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Ortiz 'crushed' by Lima's death
By Ian Browne / MLB.com
"He has my blessing, if he decides [to go]," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. "There's actually something in New York and something in the Dominican. I think he would like to try to get to New York, if possible. And I told him he has our blessing if that's what he determines he wants to do."
Ortiz considered Lima a close friend and had been in recent contact with the former righty, who was 37.
"Oh, Lima was like a brother to me," said Ortiz. "We go way back. Man, it's just devastating to know that somebody who was doing so good would just go away like that. That crushed me. I was really crushed."
When Ortiz was in the throes of an early-season slump this season, Lima reached out to him.
"I don't think there's one person that can say anything bad about Lima. Lima was a guy full of great spirit," Ortiz said. "He brings good things, wherever he was going. We talked a while back when things wasn't going too good for me. He was trying to tell me something, but all he did was just make me laugh. Everything coming out of his mouth was funny. But that was him, man. Just a person full of happiness. Just seeing him just go away like that, it hurt."
It wasn't that long ago that Ortiz and Lima spoke for what proved to be the final time.
"I talked to him, I would say, a few weeks ago," Ortiz said. "He reached out, because he doesn't have my phone number so he reached out through Torii Hunter because he was living in L.A. Yeah, man, I remember he said he was about to send a letter to me because he couldn't get a hold of me. He was the best. He was the best. Rest in peace, man."
Ellsbury remains out with soreness in side
ST. PETERSBURG -- The last thing Jacoby Ellsbury wanted so soon after returning from the disabled list was more uncertainty with his health. But that's exactly what has happened for Boston's leadoff man and center fielder, as Ellsbury was out of the lineup for the second successive night because of recurring soreness in his left side.
"It's tough," said Ellsbury. "You work so hard to come back from something and you have a little setback like this. I think I'll know a little bit more information [Thursday], once we get back up to Boston."
Ellsbury was on the disabled list from April 12 until Friday due to a contusion of his left chest, not to mention a hairline fracture in four ribs.
He only had normal soreness in his first three games back in the lineup, but felt some discomfort while taking batting practice before Tuesday's game. Ellsbury felt only minimal improvement Wednesday. He underwent X-rays and a CT scan on Tuesday, which didn't reveal any breaks.
Ellsbury will be examined by the team's medical staff, which has monitored the injury all along.
"Well, I felt pretty good during the game the last three games," Ellsbury said. "I had the scheduled day off [Tuesday]. I just did my normal routine. I was hitting, and it started barking on me. That's when I talked to the trainer and kind of let him know what was going on. Progressively after I was done hitting, it actually got a little worse."
Ellsbury felt better when he woke up Wednesday, but when he tried to test it at the ballpark, he could tell something was still amiss.
"It was kind of barking on me again," said Ellsbury. "We shut it down."
It is too early for Ellsbury or the Red Sox to know if he will need to return to the disabled list.
"I hope not," said manager Terry Francona. "I think before we say that, I'm not sure. I'd like to know what it is first. We're just kind of doing a lot of guessing. We'll take all the pictures that were taken [Tuesday] with us back to Boston. We'll have all the people that have already seen him kind of review everything. I don't know that anything really changes. We're certainly going to try to have everything checked out, but it's probably how he feels. If you feel something, we want to be careful. So that's kind of where we're at."
Red-hot Papi returns to familiar spot
ST. PETERSBURG -- Wednesday night marked the first time in more than a year that Red Sox slugger David Ortiz batted third in manager Terry Francona's lineup. On a night J.D. Drew (hip flexor) and Victor Martinez (bruised left big toe) were both out of the mix, Ortiz was elevated from his usual No. 5 slot in the batting order.
The improved positioning in the batting order was yet another sign of how dramatic Ortiz's resurgence at the plate has been of late. Entering Wednesday's game, Ortiz was hitting .359 with eight homers and 21 RBIs in May, raising his average from .143 to .258 over that span. In the fifth inning Wednesday, Ortiz hit his ninth homer of May and 10th overall, a two-run shot off Matt Garza.
What has been the biggest key to Ortiz's rebound?
"Working, you've got to work," Ortiz said. "Work, work and work. That's all I know. To stay consistent, you've got to just work and keep your head straight. That's about it. I don't feel like I have changed anything. I just feel more confidence. It's all [a matter of], good results give you confidence. That's what I believe. Because when you work, work, work and work and you don't see no good results, your confidence never shows up."
It is certainly no coincidence that the Red Sox -- who had won six of seven entering Wednesday and 15 of their past 22 -- have gotten hot at the same time as Ortiz.
"I don't think it could ever hurt," Francona said. "The more guys swinging the bat, the better, especially a guy that's as dangerous as David. You're not just talking about singles, you're talking about extra-base hits and home runs."
Ortiz clearly has a lot of confidence these days, good-naturedly exchanging banter with teammates and media members on a regular basis again, just like he did during his prime.
Earlier this season, Francona was forced to answer daily questions about Ortiz's slump. He much prefers discussing the slugger's turnaround.
"I think there's a lot of things," Francona said. "I think what it is, he's a good hitter, and he's gotten himself in more positions physically where he can show his bat speed. I think one thing leads to another. Take a good swing, you feel good about yourself, you have something to show for your at bats, you relax a little bit. I think it all kind of comes hand in hand."
During Ortiz's slump, some theorized that his bat speed had gone down. Nobody is saying that any longer.
"I mean, you hear people say, 'Well, he didn't have bat speed.' Sometimes you get yourself in a position where you can't show it," Francona said. "Your hands are forward, your feet are forward, your head's forward, and the bat head's lagging back. We've all seen it in the last whatever period of time -- the bat head's not lagging. He's shown that ability where he gets that bat head through the zone pretty ferocious, without trying to muscle him to do it."
Victor, Drew join Ellsbury on bench
ST. PETERSBURG -- It is times like Wednesday when Red Sox manager Terry Francona is most grateful for having a deep bench. Not only was Jacoby Ellsbury out of the mix with recurring soreness on his left side, but catcher Victor Martinez (bruised left big toe) and J.D. Drew (hip flexor) were also out of the mix.
While center fielder Mike Cameron was back in the lineup for the second consecutive day since coming off the disabled list, he was flanked by Jeremy Hermida in left field and Darnell McDonald in right. Jason Varitek caught in place of Martinez.
Martinez, who sustained the injury when he was struck by a foul ball from Jason Bartlett in the second inning on Monday, said he felt improvement. The problem is that he can't put his spikes on without being in agony.
"Hopefully, once I get better with the shoes on, I'll be in there," said Martinez. "But we're in great hands with Jason [Varitek]."
