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If your plants are looking sickly and stunted, but no pests are evident, poor nutrition may be to blame. This NPK Soil Test Kit tells you exactly which fertilizer you need nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium.
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Very useful kit
By NaBBits
from Belvidere IL
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Using the product for Hydrangeas.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Easy to use
By Jill the gardener
from Atlanta, GA
About Me Master Gardener
I've had my soil tested through my local extension office, but wanted to do some follow-up, especially on my N-P-K. This test kit will do the trick!
Just what we needed!
By Polly
from Wichita Kansas
About Me Avid Gardener
We used this to tell us what our soil for tomatoes is needing. Very helpful!
My soil will support my dream garden now!
By BugLady
from SLO County
I obtained so much information about my soil from this kit. Easy to use and very clear results
By Sheba the cat
from Clinton, MD
I used this to test my garden soil. My tomatoes weren't doing too well and I wanted to see what was missing in my soil. Found out there was not enough nitrogen
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Good Product
By Rod
from Wetumpka, AL
Works as advertised. Results basically matched lab results
Showed depleted nitro & phos.
By Suzy Q
from Prescott, AZ
Tested soil in raised bed which indicated depleted nitrogen and phosphorous. I added granulated food. Snap peas are starting to sprout! Still waiting for lettuce to sprout after planting last week.
Great product
By tim
from Hale, MI
Terrific to adjust the soil
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No P....Who knew?!
By Urban Farmer
from Bethlehem, PA
So I order 18 tons of organic topsoil to fill my new (and huge) garden of raised beds, and I figure I'd better not take the seller's word for it. I should know for myself what I'm feeding my plants. Got the test kit. Did all the tests. Lo and behold, my 18 tons of glorious dirt has barely a trace of phosphates. Needed to be acidified, too. While I'm not impressed with my expensive dirt, I love the test kit!
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By Dino
from Lorton Virginia
[...]. Most of the instructions are vague and assume knowledge of how much soil to add to test the soil. Most instructions are not in English.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Pressure may have brought out best in Tejada
By Anthony DiComo / MLB.com
NEW YORK -- When the Mets recalled Wilmer Flores from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, they named him their starting shortstop with plans to try him out at the position for at least a week or two.
Instead, Flores' audition lasted a total of two days. Illness forced him out of the lineup on Sunday and Monday, giving Ruben Tejada an opportunity to steal the job right back.
"This guy has hit the ball on the barrel his last six at-bats," manager Terry Collins said, explaining why he started Tejada at shortstop for a third straight game on Tuesday. "If he didn't walk, he hit it square, hit it hard. He's played very, very well defensively. I don't necessarily know the reasons why. The perception would be he got a wake-up call, and that sometimes makes a big difference."
For the past two-plus seasons, Tejada has played without a real challenger at shortstop. He responded with some of the worst offensive numbers of any player in the big leagues.
Now, Flores' mere presence is a threat, and Tejada has responded with strong play on both sides of the ball. He hit a walk-off single in Sunday's win over the Phillies, going 3-for-8 with two walks on Sunday and Monday. Collins suspects that may not be a coincidence.
"He's put together back-to-back very good games, and I said we're going to run him out there again tonight," Collins said. "The only thing you can assume -- and you could be wrong -- is that Wilmer came in and all of a sudden he lost his job, and he said, 'I've got to win it back.' Maybe he just got refocused."
Asked if Tejada can reclaim his job for good with a continued strong run, Collins added: "No question about it."
Pre-June callups show Mets mean business
NEW YORK -- Over the past two seasons, the Mets established a clear blueprint for dealing with their top pitching prospects. The organization had little desire to call them up prior to the Super Two arbitration deadline, which typically comes and goes in June.
But the Mets leapt out of character this week in announcing that they planned to recall both Jacob deGrom and Rafael Montero from Triple-A Las Vegas. Both pitchers joined the team on Tuesday, though the Mets planned not to officially activate Montero until after Tuesday's game.
"We've been ridiculed at times for worrying about Super Twos and worrying about things down the road," manager Terry Collins said. "We're worried about winning."
The Mets feel those two pitchers represent their best chance to do so now. In Montero, they have a standout starting pitching prospect who will debut on Wednesday night against the Yankees. Dubbed "Little Pedro" by his teammates in homage of countryman Pedro Martinez, Montero said he has felt ready to pitch in the big leagues for a while.
"That's really what I work hard for and train for because it could happen at any moment," Montero said. "So I'm really glad the time is here."
In deGrom, the Mets believe they have a starting pitcher capable of seamlessly transitioning to bullpen work. Both pitchers received the call to the big leagues on Monday, flying together Tuesday morning on a commercial jet to New York City.
"I was surprised when they called me," deGrom said. "I didn't know if it would come as a reliever or a starter, which one it would be. I was thinking it would be a little later, but I'm really glad it happened now."
If the Mets have their way, those two will take this opportunity and run with it. Within a month or two, top-ranked prospect Noah Syndergaard could join them -- along with infielders Wilmer Flores and Eric Campbell, who both came up over the weekend -- in Flushing.
"All of the sudden, it brings energy to the clubhouse," Collins said. "They're very excited to be here. They had a long flight. You'd have never known it. They're flying a mile high right now, and some of the guys feed off that."
Collins to choose Mets' closer 'game by game'
NEW YORK -- Kyle Farnsworth is no longer the Mets' closer. He's simply one of many.
Manager Terry Collins said on Tuesday that his ninth-inning situation is "kind of game by game," naming Jose Valverde, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Jeurys Familia as additional candidates to close out games.
Though that does not preclude Farnsworth from pitching the ninth, Collins said he is concerned by the 37-year-old reliever's recent workload. Farnsworth appeared in seven of the Mets' first 11 games in May, giving up runs in just two of them but working into jams on several other occasions. In Monday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, Lucas Duda needed to start a highlight-reel double play to prevent Farnsworth from blowing a save.
Those struggles have forced Collins to consider other options, though he would ultimately like to settle on a full-time closer soon.
"You can say that now, but in a little while, you've got to find your guy because you've got to set up your other guys," Collins said. "When you come to the ballpark, you can't have doubt in your mind. You've got to kind of come in your comfort zone saying, 'Hey, look, I know if we get the lead I'm going to pitch here.'"
Eventually, Collins said, Jenrry Mejia will also be a prime candidate to close. But Collins wants Mejia to grow comfortable with relief work again before inserting him into the ninth.
"As we move forward and we continue to talk about the back end of the bullpen, he's going to throw his name into the hat because he's got swing-and-miss stuff," Collins said. "That's what you like to see at that part of the game."
Worth noting
Major League Baseball made a scoring change to the Mets' May 2 game in Colorado, charging Zack Wheeler with an error on a play that was originally ruled a hit. That lowered Wheeler's ERA from 4.35 to 3.89.
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Los Angeles Dodgers third base coach Tim Wallach is on the Toronto Blue Jays' "still-developing list" of managerial candidates, SportsNet.ca reports.
But some names that have been mentioned in association with the opening -- San Diego Padres special assistant Brad Ausmus, ex-Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy and former Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta -- are not candidates at this point, the report says.
The Blue Jays are seeking a manager after essentially trading John Farrell to the Boston Red Sox. Farrell served as Toronto's skipper for two seasons.
The SportsNet.ca report says Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos sought to interview Wallach two years ago, before Farrell was hired. But a contract provision kept that from happening at the time.
Wallach is a former All-Star who played in the majors from 1980 to 1996, including 13 seasons with the Montreal Expos. He has served as hitting coach and minor-league manager for the Dodgers. He has been the team's third-base coach since 2011. He interviewed for the Red Sox job before Farrell took it and has been mentioned as a candidate for the Rockie' opening.
The rest of the Jays' list is "a tightly held secret," the report says. Anthopoulos plans to interview candidates he did not speak to two years ago and may talk again to three men who were finalists in 2010: Baltimore Orioles coach DeMarlo Hale, Indians coach Sandy Alomar Jr., and Blue Jays third base coach Brian Butterfield.


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Chipmakers realized long ago that extracting more performance from computer
processors could be accomplished in ways other than simply reducing the size of
the manufacturing process to squeeze more transistors onto a die.
One of the ways chipmakers improved performance was by building multi-core
CPUs, like Intel's
Penryn processors, that allow
for parallel execution of data. Memory chips haven't been able to keep up with
the performance increases we are seeing in processors making for a bottleneck
in the performance of computer systems and other devices.
In order to tackle this problem, a cryptographer named Joseph Ashwood has
developed a new memory architecture that allows for multi-core memory.
Ashwood dubbed his memory architecture the Ashwood Architecture. According
to EETimes the Ashwood architecture integrates smart controller
circuitry next to the memory array on a single chip. This provides parallel
access to the memory array for hundreds of concurrent processes leading to
increased throughput and lower average access times.
Ashwood says, "My design borrows extensively from today's modern multicore
CPUs. As far as concurrency goes, my memory architecture shares some features
with Fibre Channel."
Ashwood says his architecture can hit 16Gbytes per second compared to the
DDR2 limit of 12 Gbytes per second. The hallmark of the Ashwood architecture is
that the larger the number of bit cells in the memory the better the
Ashwood does admit to a couple downsides to his design. The first is that
his design is paper only, though it was independently verified by researchers
from Carnegie Mellon University. No design was tested of the architecture at
the electrical signal level.
The second drawback is that parallel access overhead of the architecture
slows down access time to individual memory cells. However, Ashwood says that
the parallel nature of his architecture more than makes up for any slowdowns by
executing more commands at the same time.
Ashwood has filed a patent on his architecture that is still pending; until
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Did not at that time make idle threats like "I'm bringing fudge". Straight line of the day! Well, maybe straight is not the correct choice of words.
Anywho . . . .
I am working the numbers. Calendar numbers, wallet numbers, etc. to see if it can be done.
Signs point to "Yes".


