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Joined: 10 Mar 2005
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Location: Oakland, CA
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:15 pm
Post subject: Budapest and Bucharest
I'll be touring Eastern Europe in the late summer 07 and am looking for restaurant/foodie experience recommendations for Budapest and Bucharest.
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:14 pm
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Unfortunately, I can't be of help , though I've visited Budapest
about 10 times in the 90', and I was born and lived in Bucharest the first 12 years of my life ( and went back for a two days visit in 79').
In Budapest you'll find many good restaurants, one of them, if still there , is the famous Gundel, where even in th 90' I couldn't afford . It's an institution, and probably quite expensive. Traditional hungarian food is on the heavy side, but very tasty.
As for Bucharest, I hope you'll enjoy the food; ask for real romanian restaurants, not for the fancy french/italian ones. Eat the "mititei", the national kebab style patties, have a good "mamaliga" ( polenta) with "Sarmale"( stuffed cabbage leaves ), try some good steaks, grilled "everything" ( kidneys, brains, sweetbreads, marrow etc), and the wine is good too. I've heard that my childhood conditory - CAPSHA- is reopened and still has wonderful cakes. My preferate were the "Kataif" which is a hybrid turkish/austrian cake: stiff whipped cream austrian style in betweek two kataif(sweetened baked fine turkish vermicelli)leaves. Or the wonderful "Bibescu", a three layered cake, composed of a square of high quality chocolate sponge cake, topped with a layer of chocolate butter cream , on top of which a high tower of whipped cream raises in magestic glory! Try also a "Joffra" , a chocolate covered tube of about 8 cm, filled with melting in the mouth chocolate ganache. Oh, yes, ask also for a "Sarailie" , a baklawa style turkish sweet. Writing you, brings back to me wonderful childhood memories.
I've heard that good cakes can be found also at what is today the Hilton Hotel, former the Athenee Palace Hotel, where I used to go with my mother for afternoon "coffe and cake" when a child. Cofee is of course "turkish coffee". Romanian food is a successful mixture of two cuisines: turkish ( 300 years of occupation) and Austrian ( Romania was part of the Austro-hungarian Empire). Most of the savoury food is turkish oriented ( grilled meat, stuffed vegetables, mussaka) , while most of the sweets are Austrian , with lots of chocolat, cream, whipped cream etc.
Actually, we plan a trip to Romania with ou grandchildren sometimes next year. I'll ask you for good retaurant addresses...
Have a wonderful holiday
No more war, more sweet childhood memories
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Joined: 11 Mar 2005
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:16 pm
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Don't miss the renewed Great Synagogue in Bucharest and the marvellous Sephardic Synagogue in Budapest which was renewed ( or so I've heard) with the help of actor Tony Curtis .
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Location: Anniston Alabama USA
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:21 pm
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I spent a couple months over three trips in Budapest in 2003. No restaurant recommendations from me, of course (and no I didn't try and get the hotel restaurant to cook my "gruel"; though I did make great dinners out of their wonderful fresh-baked bread in the grocery stores).
My main recommendation: Budapest Opera, located near the Franz Listz academy. You could get tickets for about $8 USD.
' She says, 'I am the glamorous type.' I said, 'So what?'
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:48 am
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Welcome back!
(Pity you missed good hungarian restaurants)
No more war, more Sarape!
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:40 am
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Creampuff, do partake of the wonderful Hungarian palachintas, a crepe-type pancake traditionally filled with cottage cheese but often found for dessert with chocolate and whipped cream or fruit filling.
My grandparents were Slavic, but their part of the world was Austria-Hungary when they were born there. My best friend (whose background is Hungarian) and I are often startled to learn how many foods we had in common as youngsters. The cuisine can be on the heavy side, as much Central and Eastern European food can be, but it's very good.
I second Sarape's (yes, welcome back!) recommendation to check out the Opera House. It is beautiful (Hungarians will proudly tell you that it's comparable to Vienna's) and performances are affordable. If there are no performances scheduled while you are there, at least take a tour. It's an hour well spent.
I spent a week in Budapest a few years ago. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Have a wonderful trip!
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Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:41 pm
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Sarape!! The return of the prodigal!!!! wherever have you been?
Vivant Linguae Mortuae!!
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Location: Anniston Alabama USA
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:56 pm
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Thanks for the welcome back. I have been fine but not spending much time on line. Life is still the same: garden is doing great this year, still making my oats-corn-meal-rice-potato gruel mush.
Am I looking for a job. I have finished all my home and garden projects in the past 18 months since my "retirement". Now I would like to teach high school science or math, or I would like to work for a politician (science and energy and technology advisor), or I would like to get into stock analysis and work for a broker or bank or investment house.
' She says, 'I am the glamorous type.' I said, 'So what?'
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:32 pm
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Sarape you seem so set in your own ways--would you be able to tolerate high school kids?
Working for a politician, in Alabama, in this upcoming election year--wow, interesting for sure.
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:25 pm
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I'm sure I'd be a tough task master and either the students would revolt, or they would run me out. I would likely be a good teacher -- I think. But, I also know that the students would need my motivation. I'm naturally curious; I have to remember that that's not the norm.
Alabama has a statehouse controlled by Democrats. And Alabama has donated more money to Democrats so far this election season. John Edwards leads in Alabama.
' She says, 'I am the glamorous type.' I said, 'So what?'
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:36 pm
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Well hooray for 'sweet home Alabama' ..! I *do* like the Democrats.
I can't think what it is now, but there is a Judy Garland lyric that rhymes "honey lamb" with " Alabam' " ? -- very good to listen to..
My dad taught junior high science after a career as a US naval officer. I do not think his authoritarian ways were embraced by 14 year olds in the San Fernando Valley of California in the 1970s.
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Okey makes favorable impression
Chris Okey (2013, Eustis HS, Mt. Dora, FL) is no stranger to Perfect Game events. His first event was the 2010 18u PG WWBA Memorial Day Classic and his twelfth is the 2012 Perfect Game National Showcase currently being held at the Metrodome. He came into the showcase ranked 21st nationally and showed why on his first day.
Okey looked good during Thursday's workouts. He recorded a pop time of 1.85 and threw 84 mph from behind the plate. He added pop times of 1.90 and 1.94 during Thursday's game action.
As good as his defensive skills are, Okey also stands out at the plate. After putting on an impressive show in batting practice, he laced a single up the middle on a 92 mph fastball in his first at bat in game action.
In an event with so much talent on display, Okey's stand out.
"Perfect Game is always a good event to go to," Okey said prior to taking the field on Day 2 of the National Showcase. "I mean if you look at their catalogues... all the good players have gone. So my goal is to be in their shoes and I want to get the best route possible so that's why I choose Perfect Game."
For as good as he looks on the big stage, it's taken some time for him to get used to the spotlight.
"At my first (Perfect Game) event I was a little nervous," Okey said. "But I got to know the guys, met a lot of new faces. Now I've learned to stay within myself and play my game. "
The past year has been exciting for Okey, After participating in the 2011 Junior National Showcase, he played for the FTB travel team in several notable WWBA tournament events, including the 2011 17u National Championship, the 2011 Underclass World Championship and the 2011 World Championship. He also was a member of Team USA and helped to bring the gold medal home from the Pan-American Games in 2011.
