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Painting with words
As you may have noticed in March's Refrigerator galleries paintings post, sponsored children are quite the talented artists. Since April is National Poetry Month, I wanted to share other beautiful "paintings" with you, this time in the words of sponsored children from communities in Romania, the Philippines and Colombia. Special thanks to our field communicators who have shared and translated the following poems for us.
The return of spring
By: Andreea, Romania
Andreea, 13-years-old.
Beloved spring
You hardly came into the country.
But with your loving voice,
Everybody you have awakened.
As you come year after year,
You chase away the winter under a wave
Of warmth and colour
Every day is a holiday.
The winter you push away
You never look back.
We would ask you not to leave
No way, never, no where
However we know that for us
You would never hide no more.
By: Shaira, the Philippines
Shaira, 14-years-old.
Life is beauty, admire it
Life is bliss, embrace it
Life is a dream, grasp it
Life is duty, complete it
Life is a gift, win it
Life is a promise, fulfill it
Life is a song, sing it
Life is a sorrow, overcome it
Life is a struggle, fight it
Life is a tragedy, confront it
Life is an adventure, explore it
Life is a gift, be thankful for it
Life is so precious, value it
Life is life, live it to the fullest
The child poet of nueva esperanza
Editor's note: Luis is known as the poet of his village in Colombia.
I am pleased to introduce myself. I am called, "gordito," or the little fat boy. When people listen to me telling verses, they call me "the poet" of my small village.
Luis, 12-years-old.
I live with my mother, Amparo, and my sister, Sandra.
I like to say verses. I compose them by myself. The first time I made up a verse was for my younger cousin. My family has always supported me. My uncle also likes to say verses.
Since I was in primary school, one of my teachers encouraged me not to be afraid of talking in front of people. She used to give me books and she had me learn poems.
I have always wanted to meet my sponsor, to get letters and photos. I will leave you with a verse dedicated to my sponsor:
I love you as my sponsor; I love you as my friend; and as my dear father as well.
The mountain
By: Novel, the Philippines
Novel, 12-years-old.
Who cannot find the mountain beautiful?
For they were created by Him
Immovable by its solid foundation
Wonders of nature worked by Holy hands
Behind it is the sun ready to shine
Shapes down their valleys to their peaks
It perfects a picture of a wonderful sunrise
A message of hope and a good day speaks
Not one human mind can understand
Not all attempts have been effective
What is God Almighty up to?
Of creating a beauty such as these?
From the start of time
With one reason it was created
So that the Creator, God's Almighty's glory
Through then it will be displayed


text: The best thing LotSB and Citadel had going for them was that they provided "hang out" locations after you finished their stories that you could revisit any time you wished. Slogging through the Omega DLC again the other day I was thinking, why the hell couldn't they let you revisit a reopened Afterlife afterwards? Would that really have been too much to ask? I'd have looked way more favorably on it if that was included. No, we just get some war assets, a few guns I'll probably never use, and a chessboard in our cabin. Whoop-dee-fuckin'-doo.

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At Imaging USA this year (Jan. 20-22), we set records. It's no promo push--in over 100 years, none of our Imaging USA events has had such huge advance registration ending with 10,800 enthusiastic attendees who are already telling their friends this is the show they can't miss!
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This 'N That
After a couple months on the inactive list due to the Florida move, I'm starting to get in the groove again. I'm going to Orem for the July 24-26 games.
I've received inquiries asking if I'm going to Tempe for Randal Grichuk, Michael Trout and crew. I'd like to go, but my concern is that if I go in mid-August they may have been promoted to Orem by then. I'm hoping to go to fall instructional league in late September, and I'm fairly confident they'll be part of that, so I may wait until then.
I may also go to Cedar Rapids for their playoff series in September, but we'll see.
If you were one of the players at extended spring training April 27-29 when I was there for photography, I'm finally starting to post those photos online. Check the FutureAngels.com Digital Photo Gallery for your photos. I'm about halfway through, so give it a couple weeks if you don't see anything.
As for reprint sales, I'm still not quite at that point. I'm looking for a vendor who will do a volume rate discount as did my photo lab in California. I have a candidate and if all goes well I'll start accepting orders again in a week or two.
While on the subject of monetary compensation, let me remind everyone once again that FutureAngels.com survives on your donations. I don't run ads, I don't charge for any of my services. I lose a couple thousand dollars a year, mostly due to travel costs, preserving memories for players and their loved ones. I do accept donations, so if you enjoy FutureAngels.com and want to help it continue then please consider either a voluntary subscription ($5.00/month) or a one-time donation. Click Here for more information about how to donate.
Here in Florida, I'm making contacts to start up a similar operation. It'll be called SpaceCoastBaseball.com but don't bother checking the web site, there's nothing there yet. The idea is to follow the FutureAngels.com format but apply it to professional and amateur baseball here in the Space Coast.
Here's the web site for the Space Coast Office of Tourism, if you want to learn more about the region.
Today's local paper had an article about a startup winter league here called, appropriately enough, the Florida Winter Baseball League. The idea is to have an American version of the winter leagues in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Venezuela.
I think it's a great idea, especially given how increasingly dangerous it's become for both locals and foreigners in Venezuela. And considering how many Floridians play pro ball, this would be a great opportunity for them to play during the winter to make a little money. It would also give scouts a chance to see some players they may not otherwise see.
The main problem, in my opinion, will be attendance. Ten years ago, four California League teams staged a post-season circuit called the California Fall League. (FutureAngels.com was its official web site.) The CFL was a financial disaster, in part because Major League Baseball failed to subsidize it but also because attendance was abysmal. Sports fans were distracted by the World Series, football and basketball.
I fear the FWBL will have the same problem. Baseball seems to be third in these parts anyway behind football and basketball, and maybe behind water sports. So getting people to watch unknowns in November-January will be tough. I hope the league has deep pockets so they can give it time to establish itself.
If they could get a little seed money from MLB (fat chance of that), it would be a lot easier. I think the league would be of help to MLB teams. Using the Angels as an example, they could suggest their Floridian minor leaguers play in the FWBL, knowing Tom Kotchman is down here to keep an eye on them. It could be an extension of the four-week fall instructional league, providing lots more time for minor leaguers to work on skills.
It's one of those ideas that makes so much sense, it'll probably never happen.


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A while ago someone asked me if we should ask for an apology from Matt Lauer for his Indian-giver slight that occurred during one of his programs covering the Olympics. I don't think of it as a slight of racism. It's more complicated than that. What is the true nature of the slight? Where's the failure?
I see the Huff Post covered that gaffe extensively. That prompted me to do a quick search of at least four online language sites, and they produced similar translations of the offending phrase.
The basic line is that an Indian giver is someone who gives a gift and later wants it back, meaning the gift giver is greedy and rude. Or the Indian giver is someone who gives a gift and wants a gift of equal value in return, in which case the giver is selfish. Some say it could also mean that it was an act that preceded negotiations to get people into the mode of giving—in other words, deception. Lastly, it was the colonists who excelled at giving and then taking back. The giver is not a person of her word. She is unreliable.
Except for the last of the above interpretations, the phrase began as an observation of Indian (Native) behavior. Not understanding the Native art of negotiation and diplomacy, the Colonists believed they were being given gifts—of land, resources, welfare assistance—not realizing the customs of the day among the Native peoples was based on reciprocity, of constant relationship management. Trade was the foundation of diplomacy.
So, it is here that Natives may find the phrase's interpretation and the interpretation's acceptance to be insulting. And that is a mistake of America's education (including social and citizenship) centers. America does not know their history with this land's first peoples, to the point that insults go unnoticed. Worse, they are not worthy of introspection. The lack of will to explore, understand and embrace the Native reality, historically speaking, is in this case the true gaffe and insult to America's first icons. Fertile ground for the language of privilege.
That one of America's institutional interpreters of America's events, even America's history, would make such a blunder—and Lauer made it so innocently—illustrates how deep and insidious the amnesia of America runs. His statement, said in fun (in his mind) was in fact an affront to many. To have made such a mistake shows America's inability to find a place in its history to accommodate the ones who gave the most to America's existence, either by friendship or by force. And in this, we find America to be the Indian giver, selfish in its hunger, unreliable in keeping its agreements and disrespectful to those they don't understand.
Should Lauer have apologized? Did he see his error and acknowledge it honestly? His management team didn't. They were contacted by ICTMN columnist and Native actor Sonny Skyhawk, and they said they see no harm and did not think it warranted an apology.
I and many others view the advanced educational institutions Lauer attended also to be part and parcel of his mistake. Their failure to include the true, complete history of Native nations in the history of America's beginning—or failure to examine the near-forced supplying of our vast natural resources for the voracious maintenance of the American Dream—is the ultimate act of an Indian giver: to only take and then forget.


