moustache that has angular corners, a big red nose and thick eyebrows. The top of his head is completely bald, although, he has long white hair on the lower-half of his head which is styled in a traditional chonmage hair cut, the back of which is tied with a yellow ribbon into a topknot. Ōnoki wears a green and yellow coat with a red collar. Underneath he wears the traditional Iwagakure outfit consistent of flak jacket, mesh armour. He however has both his sleeves of his shirt, but kept the single lapel on his right side. Along with this he wears sandals.
Personality: Ōnoki is very proud but appears frail, with constant complaints referring to his hips and back. He refuses to retire and choose a successor as Tsuchikage despite his frailty, insisting that he is still strong enough to continue to rule the village. Kurotsuchi describes him as a "stubborn old man". His pride has caused him to have very little respect for those younger than him, as he verbally attacked Gaara (a Kazekage who is many years his junior) on numerous occasions, dismissing his presumed naivety on dealing with politics. Ōnoki attributes his behaviour as a result of his encounter(s) with Madara in his youth, stating that he had lost sight of who he was because of him. He has however, regained a sense of himself after seeing Gaara's attitude, gaining great respect for Gaara's skill and power as a Kage, as well as his wisdom even in spite of his young age. He has also come to view Naruto in a similar light. In the end, he credits the friendship between the two men for making him see the errors of his ways. This is also seen during the time he tells Akatsuchi and Kurotsuchi that he remembered what he really used to be before he became a stubborn old man, likely meaning he had a more kind and friendly heart in his youth.
Village Information
Village of Birth: Iwagakure -
Village of Alliance: Sunagakure -
Rank & Chakra Information
Ninja Rank: Official Sage
Specialty: Earth | Wind | Fire | Dust
- Water - Mastered
- Wind - Mastered
- Lightning - Mastered
- Dust - Mastered
- Fire - Mastered
- Earth - Mastered
- Aluminium - Mastered
- Genjutsu - Mastered
- Ninjutsu - Mastered
- Taijutsu - Mastered
- Kaito's Taijutsu - Mastered
- Fuuinjutsu - Mastered
- Kenjutsu - Mastered
- Summoning - Monkeys
Background Information
History: When Ōnoki set out for the Kage summit, the villagers of Iwagakure encouraged him to show the other Kage how strong he was, though his bodyguards Akatsuchi and Kurotsuchi were less enthusiastic. He ended up hurting his hips, and had to be carried to the meeting. When they arrived in the Land of Iron, Ōnoki explained to Akatsuchi about the samurai.
When the Summit began, Ōnoki expressed his concern that Akatsuki could capture the jinchūriki so easily, considering it an embarrassment. When the Fourth Raikage ridiculed him for employing Akatsuki in the past, Ōnoki defended Iwagakure's actions and instead blamed Kumogakure for increasing its armaments in times of peace. Mifune then suggested that the five Kage join forces against Akatsuki, and nominated Danzō as the group's leader. Ōnoki was outraged by the suggestion, but Mifune pointed out that he was too old and had made too much use of Akatsuki in the past to be trustworthy.
When the Kage were alerted to Sasuke Uchiha's presence and the Raikage went off to confront him, Ōnoki commented that he was still as reckless as an adult as when he was young. While waiting for the Raikage's return, he offered to give the Fifth Kazekage tips on how to be a good Kage, having previously dismissed Gaara's suggestions on the basis that he was too young. The Kazekage only asked why he has no faith.
Sasuke arrived at their location soon after, but Ōnoki chose to let the Fifth Mizukage deal with him. After Sasuke was on the verge of death due to the Mizukage's technique, Black Zetsu activated the Spore Technique causing several clones to start growing, draining the person's chakra that they had attached themselves to in the process. Ōnoki uses his Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique to petrify the clones who falls off him to the ground creating a huge crater.
Ōnoki then decided to intervene as it seemed that Mei was having some trouble. He attacked Sasuke with the Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique. He then turned his sights to the devastated Karin. Although Ōnoki believed he had turned Sasuke to dust, Tobi appeared with Sasuke on his shoulder. After teleporting both Sasuke and Karin into his pocket dimension, he informed the Kage of his Eye of the Moon Plan. Tobi concluded by requesting that the two remaining jinchūriki be given to him which Ōnoki and the other Kage refused. With this Tobi declared the beginning the Fourth Shinobi World War.
With war declared, Ōnoki, Gaara, Mifune, Mei, and the Raikage agreed to form a coalition against Tobi and the Akatsuki. The group was not trustworthy of the Hokage, so Ōnoki agreed to seek Konohagakure's assistance by approaching Kakashi Hatake. In terms of tactics for the forthcoming battles, Ōnoki suggested they use their two remaining jinchūriki to their advantage, but the other Kage disagreed, believing that would make them too easy to be captured.
After it was decided that the Raikage would lead the ninja alliance, he asked Ōnoki to reveal all the knowledge he had on Madara as he once fought him. When the meeting ended, Ōnoki surprised his men by not deciding to simply kill the jinchūriki. When asked why, he merely stated that it was because he remembered who he was "before he became a hard-headed old man", referring back to how Gaara talked down on him about "losing himself".
When he and his bodyguards return to Iwagakure, they are informed that the Earth Daimyō has approved of the alliance. While Akatsuchi comments on the immediate approval, Kurotsuchi insults her grandfather by comparing him to Madara age wise. He then commented on the ignorance of the young. However, Akatsuchi replies by recounting Gaara's words to him. Ōnoki later admits that he awaits to see what Gaara is capable of, having Gaara symbolise the youth of the shinobi world.
To make preparations for the approaching conflict with Akatsuki, Ōnoki goes to Kumogakure to meet with the other heads of the Alliance. Because the Fifth Hokage is still recovering from an extended coma, Ōnoki suggests that she retire and give her position to someone younger. She accuses him of being a hypocrite. When the more serious issue of where to hide the jinchūriki is broached, the Hokage disagrees. Ōnoki uses the same arguments that swayed him to convince her that it's for the best.
When they learn that the jinchūriki's location on the Island Turtle has been discovered by Akatsuki, Ōnoki volunteers to go to the island to defend against any Akatsuki assaults. He breaks his hip again as he leaves, so Gaara suggest that he go instead. Ōnoki goes anyway, flying to the island with Akatsuchi and Kurotsuchi. As they near the island they spot Kabuto Yakushi and the reincarnated Deidara riding a giant clay owl. Ōnoki attacks them, but finds that they are Clay Clones that soon detonate. As the Ōnoki that attacked them was one of Akatsuchi's rock clones, the real Ōnoki wastes no time in mocking Deidara for being killed by Sasuke.
Deidara and Kabuto retreat to the island but are pursued by Ōnoki. He prepares to attack them both with one of his dust techniques when he is stopped by Akatsuchi, who reminds him that any attack he makes is likely to destroy the island. Ōnoki draws Deidara away from the island so that they can find out if his dust is superior to Deidara's Explosion Release. A coffin appears and takes Deidara away before their battle can start. When Ōnoki returns to the island he learns that Kabuto escaped with Yamato as a captive. Fearing what Akatsuki may do now that they know where the island is, Ōnoki carries the island to the far coast of the Land of Lightning, complaining of the strain it puts on his back. When he returns to headquarters he is given the Allied forehead protector that was designed while he was gone.
Ōnoki remains at headquarters with the Hokage and the Raikage, providing input when needed. When Gaara's Fourth Division reports coming into contact with a revived Mū, Ōnoki is sent to provide support, headquarters believing that only one dust-user can defeat another dust-user. Once he arrives at the Fourth Division's location, he tells Gaara that he has arrived to redeem himself, taking back his values he had disposed of long ago.
Once the sun rises on the second day of the war, Ōnoki tells Gaara that they can't retreat any further and that they should begin attacking the enemy with long-range techniques to see how they respond. Gaara attacks the Kage with a giant wave of sand, but is stopped by the Fourth Kazekage. Gaara then uses his sand to hold the Kage in place for Ōnoki's attack, but Mū escapes counters his attack. Their Dust Release techniques collide and destroy the area. Ōnoki then remarks that Mū's strength had not waned at all. Ōnoki tells the Fourth Kazekage that Gaara is the Regimental Commander of the Allied Shinobi Force, and that all the Kage respect his power. This allows Mū to confirm that the shinobi have formed an alliance.
Mū then reminds Ōnoki that by taking full advantage of the post-war situation, the dominance of Iwagakure can be assured. Ōnoki tells him that he won't be doing that this time, which surprises Mū. The fighting resumes and Mū runs to avoid Gaara's technique, while Ōnoki pursues him. As the chase ensues, with both men seemingly clashing several times, Mū says to Ōnoki, who had become visibly tired that his age was catching up to him, and as he disappeared from view, to call Gaara before he died as well. However, telling Mū not to underestimate him just yet, he creates several clones.
