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Klaw (1:01 PM)
I will not call Judas Priest "death metal." I'll just call them awesome. Klawchat.
Kyle (Visalia, CA)
Has Houston overtaken St. Louis for best farm system in the game?
Klaw (1:02 PM)
My organization rankings will run on Tuesday, January 28th. The top 100 runs on the 29th, then the org top tens over the next two days, AL one day, NL the next. Unfortunately, that means I won't answer a lot of rankings or prospect questions before then.
Matt (NYC)
Keith,If you were named MLB Commissioner tomorrow, what type of PED rules would you try to change?
Klaw (1:03 PM)
I'd stop the ridiculous HGH testing program, and clamp down on therapeutic use exemptions for amphetamines.
mk (albuquerque)
the thing that i learned from the 60 minutes piece is that PEDs can enter and leave system w/i span of a ballgame. it seems that short of in-game testing there is no way to ever expect to get a leg up on PED users. could you see league ever pushing for in game testing? any reason they couldn't make this happen? any reason they shouldn't?
Klaw (1:05 PM)
That's what they claimed, but is that true? Would such a steroid supplement have any benefit, or is it merely psychological (the placebo effect)? Wouldn't speed or caffeine be far more effective, and just as quick to leave the system, if you want a single-game boost? I'm a bit out of my depth here, but those are questions I had afterwards.
Matt (Steinway)
Do you think we'll see teams limit contracts for marginal players so that they won't be on the hook in a potential '16 work stoppage?
Klaw (1:05 PM)
No. I don't know anyone in the game who expects serious trouble in the next CBA.
Andrew (Small Market USA)
Keith, Why are people so up in arms about meaningless stuff like the Hall of Fame, but could care less that at least 20 teams couldn't even dream about ever offering a 200 million contract?
Klaw (1:06 PM)
I doubt the number is more than 10 teams that couldn't dream of it. The issue is that such teams won't do it, not that they can't. Other than Tampa and Oakland, who are in awful stadium situations, I think every team could offer a deal like that. The owners are raking in money hand over fist.
Adam (Alsup)
Higher upside...Teheran or Lucas Sims? Why?
Klaw (1:06 PM)
Teheran. Might be three plus pitches when it's all said and done.
Studebaker (NJ)
Based on Bosch's suspicious testimony and the fact that A-Rod couldn't stay healthy or effective under Biogenesis's care, isn't it plausible that Bosch simply sold A-Rod some "magic elixir" that carried no actual benefits?
Klaw (1:07 PM)
I can't believe you're impugning Bosch's integrity like that. He seems like such a standup guy.
Matt (NJ)
More bang for the buck: 6/140 on Tanaka or 3/12 on Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez? I know the reports on gonzalez are all over the map, but he basically got what has sadly become middle reliever money, and seems to have mid-rotation potential to some.
Klaw (1:08 PM)
Gonzalez got that little because the Phils discovered an elbow issue after he agreed to terms. Not a reasonable comparison - nor would I call him a mid-rotation guy until we see what exactly the issue is.
Tom (L.A.)
When you say owners raking in money hand over fist - the Dodgers' local TV deal is $340m/yr, the Angels $150m/yr, and Padres $60m/yr. So some fists are bigger than others?
Ryan (St Petersburg)
You had Mesoraco as a top 12 prospect a few years ago. Now that the job is all his, can he be a top 10 catcher?
Klaw (1:12 PM)
Sorry, the chat software is acting very flaky today.
Klaw (1:13 PM)
Local TV money is important, but there's a lot of revenue coming in at the national level too. Just don't confuse "can't" with "won't" when talking about team spending.
Klaw (1:14 PM)
On Mesoraco: Yes, I do. Moderate to low AVG, decent walk totals, plenty of power for the position (20-25 HR), solid to above defense. Just needs to play every day, and may need a year or two of that to do what I just described.
Bryan (Montclair, NJ)
It sounds like the Mets will wait to promote Syndergaard and potentially Montero until after the Super 2 date. If more teams use this strategy, won't we eventually see the actual date get pushed back further each year?
Klaw (1:16 PM)
Yes - it's already shifted slightly as a result. I'm not a huge fan of that kind of manipulation, for two reasons. One is that the value of an added win or two in the current season (from promoting a prospect) may, depending on the team's current status, be worth more than the financial savings from delaying arbitration by a year. Two is that it implies that you know the player, once recalled, is never going back down. Mike Trout didn't stick when he first came up. Let's not get too clever about this. As for the Mets, if they must do that with one of the two guys, do it with Syndergaard, who has the much higher ceiling, rather than Montero, who is probably more ready to contribute right away.
Jeff (Detroit)
Grant Brisbee opined that the Braves, once big spenders, are now essentially a small market team relative to their competition. He went so far as to compare them to the Rays and A's. Do you agree? Is their television deal really that much of a hindrance, or is this more a reflection of their ownership? Is Atlanta not knocking at the door of the top ten markets?
Klaw (1:17 PM)
It's a reflection of ownership. They are only interested in making money off broadcasting the games. Liberty has no idea what's happening on a granular level inside the team's operations right now.
JB (Dallas)
Keith, I would like to see Bosch prove that the "gummies" or whatever else he was giving out can leave your system by the time the game is over - have him do an official MLB drug test, take a gummie, wait 3 hours and then take another test. I want to see him prove that all of his methods he claims he used to produce all these clean tests actually work. Your thoughts?
Klaw (1:18 PM)
This is a great idea except that it means Bosch wouldn't go away just yet, and really, isn't that what we all really want at this point?
Rusty (Kennesaw, GA)
KL, do you think Craig Kimbrel is worth a long-term contract with the Braves? At his young age, should he be the exception to the rule of not paying closers a lot?
Klaw (1:18 PM)
No, due to blowout/attrition risk. I think he'll be otherworldly as long as he's healthy, but I wouldn't bet on any one-inning reliever to stay healthy three or four straight years into the future.
Gary (Rochester)
Who has better year coming off major injury Beachy or Pineda?
Klaw (1:20 PM)
I'd always bet on the elbow guy (Beachy) over the shoulder guy (Pineda).
Andy (Tampa)
I'm going to guess you've commented on this and I missed it, but what was your initial reaction to the Kershaw deal?
Klaw (1:23 PM)
It's a good deal for both sides. Kershaw's actually worth a lot more than that to the Dodgers as long as he's healthy, but I can't say he did poorly when he shattered all records for a pitcher's contract.
Michael (DC)
Do you see any chance of Carlos Carrasco becoming a viable starting candidate or is he just a pen guy now?
Klaw (1:24 PM)
Pen guy. I was never a big fan, even when he was in Philly, because he lacked command and was noticeably immature on the mound. He's probably more of a two-pitch short reliever, once through the lineup, rather than even a back-end starter.
