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Ethier blossoms into prime-time player
Slugger is walk-off wonder -- and Dodgers' likely MVP
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
"That game's over," Bowa said.
Not that Ethier had to be reminded. He was one of only two players (Matt Kemp was the other) back in the lineup for a day game after a 13-inning night game, a tribute both to their essential production as well as youthful endurance deep into September.
While contributions have been spread throughout the roster, if the Dodgers have an MVP this year, it's most likely Ethier, who is putting together the kind of season that gives management fits come salary arbitration time.
It's not just the six walk-off hits, four of them home runs so dramatic they've elbowed their way onto highlight shows traditionally dominated by Yankees-Red Sox games.
Ethier has even wrestled the spotlight from Manny Ramirez -- no easy trick.
"To have one walk-off home run is unbelievable. To have four, I don't know what's going on," Ethier said. "I'm still pinching myself."
The six walk-off hits are the most in one season for a Major Leaguer since at least 1974, one more than David Ortiz's five for Boston in 2006, Kent Hrbek's five for Minnesota in 1987 and Cory Snyder's five for Cleveland in 1987. The four walk-off homers are the most for any player in a season since at least 1974.
"Guys that are pretty good players go their whole careers without one," said teammate Randy Wolf. "He's been the guy who's done it for us over and over again. He's set such a precedent of being that guy, it's amazing. You have to have the opportunities to do it. When he gets them, he does it."
Ethier is often compared by manager Joe Torre to former Yankees great Paul O'Neill for an intensity that sometimes gets in the way. Wolf believes the self-criticism also brings out the best in Ethier.
"One thing about Andre, it's an agonizing game for him," Wolf said. "The feeling he has when he fails tremendously outweighs the happiness when he succeeds. He despises failure. That's a big driving force for him. The ninth inning for him, having to sleep on it if he fails, must be terribly hard. See him when he strikes out, he's beyond frustrated."
But he's become a prime-time player. Since the start of 2008, Ethier's nine walk-off hits lead the Majors. His 30 homers are the most for a Dodger since Adrian Beltre had 48 in 2004. With two more RBIs, he'll have the first 100-RBI season for a Dodger since J.D. Drew in 2006 and the first 30/100 season for a Dodgers outfielder since Shawn Green in 2002. He's one of only four players in franchise history to hit 30 homers and 40 doubles in the same season (joining Babe Herman, Raul Mondesi and Eric Karros).
His 21 homers at Dodger Stadium this year are the most for a left-handed hitter in stadium history.
Ken Gurnick 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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Announcing Miss January 2012
Congratulations to 20-year old Amber Griggs from Destin, Florida! We caught up with her for a quick QnA...
TransWorld SURF: How did you hear about the TransWorld SURF Model Search?
Amber Griggs: To be honest, I follow Ashley Sky's work pretty close. She was TransWorld SURF'S Miss June 2011. She's been a huge inspiration of mine. She motivated me to put myself out there; look where it got me!
What do you do for work?
When I'm not modeling I live the glorious life of a waitress! I have a terrible habit of doing too many things though... I also dabble in photography, graphic design, and marketing.
What's your nationality?
As Toby Keith would say... I'm made in America.
Got a boyfriend?
Sorry guys, but I do. It works out great for the male readers of TransWorld SURF though--he's extremely supportive of my modeling career.
Would you consider yourself a surfer girl?
I've always been a beach girl but I never learned to surf since I lived on the Gulf. The only time we can surf in Destin is during a hurricane! I live on the East Coast now though... So, who's going to teach me to surf?
If you could go on a trip anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
I always wished I was Italian--they are so beautiful and friendly. They have beaches and gorgeous countryside. Plus, the way to my heart is through my stomach and the Italians are known for amazing food & wine!
Secret and/or hidden talent?
It's not a huge secret...but I love art. I draw people mostly. My favorite mediums are charcoal or chalk pastels.
Tell us something about yourself that nobody knows...