As their battle ensues, Gaara arrives at the battle scene and tries to warn Ōnoki of Mū's attack from behind but is unsuccessful and Ōnoki seemingly throws his back out as a result. Gaara tries to aid him, but Mū prepares to attack them with his Dust Release technique. As Naruto attempts a surprise attack with his Planetary Rasengan which Mū dodges, Ōnoki recovers in time to tell him that Mū is a sensor. After some good teamwork between Gaara and Naruto who was able to hit Mū, Ōnoki moves swiftly and attacks him with his Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique, turning Mū into stone. As Mū is being sealed by Gaara with sand, he tells Ōnoki that for someone who detested other villages, he worked well with them, to which Ōnoki replies that he had lived long enough like that and it was time for a change. Ōnoki then tells Naruto that he is the Tsuchikage when he doesn't know who he is and tells Naruto to tell them why he was on the battlefield while they move.
After heading to another battlefield with Gaara to confront the Second Mizukage, Ōnoki stays suspended over the battlefield and attempts to attack the Giant Clam after Gaara's sand detects the real one. Ōnoki is however unable to finish the technique because of his dwindling chakra reserves. He then decides to attack the clam at close range and uses the Earth Release: Fist Rock Technique, the attack however is only strong enough to lift the genjutsu around the clam. As the Second chides him for being too old, Ōnoki tells him that he isn't the same little child that he could pick on any more and then proceed to use the Earth Release: Ultra-Added-Weight Rock Technique to make him rock fist even heavier. This attack is enough to seemingly kill the Giant Clam but Ōnoki throws his back out in the process. Taking this opportunity, the Second uses his Water Gun Technique to shoot Ōnoki.
The Ōnoki that got shot however turns out to be a sand clone Gaara created of Ōnoki and switched at the last moment. As the Second is being sealed Ōnoki claims victory for the Alliance. This euphoria however is short-lived as the Second is able to break out of Gaara's Desert Layered Imperial Funeral using his Steaming Danger Tyranny technique. Ōnoki watches on in horror telling them that this was the technique that not even Mū knew how to deal with. After he explains how the technique worked, he curses at the fact that he's still unable to move because of his back. When the Second Mizukage tells them that he wasn't going to tell them how to counter his technique as he hoped this method would help them in another way Ōnoki questions him about his motives. He is then told by the Second that if they could not defeat him, who was already dead then they had no hopes of defeating the leader of the opposition. Later, after the Second Mizukage is sealed, it is revealed that the Second Tsuchikage had split apart. Ōnoki then identifies the man with him as Madara Uchiha, whom looked like he did in the founding days of Konoha, his eyes revealing that he had been reincarnated by the Impure World Reincarnation. Ōnoki, along with everyone else present, expresses intense shock and wonders who the man behind the mask of the Madara they knew was.
Temari asks Ōnoki if he has any idea of of the masked man could be, since he has used Akatsuki in the past. Ōnoki replies that he has no idea, but whoever the enemy is they have stop him. Gaara attacks Madara, but he dodges and moves to the ground below. As Madara begins his assault on the Fourth Division, Ōnoki warns the others not to look directly into Madara's eyes. Ōnoki notices Mū failing to activate a Dust Release technique, and wonders if he can't use them while in a split state. He orders the sensors to keep an eye on Mū. Ōnoki then turns his attention to Madara and raises the ground beneath him as one of Naruto's shadow clones attacks Madara with a Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan. The attack smashes into Madara, but to Ōnoki's surprise he is unharmed thanks to Susanoo.
As Naruto and Gaara begin their attack Ōnoki turns all of the sand in the area light, allowing Gaara to manipulate it more freely. Their attack fails when Madara reveals his Rinnegan. Madara retreats to the top of a rock formation, and to Ōnoki's horror summons a meteorite. As the meteorites plummets towards them, Ōnoki tells them not to give up before trying. He flies into the sky and uses his Earth Release: Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique in an attempt to stop it. Along with the aid of Gaara and his sand, he is finally able to stop the meteorite despite his back taking severe damage during the process. Madara calls down another one that collides with the first sending Ōnoki crashing to the ground. In the aftermath Ōnoki is found severely wounded but still alive. He later watches on as Naruto heads out to counter Madara's Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees technique and tells Naruto's clone who was on the verge of disappearing at any time to leave the rest to them. He then resolutely states that it was time that he picked himself and the values he threw away long ago up and with Madara, there was no opponent more worthy.
Ōnoki declares that he will fight Madara. Madara says that he wants test more of his techniques, but doesn't think Ōnoki will be able to fight. Ōnoki remembers a time when Madara had betrayed Iwagakure. Ōnoki speaks about how the fighting between shinobi had created the past three world wars. He says that because he understands the suffering of the past he can think of a better way to the future. Kabuto speaking through Mū questions if the better way is the fourth war. Ōnoki states that the current war is different as this time they fighting together. Madara tells him that there is no point in changing the world any further as it can sleep peacefully in the infinite Tsukuyomi. Ōnoki remarks that he lost his way because of Madara and now is the time to pick himself up. He says that it is Madara who is going to sleep. Ōnoki agrees to let the young shinobi help him just this once and declares he will defeat Madara for himself and the future. Madara and Mū attack just as Tsunade and A arrive and intercept them. Mei arrives soon after via the Flying Thunder God Technique. Ōnoki smiles and says that being old has its perks as he never thought he would see the five Kage fight together.
Ōnoki thanks Tsunade as she quickly moves to heal him. A and Mei stall for time as Tsunade finishes healing him and Gaara. As Naruto's clone pleads with Tsunade to heal him as well, Ōnoki tells Naruto that the war is not just about protecting him any more but was also to protect everyone. When Madara attacks them, Ōnoki forms a rock golem and Gaara layers his Shield of Sand on top of it, effectively defending against the attack. Ōnoki formulates a plan and enlists the help of A and Mei. Mei obscures Madara's vision, while Ōnoki lightens A, making him faster, then as they approach Madara, Ōnoki weights the Raikage down bolstering his attack power allowing him to knock Madara and his Susanoo away. Ōnoki then tells Naruto's clone why he joined the allied forces and talks about the hatred of the ninja world. He says to him that the Kage will handle the real Madara, while the real Naruto fights the imposter. Before Naruto's clone disperses, he along with the rest of the Kage leave him with one word "win".
As the battle wages on, Ōnoki creates a gigantic golem that is destroyed by Madara's Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees technique. Although they try not to breathe in the pollen produced by the technique, the Kage fall unconscious after doing so. After remembering a conversation he had with the First Tsuchikage, Ōnoki musters an incredible strength and using the conical version of his Dust Release technique, decimates the trees. As the other Kage regain consciousness, they all watch in shock as the face formed from the First Hokage's DNA juts out from Madara's exposed chest.
As Tsunade takes to the front lines, Ōnoki while supporting A, aids Tsunade in a twofold attack on Madara. As A attacks with the Lightning Oppression Horizontal Chop technique while Ōnoki weights his attacks giving them more force. He along with the rest of the Kage are shocked when Tsunade is impaled by Madara's Susanoo who reveals the Madara they sealed was a clone. The Kage are shocked when Tsunade reveals that she survived.
Following up Tsunade's surprise attack, Ōnoki declares that his technique could kill him and attempts to destroy Madara, but Madara is able to absorb his attack. As Madara tells him that this type of ninjutsu doesn't work against him, Ōnoki reminds him that he was able to graze him with his technique earlier. However, Madara says that he let that attack hit him intentionally in order to show them the face of Hashirama in his chest. After Madara creates multiple wood clones to fight each Kage, Ōnoki looks on in shock as Madara asks the five Kage whether or not they wanted the clones to use Susanoo.
Overall - Ōnoki is a powerful and capable Tsuchikage. However, his skills are often hindered in battle due to his bad back, and as such he isn't suited for taijutsu. Ōnoki can be quite analytic in combat, he has stated that he normally feels a potential opponent out first before engaging in direct combat. When he first encountered Kabuto Yakushi, he intentionally attacked him with a light punch to test to see if he was Madara Uchiha. In the event that Kabuto was a trap he had already prepared a clone decoy. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he suggested to begin the assault on the enemy with long-range techniques, and then observe the enemies response to attacks. Ōnoki has a great deal of experience, having fought Madara Uchiha and survived, thus his knowledge is invaluable to the Allied Shinobi Forces.