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Okay guys here's the scoop! Oddjob2021 was on the right track in regards to what we spoke about the other day, but I think he got so excitied with the news that he may have mis-understood a couple of things. We are now using a different company to do the machine work process for us, since the current company we were dealing with was just taking way to long and completion dates just kept getting pushed back all the time. This company does work with OE turbo manufacturers and are well equipped and very knowledgable to get the job done to the level of quality we were looking for. They have already started working with the CAD information we have provided and everything seems to be working out with them.
The CHRA's are still Garrett GT's, but we may now have an option to work with a compressor wheel that flows an additional 4 lbs/min over our current compressor wheel. Since our current compressor wheel was at the lower end of the spectrum as to what the turbine was capable of supporting, the turbine wheel we currently use can easily flow enough volume to support the larger compressor wheel since it falls within that spectrum.
As far as pricing is concerned, it is currently $4995 for the turbos + cores with all the CNC retrofit oil and water line fittings. In case you guys haven't seen some of the hardware pics I've posted them below. If anyone has any questions regarding the kit or it's supporting mods that we offer, just shoot us a pm, email, or just call us @ 305-971-3114.
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by InvestorPlace Staff | April 20, 2012 9:33 am
[1]For many, the GOP primary race is all but over, but don't tell Ron Paul that. Along with Newt Gingrich, the Texas Congressman has continued fighting the good fight in the face of the longest of odds.
Proof that Paul is still actively campaigning comes from his campaign fundraising numbers. In March, Paul raised $2.6 million[2], bringing his total haul for the first quarter of 2012 to $10.4 million. Paul currently has $1.8 million cash in hand and (not surprising considering his fiscal policies) zero debt. These numbers exclude a one-day fundraising event that raised $1.4 million.
That isn't to say that Paul hasn't had a harder time raising money as the campaign has progressed. That $2.6 million is a decrease from his January and February efforts. He netted $4.5 million in January and $3.3 million in Februrary.
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'Gaping hole' in video provision
A children's charity has slammed the "astonishing and appalling" imbalance in the availability of video connections for young witnesses to give evidence in court compared to suspected criminals.
The NSPCC called for all children to be offered the facility - which is available to thousands of prisoners - in order to avoid the ordeal of having to go to court in person to give evidence.
Chief executive of the charity Peter Wanless said: "If remote links are good enough for those accused of crimes then why on earth are they not available for all child witnesses? This imbalance in the judicial system is both astonishing and appalling.
"Everyone seems to agree that the young victims of crime should get every assistance possible when giving their evidence yet here we have a gaping hole in the system that needs to be plugged immediately.
"The courts are rightly using remote video links from prisons to save money and improve security. But this technology should also be used to help vulnerable children give evidence. This will reduce the intense emotional strain they are put under and allow them to give their best evidence - which is in the interests of justice."
According to figures from the Ministry of Justice, around 50,000 court hearings take place per year where the suspect appears via video link from prison.
The NSPCC said that in 2012/13 249 children and vulnerable witnesses were allowed to use special rooms in police stations to give evidence remotely and avoid the stress of attending a court building.
Ministry of Justice figures from the previous year showed that around 21,000 children and young people had attended court as witnesses or alleged victims.
ChildLine, which is run by the NSPCC, was contacted 1,200 times last year by children who were worried about giving evidence in court.
The charity said that one girl told its counsellors that she had been self-harming and the thought of giving evidence against her abuser in court "makes me want to run and hide".
A mother whose sons had to give evidence against their violent father, said: " The boys were really worried about coming face to face with their father in the court building. Even just turning down a corridor and actually seeing him face to face was more of an anxiety than the questioning."
Adam Pemberton, assistant chief executive of Victim Support, said that children should be allowed to pre-record their evidence if they want to.
"No child should be in court, unless they want to be. But the options available to them need to go further than a video link away from the court, for example, being able to record their testimony soon after the crime has been committed," he said.
"Young witnesses tell us that they find court intimidating to the point that they are scared of going into the witness box. We do everything we can to reassure them, as without their best quality evidence, the case against a criminal could fall apart.
"They should be able to choose to give their testimony to the court in whichever way that means they are not traumatised by the experience."
Victims' Minister Mike Penning said: "We must do everything we can to support child witnesses and help them give their best possible evidence to bring offenders to justice. That's why we are trialling pre-recorded cross-examination to allow young and vulnerable witnesses to give evidence away from what can be an aggressive court room atmosphere.
"This is on top of a range of measures to help reduce the anxiety of attending court, including giving evidence behind a screen or the use of a registered intermediary, which has increased significantly over recent years.
"We have also brought in a new and improved Victims' Code with a section specially written to support young people. We will continue to explore ways we can use remote links and new technology to help witnesses give evidence from outside the court building."


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A keen but unknown observer of the sexes once said, The difference between the way women look at men and the way men look at women is like the difference between throwing a bullet and shooting it.
Perhaps this is true of men who watch the members of Durangos Mataholla Moon Belly Dance Troupe perform, but when their significant others are present, youd never know it, said belly dancer Amanda Aung. She said men are more likely to study their shoes than watch the dancers if watching the show with their wives or girlfriends.
The troupe put on one of its semi-regular stage shows Friday at the Abbey Theatre. Aung, and other dancers, said women in the audience, especially those older than 50, are far more enthusiastic and vocal at their performances than are the men.
I think (they men) dont quite know how to react to it because its like, well, I know Im not supposed to get out dollar bills, Aung said.
Mataholla Moon came by its name about 10 years ago by combining the first syllables of the names of its founding members. Its one of several belly dance troupes in Durango. Members range in age from ladies in their early 30s through 60.
That Mataholla Moon gets such strong reactions from women at its performances is no surprise to members Tanya Lawyer and Tara Kiene, who said the original purpose of belly dancing was not to seduce men but rather to celebrate womanhood.
Belly dancers usually dance for other women, not for men, Lawyer said.
Kiene added: Thats really a Western overlay and interpretation.
Belly dancing has continually changed over time as it spread from the Middle East through Europe, borrowing from the dance traditions of those areas. Kiene said Mataholla Moon and other troupes infuse traditional styles with more modern American influences such as hip-hop and jazz.
The celebration of womanhood takes on various meanings for the members of Mataholla Moon. For Aung, the mother of two young children, the moves they practice, which accentuate the hips, belly and chest, are a celebration of what it means to be a mother.
We cradle them in our hips when we carry them and feed them from our breasts, Aung said, noting these same movements can also help in childbirth because it strengthens the abdominal muscles.
Other members, including Lisa Smith, said they enjoy the pageantry of their practices and performance.
What other art form can you do where you get dressed up, put on makeup, put on all this awesome jewelry and gorgeous clothing ... and you get to exercise too? Smith asked.
Marty Ragle, 60, said she enjoys the friendship and acceptance she has received from the younger members of the group, all of whom she has known for years.
Its great for me to have these women as friends because it keeps me young, Ragle said.
Shes a hot 60-year-old, Lawyer said.


