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Baker opts for Hanigan at catcher in opener vs. Nats
By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com
CINCINNATI -- In all four games the Reds have played this season, including Friday vs. the Nationals, Ryan Hanigan has been the starting catcher. Hanigan was paired with starter Homer Bailey in the series opener. Bailey worked mostly with Devin Mesoraco last season.
Reds manager Dusty Baker said that Mesoraco would catch for Mike Leake on Saturday. While Hanigan usually catches for Johnny Cueto, Mat Latos and Bronson Arroyo, Baker did not commit to a set system.
"We needed Hanigan, who throws out [48.5] percent of baserunners to negate the speed of the Angels," Baker said. "As we get deeper along, I might feel the need to mix and match. [Hanigan] shouldn't be tired early. When the weather gets hot and as he gets tired, I might mix and match."
Bruce not concerned with slow start to season
CINCINNATI -- Reds right fielder Jay Bruce certainly doesn't like how his 2013 season started, but also realizes there is a long way to go until his season reaches its destination.
"In the moment, you're frustrated," Bruce said Friday before facing the Nationals. "But we've played three games."
During that first three-game series vs. the Angels, Bruce was 1-for-13 and struck out seven times. The toughest number of all is the 14 runners he stranded on base.
Bruce, a streaky hitter going back to his 2008 rookie season, took early batting practice to get some extra swings prior to Friday's game.
"He fouls off pitches that ordinarily he should hit into fair territory that put him in the hole to strike out," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "He should be getting to the point now where these streaks should be minimized. He knows that. He's not a kid anymore. Hopefully this won't last as long as some of the other ones.
"We need him, especially in the middle part of the order. He comes up almost every at-bat with somebody on base. That's why when he's hot, he can get a bunch of RBIs in a short period of time. When you're cold, it compounds the pressure."
A year ago, Bruce got out of the gate and batted .296 with seven home runs and 17 RBIs in April.
"I still ended up hitting .250," Bruce pointed out.
Bruce actually hit .252 with 155 strikeouts, but also set career highs with 34 homers, 35 doubles, 99 RBIs and 288 total bases.
"It's seems to get forgotten a little. It's a results-driven game and what have you done for me lately?" Bruce said. "Hey, that's just the way the game is."
Bruce wasn't the only Red who didn't hit well vs. the Angels. Joey Votto and Ryan Hanigan were 1-for-10 and Zack Cozart was 0-for-11.
"Let's face it, we're facing very good pitching staffs off the bat," Baker said. "Jay is a guy that probably needs more reps than a lot of people -- he and [Ryan] Ludwick because when they get out of sync, they have quite a few moveable parts. When they're in sync, that's why they're so hot because everything is going right and fine tuned."
Cairo to fill in when Berry undergoes treatment
CINCINNATI -- While third-base coach Mark Berry undergoes treatment after his recent diagnosis of throat cancer, he is expected to miss road games. Partly for continuity purposes, bench coach Chris Speier is serving as third-base coach at both home and road games while Berry has been on the bench.
Manager Dusty Baker said Friday that Miguel Cairo will replace Berry when he's not able to work. Cairo, who retired as a player this past offseason, was named as a special assistant to the general manager and an instructor in February.
"We didn't think we would have to put him into battle coaching so early," Baker said. "Miguel is a guy who is very qualified. We helped school him in Spring Training to do certain duties in case Mark is not here."
Cairo, who played the last three seasons of a 17-year career with the Reds, worked under respected managers including Joe Torre, Tony LaRussa and of course, Baker.
"He picked up some things from everybody," Baker said. "I urged him to pay attention like he did as a player, but have a different view of things as a manager and just be alert. Miggy is always in the game. He's sort of a liaison between myself and some of the players and even some of the coaches. He's kind of in between right now. He just quit playing last year."
Minor League pitcher Covington suspended 50 games
CINCINNATI -- Reds Minor League pitcher Vaughn Covington was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Friday after a second drug violation. Covington is on the rookie level Arizona League Reds roster, and his suspension without pay will begin once the team's season starts.
Covington, 19, was an 11th round Draft pick of the Reds in 2011 out of British Columbia, Canada.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Over the past few months, an independent rapper from Seattle and his producer have taken the music world by storm with catchy, memorable tunes that have helped them become one of the biggest indie success stories ever.
Now, a song written over a year ago in support of Washington state's Referendum 74 legalizing same-sex marriage is posed to become not only the duo's next big hit, but also an anthem for marriage equality across the country.
"Same Love," the new song-of-the-now from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, has stormed up the charts and radio station playlists in recent weeks. The song, featuring Seattle-based singer, songwriter and poet Mary Lambert, has peaked at No. 16 on Hot 100 chart as of this week, Billboard reports. Last week, "Same Love" was at No. 28 on the Hot 100; the week before, No. 33. During the week of the DOMA decision, the song sold roughly one-ninth of its total downloads ever. Across sales and radio play, "Same Love" is up this week by about 30 percent, give or take; across streaming services, about 20 percent.
Related: Sara Bareilles Shows Support For Same-Sex Marriage: 'We're Behind The Times & We've Got To Catch Up'
After breaking out with "Thrift Shop," the duo has become known for its relatable sense of humor and feel-good party anthems, such as second hit "Can't Hold Us." Both "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us" vaulted to No. 1, making Macklemore and Ryan Lewis the first duo in Hot 100 history to have its first two singles reach the top. Not bad, especially considering both singles were independently distributed.
While the goofiness of "Thrift Shop" borders on novelty track and "Can't Hold Us" is an ear-wormy club banger in the best way, "Same Love" lands on the opposite side of the both spectrums. While not a negative song per se, "Same Love" chronicles the struggles faced by the LGBT community in the fight for marriage equality, borrowing a bit of inspiration from Macklemore's two gay uncles and gay godfather. There's an underlying sense of triumph that defines the poignant, piano-led track.
That sense is all the more noticeable nowadays with the song's chart gains. In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's June 26th ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act, the song has continued to garner more and more airplay, seemingly capturing the nation's mood about gay marriage — and perhaps, ultimately, bringing a few new supporters to the cause.
Michael Martin, CBS Radio's Vice President of Top 40 Programming, says the increase in airplay makes sense, calling the song and its accompanying video "impactful."