Nature Transformation - Ōnoki possesses the ability to use the kekkei tōta known as Dust Release, by simultaneously using three natures: earth, wind, and fire. He is the second shinobi in existence with this ability. Ōnoki's Dust Release ninjutsu allow him to pulverise his enemies to molecular-sized dust. His techniques can be so destructive that they reputably are capable of destroying an entire island. His Dust Release is strong enough to completely obliterate Madara Uchiha's Susanoo as well as the special pollen producing trees that he created in one blast. Ōnoki's skill with Earth Release ninjutsu is particularly powerful. He can create multiple rock clones for assistance in battle. Ōnoki has demonstrated aptitude with the Earth Release: Moving Earth Core technique that allows him to raise or lower the ground as he pleases. He is capable of creating massive Rock Golems for assisting with defence or offence. Ōnoki has also demonstrated earth techniques that involve the manipulation of the weight of objects. By touching his target he can increase or decrease the weight of objects. To make up for his lack of physical prowess, Ōnoki can cover his arm and fist in rock to increase his striking power. If that fails, he can use an advanced version of the Added-Weight Rock Technique to increase the weight of his rock fist to penetrate strong defences. Using the Earth Release: Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique, Ōnoki can lift enormous objects that he normally wouldn't be able to, including the Island Turtle and a giant meteorite.
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The game plan worked perfectly as the Knights rolled to a 24-6 triumph and qualified for the AYF National Championships in Orlando, Fla. Piha will be making a seventh trip to the national playoffs and the fourth straight with most of his players who have come up through the ranks.
Palo Alto improved to 10-1. Oak Grove, which fell to 10-1, received a wild-card berth into the national playoffs on Monday. The Knights are planning to leave for Florida on Nov. 30 with games beginning on Dec. 2.
"This was one of the signature victories for our program," said Piha, who has announced this will be his last season coaching the Knights after 16 years with the program. "We have not dominated an Oak Grove team like we did . . . ever. The players played an almost perfect game. They were confident and executed on offense, defense and special teams."
In the first meeting between the teams, Oak Grove had one player who ran roughshod over the Knights while scoring three touchdowns. Piha had Jordan Schilling shadow that player wherever he went and helped hold him to under 30 yards rushing.
Oak Grove did score first, completing a 98-yard touchdown on a broken play in the first quarter. That, however, was all the offense the home team could muster as Palo Alto's defense rose to the challenge.
Palo Alto bounced back from the early deficit and scored as quarterback Jake Rittman fired a TD pass to Ty Cox following a 73-yard run by Ethan Stern set up the score that gave the Knights an 8-6 halftime lead.
"When we took that halftime lead, it really changed the momentum of the game," Piha said. "It was the first time Oak Grove had been behind all season. You could see how frustrated they were. They just folded after that."
The second half was all Palo Alto as Rittman hit Ben Cleasby for a 27-yard TD and Stern scored on a six-yard run. The Knights also converted all three two-point PATS on kicks by Luca Zaharias.
The Knights' defense held Oak Grove to 23 yards rushing, its lowest output of the season. Oak Grove also came into the game averaging 30 points an outing. Palo Alto's defense was led by Ty Wilcox, Schilling, Stern, Cleasby and had interceptions by Logan Johnson and Rittman in the second half when Oak Grove was forced to pass in an attempt to catch up.
"They couldn't run against us," Piha said. "And, the revenge factor was there."
Palo Alto will be looking to reach the AYF championship game for the first time since 2002. He expects the Knights to receive a No. 2 of 3 seed but knows the competition will be tough. The program that eliminated Palo Alto last season from Mesa, Ariz., will be making a return visit to Orlando.
"We're much more diversified this year," Piha explained. "We have three solid running backs, a good quarterback and good receivers."
The Knights also have the depth and talent where only six-seven players are playing both ways. In previous years, Piha often had 11 players going both ways.
Piha figures he has 23 players who'll be playing with the Knights for the final time before heading off to high school next year. Thus, the time to bring home the program's first national title is now.
Said Piha: "It's about time we bring one home to Palo Alto."
The Knights are seeking to raise $24,000 over the next two weeks to help cover the air fare, lodging, meals and transportation. Tax deductible donations can be made by going to www.paloaltoknights.com.
"This is my last year coaching the Palo Alto Knights," said Piha, "so I am looking forward to a 'special' week in Orlando with this team. These boys are fortunate to have this opportunity to travel and play for a national championship four years in a row. The Knights have not experienced this with any other team."
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Microsoft's Windows Home Server
launched earlier this month, but the company is already
preparing a new update for the platform. Microsoft says that the
new update is "part of the ongoing process of continually
enhancing the customer experience with Windows Home Server."
The update includes a few feature
additions for Windows Home Server. Currently, users who login to
their server when away from their home network -- through an external
URL like https://yourname.homeserver.com -- are greeted with a
security warning. The November 27 update will now provide users with
a trusted SSL certificate for their Windows Home Severs. The SSL
certification was provided with the help of Windows Live Domains and
According to The Windows Blog,
the certificate error will still rear its ugly head when using an
internal URL. "You will receive a certificate warning from the
browser. This warning will indicate that the name on the certificate
does not match the name of the site that you are trying to access,"
The Windows Blog reported.
Other new features included with the
update include a "Delete All" button to remove home
computer backups. Microsoft has also taken steps to make the Shared
Folders and Server Storage aspects of Windows Home Server more robust
and user friendly.
Windows Home Server systems are
shipping from Hewlett-Packard (priced at $599 and $749
respectively for 500GB and 1TB models), while solutions
from Iomega and Fujitsu-Siemens are on the way.
Users may also purchase an OEM
copy of the Windows Home Server software to install on any
competent old machine that have laying around collecting dust.


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Sky Sports take a look at the winners and losers from the past week
After another week of thrills and spills, we analyse the winners and losers from the past seven days.
By Ben Hampshire - Follow me: @BH92
Last Updated: 16/09/13 4:32pm
With the transfer window well and truly closed and a less than thrilling international break for the home nations over, attention turned to the domestic season, while Rafael Nadal's quest to become the king of tennis continued and is Ian Holloway left disgruntled - just another ordinary week at the office then?
There is a routine nod to Gareth Bale, who made a scoring debut for Real Madrid after becoming the most expensive footballer on the planet, while Stateside, Jim made sure he fixed it, making golf history.
Here are our picks of the week...
Good Week
Rafael Nadal
Tennis immortality beckons for the Spaniard after claiming his second US Open title at Flushing Meadows last Monday. Following an injury-plagued 2012, Nadal continued his renaissance with a 3-1 victory over World No 1 Novak Djokovic in a match of breath-taking quality.
The 27-year-old's coronation could be complete in coming weeks if, as expected, he usurps Djokovic to reclaim the number one crown. Victory in New York City handed Nadal his 13th career grand slam, which means talk inevitably turns to chasing down Roger Federer's cored haul of 17 major wins.
Mesut Ozil
It took Arsenal's marque signing just 11 minutes to vindicate his £42.5million price-tag as he made Premier League against Sunderland. The German playmaker displayed panache and elegance from the off before a deft touch allowed him to pick Kieran Gibbs' ball out of the air to make an inch-perfect pass to set-up Olivier Giroud for Arsenal's opener.
The club record signing terrorised the Black Cats defence at the Stadium of Light with drops of the shoulder and some majestic footwork as he enjoyed an eye-catching debut in the English top flight.
Jim Furyk
Jim Furyk etched his name into golfing folklore this week by becoming only the sixth man to post a sub-60 score in the history of the PGA Tour. The 43-year-old shot a dramatic round of 59 to launch an incredible comeback and tie for the lead at the halfway stage of the BMW Championship in Illinois.
After starting the day nine shots adrift of competition leader Brandt Snedeker, Furyk charged through the field, collecting 11 birdies and an eagle in a superfluous round to draw level with the overnight leader. Suppose we can ignore that bogey at the fifth, Jim?
Durham's cricketers
While all eyes turn to the Ageas Bowl to see if England can complete a summer of woe for Australian sport in the ODI decider, Durham have found themselves dubbed 'champions elect' in Division One of the LV= County Championship. England's loss is Durham's gain, or so at least Graham Onions will tell you.
Having been denied the dream recall for the Ashes series earlier in the summer, the 6ft 2in paceman stood tall to take 5-23 as Durham sunk Derbyshire to move one step closer to a third Championship title in six years. After Yorkshire's bid to chase down a contrived target at Hove was foiled by the weather, Durham lead the top flight by 27.5 points and could seal the deal when they take on Nottinghamshire at Chester-le-Street this week.
Bad Week
Catalan Dragons
It was not for the want of trying, but Catalan Dragons became the first victims to fall as the Super League season entered the knockout stages with round one of the play-offs. Laurent Frayssinous' men made a trip to the KC Stadium on a wet and windy Thursday night, only to return to France bruised after losing 14-4 in a fiercely contested encounter.
As the rain persisted in East Yorkshire the Dragons sorely missed the kicking game of Scott Dureau, who missed the end of the season with a quad injury. Hull FC managed to repel almost everything the visitors could muster as the Dragons head back to Perpignan slayed, as their dreams of Super League title enter a 14th year.
Mo Farah
"Mo Farah having a bad week," I hear thousands of Brits cry? Monday morning's newspapers are awash with a very unfamiliar sight for British sports fans. No 'Mo-Bot' this time, anguish painted across the face of the double world and Olympic champion as he crossed the line second to arch rival Kenenisa Bekele.
