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ALA 101 Programs
ALA 101: Orient Yourself
ALA Divisions and Round Tables will be sponsoring Conference 101 programs throughout the weekend. These 101 programs will help you plan how to 'do' conference based on the kind of work you do, or the type of library where you work. Get expert advice on programs to attend, exhibitors to visit, parties to frequent, and ways to get the most out of conference. These events are listed below. In addition to events listed here, please see the Membership Pavilion page of this wiki for a schedule of the Pavilion Sessions which includes Mini 101 programs, demos, and more.
Plan to Attend at least one of these informative programs, especially if you are a first-time attendee. The 101 Programs provide a unique introduction to many of the ALA divisions, and provide an orientation to navigating the Annual Conference.
Conference 101 Friday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. McCormick Place West (convention center), Room W-179, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
New to the Annual Conference, or ALA? Get a fun and informative introduction to the Annual Conference and Chicago, IL. Learn to navigate the exhibits, decipher the conference program, how ALA really works, and ways for you to get involved. NMRT provides tips from the pros and an orientation, which is full of information.
Conference Orientation Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Palmer House Hilton, Red Lacquer Room, 17 E. Monroe Street
New to the Annual Conference or ALA? Get a fun and informative introduction to the Annual Conference and Chicago, IL. Learn to navigate the exhibits, decipher the conference program, how ALA really works, and ways for you to get involved. NMRT provides tips from the pros and an orientation, which is full of information
ALCTS 101 Primer: Who We Are; What We Do & How You Fit Friday, July 10, 7-9 pm
(LOCATION CHANGED!) ALA Headquarters Building at 50 E Huron St, Miriam's Lounge (basement level)
Learn what makes ALCTS the go-to group for library technical services. Opportunities abound: interest groups, relevant programming, committee service and appointments, mentoring opportunities for all experience levels, publishing projects, and serious growth in Web 2.0 technology. Meet ALCTS members who can answer your questions about getting involved. Everyone with an interest is welcome. Networking will continue after the event at a local pub or restaurant. Get more details.
ACRL 101 & Membership Meeting Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Association of College and Research Librarians (ACRL) leaders will meet with first-time attendees and explain how to get the most out of the ALA Annual Conference experience (as well as opportunities for engagement with ACRL). A membership meeting (30 minutes) will be followed by the orientation program.
ALSC 101: Making Connections Friday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Westin River North in Promenade B/C
If you're new to the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) or if this is your first conference as a children's librarian, than this program is for you! We'll provide you with information about the perks of ALSC membership, tips on how to get involved in the organization, and tricks of the trade for navigating Annual Conference. Meet other new members and ALSC leaders at this informal session.
Exhibits 101
The Exhibits Round Table (ERT) will present short 'Exhibits 101' sessions each day of conference at the Membership Pavilion, Booth #3034 in the exhibits. Get inside information on how to 'do the exhibits' from experienced ALA members and make the most of your time at the world's largest exhibit and trade show for libraries, anywhere.
Saturday 1:00 pm - Exhibits 101 Sunday 10:00 am - Exhibits 101 1:00 pm - Exhibits 101 Monday 9:30 pm - Exhibits 101 1:00 pm - Exhibits 101
Intellectual Freedom 101 Friday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. McCormick Place West, W-194a
Join a number of leaders in the intellectual freedom community as they give an overview of all the ways you can get involved with IF through the American Library Association.
LIRT Membership Fair: LIRT 101 Sunday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
This program is the Membership Fair for the Library Instruction round Table (LIRT), which is to take place immediately before the LIRT program. The membership fair is to introduce new members and librarians interested in joining the round table, to the various avenues for involvement in LIRT.
LITA 101: Open House Friday, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Palmer House Hilton, Water Tower Place
LITA Open House is a great opportunity for current and prospective members to talk with Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) leaders and learn how to make connections and become more involved in LITA activities. Andrew Pace, LITA President Donald Lemke, LITA Membership Development Committee Chair Holly Yu, LITA Interest Group Coordinator Scott Muir, LITA Committee Coordinator
PLA 101: ALA Annual Conference Tips for First Time Attendees Saturday, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
This is a how-to session for first time ALA Annual Conference attendees who are PLA members or who work in public libraries.
