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Favorite color? Blue.
Favorite athlete or sports team? Chris Paul, Clippers.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Back home to sweet Southern California.
What is your goal for this athletic season? My goal this year is to make state.
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Astros lose challenge on tiebreaking infield hit
Saunders reaches first just before Sipp as Mariners score go-ahead runs
By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com
SEATTLE -- Considering it was a pivotal play in Thursday night's game, the decision by Astros manager Bo Porter to challenge a call at first base in the seventh inning was certainly worth a shot.
The Mariners had the bases loaded with two outs in a tied game when Michael Saunders beat out an infield hit, allowing two runners to score and give the Mariners a 3-1 lead. Saunders barely beat pitcher Tony Sipp to the bag, and Porter decided to roll the dice and challenge in attempt to keep the score tied.
While the umpires were consulting the replay center in New York, the crowd at Safeco Field erupted into cheers when the replay board showed Saunders' foot stepping on the base just a hair before Sipp's. The umpires confirmed the call moments later.
The hit ended Sipp's run of 21 consecutive batters he had retired since joining the Astros this month. He came into the game with the bases loaded and one out and got Cole Gillespie to pop out. He worked the count to 3-2 on Saunders before giving up the infield hit.
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International markets fill niche in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD -- When Virgin Galliher first came to live in the United States in 2006, she found the food to be less than desirable.
"I got here, saw the restaurants around here, saw what people were eating, and said, 'a burger's not a meal, French fries are snacks, not a meal in my country -- not where I came from,' " she said.
A native of the Philippines who moved to the Berkshires to live with her husband Jon, a Dalton native, and their two kids, Virgin found she had to travel to places as far as Albany or Hadley in order to locate the kinds of Asian markets and restaurants that had food reminiscent of the home she left.
Unhappy with the drive and the high expense of some of the Asian food sold at local supermarkets like Stop & Shop, the Gallihers took it upon themselves to open a market in downtown Pittsfield that would provide a wide variety of food from various Asian cultures at a reasonable price.
That goal became a reality earlier this summer, when the couple's Asian International Market officially opened its doors at 375 North St. on June 8. On that first day, Virgin said the clientele consisted mostly "of older Filipinos and personal friends" looking for an Asian food market in the Berkshires that would offer a selection including everything from Thai and Indonesian to even Russian food, among others.
If the market doesn't carry a specific item, the Gallihers will make individual orders for patrons and have the food shipped directly to the store, which Jon said has been well-received so far.
Through word-of-mouth, the market has been slowly making its mark, and the Gallihers said their business's impact has been twofold: it filled a void for the area's Asian-American communities, and also joined a number of other North Street businesses that have made downtown Pittsfield a decidedly-multicultural destination.
British in the Berkshires
"Since I opened up on North Street last September, I've found so many different businesses that come from such a wide variety of backgrounds -- it's great to be around everything like Brazilian, South American, and Asian shops and restaurants," said Alan Greaves, owner of Brits 'R' Us, on 80 North St. A British expatriate who moved to the Berkshires to live with his wife, Greaves said his quirky British goods store was well received when it settled into its downtown home.
"We were embraced so warmly because people were so curious about what the store was," Greaves said. "I think people came in and got a pleasant culture shock to see all of the European and British goods -- they weren't expecting it."
Being able to offer something unique to North Street patrons was what interested Greaves in the first place when coming up with the idea for the store, and he said his business has facilitated something of a cultural exchange between two parts of the world that he said are very similar.
"The Berkshires are very, very English in a lot of ways," he said.
From the area's landscape to the architecture of the county's towns, Greaves said the "Britishness" of the area made his store seem like a good fit.
Making options available
For a city of 44,737, Pittsfield has a fairly diverse population, according to 2010 national census data. The Asian-American communities that have flocked to the Gallihers' store make up 1.2 percent of the city's total population, while African Americans and individuals who report to be two or more races total 5.3 and 3 percent, respectively, according to the data.
The census data also shows that from 2006 to 2010, Pittsfield residents who, like Virgin and Greaves, were born outside of the United States made up 4.7 percent of the population.
It's a level of diversity that Berkshire native Christine Hurley did not really notice until she returned to the area after spending most of her life in California.
The assistant to the exec utive director at Down town Pittsfield, Inc., Hurley said it was refreshing to see the city's downtown reflect some of the diversity that she experienced beyond the Berkshires.
"When I was in California, I was in the mecca of cultural diversity," Hurley said. "My idea of what should be available in my community may be different than someone who grew up here and never moved away -- this is the direction we should be going in."
It's a direction that Hurley got to be a part of, since Downtown Pittsfield Inc. coordinates the annual Pittsfield Ethnic Fair, which was held on Aug. 5 this year.
With live music and a wide range of food from various cultures, the downtown festival was what Hurley called "a reminder of all of the communities that are here."
This embrace of cultures outside of the Berkshires is something that Virgin said is important for the success of her business.
"Many non-Asians are the ones who have been visiting the store so far," she said. "It's great that we've been offering these options to so many people," Virgin said.
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Happy Sunday, siblings. Having a relaxed day at home. Littlun' had his best friend over last night, you know, because they don't spend nearly enough time together on the soccer pitch two days a week plus every other weekend except this one plus then with Littlun spending last week and this week with their family during the day. Anyways, it was kind of fun just listening to them jabber on and get rowdy and try not to get rowdy. It reminded me so much of all the sleepovers I had with my friends. It was rather hysterical. At one point, well after bedtime, I heard the telltale signs of iPods from the front room and I called down to them from my room without even walking to the stairs. I heard BT (Littlun's bestie) say, "how does she DO that?" and I just started laughing, reminded of all the times it just plain creeped me out when my parents would bust me and my girlfriends for all manner of silliness without being anywhere near us.
Lynne~ The way I interpreted what they all said, it felt like MORE than that scene to me. I think everyone expects it to end there and they all knew that that was a scene that had to be included. But, the emphasis given makes it feel like an extra special gift that we won't expect. But, I like the way it could be included with that scene, as I thought you meant. I had seen them as two distinct things, but including that "visual valentine" with that scene would just make it quite perfect in my opinion. Sounds like a fun day out with the boys and I'm sure Sean will be very excited to hear all the details of the RACQ!
Chrissy~ Happy Lexiversary, Sister!!!
Susie~ It's okay. You know this crew completely understands how hectic rl can be. Hmm, I'm betting the Monday Ellen you are seeing advertised is a rerun. They aren't doing promo this early on and we would definitely have known about it ahead of time if they were.


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OCEAN CITY — While there is still a long way to go and February and March might yet deliver the toughest blows, the remarkably mild winter thus far has been a blessing for most across the Lower Shore.
Temperatures peaked out in the mid-60s this week with some areas approaching the 70-degree mark, continuing a winter-long trend of extremely mild temperatures and relatively dry conditions. With the exception of a handful of days, the month of January has been one of the mildest on record in the mid-Atlantic area.
According to the National Weather Service, the warmest January on record in the mid-Atlantic region was 2006, when the average temperature came in at a balmy 41.6 degrees. January 2012 ranked right near the top with an average daily temperature of 37.9 degrees, and there have been more than a few days when the daytime temperature has topped out at over 60 degrees.
While the weather has not necessarily translated into big crowds in the resort area, those who did come enjoyed outdoor activities including a remarkable winter fishing season and an equally impressive offseason for golf, for example.
"In terms of demoflush numbers, it looks like we're right about where we normally are for January, so there's no hard evidence of a spike in the number of visitors," said Ocean City Communications Manager Donna Abbott this week. "Anecdotally, the weekends have certainly seemed to be pretty lively, so maybe our residents and visitors are taking the opportunity to get out more. There just seems to be more people out and about."
While the numbers haven't spiked up, those who have come to the resort are getting out and enjoying Ocean City's offseason amenities.
"I've heard the golf courses have done well throughout the month, even during the week, so that's definitely a positive," said Abbott. "Hopefully, people are getting out more and enjoying all we have to offer and spending a little money in our businesses."
Winter is often a time to move forward with significant improvement projects and this year is no different. However, the balmy weather has kept most moving forward steadily.
"Obviously, the weather has been a blessing for both the Boardwalk and convention center projects," said Ocean City Engineer Terry McGean. "The good weather has helped keep both projects on schedule."
McGean said most major projects have contingency plans for bad weather as expected, but the warm winter weather has resulted in few delays.
"On the Boardwalk, we lost only two days in January to bad weather and that was rain," he said. "Ordinarily, I would expect to lose six or more days this time of year to rain and snow, or even cold, which prevents concrete pours."
