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Matt Capps has reduced the toughest job in baseball to a simple formula.
"The bottom line is I have to get three outs before they get one run," Capps said. "I enjoy it. It's fun. Every time I'm in the game, the game is on the line."
That condition could be a stomach-churner for some guys but not Capps, who led the Majors with 13 saves in 13 opportunities and had a 0.98 earned run average through the season's first five weeks. He's one of the key players in Washington's strong start in the NL East this season.
Capps signed as a free agent with the Nationals last winter after three years as closer for the Pirates. After becoming the No. 1 arm in the Pirates' bullpen in June 2007, he had an 85-percent success percentage, converting 66 of 78 chances.
Even though he led the Pirates with 27 saves last season, his earned run average was an inflated 5.80, and Pittsburgh decided to release the 25 year old rather than offer him salary arbitration. It wasn't a big problem for Capps. There were more than a dozen teams on his trail, and he settled on the Nationals because they promised he could close for them. After all, he had become a big fan of tiptoeing through the minefield of baseball's most treacherous job.
"To be successful, it requires a different mentality, a different mindset." Capps said. "It's something I like a lot."
The job also requires a short memory. Closers can't dwell on their failures. They must move on to the next day. And Capps sees that as a positive.
"If you're a starter and have a bad outing, you got to sit around four, maybe five days, before you go out there again," he said. "Not us. No matter how you do, good or bad, you live with it. If you give up a hit or a run, you just try to limit it."
Capps has been on the other side of the pitching equation. Coming out of high school, he seemed headed for LSU on a baseball scholarship. But Pittsburgh drafted him in the seventh round and signed him. He had so-so success as a starter over the next three years. In 2005, that all changed.
"At the end of Spring Training, they said I was going to the bullpen," he said. "I wasn't given a choice. It was low A ball. My hands were tied."
Capps' bullpen assignment started as the thankless job of middle reliever, a sort of hold the fort role. Gradually, he moved to the back end of the bullpen, and he embraced the job of closer. He made rapid progress after that, moving from A ball at the start of the season to Double-A, Triple-A and finally as a September callup to the Pirates.
The next season was a breakout one for him. He was 9-1 out the bullpen in 2006 with 15 saves for a team that won just 67 games. Armed with a sharp slider and a fastball in the mid 90s, he became one of the league's best relievers. And the difference between that role and starting was dramatic.
"It's a lot different physically," Capps said. "To throw every five, six, seven days is one thing. To try to be at your best every day, that's another."
Last season's high ERA was perplexing for Capps and the Pirates and led to his release. "The trick is to not create any damage of your own," he said. "If they get hits, you've got to forget about it. That's baseball. It's a quick turnaround."
Perhaps the toughest part for Capps this season is having to go through it without the safety net of his father, who died of a heart attack last October at the age of 61. Capps and his father talked all the time, analyzing every outing, trying to figure how he could be better the next time out.
Now Capps is figuring out that puzzle by himself.
Hal Bock is a freelance writer based in New York.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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They did it once and look where they got us. Do not let the hawks lead us into another meaningless slaughter. Their profit must not come at the cost of our peace.
Regarding the facts:
Talking Points from Phyllis Bennis, Director, New Internationalism Project Institute for Policy Studlies
Tom Hayden – A Call for Forceful Diplomacy http://www.pdamerica.org/component/k2/item/1809-tom-hayden-a-call-for-forceful-diplomacy
McClatchy News Service, "To some, US case for Syrian gas attack, strike has too many holes," http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/09/02/201027/to-some-us-case-for-syrian-gas.html#.Uid-LFcpg_g
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, "Which Syrian Chemical Attack Account Is More Credible?" http://www.fair.org/blog/2013/09/01/which-syrian-chemical-attack-account-is-more-credible/
International Law:
Oona A. Hathaway and Scott J. Shapiro "On Syria, a U.N. Vote Isn't Optional," New York Times Op Ed,http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/04/opinion/on-syria-a-un-vote-isnt-optional.html
"The Rush to Bomb Syria: Undermining International Law and Risking Wider War," Western States Legal Foundation Briefing Paper, http://wslfweb.org/docs/wslfsyriabrief1.pdf
Faith Group Statements Opposing Military Action in Syria—Not Exhaustive:
Letter from Trappist Nuns in Syria: "Blood Fills our Streets, our eyes, our hearts" (http://www.
Pope Francis: violence begets violence http://paxchristiusa.org/2013/
Pax Christi International: http://paxchristiusa.org/2013/
Pax Christi USA: http://paxchristiusa.org/2013/
US Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/news/
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas: www.sistersofmercy.org
NETWORK: National Catholic Social Justice Lobby: www.networklobby.org
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns and action items from CMSM, incl. Syrian bishop speaking out against U.S. Military Action: http://maryknollogc.org/
NCR Article: What moral theologians say about getting involved in Syria http://ncronline.org/news/
Sojourners: http://sojo.net/blogs/2013/
Pax Christi USA: http://paxchristiusa.org/2013/
Mennonite Church USA: http://www.mennoniteusa.org/?
United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ: http://globalministries.org/
Presbyterians (PCUSA): http://www.pcusa.org/