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Texas dips into prep ranks for Kiker
Alabama pitcher went 10-0 with an 0.19 ERA as a junior
By D.C. Reeves / MLB.com
To take his mind off the pressure, the Phenix City, Ala., native went fishing Tuesday morning, and the Texas Rangers hooked the left-handed pitcher as their No. 1 pick.
"It's a great privilage to be with a great organization like the Texas Rangers," said Kiker, who was the 12th overall selection in the draft.
Kiker, 18, didn't want to see the mock drafts. Just a little fishing, some Texas Hold 'em, then watch the real thing. Not soon enough, the call came.
"[Texas regional scout] Jeff Wood called me when the 11th pick was being picked," said Kiker. "I don't think I could have waited another pick."
Ranked as the 12th best high school player by Baseball America, Kiker was beyond dominant in his time at Russell County High School, compiling a 31-6 record with a 0.91 ERA. Russell County was ranked by many publications as the preseason No. 1 high school baseball team in the country.
"He's a warrior," said Rangers scouting director Ron Hopkins. "He brings his game face every time he gets the ball. It says a lot."
With fellow high school pitcher and Rangers interest Kyle Drabek -- son of former major leaguer Doug Drabek -- still on the board when it was the Rangers' turn, general manager John Daniels and the scouting staff had some decisions to make.
"We liked them both, we like their abilities, their makeup," Hopkins said. "When it came down to it, we picked the guy we liked a little more."
Both Hopkins and Daniels raved about Kiker's three "plus pitches" -- his fastball, changeup and curveball -- following the conclusion of the first day.
Behind the trio of pitches, Russell County's opposition did some fishing during Kiker's high school career, striking out 474 times and walking just 85 over 256 2/3 innings.
But standing at just 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, the ideal Major League size had been one of Kiker's question marks.
Luckily for the Baseball America second-team All-American, he did have one saving grace.
"I was always thankful to God I was a left-hander," Kiker said.
Kiker claimed he is "100 percent" on signing professionally and that the Rangers plan to start him at the low A level, skipping rookie ball. He had committed to play baseball at the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
The quick move up the ladder is a welcome sight for the young pitcher professionally. But the strict regimen won't leave much time for fishing.
D.C. Reeves is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Joan Byrd to discuss the art of Harvey K. LittletonWritten by Admin
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City Lights Bookstore will celebrate the launch of Harvey K. Littleton's A Life in Glass with Western Carolina University's ceramics instructor Joan Byrd at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 27.
Byrd was a member of Littleton's first glassblowing class at the University of Wisconsin. Benefiting from close access to the artist and his personal archives, the book is illuminated by many unpublished archival photographs and a detailed chronology.
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Why do people always diss Mark Wahlberg? He makes such quality movies with filthy-mouthed talking teddy bears. And from forth the cinematic masterpiece that was that Ted comes the the plush masterpiece that is this Ted. A 24" cuddle monkey with the angelic face of a Care Bear and the profane mouth of a Goodfella, Ted is recommended for adults ages 18 and over who get a charge out of hearing a stuffed animal drop the F bomb and rip people a new one.
At the push of a button, the 1:1 scale movie replica spits out the following big-screen phrases:
- "Yeah, I mean, y-you know when you sewed me up you put some of the stuffing in the wrong places so I'm a little fucked up, but will you take care of me for ever and ever? ... Aha! I'm just kidding you! I thought it'd be funny if you thought I was fucking retarded."
- "You ever hear a Boston girl have an orgasm? 'Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Harder! Harder! Oh, God, that was so good! Now I'm gonna stuff my fuckin' face with Pepperidge Farm.'"
- "Well you never should've trusted me, I'm on drugs!"
- "Alright c'mon, let's sing the Thunder Song. When you hear the sound of thunder, don't you get too scared. Just grab your Thunder Buddy and say these magic words: Fuck you, Thunder! You can suck my dick. You can't get me, Thunder, 'cause you're just God's farts!" [Makes fart noise.]
- "Oh fuck that, it's been 4 years, Johnny! You and me have been together for 27 years; where's my ring, huh? Where's my ring, asshole? Where's my ring, mother fucker? Put it on my fuzzy finger, you fuck! C'mon!"


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What's 'in': Relocating Items You Lost Years and Years Ago
You know how you lose something, and then decades later a random woman hunts you down to tell you that her brother, a priest who died recently, had been in possession of your missing thing for all these years? This has been happening to a lot of people lately.
Not the priest-brother part of the tale, but the part about reconnecting with items that had disappeared zillions of years ("decades") ago. Chicago resident Ray Gordon, for example, lost his Pekin (Illinois) Community High School class ring 38 years ago while washing his hands in a department store restroom. He thought his treasured memento of beloved high school memories had ended up in the same vortex where all the missing socks and cats go. But one day last week, a Pekin school official came to his house bearing his long-lost ring:
[The school official] explained that a woman called the school from Chicago to relate that her brother, a priest, had recently died and she found the ring among his belongings.
"I can only think the priest must have worked at Carson before he was a priest," Gordon said. "He probably meant to turn the ring in but just forgot."
People lose their class rings a lot, it seems. But no worries! The rings are all being unearthed now:
- Herby Morris of Bonner Springs, Kansas recently reunited with his 1966 Bonner Springs High School class ring after 43 years apart. Morris had lost his ring down a shower drain and had given up hope of ever seeing it again. But somehow the ring ended up in some dirt, and in 1976 a kid found it, just lying there on the ground. The kid's dad held onto the ring for 35 long years, eventually using Internet technology to post a "found ring" ad on a Bonner Springs High alumni web page. In May 2011, some guy saw the ring being advertised on the page and facilitated the reunion between Morris and his ring. Morris received the ring in the mail on Thursday. Well golly.
- Mike Sabatino, a 1987 grad of Manatee High School grad in Bradenton, Fla., lost his class ring 25 years ago after some meatheads attacked him during a Ted Nugent concert. "I got beat up good, but what hurt me more was losing the ring, because I'd bought it with my own money," he says. Little did he know that a stagehand for Nugent named Cosmo Wilson had found the ring and pocketed it. Recently Wilson got on the Facebook, found Manatee High's page, and contacted the page administrator, who posted a pic of Sabatino's ring. Bing bang boom, a connection was made.
- Paul Thompson, a 63-year-old business consultant (not to be confused with Paul Thompson the neurology professor at UCLA, or Paul Thompson the cardiothoracic surgeon in Florida), reunited with his class ring (Prospect High School, Class of 1965 y'all) after 46 years apart. Prospect's dean tracked down Thompson after somebody discovered the ring in a yard eight blocks away from the high school and brought it to her office.
Besides class rings, what other things are people reconnecting with these days?
- Thirty-thousand-dollar diamond engagement rings lost while making dinner in New Mexico 14 years ago
- Half-brothers
- One hundred percent brothers missing "after most of a lifetime"
- Long-lost sisters
- Pirate ship anchors
- J.C. Penney credit cards lost 25 years ago and found in the artificial reefs of the Atlantic Ocean
Never give up hope.
[Sun-Times, Bradenton Herald. Image Mickey Glitter/via Flickr.]


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What kind of addresses would that be? Of, in X-Files speak, "believers"?
I'm not convinced... It looks to me you have to contact them after you delivered the goods.
Anyway, time's up... I wonder if the guy got what he wanted.
I think they are just so bizarre as to elicit SOME response from you and then, they got a validated address.


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A few months ago there was a big debacle when Tomb Raider executive producer Ron Rosenberg described a moment in a trailer as attempted rape, adding that Lara Croft's vulnerabilities would make gamers want to "protect" her. Developer Crystal Dynamics immediately set out to clarify the statements, but the damage was already done.
Of course, they say a picture is worth a thousand words and Crystal Dynamics has released a batch of screenshots showing protagonist Lara Croft kicking some major ass. Any thought you once had of Lara needing your "manly protection" will quickly vanish when you see these new images.
In a change of tone, the action shots paint Lara in a totally different light. Rather than the helpless victim being hunted, Lara seems to have become the hunter and appears to be on the attack against some of the mercenaries on the island where she and her crewmates were shipwrecked.


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Dyspnea ( /dɪspˈniːə/ disp-nee-ə; also dyspnoea; Latin: dyspnoea; Greek: δύσπνοια, dýspnoia), shortness of breath (SOB), or air hunger, is the subjective symptom of breathlessness.
It is a normal symptom of heavy exertion but becomes pathological if it occurs in unexpected situations. In 85% of cases it is due to either asthma, pneumonia, cardiac ischemia, interstitial lung disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or psychogenic causes. Treatment typically depends on the underlying cause.
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Raspberries are one of the most delicate fruits, with a tart flavor and velvety texture. The most common type of berry is the red-raspberry, but raspberries can also be black, purple, and golden. Raspberries are very susceptible to mold, therefore many of the raspberries grown are marketed to be frozen. Typically, frozen berries can contain more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants then fresh because they are frozen at their peak freshness.