British hero Farah chased down his nemesis in the Great North Run to no avail on Sunday as Bekele clinched a thrilling sprint finish. There was a solitary second between the pair at the line after Farah made a late surging attempt to hunt down the Ethiopian. An unaccustomed taste left in the 30-year-old's mouth.
Eli Manning
Who would want to be a younger brother? The American Football quarterback continues to endure heartache in the shadow of his older brother, Peyton. Eli was once again unable to break the shackles as Manning Senior landed two touchdown passes as Denver Broncos racked up a 41-23 victory over the New York Giants.
Manning Junior has never prevailed against his elder sibling and Sunday's rout was the third time the Giants have been slayed by Peyton. The now Broncos quarterback starred twice for the Indianapolis Colts and took centre stage yet again with 307 yards and 30-of-43 passes completed.
Ian Holloway
The Crystal Palace boss could only watch from the stands at Old Trafford as his side were beaten 2-0 by defending champions Manchester United in a game marred by controversy. Holloway was banished from the touchline and fined £18,000 following his comments regarding a contentious penalty decision in the aftermath of Palace's defeat to Tottenham.
How could the outspoken extrovert resist vocalising his opinions again? Well, "I can't afford it," said the man famed for airing his views on the controversial points. United's Ashley Young was booked for diving and could well have been dismissed for the same offence in a second incident, in which Kagisho Dikgacoi instead saw red and Palace were one-nil down to a Robin van Persie penalty. Red? Doesn't even come close to describing the colour of Holloway's face.


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The last time the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys won their first four home games was 1994. Tech's men repeated that feat Thursday night with a 75-66 victory over the University of the Ozarks Eagles at Tucker Coliseum.
The Wonder Boys (7-4) shot 64 percent in the second half to complete the non-conference portion of their basketball schedule on a winning note.
"We really shot the ball well tonight, and our shot selection was excellent," Tech coach Rick McCormick said after the game. "In the early stages of the game, we saw we were going to have to turn it up because we realized it wasn't going to be an easy game.
"We weren't pleased with how we started, and we had to turn up the effort and intensity in the second half. The kids really stepped up when things were on the line."
The victory was the 105th all-time for the Wonder Boys over the Eagles (4-3) and Tech's third straight win.
The Wonder Boys led 33-30 at halftime after shooting only 45 percent from the field, but fell behind quickly to Ozarks in the second half. Brent Johnson - who came into the game averaging just under 19 points a game - picked up a steal that led to a layup to give the Eagles a 34-33 lead at the 18:45 mark for their first lead of the half.
But a free throw by Rone Smith and a basket by Terrence Martin gave Tech back the lead, 36-34, at the 17:21 mark.
Habeeb Kareem scored on a layup 23 seconds later to tie the game for U of O, but the Wonder Boys answered with a 6-0 run to regain the lead for good. Jeremy Johnson scored 13 points in the second half to help Tech take control of the game.
The Eagles got as close as 42-41, but Johnson connected for four unanswered points to keep the visitors at bay. Ozarks did score six unanswered points a few minutes later and ended the game with four three-pointers, but the defensive pressure courtesy of the Wonder Boys proved to be too much for the Eagles to overcome.
"We did a really good job defensively," McCormick explained. "We really dominated on the defensive end, but I didn't feel like we rebounded the ball well enough."
Ozarks edged Tech in rebounding 35-33 and drained nine three-pointers in the game. The Wonder Boys only hit three second-half treys. Thursday night's win gave Tech some final preparation before entering Gulf South Conference West Division play. Tech's basketball teams host Arkansas-Monticello on Monday.
"In a way, we were glad this was not an easy win," McCormick said. "We knew we had to step it up and that will help us focus as we get ready for conference play. We're undefeated at home and play our first conference game on our homecourt, so that will help give us confidence."
Although Johnson stole the show in the second half, the first half belonged the Daniel Watson - who scored 19 points in the opening half. Watson and Smith combined for 31 of the Wonder Boys' 33 first-half points. McCormick praised Watson for his strong play.
"Daniel Watson had a great game and played probably his game of his collegiate career," McCormick said.
The teams remained close for most of the first half, as 12 lead changes kept things that way. However, Watson dominated the half with 19 of the Wonder Boys' 33 first-half points.
Neither team led by more than three points in the opening half until Chris Clark drained a three-pointer at the 9:40 mark to give U of O a four-point lead, 20-16, to spark a string of three-straight three-point shots for the Eagles.
David Hamilton and Scott McCall both added treys to give the U of O a 10 point lead, 26-16, at the 8:23 mark for the first double-digit lead of the game for either team.
Tech answered with a 11-0 run to regain the lead - capped by Watson's three-point play after he came away with a steal that led to a layup that was followed by his free throw - to give the Wonder Boys a 27-26 lead with 3:52 left before halftime.
Both teams traded the lead for the next three possessions until Rone Smith - who scored 12 points in the half - made four consecutive points to give Tech a three-point lead at intermission.
Watson led all scorers with 25 points, and Smith - who added nine rebounds - had 19. Johnson finished with 13, all in the second half.
Josh Joyner led the Eagles with 14 points and David Hamilton had 10. Johnson, U of O's leading scorer on the season, was held to nine points.
The Wonder Boys and Golden Suns will host Arkansas-Monticello in the league opener for both teams Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m., following the women's game at 6.


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Weekly Digest Feb. 14, 2014
The SETI Institute's David Morrison Publishes Carl Sagan Memoir
David Morrison, director of the Carl Sagan Center of the SETI Institute, has written a biographical memoir of Carl Sagan (1934-1996), founder of the modern disciplines of planetary science and exobiology.
NASA Honors Tom Pierson, Founder of SETI Institute
Thomas Pierson, founding Chief Executive Officer of the SETI Institute, was presented the Distinguished Public Service Medal by the National Aeronautics and Space Agency on February 9, 2014 by Dr. Pete Worden, Director of NASA Ames Research Center.
Meet Our Scientists - Janice Bishop, Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Janice Bishop is a chemist and Senior Planetary scientist at the SETI Institute who explores the planet Mars using spectroscopy.
Is Planetary Defense Feasible - DE-STAR: A Planetary Defense and Exploration System
Dr. Lubin discusses how his team has proposed an orbital planetary defense system that is capable of beamed power allowing a number of directed energy (DE) possibilities.
Big Picture Science Radio Show: Gene Hack, Man
Computers and DNA have a few things in common. Both use digital codes and are prone to viruses. And, it seems, both can be hacked. From restoring the flavor of tomatoes to hacking into the president's DNA, discover the promise and peril of gene tinkering.
Bold Prediction: Intelligent Alien Life Could Be Found by 2040
Bold Prediction: Intelligent Alien Life Could Be Found by 2040 - Click through to see why Seth Shostak thinks discovery of alien life may happen in the next 2 dozen years.
Saturn's Auroras Glow in 360-Degree Views from NASA Spacecraft
Saturn's auroras dance in a new video that shows the ringed planet's northern and southern lights shining in amazing, 360-degree detail.
Curiosity captures its first photo of Earth from the surface of Mars
Look close - for the first time since arriving on Mars, NASA's Curiosity Rover has captured a picture of the Earth. And remarkably, if you look really closely, you can also see our moon.
'Oldest star' found from iron fingerprint
Australian astronomers may have found a star that is 13.6 billion years old, making it the most ancient star ever seen.
Upcoming Lecture!
On Wednesday, February 26th, 2014, at 7 pm, Dr. Alex Filippenko (of the University of California, Berkeley) will give a free, illustrated, non-technical talk on:
Exploding Stars, New Planets, Black Holes, and the Crisis at Lick Observatory
in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, in Los Altos. The talk is part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, now in its 14th year.
Lick Observatory, the first remote mountaintop observatory in the world, has had a remarkable record of discovery spanning 126 years. It continues to be a vibrant research facility, especially for projects that require large numbers of nights on modest-size telescopes. Come hear about the exciting research areas in which Lick remains a world leader, such as the discovery and monitoring of exploding stars (which help us understand our own chemical origins as well as the ultimate fate of the universe); the search for planets orbiting other stars, especially Earth-like planets; and the study of giant black holes in the centers of nearby galaxies.
Lick is used to develop and test new instruments, such as the "adaptive optics" systems that can give telescopes on Earth clarity that matches or exceeds that of the Hubble Space Telescope. Lick is also a primary base for the University of California's astronomy education and outreach efforts. Yet, despite all this, the UC Office of the President has decided that the university's funding for Lick will be terminated by 2016−2018, given the financial pressures on UC. This crisis has inspired a group of Silicon Valley and Bay Area leaders to begin a serious search for alternative sources of funding to sustain this vital Bay Area institution. Come find out, from the President of the Lick Observatory Council, what Lick is all about and why we need to keep it going!