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Manhattan's Impending Uptown-Downtown Civil War: Who Will Win?
Manhattan is a city divided by power: uptown thrives and strengthens on electricity and wifi and artisanal cheese, while downtown grows meaner and leaner with each passing day in the dark. There are 1.6 million coexisting on 23 square miles with a clear, dangerous divide between them, and power likely won't return until the weekend. The center cannot hold. Chaos is imminent. And so we ask: Who will win the inevitable Uptown-Down Civil War of 2012?
Hamilton Nolan: At this particular moment in time, downtown, operating on pure rage at days of blackouts and meager restaurant offerings, could burst forth and seize uptown for itself. Uptown is fat, happy, and complacent. Sitting up in their apartments, with electricity, reading the internet, eating Zabar's food. Downtown has NOTHING. And it is TIRED of it. Also, practically speaking, the UES is full of old people and the UWS is full of nearly-old people. Downtown kids could run through those neighborhoods like teeth through Ramen noodles. It's only above 125th where the fighting would turn more intense. So logically downtown should just take the UES and the UWS and declare victory.
Rich Juzwiak: Downtown will win because so many of its inhabitants are staying with people uptown already. Those uptowners assume that downtown people would only want to pay back the generosity, that everyone is safe within the homes they have extended. That would make for an easy stealth attack on downtown's part. By the time uptown knows what's hit it, it will already be dead.
Neetzan Zimmerman: My vote goes to uptown. True, I've only been here a couple of months, but I've already seen uptown withstand a gigantic Superstorm. Can downtown say the same? Case closed.
Robert Kessler: As we've seen in the last few days, downtown is scrappy. Besides, alliance with the outer-boroughs is completely beneath the snobbish uptowners. To win this civil war, downtown will ally with the outer boroughs. It is the residents of these boroughs that control the basic commerce of New York City. Without car services, uptown is completely cutoff.
Uptown's Central Park gives downtowners the ideal location to enact guerilla warfare. Downtown will set up camp along the reservoir and use the survival skills learned from The Hunger Games to Katniss Everdeen the shit out of unsuspecting Lululemon-clad Upper West Side joggers.
And let's not forget the gay populations of the villages. A people who have endured decades of oppression have some pent up aggression and would not hesitate to ransack a Fifth Avenue boutique.
Emma Carmichael: The downtown survivors are currently subsisting on a diet of crackers, peanut butter, booze, and home-delivery marijuana. They are consumed by a raging, motivating hunger, and they will stop at nothing to secure uptown's spare outlets and fancy cheese. Add to this the fact that these people have been living in the dark for some 70-plus hours-they've likely developed night vision and special-ops survival tactics by now. Downtown is gritty again; uptown is just old.
Consider the celebrity scale, too: Downtown can call in De Niro and Gandolfini to reprise Bickle and Soprano, respectively. UES is looking at Didion and Woody. Game over.
John Cook: Manhattan is an unpleasant, over-crowded, preposterously loud, foul-smelling, skyless island full of impolite people who have no sense of how to properly and considerately negotiate a sidewalk. While I offer my heartfelt sympathies to those Manhattanites that are currently suffering from the legacy of Hurricane Sandy, there is an impassable, implacable gulf between us: The decision to reside on Manhattan renders those who live there a cipher to me. I will never understand their motivations or state of mind. That said, I guess uptown would win because there are more wealthy people there, and in war, as in all things, the poor people get fucked.
Caity Weaver: The main arguments in favor of an Uptown victory will focus on its large coffers (for funding war-mongering) and profusion of residents who fulfill leadership roles as part of their everyday lives (presidents of museum committees, viceroys of investment banks, etc.).
To which I say:
- Money is irrelevant in guerilla warfare.
- Having residents accustomed to leading means that Uptown would quickly succumb to a "too many chefs in the kitchen; not enough sous-chefs in the kitchen" extended cooking metaphor.
Uptown's wide avenues would prove much more difficult to defend than Downtown's labyrinthine maze of streets. Staten Island Ferry means that Downtown would have a superior navy.
Furthermore, history has already shown us the outcome of an Uptown/Downtown Civil War, in the form of Bravo's 2012 Uptown/Downtown reality series, Gallery Girls. By season's end, the Uptown house had been divided against itself by Diva Attitudes and almost everyone liked Amy, which was crazy. The Downtown faction, while regularly rocked by reports of people talking about other people behind other people's backs, managed to maintain an uneasy peace.
Kate Bennert: Downtown-because resource-deprived, rage-driven, cracked-out millennials are, culturally speaking, zombies. And who wins a zombie attack? Zombies do.
Adrian Chen: When I was biking around the deadzone yesterday I stopped into a bar off Tompkins Square park. Inside, candles burned and tall-boys of Natural Light fished from coolers was the only beer in the place. A bro sat at the bar griping to his friends about how other residents in his apartment had been passing the time without eletricity. "Since the hurricane, everyone in my apartment has turned into a fucking amateur musician," he said. "A dozen people were playing guitars all night. I wanted to go into their apartments and smash their instruments over their head." The fact that he both looked utterly capable of doing this-would have delighted in tearing the doors off of every apartment on his floor and tossing their guitar-strumming inhabitants from the fire escape-but managed to restrain himself from doing it is why my money is on downtown in any intra-Manhattan civil war. Stone cold mother-fuckers.
Leah Beckmann: Uptown. I think the instinct here is to declare downtown the winner because they're a scrappy coalition of desperate survivors who have been bathing in Starbucks bathrooms for days. But that instinct would be wrong. Uptown is old school New York; they've seen it all. They've seen the black-outs, the fires, the '80s- with that kind of stamina (and fine china) they are not going anywhere. Beyond their refined experience, the Uptowners are rested. They've been eating warm meals and DVR'ing The Voice. They've been BORED at least once in the past week. What's more, Uptown probably already knows that the downtown urchins are coming for them, not because of a blue blooded sense of restlessness in the plebeians below, but because they have internet and have therefore had time to prepare. They've been emailing battle plans to each other all week. Never underestimate the home court advantage. Above all, Uptown has their staff who have been promised rubies and freedom if they protect their masters. I don't like it anymore than you do, but the truth is hard and the world is cruel.
Max Read: THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, 2143 - Earlier this month, underwater archaeologists excavating what is believed to be the old New York transportation hub known as Grand Central discovered a sealed metal box containing a series of remarkably well-preserved papers. Subsequent dating revealed the papers, which appear to be unsent letters and messages, to date back to at least the early 21st century. The McDonald's University of California - Barstow plans on publishing an annotated selection of the papers later this year. An excerpt below:
"The station has been silent for 36 hours, and the fighters are restless and hungry, their faces drawn, their figures gaunt. We received word earlier that the troop in Herald Square was forced to fall back to 50th Street, overwhelmed by sheer numbers. That makes us the front line. Rumors circulate the stuffy air: Downtown has allied itself with Brooklyn. Times Square signed a treaty. Among the more superstitious, there are whispers that Downtown has developed a magical, non-electric power source; that on Long Island, a child-king is raising an army to come to our aid. Some of our number have taken to wearing around their necks a token in the form of a dangling crane as a kind of mystical protection against the awesome occult power Downtown is said to wield. But that which goes unspoken is far more terrifying: few of us, if any, will survive through the week; those that do will be taken prisoner, tortured for information, and if rumors are true, roasted on the enormous sidewalk grill as a feast for the children of Lower Manhattan. We are skeptical about the news that passes from one soldier's mouth to another, but no one can disagree that Uptown has lost, and all that is left is to die."
The verdict: Downtown conquers Uptown. Good luck, Manhattan.
Illustration by Jim Cooke.