Raspberries are imported from New Zealand and South America and, are harvested in Washington to New York State. The peak domestic season is from late May to November.

Raspberries are low in calories and carbohydrate and rich in fiber and heart healthy anthocyanins.

Nutrition Facts

Raspberries Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (123 g)

Per Serving	% Daily Value*

Calories 64

Calories from Fat 7

Total Fat 0.8g	1%

Saturated Fat 0g	0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

Cholesterol 0mg	0%

Sodium 1mg	0%

Potassium 185.73mg	5%

Carbohydrates 14.7g	5%

Dietary Fiber 8g	32%

Sugars 5.4g

Protein 1.5g

Vitamin A 1% · Vitamin C 54%

Calcium 3% · Iron 5%

*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Along with other berries, such as blackberries and strawberries, raspberries are one of the 5 best low-sugar fruits for people with diabetes and those looking to follow a low-carbohydrate diet. The reason for this is because the portion size is generous and the carbohydrates are relatively low. One cup of raspberries contains a mere 64 calories and packs in a whopping 8 grams of fiber (more than 30 percent of your daily needs), making them an extremely filling fruit option.

Health Benefits

Raspberries are rich in filling, heart healthy fiber. Fiber is the indigestible part of carbohydrate that can help to keep you full, pull cholesterol away from your heart, regulate bowels, protect against certain cancers and reduce how quickly blood sugar rises. Studies have shown that people who consume adequate amounts of fiber are at reduced risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. In addition, people who eat a fiber full diet are at healthier weights.

Raspberries' ruby-red color comes from health protective anthocyanins. Research suggests that anthocyanins may fend off certain chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.

Lastly, one cup of raspberries provides 50 percent of the daily needs for vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important vitamin that can help to boost the immune system, repair tissues, aid in wound healing and can have anti-aging effects.

Common Questions

Why are raspberries hollow?

That funny looking whole in the middle of the raspberry occurs because when they are ripe the berry pulls away easily from its white core, leaving the characteristic of a hollow center. The hollow center makes eating berries fun, as kids often put them on their finger tips.

Picking and Storing

When looking to purchase fresh raspberries, look for plump, firm, and fragrant berries, free of their hulls. Inspect containers for mold and avoid those that have begun to develop mold as these berries are starting to go bad.

You can store fresh berries in the refrigerator uncovered, in a single layer on a paper-towel-lined plate for two to three days. Avoid washing until right before consumption, as washing too soon can cause the raspberries to spoil.

Frozen raspberries typically last in the freezer for up to 12 months.

Healthy Ways to Prepare Raspberries

Eat raspberries on their own as a snack or as part of a meal. Raspberries are a wonderful addition to smoothies, adding rich color and fiber. Raspberries beautiful appearance makes them a good garnish, too.

They can also be used to add bulk and flavor to salads, side dishes, and as sauce for protein and desserts. Raspberries are also used to make various different pastries and desserts, including scones, muffins, pies, sorbets, etc. While these types of foods are not the healthiest choices, as they are often rich in calories and fat, raspberries can add filling fiber, perhaps enabling you to eat smaller portions.

Recipes

Use fresh or frozen raspberries to make healthy breakfast smoothies, heart-healthy salads, and side dishes, and thick, tart and tasty sauces to accompany your protein choices. Get cooking—you can't go wrong when adding these nutrient-rich berries to your meal plan.

Couscous and Fruit Salad

BBQ Chicken with Raspberry Hoisin Sauce

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The New York Giants' rewards for winning the Super Bowl are already behind them. In 2012, they draw a schedule that's arguably tougher than last year's brutal slate and have become the most-hunted team in the NFL.
Still, there's no reason to think, armed with quarterback Eli Manning and the league's premier front-four pass rush, the Giants won't be the mix to win it all again. Although the recent past tells us they are unlikely to repeat, they deserve to start in the pole position for their title defense.
The Giants have a tenuous hold on the top spot in Sporting News' final preseason power rankings, however, with two NFC powerhouses ready to overthrow them:
1. New York Giants
Who's their MVP? QB Eli Manning
Manning has joined the all-time ranks of elite, clutch playoff quarterbacks with two rings, but it's time to back that up with his most impressive regular season to date. His offensive line, receivers, running game and defense have never provided him with a better mix.
2. San Francisco 49ers
Who's their MVP? DE Justin Smith
Smith is a critical surname in San Francisco, given it also belongs to quarterback Alex and young stud pass rusher Aldon. But Justin is the relentless gut of the league's most dominant defense that can power the Niners back to Lombardi glory.
3. Green Bay Packers
Who's their MVP? QB Aaron Rodgers
Don't be fooled that Rodgers and the Packers' offense has been up-and-down in the preseason. They'll be ready to turn it on with their deep, explosive passing game from the starting gate with finishing more like they did in 2010 in mind.
4. Baltimore Ravens
Who's their MVP? QB Joe Flacco
It has been Ray Lewis' team, it has been Ray Rice's team. This is the year the Ravens finally let Flacco loose and take ownership with his leadership—matching that with the glossier stats, elusive Pro Bowl nod and more playoff wins.
5. New England Patriots
Who's their MVP? QB Tom Brady
With some concerns about their offensive line, running game and young defense, guess who's still under center to help compensate? We already know how far his right arm can take them in a Josh McDaniels offense.
6. Houston Texans
Who's their MVP? RB Arian Foster
It has been 13 years since a running back, Terrell Davis, was named MVP of the Super Bowl. If there's anyone to end that drought, it's someone who runs a lot like Davis.
7. Denver Broncos
Who's their MVP? QB Peyton Manning
He's the only guy to win MVP four times and the Broncos present a great opportunity for a fifth. If fully healthy, he just might need to beat out his brother for the award.
8. Atlanta Falcons
Who's their MVP? QB Matt Ryan
There's a new fire burning in Matty Ice for the season, as the Falcons are about to let him fire away to Julio Jones and the rest of his big-play targets. It's about time for Atlanta to get hot.
9. New Orleans Saints
Who's their MVP? QB Drew Brees
The Saints' biggest challenge is the strong competition in their division, more so than how they'll respond without Sean Payton. Drew Brees will help ensure there's little drop off.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers
Who's their MVP? S Troy Polamalu
Something isn't sitting right about a new offense for Ben Roethlisberger, with injuries on the line and in the backfield. So it's on the Steelers' D to keep things steady with Polamalu leading the way.
11. Cincinnati Bengals
Who's their MVP? QB Andy Dalton
The Bengals have been a one-and-done team in the playoffs under Marvin Lewis, but youngsters such as Dalton and A.J. Green have the potential to change that tune.
12. Philadelphia Eagles
Who's their MVP? RB LeSean McCoy
The Eagles need to lean more on their strengths to wake up from last year's nightmare, and that means riding McCoy's running and an improved defense rather than Michael Vick.
13. Chicago Bears
Who's their MVP? QB Jay Cutler
With Brian Urlacher on the shelf, the Bears need to shift their playoff burden to the offense. Brandon Marshall and Michael Bush can be huge immediate contributors to aid Cutler toward that end.
14. Detroit Lions
Who's their MVP? WR Calvin Johnson
Megatron is the most unstoppable receiving force on this planet, and probably on the seven others, too. He'll live up to his lucrative contract, something many players don't do.
15. Dallas Cowboys
Who's their MVP? OLB DeMarcus Ware
The Cowboys' ticket to the playoffs lies in their defense improving against the pass. Ware's edge pressure will mean a lot more with an upgraded secondary.
16. Carolina Panthers
Who's their MVP? QB Cam Newton
The Panthers will be tested against their entire division and the Super Bowl champs early. If they ace that stretch with Newton getting off to a hot start, watch out.
17. Buffalo Bills
Who's their MVP? DE Mario Williams
The Bills need Williams and Mark Anderson to wake up their now 4-3 pass rush if they are going to have a chance to snag a wild card behind the high-flying Patriots.
18. Tennessee Titans
Who's their MVP? RB Chris Johnson
Johnson probably won't break the 2,000-yard rushing plateau ever again, but with young Jake Locker taking over at quarterback, he can provide a whole lot of explosive support.
19. Seattle Seahawks
Who's their MVP? S Earl Thomas
They can afford to go with rookie Russell Wilson at quarterback because of their strengths in the running game and defense. Thomas is their biggest impact player.
20. San Diego Chargers
Who's their MVP? QB Philip Rivers
Rivers just struggled through his worst season as a starter, and lost his best wide receiver in free agency. How he responds with a reshuffled cast will determine just how far San Diego goes.
21. Kansas City Chiefs
Who's their MVP? ILB Derrick Johnson
There are many Chiefs coming back from big knee injuries, and there's still a big question about Matt Cassel and the passing game. Their backbone, however, remains a Romeo Crennel defense anchored by Johnson.
22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Who's their MVP? QB Josh Freeman
Freeman has been equipped with new weapons, including Vincent Jackson, Doug Martin and Dallas Clark. The Bucs are hoping that will break him out of last year's funk.
23. Washington Redskins
Who's their MVP? QB Robert Griffin III
The RG3 in D.C. campaign officially begins, a couple months before November. He should bring plenty of offensive reform to a hungry constituency.
24. New York Jets
Who's their MVP? CB Darrelle Revis
Rex Ryan has to be concerned about his offense turning into a train wreck. Luckily, he has Revis and the veteran defensive talent to avoid a complete derailment.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars
Who's their MVP? RB Maurice Jones-Drew
Blaine Gabbert and Justin Blackmon look ready to turn the page in the offense, but you can bet it will read a whole lot better with Jones-Drew back in the middle of it.
26. Arizona Cardinals
Who's their MVP? WR Larry Fitzgerald
You can tell Fitzgerald is an all-time great receiver because a) the Cardinals treat him like a feature back and b) he keeps thriving despite a lack of good quarterback play.
27. St. Louis Rams
Who's their MVP? DE Chris Long
Jeff Fisher knows defense, and knows how to turn talented, hard-working ends such as Long into superstars. St. Louis will be much better there, jumping well ahead of its offense.
28. Indianapolis Colts
Who's their MVP? QB Andrew Luck
Luck is bound for greatness, and we'll see a hint of it in his rookie season while the rest of the Colts—caught between aging and rebuilding—work to catch up.
29. Minnesota Vikings
Who's their MVP? DE Jared Allen
The offense figures to go through more growing pains with Christian Ponder and Matt Kalil. Allen will need to continue to carry the torch with his unrelenting sack production.
30. Miami Dolphins
Who's their MVP? DE Cameron Wake
The Dolphins will be a defensive-minded team, given their lack of playmakers around rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Back in a 4-3, Wake sets the pace up front.
31. Cleveland Browns
Who's their MVP? T Joe Thomas
Thomas has been a rock ever since he entered the league in 2007, and he'll be needed more than ever as the team breaks in Brandon Weeden and Trent Richardson at the same time.
32. Oakland Raiders
Who's their MVP? RB Darren McFadden
The Raiders need a healthy season from McFadden, because defensively and quarterback-wise, they are a few notches lower than you might think. They also could use a No. 1 pick who won't set them back the way JaMarcus Russell did.