YALSA 101 Friday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
What is the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)? How does this ALA division help you? Learn more in a basic orientation, which will include an overview of the division and its activities. New members and those considering membership will learn more about the benefits, and established members are welcome to attend this great networking opportunity.
IRRT/International Librarians Orientation Friday, 4:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m.
An introduction to the ALA Conference and the city of Chicago.
NMRT Meet and Greet Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
New Member Roundtable Meet and Greet


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Free speech from the mouths of babes?
By Selwyn Duke
Last month the Supreme court handed down three free speech rulings that find favor with conservatives. One of them is Morse et al. v. Frederick, a case involving the free speech rights of students. At issue is a five year old incident wherein a Juneau-Douglas High School senior named Joe Frederick raised a 14-foot banner stating "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" and was subsequently suspended for "drug speech" by then school principal Deborah Morse. Writing for the majority in a five to four decision in favor of the school, Chief Justice John Roberts reasoned that the First Amendment should not be applied in this case because the student was encouraging drug use.
While I agree with the principal's actions and take solace in the knowledge that educators' hands won't be further tied, the Supreme Court's ruling does nothing to address what is the underlying problem. In fact, with the convoluted logic displayed by virtually all members of the court, it's hard to find much to applaud in this judgement.
The real issue here extends far beyond this one case and harks back to a precedent set in 1969 in the Tinker v. Des Moines ruling, which divined from the Constitution a right to free speech in schools. Upon issuance of that decision the court stated,
"It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate."
Really? What can hardly be argued is that the donning of a black robe confers intelligence, wisdom or even much useful knowledge upon the wearer.
The truth here can be found in one of the few bright spots in this case. Writing in his concurrence, Justice Clarence Thomas drove to the heart of the matter in saying,
". . . it cannot seriously be suggested that the First Amendment 'freedom of speech' encompasses a student's right to speak in public schools."
Leftists can argue till they're blue in the face, but the truth is that students do not have freedom of speech in school. Why, we can spew profanity at others on the street – in fact, some people where I grew up in NYC consider it a pastime – but a student may be punished if he directs same at a teacher or peer. I also have to wonder if the left's highly principled stand in defense of free speech would be maintained in the face of a student given to Nazi and white supremacist rhetoric.
The fact is that we don't ascribe to minors an adult set of rights. Minors may not buy alcohol or cigarettes, drive before a certain age, join the military, get married or enter into other kinds of legal contracts. Most tellingly, while enshrined in the Constitution is, "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed," there isn't much clamor to extend this right to minors.
In ignoring this, the more conservative members of the court are guilty of the same reasoning, if not the same sanctimony, as the left. Virtually no one supports granting "free speech" to students; that is, free speech properly understood. As I've said before, freedom of speech is but a facade unless the guarantee protects even the most odious, most offensive, most unpopular speech of all. Popular sentiments require no legal protection, as their popularity is protection enough. Thus, to draw the distinctions we already have – oh, such as proscribing "hate speech" on school grounds (remember, we may spew whatever hatred we wish, even the faux variety the thought police hate so much) – is to tacitly acknowledge that there is no free speech in that arena. (Note: This isn't a violation of the Constitution because the original intent of its framers is what rightly governs the document's application, and it's unreasonable to believe these 18th century men would have granted children the right to be sassy brats.)
Schools also are not alone as governmental institutions that prohibit free speech. Most obviously, military personnel are quite limited in the use of the tongue, and police departments come to mind as well. In fact, with sexual harassment and hate speech codes becoming the stuff of bureaucratic rubric, it may be hard to find an American governmental entity that affords its workers that most important American freedom. And while I definitely dislike the way this principle of censorship is applied by our Orwellian puppeteers, the principle itself is sound. Only the most delusional egalitarian fails to understand that for a society to function properly, just hierarchies must be operative and respected. Thus, when the Black Robes turn around and speak of protecting what does not exist, students' "right to free speech," they illustrate their philosophical bankruptcy.
A mature approach begins with the understanding that it isn't a question of whether students will be muzzled, but only what kind of filter that muzzle will be fitted with. This begs the next question: Who should make this judgement? Parents should, through their local school boards; as with obscenity, local community standards should apply. After all, who should be the arbiter of the rules governing your schools, you or some Black Robes in Washington?