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|February 26, 2013, 07:58 PM
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Tactical shotgun - pump or semi-auto and why?
I've come to the conclusion that I want a diverse set of firearms for defense of life, liberty and property. Also for fun, of course. I have the rifles and handguns I want and am now considering a shotgun. Versatility and reliability are the key with the added desire that it be something that will retain its value. I've acquired the necessary funds such that I could pick one up for as much as $1700 but if that kind of price isn't really necessary why spend it? I've asked around and been told by some to get a pump, particularly the Mossberg 500 tactical, which can be had for around $400. I asked why the pump, the answer was due to there being fewer moving parts. I assume that is to mean it will be more durable and reliable. One con to the Mossber is that when using the pistol grip, the safety isn't very accessible. There are other pumps though.
I've always been partial to semi-automatics and have considered the Remington Versamax, FNH Police Tactical and even the Benelli M4. Will these shotguns be reliable and durable enough, and worth the price, in an event requiring defense of life, liberty and property? The military and police use the FNH and Benelli. I suppose there are other models to consider.
With regards to semi-autos, I own an old Remington model 11 Sportsman and have enjoyed shooting clays with it. It has been very reliable.
I've gotten myself into a position that I almost don't know where to begin. So, I thought I'd reach out to you guys for your knowledge and experience. I appreciate whatever you are willing to share.
|February 26, 2013, 08:23 PM
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In a fighting shotgun a semi will prove to be more reliable. In theory a pump should be, but human error will always be an issue and you will see far less malfunctions with a semi.
A pump is far less expensive. if money is a concern you get more gun for the money with pump. A pump would be my choice as a survival gun. Semi's work great with decent ammo, but pumps will still shoot crappy ammo a semi will choke on. They are also going to take abuse and work when filthy better than most semi's.
For SD purposes I'd take a quality semi. For a TEOTWAWKI scenario I'd take a quality pump.
|February 26, 2013, 08:43 PM
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I would go with the semi....and lose the thought about using a PGO grip on any shotgun.
There are many versions and makers of semis that are reliable, both gas and inertia. Find the one that fits you the best and go from there
|February 26, 2013, 08:44 PM
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I say semi. I would go with the Benelli or an FNH semi. Both make great tactical shotguns (so I hear)
|February 27, 2013, 12:03 AM
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Nobody has anything good to say about the Versamax? I just found an FNH SLP MK I advertised for sale at a local gun shop. I'm giving that some serious consideration.
|February 27, 2013, 12:24 AM
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My HD shotgun is a Remington 870 Youth Model 20 ga. I have a light on the front that I can use to identify my target. If I need more than 5 #4 Buckshot shells at one time, well, thats why I keep a pistol and a spare mag in a shoulder rig next to the shotgun...
|February 27, 2013, 01:41 AM
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I have a Benelli M1 Super 90 with ghost ring sights. About 1000rnds through it with no malfunctions aside from some really light trap loads that didnt want to cycle. I had a remington 870 that had problem after problem. Sold it and got a benelli nova tactical, loved it, bought the M1 super 90. I'll never buy Another shotgun that isnt made by benelli unless I can get my hands on an old trench gun.
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|February 27, 2013, 02:21 PM
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If I wanted a tactical shotgun...I'd pick the Benelli M-4 ...its gas operated / will be a lot more forgiving in terms of recoil if you want to shoot typically heavy loads of "OO" Buck or slugs...
Both pump guns and semi-autos have a significant number of moving parts...but I don't see "parts wear" as an issue if its a decent gun with usage under 250,000 shells...
If I was not concerned about recoil ...I'd go with a pump gun...but I'd go with the Browning BPS like this model ...that comes with a 28" and a 20" barrel...
On the BPS - the tang is on the top of the tang, easy to reach even with gloves on ....action is smoother than many other pump guns...cast on stock is neutral so it doesn't favor lefties or righties...just a good basic, solid gun.
|February 27, 2013, 03:24 PM
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Re: Tactical shotgun - pump or semi-auto and why?
If you're willing to practice a lot, pump.
If not, semi-auto.
And here's the other kicker that makes me go semi, I may not be the one using it. It may be someone with far less experience. Other family members, trusted neighbors/friends after we have our future financial meltdown. So its good to keep the operation simple.
|February 27, 2013, 04:20 PM
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I prefer pumps. I prefer pumps with regular stocks and not allot of gadgets attached, but that's just what I'm use to. My Dept. has a couple of variations and I don't like the ar15 type knox stock. That being said I had the chance to use an FNH SLP semi at a competition and that thing was sweet. It handled every load we had and was super smooth.
|February 27, 2013, 05:39 PM
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Cops use pumps for a reason. Way more reliable than a semi.
|February 27, 2013, 05:52 PM
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Or, way more cheaper...
|February 27, 2013, 07:15 PM
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I don't think it is a question of which is better, more of... which you are more comfortable with.
For me, I'm more comfortable with a pump-action shot gun, so that is what I have. If you are more comfortable with a semi-auto, then by all means, go with that. No amount of this or that you will read about the pros/cons between the two types will mean much of anything if you are not comfortable with you chosen weapon.
|February 27, 2013, 07:37 PM
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Re: Tactical shotgun - pump or semi-auto and why?
Well said. That includes clearing jams with either. I don't think that's something we train for enough pistol/rifle or shotgun. We don't (in general) train for when things go wrong.
I am going to start mixing some snap caps into my mags and train more for failure drills.
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|February 27, 2013, 07:54 PM
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Before you decide,pick up one of the better pumps, a BPS (notice BigJim mentioned that model above) or a benelli nova. The action on a higher end pump is radically different IMHO. The 500's and 870's are reliable and rugged but are MUCH easier to short stroke because the actions just aren't as smooth. One other note on the BPS the drop at the comb is different than the others I've tried. The barrel seems just fractionally higher. This means it kicks backward more and upward less. What this means in practical situations is the muzzle rise is minimized so you stay on target better and you can transition to the next target quicker. I've just never used anything that engaged multiple targets as well. Very confidence inspiring in a HD weapon.
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|February 28, 2013, 07:48 PM
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If you want the ultimate in reliability, you use a double barrel with two triggers - NO jams of FTF, FTE or similar
|March 1, 2013, 08:22 AM
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Mine only shotgun is a semi-auto HK/Benelli.
I purchased 20 years ago and it's been 100% reliable.
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|March 1, 2013, 09:51 AM
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With that cash, you can afford both a Mossberg 500 pump and a 930 semi in blue and wood and hang a light on each... or not...
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|March 1, 2013, 08:58 PM
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I wasn't aware of the Mossberg 930 until this thread. I don't know how I missed it. That's worth considering.
|March 1, 2013, 09:43 PM
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Re: Tactical shotgun - pump or semi-auto and why?
I really like the 930 Home Security model. Much more plain looking. No mag extension to goof with, bead sight.
|March 1, 2013, 11:30 PM
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I could hit multiple stationary clay pigeons at twice the distance I would need to shoot in a large house, as a near complete noob with my BPS set up with a bead sight within minutes. I never saw the need for ghost ring sights or lasers etc.
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Pump, its easier for a lesser experienced operator to troubleshout on the fly.
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Tactical shotgun - pump or semi-auto and why?
I'm friends with an Alaska State Trooper who used to be one of their firearm instructors, and I got two pieces of information that contradicts what you have there.
1) AST still use shotguns. Duty sidearms are Glock 22's, but they have both ARs and Remington 870's in their patrol cars. You could say the 870's are for a specialized purpose that most Police forces don't have to worry about (big grizzly bears) but they still train to deploy them on personnel and even keep buckshot loaded (useless on a bear), they'll unload and reload slugs if they head into the woods, or if they need to put a suffering bear/moose/whatever out of its misery.
2) My buddy specifically stated they use 870s for their reliability, ease of use, and utter ruggedness. I asked why they don't use semi autos, and he just laughed at me and said, "Being charged by a bear is a helluva time to have a malfunction."
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But when I must show up at a restaurant dressed and ready for the day at 7:30 a.m., it's quite a deviation from my usual routine. So I choose carefully which breakfast meetings to attend.
This said, I will wholeheartedly vouch for the Danville Mornings with the Mayor that are held 7:30-8:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month. I consider them time well spent, and apparently so do a bevy of regulars. I always leave energized by the town's plans and activities, the interesting, engaged people - and loaded with story ideas.
Mayor Newell Arnerich is continuing the mornings, which were begun two years ago at Father Nature's restaurant on East Prospect Avenue in downtown Danville. But Arnerich plans to change location every three months to make it more convenient for residents in different parts of town.
Last Friday as people arrived in the back dining room, several of us headed straight for the wall heater and chose seats accordingly. Arnerich began right on time, introducing himself and going around the room to let us all say our names and, perhaps, why we were there. Sometimes residents come to the mornings with specific concerns; others may want to inform everyone about upcoming activities; and many people come to learn more about their town. Town Manager Joe Calabrigo and Police Chief Chris Wenzel always attend. Fire Chief Richard Price was there Friday, as was Fire District Board Member Roxanne Lindsay and Danville's disaster preparedness guru Greg Gilbert. That made a room of experts who could answer just about any question that came up.
The hiring of Gilbert as emergency services manager in 2007 shows Danville's commitment to being prepared, noted Mayor Arnerich. When town officials saw the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina they resolved to be prepared in Danville and the San Ramon Valley and created the position, knowing someone had to tackle it full time. Since then, all town employees have been instructed to be leaders in case of emergency, and 500 members of the community have undergone training for the Community Emergency Response Team. The 20-hour CERT course is given by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District to prepare civilians to be the first responders in their neighborhoods after a disaster. To learn more, go to www.srvfire.ca.gov; or call Gilbert at 314-3368. Since the Valley has about 140,000 residents and there are usually 60-65 emergency responders on duty, the talents of the CERT volunteers will prove invaluable in a disaster.
Speaking of preparedness, Price said a 9-1-1 call results in a highly trained crew arriving at 90 percent of residences within five minutes. This brought up the problem of dialing 9-1-1 on cell phones, which then goes to the California Highway Patrol. This might be what you want if you are on the highway. But for other emergencies, they recommended programming in the dispatch center in Martinez where 9-1-1 calls go from a landline: 646-2441. Make this the first number on your list, the mayor advised.
Danville residents Joe and Edie Farrell were also at the breakfast to tell about the campaign they are launching to get people trained in CPR. Joe said five months to that day he had suffered cardiac arrest, which he called "an electrical storm in the heart," and luckily a bystander administered CPR. Latest research advises administering 100 compressions to the chest per minute to keep the heart and brain active - it can be done to the tune of "Staying Alive" - rather than mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
The breakfast ended on a down note as Arnerich talked about the realities of the state budget. "It's a philosophical stranglehold - issues not solved from five years ago," he said. With the economy going down, the state is receiving less money. California might go from being the world's fifth biggest economy to 20th, Arnerich said. The state's unemployment is now 8.2 percent and it might fall to 10 percent. The school district made a 7 percent reduction in June, now it is being asked to take another 10 percent cut. Arnerich urged us all to contact our legislators with these concerns.
The next Morning with the Mayor will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at Father Nature's on Prospect Avenue. At 7:30 a.m. It's worth the change of routine.
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American Idol Season 9launched into full gear this week with Hollywood Week. We saw some incredible individaul performances by Christian music artists Michael Lynche and Didi Benami on Tuesday night.
We saw real American Idol Season 9 drama on Wednesday night when we experienced Group night performances. We also saw some more great performances by Christian music artists Michael Lynche, Didi Benami, Ashley Rodriguez, Michelle Delamor and Jermaine Sellers. Unfortunately, we also lost one of our early favorite Christian music artists, Ben Honeycutt when he was eliminated after the group performance. I did not see anything as good as last year's group performances but the drama was not as intense either. Finally, I am a little frustrated that we have not seen one performance by my favorite Christian music artist of American Idol Season 9, Alex Nestor. She is an amazing artist who has alreadt made a record as good as any American Idol artist.
Everyone log in on Wednesday night as One21music live blogs the American Idol Season 9chair epsiode. Let's find out who is in the American Idol Season 9 Top 24 together.
We have not seen much of the performers this year so it is a little early to start picking favorites, but three performers have shined in Hollywood week so far. Christian music artist Michael Lynchebrings an intimidating presence but an old school soul vibe. Son of the gangbangers Andy Garcia has the Kris Allen ability to turn any song into a new revelation. Katie Stevens, granddaughter of Portuguese grandmother with Alzheimer's, is a wonderful singer who could bring the girls back inot power after the last two years.
We still need your help in finding all of the Christian music artists on American Idol Season 9. If you know anything about these artists' faith background, please share.
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Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's recent likening of California to Greece, Spain and Italy drew a sharp response from Gov. Jerry Brown. His press secretary, Gil Duran, denounced Romney and said conditions in California were the "exact opposite" of what was seen in those struggling European nations.
The Associated Press story on the contretemps noted that the debt and credit-rating woes of the nations were much worse than the Golden State's. But Romney's point was that "entrepreneurs and businesspeople" see California, Greece, Spain and Italy in a similar light. For anyone who has read The Economist for any period of time, that's not exactly a controversial observation.
It's not just the fiscal irresponsibility shown in California's chronically dishonest budgets. It's in the huge impediments to economic growth created by high taxes, rigid regulations and fears of new burdens being imposed. As in many European nations, our state's most powerful leaders simply don't believe that how governments behave can kill jobs and stymie growth.
California's unemployment rate is much higher than the U.S. rate and has been for years. Why? Because of hostility to the private sector that leads the nation's CEOs to perennially rank California as the least business-friendly state of all.
In the other megastates, there is a bipartisan urgency when it comes to helping the economy. In Albany, Democrats and Republicans alike work together to help New York's banking, finance and telecommunication industries. In Austin, they ally to aid Texas' energy, aeronautics and agriculture interests. In Tallahassee, they team to boost Florida tourism and international trade.
But in Sacramento, subsidized "green" industries and large construction projects backed by unions win the enthusiastic support of the majority party – and nothing else.
Instead, higher taxes are constantly sought, whether in the Legislature or on the ballot. Job-creation bills are held hostage to try to force Republicans to vote for tax hikes. New regulations are added with scarcely a second thought. Strangest of all, the state is implementing a law that will force energy to cost much more here than in rival states and nations, creating a huge additional competitive disadvantage for our exports – and the law is depicted as helping the economy!
It is absolutely mystifying that the biggest issue in Sacramento isn't the fact that one in five California adults who want a full-time job can't find one. This indefensible attitude is what "entrepreneurs and businesspeople" – job creators – see in California.
Is this precisely parallel to what's going on in Greece, Spain and Italy? Of course not. But as in those nations, California doesn't do nearly enough to promote a vibrant, unfettered free market.
It isn't just Milton Friedman acolytes who say the state's most powerful leaders don't care enough about nurturing the broad private-sector economy. It's Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, an experienced businessman. We await Gil Duran's denunciation of Newsom for pointing out the obvious.


