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Pinot Noir Black Love 2010
6 years ago
Mark Ryan Winery - Black Love. Willamette Valley Pinot. Simply amazing.
La Vieille Ferme
6 years ago
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan & Cinsault grapes. Spicy aroma, fruit forward with good body.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009
6 years ago
Fresh strawberry and plum with earth and mineral notes. Was on sale too!
Wild Rock Pinot Noir 2008
6 years ago
Wild Rock Pinot from New Zealand. Subtle berry palate, great mouth feel. Paired with Filet Mignon.
Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2010
7 years ago
Spy Valley Pinot Noir. Plum and sweet cherry with spice and sage. Licorice and cocoa finish. Paired with roasted chicken
Speri Ripasso 2008
7 years ago
Strong, full bodied with dark cherry notes. Has a kick. Good with strong meats and cheese.
The People's Pinot Noir 2008
7 years ago
The People's Pinot Noir from New Zealand. Very light. Paired well with cave aged gruyere.
Skimmerhorn Pinot Gris 2009
7 years ago
Off dry, flavorful. Apple and pear.
Pinot Noir 2010
7 years ago
A French Pinot. Black cherry notes with a full and generous mouthfeel. Delicious.
Ormai Bolgheri
7 years ago
An excellent Italian Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth and matched well with the pizza at Pulcinella.
Quails' Gate Pinot Noir 2009
7 years ago
A light, lively, happy (says M) fruit forward wine.
Bliss Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2009
7 years ago
Subtle, light boutique. White pepper and berry good! ;) definitely be going back to this one.
Rivarossa Schiopetto 2008
7 years ago
Drinkable. Nice earthy, organic palette. Well balanced and fruit forward.
Brian Carter Cellars Solesce 2005
7 years ago
Licorice and chocolate nose, slightly acidic jammy blend with subtle berry and pepper flavor.
40 Knots Pinot Noir 2009
7 years ago
A rare, very delicious Pinot from Vancouver Island. Floral, raspberry, chocolate, coffee and spice. So good!
Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2009
7 years ago
Malbec - Mendoza. Plums, black cherries, licorice and dried herbs.
Single Vineyard Errazuriz Chile Carmenere 2009
7 years ago
I don't usually like Chilean, but this one is exceptional. Carmenere - blackberry, tobacco.
Bergstrom Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir 2009
7 years ago
Subtle and smooth with crisp finish. Lively! Another wonderful wine from Willamette Valley.
Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir 2007
7 years ago
Willamette Valley. My favorite region. Spicy, lush cherry and chocolate.
Terra Doro Zinfandel 2007
7 years ago
Spicy and peppery. Fairly dry with notes of blackberry and oak.
Bila Haut Cotes Du Roussillon Villages
7 years ago
Janice Beaton tasting. Paired with Comte. Wonderful. Fruity, not overly dry. A nice easy drinking wine.


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rockefeller necesitaba un nuevo diseño de fondo de Twitter y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 57 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
Please check out our site to learn much more about us than we can put here! :)
Note: we're using a bit.ly link because we're a little cautious about having this contest come up in search results [mainly because this is our first experiment with 99designs!]
On the other hand we do want you to be able to use the winning design in your portfolio once we pick one. So as a compromise, ideally the name of the company won't be used in this thread, though of course it can be present in the graphics [which can't be keyword searched without OCR].
In addition to clicking around the site in general, please check out the About and "Find A Clinic Near You" links at the bottom of the page.
As the primary audience, we're focusing on women & couples who are thinking about children, with most of them between 25 and 40.
Was originally thinking that doctors and MDs would be the secondary audience, with some proportion of tweets directed towards the medical/health aspects of having children. However, the designs submitted are in a more fun/cartoonish/Twitter-ish direction and that's fine -- MDs will just look at our main site.
1. First, take a look at our existing site (bit.ly/5pfzwF). We'd like to have a Twitter background that looks like a continuation of the theme without just being a cut & paste.
2. We probably want to retain the overall light blue-ish color scheme, and perhaps the iconic big baby image as well. The only catch is that the blue should be recognizably different from the default Twitter blue. Also, a different cute baby might also work, or an attractive couple with their baby, or even a cute cartoon baby.
3. We want an eye-catching Extended Profile design where we can add more information about the company, and definitely do not want a tiled/repeating background.
4. Here are some examples of Twitter accounts that we like:
A cute baby or cartoon baby in the left hand side might be really good!
5. Finally, here are some links on creating and sizing Extended Profile Twitter pages [please Google for more!]:
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Picked up a wave 2 Slave Leia last night. And she definitely caught the attention of the cashier when I was checking out! All of a sudden she wanted to get into a conversation about Star Wars with me, and talking about the new movie, etc......And I'm just thinking to myself 'Why didn't I pick up Greedo instead? Especially since I've got my daughter with me?!?!'
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Plugging away — but why?
Among the September car and light-truck successes of Fiat's IT:F Chrysler, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp., and the disappointing results of General Motors Co. GM, +0.91% and Ford Motor Co. F, +2.63% are all-but-forgotten automobile manufacturers that sell almost no products in the United States. It is a miracle that they continue to attack the market, and little surprise that they flounder in doing so. See: Chrysler's September sales soar; GM, Ford flat.
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Volvo's target is the lower end of the Lexus, BMW BMW, +3.06% , Audi and Mercedes DAI, +3.82% lines. These four companies have models that outsell even the U.S. brands Lincoln and Cadillac. Most experts consider the cars made by these companies engineering marvels. And Volvo, a Swedish marque with Chinese ownership, is another manufacturer that does not have the model line, marketing budget or dealer network to hope to compete.
The American automobile market is the only large one in which growth remains spectacular, particularly compared with Europe. But that growth does not lift all ships. Small brands without tremendous financial support have no chance in a market in which a dozen or more powerful manufacturers compete. Volvo, Mitsubishi Motors and American Suzuki may as well disappear from the picture.
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"James Perry Wilson loved to paint. He loved to paint dioramas, architectural subjects, and more than anything else, he loved painting outdoors en plein air.
"In sharp contrast to his diorama painting or architectural work however, Wilson painted other works in a single day on transportable 8"X10" mahogany panels or 12"X16" canvasboards.
"These small works, done apparently for the sheer love and challenge of painting, reflect the same skill and intelligence seen in his diorama work with the addition of a working spontaneity. They guide us directly to the heart of James Perry Wilson and where his passion lay.
"There is a palpable quality of joy in Wilson's paintings. He expresses his awe of nature through paint. This is a meticulously observed landscape that emanates his love of color in nature and his depiction of light and atmosphere."
For the full chapter, follow this link to JPW's Plein-Air Painting. I highly recommend this link, and be sure to scroll down a little past halfway to read JPW's notes on atmospheric colors. This is like a whole textbook on plein air practice by a painter who thought more probingly about light and color than almost anyone.