As usual, the State Highway Administration (SHA) has been locked and loaded for winter in terms of snow and ice removal, but its fleet of vehicles and tons of materials have been left largely idle this year.
"It's definitely been one of the warmer winters in recent memory," said Charlie Gischlar of SHA Communications this week. "We've only had one response on the entire Eastern Shore this winter and that was relatively minor. There have been a few more responses in the central part of the state and in western Maryland, obviously, but even those haven't been too significant. We know we're far from out of the woods, but we're loaded and ready to go."
Gischlar said a big advantage of the mild winter for SHA has been that many of the agency's highway repair and rehabilitation projects are either finished or way ahead of schedule. He said applying the final surface during a repaving job requires a temperature of 50 degrees or better, a scenario that has played out for much of the winter thus far.
"Usually, as we get into Thanksgiving or later, we have to make a decision about whether or not to move forward with a project or even start one," he said. "This year, we've been able to finish some projects we wouldn't normally think of starting because it's been so nice."
The unusually mild winter has also been a blessing for Lower Shore residents normally battling high energy costs this time of year.
"In Maryland, we saw an 8.4-percent reduction in electricity usage, comparing December of 2010 to December of 2011," said Delmarva Power Media Relations Manager Matt Likovich. "The drop in energy usage is probably attributable to the mild winter weather, as well as many customers adopting energy-saving practices in general."
However, while many residents are seeing significantly lower energy bills due to the mild winter weather, there is still a huge demand for energy assistance despite the warmer temperatures. For example, Shore Up!, which provides financial assistance to those in need on the Lower Shore, has not seen a drop in the number of requests despite lower energy usage. "We have not really seen fewer applications and we have about the same number as we did at this time last year," said Shore Up! Planning Coordinator Alicia Robinson. "We do not track energy usage, we just look at how many applications we are getting. There are still a lot of people who need help out there."


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I know that my blogging here has been sporadic. And I'm not alone: a number of my colleagues were in the same boat. So Joe Rinehart, Nic Tunney, Marc Esher, Scott Stroz, Todd Sharp and myself have decided to pool our resources. We've started a group blog called Compile, Dammit.
This is an experiment, but so far it's going extremely well. Having multiple people working on the same blog means a lot more posts and a wider variety of perspectives. I think this is a very interesting idea that I haven't really seen tried before.
The focus over on Compile, Dammit will be in two main areas: server development (Groovy, Grails, Spring, etc.) and client development (RIAs, ExtJS, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, jQuery, etc.). This isn't a hard-and-fast rule, and we'll likely see content on a whole range of topics. But most of the content will probably fall under those two umbrellas.
So, I'll probably be pressing pause on this blog for a bit while I contribute to Compile, Dammit. If you're interested in topics like this, you should definitely add our new group blog to your reading list!
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Help with loading and appending a txt file using an ArrayList
I need help with a fairly simple student info management program that I am working on. It contains a GUI with two fields for collecting data: name and ID# (which are stored in an ArrayList). I can presently add data and query for existing data, but I'd like to implement a function that loads data from a text file in the ArrayList and also a function to save additional data into the same text file.
I've found examples of code to save the data to the text file, but when I test it, the text file is cleared out instead of being appended as it should. Can anyone tell me 1) how to load the text file into the ArrayList, and 2) how to save (append) the data back into the text file?
Here is my code from the method that handles button functions:
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e){ if(e.getActionCommand().equalsIgnoreCase("Add")){ this.addStudentRecord(); } if(e.getActionCommand().equalsIgnoreCase("Query")){ this.queryStudentRecord(); } if(e.getActionCommand().equalsIgnoreCase("Exit")){ System.exit(0); } if(e.getActionCommand().equalsIgnoreCase("Load")){ } if(e.getActionCommand().equalsIgnoreCase("Save")){ try { FileWriter out = new FileWriter("studentrecord.txt"); BufferedWriter writeFile = new BufferedWriter(out); for(int i=0; i<stuRecordStore.size();i++){ writeFile.write(stuRecordStore.get(i).getStudentName()); writeFile.newLine(); writeFile.write(stuRecordStore.get(i).getStudentID()); writeFile.newLine(); } writeFile.close(); out.close(); queryResultTextArea.setText("Data written to file."); }catch (IOException e1) { e1.printStackTrace(); } }
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FileWriter has five constructors to it:
public FileWriter(File); public FileWriter(File, boolean); public FileWriter(FileDescriptor); public FileWriter(String); public FileWriter(String, boolean);
An alternative is to write the data files as serialized. The collection is already serialized, so just implement Serializable on the object class within it, and you can just ovewrite the file every time. Useful if things are small, typically for something like configurations, but you never need to worry about appending since it'll always overwrite the entire file (and therefore can accommodate a changing list as well).


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|1698 Southampton, New York
A List of the Inhabitants of the Town of Southampton Old and Young Christians and Heathen Freemen and Servants White and Black 1698 by Genealogy Quest.
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1930 Census, Suffolk County, New York (Partial)
|1790 Census, Suffolk County, New York
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A List of the Names of Old and Young, Christians, and Heathens, Freemen and Servants; White; and Black; etc. Inhabitting Within the Township of Southold, by Genealogy Quest.
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ASU Gammage: Connecting communities
June 25, 2012
For nearly 50 years, ASU Gammage has been – and continues to be – a cultural oasis in the Valley of the Sun. Built in 1964, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed performing arts center is the heart of the arts in our community.
"Our mission at ASU Gammage is to connect communities," says Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, executive director of ASU Gammage. "What we find through that mission of connecting communities, is we're able to make sure that Gammage is everyone's home – that everyone feels at home here."


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Several months ago I went to see a patient in my ED with the Chief Complaint: Altered Mental Status. Fairly common complaint in the ED.
On entering the room was a mid-60's nice, polite lady and her two daughters, who were visibly nervous about being there.
What seems to be the problem?
"You have to understand that our mom is not a cookies-and-milk grandma. She's not, she's actually a piss-and-vinegar type. Usually she's a little mean, but the last week or so she's been the nicest little old lady in the world. Something is wrong with our mom."
So, you think there's something wrong with your mom because now she's being nice?
"Very much so. This isn't her usual self."
After a pretty unremarkable rest of the history and exam (except for a remarkably nice and polite patient) I had to talk myself into doing a workup, but I did. I ordered blood and urine tests, and a CT scan of the head.
A CT which showed a marble-sized frontal lobe brain tumor with some surrounding edema. A tumor in the region of the brain having to do with personality. I found out why she was nice. Her daughters were actually relieved, not that mom had a tumor but that they hadn't been wasting everyones' time.
Amazing thing, being too nice. It took a brain tumor to make her that way.


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Howard wins faceoff with Friedel; Everton edges Spurs 1-0.
Heavy workload doesn't slow Dempsey; he scores two more goals for Fulham.
Donovan misses Everton farewell game with illness, returns to California.
Onyewu tears ligament, meniscus in right knee, will be lost to Sporting for two months.
Donovan misses Everton farewell game with illness, returns to California.
Davies restarts his comeback with late relief role for Sochaux.
Dempsey provides another key goal, helps Fulham tie West Brom 1-1.
Onyewu nods home two goals, leading Sporting Lisbon past Beira-Mar 2-0 in Portugal.
Dempsey records another hat trick to lead Fulham past Newcastle 5-2.
Friedel's eighth shutout leads Spurs to 2-0 decision over Everton.
Dempsey hat trick sparks Fulham to advance to FA Cup fourth round.
Donovan joins Everton, sees Howard score from his penalty area.
Dempsey scores again for Fulham in draw with Chelsea.
Dempsey thrives, but Fulham struggles in EPL, Europa League.
Guzan is sharp in first EPL start, Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Bolton.
Dempsey sets American EPL mark with 37th goal; Fulham edges Liverpool 1-0.
With Bocanegra absent, Glasgow Rangers are stunned by Kilmarnock.
Goodson's first goal sends Brøndby past FC Copenhagen.
Dempsey again daunted by American keeper while Fulham falls to Hotspur.
Dempsey strike sparks Fulham victory, ties McBride for EPL goal record.
Howard makes big saves, leads Everton past Fulham in Premier League.
Minor knee surgery turns major; Holden to miss most or all of Premier League season.
Howard, Friedel, Dempsey participate in bitter English rivalries.
Bocanegra, Edu goals power first-place Rangers past Dunfermline 4-0 in Scotland.
Beasley, Onyewu, Buddle and Altidore all excel for their foreign clubs.
Onyewu makes debut with Sporting Lisbon, hopes to rejoin U.S. men soon.