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Atheist Ad Campaign Moving to Other Countries
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By Ethan Cole
Christian Post Reporter
Tue, Jan. 20 2009 10:01 AM EST
The anti-God bus ad campaign has now spread beyond the borders of England to the heavily Catholic nations of Spain and was also scheduled to start appearing in Italy next month.
In Spain, where 94 percent of the population is Roman Catholic, buses started on Monday to carry the same atheist slogan as the London buses, according to Agence France-Presse. Buses on two routes in Barcelona display the message, "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life," translated into Catalan.
Atheists in Spain say they plan to expand the campaign to the rest of the country.
Meanwhile in Italy, home of the Roman Catholic headquarters, buses with the slogan, "The bad news is that God does not exist. The good news is that we do not need him," was scheduled to start appearing in the northern city of Genoa on Feb. 4.
However, reports indicate that conservative forces in Italy have stopped the ads from appearing on Genoa buses, according to Reuters. Italian atheists affirmed recently that strong opposition from conservative political parties has caused the ad agency to pull out of the bus campaign.
"Right-wing politicians criticized us ferociously," said Giorgio Villella of The Italian Union of Atheists and Rationalist Agnostics (UAAR) to Reuters.
"It's strange that in a country where ads depicting near-naked women wearing skimpy lingerie is permitted on buses that we can't run ads about atheism," he complained.
Villella said the group's lawyer will likely file an appeal in court to overturn the decision and the atheist group will try to secure ad space in other Italian cities.
Beginning in early January, atheist ads started appearing on dozens of London buses. The campaign is funded by the British Humanist Association and is publicly endorsed as well as partially financed by atheist posterboy Richard Dawkins.
Thus far, the campaign has raised more than $195,000, or enough to fund advertisements on 800 buses across Britain, with 200 in central London alone, according to AFP. It also pays for 1,000 posters in London's underground train system and for two video screens in a popular Tube station for a full month, ending in early February.
Dawkins had told BBC in an interview that the campaign is designed to make people think, an action he claims is "anathema to religion."
Similar campaigns are being negotiated in Australia and Canada.
But in Australia, atheists are encountering some obstacles as the country's largest outdoor advertising agency, APN Outdoor, has rejected the bid by the Atheist Foundation of Australia for ad space.
There has been some resistance to the "No God" campaign, with Britain's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) reporting some 200 complaints filed so far concerning the matter.
ASA noted that the most complaints it has ever received on an advertisement was 1,600.
Also, a Christian bus driver in London has protested the atheist ads by refusing to drive a bus with the slogan.
On Monday, he returned to work and was assured that he would not be asked to drive buses carrying the ads.
Other Christians, however, have reacted positively to the "No God" campaign, saying that it helps spark debate and provides an opportunity to talk about God.
The director of Faith-based think tank Theos, Paul Woolley, said the ads were "hardly going to be a great comfort for those who are concerned about losing their jobs or homes in the recession."
"And what does it tell us to do when we stop worrying?" he continued. "Volunteer overseas? Give money to charity? Campaign for the environment? No. It tells us to enjoy ourselves. It would be hard to come up with a more self-centered message than this."
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Nearly 100 students displaced by flooding at University of Michigan's North Quad
Courtesy of Keya Patel
Editor's note: Update: Officials are now reporting there were 32 students displaced. According to original reports, it was believed 100 students were displaced by the flooding.
- For an updated story, see University of Michigan's North Quad up and running 5 days after flood
Almost 100 University of Michigan students were displaced Thursday after significant flooding in the North Quadrangle dormitory damaged the third- and fourth-floor living areas. Classes normally held in the building also had to be canceled.
University Housing spokesman Peter Logan said approximately 66 students from the fourth floor and roughly 30 students from the third floor of North Quad, 105 S. State St., were displaced by Thursday morning's flooding. Logan said a broken 3-inch coupling on a water line that services the fire suppression system caused the flooding.
"In situations such as this, students will sometimes seek out friends on or off campus and relocate there," Logan said. "We're going to try and identify spaces within University Housing and identify spaces off campus at local hotels (to relocate them)."
The flooding started in a stairwell on the fourth floor and spread throughout the lower floors of the building, causing the residential tower to be closed. The third and fourth floors are student housing areas in that part of the building. The second floor is a community space and the first floor is mainly classrooms, Logan said.
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North Quad's third-floor study room, computer lab and technology-equipped classroom were all damaged by water as the fourth-floor flooding seeped through the floors.
"The water was coming through the ceiling. It looked like it was raining," recalled Libby O'Connell, who lives on the eighth floor of North Quad.
O'Connell recalls seeing students ankle-deep, "trudging through the water" on North Quad's fourth floor
University of Michigan Police spokeswoman Diane Brown said the flooding began about 10:40 a.m. It's still unknown at this point what caused the coupling to break.
North Quad opened in 2010, after a three-year, $175 million construction project was completed. The building houses the U-M School of Information and portions of the university's College of Literature, Science and Arts. It replaced the Frieze Building, formerly Ann Arbor High School, which was torn down to make room for it.
Jeff MacKie-Mason, dean of the U-M School of Information, sent an email to the school community stating that the The Ehrlicher Room in North Quad sustained major damage in the flooding.
"We will not be able to use it for some time, perhaps several months (the ceilings may need to be replaced, walls may need repair, the carpet and our extensive electronics equipment may need replacement)," MacKie-Mason wrote in the email.
The power to the wall outlets on the third and fourth floors has been turned off, but the power in the rest of the building remains on, Logan said. Students who live on the fifth through tenth floors were allowed to return to their rooms, which were not damaged.
Logan said the power to the entire building could not be turned off because of the possible impact on the rest of the building's residents.
"We're anxious about the possibility of the water being electrified and we turned off the power to wall outlets on three and four," he said. "We haven't powered down the building entirely because it would impact the students living above and the elevator."
All academic classes in the affected area of the building were either canceled or relocated and it's not clear when students might be able to return to the third and fourth floors. He said students who live in those rooms cannot return at this point, even to collect personal items.
A multipurpose room in a different part of North Quad was housing displaced students Thursday, Logan said. The university was providing them with food and working on giving students information about the incident.
The 180-seat dining hall is still operational and was not affected by the flooding, Logan said.
University of Michigan Plant Operations crews and other workers were at the building Thursday afternoon working on cleaning up the building.
University Housing will be working with the Dean of Students office to relocate the students who were displaced, Logan said.
Logan said the university has dealt with flooding in residential areas before, usually as a result of the sprinkler systems being activated.
"We do have protocols and we have had it before," he said. "We do evacuate students from certain parts of the building and until we know it's safe they cannot go back to their rooms to check personal objects."
He added, "We have procedures to help with cleanup and identify personal objects that may be damaged. We've had experience in flooding, but the cause of this one is a little curious."
Higher education reporter Kellie Woodhouse contributed to this story.
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Fri, Mar 29, 2013 : 2:28 p.m.
Cherry Bomb in the toilet! OMG!
Fri, Mar 29, 2013 : 2:22 a.m.
Reminds me of my time as an RA. Some very promising young freshmen were kicking a soccer ball a floor or two above mine and were able to snap the nozzle off of the pipe. Then four floors of emergency water splashed out through a tiny 1 1/2" hole in the pipe that no one could stop because hundreds of pounds of pressure of water was shooting out of it at the time. So many rooms were flooded. I had the foresight to lift my carpet and other things off the ground. It seems like they maybe could have designed the system to, you know, not flood entire floors when there's not actually a flood.
Fri, Mar 29, 2013 : 7:23 a.m.
Nope. When there's a fire, you want that system going, and you want it to flood to have the best chance of putting a fire out.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 10:35 p.m.
OMG, call Governor Snyder and demand he declares a state of emergency. Just kidding people, take a joke.
Kai Petainen
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 10:08 p.m.
Question -- when there is water flooding like that, is it safe/normal to have lights on?
Tom Joad
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 9:51 p.m.
You'd think they'd design a more robust fire suppression system that would shut-off in the event of a pipe breakage. Those systems of necessity pump out a gargantuan amount of water, ideally only when needed.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 10:32 p.m.
Was thinking that myself Tom. With technology today it seems this would very feasible.
Kai Petainen
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 9:45 p.m.
I feel bad for the students.... =(
Retiree Newcomer
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 9:39 p.m.
Did the AAFD respond to this emergency?
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 9:26 p.m.
I realize it was a 3" pipe but that is a LOT of water. No one there capable of shutting it off quickly? Also seems that the fire suppression system for part or all of this building is currently compromised? No idea what the requirements / code is but is it ok for people to continue living there before it's fixed? Glad no one seems to have been hurt. Hope the displaced folks find a suitable place to stay until this gets ironed out.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 8:58 p.m.
Looks like the Titanic!!
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 9:09 p.m.
Or a Celebrity Cruise Lines ship, just pick one.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 8:49 p.m.
Will the University pay for the relocation of these students? Does their insurance cover damaged students belongings, such as computers, clothing, TVs and other personal items?
Fri, Mar 29, 2013 : 11:21 a.m.
Students are responsible to have insurance on their belongings. A homeowners policy that a parent has will cover things.
John of Saline
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 8:49 p.m.
Once saw steam in a hallway of a dorm. Turned out the steam valve on a room radiator had popped off, flooding the room with steam and destroying all the students' stuff. Luckily, just one room was affected.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 8:38 p.m.
Send yer kids to Michigan - it's almost like being on a (flooded) cruise ship! "... the university has dealt with flooding in residential areas before, usually as a result of the sprinkler systems being activated." – How many of those sprinkler system incidents were actually triggered by fires? How many sprinkler activations actually put out fires? Is U of M a fire trap... or a drowning hazard? If it's the latter, maybe the U of M Swim Team should be housed in this location. Or should I say, lodged? ;_)
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Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 8:33 p.m.
i don't see what time thursday morning(?)
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 7:48 p.m.
This shouldn't have happened to a three-year-old building.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 7:37 p.m.
I guess that's one way to build a lap pool.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 7:12 p.m.
Unlikely that a coupling on a water line would fail after such a short period. Kyle, can you check to see if UM is following up on the cause to establish responsibility. Best guess at this time is that it was poor workmanship. Better to use the contractor's insurance than UM's. I guess $175,000,000 doesn't get one what it used to!?
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 9:35 p.m.
Yea Bobby J. Poor workmanship. Probably no need for the official investigation. They could bypass that and go directly to your area of expertise. Careful though UofM may ask you to just go ahead and sue that negligible contractor as well.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 7:21 p.m.
Come on, you know the warranty expired last Tuesday.
Kyle Feldscher
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 7:15 p.m.
Will do, BobbyJohn. It seems that they're pretty baffled by the whole thing, so I imagine they'll be checking up on it.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 7:07 p.m.
I can recall two similar incidents from my student days: 1) A sewer line broke in Dennison and cascaded raw sewage down on our classroom in Physics 140. 2) A Sigma Alpha Mau pledge used the Mary Markley stairwell as a bathroom after a night of hazing.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 9:07 p.m.
All things considered I think the students are happier they had water from the fire suppression system than the sewer line like your experience. :-)
Ann Dwyer
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 8:01 p.m.
You're forgetting the time the elevators opened and blood came pouring out. I believe creepy twins were involved.
Kyle Feldscher
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 6:53 p.m.
I'm waiting for a call back from U-M officials regarding their insurance on this building.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 : 8:43 p.m.
Most big institutions like UM are "self insured", except for catatrophic costs. Even something like employee health insurance is only serviced by an insurance company but the costs are paid by the University. What about the contractors insurance? Was this faulty construction?