Kevin (NY)
Thoughts on Jose Abreus projections? They seem very very optimistic.
Klaw (1:27 PM)
Easy to be optimistic when you don't have much if any valid data that puts a cap on what is reasonable.
Matt (MA)
Out of all the Red Sox close to ready SP prospects who gets a regular spot in the rotation first, Workman, Webster, Ranaudo, Barnes?
Klaw (1:28 PM)
I think the team would say Webster. Workman looks great in a relief role, and might deliver just as much value there as he would as a back-end starter. Webster has the velocity and the changeup, but his command was much worse than I expected when he was in the big leagues, and he doesn't have a solid avg breaking ball.
Joe (Chicago)
Thoughts on Orioles offseason?
Klaw (1:29 PM)
Has it started yet?
Mark (Chicago)
What do you think of Kyle Hendricks? Mid rotation type?
Klaw (1:29 PM)
Fifth starter, if that.
BassmanUW (Chicago)
My thoughts on Jose Abreu: had Yasiel Puig not been so good last season, Abreu's projections would be lower. Which is not a good way to make a projection.
Klaw (1:29 PM)
And Abreu and Gonzalez and Guerrero would have been paid less. Puig blew everyone away - I don't think many scouts thought he would be THAT much better nine months after signing.
Matt (Queens)
Pick one for Hall of fame; 75% lowered, 5% rule abolished, or 10 vote limit expanded.
Klaw (1:30 PM)
10 vote limit expanded. But I think even that evades two other problems: Troll voters, like blank-ballot guys; and the lack of any clear direction on what do to with PED guys, actual ones (failed a test) and suspected (someone didn't like the cut of his jib).
Joe (DC)
What is an acceptable profit margin for a MLB team, in your opinion, since owners are making money hand over fist? Shouldn't they be trying to maximize profits like any other business?
Klaw (1:32 PM)
An individual team is a business, but one that is also part of a cartel where the health of every member is important to the health of the superior entity. If Jeff Loria is just going to keep bleeding Florida taxpayers dry, trading players as soon as they get a little expensive, then MLB is worse off for having him, even though he may be running his business in the way that is optimal for him as the owner.
Jeff (NYC)
Went to Bouchon in Vegas last week and tried the chicken and waffles. Plus-plus to say the least. I know Tanaka's raw stuff isn't as great as Darvish's but would you classify him as a #2 starter type (i.e. one of the best 30 or 40 starters in the game)?
Klaw (1:33 PM)
I think that's his ceiling. He's got a big fastball and can hold his velo, albeit on an extra day of rest, but he doesn't have the assortment of offspeed stuff Darvish brought over. If Tanaka is "just" a top-40 starter in the game, though, he's worth $18-20 million a year.
Tom (L.A.)
Am I following correctly? Turn your ballot over to people who took the vote seriously and did a good job = bad. Use your ballot to vote nefariously/agenda laden = good.
Klaw (1:35 PM)
In the eyes of the BBWAA, Dan's mistake was in completely handing it over to someone else. What they did with it is immaterial (and yes, that ballot was among the better ones, although it needed Raines). Had he solicited feedback, but made it clear he retained agency over the ballot, he wouldn't have been punished.
Klaw (1:35 PM)
That said, every agenda-voter should be stripped of his ballot - blank-ballot guys, spite voters, etc. This ain't about you, Murray.
Mike (Worcester, mA)
Steven Drew plays for the ___________ in 2014.
Klaw (1:35 PM)
Beau (NOLA)
Doesn't trading Homer Bailey make the most sense for the Reds? Assuming they can get a young impact bat back (at almost any position other than 1B). Seems like they could offset his loss with a combo of Cingrani / Arroyo (if resigned) plus have Stephenson in the future. How else could they potentially improve?
Klaw (1:37 PM)
Yes, mostly because they'll lose him to free agency after the season. This won't happen, obviously, but he'd make a ton of sense for Pittsburgh: One year, dollars aren't outrageous, fills a clear need, strong farm system that would allow them to deal.
Shawn (NYC)
Okay, you'd get rid of the HGH testing, but would you get rid of testing for minor non-performance enhancing drugs?
Klaw (1:37 PM)
I wouldn't test anyone for marijuana. That should be adequately covered by other clauses that require the player to be fit to perform his duties. If he's so stoned he doesn't show up for practice, he can be sanctioned.
Charles (San Jose)
How big a segment of the BBWAA is secretly shamed that the Deadspin ballot was better than their own?
Klaw (1:38 PM)
The voters to whom you refer are incapable of feeling shame, only pride.
jon (nyc)
Who's most likely going to get tanaka in your opinion?
Klaw (1:38 PM)
Bearing little or no inside information on this, I will be boring and say the Yankees.
Keith (Memphis)
Are you as sick about hearing about ARod as I am?
Klaw (1:38 PM)
S H E I K (Raleigh)
KLaw, did you publish your hypothetical 10 (or more) for this year's HOF?
Klaw (1:40 PM)
I did, but I don't mind saying it again: Raines, Bagwell, Piazza, Maddux, Thomas, Mussina, Schilling, Clemens, Bonds, and I believe Trammell was the last one. Glavine, Edgar, and Walker were all squeezed out by lack of space.
Seth (My House)
Does the union have any concern for the wide disparities we are seeing in salaries? Guys like Kershaw have paid their dues but with 4th starters getting 10M plus a season, it is easy to see why teams value controllable talent so much. Is there going to be a push in the new CBA to raise the minimum to a level where the young controllable players are not so exploited?
Klaw (1:41 PM)
It's actually gone up by something like 60-70% in the last decade. Wouldn't surprise me to see it jump to $800K in the next CBA.
Josh (DC)
Klaw (1:42 PM)
Yes, sorry, I thought I had him in there already. So replace Trammell with Biggio, then push Trammell into the "no room" category. Of course I'd vote for Whitaker had he been on the ballot.
Derek (Chipotle) [via mobile]
Follow up on the Kimbrel contract question. If you were a GM would you NEVER give a RP a 4 year deal?
Klaw (1:42 PM)
Correct. The only one I would have done so for just retired.
Charles (Seattle)
How soon until we see a career minor leaguer step up and volunteer to be studied on the true effects of PEDs? It appears the debate will go on forever until someone steps up. Wouldn't that potentially be a lasting legacy worth being proud of as a baseball player?
Klaw (1:44 PM)
I think the health risks to the player would make such a test unethical for the testers and kind of stupid for the player. I've spoken to a couple of subject matter experts, and they all say two things: In tests of pure strength or athleticism, steroids (that's really what you mean, right) do make a significant difference in performance; and they are incredibly bad for your health when used in this fashion.