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Isaiah Golden, Carthage
6'2", 295 lbs; committed to Texas A&M
A'Shawn Robinson, Arlington Heights
6'4", 304 lbs.; committed to Texas
Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
6'3", 275 lbs.
Kerrick Huggins, Dallas Skyline
6'4", 283 lbs.; committed to Texas A&M
Hardreck Walker, Houston Westfield
6'2", 280 lbs.
Ben Hughes, Waco University
6'2", 310 lbs.
Andrew Billings, Waco High
6'1", 301 lbs.
Jacobi Hunter, Cy-Falls
6', 285 lbs.
Sydrick Moore, Van
6'2", 265 lbs.
Recent great defensive teams in college football have typically had one great thing in common: great defensive tackle play. The same is true for the great Texas A&M defensive teams of the past. Even before the Wrecking Crew days that began in the 1980's, the Aggie defenses of the mid 1970's featured tackles and Jimmie Dean and Edgar Fields which allowed middle linebacker Robert Jackson to run amok. Even though the defenses of the 80's and 90's featured three man fronts with a nosetackle, defensive ends in those fronts often lined up over the guards and acted as defensive tackles. Either way, the best defenses of that era may have had All American linebackers but they were fronted by lineman who protected the linebackers and allowed them to make plays.
Golden is a freak athlete. Typically, you have guys who hold up at the point of attack, can run down plays run away from them, or can use quickness to get into the opposing backfield. Golden is a rarity in that he can do all three. Even though he's a dominant player on the field, he doesn't use that as an excuse to play high. He's got great flexibility in his hips and knees which means that he can align himself low and come off the ball low. This allows which him to gain leverage on people at first contact. Since he's played at a lower classification against smaller individuals, he literally runs over the that he faces. Not only that, he uses his hands like someone you would expect to see at a larger school. His quickness and ability to change direction quickly is one of a kind in this class. He plays and will play in a lower classification but there's no one else in this class with his physical potential.
Robinson is typical of many blue chip defensive linemen in that when he comes to play, he leaves a trail of destruction in his wake. However, like a lot of them, he plays down to his level of competition. In addition, Robinson plays offensive line in high school rather than defensive tackle. Even so, he's extremely strong, moves well laterally, and can come off the ball quickly. He uses his hands pretty well too.
Manning is a little undersized compared to some of the other guys in the class and he's certainly nowhere near as big as his older brother Demarcus (who was a five star in the 2005 class). However, he more than makes up for it with an explosive first step and the athleticism to stay low and get leverage on his opponents. He also moves well laterally and keeps his head up and follows the ball really, really well. He's got quick hands too.
Huggins is a guy who has the frame to be a nosetackle and the lateral movement to be a three technique. The thing that makes him special is that at 6 foot 4, he's on the tall side for a defensive tackle but he has great knee and hip flexibility. Those items enable him to get down low in his stance and come off the ball like someone smaller. Thus, you're talking about a big guy who maintains leverage can be explosive like someone smaller. He also has really good laterally movement and can skate down the line to chase a play outside.
Walker is a lower wide body who has a pretty good first step and has the athleticism to stay low and get into the backfield by attacking the shoulder of the opposing lineman. With his leverage, he's not a guy that you are going to knock off the ball but he's also capable of making plays in the backfield. He can also go from sideline to sideline and chase you down.
Hughes is a big, big guy who has all of the tools you would want to see in a nosetackle. He plays low enough even at 6 foot 2 that no one is going move him off the ball. He does get by on his size and really isn't a first step or run down guy.


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Jellyrose - you are absolutely right, and I actually did that with my bunny about a year ago - the site the Hedi posted suggested doing that. I can't believe I forgot all about that. It's such a fun thing to experiment with.


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Call me crazy, but I prefer Prigioni over Felton, always have and always will.
We haven't seen Pablo's best work yet, Woody has to set him free.
I'm nailing Felton on the cross NOW before he goes on a streak of these type of games. He did in Portland last season and he'll do it again. Trust me guys. We should be alarmed.
Play of the game:
i was watching the scores on yahoo at work and i was so sure we had the game at the 4th
He will not give Pablo a fair shot....Here is a guy that plays some games 6 minutes....Woodson this way is like Dantonio...he makes up his mind and does not alter no matter what......
wallace and marion took away 2 wins from us in defending melo nicely at the end
My takeaways from the game...
-We missed JKidd badly, he knows how to make the offense flow.
-These guys need to realize that iso-ball = A Loss, in all of our 4 losses, the offense went stagnant, then Melo and JR goes back to Iso-Ball. We will not win games without ball rotation. You would have think Melo would have learned after we beat the spurs because he was trusting enough to keep passing when we hit a wall offensively.
-Camby needs to get up to speed ASAP.
-We need Amare more than we know, we badly need a second scoring option. Melo is asked to do too much
-Woody needs to stop running the offense through Melo in the high post. I'd rather run more pick and roll with chandler, or Iso Melo at the top of the key and trust him to make the pass or attack the rim. Just because we iso melo to start the play doesn't mean that he holds the ball, he needs to draw the double and kick it, keep passing till we get a good shot.
-Woody needs to pull the plug on these guys if they don't have it that particular night. JR should have been pulled after that selfish 3pt attempt on the break. That will teach him to be consistent because he def has improved. No reason for Felton to have the green light in the 4th when he was 3-18 at one point. I know we were short handed in the backcourt but he should have been told to focus on driving and kicking to Novak or another open man.
-Brooklyn Nets are a good team! Im a Knicks fan living in Brooklyn, oh the agony LOL.
With the exception of last night, Felton has been playing very well. Last night he was terrible. ISO Melo is not perfect, but all alone Felton is atrocious.
One of my main criticisms of Felton during his last stint with the Knicks was his apparent insistence on being the hero despite the fact that, generally, he is not a good percentage shooter. Felton tried to take over at the end of regulation. At one point toward the end, he had taken five out of six shots and I believe he missed them all.
JR was only 2 for 7 and did take one ridiculous shot, but I would always prefer him over Felton to take the shot. Where was the ball movement? The Knicks, and Felton, missed Kidd. He would never have permitted Felton to do all that shooting.
What a garbage and forgettable game by the Knicks.
Humility is a virtue and pride is a vice.
Im seeing a lot of knee jerk reactions here; dont throw the team off the bridge now. The Knicks will be fine, they played with a softer roster and still kept the game close; it could have gone either way so find some comfort in that little fact.
If the Knicks would have won on Melos shot Im sure this sudden display of disbelief wouldnt even exist. It was an emotional game for both clubs and the city; it was a great game where both teams played hard for the fans. I can definitely respect that. Playing tough from start to finish is all I can ask for, I can take a lost as long as you play with some passion, and thats what I saw in both clubs, NYers appreciate that.
With the exception of a few plays where Felton and Melo tried to be heroes, I think they did a great Job giving what they had to work with. The Nets are playing tough D and seems to get better when the crowd is into it (thats NY for ya), the Knicks and Nets are not the same teams from yester years, they can and will get better and i look forward to it. Tbh, Im more than glad to have 2 home teams balling well than to have 2 teams stinking up the city, again. We all know most Brooklynites are going to rep their borough regardless. Its to be expected, especially since BK was the only borough (outside S.I.) to not have a professional sports franchise. Im a knicks fan until they leave the city but Im also a bit happier to have another team going hard to bring this city a chip. I think I know exactly how Spike lee feels.
I believe having the Nets come to NY is only going to make both teams play at a higher level. So far, the move has been great for the city and both teams. The Knicks are in a very good position to capitalize on it and they are doing just that. So relax guys, the seasons young and theres still a whole lot of exciting ball to be played. Great game Knicks, keep balling.
take it easy they forced OT while Knicks were 7minutes scoreless
Knicks could win with Melo buzzer
OT they just got lucky
2 more games with nets coming very short with Kidd will be diffrent
look @ stats most points by Chandler and Melo others almost none and Nets forced OT they take this game as playoff quality next game will be also in brooklyn


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This tribute is for a little angel who is in a better place now. Her life was taken away too soon, but she still holds ...
This tribute is for a little angel who is in a better place now. Her life was taken away too soon, but she still holds a special place in our hearts.
Caylee, little angel now wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus Christ. From the moment the news broke I could not stop thinking about you. I want you to know that your memory lives on and a little piece of you has remained behind in all of our hearts. I intend to visit your memmorial site and leave a tribute to you but for now, rest in eternal peace little Caylee. I can't wait to meet you in heaven and give you a hug.
Caylee Your In A Happy Place Were Nobody Can Hurt You Anymore.You Are Safe In The Arms Of God I,Can't Wait To See You Someday. Stay Strong Angel. xoxoxoxoxo
You Are In A Better Place Now With The Angels In Heaven. I Hope Some Day We Will See You Again. RIP Princess
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Caylee you are special and now that you're in heaven nobody can ever hurt you again. You are sweet and beautiful and can never be replaced. Stay strong and don't be sad. Be happy and live in the hearts of all that love you! <3
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Caylee, your mom should have paid if she hurt you and I still pray everyday for justice. You are in heaven now and nothing and nobody can hurt you. I know you are one of God's most beautiful angels. You are an incredible, adorable little girl, and you captured the hearts of thousands. So many people love you, and would have fought for you, I would take a bullet straight to the heart for you. You are beautiful, caring, and so very, very special. I love you, god bless your beautiful heart. I am so sorry you had to die. You are safe now baby, I love you, stay strong angel<3
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You are always in my thoughts and prayers I just wish you would come to me and tell me who did to you but you love your mother or grandfather to much to do that.
You are in a happy place with Our Father in heaven and what is going on down here has nothing to do with you anymore so I completely understand but remember everyone loves you and are thinking of you everyday.
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Wee Caylee, we will NOT let your "Mama" profit from your death. We will all refrain from purchasing that drivel and keep you and your memory in our hearts. Play happily in heaven xxx
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"You are my Sunshine!" You are so beautiful little girl...I will never forgetten you and Always Loved!
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I will never forget you caylee,you have touched many hearts,you will never be forgotten you can rest now little precious angel we love you
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my heart goes out to cindy and george
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Got this decent cobia today while snapper fishing on the county reefs just off Sarasota. 20 lb test fluorocarbon leader, 1/0 circle hook and a big fat shrimp right on the bottom. The fish fought for 45 minutes on light tackle. Managed about 15 or so really nice mangs (sorry no pics) and some porgy as well. Needed to chum really heavy to get the bite started, most likely because of the big moon. Even managed a decent tripletail yesterday on the ride along the beach.
The shrimp we got at the baitshop were really big today and it made a significant difference.