Previous GJ posts about J.P. Wilson, Part 1 and Part 2


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DENVER — Like too many other Catholic schools, Our Lady of Lourdes experienced declining enrollment throughout the past decade. By 2008, enrollment at the pre-K-8 school had fallen to just 100 — too low to remain open if the trend continued.Suddenly, the picture has changed and mere survival no longer reigns supreme, thanks to a recent switch to a classical education curriculum.Principal Rosemary Anderson credits classical education — known to some as "liberal arts prep" — with upward enrollment and the school's new enthusiasm.....Like other schools that adopt this mode of instruction, Our Lady of Lourdes' new curriculum is based on the trivium, a method of learning that focuses on the teaching of grammar, logic and rhetoric. On its website, the Denver school notes that students educated according to this method scored an average of 100 points higher on their SATs in 2011."The classical method of education not only provides academic rigor, it also instructs and prepares the students to become independent thinkers … and equips students to be leaders in the community with their ability to communicate logically with their peers and colleagues," the school website states.
There are Orthodox schools, but I don't know what curriculum they use. I do think classical curricula should be used more, in all schools.
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In a breathtakingly broad decision, a federal appeals court has ruled that President Obama violated the Constitution when he unilaterally appointed three members of the National Labor Relations Board during a "pro forma" session of the Senate. If upheld by the Supreme Court, the decision would all but end so-called recess appointments, by which presidents of both parties have bypassed the Senate — often because of unjustified obstruction by a determined minority.
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Your daily trip through the minor leagues.
A six run fourth was too much for the AZL Cubs to overcome on Thursday losing 7-2. Even though the Cubs only had two runs on five hits there were a few offensive bright spots. Dan Vogelbach did it again belting a two-run home run, his fifth of the young season. Ben Carhart also had a nice day going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. Ethan Elias started and pitched three innings giving up one unearned run. Ryan Hartman struggled and took the loss in relief. Matt Iannazzo struck out six in 3.1 innings pitched. The Cubs have been really good so hope to see them bounce back after this one.
Boise lost a wild one to Vancouver 12-11. It was a tough loss as it seemed Boise was in complete control of this one, but an eight run seventh for Vancouver was all they would need to hold on. Offensively Boise had 16 hits to go along with those 11 runs so a lot of good came out of that. Three Hawks hit home runs, including Gioskar Amaya, Marco Hernandez, and Rock Shoulders. Amaya and Hernandez each drove in two and Shoulders drove in three on the night. Bijan Rademacher also drove in two runs as he went 3-for-4 with a double at the plate. Stephen Brruno and Jeimer Candelario each had two hits and Trey Martin had three. The good on the mound turned to ugly pretty quickly on Thursday. James Pugliese and Michael Heesch combined to get the Hawks into the sixth with a 10-4 lead. The lead was soon erased as Rafael Diplan struggled giving up five in .1 innings. He was followed by Roderik Pichardo who gave up three more in the seventh and he took the loss. Another tough loss for Boise on Thursday.
Dayton pounded out 16 hits and scored eight runs to beat Peoria 8-5. There was some good that happened offensively in this one though. Taiwan Easterling was 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. Paul Hoilman and Chadd Krist who was recently promoted from Boise each had two hits. Krist also drove in a run as did Wes Darvill and Pin-Chieh Chen. Jose Rosario was pretty good on the mound giving up one run on seven hits in six innings of work. Justin Berg and the defense let Rosario down giving up five runs, one earned on three hits in .2 innings. Hunter Cervenka struggled as well giving up two runs on six hits in 2.1 innings. After a five run seventh and a two run ninth Peoria just didn't have enough left to come back.
Palm Beach scored four times in the lst four innings to beat Daytona 5-4. Matt Loosen got the start pitching 6.2 innings. He gave up four runs, three runs on three hits while walking three and striking out six. Eduardo Figueroa took the loss in relief. He gave up the go ahead run in .2 innings. At the plate Rubi Silva had a nice night going 2-for-4 with a triple and a runs scored. John Andreoli, Rebel Ridling, Rafael Lopez, and Dustin Harrington each had a hit and Ridling drove one in. Matt Szczur and Taylor Davis each had an RBI for the Cubs on Thursday as well. Another game on Thursday where it looked like the Cubs affiliate was in command, but ended up losing.
Tennessee was postponed on Wednesday so they played two on Thursday. All the scoring for game one came in the first inning when Tennessee scored one, but Birmingham scored four. The score would stand and Tennessee lost 4-1. Staring pitcher Zach Rosscup didn't last long allowing four runs on four hits and walking two and only recording one out. In relif Ty'Relle Harris and Kevin Rhoderick held the Baron scoreless the rest of the way to give the Smokies a chance. Philip Humber started his rehab assignmnet and held the Smokies to only two hits and one run. Junior Lake led the game off with a double and scored the Smokies lone run when he was driven in by Jae-Hoon Ha. Justin Bour had the other Smokies hit in game one.
Three Tennessee runs in the second inning was plenty for Nicholas Struck as Smokies won game two 3-0. Struck wsa outstanding allowing no runs on only three hits while walking none and striking out seven in six innings. Frank Batista came on to pitch a scoreless seventh to recrord his 17th save. The Smokies RBIs came from the bottom of the order with Nelson Perez driving in two with a triple and Chad Noble then driving him in. Jae-Hoon Ha was the only Smokie player with a multi hit game as he went 2-for-4. After dropping the first one it was nice to see them come back and get game two.
Iowa wins a crazy one in Omaha on Thursday. Trailing 7-2 after three innings Iowa started there come back with a four run fourth. After adding on in the sixth, they scored five more and eventually won 12-11. They had 15 hits to go along with those 12 runs so there was a lot of good offensively. Adrian Cardenas and Diory Hernandez each had three hits. Hernandez hit a home run, scored two runs, and drove in two. Dave Sappelt was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Welington Castillo also had two hits, including a hom run. He also scored two runs and drove in three. Brett Jackson was back in the lineup delivering a hit and walking three times. He drove in on run, scored two, and stole his 21st base of the season. Josh Vitters had two more hits, including his 26th double, he also scored a run and drove one in. Chris Volstad got the start and was not very good allowing seven runs, five earned in just two innings. The Cubs would use five arms out of the pen to finish this one Alberto Cabrera earning his second win of the season. Jay Jackson pitched a scoreless eighth and Michael Bowden recorded his second save of the season striking out two in a scoreless ninth. It's nice to come out on top of a crazy one like that.
What a crazy night throughout the Cubs system.
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Rush Limbaugh to be prosecuted for Georgetown case?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A high-profile attorney is calling for Rush Limbaugh to be prosecuted on a defamation charge, saying an obscure Florida law can be used to punish him for calling a college student a "slut" and a "prostitute" on the air.