Ryan (Hanover, PA)
RE: Orioles...I guess you missed the invites to Delmon Young and Tyler Colvin :)
Klaw (1:44 PM)
I don't get the Delmon signing. Colvin has his uses as a 4th OF. Delmon has no value any more. None.
Chris (DC)
Your thoughts on Top Chef last? Or, lead us in the right direction to your blog? Thanks!
Klaw (1:45 PM)
I'll write that up after the chat. I spent the morning enrolling for TSA Pre-check, which was a very easy process.
Bob (Ny)
Wilmer Flores, guy or GUY? What do u think his #s will be next year? Should the mets go after Drew instead? Thx
Klaw (1:50 PM)
Guy. Really not sold on him at 2b. He can hit though - might still profile as a regular at a corner spot.
Klaw (1:50 PM)
Drew ... are they contenders this year? Or just competitive? I think they could sneak up on Atlanta, but the gap on paper between the Mets and the Nats is pretty large.
Brandon (Nashville)
Is MLB ready to expand? What cities would be good options?
Klaw (1:51 PM)
I don't sense any appetite for expansion.
JJ (Liberty Twp, OH)
So, if all the owners are flush with cash, then any team that didn't at least contact the Tanaka camp (attempting to acquire a young pitcher that won't cost you a draft pick or player), is doing their team a disservice, right?
Klaw (1:51 PM)
I agree with that. You have to at least ask. There's zero cost to the conversation, unless you're at a payphone.
Justin (NY)
Hey Keith, a lot has been made this offseason of the Dodgers having "too many" outfielders. Couldn't one just as easily say that they don't really have a centerfielder?
Klaw (1:52 PM)
Yes. And that Ethier is kind of a platoon guy. And so is Crawford. And Kemp sort of has to show he can stay healthy for a full year.
jason (brooklyn)
From The Daily Colleagian, 1990: ...a few weeks ago [Bud] Black not only became a very rich man, but also, history will show, caused baseball to forever change its financial structure.Black's new four-year, $10 million dollar contract with the San Francisco Giants represents a trend that will either bankrupt many major league teams or compel the major league owners to abandon their free wheelin' capitalist ways in favor of a structure in which teams share profits with each other.
Klaw (1:52 PM)
Signed, Anonymous MLB Owner.
Marc (Sacramento)
Nominations were just released, who are your Oscar winners for the major categories? Seems like 12 years and American Hustle are can't miss.
Klaw (1:53 PM)
Haven't started my movie-watching yet - been too tied up with prospect calls and writing, plus catching up on some TV series. #archer
Sean (Lexington)
Brooklyn 99- After the 1st 2 episodes I said to my wife.."this show will be cancelled in 2 more weeks." Now, can't stop watching and laughing. Quickest turn around in the history of TV. The Mariners need to hire Michael Shur.
Klaw (1:54 PM)
That's another one. Thrilled it won the Golden Globe (although I would have given it to Parks and Rec). B99's cast is outstanding. I'd like them to give Santiago more to do, as opposed to just being the cute/meek one.
Albert (Pujols)
What do you expect from me this year now that plantar f stuff is behind me?
Klaw (1:54 PM)
A line like 2012's.
Don (Detroit)
I know that you are anti-Morris in the HOF.But did you see Schoefield's post on the HOF needing to be even bigger based on more teams than historical comparisons.Would Morris make it into your "Even Bigger" Hall approach even if only for durability in an era of non-durable pitchers?
Klaw (1:55 PM)
No. He drops the floor far too much. Adding him endorses historical revisionism.
Andrew (Toronto)
Re: team spending - I've always felt that many baseball fans should hate on the Yankees less for "buying championships," and be more annoyed at their ownership for crying poor and not trying to compete.
Klaw (1:56 PM)
Yep. Plus, all that spending bought them one championship, in 2009. The 1996-2000 run was built on the farm system, and supplemented with cash. The 2009 team was largely bought.
Jim (Alabama)
Hey Keith, one guy nobody ever talks about is Kevin Brown. For a good 7 or 8 years he was right there in the conversation for best pitchers in the game. Thoughts on his Hall of Fame case?
Klaw (1:56 PM)
If Glavine sailed in, Brown should be in too.
Max (Boston, MA)
What's the most "off" you've ever been in evaluating a prospect? Like if there was someone you predicted would be, at most, a bench player, and turned into a good everyday player?
Klaw (1:57 PM)
Too many to list. I was never a Goldschmidt fan when he was in the minors, for one.
Billy Bob (Tennessee)
You're stance on NEVER giving long deals to relievers is ridiculous absent the amount of money in the contract. Otherwise, you are implying that a 3-year deal at $10m per year is better for the team than a 4-yeard deal at $7.5m per year. That is illogical.
Klaw (1:58 PM)
Thank you for that incredibly obvious and needless clarification. You've made us all 0% smarter today.
John (Dover, DE)
The 2014 Firefly lineup was just released this week - will you be there? We don't have much else to offer in Delaware in the way of entertainment.
Klaw (1:58 PM)
I might. Tough to do anything like that mid-season, but if I can come for a day or so I'd love to see at least a half-dozen of those acts. Maybe we can organize a meetup down there.
JJ (Liberty Twp, OH)
There's no chance that Pedro Martinez' relatively low win total gets held against him by HOF voters, right?
Klaw (1:59 PM)
Not enough to matter. He'll get 95% of the vote.
Joe (Chicago)
Are you a fan of all the tolls in Delaware?
Klaw (2:00 PM)
They keep my taxes low. So come on by.
mk (albuquerque)
re: delmon.....i'm a twins fan so you won't get too many arguments from me re: delmon's ultimate worthlessness. but he seems like he still might have the ability to get hot for a few weeks at a time and carry a ballclub. you think that's why he keeps getting chances?
Klaw (2:01 PM)
I think he keeps getting chances because he's a former first overall pick. There are 50 players in the minors who can do what he'll do. And that's not saying I'd sign all of them, either.
Jason (KC)
Which young Cardinals starter is least likely to maintain last year's performance?
Klaw (2:03 PM)
I'd say Kelly or Wacha.
Scott (Lincolnshire)
Who's your early favorite for spring training's best "I'm in the best shape of my life"? How about "Most overrated prospect based on 2014 spring training results" ?
Klaw (2:03 PM)
We'll see in early March. Just remember what Jackie Bradley, Jr., did last spring.
Jason (Las Vegas)
With the move are you still coming out to Cactus League this year?
Klaw (2:03 PM)
Yes, absolutely. Just trying to figure out for how long.