Bradley will be only American in Italy after joining Chievo Verona.
Altidore, Dempsey each score twice to spur teams to victory.
Bocanegra, Bedoya join Edu for U.S. trio on Glasgow Rangers.
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(Tuesday, March 20, 2012) -- A number of Americans had very good weeks last week, none better than midfielder Jermaine Jones at Schalke 04 in the German Bundesliga.
On Thursday, with Schalke facing elimination from the Europe's second-tier Europa League, Jones led his club German team on a furious rally with the decisive goal and a subsequent assist, completing a stretch of four unanswered goals in a 4-1 defeat of FC Twente of the Netherlands.
With a 4-2 aggregate victory, Schalke advanced to the quarterfinals in pursuit of what would be considered a major trophy.
Twente entered the match leading 1-0 on aggregate and then scored an early (away) goal in the 14th minute to take a commanding lead in the series
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored twice to pull Schalke even in the series, though behind because Twente owned the tiebreaker, its road goal. With Twente throwing everything in an all-out defense, Jones put Schalke ahead with a goal in the 71st minute. Ten minutes later, he assisted on Huntelaar's third strike of the night to put Schalke through..
On Sunday, Jones went the distance in Schalke's 4-1 Bundesliga win over Kaiserslautern
Another American who had an exceptional week was Jozy Altidore, who went the distance for AZ Alkmaar of the Netherlands in a 2-1 home loss, but a 3-2 aggregate victory over Udinese of Italy in the Europa League Round of 16..
AZ entered the second leg up by a pair of goals after winning 2-0 at home. On Thursday, however, Udinese pulled even on a pair of goals by Antonio di Natale, a third-minute penalty kick by and another in the 15th minute.
Despite being reduced to 10 men after Nick Viergever's second yellow card on the vents leading to the penalty kick, AZ prevailed on Erik Falkenburg's tally in the 31st minute.
Altidore was show a yellow card in the very physical match.
On Sunday, Altidore played 76 minutes in a 0-0 draw with NAC Breda in the Eredivisie.
Another Euro League winner was Steve Cherundolo of the Bundesliga's Hannover 96. Cherundolo went the distance and Hannover went through to the quarterfinals with an aggregate 6-2 preponderance after an easy 4-0 victory Thursday over Belgium's visiting Standard de Liège.
On Sunday, Cherundolo again went 90 minutes in a 4-1 romp over FC Cologne.
In a tragic FA Cup quarterfinal between English Premier League clubs, Tottenham Hotspur's encounter with Bolton Wanderers was abandoned after Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the field with what was a major heart attack, leaving him in critical condition.
As of Tuesday, his condition had improved and the hospital cited "encouraging signs."
In a match abandoned after 41 minutes with each team having scored once, American goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who has not been playing Cup match was on the bench for Spurs.
U.S. defender Tim Ream dressed, but did not play for Bolton.
In Premier League action Saturday, U.S. midfielder Clint Dempsey went 90 minutes for Fulham in its lopsided 3-0 loss to Swansea City.
Dempsey came closest to scoring for Fulham when he hit the crossbar in the late going.
In another FA Cup quarterfinal between EPL teams, U.S. keeper Tim Howard made only a single save for Everton's in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland, forcing a replay.
American Marcus Hahnemann was dressed as the backup keeper for Everton.
American defender Zak Whitbread went the distance and received a yellow card for Norwich City in a 1-0 loss to host Newcastle United in a Sunday EPL game..
In the second-tier English League Championship, no American played this weekend. Irish-American striker Conor Doyle has an ailing hamstring and did not dress for Derby County, Jonathan Spector had a bad thigh and was unavailable to Birmingham City, midfielder Robbie Rogers is dealing with post-concussion symptoms and is sidelined for Leeds United and 17-year-old central defender Daniel Potts is out with an injury for West Ham United.
In the third-division League One, American forward Mike Grella played 58 minutes Saturday for Bury in a 4-1 loss to Wycombe Wanderers.
American defender Frank Simek received a yellow card in a 90-minute effort Saturday for Carlisle United in its 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.
American midfielder Anton Peterlin played the final 25 minutes for Walsall in its 2-1 loss to Yeovil Town.
In Scotland's Premier League, it was another ragged performance by bankrupt Rangers on Saturday, a 2-1 loss to Dundee United.
U.S. midfielder Maurice Edu went 90 minutes, while American midfielder Alejandro Bedoya, back from injury, started and went 83 minutes in his first outing since mid-December. U.S. defender Carlos Bocanegra sat out with a yellow-cards suspension.
In the German Bundesliga, German-U.S. defender-midfielder Fabian Johnson went the distance Friday for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in a 2-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart.
Johnson helped his team by making a long run into the box and was awarded a penalty after he was taken down. It was converted for Hoffenheim's goal.
German-American defender-midfielder Danny Williams went the distance for Hoffenheim, while striker Joe Gyau was away with the U.S. under-23 men.
German-American Timmy Chandler went 65 minutes in the midfield for 1. FC Nürnberg in its 3-1 loss Saturday to VfL Wolfsburg.
Alfredo Morales had one of the most forgettable 45 minutes of any American in quite some time. The defender was responsible for two opposing penalty kicks while playing the second half for Hertha Berlin in its 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich. He also managed to pick up a yellow card.
German-American striker Andrew Wooten played the final 28 minutes for Kaiserslautern in its 4-1 loss to FC Schalke 04 on Sunday.
American David Yelldell was the backup keeper for Bayer Leverkusen in its 2-1 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday.
German-American forward Terrence Boyd did not dress for Borussia Dortmund in a 1-0 decision over Werder Bremen.
In the second-division 2. Bundesliga, American striker Matt Taylor was the only American to see action. He played the final 25 minutes for SC Paderborn 07 in a 4-0 loss Saturday to FC Ingolstadt 04.
American forward Bobby Wood dressed, but did not play for TSV 1860 Munich in its 4-1 loss to SpVgg Greuther Furth. American keeper Luis Robles did not dress for Karlsruher.
In Italy, U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley had a solid 90-minute performance for Chievo Verona in a 2-2 draw with Bologna.
In France, American striker Charlie Davies did not dress for Sochaux, a 2-0 winner over Nice on Sunday.
In Belgium, U.S. midfielder Sacha Kljestan played 80 minutes for RSC Anderlecht in a 2-2 draw with St. Truiden.
U.S. midfielder Mix Diskerud is with the U.S. under-23s and was not available for Gent's 3-1 victory over KV Kortrijk.
In Denmark, U.S. defender Clarence Goodson went the distance Sunday and headed home his second goal of the season for Brøndby IF in its 2-1 triumph over FC Nordsjælland.
American defender Michael Parkhurst went 90 minutes for Nordsjælland.
American midfielder Conor O'Brien played the final eight minutes for SønderjyskE in its 4-2 loss to Silkeborg IF.
American forward Chris Rolfe came on in the 71st minute last night for Aalborg BK, which played a 1-1 draw with HB Køge.
American defender Brad Rusin did not dress for Køge.
In Mexico, American midfielder DaMarcus Beasley went the distance for Puebla in a 1-0 setback to San Luis on Sunday.
American defender-midfielder Michael Orozco Fiscal went 90 minutes and received a yellow card for San Luis.
U.S. midfielder José Torres went 64 minutes Saturday for Pachuca, a 3-2 winner over Atlante.
American midfielder Sonny Guadarrama did not dress for Atlante.
American defender Edgar Castillo went the distance for Club Tijuana in its 1-0 loss to Tigres.
U.S. defender Jonathan Bornstein did not dress for Tigres
Mexican-Salvadoran-American winger Joe Corona was with the U.S. under-23s and not available to Tijuana,
American forward Herculez Gomez has a sore hip and was sidelined for Santos Laguna.
Mexican-American striker Adrian Ruelas did not dress for Jaguares de Chiapas.
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Our "Roadway to My Heart" Downloadable Valentine Is Perfect For School!
Who needs hearts, kisses, and all that pink? If your home is filled with lil ones who'd rather play with cars, trucks, and things that go than add some glitter to a valentine he'll hand out at school, we've got just the card for you! We were challenged by the editors at Martha Stewart's Living in the Family Room blog to create a boy-friendly valentine that would get tots excited about more than the candy associated with Feb. 14.
The result: "Roadway to My Heart," an interactive card that combines a downloadable valentine and Matchbox cars.
Keep reading for the free download and step-by-step instructions for creating the card at home.
- Download our free printable card here.
- Simply cut around the dotted edge and fold in half.