"Even before DOMA, 'Same Love' was a record that when you watched the video, it was just so impactful, and you saw a whole other depth level to the guy that was giving you 'Thrift Shop' on one side and 'Can't Hold Us' on the other side," said Martin, who also heads up programming at multiple CBS stations in San Francisco including 99.7 Now, email@example.com and Live 105

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You finally have it: the best leg armor your character can wear at this level. Only one problem: it's bright orange.
Dyes are the answer. You can either buy premade dyes or make your own. Here's how to start.
Dyes work on any type of armor–cloth, leather, and metal–so long as it has the word "dyeable" in the description. You use a single vial of dye per item, and you can use different colors on each piece of armor–body, hands, and feet.
You can buy dyes from dye merchants in any major city. Most dyes last only one hour (in-game time). The only exception is apothecary dye, which is permanent. Apothecary dye can be obtained from the in-game TERA Store, the TERA Store Online, or other events.
To make dyes you need empty vials, dye kits, and pigment sources. You can buy the first two from the dye merchant, but will need to collect the pigment sources yourself (or spend time scouring the Brokerage). You'll find empty vials on the first page of the Bottled Dyes tab at the merchant, while the kits are on their own tab. (Note: the dye kits will be shaded dark-blue in the vendor window unless some kind soul has set up a campfire nearby. You can still purchase them, but they aren't usable unless you're standing by a fire.)
Pigment Sources
When making dyes, you need a source of pigment. Occasionally when you're gathering plants or minerals, you may see a colorful, unexpected plant or animal drop into your pack. These are your pigment sources. Cochineal beetles make carmine dye, purpurin root makes orange dye, saffron stalks make yellow dye, verdigris flakes make green dye, indigo petals make blue dye, and murex snails make purple dye.
Mixing Your Dyes
Got your pigments? Got vials and a dye kit? Good! All you need now is a campfire. You'll know if you're near one because the dye kit will be shaded dark-red and unusable without one.
Open your inventory and right-click the dye kit. You'll notice you now have enough dye to color a whole suit of armor. The process consumes all of the components–dye kit, vials, and pigment sources–so be sure you really want to use all your verdigris before you start.
Once you buy or make some dye, open your Inventory, and right-click the vial you want to use to open the Dye window. You'll see a preview of your character. Drag the gear you want to dye from your Inventory into the Item to dye box. You'll have to remove the armor from your profile first. You can't dye armor you're wearing–that'd be messy!
If you click the small, colored vials in the Dye window, you will see a preview of the different shades that particular dye can produce on your armor. Not the colors you expected? Remember, the dye blends with the gear's existing colors. You may need a few tries to find the right combination of colors to get the look you want.
Once you've decided on a particular shade, simply click the Apply dye button. This will change the color of your gear and consume the vial of dye in your Inventory. Be aware that if you have a stack of the same dye in your Inventory, after you click the Apply dye button, the game will automatically slot the next vial from your stack into the Dye window. So don't click the Apply dye button again or you may waste a vial. Also, remember to put your armor back on. You don't want the next BAM laughing at your bare legs.
Mystery dye is purchased, cheap, and lasts seven days! However, the color is random–you can't even preview how it will look. In the mood for a change? Don't mind if you wear green leggings, purple chest armor, and yellow gloves? This is the dye for you!
Looking for a very specific color? With apothecary dye, you don't just see colored vials, you also get sliders for red, green, blue, and brightness levels. You can choose every shade from black to white and anything in between. For that "perfect" look, nothing beats apothecary dye.
It will cost a bit of money or time to keep your gear dyed the right color, but you are out there saving the world. You might as well look your best doing it.^ Back to Top
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Intel Embedded Research & Education Summit 2012 Full Agenda
Are you interested in learning more about how Intel's Intelligent System Group collaborates with Universities & Colleges around the world? Here is the full 3-day agenda & associated presentations from the Intel Embedded Research & Education Summit 2012 held from February 22, 2012 to February 24, 2012 in Chandler, AZ, and includes links to pictures & videos associated with the event. Read more


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Roenicke doesn't expect any major moves for Brewers
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
CHICAGO -- Based on his conversations with general manager Doug Melvin, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke is expecting Wednesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline to pass quietly.
"[Melvin] has mentioned the names that come up. I think when they're serious with the players they're offering up, then he lets me know. He says, 'This may happen,'" Roenicke said. "But that's not the case with any of these guys right now."
Instead of watching his team in person at Wrigley Field, Melvin opted to remain with the rest of his baseball operations team at Miller Park, where the Brewers have built a technologically advanced "war room" in the front offices.
The Brewers traded reliever -- and free-agent-to-be -- Francisco Rodriguez to the Orioles last week and have fielded offers on other relievers, but they would have to trade a starting pitcher like Yovani Gallardo or Kyle Lohse to get a significant return. Melvin has said he is not motivated to do so, partly because both of those pitchers are under contract beyond this season.
On Tuesday, Melvin also downplayed the chances of trading right fielder Norichika Aoki, whose contract includes a reasonable $1.5 million option for 2014. Melvin told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "We're not going to move him. We have a need for him, too."
From what Roenicke was hearing, that war room was quiet.
"Yeah, [Melvin is] still getting some calls, but it's nothing heavy," Roenicke said. "But he says, and it makes sense, that things change so fast. Somebody could get an injury somewhere, maybe some pitcher comes in and gets ripped and they change their minds, so things happen at the last minute. That's one of the reasons he is not down here. He thinks he kind of needs to stay up there."
Gindl takes hold of Brewers' left-field job
CHICAGO -- Logan Schafer's achy left knee and Caleb Gindl's hot bat have conspired to create a change of plans for the Brewers in the wake of losing Ryan Braun for the remainder of the season.
Gindl has overtaken Schafer as the Brewers' regular left fielder by batting .385 (10-for-26) in his first nine games following the All-Star break, including his first Major League home run, a walk-off winner that beat the Marlins on July 21. He made his fourth consecutive start in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Schafer, meanwhile, entered Tuesday in a 3-for-17 (.176) funk in nine games since the All-Star break while getting treatment on a left knee that flared up in the final series of the first half.
"I think these guys know, and I've made enough comments, that whomever is playing well and doing well, they're going to play more," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said.
