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Tulowitzki latest core player to hit the disabled list during tough year
By Tracy Ringolsby / MLB.com
DENVER -- What kind of season has it been for Rockies manager Walt Weiss?
Well, when it was mentioned on Tuesday afternoon that right fielder Michael Cuddyer, on the disabled list with a fractured left shoulder socket, was so optimistic after his latest examination that he's talking about actually being back in the lineup by mid-August, a huge grin spread across Weiss' face.
"That's encouraging," said Weiss.
An encouraging word in a discouraging season.
The medical report from Cuddyer was sandwiched between Monday's decision to place Justin Morneau on the disabled list with a neck strain, and Tuesday's decision to put All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on the DL for the sixth time in seven years with a left hip flexor strain.
It's another residual from that left quadriceps tendon that Tulowitzki tore back on April 29, 2008, in San Francisco, an issue that he has worked to conquer to the degree that he will sleep in a hyperbaric chamber, has a series of stretch exercises that would wear down a rubber man, has made a series of dietary adjustments and eliminated alcohol.
"It is tough," Tulowitzki said. "As hard as I work to try and stay healthy. This whole year I've done a decent job at it."
Tulowitzki shook his head, and he added, "It's always going to be a battle for me, with my injury history. … Obviously, [with] the quad tear in '08, it's been an uphill battle because all the other muscles have to work that much harder."
For Tulowitzki, this had actually been a pretty good year, until the decision on Tuesday. He had taken an occasional day off when he felt some tightness in the left thigh, but had appeared in 91 of Colorado's first 98 games, and was having an National League MVP Award-type season. Tulowitzki is leading the NL with a .340 average, a .432 on-base percentage, a .603 slugging percentage and a 1.035 OPS.
For the Rockies, the ailment for Tulowitzki is merely the latest chapter in a season gone wrong.
It's not merely that Colorado has used the disabled list 20 times this season or that the club has had nine players make their Major League debut this season, the most of any team in the NL. It's who and when and why.
Jorge De La Rosa is the only starting pitcher who hasn't missed a start, and he has battled through lower back tightness and a recurring blister on his left index finger. The Nos. 2-3-4-5-6 hitters -- Cuddyer, Carlos Gonzalez, Tulowitzki, Nolan Arenado and Morneau -- have all spent time on the disabled list.
Maybe it is just a coincidence, but on May 20, the Rockies were 26-20 and just two games back in the NL West. After a 7-4 loss to Washington at Coors Field on Tuesday night that extended their latest losing streak to seven games, they had lost 40 of 54 games since, and found themselves in last place in the NL West, 3 1/2 games behind the fourth-place D-backs and 16 games behind the division-leading Giants.
Since May 20, all five of those hitters in the core of the lineup have hit the DL.
In one six-day stretch, they had three starting pitchers make their big league debuts.
The bullpen has been worn down. It is not just that they have worked 184 innings in the last 54 games, more than three innings a game, but the relievers have a 5.53 ERA. That's the highest in the Majors, and it is 1.61 runs per nine innings higher than Milwaukee's bullpen, which ranks 14th in the NL at 3.92. And it is not just the fact that they have injured players, but it is the injuries.
Cuddyer, a right fielder, was moved to third base for defensive purposes in the top of the eighth inning of what became a 12-7 loss to the D-backs on June 5. On the first three batters in the top of the ninth, he made three diving attempts to catch balls, fracturing the shoulder socket in the process.
The Rockies had two players placed on the DL because of viral infections -- catcher Wilin Rosario and infielder Josh Rutledge.
Colorado has had four players hit the shelf with broken fingers -- Arenado, sliding headfirst; starting pitcher Brett Anderson, hitting a ball off the end of the bat; starting pitcher Jordan Lyles, making a tag at home plate, and Christian Bergman, when he was hit by a line drive on his left wrist.
Gonzalez had a fissure in his left index finger removed, and lefty Boone Logan is now on the disabled list with diverticulitis.
And now Tulowitzki.
"I think Tulo understands," said Weiss.
He does.
"This is more serious than the hiccups I had [earlier in the season]," said Tulowitzki.
For the Rockies, though, it's another pothole in the road that they have followed in a 2014 season gone bad.
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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It's controlled chaos in Teresa Parker's fourth-grade class at London Elementary School. Kids, in groups of three and four, hunch over tables covered with pink butcher paper. Their rubber-gloved hands comb through dark brown, almost black, dirt (called vermicompost) looking for earthworms (vermi) - red wrigglers, to be exact.
In this discovery lab, the students are introduced to the worms' lifecycle. Worms are divided by type and placed in a separate petri dish: adults, juveniles - no wider than a piece of thread - and cocoons.
"I can see the cocoon right there!" announces one student triumphantly. Another student, a boy with glasses and bangs falling in his eyes, shows Parker something that to the naked eye looks like an acorn, but is no larger than the head of a pin. Parker confirms that it's an earthworm cocoon.
"Maybe if you can find a cocoon, you can see one hatching out," she suggests to another group.
The worms squirm together in their dishes, shying away from the light that has rudely invaded their dark, damp world. Meanwhile, the noise reaches a fever pitch as the students chatter excitedly about their work.
After dividing the worms, students count how many were collected in each category and record the numbers on their worksheets. They then measure five adult worms. Parker will use these numbers to teach the class about ratios and averages.
"Science and math are seamless," she said.
Other areas of learning will also be integrated. In the next four months, the class will perform a feeding experiment on the worms, recording their observations in a journal and expressing their knowledge through poems, songs and other artistic expression. At the end of the unit, students will prepare a Power Point presentation to discuss the experiment's results.
Parker has taught this unit on earthworms and vermicompost for five years.
"I was looking for a life science unit of study that would encourage learning about environmental issues, while at the same time teaching about the life cycle," she said.
After the worms have been put away and the tables cleared, Parker leads the class through an exercise that reinforces the English lesson from the day before: A four-line prepositional phrase poem about the worms.
Vermi Into the soil
Beside the root
Under the ground
In the dirt he squirms
It's this method of scientific study that integrates other subject areas that has made Parker one of three finalists from Arkansas competing for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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Discussion in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' started by Jiraiya, May 9, 2009.
I haven't heard anything, but if they did it, I'd be first in line to buy it.
They should do new fan collectives first (with overlaps of already released DVD collectives).
Excellent news!!!
There has been no 'news' since August 7, 2007 that
Falcor5's post
Just because Mike & Denise Okuda want to see TNG series in HD (like some of us too) doesn't make it news of any announcement. They even say they asked several years ago.
I was commenting on the existence of the original tapes, which up till now, I have not seen a straight answer about!
What tapes? They were talking about celluloid.
Pardon: "original 35mm film negatives". I apologize for the earlier use of BB shorthand.
Get it right RAMA!
I would definetly be first in line to pick up all the 24 century treks in HD also. Although I own all the series' on DVD, I find them difficult to watch now that I have a 50" Plasma.
We are in the high definition era. If they don't want the show to fade into obscurity then they better do an HD version eventually.
I demand it.
There will be HD versions of all Trek eventually.
Well that's fine, the DVDs won't disappear if an HD version could be made, and obviously you won't be required to buy it. However, since it is technically possible to get a lot more out of the show to improve the look on modern high definition televisions, I'd love to see an alternate version.
If it ever is remastered, I doubt I'd be pining for the fuzzy, blurry video look ever again. As long as the original version is always available, I can't understand why anyone would be opposed.
People expect Blu-Ray discs to contain actual high definition content. You *could* release TNG on BR, but in standard def; hell, an entire season could probably fit on one disc. But if you're not going to upgrade the content, why bother?
Eh...if you were around for the original run, I guess the argument can be made. But look at the difference between the original and Remastered:
The Naked Time, original. Broadcast September 29, 1966
The Naked Time, remastered. Broadcast September 30, 2006
And for comparison's sake, here's a shot from early TNG:
Home Soil. Broadcast February 22, 1988
And when TNG aired in the UK, it didn't even look that good thanks to the horrible standards conversions the BBC were provided with.