In a perfect world, the Red Sox will get Martinez back on Friday night, when knuckleballer Tim Wakefield takes the mound against the Royals at Fenway Park.
Varitek handled Wakefield early in his career, but hasn't worked with him since catching him for one inning in 2008.
The rest for Drew was mainly precautionary. He has had ailments to both legs in recent weeks, in addition to the hip problem.
"This is a day where I think you take a day instead of having a guy go too far and then having [to miss] three or four," said Francona. "I think the last couple days, it's been the hip. But I think he's done a good job of playing through it, knowing that we needed him. Again, I just think looking at we're on turf, we're going to get home at 4 [in the morning], you can pick a day. So, in my opinion, doing it before something worse happens is a better idea. Sometimes you try to go too far and you lose three days."
Ian Browne 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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Spring training: Giants 6, White Sox 1
Matt Cain had a dominating outing, limited the White Sox to one unearned run over 6 2/3 innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the White Sox 6-1 on Tuesday.
Cain gave up three hits and one walk, while striking out two.
Four relievers combined for 2 1/3 innings of scoreless work, allowing only one hit. Alex Hinshaw, Sergio Romo and Dan Runzler continued to be unscored upon in spring training.
The Giants scored six runs in the first four innings.
Inside the box score
Andres Torres went 2 for 4 with a double, triple, two runs scored and an RBI.
Pablo Sandoval was 2 for 4 with two doubles, one run and one RBI.
Bengie Molina was 2 for 4 with two doubles, one run and one RBI.
Aubrey Huff was 1 for 3 with a double, one run and one RBI. He also committed an error at first base.
Edgar Renteria was 1 for 3 with an RBI.
Kevin Frandsen was 1 for 2 with a run and RBI.
Up next
Split-squad games are largely over for most teams. But because the Giants (16-6) are making up a rained-out game against the Royals from earlier this month, they will split today. Jonathan Sanchez gets the start in a 1:05 p.m. game against the Reds. Then come the make-up game with the Royals at 6:05 p.m. Henry Sosa will start that game.


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'Pens still have chapters to author in Series
Pair of potent lineups meet, with both groups of starters faltering
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
"I can't see; I can't see," he yelled. "What a team win. What a bullpen."
That said it all. The Cards beat the Brewers, 12-6, on Sunday to earn a trip to their first World Series in five years. Game 6 unfolded in a manner consistent with the overriding theme of this National League Championship Series -- a starter struggled, and the bullpen took it from there.
"If it weren't for the bullpen, I don't know if we'd be here right now," Jackson said. "Hats off to those guys. Wow. Amazing."
One night earlier in Texas, every Rangers player must have been echoing the same sentiments.
Texas' Nelson Cruz and St. Louis' David Freese may have been named the Most Valuable Players of their respective series, but if that award could be given out collectively, it would've gone to the men who sit in folding chairs beyond the outfield fences.
The Rangers and Cardinals got this far because their relievers carried them.
Texas' bullpen pitched in nearly 49 percent of the team's innings and put up a 1.32 ERA. St. Louis' bullpen pitched in just over 54 percent of the team's innings -- the fifth-highest percentage ever for an LCS, according to the Elias Sports Bureau -- and contributed a 1.58 ERA.
In the NLCS, Brewers and Cardinals relievers combined to pitch the highest percentage of innings ever for an LCS (49.5) and Tony La Russa broke his own NLCS record for pitching changes (28).
"No starting pitcher went more than five innings," reliever Octavio Dotel said. "Wow. It's unbelievable. We got more outs than the starting pitching. I can't explain it. But the thing is we're here, and we're headed to the World Series, and I'm very excited. I'm looking forward to more happy flights."
And now -- considering how much their starting rotations have struggled and how fearsome their lineups are -- we can probably look forward to a lot more bullpen usage between the Rangers and Cardinals.
Combine the two six-game series, and here's what you get -- zero quality starts, one starter completing six frames and relievers pitching 56 of the 110 innings.
Last year, the Giants won because their starting pitching was phenomenal. This postseason -- one that follows an offseason that saw middle relievers get compensated better than ever -- the two teams that made it to the World Series got there on the strength of relief pitching.
"If you would have said at the beginning of this series that our starting pitching wasn't going to do well, I'm sure it would've made some guys nervous around here," Rangers outfielder David Murphy said. "But our bullpen came up so big that all we needed to do was get our starter through four or five innings.
"If our bullpen didn't [take control], we wouldn't be here tonight," Cardinals senior vice president and general manager John Mozeliak said. "This series came down to the stronger bullpen."
The Rangers and Cardinals both came into the year minus an ace -- Texas lost the bidding war for Cliff Lee; St. Louis watched Adam Wainwright undergo season-ending elbow surgery -- but both got here anyway with a deep bullpen and a loaded offense.
They share many other similarities in that sense ...
Both of their bullpens were terrible leading up to the non-waiver Trade Deadline. The Cards' bullpen ranked 21st in the Majors in ERA (3.95); the Rangers' bullpen ranked 26th in ERA (4.35).
Both made their relief corps a top priority down the stretch. Texas acquired Mike Adams and Koji Uehara before the Deadline, then acquired lefty Mike Gonzalez in August; St. Louis got Marc Rzepczynski and Dotel before the Deadline, then acquired lefty Arthur Rhodes in August.
Both improved drastically in the ninth towards the end. The Rangers got a much-improved Neftali Feliz, who posted a 1.90 ERA and converted 11 of 12 saves in the last two months; the Cardinals integrated Jason Motte -- their fifth closer of the season -- who converted eight of nine saves in September.
Both are benefiting from two converted position players pitching lights out in the playoffs. Alexi Ogando, plucked out of the Dominican Republic as an outfielder, has given up just one run on four hits and has struck out 12 in 10 1/3 innings; Motte, a Minor League catcher up until five years ago, has hurled eight shutout innings and converted all four save chances.
And, of course, both are facing off in the Fall Classic because their bullpens absolutely took over in their last series. In six games against the Tigers, Rangers starters combined to give up 21 runs in 28 2/3 innings while their relievers gave up four runs in 27 1/3 innings. In six games against the Brewers, Cardinals starters combined to give up 19 runs in 24 1/3 innings while relievers combined to give up five runs in 28 2/3 innings.
You're supposed to thrive with starting pitching, not with starters going four innings and five relievers combining to finish the game. None of this makes any sense.
"It's just a freaky, weird postseason so far," La Russa said. "But it's very possible that in the World Series, you see starters take charge and get back to normal."
Possible. But if recent history and basic logic tell us anything, not likely.