- Glue on a small plastic car (we bought ours in bulk at Party City).
- Address the card and watch as your lil one's classmates have fun!
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Yankees set to embark on unfamiliar territory
By Tracy Ringolsby / MLB.com
The New York Yankees are in a transition period.
It won't be easy. Teams arrive in Spring Training hoping to play in the World Series. The Yankees, however, expect it. Always have.
The late Hank Bauer used to tell the story of the annual spring meeting when "Mickey and Yogi would tell the new guys that the postseason shares are part of our salary. Don't mess it up."
The next couple of years promise to be challenging for the Yankees. The American League East is no longer the Yanks, Red Sox and everyone else.
Baltimore served notice a year ago, winning 90-plus games and advancing to the postseason for the first time since 1997. Tampa Bay has won at least 90 games in four of the last five years, making the playoffs three times. And Toronto was the mover and shaker in baseball's offseason, becoming a popular pick to end its 19-year postseason drought.
All of that is happening at a time when the Yankees are in a bit of an identity crisis of their own. The club is committed to making adjustments with payroll to avoid the 50 percent luxury tax that will be assessed on payrolls in excess of $189 million in 2014. There also is a caveat for big spenders: those who remain under the luxury tax threshold will receive a rebate on money they pay into revenue sharing. Keeping their payroll in line could mean up to $50 million to the Yanks.
Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner confirmed last spring that he told club officials to pare the payroll by 2014. The Yankees' payroll will be close to $210 million on Opening Day this year, the ninth consecutive season it will be in excess of $189 million.
New York does have only four players under contract for next year, but Alex Rodriguez ($25 million), Mark Teixeira ($22.5 million), CC Sabathia ($23 million) and Ichiro Suzuki ($6.5 million) are guaranteed $77 million alone. Cutting the payroll and remaining a legitimate contender will be a challenge for the Yanks. They have been successful on the field, advancing to the postseason in 17 of the last 18 years, and have won five of their record 27 World Series championships.
That success, however, has come at a cost. In addition to outspending the rest of baseball, the Yankees have had a win-today, worry-about-tomorrow-later mentality that has not put a lot of value on Draft choices and bringing along homegrown players.
The Yankees' penchant for spending on free agents has impacted the Drafts. They lost their second-round pick in 2006, their first-, second- and third-round selections in '09 and their first-round pick in 2011.
In the last eight Drafts, the Yanks have had a selection among the top 50 picks only nine times. Only Detroit, with seven, has had fewer. By contrast, Boston has had 22 selections among the top 50, Toronto 19 and Arizona 18. What's more, the Yankees have had a top 20 pick in the Draft only once in those eight years. Washington, Pittsburgh, Arizona and Kansas City, meanwhile, have had eight apiece, and Miami, the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Toronto and Seattle have had seven each.
That's where the fiscal restraint will be a challenge, as the Yanks don't have big league ready impact players knocking on the door to Yankee Stadium.
Think about it: Since December 2007, they have traded homegrown talent that included right-handed pitchers Tyler Clippard, Ian Kennedy, George Kontos, Jeff Karstens, Daniel McCutchen and Mark Melancon; left-handed relievers Phil Coke and Mike Dunn; outfielders Austin Jackson, Melky Cabrera and Jose Tabata; catcher Jesus Montero; and infielder Jimmy Paredes.
What do they have to show for those trades on their current 40-man roster? Outfielders Curtis Granderson and Ichiro, left-handed reliever Boone Logan, right-handed pitcher Michael Pineda and backup catcher Chris Stewart.
The farm system has talent, but not much that is ready to harvest. Left-handed pitcher Manny Banuelos, who underwent Tommy John surgery during the offseason, was ranked the fifth-best prospect in the Yanks' system by MLB.com. He and eighth-ranked Mark Montgomery, a right-handed pitcher, are the only players among the top 16 in the organization to play above Double-A last year, and Montgomery split his season between Double-A and Triple-A.
It is a challenge unlike any the Yankees have faced since George Steinbrenner purchased the franchise in 1973.
Tracy Ringolsby is a columnist for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Pittsfield City Council considers adding city manager position
PITTSFIELD -- City councilors have weighed in on the prospect of adding a city manager-type position to handle the daily business at City Hall.
The councilors took turns at this week's meeting addressing the Pittsfield Charter Review Study Committee, which is charged with reviewing the city's 80-year-old charter and recommending changes or revisions.
Support was expressed for some form of city manager or deputy or assistant mayor, with or without changes in the current relative powers of the council or the mayor. A city manager or administrator to handle the day-to-day operations of city departments was seen as allowing the mayor to concentrate on vision and leadership.
Ward 1 Councilor Christine A. Yon said a professional city manager hired by the council, with a mayor who is a member and chairman of the council, is worth considering. Having someone trained in municipal management to handle day-to-day city functions and oversee city departments is a critical need as government grows more complex, she said.
"We need someone with the skills" required, Yon said, adding that the mayor could then concentrate on representing and promoting Pittsfield.
Ward 5 Councilor Jonathan Lothrop said that with more complex city, state and federal governments, and a city budget of more than $130 million, the central issue facing the review committee will be "mayor or city manager?" He said he believes the current mayor/council format must change.
The cost of adding a manager's salary was an issue, with several councilors also citing the relatively low $87,000 salary for the mayor's position today.
"Continuity" in city government is a major issue, according to Yon, Ward 6 Councilor John Krol and other speakers. With a manager, they said, department heads and other employees would not have to fear being ousted when a new mayor assumes office -- having been hired by the manager, who in turn would be hired by the council.
However, "We need the mayor to drive the city forward," Krol said.
Councilor at-large Barry J. Clairmont said professional management is needed to "take the politics out of it." Adding a position would cost more but government would be more efficient, which could save the city money, he said
Ward 4 Councilor Christopher J. Connell said he believes "we can accomplish all this in one swoop" without burdening taxpayers by creating a deputy mayor or assistant mayor position at an attractive salary to take over a manager's role under the current mayoral system.
Most councilors said they favor retaining 11 councilors. Most also favored a four-year term for the mayor's position, allowing for more time to plan and implement a vision for the city. And some said four-year terms for all councilors or for at-large councilors should be considered, along with the size of the council.
At-large Councilor Churchill Cotton and Ward 2 Councilor Kevin J. Morandi did not favor major changes in the current mayor/council structure.
"If it's not broken, why fix it?" Morandi said at one point. He added that a manager system "would cost a lot more" and might not provide the checks and balances of the current mayor/council system.
Cotton said he would retain the current mayoral system without a city manager. He said he prefers the current two-year term for councilors but four years for the mayor.
At-Large Councilor Melissa Mazzeo said there should be an effort to make the charter clear and understandable to the average person, rather than primarily to lawyers and those involved in government.
Mazzeo said there should also be clear language concerning when appointees can be named or continue to serve in an "acting" capacity. "We need to define that," she said.
She also supported a continued role for the council in reviewing appointments to city positions. Others favored allowing the mayor to make most or all appointments to allow a team to be assembled or maintained for the administration.
At a Nov. 20 meeting, the review committee heard from Mayor Daniel L. Bianchi and three former city mayors, James M. Ruberto, Gerald S. Doyle Jr. and Edward M. Reilly.
Bianchi said he was not endorsing a city manager concept but thinks it should be explored as a method of depoliticizing the management functions of city government and because of the size of municipal government.
Ruberto, Doyle and Reilly all recommended against a city manager form of government.
After completing its work, the 11-member review committee is expected to offer revisions to the charter document or overall changes, which would go before city voters during a November election next year or in 2014.
Another idea -- that of paying school committee members, which is barred in the current charter -- received overwhelming support from councilors. Most said compensation of about $4,000 per year would be reasonable.
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How to make cat food
Homemade Cat Food Recipes
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Homemade Cat Food Recipes?
I have three cats and found that I am spending a lot of money on pet food. Does anyone have a recipe for cooking my own dry food?
Nutrition Requirements for Homemade Cat Food
Cats have fairly strict nutritional requirements in terms of protein, calcium/phosphorus, and especially Taurine, which is an essential amino acid. A taurine-deficient diet can cause severe and possibly fatal heart disease. A high quality commercial diet is worth the investment. Otherwise, you'll be paying out in veterinary bills later for skin problems, bad teeth, allergies, asthma, obesity, etc. If you're near a semirural area, check at feed stores for a better price or try buying in bulk. Shelf life on dry food is about six to eight weeks once opened and after that the fatty acids begin to deteriorate.