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text: Tennessee was actually looking good against Florida, until we got to the second half. What the heck happened there? And my wife is extremely relieved that her Auburn Tigers (barely) managed to get a win in OT over UL-Monroe. Of course, I think that's just because ULM's kicker was having a crap day. If they hadn't won Saturday, Auburn could very well be 0-4 or worse in the coming weeks. Some people are wondering how the 2010 National Champs could be so lousy this year, I tell them that Georgia Tech went from National Champs in 1990 to 1-10 in 1994.


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Here are some of the notable quotes from around Major League Baseball this week:
"He set the record, right? Seventeen jacks? Thank goodness. I was sick of seeing that 'tied for the franchise lead' on the scoreboard all the time."
-- A's outfielder Nick Swisher teasing second baseman Mark Ellis about setting the A's franchise record for most home runs by a second baseman with his 17th homer of the season. The previous record was established by Jimmy Dykes in 1921 and tied by Davey Lopes in 1983. San Francisco Chronicle
"Pinch-hitting is hard when you do it once a year. I was trying to help the team win."
-- Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis on delivering a pinch-hit double in the fifth inning in Sunday's come-from-behind win over the Phillies. South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"My wife's a great cook and everything, but she likes to make some cakes, too. I can't be having cookies in the jar, or I'll eat 'em."
-- Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson on plans to hire a chef to help him lose weight for next season. Johnson is listed at 224 pounds in the team's media guide but has put on weight because he's been less active as he recovers from a broken leg. Washington Times
"I'm going to make Will [Ohman] sit on [Carmen] Pignatiello's lap."
-- Chicago Cubs reliever Scott Eyre, on the over-crowding and lack of seats in the Cubs bullpen thanks to multiple September callups. (Chicago Tribune)
"Crazy, crazy game. We had no business winning this game, as lousy as we played through six innings. But you keep swinging the bats, and sometimes good things happen."
-- Braves third baseman Chipper Jones on the team's rally from an 8-2 deficit in the final two innings Wednesday afternoon thanks to several bloop hits. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"I'm here for a reason. That's battling for first place and trying to get into the playoffs. I want to prove I can still go out there and win games."
-- Newly-acquired Dodgers pitcher Esteban Loaiza on picking up the win in his first start for his new club. Loaiza was released earlier by the Oakland A's after spending most of the season on the disabled list. Los Angeles Times
"I don't think mine means a lot to people. That's a good deal for me, though. When I signed, no one thought I'd make it. When I reached the Majors, no one thought I'd stay a long time. So for someone coming from a little town in Puerto Rico (Dorado), it means a great deal to me."
-- Giants catcher Bengie Molina on hitting his 100th career home run. San Francisco Chronicle
"It's been a fun climb back. To think of the countless hours of work I've done and the hours the Angels [medical] staff put in with me makes this really sweet."
-- Angels pitcher Jason Bulger on being added to the team once rosters expanded. Last season Bulger had a rotator cuff tear and he also needed rehab from a batting practice collision that resulted in a concussion and brain hemorrhage. Los Angeles Times
"Those guys in the middle infield, Betancourt and Lopez, they play unbelievable. I believe in those guys and in all of the defense. I just want to throw strikes and have them put the ball in play. That's what I'm going to do. Get ground balls and make some outs."
-- Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez on the defensive efforts of shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt and second baseman Jose Lopez, who combined for a crucial double play in Seattle's victory over the Yankees on Monday. Seattle Times
"It's an instinct, it's a read. (Third base coach Mike) Quade and I talk about it all the time. As a baserunner, you can have a better feel for what's going on than the third-base coach. If you need help, he holds you up, or you keep going. That stuff happens all the time."
-- Chicago Cubs infielder Ryan Theriot, on why a player sometimes might run through a stop sign at third base. (Chicago Tribune)
"It felt good. It's definitely exciting to be back. I've been feeling good for quite a while."
-- Chicago Cubs pitcher Steve Trachsel, on his first start as a member of the Chicago Cubs since 1999. Trachsel was acquired by the Cubs from Baltimore last Friday. (Chicago Sun-Times)
"The guys now will come back to the dugout and say, 'Wow, it's loud,' I tell them, 'Man, you just don't get it. It was loud like this almost every night, from the first inning through the ninth.' I think the other team would come to Jacobs Field afraid. The fans came out in bundles, and they were loud and rowdy. I've seen glimpses of it, but it's not like it used to be."
-- Cleveland Indians outfielder Kenny Lofton, who was in Cleveland during most of their long run of sellout crowds that ran from June, 1995 to August, 2001, on what it's like in Jacobs Field these days, when the team does manage a sellout.. (Cleveland Plain-Dealer)
"I like the way they have taken care of me here. I like the plan they have for me, and I'm still young. So I want to stay here."
-- Cleveland Indians infielder Andy Marte, on his desire to remain part of the Indians organization for a long time to come. (Akron Beacon Journal)
"It wasn't much emotion. I'm at the point now where I'm just out there facing another team."
-- Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Matt Morris on facing his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
"A fastball would have been nice."
-- Cincinnati Reds rookie Joey Votto, after seeing five straight changeups from Mets pitcher Guillermo Mota in his first Major League at-bat. Votto struck out. (Cincinnati Post)
"I take a lot of pride in being able to help other people. And just seeing the difference I can make in somebody's life, sometimes just by talking to them, is powerful. I'm glad that I can in some small way give back, because I feel blessed to be where I'm at."
-- Minnesota Twins outfielder Torii Hunter, who has been nominated for the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award, on his charitable acts that led to the nomination. Throughout his career, Hunter has worked with the likes of the Boys & Girls Club, the Twins Rookie League, the RBI program and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Cities. (MLB.com)
"I've been around these guys a lot, and they're all good kids and good individuals. I'm proud of them for what they're doing, but we're going to try to beat their pants off."
-- Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper commenting of facing the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time as a manager. Cooper played with the Brewers for 11 years and helped lead to the World Series in 1982. Cooper also managed current Brewers Corey Hart, J.J. Hardy and Matt Wise while he was managing at Milwaukee's Class AAA affiliate in Indianapolis in 2003 and 2004 and has tutored Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks during spring training. (Houston Chronicle)
"Oh, man, that was so amazing. Seriously, that was one of the best plays I've ever seen, and from my perspective on the mound that is the best play I've ever seen."
-- Houston Astros closer Brad Lidge on a game-saving play second baseman Mark Loretta made in the bottom of the eighth Monday against Milwaukee. Loretta, who moved to second base from shortstop at the start of the eighth, made a terrific diving stop to his right and threw out pinch hitter Vinny Rottino at first to end the inning and strand runners at second and third. (Houston Chronicle)
"You don't think about those things. They just happen."
-- Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena commenting on setting a new franchise record for home runs in a season with his 35th on Monday against Baltimore. The home run cleared the "B" ring catwalk in right field at Tropicana Field and fell straight down onto the "C" ring for an automatic home run. It was the fifth time Pena hit a catwalk in fair territory, the most in a season. (Tampa Tribune)
"I joke around about it. I tell everyone, 'I'll enjoy playing against you next year.' It's just good fun. Obviously, the Rockies have to find a place for (third baseman) Ian (Stewart). That's part of this game. That's part of being with an organization that has a good farm system. Every year there is going to be a player or two coming along who has to have a place, and there's going to be someone who becomes the odd man out."
-- Colorado Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins on the chance of being traded by the team during the offseason to make room for top prospect Ian Stewart. (Rocky Mountain News)
"It felt good to be called up. I think speed is very important, and we want to be in the playoffs. I have to be ready for anything."
-- Arizona infielder Emilio Bonifacio who was recalled from Double-A Mobile, made his Major League debut Sunday. Pinch-running for Chris Snyder in the eighth inning, Bonifacio sprinted to third base on a ball that barely made it out of the infield on a perfectly executed hit-and-run with pinch-hitter Conor Jackson. (Arizona Republic)
"I nicked a ball tonight. I nicked one ball. Tonight, this guy threw a great game. He had his stuff, man. He had a great changeup and his fastball was in some nice locations. It was just one of those nights. We got no-hit. You tip your hat to Clay Buchholz and you move forward.
"When you start seeing balls that aren't falling that should fall, you sense something is going on."
-- Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Kevin Millar commenting on the no-hitter thrown by Boston rookie Clay Buchholz Saturday night against Baltimore. (Boston Globe)
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: would it have to be rack mounted? i have a unit called an 'ez-go' that might be interesting. P-III 1GHz, 256 ram, 30G disk, DVD/CD-RW, 10/100 ethernet, USB 1.1, in a unit about the size of a CD-walkman. i have 9 of these on a 2U shelf. around USD 1000 each. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zach Lowry" <zlowry at directvinternet.com> To: <beowulf at beowulf.org> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 6:30 PM Subject: Miniature Beowulf > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Hello all! > > I had a crazy idea the other day. I recently came into posession of > a DEC Multia. For those who aren't familiar, the Multia is a very > small footprint Alpha that's a few years old. There's quite a few of > them around, still available. These have onboard ethernet, sound, > video, etc. I've also got a Compaq 5000 Quad that's about to go into > a rack. So I thought, maybe I could pick up a few more Multias and > make myself a slow supercomputer... > > Anyhow, my real question is, if the Multia thing doesn't work out, > what are some options for building very small, compact clusters? I'm > a student, so my money's tight, and I'll probably have to seek > funding for my little project. I figured I could get 7 or maybe 8 > Multias into a 5-unit rack space. I've seen the SBCs, but can't find > many of them for a decent price. Plus, the ones I can afford are too > slow. (486) I remembered my Dreamcast downstairs, but it's so hard to > find the ethernet adapter for those, so forget it. Is there anything > else that you guys can think of that's powerful, and cheap (namely > discontinued)? > > Thanks a lot! > > BTW: Please reply directly to me, as I'm not on the list yet. > > Zach Lowry > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use <http://www.pgp.com> > > iQA/AwUBPJEyqIHWQmQc5olOEQKAWgCeODiHEMUH7sri8HPVyYF2X4B+rSEAoIkP > tDNZyhhz6XDGCKmhBFUGH9Qp > =OFV9 > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org > To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