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his columns and his blog, listen to his podcast and follow him on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: The problem with this comparison is the ultimate goal. Predators are not invaders in the martial sense. They come down to Earth to hunt. They pick off a few humans that can defend themselves, collect their spines as trophies and go home. They don't go after humans that can't offer a decent fight. The one that spared Maria Conchita didn't necessarily care about the baby. He probably just thought a woman who was pregnant would be less physically capable of defending herself than one who isn't. Again, this is not evidence of any ethical sense on the part of the aliens. The Battleship aliens are invaders in the martial sense. They sent troops and ships and immediately set about trying to achieve strategic goals. They closed off the area around the Hawaiian Islands to almost all ship and air traffic, then used the ships they brought to deal with the ships they missed and used the troops to take and hold the NASA station to use as a comms station. Yes, they let one ship go when it backed down, but then they had to deal with that same ship over the next several hours, and after it finally decided to sink the thing, it let the crew get to another ship to finish the fight and destroy their comms station, which got compromised because they let some NASA geek and a physical therapist with nice tits do whatever they pleased without incident. On the face of it this looks chivalrous, like with the Predators, but it's just as likely that the aliens were suffering from mind-blowing stupidity. This is a problem in a literary sense, because chivalrous/stupid aliens that will let you screw them as long as you're not acting aggressive are not scary, and alien invaders that don't frighten anybody make for horrendous alien invasion movies. The aliens in Battle:LA were frightening on some level. So were the aliens in Independence Day. The aliens in this movie were a joke. Which brings me back to my original comment, which had nothing to do with any code of honor on the Hirogen's part. The Hirogen were non-scary aliens the typically clueless writers of Voyager tried to pass off as Predators, while the Battleship aliens are non-scary aliens that the writers of this movie tried to pass off as War Of The Worlds Martians, and the one thing the Hirogen have over the Battleship aliens is that the Hirogen at least talked once in a while. This is why I said don't think too hard about this. We're talking about stupid aliens in a stupid alien invasion movie. No that was the Under Siege moment. Literally stolen from a Steven Seagall movie... The Hornets came off the carrier once the barrier was down. In Independence Day several pilots were on leave, leaving several planes available after the aliens' initial attack. And yet, Armageddon was still a better movie.


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Brain Cells
The brain has always been a bit mysterious. How does it all work so that a human being can live, breathe and talk. The brain is composed of two broad classes of cells: neurons and glia. These two types are equally numerous in the brain as a whole, although glial cells outnumber neurons roughly 4 to 1 in the cerebral cortex. Glia come in several types, which perform a number of critical functions, including structural support, metabolic support, insulation, and guidance of development. Astrocytes (brain cells named after their characteristic star-shape) that were previously thought to act only as the glue between neurons have a central role in the regulation of breathing.
The finding provides a new dimension for research into fundamental principles of brain organization and function and may be relevant for understanding causes of respiratory failure such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
The research was carried out by Dr Alexander Gourine and colleagues at University College London, and Professor Sergey Kasparov and colleagues in Bristol University's Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. They demonstrate that brain astrocytes are able to sense the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. They then activate brain neuronal respiratory networks to increase our breathing in accord with prevailing metabolism and activity.
Astrocytes are a subtype of a group of brain cells known as glia (which means 'glue' in Greek). Glial cells are the most abundant cells in the human brain – outnumbering neurons by a factor of ten to one. Until very recently, glial cells have been thought to be the less exciting sisters of neurons, merely providing them with structural and nutritional support.
The four traditional functions of glial cells are to surround neurons and hold them in place, to supply nutrients and oxygen to neurons, to insulate one neuron from another, and to destroy pathogens and remove dead neurons.
Astrocytes perform many functions, including biochemical support of endothelial cells which form the blood brain barrier, provision of nutrients to the nervous tissue, maintenance of extracellular ion balance, and a principal role in the repair and scarring process of the brain and spinal cord following traumatic injuries. They have now been found to have a unique ability to sense the composition of arterial blood entering the brain by sensing increases in arterial levels of carbon dioxide. When activated they release a chemical messenger called ATP which stimulates brain respiratory centers to increase breathing rates in order for extra carbon dioxide to be removed from the blood and exhaled.
This observation places astrocytes as a key automatic role for respiratory adjustment due to changing conditions. Normally no one thinks to breathe more rapidly. This may be the way the brain makes that adjustment.
This newly realized brain cell function may be critical to understanding and then treating certain respiratory diseases such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Ondine's curse (a sleep disorder where the body stops breathing for a moment.
For further information: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2010/7133.html


text: Hitler, Stalin and de Gaulle each embody one of the three major regime types that competed in Twentieth-Century Europe: Fascism, Communism and liberal democracy. Each figure was also influential in the development of his own system that questions of personality have always arisen. With Hitler, both his intense personal magnetism and his obsessional racism have been considered key to explaining the course of the Third Reich. With Stalin, theoretical options are given a larger role, but Stalin's departure from so much in the European socialist tradition has often posed the question of the effect of his personality on the development of the Soviet system. De Gaulle's character has always been seen as key to his politics. Readings will be from the writings of Hitler, Stalin and de Gaulle, biographies of all three figures and a short general text for background.


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Road success bodes well for Pirates' future
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
SEATTLE -- From the moment gray uniforms came into being, the baseball adage has held that to win championships, you must play .500 ball on the road.
So what does .611 ball get you?
That is what the Pirates managed between dropping their first three away games, April 5-7 in Los Angeles, and Wednesday afternoon's finale here of a brief two-game set with the Mariners. The Pirates entered this game having won 22 of their last 36 road games.
The Bucs won 17 away games in all of 2010, their last season prior to Clint Hurdle's becoming manager.
"We've ramped that up each year, something we definitely wanted to address; it was a big to-do item," Hurdle said. "We've been very competitive with the challenges the road can bring. This trip in particular, to some tough cities to play tough teams," including the Reds in Cincinnati and the Angels in Anaheim prior to the stop here.
"You have to meet the demands of the game," Hurdle added. "That's what we've been able to do to a very good degree."
Success on the road can raise a team to a different level. Instead of going home to get well, the Pirates are heading to PNC Park to get even better. Twelve of their next 15 games will be on the shores of the Allegheny.
Depth allows Bucs to navigate 'pen with ease
SEATTLE -- There was nothing particularly newsworthy about the roster move the Pirates had to make Wednesday morning -- returning reliever Duke Welker to Indianapolis and turning over his roster spot to the day's starting pitcher, Jeanmar Gomez -- but, at the same time, it was revealing.
It highlighted the organizational bullpen depth on a couple of levels.
On the short end, the Bucs felt comfortable optioning out a guy who had retired all four men he faced with a mixture of 96-mph fastballs and 89-mph sliders.