Dr. Alex Filippenko, the Richard & Rhoda Goldman Distinguished Professor in the Physical Sciences at UC Berkeley, is a world-renowned expert on some of the most dramatic fields in astronomy, including exploding stars, black holes, and cosmology. An elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, he was the only person to have been a member of both teams that revealed that the expansion of the universe is accelerating. This discovery, based in part on work done by him at Lick Observatory and elsewhere, was honored with the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics to the teams' leaders. Voted the "Best Professor" on the Berkeley campus a record 9 times, he was also named the 2006 Carnegie/CASE National Professor of the Year at the university level. He has produced 5 astronomy video courses with The Great Courses, coauthored an award-winning astronomy textbook, and appears in about 100 TV documentaries. In 2004, he was awarded the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization.
Foothill College is just off the El Monte Road exit from Freeway 280 in Los Altos. For directions and parking information, see: http://www.foothill.edu/news/transportation.php For a campus map, see: http://www.foothill.edu/news/maps.php The lecture is co-sponsored by:
- The SETI Institute
- NASA Ames Research Center
- The Foothill College Astronomy Program
- The Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
We expect large crowds, so please arrive a little bit early to find parking. Having exact change or bills for the $3 parking fee helps speed up the line.
Past Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures are now available in MP3 format at: http://astrosociety.org/silicon-valley-astronomy-lectures/
The site gives instant access to over two dozen past lectures, including Steve Beckwith on the Hubble Telescope's deepest views, Mike Brown on his discovery of worlds beyond Pluto, Natalie Batalha on the Kepler mission planet discoveries, Chris McKay on what it's like on Saturn's moon Titan, Sandra Faber on the origin of galaxies, Alex Filippenko and Roger Blandford on black holes, and Seth Shostak on new approaches to finding extra-terrestrial civilizations.


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How bad are the nerfs to Holy paladins come 5.4? and should I consider Re-rolling to a class that will be stronger?
I just recently joined a raiding guild as a Holy paladin, My heals aren't amazing, there good, but not great... There's another Hpally that's usually dominating the charts every raid night, this individual has their legendary cloak, and is also better geared then I am. I'm having a hard time picturing a 25man with two holy paladins come next tier, and because I'm not as geared as the other holy paladin, I'm afraid that I might be getting the boot from the raid group, if I don't re-roll to a stronger healing class...
I really don't want to go through all the work of doing the legendary quests on a new toon... I'm getting so damn close to the legendary cloak on my Hpally!
I haven't really been following the PTR patch notes, How bad are things going to be for us come 5.4?


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he made me proud, but broke my heart...
Then he wrapped his arms around me and said, "Mom, thanks for being my teacher. You make me feel smart and you don't let other kids be mean to me when I ask a question. I'm never going back to school again." Talk about breaking my heart!
It's a good thing his former teacher and I don't run in the same circles.... I would have a hard time staying in the right side of the law. No one has the right to make my son feel stupid and allow him to be bullied. The more he has revealed about what went on at that school, the more I wish I had pulled him out sooner!
I think I go through a bit of self-doubt every year beginning in about April. When our break comes and the boys are actually disappointed at not having classes, it rejuvinates me. Also I know many a public school teacher that thinks she ought to retire until a week or two into summer break. We just need that perspective builder. :-)
Quoting shamrock_momma:
Thank you all for the encouragement. I'm so thankful that I was able to homeschool. After worrying I was screwing up my son for most of the school year, I now feel like we succeeded and I'm excited for next year.
I dont let the anger at that teacher eat at me. I know it's what she has been taught to do. The stuff he tells me just wakes up the mama bear in me. But I use those emotions to fuel me to be a better teacher, and then to just enjoy him and watch him thrive.
You guys have been great too! I don't always post a lot in here but I try to watch and keep up. It's so good to know others are having struggles, sucesses, and just the normalness that I wasn't sure was normal lol.
It's a shame about ps and the way they are making our little ones feel so insecure. My son doesn't want to go back either. He was bullied and the teacher loved her cell phone ( I saw that with my own eyes during a volunteer visit when she sent a note home saying he was misbehaving). She used idle threats and---I don't want to get into that. But I am sure glad my kids WANT to stay home and it's not just me wanting them home. I can educate knowing my kids WANT to be educated...and that trumps any bad feelings for PS or the irresponsible teacher he had.
I could have written your post. Good luck to you and your son.
That brought tears to my eyes! My daughter says the same thing about never wanting to go back to regular school. She tried so hard in traditional school but to no avail, now she's reading above grade level! I'm so happy we decided to homeschool!
So happy you are homeschooling him.
Aww, poor thing! I felt just like he did when I dropped out of high school and home educated! Good for you for recognizing there was a problem, and having the courage to choose an alternative!


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U.S. CO2 emissions to stay below 2005 levels
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions will be 7 percent lower than their 2005 level of nearly 6 billion metric tons in 2020 as coal's share of electricity production continues a steady descent over the next two decades, according to new government data.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released an early version of its annual energy outlook on Monday, which predicted a slowdown in growth of energy use over the next two decades amid economic recovery and improved energy efficiency.
The report highlights the fact that carbon-intensive coal generation will see a major decline in the power sector in the coming decades, which will ensure energy-related CO2 emissions will not exceed 2005 levels at any point before 2035.
The report also showed that emissions per capita would fall an average of 1 percent per year from 2005 to 2035 as the new federal standards, state renewable energy mandates and higher energy prices would temper the growth of demand for transportation fuels.
"Over the next 25 years, the projected coal share of overall electricity generation falls to 39 percent, well below the 49-percent share seen as recently as 2007, because of slow growth in electricity demand, continued competition from natural gas and renewable plants, and the need to comply with new environmental regulations," it said.
The retirement of old, inefficient coal-fired power plants will outpace new construction, and the report added that gas-fired plants - which are cheaper to build - will generate 13 percent more power in 2012 than they did last year.
Meanwhile, the share of electricity generation from renewable fuels is expected to grow from 10 percent in 2010 to 16 percent by 2035, according to the EIA.
The Obama Administration has set a target under the U.N. for the U.S. to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020.
Photo credit: factory emissions, via Shutterstock
Article continues: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/24/us-carbon-idUSTRE80N0G220120124


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He was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Ducktown, Tenn., to the late Robert and Dora Park Davis. He retired after 24 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, watching football, playing poker and anything outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary (Marie Prochazka) Davis of Dardanelle; two daughters, Shirley Davis of Dardanelle and Wanda Davis of California; two sons, Robert Davis and wife, Carol, of California, and Frank Davis of Dardanelle; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Memorial services with full military honors will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 CFC #11425. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.


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By Emily J. Leader
My daughter Amaya was mildly allergic to chili powder. On taco day, when steam-borne chili powder caused her to develop hives and asthma, we worked out a plan to ensure she was not exposed. She changed her community service project after she got hives from packing spices at the local food bank.
But nothing prepared us for escargot in French class. "No one ever died from trying a snail," intoned the French teacher. That might not have turned out to be the case for Amaya, one of the students who bit into a garlicky critter that day. Fortunately, a knowledgeable nurse decided she could not wait for an ambulance and rushed Amaya to the hospital. Our daughter's severe allergic reaction to eating a snail became a bit of family lore, remembered for the swollen sore tongue that affected her speech in the school play and the EpiPen she still carries.
Our story illustrates the wide range of issues schools must consider when addressing food allergies: How common are food allergies in school-age children? How common are life-threatening or severe food allergies? What must schools do to protect students who have allergic reactions to the ingestion of a food or to airborne particles? Do both mild and severe food allergies require the same amount of intervention and planning? Are members of the school staff and those involved in school-sponsored activities sufficiently familiar with food allergy reactions to respond appropriately?
We do know that the number of children with food allergies is higher than previously estimated. In July, Pediatrics published a study, "The Prevalence, Severity, and Distribution of Childhood Food Allergy in the United States." Researchers surveyed nearly 40,000 households that included a child with food allergies. The study concluded that about 8 percent of children in the U.S. have food allergies, twice the estimate in a 2008 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
Nearly 40 percent of these food-allergic children have a history of reactions characterized by anaphylaxis, low blood pressure, trouble breathing, or a combination of milder symptoms. About 30 percent of children with food allergies have multiple food allergies, and that group is three times more likely than others with food allergies to have a history of severe reactions. Adolescents are the most likely group to experience severe reactions to a food allergen.
Overall, the foods most commonly associated with food allergies are peanuts, milk, and shellfish. Those most associated with severe allergic reactions are tree nuts, peanuts, soy, and fin fish.
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Select the links below for more information on children's rights, games and brain-teasers for all kids of all ages.
- Children's Rights - The rights of children.
- My Victim Impact Statement - Please write or draw anything you would like the judge to know what happened to you.