Homemade Kibbles for Cats
Here is a great Kibbles recipe:
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups soy flour
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1/2 cup brewer's yeast
- 1 (15 ounce) can mackerel
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cod liver oil
- 2 cups of water or as needed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In another bowl, mash the mackerel into small pieces. Mix in the oil and water. Add the mackerel mixture to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. The dough is tough, so use your hands. Roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1/4-inch bits, using a knife or pizza cutter. Mound the bits onto greased cookie sheets and bake for 25 minutes. During baking, occasionally toss the bits with two wooden spoons, so they brown evenly. Turn the heat off and allow the treats to cool thoroughly before removing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This recipe freezes very well for longer storage.
Homemade Food for Adult Cats
Feed an adult cat as much as she will eat in 20 to 30 minutes. Refrigerate the leftovers promptly. It is recommended that you feed your adult cats twice a day. This recipe provides approximately three servings.
Choose one protein source (meat amounts given in raw weight):
- 1/2 pound boneless chicken breast or thigh, minced
- 6 ounces ground turkey, or minced turkey (dark meat)
- 1/2 pound lean beef, minced
- 1/2 pound beef, chicken or turkey heart, ground or minced
About three times per week, include one chopped hard-boiled or scrambled egg. If you would like, once a week, substitute 4 ounces of organic liver for 1/2 of any meat source. Another option is to substitute a four-ounce can of tuna that is packed in water, a six-ounce can of sardines, or a five-ounce can of salmon with bones for any meat source once every two weeks. Do not use canned fish as a protein source for cats that are prone to urinary tract problems.
For cats needing a lower protein diet, add one cup of cooked white rice.
- Two teaspoons of olive oil or one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of flaxseed oil
- 300 mg. of calcium (as carbonate or citrate) or about one slightly rounded teaspoon of bone meal (human grade). (If using canned fish with bones, decrease calcium to 1/4 regular amount.)
- One to two tablespoons of pureed vegetables since many cats prefer their veggies lightly steamed or vegetable baby food (without onion powder).
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt substitute (potassium chloride) should be given three to four times per week.
- One cat-size dose of multiple vitamin-mineral supplements (human quality) or cat vitamin
- One probiotic/digestive enzyme supplement
- 80 mg of Taurine (omit if using cat vitamin)
Other sources of books and web sites:
API also suggests that you obtain one or more of the following books, so that you have a more complete understanding of canine and/or feline nutritional needs. API does not sell these books. It is essential that you follow any diet's recommendations closely, including all ingredients and supplements. Failure to do so may result in serious health consequences for your animal companion.
Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. Richard Pitcairn, DVM, and Susan Pitcairn. Rodale Press. ISBN 075962432. (This is very good)
Natural Cat Care: A Complete Guide to Holistic Health Care for Cats. Celeste Yarnall. Charles E. Tuttle Co., Inc. ISBN 1885203632.
Home-Prepared Dog & Cat Diets: the Healthful Alternative Donald R. Strombeck, DVM. Iowa State University Press. ISBN 0813821495.
Commercial Food Economical
I have two cats and I find Iams cat food to be very economical. One four-pound bag lasts about one month for two cats.
Other benefits include less odor and looseness of stool, an improved shine in eyes and coat, and a higher energy level. Since the cats are getting good nutrition, they don't seem to need to eat as much as the canned or other dry cat foods that I've used.
Web Site for Homemade Kibble
Try Vegepet.com. They have a nutritional supplement product from which you can make your own kibble. I can't vouch for vegecat, but I use vegedog to make kibble for my dog and she loves it.
Free Info on Websites for Homemade Cat Food
Would you be willing to pull out the raw meat and vegetables to feed your three felines? No cooking necessary. I have fed my cats a combination of raw meat, any vegetable that I would eat (and some I wouldn't), and various supplemental items, depending on the cat. I got my initial information from a website, If you are serious about making your own food, check out the web.
Here is a quick recipe for No Cook Homemade Cat Food:
- Raw ground meat of your choice (no pork or rabbit, please)
- Any combination of healthy vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, leafy greens, red or green cabbage, zucchini, beets, etc. Never use onion, tomato, eggplant, potato or spinach.
- If you have a coffee grinder, keep the eggshells from your morning omelet and whir them up into a fine powder. It adds calcium.
Mix one pound (or any fraction) of raw ground meat with one cup (or any fraction) of water. Add four tablespoons of eggshell powder, if you have it. Chop the vegetables as finely as possible. Mix the meat and vegetables in an approximate ratio of two to one. Add hot water until it is stew-like. If your cat takes vitamins, add them last. Let the cat eat it up.
Reviewed January 2018
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Russellville (11-8) reached the title game with an 8-9 record hoping to even things out and finish with a .500 record for the year — along with being state champions. But the Lady Cyclones ran into Mountain Home, a defensive-minded team that shut down the relentless Russellville offensive attack in a 1-0 win.
The Lady Cyclones exacted their revenge last Saturday with a 2-0 win over the Lady Bombers in the semifinals. Now they must face Searcy, winners of three-straight titles before Russellville eliminated them in last year's semifinals, in the title game at 2 p.m. Saturday at Razorback Field on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
"We got our revenge [on Mountain Home]," head coach Kelly Young said. "Now Searcy's going to want it [from us].
"It's not going to be an easy battle."
Unlike Mountain Home, who routinely held five and six players back on the defensive end to try and counter Russellville's speed, Searcy will play a more traditional 4-4-2 formation.
"Searcy is a more traditional-style soccer team than the other teams we played in the state tournament [El Dorado and Mountain Home]," assistant coach David Prewett said. "I say that because the other teams dedicated extra players to the defensive end to try and stop us from scoring. Searcy is more of a traditional style where they're more evenly balanced — strong on defense and still attacking on offense. They play with one of the more traditional formations: four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards. That's a very standard formation.
"They're a very solid team. I'd say they're a very fundamental team. I'd say, size-wise, they are probably the biggest team that we've played. They have a lot of big, strong girls. We'll look for a real physical style of play on Saturday."
The best counter to size and strength, many coaches will tell you, is speed — something the Lady Cyclones have in abundance. The two teams met on March 6 at Cyclone Stadium, and Russellville walked away with a 1-0 victory — without two of its best players, Mary Carol Davis and Sarah Prochazka, who were playing in the girl's basketball state championship game.
"Mary Carol and Sarah both, they are just who they are," Young said. "They've had that experience, now. We have pretty much the entire team back from last year, so they already know what to expect. I don't think they'll be rattled."
"I think we've got a speed advantage and will try to use that to our advantage," Prewett added.
The first person Searcy will try to corral will be Prochazka. The senior is one of the fastest players in the state and can get behind a defense before it even sees her coming.
"Just as some of the other teams did, I think they will pay a lot of attention to her [Prochazka]," Prewett said. "We knocked them out of the tournament last year and Sarah scored both goals. I think her speed caught them off guard last year, so I expect them to be paying a lot of attention to her."
Unfortunately for the Lady Lions, shutting down Prochazka won't be enough as Shannon Hocker, Davis, Bailey Stokes and Alyson Frost have all scored in the playoffs so far.
"We feel like we have, more than ever, a balanced team with multiple weapons," Prewett said. "We can attack with speed, but we can also attack with a very good possession game in the midfield and open up some good scoring opportunities. If they can bottle up Sarah, I think the girls are ready for that."
The Lady Cyclones will leave from the high school at 9 a.m. Saturday with a police escort. Fans are encouraged to show up and show their support to the girls as they try to bring another state championship back to Russellville.
Aside from the dramatic start to the day Saturday, Young said they've tried to keep the Lady Cyclones' week as routine as possible.
"We've done the work all year," the coach said. "So, we're not going to change anything. We're not going to do anything different. We haven't worked on anything spectacular this week in practice. We're just going to go with what's gotten us there. We've gone out this week and practiced and tried to keep it as focused as we can — not making a big deal out of it. We've got one more game to play. If we play as well as we did going through the tournament, we'll be just fine. We have to play our game."
Class 6A girl's soccer
At Mountain Home High School
May 10
Game 1 — 1S El Dorado 10, 8E LR Parkview 0
Game 2 — 4E Russellville 6, 5S Benton 0
Game 3 — 3S Sheridan 8, 6E Marion 0
Game 4 — 4S Lake Hamilton 3, 5E Jacksonville 2
Game 5 — 2S Texarkana 7, 7E Van Buren 6
May 11
Game 6 — 4E Russellville 4, 1S El Dorado 0
Game 7 — 2E Mountain Home 3, 3S Sheridan 0
Game 8 — 1E Searcy 7, 4S Lake Hamilton 0
Game 9 — 2S Texarkana 4, 3E Jonesboro 3
May 12
Game 10 — 4E Russellville 2, 2E Mountain Home 0
Game 11 — 1E Searcy 1, 2S Texarkana 0
Finals at Razorback Field, Fayetteville
Game 12 — 4E Russellville vs. 1E Searcy, 2 p.m.