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Sometimes I feel like a decorating Scrooge. I hate the look of store-bought holiday decorations and I don't like paying for them. Because I'm a humbug, I use the "scrounge and improvise" method of holiday decorating. This allows me to give my home a festive look while feeling smug about saving money.
If you're on a tight budget, but still want your home to look great for the holidays, try some of these projects:
* Don't like using your fireplace for fires? Place 10 or so thick pillar candles of varying heights in it and surround them with pine cones.
* String together a delicate-looking garland using pyracanthus berries and bay leaves. Use a regular sewing needle, poke it through 10 or so berries and then through a bay leaf and repeat until you get the desired length. Drape it over a picture frame, mirror or doorway.
* Still have a pumpkin or two left over from an autumn centerpiece? Place it/them in a dry birdbath or on a garden chair out in your yard and surround with tree branches (pyracanthus, eucalyptus, bay or whatever else is handy). Add a few brightly colored leaves, or several glass tree ornaments.
* Make a fruity candle holder. Use a knife or an apple corer to remove a plug of apple or pear into which you place a candle.
* Have a tired-looking wreath from last year? Vacuum it, or take it outside and blast it with your hairdryer to remove the dust. Tie a scarf or two around it for more color, or use costume jewelry to give it more sparkle.
* Make luminarias out of tin cans. Fill several cans with water and freeze. Remove from the freezer, nestle in a towel (so it doesn't roll away) and use a hammer to nail through the can, creating spiral, star burst or heart-shaped patterns.
* Christmas stockings look limp and sad when hanging empty from the mantel. Fatten them up by filling them with crumpled tissue or newspaper. Put a plastic cup with a bit of water in it inside the stocking and add a bouquet so it peeks out top.
* Make your own photo tree ornaments. Use recycled Christmas cards or thin cardboard you have decorated. Place two pieces together and cut out a star shape, circle or square to create the front and back of the mini frame. Use an X-Acto knife to cut an opening into one of the shapes. Glue a photo into the opening, add a paper clip to the top of the frame and glue on the back side. Hang with a satin ribbon from your tree.
* Make a mini-swag. Bundle together sprigs of rosemary, pyracanthus, bay or eucalyptus. Tie together with a long ribbon and hang from a doorknob, the back of a chair or a drawer pull.
* Do you have a chandelier over your dining table?Dress it up with pine boughs, sprigs of holly, or a garland of cranberries. Tie a ribbon around the neck of each lamp. (Be fire safe: Don't place greenery near the light bulbs.)
* Nothing smells better than a clove pomander. Fill a bowl with oranges, lemons or limes you have dotted with cloves and place on your entry table.
* Do your children have gloves or mittens for which they have lost the mates? Don't toss them! Sew on buttons, bits of ribbons or small glass ornaments and use as tree decorations.
* As you receive holiday cards this year save the stamps on the envelopes. You can use them in collages, on gift tags or to decorate gift packages. To remove the stamps from the envelopes, soak them in water for an hour or so and they'll slide off the paper. Dry face down on a bit of wax paper.
* Dress up a bookcase by placing pine cones you have spray-painted in gold, a bowl of glass ornaments or small wrapped boxes in openings here and there.
* Use a wreath as a centerpiece. Lay it flat on your table and fill the center with a collection of pillar candles or a mound of glass tree ornaments.
* Start saving egg cartons. They make ideal storage containers for small tree ornaments.
* Recycle holiday cards to use as gift tags, to decorate packages, to use as place cards at a dinner party or to re-send as postcards next year.
* Brighten a dark corner by filling a clear cylindrical glass vase with a string of low-voltage tree lights. For a more diffuse look, fill the vase with tissue paper first.
* Add the finishing touch to your holiday table. Tie a candy cane or tree ornament around each napkin.
* Create an aromatic aura under a candle. Collect 50 or so bay leaves. Flatten them between the pages of a book for a week or so. Arrange them in a sunburst on an end table or buffet. Place a candle in the middle of the ring of leaves.
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text: I don't recall Eli ever having sex! Or Scott for that matter. Either way, I agree. The only person we saw having serious issues accepting that her loved one was in another body was Eli's mom, who was shown to be not exactly level headed to begin with. Allowing the crew to have sex while inhabiting another person's body was obviously done for dramatic sake. Ignoring the obvious question of possible disease and pregnancy (seriously, judge! It is my kid, but when she got pregnant my body was taken over by someone in another galaxy!), we saw how awkward it was to have the connection interrupted mid sex! It was cool that they showed what would happen if someone didn't want to return to their body, or found out that their body now has a healthy dose of radiation poisoning. Overall, I felt like the stones were a good idea, but kind of which they, along with the disconnected from loved ones motif were used far far more on Atlantis with that show taking a more dramatic turn instead of being cancelled for another series. Don't get me wrong - I really liked SGU - but it seemed like wasted potential to cancel one show for another with virtually the same premise (lost crew on alien city/vessel in another galaxy) just to have a more dramatic style.