"I think everyone went, 'Yeah. Good for him, good for us.' He's got a nice arsenal he's worked hard to command," manager Clint Hurdle said. "I'm proud of him. He's a homegrown kid who has had to persevere and work hard to get closer to this opportunity."
On the longer end, Gomez's return to the rotation brought to mind his original job on the staff -- long man in the bullpen -- and how effectively the Pirates were able to replace that important role.
The key there has been Bryan Morris, who around three rides on the Indianapolis shuttle has made 10 multiple-innings appearances.
Along with Justin Wilson, Vin Mazzaro and Tony Watson, that gives the Pirates a quartet of long relievers, which Hurdle considers a tremendous asset.
"Not too many teams have [only] two one-inning pitchers," Hurdle said, referring to Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli. "Most are limited by having four, five. Those multiple-inning guys give us a tremendously different look."
Worth noting
• Wednesday's game against Felix Hernandez was the Pirates' 11th of the season against a former winner of the Cy Young Award, including two faceoffs with the 2010 AL recipient. The Bucs split the first 10 meetings.
• Prior to Wednesday's game, the Pirates collected 10-plus hits in six consecutive games, their best such streak since a similar six-game skein from July 21-26, 2008.
• Pedro Alvarez extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a second-inning single off Hernandez. The only longer streak of Alvarez's career came in 2010, when he hit in 11 straight near the end of his rookie season.
First number, last word
10-3: Pirates' Interleague record entering Wednesday's game in Seattle -- their last action against an American League team until a July 8 series opener against the Oakland A's at PNC Park.
"I got a few texts from some of the guys, before they got into celebrating big-time. I'm most happy for coach." --Notable UCLA alumnus Gerrit Cole, on John Savage's Bruins capturing the first College World Series crown in program history with Tuesday night's 8-0 victory over Mississippi State.
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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bvdj84 Posts: 1,724You can totally tell if a salesmen is going to play a game with you and be fake within seconds they come out to the lot. I hate that, just lose the act, and just be yourself.
Now, perhaps that is yourself...lol. I am not sure. Were all human. What I hate is that when I know more about the car than they do, that is sad, sometimes, I catch them in a lie. Another, is that they should know exactly what we should be paying, and paying per month on average for a new car in the lot. Don't give me that quote, and get me inside, and go well, its going to be a bit more. No! Another, I'll mention that another dealer offered a great deal, and wonder if they will honor it there. No, they actually said, " go to the other dealer, because we won't do it here". I was like WOW! They watched me walk right out the door. I am even local too. Their staff is made up of mostly young people, and literally run me right over, because I am young, and I look young. Then, I look like the idiot.
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Their dealer is bogus!! I have given them so many chances to help me, but they did not want to. I will not pay more than what other dealers are selling for. This dealer is known for high prices.
Now, this does not mean that all dealers are this way, but this is typical around here at Honda. Run around!! I just want to tell them, lose the act, lets be real!
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madmanmoo Posts: 2,039Another, is that they should know exactly what we should be paying, and paying per month on average for a new car in the lot.
I agreed with your first statement, but this is exactly why we don't talk numbers on the lot. Because then the customer may get false expectations and gets upset..... like you did. Every customer is different. No sense in talking numbers before you've picked out the right car.
Selling cars is a very difficult job, especially depending upon your dealer and the vehicle you've chosen to sell. It may seem as easy as shaking hands and making friends, but it does get a bit more involved.
All in all though, I agree with you. Treat your customer like they are human and be yourself.
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Tanner, managed '79 champion Bucs, dies
Led White Sox in first half of '70s, as well as A's, Braves
By David Briggs / MLB.com
"Nobody goes through life with a bigger smile, warmer handshake or kinder word than Chuck Tanner," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Ron Cook once wrote.
A measure of the man was that the moment of his greatest professional triumph -- leading the 1979 "We are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates to a come-from-behind World Series win -- would take place alongside the pain of his mother's death before Game 5 of the Series, and neither event would be diminished.
"My mother is a great Pirates fan," Tanner would tell his players before the pivotal game, his team trailing 3-1 in the Series to the vaunted Baltimore Orioles. "She knows we're in trouble, so she went upstairs to get some help."
Today, some Pirates fans may be looking upstairs for signs of the last Bucs manager to lead the team to a World Series championship. Tanner, age 82, has died.
"The news of Chuck's passing ... was met today with heavy hearts by everyone within the Pirates organization," Pirates president Frank Coonelly said. "Chuck was much more than a highly successful Major League manager who guided the Pirates to the World Series championship in 1979, he was an integral and loved member of the Pirates family, most recently serving as a senior advisor to general manager Neal Huntington. Chuck will be deeply missed by everyone within the Pirates family."
A native of New Castle, Pa., some 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, Tanner played for eight seasons from 1955-62 with four different teams, the Milwaukee Braves, the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels.
"Chuck spent his life serving baseball in a variety of roles, and I am particularly glad that in recent years he returned to the Pirates, the club with which he will be forever linked," said Commissioner Bud Selig in a statement. "On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathy to Chuck's sons and the entire Tanner family, as well as to his many fans in Pittsburgh and throughout our game."
Tanner homered in his first career at-bat on April 12, 1955, for the Braves, but his playing career was undistinguished. In parts of nine seasons spent with four teams, Tanner hit. 261 with 21 homers in 396 games.
He would make his mark, though, as a manager. After leading the Triple-A Hawaii Islanders to a Pacific Coast League pennant in 1970, Tanner landed his first Major League managerial job in September, taking over the Chicago White Sox. He led the White Sox to a second-place finish in 1972 and managed the club through 1975 before taking over the Oakland A's for a season.
Tanner's stay in Oakland was short-lived, though. He was traded -- yes, traded, for catcher Manny Sanguillen -- to the Pirates after one season by owner Charlie Finley.
He had found his fit. Tanner guided the Pirates to second-placed finishes in the NL East in 1977 and 1978 before the magical 1979 season, when the team won 98 games without a 15-game winner on the staff.
His optimism unflinching, Tanner was a player's manager if there ever was one.
"When things were going well, they didn't need you. But when the guys were going bad, I'd hug them," Tanner said, smiling.
It was a unique style, to be sure, but an approach that worked best with a close-knit Pirates team, led by Willie Stargell and which adopted the Sister Sledge song, "We are Family" as their anthem for the 1979 season.
"He was a real rah-rah type of guy," said Ray Zardetto, author and baseball historian. "Sometimes you're lucky and that managerial style works with a team. He was much better off with the guys like Stargell policing the clubhouse themselves."
Sanguillen, who was reacquired by Pittsburgh, said the manager's optimism was infectious.