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Washington, DC, December 7, 2011 – Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced today that it has appointed Roger C. Myers, Jr., CPA as Chief Financial Officer – a critical position that includes managing financial oversight and enterprise risk management.
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REDLANDS – Silver Sounds Flute Ensemble under the direction of Jackie Aronowitz provided the program when The Spinet music organization gathered poolside Sept. 18 at the Chaparral Drive home of members Craig and Carole Wesson.
Eight members of the ensemble performed 45 minutes of a variety of classical, folk songs and contemporary compositions, concluding with "Malaguena."
The ensemble, founded by Aronowitz in 1993, performs on many sizes of flutes from bass to piccolo. Members include Lauren Bergh, Carrie Sudweeks, Aida Rodriguez, Melina Munoz, Danielle Cadicamo, Justin Chalk and Harriet Foucher. They have been with the ensemble as little as four months to as long as 10 years and include two librarians, a nurse, a Beaumont High School student, a Palm Springs chef and a casino pit boss.
Spinet president Ted Parsons welcomed the more than 40 members and guests before Curtiss Allen Sr. led the singing of the Doxology prior to the potluck.
Re-instated to active membership after an absence of having moved out of state for several years was Kay Monahan of Alta Loma.
Vice president Edward Yarnelle introduced the flute program and announced the Oct. 16, program open to the public at First Presbyterian Church, 100 Cajon St., featuring "Spinet Spectrum Special -Variety Membership Recital" at 7:30 p.m.
Other Tuesday programs for the year are Victoria and Nicholas Belliard in a violin and cello program at the Loma Linda home of Joan Coggin on Nov. 13; University of Redlands concerto winners Jan. 22 at the home of Robert and Donna West; harpist Kristen Cameron and violinist Renata Quijada Feb. 19 at the Redlands United Church of Christ; the "Pianos Plus" eight-hand quartet featuring Mary Lou Jones, Lorraine Jorgenson, Sally Rehfeldt and Nelda Stuck on March 19 at First Congregational Church; and Lynette and Linda Kobernick in an oboe and piano program April 16 at the home of Chris and Pam Bradish.
The year concludes May 21 at Mission Gables Bowl House when Edward Yarnelle joins the Yoh String Quartet to perform the Schumann Piano Quintet.
Spinet welcomes the public to programs at the churches.
In addition to Parsons and Yarnelle, other officers this year are Pat Poole, second vice president arranging venues; David Weir, recording secretary; Joyce Reiswig, corresponding secretary; David Lawrence, treasurer; and Eric Gruenler, parliamentarian.
Directors are Pauline Kejmar, Robert "Chris" Webb and Donna West.
Committee leaders are Curtiss Allen Sr., membership; Harriet Blume, phone coordinator; Judith Parsons, hosts; Mara Dee Hodson, both yearbook and newsletter; Ted Parsons and Paul Hodson, chairs/tables; Doug Melzer, history; and Nelda Stuck, publicity.
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Toronto rapper Drake is currently vying for the king of hip-hop crown, with his most recent full-length release, Nothing Was the Same, enjoying the second-best opening week sales numbers of 2013 (behind Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience) so far.
Now, the single from it that peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Hold On, We're Going Home," gets the remix treatment from none other than Miami rap kingpin, Rick Ross.
For the official "Maybach Music Group Remix" version of Drake's hit single, the tempo has been sped up, with Ross' distinctive growl popping up right from the start of the subtly reconfigured song.


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Put your immune system to work and get rid of the virus before it can multiply itself! Award-winning sliding puzzle game with a new twist: tiles only slide diagonally and can move in groups! Once you "catch the bug" it's hard to put this game down. 60 challenges with 5 levels. Ages 7+
Line up four in a row on a whole new level in this one of a kind strategy game! Players build their wall to victory with vibrantly colored blue and orange bricks engraved with white X's and O's. The first player to align four of their symbol or color in a row wins the game and claims the wall! But watch out! Each brick contains both your symbol and color as well as those of your opponent. So each time you add a new piece, you risk helping your opponent win the game! Brix is a uniquely creative game that is fast to learn but employs a complex strategy that older children and adults will love!
Roll the tilted dice and stack them up in numerical order. Stop at any time while you are building your stack and win the sum of the values you stacked. Carefully place the dice and don't let them fall, or you'll lose it all! The drawstring bag and compact game pieces make this a great travel game. Play anywhere there's a flat surface! Skills: • Visual Perception • Focus & Attention • Problem Solving • Fine Motor Contents: • 7 Stacking Dice • 1 Travel Bag • Illustrated Rules
Stir up excitement in Dr. Beaker's Laboratory! Flip a challenge card and race your opponents to match the formula. Using logic and your stirring rod, move the molecules into the right spots. Think ahead - the special rotating platform at the bottom of your beaker only allows the molecules to move one-by-one. Unique game pieces add to the fun in this brainteasing logic race! Skills: • Visual Perception • Focus & Attention • Problem Solving • Fine Motor • Processing Speed Contents: • 4 Beakers • 4 Stirring Rods • 24 Colored Balls (8 Orange, 8 Purple, 8 Green) • 50 Challenge Cards • Illustrated Rules
The brilliant Dr. Eureka has important experiments for you to complete! Pick a challenge card, 3 test tubes and 6 colorful balls to solve his scientific formula. Carefully move your materials from tube to tube without dropping them, and position them as illustrated on the challenge card. This brainteaser can be played alone or competitively. Includes 54 challenge cards. 1-4 players.
Help Dr. Microbe complete her research with your tweezers, a petri dish, and the colorful microbes. Using logic, race your fellow scientists to figure out which microbes are missing from the incomplete challenge card and snatch them up fast! Find the answer using this key: the superbug must always be a different shape and color than the other three microbes in your dish. Be the fastest scientist in the lab to impress Dr. Microbe and win! Skills: • Visual Perception • Focus & Attention • Problem Solving • Fine Motor • Processing Speed Contents: • 49 Microbes • 5 Petri Dishes • 4 Lab Tweezers • 54 Challenge Cards • Illustrated Rules
ETERNAS is a fun new 3-dimensional strategy game of four in a row. The rules and concepts are simple enough to appeal to kids from 6 to 96 yeas of age. But, don't let the simplicity fool you. While ETERNAS is quick and easy to learn, there is a depth of strategy that will keep you thinking. ETERNAS is a four in a row style game in which the first player to place four bead of their color in a row, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally, wins the game. Conceived around the shape of the circle (the symbol for eternity) ETERNAS was designed for borderless play. The rules have been drafted so that there is always a winner, no ties, stalemates, or cat's games. Hand crafted from high quality hardwoods, ETERNAS is pretty enough to be left out on the coffee table or bookshelf to be played again and again. 2 player game. 5-10 minute playing time.
The Game of Card Grabbin' and Spoon Snaggin'. Race to get four cards of a kind... then you'd better snag a giant spoon fast if you want to stay in the action! Includes 1 deck of playing cards and 7 Giant Spoons. 3-8 players.
Using 4 cones, 3 scoops, 2 hands, and 1 challenge card fill your customers' orders as quickly as you can! Pass the scoops back and forth between the cones, being careful to not touch or drop them. Work quickly to figure out the best way to satisfy your customer before your opponents do. Fill the order exactly like it looks on the card, or you'll lose the race. A tasty and engaging dexterity race that's fun for everyone! Skills: • Visual Perception • Focus & Attention • Problem Solving • Fine Motor • Processing Speed Contents: • 16 Cones • 12 Gelato Scoops • 54 Challenge Cards • Illustrated Rules
Line up three of your Gobblers in a row to win! These cute characters are hungry for fun - and other Gobblers. Test your memory and appetite for laughs with this easy to learn, quick game of strategy. Gobblet Gobblers: hours of fun for the whole family! Ages: 5 and Up, 2 Players. Play Time: 2 to 5 Minutes Contents: 1 Wooden Board, 12 Wooden Gobblers and Illustrated Rules.
Twist your brain with this logic game! Give your brain a spin in the right direction and put all the twisted puzzle pieces on the game board. It looks easy until you realize that there are pegs that are in your way. And you can only put a playing piece over a peg if both are the same color. 100 challenges ranging from easy to extremely difficult. It's compact, so it's an ideal brain snack while on the go.