Schafer and Gindl happen to be great friends, having played in the same outfield during each of the past six seasons in the Minor Leagues.
"I've seen [Gindl] get really hot like this before -- he usually does it a few times a year, and it's fun to see," Schafer said. "It's tough to keep a guy out of the lineup when he's getting two hits a night."
Of his achy knee, Schafer said, "Everyone's battling something. That's not the reason. ... It's been getting me for a little bit [and] it will probably nag me for a little bit [longer]. I just have to get through it."
Gindl's hot streak actually began with a demotion from Milwaukee to Triple-A Nashville on June 28 following a mistake-filled series against the Cubs. Since then, he is hitting .384 in the Majors and Minors combined.
"I think -- last time -- you're just nervous," Gindl said of his earlier stint with the Brewers. "It's kind of a deer-in-the-headlights look. Now, it's like I'm relaxed a little bit more, more comfortable in the box every day. Adjusting to playing left field, I'm getting more and more comfortable every day out there. So it just makes everything a lot slower, every day that goes on."
Last call
• Right-hander Marco Estrada threw 34 pitches in a successful start for Rookie-level Arizona on Monday, the first of at least three Minor League rehabilitation appearances before the Brewers consider reinstating him from the disabled list. Assuming no setbacks, Estrada will start again Friday on three days' rest, though assistant general manager Gord Ash said the club was still considering where to send him.
"I think two more starts would be the minimum, and I think if we go a fourth [rehab] start, it would be either because we need him extended or he just needs to pitch better," Roenicke said.
• Another injured right-hander, Hiram Burgos, remains shut down with a shoulder injury, but Ash said no surgery was being contemplated at this time.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Waldon, Cassandra
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American contestant on a TV game show called Big Brother, a show set in "real time." It is not scripted and is not intended for younger audiences as the language and situations have the spontaneity of real life. Ten young adults, strangers to each other, were selected to live for three months in a closed environment in order to observe their interaction, entering their Big Brother house on 7/04/2000. After voting one of their housemates off every week, the last remaining contestant wins $500,000 on 9/30/2000.
Cassandra is a 37-year old black woman, 5' 6", 160 lbs. She holds a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and works as a communications officer for the United Nations in New York. A former newspaper reporter, Cassandra has worked with refugees in the developing countries of Africa to ensure that they received proper healthcare.
Cassandra enjoys a good James Bond flick as well as the intellectual challenges of director Spike Jonze's offbeat "Being John Malkovich" and was charmed by Roberto Benigni's bittersweet "Life Is Beautiful."
Her recent reading includes Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," Zadie Smith's critically acclaimed new novel, "White Teeth" and "Swell: A Girl's Guide to the Good Life."
Cassandra knows her way around a good menu, and opts for such first-rate New York eateries as Rosa Mexicano, Maya and Brooklyn's Caribbean Cafe.
Cassandra enjoys creative writing and poetry, loves travel - and shopping.
She was voted out of the Big Brother house on the 9th week, 9/13/2000, as she did not go along with the plans of others and was found "too serious."
- compare to chart of Entertainment: Big Brother (born 4 July 2000)
Source Notes
Cheryl M. Short quotes her, given on the website of the show www.bigbrother2000.com
- Traits : Body : Race (Black)
- Lifestyle : Social Life : Hobbies, games (Reading, creative writing, poetry)
- Vocation : Politics : Government employee (Communications officer, U.N.)
- Vocation : Writers : Columnist/ journalist (Newspaper reporter)
- Notable : Famous : Newsmaker (Contestant on Big Brother)


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Mariners relying on rookies in the bullpen
By Jeff Kirshman / MLB.com
OAKLAND -- Let's just say this isn't the bullpen Seattle expected to have at the start of the season.
The Mariners' Opening Day closer, Tom Wilhelmsen, was demoted to the Minor Leagues on Aug. 6 because of ineffectiveness, and the club has since turned to Danny Farquhar, a rookie, to help solidify the ninth-inning role.
"We didn't really anticipate having four right-handed rookies in the bullpen right now, one of them being your setup man and one is your closer," active manager Robby Thompson said. "That's not really how we thought we'd be looking at it right now, but those are the things that happen.
"You don't know in this game what changes you're going to be faced with, whether it be in the bullpen, starting pitching or, for that matter, position players."
One of those rookies is Carter Capps who served up Monday's walk-off home run to Oakland's Brandon Moss, though Thompson said the homer was more of a testament to Moss' abilities than a mistake by Capps.
"That's a spot that he really can handle," Thompson said of Moss. "When he did hit it, I think he made a comment in the paper about it that he wasn't quite sure that it was going to get out. The ball doesn't carry very well at night. When he hit it, I think we were a little bit surprised that it did get out, but he back spun it and the ball continued to carry and [center fielder Dustin] Ackley ran out of room."
Farquhar, meanwhile, has converted seven of eight save opportunities since moving in the closer's role. He ranks fifth among American League relievers with 13.39 strikeouts per nine innings, and earlier in the month had 14 2/3-inning scoreless streak.
Thompson said the team still hopes Wilhelmsen can earn a trip back to Seattle. Wilhelmsen converted 11 consecutive saves with a 0.41 ERA through the first seven weeks of the season before a rough stretch led to his demotion to Triple-A Tacoma.
"He understands what he's got to do and he's working on doing that," Thompson said. "We sure hope to have him in September, if not sooner."
Ackley starting to hit stride at the plate
OAKLAND -- After struggling in the first half of the season, Dustin Ackley is finally performing the way Seattle hoped he would when it chose him with the second-overall pick of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.
Ackley is batting .321 in 22 games since the All-Star break and .279 since he was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on June 25.
"I feel like ever since I came back up, I felt a lot better from a hitting standpoint," Ackley said. "I've had better at-bats than I've had in a long time."
Seattle has converted Ackley from a second baseman into an outfielder, and the Mariners are 17-10 in his 27 starts in center field, but his bat continues to be his strongest asset.
He credited a less passive approach and a better mindset to his recent upswing at the plate.
"I think the toughest part about this sport is that aspect of just trusting what you're doing and knowing every day that you're doing the right things and you're working hard," Ackley said. "In other sports you see the results right away, as opposed to baseball, where it might take five days before you hit a line drive that finds a hole or hit a ball in the gap.
