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It's amazing that Google employees can get any work done.
Between the three daily catered meals, on-site massage therapist, free gym membership and game room (complete with air hockey, darts and Foosball), Google's new development center in Fremont boasts amenities that rival some resorts.
Just in case there aren't enough entertainment options, kayaks are available so staffers can go for a midday paddle on the nearby Lake Washington Ship Canal. There's even a "quiet room" -- complete with lava lamp, massage chair and wonderful views of the water -- where Google employees can presumably dream up the next great Internet application while their muscles relax.
Google opened the Seattle development center in October and has already hired about 75 people to work there. It will focus on systems development, the back-end infrastructure that makes the company's applications hum, but also has projects going on in Web-site testing and mapping.
The Mountain View, Calif.-based Internet search giant, which also has a sales office in Fremont and a development center in Kirkland, pulled back the covers on the new Seattle office to the media and members of the technology industry Tuesday.
The message was clear. Google, which is aggressively competing with Amazon.com, Microsoft Corp. and hundreds of startups for smart people, wants to portray itself as a fun place to work that does things a little differently. In the lexicon of the Internet company, that new approach to business is called "Googley" -- a word that was uttered throughout the tour and demonstration.
The war for talent was on the minds of Google executives. Brian Bershad, the University of Washington computer science professor who was picked to lead the new Seattle office about three months ago, avoided the topic when asked how the company competes against Microsoft and others.
"We have a tremendous number of really strong people who have come out of UW ... who are here at Google today. Where else they may have chosen to go, I have not had that conversation."
But Shiva Shivakumar, vice president of engineering at Google, quickly followed up on that comment. "We have not lost too many to other companies in the area," Shivakumar said to laughs from the crowd.
Bershad added, "That's a slightly stronger way of putting it." And he noted that the company attracts people from all over the world.
"People come to Google. We don't so much take from other employers," he said.
The executives declined to say how many people they plan to hire in the Seattle area in the coming years, though the company has quickly grown from two people four years ago to more than 450 people today.
"In the case of Kirkland and Seattle, the growth rate has been astounding, because we have been able to find some really, really talented people," said Alan Eustace, senior vice president of engineering and research. "That has fueled, I think, one of the highest growth rates we have had worldwide, and I expect we will continue to try to grow as we find the best people."
Technology insiders who attended the open house said it is a good thing that Google has chosen to grow in Seattle.
Google's new office, along with Yahoo's plans to expand in Bellevue and the startup companies being formed, create what venture capitalist Tom Alberg calls "intellectual stimulation."
"I think ultimately it is a cycle of people," said Alberg, a founding partner of Madrona Venture Group. "They will attract people, those people will do interesting work and then they will go do their own thing. Overall, it is extremely positive that Google is here."
For years, Alberg said, economic development officials talked about ways to attract corporate headquarters or manufacturing plants to the region. But what has really proved successful for the region is building "intellectual centers" around companies such as Google, RealNetworks and Amazon.com "We tend to think of them as companies, but they are really research centers," he said.
Ed Lazowska, a computer science professor at the UW who has been encouraging Google to open a Seattle office for years, said the company could become one of the anchors for the tech cluster popping up in Fremont. He notes that more than a half-dozen companies -- ranging from Adobe to startups such as All Star Directories -- have offices on North 34th Street.
"Having these guys here makes an enormous difference," Lazowska said when asked about Google. "The tech industry has this network effect." Furthermore, the Ballard resident, echoing the thoughts of many commuters, noted that "getting to Kirkland is a schlep."
Like other Google offices, the new 60,000-square-foot space boasts giant white boards, colorful bouncy balls, plenty of lava lamps and free snacks. Dogs are welcome, with a pet center complete with treats and toys near the coffee station.
All employees share office space, including Bershad, who is strategically positioned in the middle of the open floor plan. Conference rooms are named after Seattle landmarks -- Gasworks, Interurban and Houseboat, for example.
Employees had a hand in designing the layout and decor of the office, previously occupied by Getty Images. In the spirit of Fremont's arts community, some employees contributed the paintings that hang on the walls.
"When you spend so much time at work, you should have some input on what it is like," said Peter Wilson, engineering director and director of the Kirkland office. "That is the Google way. Things are not top-down."


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The Apple iPad mini will be available from 249 euros and will come in both Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi and cellular variants, according to a leaked screenshot of a sales inventory system.
The picture was posted on German blog schimanke.com and lists all available versions of the iPad mini, starting with an 8GB Wi-Fi-only version through to a 64GB Wi-Fi and cellular version of the tablet device priced at 649 euros. This is despite claims that the iPad mini would initially be Wi-Fi only.
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Here is the Top Gear segment on the Mon. Highly complimentary. I expected a quick lap time, however I did not expect 2nd best of any car (1st if you think the current #1 "cheated" in regards to tires).
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So Close Yet So Far Away…again…
A wasted Phil Hughes performance…
From the movie, Hangover
Hughes did his part. Unfortunately, no one else did. Pitching into the 6th inning with only one run allowed, Hughes saw a potential victory evaporate in the hands of relievers Boone Logan and David Robertson.
Thanks, in part, to a throwing error by Jorge Posada in the 8th, and a subsequent hit by Cesar Izturis, the Baltimore Orioles had the insurance run they would need to hold off a late rally by the Yankees.
A fielder's choice groundout by Alex Rodriguez in the 9th inning ended the game after two runs had scored in the inning to bring the Yanks within one run, 5-4. The blazing hot Robinson Cano was left standing in the on-deck circle.
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This was a very disappointing performance by the Yankees, who have been very uninspired of late in losing four of the last five games. Not even a Monday trip to Washington to meet President Barack Obama helped motivate the squad.
After a terrific start, the Yankees are now 12-7, 2 ½ games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. The Boston Red Sox have won two straight to pull within 3 games of the Yankees and into third place.