His growing success has lead to increased attention, and after having several options to choose from he decided to commit to Clemson.
"The agencies and colleges coaches really came out of nowhere," Okey said. "It's the things off the field that can really affect your game, if you just continue to do your thing good things will happen."
- Kira Olsen
A change of pace for Morales
On Day 2 of the PG National Showcase—a day that featured several talented arms—Brett Morales (2013, King HS, Tampa, FL) stood out the most.
"Morales is probably one of the best arms we've seen so far," said PG Scouting Coordinator, Ben Collman.
Morales threw 90-92 mph, peaking at 93. And then he devastated hitters a change-up that set the press box abuzz.
"That change-up," Collman raved. "For me, that's the best off-speed pitch we've seen so far: 78-80 mph with great arm-action on it. We also saw a curveball at 74 mph. I'd say he's probably my favorite arm of the showcase so far."
Scouts weren't the only ones excited about Morales' performance.
"I felt really good. Very confident," Morales said. "I just threw all my pitches really well. I feel like I'm starting to work on my off-speed a lot. And the curveball too, I threw the curveball a lot today."
This is Morales' sixth PG event. While today's showing might've been the most beneficial to his future, he has a soft spot for last year's 16U PG WWBA Memorial Day Classic.
"We (Carrollwood Gators) won that tournament," Morales said with a smile. "I played third base and in the Championship game I pitched the last three innings. I hit pretty well in that tournament, too."
If he continues to pitch like he did today, he won't have to worry about hitting.
"I'm very thankful to be here," Morales said. "I just hope to impress people and we'll see how it goes."
From the gridiron to the Metrodome, Sandberg's a hit
Cord Sandberg (2013, Manatee HS, Bradenton, FL) recently committed to Mississippi State on a football scholarship. But that didn't stop him from attending the PG National Showcase this week.
"I'm just trying to get exposure and get my name out there," Sandberg said. "It's good to come to here and play in front of the scouts."
The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder impressed scouts with his physical presence before he even stepped onto the field. And when the games started, he didn't disappoint. On Thursday night, the left-handed Sandberg ripped a hanging curveball for a triple off the right field wall.
"I just saw one swing and knew he's going to be good," said PG Scouting Coordinator, Kenny Gardner.
In the morning drills, he threw 87 mph from the outfield and ran a 6.64 60-yard dash.
"That was the first time I've ever ran the 60," he said. "In football I always run 40s, but this was cool. I enjoyed taking BP and playing games. It's been a lot of fun."
On the gridiron, Sandberg plays quarterback. He received offers from Arizona, Auburn, Baylor and LSU, among others. Ultimately, Mississippi State Head Coach Dan Mullen—who has mentored quarterbacks Alex Smith (Utah), Chris Leak and Tim Tebow (Florida)—won him over.
"SEC football is big time," Sandberg said. "And with Coach Mullen, it just felt right."
Sandberg has been playing football since he was "seven or eight," he recalled, but he's been playing baseball even longer.
"When it's football season he loves football, when it's baseball season he loves baseball. He loves them both," said Sandberg's mom, Kelsie.
Sandberg and his mom hope this performance at the National Showcase will open up some new opportunities.
"(The showcase) has been a very pleasurable experience," Kelsie said. "It's very well organized and very beneficial. It helps him get his name out there and meet new people. He's already met someone that's going to Mississippi State. So he's excited about that."
Sandberg's dad, Chuck, played baseball at Florida and was drafted by the Red Sox in the ninth round of the 1979 draft.
"He was all-SEC at first base," Sandberg said of his dad. "He was a good player."
As far as his own future is concerned, Sandberg is committed to following his father's footsteps on the diamond.
"If the situation opens up with the (MLB) draft, I'll pursue that," Sandberg said. "That's obviously what I want to do. I want to show that I do have a sincere interest in baseball."
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Don't forget that you can tune into all of the action here at the 2012 Perfect Game National Showcase live, and even better yet, for free. Stay tuned to www.perfectgame.organd visit iHigh.com Perfect Game page.
Lasting impressions
• The Green team is really loaded with promising bats reminiscent of last year's Red team that included Joey Gallo, David Dahl, Lance McCullers, Jameis Winston, Addison Russell and Jesmuel Valentin Diaz. Oscar Mercado, Christopher Rivera, Justin Williams, Cord Sandberg, Andrew Dunlap, Anfernee Grier and Dalton Dulin have all been impressive during this year's event.
In the first game played on Day 2, the fourth game overall, it didn't take long for the Green team to get on the board, thanks to a sharply hit ground ball by Williams that drove in a run in the first inning. Dunlap hit one of the hardest balls so far, hitting a double that just missed going over the fence in left-center. Dulin continues to show an aggressive all-out approach to the game.
In addition to the offensive firepower, Cord Sandberg made a pair of highlight diving plays in Game 4, one while playing left field, the other coming in right.
• The power arms started to make some noise starting on Day 2, with Brett Morales, as profiled above, being the most impressive of the pitchers that took the mound on Friday. Morales worked at 91-93, but his best pitch was a 80 mph changeup that he pulled the string perfectly on more than one instance. His pitch sequence, as one veteran Perfect Game scout put it, was masterful.
Navy pitching mate Taylor Blatch also pitched in Game 4, with a loose, wiry strong frame. His first pitch registered 91 mph, and he peaked at 92 with plenty of reason to believe he'll add velocity as he adds strength. He also threw a sharp 75-78 breaking ball that could develop into a dominant second pitch.
Cheyne Bickel, Alex Phillips and Rivera were among the pitchers that stood out on the Green team. Bickel was 88-90 with a low-70s curveball and a big, strong body. Phillips showed advanced command of a polished three-pitch repertoire that included a 87-88 fastball. Rivera, who has looked good at the plate and up the middle of the infield as a shortstop, also showed well on the mound, with live arm and a low-90s fastball.
• Left-handed pitcher Jonah Wesely stood out among the pitchers that took the mound in Game 5. Wesely has very good size with a strong lower half, using his 6-foot-2 stature well to throw on a downhill plane with a 89-92 mph fastball. It took him a little while to get feel for his 75-77 curveball, but when he did he proved that it is an obvious second plus pitch.
• Game 5 featured several pitchers that were impressive. Among the other arms from the Maroon team, right-handers Trevin Haseltine and Brett Snyder both had tall, projectable frames with plenty of room for added velocity. Haseltine is a well proportioned athlete with a loose, live arm capable of producing 91-92 fastballs. He worked quickly and did a nice job keeping the ball down in the zone.
Snyder also used his 6-foot-7 size well to throw downhill with his 84-87 sinking fastball and mixed in a couple of promising mid-70s changeups.
• Among the Gold pitchers, Right-handers A.J. Bogucki and Zach Burdi both showed loose arms and the ability to reach the low-90s.
• Gold catcher Brian Navaretto continues to have a strong event, and smoked a triple to the gap in left-center in Game 5. Outfielder Corey Ray, also of the Gold team, has also looked good, with an intriguing package of gap power and game-changing speed.