"When you line out, you might start thinking, 'Oh, should I have been doing this, should I have been doing that?' But I think when you start not thinking and whatever happens, happens, control what you can control, things start to work out."
Thompson ready to ease Wedge's return
OAKLAND -- In an attempt to ease Eric Wedge's return to the skipper's role, acting manager Robby Thompson expects to meet with Wedge during the Mariners' off-day Thursday before Wedge rejoins the team on Friday.
"I'm going to talk after batting practice with him and see if we can't maybe use a bit of the off-day to just hang out a little bit and see what kind of plan that he would like to do," Thompson said before Tuesday's game against the A's. "I know that he wants to come back slowly, that he's been told that and he can't really jump in full bore. We'll work off each other just like we have in the past."
Thompson said he'll try to help limit Wedge's pregame responsibilities during the first handful of games. Wedge has been away since he had a mild stroke before a home game on July 22.
"I'm sure that he's been thinking a lot about it and I'm sure that he'll come up with a pretty good game plan with the medical side of things and what they've recommended," Thompson said.
Jeff Kirshman 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 funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at the Restoration Church in Russellville with the Rev. James Findley officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the Restoration Church, with an open visitation at Broussard Funeral Home on Monday from noon to 5 p.m.
The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.broussardfuneral.com.


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Is it AB bashing to point out that he has shot poorly, not rebounded well, and played inconsistently on defense? It is more about coming to grips with the reality of the situation.
This is how bad american media is with the Raps
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nba/playe...l6rPT_gvsTRwU6Nov 17 Bargnani had 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT) Saturday against Boston.
Recommendation: Bargnani bounced back from an eight-point outing in the win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Despite gaining weight in the offseason, the Spanish center is not bringing down more rebounds. He had just two Saturday and is averaging 4.3 boards.
So many fans have supported Bargnani for years and he can't even give his best effort night in and night out. Casey talked yesterday about him not playing with expression on his face and it doesn't mean he doesn't care. I say b.s. He played balls out at times last year with emotion and intensity on his face and he played the best ball of his career.
If we are to amnesty him we still could do this instead
He's also not much of a center...
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But California Avenue's economic engine has been quietly revving up since 2010, according to a commissioned report from the firm MunicServices, LLC. The cash receipts from the California Avenue area have risen 24 percent between the second quarter (the period from April and June) of 2010 and the second quarter of 2013, when they totaled $1.1 million.
Though that still pales in comparison to Stanford Shopping Center (which brought in $5.5 million in the second quarter of 2013) and downtown (which brought in $3 million), the commercial district around California Avenue is the only area that has seen growth in every single quarter since 2010.
Tommy Fehrenbach, the city's economic-development manager, told the Weekly that the consistently strong numbers on California Avenue reflect the solid performance of the area's dining scene. He noted that the receipts include not just California Avenue but the areas around it, including the portion of El Camino Real where Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jack in the Box and the Olive Garden do business. The economic performance of other types of businesses, he noted, have remained relatively flat.
"Restaurant activity has been increasing, and that pretty much tells the story of the increase in the area," Fehrenbach told the Weekly.
The numbers spell good news for the City Council, which has taken a series of actions in the past four years aimed at turning California Avenue into the city's "second downtown," on par with University Avenue and Mountain View's Castro Street. The most costly and controversial component of this effort is the ambitious streetscaping project, which is set to unfold next year and which will shrink California Avenue to two lanes, expand the sidewalks, add new streetlights and create flexible "plaza" spaces capable of accommodating major public events.
The area also figures prominently in the city's long-term vision. Because of its proximity to a Caltrain station and to El Camino, city officials have designated it as Palo Alto's sole "priority development area," making it eligible for regional grants to support projects that include new housing. Over the past four years, the city has also been crafting a plan for the broader California Avenue area, which includes Fry's Electronics. The plan's vision is to create an "attractive, transit-rich neighborhood shopping district," and its proposals include a design competition for new parking structures; new incentives for mixed-use developments; more bike parking and improved shuttle connections between California Avenue and the Stanford Research Park.
At a Planning and Transportation Commission meeting last week, Commissioner Michael Alcheck waxed ecstatic about the California Avenue area, calling it "an epicenter" and urging the city to "start to appreciate" the area's critical role.
"When people say real estate is about three things — location, location, location — this is the kind of thing we're talking about." Alcheck said at the Nov. 20 meeting.
Even without the city's grand plans, the area has been undergoing a market-driven transformation, with young technology companies, including Groupon and Yelp, recently opening offices near the prominent commercial strip and developers pitching new office projects, some of which involve density that far exceeds zoning regulations. One potentially transformative project for the area is Jay Paul's proposed development at 395 Page Mill Road, which would add 311,000 square feet of office space next to AOL's headquarters. The project also involves building the city a new police headquarters at a nearby site, 3045 Park Blvd.
These changes promise to beget others. Almost every large new development in the area, — including Harold Hohbach's research space and housing project at 195 Page Mill Road and the recently approved four-story building around Equinox Gym at 3159 El Camino Real — includes as part of the package new plazas, bike lanes and various pedestrian improvements. One change proposed by Jay Paul, for example, is a new pedestrian route that would fill a void between the Caltrain station and the proposed development. And in the latest nod to the area's growing high-tech prominence, the bus company RidePal in September announced its new operation around California Avenue, which promises to give area commuters a "Google shuttle" experience.
Underscoring the importance of the area and the council's desire to turn it into a second University Avenue, council members in February officially adopted "the future of downtown and California Avenue" as one of its three official priorities for 2013.
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While none should argue against this man's prowess, there are still many who truly doubt him enough to not place him in "Top 10s" or even overlook him as perhaps a top-5 ninja. Here I will try to persuade you to believe that Jiraiya is in fact an absolute beast and eats up the comp any day.
Taijutsu - While Jiraya wasn't exactly a hand-to-hand combatant, he could still go toe-to-toe with some of the greats. He is far from a Gai or perhaps Lee lvl of Tai, but he has been shown to hold his own. He was able to counter/stop attacks from the Giant Multi-headed Dog summon while gathering Sage chakra and he was able to toss a giant-sized snake a great distance w/o the help of Sage mode. While in Sage mode, his Tai was increased to deadly effect. He was strong enough to completely cave in the eyes of the Human Path with a simple kick and launching the body a good distance at the same time. He was able to launch an attack from a high vantage point before his sandals even hit the ground (which fell first).