When I was three years old I ran away. I was jealous of my newborn baby brother. I got about five blocks and across the major highway on the Air Force base before getting stopped by two 13-year old girls. They asked where I lived; I refused to tell them. When my parents realized I wasn't with either of them and they tracked me down. My response for running away was "You have Alex, you don't need me anymore." I'm still just as independent and stubborn...but I like to think I'm a little less selfish.
Randoms tidbits…
I love to travel.
I'm Cherokee, French, Irish, & Welsh.
People tell me I either look like Audrina Patridge or Megan Fox (the latter has only been a few times.)
It would be amazing to model for Victoria's Secret or the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
I love dogs. I want a black & white husky with blue eyes!
I like fast cars & big trucks.
I love rock & country music.
I have always wanted to go skeet shooting.
Celeb Idol of the moment is Nina Dobrev.
Celeb crush is Ian Somerhalder... adored him since his modeling days.
I love mysteries... New favorite book series is the 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.'
Batman was always my favorite super hero. I liked the dark, mysterious types.
I love football (Redskins/Gators,) Soccer (Manchester United/USA,) and Hockey (Capitals.)
I played soccer, ran track & cross-country.
I've liked vampire books & movies since Anne Rice.
I love sea opal; it reminds me of the ocean.
I love being tan in a bikini & cut-offs.
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite Song: Carry on my Wayward Son by Kansas
Favorite Band: AC/DC


text: If there's one thing I've learned in business, especially the lawn business and doing work for churches...they are notorious, I mean NOTORIOUS for screwing you over and not batting an eye. I haven't lived the screw job once, oh no...I've lived it multiple times over my 15 years in the business. More times than one would think a church and it's managerial brethren would do to you. I've even brought it up to pastor that church folk are horrible at business relations and will screw up silly over money matters quicker than any other organization on earth, and he agrees with regret. Most of my church screw overs take place when I've got the contract for mowing, everybody likes my quality and the sum I work for, it's all going great and then some wiseguy in the church thinks he can do it cheaper. He's privey to my bid, working on church properties or just asks a ton of questions from the church secretary, you can always find out. He doesn't claim to be better, oh no...it's usually about saving the church money or getting in some service hours. Nothing to do with quality upgrade. Always a guy that doesn't quite have the chops for properties of such magnititude as most of my churches are larger, pretty difficult chores. The average professional cutter would be challenged let's say. A novice would get overwhelmed, and all of 'em eventually do just that. I've had a 9 acre church in south KC for over 13 years. Love the property, high visibility, looks good when maintained, everybody in the part of town sees it, I take personal pride in this one. It's not just another paycheck you might say. First of April, I get a call from pastor saying that one of the members of the church would like to take a go at this job, buy himself the equipment, and give back. Never done any cutting whatsoever more than his own lawn. Zero commercial experience. The church by-laws state that if one of the church members can do the job for less, he automatically gets to try. At least until failure. Which eventually happens. I explain to the pastor that this has happened on this property once before and the same result will happen once again. This is a tough property. He knew what I was stating was cold, hard fact...but had to give the contract to this guy. There goes $300 every other week of the season! Well, yesterday I get a call from the pastor with hat in hand, "Our guy didn't work out...you think you can come by and take over like this experiment never happened?" He also stated that the guy told him early into it that he's in way over his head, looked easier from the street, but wanted to keep his word so he did it as long as he could stay afloat. Where have I heard that line before? Oh yeah...city park bidding! When will they learn? Answer: never. There's a reason they call us "professionals", ladies and gentlemen out there who are in power positions of the church. You want disappointing results, hire one of your own church members. They'll deliver poor quality, miss cuts, awful edging and trimming, rarely keep the blades sharp and maintain the equipment, and make you wonder why you ever said "yes" to this fool in the first place. Keep the pro who knows how to mow, trim, and blow and let the ninny begging for church work...let him push snow! I don't ever hear anyone begging for that job!!!!