- Kids Guidelines for Court - Guidelines for kids when going to court.
- Match the Words - Match the words with the pictures.
- Word Scramble - Unscramble the words.
- Find a Word - Find a word using courtroom terms.
- Crossword Puzzle - Answer the questions and place the answer in the down or across boxes.
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U.S. freight carload volume, shaking off its recent slump, gained 1.4% compared with the same week last year. Canadian freight carload volume, doing better than its U.S. counterpart during 2012, rose 4.6% during the week, while Mexican freight carload volume gained 5.7% compared with the same week in 2011.
AAR said that for the U.S., 11 of the 20 carload commodity groups it measures posted increases compared with the same week in 2011, led by petroleum products, up 51.4%, motor vehicles and equipment, up 27.8%, and lumber and wood products, up 17.1%. Declining commodities included metallic ore, down 29.3%, and iron and steel scrap, down 14.2%. Coal fell a modest 0.4%.
Canadian freight carload traffic was up 4.6% for the week ending June 23 compared with the same week last year. Mexican freight carload traffic rose 5.7% compared with the same week in 2011.
Intermodal also rose in all three North American nations, scoring solid gains. U.S. intermodal volume continued its strong showing for the year in the latest week, up 4.8% compared with a year ago. Canadian intermodal advanced as well, up a robust 11.1% compared with the same week in 2011. Mexican intermodal completed the winning streak, up 17.1%.
Combined North American rail volume for the first 25 weeks of 2012 on 13 reporting U.S., Canadian, and Mexican railroads still lagged behind 2011's volume for the comparable period, down 1.6%. Combined intermodal volume, though, was up 4.3% compared last year.


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It's just... so beautiful... :')
The Raptors the last 2 games looked like Mike D'Antoni's Lakers team. What the hell is going on??
A couple of days ago against the Knicks they were just shooting 3's all game long. Tonight they were just running and gunning. Not really their game. The Raptors are more of a half court team.
DeRozan bailed them out big time tonight in the 4th. I thought the offense got a lot better when Lowry fouled out because the game slowed down. Lowry was tremendous offensively but he played wayyyyyyy too fast tonight. He was out of control most of the time.
You know Val is getting good when he drops 18-8 and had a decent game
"Both teams played hard my man" - Sheed
Knicks play that way and the Pistons don't care. Down 12 = Chuck Down 2 =Chuck Up one =Chuck.
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few words from KD (pre game interview) in the last Open Gym episode.
Kevin Durant?
The name's Bond, James Bond.
Does Indiana have the tiebreaker over Miami? Because if they do then I think they stay 1st which is good for us. Well unless Chicago loses a game.
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Torture is back … and it's wonderful
The San Francisco Giants began the 2011 Spring Training schedule the way they ended many of their games from the 2010 championship season — with some drama.
The Arizona Diamondbacks scored two runs in the top of the ninth and had the tying run on second base when non-roster invitee Casey Daigle struck out the final batter to preserve a 7-6 win for the Giants in their spring opener Friday.
As the Giants left the field, one fan at Scottsdale Stadium shouted "Awww, the torture's back already? Couldn't you break us in?" the San Jose Mercury News reported.
Is torture possible on Feb. 25? Not really.
Tim Lincecum gave up three runs on five hits in his 1 2/3 innings of work. He gave up four consecutive singles to open the game, leading to the three-run first. But the Mercury News reported he was throwing 93 mph while focusing on his fastball and slider. He did not throw his change-up.
Here are some other highlights from Friday's game.
- Madison Bumgarner had a solid outing, other than hanging a change-up that Xavier Nady hit out of the park. MadBum was throwing 91-92 mph, which is much better than the upper-80s he had last spring.
- Leadoff hitter Andres Torres drew two walks in three plate appearances and scored both times.
- Buster Posey went 2 for 3, including a two-run double.
- Pablo Sandoval showed some plate discipline, refusing to swing at a pitch in the dirt during an at-bat that ended with a sacrifice fly. He later didn't offer on a high pitch on a 3-2 count and drew a walk. Encouraging.


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Six-man rotation a possibility for Orioles
By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com
BALTIMORE -- Top pitching prospect Kevin Gausman picked up his first win in Triple-A on Monday night after throwing five scoreless innings and is expected to be a September callup, most likely to work out of the bullpen.
But manager Buck Showalter hasn't closed the door on Gausman being a rotation option for his club, which has just one off-day in September. Could the O's go with a six-man rotation?
"You could do more than that if you wanted to [because of expanded rosters and the team's pitching depth]," Showalter said. "See how everybody's pitching, how everybody feels physically. It's a moving target. See what the needs are physically and who we think presents the best option.
"We'll do some things matchup-wise. Some of the things we've done this month with the off-days were kind of trying to match up and, for the most part, helped us a little bit. But the pitching hasn't been the issue in some cases."
With five off-days in August, the Orioles have been able to put starters in the bullpen in emergency situations, avoiding roster moves and allowing for some roster flexibility. But with a packed September and the O's hoping to play beyond that, having other rotation options, such as Gausman and Jason Hammel -- who is on the disabled list -- could help spell some of the club's starters.
"It could happen," Showalter said of a six-man rotation. "Could [give] a guy five days between when he's pitching without an off-day."
Rodriguez prepared to pitch through pain
BALTIMORE -- Veteran reliever Francisco Rodriguez has no intention of going on the disabled list, and he will continue to manage his strained right groin and remain an option for the Orioles going forward.
Rodriguez exited Friday's game with the injury -- though he later said the issue had been bothering him for about a week before then -- and told manager Buck Showalter the following day that he could go two innings if needed. Still, Showalter gave him two days off.
Rodriguez pitched an inning in Monday's 4-3 loss.
"I felt it when I started warming up," said Rodriguez, who loaded the bases in the eighth inning but got a key double play from first baseman Chris Davis. "Warming up, and [during] the first batter, it was definitely [there], but the second batter I just put that aside, don't worry about anything. I just didn't feel anything [after that]. But when my body cools off, I definitely do [feel pain]."
Rodriguez, acquired in a trade with Milwaukee last month, is a 12-year veteran, and he's well aware of the daily rigors of a 162-game regular season, particularly when a club is in a postseason race, as the Orioles are.
"That's something that, yeah, I really had to learn, whether it's soreness, pain or injury," he said of being able to avoid the DL and help his team. "It's just pain [with the strained groin]. I don't think it's an injury. Every ballplayer over the course of the season will go through that. It happened to me, got to fight through it. I'll be all right."
Rodriguez, who had five scoreless appearances during the team's West Coast trip, is 1-0 with a 4.22 ERA in 11 games for the Orioles. Over 10 2/3 innings, he has allowed five earned runs on 11 hits, with three walks and 16 strikeouts.
Worth noting
• The Orioles and Rays are the only teams in the American League that have not made three errors in a game this year. Baltimore entered Tuesday's game with a Major League-best .992 fielding percentage.
• Pitchers Brian Matusz and T.J. McFarland signed autographs and played games with critically ill children from the Casey Cares Foundation on Tuesday afternoon. The event took place at Extra Innings, an indoor baseball facility that donated the space. The Caring Connections party is one six programs run by the Casey Cares Foundation, which provides uplifting programs for critically ill children and their families.
• The Orioles left a season-high 15 men on base in Monday's loss, but Showalter is not going to ask his club to change their approach.
"There's never been a perfect player," he said. "That's why there are, every once in a while, some outs made in the game. And every once in a while, somebody does strike somebody out. Otherwise we'd be here forever. That's why I have empathy, not sympathy, with how hard the game is to play. The same thing you love guys for is the same things ... They are not robots. They are not some computer-driven cyborg. They are human beings. This is hard. This is hard to do. But at the same time, I see their frustration. It only compounds it if I, and we as a staff, and teammates compound it."
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Latin Recording Academy Continues Evolution Of Latin GRAMMY Categories And Elects New Trustees
The Latin Recording Academy recently held its spring Board of Trustees meeting and The Academy's Trustees voted to expand the Rock Field and the Tropical Field, restructure the Pop Field, and develop the four General categories to include 10 nominees each. This brings the total number of Latin GRAMMY categories that will be recognized at the XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards on Nov. 15 to 47 (previously 46).
Additionally, Auditorio Nacional Executive Coordinator Maria Cristina García-Cepeda (Mexico), four-time Latin GRAMMY-winning composer Oscar Gómez (Cuba/Spain), producer/songwriter/composer/entrepreneur Cris Morena (Argentina), and Latin GRAMMY winner Johnny Ventura (Dominican Republic) have been elected to The Latin Recording Academy's Board of Trustees.
"Through our newly elected Trustees and with the focus directly on ensuring the Awards process is pertinent within the current musical landscape, the Board of Trustees — under the leadership of Board Chair Luis Cobos — continues to demonstrate its passionate commitment to keeping The Latin Recording Academy a relevant and responsive organization," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "I look forward to working closely with this diverse and talented team of professionals who join an amazing group of Trustees that has steered the organization for more than a decade."