J (Boston)
are you referring to income tax or property tax in Delaware? a top income tax rate of 6.6% isn't that low...
Klaw (2:04 PM)
No sales tax.
Robert (NYC)
Soler or Pederson? Who's going to be better in the Show?
Klaw (2:04 PM)
I'll take Soler.
Lake (Memphis, TN)
Since no one's asked yet - were you surprised at Price's 1-year extension?
Klaw (2:05 PM)
Everyone asked, but there's nothing to say. It wasn't an extension; they just agreed to terms and avoided arbitration.
Tarek (NYC)
Did you see Archer on Monday. Damn those writers are brilliant.
Klaw (2:05 PM)
Yep. That was insane.
Jason (KC)
Will Austin Hedges be RoY whenever he makes his debut?
Klaw (2:05 PM)
That's a bizarre question, but he's also not the kind of player who typically gets RoY votes - he's a defensive wizard, not an offense-first player.
Roy (New York)
Where do you see the underrated power of Mark Reynolds going?
Klaw (2:08 PM)
Don't know. I think his overrated power will get a minor league deal somewhere, though.
Andrew (Philly)
RBI Baseball is making its comeback....hopefully they keep that spit ball in there
Klaw (2:10 PM)
I never played the original game - I think I'm just a couple of years too old for that. I did play MicroLeague, though.
Klaw (2:11 PM)
That's all for this week. Thanks for all the questions - I'll have the Top Chef recap up later today, and I'll be back for another chat next week.
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To fully understand the all or nothing sense in marketing, let's take a real world example of a dealership that is truly embracing a target market by not only offering specials, but clinics and lifestyle services.
This dealership includes the marketing on Digital Screens inside the dealership, banners, on-hold announcements, radio and print. Every employee at the dealership completely embraces the marketing efforts and it is seen in the community as a leader. And guess what – it's not all about the cars. Free manicures, pedicures, nutrition clinics are added to the weekly marketing efforts to complete the marketing cycle.
Don Hattan Chevrolet in Wichita, KS is doing marketing all the way and is an industry leader, showing others how to progressively move away from past stigmas of a male dominated industry. Jill Hattan, General Manager, says:
The program brings in 200+ people per week into the dealership. We utilize this marketing tool ahead of everything else in order to create an identity in the community. The women that come to our events own Chevy's, but also own other types of cars too. We educate them on simple maintenance and upkeep, take care of them with manicures and pedicures and really dedicate a lot of efforts to making them feel comfortable, not only in our dealership, but with cars in general.
Read more about what Jill and her team are doing here:
And check out her home page to see how she includes "Ladies" in every part of the marketing efforts! It's even on her voicemail when you call.
Jill and her team are an example that other dealerships and other industries should follow. If the bar and car wash want to offer a promotion to the ladies, then do it all the way without degrading the people you are supposively marketing to.
Whatever your marketing efforts are that say you are different, make sure people know about it and see it everywhere they contact your dealership. Print, Digital, Signs, Online and your staff need to all be aligned to get the most impact and "good will" for your efforts.
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Chris Jericho posted the following message on his website: Oct 27 – Day 2 is done and it was spectacular! Orlando was even better than Tampa and I had to stay for an extra 45 mins in order to sign all of the Jerichoholic's books at the Virgin Megastore. This tour has been a massive success so far and Grand Central has already had to begin reprinting copies. That means that the original pressing of ALT has already been shipped out and new ones need to be made. Awesome! Look forward to tomorrow in St Pete. After that…The World!!
Of course by now, the St. Petersburg signing has already happened and Jericho has a signing later today in Fort Bragg, NC. But what about… The World? Interesting.
JarryPark.com has a new interview with TNA World champion Kurt Angle where Angle drops hints at a top superstar who is headed to the company. Angle tells the interviewer that TNA just signed a new superstar that will debut at the Genesis pay-per-view. Angle says this superstar will definitely help TNA's star power and the ratings. "You can probably make the guess. Who left WWE and who's available at this time." Angle went on to say the superstar has been a World champion in all major promotions and is one of the best all around wrestlers in the world overall – as far as acting, promos, wrestling and athleticism go. I'd say the two likely candidates would be Rob Van Dam and Booker T, but as we've seen with TNA in the past, all the hype could turn out to be nothing more than hype for another midcard wrestler.
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WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley announced on Facebook this morning that his contract with WWE was coming to an end soon. However, Foley is optimistic about the future, and says that he will continue to work with the company going forward.
Foley noted that he will be attending WrestleMania XXX with his family, who will be in the crowd with "great seats for the big show".
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One of the lessons our favorite businessman Joe Scafone shares with his readers in TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS: THE PRINCIPLES OF BALANCED LEADESHIP by 3SIXTY Founder and Senior Partner Rocky Romanella is to develop many touch points along the way with your people, customers, and the community. Doing so broadens your perspective and experience. Healthy dialogue both removes barriers and imparts wisdom. Debate and discussion ignites creativity and compassion.
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NSCC students establish Burton-Frydrych Community Garden at Alfalfa Farm in Topsfield.
Business is blooming for students in North Shore Community College's Environmental Club, who along with several faculty and staff members, have planted NSCC's first community garden. The garden is located at Alfalfa Farm, Topsfield and the garden plot was generously donated by NSCC Professor Richard Adelman, whose family owns Alfalfa Farm.
Organizers dedicated the garden to retiring NSCC President Wayne Burton of Durham, NH and Vice President of Academic Affairs Paul Frydrych, of Ipswich, who is also retiring, in recognition of their support and commitment to NSCC students and sustainability.
Crops planted include basil, beans, carrots, cantaloupe, eggplant, green peppers, onions, parsley, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes and tomatoes. Students care for the plot and plan to enjoy the harvest as well as sell the produce at a farmer's market in late summer.
NSCC gardeners include students Marsha Finkelstein and Kinga Jacaszek, both from Salem, and Justin Coleman,from Reading, alum Matthew Richards, of Boxford, faculty member Suchitra Amritkumar of North Andover, and staff member Kathy Faulkner of Beverly. Faculty advisors include Richard Adelman, Barbara Heath, of Lee, NH and Barbara Ikalainen of Danvers.


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It is specifically designed to take into consideration each individuals' area of their life that could be a negative behavior, reaction and/or redundant actions that do not allow you to move forward in those areas.
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I wrap it up with a one to one based on the experience you had within the class and then give you additional instructions on how to continue with the resolution/healing/understanding of your own unique experience of this class. Q&A always!
This will be recorded and sent to each participant within 48 hours so you can go through it again if needed.
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You will also need an internet connection – headphones/speaker and a microphone. This is an interactive class!