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Danville Little Johns' coach D. J. Crane knows what it takes to become a college athlete. Crane used to play on the defensive line for Arkansas Tech and will use his wisdom and experience he has learned and pass it on to players as they approach the end of their high school careers as an assistant coach in the 52nd All-Star game in Fayetteville at 7 p.m. June 22.
"I've played defensive line in college and I'll be coaching the defensive linemen, so I can give them [the players] the experience I had as far as playing under some good defensive coordinators at Tech, and hopefully in the short amount of time we have, they can take something out of it," Crane said. "Anytime you get a chance like this you take advantage of it, because you never know what's going to happen."
Crane said it was quite an honor to be selected to the All-Star team. He was humbled and glad he could represent Danville. The Little Johns went 9-3 last season and reached the quarterfinals in the state playoffs under Crane.
"I want to go down there and represent Danville well and in a positive way," Crane said. "I can't wait to coach some really talented athletes, and I get the chance to coach one of my own kids again, so that's always a plus. I really enjoyed coaching those guys [Danville]. It's very exciting and a great honor."
For some of the athletes this All-Star game may be the last time they take the field. The experience the players take from the game is important to take away said Crane, who said he hoped to helped all the players in any way possible and not just with football.
"The first week, you have to figure out how hard you can push certain kids and what works best with them, " Crane said. "If they give some of these kids in these smaller schools a shot, then they'd surprise a lot of people.
"I would say the most important thing about this game is that the kids need to have a good time, and hopefully I'm a good influence on them. Hopefully I can give them a good incite on football and on life as I can while I'm down there. If they play college ball, I can give them some insight since I played at Arkansas Tech and let them know what to expect. I hope they have a good time, good experience, because it's an honor and a privilege to get to play and coach in a game like this."
Coaches put in a lot of time, so making an All-Star appearance was a bonus, Crane said. He will have his nose guard Anthony Truong at the All-Star game along his side. Both Crane and Truong are excited to be together, and Crane said Truong should benefit from the total experience.
"We put in a lot of time away from our families and a lot of time at the office, so anytime you can get something like this it's a bonus," Crane said. "Just going to an All-Star game there will be a lot of coaches there seeing him, and it'll be a good springboard for him as far as showcasing his talent for college coaches.
"There may be a college coach down there that sees his ability and takes a chance on him. For him to go down there and showcase his talent is a wonderful opportunity for him."
Crane said it should be easier for Anthony to adjust to than other players because he's coached Truong. Crane said both he and Truong are excited and grateful for their opportunities.
"I think for Anthony it will definetely be easier. He knows what to expect out of me and I know what to expect out of him and that's a big part of it, the feeling out process," Crane said. "With me and Anthony, I know how to push him, I know what pushes his buttons and gets him fired up and motivated, so it will definetely be an easier transition because he'll be on the defensive line.
"We're extremely excited. Truong has been running, lifting and staying in shape. He's really excited, he's got all of his equipment, he's ready to go down there and just perform. I'm excited for the opportunity to go and I know Anthony is excited also."
The bond between player and coach will come together for Danville in Fayetteville for at least one time. The experience of football and lifelong lessons will be passed on from coach to player as Truong will battle one last game. Crane will add this experience to what he's already accomplished and look to build on helping himself and others for next season.


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SOCORRO, N.M. March 16, 2011 – Violist Willy Sucre has delighted Socorro audiences over the years, more recently in performances with the Presidential Chamber Music Series sponsored by New Mexico Tech's Performing Arts Series.
As an added bonus, the performances are free to all, courtesy of university president Dr. Daniel H. López, and with the support of Socorro Springs Brewery.
|Willy Sucre
|Thomas O'Connor
|Jacquelyn Helin
On the evening's program are trios for oboe, viola and piano interpreting works of two German composers, August Friedrich Martin Klughardt and Charles Martin Loeffler, and several works for solo piano by J.S. Bach and Frederic Chopin.