ST:TOS was presented in standard definition video for syndication for 35 years. It looked better on DVD when released in 1998 and in 2004 but
Paramount knows Trek fans are willing to pay for ST:TOS in HD so they not only did it for the Blu-ray release but for syndication in HD for years to come. Read the reviews of how much people love it looking in HD with the visual effects redone too.
While I think we will definitely see the "Enterprise" series on Blu-ray it will need to have the visual effects re-rendered in HD. They were all done for 16x9 framing at least but still need rerendering. This would happen before TNG gets remastered as entire seasons. I even started a thread on it this month.
'Star Trek: Enterprise seasons Blu-ray spec. features wishlist'
A few others think ST:Voyager looks fine the way it is on this thread:
'Remaster the entire Voyager Series...........' I agree. It was mastered to digital videotape and looks pretty good from season 1-season 7 on the DVD. Put it this way it looks way better than the TNG series (picture quality) especially TNG seasons 1 & 2.
TNG was a very popular series and possibly it would get some remastering for HD like fan collectives on Blu-ray but entire seasons are a long shot. TNG on syndication for HD doesn't seem like it would have long life in 20 years from now on an HD tv channel but I may be very wrong.
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I do not think so. Voyager did not have great ratings and Enterprise didn't either but it is not that difficult to redo Enterprise since it is only the visual effects rerendering and reediting from the original film telecine HD tapes.
They will eventually do all of them including Voyager (IMO of course)
Enterprise was always in HD so no extra effort or money needed there, the visual effects were rendered at HD from the start. The show was broadcast in HD in the markets that were ready and has been shown in HD on the HDNet channel the last few years (and looking damn good).
Star Trek Enterprise master
Millimeter magazine March 2002 issue article titled: "Effective HD Effects"
Ron Moore Enterprise's visual-effects supervisor tells of the show being mastered in 24p HD format. He hoped the team would be in a position to build a pipeline by next season [season 2] to post a show entirely within a 24p HD pipeline.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_digital_video ]
Season 1 the visual effects were mostly rendered in standard definition and uprezzed to HD.
if you wish to continue a discussion of remastering 'Enterprise' for HD syndication and Blu-ray please go here to this most relevant thread:
'Star Trek: Enterprise seasons Blu-ray spec. features wishlist'
If you wish to continue discussion of TNG series remastering be my guest.
Re: Star Trek Enterprise master
I suppose then you're just as opposed to TOS having been remastered? Because standard def was how it was originally broadcast. By your logic, there should be no STAR TREK: REMASTERED either.
But that also reflects changes in how TV schedules worked. In the 1960s and 70s, you had TV shows run, basically, a new episode every week for 26 (or even more) weeks in a row, then go into the rerun (or preemption) cycle. By the 1980s, the rising importance of sweeps months meant there was motivation to put in reruns on weeks nobody was watching (like, between Christmas and New Year's) and save brand-new episodes for February and, particularly, May. It wasn't just Next Generation going into reruns for a month at a time; it was everything.
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Garzas Shutout dooms Rangers
Rays 7, Rangers 0
Some nights you just turn on the television and want to see an offensive explosion on the tube. Going into this Texas series, the Rays are going to encounter the team that leads the majors in runs scored per game. This squad is even more potent tha the Chicago Cubs, who have won an easy dozen more games than the Rangers.
But the firepower on this roster is well documented. The stadium is a true hitters' ballpark, and the incoming teams have to deal with the heat and humidity that only the Florida Marlins could love. Arlington Texas can be a boiler room during the months of August and September, the temperatures can read 90-ish, but feel more like wet sauna.
The Rays come in here cool, calm and relaxed, and a few more wins will make this feel more like the Artic than the Sahara. Winning breeds success, and right now, the Rays are a success story for the ages. Coming in an impressive 6-2 during this roadtrip can put an exclamation point on the roadtrip. The Rays have to go above .500 in their road series to truly envision a playoff berth for the first time in franchise history. If last night's performance is only a glimpse into the future, the the future is so bright………you have to wear shades.
When the Rays looked into their crystal ball before trading for Matt Garza and Jason Bartlett, did they see this kind of success this early for the pair. Did they see that Garza would come back to the scene of a major emotional and mental meltdown and redeem himself three-fold on the diamond. Could they have envisioned that Garza is considered by many in baseball right now to have the best stuff ( pitches) on the team's roster. Do you think they thought Matt could mature and accept so soon to be a force on the mound every time he steps to the rubber?
Matt Garz threw his thrid complete game last night for the Rays. In the 7-0 shutout, Garza's sinker ball was amazing last night, and was a true key to Gara winning his 10th win of the season. His sinker was hitting the spots last night with a great downward break at the last moment. Considering he throws it consistanly above 90 MPH, is true testement to his improvement on the mound.
Garza had Ranger batters' swinging and missing at his pitches last night. Going into the 6th inning, only Josh Hamilton had reached base on a walk for the Rangers. Garza struck out 9 last night and looked totally in control on the mound.
Garza's last start in Texas was a million miles away as you saw him pause before pitching each inning and look into his hat for inspiration and mental notes to get him focused in ths game. The only time Matt truly showed emotion in this contest was in the top of the 9th when he went over to Rays Manager Joe Maddon and Pitching Coach Jim Hickey and asked to finish out the game.
It was truly a great night to be a Rays fan.
The Rays struck out 12 times last night against the Rangers. In the last 4 games, the team has now struck out 39 times at the plate. This puts the Rays at 890 strike outs for the season. This is pale in comparison with the major's leading strikeout squad, the Florida Marlins, who have struck out 1,056 times this year. But the Rays are within the range of the AL leading Oakland A's who have 930 strikeouts.
It brings about a glaring statistic that could play out more down the road for the Rays. There is a difference in being aggressive at the plate, and being a bit foolish and letting a player strike out looking at a pitch than swinging. The Rays have had more strikeouts looking lately than in a long time.
This has to be nipped in the bud a bit to be able to compete come the September crunch time when baserunners will come at a premium for the team. In the coming weeks, teams will be bringing up the young fireballers out of the minors to intice us to swing at air. We need to exercise a bit more plate discipline and either swing with authority or take the pitches.
Willy Aybar started the barrage in the 4th inning by slamming his 7th homer of the season to rightfield and give the Rays an early 1-0 lead. The homer was a impressive shot that curled into the Rangers pinic area above rightfield and maybe put the Rangers' Marlon Byrd on the bench with an injury. Byrd went up for the ball and got his wrist or upper hand stuck in the railing area and came down without his glove.
At this point in the contest, the Rays had Rangers' starter Kevin Millwood at 60 pitches and he was slated for an early exit to the game.
But the Rays put the game and Millwood on the bench in the 5th inning. Carlos Pena hit a 3-2 pitch into the right field stands for his 24th homer of the season. Pena went 1-3, with 3 runs scored, and 2 walks in the game. Pena now has 9 homers in the last 20 games, and one on each of the last 3 contests for the Rays.
But that was only the start of the barrage for the Rays. Cliff Floyd, who was 2-5 on the night, hit his second double of the game to setup the next heroics for the Rays. After a Aybar srikeout, Eric Hinske came to the plate.
Hinske took a Millwood pitch to the deepest part of the ballpark and above a leaping Josh Hamilton to spot the Rays to a 4-0 lead over the Rangers. Hinske hit that ball into the grassy batter's eye area in centerfield for his 18th homer. In his last 5 games, Hinske is batting .438, with 2 homers and 3 RBI's.
But that was not the end of the big blasts for the Rays.
Rightfielder Gabe Gross also got into the action by hitting the first pitch he saw from Millwood into the Rays Bullpen area for his career-high 10th homer of the year. In the game, the Rays hit 4 homers for the 4th time this season. Gross aslo got a stolen base off Millwood in the 2nd inning.
Jason Bartlett also started at shortstop for the first time since his in jury on August 3, 2008. Bartlett had been a DH a few times in the last week before finally taking thenfiled for the Rays tonight. On the night, Bartlett went 2-4 at the plate and was the pivot man in the Rays' only double play of the night.