"It was like you knew something good was going to happen because of the way he was always thinking," Sanguillen said. "Everybody loved him and everybody just loved playing for him."
At what seemed to be the club's bleakest moment, when the death of Tanner's mother cast a pall over a locker room full of men already despondent about being down 3-1 in the World Series, Tanner continued to be a positive influence, reassuring his team that he was all right and his mother was pulling for them.
The Pirates responded by winning 7-1 that day, and going on to take the final two in Baltimore, becoming the last team to win a Game 7 of the World Series on the road.
Afterward, Sanguillen told Tanner the team had dedicated the series to his mother. "It made me feel fantastic. Just fantastic," Tanner said years later.
He would manage the Pirates for six more seasons before taking over the Atlanta Braves from 1986 through 39 games of the 1988 season. His record over 19 seasons as a manager was 1,352-1,381.
In later years, Tanner stayed active in the game as a scout. And in 2006, Houston Astros' manager Phil Garner, an infielder on the 1979 Pirates club, honored his former mentor by naming Tanner a National League coach in the 2006 All-Star Game in Pittsburgh.
When Tanner passed, there was some discrepancy in reports on his age. Some listed him at 81, citing his published date of birth as July 4, 1929. But Tanner was actually born one year earlier. The misprint, Tanner revealed late in life, was the result of the Braves trying to pass him off as one year younger than he actually was when they drafted him out of high school in the late 1940s.
"I don't know how it happened," Tanner told the Pittsburgh Tribune Review in 2009. "They did that with every one of their players. But they're not the only team. I didn't do it. They did it."
No matter what his age, Tanner's love for the game -- and life -- was constant.
"Everyday was a great day," he said. "When we won, we beat the greatest players in the world. The second greatest thing was that you lose because you've had the chance to play against the best players in the world."
Tanner's son, Bruce, who pitched for the White Sox in 1985, said: "He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather to his family, and a good friend to every life he touched. In baseball we will remember his eternal optimism and his passion for the game."
David Briggs 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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Yesterday, up to a dozen tornadoes skipped through the densely populated Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas, ripping apart homes and tossing tractor-trailer trucks into the air, but there were no reports of serious injuries or deaths. My home town(College Station, the home of Texas A&M University) is about 200 miles away from Dallas, we faced some heavy rain for almost 1 hour. But this early Wednesday morning, the weather is so breezy and fresh, it's the magic time to post this cute story.
Kala, The Millionaire Boy
[Translated from the Pali by Daw Mya Tin, MA]
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (178) of this book, with reference to Kala, son of Anathapindika, the well renowned millionaire of Savatthi.
Kala, son of Anathapindika, always kept away whenever the Buddha and his company of bhikkhus came to their house. Anathapindika was afraid that if his son kept on behaving in this way, he would be reborn in one of the lower worlds (apayas). So, he enticed his son with the promise of money. He promised to give one hundred if the youth consented to go to the monastery and keep sabbath for one day. So, the youth went to the monastery and returned home early the next day, without listening to any religious discourses. His father offered him rice gruel, but instead of taking his food, he first demanded to have the money.
The next day, the father said to his son, "My son, if you learn a stanza of the Text from the Buddha I will give you one thousand on your return." So, Kala went to the monastery again, and told the Buddha that he wanted to learn something. The Buddha gave him a short stanza to learn by heart; at the same time he willed that the youth would not be able to memorize it. Thus, the youth had to repeat a single stanza many times, but because he had to repeat it so many times, in the end, he came to perceive the full meaning of the Dhamma and attained Sotapatti Fruition.
Early on the next morning, he followed the Buddha and the bhikkhus to his own house. But on that day, he was silently wishing, " I wish my father would not give me the one thousand in the presence of the Buddha. I do not wish the Buddha to know that I kept the sabbath just for the sake of money." His father offered rice gruel to the Buddha and the bhikkhus, and also to him. Then, his father brought one thousand, and told Kala to take the money but surprisingly he refused. His father pressed him to take it, but he still refused. Then, Anathapindika said to the Buddha, "Venerable Sir, my son is quite changed; he now behaves in a very pleasant manner." Then he related to the Buddha how he had enticed the youth with money to go to the monastery and keep sabbath and to learn some religious texts. To him the Buddha replied, "Anathapindika! Today, your son has attained Sotapatti Fruition, which is much better than the riches of the Universal Monarch or that of the devas or that of the brahmas."
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 147: Far better than sovereignty over the earth, or far better than going to the abodes of the devas, or far better than ruling supreme over the entire universe, is (the attainment of) Sotapatti Fruition.
Love Buddha's dhamma,
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TAMPA, Fla. - It was an exciting afternoon at Plant High School on Wednesday as two of the top prospects in Florida made their college intentions known during a ceremony at the school.
With the press conference being carried live on local television, Panther quarterback Phillip Ely and offensive tackle Tony Posada made public announcements to more than 100 people in attendance as well as a number of viewers in the Tampa Bay area.
Ely, a four-star prospect, had narrowed his choices to LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss, Wake Forest and Clemson. In the end, the 6-foot-1, 186-pound passer shocked many teammates and fans when he ultimately chose his school.
"I am proud to announce that I will be attending college and playing football at the University of Alabama," Ely said excitedly.
Wearing a suit and black tie, the quarterback unbuttoned his jacket to reveal the signature Alabama "A" at the bottom of the tie, which had remained hidden to that point with the coat buttoned. A loud roar erupted among the crowd and then his family revealed their Crimson Tide shirts as well.
Plant head coach Robert Weiner had high praise for Ely and was excited about his decision.
"Phillip Ely has truly been one of the most incredible stories in the history of our school and our football program," Weiner said. "He is a great leader and always puts the team first. Though he has accomplished numerous feats, he has never once mentioned an individual goal to me or anybody else.
"Phillip is 19-0 as a varsity starter as we won state championships the past two seasons. He was also 6-0 as a starter on the JV team as a freshman. I think that shows that he is a winner and [Alabama] is getting a winner."
Ely, who many thought would be headed to LSU, says that the thought of playing in Tuscaloosa was just too much to pass up. It was an opportunity that only recently became a possibility.
"It was kind of a tricky process," he said. "I know it was surprising. A lot of guys didn't think I'd go to Alabama even though I had an offer from there. It just came about. They were always in my interest.
"LSU, Ole Miss, Wake Forest and Clemson (along with Alabama) were pretty much my top five. Alabama came about recently and I just had to take them into consideration."
Though the quarterback often receives the glory, Weiner was quick to point out that Posada was a key part of Ely's success. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound lineman was part of a unit that has only allowed five sacks on Ely in two seasons.