Gloria Allred, the famed celebrity lawyer, sent a letter to the Palm Beach County Attorney's Office this week saying prosecutors should consider a charge under an 1883 law making it a misdemeanor to question a woman's chastity.
"He has personally targeted her and vilified her, and he should have to bear the consequences of his extremely outrageous, tasteless and damaging conduct," Allred said in a phone interview Friday.
Limbaugh had no immediate comment on the letter and didn't address it in his radio show Friday. Rachel Nelson, a spokeswoman for Clear Channel's Premiere Radio Networks Inc., said the network had nothing further to add.
Denise Nieman, the county attorney, said she forwarded the letter to the state attorney's office, which handles criminal matters.
The state attorney's office had no immediate comment. Allred focused her efforts on Palm Beach because Limbaugh both lives and broadcasts his show from the county.
She cited a state law that says, "Whoever speaks of and concerning any woman, married or unmarried, falsely and maliciously imputing to her a want of chastity, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree."
Allred has a long history of taking on high-profile cases, most recently representing a woman who claimed to have been sexually harassed by former presidential candidate Herman Cain, and a woman who received lewd messages from former Rep. Anthony Weiner.
Whether prosecutors will take the request seriously and whether such a case could pose First Amendment issues remained to be seen. But the law should be used because it's still on the books, Allred said.
"I'm sure he has an army of highly paid attorneys in his entourage to advise him about how he should defend himself," she said. "I'm concerned about the impact that he has had and that he wished to have had on women who choose to speak out and exercise their free speech."
The tumult began last week when Limbaugh discounted the appearance of a Georgetown law student, Sandra Fluke, on Capitol Hill.
Fluke testified to congressional Democrats in support of their national health care policy that would compel her Catholic college's health plan to cover her birth control, a comment Limbaugh seized on.
He said last Wednesday: "What does it say about the college coed ... who goes before a congressional committee and essentially says that she must be paid to have sex? It makes her a slut, right? It makes her a prostitute. She wants to be paid to have sex."
After an outcry - and the decision by numerous businesses to pull their ads from his show - he apologized, saying "I should not have used the language I did, and it was wrong." Allred called that apology "meaningless."


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|2013-01-28, 01:18
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nah its just the power of love based on strong will that makes him keep going...when he is losing himself or training he thinks of moka and others... and has the will to fight and not give up
if there was a special lineage inside then he wouldnt have to worry about turning into 2nd alucard and would just turn into a shinso like moka... yet he's close to death as he gets covered by that black alucard skin
|2013-01-28, 04:14
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After all, without the assistance of Mikogami, Tohou Fuhai and probably some other characters that are going to appear in the future arc's, Tsukune wouldn't be capable of surviving intact for so long...
Since, it's the Holy Lock that, in my opinion, slowed down the propagation of Alucard's blood, giving Tsukune more time, for his body and mentality to get used to the presence of Alucard's blood, and it's the human modification ritual that has accelerated the changes that have started occurring within Tsukune's body.
I mean to say that without the Holy Lock, and the human modification ritual, I don't think that Tsukune would be capable of still maintaining his sanity, in the current situation...
|2013-01-28, 11:28
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I didnt mentioned about holy lock or modification becouse its obvcious.... but his strong will and feelings for moka and others made him take that risk... if tsukune didnt base on feelings then ruby wouldnt end up in the school... the same she wouldnt be able to bring the exorcist to tsukune in time... and so tsukune would have been killed by moka so no Holy lock for him
The human modification operation... tsukunes feelings and will of wanting to help moka made him hold up the pain from 107 needles (or 108 cant remember...before he went rempage)... why didnt he even take such risky stuff... becouse he loves moka and wants to help her at all costs...
everything leads to those 2 points that feelings and strong will is making tsukune take all those risks
holy lock is a seal so its obvious... but this seal is not made for tsukune so it breaks really fast duo to his power... so it didnt help him that much... the chain for him should be at least 2-3times longer XD but if not Ruby and the exorcist he would be dead already... and if not tsukune wanting to save moka and learn jugentou he wouldnt even take that operation
more like "chidoriman" throught like some special blood from someone from his family tree... like maybe there was a person that fought youki or maybe there was a youki in his own family so the lineage was passed onto tsukune... maybe from his mother as she had the most impact in the story then the father :P (she kinda reminds me of mizores mother [hairstyle and those usually closed eyes])
but rather he is a human that duo some events and with help of friends (of suppressing that power) he become who he become... he has something to fight for and try his best to hold up together
ehhh I wonder when the spoilers will appear ;/
|2013-01-28, 17:29
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Combo breaker.
Needs a little fan art
|2013-01-28, 18:51
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mm... sounds tasty...
I think the new chapter will clear up some questions...
I hope that at last moment when things get really bad Akasha will appear... Would be interesting to see Moka's and other people reactions to such thing happening...
|2013-01-29, 00:22
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Since, I believe that Moka and the others will mostly concentrate on saving Tsukune, I doubt anyone is going to be able to focus on the task of saving Akasha.
Not to mention, I believe that the Rosario works as an Alucard control device, because Akasha is still within it's body, and having him go berserk, in the current situation, would probably be the last thing, that I would want to happen...
|2013-01-30, 11:41
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|2013-01-30, 12:16
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or the personality from the seal would merge with akasha as it was a part of her from the very beggining so that outer mokas feelings would pass onto akasha... so akasha would start to cling to tsukune while cousing inner moka a nerve breakdown
Akasha: Moka...would you want a litle brother or a sister ?
Moka: !!!? what !!?
Akasha: Tsukune can you come here for a minute *^^*
well for now akasha wont show up... but we might know that she is still there and she might be saved like last time (maybe she knew that issa wont be able to do the same trick like last time so she wont be able to come out from there on her own)... last time she was sleeping for 170years.... now its only 8 so not that much :P
I hope she will appear and stay close to tsukune to keep an eye on him and his changes... maybe she would come up with a way to slightly reverse the effects or at least stop them from spreading
ahhh when the bloody raw will appear xD
|2013-01-30, 18:01
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Well, isn't that....
Good lord even the title is bloody. Well this is some great premonition, guys. I feel like things are going to go just swell....
At least this confirms the series is far from over. Ura or any of the crew hasn't been on the cover of a Volume in a while... (Except Tsukune)
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ahaha getting a handjob from her it seems carries a 'risk'... dude who will marry her should watch out :P
Well moka too has red eyes like all vampires (red pupils)...at least that what the race description was saying and lots of fodders.... I wonder what color are gyokuros eyes
and damn when he raw will pop out ^^ the wait is just killing me...