Due to the increasing growth and musical changes in the industry, The Latin Recording Academy, for the first time, will closely evaluate a formula that now includes 10 nominees in each of the four categories in the General Field: Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best New Artist. Additionally, the three categories in the Pop Field (Best Female Pop Vocal Album, Best Male Pop Vocal Album, and Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal) are now combined into two categories: Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. In the Rock Field, the category Best Pop/Rock Album has been added and the Tropical Field also gains a category, Best Tropical Fusion Album. To ensure the Awards process remains representative of the current musical landscape, the Alternative Field now accepts Portuguese-language recordings, and the Best Native Brazilian Roots Album is now called Best Brazilian Roots Album, which brings the total number of Latin GRAMMY categories to 47. Additionally, for the first time, all members of The Latin Recording Academy are able to submit product for consideration for the XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards through an online entry process.
The Trustees of The Latin Recording Academy, along with Latin Academy senior staff — fiduciaries of the not-for-profit organization — meet every year in the spring to discuss goals, set priorities, and implement policies designed to strategically chart the course of The Latin Recording Academy.
With more than 30 years of cultural affairs experience, García-Cepeda currently is the executive coordinator of the Auditorio Nacional. Throughout her illustrious career, she has worked for such organizations as Instituto Mexicano de Comercio Exterior, Consejo Nacional de Fomento Educativo, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, and Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes.
Initially a fashion model and subsequently an actress, Morena has emerged as a successful and acclaimed international music composer, songwriter and producer. She has been in the music business for more than 22 years and is considered to be one of the most successful producers in Argentina. She is the creator of numerous youth-oriented shows such as "Jugate Conmigo," "Chiquititas," "Rebelde Way," "Floricienta," "Alma Pirata," and "Casi Ángeles."
Cuban/Spanish producer and songwriter Gómez has earned numerous accolades and awards, including a GRAMMY and four Latin GRAMMY Awards. With a career that spans more than 40 years, Gomez has sold more than 20 million albums and has worked with such talented artists as Miguel Bosé, Celia Cruz, Plácido Domingo, Julio Iglesias, Ricardo Montaner, Paloma San Basilio, Joan Manuel Serrat, and Camilo Sesto, among others.
Latin GRAMMY winner and Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ventura began his musical career at age 16 in his hometown of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Since his debut in the program "La Voz De La Alegria," he has gone on to become the performing musician who almost singlehandedly developed and modernized the contemporary merengue sound. Throughout his career he has recorded more than 100 albums.
For updates and breaking news, visit The Latin Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.


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BOCA RATON — Gov. Rick Scott continued his push Monday for changes to how schools operate, saying education is the key to a robust economy.
Speaking to the state Board of Education at its meeting in Boca Raton, Scott outlined his previously announced "College and Career FIRST" plan. He gave no new details but drew wide praise from the board.
Scott said the plan could reduce burdensome regulations that cut into teaching time, expands school choice and increases accountability. He said schools' success was key to the state's overall wellbeing.
"If we have the right education system," he told those gathered at Boca Raton High School, "then we'll have plenty of jobs in the state."
Among the proposals in Scott's plan: measures to avoid spending cuts; efforts to reduce regulation; an expansion of charter schools; debit cards for teachers to purchase classroom supplies; and an end on the introduction of new standardized tests unless they support planned common core standards.
Scott said his plan for higher education was still in the works, but that college affordability was key to helping all students. He said the issue had special resonance with him because he once lived in public housing.
"If we don't keep it affordable, there are fewer kids, or kids like me, who won't have the chance," he said.


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Escobar still at least five days from playing in a game
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar is still going through the necessary paces as he improves from a sore right shoulder that has kept him out of game action for most of the spring.
It's all with the hope that he will be ready to open the season on March 31 in Detroit. There are only nine days left before the Royals break camp on March 26.
"You've got to be smart and make sure he's ready," Royals manager Ned Yost said on Monday. "[The injury] is not a big deal, but you're starting to run out of time. That makes it a big deal, but he's going to be fine."
This is what the Royals have in mind for Escobar this week: "He threw up to 105 feet and did real well today," Yost said. "After the off day, Wednesday we'll run him through a whole assortment of infield drills with throwing. If he feels good then we'll probably play him in a Minor League game on Thursday, a Minor League game on Friday. And if he passes both of those tests he'll start playing in a Major League game on Saturday."
Escobar has played in only three Cactus League games this spring because of the nagging injury. Last year, his third in Kansas City, Escobar played in 158 games, batted .258, and was the mainstay of the infield defense.
No question, the Royals are reacting conservatively with him right now because he's such an essential part of the puzzle. The Royals also have some wiggle room because they can't place anyone on the 15-day disabled list more than nine days before the start of the season, which in this case would be Friday.
But that wasn't the main reason for the delay in getting Escobar into a Major League game earlier.
"No, [head trainer] Nick [Kenney] wanted him to do some extensive throwing before we put him in a game," Yost said. "Me, I'd just throw him in a game."
Yost names Ventura as Royals' No. 3 starter
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals manager Ned Yost said after Monday night's game that he's seen enough this spring from right-hander Yordano Ventura.
Ventura has made the team, is in the rotation and will start in the third slot behind James Shields and Jason Vargas, Yost said in one fell swoop.
"We knew this was probably the way it was going to go," Yost said after Ventura pitched six innings of four-hit ball in a St. Patrick's Night, 6-0, greening of the Rangers at Surprise Stadium. "After tonight I think we've just seen enough. There's no reason not to announce this now."
Yost said he likes the way the rotation sets up for the opening of the regular season on March 31 in Detroit.
"We've been looking at all of our different scenarios," Yost said. "I think we've got a rotation now. He'll fit right into that No. 3 spot. It just fits our rotation better to have Shields, Vargy, Ventura -- with power -- followed by Jeremy Guthrie and Bruce Chen."
Yost said he had barely delivered the news to Ventura, the 22-year-old from the Dominican Republic, who was a non-roster invitee to last year's spring camp and has made all of three starts, all of them for the Royals, in the Major Leagues.
Asked if his six strikeouts in six innings on Monday night and 15 in 15 1/3 innings this spring was good enough to make the club, Ventura said it wasn't up to him.
"That's not my decision," Ventura said through Chen, interpreting. "My job is to go out there and pitch well every time."
The jovial Chen, who is of Chinese descent, was born and raised in Panama and is fluent in Spanish.
Ventura won a competition with left-hander Danny Duffy, who will now be given a chance to win a spot in the bullpen, Yost said.
"He's got competition from two or three guys in that spot," Yost said. "Let's see how it all plays out."
Ventura has allowed only 10 hits, three earned runs and walked a single batter in his four spring appearances, three of them starts. He was sharp right from the get-go on Monday night, whiffing the first two Texas batters -- Shin-Soo Choo and Elvis Andrus -- on an array of 98-mph four-seamers and 84-mph curves.
He was stellar, walking none on the evening, hitting one batter and being charged with a balk.
Yost said he had mentioned something to Ventura about the decision before he left the dugout, but wasn't sure if he made it all that clear. But the decision was clear to Yost.
"It doesn't do any good to drag this stuff on," Yost said. "Really, after an outing like tonight, after the outings he's had all spring, it would look foolish if you continued to hold your cards close to your chest. So I decided to just go ahead and do it now. Everybody in Kansas City saw it today. It's so obvious."
Yost says Maxwell will make the team
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals manager Ned Yost said on Monday that outfielder Justin Maxwell is expected to make the team coming out of camp as a member of the 25-man roster that will open the season on March 31 in Detroit.
"He's going to be on our club," Yost said when asked what his plans were for the player Kansas City obtained in a trade with the Astros on July 31. "We'll just mix and match. We have two guys who are everyday players in left and right. Maxie will fill in, he and [Jarrod] Dyson."
Maxwell has earned his way onto the roster with a breakout spring. A lifetime .228 hitter, he's batting .419 (18-for-43) with a homer and six RBIs in 14 Cactus League games.
Despite those numbers, Yost was asked by a reporter to clarify that Maxwell had made the team.
"I mean, he's on the club for me right now unless something changes," Yost said. "With his spring, the way that he's trending upwards as an offensive player, I mean, he's really getting better."
Maxwell, 30, has bounced from the Nationals to the Astros to the Royals and has played in only 321 Major League games since the 2007 season. It's either now or never for him.
And certainly, he views this as a great opportunity.
"Yeah, I came over here in an exciting time for the Royals organization," Maxwell said. "We were in the hunt last year, and I think that gave us a lot of motivation in the offseason. Guys came in prepared. You can see all the work we're putting in right now. And I think come March 31 when we start up, we'll be ready to go."
The good spring numbers? They don't faze him.