• The Purple team also boasts a pretty impressive lineup, with John Paul Crawford, Dominic Smith and Jan Hernandez hitting at the top and in the middle of the order.
Crawford is a quick-twitch athlete that also pitched in Game 6. He slapped a double down the left field line in the first, and touched 90 on the mound.
Smith and Hernandez added doubles of their own in this game, and while Smith continued to show one of the easiest swings of those in attendance, he also looked light on his feet at first base.
• Left-handed pitcher Stephen Gonsalves took the mound for the Columbia Blue team in Game 6, the last game played on Friday. The 6-foot-5 left-hander has obvious athleticism and projectability, working in the 89-91 range with a big, slow curveball. He's easy to dream on.
• Another promising lefty took the mound for the Columbia Blue squad in this game, Chris Kocher. Kocher didn't throw as hard as Gonsalves with a 87-89 fastball and a polished, 78-80 change, but with his size and live, loose arm, it's easy to think of him adding considerable velocity in short order as well.
Right-hander Steven Farinaro, a UCLA recruit, was also impressive on the mound for Columbia Blue, throwing 88-91 with a sharp 73-75 curveball.
• Drew Ward, the top player in the class of 2014, attended the 2012 Junior National Showcase and decided to stick around for the National as well. Ward's physique stands out, and he proved why he is so highly rated. In game size he had one of the hardest hit balls from the event, a double that recorded 101 mph off the bat.
Workout session recap
Teams 7-10 (Red, Royal, Steel, Texas Orange) arrived to the Metrodome in the middle afternoon on Day 2, conducting the same workouts teams 1-6 did in the morning of Day 1. That started with the 60-yard dash, continued to the outfielder, infield and catcher drills while moving on to batting practice.
Catcher Nick Ciuffo stood out among the catchers today, recording a 1.83 pop time and 82 mph on his throws to second.
Nathaniel Maggio edged Jextin Pugh for the top velocity at first base at 91 mph.
Spencer Trayner threw 95 from across the infield, notable since his Jesuit High School teammate, Lance McCullers, set an event record a year ago at 98.
Clint Frazier was the star of the workouts and the buzz of conversations after Day 2 came to an end. He threw 98 from the outfield, ran 6.42 in the 60 and had an impressive showing during BP.
The full workout results are posted on the Perfect Game National Showcase blog.
Quick BP notes
• Zach Collins showed one of the most impressive batting practice displays. With a smooth and effortless left-handed swing, Collins launched several balls over the wall in right field.
• Of the Royal hitters, Brennon Lund, Adrian Chacon, William Penn Murfee, Eugene Vazquez and Tim Willittes stood out.
• The Steel team's Nathaniel Maggio hit a home run off the facade in right and overall had a strong performance.
• Reese McGuire had an impressive round for the Texas Orange team, hitting several out to deep right field. Clint Frazier also put on a display hitting several balls hard to all fields. Texas Orange teammates Austin Meadows, Aubrey McCarty, Gosuke Katoh and Aldo Koutsoyanopulos also had strong showings.
• The ball jumped off the bat of both of the Dominican players in attendance, Leury Vargas and Richard Urena, both of whom are playing for the Vegas Gold team. Vargas in particular is intriguing in that he's only 15 years old, and hit a handful of screaming line drives.
Be sure to read Jeff Dahn's player features on Justin Williams,Stephen Gonsalves and Zach Collins.


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Exhibit showcases Mississippi Craftsmen's Guild through Aug. 26
The Colvard Student Union Art Gallery at Mississippi State announces the opening of "I am a Craftsman: Historical Perspective of the Mississippi Craftsmen's Guild."
The university exhibit runs through Aug. 26, with a 4-6 p.m. public reception scheduled Aug. 22 at the second-floor location. Light refreshments will be served.
The Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi is a non-profit organization that works to preserve crafts of the state and region. Since its founding in 1973, the organization has grown from a membership of 30 to more than 400 professional artisans from across the U.S.
The guild's Mississippi Craft Center is located just off the historic Natchez Trace Parkway on Rice Road in Ridgeland.
The Colvard gallery is open Monday--Friday, 8 a.m.--10 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.--10 p.m. It regularly features traveling exhibits, student shows, group and solo exhibitions by professional artists, and special events, among others.
Harriet Laird | University Relations


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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
At least 200 rioting Palestinian Arabs rampaged through Jewish vineyards and violently attacked Jewish residents at the Samarian community of Esh Kodesh on Saturday.
Local residents said that after destroying much of the vineyards, the rioters came very close to entering the Jewish community. The local security team fired into the air to hold off the assault until Israeli army forces could arrive and disperse the rioters.
By the end of the melee, 12 local Jews had been injured.
Jewish residents said the attack, which had clearly been organized, was so successful because Israeli authorities recently ruled that Palestinians could work a disputed field adjacent to community, despite local protests.
Esh Kodesh is situated near and is part of a bloc with the Jewish settlement of Shilo, which in biblical times served as the capital of Israel for the 369 years prior to the conquest of Jerusalem.
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so, we are in Los Barriles in Baja and there is demo day going on. Lots of kites and boards to try and play on. 6 or 7 companies on the beach. Sunny with wind 19-23 gusty and holey as well. Water small to mid size swell and choppy. Not the best conditions but fine to try new toys and see how they handle the junk.
Liquid Force kite goes down and the guys pulls and goes to the leash. Kite is flopping around and doing what it is supposed to do, no pull but not going to relaunch either.
There is a rep on the beach, sees the problem and jumps on his gear, goes out to the guy and grabs the kite after the guy lets it go as if it is nothing and brings it in up onto shore hands it to some one, goes back out and drags the guy with his board back in as well. It was pretty cool to see how easy he made it all look. i've dragged in plenty of boards and people but kites are a bit trickier especially with the lines dangling.
The good part is then he gave the guy his kite and told him to go back out and have fun, he would deal with the other kite and rats nest of lines and bar. just grabbed it all up and walked off smiling that some one was back on the water.
I believe it is called customer service and the guy wasn't even a customer yet!
Wish i knew the reps name to give him some props.


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WOCESTER, Mass. – MIT unleashed a 15-hit attack that included four home runs as the Engineers scored an 11-5 victory over Clark University in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference baseball game this afternoon. Four different players drove in a pair of runs each to lead the Engineers to the win.
Senior A.J. Hansborough (Deltona, Fla.) accounted for the first run of the game for MIT (12-13, 4-9 NEWMAC) when he led off the top of the third with his first home run of the season over the fence in left. A two-out double from freshman Hayden Cornwell (Newport Beach, Calif.) scored another run in the fourth before the Engineers extended their lead to 3-0 in the fifth on an RBI single by sophomore Sean Karson (Winter Park, Fla.)
Clark struck back in the bottom of the fifth when the Cougars loaded the bases with no outs on a double, single and a walk. Brian Sullivan plated the first run with a single through the left side before Jeremy Gerber drew a bases-loaded walk that chased MIT starter, junior Aric Dama (Winfield, Ill.).