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The tiny European island nation of Cyprus dominated many of the financial headlines this week, and as of today there has been no resolution to the country's financial crisis. Cyprus is in the midst of a financial collapse and is in dire need of aid from larger international banks. The European Union has stepped up and is willing to assist in financing a bailout plan. However, the EU is requiring that Cyprus pay back part of the loan with a tax on bank deposits. Ilya Spivak, currency strategist at DailyFX said the Cyprus bailout plan "has pushed the euro sharply lower at the start of the trading week amid rising fears of mass capital flight." He continues on to say that investors across the zone could scramble to move their capital out of the region. The easing proposal was met with much resistance by the government of Cyprus. "At this point in time, we are saying [to international lenders] that if you think that by doing this you are fixing things, by actually destroying our economy and one of the biggest and strongest financial sectors we had on this island, then we have to say 'no'," said Efi Xanthou, international relations secretary of the Cyprus Green Party. As of today Cypriot lawmakers are voting today on bills that would strike a deal with European partners after talks with Russia fell apart. The controversial tax on bank deposits is the key issue that parliament will debate. Banks in Cyprus reopen on Tuesday, and there is a real concern that capital will begin to flow out of the beleaguered country. The European Union issued the Cypriot parliament an ultimatum saying they need to raise 5.8 billion euros by Monday to receive their bailout package. Without the deal, Cypriot banks will be cut off from the liquidity of the European Central Bank. Bill Blain, senior fixed income broker at Mint Partners, said "Cyprus could be let go if they don't come up with a robust enough package. If they come up with something half-baked, that will be rejected and they will be let go. If they come up with something that clearly cuts higher deposits and puts money back into the banks and go about bank restructuring, that may work." The Gold price has been rising as the trouble in Cyprus unfolds. Safe haven buying prompted investors to push the Precious Metal to as high as $1,616.36 an ounce in overnight trading. When priced against the euro, Gold is up 2.6 percent so far this week.
On Tuesday the latest policy meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee began. HSBC said in a note, "(We) expect the FOMC to reaffirm its commitment to the current quantitative easing policy and to offer no hint that it will alter the policy in the near term … Uncertainties surrounding the potential withdraw of QE contributed to Gold's sell-off earlier this year. Given this, clarity on the FOMC's QE exit strategy may help ease such concerns and lend support to Gold." Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke promised to uphold the Fed's $85 billion in monthly bond purchases on Wednesday. Few are surprised by the Fed's announcement as the current unemployment rate of 7.7 percent is still far from the 6.5 percent target. Bernanke has committed to maintain the current stimulus program until the U.S. jobless rate has reached the desired target. Some Federal Reserve officials have been open critics of the need for a continuation of such aggressive monetary policy, but the majority of members still see the current easing measures as necessary to impel U.S. economic recovery. Bernanke noted that a scale down of the quantitative easing (QE) program is far from imminent as officials predict desired levels of unemployment will not be reached until at least 2015. On Thursday morning the United States jobless claims report was released. While the claims did move up, the move was not as much as anticipated. Analysts had expected a rise of about 10,000 claims; in reality it was closer to 2,000 claims. This report lends cause for the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep pushing forward with its monetary easing plans. "Gold is positively reacting to the Fed saying that quantitative easing will not end any time soon and there is also uncertainty of what is going on in Cyprus," Saxo Bank senior manager Ole Hansen said. Gold has reacted positively when easing is in play and today is no different.
At 4:00 p.m. (EDT), the APMEX Precious Metals spot prices were:
Gold, $1,610.10, Down $6.20.
Silver, $28.79, Down $0.50.
Platinum, $1,585.70, Up $3.60.
Palladium, $759.50, Up $3.60.


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- Real Madrid 4-2 Villarreal
Bale shines in Ronaldo absence for Madrid
Karim Benzema scored twice and Gareth Bale marked his return from injury with a goal and an assist as Real Madrid beat Villarreal 4-2 to press their La Liga title claims.
In the end, Cristiano Ronaldo's absence hardly mattered. Having spent considerable energy on attempting to repeal the three-match ban handed to the FIFA Ballon d'Or winner, Madrid were turned down and had to field a side to face Villarreal without their talisman.
Not to worry, they had Benzema, and Bale, and Jese. The front three all scored as Madrid kept the pressure on as they, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona duke it out for end-of-season silverware.
Bale was back on duty, having been sidelined with a calf injury he suffered against Granada in January. He had been expected back for the Copa del Rey tussle with Atletico in midweek, but was withdrawn from the squad late on.
His impact was instant, with the Welshman opening the scoring after six minutes. Defender Chechu Dorado dawdled on the ball on the left side of the pitch and Bale stole in to take it off his toes, run in on Sergio Asenjo and skilfully lift the ball over the goalkeeper.
Bale was fleetingly influential thereafter, being at his most productive in the early stages. It was 2-0 when Bale broke down the right and crossed right-footed to find Benzema at the near post, helped by a small deflection.
The Frenchman prodded the ball in from close range and Real looked to be cruising. They were jolted when Mario produced a fine strike to cut into their lead after 42 minutes, when the right-back went on a marauding run forward and cracked a powerful 18-yard shot across Diego Lopez and into the top left corner.
Angel Di Maria forced Asenjo to tip over a powerful 30-yard blast as half-time approached. Madrid wanted a penalty early in the second half when Dorado and Benzema tangled but nothing was awarded.
The home side's two-goal lead was restored by Jese after 63 minutes when he finished off a slick move. Benzema laid off to Di Maria in midfield and the Argentinian's immediate through-pass picked out Jese's run, with the first-team newcomer providing an assured finish, a nonchalant flick of his right boot to roll the ball into the right corner beyond Asenjo.
Villarreal's Giovani Dos Santos produced a goal to rival Mario's five minutes later as the visitors again narrowed the gap, with his left-footed curling free-kick from 22 yards finding the left corner. It was a high-finesse finish, as was Benzema's second.
Inching in from the left, Jese laid the ball across for Benzema, 18 yards out, and the former Lyon man skilfully drilled a low first-time shot into the left corner to make victory certain for Carlo Ancelotti's men.


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- A classic-fit tailored jacket cut from plush cotton velvet. The Italian-made design is shaped with a defined, rolled shoulder and hand-finished with working buttoned cuffs and wide notch lapels. A half-canvas construction, featuring several layers of natural horsehair, creates a structured chest and soft lapel roll.
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- Jacket length: 77cm/30.3in. This is based on a size IT 50 as proportions change slightly according to size.
- Model's height: 189cm/6ft 2.5in
- Outer: 100% cotton
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- Lining: 100% cupro
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- Buttons: buffalo horn
- Single-breasted closure, notch lapels, chest welt pocket, flap pockets, interior button-through welt pockets, working cuffs, single vent
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Beginning Monday March 13, 2017 Milestone Contractors will be restricting one lane in each direction on Sagamore Parkway between Kossuth Street and South Street. These restrictions will be through the duration of the project ending July 2018.