This class has had tremendous success with many people to identify and resolve, in some cases, life-long issues or struggles. This class has the potential to move you into a place of better understanding and answer questions that are pertinent to you and your life.
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CLASS DATE: October 22nd Registration Closes
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Where: A conference number ( 712.432.3100 conf # 638522)for those who want to call into the conference. (please note: if you call in long distance charges may apply) or Skype ( you will need to let me know so I can get you on the call PRIOR to the start of the class. This will be recorded and anyone attending will get a copy of the class via e-mail in audio format.
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Hi everyone! This is to announce due to some serious health issues I will not be doing the show for at least a month or more. I have asked Tobias to Host the shows while I am going through this process. We have just spoken a few minutes ago and the guests have been included in this information. I am not sure how all of this will go down – whether the guests will await my return or go forward as scheduled – And that being said I will be canceling my classes until next year. Please enjoy my great fill in Host and the guests! I will try to update you as I can. Blessings to you All!
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In this ONLINE workshop we will begin by exploring the levels of this natural chamber that was/is designed to rebalance, harmonize, synchronize and heal. It will awaken or strengthen the body's response to activation of DNA and help to reprogram old patterns, getting out of the "wheel" cycle of repeated actions, thoughts, etc., to your more natural state.
This technique has many layers of healing – which involves the process of restoring the body, mind and Spirit to its original state, prior to all the trauma we have all experienced repeatedly through many life times.
It uses crystals, sound, light and the natural energy found within and around the Earth. It is an ancient application that was used to restore any that were living on and in the Earth to their natural state, thereby releasing any negative, disruptive or non-beneficial energies, illnesses etc to the natural state of the individual. This workshop can also give you the ability to remember who you are and what you are to do. It can elevate your dream states and your spiritual awareness.
This workshop will start out with information on each of the techniques explored during the process itself. Along with detailed information on how to apply these techniques and answer any questions that will arise during this time in the workshop. After that we will go through a mediation to bring everyone to a relaxed place and then begin our journey to the chamber where the actual process takes place. Ample time is given in each phase to be sure you are where you need to be before moving to the next phase of the healing process.
Once we are completed with the chamber we will all come back to our starting place and a Q&A session will begin.
This is extremely powerful process you may repeat may times as you uncover what you need to heal and strengthen your vibration to bring you into a higher state of Being.
This is an intensive workshop designed to elevate your frequency, re-code your DNA and so much more!
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Duration: 2 – 3 hours with a 15 minute break
This class is especially suited to those who want to explore their "Soul Group" or "home" Planet or location. It is beneficial to those who want to understand and integrate your unique skills, talents and understanding of you from a much deeper and broader perspective.
As in the first class we will also be integrating this information through processing the information during the class. You will have more information to process and assimilate to take away with you for further development and understanding. Tools as it were.
We will begin with a unique meditation designed for you and this class. At that point there will be no boundaries to where you will begin this journey, whether on planet or off planet. Whether human or not – no boundaries so you begin to explore even further into unique genetic coding through timelines/galaxies/dimensions, etc.
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Guide to Empaths – identification and tools to navigate your world! Through the years I have suggested a book called " Are you really too sensitive" written by Mary Calhoun, the reason, it is because I needed to understand myself and why I felt and reacted to my world and others in it. It was a huge sense of relief when I read those pages all those years ago to realize someone did understand me and most importantly that someone could IDENTIFY in words, what I was experiencing and how I felt.This class will assist you in not only identifying your unique nature (we are all unique truly), but will also carry it a bit further in assisting you to navigate better in the world around you.We all have had experiences of feelings and physical reactions to certain places, situations and times. And for many, it controls you, your reactions, and they seem to have a life of their own. Then you admonish yourself for not being in control of yourselves. Unfortunately these are not answers nor do they help!As an energy sensitive and of course an empath myself I have learned a lot about how the outside world and environment can affect and effect us as an individual.This class will go beyond just giving you tips, I will also go into the realm of definitions and how we allow those definitions to actually define us and who we are and why that is a negative. And then I will go forward to helping you not only understand your own uniqueness but how to not fall into the same traps that set you off into a reactionary mode.Brief Outline:Descriptions and discussion forEmpath –Sensitive –Intuitive-


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RECALL – More and More Peanut Butter Dog Treats & Products Being Pulled Off Shelves
Seems everyone on getting in on the act and it's a good thing. This is serious and needs to be treated that way. I am seeing more and more manufacturers pulling treats that were made with peanut butter since the PCA did a voluntary recall due to salmonella. I think Walmart was the first or one of the first to pull it's Grreat Choice® dog biscuits and now the Food and Drug Administration officials called for a recall of all products containing peanut butter, peanut paste and peanut oil manufactured since Jan. 1, 2007 at the Blakely, Ga., processing center operated by Peanut Corp. of America.
Reports are saying that more than 500 people have gotten sick, there have been deaths and one pet death that may be related to salmonella tainted dog treats.
400 Peanut Butter products have been recalled. You can find the full list at the FDA – HERE.
I've listed the pet related products recalled as of this date and links below. Check them out!
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Carolina Prime Pet
Grreat Choice
Happy Tails
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Pet Food Peanut Paste Product Recalls
Peanut Corporation of America or Parnell's Pride
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As a wonderful contrast to all of the recent stories about school bullying and children in crisis, it was wonderful to see how the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) designated November 8–12, 2010, as National School Psychology Awareness Week.
More impressive is the exercise they use to "strengthen positive relationships and increasing positive experiences." It is called Gratitude Works and it encourages students to write letters of gratitude to someone who has made a difference in their lives or the lives of others. The intention is to "reinforce students' practice of gratitude as one of many pro-social behaviors that can foster individual resilience and well-being and contribute to overall positive school climate."
Recently I had the opportunity to speak to three graduate management classes at Hofstra University about my yearlong journey of expressing gratitude. I was pleased to receive dozens of emails following those lectures from the students who had done their "homework" almost immediately. They had contacted someone who was a significant life influencer and told him or her specifically how they had affected their life. Every message I received was filled with enormous positive energy, peace of mind and pride in having created even deeper relationships.
Expressing profound gratitude can never start too early. Even school-aged children can think of at least one person who has impacted their life. There are several good reasons to start expressing your appreciation to these people now. The sooner you tell them how you feel, the longer they will be able have to take pleasure in the message. They'll probably be inspired to help others; in fact, the ripples may very well be felt far and wide, and all because you made these individuals aware of how important they are to you.
Also, keep in mind that expressing your gratitude will likely enhance and enrich your relationships with these wonderful human beings and by starting young, you'll have more time to enjoy them.
Another consideration is that it's often easier for young people to speak openly and express heartfelt feelings. Plus, the earlier you do so, the more likely it is that you'll get better at it, and the effort will become habitual. It's like exercising an undeveloped muscle.