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In typical Curt Schilling fashion, controversial remarks were abound as he indicated Yankees pitcher Javier Vazquez was not an American League guy. Manager Joe Girardi defended Vazquez. "Guys are asked to analyze situations, and so they make their analysis. We still believe Javy's going to be successful, and he's going to pitch at a very high level for us." I hope Joe's right, but I have to admit I had the same reservations when I first heard the Yankees had re-acquired Vazquez. His greatest successes have come in Montreal and Atlanta, both National League cities. I am still hopeful Javy will succeed in the Bronx but the concerns and fears will remain until he proves me wrong…
Hats off to San Francisco pitcher Jonathan Sanchez for outdueling the great Roy Halladay in the Giants' 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies last night.
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'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Season 2, Episode 12 Recap: Erica and Lil Scrappy Clash, Rasheeda Burns Kirk's Clothes
On 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Season 2, Episode 12, Babey Drew apologizes to Traci for disrespecting her and her new boyfriend. He offers to take them out to dinner. "I want to know the man that might be around my son," he says.
Meanwhile, K. Michelle holds open auditions for her background singers. Her friend, Arianne tries out but one of the judges tells her, "She sounded like a cat dying in heat." K. Michelle lets her down easy though.
The real drama continues to unfold within Kirk and Rasheeda's marriage. Traci is doing a community service event called Pretty Girls Rock, a fashion benefit show to raise money for women in shelters. Kirk shows up to the event with the chicks from the cabin "turn up fest." Traci is suspicious about the whole situation.
After the awkward run-in with Kirk and the birds from the cabin getaway, Traci goes back to Rasheeda and spills the info to her. "You don't go messing with ratchet hoes off the corner," she says of Kirk. She continues,"You're married ass don't need to be turned nowhere." Rasheeda starts crying. Then her husband walks in.
Kirk admits that he cheated on Rasheeda and she goes off on him and starts throwing his clothes onto the front lawn to burn them. Kirk rushes out of the house into his car. What's most disgusting about this whole situation is Kirk trying to defend his actions by saying Rasheeda gave him "a pass."
Lil Scrappy dodges a bullet and gets out of jail, but he's still on probation. Everyone is back at "the palace" and his mother throws a party for his return home. While there, Erica confronts him and tells him she pawned her engagement ring.
The rapper looks disappointed and says when he bought the ring "he couldn't wait to put it on Erica's finger." Then Momma Dee gets involved in their argument, leading Erica's mother to intervene as well. A fight almost breaks out and the ladies have to be separated. Erica says she's going to call the police on Scrappy in what seems to be a spiteful move to get him back in jail.
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Peak Oil - An Urgent Issue for New Zealand!
Introduction Human activity in New Zealand is heavily reliant on abundant and cheap energy, much of which we get from oil. Yet oil is a finite resource, and one that the world is rapidly using up.
At present, world conventional light crude oil production is barely keeping up with rising demand. At some point, conventional light crude oil production will peak, and then decline - a phenomenon commonly known as "Peak Oil". This will lead to a sharp, sustained rise in world oil prices, at which point the world will have entered the post-cheap-oil age. There may also be physical shortages of oil. The use of smaller, more remote, harder to extract, heavier and dirtier fossil fuel resources to address that shortage would have financial and environmental downsides.
Alternatives to fossil fuels for transport fuel are theoretically possible, and in some cases (e.g. biofuels) are already used on a small scale, but none are anywhere near ready to replace the world's massive dependence on conventional oil. No single substitute in isolation will replace the cheap energy we currently get from oil and gas. Because the implications of Peak Oil are so serious for New Zealand, SEF recommends that the Government, and individuals, start planning for "the Peak Oil crisis" now.
Why Peak Oil is an Urgent Priority
Until recently, most official estimates were that Peak Oil would not occur for some decades. In recent years, a number of reputable bodies have predicted that Peak Oil may occur much earlier than previously expected. The International Energy Agency1 predicts that Peak Oil will occur some time between 2013 and 2037. The Association for the Study of Peak Oil (ASPO)2, comprising experienced petroleum geologists, is currently predicting that the peak will occur in 2007 [see graphs on Page 4]. Recent events, such as the sharp increase in world demand for oil, make nearer dates more likely.
Implications for New Zealand
In 2003, oil made up 48% of our national energy consumption. Whenever the oil production peak does occur - and the date of this can only be finally confirmed after the event - the effects on an unprepared economy and society will be severe. The most obvious sector that will be affected is transport, but almost every aspect of our economy and society has developed on the back of cheap oil and cheap plastic:
• Tourism is dependent upon cheap aviation fuel.
• International trade depends upon cheap aviation and shipping.
• Manufacturing and electricity generation depend upon imported components.
• Crucially, much of our current agricultural production depends on machinery, pesticides, and the application of fertiliser, all of which are dependent on oil - as is the distribution of the food our farms produce.
• Our banking and financial systems depends on the stability of all these sectors.
• Our cities, towns, and transport systems have all been designed around cheap oil and private transport, none more so than Auckland. Many things which we currently take for granted, such as driving to the supermarket to buy food, or driving the children to and from school, will become much more problematic in the post-cheap-oil age.
What the Government Should Do SEF recommends that Government implement the following policies to help New Zealand meet the Peak Oil crisis. Planning measures 1. Establish a high-level task force, to work in conjunction with civil society groups, business interests and other stakeholders, to assess the effects of the coming peak in world oil production.
Its terms of reference should ensure it reviews all aspects of New Zealand economic and social life, including but not limited to transport, agriculture, international and domestic trade, the financial system, tourism, foreign policy, and the environment. This task force should be set up as soon as possible, work full-time, hold hearings around the country, and report back by the third quarter of 2006. It should be mandated to make institutional and policy change recommendations for Government and community implementation.
2. Direct Treasury and the Ministry of Economic Development to review their methods for forecasting oil prices in the short and medium term, submit these methods to peer review, and model a range of oil price and supply scenarios to provide advice to the Government on oil price trend risks.
3. Develop contingency plans to respond to severe or prolonged restrictions of oil supply, beyond the level that could be met by use of the 90-day reserve supply mandated by the International Energy Agency. These plans should include demand reduction measures.