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January 9, 2018, 8:00 AM - February 2, 2018, 5:00 PM
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Report published April 9, 2013 in The Mexico Ledger
The North Callaway Thunderbirds varsity baseball team's winning streak came to an end Friday night when they lost to Hallsville 9-0.
The winning pitcher was Brandon Beatty. Justin Murphy was the losing pitcher. His record is 2-1. He pitched 5 innings, allowed 2 unearned runs, 4 hits and walked 1.
The T-birds fall to 4-1.
The junior varsity team also lost 7-3, but came back to defeat Hallsville for third place in the Southern Boone Tournament on Saturday. The Thunderbirds lost their first game to the host team 13-1, but beat Hallsville 4-1.
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They proved their bravery fighting for His Majesty's Secret Serviceand were rewarded with brides of great beauty and breeding. But one memberof the Bastion Club has remained a bachelor . . . until now.
"Christian, I need your help. There is no one else I can turn to . . . L."
When Christian Allardyce, 6th Marquess of Dearne, reads those words, his world turns upside down. Lady Letitia Randall is a woman like no other, and the day he left her behind to fight for king and country was the most difficult of his life. He never forgot the feel of her lips against his, but never expects to see her again. Yet now she seeks his help, and Christian knows he will not resist her plea.
Letitia believes that Christian abandoned her when she needed him most, and she hates to call on his aid. But to clear her brother's name, she has sworn to use every weapon at her command, even if it means seducing her ex-lover. Yet all the while, Christian is waging a war of his own—a campaign of pure pleasure and sweet revenge that will take them both beyond the edge of desire.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science, a hobby that quickly became a career. Her novels set in Regency England have captivated readers around the globe, making her one of the romance world's most beloved and popular authors.


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The Chicago Fire used a brace from trailist Martin Rivas to open up the 2011 MLS Reserve League schedule with a 3-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo Sunday morning at the Toyota Park practice field.
The Fire controlled the first half of play and found the opening goal after a buildup from right back Bratislav Ristic saw midfielder Orr Barouch play a nifty ball into the box for Gabriel Ferrari. Ferrari's first-time effort was put off of Dynamo defender Eddie Robinson, leaving keeper Tyler Deric stranded as the ball crossed the line in the 17th minute.
Martin Rivas found the first of two goals ten minutes later through a series of combinations. Sean Johnson started the play as he claimed a cross off a corner kick, the second-year keeper's drop kick found midfielder Daniel Paladini at midfield. Paladini played a dangerous ball over the top to slot Ferrari into the Dynamo area. The powerful striker slid a square ball to Martin Rivas who buried a low effort past Deric in the 27th minute.
Rivas found his second of the match when defender Pari Pantazopoulos exposed the Dynamo defense down the left flank and fed the fleet striker in one-on-one with Deric. His first attempt was saved but not collected and the 19-year-old Argentine attacker slid to push the ball over the line from close range in the 41st minute.
A chippy second half saw referee Miguel Panduro Jr. issue six yellow cards but neither side was able to find the back of the net and the Fire ended the match the same way they ended the first half, taking a 3-0 victory.
The Men in Red move to (1-0-0) in 2011 MLS Reserve League play and will be back in action one week from today when they take on the Colorado Rapids Reserves on Sunday, May 1 following the two sides' MLS regular season match the night before at 8:00 p.m. CT (My50). Houston is now 1-1-0 and will play its next reserve match against the Real Salt Lake reserves on Sunday, May 15 in Salt Lake City.
- Chicago Fire midfielder Michael Videira was the only Fire player in the lineup to play in Saturday night's first team match, a 1-1 draw with the Dynamo.
- Allowed to dress up to five Academy players for MLS Reserve League matches, Fire Academy products Peter Beasley, Manny Rios and Brady Wahl all saw time Sunday morning.
Chicago Fire 3 – 0 Houston Dynamo
Chicago Fire: Sean Johnson; Bratislav Ristic, Kwame Watson-Siriboe, Michael Videira (Peter Beasley 65'), Pari Pantazopoulos; Corben Bone, Martin Rivas (Brady Wahl 86'), Daniel Paladini, Davis Paul; Orr Barouch, Gabriel Ferrari (Manny Rios 71')
Substitutes not used: Alec Dufty, Jacob Brindle, Andrew Connor
Houston Dynamo: Tyler Deric; Kofi Sarkodie, Eddie Robinson, Jordan Graye, Mike Chabala; Colin Clark (Bryan Celis 66'), Josue Soto, Je-Vaughn Watson (Miguel Zapata 77'), Abe Matamoros (Christian Gonzalez 82'); Alex Dixon, Jason Garey
Substitutes Not Used: Evan Newton
Scoring Summary:
CHI – own goal (Eddie Robinson) 17'
CHI – Martin Rivas (Gabriel Ferrari) 27'
CHI – Martin Rivas (unassisted) 41'
Misconduct Summary:
CHI – Michael Videira (caution) 60'
HOU – Eddie Robinson (caution) 61'
HOU – Mike Chabala (caution) 69'
CHI – Kwame Watson-Siriboe (caution) 73'
HOU – Miguel Zapata (caution) 83'
CHI – Bratislav Ristic (caution) 87'
Referee: Miguel Panduro Jr.
Referee's Assistants: Greg Dopka, Cesar Ibarra
4th Referee: George Ghawi


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GODSA Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Raises Funds
Source: Oklahoma Gazette
The Greater Oklahoma Disabled Sports Association (GODSA) Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, sponsored in part by the Center for Learning and Leadership, raised over $11,000 to support GODSA athletes. Tournament participants all used wheelchairs to play and included physicians and staff from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, who competed against GODSA athletes. The event also included a silent auction and a pie‐throwing contest. Funds from the event will support GODSA activities and help the athletes purchase sports equipment and travel to tournaments. To learn more about GODSA, visit www.godsa.org.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Offers Medical Grants The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation offers grants for families in
need of financial assistance to help pay for their children's medical care or
equipment that is not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial
health insurance plan. Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 to help
pay for medical services and equipment, such as physical, occupational and
speech therapy, surgeries, prescriptions, wheelchairs, and hearing aids. Grants
are available for medical expenses incurred 60 days prior to the date of
application as well as for on‐going and future medical needs.
To be eligible for a grant, children must be 16 years old or younger and
families must meet economic guidelines and have commercial health insurance (which does not
include Medicaid or Medicare). Parents or legal guardians may apply for grants at www.uhccf.org,
and there is no application deadline.