The degree of irrationality exhibited by the court becomes truly evident when you consider that after accepting the supposition that the First Amendment applies to students, it turns about and states that this constitutional protection doesn't apply to their advocacy of drug use. But why not? After all, many among us encourage drug use – with the protection of the First Amendment. Are there two first amendments, one for schools and another for everyone else?
What this boils down to is that, after all the intellectual contortions and philoso-babble, the court is saying something very simple: Students shouldn't be allowed to say certain things. It's just that most of our jurists are too dull to realize this.
The truth is that the Black Robes are once again casting themselves as men for all seasons, not just as those well versed in the law but as experts in the area of everything. They are anything but, however, and this is evident in their own lack of consensus; not only was the high court divided in this matter, the ninth circuit court of appeals had previously ruled contrarily. Then there is the fact that the court upheld students' "right" to religious and political expression. Okay, then, what if Master Frederick had claimed that his message was not pro-drug but anti-religion?
In point of fact, what he did claim was that he was just trying to raise a ruckus. Principal Morse certainly didn't accept this explanation, and maybe she was right, maybe she was wrong, but is the court better suited to discern such things? Could they say definitively that the message wasn't designed to create a ruckus when it was certainly controversial or that it wasn't a religious statement despite the use of Jesus' name? Our courts have come to define hubris; in the past they told us some religious symbols aren't religious in nature; will they now tell us that some religious motivations are not? Ah, the Black Robes, they aren't just constitutional scholars (if only), they're also theologians and authorities on ruckuses.
What's so tragic about this manifestation of judicial imperialism is that it's part and parcel of a destructive, wider problem: The undermining of just hierarchies and discipline through an incremental neutering of authority figures. Our troops in Iraq are handcuffed by ridiculously stringent rules of engagement and must worry about criminal prosecution if they run afoul of them; our police are in a similar predicament. Parents hands are partially tied by a government that tells them how they may discipline their children, and the threat of social services intrusion looms large. And teachers are rendered impotent by lawsuit-loving parents and legal prohibitions. Understand, though, that power stripped from the people doesn't disappear into a black hole of permissiveness; like wealth, it's transferred. In this case it's placed in the imperious hands of the Black Robes, those higher authorities that fancy themselves to be the highest authority.
You know, when I sniff the air downwind of the Black Robes, I sense the stench of ego. For they aren't content to be governmental umpires. Flushed with power and illusions about their own intellectualism and infallibility, many judges' master status follows a certain evolutionary path: Jurist, social activist, social-engineer, demigod . . . you can finish the progression. But I wonder if the people's obeisance is as boundless as Black Robes may fancy. For how long will we continue to respect the rule of law when that law is handed down by those who believe in the law of their rule? After all, when Black Robes cease abiding by the supreme law of the land, the Constitution, we are then governed not by the rule of law but the rule of lawyers.
So, I have a word of caution for the Black Robes. One day you will go to the well once too often, and then maybe, just perhaps, people will recognize what surrounds you as more miasma than mystique. Perhaps then, realizing our law has become a mere toy of judges who would be kings and that bearing the title "Your Honor" doesn't confer honor, citizens will echo the 150 year old sentiments of President Andrew Jackson. Knowing the court was as bereft of coercive power as it was of the intellectual variety, his response to an unfavorable court ruling was simple: "They have made the decision, now let them enforce it."

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GENEVA – Andie Burchett of Geneva piled up items she was buying at The Little Traveler – a cookbook featuring recipes from all over the world, a bracelet from Guatemala, a scarf from India.
Nothing unusual in shopping at the Traveler, 404 S. Third St., Geneva, but Burchett was buying items in the store's new Fair Trade Gallery, a room that features collections from more than 40 countries.
But Burchett was new to the Fair Trade Gallery.
"I stumbled into it just now," she said. "I am familiar with how the fair trade group works on the other end .... So I'm excited to see this developed here."
The designation of fair trade means artisans are paid a fair price for their goods, providing them with a sustainable market for handcrafted products, said Fair Trade Gallery manager Annette Shamloo.
Little Traveler owner Mike Simon said every item in the Fair Trade Gallery comes with a printout detailing where it was made and how the local people there benefited.