MIT stretched its lead back to four in the seventh. Senior Torre Swanosn (Redding, Calif.) followed a two-out walk with a home run to left to make it 5-2. Karson then singled before sophomore Creed Mangrum (Sandy, Utah) brought him around with a double to left center.
Clark fought back with an RBI single from Matthew Bohl and a sac fly by Nicholas Kellogg in the bottom of the seventh only to see MIT respond with four more runs in the eighth that put the game out of reach. The Engineers started the inning with back-to-back home runs from senior Bryan Macomber (Los Altos, Calif.) and Cornwell that made it 8-4. Junior James McKinney (Wakefield, R.I.) then stroked a double to center, stole third and scored on a wild pitch. MIT then loaded the bases on a pair of walks and an infield single before Mangrum hit into a fielder's choice play to second to plate the final run of the inning.
Hansborough added an RBI double in the ninth for MIT, while Clark received an RBI double of its own in the ninth from Austin Kinief that closed out the scoring. Freshman K.J. Parent (Knoxville, Tenn.), who relieved Dama in the fifth, was the winner for the Engineers, allowing two runs, one earned, and two hits in his two innings of work. Junior Henry Zhu (Overland Park, Kan.) blanked the Cougars for 1.2 innings before Mangrum finished in the ninth. Sullivan started for Clark and was tagged for the loss, allowing six runs, five earned, and nine hits in seven innings.
MIT and Clark will finish their NEWMAC series tomorrow with a doubleheader in Cambridge that will start at 12:00 p.m.


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You don't have to elbow your way through Black Friday crowds to score a good deal. In fact, you don't even have to wait till Friday. From now through Nov. 27, Compassion Couture is offering a selection of its vegan shoes, bags, and accessories at up to 40 percent off retail prices. sYou'll find plenty of Ecouterre favorites, including Cri de Coeur, GUNAS, Hovey Lee, Love is Mighty, Matt & Nat, Olsenhaus, and Novacas, at prices you'll barely believe.
You'll find plenty to love, such as Cri de Coeur's faux-fur-embellished "Maddie" bootie, originally $160 but now reduced to $116. Or Cornelia Guest's basket-weave "Remi" satchel, whittled from $239 to $167.30. If you're looking for something a little more portable, look no further than the "Scarlet" wristlet by GUNAS, slashed from $145 to $87. Looking for a necklace that complements any outfit? We're partial to Hovey Lee's "Vertex" necklace, priced at $88 but now yours for $79.20. Don't wait too long to decide, however. The sale ends next Tuesday, so move fast.
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"Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations" (Doctrine and Covenants 115:5).
We live in a season when the Lord is pouring out blessings to help you — a beloved young priesthood man — to arise and shine forth. For example, the new and updated For the Strength of Youth resource and the new youth learning resource – Come Follow Me: Learning Resources for Youth are now available for you at youth.lds.org. Consider how these developments, together with the exciting announcement that you can serve a mission beginning at age 18, will strengthen and stretch you.
For the Strength of Youth
The new For the Strength of Youth resource is dynamic and relevant for our times. How familiar are you with it? Are you utilizing it? By studying and following the counsel given in For the Strength of Youth, you will be strengthened and protected against the challenges and evils of the day. Strength of Youth Media has inspiring videos of youth just like you from around the world living gospel standards and helping others to do the same.
For the Strengthen of Youth contains important counsel such as the following in the new section entitled "Work and Self Reliance":
"Set high goals for yourself and be willing to work hard to achieve them. Develop self-discipline, and be dependable. Do your best in your Church callings, schoolwork, employment and other worthwhile pursuits."
Following this counsel will help you maintain high standards and lead you to a life of distinction and excellence. As you fill your life with good works, you will shun idleness, mediocrity, and ungodly influences. You will increase your faith and inspire others to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
Come Follow Me
At the beginning of this year the new online resource — Come Follow Me: Learning Resources for Youth was implemented in all youth classes and quorum meetings worldwide, launching a new era for the Church.
An important feature of Come Follow Me: Learning Resources for Youth is that soon after each general conference, the latest messages from our leaders will be added. Studying these messages will help you develop the priesthood discipline described in the oath and covenant of the priesthood: "… give diligent heed to the words of eternal life" and "… live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God" (Doctrine and Covenants 84:43-44).
Your Sunday quorum meetings will be more than just classes. Your quorum presidency will conduct quorum meetings using agendas prepared beforehand in a quorum presidency meeting (a sample agenda form is available). Your quorum will "sit in council" to conduct business and learn together. In this council setting, you will actively participate and share with others edifying experiences and testify of truths you have learned.
Your advisers will avoid doing most of the talking and will serve as facilitators for your learning activities and discussions. You will be called upon to teach more. Make sure you participate enthusiastically. You will really enjoy your quorum meetings and will learn much more as you do.
Duty to God will be part of your meetings, including one meeting a month which will be devoted entirely to Duty to God. Take advantage of this opportunity to work on Duty to God. This will help you to be spiritually strong and fulfill your priesthood duties throughout the week.
Priesthood and Missionary Service
Almost immediately after completing your service in the Aaronic Priesthood, you, as a worthy 18-year-old, can be endowed with power in the temple and sent forth as a full-time missionary. You will be part of the largest and most powerful missionary force in the history of the world. This truly is the golden age of missionary work!
I challenge you and all who shepherd you to memorize and live by the inspiring words found in the Doctrine and Covenants:
"Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men. Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day. Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work; For behold the field is white already to harvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul; And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work. Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence. Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen" (Doctrine and Covenants 4:1-7).
My prayer is that you develop early and sustain throughout your life a burning desire to worthily and faithfully serve God. As you do, you will be happy. You will be filled with the power of the magnificent Aaronic Priesthood to minister to the needs of others. Later, you will be prepared to minister even more powerfully as a Melchizedek Priesthood holder, missionary, husband and father. May the Lord bless you to seize now the opportunity to arise and shine forth.


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Torreys Peak Climber's Log
Kane - Jun 3, 2003 8:00 pmRoute Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: Sept,2001
My first attempt of Torry's Peak was from Chihuahua Gulch TH. in 2000. I thought this was a really cool option for climbing both Gray's and Torry's if you wanted something less crowded. It also requires a bit of route finding, unlike the standard Stevens Gulch route. I never made it to the summit back in 2000, the knee was in bad shape. I went back in the fall of 2001. I thought Stevens Gulch was pretty, especially in fall. I drove my Toyota Camry to the TH and screwed up my suspension. The Bakersville road is not really for low clearance cars.
Grant - Apr 22, 2003 4:33 pmRoute Climbed: Stevens Gulch Date Climbed: May 27, 2002
The clouds off to the west were really building fast and it was only 10:00am so I spent about five minutes on Grays, ate half of a Luna bar and was on my way to Torreys. It took forty minutes to go a half mile and 550 feet to the summit. In my opinion Torres had the better views and I also spent more time on the summit. I could see the cross on Holy Cross to the West.