U.S. Department of Education Issues Resource Document on Restraint and Seclusion
The U.S. Department of Education recently released a publication that outlines principles for states, districts and other education leaders to consider when developing or reviewing school policies and procedures. The 15 principles highlight how school‐wide behavioral interventions can reduce or eliminate the need for restraint or seclusion and make schools safer. The publication also provides an overview of federal efforts and concerns related to this topic and provides links to state restraint and seclusion policies. To view the document or the press release, visit www2.ed.gov/policy/seclusion or visit the Center for Learning and Leadership's website at www.ouhsc.edu/thecenter. National Parks Passes for People with Disabilities
People with a permanent disability can apply for an Access Pass, which provides free, lifetime access to over 2000 federal recreation sites. Many sites also discount amenities, such as camping or swimming, for Access Pass holders. The pass is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of all ages who have been medically determined to have a permanent disability. You can apply in person at a participating Federal recreation site or office, or by mail with a $10 fee and application. You must provide documentation of your permanent disability and your
citizenship or residency status. For more information, or application instructions, visit www.store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html. Self‐Directed Services Training The Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD), is providing Self‐Directed Services (SDS) training for case managers and for In‐Home Supports Waiver participants who select the SDS option. Training is scheduled on July 17, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Skyline East 2 building, Classroom 321, Tulsa, OK. The SDS option allows participants to have more control over how services and supports are delivered. Anyone who chooses the SDS option is required to complete the training before they can participate. For information about the training or to register, please contact Sandra Johnson at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (918) 794‐7650.
July 20: "We're All on the Same Team! Strategies for a Successful IEP Meeting," offered through the Oklahoma Autism Network, 9 a.m‐3 p.m., Oklahoma City. For more information, e‐mail
July 25‐28: Autism Society National Conference, San Diego, CA. For more information, visit
August 10: Future Horizons Autism/Sensory Conference, Tulsa. For more information, visit
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Beautiful necklace for expecting mom - created with hypoallergenic aluminum that will not tarnish or rust. Pendant has a soft brushed finish.
This listing includes:
Swarovski Crystal or Pearl
3/4"charm with image of pregnant woman and date
1" charm stamped with baby's name
PLEASE NOTE: Each piece is hand stamped just for you. Letters may not always be perfectly aligned and some letters may strike deeper than others. Each piece will be unique and you should expect variations. No two pieces will be alike. This makes your jewelry uniquely yours and gives it character. It is not considered a defect.
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Production times vary depending on the time of year and sales volume. Typically turn around on orders is a little over a week (5-7 business days (M-F)) however during busy season such as Mother's Day and Christmas they can go up to 3 weeks.
Current production times are posted in each of the listings. Production time does not include shipping time. If you need your items sooner Rush options are available or please contact me prior to placing your order to make sure I can accommodate your deadline.
Typically: 1st class can take up to 5 business days for delivery, Priority Mail 2 to 3 business days, Express mail takes 1 to 2 business days.
International shipping varies by country and cannot be guaranteed.
Stamping will be done as instructed in your order. If you select an UPPERCASE font only stamping will be uppercase only even if your note includes upper and lowercase letters.
Please separate names with a comma. Please make sure all information is correct prior to submitting your order. I do not offer remakes due to incorrect information provided in the order.
Currently available fonts:
Not all fonts will work with all of the designs. If your selected font and numbers or letters will not work for a specific piece I will contact you and provide suggestions and alternatives. Some fonts are only lowercase or UPPERCASE, and some do not include numbers. If the stamping request includes numbers and you selected font without numbers I will use those that match the font as much as possible or contact you. Some fonts like Royal and 6mm fonts are suitable for initials only.
All metal tarnishes over time, some faster than others. To slow the tarnishing process store your jewelry in a dry place in closed bag. Avoid leaving your jewelry in humid areas like bathrooms and pools. Avoid contact with chemicals. Keep your jewelry away from extreme heat or sunlight. Remove your jewelry when cleaning, showering (keep it dry!!), or swimming in a pool.
Keep your jewelry clean and dry. DO NOT use liquid jewelry cleaners or submerge your piece in them as it will remove the darkening of the letters and designs
Brass may cause discoloration on skin for some people. I use a protective coating on brass pieces where it touches the skin to prevent this but it does wear off over time.
All orders come gift wrapped and ready for gifting. Most items come packaged in a jewelry box with a satin ribbon. Items for women come in a brown box with a pink ribbon, items for men are packaged in cream and brown box and brown satin ribbon. If I am unsure of the recipient I will package the item using brown ribbon.
Larger items such keychains or ornaments will be packaged in a velvet or linen jewelry bag.
Personalized and custom orders are non-refundable unless there is an error that was made by me. If such case I will re-make the piece immediately. Please note, I will not refund orders because of font choice.
If you have any questions or would like to make modifications to the listing please contact me PRIOR to placing your order to avoid any misunderstandings. If I am unclear in the information you provided at checkout I will contact you.
CHAINS and Bracelet straps can be replaced ONLY if defective (broken at a clasp). Defect must be reported within 5 days receipt of the order. Please contact me in such case. Defective chains/straps must be returned for exchange.
Orders are not insured, but insurance is available to you at extra cost. Typical insurance cost ranges from $1.50 to $5.00 for purchases under $100.
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I have a family dog. While I was in the hospital, we decided to send him for dog-sitting since he is very active/playful and the doc said I must guard against infections. This would also help to lessen the stress on my hubby as he was busy with work, household chores and of course twice a day visits to the hospital then. I was grateful that my kind sister-in-law readily agreed to be the dog sitter for us for as long as we need.
While I was home, I tried looking up the net on whether lupus patient could keep pets especially dogs. But all I could find was lupus is a disease that happened to dogs too! Wonder anyone with lupus out there could share with me their experience with their dogs? Anyway, given my dog is a hypoallergenic breed, we have since decided to fetch our dog back this weekend. We miss him!


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I need a simple shell script.
Imagine there are some directories like this;
and so on
Every folder has .env file.
In every .env file following variable available;
in another .env file DB=2
another .env file has DB=3
and DB=4
DB value is unique for each .env file for each website folder so each .env file should have different digits that never used in other .env files.
These are applied manually with vim editor now but i want to do it with shell script. At the moment I copy website folders and manually change DB value in new .env file.
Somehow shell script needs to grep DB variable and its value. List the digits (1,2,3 in above example) from varible DB in .env files and Sort them in order like 1,2,3,4...
Count 1 to 40 because DB value should not cross 40.
if .env files have DB value 1,2,3 then next DB value should be 4. When i create a new .env file shell script should replace new .env files DB value to 4 (DB=4).
Shell script needs to find which one is the next digit up to value 40 though.
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A state bill filed by a locally elected senator this week would sanction Bible study classes at public high schools.
Sen. Stan Bingham, R-Davidson, says people should carefully read the bill before screaming "church and state" separation. A civil rights organization says religious topics are best left to parents.
Bingham, a Denton resident, filed Senate Bill 138 on Tuesday. It would give school systems the option to offer courses in biblical studies to high school students.