Genjutsu - It is true that this isn't his best area, however, he still had enough profficiency to know the counters of genjutsu and while in Sage mode (with the help of the 2 Sage frogs) a sound based genjutsu could be used to devestate the strongest of opponents. Now, you will say "wait, that was technically the frogs' tech". Well, that is true, but in a sense since they were apart of his Sage mode, then he could arguably be accredited with the tech. This is debatable though.
Ninjutsu - Now this is hit creme-de-la-creme. Jiraiya was a master of ninjutsu. Putting to use an impressive offense of Earth and Fire to both trap and char his opponents with ease. His Transparent Escape Tech made him an impressive spy and aided him in his efforts against Akatsuki AND Orochimaru without the latter knowing he was on to them. He was a master at Barrier jutsu as well. He could release a barrier to find a camoflouged enemy, as well as, trap an opponent inside the belly of a frog and use it to his advantage. He could even turn his hair into deadly weapons or as a powerful shield.
Toad Techs - Yes, he was called the Toad Sage for a reason. He could summon toads as large as Gamabunta and could summon the near-indestructible eso****us of a toad in which it will eat and dissolve his opponents with ease. The only survivors were Itachi and Kisame..largely thanks to Itachi's Amaterasu. He could also utilize their oil techs and use them for battle.
Fuinjutsu - This was also a strong suit for J-man. He could overwrite a crude seal (by a prodigy, nontheless) and restore Naruto's natural chakra flow back to normal. He also altered Naruto's seal to it could supress the Nine-tails even further, thus protecting Naruto. Finally, he could seal something like Amaterasu and by effect, extinguishing the un-extinguishing flame.
Senjutsu - Not much needs to be said here. He was a beast as a Sage. Still able to fight off Pain with 1 arm. G-status.
Legend status - Jiraiya was such a beast Kisame and Itachi [B]refused[B] to battle Jiraiya. Itachi himself noting that the best they could do would be a stalemate, even with reinforcements. Kisame noting that Jiraiya was "on a whole other level". Pain, one of the most powerful ninja ever even stated that J-man would've won if he knew his secret. Jiraiya's stamina was so strong, we was able to do battle with Orochimaru (though Oro couldn't use ninjustu) with only 30% of his strength. He even took an outcast and slow-learner Naruto and made him into the ninja he was today. Not only through his mere physical accomplishments can we call him powerful. He held the term "powerful" through his words, as well. The first book he ever wrote led to #1 Naruto becoming more and more like the Sage, in philosophy, everyday #2 In the resurrection of countless Konoha shinobi. His book truly made the Child of Prophecy and will lead Naruto to create a world of true peace. All in all, Jiraiya should be considered nothing less of a legend status just shy of the Sage himself.


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Baldelli could return soon to Rays
Outfielder may become option against left-handed pitching
By Bill Chastain / MLB.com
The 26-year-old outfielder is playing for Double-A Montgomery and is scheduled to do so through Friday, while trying to overcome the effects of having a mitochondrial disorder. Baldelli announced his malady during Spring Training, beginning the season on the 60-day disabled list because of it. The disorder is an abnormality that has kept him in a constant state of fatigue.
"I think as he continues to progress this way we can start thinking [about getting him back]," Maddon said. "It's the old setback. If he can avoid the setbacks, I think we can continue to be optimistic that he's going to return, and I would have to say relatively soon."
Baldelli had one hit in two at-bats for the Biscuits on Monday night and entered Tuesday night's action hitting .345 with three home runs and eight RBIs.
"He's still reporting good," Maddon said. "We are taking a good look at him right now and he has been responding very well. Seems to be that the recovery is a little bit quicker, so we'll see."
The Rays are in need of a right-handed bat to face left-handed pitching. Baldelli could be the answer, if he proves able to deal with his condition, which needs to be handled properly. Baldelli has described it as a balancing act, where he tries to go as hard as he can, without getting to the point where he is completely zapped of energy. If Baldelli reaches that point, he needs an excessive amount of time for his muscles to recover.
There are still questions about Baldelli's playing time when he does come up. But the idea of having him help out as a designated hitter against left-handed pitching, being able to play some late-inning defense or being available as a pinch-hitter is quite attractive, considering some didn't envision him playing again this year.
Baldelli has exceeded Maddon's expectations.
"I could not have told you I would have thought he'd be doing this well at this particular juncture," Maddon said. "He's moved it along pretty quickly recently."
If Baldelli -- who hasn't played since May of last season -- proves healthy enough to return, Maddon sees no reason whyBaldelli should have to make a stop at Triple-A Durham along the way. He has a .282 career average in four Major League seasons with 48 home runs and 221 RBIs. He hit just .204 with five home runs and 12 RBIs in 35 games in 2007.
Bill Chastain 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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In 2006, the McGregor Fund awarded the College of Arts and Sciences a three-year, $205,000 grant to develop new and innovative ways to build international experiences into the education of Case Western Reserve University's undergraduates. In turn, the college sponsored a series of competitions and awarded a total of nineteen mini-grants to faculty members whose proposals best addressed the goals of the grant: (1) to introduce cross-cultural experiences into courses and activities through the use of advanced communication technologies or travel; and (2) to develop innovative teaching and learning initiatives that result in expanded international experiences.
While most of the funds were directed towards faculty projects, the college also expanded its videoconferencing and other communication capacities so that faculty will have access to the equipment they need to continue this work into the future.
Even though the grant encouraged the use of advanced communication technologies, we learned that establishing solid collegial relationships through personal visits was fundamental to the success of the projects. In several instances, faculty visits abroad secured support from university administrators to upgrade or build communication facilities compatible with CWRU's. In other cases, the visits gave faculty members insight into the academic communities with which they would be collaborating. In nearly all cases, the collaborations led to broader relationships and activities.
As the university pursues its internationalization initiative as part of its strategic plan, the College of Arts and Sciences is leading the way with innovative approaches that infuse international experiences into its curriculum. We invite you to watch the highlight video, learn more about the grant and explore the individual project pages. Our faculty's creativity and enthusiasm is inspiring, and our students' engagement with the world is burgeoning. Please join us on a trip through the World-Wide Learning Environment.