Now for the upsetting news. You would have thought he got the message a week ago when Maddon benched him for slowly running to first base on a play, but B J Upton is again in the Rays doghouse. Maddon pulled Upton after he took 5.5 seconds to lollygag to first on a double play attempt.
Upton said after the game he thought the Rays had two outs at the time, but also commented that he now knows he has to hustle all of the time and not just take breathers on the basepaths. Upton is a great young talent, and Maddon is truly not flexible on this action. He expects everyone to run hard and give maximum effort on every play.
That is a truly commendable trait, and one that Upton probably will have time to reflex on since he will be sitting out the Sat night game against the Rangers' for his actions. Upton must understand that everyone on this squad is responsible for either its losses' or successes this season. The Rays have a unique opportunity to change history and nothing short of 100 percent will do right now.
Beyond that, Upton will probably be wise to not get into this doghouse again this season. Maddon is quick to show that Cliff Floyd, who has two aching knees, gutted out two doubles last night, and score 4 runs in the Thursday afternoon game.
His knees were probably braking loud and clear before Friday night's game. But as a veteran oin this club, Floyd also knows it is all about example and execution right now. And he has a World Series ring to prove it.
B J has to consider himself really lucky to get such multiple chances from Maddon. In the not to distant past, Delmon Young wrote his ticket out of Tampa Bay on just such a play. And he only got the one chance to slack off before being shipped out of here.


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I'm a nineteen-year-old Law student that has wanted to write since I first read 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' at age seven. It's still a dream - but I'm so immersed in JK's imagination that I doubt I'll ever be able to come up with original plots!
Having said that, I love building on her world. Most of the pieces I write go deeper into the world of Harry Potter rather than ruining JK's work with a new plot that just doesn't quite fit. I tend to think reflectively, therefore I write reflectively. Enjoy :)
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We know Kreacher spent time in the Hogwarts kitchen. We know he was instramental in rallying the house-elves to fight.
My question is, do you think Kreacher would have befriended Winky? Possibly after Dobby's death? We know Dobby looked after Winky. Would Kreacher have continued doing this?
Another question, would Kreacher suggest bringing Winky to Grimmauld Place to live once he was back there living with Harry? The situation is Harry is back at Grimmauld Place which looks like it did before they cleaned it in OotP. One of the trio (not sure which one, yet, any suggestions?) makes a comment about bringing in someone to help clean it up as there is a lot to clean for Kreacher. Kreacher insists he can do it, of course, but then suggests if they are serious, then perhaps Winky could come and help. Would he do that?
Hope that wasn't too confusing. LOL
Thanks for your help in advance.


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The Princes Of The Golden Cage
by Nathalie Mallet
Cover Artist: Gabrielle Portal
Review by Colleen Cahill
Night Shade Books Paperback ISBN/ITEM#: 9781597800907
Date: 15 August 2007 List Price $7.99 Amazon US / Amazon UK / Show Official Info /
There are many fairy tales of trapped princesses: trapped in towers, in spells or even on glass mountains. Princes rarely find themselves in this scenario, which is one of the things that makes Nathalie Mallet's The Princes of the Golden Cage so refreshing. In this Arabian-styled fantasy, it is the sons of the Sultan who are kept in the golden Cage, and although it is luxurious, the Cage is also deadly, both from human scheming and magical forces.
Amir is one of the 117 Princes who live in the Kapisi Palace's Cage. He explains this interesting situation:
The Kafes or Cage System—which entailed locking all princes inside one section of the palace until one was crowned as the next ruler—had been put in place by my great-great-grandfather, Sultan Mudel Ban II, after his numerous sons ripped the kingdom of Telfar apart in a bloody fratricidal war.This prison might keep the Princes from ravaging the country, but it does little to keep them from plotting against each other. Amir, a bookish fellow who stays out of his siblings way, has no designs on the throne and only craves freedom to explore the outside world. When his brothers begin dying each full moon, leaving behind a corpse that resembles "a dried-up piece of meat", Amir is dragged into the mystery as he the most scholarly of the Princes. Even though the servants gossip of his dark powers, Amir is a man of science who does not believe some occult force could be involved in the murders. Reluctantly, he joins forces with his brother Erik, a prince by a Nordic bride, to try to expose the silent killer. It soon becomes clear that the Princes did not die from poison, but a magical being, one that is somehow tied to the Sultan. Things become more complex when Princess Eva of Sorvinka arrives, as she will be the wife of the next Sultan and this new prize increases tensions in the Cage to an even higher level.
This book has a lot of elements: there is the Arabic world with princes trapped in a pressure cooker, the mystery of the diabolic murderer and Amir's first steps of reaching out to others and learning that some people can be trusted. Mallet does a superb job of combining these bits into a beautifully integrated work. A complex character, Amir is proud of his scholarship and treasures books, but slowly comes to realize that he cannot live alone and only a friend can help him survive the emotional stress of living in the Cage. Isolation might give him some protection, but it comes at a price.
The book has a loose ending and I am seeing hints on the Internet that another volume might be out in 2008. This is a fun read, full of lively characters and absorbing plot twists; I am certainly looking forward a sequel. No need for you to wait for the second book: I recommend getting The Princes of the Golden Cage and enjoying it today.
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Australia: Satellite clues to jet mystery elusive
PERTH, Australia — Frustration grew Saturday over the lack of progress tracking down two objects spotted by satellite that might be Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, with a Malaysian official expressing worry that the search area will have to be widened if no trace of the plane is found.
Nothing has been found in the three days that search crews have been scouring the area where the satellite took images of objects, about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) southwest of Australia. Two military planes from China arrived in Perth to join Australian, New Zealand and U.S. aircraft in the search. Japanese planes will arrive Sunday and ships were in the area or on their way.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, on an official visit to Papua New Guinea, said weather hampered the search earlier but conditions were improving.
"There are aircraft and vessels from other nations that are joining this particular search because tenuous though it inevitably is, this is nevertheless the first credible evidence of anything that has happened to Flight MH370," Abbott said.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein told reporters that if the search is unsuccessful, the focus will have to return to two broad arcs where pings from the aircraft, detected by another satellite, may have originated. Though direct contact with the aircraft was lost early March 8 over the Gulf of Thailand, the pings continued for several hours after that. One arc stretches into central Asia; the other deep in the Indian Ocean.
"My biggest concern is that if we are not able to identify the debris, having to go back to the two corridors is a huge and massive area," Hishammuddin said.
The Boeing 777 disappeared March 8 with 239 people on board less than an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur. Hopes that the search could be more narrowly focused grew after a satellite spotted two large objects in the area earlier this week.
One of the objects was 24 meters (almost 80 feet) in length and the other was 5 meters (15 feet). The objects could be unrelated to the plane; one possibility is that they fell off one of the cargo vessels that travel in the area.
Warren Truss, Australia's acting prime minister while Abbott is abroad, said a complete search could take a long time.
"It is a very remote area, but we intend to continue the search until we're absolutely satisfied that further searching would be futile — and that day is not in sight," he said.
"If there's something there to be found, I'm confident that this search effort will locate it," Truss said from the base near Perth that is serving as a staging area for search aircraft.
Aircraft involved in the search include two ultra-long-range commercial jets and four P3 Orions, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said.
Because the search area is a four-hour flight from land, the Orions can search for about only two hours before they must fly back. The commercial jets can stay for five hours before heading back to the base.
Two merchant ships were in the area, and the HMAS Success, a navy supply ship, was due to arrive late Saturday afternoon.
Australian maritime officials also were checking for updated satellite imagery. The satellite images that show the objects were taken March 16, but the search in the area did not start until Thursday because it took time to analyze them.
The Chinese planes that arrived in Perth on Saturday were expected to begin searching on Sunday. A small flotilla of ships from China will also join the hunt, along with a refueling vessel that will allow ships to stay in the search area for a long time, Truss said.