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Facebook said it is willing to pick up the tab for security near its Menlo Park headquarters.
The social network is offering to put up $200,000 a year for a full-time police officer who would work out of the city's Belle Haven substation. The company has pledged to fund the position for three years, according to the Mercury News.
The Menlo Park City Council will consider the offer on Tuesday.
Last summer, city leaders approved a three-year lease for the new substation.
Facebook pledged to pay the rent over those three years and offered another $215,000 to overhaul the building.


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LENEXA, KANSAS - Kustom Signals, Inc., long-time leader in speed enforcement and in-car video systems, unveiled its new dash-mount radar today at the Police Security Expo in Atlantic City. The Raptor RP-1™ is the smallest moving Doppler radar system on the market and features DuraTrak™ patent-pending technology.
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-- Robert Preidt
FRIDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep culture seems to vary
depending on where you live, according to an international
For example, people in the United States and Japan get less
shuteye than those in Canada, Germany, Mexico and the United
The survey results showed that Americans and Japanese sleep 30
to 40 minutes less on work nights than people in the other
countries, averaging six hours and 31 minutes and six hours and 22
minutes, respectively.
The National Sleep Foundation survey found that about two-thirds
of Japanese people (66 percent) sleep less than seven hours on work
nights, compared to about half of Americans (53 percent) and about
one-third of people in the United Kingdom (39 percent), Germany (36
percent), Canada (30 percent) and Mexico (29 percent).
In addition, about 21 percent of Americans said they slept less
than six hours on work nights, compared with 19 percent of
Japanese, 18 percent of Britons, 11 percent of Mexicans, 10 percent
of Germans and 7 percent of Canadians.
Perhaps to make up for all that lost sleep on work nights, 51
percent of Americans and Japanese said they took at least one
daytime nap in the past two weeks. People in every country surveyed
said they slept in on weekends, with an average of 45 minutes of
extra sleep.
Among the other findings:
The survey uncovered cultural differences in the bedtime rituals
and habits of the six countries. For example, 62 percent of
Mexicans and nearly 47 percent of Americans meditate or pray in the
hour before sleep. In the United Kingdom, 43 percent drink a
soothing beverage, such as tea, before bed and 30 percent said they
sleep naked.
Television viewing was the most common pre-sleep activity.
Between 66 percent and 80 percent of people in all the countries
surveyed said they watched TV in the hour before going to bed.
"As the first international public opinion poll on sleep, the National Sleep Foundation 2013 Bedroom Poll makes an important contribution to the field," Namni Goel, a research associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the expert panel, said in the news release.
"Although we know that everyone sleeps, the rather remarkable cultural differences within this universal experience have not been adequately explored," she said. "It is [the National Sleep Foundation's] hope that this initial poll will inspire more research on this critical yet understudied topic."
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A proposed ordinance intended to prevent endangered species from being introduced into Montezuma County will be adjusted to safeguard standard agricultural practices.
The non-native species ordinance caused a minor ruckus after being presented to the public in the legals section of the Cortez Journal. It has since been posted on the Montezuma County website.
Local farmers and the Colorado Farm Bureau expressed concerns that the ban could be interpreted to include non-native farm animals and commonly used non-native crop species, including those genetically modified to fight off pests.
"It needs clarification," said county attorney John Baxter. "We've had a lot of calls concerned that it applies to agriculture and seeds, but that was not the intent."
The idea for the ordinance was triggered by the possibility that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife may list the Gunnison sage grouse as an endangered species.
A decision is expected this Spring, and if listed, designated critical habitat is proposed for neighboring Dolores County. The designation could affect activities on private and public lands in that area.
There are no reported populations, or even individual birds, located in Montezuma County, but it is unclear if they were once native here. Around 147 birds are thought to be hanging on around Dove Creek and Egnar on private and public lands.
But putting a ban on introducing endangered species into the county would give the county legal standing if there was such and effort.
"We want to get out in front of a possible listing," said commissioner Keenan Ertel. "We're concerned a species could be transplanted here and trigger habitat designation."
Discussion was had on how to exactly word an ordinance so it prevents unwanted introduction, or re-introduction, of animal species that could carry special protections and regulations.
The commissioners felt some sort of law prohibiting such actions would be wise.
"If we have something in place, we can say we have a law against that," said commissioner Steve Chappell. "It also puts us in a better position to coordinate with federal agencies."
Another incident last fall on McElmo Creek triggered suspicion, when Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials were confronted by landowner Sheldon Zwicker and neighbor Chester Tozer for stocking the creek with native fish.
Matt Thorpe, a new local manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, discussed the issue with the county board.
He explained that three native fish, the roundtail chub, flannelmouth sucker, and bluehead sucker are considered species of special concern for CPW.
"We entered into an agreement to try and avoid a federal listing," under the Endangered Species Act, he said.
The result is stocking efforts by CPW along regional waterways.
McElmo Creek and the Lower Dolores River are identified as habitat for the roundtail chub, Thorpe explained.
"We want to take proactive measures. The environmentalists are pushing for listing species, so if we bolster populations, we can avoid that."
Regarding the trespass charge, Thorpe said it was accidental.
"It was a mix up, they went through the wrong gate," he said. "Private landowners are critical in our efforts because they have the habitat. We will contact landowners to make sure we have permission."
CPW works to be proactive. For example they successfully re-introduced the lynx in the area with no impacts to ranching and ski areas, Thorpe said.
"As a result, it was not listed as endangered federally and it was controlled at the state level," he said.
Also CPW debunked claims by environmentalists that the high altitude pika was become endangered.
"We conducted surveys and found the population was doing fine. It takes time though to challenge these claims," Thorpe said.
At any rate, the county plans to re-word the non-native ordinance so it prohibits unwanted species, but exempts common agricultural crops.
The new ordinance will require 30 day public notice and a public hearing. The commissioners hope to have it passed before the decision to list the Gunnison sage grouse is this spring.
"Our concern is a planting here of the Gunnison sage grouse," Chappell said. "If that happened we could see the BLM designating critical habitat, and that is the fear of residents."
In the past, the bird is believed to have numbered in the hundreds of thousands, but today that number has been reduced to some 4,600 birds, explained Patty Gelatt, a USFWS supervisor for western Colorado. The survivors live in seven locations totaling 1 million acres in western Colorado and eastern Utah. The majority of the birds live in the Gunnison Basin and have a stable population there, due in part to significant local efforts.
"But the six satellite populations have been in decline in the past 12 years," Gelatt said, including the Dove Creek/Monticello, Piñon Ridge (Grand Junction), San Miguel, Cimarron-Sims Mesa, Crawford, and Poncha Pass populations.
In 2001, there were an estimated 350 birds in the Dove Creek/Monticello region. That dropped to 162 birds in 2007, and declined again to 147 birds in 2012.