Simon credited his wife, Nancy Sohn, with encouraging him to support fair trade.
"She has always enjoyed shopping fair trade stores," Simon said. "She says when she gives gifts, she likes to do something that has meaning … As we saw this in more stores, she said, 'Have you thought about doing this at the Traveler?'"
Simon said after some investigation, they saw there was a real opportunity here.
"It's retail with a soul – you know you're making a difference in people's lives," Simon said.
The Fair Trade Gallery is in one of the store's 36 boutique rooms in what used to be antiques, Simon said.
Although the gallery has only been open two weeks, it's in a room that is a central walk-through in the store and has gotten a lot of attention from shoppers, he said.
Shamloo and the sales assistant Jorie Senese will ask if a shopper knows what fair trade is, he said.
"More than half the people have no idea," Simon said. "Once they understand what it is, they will stop and look at everything. They want to know. It's a room where people want to find a reason to buy."
For example, one of the items is a basket made in Ghana out of cloth scraps tightly woven and with a sturdy leather handle.
"Making the baskets is allowing their village … to have funds to drill wells and provide their community with fresh water," Shamloo said. "These things are made by hand, with pride."


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There are two types of Federal Direct Loans. The subsidized loan is based on financial need; the federal government pays the interest on the loan while the student is enrolled at least half-time and during periods of deferment. The unsubsidized loan is not need based; the student is responsible for paying the interest that accrues during periods of enrollment and/or deferment. Students may choose to pay the interest as it accrues or to allow the interest to capitalize. Students may have eligibility for subsidized and/or unsubsidized Direct Loans.
Criteria: Students must be enrolled at least half time in the semester in which the loan is received. For an undergraduate student, the minimum number of billable credits to be considered half time is six. For a graduate student, the minimum is five. Students must also meet the Satisfactory Progress Policy requirements.
Amount: Annual limits are contingent on grade level and dependency status:
A dependent undergraduate student may borrow up to $5,500 per academic year as a freshman, $6,500 per academic year as a sophomore, and $7,500 per academic year as a junior or senior; the cumulative maximum is $31,000.*
An independent undergraduate student may borrow up to $9,500 per academic year as a freshman, $10,500 per academic year as a sophomore, and $12,500 per academic year as a junior or senior; the cumulative maximum is $57,500.*
A graduate student may borrow up to $20,500 per academic year; the cumulative maximum is $138,500.
*No more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized
Interest and Fees: For loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2018:
Interest rate:
Subsidized: fixed at 5.045 percent
Unsubsidized: fixed at 5.045 percent
Unsubsidized Graduate: fixed at 6.595 percent
Loan origination fee: 1.066 percent of amount borrowed; the fee is deducted prior to disbursement, so the actual amount received will be less than the amount to be repaid.
Federal Servicing Centers: The US Department of Education contracts with multiple centers to provide service for the Federal Direct Loan Program. Once the first Direct Loan is received, borrowers will be contacted by the servicer for that loan. The loan servicer will provide regular updates on the status of the Direct Loan, and also on any subsequent Direct Loans that are received. To confirm which center is servicing the loan, log onto the National Student Loan Database. To view the current servicing centers contracted by the Dept of Education, click here.
Proration: Prorating is required for undergraduate students only. The annual maximum loan amount
an undergraduate student may borrow must be prorated when the student is enrolled
in a program that is one academic year or more in length, but is in a remaining period
of study that is shorter than a full academic year (eg, senior graduating in December).
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Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
The Basic Energy Sciences (BES) organization was formed in June 1977. The origins of the federal research programs that became BES, however, are rooted in the Nation's research efforts to win World War II. The goals of the early U.S. science programs that evolved into BES were to explore fundamental phenomena, create scientific knowledge, and provide unique user facilities necessary for conducting basic research. In this sense, the BES program predates the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission in 1946. The archives of BES budget requests and program summary books reflect the rich history of the BES program, which includes the following organizational changes.
The Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) was reorganized into three Divisions instead of two. The scientific user facility functions formerly in the Materials Sciences and Engineering Division were moved to a new organizational unit within BES, the Scientific User Facilities Division. Scientific User Facilities became a BES subprogram in the FY 2010 Budget Request.