The missing plane, which had been bound for Beijing, carried 154 Chinese. In the Chinese capital on Saturday, relatives of the passengers rose up in anger at the end of a brief meeting with Malaysia Airlines and Malaysian government officials.
"You can't leave here! We want to know what the reality is!" they shouted in frustration over what they saw as officials' refusal to answer questions. The relatives gave reporters a statement saying they believe they have been "strung along, kept in the dark and lied to by the Malaysian government."
Malaysia asked the U.S. for undersea surveillance equipment to help in the search, said Rear Adm. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel promised to assess the availability of the technology and its usefulness in the search, Kirby said. The Pentagon says it has spent $2.5 million to operate ships and aircraft in the search and has budgeted another $1.5 million for the efforts.
The Telegraph newspaper in London carried a report showing a transcript of the conversation between the pilots and traffic control before the plane disappeared. The paper said it may have been noteworthy because one of the pilots repeated his altitude about the same time a transponder was turned off.
But Peter Marosszeky, an aviation expert at the University of New South Wales in Australia, said he did not think the transcript was unusual and cautioned against reading too much into it.
Some questions had been raised about the cargo of the missing plane because it contained lithium ion batteries. Malaysia Airlines issued a statement saying it was in compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Air Transport Association requirements and classified as "non-dangerous goods."
Malaysian authorities have not ruled out any possible explanation for what happened to the jet but have said the evidence so far suggests it was deliberately turned back across Malaysia to the Strait of Malacca, with its communications systems disabled. They are unsure what happened next.
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• Anthony McPhearson, 21, burglary, criminal mischief, theft — $100,000.
A Pope County Sheriff's Office investigator testified that at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to a London caller who reported a stolen 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck valued at $12,000. Deputies found the vehicle parked in front of McPhearson's home on Round Mountain Lane. After being read his Miranda rights, McPhearson admitted he took the vehicle.
While transporting him to the Pope County Detention Center, deputies received a call that a different house on Round Mountain Lane had been burglarized. Police found food was missing and damaged items valued at $3,000 to $5,000, including stringed instruments. Investigators also saw the walls had been marked on with a felt-tip marker. McPhearson said he was the one who committed the crime.
• Eric Ford, 23, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia — $5,000.
A police report stated Pottsville police stopped a vehicle on State Highway 247 on April 11 for not wearing a seatbelt. The officer noted the driver, Ford, was shaky and appeared to be under the influence. He administered a sobriety test on Ford and arrested him for driving while under the influence of drugs. Police found a glass pipe and four baggies of methamphetamine inside the car.
• Tyler Bradley, 27, two counts of delivery of a controlled substance — $20,000.
A Pope County Sheriff's Office investigator testified the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF), in cooperation with Arkansas State Police, had Bradley under investigation during the last six months.
A confidential informant (CI) working for the DTF met with Bradley on two separate occasions to purchase methamphetamine. The CI exchanged cash for under 2 grams of alleged methamphetamine on two different occasions during the investigation.


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Poll Recap: Colic Surgery Experiences
- Sep 17, 2013
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156 (27%) readers indicated that one or more of their horses had undergone colic surgery.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse
In last week's online poll, TheHorse.com asked if one or more of your horses have ever undergone colic surgery. More than 575 readers responded, and we've tallied the results.
The majority of the voters—421, or 73%—indicated they've never taken a horse to colic surgery. The other 156 (27%) indicated that one or more of their horses had undergone colic surgery.
Additionally, 90 respondents provided comments about their individual experiences.
Some respondents said they've had positive experiences with colic surgery:
- "She was 24 at time of surgery. Recovery was intense (but she's) still here at 26. Worth it!"
- "He was about 22 years old, an Arab gelding, and he lived until he was 32. Well worth the money."
- "Small intestine was entrapped. Surgery was nine years ago and (the) horse is strong and healthy."
- "We were lucky … He was 14 at the surgery; lived until he was 25."
- "(She) had a complete recovery and produced four foals afterwards."
- "It was more than 40 years ago. Job well done."
Others said their colic surgery experiences haven't been as successful:
- "An apparently successful twist surgery still produced a dead horse about 12 hours after surgery."
- "Not the best outcome. Lost one mare with her foal in utero. Lost my 25-year-old horse of a lifetime."
- "Two horses (had surgery and we) lost them both three days later (due to) peritonitis and they did not regain gut motility."
- "For my 18-year-old Draft cross mare—it was not successful. I am reluctant to go through it again."
And some respondents said that while they haven't put a horse through colic surgery yet, they know what they'd do should the need arise:
- "Would only do as last resort. Thankfully, my horse recovered by herself with great vet care."
- "None of mine have ever colicked. Surgery is expensive. Think I would have to euthanize."
- "The cost and stress on the animal are not worth it."
- "I would if there was a good prognosis. But I would have to go into debt to do so!"
- "I would do so if horse was a good candidate."
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Aviva Premiership
Sharks give social media boss the boot
ESPN Staff
December 26, 2012
Sale chief Steve Diamond has opted to wield the axe off the field © Getty Images
Sale Sharks have sacked the club official responsible for branding the club's supporters as 'absolute f***wits' on her personal Facebook page.
The Premiership strugglers have confirmed that social media executive Holleh Nowrouz was dismissed by Sharks chief Steve Diamond following a 'stringent disciplinary review' into her controversial comments that came to light last week.
Nowrouz wrote: 'Oh, the joys of managing a sport club's social media when we've lost the last 7 Premiership home games.
'To the Sale Sharks fans who comment about the club needing to spend less time blogging and tweeting and more time coaching, the staff who create content for the website and social media platforms are not the same members of staff who coach the team. You absolute f***wits.'
Sale issued a statement last week that that revealed internal disciplinary action had been taken and that Nowrouz 'deeply regrets' her comments and Diamond has since confirmed that the 26-year-old has been sacked.
"As a club we have always been proud of the backing we receive from our supporters through thick and thin over our 151-year history," Diamond said. "At this crucial time for the club Holleh's comments, though private, just overstepped the mark and left her position untenable."
Sale suffered their 10th defeat of the Premiership campaign last weekend with Wasps claiming a 25-18 victory in their Premiership clash at Adams Park. The result leaves them bottom of the table and five points adrift of London Irish.
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Come and meet some of JARMS's finest in training!
Stop in this Wednesday (January 16th) at Petco in Bluffton, between 2:30 and 3:30 and see JARM's dogs in training! Meet Frieda, Faith, Penny, Sugar, Rodney and Dakota! Jasper Animal Rescue Mission partners with Petco to train our adoptable dogs and make it easier for them to transition into your homes. If you are ready to add to your family, then come and see us! Call 843-726-7799 beforehand to confirm that the furbaby YOUR interested in, is still available. Also, check out the rest of our adorable adoptables on (www.jarmission.org), both canine and feline! All are waiting to go home to a family that will love and cherish them!


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Led by NBA champion LeBron James, the U.S. men's basketball team is no doubt the favorite in the Olympics. Recently, the team easily defeated Spain in an exhibition game, the one squad that is expected to be a challenge. Spain is a taller team that boasts Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers, but Team USA has impressive backcourt combinations.
BARCELONA, Spain – The question sounded more like a concession.The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team had come to Barcelona and put a 100-78 beating on Spain, the country given the best chance of stopping the Americans' bid for a second straight gold medal. It was such a dominating performance over the final three quarters Tuesday that it was hard to imagine what could be much different if the teams meet again in London.
So, one Spanish journalist asked Chris Paul, is this U.S. team invincible?
"No," Paul said. "I mean, I wish we were. We'd get to live a long time". OK, so they're not immortal, either.
What the Americans have, after a five-game exhibition schedule, is a team that is unbeaten, though not unbeatable. The Americans have a weakness that can be exploited, though also the ability to turn it into a strength.
They head to London as the clear favorites, and maybe among the few who believe winning gold again will require much more than just showing up.
"I think for us, it's about going out there and playing the right way and worrying about us," Paul said. "We go into Games, fortunately we know that we're probably going to be the most talented team there, but that doesn't always win games for you."