The three musicians will open the program with Klughardt's "Schilflieder for Oboe, Viola, and Piano, Op.28," followed by J.S. Bach's "Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, BWV 903" for piano. The second half opens with two shorter works for piano by Frederic Chopin, "Prelude in D-flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop"), and the "Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1," followed by Loeffler's "Deux Rapsodies for Oboe, Viola, and Piano": I. L'Etang (the Pool) and II. La Cornermuse (the Bagpipe).
Klughardt was born on Nov. 30, 1847, in Köthen. He took his first piano and music theory lessons at the age of 10, and soon began to compose his first pieces.
In 1866, his compositions were made public for the first time. One year later, he began to earn his living as a conductor. From 1869 to 1873, he worked at the court theatre in
During this time he wrote the Schilflieder, which means reed songs for oboe, viola and piano. The five stanzas of Nikolaus Lenau's poem are printed in the score and set the mood for each of the five movements.
From 1882 to the end of his life, he was director of music at the court in
Loeffler was born on Jan. 30, 1861, in Schöneberg, near
On July 27, 1881, he arrived in
Having established himself in professional circles as an accomplished musician, Loeffler dedicated more of his time to composition. Rapsodies was written in 1898, as a vocal setting of three poems by the French poet Maurice Rollinat.
In this arrangement, Loeffler replaces the original voice and clarinet p
In 1903, he retired from the Boston Symphony Orchestra after 21 years of service, and two years later, settled in Medfield, Mass, where he died on May 19, 1935.
The "Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, BWV 903," considered one of Bach's best known works, is an extravagant piece of virtuosity and bold harmonic structure. It is an extraordinary work - large, sprawling, emotional, and unique in its character compared to the rest of Bach's music.
During the summer,
His experience includes extensive chamber music concerts, lectures and school demonstrations, CD recordings, and television performances throughout South, Central, and
Steinway Artist Jacquelyn Helin has performed with orchestras in the major music capitals of Europe and the
She also has performed with the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, the Taos Concert Association, Soundscapes, Santa Fe New Music, Chatter, the Ballet Pro Musica and many other groups.
Since 2005, Helin has served as music director of the United Church of Santa Fe, and frequently collaborates with composers in premieres of their works.
She recently joined the faculty of the
Oboist Thomas O'Connor is the co-founder, music director and conductor of Santa Fe Pro Musica, and has performed with all of the major classical music organizations in
He frequently performs outside of
O'Connor has recordings with Sony, Telarc and Dorian including a Grammy-nominated disc of the chamber version of Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde" for Dorian Records.
He is a graduate of the
Prior to the concert, Tech Club - Club Macey, social club for 21 and over, will host a social hour with light appetizers.
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I was messing around the other day with the sizeof() function(or is it a macro??..shrug), testing the sizes of various types on my machine when I came across something I did not expect. I executed the following code...
...and guess what...the answer was 1!!!Code:struct foo { }; cout << sizeof(foo) << endl;
Now this was not the answer I was expecting and upon further reflection I could think of no obvious reason for this response. Could anyone out there help me out with an explanation?
Thanks in advance
If it helps I was using .NET on a P4 machine running XP


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City Corp. General Manager Steve Mallet said there is a big concern for the safety of the public and the integrity of the water.
The lake's water level is down 16 feet, but up 1 foot from a few weeks ago. This has presented a problem with lake access, Mallett said. The lake bed is exposed and a vehicle could drive around on the lake bed to launch a boat and possibly sink in the soft mud. Mallet said to have a tow truck pull out such a vehicle would be very expensive.
The state Health Department advised City Corp. it has concerns about cross contamination, Mallet said.
If a vehicle is leaking oil or fuel it could drip into the water and create a major problem for the water supply. Boats are only allowed to operate with a trolling motor on this lake. The risk of contamination is limited when vehicles use the ramp during times when the water level is normal, Mallet said, so the chance of fuel or oil getting into the water is greatly reduced.