"It all starts up front," Weiner said. "Without Tony giving time to Phillip, we wouldn't have done the things we've done the past two seasons. We knew he would be one of the best linemen ever in Hillsborough County and he has lived up to that billing."
The big three-star tackle held double-digit offers, including ones from the likes of Texas Tech, Tennessee, Kentucky and Duke. In the end, though, Posada's decision came down to two programs.
"It came down to USF and Michigan," he said. "I love Florida. I've always been a big fan but, when I went there I just didn't feel like a Gator."
In the end, Posada decided he wanted to play in the Big Ten. Wearing a suit and tie of his own, it was a little harder for the big man to hide any Wolverine neckwear. Though he was wearing a burgundy tie, he reached into his jacket and pulled out another one - one that was striped with maize and blue.
"I will be attending the University of Michigan," Posada said as the crowd cheered loudly as well.
In the end, Posada says his decision came down to distance from home. However, unlike many recruits, the campus that was further away was more appealing.
"I visited USF a couple of times and I went up to Michigan for about three days," he said. "I just loved the campus and the atmosphere was cool. What it came down to was…being in Tampa for another four years or going to Ann Arbor for another four years. I wanted to explore and get out of Tampa so I decided to go to the University of Michigan."
Plant is set to host another announcement next Wednesday. At that time, five-star athlete James Wilder Jr. is planning to make his commitment. The country's No. 3 overall prospect is expected to choose between Florida, Florida State and Georgia.


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Notes: Mientkiewicz OK after scare
First baseman stays in lineup after accident with cameraman
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com
Mientkiewicz was coming off the team bus into Jacobs Field, where the Yankees open the American League Division Series, when a cameraman walking backward stumbled and fell on Mientkiewicz's left foot.
The former Gold Glove Award winner has a history of injuries to his left ankle, which was broken when he was in the Minor Leagues, and he said that he feared he might not be able to play.
"I thought I was dead," Mientkiewicz said. "I've had a lot of damage to that left foot. If I stub my toe, it hurts. It scared me; I feel bad. I know the guy must feel awful. Accidents happen."
Yankees manager Joe Torre said that Mientkiewicz went through a battery of drills on the field to test the ankle in the afternoon hours and exited with satisfactory results, showing no restrictions.
"It's bizarre," Torre said. "That's what happens when you have a lot of people around. The guy, from my understanding, felt very bad about it. He was just trying to do his job, stumbled and fell backward, and trapped Dougie."
Mientkiewicz remained at the No. 9 spot in New York's starting lineup for Game 1 against Indians ace C.C. Sabathia. Joking that he is "still slow," Mientkiewicz kidded that he could still steal 15 bases in the series; on a more serious note, he indicated that he would let the Yankees know if his play is being hindered.
"I'm going to be honest with them," Mientkiewicz said. "This is bigger than me. I'm not going to play hero if I can't play."
Memory lane: If this postseason holds any different cache for Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, it revolves around the idea that so much of the roster has moved away from the grizzled, veteran attitudes of years past.
Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera are the four most notable examples of the "old guard," but the efforts of general manager Brian Cashman's youth movement are clearly visible. Five of the players on New York's 25-man ALDS roster made their Major League debuts in 2007.
"It really makes me think back to when I first came up," Jeter said. "It was me Pettitte, Mo, Jorge, and I think Bernie [Williams] started the trend. Our organization has always been known in the past for trading young players, signing the free agents and not giving young players an opportunity.
"We had an opportunity there in the early '90s where they kept us around and got back to our old philosophy. Now, they're letting young players come out. I think it says a lot about our organization. Everyone talks about that team at the Major League level. But we've done a pretty good job of rebuilding our organization."
Jeter said that the most important part of having the young players -- Joba Chamberlain, Shelley Duncan, Phil Hughes, Ross Ohlendorf and Bronson Sardinha comprise the rookie core -- around is not that they have youth or energy, but that they are doing the jobs they are asked to.
Torre said that Jeter has a look in his eye of "bring it on" for the playoffs.
"He just seems to like the competition," Torre said. "It's an exciting time. He's spoiled, for crying out loud. [The postseason] is all he's ever been in."
Changes in the works: The Yankees have thus far declined to name a starter for Game 4 (if necessary), and though it is widely believed that right-hander Mike Mussina will be tabbed, Torre said that he is leaving open the possibility of putting in a dark-horse candidate.
"I'm not discounting anything," Torre said.
Hypothetically, depending on how Chien-Ming Wang pitches on Thursday against Cleveland, he could come back to pitch in Game 4 (if necessary) on short rest. That would leave Pettitte available to pitch Game 5 on regular rest.
"Rules" made to be broken: The culmination of the weeks-old degradation of the "Joba Rules" could be unveiled on Thursday, as the Yankees have full usage of reliever Joba Chamberlain.
The 22-year-old setup man has been worked on back-to-back days and entered mid-inning, passing all exams with flying colors. Free to use Chamberlain as he wishes in the ALDS, Torre said that he has no set plans of how to use the right-hander, but he is satisfied that the rookie is ready for whatever the situation presents.
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Torre pointed to the Yankees' Sept. 23 game against the Blue Jays as a major turning point for Chamberlain, who relieved mid-inning for the first time to bail Luis Vizcaino out of an eighth-inning jam. Chamberlain struck out the Blue Jays' Adam Lind to end the frame, then pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to record his first career save.
"That was a pretty good test right there," Torre said. "I know what we can do, and I think the game will dictate what we will do. He's been tested."
"Boss" excited: Yankees principal owner George Steinbrenner spoke via telephone with Torre on Wednesday, the manager said, going over the 25-man roster for the ALDS and expressing his excitement for the series.
Torre said that he believes Steinbrenner will travel to New York for ALDS Games 3 and 4; a Yankee Stadium appearance would be Steinbrenner's first since Opening Day.
Bombers bits: Roger Clemens is still set to pitch Game 3. Torre said the right-hander was at Jacobs Field early on Thursday, running the stairways for cardio work. ... Jason Giambi will serve as a bench player in Game 1, but Torre said he would consider the 36-year-old slugger as a designated hitter or pinch-hitter. ... Hideki Matsui told Torre that he is free to play left field if necessary, and he has "no limitations" after having his right knee drained.
Coming up: The Yankees and Indians will play Game 2 of the ALDS on Friday at Jacobs Field, with left-hander Andy Pettitte (15-9, 4.05 ERA in 2007) facing off against right-hander Fausto Carmona (19-8, 3.06 ERA in 2007). First pitch is set for 5:07 p.m. on TBS.