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±± Techniques Updated ±±
All MS/EMS techniques were updated severely in accordance to the new Sharingan rules. You can find all the altered and updated techniques here http://www.narutobase.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78436 I strongly suggest all MS users read through the techniques with detail and time. Plenty of things were changed and introduced and some were simply defined and revamped all together. Also note that now, MS users need to activate their ms and it can only be activated for a limited time. So be sure to read the updated sharingan rules as well.
±± New Techniques Introduced ±±
You can find these in the AACT thread
(Uchiha Kaenjin) Uchiha Flame Battle Encampment
(Uchihagaeshi) Uchiha's Return
(Doujutsu: Rinnegan) Eye Technique: Samsara Eye
(Dōjutsu: Byakugan) Eye Technique: The All Seeing White Eye
(Doujutsu: Sharingan) Eye Technique: Copy Wheel Eye
(Doujutsu: Mangekyou Sharingan) Eye Technique: Kaleidoscope Copy Wheel Eye
(Doujutsu: Eien no Mangekyou Sharingan) Eye Technique: Eternal Kaleidoscope Copy Wheel Eye
(Doujutsu: Kotoamatsukami) - Eye Technique: Kotoamatsukami
(Doujutsu: Izanami) - Eye Technique: Izanami
(Doujutsu: Saigo no Susanoo) - Eye Technique: Final Tempestuous God of Valor - Madara's Susanoo
(Mokuton: Mokuryū ) - Wood Release: Wood Dragon
±± New Bio Rules Introduced ±±
Uchiha Madara http://www.narutobase.net/forums/sho...d.php?t=284507
Uchiha Obito http://www.narutobase.net/forums/sho...d.php?t=284521
±± KG Rules Severely Updated ±±
Byakugan http://www.narutobase.net/forums/sho...d.php?t=284496
Sharingan http://www.narutobase.net/forums/sho...d.php?t=284497
Note that the update was severe in all aspects of both Doujutsu. Its recommended that all Doujutsu users read through the rules carefully and thoroughly as it has become quite different to use both Doujutsu. Ao, for example, will always need to spend a move to active his byakugan. Not only that but sharingan users will only be able to do it without spending a move once they get 3T and hold if for a certain period of time. Custom MS bios were also introduced into the rules to become more in tune to the RP itself. The abilities were also explained with more detail and overall the KGs were made into becoming more in tune to their canon uses and restrictions but also to make them more reasonable at the same time in comparison to our own RP. One of these issues was the copying and predicting nature of the sharingan.
Also, I have 58 notifications to check so please, for the next one or two days try not to bombard me with questions which I'm sure will eventually come.
Also, revamped and added the new version of the copy technique to the sharingan list:
(Doujutsu: Kopī no Jutsu) - Eye Technique: Copy Technique
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary
Range: N/A
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: N/A
Description: After gaining the 3 Tomoe Sharingan, the user gains the ability to copy the technique the enemy is using and use it as his own. The user will first need to witness the technique completely to memorize all aspects of it, including the opponents chakra flow and focus upon using it as well as the hand seals. A limitation of the technique is the inability to mimic and copy KG techniques, fuuinjutsu, kinjutsu, genjutsu, medical ninjutsu or hidden clan/bio techniques.
Note: User needs to have 3 Tomoe active
Note: Can only be done 2 times per battle on techniques that have hand seals
Note: Copied technique can only be used in the match its witnessed and only once
Note: User needs to be capable of performing the technique himself, meaning he needs to have the correct chakra natures, rank, abilities, etc to use the technique. This is also valid for elemental specialties, where the user might be unable to copy a technique by only one handseal unless he has the same specialty as the enemy.
Note: Can only be used on techniques up to S-Rank