BES was reorganized into two Divisions instead of four. The Materials Sciences and Engineering Division included the former Materials Sciences Division and the Engineering activity within the former Engineering and Geosciences Division. The Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences Division included the former Chemical Sciences Division, the Geosciences activity of the former Engineering and Geosciences Division, and the former Energy Biosciences Division.
The Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 1999 (Public Law 105-245, Sec. 309, October 7, 1998) changed the name of the Office of Energy Research (ER) to the Office of Science (more information).
The DOE Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) was transferred to BES with the passage of the FY 1996 Energy and Water Development Appropriations. The DOE EPSCoR program was originally established within ER's University and Science Education program by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Public Law 102-486, Title XXII, Sec. 2203(b)(3). DOE EPSCoR funding started in FY 1991.
The newly formed Computational and Technology Research (CTR) program combined several activities previously located elsewhere in ER. These included Laboratory Technology Research; Mathematical, Information, and Computational Sciences (MICS); and the Advanced Energy Projects (AEP) Division of BES, which also included management of the DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. MICS had formerly been managed outside of BES by the ER Office of Scientific Computing. The above changes were reflected in the FY 1997 Budget Request. The AEP research activities were ramped down during FY 1998 - FY 1999 and were terminated in FY 2000; the CTR program was renamed the Advanced Scientific Computing Research program in FY 2000.
The Biological Energy Research Division was renamed the Energy Biosciences Division.
The Engineering, Mathematical, and Geosciences subprogram was reorganized into the Engineering and Geosciences subprogram and the Applied Mathematical Sciences (AMS) subprogram. Organizationally, the AMS subprogram was managed by the ER Scientific Computing Staff until the ER Office of Scientific Computing was established in 1994.
The DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was created by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-219), July 22, 1982. On October 12, 1982, Secretary of Energy James B. Edwards assigned the management of DOE SBIR (359KB) to ER, and the program was managed independently within the BES organization. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program was formed by Congress when it reauthorized SBIR in 1992, and the joint SBIR/STTR program for the Department of Energy is now managed in the Office of Science.
The Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) became part of the Department of Energy (DOE) as a result of the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-91, August 4, 1977; 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.). As part of the formation of DOE, BES and other programs became part of the newly formed Office of Energy Research.
The ERDA Division of Physical Research was reorganized into two divisions: High Energy and Nuclear Physics (HENP) and Basic Energy Sciences. The three BES subprograms underwent the following additions and modifications:
The FY 1977 Budget Request (released in February 1976) introduced Basic Energy Sciences research activities. The formation of BES was a response to the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, which provided specifically for energy research in non-nuclear areas. The BES name was also used (e.g., Volume 2, pages 365–379) in ERDA's FY 1976 R&D plan, A National Plan for Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration: Creating Energy Choices for the Future (April 15, 1976) (31.1MB),which responded to an annual Congressional requirement of the Federal Nonnuclear Act of 1974.
The BES program contained three subprograms that were in the ERDA Division of Physical Research: 1) Materials Sciences; 2) Molecular, Mathematical, and Geosciences; and 3) Nuclear Sciences. The Nuclear Sciences subprogram was dissolved in 1986 and its research activities were transferred to other organizations with the DOE Office of Energy Research. This change was reflected in the FY 1988 Budget Request.
The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) became part of ERDA as a result of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-438, October 11, 1974; 42 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.). The AEC research activities that became Basic Energy Sciences were originally in the Division of Research. In December 1971, the Division of Research was redesignated the AEC Division of Physical Research to help distinguish it from an expanding program in biological, health, and medical research.
The first Director of the Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program was James S. Kane, who also served as the Acting Director for HENP. There have been five permanent Directors and four Acting Directors of BES: Harriet Kung (June 9, 2008 to present); Eric A. Rohlfing, Acting (March 25, 2008 to June 8, 2008); Harriet Kung, Acting (Nov. 11, 2007 to March 24, 2008); Patricia M. Dehmer (Nov. 15, 1995 to Nov. 10, 2007); Iran L. Thomas, Acting (Oct. 1, 1993 to Nov 14, 1995); Louis C. Ianniello, Acting (March 1991 - Sep. 30, 1993); Donald K. Stevens (1986 to March 1991); Richard H. Kropschot (1982 to 1985); James S. Kane (1977 to 1981).