So what is stopping you? School-age children are doing it. College students are doing it…Why not you – why not now?
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The French offensive overwhelmed the Swiss defenses for the entire 90 minutes of the match, scoring five unanswered goals in the process. The final score would be 5-2 in Frances favor.
Byline: Jorge Belon, Editor in Chief
SALVADOR–By the time the first half ended the score was already 3-0 in Frances favor, by the final 20 minutes of the game came by, the score was 5-0. Les Bleus would end up wining the game 5-2 and clinch their spot into the round of 16.
"It was almost absolutely perfect, "The Blues Coach Didier Deschamps told FIFA.com after the match. " It was an ideal outing, during which we scored five goals against a good side, won 5-2 and reached six points."
They were five goals for France, and all of the goals were scored by different players. French forward Olivier Giroud would get his first goal of the World Cup at the 17 minute, and the first goal of the match. The Arsenal forward would jump high to head the ball into the top right hand corner of the net.
Giroud would punish the Swiss with a powerful and accurate header that came from Mathieu Valbuena corner kick, Giroud would be there to hammer in the ball. As for the second goal Blues midfielder Blaise Matuidi would make a darting run into the heart of the left hand side of the penalty box.
Karim Benzema would deliver a short but crisp pass from the top of the penalty box, to a cutting Matuidi. The French midfielder would control the ball and place the ball in a small pocket of space; between the Swiss goalie Diego Benaglio and the left hand post, the ball would enter and give France the 2-0 lead with only 60 seconds separating from the first goal.
Regardless that Benzema missed a penalty at the 32 minute, the blues would still manage to score their third goal before the halftime break. Giroud would be involved again, but this time he would be assisting the goal. The Arsenal forward came running down the field from the left hand side.
He revived a beautiful long curving pass that was cutting the grass with the pace defender Raphael Varane put on the pass. Giroud took one touch on the ball, the brought him into the penalty box, he then lifted his head and saw Valbuena running hard into the box. Giroud wasted no time and sent a low cross to the forward, Valbuena would strike the ball without attempting to control that ball. His shot would sail into the roof of the net give the Les Blues a commanding 3-0 lead over the Swiss at the 40 minute.
"We all played well, and we got off to a really good start," Benzema told FIFA.com. "Continuing where we left off against Honduras and playing as a team. And we really are a team."
In the second half The Blues picked up their offense right where they left it in the first half. Midfielder Paul Pogba would chip a pass over a Swiss defender and right into the path of the Real Madrid forward. Benzema would waste no time, since he was surrounded by two defenders and the goalie Benaglio was closing down his angle fast. The 26-year-old forward would take a volley shot, and send the ball right between the legs of the Switzerland goalie and bounce into the net, to give France a 4-0 lead at the 67 minute.
The nightmare day for the Swiss was not over yet, six minutes after Benzema goal, the Madrid forward would be a part of the play again. However, this time he would get his second assist of the game. The Frenchmen controlled the ball right outside the box, changed direction with the ball towards the right, he saw Mali native Moussa Sissoko entering the box from the right hand side of the field.
Benzema would lay off a perfect pass to the incoming Sissoko, the midfielder would just strike the ball with finesse, and send the ball into the bottom left hand corner of the net, to give Les Blues a 5-0 lead at the 73 minute. However, before the match would end Switzerland would get two goals at the 81 and 87 minute, to make the score 5-2.
"We've got a good goal difference, and the third match will decide who finishes top and second in the group," Deschamps told FIFA.com. "We prepared well for the first two games, and we've played in an efficient manner. This is still the first part of the tournament. We need to finish the job against Ecuador, and then we'll be in a very different kind of competition."
The French can clinch first place in their group with a victory over Ecuador on Wednesday, June 25 at the Maracanã – Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho. As for Switzerland they will need to rebound against Honduras on Wednesday as well, but the game will take place at the Arena Amazonia.
Highlights to this game can be seen on this video http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=intl:1897790, video provided by ESPN FC.


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I want to dress like a man sometimes. I also sometimes want to be a man. I'm not bi. I like men.
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CHARLOTTE - Cam Newton, who certainly does not lack for style, turns 28 years old on Thursday.
So perhaps for his birthday, you can shell out a very reasonable (when compared to LaVar Ball's $495 shoes) $169 for any of the four pairs.
Under Armour released the cleats, which are available at several retail stores.
The line is called C1N MC LE.
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Lemonheads live at Somerset House, London -16th July 2006
Review by Mat Snow from The Guardian
A friend of Johnny Depp, godfather to a grand-daughter of Keith Richards, and deemed the sexiest man alive by People magazine in 1993, Lemonhead-in-chief Evan Dando fell from grace in spectacularly over-medicated fashion, culminating in the rare accolade of being booed from the Glastonbury stage for a two-hour tardiness - he subsequently excused himself on the grounds of being unavoidably detained in bed with a pair of celebrity lesbians and a bag of heroin.
Addictions to class A drugs and hanging out with heavy friends had collapsed his standing and reduced his output to a trickle until marriage to English model Elizabeth Moses and witnessing 9/11 from his apartment two blocks away restored his sense of purpose. Tonight a full house of grunge nostalgists and curious cult-seekers cheer the visiting Bostonian to a rare encore in Sir William Chambers' noble quadrangle.
There is a time mid-set when he dispenses with his pace-setting rhythm section (bassist Josh Lattanzi and drummer John Kent) and you are reminded of Billy Bragg. A Billy Bragg, that is, who resembles a horse in Brian Jones-style matelot shirt, shaking Silvikrin hair in hallowed Ozzy/Neil Young style, ecstatic in the windsock of rock.
Vamping his trebly Fender Telecaster for well over an hour without changing the tone setting, Dando delights in a wilfully rank amateurism; it takes a special kind of dedication to be this basic when you have been playing the instrument for longer than Jimi Hendrix lived.
Yet his songs, many of the best co-written with Tom Morgan of Australian rockers Smudge, cry out for a far more sensitive treatment. Rudderless, My Drug Buddy, The Outdoor Type, Why Do You Do This to Yourself?, Being Around and It's a Shame About Ray are masterpieces of the three-chord trick, tunes that make the heart wistful. Their truths of romance right or wrong, youth's long sunset and the nostalgia you feel for languidly wasted time even as you are wasting it tap into that Brideshead Revisited mood with rare poignancy.
Dando does not flatter himself in identifying with the country-rock golden boy Gram Parsons. Yet he fails to do full justice to those talents as a writer and singer (albeit one who could use a decongestant and a more disciplined approach to pitch, as on his botched cover of Neil Young's Powderfinger).