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She was born Feb. 25, 1955. She retired from Con Agra in Russellville. She also worked for Larry's One Stop in Russellville. She was a loving and caring person to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lawanda Marie Goff; father, Otis Allen Goff; a brother, David Allen Goff; and one sister, Robin MaShell Goff.
Survivors include her fiancé, Gary Owens of the home. She was the mother of Lucina RaShelle Saldana (Misty Burford), Courtney Suzanne Ross (Steven Nichols), and Matthew Derek Hudson; grandmother of Colten Steve Laymon, Donald Spencer Alan Ross, Sydnee RaShelle Ross and Piper Ann Saldana; one sister, Christine M. Collins and Richard; two brothers, Rickey and Maggie Goff and Mark and Mary Goff of Texas; two stepsisters, Lynda Spaldin, and Ellen and Ken Wester; stepmother, Roberta B. Goff, and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Services will be conducted at her father's church, Spring Mountain Church in Harkey's Valley at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Her final resting place will be private in Harkey's Valley Cemetery by her mother and father.
"You are strong enough to be tender, and I'm grateful that you see the world with sensitivity and try in small ways every day to make it better for somebody else. Treasure the love you receive above all, it will survive long after your gold and good health has vanished."
"Get along with others and forgive each other. If someone does you wrong forgive them because the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13
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University of North Texas President Lane Rawlins will retire at the end of the year or as soon as a successor can be named. He made the announcement Tuesday in a letter to faculty, staff and students.
"I've been thinking about this," Rawlins said. "I've been trying to find the right time."
He said he likes what's happening in the state Legislature and feels UNT is on course with its strategic plan.
Chancellor Lee Jackson said he wasn't surprised when Rawlins approached him about retiring earlier this year because the two have had discussions about this every year.
"We were lucky that his original interim assignment turned into three years of increasingly successful, satisfying leadership," Jackson said.
In the letter to the UNT community, Rawlins said it was the right time for him to step down.
"My decision was influenced by knowing that we are in a good position right now," Rawlins said in the letter. "The budget moves we made this year put us on level ground, and the current legislative session and enrollment forecast promise some increases. The campus leadership is committed, skilled and devoted to UNT, so the university is in good hands."
Jackson said Rawlins was instrumental in the planning and budgeting for the branding campaign, building new facilities, focusing on research and increasing the standards of students at the university.
"He brought a different type of thoughtful, analytical leadership style that was calming and helped focus," Jackson said, adding that Rawlins helped UNT establish its priorities.
The UNT Board of Regents met Feb. 15 in executive session to discuss matters related to Rawlins' contract. During the regularly scheduled meeting, regents voted to give authority to Jackson to finalize an amendment to Rawlins' contract.
At the time, both Jackson and Rawlins were vague about what the amendment would be.
Jackson said he and Rawlins would be "tweaking" the contract.
The UNT regents in August had renewed Rawlins' contract for two years.
"One of the reasons I renewed, frankly, was to make sure we were on solid ground," Rawlins said, referring to the budget and enrollment plans.
The amendment to his contract states that Rawlins' employment will end no later than Dec. 31 and no earlier than July 1 of this year.
Rawlins said he didn't want to retire before July because he wants to be at UNT through the end of the semester for commencement ceremonies.
It's standard to remain at the university until a successor is named if the president isn't taking another job, Rawlins said, adding that he did the same when he retired as president from Washington State University.
"The best transition doesn't require interim measures," Jackson said. "He's given us quite a bit of time, the rest of the year, to identify and bring forth and agree on a strong president."
He said he is confident UNT can find a successor before the end of the year. That means UNT will need one or more candidates by the summer, he said.
Rawlins became interim president of UNT in April 2010, replacing Phil Diebel, who briefly served as interim president after the resignation of Gretchen Bataille.
Bataille abruptly resigned in February 2010, saying she was forced out after a series of disagreements with Jackson.
Rawlins served as the president of two other universities — Washington State University and the University of Memphis — before coming to UNT.
When he became interim president, he made it clear he wasn't interested in pursuing the permanent position, but in January 2011, Rawlins became the university's 15th president.
He said at the time that he realized there were projects he wanted to start that he didn't feel he could see through as an interim president.
When Rawlins became interim president, he said he was surprised UNT hadn't built more partnerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where UNT graduates have made an enormous economic contribution.
During his tenure at UNT, Rawlins faced difficult budget situations from the state and led the quiet phase of a capital campaign, which is expected to go public in April.
UNT received several multimillion-dollar gifts during Rawlins' presidency, including a $22 million gift from Thai businessman and UNT alumnus Charn Uswachoke, a $20 million sponsorship agreement with the technology company Apogee for the naming rights of the new football stadium and an $8 million pledge from Denton businessman Paul Voertman.
In February 2012, Rawlins unveiled a new five-year strategic plan and image, implementing "Four Bold Goals, One Great University." The plan came with a new tagline for the university: "A Green Light to Greatness."
The goals include providing the best undergraduate educational experience in Texas, becoming a tier-one research institution, running an effective business and expanding its outreach to the community and across North Texas.
In his announcement letter, Rawlins said, "Our strategic plan and 'four bold goals,' set a course for greatness that is ambitious, but within our reach. It seems to be a good time to attract a strong new president."
Under his leadership, UNT completed Apogee Stadium and the Business Leadership Building. He led the university in building the pedestrian bridge that links the main campus to Apogee Stadium. Three 100-kilowatt wind turbines, which were paid for by a $2 million grant from the State Energy Conservation Office, were also added to the university under Rawlins' leadership.
Rawlins also started discussions on building a new University Union. The project, with a maximum budget of $128.4 million, was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in January. Students voted in April 2012 to approve a union fee increase of up to $115 a semester.
Rawlins fought to improve the quality of students attending UNT.
In fall 2011, UNT boasted its largest freshmen class of more than 4,000 students, even after turning away about 35 percent of freshmen students who applied.
At a 2011 regents meeting, Rawlins told regents the quality of students was better and the university should grow at a manageable rate.
In fall 2012, UNT had a 9.2 percent increase of freshmen over 2011, making it the university's largest freshmen class in history with 4,444 students. It also saw a slight increase in overall enrollment.
Jackson credits Rawlins with helping facilitate UNT's move from the Sun Belt Conference to Conference USA. The school will officially make the switch this summer after spending 12 years in the Sun Belt.
The move to C-USA, which is widely considered to be a higher-level league, will place UNT in a conference with in-state schools Rice, UTEP and UT-San Antonio, in addition to Tulsa, Louisiana Tech and Tulane. Playing those regional schools is expected to heighten the visibility of UNT's program.
Rawlins also played a key role in the school hiring highly respected consultant Chuck Neinas to study the state of the UNT athletic program in 2010.
Neinas later assisted UNT in its search for a new football coach after Todd Dodge was fired.
UNT settled on former Iowa State head coach Dan McCarney to take over the program and saw him finish with a 9-15 record in his first two seasons, exceeding the Mean Green's win total of eight from the previous four seasons combined.
After his retirement, Rawlins will hold the title of president emeritus, which he was happy to accept to finish some projects, including working with international contacts and fundraising.
"I want to stay connected and be of service and make sure I don't get in the way," Rawlins said.
He holds the title of president emeritus at Washington State University as well.
As part of the president emeritus title, Rawlins has declined taking a salary but will have the option to have an office and part-time assistant, if necessary, for university business. He will also have a $20,000 annual allowance for travel expenses incurred for university business, according to the amendment.
Jackson said the title shows the esteem UNT holds for Rawlins. He will be able to assist his successor, Jackson said.
Chris Foster, chairman of the Staff Council at UNT, said in an e-mail Tuesday that the staff knew the day would eventually come when Rawlins would leave.
"Rawlins has made an indelible mark on UNT and the faculty, staff and students who call this place home," he said. "He is an inspirational leader and we have enjoyed working with him."
Andy Rolfes, director of public relations for the Student Government Association, said he was surprised to hear the news Tuesday.
"He's definitely been pushing the university in the right direction," Rolfes said.
UNT is working to appoint a 15-member committee that will be led by UNT Regent Brint Ryan and hopes to have it in place by the end of March. Storbeck Pimentel, a national search firm, will assist the committee.
Jackson said also he will be meeting with campus groups to come to a consensus about what direction UNT would like to go with the next president.
Rawlins said he's had a great time at UNT.
"It's been a very satisfying thing," he said.
Rawlins has been impressed by the students, he said, adding that the student body is diverse. He likes UNT's emphasis on the arts and sciences as well as social sciences.
"Universities don't change dramatically, in a hurry," Rawlins said. "I think this one is on the right track and that gives me a lot of satisfaction."
Staff writer Brett Vito contributed to this report.
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FOX Sports Southwest to host fan sleepover at Rangers Ballpark
Fans Can Camp Out Under The Stars In The Outfield
Filmmaker David Mickey Evans and The Sandlot
Cast Members Will Meet and Greet Fans
FOX Sports Southwest has partnered with the Texas Rangers to host a Fan Sleepover at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and a special screening of the iconic baseball film The Sandlot on Saturday, May 11.
Gates to the event open at 5:30 p.m. The sleepover kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with the Rangers road game vs. the Houston Astros shown on a large display screen in the outfield followed by the screening of Twentieth Century Fox's all-time baseball classic in celebration of the beloved film's 20th anniversary.
Fans can camp out under the stars in the outfield with their sleeping bags, sleeping mats and pillows to enjoy the special ballpark experience that runs until 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 12.
Filmmaker David Mickey Evans and members of The Sandlot cast, including Chauncey Leopardi (Michael 'Squint' Palledorous) and Patrick Renna (Hamilton 'Ham' Porter) will be at the sleepover to meet and greet fans.
FOX Sports Southwest's RANGERS LIVE pregame show prior to the Rangers-Astros game also will originate from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and will be shown on the large display screen.
Ranked in the Top 40 as one of the best sports movies ever, The Sandlot originally was released in 1993 and still captures the hearts of baseball fans young and old.
The nostalgic coming-of-age movie set in the early 1960s is about a clumsy kid that moves to a new neighborhood with his mom and stepdad. Through trials, tribulations and adventures, he learns the game of baseball from the neighborhood kids in their local sandlot. The film's classic line, "You're killing me Smalls!" still resonates with baseball and movie enthusiasts.
Tickets for the family fun Fan Sleepover priced at $20 for children 13 and under and $30 for adults are available online at www.texasrangers.com/sleepover