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An Italian Language Prototype for a Conversation Immersion Program at the Post-intermediate Level, Adaptable to All Languages >
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I'm glad I'll be in Cuba during this circus sideshow.
I'm glad I'll be in Cuba during this circus sideshow.
If Your Uncle Jack Helped You Off An Elephant, Would You Help Your Uncle Jack Off An Elephant?
Sometimes, I like to buy a book on CD and listen to it, while reading music.
Hotel Iberostar Laguna Azul to be precise.
The food wasn't that great, no doubt but you could grab a burger a 3AM in the morning if you wanted one. When I went to the main dinning hall I typically headed directly to the omelet stand for breakfast and the pasta stand for dinner. At least there I could tell them exactly what I wanted and so it was impossible to get something bland.
So yeah, long story short, I'd rather be doing that than watching the dunk comp.
this years dunk contest is shit. Derrick williams, Iman Shumpert(yes the kid who missed the wide open dunk against us), Paul George, and chase Budinger(Seriously?)
They probably got rejected by DeMar, blake and all the other good dunkers in the league so they went after average dunkers.
Yeah I'd say Budinger is just as good as Blake when it comes to dunk competitions
Ya blake may be explosive but his dunks are not creative. Same crap every time
I hope someone jumps over the short end of a car again [sarcasm]...
Retrieving teddy bears before dunking is pretty cool too [more sarcasm]...
Shumpert has Lin on his side=extra publicity=automatic win
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Democrats searching for a standard-bearer in the 2020 presidential election lit on long-time entertainment, media, and publishing figure Oprah Winfrey this week, following a speech Winfrey gave at a televised Hollywood extravaganza.
Friday, January 12, 2018
This week, Virginia Governor McAuliffe and Governor-Elect Ralph Northam outlined their top priorities for the upcoming legislative session, and highlighted expanded background checks for all firearm sales and other transfers (so-called "universal" background checks) as ...
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
On Monday, January 15th at 10:00AM, the Senate Law & Justice Committee is scheduled to hear multiple anti-gun bills. Testimony will be limited during the hearing, so all NRA members and Second Amendment supporters are strongly ...
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Last night, anti-gun legislators introduced substitute bills for Senate Bill 5444 and Senate Bill 5463. These substituted versions will replace the original bills that are scheduled for a public hearing on Monday, January 15th. NRA remains opposed ...
Friday, January 12, 2018
On Thursday, January 11, 2018, the League of Women Voters' lobbyist, Stephanie Owens of Tallahassee, was in the House Judiciary Committee meeting to oppose HB-55 on behalf of the League.
Saturday, January 13, 2018
With the 2018 Indiana legislative session underway, a number of bills affecting your Second Amendment and hunting rights have been filed.
Friday, January 12, 2018
Next Thursday, January 18th, House Bill 1122 is scheduled for a vote in the House Judiciary Committee. Introduced by Representative Ruth Kagi (D-34) in 2017, HB 1122 received a public hearing last year and a ...
Friday, January 5, 2018
While most of America was busy preparing to celebrate the New Year, gun owners in California were scrambling to lawfully purchase ammunition while they still could. Beginning January 1, all ammunition sales were required go ...
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Yesterday, Senator Owen Hill, and Representatives Lori Saine and Stephen Humphrey introduced Senate Bill 52, legislation that seeks to repeal the misguided 2013 law that limited the amount of ammunition a firearm magazine can hold.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
As the Virginia General Assembly reconvenes for the 2018 session, it is more imperative than ever for NRA members and gun owners to make their voice heard.


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Compiled by Michael Ford
Among reports recently taken by the Russellville Police Department (RPD):
Aug. 21 - Disturbance at East F Street. As an officer responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence, he observed someone fleeing the location in a car and, therefore, made a traffic stop. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer discovered she had a deep cut on her hand with blood covering both hands, the passenger compartment and the driver's door. When the officer asked her what happened, she initially said nothing, but then admitted she cut her hand while attempting to slash tires. She told the officer she was mad at the individual who owned the tires, but added she was unsuccessful at slashing them.
Aug. 22 - Public intoxication at East Third Street. The complainant said a man was harassing customers at his store by cursing at them and making rude gestures. The suspect left the store prior to an officer's arrival, but a man matching his description was later located by police on East Main Street, the report stated. The man denied being in the area of the store, but the officer noticed a strong odor of alcoholic beverages coming from his person. After the suspect failed a sobriety test, the officer transported him to the detention center where he was cited for public intoxication.
Aug. 22 - Shoplifting at East Main Street. The complainant said he first witnessed the suspect scanning an area of the store and bagging merchandise into a plastic sack. He then witnessed her remove several receipts from her wallet and proceed with her cart to the exit of the store, at which time she was detained. When asked for her receipt for the merchandise, she provided a receipt from a Clarksville store. The suspect was arrested and transported to the detention center.
Aug. 23 - Emergency custody at South Cleveland Avenue. Upon responding to the location, a male subject advised the officer he had a knife and was suicidal. When he was asked what was wrong, he said he wanted to kill himself. He added he had thought of killing himself all his life and had a counselor assigned to him. The subject was placed into emergency custody, pending evaluation by a counseling screener.
Aug. 24 - Obstructing governmental operations at North Hartford Avenue. An officer observed a vehicle belonging to a suspect with an active warrant parked at an apartment complex. Upon approaching vehicle, an officer made contact with the suspect's wife and asked her if her husband was inside the apartment. She said no. Shortly thereafter, the suspect attempted to leave from the rear of the residence and was taken into custody. The suspect's wife was also arrested for obstructing governmental operations.
Compiled by Michael Ford
David Gibbons, 5th Judicial District prosecuting attorney, filed the following felony criminal charges in Pope County Circuit Court Aug. 24-28:
Cases assigned
to First Division:
Steve Saxon Jr., 28, 782 Golden Pond, Russellville - two counts of possession of a controlled substance (marijuana, roxicodone).
Matthew Hudson, 40, 810 Browns Creek, Hardy - two counts of possession of a controlled substance (marijuana, roxicodone).
Ryan Davis, 19, 17219 W. State Highway 10, Havana - battery.
Joseph Slater, 18, 86 Buie Lane, Russellville - theft of property.