The main problem is the low water, Mallett pointed out.
"People are driving down the ramp, around the barrier fences, and out onto the lake bed. We are simply closing public access," he said. "The water is still 70 feet deep at the water tower intake."
Larry Collins, City Corp. operations manager, said that Russellville's water utility is monitoring the lake level. He confirmed the water level for distribution is OK. He stress City Corp. is not shutting the lake down, rather closing public access.
"We are watching out for the general public and the safety of the water supply," he said.


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On the Democrat Ticket Hillary is almost a given at this point. I believe she will be in her early 70's by the time the election rolls around however. That is quite old to run. I suppose Cuomo is the backup plan.
For the GOP I still like Christie personally. I'm not sure Rubio will be ready in 2 years to begin campaigning though he is intriguing. I don't see Nikki Haley as someone that can carry the top of a ticket though that could change in a few years. Ted Cruz is a neophyte. I doubt Paul Ryan runs, he has no chance to win. Too similar to Romney at this point. His best role will be in congress. Maybe a future speakership for him? I could see a midwestern governor like Kasich getting in on the mix as well. Jeb Bush has potential as well but I'm personally not comfortable with 3 GOP Presidents from the same family in a row. Just seems unamerican to me.
Never to early to read polls
https://twitter.com/ppppollsHillary Clinton leads Chris Christie 52-40 in a hypothetical match among NJ voters, has a 67/27 favorability rating:
Christie would lead Joe Biden (47/41) and Andrew Cuomo (50/35) among NJ voters. Hillary just on a different level
I will probably vote D unless they foolishly nominate HER in which case I will vote R.
Unless the Rs nominate Jeb or George P
In which case I will vote L
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MT. CLEMENS, Mich. - An 18-year-old sentenced to life in prison in the abduction and slaying of a Macomb County man told a judge Thursday he takes full responsibility for his criminal actions, but murder isn't one of them.
Ihab Maslamani faced Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Diane Druzinski, the parents and friends of victim Matthew Landry and the bank teller he threatened during a 2009 holdup.
"I'm not going to use my past as an excuse for my behavior," Maslamani said, responding to assertions of neglect, abuse and little stability throughout his childhood.
"Murder is not something I committed. I'm hurt, too. There's false allegations on me."
Maslamani, of Flint, was convicted last month of first-degree murder, carjacking, kidnapping and four other charges.
Druzinski told Maslamani that a tough upbringing could not explain his actions, and his crime spree that started with the bank holdup and ended with Landry being found shot to death in a vacant and burned-out house in Detroit held a community "on edge."
"Any of our sons or daughters could have been victims of your actions," Druzinski told Maslamani.
Landry's mother, Doreen Landry looked Maslamani straight in the eye as she delivered her victim statement.
"You have disrespected our court system. You spit on the floor of the court. You smiled at my family, you smiled for the cameras and what I wanted to say to you was, 'Who's smiling now?' but I can't because nobody has won here, not, me and not you. I just pray that you will not have the opportunity to devastate another family like this again," she said.
The woman who had a gun pointed to her head during the robbery also spoke to Maslamani Thursday.
"I don't know if I'll ever get over it, when you robbed me, you robbed my life," said Sarah Maynard.
In the end, Maslamani -- wearing a navy jail uniform, handcuffs, waist chain and leg irons -- was led away by deputies.
Defense attorney Joseph Kosmala later told reporters Maslamani requested that paperwork be started for an appeal. Kosmala has said no evidence ties Maslamani to the killing. The attorney also said his client was shaped by hardships as a youth.
"His past led almost inevitably to this conclusion," Kosmala said. "There was no other way it was going to end."
Local 4 has learned that Maslamani's father is serving a life sentence in his native country of Libya. Also, his mother, who the defense has been trying to reach during the trial, has finally been able to get in contact with Kosmala.
A murder trial for 17-year-old Robert Taylor, charged in the same crime spree, has been scheduled for Dec. 1.
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