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Torii returns to scene of flip into Fenway's bullpen
By Jason Beck / MLB.com
BOSTON -- Torii Hunter returned Friday to the scene of his famous flip over the bullpen wall trying to chase down David Ortiz's grand slam during Game 2 of last October's American League Championship Series. He has no desire to relive those memories, nor any desire to repeat it attempt anytime soon, at least not in the regular season.
"It's the past. You don't dwell on the past," Hunter said. "When I go out there, I won't even think about that."
He won't think about doing that again, either. It was an all-out play he made to try to realize his goal of playing in the World Series. It's not a play he's going to make in the regular season, especially with more than 120 games left on the schedule.
"In the postseason, you know when the fence is there," he said. "That step, like somebody's walking behind you, I knew the wall was there. I said, 'Forget it, I'm taking that extra step.' Here, in the season, if you hit it like that, you can have it.
"You're trying to get to World Series. I haven't been there. My window's closing. I'll do whatever it takes. That's the mentality. It's different. It's so close, you dive for it."
Hunter said he does not hold any grudge against Steve Horgan, the famous bullpen security guard who raised his arms and cheered for the home run as Hunter laid on the ground in the bullpen. Though Hunter had some remarks the next day that sounded critical, Hunter said he talked with Horgan.
"He seems like a good guy," Hunter said. "It was his moment. He got a chance to shine. He got to sign autographs. It's a great thing. Good things happen to good people."
Putkonen to visit Dr. Andrews for elbow exam
BOSTON -- Luke Putkonen's rehab assignment has been halted, but he isn't rejoining the Tigers. The reliever's next destination is the office of Dr. James Andrews to have his right elbow reexamined.
The exam, the Tigers announced, is scheduled for Wednesday, a month to the day after Putkonen's initial examination by team doctors. Whether Putkonen joins the long list of Major League pitchers to undergo Tommy John surgery to rebuild the ulnar colateral ligament in his right elbow should be clear immediately after that, though Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand said that hasn't been discussed yet.
"Not at this point, no," Rand said.
Putkonen underwent an MRI exam on April 21 in Detroit. The results supposedly showed no structural damage, just inflammation. He spent the next couple of weeks taking anti-inflammatories and rehabbing, then began his rehab assignment 10 days ago at Class A West Michigan before making two appearances for Triple-A Toledo.
Putkonen's last rehab appearance Wednesday against Syracuse is what had people concerned. He pitched two innings, giving up three singles and a grand slam, and Mud Hens manager Larry Parrish voiced some concern afterward.
"I didn't think he had the pop on his fastball, the movement," Parrish told The Blade's John Wagner.
That's much the same description that Tigers personnel gave Friday.
"I spoke to him [Thursday], and he said there's like a clunkiness in his elbow," manager Brad Ausmus said. "It's tough to get anything out of Luke, so to say he's hurting is even tougher. It's certainly concerning when Luke tells you something doesn't feel right, because he's usually pretty stoic."
Said Rand: "He doesn't really describe discomfort. It's a feeling that he can't quite get extended the way he wants and he can't seem to finish his pitches the way he wants."
Putkonen's velocity has been down in his limited work this season, from an average fastball of 95-plus mph last year to just under 93 before he went on the disabled list. One observer said his fastball registered at 90-92 mph on the radar gun at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Wednesday.
"Velocity-wise, he really hasn't been where he had been a year ago," Ausmus said. "He hasn't been there all year this year."
Putkonen said last month he had been dealing with discomfort for a while, but he had hoped his limited work would've alleviated that.
"We did an MRI when he was hurt, which showed everything to be structurally OK," Rand said. "But obviously if you're feeling something, then you want to look at it a little deeper and see if there's something more going on that you're missing."
If Putkonen has Tommy John surgery, it would be his second. The first came 10 years ago while he was at the University of North Carolina, forcing him to redshirt as a freshman in 2005. Dr. Andrews performed that procedure, which was one reason why he's taking another look.
"Might as well have the same guy look at him," Ausmus said.
Kinsler, Vizquel try to one-up each other in practice
BOSTON -- The Tigers did not have a chance to do any infield work at Fenway Park on Friday due to the weather. Judging by the forecast, they might not be able to until Sunday. By then, Omar Vizquel might be getting antsy.
Every so often, Vizquel takes ground balls in the infield with Tigers players, including second baseman Ian Kinsler. When they do, Kinsler and Vizquel tend to have fun with it, trying acrobatic flips and catches an in effort to one-up each other.
For Vizquel, it's a way to stay connected with the infielders he coaches. For Kinsler, it's a way to live out a childhood memory.
"I remember him doing that with Robbie Alomar," Kinsler said, referring to the days Vizquel and Alomar were teammates in Cleveland. "That's the one thing I think about every time I do that with him."
They were two of the best defensive players in the game at the time, and they were in their primes. Now, Vizquel is 47.
"To be honest with you, I never think about the age," Kinsler said. "I just think about what he can do."
Regardless of job, baserunning key for Ausmus
BOSTON -- One reason behind the Red Sox's revival last season and their win over the Tigers in the American League Championship Series was an emphasis on baserunning. The Tigers returned to Fenway Park on Friday leading the AL in stolen bases and vastly improved in overall baserunning metrics behind new manager Brad Ausmus.
Ausmus, coincidentally, interviewed for the Red Sox job after the 2012 season before Boston hired its former pitching coach, John Farrell. The Red Sox probably would've had some of the same philosophies under Ausmus, who noted that his emphasis on baserunning isn't team-specific.
Asked if he knew right away when he was hired that he'd emphasize baserunning, Ausmus said, "It wouldn't have mattered what job I got. Running the bases would've been important."
Nor did the roster makeup matter. Without Rajai Davis and Ian Kinsler, the Tigers would be down to less than half the stolen bases, but they'd still be trying to take the extra base. It's a similar philosophy Jim Leyland talked about last year.
The Red Sox, meanwhile, have seen an uptick in outs made on the basepaths this season.
Hanrahan long-tossing to build arm strength
BOSTON -- Joel Hanrahan has been slowed down a bit in his rehab from Tommy John surgery. The recently signed reliever has resumed long-tossing in Lakeland, Fla., to strengthen his arm after he was shut down early from a bullpen session.
"He did it one day and then we shut him down," Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand said Friday. "The second session, he was having issues as well."
Rand did not characterize the move as a setback. It's not any sort of injury or soreness, he said, but a lack of strength.
"We're taking the approach that we need to build up arm strength on him, and he's been doing a lot better," Rand said.
Hanrahan will be evaluated again in a week, so he won't face hitters again until next weekend at the earliest. What that means for his timetable to join Detroit remains to be seen. Neither Hanrahan nor the Tigers put a firm date on that, but the hope has been that he could be ready at some point in June.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Linetsky wasn't preparing for a fire-and-brimstone apocalypse you might read about in scripture; rather, he was readying for the "Hip Hop Apocalypse," a music- and dance-infused event held at the Midpeninsula Community Media Center Dec. 8. The show — which included Linetsky as deejay and a host of musicians and break dancers from Gunn, Palo Alto High School and Middle College at Foothill — was part of the Media Center's Sound Lounge Program.
The program received $5,000 this past year from the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund. It hosts four performances throughout the year and offers opportunities for musically inclined teens to showcase their talents, support their peers and learn about behind-the-scenes production.
"While (the Sound Lounge Program) has gone through many changes since its original inception, the purpose has always remained clear: a night of music and entertainment for local high school students to come together in a fun, laid back setting and support their peers and the music they create," according to a description of the program posted on the Media Center website.
The shows are often streamed live online through UStream and run approximately two hours. Organizers said each show focuses on a different genre, from heavy metal and rock 'n' roll to electronic and hip hop. Linetsky helps organize and promote the events and is himself a performer.
"I think it's just a great outlet (for teens) to express themselves and share their art with the community," he said.
While Linetsky serves as the program's conduit on the high school side of things, Layla Moheimani oversees the program for the Media Center at 900 San Antonio Road in Palo Alto. Moheimani attends Foothill College and said she has been volunteering at the Media Center for four years, starting in the youth program and working her way up to freelance-filmmaking projects. She said the Sound Lounge Program represents a unique opportunity for student performers to bond and encourage one another.
"There isn't really anything else like it around here, where high school musicians can get together and perform and invite their friends," she said.
She compared the program to the popular "Open Mic" nights organized by the Teen Arts Council and held at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre.
"We're kind of trying to further spread that and just give teenage musicians an outlet and a place to perform and for their friends to see them perform," she said.
This is Moheimani's first year heading up the Sound Lounge, which she said has "gone through a lot of growth" over the past few years. Former Youth Services Coordinator Brad Sanzenbacher was previously in charge of the program, which was bolstered by his musical background, Moheimani said. Katherine Saviskas took over for Sanzenbacher as youth-services coordinator, but she didn't have as much musical experience, so Moheimani was brought on to captain the Sound Lounge, she said.
"I'm also a musician, and I worked as an intern in the (youth) programs when I was in high school ... so they asked me to kind of take charge of it this year," she said.
A passion for music is something Linetsky and Moheimani have in common. Both have studied and practiced for most of their lives, they said. Linetsky has been playing classical piano since the age of 7 and has been creating his own electronic music for the past three years. He hosts a radio show on KZSU and has been working on a project dubbed "Nightly Beats," in which he creates a new electronic "beat" each night and posts it to the Web. He is influenced by the likes of Flying Lotus, J Dilla and "American Beauty" composer Thomas Newman, he said. Linetsky sees the Sound Lounge as an opportunity for students to enjoy music away from the traditional high school venues.
"I know it's a great way for kids to go out outside of the high school dances — which, as we all know, are lame — so this is a good alternative to that. A hip-hop alternative," he said.
Moheimani, who was born in Fremont but moved with her family to Palo Alto when she was a child, played piano for six years and then switched to guitar the summer after her senior year in high school, at which point she started playing, writing and listening to music "non-stop," she said. She has also been singing since before she could remember and picked up the bass guitar two years ago. Now music is the "number one thing" in her life, she said.
"But I also love sharing music with other people because it only has value when you really get to experience it with other people, so kind of hosting these (Sound Lounge) events and giving high school students the opportunities I never had or didn't take advantage of is important to me," Moheimani said.
Linetsky and Moheimani are both planning careers in music, and if the energy they have put into making the Sound Lounge a success is an indicator of things to come, they will have bright futures indeed. But on this particular Monday, the two are preparing for their "Hip Hop Apocalypse," and Linetsky's goal is simple.
"I just want kids to come in and have a good time," he said.
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Pregnant woman stabbed near school
A pregnant woman is in a serious condition in hospital after she was repeatedly stabbed within the grounds of a primary school.
Emergency services were called to Green Lane in Stoneycroft, Liverpool, at 12.30pm to reports of a stabbing.
Police found a 28-year-old pregnant woman with multiple stab wounds. She was taken to hospital and her condition is described as serious but stable. Police said doctors are also carrying out tests on the woman's unborn baby.
A 39-year-old woman from the Stoneycroft area has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Earlier police appealed for help in tracing a woman described as being of medium build and wearing a black tracksuit and a hooded top who was seen in the area at the time.
The incident happened on a walkway within the grounds of Lister Primary School but well away from classrooms. It is not believed that any children witnessed the incident or that the victim was a teacher at the school. Officers have cordoned off the area.
Detective Inspector Martin Earl said: "This was a despicable attack on a vulnerable lady, who has been taken to hospital for treatment.
"This must have been very distressing for anyone who saw it and I would like to reassure residents that this type of incident is isolated and was not related to the nearby school.
"However, there may have been parents in the area who are able to assist our investigation."
He added: "At this time we believe that the offender was known to the victim and we have officers out on the ground, working to trace the person responsible. I would urge anyone who has any information to get in contact."