Diggler - Mar 24, 2003 5:42 pmRoute Climbed: Grizzly Gulch Date Climbed: summer '96
Climbed this with Z and Mark Timmerman (both engineering buddies from CU), I think on the mentioned route. Camped out the night previous and had a great time. Got a late start but the weather was stable when we were up there (!), so it was cool. Traversed over to Grays.
big_g - Mar 3, 2003 3:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2002Route Climbed: East Slopes Date Climbed: 04 Aug 2002
Combo with Grays. Came up from Horseshoe Basin. I was alone until I hit the summit.
mtnhiker13 - Dec 27, 2002 8:38 amRoute Climbed: Standard from Grays Date Climbed: August 19, 2001
This was done in combination from Grays ascent from Horseshoe Basin and back down over the top of Grays. Very nice day - sunny and relatively warm. We saw some goats which was an added plus. I would like to ascend via Kelso Ridge sometime soon.
zzril - Nov 22, 2002 12:23 pmRoute Climbed: N. Ridge Date Climbed: April 1990
Great climb. Had the peaks all to ourselves and even found a couple of abandoned beers in a stream on the way out.
rob_runkle - Nov 2, 2002 8:19 amRoute Climbed: Steven's Gulch Date Climbed: August 15, 2002
My 2nd 14er! Along with Grays, this is a great pair for a 1st and 2nd 14er.
climberkjp - Oct 27, 2002 10:21 pmRoute Climbed: From Grays - Horseshoe Basin Date Climbed: October 26, 2002
Great October climb. Ran into some snow on the afternoon descent, but gorgeous morning.
rmjwinters - Oct 6, 2002 2:20 pmRoute Climbed: From Grays Date Climbed: August 1 2001
Mountain goats everywhere.
Andy - Sep 23, 2002 11:44 amRoute Climbed: Stephens Gulch Date Climbed: September 21, 2002
Great hike. It was little windy and cold on the summit. I couldn't drive over the big rutted section of the road with my Saturn SL2, so that added an extra 1.5 miles each way. I tried to bring the wife and dog with me on this one, but they turned back where the tundra gives way to rock. Check out my trip report for more details. Visit my website for a complete set of my Torreys Peak photos: www.leachfam.com.
ogonzoo - Sep 19, 2002 8:23 pmRoute Climbed: From Grays Peak Date Climbed: July 27, 2002
we had a late start on the day, we braved the storms way in the distance and headed up. we were the only two people on the summit around 2:30, it was cold and my nose was numb.
kcmule - Sep 17, 2002 4:47 pmRoute Climbed: From Grays Peak Date Climbed: September 16, 2002
Outstanding mountain, beautiful pointed peak. I daresay the views from Torreys edge out Grays. Along with being able to see several other 14ers clearly including Longs, we could also make out the Denver International Airport a good 75 miles away. To do Grays and not Torreys via saddle is a mistake. I got as close as I felt comfortable to the famous Knife Edge and got some good photos. Even met a beautiful all white mountain goat on the way down, what a splendid mountain.
rcorby2 - Sep 5, 2002 1:53 pmRoute Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: August 31st, 2002
This was the best climbing I have done to date! After getting through the class 3, and very exposed class 4 parts, I fealt a great sense of accomplishment! This route is definately a climb and NOT a hike! Trip report coming soon....
odysseus - Aug 14, 2002 2:21 pmRoute Climbed: Stevens Gulch TH route. Date Climbed: Aug. 9, 2002
Climbed along with Grays. Always a fun hike, despite the crowds. 6th of 6 fourteeners over 6 days.
Matt Mahoney - Jul 27, 2002 8:10 amRoute Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 26 2002
Climbed with 2 younger guys, Joseph's first 14er (missed Long's in a snowstorm) and Shawn's second. Cold, windy, damp, fog at the summit. Started at 7:30 AM, summit at 10:00 AM. I thought the knife ridge (class 3) was harder than the dihedral below it (class 4).
kilimanjaro1 - Jul 22, 2002 7:28 pmRoute Climbed: South Slopes from Stevens Gulch TH Date Climbed: July 12, 2002
I had already climbed Grays so just went from the trailhead directly up Torrey. A fun, easy climb. Started early and the day was hot and dry. 5 hours round trip and down in time for lunch.
bps - Jul 21, 2002 12:24 pmRoute Climbed: Saddle from Grays Peak Date Climbed: July 4, 2000
Went up Stephen's Gulch to the top of Grays and then over to Torreys. Nice walk at altitude and much-needed after recently locating to Colorado from sea-level California!
Not an ounce of wind and not a cloud in the sky. I was down by noon and was surprised to see nothing building in the sky for the afternoon.
If you happen to be someone looking for your first 14er, these two are excellent mountains to start on.
charles97 - Jul 15, 2002 4:45 pmRoute Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: June 22, 2002
Grays / Torreys is supposed to be one of the easiest fourteener bagging experiences. Not if you take the Kelso Ridge! I got a late start (9:30 am) due to the drive from Denver, and tackling that nasty road up from Bakerville in my little Chevy Prizm. Anyway I couldn't resist going up Kelso Ridge since it was such a nice day, and the ridge was calling my name.
Class 4 scrambling on loose scree near the top of this beast. At one point near the top, there's a knife ridge no wider than a couple of inches with precipitous drops toward certain death on either side. Got my attention and got some adrenaline out of me. White knuckle climbing at a couple of spots. Made the peak around 12:30 pm.
A little advice for Kelso: Test every hand hold and every foot hood before planting yourself. Do not attempt to downclimb this ridge if you aren't at least a decent climber.
#5 of 6 fourteeners in 4 days of hiking
marcminish - Jun 27, 2002 1:34 pmRoute Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: March 29, 2002
Our route took us up two 12,000 footers, Grizzly Peak (a 13er) and finally up Torrey's. It was a beautiful day and a wonderful climb. Awesome views from the top. Mostly just a really long hike but there were some sporty parts along the ridgeline of Grizzly (watch that drop off... it's a doosy!). There was some loose rock heading up towards Torrey's summit as you come out of the saddle. Snow conditions were perfect and we didn't even need crampons. My buddy, Paul Ivaska, and I had the mountains to ourselves that day along with perfect weather. It was my first 14er!
Nelson - May 31, 2002 8:51 pmRoute Climbed: Dead Dog Couloir Date Climbed: May 19, 2001
Started up the couloir about 7:50 AM, probably an hour too late. By the time we topped out at 9:30 the upper section was turning to mush. Rockfall is an issue. I wouldn't be in there without a helmet. The right (north) side of the couloir seemed worse.
A fun climb, worth repeating!


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SALT LAKE CITY — After the Savior appeared to the Nephites, the Book of Mormon records, "And it was noised abroad among the people immediately, before it was yet dark, that the multitude had seen Jesus, and that he had administered unto them, and that he would also show himself on the morrow. Yea, and even all the night it was noised abroad concerning Jesus ..." (3 Nephi 19:2-3).
Apparently, the Nephites understood the social network concept.
Countless LDS members and others will also be "noising abroad" their thoughts, impressions and comments through various social media tools this weekend during the 182nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through its website, the church is encouraging members to use Facebook, blogging, Google+, Twitter, and other social networks to promote the conference and invite others to listen to living prophets.
"With so many social media resources and a multitude of more or less useful gadgets at our disposal, sharing the good news of the gospel is easier and the effects more far-reaching than ever before," President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, said in April 2011. "Brothers and sisters, with the blessings of modern technology, we can express gratitude and joy about God's great plan for his children in a way that can be heard not only around our workplace but around the world."