Cases assigned
to Fourth Division:
James Goodall, 603 North 4th St., Atkins - two counts of terroristic threatening.
Billy J. Battershell, 21, 25 Red Clay Road, Atkins - breaking or entering.
Bobby D. Holyfield, 39, 2466 State Highway 247, Hattieville - fraudulent use of a credit or debit card.
Brandy Holyfield, 28, 343 Mount Pisgah Road, Hattieville - fraudulent use of a credit or debit card.
Rory R. Thompson, 18, 202 Willow Oaks Drive, Dardanelle - terroristic threatening.
The following civil complaints were filed in Pope County Circuit Court Aug. 24-28, 2009:
Cases assigned
to First Division:
Bank of Arkansas v. Bou Manivong.
Cavalry Portfolio Services v. Rebecca Edwards.
Capital One Bank v. Teresa P. Wesselheft.
The Sevens Financial Group v. Johnnie M. Shelton.
Capital One Bank v. Lisa J. Hayden.
Cornwell Funeral Home v. Larry C. Kendall and Linda Watkins.
Capital One Bank v. Richard C. Primm.
Capital One Bank v. Nelda L. Fowler.
Capital One Bank v. Shari Mosley.
Capital One Bank v. Mike L. Hull.
Harvest Credit Management v. Carol Moore.
LVNV Funding v. Marilyn Maxwell.
Capital One Bank v. Cookie L. Douglas.
Pete and Barbara Donnelly v. Monte Davidson, Patrick Veverka and Kimberly Veverka.
Cases assigned
to Third Division:
LVNV Funding v. Donald W. Hogue.
Cach v. Amanda J. Kelley.
Ford Motor Credit v. Omari Gilmore.
Capital One Bank v. Deanna L. Allen.
Cases assigned
to Fourth Division:
The Sevens Financial Group v. Lonus Morris.
Mobley Law Firm v. Tonja Miller.
FIA Card Services v. Cherice D. Miller.
Citibank South Dakota v. Wesley A. Corkins.
Pope County Clerk Laura McGuire issued marriage licenses to the following couples Aug. 24-28, 2009:
Ricardo R. A. Sierra, 19, and Rosa H. Ramirez, 22, both of Russellville.
Andrew J. Bewley, 24, and Bridgett K. Smith, 22, both of Pottsville.
Carlos R. Colindres, 19, and Elvia M. Gomez, 20, both of Russellville.
Donald D. Conn, 20, of Russellville, and Gerrica C. Kirkendoll, 16, of Clinton.
Matthew T. Lackey, 22, and Karla L. Qualls, 19, both of Russellville.
Marvin J. Mosby, 38, of Russellville, and Gabbrell L. Payne, 26, of Dover.
Paul A. Sprawls, 45, and Shasta R. Marshall, 33, both of Russellville.
Russell D. Thormann, 80, of Lamar, and Connie J. Bowers, 63, of Dover.
Kevin R. Vargo, 28, of Newport News, Va., and Chasity L. Harrison, 20, of Russellville.
Tyler A. Walls, 20, of Gillett, and Lissy D. Mitchell, 21, of Scranton.
Divorces granted in Pope County Circuit Court Aug. 24-28, 2009:
Heather K. Crook v. Steven D. Crook.
Ashleigh Larve v. Jeremy Larve.
Ricky A. Jones v. Jerri A. Jones.


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Lancashire at Rishton, a township, in the parish and union of Blackburn, Lower division of the hundred of Blackburn. "Henry, grandson of Henry de Blackburn, took the name of Rishton or Rushton." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print. Ritton Castle was located in Snailbeach, Shropshire, but is now listed as one of the deserted villages and lost places. We do known that is was a Hill Fort in Worthen with Shelve, to west of the Stiperstones Ridge, about 1 hectare in area.
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By the time she graduates from high school, Helena Ma will have taken 15 Advanced Placement tests.
That's enough to start college as a junior, assuming she passes them all. Not that college credit is the only reason the Davis High senior has jammed her schedule with the demanding courses.
"I feel like in AP [Advanced Placement] classes I learn more," said Ma, 17. "They're more engaging classes, usually."
Her attitude is one that may be spreading in Utah.
Last school year, more than 20,000 Utah teens took the exams through which students can earn college credit. That number is nearly 11 percent more than the year before, according to results released Monday by the College Board.
The Beehive State also beat the nation, with a 68 percent passage rate, compared with 59 percent nationwide. That's about the same passage rate as the year before in Utah.
"That is great for Utah because it indicates we have more students who are college and career ready," said Mark Peterson, a spokesman for the State Office of Education, of the higher number of test takers.
Students who earn scores of 3, 4 or 5 on AP exams may often earn college credit for their efforts.
Mark Bouchard, chairman of Prosperity 2020, a business-led initiative to boost education in Utah, said he wasn't surprised to hear of the state's results. State leaders and Prosperity 2020 have set a goal that 66 percent of Utah adults hold postsecondary degrees or certificates by 2020 to meet future workforce needs.
"It's laying a foundation," Bouchard said of students taking AP classes, "so they're better prepared as they're making that transition to life after high school."
Though overall the state is making strides, gaps remain between the achievement and participation of some ethnic groups.
For example, Latinos the state's largest ethnic minority group were underrepresented among test takers. Also the passage rate among Latino students lagged behind that of white students, 53 percent compared with about 70 percent.
Still, that may be changing. Mexican-Amercian students saw the largest jump in test taking last school year, with nearly 24 percent more taking the exams than the year before. In fact, more students from most ethnic groups took the exams in Utah.
"While there are still gaps, the good news is we have greater ethnic minority participation, which means greater interest in moving on to college," Peterson said, "and that's going to translate into better scores in the future."
Dee Burton, Davis High principal, said AP courses and exams help students hone their study skills before college a reason why Davis High encourages any student interested in taking an AP course to do so.
Davis High dominated the list of top AP schools in Utah, claiming both the greatest number of test takers in the state and the second highest passage rate. Burton attributed Davis' success to parental support, students and teachers, including many who hold after-school, weekend and holiday-break study sessions. So many Davis students take AP tests each year that in some subjects the school has to administer the exams outside of the school, Burton said.