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Yankees mean business with CC deal
Signing rearranges division race, opens up free-agent market
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
LAS VEGAS -- CC Sabathia, the hefty left-hander who heard that pinstripes make you look slimmer, has made his fashion choice and, with it, remodeled baseball's fiercest division and offseason market. The 28-year-old left-hander's decision to sign with the New York Yankees, the team that seemed sworn to not let him get away, removed the biggest pitching name from the free-agent bottleneck, and overnight rearranged the American League East pecking order.
And when you step to the front of baseball's toughest division, you return to the top of baseball.That is clearly the Yankees' mission. And, like Lola, whatever the Yankees want, the Yankees can get. Even if they have to bid against themselves, as they did with Sabathia -- to outbid his remaining concerns about family life in New York, giving him about $160 million over seven years. "Once the Yankees got involved, we knew what we were up against," said Doug Melvin, general manager of the Brewers, the only other team, beyond rumors and conjecture, with a firm offer for their short-lived ace. "We also made a very substantial offer, and it wasn't enough. "We were happy for CC because that's a pretty good deal, and the Yankees got themselves a pretty good pitcher. We had a good time with CC during the summer. He brought a lot of fun to our organization and our city, and that's the way we feel about it." Echoing the same sentiment of resignation, Angels general manager Tony Reagins said, "We knew what the numbers were with CC, and we couldn't be a player in those terms." Yankees GM Brian Cashman has a lot of reconstruction to go, but Sabathia is one heck of a bullish foundation for a team plotting a return to the postseason after having its 13-season run interrupted. "It's a great first step," said Yankees captain Derek Jeter, "but not the final step." Did the Yankees' pumpkin rotation turn into a golden chariot at midnight PT -- when Cashman is believed to have made the deal-making seventh-year offer to Sabathia during his overnight visit to Vallejo, Calif.?
Carsten Charles Sabathia is all about winning. Even reflected by his choice of hotels when he visited this town for the early stages of the Winter Meetings -- he stayed at the Wynn.Comparing staff aces, the defending division-champion Rays now match one-time 14-game winner James Shields against Sabathia, a consistent workhorse who has averaged 15 wins, 32 starts and 200-plus innings in his eight seasons. "Every year, the Yankees and the Red Sox make signings to impact the division, and it's just beginning. We know the division won't be the same," said Rays manager Joe Maddon, who must get a kick out of now being the one chased by the Big Two. "What I really like about the situation is that the raising competition will bring out the best in our players," Maddon said. "You don't beat up on the Yankees; you beat them by pitching better and playing better defense." The Red Sox, who as the AL Wild Card continued their own playoff presence, already have a younger rotation led by Josh Beckett, Jon Lester and Daisuke Matsuzaka. Although he would love to regain right-hander Derek Lowe, Boston GM Theo Epstein's focus is on Mark Teixeira. But the Sabathia signing will also impact the market for the marquee position player among free agents. Teixeira's agent, Scott Boras, now has a $160 million target as he characteristically pursues the offseason's biggest contract package. "I don't think it has a measurable impact on a position player," said Boras. "When you negotiate position-player contracts, the metrics you use are more defined and different with those players." At the very least, well-heeled teams purportedly in on both can now focus on Teixeira without any Sabathia distractions. The Angels' Reagins was one who conceded that point. If you thought Sabathia was good before, just wait now that he no longer has to pitch against the Yankees. His career record against the Bombers is by far his poorest against any team: 1-8, with an ERA of 6.16; in Yankee Stadium, he was 1-4 with an 8.61. Up-close-and-personal impressions aside, there was a body of impressive work to convince Cashman and team brass that this was the guy to heal the wounds opened by a season-long pitching nightmare. Most compelling was his selfless efforts down the 2008 stretch for Milwaukee, a team whose uniform he had donned only 10 weeks earlier. Sabathia carried the Brewers into the playoffs by pitching on three days' rest three times in the last 12 days. The Sabathia agreement also profoundly affects the bountiful remainder of the 2008 free-agent class. Not so much because it redirects the teams which missed out on him -- not that many could afford to be in the nine-figure fray, with only his last club, the Brewers, believed to have actually made an offer for him. The perceived interest of the Angels, Giants, Dodgers and Red Sox never got to the money stage. Rather, the roadblock has been removed from in front of other starters on the market. Lowe, A.J. Burnett, Ben Sheets, Jon Garland and Oliver Perez -- the other premium left-hander among free-agent starters -- may not have overtly been waiting for Sabathia to set the market. "I think the market for certain pitchers is a little bit more defined now," Boras concurred. "Certainly for the clubs that may have been involved in CC and the clubs that have always been interested in those [other] players." The roadblock in reality was New York. Had Sabathia declined him, Cashman was prepared to prioritize others on that list, and even now he will turn his attention intently to Burnett, Sheets and Lowe. But other clubs seeking Lowe (Red Sox, Phillies) or Burnett (primarily the Braves, but most of the East Coast) will no longer be held up by their agents' need to wait on the Yankees. "Whether it's CC or someone else, the top guys usually set the market," said Mets general manager Omar Minaya. "There tend to be more signings afterwards. There can be only one winner and the losers have to address their needs and go to what they consider their 'B' plans." Atlanta -- whose rotation has been leveled even more than that of the Yankees -- has been perceived as being on the inside track to Burnett on the strength of a four-year, $60 million offer with a fifth-year option. However, getting Sabathia could in fact improve the Yankees' chances of also landing Burnett -- who has done his best work without the pressures of being a staff ace and may be attracted to pitching in CC's wake. With the Florida Marlins earlier in his career, Burnett came of age on a Beckett-led staff. In Toronto, he flourished under Roy Halladay. Without specifically addressing Burnett's choice, Boras could certainly see Sabathia as a magnet. "It gives players more of a roadmap of where the Yankees are going," the agent said. "If I'm a baseball player and I have CC Sabathia on my team, I'm thinking it would be something that would be welcome. I think from the Yankees' perspective, it certainly adds a star player to the team." And puts an old/new rabbit on the rails for the other greyhounds, both those racing in their division and in all of MLB, to chase.
Tom Singer 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 the last couple of days everytime I start up my PC, after loading the desktop, I get this message box....
"ZoneAlarm needs to check with the ZoneAlarm Servers for updated junk mail blocking rules and techniques.
You are currently not connected to the Internet. Would you like to connect to the Internet now?"
This must have been added into one of the recent updates. I have never seen it before. I need to find a setting to turn this off.
I run a portable USB type modem with my computer that I turn on and off when needed.
I'm running: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security under XP (SP3)
I would like to turn off this irritating alert box that appears after every startup. Is there a Setting to uncheck? Any suggestion?
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NOTE: Neighbors must be vigilant in order to protect our neighborhood. Here's an article we recently ran across.
Take Notice of Suspicious Vehicles
The recent attempted terrorist attack in New York reminds us once again that taking notice of suspicious vehicles-and reporting them-can be critical in preventing structural damage, injury and loss of life.
On a balmy, busy Saturday night last month, a crude incendiary device was discovered in a smoking Nissan Pathfinder in Times Square. Police were called to the scene by an alert street vendor who noticed the smoke. Inside the vehicle, authorities found propane, gasoline, fireworks and two clocks with batteries. Police determined that the device was in the process of detonating when it was discovered, but that it had malfunctioned.
No doubt luck-that the device didn't go off because the man who assembled it wasn't very skilled-played a role in avoiding a potentially deadly event. But what ultimately foiled the attack was the vigilance of an "ordinary citizen" who noticed something unusual about the vehicle and immediately reported his suspicions to the authorities.
Something is Just Not Right
So, what is it that makes a vehicle suspicious? Clearly, an S.U.V. with smoke coming out of it raised a red flag, but most clues that a vehicle might be suspicious are a bit more subtle.
Suspicious vehicles can come in all shapes, sizes and colors, but the one defining characteristic they all share is that they seem "out of place." Some other indicators to watch for include a car, van or vehicle that:
- Emits an odd odor of chemicals, fuel, fertilizer or gunpowder
- Doesn't "fit" its surroundings-e.g., too pricey or too beat up, a panel truck in an area usually occupied by passenger cars
- Has missing license plates-or an older vehicle with new or temporary tags
- Is sagging on its springs which could indicate a load of explosives
- Is parked awkwardly or parked in an unauthorized place
- Moves slowly and repeatedly through an area
- Has tinted windows or otherwise blocked view inside
- Has been left in the same spot for an unusually long period of time
- Is left idling in an unusual spot or unusual way (e.g., door ajar or window open)
- Occupants are seen leaving in a hurried or strange manner
Most suspicious-looking vehicles turn out to be false alarms. In fact, in the days and weeks following the Times Square event, New York City police responded to several suspicious-vehicle calls-all of which turned out to be non-threatening. But it's safer not to assume there is no risk. If you observe a vehicle with one or more of the above indicators, report it to the authorities immediately.
Five Senses are Enough to Spot Potential Trouble
Some say law enforcement and security personnel have a "sixth sense" when it comes to spotting trouble before it happens. But there is nothing supernatural about it. What sets these professionals apart is training and experience-that and frequent, thorough patrols of their environment that give insight into what is usual, and what is not.
Alert security officers on patrol and at access control points may be the first to detect a suspicious vehicle near or at a client site. But, as the street vendor in Times Square proved, anyone with a keen understanding of his or her surroundings can learn to detect when something-or someone-seems out of place.