The classes would be electives for credit in Hebrew scriptures (Old Testament), the New Testament or a combination of the two, according to the bill.
"Most people, just like myself, would think you wouldn't dare touch an issue like this, because it's going to create problems with separation of church and state," Bingham said. "That's not the issue, though, and that has nothing to do with this. This is educational, and it doesn't mandate anything. It's an elective."
Some taxpayer-supported schools in other states do allow religious courses, raising concerns among civil libertarians about the constitutional separation of church and state.
"These types of courses are notoriously difficult to teach in a constitutional manner, which often puts educators who want to teach them properly in a very problematic situation," Sarah Preston, American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina's policy director, said in a statement Wednesday. "Classes that teach the Bible have to be conducted in a way that does not promote or disparage religion, or alienate students with different beliefs. But because religious belief is such a personal issue, we believe it's a topic best left to the students' parents and not government bureaucrats or school officials."
The proposed elective courses must follow federal and state law in maintaining "religious neutrality" and accommodating diverse religious views, traditions and perspectives of the students in the class, according to the bill. In addition, teachers wouldn't be allowed to endorse, favor or promote, or disfavor or show hostility toward any particular religion, nonreligious faith or religious perspective, the bill said.
Courses would include knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry and narratives that are "prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratories and public policies, among other things, according to the bill.
Rick Kriesky, superintendent of Lexington City Schools, said a school he worked at in Tennessee offered a social studies class that served as a survey course for religious studies.
"It was very well-received by the student body," Kriesky said. "It was not focused on teaching any specific denomination or sect of religion, but rather it was a broad course that was intended to allow students to get an understanding of different religions worldwide."
If the bill was approved, Kriesky said staff would take a serious look at how the curriculum would be structured. He said staff would most likely include the course as part of an interest survey students complete each year, which helps guide system officials as they construct the curriculum.
'Handcuffs' are off
Bingham, who owns a lumber company and a newspaper in Davidson County, has remained busy this session as of late, filing a total of 22 bills since the General Assembly convened last month.
Thirteen of Bingham's bills fall into the criminal justice and law enforcement arena, including four that strictly involve firearms.
"Some of these I've carried over for a couple of years," Bingham said. "I didn't file them because I didn't think I'd get them heard. I feel more comfortable now, especially with these gun bills.
"With some folks, the Second Amendment is not very popular. Rather than to stir up trouble, I fell back a little bit. This time, I feel like the handcuffs are removed, and I can breathe a little bit."
Bingham gained headlines across the state earlier this month when he filed a bill that would allow certified and trained school employees to carry firearms on school property.
The bill would permit school boards to hire "school safety marshals," who would have to meet a minimum level of firearms training in crisis situations.
In early February, Bingham filed Senate Bill 28, which would clearly make gun permit application information confidential and not public record. The bill was filed after a few newspapers across the nation published information obtained from gun permit records.
"Me being in the newspaper business and knowing what damage this can do to subscribers, I would definitely tell you that I would not put in the paper any gun permits or permitting (records)," said Bingham, who owns The Denton Orator. "I'm going to set my subscribers up for crime if I put in the paper that someone had 50 pistol permits. That would tell me that person has a large collection and would be a good target to hit."
Eddie Caldwell, executive vice president and general counsel of the N.C. Sheriffs' Association, said there are two groups of citizens "crying out" for legislation that would make gun permitting records confidential.
"Those who have guns are saying, 'We don't want thieves to know we have guns,'" Caldwell said. "The people that don't have guns are saying, 'We don't want the crooks to know we don't have guns.' There are folks on both sides of the equation that are asking to keep that information confidential."
Most of Bingham's bills are still in committees in the Senate.
One bill, which would prevent the release of personal information on service discharge documents, was approved by the Senate earlier this month and was received by the House last week.
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One of the best offensive teams in the state last year, the Pilgrim baseball team always seemed to be able to rely on its ability to score runs when the going got tough.
That likely won't be the case this year, but the Pats are hoping that even with a slightly different recipe, they can still find similar success.
Gone from the lineup of last season's 11-7 team is All-State shortstop Zach Blanchard and a number of other important players, and in their place are a few familiar faces and some talented newcomers hoping to pick up the slack.
But realistically, it's the pitching and defense that will dictate just how far Pilgrim can go.
"We're just trying to get in the playoffs," Pilgrim head coach Ed Colvin said. "That's the thing. We need to develop our No. 3 pitcher, and if we get some infield defense we could be a pretty good team. If our pitchers fail to throw strikes, then we could struggle too."
Last season's team advanced to the postseason, where it defeated La Salle before being eliminated after losses to North Kingstown and East Providence.
Getting back to that point won't be easy, but there are a few standouts that should make the task a little more attainable.
It starts on the mound, where Branden Hoxsie, the team's ace from last year, is back for his senior season. Hoxsie is also one of the team's top hitters.
"He's not overpowering, but he knows how to pitch," Colvin said. "He's a tough kid. He goes out there and does what he has to do."
And right behind Hoxsie is another impact player in sophomore left-hander Ryan Morris.
Morris, who was a contributor on the varsity team as a freshman last year, figures to make a sizeable jump this year and help solidify the front end of Pilgrim's rotation.
"He looks very, very good," Colvin said. "He gained some velocity from last year."
Colvin hasn't decided on a third starter just yet, but there are certainly some viable candidates. Senior Colin Douglas is in the mix after pitching out of the bullpen a year ago, as is junior Luke Verrier.
Sophomore Stephen Noti is also a candidate, despite not playing baseball a season ago. Junior Austin Lemire and Billy Chase should help shore up the bullpen.
"We've got some talent there," Colvin said.
Defensively, Pilgrim is tasked with replacing last year's entire infield unit.
It won't be easy.
To go with replacing Blanchard – who played shortstop – the Pats are also trying to fill in for first baseman Andrew Marks, second baseman Brandon Greenburg and third baseman Thomas Dwyer.
"The key for us is going to be our infield defense, because we lost our whole infield," Colvin said. "Blanchard being All-State, and Dwyer was a great player. The kid Greenburg was an average hitter, but he was one of the best defensive second basemen I've ever had."
Pilgrim does have some pretty good options, though.
Slotted to play second base is senior Nick McGuirl, who was the team's starting right fielder a season ago. He also figures to be a crucial middle of the order presence.
"He's probably one of the returning leading hitters in the state," Colvin said. "He's been crushing the ball."
At shortstop, senior Shawn Clayton is moving from his left field spot last year to replace the departed Blanchard.
When he was a member of the junior varsity team, Clayton did play some shortstop, giving Colvin some precedent for the move.
"We like what we see," Colvin said. "It's tough being in a scenario and stepping in at shortstop, but I think he'll do some decent work for us."
At third base, senior Kevin Conway and junior Kyle Perry are battling it out for the job, while the first base position is still up in the air as well. Verrier, Douglas and Morris could all see time there when they aren't pitching.