It worked during this tour, which started nearly three weeks ago in Las Vegas and ended with an off day on July 25 in Barcelona. The U.S. flew to London on July 26, setting the stage for the Olympic opener July 28 against France.
Games against overmatched Britain and the Dominican Republic weren't competitive, but the Americans were challenged at times during the three contests against medal contenders. Brazil had a 10-point lead after one quarter before the U.S. won by 11. Argentina cut a 20-point deficit to four in the final minutes of the Americans' 86-80 victory here Sunday. And Spain was ahead by nine points in the opening period before the U.S. got the game under control.
"We got better. We got better and at the end of the day that's what it's all about," LeBron James said of the pre-Olympic schedule. "We've got to continue to improve and it was a good test."
The biggest question – maybe the only one – facing the Americans since they assembled their team was how they would overcome their size problem. Spain had NBA big men Pau Gasol and Serge Ibaka on their front line Tuesday, an advantage that seemed even bigger when starting center Tyson Chandler quickly went to the bench with two fouls.
Carmelo Anthony came in and played on the front line with James and Kevin Durant. That made the Americans vulnerable on defense but unguardable on offense, forcing someone who would rarely find himself on the perimeter suddenly having to check one of the NBA's top scorers out there.
"Their athleticism and quickness makes up for the lack of size. Interior players are not used to guarding players 20 feet away from the basket, so it's sort of a double-edged sword," Gasol said. "You have to try to punish them at one end, then adjust at the other end. And they're loaded, so you have to be alert at all times."
While Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo called the U.S. the best team in the world, the Americans were a bit more cautious, perhaps because they remember what happened against Spain four years ago in the Olympics. The U.S. won by 37 points in pool play, then held only a four-point edge down the stretch before pulling away to a 118-107 victory in the gold-medal game.


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Sure you guys have seen the commericals this weekend on the Allstar broadcasts...
34.99 at KMART, but 70 at Champs.
They have Al Harrington and Steve Jackson sig shoes. Word is that Ron Artest is joining in with his own sig shoes as well.
These shoes quality is supposed to be far above the quality of Starbury shoes. I'll probably pick up a pair and see if they are. They have anice strap ones that remind me of LeBron's Nikes.


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About the Book
He saved her life…
When Annalise Hadley is tossed over the side of her honeymoon barge, the newly minted duchess knows she's been left for dead—for her husband's only interest is in her vast dowry, not her muddied lineage. However, she didn't count on a savior. Especially not an honorable, sinfully intriguing earl who will tempt her to risk everything—again.
Now he will seduce her heart and soul.
A man with his own demons, Owen Crawford, the reclusive Earl of McDowell, is enchanted by the mysterious, courageous woman he rescued. He will help her heal, teach her to protect herself, and then send her away—so that she'll never see he's far from the hero she believes him to be.
But days and nights alone prove that some secrets are meant to be discovered…some desires are too powerful to resist…and some wounds can be healed only by love.
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Cameron: Rich will help cut deficit
The rich will be targeted with new measures to help pay down the state deficit, David Cameron and George Osborne have signalled.
But the Prime Minister and Chancellor rejected Liberal Democrat proposals for a "mansion tax" on expensive properties and benefit cuts for wealthy pensioners.
Speaking as the Conservatives' annual conference opened in Birmingham, Mr Cameron also confirmed that the Government is considering action to prevent new waves of European migrants coming to the UK to work - something which could put the UK on collision course with EU rules on freedom of movement.
With Tories trailing in the polls and Labour's Ed Miliband enjoying a boost following his well-received "One Nation" speech last week, Mr Cameron and Mr Osborne kicked off the conference with a raft of initiatives designed to win back control of the political agenda.
They included a promise to veto any proposal for "massive" increases in the EU budget, an extension of the council tax freeze for the third year in succession and a cap of inflation plus 1% on rises in regulated rail fares.
The conference was set to be dominated by the economy, with Mr Cameron saying his party would "level" with the public about the need for another £16 billion of spending cuts in 2015-16.
"We have to find these spending reductions and if we want to avoid cuts in things like hospitals and schools, services that we all rely on, we have to look at things like the welfare budget," he told BBC1's Andrew Marr Show.
Mr Cameron made clear he did not anticipate an in-or-out referendum on British membership of the European Union. And he dismissed the prospect of voters deserting the Tories for the UK Independence Party in the hope of securing an in/out vote, saying: "I think Ukip is a complete waste of time, obviously."
Ukip leader Nigel Farage responded: "Since Cameron has become leader, membership of the Tory Party has halved. Since he last abused Ukip, our poll ratings have doubled. The Prime Minister is once again showing his legendary lofty disdain for ordinary voters."
Labour's shadow Cabinet Office minister Michael Dugher said: "Britain needs a 'One Nation' Prime Minister to deliver real change. Instead we've got one that asks millions to pay more and millionaires to pay less."


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GOP's Stars Align on Immigration Push
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's push to overhaul immigration laws would once have spelled peril for a potential Republican presidential candidate. But that is much less so today.
One big reason: Many of his potential 2016 rivals—Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush—are marching in the same direction.
Despite differences in emphasis, all are supporting changes to immigration law that...


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- Green Village Community IbukuDesigned by Ibuku, Bali's Green Village is a community of gorgeous homes built entirely from bamboo. Construction on the village began in 2010, and it continues to grow with the addition of three more fantastic homes (and they're available to rent!). Constructed with locally-sourced materials and traditional building techniques, the Green Village fits in perfectly with the surrounding natural landscape of Bali's sacred Ayung River.1
- Green Village Community IbukuLocated in the vicinity of the Green School, also designed by Ibuku, the Green Village was built following the same principles as its predecessor.2
- Green Village Community IbukuPlayful and lightweight, the structure connects with nature without disrupting it.3
- Green Village Community IbukuThe bamboo columns attach to the bamboo tile and thatch canopy.4
- Green Village Community IbukuBamboo is used both as structure and the dominant element of the interior.5
- Green Village Community IbukuTreated in different ways depending on its function, bamboo constitutes walls, staircases, floors and furniture.6
- Green Village Community IbukuBamboo's flexibility enables the creation of sweeping forms.7
- Green Village Community Ibuku"Even sustainable timber can't begin to compare with bamboo as a conscientious building material."8
- Green Village Community Ibuku"With very few resources or attention a bamboo shoot can become a structural column within three years, and that house could stand strong for a lifetime."9


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Services Offered: Substance abuse treatment, Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Specializing in DUI/DWI offenders
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text: Jetfire already posted links to the costume on the previous page...as he stated correctly, the suit was a modified version of the version from "Superman Returns". We saw a physical form of the costume in a vault in the Fortress of Solitude several times during the final season. Interesting plot details. It will be interesting to see how Miller writes Lex now that he has returned. I'm guessing the others mentioned in the update blurb, could be the Legion of Doom, who IIRC were introduced or implied in the final season. I don't remember now. Also interesting that it says we'll be seeing "new allies". Perhaps the introduction of more future Justice League members? Would they drop the Bat-Embargo for this? I'm guessing not, since this would be considered continuation of the canon. I'm happy that Brian and Kelly don't appear to be involved in this at all, I'm sure though Miller has their blessing since this is probably stuff they did talk about.


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I would be worried putting all your coin on one bet too - the bet in this case is one draft pick. I would be looking for multiple first round draft picks over the next 2-3 drafts ('13, '14, '15).
Would Chicago give up Charlotte's pick to take on Boozer?
Would Charlotte give up Detroit and/or Portland to shed Thomas or receive another asset?
Would Minnesota give up picks in any (please pray God) deal with LA for Bargnani?
Would Washington give up a, just thinking out loud, 1st round pick top 3 protected in 2013 and unprotected in 2014 to shed Okafor (gives them $15M in cap space this summer with an already young roster)? Okafor is really bad now given his contract.
What about Milwaukee? They are dying to move Gooden.