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font-family, the font never changes.
Now I'm up to the CSS section and font-family does not work there either, the font does not change to cursive. I have tried using a lowercase c on cursive and a capital c, Cursive it makes no difference the font does not change to cursive.
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When I hit the summit button it says I did it right and bring up the next section.
I logged on to Code Academy using my wife's computer and the same code worked perfectly. I tried the font "times" and again it worked on her's but not on my computer. She is running Windows 7 on her machine and I am running LMDE Cinnamon 64 on mine. We both use Chrome as a browser.
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Plácido Domingo
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Performers Added To Plácido Domingo Tribute
Three-time Latin GRAMMY winner, nine-time GRAMMY winner and internationally renowned tenor Plácido Domingo will be honored as the 2010 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year on Nov. 10 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The gala will honor Domingo for his philanthropic and professional accomplishments, and will include a concert featuring friends performing some of his pop duets and favorite music.
The latest group of performers announced are Plácido Domingo Jr., Latin GRAMMY-winning soprano Ana María Martinez and two-time Latin GRAMMY-winning artist Rosario.
Previously announced performers include Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas conductor Alondra de la Parra, two-time Latin GRAMMY winner Alejandro Fernández, Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner Natalia Jiménez, Mexican singer Eugenia León, vocal trio the Lettermen, actress/singer Lucero, Spanish singer Paloma San Basilio, two-time Latin GRAMMY winner Noel Schajris, and singer/songwriter Aleks Syntek.
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This afternoon, Fug singer, author and poet Ed Sanders was singing an ode to Obama — "like the oak tree of Lincoln in the forever of America, someone has come like a giant of promise" [lyrics here in PDF] But Sanders also read a long piece about the last days of Bobby Kennedy saying that was the last time he had had so much hope in a candidate for president. "Robert Kennedy Recites from Agamemnon" [PDF]
About the second that I walked out of the Sanders and Anne Waldman reading/performance, Dave Menconi posted the ways to get tickets to the Obama rally featuring Superchunk and Arcade Fire in Carrboro (at 2 pm on Town Commons). Barak Obama may or may not appear there.
No sooner did I get home then I found from a call that President Bill Clinton would be in Hillsborough at 1:45 p.m. Orange County Baseball Field.
A Republican friend told me over lunch yesterday, "I think I have tickets to the Democratic candidates debate if it happens. I'd like to see them duke it out. Then I'll feel even better voting for McCain." No evidence of McCain coming to NC anytime soon though — and the debate? It won't happen as it turns out.
UPDATE: Just got a Hillary RoboCall to tell me about the Bill Clinton appearance in Hillsborough tomorrow.


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First lady to visit Berkshires
PITTSFIELD -- In an effort to pump up the coffers of President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, first lady Michelle Obama is planning a swing through Western Massachusetts on Friday, Aug. 3, including a stop at the Colonial Theatre.
Mrs. Obama will attend a reception there hosted by Gov. Deval Patrick and his wife, Diane, at 3 p.m., featuring a performance by James Taylor, a longtime Obama supporter who campaigned for him earlier this year as well as in 2008.
Tickets start at $150 each; distribution plans remain to be announced.
Mrs. Obama, who will begin her visit to the region with a luncheon at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield at $2,500 per ticket, is also slated to meet with 25 invited guests at the Patricks' home in Richmond. Tickets to the governor's gathering, described by campaign officials as a roundtable discussion and dinner, will begin at $20,000 each, with all proceeds benefiting the Obama Victory Fund.
Patrick, a longtime friend of Obama, is a co-chairman of his re-election campaign.
"I am thrilled that first lady Michelle Obama will be visiting Western Mas sachusetts and it is truly an honor to welcome her to the Commonwealth," said the governor in a prepared statement. "The first lady's commitment to keeping the American dream within reach for all Americans is unwavering, as seen in her work on behalf of military families, supporting the health and well-being of our children, and so much more."
Preliminary plans for the Colonial visit were completed over the weekend, said Kim Taylor, wife of the singer-songwriter. Official confirmation came from Oba ma campaign officials in Wash ington, D.C., and Boston on Tuesday afternoon after area media, including The Eagle, posted stories online. First word of the campaign swing came from the Daily Hampshire Gazette in North ampton, which quoted two area attorneys who had worked for the past several months to organize the Springfield appearance.
Gov. Patrick is set to attend the Basketball Hall of Fame event, along with U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, who is campaigning for a Democratic primary victory Sept. 6 against challengers Andrea F. Nuciforo Jr. and activist-writer Bill Shein in the 1st Massachusetts District.
"Through her tireless support for our nation's veterans and their families, to her work to end child obesity, Michelle Obama has distinguished herself as an effective and influential advocate for the American people," Neal said in a prepared statement. "She is also one of the most popular and admired women in the country."
Former first lady Laura Bush visited the Berkshires in 2006 to help raise funds for The Mount in Lenox. She also visited the Edith Wharton home privately last year.
Then-first lady Hillary Clin ton came in 1998 to help fundraising efforts for the Colonial Theatre as part of the Save America's Treasures campaign, jump-starting the Pittsfield landmark's $23 million renovation project.
The Obama campaign had more than $109 million available as of May 31, according to the latest Federal Election Commission filings, having spent $147 million previously.
His challenger, former Mas sachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, has a current total of $160 million and raised more than $100 million in June alone, while the Obama campaign tallied $71 million for the month.
"If you listen to coverage of this election, one has the sense that it is happening somewhere other than Mas sachusetts, that there are a handful of swing states in other parts of the country that will determine the election," John P. Pucci, the Northampton attorney who helped organize the Spring field leg of Mrs. Obama's visit, told the Daily Hampshire Gazette of Northampton. "The fundraiser is a reflection of the fact that the president and first lady are not taking us for granted."
Obama re-election campaign supporters have expressed concern over the fundraising prowess of super-PACs (Polit ical Action Committees) which can spend freely and anonymously following the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court Citizens Unit ed ruling.
So far, the Romney campaign has benefited from $7.2 million in advertising paid for by the super-PACs, while the Obama re-election forces have spent $2.8 million.
Information from the Daily Hampshire Gazette was included in this report.
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My buffalo NAS has a keep-alive service (nassvc.exe I think) which keeps the unit from powering down until my PC is shut down.
This has worked no problem on my WIN XP/32 box for years, but does not work on a new Win7/64 system.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is definitely ZA blocking this service because it is ok if I kill ZA. I have also checked that the nas programs have "super trusted" status.
The trusted zone protection is "medium".
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Gardeners' Dirt: Hybridizing daylilies in six steps
By Brynn Lee - Victoria County Master GardenerEdited by Charla Borchers Leon
Feb. 13, 2014 at midnight
Updated Feb. 12, 2014 at 8:13 p.m.
Editor's note: This article is the first of a two-part series. Read about the six steps of hybridizing daylilies followed by more in-depth information on daylily origins and genetics in next week's column.
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with four of my Master Gardener friends to discuss hybridizing daylilies. The room was buzzing with hints and tips from personal experiences in learning how to create very showy blooms. While keeping in mind that some of these tips are from their own trial and error, I think you will enjoy reading about them.
In general terms, hybridization is the fertilization of the flower of one species by the pollen of a different species.
Specifically, in this article, I am referring to cross pollination of a species, hybrid or cultivar of the genus Hemerocallis or daylily.
Choosing the right daylily
The late Elsie Spalding, a famous hybridizer who is noted for her excellent form and creation of pastel colors, was asked how she decided which daylilies to cross, and she simply answered, "I just put pretty on pretty."
Simply choose the daylilies you like and start your crosses. My daylily friends all agreed - some daylilies may be sterile, so you may need to do some research. A suggested website for this is daylilies.org/AHSregister.html.
Transferring pollen
Nancy Kramer, experienced Master Gardener of 12 years and a retired middle school science teacher, taught that flowers have stamens and a pistil. Daylilies have a noticeable six stamens and only one pistil. The pollen is the powdery substance at the end of the stamens.
Mary Greeson, a Master Gardener since 2002, said she simply pinches off the stamen from one daylily and rubs it on the pistil of another. Remember smelling buttercups and usually ending up with the orange pollen on your nose? This is the same way pollinators, such as bees, transfer pollen.
Master Gardener Doris Martinak tries to transfer the pollen midmorning or when the flowers are open to their fullest and the pollen is dry. Martinak has been a Master Gardener since 2001 and volunteers in the daylily garden section at the Victoria Educational Gardens.
She keeps records with a tag on each plant from which she has removed pollen and on which flowers she has brushed the pistil. If she has made a successful cross, there will be a little green pod at the spot where the flower was attached. This pod contains the seeds, which will continue to grow for a couple of weeks.
Harvesting seeds
The seeds will mature in 40 to 60 days and will be ready to harvest. These ladies gather the seeds when the pods begin to split open. They suggest letting the seeds dry overnight then putting them in a small plastic bag in the refrigerator for about four to six weeks or plant them directly in a pot.
Planting seeds
Virginia Ruschhaupt, a Master Gardener for eight years, recommends you start them in pots and transplant them later. The names and dates should be on each pot so the plant can be labeled when planted in the ground.
She points out that daylily seeds need warm soil temperatures for good germination, and one should preferably plant seeds in September. Her rule of thumb is to plant the seeds twice as deep as the seed is flat. Therefore, daylily seeds can be planted one-fourth to one-half of an inch deep.
Ruschhaupt and other volunteers water the seeds and plants at Victoria Educational Gardens on a regular weekly basis. Pine or hardwood mulch is used to help keep the area weed-free.
Waiting for the blooms
You can expect blooms in the spring if you planted in summer or early fall. Ruschhaupt reminds us that not all flowers will bloom in the first year of planting, but be patient. Most will bloom in the second year.
Seeing the results
Spring is the time when the Master Gardeners are anxiously awaiting their new creations in full bloom. We invite you to come to Victoria Education Gardens for a breathtaking view from April to late June.
While you may not be the next Spalding, you for sure may be on your way to a new adventure in hybridizing daylilies. Be sure to look for more information in next week's column about various daylily cultivars.
The Gardeners' Dirt is written by members of the Victoria County Master Gardener Association, an educational outreach of Texas AgriLife Extension - Victoria County. Mail your questions in care of the Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, TX 77901; or firstname.lastname@example.com, or comment on this column at VictoriaAdvocate.com.