The Office of Science (SC) is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States.


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Does IA5 have the option for the Macharius to dish out the vanquishers cannons, battle cannons and Vulcan bolters? Just wondering if it's worth buying...Oh, and sorry to stir up the dead article, but I didnt want to start a fresh article when this IS the article where the conversation will end up.
the Mecharius Vanq experimental rules are still for download, havent seen any with the Vulcans tho.
Can I please point out that the points cost on the PDF "Trial Rules" v1.0 of the Reaver Titan differs significantly from the Official IA6 Version...?The vehicle and its rules are unchanged, but the points cost has varied by a significant amount, although I am sure I cannot post exactly how much by...
Tact is for people who are too slow witted to be sarcastic.
If you can't make fun of something, it's probably not worth taking seriously.You have to love the smell of science in the morning. It smells of learning.... or perhaps a gas leak.
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In addition to Nap Lajoie, Bill Nicholson, Barry Bonds, and Josh Hamilton, Del Bissonette of the Brooklyn Dodgers (according to SABR data reported by Yahoo's Gordon Edes) was walked intentionally with the bases loaded by John McGraw of the New York Giants on May 2, 1928.
John Romano of the St. Petersburg Times has a bit more info on the five occasions -- all of which worked out for the team issuing the BBI.
Jason Bay was a bit surprised to hear cheers after his two home runs last night at Camden Yards:
They told me when we came here it was going to be that way, but it's something I'm definitely not accustomed to. It's a neat little experience.Tim Wakefield could be activated on Sunday, but Terry Francona said that is "probably a little aggressive." ... Julio Lugo took batting practice for the first time since straining his left quadriceps on July 11. ... Mike Lowell is rehabbing his strained right oblique in Miami and may rejoin the team in Toronto this weekend.
Portland (AA) 1B Lars Anderson was named Eastern League Player of the Week for August 11-17, after batting .476 (10-for-21) with two homers and six RBI. Speaking of Anderson, check out this fascinating Q&A he had with BP's David Laurila.
The Red Sox are interested in catcher David Ross, who was released by the Reds on Monday. Ross is 31 and was hitting .231/.381/.366 this season; his on-base percentage is exactly 100 points higher than Kevin Cash's OBP. ... In 90 games in 2006, Ross posted a .932 OPS! Jason Varitek has never had an OPS higher than .863 (back in 2003).
Curt Schilling is leaning heavily towards retirement, but will not make a final decision until next spring. ... Kevin Millar talks to Rob Bradford about Manny Ramirez. ... Maury Wills: Hall of Famer? No.
Two national writers (have seen the light and) believe the Yankees' chances for the post-season are non-existent. And Alex Belth looks at "the remains of the season".
THT's Steve Treder passes along some great baseball writing.


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It's really quiet this morning. There's nothing new going on today with the Mets' pursuit of pitching, so my attention is turning to the NFL playoffs. How about those Jets? At least for one more week, Rex Ryan is right.
I do like Mark Sanchez. Classy thing to see him chase down Marvin Lewis to shake his hand. You don't see that too often.
If you want to post something about the NFL, go ahead. Have a thought on the Mets or something in MLB? Feel free.
Whatever you do, have a good day. I'll be back later if there's breaking news. And, I'll have more baseball for you tomorrow morning.