At various times during general conference last October, the hashtag #LDSconf was trending on Twitter. (A hashtag is a tag or keyword prefixed by a hash symbol that accompanies a Twitter post or tweet. The posts containing a relevant hashtag can be searched and indexed efficiently.) At one point, #LDSconf accounted for .11 percent (approximately 220,000) of the total tweets on Twitter (more than 200 million per day), according to trendistic.com. In April 2011, .14 percent (approximately 98,000) of the total tweets on Twitter (then about 70 million tweets a day) carried the hashtag #LDSConf.
Among those tweeting during general conference this weekend will be Kathryn Skaggs, a 52-year-old grandmother of 10 from Murrieta, Calif. It's an activity she has delighted in for more than three years, and she is one of the original members of #Twitterstake who helped promote #LDSConf. She also maintains the site wellbehavedmormonwoman.blogspot.com.
Skaggs isn't completely sure where her passion for tweeting about the LDS faith came from, but she considers it a gift.
"I'm an interesting demographic. I'm not a mommy blogger or an academic scholar/historian. I'm definitely in a unique category," she said. "But I have a testimony that this is the Lord's technology and we are using it for his work. We are still in the baby stages of understanding the exponential effect it can have. Each year we get a greater glimpse of what this is actually doing."
Last October, church officials invited Skaggs, aka @LDSNana, to tweet messages from the media room at the Conference Center. Things intensified when the lights dimmed and reporters around her began typing furiously, but then Skaggs was overcome with a feeling that she was part of something bigger than she could comprehend.
"What I had taken part in was the Lord's work," she said. "Being able to listen to living prophets and broadcast out that message in a way that extended beyond anything I think we have ever imagined was overwhelming."
Skaggs will be tweeting in the media room again this weekend.
According to a recent survey by the LDS Church's Research Information Division, 7 percent of church members use Twitter.
The church has several official Twitter accounts that broadcast information about church events, news updates, products and websites. Official Twitter channels include:
LDS Church — http://twitter.com/LDSChurch
Mormon.org — https://twitter.com/mormonorg
LDS Newsroom — http://twitter.com/LDSNewsroom
Mormon Channel — http://twitter.com/mormonchannel
Mormon Messages — http://twitter.com/mormonmessages
FamilySearch News — http://twitter.com/familysearch
Friend Magazine — http://twitter.com/friendlds
LDS Tech — http://twitter.com/ldstech
On her blog, Skaggs suggested 10 tips for tweeting during general conference. Among others, Skaggs advises against excessive idle chatter and tweets "every six seconds." She endorses sharing the gospel, sharing personal feelings and having fun.
Church members can also post thoughts and feelings about conference on the LDS Facebook page.
This unofficial LDS General Conference Facebook page boasts more than 188,000 "likes."
A newer social media tool, called "Pinterest," is where users curate images by "pinning" them with links and commentary to themed boards.
"Pinterest is a great way to promote the church online through photos and videos," Skaggs said.
For more information on general conference and its availability, visit LDS.org.
"Social media is becoming an important part of general conference," Skaggs said. "It's important that we extend our reach by broadcasting more and continuing to send those messages to utilize these social media tools."
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Selena Gomez showed off her legs in a short lace dress on the set of Feed the Dog in LA yesterday. Selena's costar Heather Graham was also on location and had a busy day with two outfit changes. While Selena worked on her latest project, boyfriend Justin Bieber also found himself in front of a film crew. Justin was greeted by L.A. Reid to record a piece for The X Factor. Justin will appear on The X Factor as a celebrity mentor for L.A.'s team.
Justin's manager, Scooter Braun, was also on hand for what was a day of reminiscing. Scooter and Justin secured their first recording contact from L.A.'s Island Records back in 2007. Justin tweeted, "Long day but great day. L.A. Reid and Scooter Braun — just like old times! Thanks!" Scooter shed light on his relationship with Justin in the latest The New Yorker. Scooter told the publication, "Justin's and my relationship is not a manager-artist relationship. When he was thirteen, I said, 'If you stop singing, if you never dance again, if you never play again, I'm going to be in your life.'"


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His older son, Lachlan, quit a top executive job in the company and retreated to Australia. His second son, James, was battered by the British phone hacking scandal. Some analysts figured Rupert Murdoch's long-held ambition to leave his vast worldwide empire in the hands of a Murdoch would never happen.
But with one bold stroke Wednesday, the 83-year-old Murdoch cemented a new leadership structure that ensures his two sons will be in charge of his two media companies long after he is gone.
Lachlan Murdoch, 42, was named nonexecutive co-chairman of both companies — 21st Century Fox and News Corp. — a position that places him alongside his father at the top of one of the world's most powerful media enterprises, which generated a combined $38 billion in revenue last year.
James Murdoch, 41, was elevated to co-chief operating officer of 21st Century Fox.
"What Rupert Murdoch has done is ensured that a Murdoch is firmly and entirely in control of both of his media companies," said Douglas McCabe, a media analyst with the research firm Enders Analysis in London. "This is very much about family control of the business."
The newly created role of co-chairman marks a triumphant return to prominence for Lachlan, who abruptly left News Corp. nine years ago after being marginalized by senior executives who were battling for power.
The patriarch expressed pleasure at Lachlan's return to the fold, saying in a statement, "I am very pleased he is returning to a leadership role at the company."
The senior Murdoch simultaneously made it clear that his younger son's star was shining as brightly as ever. His ascension erases any doubt that James — who currently serves as the No. 3 executive at Fox and has been deeply involved in the company's television operations — would assume a leadership position in the company, a turnabout after his stock took a beating three years ago.
James now shares the COO title with company veteran Chase Carey, who also serves as Fox president. James, who previously was deputy COO, will continue to report to Carey.
Both Carey and James are expected to work more closely with Lachlan, who on Wednesday stepped down from his position as chairman of Australia's Ten Network to comply with Australian media ownership rules. Lachlan retains his holdings in the Australian TV business.
Wall Street reaction was tepid. Fox common stock closed down 44 cents at $32.07 while News Corp. shares slipped 33 cents to $17.03 in regular trading.
The senior Murdoch, who remains in good health, is not planning to step back from his management role as chairman and chief executive of Fox and chairman of News Corp. any time soon, company executives said. But it was a victory for the Australia-born press baron, who long had been trying to coax Lachlan back into the corporate fold. In recent years, Lachlan would pop up as a travel companion and advisor to his father.
Recently, insiders have speculated that Murdoch would install his older son — who is said to share his father's fondness for newspapers — in the publishing side of the business, News Corp., while James continues in the TV operations. Wednesday's moves accomplish that goal.
"Rupert views this as a partnership" between the two brothers, said a Murdoch insider, who asked not to be identified discussing family dynamics.
Wednesday's announcement seemed largely motivated by Murdoch's determination to resolve any lingering questions of corporate succession, and to make sure that Lachlan's status within the company was fully restored.
The promotions come as Carey and Fox's top television executive, Peter Rice, were renegotiating their employment deals.