Bryan Hoch 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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Roadster Express is ideal for cars that have sufficient inventory availability on dealer lots and don't include a lot of product complexity. Cars with a large number of packages and feature choices tend to be harder to find since any specific configuration of those cars will have limited factory production. Roadster Express aims to provide you with a deal sheet for a car that is readily available at the Roadster price provided. Of course, if you would like to custom locate or order any car, we are happy to help through our concierge process and we will still get you a very attractive price by making our dealer partners compete for your business.
Which cars can I buy using Roadster Express?
At the time of Roadster Express launch, we are offering over 25 models including some of the most popular cars from Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, Ford, Chevrolet, Acura, FIAT, Nissan, Subaru, and Mazda. We will regularly be adding vehicles, so check back often.
How do I pay for a car with Roadster Express? Is financing available?
Financing (or leasing) for Roadster Express purchases works much the same way as it does for the traditional Roadster experience. We can either facilitate financing through the dealership that is selling the car, ensuring you get the best possible rate from manufacturer financing programs for your credit tier, or you can bring financing from your credit union or any other financial institution you qualify to get a loan from.
Can I lease a car using Roadster Express?
Absolutely. The process for leasing is no different from purchasing. Just select the lease option when progressing through the Roadster Express online experience.
At what point am I committed to purchasing the car I am interested in?
Roadster collects its $295 service and delivery fee at the time you accept the final deal sheet, which outlines pricing, fees, and the exact financing terms you have chosen, and are ready to schedule delivery of your car. The actual transaction between you and the dealership is finalized when you sign your documents during the delivery process.
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Grief Is Characterized By Complex Issues and Deep Emotions
Loss of a loved one is something all of us face sometime in our lives. We lose that person not just on a physical level, but we also face the loss of potential—what could have been. A husband misses his wife's presence and thinks about trips they never had the opportunity to take or anniversaries no longer celebrated. Parents who lose their children feel the pain of never seeing them graduate from college or marry and have children of their own.
The emotions that accompany the loss of someone dear are known as grief. It is an experience of deep sorrow, one that touches every aspect of a person's life. The grieving process is a complex and individual one. Although death is a part of life, we should not marginalize or judge an individual's experience of sadness as an abnormal response to significant loss.
Not everyone's experience with grief is the same and each of us reacts in his or her own way. Common feelings are numbness, difficulty concentrating, anger, helplessness, incredible emptiness, loneliness, or despair. There are typical physical symptoms of grief, including sleep problems, weight loss or gain, low energy, headaches, chest pain or racing heart, digestive problems and hair loss.
More than 30 years ago, David Kessler defined five stages of grief as denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Since that time, experts have used this approach to help us identify what we might be feeling, but they are not stops on a linear timeline. Grief is an individual journey and the traveler may experience some or all of these emotions and may return to one or more in a phase or cycle.
Denial is a feeling of numbness or shock and is a defense mechanism of the mind, which allows us to pretend for a time that something isn't true. Time seems to be suspended until reality sets in.
Feelings of anger can be directed at the doctor or anyone we can hold responsible for our grief—sometimes even the person who died. This reaction is understandable. There is a need to know why this happened and if it could have been prevented. Others may turn the anger inwards and blame themselves for what happened.
Bargaining is trying to negotiate the situation, either with another person involved or with God, but one finally realizes there is no way to make things go back to the way they were before. When this realization hits, depression often sets in with feelings of loneliness and hopelessness, remorse or regret.
Acceptance comes gradually with the reality of the situation and this allows us to move beyond our suffering and find peace. This doesn't mean we will cease to miss our loved one. In fact, we might often return to stronger emotions at times of remembrance, such as birthdays, holidays and anniversaries.
Approximately two out of 10 people experiencing grief need professional help. If emotions are long-lasting or severe and include inability to accept the loved one's death, along with feelings of worthlessness and the inability to perform daily activities, the help of a grief counselor or other professional is needed.
For those going through the grieving process, there are some positive steps to take to help get through this difficult time. Perhaps most important is the support of family. Family members can be most helpful when they know and understand the physical and emotional support that is needed. If church or synagogue has been a source of strength, continue to attend. In every community there are support groups that are helpful as well. Be aware that holidays and anniversaries will need special planning, and outside support is a great help on these occasions.
During the grieving process, remember to take care of physical needs by eating regular nourishing meals, getting enough rest, keeping up with an exercise program and avoiding alcohol, drugs or tranquilizers. Physical health and strength encourages the mental and emotional strength that is needed to move beyond grief.
Those experiencing grief should know that they will get better as time goes on and there will be a time when they can look forward to getting up in the morning. They should not feel guilty as they begin to enjoy life again. They will move on, but the memories of their loved one will remain forever in their heart.
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And what is the sweet revenge you are talking about? You want revenge against Sanchez because he wasn't very good? That's pretty idiotic. Do you also want revenge against Holmes/Greene/Slausson/Ducasse/Hill/Keller/and just about everyone on the team for their bad play last year?
What's funny is that guys like you probably say things like "if i were GM of the Jets we would be better off" yet you post complete garbage like this.
Another one of these theads? Just DUMP it.
why is every single jet fan so fair weather and listen to every analyst on TV. does this entire jet nation who is so pessimistc about 2013 forget about the last 15 years? when each and every season we go in with no expectations we do well and make the playoffs? like with adamaged chad pennington and kevan barlow at RB? like with a rookie qb (sanchez), new coach, new RB (t jones), and go to the AFC champ game? why is it that every jet fan has given up on 2013 - we havent even played one game!!! we havent even hit draft day!! jesus.
What is Tebow's thing at this point? Guy hasn't played Qb in a year. Also it seems no nfl talent evaluators are interested in him at his current price tag and with the media circus he brings
I don't think Tebow is a good QB (a revelolutionary thought, I know!) but I don't get why the majority of Jets fans think he's worse than Sanchez
Frankly I don't care who we start because its obviously a transition year, but if the choice is between Sanchez and Tebow I mean hell why not try Tebow. It's not like he can do worse than last so at worst it's a lateral move
But even a thought as innocuous as that gets flamed on this board. People really hate Tebow is the lesson I suppose, and since he won't realistically make us better there's no reason for them to want him over Sanchez, who is well-liked as a person despite being at best a just as bad QB as Tebow
Wow...this board is going to implode if Tebow wins the starting gig with the Jets. Spontaneous combustion will vaporize many of you.
Dude is a QB. He will sink or swim as such. If he's on the roster for TC, I would not be surprised to see him win the job.
Some of you guys will be at the proverbial crossroads then. You'll have to decide whether or not you can tolerate being a Jets fan.
I hope they keep him on the roster because it will be fun to track.