SEF, PO Box 11-152, Wellington firstname.lastname@example.com June 2005 SEF information sheet on the "Peak Oil" Issue for New Zealand Page 3 of 4 Mitigation measures 4. Identify and implement measures that will, in the medium-term, reduce New Zealand's economic and social dependence on oil, and on products derived from oil. Investigate increasing New Zealand's on-shore stocks of products derived from oil for which substitutes cannot readily be found.
5. Investigate the full range of renewable energy sources and strategies to reduce the demand for transport fuels, and implement the most appropriate of these, so that New Zealand becomes less dependent on fossil fuels for transport.
6. Implement changes to the road user charges, vehicle licensing and importing, and fuel tax regimes to reward efficient vehicular selection and fuel use and to penalise inefficient use. This investigation should include ways of mitigating the effects of tax changes on low-income road users, who are least able to make changes.
7. Re-evaluate all roading projects, both proposed and under development, in the light of the coming peak in world oil production and consequent likely shortage of transport fuels. Introduce demand side management measures, and improve and expand rail and other public transport networks.
International action 8. Join, and if necessary initiate, international efforts to manage the transition to the post-cheap-oil era peacefully. SEF is concerned that a new era of resource wars could become a reality.
9. Integrate New Zealand's response to peak oil with its response to human-induced climate change, and in particular New Zealand's commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and any successor (or complementary) international agreements.
What You Can Do • Research the situation yourself. • Think about lifestyle changes you can make to help yourself, and the nation, prepare for life without cheap oil. • Discuss Peak Oil with your neighbours, friends, workmates, and local organisations. • Find out whether your local council and local MP are preparing for Peak Oil. If they aren't, educate them about the issue and make proposals for change.
About the Sustainable Energy Forum The objective of SEF is to "facilitate the use of energy for economic, environmental and social sustainability". SEF is a group of individuals and companies interested in promoting information and supporting action which will help move New Zealand toward a sustainable energy future. SEF has a membership around 150 ranging from staff in major energy companies to students and retired people. Many members are active in small-scale sustainable energy supply and energy efficiency businesses. See http://www.sef.org.nz for further information and membership.


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A full day at the yard…
For those who missed the WIN clinic and luncheon, it was a very cool event and I know a few ITDers were there, so weigh in with your thoughts. But one of the best parts of the day was a great story told by Joe Torre, Orlando Hudson and James Loney that had not been told anywhere publicly, to my knowledge.
At the luncheon, it came out that on July 31, Don Mattingly played a joke on James Loney and told him that Joe Torre wanted to see him in his office. Seeing as how it was the day of the trade deadline, according to Orlando, Loney said, "I told you guys I wouldn't make it," and glumly walked back into the clubhouse and into Joe's office. Only after a few more anxious moments did Joe let Loney know that Mattingly was only playing a joke on him. It sounded much better coming from them, but that's why you've got to show up at these things when we tell you about 'em!!
Speaking of Joe and Donny Baseball, it's hard to believe we have two former MVPs on our coaching staff. I do believe this is the only time in Dodger history that we've had that distinction.
Anyway, still no medical update on Billingsley, but I know Casey Blake is out of the lineup because his wrist is bothering him again (you couldn't tell from his three-run homer last night). Yet another piece of info divulged by Joe Torre hours ago at the luncheon.
Here's the lineup:
Furcal, SS
Ethier, RF
Manny, LF
Kemp, CF (check out his podcast/interview with the Lakers' website…if you like hoops, you'll enjoy this one)
Loney, 1B
Hudson, 2B
Abreu, 3B (first big league start in two years)
Ausmus, C (day off for Russ after the long game last night)
Kershaw, P
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Baseball people can be so cruel sometimes with the practical jokes! This prank is pulled all the time but it has to be awful for the poor victim. I am glad it was just a joke because there was some talk of a trade involving Loney. Let's get a win tonight. I will be there, and in fact am leaving now because we are going with a busload of people, all of whom better be prepared to stay for the entire game.
We need this game quite badly and need to reestablish winning series regularly once again. I for one am glad to see Abreu in there. Lest we forget, he was one of our best prospects a few years back, and he did not do badly while he was up with the Dodgers – hitting maybe in the .260's with some extra base power and good fielding skills. I think the Dodgers were somewhat lackadaisical dealing with his medical problems, and I hope that those are now all behind him. At least he showed some very good numbers this year first with the Lookouts and then at ABQ. So, welcome back, Tony, and I hope you can help us and your own career in the process.
Sorry Casey is unable to play tonight. Get better soon. Now, let's kick some Braves butt tonight!!!! GO DODGERS!!!!
Its good to see Kemp in the cleanup spot where he should have been all year. Hey Torre, you finally waking up and getting into the game.
Lets rock and roll tonight guys and get a long winning streak going.
It took 111 games but we finally get to see dre, manny and matty hit back to back to back!
Poor James, and I am glad he is still with us.
Great Lineup – I can't wait to see Andre, Manny and Matt going back to back to back.
I'm excited to see what will happen with Ande, Manny and Matt all in a row. I did a double take when I saw the lineup.
Shame on me for misspelling Andre's name. I may be booted out of the Ethieraholics, lol.
Hiya Everyone.
Here hoping Kersh brought his 'A' game tonight and the Dodgers take some BP off of Kenshin Kawakami, then maybe we wont have to worry about the Jints and the Rox.
BCG ~ I didn't even notice! I just knew it was supposed to be Mr. Ethier! lol
I remember hearing about a Dodger prank pulled years ago. I can't remember the poor victim's name, but I think I remember the culprits.
It seems to me that it was Jerry Reuss that, one day in the clubhouse, claimed he could lift 3 guys at once. A bunch of teammates (everyone was in on the joke but the victim, of course) proceeded to wager on whether or not he could do so. One player in particular said that he wanted to choose the 3 guys. He picked Terry Forester, Joe Ferguson and the victim.
The victim was placed on the clubhouse floor on his back. Forester was next to him, Ferguson on the other side. Reuss had Forester lock his right arm with the victim's left and his right leg with the victim's left. Ferguson did the same on the other side. The victim was now pinned to the floor, completely helpless. Forester and Ferguson were pretty big fellows.