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Smoltz designated for assignment
Epstein: 'We just felt like we had to try something different'
By Ian Browne / MLB.com
But this much became definitive on Friday: The Red Sox designated the struggling Smoltz for assignment, meaning the club has 10 days to trade him, reassign him to a Minor League affiliate or release him.
Though designating someone for assignment is often a signal that a team is cutting ties with a player, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein made it clear that he is open to keeping Smoltz in the organization.
But in the heat of a pennant race and with other members of the starting rotation also struggling, the Red Sox no longer had the luxury to keep giving Smoltz the ball every fifth day.
The 42-year-old Smoltz made eight starts after recovering from right shoulder surgery, going 2-5 with an 8.33 ERA. Smoltz -- at the suggestion of the Red Sox -- flew back to his home in Atlanta to think things over.
"It's never easy," said Epstein. "I think we just felt like we had to try something different. It's never easy to tell someone they're designated for assignment, especially a Hall of Fame pitcher like that. I think it was certainly time to try something different.
"John understood and we asked him just to go home for a few days and think about what he wants to do, think about if he can still help. The good thing about the designation is that it buys some time to come up with the appropriate assignment. I'm sure I'll have something for you guys next week."
One source close to Smoltz indicated that the right-hander has not ruled out going to Triple-A Pawtucket or another Minor League affiliate to set himself up for a chance to help the Red Sox out in some form or fashion down the stretch.
"We're certainly open-minded to it," said Epstein. "I think the key thing is, we just asked John, he just pitched last night, to go home, think about things, and we'll touch base early next week."
The Red Sox weren't ready to announce who will take Smoltz's turn in the rotation on Tuesday against the Tigers at Fenway. It could be Junichi Tazawa, the 23-year-old right-hander from Japan who made his debut in professional baseball this season and was recalled from Pawtucket for Friday's game against the Yankees.
"We'll see," said Epstein. "It depends on what happens over the next couple of days. We'll have a starter for you, or a probable starter for you, sometime soon."
Smoltz, the ultimate competitor, perhaps expected too much out of himself after coming back from shoulder surgery for the first time. Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek feels strongly that Smoltz can still be an effective pitcher, and the only thing holding him back was the process of regaining his health.
"I think it's just him adjusting to his new shoulder," said Varitek. "I just know that the man has put in a tremendous amount of work to even be where he was. That's commendable in itself. The Baltimore start, what he went through to even take the ball for six innings -- that should be recognized."
Whether or not he throws another pitch, Smoltz has built one of the most impressive resumes of his era. He has 212 wins, 154 saves and 3,044 strikeouts, making him the only pitcher in history to reach all three of those milestones. In the postseason, Smoltz took his game to an even higher level, going 15-4 with a 2.65 ERA.
Until this season, Smoltz spent his entire career with the Atlanta Braves. As a prospect for the Detroit Tigers -- his hometown team -- Smoltz was dealt to Atlanta for Doyle Alexander in 1987.
Knowing that Smoltz would miss at least the first two months of the season in his recover from surgery, the Red Sox still had enough confidence in the right-hander to sign him to a one-year, $5.5 million contract that also had several incentives.
"I think we appreciated what his pedigree and his past was and respect it a lot," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. "And he didn't let us down as far as [the type of] person he is, or his work ethic. He gave everything he had. He just got to a point where we think we need to make a change to help our team do better. But that would never lessen the respect we have for him and what he's accomplished in his career."
Whether or not that career continues is ultimately up to Smoltz, who seemed more frustrated than defeated at his lack of results.
"As you would imagine, he's used to getting better results and determined to find a way to do so. Now he has a lot to process," said Epstein.
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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The Wanted have often admitted they're not the best dancers. Or, as Tom Parker says, "Awful at best." When the guys were in Chicago in June Siva Kaneswaran gave it a try and failed in the most epically funny way possible. B96/Chicago has the exclusive video.
Max George interjected to say, "Siva's the best, though."
Nathan Sykes encouraged him to give the crowd a move or two and at first Kaneswaran attempted to decline, albeit with a big grin on his face.
So Nathan started the crowd chanting, saying, "Let's force him under peer pressure." And the calls for SIVA immediately took over the room.
As Kaneswaran turned red, he realized the crowd wasn't going to allow him to leave without a display of his dancing skills. He asked, "What do you want me to do?"
And the guys, along with the crowd, insisted on doing The Worm, aka the #WantedWednesday. He worked his way into the move with some '90s boy band tribute steps and then plopped flat on the ground.
If you'd like to see more of Siva's dance moves, including his most embarrassing on-stage moment, check out the For-ma-tion edition of #WantedWednesday.
-Courtney E. Smith, CBS Local


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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone says he's officially in the race to fill the New Jersey U.S. Senate seat occupied by Frank Lautenberg until his death last week.
Pallone planned to hold a news conference Monday to announce his intentions. He spoke exclusively to The Associated Press on Sunday night.
He joins U.S. Rep. Rush Holt and Newark Mayor Cory Booker in the Democratic primary.
Booker was endorsed by influential South Jersey political leader George Norcross III on Sunday night.
Pallone says his record in Congress shows he is the best person to continue Lautenberg's progressive legacy.
Gov. Chris Christie appointed state Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa (kee-AY'-zah) to the seat temporarily and scheduled a special election to complete the term. The primaries are scheduled for Aug. 13 with a general election two months later.
The deadline to enter the race is 4 p.m. Monday.


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Illegal to Implant an Embryo with a Genetic Abnormality?
While many parents pine for a child of a particular sex, with emerald eyes or mathematical abilities, others prefer offspring like themselves — those that are not the conventional idea of perfection.
According to a BBC article, a hearing impaired British couple are parents to one deaf child and would like another. Due to the mother's age, they will have to rely on in-vitro fertilization and would prefer a deaf embryo.
The story said:
The couple have become icons in a deaf movement which sees this impairment not as a disability but as the key to a rich culture which has its own language, history and traditions: a world deaf parents would naturally want to share with any offspring.
Moreover, they argue that to prefer a hearing embryo over a deaf one is tantamount to discrimination.
Only if passed,The Human Embryology and Fertilisation Bill would prevent the family from having that choice. To read what the law says,
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If they produced only deaf embryos, they would be allowed to implant one of these. However it would be highly unlikely that there would not be one without one of the deaf genes.
If they chose to have their embryos screened, they would be obliged to to pick the embryo without the abnormality over the others. The screening would not however be obligatory, and they could take their chances in the hope that a deaf one is chosen.
What is your opinion?


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Backlash is mounting against the Catholic Campaign for Human Developments pending decision to defund Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center, a nonprofit in Durango, based on indirect ties to One Colorado, a group that advocates for civil unions.
For the past three years, Compañeros has been doing Gods work helping thousands of financially and socially vulnerable Hispanic immigrants secure health care, navigate the tax code, comply with local laws and understand basic rights.
Now, its future is uncertain, as it likely will lose the Catholic campaigns annual $30,000 grant 50 percent of Compañeross shoestring budget.
Nicole Mosher, director of Compañeros and its only paid staff member, said the loss of the churchs support was crippling.
Testing the faith
The campaigns decision to defund Compañeros for being indirectly associated with One Colorado has elicited stinging criticisms of its grant policies, which the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops toughened in 2010 by issuing the Ten Commitments at the urging of politically conservative Catholic groups.
The new rules forbid the Catholic campaign from issuing grants to organizations that are in coalitions with organizations that hold positions contrary to churchs doctrine.
The Pueblo Dioceses Michael Papesh, chief of staff to Bishop Fernando Isern, said CCHD was obligated to ask that Compañeros withdraw from the Colorado Immigrants Rights Coalition a broad, statewide collection of 93 groups that advocate on immigrants behalf because the immigrant-rights coalition began a collaboration with One Colorado last year.
In a letter, Compañeros refused, citing its reliance on the coalition and its commitment to serving immigrants regardless of their sexuality.
Papesh said Catholic Campaign for Human Developments break from Compañeros had been fairly painful.
We love the work theyre doing. But were boxed in a corner. CIRC was effectively endorsing civil unions. CCHD has been under very significant pressure for several years to ensure that church funds go to groups that support, or at least, do not oppose, church teachings, said Papesh.
During the last five years, the American Life League, a Catholic group that advocates the criminalization of abortion in all circumstances, has lambasted the Catholic campaign for funding anti-poverty organizations it deems insufficiently faithful to the Churchs position on abortion and gay marriage.
Michael Hichborn, director of American Life Leagues Defend the Faith program, said defunding Compañeros showed the Pueblo Diocese is doing a fantastic job. Theyre taking the Ten Commitments seriously.
The New York Timess veteran religion correspondent Peter Steinfels, author of A People Adrift and co-director of the Fordham University Center on Religion and Culture, said, Twenty years ago, this would not have been an issue for CCHD. Its a direct response to the militancy of people with a very specific agenda theyre focused on abortion above all, and, secondly, same-sex marriage.
Guilty by association?
At first, Papesh said, CCHD did not think Compañeros would lose its funding over its involvement with Colorado Immigrants Rights Coalition.
We thought, gosh golly gee, its this large coalition. Just remove your name from the website. But the response we got back was that they felt that would be discriminating against homosexuals if they were to remove their endorsement, he said.
Papesh said the letter Compañeros had sent the Diocese had an undertone of defiance. We were a little shocked that they were willing to give up what we viewed as substantial funding.
Compañeros spokesman Danny Quinlan disputed Papeshs characterization of Compañeross correspondence with the Catholic campaign.
Compañeros never endorsed civil unions. We really dont have any direct contact with One Colorado. Its like three degrees of Kevin Bacon: Were in a movie with CIRC that was in another movie with One Colorado. It had never occurred to us that that was going against Catholic teachings. We thought we were in compliance with what was stipulated by the grant, Quinlan said.
What would Jesus do?
By most accounts, the immigrant coalitions alliance with One Colorado is genial but haphazard. Joyce Woodram, deputy executive of the group, pointed to an instance in which one woman in a committed lesbian partnership faced deportation.
We worked with CIRC to bring media attention to that issue, Woodram said.
For me, the Catholic hierarchy is giving Compañeros an ultimatum, saying that fighting against the rights of gay people is more important that supporting immigrant families, she said.
James Salt, director of the Catholic Union, said the group already had raised $5,000 for Compañeros, and that one anonymous donor has promised to match that.
The work theyre doing is critically important to the mission of the Catholic Church. Help the poor, marginalized and the vulnerable? Thats what the Church should be about. If the Church had been historically consistent in this policy, they couldnt have supported the organizing work of Martin Luther King Jr., or Jesus Christ associating with prostitutes, Salt said.
Steinfels agreed.
In terms of the moral principle involved here do you ever cooperate, even indirectly, with people with whom you disagree? I think you do. If there is any room at all for discretion in this decision, it borders on cowardice and scandal that Catholic leaders would not make use of it, Steinfels said.
Diego Nicolas, who went to Compañeros two years ago with a legal problem, said it would be tragic if Compañeros was forced to shut down.
Its the only organization in the Four Corners doing this kind of work, said Nicolas, who has volunteered at Compañeros ever since, providing immigrants with tax assistance.
Raised Catholic, Nicolas said CCHDs defunding Compañeros had caused him to question his faith.
I dont know if I consider myself a Catholic anymore. I think its totally unfair. The mission at Compañeros is to help immigrants. We dont advocate gay rights that has nothing to do with Compañeros. The Church Im really, really disappointed. I am an immigrant, and I am also gay. Compañeros helped me because I was an immigrant, not because I was gay. Thats what Jesus would have done, Nicolas said.