Phoenix has some undesirable contracts (although I would not touch Beasley).
Obviously you can't do it all but there are opportunities there, I would think, to take on some undesirable contracts now for young talent later (draft picks). I mean, what is the worse thing that happens? The Raptors slip to last place? lol (a very cynical lol).
This year, what are we hoping for? Chances of us getting a top three pick are slim. The future of this team looks bleak. I agree, this team should be remodelled. The assets to keep are DeMar, Ross, JV, Ed and Lowry. The only untouchable player is JV. It's time to build a team that represents the coach, and the country, because after all, our fan base loves hard nosed, hard working and gritty players.
Acquiring assets (draft picks, and young talent) is the way to approach it. We have the pieces that can be traded for bloated contracts, which would yield young prospects and/or draft picks.
This current roster is flawed and it doesn't take a genius to see that. I don't think we are that far off from having a team that can compete.
Those are decent building blocks for the future
I wouldn't worry so much about DeMar but he already has his next contract and it's terrible. The only thing that I'm waiting for his how he does next year. Most SG's make a leap when they turn 24. Jordan, Kobe, McGrady, Vince, Penny, Wade made a statistical jump from age 23 to age 24. However saying that, all of those guys had pretty good stats at age 23 unlike DeMar.
I have found Brotherston's chat at HoopsWorld.com this week to be everything I disagree with - but such is life. He feels Bargnani has value and a lot of Colangelo regurgitation.
This was a good comment though:
Anyone else hoping the underlined DOES NOT happen?scrap metal
Would it be better for tor. To just play jv and the young guns Nd trade the vets while they still have value? I mean its frustrating seing them losing so why not just go and aim for q good draft and trade for picks too? Develop jv now! More minutes!!!
Stephen Brotherston
Raps are getting to a crossroads – they have to decide – develop guys – in which case trade some vets for picks & youth. OR try & salvage the season and add some vets = less playing time for their own young guys. Just make a decision already.
Here is the problem I have with the premise, "We have enough talent."
A big part of this team that was sold to Raptors fans (well, at least those who bought it.... ahem, like me) was Bargnani was a special talent and a matchup nightmare who could and would produce All-Star like numbers. Last season, he did show that ability. All the optimism from last season in to this summer was based on 'that' Bargnani returning. Well 'tha't Bargnani did not come back and we are, incredibly, left with a version of Bargnani that is worse than his previous self. The Raptors have been built from the ground up around a player who is a shell of his abilities. So, blow it up!
Here is another problem I have with the premise, "We have enough talent."
If the players we have are 'good enough' then why are we constantly hearing the familiar refrain, "If only more than insert player X name here showed up tonight." Lets get something straight. Everyone in the NBA is talented. They would not get to the best league in the world without talent. The majority of the NBA if given minutes, opportunities, and matchup could put up near 20 points on any given night (there is no statistical evidence to this claim but bear with me). The difference between a talented player and a really good starter/borderline All-Star to All-Star talent is consistency. The really good players bring it almost every single game. They might have a bad game once in a while (say every 10 games) but they still contribute in more way than one. The Raptors lack consistency therefore they lack true talent, in my opinion. So, blow it up!
Here is yet another problem I have with the premise, "We have enough talent."
Talent begets talent. What is the Raptors talent going to return via a trade? Are they going to get better? Well, they might if they get Gasol who is actually a great talent. But if they do get Gasol, that means they are on a short window to do anything. And that 'anything' is likely, at this point in the season, an 8th seed at best. After next season, where are they at that point in time? Unless they can trade Gasol (who will be 33) for a young all-star talent, what do they have to show? So, blow it up!
And finally, another problem I have with the premise, "We have enough talent."
We really don't. Look at the roster. JV might be a top 10 centre in a few seasons. I think DD might make another jump next season based on the improvements this year (defense is now the biggest culprit) and he might be a fringe top 10 SG. Still no SF. ED will be average at PF at best (I am purposely leaving Bargnani out). Lowry is a fringe top 10 PG. The great depth rose coloured glasses fans (that be me) had for the bench is non-existent. We have maybe 1 top 10 talent right now, possibly 1 in the near future (next year), and possibly another in the distant future (2 years). That is it. Where is the talent that people are so willing to roll with? By blowing it up now and accepting the next 2 years is all about draft, draft, draft the Raptors young talent now (JV, TR, ED, DD) will be entering or near the prime of their careers while the (hopefully) better talent via the next 2 drafts are maturing. In taking on horrible contracts now to get those draft picks, they will also be expiring leaving Toronto with the opportunity to trade for established veteran talent (think AI to Denver) or sign a significant free agent. So blow it up already!
Just to refresh, what do I mean by blow it up?
- fire management
- trade current veterans (Bargnani, Calderon, Kleiza, Amir) for worse contracts, like the worse of the worst in the league, for draft picks
- realize the current building process of the team is a giant FAIL and its ceiling is mediocrity if all goes according to plan.... for the love of sweet baby jesus the Raptors are the 2nd worst team in the league 21 games in!
- play the youth (DD, ED, TR, JV)
The problem with 'blowing it up' is the possibility of failing again in the end. It is a very risky proposition. Ideally 'blowing it up' is the answer but I'm afraid Raps are not in an 'ideal situation'. I really think that a small thing like making a coaching change can make a difference for the better.
Attitude Is A Choice.
They just lost a game by nearly 20 and the opposing team went 0/20 on 3's.
Blowing it up means ridding current veterans, playing youth, and taking on horrible contracts that last no longer than 2 seasons after current for picks.
Given the shortage of talent and the low ceiling this team has, I am more and more in favour with every passing game.
The other issue with blowing it up and playing the youth is that this tank (let's call it what it is), may backfire and just give OKC another #4 pick (or is it just 1,2 that are protected?). How painful would that be......
I promised I wouldn't watch and then have watched the last two. Those bastards have me hooked somehow, but it's starting to hurt my quality of life.....
Matt's premise of blowing it up largely revolves around trading Bargnani, Jose, Kleiza, and Amir (those are the names he has specified). The other involves getting rid of (by omiting them from your core to build around) Fields, Anderson, Gray, Lucas, Acy, and Pietrus.
Is any of that really a stretch for this team? Aren't most of those moves what Raptors fans have been calling for already?
Trading Bargnani has been topic #1 for the last couple of weeks. Trading Jose has been part of the plan all along. Kleiza is only getting minutes in certain games, and is obviously not a long-term solution. Amir's name has been thrown around the amnesty talk for a long time now. People have been calling for Fields' head since the day his deal was signed. Has anyone ever considered Anderson, Gray, Lucas or Acy a part of this team beyond their current contract? Pietrus is new in a very old way. People were against the signing and nobody is fooling themselves into thinking he is an answer, let alone the answer.
So how is it that people are disagreeing with the concept of trading away everyone not named Lowry, Derozan, Valanciunas, Ross and Davis? I wouldn't even consider that a blow-up model, that is natural team management (which is what we have been sorely missing).
So let's talk about really blowing it up.
Trade our best chip not named JV - Kyle Lowry
Lowry is our best player and has the most cap friendly deal of anyone on this team. He is our best bet to trade for a young, yet non-rookie player who can actually play. Enter Utah. We have long dreamed about getting Milsap from Utah, with their impending big dilema and lack of back-court the time is right to peddle Lowry for….Derrick Favors. Utah needs a back-court player today and for the future and they still have the young Enes Kanter to pair with Milsap and Al Jefferson. We'd have to take back another $1M in contract, and would likely target a guard, so the likely player is veteran Jamaal Tinsley, who's in the final year of his deal. Tinsley and Jose, both on expiring deals, we could (and have) do worse at the point. Favors is a beast and would give us a young, physical front court to build around.
I'm all for blowing it up if we get ourselves into a better position for the future. But trading Barg's, Jose, LK and Amir isn't blowing it up, it's managing a basketball franchise.