Reuss straddled the victim's waist and grabbed his belt, as if he was going to lift all 3 off the floor. He pulled up the victim's pants and several others unloaded several cans of shaving cream into his pants with him being unable to move.
Go Dodgers!!!
He's the mailman now, anyway.
LMAO, Dodgereric!!!
But that's the way to end the inning, Tb4.
That's right, he is, and let's hope he delivers on Saturdays.
Not exactly the way to start a game!!!
It has taken ten minutes to get a post on here. "SUBMISSION ERROR"………..NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!! Please get this fixed!!!
Alright Kershaw! Looking good so far!!
Hi, TBW, how's it going?
Yeah, he sure does, Trblwill
Doing ok Tb4. And yourself? I would be even better if Broxton wouldn't have blown that save.
Come on guys, this pitcher has lost his last 3 games. what are we waiting for.
The 4th seemed a little harder but Kersh got through it nicely.
Looks like Kenshin also had a rougher 4th but still got out of it.
Good evening ITD blogmates,
AmyN Sara and i were at the WIN event. I had a wonderful time on the field and at the luncheon. The prank story was great. Loney was telling the story and his reaction when he was called into the office. Hudson corrected and got up to give us a more descriptive description. It was hilarious!
Kershaw is mowing them down. Come on guys get him some runs.
Okay, this is going to be our big inning!!!! LET'S GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi ITD blogmates!
I had a wonderful time at the WIN baseball clinic on the field and at the luncheon. Ausmus could not make it 'cause he was catching tonight. What a classy guy to stop by and apologize even though it was not his fault. Scot Elbert replaced him. He was excited about starting tomorrow and I heard prior to game that he was sent back. Feel bad for him.Imagine the up and down emotions.
The story about the prank was hilarious. O'Dog started telling it then Loney continued but then O'Dog corrected him, getting up to show us a more descriptive description with Torre adding to it! It was priceless!
Well, that inning sucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another piece of strategy that backfires.
Cox or LaRussa would've had Ausmus bunt them over to 2nd and 3rd.
Two hits last inning maybe we can get some more.
oldbrooklynfan ~ Are you sure they would do that with the pitcher up next?
U know I thought the first post did not go thru 'cause it gave me an error. I am posting from my blackberry.
They're both throwing a lot of pitches so their end looks close.
I don't know, I didn't think of that TBW.
TBW At least it would've been 2nd and 3rd and one out, if the sac worked, not a DP set up with possibly two batters to follow.
They've got to get Kershaw a win. He's pitched so well a no decision would be a crime.
Damn you have to get that run in Loney
Come on Brad!
Ausmus should use his eyes.
come on guys, get these runs in. Oh God, here's Mark
Is that some ineptitude or what!
I don't like our chances now. That was the game there for us. Crap
I really wanted Torre to squeeze with Hudson. Abreu and Ausmus don't exactly send chills through pitchers. Ditto for Loretta.
Good to see Belisario back on the mound.
Apparently Kawakami figured he'd throw strikes and apparently he was right.
We will get the runs we need…….top of the order coming up!!!!!!!!!!!GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Top of the order coming up. C'mon boys " don't stop believing! – had a long day at the ballpark. Let's go!
Maybe he should squeeze with Loney urgh but hate that
Let's go Brim Reaper.
That was frightening!
Nice play Raffy!
I really don't want xtra innings. I got to the stadium at 8:40 am for the clinic
Wow Norton really did he get squeeze?
Nice play Furcal
We might've got a break that Church swung.
Wonder how low Manny*roid's average will get by the time our front office scumbags honor him with the second bobblehead.
Hey Kemp. maybe at least swing at one of the 3 pitches. Damn, unacceptable.
Damn let Sherrill take another inning
What's the big deal about getting the lead off hitter in an inning on?
oh wait lol 7 pc 1 strike look like he was squeeze
Look out for this guy -Garrett Anderson.
Dang it Broxton you should had pitch like that last night.
Yunel Escobar another scary hitter.
oh wait you probably would if it was for that idiot last night.
Tonight those idiot fans didn't run on the field and distract big Jon.
Man, that was a quick bottom of the ninth. I just left the room for a minute and when I got back there were already 2 outs with 2 strikes on the 3rd batter.
17 straight scoreless innings for the Big Blue Juggernaut…….and counting………………
Why don't run on the field to distract the Brave pitching!
Make that 16…hope I didn't jinx them.
If you going to bring in Mota why not double switch and put Blake at 3rd.
Great catch, Andre!
I guess it's a matter of who blinks first.
To bad the Giants won.
Come on Mota get LaRoche
Man Larouche is tough
Damn a walk dp now
One more out and let try to get another walk off don't trust the next pitcher
Don't like this Kelly Johnson either.
O'brother. And Giants and rockies won.
Rockies lost!
I figured one of those guys would hit one.
Well that was dreadful. Do they have another 3 run rally against Soriano? If not our lead is down to 51/2 games smallest since May 14.
tbw ~ the last two games have ben dreadful!
Why we couldn't get that run last inning.
Alright DRE!!! Come on Manny!!
Make em pay Matty!!!!!!!
Wow!!!! That was some ending after a well fought game.
Tb4 ~ All I have to say is @@@#@$%$&**$&$#@. I'm sure you can figure it out. I got to get some sleep.
I think these games are great experiences for the Dodgers.
The best thing to do is keep the team together.
These were two tough losses, no matter how they lost.
Give them credit, there wasn't much more that they could do.
Battles well forth.
They're supposed to announce tomorrow's pitcher after the commercial break on Dodgers Live.
Yeah, I am happy it's Stults that will start tomorrow. I hope he does well.
I thought so too oldbrooklyn fan, and as lbirken said earlier today, the sun will still rise tomorrow as they play another game. lbirken sure did see a good game I would think.
So I just got home from work to see Dre's double. Sweet!
A couple of notes from the game as I didn't see it all & I've not read any posts.
But once again we failed with RISP & a walk came around to score. If the batter wasn't walked before the dinger we'd be in the 11th inning right now.