James, once the rising star in the family, was pilloried by members of the British Parliament and others for failing to manage the company's mushrooming phone hacking debacle in Britain, which took place while he was in charge of the company's British operations.
The scandal forced News Corp. to shut down its profitable News of the World tabloid and cost the company more than $400 million in legal fees and settlements to victims of the phone hacking.
The crisis also tore at the fabric of the family, exposing a rift among the siblings over James' handling of the crisis.
After the phone hacking crisis exploded into front-page headlines, James moved to New York from London. The relocation was seen as a way to distance him from the political furor in Britain, but it also served to immerse him in the overall operations of the company.
Some analysts dismissed the idea that Lachlan had leapfrogged his younger brother in the line of succession.
"You could now say that the heir apparent once again is Lachlan, but there is no doubt that James is in control of the entertainment company," McCabe said. "Rupert Murdoch is making sure that both sons are in place and running his business."
But the changes in leadership were also noteworthy in that Murdoch bypassed his second daughter, Elisabeth, who is known for being a whip-smart TV executive. Elisabeth Murdoch, who is named after the mogul's late mother, built a British-based television company, Shine, into an independent force before selling it to News Corp. three years ago for $675 million.
That year, Rupert Murdoch positioned Elisabeth for a seat on the company's board, a decision that provoked howls from some investors who complained that Rupert, Lachlan and James were already on the board. Elisabeth later removed her name from consideration.
"By no means do we know for sure whether Elisabeth might come back in some leadership role," McCabe said. "I don't think these moves are necessarily the end of the story."
Murdoch and his family control 39% of the voting stock of the two companies. His four adult children — Lachlan, James, Elisabeth and his oldest daughter from his first marriage, Prudence — each have a stake in the Murdoch family trust and voting shares in the companies. Murdoch's two young daughters from his 14-year marriage to third wife, Wendi Deng, whom he divorced last year, are entitled to non-voting shares in the two companies through a separate trust.


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The official opening of the 10.5-mile Clear Creek Trail is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jacks Valley Trailhead on Jacks Valley Road. The Carson Valley Trails Association is hosting events through the weekend.
For a more sedate activity on Saturday the Kiwanis Club is hosting ham bingo at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the CVIC Hall in Minden. And you could win a ham.
The Presido Brass quintet is performing 7 p.m. today at the CVIC Hall for the Carson Valley Arts Council. Tickets are $28 at the door.
It was another warm night, and we may see some fireworks from Mother Nature today after 11 a.m. The high is supposed to hit 75 degrees. Wind will be out of the west at 5-10 mph unless an actual thunderstorm arrives, then it will be a little stronger.


text: I stopped by Leon Reid IV's studio in Greenpoint to see what he's been up to lately. He's been pretty busy. Last month, he installed "100 Story House" a public art piece created in collaboration with Julia Marchesi. And he released a new sculpture series less than two weeks ago. On top of all of that, he's in the midst of raising funds for "A Spider Lurks in Brooklyn", his proposed project to put a giant spider between the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge during October of 2014 (you can get involved with the project here). So I was pretty psyched that he was able to make time to show me around. Leon's been creating public art in some form or another for eighteen years now, and his studio was full of past projects and concept sketches.


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NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. – A pair of late second half goals secured what would become a 3-0 Little East Conference win for the Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth as they defeated men's soccer Saturday afternoon at Cressy Field, handing the Beacons their first conference loss of 2013.
UMass Boston dropped to 7-3, 1-1 in the Little East Conference and saw their four game win streak snapped by the Corsairs, who improved to 5-2, 1-1 in the conference with Saturday's victory.
With the loss, the Beacons close out a solid September under first year head coach having dropped only two matches all month to finish with a record of 7-2.
On the day the Beacons offense was held to just eight shots, five of which were on goal, while the host Corsairs tallied 17 chances, with six ending up on target. Alfonso Rosales (Revere, Mass.) was handed the loss after making three stops in the contest, two of which were in the first half.
For UMass Dartmouth, Andrew Deane earned the victory and the shutout behind his four saves. Three different players found the back of the net for UMD with Adam Philbin breaking the scoreless draw in the 29th minute of the first half on an unassisted play.
Late in the second the Corsairs saw Alex Machado and Victor Ferreira each score once in a five minute span to help secure the victory. Kyle Duarte picked-up an assist on the goal by Machado.
The Beacons offense saw Edmilson Barros (Boston, Mass.) record six of the Beacons eight shots, with three of his chances ending up in the hands of Deane. UMass Dartmouth recorded every corner kick in the match (11).
Men's Soccer returns to action on Tuesday when they host Bridgewater State University at 3:30 p.m.


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PITTSBURGH (AP) The New York Yankees were in no hurry to re-sign catcher Russell Martin. The Pittsburgh Pirates swept in when they had the chance.
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Pirates have agreed to a $17 million, two-year contract with the three-time All-Star, hoping he can give them some pop at the plate and respectable defense behind it.
The deal is pending a physical. The person spoke Thursday night on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been announced.
The agreement was first reported by Fox Sports.
``I want to thank the (at)yankees organization and fans for treating me with class and respect... I will truly miss the city and people of NY,'' Martin posted on his Twitter account late Thursday.
The 29-year-old Martin hit .211 with 21 homers and 53 RBIs in 133 games last year with the Yankees, who had been concentrating on bringing back some of their free-agent pitchers so far this winter. Martin's batting average has declined in each of the last five seasons after he hit .293 and made his first All-Star game while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2007.
The signing reunites Martin with right-hander A.J. Burnett. The two played together with the Yankees in 2011 before Burnett was traded to Pittsburgh last spring.
The Pirates were in need of an experienced backstop after declining the club option on Rod Barajas, who struggled in his one season in black-and-gold. Barajas hit .206 with 11 homers in 104 games and struggled defensively, throwing out just 6 percent (6 of 99) potential base stealers.
Backup Mike McKenry fared better but neither have Martin's resume. Martin threw out 25 percent (20 of 83) base stealers last season and committed just six errors in 128 games at catcher, the same total Barajas had in 24 fewer appearances.
The signing is the latest dip into deeper pockets by Pittsburgh, who went 79-83 in 2012, tied for the franchise's best record in the last 20 years. The season was marred by a late fade in which the Pirates fell from playoff contention but the team opted to not make any major changes to the front office and instead focus on upgrading several spots, with catcher being among the top priorities.


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If you played DA:O on consoles then the problem might be much harder to spot. Playing DA:O on a computer made me see why people hated DA2 so much: DA:O was basically a RTSRPG. Positioning was important, and so were the right skills, the right setup, and the right equipment, especially on higher levels.
@unsmashable_pumpkin: That didn't look like a new design to me.
I always liked this interpretation of DA2: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26194844&postcount=1Part of me can imagine Bioware adding quick time events... everyone loves pressing buttons, right?
...DA:O on higher difficulties was slower paced and methodical. You could still break the game by spell nuking through doors, but in general the fights were a lot more tactical, making them (to some people) more fun...