Having come of age musically as 1980s hardcore punk morphed into grunge, Dando refuses to budge from the comfort zone of ersatz energy making do for craft and detail, as if bringing out a song's nuances is somehow uncool compared with just hammering through. Though nearly 40, it's not too late to stop slacking, but will he learn?
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Thanks to left-over group rates, CruiseDeals.com has the 14-Night Transatlantic Cruise departing on November 7th from Barcelona spain to Galveston, Texas. This Transtalantic cruise vacation is on the Voyager of the Seas which is one of the largest ships cruising across the Atlantic this fall. CruiseDeals.com is offering this voyage for $607 per person for an Inside Cabin with a $100 credit to spend onboard the ship. Oceanview Cabins are only $713. Compare this exclusive deal below to the Royal Caribbean rates of $799 per person with $0 in shipboard credit. That is a $500 savings!! At 3PM ET on April 15th, 2010 CruiseDeals.com only had … [Read more...]
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I typically do not write blog posts about deals. The Best Deals are time sensitive, so by the time you read this blog post this deal may be gone. I wanted to get this deal up on the blog ASAP because this truly the 'Deal of the Century'. On November 28th, 2009 the recently refurbished Celebrity Century will depart Barcelona Spain. The Century has stops in Spain, Portugal, & England before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. This year we have benefitted from being one of the best at selling distressed inventory for the cruise lines. We were able to get the Celebrity Century 14 night Transatlantic Cruise for only $399 per person. That is $29 per … [Read more...]
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CruiseDeals.com Agent Eric M. tells us why the 13nt. TransAtlantic with Air on the Independence of the Sea is such an exciting deal. You must Call 800.668.6414 to book this Exclusive Offer. Eric is very familiar with this deal, get him at the extension he leaves on the Video! Offer ends on 7/17/09. … [Read more...]
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I have been writing less about specific deals here on CruiseSource.us as most of you subscribe to our Top 5 deals each week on Seamail.com. But, this is one I felt the need to get out as quickly as possible to as many people as possible because this deal is exclusive with limited space. It also expires on July 17, 2009, so whatever we do not sell has to go back to the Cruise Line. So here is the Deal: In late November 2009, a 13-night Transatlantic Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Newest, Largest Ship, the Independence of the Seas with Air Included from Ft. Lauderdale for only $999! We have low Air Addons from many other major US Cities. A … [Read more...]


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So, campus tour is where you're going to a new school and you find where all your classes are. And... I ran into my ex bff that betrayed me and hurt me pretty bad. I also don't want to run away from my problems by avoiding people I dislike.
I saw my ex bff twice today at the campus tour, how do I deal with that?
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Actually, from my point of view, you're not "running away from your problems when you avoid people you dislike". You're simply not letting negativity into your life, which is positive for your happiness. I cut people off once they become a negative influence on my life or happiness. I'm just someone who enjoys a drama-free life, not needing to spend mental energy thinking about how to deal with other people, or what other people think, less stressed.00|00|0
"i'm just someone who enjoys drama-free life. . ." I need to be around with people that I can be happy with.
Exactly. Not poisonous friendships with people, not back-stabbing communication-lacking drama filled toxic friendships. Loyal friends who are honest and there by your side and wonderful people. That's who I find my happiness with.
Same here, after 8th grade i've realized I''ve done a lot for a lot of people and it was about time to do something for me. I thought I'd never find happiness. But the thing is.. I don't need a BIG family to find happiness. I've got me and my mom. I don't need.. a guy in my life just to keep me happy.. I've got my friends <3 and I also don't need haters in my life because they are dying to be me. :)
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Knit 2 Socks At Once from the Toe Up – $60 - Saturday January 28 & February 4 - 10am to Noon
Description: Knit two socks at once from the toe up. This class will be taught in two 2 hour sessions. And there will be homework in between sessions. Session One you learn the anatomy of a sock, how to measure for a perfect fit, how to cast on for a seamless toe, knit the foot and leave live stitches for an afterthought heel. You will knit the leg and cuff during the week. Session Two we will pick up and insert the heel
Skills required: Knit and purl. Cast on, cast off.
Materials: Sock yarn. 2 32" or 40# circular needle in appropriate size for yarn, locking stitch marker, scissors, and a tapestry needle. All supplies are available in the shop at a 10% discount


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When the yard begins bursting with color, people tell Judy and Larry Bromme, "the magic is coming back."
Most admired is a creek running down the side yard offset by lush ferns beneath a large willow tree. The city map says it's part of Buckingham Creek, but the Brommes believe it's an artesian well; the pair of mallards honeymooning there each summer don't know the difference.
Off the west bank is a flower bed full of bergenias Larry's mother, Elsie, planted more than 60 years ago. The oldest roots deep within the acre property, though, happen to be rhubarb.
Stunning are views from the sidewalk, but to venture beyond the white fence and pergola laced with grape vines is like jumping into a painting. The driveway stretches uphill, revealing layers and layers of flowers.
Looking around, there's more than labor worth admiring, rather a legacy.
"It's just special," Larry said. "I'm fortunate to marry someone interested in keeping up the flowers my mother grew."
They moved into the Skyline house in 1960, making their children the fourth generation to grow up in the home.
Judy has spent the majority of her life in dirt, mainly with soybeans, growing up in southern Minnesota. She's a self-
proclaimed "obsessive gardener," and her husband calls himself the grunt.
"All winter I plan. I have this gene. I have to plant," she said.
Pretty hanging baskets decorate the front porch. The tiered yard is adorned with another pergola and a gazebo. Plentiful are the hostas and irises. Aside from some necessities — lettuce, tomatoes and berries — the focus is flowers.
Benches are purposefully placed to take in the best views, but the retired, 74-year-old couple said they keep busy and leave the benches for the guests. She does all the designing and manicuring, and he mows and does the heavy lifting.
Ideas once sourced from road trips and magazines are now modernized with Pinterest. The online catalog introduced Judy to tiny houses and inspired the Brommes' most recent addition to the garden — a summerhouse.
An old single garage served as the summerhouse decades ago. Larry's grandfather moved it up from the lake to Skyline via rolling logs in 1924. He remembers camping inside, listening to the water run.
The structure's re-creation gives the garden another layer of nostalgia, and landscaping opportunities to Judy's excitement — she's already envisioning a stone pathway.
Another project underway is taming what Judy dubs as their "wildlife sanctuary," and adding monarch-friendly plants.
"The Brommes are wonderful people," said Bob Kunzy, living just a few blocks west in the historic Arthur P. Cook house.
Kunzy said the Brommes' beautiful garden encouraged him to take on the grounds surrounding his 1902 bluestone home. After all, he agrees that to be a good gardener, it helps to have a friend who is better.