They really have to work on these things. I now walks will happen but it seems we give up a ton of them. Many of them score and also it adds up in the pitch counts and pitches our pitchers have thrown this year.
I hope all is well with everybody!
Have a great night…
Johnson was 0 for 9 in this series can't believe he hit 2 homeruns in 2 night.
I am looking forward to seeing Eric pitch too, Stults that is :))
It's good to read that Stults will go tomorrow, I always liked him.
I'd rather him than Weaver.
The Dodgers haven't had to play a "meaningful" game in quite some time. They got out to such a big lead. But Monday they start playing the West again and I think that will help them focus. They beat up the West pretty good and I think their confidence is high when they play teams they know so well.
The BIG question is….who will fall below .300 first, Manny or Juan?
encore Carnac…….the Magnificent.
A: Crabgrass.
Q: What do crabs get high on?
A: Until he gets caught.
Q: How long does a United States Congressman serve?
A: Shareholder.
Q: What did Sonny Bono used to be?
I say Manny only because JP only takes one at bat per game for the most part. He has been going back and forth between 313 and 314 for quite some time now.
Fielder: 'I know there are better ways'Comment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder expressed subtle regret Friday over his actions earlier this week after being hit by a pitch in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fielder had said he didn't "remember" his delayed reaction after reliever Guillermo Mota, a former teammate, hit him with two outs in the ninth inning of the 17-4 Dodgers win, presumably as payback for Chris Smith grazing Manny Ramirez with a pitch two innings earlier.
"I don't feel I overreacted [to being thrown at], but I feel like my actions probably weren't the best," Fielder said, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "I know there are better ways of handling it. I've learned from it."
Fielder and Mota were fined undisclosed amounts Thursday by Major League Baseball and won't face suspensions.
"If I had it to do over again, I would have acted differently," Fielder said Friday. "But it happened and it's over with and I'm ready to play baseball."
After the Tuesday night game, Fielder charged across a hallway toward the Dodgers' clubhouse but was restrained by teammates and security.
Prince, this year's All-Star home run derby champion, has been hit by eight pitches this season and 46 during his five-year major league career.
"I think he was just trying to come inside and it got away from him," Fielder said Wednesday. "He was trying to hit his spot. I wish he hit his spot, but it just missed. All that other stuff is out of my control."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report
Mota known exactly what he was doing lol
Good Morning ITD blogmates!
My butt and legs still hurt from the WIN baseball clinic.
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A "Quick" Beef Stroganoff
Member recipe by davidjcooke
ServingsServes 4
This a very tasty alternative to a traditional family meal, but very quick and easy to make
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- 500 g rump steak
- 2 tbsp, plain flour
- 2 tbsp, paprika
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp, olive oil
- 1 large white onion, halved and sliced into half-moons
- 1 red pepper, sliced into long strips
- 200 gms large field mushrooms, cut into quarters
- 1 oxo/beef stock cube
- 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
- 250-300 ml. sour cream
- Place the flour and paprika in a medium sized bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Slice the steak into finger sized pieces, and then coat them in the flour all over.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, and fry the white onion until translucent (5 mins) then add the floured steak slices to the onions, and fry for a further five to seven minutes (you may need to add a little more oil), don't worry about bits sticking to the frying pan, they will loosen those up later. NOTE: If you like your meat well cooked cook for ten minutes .
- Add the mushrooms and the red pepper slices and fry for a further few minutes.
- Prepare the beef stock and add water to about 250 ml, and then add to the steak and vegetables, add the white wine vinegar, check the seasoning and leave to cook on a low heat for a further 20 mins .
- Finally add the soured cream, and stir into the stroganoff to taste. If you overdo the vinegar, just add a little brown sugar to neutralise.
- Serve with roast potatoes and enjoy
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16th May, 2013
Crappest website ever arranging comments in date order from the earliest to the latest and giving you NO options. Who designed this site? The moron who originally designed it back in 2005/6/7 Terrible. Crap like this makes me wonder exactly why I am paying my licence fee seeing that I NEVER watch anything live. Hmmm
2nd Oct, 2011
This recipe sounds lovely and I'm gonna have a go at it soon. I once watched Rick Stein do a traditional version and it went like this: Fry sliced or wedged Onions and mushrooms with a good teaspoon of paprika (smoked gives a stronger flavour) once softened transfer to a plate then in the same pan fry some strips of very good quality steak (I use rib eye cause it's my favourite) once that is cooked to your preference turn the heat right down add the mushrooms and onions back in and stir in a tub of sour cream. Serve with rice. I find this a great quick recipe for a mid-week treat and it takes no time at all to prepare.


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A couple of weekends ago, I was lucky enough to spend the day at the studio of Lou Manna, a commercial food photographer here in NYC. He was giving a workshop through Adorama all about digital food photography, so obviously I had to check it out!
Here's Lou. He is definitely a character! He is very approachable and outgoing, and not afraid to speak his mind. In his own words, he's "in your face", kind of like his style of food photography — bold and striking! (He really liked that pointer and nearly broke his TV with it at one point ;) )
Lou is the author of Digital Food Photography, which is a great read and has a lot of good information about both photography basics and working with food in particular. I definitely recommend it as a jumping off point, as well as his blog, which also has some photography tips.
His studio has a big kitchen, and the rest is filled with computer and photo equipment. One corner of the studio was dedicated to props — glasses, plates, fabrics, and an incredible amount of little bits and bobs to add character to the photos.
We also had the pleasure of working with Dennis Williford, aka "The Photo Cook". Dennis is a chef and photographer, and he cooked us a delicious lunch and helped us to style food for our photo shoot at the end of class.
The first half of class was a meet & greet, followed by a portfolio critique of each of the students' portfolios, which was very insightful and helpful. After that, Lou gave a presentation to go over some concepts like color balance, composition, and working with the food. We had some chicken cacciatore for lunch, and then Lou went deeper into the subject of lighting. To end the class, each person styled their own food and took photos.
Lou works mainly with studio lighting, which was perfect for me since that is what I use in my "finished product" photos on this blog. His setup is a bit more sophisticated than mine, though!