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- How long does a game last?
- How can I participate in pre-game and halftime on-field activities (walking out w/ players, playing on field, etc.)?
- What is Soccer Fest?
- What happens if it rains?
- Where is Lost and Found at the stadium?
- Can I get autographs from Galaxy players at the stadium?
- If I have a question while I'm at the stadium, who should I ask?
- Where should I go if I need medical assistance while I'm at the stadium?
Q: How long does a game last?
A: Major League Soccer matches consist of two 45-minute halves, with a halftime break of about 15 minutes. Stoppage time may be added to the end of each half at the referee's discretion to compensate for delays during the game. In general, most games last about two hours.
Although regular season Major League Soccer matches may end in a tie, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches cannot end in a tie. Therefore, if the score is tied at the end of those matches, two 15-minute overtime periods will be played. If the score is still tied at the end of those two 15-minute overtime periods, Open Cup matches will be decided by penalty kicks.
Friendlies and matches in other competitions may have different rules for deciding ties.
Q: How can I participate in the pre-game and halftime activities on the field (walking out with the players, playing at halftime, etc.)?
A: The Galaxy offers a number of different opportunities for fans, particularly youth fans, to be involved in special game day experiences. These opportunities include:
- Ball Kids - serve as official ball kids during the match
- Parade of Champions - participate in a pre-game parade across the field
- Dream Team - walk out of the tunnel and onto the field with the Galaxy and opposing MLS team's starting lineups
- High Five Line - high-five the starters for the Galaxy and their opponents as they walk out of the tunnel and onto the field
- Center Circle - present the Center Circle banner at midfield during pre-game ceremonies
These activities are ideal for soccer teams, classes, churches, and other organizations that come out as a group to the game, but they are also important parts of the game presentation. Participation in these activities must be arranged in advance, and not all activities are available at all games. For more details, visit the Youth Soccer Partnerships tab in the Tickets section on lagalaxy.com (or click here), contact a Galaxy representative at 1-877-3GALAXY (877-342-5299) or 310-630-2200. Please be aware that these activities sell out quickly.
Q: What is SoccerFest?
A: SoccerFest is an interactive area in which soccer fans young and old can participate in pre-game festivities. Located on the stadium's main (southwest) concourse, SoccerFest has games, food, music, booths and is a great way to be entertained before the start of the match. Visit lagalaxy.com/gameday before each home match for an updated list of activities.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: The game will go on as scheduled unless the MLS officials deem field conditions unsafe. Please note that StubHub Center's venue policies prohibit umbrellas.
Q: Where is Lost and Found at the stadium?
A: If you are still at the game when you realize the item is missing, visit Guest Services, located under the American Express Stadium Club restaurant at the south end of the field, behind Section 101. If you have already left the game by the time you realize the item is missing, contact StubHub Center's Security Department 24 hours per day at 310-630-2044.
Q: Can I get autographs from players at the stadium?
A: During games, Galaxy and opposing players may choose to sign autographs for fans. Fans are asked to respect that the athletes are focused on the game and that any autographs are given at their discretion. We ask that you please be respectful of other guests and their seating location when attempting to get an autograph and/or picture.
Q: If I have a question while I'm at the stadium, who should I ask?
A: Visit Guest Services, located under the American Express Stadium Club restaurant at the south end of the field, behind Section 101. Before the game, at halftime, or after the game, you may also stop by the Galaxy tent located on the main concourse near the Southwest Entrance.
Q: Where should I go if I need medical assistance while I'm at the stadium?
A: Alert a Guest Services Representative or other staff member in an emergency. For minor medical assistance, you may visit the First Aid office located under the American Express Stadium Club restaurant at the south end of the field, behind Section 142.


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I have a 16-bit 10BT/100BTX LAN card, originally manufactured for the use on Apple's PowerBooks under Mac OS. On linux side, the card is well recognized by pcmcia-cs and cardctl ident gives sufficient info on it, indicating smc91c92_cs as the driver. So I added this info to /etc/pcmcia/config and booted into the linux kernel (2.2.15pre15). The log messages below appears to show no untowards in terms of card recognition. kernel: eth0: smc91c100-FD rev 0: io 0x300, irq 22, hw_addr 00:E0:25:15:03:CA kernel: 128 kb buffer, MII xcvr pcmcia: Starting PCMCIA services: pcmcia: modules pcmcia: cardmgr. rc: Starting pcmcia succeeded cardmgr[304]: starting, version is 3.1.13 cardmgr[304]: watching 2 sockets cardmgr[304]: initializing socket 0 cardmgr[304]: socket 0: dit Co., Ltd., PC Card-10/100BTX, 001 cardmgr[304]: executing: 'insmod /lib/modules/2.2.15pre15/pcmcia/smc91c92_cs.o' cardmgr[304]: executing: './network start eth0' However, trying to ping always results in no transmit of packets and route add gw does not work. Previously I had the same problem with a 10BT 16bit Ositech card which also used smc91c92_cs. Though this is not an urgent problem for me, any suggestion to solve this problem will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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I am talking about heavy, heavy music, not rock and roll, meaning bands like Metallica and Megadethbarely qualify. I am trying to come up with new music to listen too, and in the process I have come across some music that I used to listen to in highscholl, back in the early 90s. I would say my favorites would be:

The Haunted (none of the early satanic crap, but their last 2 or 3 albums, are excellent, imo)

Machine Head

Malevolent Creation

Lamb of God

Himsa (these guys are excellent, if you like heavy music that still sounds like music and not a bunch of snare popping ****, this is it here.)

there are others i like but the ones i listed are some of my favorites. Any recommendations for some heavy music?


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Saturday 26 Oct., the Knicks Brass had some clown in the front-office announce that Amare & K-Mart will be alternating games ....
And I thought HC Woodson was a IDIOT in the Knicks vs Pacers postseason series for not giving a healthy Amare, K-Mart, and Camby playingtime with Tyson Chandler in the series .. when its the Knicks Brass calling the shots on substitute coaching. LOL
The Knicks 2013-14 roster have 3 great chemistry veteran players in Amare, Kenyon Martin, and Meta World Peace.
Seperating the best "MESHING" veteran players on a Knicks team that hasnt showed any team chemistry in the preseason, postseason, or the "one on one" 54 win season. Has made the Knicks a struggling .500 reg-season team.
I will not be suprise this season if Knicks players scratch them selves on the bench, and say they are to injured to play.
MSG paid billions in renorvations for Ranger fans and tourist, the real NBA Basketball fans will be at Barkley Center in Brooklyn.