He's waiting for his tiger lilies to bloom, but like the Brommes', his irises are endless, as is his view of Duluth from the top garden tier.
"Gardens are like boats," Kunzy said. "You always want one bigger."
The Bromme family lot expanded from one to seven over the years. Often they are asked to host city and church garden tours, to which they have been willfully agreeing to do since their first tour in 2001.
When they noticed other tour buses stopping along Skyline to see the creek, flowers and surrounding greenery, they say it makes their hard work and hobby all the more satisfying.
But there will always be someone special they'd like to invite in for a tour.
"I wish sometimes his mom could see what it looks like now," Judy said.
A few of the Bromme's favorites
- Irises: Yellow, pink and purple are the first to pop each year
- Yellow sedum: Low growing, spreads easily and blooms for a long time
- Delphiniums: Deep colors that can grow tall enough to reach hanging baskets
- Hostas: If you can keep the deer away, you can't go wrong
Article source: http://www.wctrib.com/news/state/4062541-minnesota-couples-garden-draws-tourists-busload


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Heather Shumaker's Renegade Parenting Rules
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Toy guns don't turn kids into mass murderers. Author Heather Shumaker says:
Playing with toy weapons will not make a child violent. Respect a child's right to play. . . . War is as legitimate as playing house. When a preschooler says "Bang! Bang!" it's a game, not violence. Don't be fooled because the topic may be violent — this play is typically highly social and cooperative, teaching your child skills in friendship and even early morality. If we fear weapon play and ban it, children may still pursue their fascination with power and weapons — often in places we can't see it.
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Newman Upset Over Hit
May 1, 2011 | 1:22 A.M. EST
Newman's No. 39 U.S. Army Medicine Chevrolet was running in eighth place when it got hit by the No. 42 car. (Photo: Getty Images)
Ryan Newman said he was intentionally crashed in Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway.
The incident with the No. 42 driver Juan Pablo Montoya on Lap 238 of 400 spoiled a top-10 or better result for Newman, who limped home to a 20th-place finish in the Crown Royal presents the Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400.
Newman's No. 39 U.S. Army Medicine Chevrolet was running in eighth place when it got hit by the No. 42 car. The contact in Turn 3 of the .75-mile oval caused Newman's car to spin out and crash into the concrete barrier. When the spinning Army car came to a halt, it was hit again, but unintentionally by the No. 22 machine of Kurt Busch.
Following the accident, Newman came down pit road four times to have repairs made to the severely damaged right-rear of the car.
"We were running solidly in the top 10, but when Ryan got hit that doomed any chance of a top-10 or top-five finish," said crew chief Tony Gibson. "It was an unnecessary hit and we're not happy about what happened. We will battle on and get the results that we deserve for our Army Strong Soldiers."
Gibson and Newman voluntarily went to the NASCAR trailer after the race to discuss the incident with NASCAR officials.
"I was intentionally crashed and it ruined our day," said a frustrated Newman to a gathering of media as he was leaving the NASCAR trailer.
Newman started the race from the 13th position and quickly moved into the top 10 where he stayed until the incident with Montoya.
The 20th-place finish resulted in Newman dropping one spot -- from seventh to eighth -- in the driver point standings. His teammate, Tony Stewart, finished ninth in the race and is 10th in driver points.
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(KYTX) - After coaching nearly a decade, Randy McFarlin must leave the wildcats.
Athletic trainer Riley Hendrix will miss him.
"He's a great coach, great leader." she says.
Two years ago this month, McFarlin and his family suffered a terrible car accident near Daingerfield, leaving McFarlin in the ICU for about a month.
Now, he's back to coaching, but despite his wins on the field, he's not coming back after this season.
"There are only two kinds of coaches in this business, those who have been fired and those who are going to be fired." says McFarlin.
We talked to him about the school district's decision Tuesday.
"Sometimes it doesn't matter what the community wants." he says.
While superintendent Daniel Dupree did not address the reason for letting McFarlin go, he said in a statement the school wants to "make the best decisions in hiring the right people to help our students achieve success." Dupree went on to say, "The district appreciates Coach McFarlin's contributions to our athletic program over the course of his employment."
Whitehouse football player Kostin Wallace says he'll miss his coach.
"No matter what it is, we're all there for each other and we stand strong together."


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Chief information officer
Previous position: Chief information officer, American Airlines
Age: 47
Education: B.A., University of Chicago; MBA, University of California, Berkeley.
Career: Joined American in 1994 in the revenue management department. Was president of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program before becoming chief information officer.
Top of to-do list: "US Airways has, I'd say, about 750 applications or systems right now and American has 750 systems and applications. In the future, we're not going to have 1,500. So really, the first priority is to figure out how we are going to integrate all these systems."
Expected challenges: "We absolutely have to get the customer-facing systems right. My goal is that on the day of a big integration, the customers are going to say, what integration?"
One thing that people may not know about you: Her six-year-old son gets upset with her when she can't name the 10,000 different characters in Star Wars movies. "He can name every character in every movie of Star Wars even though he has never seen any of the movies. I don't know how that happened, but it's true."


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Skint has never really fulfilled early promise and needs some help from the handicapper but Stone Light still has time on her side and is having only her second start over fences having finished a fair third at Exeter in December. UMBERTO D'OLIVATE has already won twice over the larger obstacles and was always going well when defying a big weight at Exeter last month. This is a step up in grade but he should be equal to the task and is preferred to Sandown third Roger Beantown, who is better over further, and the less-exposed Sir Valentino.
Roger Beantown (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Held up, headway 4th, one pace in 4th when blundered 2 out, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Sew On Target (11-10) at Sandown 2m hcp chs 0-130 (3) hvy.
Skint 9-2 (10-7) Held up mid-division, headway before 2 out, kept on run-in, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Zaplamation (10-1) at Wetherby 2m (3) gs in Dec.
Umberto D'olivate (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Prominent, went 2nd 4 out, led next, clear 2 out, stayed on well, won at Exeter 2m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft in Jan beating Kingcora (11-4) by 5l, 9 ran.
Sir Valentino (FR) 11-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, jumped left 3rd, not fluent 5th, went 2nd approaching 7th until approaching 4 out, every chance when hit 4 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, challenged last, every chance when carried left flat, no extra and held close home, 2nd of 5, nk behind Lord Of House (11-7) at Ludlow 2m (3) hvy in Jan.
Stone Light (FR) 9-5fav (10-11) Took keen hold tracking leading pair, hit 9th, went 2nd 2 out, no impression when dropped to 3rd and hit last, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Midnight Lira (10-2) at Exeter 2m 3f mares nov hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Dec.