Lou's primary studio setup is a stand with a sheet of translucent plexiglass serving as the base. The translucency is great, because you can shine light coming from underneath to get a bright white backdrop for the food. The food in the picture was styled by one of the other students in the class.
Some food styling action:
Dennis helped me with my styling and suggested that I use this beautiful purple potato. I'd never seen one like this before:
Lou set up the lighting for us, using a main light with a softbox, a bright backlight and some mirrors to reflect light back into the shadows. He is a huge proponent of mirrors and a technique which he calls "feathering the light", which means directing the main light slightly away from the subject and bouncing it back with reflectors.
Here's one of my attempts — I opted for a relatively simple salad and used some of the cool props available. Dennis gave me the tip to keep the salad in the fridge while setting up my shot to keep it looking fresh.
That one was OK, but Lou made it more enticing by spraying a mix of water and glycerin onto the salad:
I guess that's why most of the food used for professional photos isn't actually eaten! :)
In professional food photography, no matter what kind of style the final shot has, there is always a stylist at work to keep the food looking its best. If you're interested in learning more about food styling, I have taken and highly recommend the online food styling class given by Photo Styling Workshops. You can also check out Lou's blog or book, or the wonderful blog of Lara Ferroni, Still Life With.


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I am in the process of moving back to the US and decided it makes too much sense to leave my Z8 here. I went to a lot of trouble and expense to get this car registered in Zurich with all the upgrades that have been done to the car. If I bring it back to the US, it is all for naught. In addition, I am planning on doing some more major upgrades and it makes sense to start again with a stock car. Here are the upgrades that are homologated on the Swiss Registration:
Dinan S2 engine package:
Lightweight flywheel
Hi flow air filter and carbon filter box cover
Hi flow MAF sensor
Enlarged throttle bodies
Ceramic coated headers
Together good for 461HP
K&W Competition three way adjustable monotube dampers, adjustable monoball mounts
BBS Forged Individual
Lithium Ion
Quaife Limited Slip Differential
3.64:1 final drive
In addition, I have Dinan branded Brembo brakes and Meisterschaft titanium exhaust, but these are not homologated in Switzerland. Getting the certificate for the brakes would cost around 3k CHF. The exhaust will never pass the Swiss tests, but adds another 10hp and oh the sound!
The car itself is in truly excellent, nearly like new condition. 8k miles. I have attended to all the idiosyncrasies that the Z8 exhibits except for some mild bubbling of the dash leather and the radio popping (I don't use the radio). The headlights, MAF sensors, and cam sensors have been replaced. The convertible top strings have been repaired. The performance package has been installed (no warpage). Various glue failure points repaired. Regular fluid changes during my ownership (since 2009 and 5k miles). Confirmed with BMW NA that the car was a creampuff with all maintenance prior to then. The car was manufactured in Dec 2000 and has the important addition of the pressure valve on the VANOS. Also, the Dinan kit was installed in 2007 and there was no modification of the frame in the process. I have a clean Carfax for the car during the time it was in the US.
I can be contacted at +41 79 207 3604
thanks and regards, John


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First in a new series that has the perfect mix of Regency murder and mystery.
When the marchioness is found murdered at Polbrook mansion, the Dowager Lady Polbrooks new companion, Ottilia Draycott, finds herself in a house of strangers and every one of them a suspect. Only she can unmask and outwit a desperate killer and keep a Polbrook family secret buried.


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Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm
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Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm(frē`drĭkh vĭl`hĕlm nē`chə), 1844–1900, German philosopher, b. Röcken, Prussia. The son of a clergyman, Nietzsche studied Greek and Latin at Bonn and Leipzig and was appointed to the chair of classical philology at Basel in 1869. In his early years he was friendly with the composer Richard Wagner, although later he was to turn against him. Nervous disturbances and eye trouble forced Nietzsche to leave Basel in 1879; he moved from place to place in a vain effort to improve his health until 1889, when he became hopelessly insane. Nietzsche was not a systematic philosopher but rather a moralist who passionately rejected Western bourgeois civilization. He regarded Christian civilization as decadent, and in place of its "slave morality" he looked to the superman, the creator of a new heroic morality that would consciously affirm life and the life values. That superman would represent the highest passion and creativity and would live at a level of experience beyond the conventional standards of good and evil. His creative "will to power" would set him off from "the herd" of inferior humanity. Nietzsche's thought had widespread influence but was of particular importance in Germany. Apologists for Nazism seized on much of his writing as a philosophical justification for their doctrines, but most scholars regard this as a perversion of Nietzsche's thought. Among his most famous works are The Birth of Tragedy (1872, tr. 1910); Thus Spake Zarathustra (1883–91, tr. 1909, 1930), and Beyond Good and Evil (1886, tr. 1907).
See his selected letters ed. by C. Middleton (1969); biographies by C. K. Brinton (1941, repr. 1965), H. A. Reyburn (1948, repr. 1973), I. Frenzel (1967), R. Hayman (1980, repr. 1999), L. Chamberlain (1996), C. Cate (2005), J. Young (2010), and S. Prideaux (2018); studies by H. L. Mencken (1913, repr. 1993), R. Pfefler (1972), R. C. Solomon, ed. (1973), W. A. Kaufmann (4th ed. 1974), J. T. Wilcox (1974), J. P. A. Stern (1979), R. Schacht (1983), G. Clive (1984), R. J. Hollingdale (1985), A. Nehamas (1985), J. Köhler (tr. 1998), R. C. Solomon and K. M. Higgins (2000), R. B. Pippin (2010), K. Michalski (tr. 2011), and J. Ratner-Rosenhagen (2011).


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Former Gov. Ryan's appeal Sent back to lower court
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court wants a lower court to look again at the latest attempt by former Ill. Gov. George Ryan to overturn his corruption convictions.
The high court today (Monday) asked the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago to reconsider an appeal by Ryan, who has served more than three years of his 6 1/2-year sentence.
Ryan's lawyer, Jim Thompson, says he called Ryan on Monday at the Indiana federal prison where he is serving his sentence. Thompson says Ryan was particularly pleased because this was the first significant ruling that's gone his way since his legal saga began.