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The Timberwolves still have some growing to do as a team, that much is for sure. But they're a young franchise (maybe as young - in their core - as the Sacramento Kings) and they're showing a ton of promise. Franchise point guard Ricky Rubio is already constantly featured in NBA.com's Top Ten Assists countdown on a daily basis, usually more than once. Derrick Williams is a nice complementary player to their other Franchise Cornerstone, Kevin Love, a bruising rebounding presence who can light up his threes. Center Nikola Pekovic is an all around glue guy - he's not afraid to get down and dirty and do what his team needs of him on a nightly basis*.
In a couple of years, once they grow together on the court and pick up a decent SG, (best case scenario, they get Wiggins, scary.) they could be perennial contenders for years to come.
PG: Rubio
SG: Drafted Player (maybe trade up to get Ben McLemore - maybe their 1st and one of the myriad of PGs they have)
SF: Derek Williams (a scrappy player, who's show to have some moves cutting to the basket and can also play the 4)
PF: Kevin Love (a versatile PF/C, can shoot the three and bruise, which facilitates his teammate's play, see above)
C: Nikola Pekovic (see above *)


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Authorities say sun refracted off the dog's shiny water bowl and ignited a fire at Terry and Shay Weisbrich's Santa Rosa home on Wednesday afternoon.
The fire was quickly put out, but it left a hole in the siding.
The Press Democrat of Santa Rosa reported a fire department engineer helped discover the dog bowl's role in the fire.
Rene Torres returned the bowl to its original position during his investigation of the fire's cause. He found it concentrated light right on the area of the home that was charred.
The Press Democrat reported the couple's dog, Toby, had a replacement bowl by the evening.