text: I haven't seen any mention of this, but during the BCS National Championship game, GE aired a commercial about robots, the future, etc. and inserted a clip of Data in uniform from the early TNG years (S1 or 2). I'm at work so I don't have youtube access, but anyone else see this? This comes on the heels of Dorn being used as "future guy" in a Dodge Dart commercial.


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Men's lacrosse knocks off No. 11 Skidmore
Max Vaickus '12 made a season-high 16 saves to lead Hamilton College to a 9-8 upset win against nationally ranked No. 11 Skidmore College in a Liberty League men's lacrosse game at Hamilton's Steuben Field on April 20.
Luke Walsh '13 broke an 8-8 tie on his 14th goal with 2:18 left in the fourth quarter. On the ensuing faceoff, a Skidmore player was sent off for 60 seconds for an unreleasable unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. After two turnovers by each team, the Continentals called a timeout in their offensive end of the field with 20.2 seconds remaining.
As play resumed, Scott Madison '11 knocked the ball away from Hamilton's McCullough Shriver '13, and Michael Jennings '11 scooped up the loose ball for the Thoroughbreds. Jennings passed to Jacques Ward '11, who sprinted into Skidmore's offensive zone. Ward got off a contested shot that bounced once before Vaickus easily smothered it. Vaickus carried the ball around the back of the goal to run off the last couple seconds before he was mobbed by teammates.
The save total is the most for Vaickus since he made a career-high 20 at St. Lawrence University on April 25, 2009. He raised his save percentage to .601 and his goals against average is 6.34. He stopped all five shots he faced in the fourth quarter.
Chris Whelan '13 led the Continentals' offense with two goals and one assist. Walsh was credited with two assists to go with his game-winning goal. Luke Sisler '14 and Pax Anthos '14 scored two goals apiece. Corbin Brown '11 scored his third goal, and Henry Burchenal '12 notched his team-high 22nd. Jon Leanos '12 picked up his 24th assist, which leads the team.
Brown and Mike Fiacco '13 caused two turnovers apiece. Ed Reed '13 picked up six ground balls, and Paul Citarella '12 won six face-offs. Citarella also had four ground balls.
Mike Holden '13 paced the Thoroughbreds with five goals, and leads the team with 30. Mike Perlow '13 chipped in two goals, and Ben Cornell '11 had one goal and one assist. Bryan Connolly '13 had three helpers to push his team-best total to 15. Matt Levesque '11, Jon Hoeg '13 and Jeremy Goldman '11 all had one assist.
Ward and Hoeg finished with six ground balls apiece, and Levesque caused two turnovers. Ryan Paradis '12 won 12 of 20 face-offs and scooped up five ground balls. Paradis had won 61.8 percent of his face-offs coming into the afternoon. Connor Dowling '12 stopped six shots.
Anthos scored a man-up goal with 11:36 left in the first quarter to stake Hamilton to a 1-0 lead. Skidmore scored the next three goals, and the Continentals didn't lead again until Walsh's game-winner. However, Hamilton tied the score at 3-3, 4-4, 5-5, 6-6 and 8-8. A seven-goal second quarter ended with the Thoroughbreds clinging to a 6-5 lead.
Sisler evened the score at 6-6 with 10:57 remaining in the third quarter. Goals by Holden and Perlow gave Skidmore an 8-6 lead at the end of three quarters. Sisler's 10th goal pulled the Continentals within one with 11:27 left, and Anthos' 10th made the score 8-8 with 5:29 remaining.
The Thoroughbreds (9-3 overall, 3-1 Liberty) enjoyed a 47-21 shot advantage, and had 38 ground balls to 30 for Hamilton. Skidmore was just 1-for-7 on extra-man opportunities.
The Continentals (8-3, 2-3) stayed alive in their pursuit of the team's first league championship berth since 2006, which was also the last year Hamilton defeated the Thoroughbreds. The Continentals lead the all-time series, 21-9.
Hamilton hosts Morrisville State College for a non-league game on Saturday, April 23. Skidmore travels to Vassar College for another league contest on Saturday.


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Price of a new hip hard to pin down
What's the price tag for a hip replacement?
That's not so easy to figure out, according to a report published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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And in those cases when the information was forthcoming, the prices varied widely from $10,000 to $100,000.
The findings are important, given the demands for greater transparency heard from so many health care stakeholders — including state and federal lawmakers, insurance companies, consumer advocates and health trade groups.
It may also challenge the idea that empowered patients with "skin in the game" can help control health care costs by being smart health care comparison shoppers.
In the study, researchers requested the lowest "bundled price" for a total hip replacement from two hospitals — picked randomly — in every state and Washington, plus from 20 top-ranked orthopedic hospitals nationwide.
The researchers contacted the hospitals up to five times each, telling the hospitals they were asking on behalf of their otherwise healthy 62-year-old grandmother, who didn't have insurance but was prepared to pay out of pocket for the hip replacement. They were trying to find out the total cost — hospital bills plus physician fees.
They discovered that a simple dollar amount wasn't so easy to find out with one — or even five — phone calls. The researchers found that just under half — 45 percent — of top-ranked hospitals were able to provide a bundled price — physician and hospital. Just 10 percent of the other hospitals could produce that information.