Defense lawyer Albert Alschuler says the high court found the appellate judges erred by not considering aspects of the appeal on their merits.
The decision vacates the appellate court's ruling. But Alschuler says it doesn't automatically mean a new trial and that lots of legal wrangling awaits before that possibility.
The former governor was convicted of steering state contracts and leases to political insiders while he was secretary of state and then as governor, receiving vacations and gifts in return. He also was accused of stopping an investigation into secretary of state employees accepting bribes in exchange for truck driver's licenses.
The appeal was Ryan's latest attempt to get out of a Terre Haute, Ind. prison based on a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that sharply curtailed the use of "honest services" laws, some of which were used in Ryan's conviction. The appeals court ignored the "honest services" ruling and said any errors in instructions to Ryan jurors did not alter the stark fact that Ryan's case involved bribery and kickbacks.
Congress passed a law specifying that fraud can be committed by denying someone one's "honest services" but the Supreme Court has said that bribes or kickbacks must be involved to make a conviction stick.
During Ryan's appeal, government prosecutors said that they didn't think Ryan had defaulted on his chance to bring up the Supreme Court's "honest services" decision, but the appellate court disregarded the prosecutors' argument.
The Supreme Court on April 24 ruled in the Wood v. Milyard case that appellate courts can ignore the prosecution's view, but in Ryan's case justices said that the Seventh Circuit should look at that issue anew.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.


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Stay in Suffolk
Details provided courtesy of individual properties.
Comfort Suites Harbour View
5409 Plummer Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
Comfort Suites Suffolk Website
This all suite property includes a business center, fitness room, indoor pool and whirlpool.
These 116 guestrooms at Comfort Suites Near Joint Forces feature:
- Clock Radios
- Coffee/Tea Makers
- Desks
- Flat-Panel TV
- Hair Dryers
- Irons/Ironing Boards
- Microwaves
- Phones With Voicemail (Free Local Calls - Restrictions May Apply)
- Refrigerators
- Safes
- Televisions
- Wireless Internet (Complimentary)
Comfort Suites Near Joint Forces is located in central Suffolk, close to Chesapeake Square Mall. Regional points of interest also include Children's Museum of Virginia and Chrysler Museum of Art. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. This hotel has a 24-hour business center and offers small meeting rooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning. Self parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Courtyard by Marriott
8060 Harbour View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
Courtyard by Marriott Website
If you're looking for hotels in the Hampton Roads, you'll find that the Courtyard Suffolk Chesapeake is perfect for business or pleasure. We border the cities of Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, as well as only minutes from downtown Hampton.
We are within walking distance of:
- General Dynamics
- Lockheed Martin
- Northrop Grumman
- Raytheon
We're also minutes from:
- Joint Warfighting Center
- Newport News Ship building yards
- Norfolk Naval Base
- U.S. Coast Guard Base
We offer 92 guest rooms. Some of our main amenities are the bar and lounge, indoor pool and whirlpool, and business services.
We feature spacious rooms with:
- 1 King or 2 Queen Beds
- Flat-Screen TVs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Large Work Area
- Mini-Refrigerators
Government & Military Discounts
We accept government per diem and military discounts.
Hampton Inn by Hilton
1701 Centerbrooke Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Hampton Inn by Hilton Website
Situated off Route 58, Hampton Inn Suffolk is convenient to all 7 cities of Hampton Roads. Enjoy easy access to the very best of what Suffolk, VA has to offer. An ideal base for business and corporate travelers, this property is just moments from Sentara Obici Hospital.
Event Planning
Plan a conference, training event or intimate wedding reception for up to 75 people in their flexible meeting space, and stay connected with professional services in the free 24-hour business center.
Feel at home in a comfortable and modern guest room, equipped with the following and more:
- Ample Work Space
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Microwave
- Mini-Refrigerator
Health & Fitness
Lie back on the clean and fresh Hampton bed® and watch movies on the flat-screen TV. Wake up to Hampton's free hot breakfast buffet, featuring our famous, fresh-baked waffles. If you're heading out early, just grab a free Hampton's On the Run breakfast bag™ for a quick, healthy meal to-go.
Keeping up with your exercise routine is easy at this Suffolk, VA hotel. Energize with state-of-the-art equipment in the fitness center, and refresh in the heated indoor swimming pool. Make sure you don't run out of clean clothes during your stay - a coin operated laundry is available for guests.
Hilton Garden Inn Chesapeake/Suffolk (at Harbour View)
5921 Harbour View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
Hilton Garden Inn Chesapeake/Suffolk Website
Hilton Garden Inn Chesapeake/Suffolk is a Northern Suffolk hotel and borders the cities of Chesapeake and Portsmouth. In our unique location in Harbor View Commerce Park, we are less than half a mile from businesses like Joint Forces Command and Bon Secours Health Systems, making Hilton Garden Inn ideal for both business and leisure travelers. We are close to shopping, dining, and entertainment, including Bridgeway Commerce Park and Harbour View Grand Cinema.
Great American Grill
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at our hotel's Great American Grill Restaurant and Bar.
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- High Speed Internet
- Indoor Pool
- On-site Restaurant, The Great American Grille
- 32-Inch HDTVs
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
- Hospitality Center Equipped with:
- Coffeemaker
- Complimentary Coffee and Tea
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Large Work Area Equipped With Desk
Fitness & Business Needs
We offer features designed with you in mind such as the indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi and the modern fitness center providing the latest in cardio and weight training equipment. Guests can also request Stay Fit Kits for in-room fitness. Experience the convenience of an office away from work with our 24-hour Business Center. All of these amenities and more are available.
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront
100 E Constance Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Website
Just 25 miles from Norfolk International airport and 45 minutes from Newport News-Williamsburg Airport, the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront boasts an ideal location, and offers 150 comfortable guest rooms.
Wake up to scenic views of the park and marina, then head downstairs to Constant's Wharf Grill, where a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast is waiting for you. Our restaurant is elegantly placed along the waterfront with views of the park, Nansemond River and Marina. The restaurant serves tempting cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a spacious indoor dining room or out on our waterfront porch.