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Nightly Business Report Tonight on Nightly Business Report, three multi-billion dollar mergers announced today in three different industries. Why the rush to walk down the corporate aisle now? And, have you ever signed up for a free trial and now you're being hit with unexpected fees? It's not wanted, but it's legal - and the cost is staggering. D
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Antiques Roadshow "Vintage Richmond" The show revisits items appraised in Richmond, Virginia, back in 1998. A Cartier desk clock has increased in value from a 1998 appraisal of $10,000 to $15,000 to an updated estimate of $25,000 to $35,000. Meanwhile, a Royal Doulton bear has dropped from an original appraisal of $5,000 to $7,000 to a current valuation of $3,000 to $5,000.G
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Antiques Roadshow "Biloxi, MS - Hour Two" Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Noel Barrett explore the world of vintage space toys. Key finds at the convention center include a 1943 National League signed baseball and a circa 1770 sword used in the Revolutionary War. A beautifully preserved 1811 Philadelphia-made silk-on-silk embroidery, with a design taken from an English print, is valued up to $50,000. Part 2 of 3G
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Author Notes: I have actually been meaning to enter this recipe for awhile, just to beef up the tofu selections here on Food52 (Seriously, did I just say beef up the tofu? Good grief), so here it is chili pepper week, lighting a fire under my butt (so to speak). I eat this often—it makes a great dinner, and great leftovers. —aargersi
Food52 Review: Let me start this review by telling you that this dish would be perfectly fine without the tofu (for you tofu haters). How do I know this? I accidentally ate half of the crispy tofu while I was preparing the rest of the dish. With the eggplant, tomato and onion, it's substantial on its own. Four jalapenos were the perfect amount of heat for me contrasting the sweet (lite) coconut milk. When it was finished I tasted it and thought 'Oh, I'll never go out for curry again,' it was so good. Then I saw the lime and basil sitting there and realized I had forgotten to add them and after doing so, it was even better. —nannydeb
Serves: 4
pound firm tofu
cup onion that is quartered and sliced
cup diced tomato
cups eggplant in 1/2-inch dice (I would normally use japanese but the garden gave me Rosa Bianca and it was fine)
red fresno peppers (see note in Step 2) (red jalapeños work if you can't find fresnos)
serrano peppers (see same note)
tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
large cloves garlic
tablespoons canola oil
tablespoon Bragg amino acids (if you can't find, use soy sauce but a little at a time and taste as you go - which really you should do anyway)
can (13.5 ounce) light coconut milk (full fat makes this too creamy for my taste but if that's how you roll by all means - go for it!)
a juicy lime
A few leaves each shiso and Thai basil chopped - I usually just chiffonade
Cooked rice to serve with
- Prep the tofu—cut the "loaf" in half the long way. Roll it up in a long string of paper towels, place the package on a plate, tuck in the sides, put it on a plate and put a heavy pot or skillet on top to squash out the liquid.
- Chop all of your veggies—here is the NOTE on the peppers! Slice the stem off your peppers. Use a little paring knife to whittle out the seeds and pith. Rinse them out. Just because the whiff of seed takes your breath away doesn't mean they are butt burners, so slice a teeny bit off each one and taste them. For me, 2 of each was perfect heat. For you—maybe more maybe less—up to you. Decide, then slice your peppers into very thin rings.
- I cook this in a big wok. If you don't have one, use a skillet. Heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil to med-high. Unbundle the tofu and slice it into about 1-inch cubes. Lightly salt them, then into the pan. Let them sizzle and brown up on all sides—this takes a bit of cube-by-cube turning to get them brown on at least most sides. When they are nice and crisp remove them to a plate covered with more paper towels (sorry environment!!).
- Now put the rest of the canola in the pan and add the onions and curry. Add a teeny pinch of salt. Stir for a few minutes until the curry toasts, then add the eggplant. In a couple more minutes add the tomato and garlic. In yet a couple MORE minutes, add the coconut milk and the pepper rings. Add the amino acids. Taste—is it salty enough? If no, add a bit more.
- Simmer the mixture just for a few more minutes and you are ready to serve. Squeeze in the lime and taste—enough? If no, add the other half (I had a very juicy lime and only needed half). Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh herbs. Spoon over rice. Eat.
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Word is Jerry Manuel is saying "no" to John Maine and won't let him pitch again this season. Manuel said his conscience won't let him use Maine, who will undergo shoulder surgery on his right shoulder.
The doctors said Maine can't reinjure himself, but they really don't know. Should Maine try to overcompensate with his delivery, it could place stress somewhere else. That's what the doctors ARE NOT taking into consideration.
That Manuel won't risk Maine's health with the season being on the line, and consequently possibly his job, shows his integrity. He's doing the right thing.
Pedro Martinez is starting what could be his last game for the Mets tonight if they don't get into the playoffs.
Should they somehow squeeze their way in, I can still see Manuel giving Martinez the ball by citing his experience.
That said, I don't have faith that experience will last long then, or tonight. Not with these numbers: In his last three starts, Martinez has worked 16 innings and given up 14 earned runs on 24 hits and eight walks.


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