Behind the plate will be senior Lee Verrier. Verrier, the starting quarterback on the football team, is primed to play a major role offensively.
"He's been there on and off the last couple years," Colvin said. "I think he's going to have a big year for us. He's got the talent for it, and he's focused this year. I think he's going to have a big year."
The outfield defense should be strong, with above-average speed at all three positions. Leading the way is senior center fielder Mike Mallozzi, who started in the same spot last year.
The No. 9 hitter in the lineup a year ago, Mallozzi could hit leadoff this season.
"He's very good defensively," Colvin said. "We hope to get a little more out of his stick this year. Very fast. He's a threat to steal every time he gets on."
In right, junior Cole Furney is the current front-runner for the job, while senior Cody Weaver and junior Mark Lenz are handling the duties in left.
The speed in the outfield should also pave the way for Pilgrim to play a little bit of a different offensive game than in the past.
"We're going to play a little bit of small ball," Colvin said. "Mallozzi, Furney, Lenz, those guys are three of the fastest guys I've ever had."
That isn't to say that Pilgrim won't be able to put up some runs, as McGuirl, Hoxsie and Clayton are all legitimate weapons. But the graduation of so many key players, coupled with the change from metal bats to the BBCOR standard – which is expected to bring about a significant decrease in offense – means the days of double-digit runs on a regular basis are over.
"McGuirl and Hoxsie and Clayton, they're very good hitters but they're more line drive guys than pure power guys," Colvin said. "Couple that with the new bats, and offensively, we're definitely going to be a different offensive team."
So Pilgrim will simply try to get it done a different way.
"We've got so many guys in new positions it's hard to know what to expect," Colvin said. "I think we have some talent. And we have two very good pitchers."
The Pats first game is Monday at home against Cranston East at 3:45 p.m.


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Manila -- Indonesian Senior Minister, Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, who oversaw the historic rehabilitation of Aceh after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, arrives in the Philippines today to provide insights into managing large-scale recovery programmes.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is organizing this important exchange at the request of the Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
"I'm here to offer the Government and the international community my experience as the coordinator of rehabilitation of Aceh," said Dr. Kuntoro Mangkusubroto after his arrival in the Philippines today. "I look forward to sharing my expertise and contributing to designing an efficient recovery plan for the areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan."
"The aim of this significant visit by Dr. Kuntoro Mangkusubroto is to share ways to ensure that the recovery process in the Philippines will build resilience against future typhoons, lift people out of poverty and manage natural resources responsibly," says UN's Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator and UNDP's Resident Representative Luiza Carvalho.
The 2004 tsunami killed approximately 230,000 people, about half of whom were in Aceh. Dr. Mangkusubroto was the Minister appointed as Director of the National Agency for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation for Aceh-Nias, known as BRR-Aceh and Nias.
In addition to carrying out more than 5,000 of its own reconstruction projects, BRR coordinated more than 12,500 other projects involving more than 60 bilateral donors and multilateral agencies and well as roughly 700 NGOs. As part of the UN's response to the tsunami, the UN team in Indonesia was asked to support BRR through training, the development of coordination systems, business processes, and standard operating procedures.
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Microsoft's announcement Wednesday that it will add Outlook to Office on Windows RT says as much about the company's app problem as it does about customers clamoring for the business-grade email client, an analyst argued.
Yesterday, Microsoft said that Outlook RT 2013 will be added this fall to the existing quartet that now makes up Office Home & Student 2013 RT, the suite that's bundled with Windows RT. The app will be part of Windows 8.1, formerly code named "Blue," which will be a free update to Windows RT and Windows 8.
But to Wes Miller, an analyst at Kirkland, Wash.-based Directions on Microsoft, Outlook RT represents not only a win for users, but an indictment of Microsoft's core Mail, Calendar People and Messaging app, bundled with both Windows RT and Windows 8.
"When it comes down to it, Outlook RT is a testimonial about how the built-in Mail app has been received," said Miller, of Microsoft's decision to add the email client to Windows RT.
Although Microsoft updated Mail, Calendar, People and Messaging (Mail) in March, when reviewers noted performance improvements, it has not shaken a reputation as an underwhelming example of a "Modern" or "Metro" app. The app's current rating in the Windows Store is three stars out of a possible five.
"If [Mail] is the best that Microsoft itself can design, it shows how hard it is to make a Windows RT app," said Miller.
His point? The poor reception of Mail -- and the tacit recognition of that by replacing it with Outlook RT -- illustrates Microsoft's biggest problem going forward for Windows 8 and Windows RT: a dearth of high-quality "Modern" apps functional enough to replace the traditional desktop applications that Modern means to supplant.
In other words, it's the apps, stupid. "My concern is that if your collection of apps can't motivate people to buy the platform, the only alternative is to ride this pricing war to the bottom," said Miller.
And there lies disaster, he argued, because Windows tablets can't compete on price alone. "[Windows tablets] must split the pie three ways, Microsoft, Intel and the ODM [original device manufacturer]. There's no way they can compete on price with Android, where only the ODM has to make money."
Miller wasn't the only analyst to both applaud Microsoft for the changes in Windows 8.1 and point to the company's app ecosystem as its greatest weakness -- the main hurdle to tablet success and increased market share.
"It's not Windows 8.1 that will change Microsoft's fortunes in the enterprise," said David Johnson, an analyst with Forrester Research. "It's the app [ecosystem] that must succeed. The Modern UI needs to have more and better development.... That's core to their strategy."
Microsoft, of course, doesn't see it that way. Outlook RT is coming to Windows RT, including the firm's own Surface RT tablet, because customers asked for it.
"We're always listening to our customers and one piece of feedback was that people want the power of Outlook on all their Windows PCs and tablets," wrote Chris Schneider, a Microsoft marketing manager, on a company blog Wednesday.
What Schneider did not say, however, was why customers wanted Outlook, leaving the door open to Miller's interpretation, that the Mail app, which was supposed to satisfy users' needs for email, a calendar and a contact list, has failed.
Calls for Outlook on Windows RT have circulated since Microsoft announced the lineup of Office on the ARM-powered OS, but in recent months reports claimed that the app would not appear until the fall of 2014. Microsoft will beat that by a year.
In the meantime, Mail continues to collect negative reviews.
"Just not up to snuff," started a Wednesday review that ranked Mail as a two-star app. "Functionality is bare bones."
Another, also from yesterday, began, "Awful. It doesn't get any confusing than this."
Office Home & Student 2013 RT, currently composed of touch-enabled editions of Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint and Word, is included with all copies of Windows RT. As is, the suite is not licensed for commercial use, which means it cannot legally be employed for business.
This article, Launch of Outlook RT testifies to Microsoft's app troubles, was originally published at Computerworld.com.
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