Lightweight soft foam allows for quiet individual or group activities and game play. Jumbo size makes them easy for younger students to manipulate. Use for sorting, patterning, arithmetic, fractions and logic problems. Set of 28 double-six dominoes comes in 6 bright colors with white dots. Activity Guide and storage case included. Dominoes measure 5" long x 2⁄5" wide x 3" high.


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In a newly discovered interview, John Lennon is heard saying recording The Beatles' "Let It Be" album was "hell."
The interview was conducted by radio personality and Village Voice critic Howard Smith in Toronto in 1969 after The Beatles had completed the album that would eventually be released as "Let It Be." Smith spent an hour with Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono.
In the tape-recorded interview that is being put up for auction later this month, Lennon is heard saying, "We were going through hell. We often do. It's torture every time we produce anything."
"The Beatles haven't got any magic you haven't got," he continues. "We suffer like hell anytime we make anything, and we got each other to contend with. Imagine working with the Beatles, it's tough. There's just tension. It's tense every time the red light [in the recording studio] goes on."
According to New Hampshire-based RR Auction, the hour-long interview is on two audio tape reels and was discovered in the back of Smith's New York loft, where it's been sitting for nearly 40 years. The recording will be part of the "Marvels of Modern Music" auction that runs from Sept. 19 through Sept. 26 online at RR Auction's website. The minimum bid for the Lennon tapes is $300, but RR Auction vice president Bobby Livingston expects it to sell for between $5,000 and $10,000.
The unearthed Lennon quotes are similar to what George Harrison told me in an interview for "The Billboard Book of Number One Albums." "It wasn't very much fun," Harrison said. "Everyone was fed up and everyone wanted to leave the band. Although we salvaged it and we did some good tracks, it generally was done in a depression. It was done in a trough."
Although "Let It Be" was released in May 1970 as The Beatles final studio album featuring new material, it was actually recorded in the first quarter of 1969, before the band began recording "Abbey Road."
Initially the album was titled "Get Back" and was engineered by Glyn Johns, who was also slated to produce the album. But the Beatles weren't happy with the "Get Back" album and yanked it from the release schedule.
"About 18 months later, after the band had split up, John decided he was going to take the tapes and give them to Phil Spector and make an album for the tapes that I had recorded, which was basically all rehearsal tapes," Johns told me. "Phil Spector turned it into this sugary, syrupy pieces of sh-t with strings and choirs all over it."
In 2003, "Let It Be...Naked," an alternate version of the album, which stripped away Phil Spector's lush production, was released.


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Toulon unwilling to release Jenkins
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Gethin Jenkins is unlikely to face Australia on December 1 © Getty Images
Toulon coach Bernard Laporte has confirmed that they will not release Wales prop Gethin Jenkins for the Test match with Australia on December 1.
Toulon are playing Grenoble the same day and as the Wales Test match falls outside of the official international window, the French side are under no obligation to release the prop for Test duty. Laporte and Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal met Lions boss Warren Gatland and interim Wales coach Rob Howley yesterday to discuss the release of their players for Test duty.
The Lions play the Barbarians on June 1- the same day as the Top 14 final - and despite Gatland's wishes to have a full squad present for that match, he may well have to make a difficult call on Jenkins if Toulon reaches the final.
"The chat was very friendly," Laporte told L'Equipe. "We discussed the availability of Gethin Jenkins. We said again that we would not release him to leave with the Lions on May 27 if we are in the final.
"He understood. I think he already knew when he came to the meeting. We did not talk so much about the Lions. It was more about Gethin's availability for the November and the Six Nations.
"On December 1, the Welsh play a Test against Australia outside of the window and we told them that the position of principle was the same as for the Lions tour: 'No'. Toulon play Grenoble on the same day in the Top 14.
"As far as freeing up Gethin (to fly out with the Lions if Toulon reach the Top 14 final), it's a no. You don't pay a player to be playing with the Lions at the most important moment of the season."
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The average price of a gallon of gas in California soared to its highest level in four months, and as motorists fumed over prices Wednesday analysts said even larger increases may be on the way.
AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report had the statewide average of a gallon of unleaded gasoline at $4.23 per gallon Wednesday. That is a 10-cent increase from a week ago and a five-cent increase from Tuesday to Wednesday.
But Patrick DeHaan, an analyst for GasBuddy.com, said gas prices could increase as much as 60 cents per gallon. Wholesale prices have risen by $1.15 in the last eight days, which means that, to break even on the fuel they buy today, stations will have to charge between $4.75 and $4.95 a gallon, DeHaan estimated.
The highest recorded statewide average for gasoline was $4.61, recorded in June 2008, according to AAA.
"And this could just be the tip of the iceberg," DeHaan said. "Things could get much, much worse."
California has been plagued by refinery shortages since August. A Chevron refinery in Richmond, the largest-capacity plant in Northern California, has been running at limited capacity since a fire at the facility Aug. 6.
Two events Monday have likewise caused wholesale price increases that may soon translate to the pump. A temporary power loss occured at an ExxonMobil facility in Torrance and Chevron's Kettleman-Los Medanos pipeline was shut down after elevated levels of organic chloride were found in the oil, which can cause severe corrosion.
Saugus resident Ofelia Hurtado, who had just finished filling up her SUV Wednesday at $4.43 a gallon at a Chevron off Bouquet Canyon Road, said gas price increases make her rethink even the shortest trips, such as taking her three children to see their grandparents in Newhall.
"I can either spend $2 on the bus, or $4 to $5 just driving there," she said. "I'll even avoid driving to the park if this keeps up."
Marie Montgomery, a spokeswoman for the Automobile Club of Southern California, said price increases could also be a result of the state's pending switch from summer-blend to winter-blend gasoline, which typically occurs near the end of October.
Winter gasoline is largely cheaper to produce, but if refinery capacity is compromised that could cause short-term price increases because summer-blend gasoline stock is already dwindling, she said.
"When something goes wrong, like a fire or a pipeline being shut down, that does tend to create a big problem," Montgomery said.
DeHaan cautioned drivers against making a run to fill up on gasoline before prices rise higher.
"This is a supply-driven issue," he said. "Further constraining the supply is just going to make things worse."


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The Goulds XHD Extra Heavy Duty World-Class Lined Slurry Pump is designed for use in mining and related industries, including applications involving primary metals, mineral processing, non-metallic mining, power utilities, and sand and aggregates. The XHD pump is suited specifically for use in Hydraulic Institute Service Class III (heavy—including thickener underflow, tailings disposal, slurry transfer and dilute media) and Class IV (very heavy—including primary grinding circuits, heavy media, thickener underflow and tailings disposal).
The capacity range of the XHD pump is 2,950 cubic meters per hour, or 13,000 gallons per minute with discharge pressure to 85 meters or 280 feet.
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The XHD pump is also relatively easy to install, without changing piping configurations or process design. A low center-line height and the wet-end design allow the XHD pump to be adapted to the foundations of currently installed slurry pumps from ITT Goulds Pumps or other manufacturers.
Five of the pump's standard features are patented or have patents pending, noted John Manna, vice president of global marketing for ITT Goulds Pumps.
"We asked our mining customers what they would like to see in a next-generation slurry pump, then gave it to them by combining more than 100 years of slurry-pumping experience with some innovative new technologies," Manna said. "The XHD pump is designed to withstand the wear caused by pumping heavy-duty slurries, and to help operators get back in operation quickly when service is required. We are confident that the XHD pump will offer higher uptime and lower cost of ownership than any other slurry pump available today."
Engineered for harsh demands
Built with double-wall construction, the XHD pump features a full metric design and a large-diameter closed impeller, which extends wear life by enabling lower RPM operation. Using the latest computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology, ITT Goulds Pumps engineers designed the XHD pump for optimal hydraulic operation—resulting in higher efficiency, longer wear and lower power consumption. Early XHD users have reported drops in electrical consumption of 10 to 15 percent over previously installed pumps.
To meet the demands of a variety of slurry applications, users may choose from a selection of HC600 replaceable chrome iron liners that optimize their use of the XHD pump and extend its wear life. The unit's precision-machined, compact frame contributes to accurate alignment and provides rigid, vibration-free support. Safe, simple lift points on the XHD pump enable easier component assembly and installation, and its flanges are designed to suit both ANSI and DIN metric standards.
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A number of innovative operational features combine to make the XHD pump easy and cost-effective to operate and maintain. These are some of the pump's main design highlights:
Adjustable suction seal ring. One of the unique features that distinguishes the XHD pump is an adjustable suction seal ring, which operators can tighten—even while the pump is running—to compensate for wear and maintain optimum impeller clearance for peak performance. By maintaining proper clearance, users get longer wear life—not just for the impeller, but for the entire liquid end of the pump.