In addition to AP results, the College Board on Monday also released SAT scores. Far fewer students take the SAT in Utah than in some other areas of the country, instead opting to take the ACT.
Last school year, 1,954 Utah teens took the SAT, down about 8 percent from the year before. Utah students earned mean scores of 568 points in reading, 566 in math and 548 in writing, out of a possible 800 points for each section.
Utah colleges generally prefer students take the ACT, while schools on the East Coast often ask students to take the SAT.
Those SAT scores were improvements from 2011 and higher than national mean scores.
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AP results
Top 10 Utah public high schools for AP participation.
Davis, Kaysville • 768
Alta, Sandy • 712
Lone Peak, Highland • 595
Skyline, Millcreek • 589
Hillcrest, Midvale • 580
Brighton, Cottonwood Heights • 549
Park City • 539
Viewmont, Bountiful • 430
Bingham, South Jordan • 415
Copper Hills, West Jordan • 406
Utah AP results
Top 10 Utah public high schools for AP passing rates, by percentage.
Juab, Nephi • 87.5
Davis, Kaysville • 87.0
Emery, Castle Dale • 84.0
Skyline, Millcreek • 84.0
Bountiful, Bountiful • 83.1
Mountain View, Orem • 81.1
Olympus, Millcreek • 80.4
Park City, Park City • 80.0
West, Salt Lake City • 79.8
Salem Hills, Salem • 79.4
Source: College Board, Utah State Office of Education


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Aaron Carter Still Isn't Over Hilary Duff
Aaron Carter dated Hilary Duff in 2003.
That's 10 years ago. That's more than one-third of each of their entire lives up to this point.
And he's still not over her.
Carter revealed that he pines for Duff to this day on Instagram, posting a vintage photo of the pair with the caption, "Yup, I definitely loved this girl."
Carter's reminiscence didn't end there. Eyewitnesses at his concert last night (Sept. 19) report that the 'I Want Candy' singer "admits to cheating on his girlfriend, waiting for eight years to get back together with her, but now she is married to a hockey player and has a son."
Does that sound like anyone you may have heard of? Maybe someone who just dyed her hair?
Aaron, we know it's your party (and you can cry if you want to), but you gotta move on. Too bad Lindsay Lohan is off the market, too.


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46.4633 Tampering with a witness.Cite as [A.S.C.A. § 46.4633]
(a) A person commits the crime of tampering with a witness if, with purpose to induce a witness or a prospective witness in an official proceeding to disobey a subpoena or other legal process, or to absent himself or avoid subpoena or other legal process, or to withhold evidence, information, or documents, or to testify falsely, he:
(1) threatens or causes harm to any person or property;
(2) uses force, threats or deception; or
(3) offers, confers or agrees to confer any benefit, direct or indirect, upon the witness.
(b) Tampering with a witness is a class D felony.History: 1979, PL 16-43 § 2.
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Phillies, Roberts remember Jackie
Hall of Fame pitcher recalls long relationship with Robinson
By Ken Mandel / MLB.com
PHILADELPHIA -- Robin Roberts remembers Sept. 30, 1951, as the day Philadelphia nearly robbed baseball of one of its classic moments. If Roberts didn't surrender a 14th-inning home run to Jackie Robinson on the final day of the regular season, the Phillies might have beaten the Dodgers, thus ending their season without New York's Bobby Thomson breaking Brooklyn's hearts a week later with the "Shot Heard Round the World." Roberts, who lost the game the previous night to Don Newcombe, was pitching in his seventh inning of relief, because, well, that's what they did in those days. "He came up and hit one upstairs, and that's why the Dodgers were involved in that playoff they lost with the Giants," said Roberts, who was in town as part of the team's remembrance of Robinson on the 61st anniversary of his breaking of the color barrier. Roberts, 81, shared the unique perspective as someone who faced Robinson "40 more times than any other pitcher" and said that he allowed nine home runs to the Hall of Famer. Roberts debuted a year after Robinson, and remembered some resentment, but not quite what he expected. "The personal attacks died down," Roberts said. "The first year I wasn't there, and a lot of guys didn't want to play against him. It was obvious a lot of folks hadn't grown up where blacks were equal, and that took awhile to get out of their minds. When I came here in '48, it was still the black man playing ball, but there nearly wasn't the controversy connected to it." Roberts recalled a day when he went golfing with a group that included Robinson in Stamford, Conn. Robinson hit a drive into the sand trap, close to the green. Since it was buried, the golf pro offered to take the ball out. Robinson refused. "He said, 'Don't touch that. I put it there and I'll get it out,'" Roberts said. "And he did. Nothing describes Jackie Robinson better than that. He wanted no benefits from anybody."
And that, to Roberts, represented Robinson's legacy, and the Phillies celebrated that Tuesday. Jimmy Rollins and Houston's Michael Bourn and Cecil Cooper wore No. 42 in his honor."It means the world," Cooper said. "That's the guy who set the stage for me and the rest of us minorities. I'm tickled to have the opportunity to wear the uniform, to wear the number and heck, I hope people have the chance to see the number. It might be cold and I might have my jacket on. Maybe I'll take it off in the middle of the game. It's an honor to do that. I'm just pleased to be in a position to do it. It's a thrill." The Phillies held a pregame tribute and announced a new partnership with the Jackie Robinson Foundation. The team donated $40,000 to the organization's scholarship fund, and many of the student benefactors took part in the festivities. The four remaining players of the Philadelphia Stars -- catchers Bill Cash and Stanley Glenn, pitcher Harold Gould and second baseman Mahlon Duckett, also were on hand. The Stars played from 1934-50 and won the 1934 Negro League pennant. Glenn knew Robinson in 1945. "I've been in a lot of leagues, not only in America, but in Latin America and Canada, and many places around the world," Glenn said. "I've never met an example like Jackie Robinson. Educated? Yes. Staunchly built? Yes. If I were in a foxhole and wanted somebody next to me, it would probably be Jackie. That's saying an awful lot about a human being. If America did not have sports, and baseball in particular, I don't know what kind of country we would be. So keep on loving it, keep on supporting it and let the world continue to know that baseball is America's game." And Robinson's place in it will never be forgotten. "When I see him being honored, I hope people understand what a big impact he had on baseball and our country as a whole," Roberts said.
Ken Mandel 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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