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Sex predator behind three serious attacks at Southern Cross Station and Melbourne CBD: police
A sex predator who appears to circle Melbourne's CBD looking for victims is believed to be behind three attacks on women in as many months.
The most recent attack was the first time the man has used a weapon and an escalation on earlier assaults.
A 22-year-old was attacked in a building stairwell around 6am on Saturday after a man dragged her away from walking to Southern Cross Station.
The victim, who had just finished work, was walking on Flinders Lane when the man approached her from behind.
Armed with a knife, he grabbed her neck, told her to be quiet, and "frog marched" her west along Flinders Lane, right into Spencer Street and then left into Collins Street.
Covering a substantial distance, they walked past Southern Cross Station and into a stairwell at 700 Collins Street, where he sexually assaulted her for about 20 minutes.
Police believe he then headed north towards La Trobe Street.
Detective Inspector Paul Binyon, from the Sexual Crime Squad, said an alarming pattern had emerged when police tracked the man's movements around the city using footage captured on CCTV cameras.
"We have information to suggest he was in the city area for some time before 6am. We have other vision that shows him circling the city looking, we think, for victims to target," he said.
"We are concerned this offender is behaving like a predator, we're concerned there has been an escalation in the violence.
"In the first couple of incidences the attacks, while violent, were more of an attempt to try and commit serious sexual assaults, in this last offence unfortunately he has been able to commit full contact offending against the victim."
It is believed the man also stalked three young females from Flinders Street to Southern Cross station before assaulting the 22-year-old on Saturday.
He followed each of the victims into the female toilets but the women locked themselves in toilet cubicles and called police before the man fled from the station.
After reviewing footage of the incidents taken from closed circuit television, detectives believe the man may also be responsible for two other serious sexual assaults in South Melbourne and the CBD in November and December last year.
Detectives believe the same man may be responsible for an attack on a 24-year-old woman at a Kings Way car dealership in South Melbourne early on December 7 and on a 22-year-old woman on Bourke Street in the early hours of November 9.
The man is described as Asian or South American in appearance, aged in his late teens to mid 20s, and with a slim build. He is believed to be about 165 centimetres tall. He has spoken with an accent that could be South American.
Police also want to speak to another man who is shown talking to the offender on CCTV on November 9 outside a licensed premises at Melbourne Central.
"We think there is somebody out there in this community who is able to identify this male and provide us with a matching name and enable us to arrest this person and bring them before the courts quickly before this escalates any further," Inspector Binyon said.
"We need to stop this man."
Inspector Binyon said police have thrown resources at identifying the man and maintaining a presence on the street, but encouraged young women to walk in groups around the city.
Anyone with information is asked to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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text: Star Trek: The Lost Generation Episode #1 The Golgotha Chapter #1 Family Secrets "Lee Ann! Lee Ann!" came the voice of a crewmate from behind her. She turned to see whom it was that was making a point to have company with her while she was on this particular space station. It was Ensign Polly Kilpatrick, a blonde human female, serving in Engineering. When she caught up with her in the bustling corrider near the boarding entry, she took the time to catch her breath before continuing, "May I accompany you?" "If you wish," Lee Ann replied, "but you should know that there is a family matter I need to attend to." "Oh," Polly's voice dropped off into dispappointment, "I'm sorry. I did not mean to intrude." "It is quite all right, Ensign Kilpatrick," the Vulcan Ensign replied, "I am certain it will not take long, but you may have to wait in the corridor until the meeting is over." This seemed to brighten Ensign Kilpatrick for a moment, until Lee Ann had asked, "Is there a reason why you wish to prefer my company during our layover here at Utopia Planitia?" "Umm... ." Polly was fidgetting, "I.. I just want to be your friend." "Very well," Lee Ann stated as she turned away to resume her course. It took a second for Polly to fathom that it was okay to follow her. The bustling corrider thinned out as they were moving further away from the boarding area until a squeal of delight resounded throughout the corrider as a young human looking female darted away from her group, announcing, "A Vulcan! A Vulcan! Oh, how I love Vulcans!!" She bounded up in front of Lee Ann, forcing her to stop, and then she stood there looking at Lee Ann with fanatical zeal. She was breathing heavily with excitement as she mustered up the nerve to say, "Hi.." Lee Ann was not accustomed to this display of childlike behaviour coming from an adult. She raised an eyebrow to determine if she was under some form of intoxication. She sniffed her breath which her mouth was no more than a feet away from her, but detected no alcoholic smell at all. She focussed on her eyes to see if they were dilated more than usual to indicate some form of drug running through her system, but there was no indication of such abuse to the mind of this apparent overzealous fan of Vulcans. Then she realized that a greeting in return was expected from her. "Hello", she said calmly in return. The fan giggled, and clenched her shaking hands, bringing them up to her chest as if to restrain something, and then groaned, "OoooOOOoooohhh! I gotta hug you!!" And she did. It was such a body hug that one would think she had just found her long lost friend or something. "Christabelle!" came the alarming cry of her guardian, "How many times do I have to tell you to leave the Vulcans alone?" Christabelle let Lee Ann go from her fierce hug, acting all sheepish for her public display of love towards Vulcans. She floundered for something to say while her guardian was coming over to them, and she finally said, "Umm.. thank you for letting me hug you, " she looked at Lee Ann's dispassionate face, as Christabelle bit her lower lip before saying, "nice to meetcha..." and by that time, the guardian had grabbed a hold of her left wrist and started to pull her away from them, "bye.." she said as her eyes locked on Lee Ann as if to drink in every moment she could of seeing her. Ensign Polly Kilpatrick had to stifle a laugh and cover her smile in seeing her new friend putting up with this young lady's enthusiasm for Vulcans, but she regained her composure shortly to continue walking with Lee Ann dutifully without giving the wrong impression that she was laughing at her expense, which she wasn't. She did not really know what to say to her to support her friend in this situation, especially when Vulcans do try to avoid bodily contact with other species, especially hugs, which was something they are not familiar towards in practise as an alien race. It seemed that silence was the best way to support her friend and thus forgetting this embarrassing ordeal would more than likely be her friend's preference if she wished to continue having this friendship with Lee Ann. She tried to think of a subject to help leave behind what had just happened, "Anything new in the Science Department?" Polly inquired, hoping she did not have to narrow the subject to a specific topic. "Nothing worthy to report," Lee Ann stated as a matter of fact. Lee Ann heard that fanatical girl's squeal again far behind them in the corridor, announcing that she had spotted another Vulcan. That particular Vulcan was running past them, seemingly trying to get away from that girl, making Polly burst out laughing, but as Polly looked back, the girl was not chasing him at all. When Polly looked forward at the running Vulcan, Lee Ann had come to a standstill as her hand shot out to hold Polly back from proceeding any further. Polly saw Lee Ann's fixed look ahead, and followed her gaze to what was alarming her as it proceeded past the running Vulcan to a fight ahead of him outside of a bar. A Nausicaan was throwing one Ferengi across the corrider while snatching up the other one, drawing his blade. The Vulcan arrived in time and managed to give the Nausicaan a Vulcan nerve pinch from behind just as the blade was raised to be plunged into the heart of the held Ferengi. The bloodless blade dropped to the floor as the Vulcan lowered the unconscious Nausicaan to lessen his fall at their feet. The newly freed Ferengi was still aghasted by the event, and before he had collected his wits about him, the Vulcan had left before he could thank him. Lee Ann eyed the retreating Vulcan as he walked past them the other way, never once did their eyes meet. Lee Ann and Polly continued to walk towards her destination and by the time they were walking past the scene outside of the bar, Starfleet security was arriving. They heard one Ferengi said to another, "Kek. That's two you owe him," to which Kek had replied towards the other to shut up. It was a full twenty minutes walk since until Lee Ann was prompted to ponder the confusing scene in her mind. She stopped, turned around, and looked back. "What?" Ensign Polly asked as she joined her in looking back. "How did he know to be there for that Ferengi?" Lee Ann inquired. Polly thought for a moment, "I don't know," she finally said, "it could very well be that he had heard trouble was brewing because of that Nausicaan coming onboard looking for a fight," then she declared in protest,"and what is a Nausicaan and a couple of Ferengiis doing onboard anyway? This is a Starfleet waiting station for Starfleet personnel!" Lee Ann corrected her, "It is also a service area for travellers in transit." "It is?" Polly asked incredulously, "You would think there would be enough service areas for travellers down on the surface." "That would be if they were visiting Mars on the surface," Lee Ann explained, but if they are in transit,"it would be more efficient to get services through here." "Well, "Polly shrugged,"I'm a newbie. Live and learn, I guess." Lee Ann dropped the matter since it was possible that the Vulcan could have gotten information that there would be trouble coming from the Nausicaan, but still...what the one Ferengi had said to another was highly suggestive that this was not an isolated incident with this Vulcan, but it was hardly a matter worth investigating. She dropped the train of thoughts concerning him as it has been her habit to overthink things, but she was getting better at knowing when to stop and so she proceeded to their destiniation. "Please wait here," Lee Ann said as they stood outside the door of an accomodation, "hopefully, I shall not be long." The door slid open as Polly got a peek in to see Captain William Riker of the USS Titan with his wife, Counselor Deanna Troi. Out of reflex, Polly grabbed Lee Ann's arm and asked in awe, "They are your family?" as she looked at her Vulcan ears once more in disbelief. "They are my Godparents," Lee Ann explained, "I hardly ever see them. It just so happens that they are here while their ship, the Titan, is undergoing maintenance and repairs. They had heard that our ship was also putting in for maintenance and repairs as well and had asked me to stop in for a visit, claiming that they had something of importance to share with me concerning a family matter that it could not be put off any more." "Oh..." Polly was interested more in Lee Ann now, "okay. I'll wait. Take all the time you need." Lee Ann stated, "If it takes longer than I had anticipated, I shall inform you." As the the door slid shut, Polly saw the welcoming view of Counselor Deanna Troi arms wide open in greeting the entering Vulcan. The door was shut as Deanna Troi clasped her hands together to prevent herself from embracing Lee Ann in a hug, but she still smiled at her in greeting her into their temporary accomodation, "Welcome, Lee Ann! We are very glad to see you! Would you like some Vulcan tea before we begin?" "I have a friend waiting outside," Lee Ann reported as a matter of fact, "if this will take long, I will need to inform her." "Well," Deanna Troi stated as she was taken aback by this cold front, but then she spotted the Vulcan ears and remembered, and had to laugh at herself for forgetting, but Will Riker interjected before she could respond further. His tone was soft and yet heavy that it told Lee Ann that this family matter was serious, "Yes, it may take awhile. You may want to tell your friend to get together at another time. Mayhap tomorrow." Lee Ann stood there, sensing the gravity of the situation, and without further adieu, she stepped out for a moment to ask Polly to make housing arrangements here at the station for the two of them, and apologized that this family matter was more serious than she had thought, and then after bidding farewell, she had returned to seat herself on an isolated cushioned chair in the living room as Will & Deanna seated themselves on the sofa across from her. "Is there news regarding my father?" she braced herself. "No," Will answered abruptly, "no. Your father is okay as far as we know," thus easing her concern of his welfare as he was serving onboard the Vulcan Science Vessel on an unspecified deep space assignment. She sat there as Will & Deanna collected themselves and seemingly at an impasse on how to begin this uncomfortable subject. There was a padd on the coffee table in front of them that they were looking at, and so Lee Ann fathomed that surely the information that they had wished to share with her was on the padd. She picked it up before Deanna could stop her, "Wait.. wait," Deanna pleaded, "you need to be prepared." It was too late. "I am one of five children born of my mother on the same day?" Lee Ann asked incredulously, "Why would my Father keep this information from me?" She looked up at the Rikers and then back at the padd, touching several times to flip through the information. "It is okay for you to show your emotions to us, Lee Ann," Deanna offered, sensing the churning of swelling anger and grief rising within Lee Ann, "we know you are half Betazoid and have never gone through Kolinahr." At that, Lee Ann let out a whimper when reading of the abduction of one of her baby sisters, Lydia, which combined with the death of her mother, led her father in grief and in guilt to give up all but one of the children to raise on his own. Then Deanna got up to kneel beside her chair, placing a hand on her forearm to comfort her. Her father had chosen Lee Ann out of the five children, because she was the only one born, looking like a Vulcan. She read on to see the reasons for the placements. There was a report of an unusual sonargram of her baby brother, Godfrey, and one of her other baby sisters, Desarae, were holding each other in the womb, and thus led her father to cause the seperation of the two by placing Godfrey with Candice, her other baby sister that happened to be born first. Lee Ann read on that Godfrey was renamed Sherwin Owen Waite as Candice was renamed Christabelle Lia Waite. She looked at the single placement of Desarae as being renamed as Cassandra Julianna Corsinca. Lee Ann felt for Desarae being all alone family-wise, and she touched the screen to see where she was now. The picture in her profile of Desarae as Cassandra Julianna Corsinca made Lee Ann dropped the padd. It looked exactly like that fanatical girl she had seen mere moments ago in the corridor, but with Vulcan ears. She stood up in disbelief, seeing the uncanny resemblance of Desarae to that Vulcan fan. Deanna picked up the padd from the floor and slowly stood up to hand it to her. Lee Ann slowly took the padd again and while she shook her head in disbelief, she looked at the picture of Cassandra, touched the link to read about her current whereabouts. She was here, at this particular station, serving in Starfleet as a Counselor. Her official record was before her to read, but it listed her as Vulcan, locking her medical file from viewing as Lee Ann had done with her health records to hide the fact that she was half Betazoid. She touched the screen to go back to Christabelle to see her current picture. She was the spitting twin image of the Counselor, only wthout the Vulcan ears. Lee Ann shook her head in disbelief. She looked at her medical file which was open to be read, revealing that some Vulcan genetic markers were dormant, leaving her with a more human appearance. She touched the screen to go back to see her baby brother. She touched the screen to see his current whereabouts, but it stopped short at 7 years of age when he had entered Ponn Farr which caused his Vulcan ears to form. It was then that the family placed him through an adoptive agency on Vulcan, seperating Sherwin from Christabelle. Deanna was holding Lee Ann from the side with one arm to support her as she was viewing what Lee Ann was reading. Deanna explained, "We had tried to find him, Lee Ann, but I am afraid Vulcans are unsympathetic towards any outside inquiries into his current whereabouts." All Lee Ann saw was that Candice's family had rejected her brother because he was a Vulcan. She looked back in the padd at Desarae and had fathomed that Cassandra had better faring with her family since there was no further placement when her Vulcan ears had come forth at age 14. Still, she went back to view the last picture of her teary eyed 7 year old brother, and wept a few tears for him. Anger was swelling up now towards her father for denying this information from her regarding her siblings and the events surrounding the death of her mother. She looked at the police report and news report surrounding the abduction of the last baby born, Lydia, which her mother had given up her life in giving birth to her. She saw how devastated her father was which was unusual for a Vulcan to be seen in that way. Betazed authorities feared that he was not capable of taking care of all of the remaining four children, but as he had fought for his right to take care of all of them, he could only prove he was capable of taking care of one. His failure to the court in taking care of four babies added to his loss. This explained why Lee Ann was under the care of the Nanna while her father was always away on deep space missions. Deanna tried her best to comfort her, but Lee Ann was determined that she was not going to show her emotions any more. She took in a deep breath, and exhaled as Deanna sensed her resolution within her that required her to stand back. Lee Ann placed the padd on the coffee table and stated in a Vulcan fashion, "It is irrelevant now. Our childhood has been lost, but we are adults now of 27 years of age. Life goes on as you humans say." She turned to leave, but Deanna grabbed hold of the back of her arm. Lee Ann was not fooling her at all. She hugged Lee Ann, and coaxed her to let it all out what she was burying so hard to keep within. Lee Ann blurted out bawling over the loss of her two siblings, and crying out of her pain of wanting to find them. At that, Will stood up from the sofa and joined in embracing them both and comforting her by saying, "We will never stop looking for them, Lee Ann."