Replaceable wet end cartridge. The wet end of the XHD pump is designed as a replaceable cartridge, which allows operators to change parts more quickly and efficiently. To help the process, the XHD pump is built with a unique, tapered impeller shaft thread to aid removal, and for faster replacement of the impeller, with assurance that the shaft and bearing cartridge are properly aligned when the pump is reassembled.
Split stuffing box. The XHD pump's open seal chamber utilizes a removable split stuffing box and gland for easier packing maintenance. Operators can choose their packing arrangement with dedicated seal water ports, and the stuffing box is designed to accommodate most mechanical seals by simply removing the split stuffing box.
i-Alert conditional monitoring. To help identify problems, XHD pumps are outfitted with i-Alert monitors that measure vibration and temperature—a standard feature on all process pumps from ITT Goulds Pumps. When an i‑Alert monitor detects that pre-set limits have been exceeded, it signals users with a blinking red LED. The light is easy to spot, especially in mining applications where direct access to pumps can be a challenge. It allows the pump operator to make changes to the process or the pump before a catastrophic failure occurs.
Heavy duty bearing cartridge. Mounted on fully protected machined rails that provide positive alignment and are easy to re-establish fit should wear occur, unlike saddle mounted bearing cartridges.
Large-diameter shaft. The shaft on the XHD pump is manufactured for low deflection and longer seal life. Pump wear also is improved through heavy-duty bearings, standard oil lubrication (a grease option is available) and Inpro™ bearing isolators.
Dual impeller adjustment. A patented dual adjustment on the power end provides easy access for operators who perform impeller corrections.
The XHD pump is available in models ranging from 80mm (3 inches) to 300mm (12 inches) discharge, and in four power frames. Metal versions are available today, and rubber liners will be available in late 2012. An expeller option will be available in mid-2012.


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CARSON, Calif. - The Pangos All-American Camp provides a great opportunity to catch a look at some of the best prospects in the country. Aaron Gordon was one of a group of standouts on Saturday.
Aaron Gordon 2013, combo forward- A high-level athlete, Gordon is quick off the floor and changes direction with the dribble at an impressive rate of speed. Right now his strengths are slashing to the basket, making athletic/hustle plays and finding open teammates while he is on the move. As he learns to slow down his game a little on the offensive end, he should become a better outside shooter.
One scouting colleague compared him to a young Shawn Marion. That comparison makes a lot of sense to me.
Kris Dunn 2012, point guard- One of the top emerging prospects this spring, Dunn was impressive on Saturday. Sticking with the NBA comparisons, Dunn reminded me of Mario Chalmers in terms of physique, body movement and his game off the dribble. Dunn plays with composure, has a great change of pace and left-to-right crossover move and he is a reliable finisher as well.
Demarquise Johnson 2012, wing- An athlete who thrives along the baseline, Johnson attacked the basket with authority and knocked down three-pointers from the wing as well.
Alessandro Alberto 2013, point guard- At 6-foot-3, Alberto has nice size for his position and made a variety of athletic and crafty plays during the day. He isn't an overwhelming athlete, but a good athlete with a great feel for the game.
Alex Caruso 2012, combo guard- Caruso fits in the same category of Alberto. A little taller than Alberto, Caruso made a big impact on the court with his skilled and savvy game. He handled the ball well, found open teammates and made shots from all over the court including a couple aggressive finishes above the rim.
Xavier Johnson 2012, wing- Johnson continually worked his way with the dribble into the paint for scoring opportunities. The athletic lefty also looked good shooting the ball from the outside.
Tevin Glass 2012, combo forward- Like Dunn, Glass is a prospect whose stock is on the rise. Extremely athletic, Glass is proving he can make plays with the basketball and can score. All the while, he is continually making athletic/hustle plays.
Jordan Bell 2013, power forward- No one made better use of their athleticism than Bell. He had to have blocked more shots than any other player during the day and was a terror on the glass as well.
Shabazz Muhammad 2012, wing- The top perimeter prospect in the 2012 class, Muhammad looked great in transition on Saturday. He is becoming a stronger athlete and is a fearless finisher.
Twymond Howard 2012, wing- Playing with great energy, Howard was effective handling the ball and scoring in the midrange.
Chad Rykhoek 2012, power forward- Rykhoek has emerged this spring as a very promising athlete. He moves well and is skilled and appears to just be hitting his stride. He had a productive night session on Saturday.
Andre Drummond 2012, post & Anthony Bennett 2012, combo forward- It doesn't quite seem fair to have these two prospects on the same team. They are both physical athletes who are clicking together as teammates. Bennett's passionate and aggressive style of play seems to have rubbed off on Drummond, who had another strong day on Saturday.


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With a musical funk day, a punk day, four events (slopestyle, boardercross, halfpipe, and big air) and plenty of snow, Mt. Hood Meadows raised its singular Vegetate event from a kernel of environmental inspiration into a full-fleged, youth culture festival.
The weekend of March 26-29, 1999 marked the fourth annual Vegetate, an event that has produced close to $30,000 dollars for cultivating native wildflowers and plants on Mt. Hood.
Pairing riders in competition with sustaining our mountain playgrounds has produced a natural partnership. This year's sponsors jumped at becoming involved not simply to hock their wares, But because of snowboarders' passion and excitement for the mountain and your sport, noted Marketing Director Dave Tragethon.
Competing riders didn't disappoint. A mostly local Northwest field of riders worked their way through Thursday's slopestyle, Friday's halfpipe, Saturday's boardercross and Sunday's big air final.
With a base now over 200 inches, La Niña keeps pouring it on the Cascades, providing bountiful contest facilities and treating riders to a fresh eighteen inches by Saturday. Kevin Jones and Kim Bohnsack distinguished themselves early in the slopestyle. Lael Gregory boosted a return to halfpipe form over Jon Kramer and Chad Otterstrom, with Bohnsack cinching a second, and Todd Brooks and Mayumi Fukoda winning in boardercross.
But besides the music from local bands who played under a tent at the bottom of the course, it was the big air that became the series cornerstone, even in near white-out conditions and a with a landing that was rock solid. The hardest thing became making that decisive call, with variations on switch 720s and rodeo flips tech enough to instate an instant replay rule.
Snowboard camp mogul Tim Windell and writer/photographer Dave England were on hand to help, but it was local IJC (International Judging Commission) judge Josh Linn who had all the answers, jotting down each trick in shorthand while pilots reversed thrust in the runout.
Linn helped Vegetate the last three years and this year he presided over slopestyle and halfpipe. The secret to a confident ruling, he says, is, Being at a similar level to those guys. If you know what the trick is and you can do it, you're going to know what the harder trick is.
Things got plenty tricky with Jussi Oksannen's non-grab 900 and Lucas Huffman stomping cab misty flips. But no one could top Kevin Jones' patented Sh-Kane, which Linn describes as a rodeo flip off the toes instead of the heels.
Sticking two of those sealed Jones the win. He collected his prize money like The Man With No Name in a spaghetti western, with this take on his signature move: It's just going to remain a mystery. It's the mystery trick.
There was no mystery in the women's division, when everyone but overall ruler Kim Bohnsack opted out of the finals. She dropped in on two runs just the same, the consummate pro.
With podium placement in all but one event, it was enough to secure Bohnsack the Mountain All-Star title, along with last year's Vegetate winner Jesse Wright-Burtner. They received a Sony Playstation stocked with games for their trouble, but the real winner over the four days waas Mt. Hood, who, after giving us so much this winter, will see some back come summer-if it ever does.
Said General Manager Dave Riley, We do this for the riders and for the environment. That's what it's all about."
1. Kevin Jones$1000
2. Tyler DeWilde$500
3. Jessie Wright-Burtner$100
1. Kim Bohnsack$750
2. Mica Fish$250
3. Snow Petersen$100
1. Lael Gregory$1000
2. Jon Kramer$500
3. Chad Otterstrom$100
1. Corrie Rudishauser$750
2. Kim Bohnsack$250
3. Snow Petersen$100
1. Todd Brooks$2000
2. Josh King$1000
3. Forest Devore$500
1. Mayumi Fukuda$1250
2. Jacqui Berg$500
3. Allison Clark$250
Big Air 1. Kevin Jones$2000 Women 1. Kim Bohnsack$500
2. Jussi Oksanen$1000
3. Jessie Wright-Burtner$500
1. Kevin Jones$2000
1. Kim Bohnsack$500