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Cashman keeps focus on A-Rod's rehab
By David Wilson / MLB.com
NEW YORK -- As the Alex Rodriguez saga continues to unfold, Brian Cashman continues to use his same strategy when pressed about the third baseman.
The Yankees' general manager is keeping his "eye on the ball," with the metaphorical ball being the 25-man roster he's spent all season juggling. He's fully disclosed Rodriguez's rehab plan, discusses anything he can release as fact and hurls "no comment" after "no comment" at reporters when some of Rodriguez's more outlandish escapades are brought up.
"Feel free to, I guess, reach out to Alex and ask him, because it's something that's hard to keep up with and follow," Cashman said, "so I can just provide you the facts, and that's what I'll continue to do. We're running a baseball team."
Rodriguez joined radio host Mike Francesa on his show on WFAN on Thursday and used a "no comment" of his own when he was asked about his trust in the organization. Cashman said he was aware of the interview, but declined to comment, as well.
Rodriguez will do some defensive exercises, take tee and toss batting practice and do some light conditioning on Saturday as part of the rehab plan that Cashman has laid out. The schedule has him also undergoing treatment and riding a recumbent bike.
"Tomorrow he'll do some light baseball activities, and then we'll progress from there and get him game-ready by Aug. 1," Cashman said Friday.
Rodriguez will still take some time to get into Major League shape, and when he arrives, he of 647 home runs, he'll almost certainly give New York a lift, even at 38 years old. Brent Lillibridge, who was batting .098 this season, started at third base on Friday.
"I've had good communication with Alex, so I'm not too concerned about that when he comes back," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "Obviously, our goal is to get him healthy so he can help us. I think that's important. Our communication has been fine, so that's really not a concern."
Cashman also took Friday to defend the medical staff that diagnosed Rodriguez with the quad strain that has now sidelined him.
Controversy stemmed from the third baseman reaching out for a second opinion without notifying the team. Cashman said that as part of the sport's Basic Agreement, Rodriguez could reach out to an approved doctor from the second-opinion list.
"We're very comfortable with our medical staff and our medical diagnoses," Cashman said, "and if someone is uncomfortable, they can certainly follow the course of the second-opinion list and utilize that."
The Rodriguez circus even extended beyond just the third baseman, the manager and the GM. First baseman Mark Teixeira, who is out for the season, was in the clubhouse on Friday and was asked about Rodriguez.
Why, a reporter asked, does everything seem to be "larger than life" with him?
"That's the nature of the business," Teixeira said. "Show business."
Jeter won't return Saturday, will play simulated game
NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter always bubbles with enthusiasm and optimism. But on Saturday, the first day he's eligible to come off the disabled list, he will participate in a simulated game, the Yankees announced after Friday's 10-6 loss to the Rays.
Still, Joe Girardi seems pleased with Jeter's progress.
"He feels great, " the Yankees manager said. "Shocker.
"It's really a stupid question for me to ask."
The shortstop has been working with the team since he went on the DL, both on the road and on Friday at Yankee Stadium. He did the same thing he did on Thursday -- "I walked in, I got treatment, came outside, and now I'm supposed to go back in," he said while leaving the field. "Whatever they tell me."
"He is now doing a lot of different baseball activities," general manager Brian Cashman said.
Jeter is eligible to come off the DL on Saturday and before the game he said he feels "fine" and is, as usual, "always hopeful."
But with news of the sim game -- the time and place are still yet to be announced -- his return will have to wait until Sunday, at the earliest.
Teixeira taking rehab process one step at a time
NEW YORK -- Until Thursday, Mark Teixeira had been in an elbow cast. He's now in one that ends just below his elbow. In two weeks, he expects to have a removable cast. Rehab -- that is strength-and-movement training -- will start at the end of August. He'll stick with that for a few months, and it will take him right up to the start of his offseason program on Nov. 1.
And if it sounds like a rigid schedule, that's because it is.
"I've got it all planned out, believe me," the first baseman said. "I had it planned out from the first day."
For now, Teixeira is spending summer at home for the first time since he was a kid. When he was growing up, he played with travel teams. Then in college, the Minors and the big leagues.
He doesn't usually miss any time, so wrist surgery has created an abnormal summer for Teixeira.
"It's kind of nice, spending time with my family and being normal," Teixeira said. "At 7 o'clock every night, it [stinks]."
In terms of rehab, Teixeira is still not allowed to do anything. He can drive his car, but he has to be careful with only one good arm.
Teixeira still doesn't have any regrets about holding off on surgery and forcing his way back. With a six-month rehab process, surgery in late March wouldn't have put him in the lineup until late September, and he'd still have to get his timing back. By the time he did that, he said, "[the] season's probably over anyway."
Teixeira will rehab in New York and then spend his offseason doing his program in Connecticut, as he usually does, and when he returns, he'll give the Yankees the healthy slugger they hope for.
"The only good thing about this is you don't have to get back as fast as you can," Teixeira said. "The doctor's always just going to make sure everything's healed up and we're taking it slow."
Bombers bits
• Francisco Cervelli is hurt again. The catcher has a sore finger and is off to visit a doctor in Cleveland. Cashman admitted that he's not sure if Cervelli, who's played in just 17 games this season and none since April, will return at any point this year. Cervelli has 14 hits and three home runs in 52 at-bats this season.
• David Phelps threw a bullpen session on Friday, Girardi said. The pitcher has been on the disabled list since July 6 with a right forearm strain. Phelps is 6-5 with a 5.01 ERA this season.
• Granderson and infielder Jayson Nix both played in rehab games with Class A Tampa on Friday. Granderson is rehabbing a broken left pinkie and Nix has been sidelined since July 3 with a a hamstring injury. Granderson has played just eight games in the Majors this season, hitting one home run, and Nix was batting .236 in 237 at-bats before landing on the DL.
David Wilson is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The secretary of state's office raised the issue to state Green Party officials in a letter, noting nominee Jacob Holloway listed his date of birth as March 3, 1988. That would make Holloway 24. The Constitution requires congressmen to be at least 25 years old.
A number Holloway listed on his candidate filing form was disconnected.
Elections Director Martha Adcock asked the Green Party and Holloway to respond within seven days. Alex Reed, a spokesman for the secretary of state's office, said the state can't remove Holloway from the ballot unless he withdraws his candidacy or unless a court orders the state to do so.
"Can he remain on the ballot? Yes, but he cannot serve," Reed said.
Rebekah Kennedy, the party's chairwoman, said party officials knew Holloway was too young to serve but believe his swearing-in could be delayed until he's eligible. The party has no plans to ask Holloway to withdraw his candidacy, she said.
"There are worse things in the world than having a congressman who is seated late and misses a few votes," Kennedy said. "It's not the end of the world."
Holloway is running for the 1st Congressional District seat held by Republican Rep. Rick Crawford. Prosecutor Scott Ellington is the Democratic Party's nominee for the seat.