Heir, Prince of Cambridge
I don't agree with just adding Millsap and trading Lowry unless draft picks are coming back. Millsap is a good player but he is also unrestricted this summer. He also would become the best player on this team and not a cornerstone worth building around.
The break down also does not factor in to acquiring numerous draft picks from other teams. The Raps players on their own are not returning draft picks so they need to take back bad contracts.
Agreed that for every bad deal we take on, we need to get either a first rounder and/or a young propect. At this stage of the game, I'd probably take Tyrus Thomas for Bargnani 1-for-1 if that was the best deal on the table.
Heir, Prince of Cambridge
Recent success with this theory:
Irving to CLE was through Baron Davis trade and Clipper's pick.
Lillard to POR was through Wallace to NJ/Brooklyn.
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The two parties have sparred for months over the project's right-of-way options, generated by proposals for LRT to share the right-of-way with existing freight rail operations. Glencoe, Minn.-based short line Twin Cities & Western Railroad, the Railway Age 2008 Short Line of the Year, operates over the existing route.
Though the line would serve four other cities in addition to Minneapolis, each of which had various problems or concerns, Minneapolis, the state's largest, has been most difficult to mollify.
The dispute's intensity raised doubts about the line's future and even of LRT's viability in the region, even as the Green Line (Central Line) opened last month between Minneapolis and St. Paul, drawing substantial ridership.
The tentative agreement, "which includes two memoranda of understanding, was reached as a result of discussions mediated by retired federal judge The Honorable Arthur J. Boylan," the parties said in a joint statement.
At the city's request, one memorandum of understanding awaiting approval by both sides calls for the Metropolitan Council to: redesign the Minneapolis portion of the Southwest Light Rail Corridor to remove the light rail tunnel north of the water channel connecting Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles; add back the 21st Street Station; and add City-requested pedestrian-access, noise mitigation, landscape restoration and other improvements along the portion of the corridor in Minneapolis.
If approved by both sides, the Met Council's revised budget for Southwest light rail will be reduced by $30 million, from $1.683 billion to $1.653 billion, as a result of these changes to the preliminary design of the project.
According to a second memorandum of understanding, the parties tentatively have agreed that Met Council will work closely with Minneapolis and the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority to ensure that the Kenilworth freight corridor remains in public ownership, which the parties agree will decrease the chances that freight trains will increase in frequency or carry more dangerous cargo through the corridor.
Metropolitan Council reportedly will take the following actions:
Metropolitan Council Chair Susan Haigh will convene a meeting of the Southwest Corridor Management Committee Wednesday, July 9, to review and discuss the tentative agreement. The Metropolitan Council will meet later in the afternoon to consider approving the amended preliminary project scope and budget and set a joint public hearing with Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority for August 13, 2014, where residents will be invited to testify.
At the same meeting, the Met Council will consider the two memoranda of understanding between the Metropolitan Council and the City regarding ownership of the Kenilworth freight corridor and the City-requested changes to the preliminary design plan. If approved, the Metropolitan Council will present a new municipal consent package to the City on Thursday, July 10, triggering a new timeline for a final municipal consent vote from the City. Hennepin County will vote on August 19, 2014 at a special board meeting to approve municipal consent.
For its part, Minneapolis will take the following actions:
The Minneapolis City Council's Transportation & Public Works Committee will review the basic outline of the tentative agreement at the end of its regular committee meeting Tuesday, July 8, and at a public briefing in the evening, residents will have an opportunity to learn more specific details about the tentative agreement and provide public comment. Minneapolis residents will have another opportunity for input at a public hearing on municipal consent on August 19. The City Council will vote on municipal consent at its regular meeting on August 29.
The tentative agreement will become final after it has been approved and signed by both parties.
"The Metropolitan Council and the City of Minneapolis agree that Southwest LRT is an essential component toward building a comprehensive transit system that will benefit the region as a whole as well as Minneapolis," said Met Council Chair Susan Haigh. "
"The City of Minneapolis has always strongly supported the vision for Southwest LRT," said Mayor Betsy Hodges. "Our support now comes at a high cost – an unexpected and unwelcome cost – because freight was supposed to be removed. Governor Dayton is correct: the Kenilworth Corridor will not be the same. It could have been far worse, however, if not for the protections secured in this tentative agreement. With freight staying in the corridor, and given the constraints we face, this is the most responsible way to get the project built."
"I expect that and understand why residents along the Kenilworth corridor will be disappointed, but the greater good demands that we seek a path for Southwest LRT to move forward," continued Mayor Hodges.


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On this day in 1968 – October 7th -they lay down the law in Hollywood. By this I mean that the MPAA (the Motion Picture Association of America) launched its first public movie ratings system, which at the time consisted of G (which still means General Admission), M (for Mature audiences), R (Restricted) and X (we know what one's for). Of course they would tweak these classifications, and over time we'd come to have the PG and the PG-13 ratings that we see today. The ones which can make literally millions of dollars' worth of difference to a movie studio because it means that many more of your desired moviegoers can buy tickets. Case in point, the fourth and fifth Twilight movies – based on the Breaking Dawn book – feature two of the big no-no's for a PG-13 rating (a) sex, and b) its sometime consequence: one extremely unsettling and graphic childbirth). Not surprisingly, the filmmakers have already met with the wrath (on both sides) of Twifans worldwide concerning how – and what – will be included , as that'll then determine the rating. Obviously they want to keep giving us something that's PG-13 so the whole family can enjoy repeat viewings, while true Twyed-in-the-wool fans want it all out there so to speak, thus forcing the dreaded R rating. And of course, it all comes down to cash. Now I'm not exactly sure how the financials used to work, but when I was young I was certain that I'd seen some pretty risqué movies, which by today's standards seem beyond tame. In fact, I even went through some of my early faves, recalling several that met with extremely raised eyebrows as I raced out the door and into someone else's mother's waiting car. Some even included a showing that – unbeknownst to my family – didn't even include that someone else's mother. Still, when I looked them up? Apparently nobody who either spawned or was charged with minding me had anything to worry about. The hidden secrets, torrid encounters and tragic turns of Ode to Billy Joe? PG. Or that scandalous, Ryan O'Neal bodice-ripping Barry Lyndon? He was PG and nothing more. Even when eleven –year-old Jennifer Terrazini and I snuck over to the neighbors' to watch The Graduate under cover of night, the MPAA didn't reward that stealth maneuver with anything more than a Parental Guidance rating. Now Cabaret was -and is- one of my all time favorite movies. With content that I'm certain would be viewed as pretty heavy-going by anyone's standards. In 1972 however, notsomuch. Liza and the Kit Kat Girls merited a simple PG. For my 14th birthday, several classmates and I were taken to see Foul Play. Even the title suggested something saucy. This was gonna be good. Again, strictly PG. (We still thought we'd gotten away with something, nor would any one of us ever view a Murphy Bed the same way again). So you get my point – and I don't ever want to become one of those people who says things like "Nowadays is there anything they won't show us? Is anything sacred? Or is it all gratuitous sex and severed limbs?" But you know what I mean. So for today's poll I'm going to name four very popular comedies, each of which came out within six years of one another, and each of which was given that dicey R rating. Voice your choice in today's featured poll and tell us which of these four R-rated comedies is your favorite:
1) Animal House
2) Blazing Saddles
3) Blues Brothers
4) Caddyshack
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UEA leads European internet TV service for youngsters
PUBLISHED: 15:25 08 November 2012
Archant Norfolk
The small screen stars of tomorrow got a behind-the-scenes peek at the world of television yesterday at the launch of a new internet TV service.
SeaMe.tv is a £2.6m project led by the University of East Anglia and will see young people working with professionals and academics to create their own programmes and develop their skills.
The online service is aimed at east and south-east England, and the coastal regions of Belgium, France and The Netherlands, and was given its official launch yesterday in Ghent.
At Epic Studios in Norwich, young people from across the county got an insight into television production from tutors from the UEA's school of Political, Social and International Studies.
Pupils took on the roles of presenters and camera operators and learned about vision mixing, sound engineering and operating autocues.