"I don't really check the stats in Spring Training," he said. "I just try to evaluate each at-bat, try to have good timing, make good contact and try to get ready for the season. Any time you look too far into the future, you just lose touch with what's in front of you. You've got to keep that mindset by focusing on this pitch or this at-bat or this one play. I know it sounds like a cliché, but it's really true."
Barry M. Bloom is national reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Boomskie on Baseball. Follow @boomskie on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Discussion in 'Pro Match Results and Discussion' started by Tammo, Feb 6, 2013.
Rafa's forehand looks good in the earlygoing.
His forehand is looking good tonight....serve not so much.
3-0. Rafa holding his own vs clay terror Chardy :lol:
Maybe just a slow start. He was serving great this week.
what was the name of the lefty who won today? He will do better than Chardy
4-0. well done Rafa against Chardy's formidable clay game. What a hero lol.
It's official. you're a troll.
If I were you, I would really keep quiet right now because you were the one (along with other clowns) who predicted Chardy would beat Nadal (or threaten him big time) because Nadal's game sucked. So, please, go back to your cave now. Nadal has been playing splendidly all week. Chardy never had a prayer. And who was right all along ? Me.
First, I never said anything about Chardy all week. Next, Nadal is playing well today, FINALLY. He played like a mug in his first 2 matches, as should a guy who hasn't played in over 6 months. Don't sit there and pretend to be "right" or the voice of reason because according to you, Nadal looks the same in every match and always plays superb. Probably because it's not his tennis that you're watching.
1st set Rafa! That was quick. Keep the foot on the pedal please Rafa. No second set lapse, vamos.
Absolutely not true and he would not have won with the score he did if he had. But never mind. I'm not in an arguing mood, so we'll just agree to disagree. Don't care as long as he wins the tournament, which I think (hope) he will.
Zeballos I think. He was doing good in clay 2 yrs ago. Am not sure what happened.
6-2!? The slayer of Murray, the choice of Serena, how? Is Chardy growing that ugly beard out? That would explain it
Another love hold in the second set and 3-1 Rafa. Walk in the park so far
I love Rafa's legendary ability to save a million BPs on clay...
I'm glad to see Rafa playing well
The most dashing headband in tennis!
As I love how easily he breaks his opponents on that surface. 5-2 Rafa.
A lot of stupid UE's by Chardy
Ending with an ace, why not? 6-2, 6-2, routine victory. next victim: Zeballos.
He just feels no pressure. On clay, he is so confident in his abilities that 0-40 probably registers as 0-15 in his mind.
People were claiming Chardy was hitting the ball cleaner than Rafa and that he would give Rafa his first serious test but I know how traumatic it can be to play Rafa on clay for the first time. I agree that Rafa's 1st 2 opponents played better.
I hope Rafa wins the event in straight sets now. Both doubles and singles, why not.
I know, right? But even after all this time, it's still amazing to witness.
What an AWESOME match! Nadal Lost but to an inspired Zeballos in his home country. One of the best claycourt matches i've seen in a long while.
Home country? I thought Zeballos was Argentinian.
Zeballos is Argentinean not Chilean.
^^lol i stand corrected
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SOUTH JAMAICA, N.Y. - When people say that a game came down to the end, it means that it was a close contest until the clock read 0:00.
However, when the New York Panthers and Our Savior New American (OSNA) clashed on the hardwood of Intermediate School 8 as part of iS8/Nike Fall Tip-Off Classic's semifinal marquee matchup, the game, instead, came down to what was done after time expired.
Although it is the Panthers that would, ultimately, come away with the 77-76 win, coach Paul Ruddock knew coming into the game that it was not going to be an easy experience.
"All week I didn't sleep. All week I did not sleep because I knew it was going to be a [tough] game," Ruddock said. "We won, that's all I can say. We're [fortunate]."
And Our Savior justified Ruddock's sleepless nights, nearly forcing a nightmarish ending for the Panthers after time in regulation expired.
The Panthers started off the game springing into immediate action, spearheaded by Miami-commit, Melvin Johnson (game-high 27 points, 18 in the first half). His high-octane, point production was unmatched on the floor as the shooting guard thrust his team into a nine-point lead, 16-7 midway through the first quarter.
Johnson's energy was electric and, soon, he was joined by his squad, who responded by increasing the Panthers' point margin to 11 points, 25-14, on a pullup by Tyler Ennis (12 points) and an athletic basket by St. John's-commit Amir Garrett (15 points)
According to Newton's Third Law of Motion, for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. And, in this case, Our Savior New American countered the mighty blow of Johnson and company with some pound-for-pound buckets of its own. Sparked by a jumper from OSNA's Nick Lewis (11 points), the squad surged on a 10-2 run that narrowed the margin to three points, 27-24, by the second quarter.
That three-point differential was maintained as the teams traded baskets. But, with about 3:20 remaining in the second phase, the Panthers were able to extend their advantage to six points, 36-30, on a basket by Zedric Sadler (eight points). OSNA's LeBrent Walker (18 points) put a stopper on the run with a bucket of his own, but Johnson was back at it for the Panthers, nailing a 3-pointer to up the team's margin to seven points, 39-32.
Our Savior New American's Felix Balamou (team-high 21 points) drew the foul and hit 2-of-2 from the line to cut the deficit to five points, 39-34. However, with Johnson still on fire, the Panthers were able to lead by as much as 12 points, 47-35, with about seven seconds remaining before halftime.
OSNA trailed by 10 points, 47-37, at the break.
While Walker and his Our Savior squad were trying to find ways to get some defensive stops to cut the deficit, the Panthers were doing just enough to maintain a four-possession game.
The intense, on-going battle between Christopher Obekpa (eight points) and Laimonas Chatkevicius (nine points) down low seemed to permeate through to the rest of the players' respective teammates as the physicality increased and the rivalry heated up on the floor.
Despite still trailing by 12 points, 51-39, early in the third quarter, OSNA was able to close the deficit to four points, 51-47, by the five-minute mark. Feeling the heat from OSNA breathing down their back, the Panthers tried to claw its way to a substantial advantage again.
But, this time, it did not happen.
Our Savior put in some serious work, doggedly fighting for a basket each time it could get its hands on the ball. With 1:03 left in the third, Obekpa sliced the Panthers lead to three points, 58-55. The Panthers could only increase its lead to five points, 62-57, before the close of the period.
Chatkevicius opened the fourth and final phase with a 2-of-2 performance from the charity stripe to push his team's advantage to seven points, 64-57. Soon, a pair from the stripe and a basket by the tough efforts of Walker tied the game at 64. And, on OSNA's next possession, Lewis was fouled and drained both free throws opportunities to give his team their first lead in nearly 25 minutes of game time, 65-64.
"He played hard," said OSNA coach C.J. Lipscombe of Walker. "He took a hard fall in the third quarter. He was hurting. He came back and tried to pull it off. He played hard."
Panthers' Sadler regained the lead, but Our Savior's Balamou snatched it right back. With OSNA leading by one point again - this time with the score being 67-66 - the Panthers decided to stage a 7-0 run. Capping the surge, Johnson completed the conventional three-point play to hold a six-point advantage, 73-67.
An OSNA turnover almost proved costly to the L.I. team, but the squad was able to regain its footing and come within four points. Despite Garrett elevating the Panthers by a deuce more, 75-69, at the 3:21 mark of the fourth quarter, OSNA hit a groove.
At about the 1:40 mark, Our Savior went on a string of offensives when Obekpa scored on a Hakeem Olajuwon-esque hook-shot, Balamou cashed in on a trey and Walker netted a bucket assisted by Balamou. The result - a one-point differential between the squads with the Panthers leading 77-76.
After a timeout was called and the Panthers were in possession, OSNA fouled Malik Nichols with four seconds left in the game. With pressure high, Nichols missed both opportunities.
Having one last possession with three seconds on the clock, Walker caught the ball on the inbounds pass, drove baseline and attempted a lay-up as time expired. However, a referee's whistle breathed life into Our Savior New American and sent Walker to the charity stripe in the double bonus and the OSNA fans to their feet.
Though Walker netted what would have been his first free throw attempt, Panthers' coach Ruddock called a timeout that went unnoticed by the referees. As the timeout was granted, the shot was waived.
"Freeze him," said Ruddock of what he was thinking when Walker was sent to the line for two. "I was trying to call a timeout as soon as he touched it. They didn't see me, so they stopped it. But I was trying to call timeout as soon as he touched it."
Walker returned to the free throw line and missed both opportunities, allowing the Panthers to escape with a one-point victory.
"In the right situation, the coach froze the kid. And it worked, it actually worked," said Lipscombe. "Even though the first one he made - they called it off. But the coach froze the kid."
"We played hard, we played really hard today. A lot of turnovers that we usually don't make, but we still stayed in the game," Lipscombe said of the loss. "Unfortunately, we couldn't win it, but it was a good game. It was a good game."
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