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On a wintry Sunday night, I found myself at Buddha Bar Curry House which is located near the busy end of Rokeby Road in Subiaco, dominated by trendy bars, cafes and the Regal Theatre. Bringing its own charm to the area, Buddha Bar has a simple modern interior, heavily covered in dark brown colours and its own large Buddha decoration.
As its name suggests, Buddha Bar has a bar complete with beer, wine and cocktails. Though the selection isn't huge, it's still quite decent for your average restaurant, and the range includes mostly Australian wines and beers, as well as a few New Zealand wines, French champagne and foreign named beers. Foodwise, Buddha Bar's menu offers many Indian favourites including tandoori, butter chicken, vindaloo, and even a goat dish.
The vegetable pakora were strips clumped together of spinach, eggplant, potato and onion that were seasoned, battered and deep fried, and served with a sweet chilli sauce and minted yoghurt. Although the vegetable pakora seemed well made and seasoned for an entree start to the meal, I found it to be very salty which for me dominated the taste. The yoghurt based dressing helped to cover up some of the saltiness.
The vegetable pakora was also served with a side serve of greens which appeared to consist of dry pieces of lettuce leaves that looked unappetising. Suffice to say that I didn't eat any of it.
On the menu, this squid dish was marked as being made from Kailis seafood. The squid, or calamari rings, were coated with what seemed like a light cornflour base as opposed to the heavier batter in the vegetable pakora as well as poppy seeds, then deep fried.
Whilst the squid itself was nice and tender (as you'd expect from Kailis seafood), the seasoning was in stark contrast to the vegetable pakora with the squid being almost bland in taste. For the squid, the yoghurt based dressing (which seemed to be the same as that served with the pakora) helped to add flavour (and fat flavour) to the squid.
The side salad that came with the squid was dressed with a Gremolata dressing, making it refreshing and cleansing on the palate. This salad I did eat!
I don't know about you, but I find that almost every Indian food place I go I find the taste of butter chicken can vary a great deal. Overall, I found the butter chicken ad Buddha Bar to be really enjoyable. In the dish photographed above, the chicken was so tender it melted in the mouth, and the rich sauce had a combination of creaminess with tomato, yoghurt, spices and very mild chilli flavours that worked well on my taste buds.
On the negative side, I only found 6 slices of chicken buried amongst the sauce. I'm not sure whether the quantity of chicken was reduced for the Sunday special, but it made the dish otherwise hard to justify for value.
(As a small note, we ordered a second serving of the butter chicken. The second serving wasn't as tender or as delicious as the first serving but still acceptable).
Like the butter chicken above, the lamb in this lamb korma dish was cooked soft such that it broke apart effortlessly and also nearly melted in the mouth. The korma sauce was (I thought) very mildly spiced, but even without a lot of "heat" the spice and flavour in this dish was still good.
Again like the butter chicken, the quantity of lamb was relatively little, and the sauce was very thick, rich and heavy with decent flavour.
The naan bread was nice and light, a little fluffy, but just a bit oily. Great to help scoop up that butter chicken sauce.
Things we liked: Tender meats; flavoursome sauces; good friendly service.
Things we didn't like: Apparent value for money; richness/heaviness of some of the dishes.
Other things to note: Specials are available during the week including 50% off curries on Monday and Tuesdays, and the $29 all you can eat Sunday special.
Buddha Bar Curry House
88 Rokeby Road
(08) 9382 2941
Trading Hours
Lunch - 7 days, 11:30am to 3pm
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The first Kalamazoo Public Library branch dedicated to serving the east side of the city opened in 1912 in the original East Avenue School building. Due to increasing usage over the years, the branch moved in 1940 to a storefront location further up the street, at 1719 East Main, next to Triestram's City Drug Store.
Among the services provided from that branch in the early 1970s was the "buchwagen." This mini-bookmobile was actually the book-laden Volkswagen of then-librarian Lorna Chapman. She and an assistant drove through the streets of the east and north sides of the city, tooting their horn and playing rock music until they encountered a gathering of children. They would stop, sometimes read to the children, and allow them to choose books from the back of the "buchwagen." A week later, they would return to the same location to pick up the books and provide others. It was part of Chapman's philosophy of librarianship to take books directly to children who might never venture into the library on their own.
In 1974 the Eastwood Community Club donated its former community center on Gayle Avenue, known as John Strand Hall, to the library for a new branch. Since remodeling would have been more expensive than building a new branch, Strand Hall was demolished, and a modest new building was built on that site. The branch had moved from the city's Eastside to Kalamazoo Township's Eastwood neighborhood, so it became known as the Eastwood Branch at that time. Service began there on 10 July 1975. The Community Club marked its 60th anniversary in 1981 by purchasing additional lots adjacent to the building to provide for parking and future expansion for the branch. Fifteen years later, when that building, too, had proven inadequate for the needs of the community, their foresight came to fruition. A millage was passed to refurbish or rebuild all five of the library's facilities.
Another new building was constructed on the Gayle Avenue site, designed by David Milling and Associates of Ann Arbor and built by A. J. Etkin Construction Company. The grand re-opening was held in August of 1996. Residential in scale and detailing, the new branch represents the idealized model of a small neighborhood library. The staff manages services easily in its classic L-shape. The bottom of the L features the children's area and enclosed story room; the stem holds the adult and audiovisual collections. A vestibule elevator and stairwell lead to a community meeting room on the lower level.
A cupola skylight and iridescent entry glazing dramatize the rose brick exterior. Michael Hayden's sculpture, Prismatic Lantern, hangs below the skylight. Holographic film paints the circulation area with ever-changing rainbows. Cheerful colors delight the eye in interior finishes and furnishings.


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Four Ways to Foster Sibling Cooperation
When dealing with squabbling toddlers or preschoolers, "Can't we all just get along?" is often easier said than done. And though it might seem counterintuitive, one of the most effective ways to foster sibling cooperation is by promoting the power of teamwork. Here, four ways to do it.
Set them against the timer.
"Assign them specific tasks like cleaning their room, with the goal of beating the clock rather than each other," advises says Adele Faber, Long Island, N.Y.-based coauthor of Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too.
Let your big kid be the guide.
If there's more of an age gap, guide older children in helping younger ones. "Even very young children can bring diapers, help feed the baby, cuddle a younger one who is upset or push the stroller," notes Lesia Oesterreich, adjunct assistant professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University in Ames.
See more: The Surprise Way to Reduce Sibling Jealousy
Remember, chores as for sharing.
Make at least one weekly chore a team effort, too. "Setting the table, feeding the birds, emptying the dishwasher and raking leaves are good jobs for learning how to work together," says Oesterreich. Of course, family activities—whether it's a vacation or regular meals together—are fun-filled ways to bring kids closer while learning to appreciate each other as allies, too.
Play up the rewards.
You can also teach children to share and take turns in ways that sweeten the deal, says Laura Markham, PhD, a clinical psychologist in Brooklyn, N.Y., and author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kid: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting. "For instance, one child divides a treat and the other picks the first piece, or 'We play your game first and then my game second, but for longer,'" she explains. "Or create a 'cooperation jar': Put a coin in it every time you observe the kids being nice to each other, including playing without fighting." When the jar is full (or perhaps reaches a certain mark), let the children decide, together, how to spend the money.
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