Start Tebow, go 2-14 and draft Teddy Bridgewater. QB problem solved.
Of course Tebow should start over Sanchez or McElroy. Has anyone else watched how the other 2 played this past season? If for no other reason, he should get it by default. Because of how awful Sanchez is.
That said, Tebow isn't going to repeat anything remotely similar with Rex Ryan as the coach and the lack of personnel needed to tailor the offense to a spread option offense.
No idea what's going to happen.
I also don't understand the Jets in terms of business decisions. IF you are going to try and trade a player why would you make him look like crap and worthless??????????? If I want to sell my car, I'm going to clean it up, wash it, wax it, put on brand new tires and prance it down the street. The Jets did the exact opposite.


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I have had my GTl for about six months and enjoy the bike.
The BMW comm system is the only available choice to work with the factory system and the Schuberth helmet. The speakers are horrible distorting music and sound. The dealer Eurocycle of Tampa Bay has been great and swapped them out for another pair with no improvement. They caled BMW with no response and I have called and left messages with no response. The dealer had several people listen to both sets and all admitted the sound quality was miserable.
I can not replace them with another brand. I had used the Nolan helmet and speakers before the BMW system was available and the sound quality was fine.
I would go back but the Nolan has only limited capability with the GTL.


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Future construction at Berclair airfield faces tough crowd
Nov. 8, 2011 at 5:08 a.m.
BERCLAIR - Jim Turner stuck his finger in an incriminatory manner at one of five 3-by-5-foot detailed blueprints sitting under the shade of the Berclair Mansion.
"Look, right there," he said getting the attention of his friend, Dave Dixon. The two own a ranch by the former Goliad County Airpark, which will soon begin the transformation into an airfield for the U.S. Navy.
Members of the U.S. Navy from Corpus Christi met with concerned area residents to talk about the transformation, but residents feel even more in the dark than ever because questions regarding pending litigation were not answered.
Goliad County filed suit against the U.S. Navy's condemnation suit, a measure to claim the airfield by eminent domain.
About 30 people stood around with arms crossed listening to Capt. Dave Edgecomb talk about some of the construction facts. The discussion lasted about five minutes.
"Construction will begin Nov. 15," he said to a hushed crowd. "There will be the demolition of some structures on the airfield. Again, to do our mission."
The project is expected to be completed by May 26. It will be used by the Navy to practice touch-and-go flight training on a new T-6 aircraft.
Bryan Miles with The Ross Group, is the project manager, and explained that the runways would be redone with new asphalt and runway lighting.
Also, there will be a new fire station and living quarters for people working at the airfield.
"We still haven't gotten to the bone of it," Turner said with Dixon by his side.
Dixon pressed a thick spiral notebook against his chest, looking peeved.
The two drove in from Rockport.
"Will they be working nights? What about weekends," Dixon asked.
Those questions were left unanswered because they could hamper the litigation between Goliad County and the U.S. Navy.
However, a man with the Navy walked around with a fistful of tiny papers, ready to take down questions so they could be answered in the future.
The entire public meeting was rather upsetting, said Serena Edwards, chair of the Goliad Airpark Coalition, a group of people opposed to the Navy taking over the airpark.
"This has been going on for two years, and they can't even answer any questions," Edwards said.
Edwards is considering moving from Berclair once construction is complete in May, she said.
She lives at the end of one of the runways and is worried about noise levels, for one thing.
Still, the idea of moving is upsetting because much of her retirement money has been put into the small community that sits along U.S. Highway 59 between Goliad and Beeville.
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When Laura Jessen heard her husband, Chris, call to her from the front door, she thought he was kidding.
"What the heck is going on?" she remembers him asking, as he went to walk the couple's dogs. "There are pink flamingos everywhere out front!"
The couple was surprised to find that a flock of 30 pink plastic flamingos had mysteriously appeared in the front yard. Attached to one of the fluorescent birds was a note that read, "Congratulations, you've been flocked!"
The night before, a group of Riverview High School students had been hard at work, stealthily placing dozens of plastic flamingos in the yards of unsuspecting victims to raise funds for their Relay for Life team.
"We loved it," Jessen says. "So fun! Nothing like pulling off a good prank."
In addition to a giant flock of flamingos, the students also left a note, which offered a chance to pay the prank forward to a friend for a donation ranging from $10 to $30, depending on flock size. The team plans to donate all donations to the American Cancer Society.
"I, myself, am a cancer survivor and supporter of the ACS," says Jessen. "I decided to "super flock" four friends: some with children who I knew would love to wake up to 60 pink flamingos, and others who I knew would appreciate this and pay it forward."
Riverview junior and team co-captain, Alyssa Sweeney, says she came up with the idea three weeks ago during a brainstorming session with her Young Life leader.
"I thought it sounded fun," says Sweeney. "It's something different than just a carwash or typical fundraiser."
After the students purchased the flamingos, Sweeney's mother volunteered to pay for the first flocking, and the students snuck out into the night to surprise their first victim: Sweeney's uncle, Gary Collins, who was celebrating his birthday at the time.
For the last three weeks, the group of 23 students has been making two or three stops each night, collecting and placing the flamingos, while trying to remain unseen.
Sweeney and her co-captain, Jack Boeve, say they hope to raise $3,500 before Relay for Life in April. So far, they've collected about $600. They're confident they'll meet or exceed their goal.
"I expected it to catch on," says Sweeney. "But, I didn't expect it to catch on this fast. Everyone seems to love it, and it's not something that's a chore for us; it's a lot of fun."
For more information contact Alyssa Sweeny at [email protected].
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2013 Mazda CX-5: Good for Families?
A fully loaded 2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring costs less than $30,000. A nicely equipped version can be as little as $21,000. The CX-5 sips fuel as well; so far, our average price for a tank of gas is about $33. This makes it an ideal car for small families, right? Maybe, but maybe not.
If you have kids and you're considering small SUVs like the Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V, you might want to take the whole family on a test drive before you sign on the dotted line. I know it's not popular or sexy to drive a minivan, but if you have kids that talk, fight, argue, sing or like to make noise of any kind, the back seat of a vehicle like the CX-5 is awfully close to the front seat. Speaking from experience, I can honestly say that the extra foot of space between the front and rear seats can mean an extra bit of sanity during a long trip.
Also, the option of a third-row seat is something the 2013 Mazda CX-5 does not offer. In fact, the 2012 Toyota RAV4 does have that option, but the new 2013 model does not. The Honda CR-V doesn't have one either.
If you have a baby or a toddler, you probably want the second-row seat to be within easy reach. Before you decide on a small crossover SUV, consider the ages of your kids and how much space everyone needs. That cute little baby is only going to get bigger and louder.