Project manager Mark Wells said: "SeaMe.tv provides an opportunity for students and young adults around this part of Europe to express themselves, to learn more about each other, and to hone industry skills which will stand them in good stead should they look for a career in the media."
The UEA and Epic Studios have teamed up with partners in Belgium and France on the project, part-funded by an EU programme to encourage member states in the North Sea area to cooperate.
Harriet Alder, 16, was one of the Lowestoft Sixth Form College media students who got a taste of life in television yesterday.
She said: "I think it's been brilliant today. I had the chance to learn about visual mixing, and directed our production of our news programme Norwich Now."
The project team are looking for organisations and teams interested in getting involved.
Anyone wanting more information can email email@example.com
Coming soon: Keep on the look out for Mustard TV, which will launch online early next year and on your television screens towards the end of 2013.


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We first brought you news of the production version of the
Prius v, a larger variant of the popular Prius, back
in January. The Prius v is the latest effort by Toyota to expand its hybrid
reach and make the Prius nameplate its best selling model in the United States
(that honor currently goes to the Camry).
Ed Larocque, Toyota's Marketing Manager of Advanced
Technology, has confirmed
that the 5-seat hatchback will go on sale in October of this year. The
Prius v was supposed to go on sale this summer, but the earthquake
that hit Japan in March altered Toyota's production schedule.
Toyota hopes that it will find 30,000 buyers a year in the
U.S. for its new Prius v, which shouldn't be too hard a target to hit. Toyota
sold 140,928 Prii in 2010 alone.
The larger body of the Prius v allows it to have more cargo
room than its sibling (34.3 cu ft behind the rear seats versus 21.6 cu ft).
Toyota says that this better use of space will make the vehicle a better fit
for young families who don't want to step up to a mammoth minivan or crossover.
Unfortunately, maximum seating capacity for the Prius v is
an un-minivan-like five. Toyota offers a seven-seat variant of the Prius v in
Japan which is made possible because the Japanese market vehicle uses a
smaller, lighter lithium-ion battery pack which is located between the front
seats. In an effort to keep costs in check for the U.S. market, Toyota decided
to use an older style nickel-metal hydride battery pack which is located in the
cargo area, robbing space for the third-row seat.
Another downside is that the Prius v uses the same
powertrain as the standard Prius, yet it is over 200 pounds heavier. That means
that 60 mph comes up in a leisurely 11.5 seconds. The added weight and inferior
aerodynamic design mean that the Prius v can "only" muster 40 mpg
combined compared to 50 mpg combined for the Prius.
Pricing has not yet been announced, but it expect the Prius
v to be priced a few thousand more than a comparably equipped Prius.
The Prius family will grow yet again this time next year
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Upgrades are the name of the game in 2011 for Ridgeland, Miss.-based McAlister's Deli. The 304-unit chain is revamping its equipment package to maximize efficiency and speed of service and ingredients to focus on providing a more upscale product.
With the bulk of its locations on college campuses, the 22-year-old chain has had to reassess its business model to better meet the expectations of its demographic. "We're in the process of installing new kitchen prototypes, which are currently in 55 of our locations," says Annica Kreider, vice president of marketing. "Although we just started the conversion, everyone is pleased with it. Not only is the new prototype delivering on product consistency, but we are able to take two minutes off the ticket time."
In addition to incorporating rapid cooking technology, McAlister's Deli is installing hot holding units that help maximize preparation time for its baked potatoes. The chain's menu innovations include a relaunch of its grilled sandwich platform that will include new flavors. "We launched our Panini line in 2009 with five products, and now will transition into six," Kreider says.
"Some menu items will be new and others will be reformulated with our new breads, proteins or toppings, such as caramelized onions."
The chain will continue capitalizing on its "5 for Under 500" offerings of five meals with less than 500 calories each.
To further capitalize on the success of its LTO program, the chain recently created its On the Line Challenge. "This contest encourages those who work in our kitchens to create new LTO menu items from existing SKUs," Kreider says.
Approximately 70 entrees were received from 22 states.
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I believe that welding supply shops sell paint crayons in various colors. They should do a good job.
I believe that welding supply shops sell paint crayons in various colors. They should do a good job.
Craft stores and Office supply stores have paint pens.
1975 R90/6, 1980 and 1982 R65, 2015 Ural Patrol, 1959 TR3A Triumph Car
When repainting, I always use paint. Appliance white spray paint comes to mind when the auto parts store does not have what I want. It sticks to metal well, but a primer helps.
A small paint brush is needed. If you don't have a small paint brush (or several), they are nice to have around. In a pinch, tearing a paper match out of a match book and using the torn end works as a brush. Good luck!
Thanks again, guys - white paint it is. Getting my ducks in a row to do this job right.
Ken Tuvman
Excelsior, MN
Turn the alternator bolt to the right as in righty tighty. Make sure you disconnect the Negative battery cable before removing the front cover. Always remove the spark plugs before turning the alternator bolt. I know you already know this but a reminder never hurts.
Hi Gang,
Made good progress today - my buddy came by and helped me pull the tranny. I received my tools today from Northwoods Airheads and a couple Q's about pulling clutch.
1. Do I need to mark the clutch parts with my paint pen so I put it back the same way it comes out?
2. When I use the (3) bolts to compress the springs, what is the procedure for removing the clutch - It seems the long bolts take the pressure away from the springs and then after removing the remaining (3) bolts, I slowly remove each long bolt so the clutch doesn't spring out suddenly.
Am I on the right track here?
Ken Tuvman
Excelsior, MN
You should also have three nuts. The nuts are up against the clutch and the bolts are threaded in minimally. Hold the bolts and loosen the nuts--it's probably a two wrench job. Go a turn on one, then a turn on the next, and a turn on the third releasing pressure gradually. If you can get the long bolts all the way in, they are probably not long enough and there will still be a buncha pressure on the spring when the bolt runs out.Originally Posted by Kentuvman
and yes, unless you are replacing clutch parts, mark them so they go back together the same as they came out. keeps things balanced.
Ride Safe, Ride Lots
Making progress here . . . removed the clutch and marked everything.
Put flywheel at OT, blocked it up front & removed (5) bolts.
Flywheel doesn't want to come off with my hands.
What's best / safest way to remove it?
Ken Tuvman
Excelsior, MN
Heat the center and use some penetrant. That's where I'd start.
Kurt -- Forum Liaison ---> Resources and Links Thread <---
mine-ineye-deatheah-pielayah-jooa-kalayus. oolah-minane-hay-meeriah-kal-oyus-algay-a-thaykin', buddy!
Thanks, Kurt
I've got a can of PB Blaster - that's a good suggestion.
I read another post and I think I'm going to find a longer brake metal bar, drill 2 holes and use the long bolts (the ones used to take pressure off the clutch) I'll heat & then pull the center of the bar spanning the flywheel. I have a breaker bar I could put under the bar and get more leverage pulling from the center of the flywheel.
If that doesn't work, will there be any damage gently using a couple small pry bars to work around the flywheel?
Ken Tuvman
Excelsior, MN
Interesting . . . the Haynes book has a blueprint on how to make a flywheel extracting tool - so I guess I may have a solution now for getting some purchase on removing the flywheel. More news to come.
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Ken Tuvman
Excelsior, MN
Flywheel is off.
It was a combination of PB Blaster, a small ball peen hammer, and the bar on previous post.
Now I can move forward to clean the bell housing, R&R the main seal and change the O Ring - there is some oil around the bottom of the oil pump cover.
That's all for now - thanks for all your help!
Ken Tuvman
Excelsior, MN
This is a 1983 R80ST with the clutch bolts being removed, using the same tool.... works a charm!
I just finished the same service on my 1972 R75/5. Here are a few pictures of my thread:
It is a fun project and having most or all of the proper tools makes it even more fun.
I also serviced the swing arm bearings figuring, one, the swing arm is off and two, just think how that 40 year old grease is doing it's job...it's not.
1974 R90/6 multiple boxes
Airhead Revival
"Objects in the mirror appear to be losing" unk