Decorated in warm and welcoming tones, your guest room will feature convenient amenities to ensure you have everything you need during your stay. Keep connected with complimentary high-speed Internet and print that important document with free printing to the on-site business center.
Other amenities include:
- 24-Hour Business Center
- Access
- Complimentary High Speed Internet (Complimentary Wi-Fi in Hotel Lobby)
- Fitness Room
- Indoor Pool and Spa
- On-Site AV
- On-Site Restaurant, Constant's Wharf Grille (Also Includes Patio Dining Overlooking the Riverfront)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1018 Centerbrooke Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Holiday Inn Express Website
This Suffolk, Virginia hotel is close to the home of Planter's Peanuts. Just off the coast of Virginia, Suffolk is a town with a large number of modern businesses in a historic setting. With our convenient downtown location, you can get to your destination quickly and easily from the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Suffolk, VA.
Nearby Businesses & Activities
With Norfolk just a half-hour away, our Suffolk hotel is close to many government facilities and corporate headquarters. The Joint Warfighting Center is just 16 miles from the hotel, while the military port of Portsmouth is just 15 miles away. Also nearby are a Target Distribution Center and a QVC Distribution Center, both of which are 4 miles from our hotel in Suffolk. The corporate headquarters for Planter's Peanuts, which was founded in Suffolk, is just 2 miles from our Suffolk accommodations.
A premiere location offers leisure travelers convenient access to downtown Suffolk's shopping and restaurants. Our Suffolk hotel is also just 2 miles from the Planter's Peanuts Center, which offers a look at the history of this favorite American food. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lone Star Lakes Park are less than 15 minutes away.
Our hotel in Suffolk provides a number of choice amenities, including:
- 24-Hour Business Center
- Business Center
- Executive Suites
- Fitness Center
- Free Hot Breakfast Bar
- High Speed Internet and Wi-Fi
- Outdoor Pool and Sauna
Motel 6
2864 Pruden Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23434
Motel 6 Website
The Motel 6 hotel is ideally located near historic downtown Suffolk at the crossroads of Route 58 and Route 460. The United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) Joint Warfighting Center (JWFC) and other popular area points of interest. Golfers will want to hit the links at several local courses near this Suffolk, VA hotel like the Nansemond River Golf Club and Sleepy Hole Golf Course.
This pet-friendly hotel offers guest rooms that are well appointed with great amenities, including:
- Accessible Rooms
- Coffee
- Coin Laundry
- Expanded Cable
- Local Calls (free)
- Nearby Restaurant
- Seasonal Outdoor Pool
- Truck Parking
- Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
8050 Harbour View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Website
Government & Military Consideration
Our TownePlace Suites Suffolk hotel accepts government per diem and military discounts. We proudly serve those who serve our country!
Our extended stay hotel is in the heart of Hampton Roads - minutes from the Norfolk Naval Base, Joint Forces Command, and Portsmouth Coast Guard Base.
Our extended-stay neighborhood-style living with comfortable casual suites offer:
- Barbecue/Picnic Area
- Continental Breakfast
- Dinner Delivery
- Fitness Room
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
- Dishwashers
- Microwaves
- Refrigerators
- Stoves
- Utensils
- Full Service Business Center
- Local Restaurant
- On-Site Coin Operated Laundry
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Pet-Friendly Property (fee required)
- Safe Deposit Boxes
- Valet Dry-Cleaning
- Wi-Fi / Wired Internet Access
One - and 2-bedroom suites in our Suffolk hotel offer separate living and sleeping areas. Enjoy nice touches like an in-room coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and hair dryer. Bring along your best friend for a fee - our extended stay Suffolk hotel is pet-friendly!
This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
Budget Properties
Econo Lodge
1503 Holland Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
Choice Hotels Website
- Guest Rooms include: refrigerator, microwave, flat-screen TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board. Select rooms come with kitchenettes and hot tubs.
- Bus Parking
- Exterior Corridors
- Free Coffee
- Free Easy Starts® Continental Breakfast
- Free Handicap Parking on Premises
- Free Local Calls
- Free WiFi
- Government Travelers: FEMA Approved
- Outdoor Parking
- Pet-friendly Hotel*
- Phone for Hearing Impaired
- Speaker Phone
- Truck Parking
- Well-lit Area
The Econo Lodge hotel in Suffolk is easy to find, easy to book and easy on your wallet. We're conveniently located off Route 58 between Interstate 95 and Interstate 64 near the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. This Suffolk hotel cares about the environment and has taken active steps to support green hotel practices. Make travel a little easier on everyone by staying at the Econo Lodge hotel in Suffolk. We're an easy stop on the road and a great place to stay, all at a great rate.
Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am
Knights Inn Suffolk
1526 Holland Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
Wyndham Hotels Website
- Adjoining Rooms Available
- Bus/Truck Parking
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Cribs Available
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer
- Pet Friendly
- Rollaway Beds Available
Conveniently located off Highway 58, Knights Inn Suffolk Hotel puts you within driving distance of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, and Chesapeake. Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is nearby for those looking to fly, and the Virginia-North Carolina border is under 30 minutes away for East Coast road trippers. For endless hiking opportunities, visit the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am
Green Pines Motel East
1274 Portsmouth Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23434
Regal Inn
2361 Pruden Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23434
Regal Inn Website
- TV plus in-house movies
- Microwave
- Shower & Bath
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access
The Regal Inn Motel in Suffolk, Virginia is conveniently located near Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth.
Regal Inn Motel is close to the home of Planter's Peanuts. Just off the coast of Virginia, Suffolk is a town with a large number of modern businesses in a historic setting.
The Joint Warfighting Center is just 18 miles from the hotel, while the military port of Portsmouth is just 20 miles away. Also nearby is a QVC Distribution Center, which is nine miles from our hotel in Suffolk. The corporate headquarters for Planter's Peanuts, which was founded in Suffolk, is just six miles from our Suffolk accommodations. Our premiere location offers leisure travelers convenient access to downtown Suffolk's shopping and restaurants.
Studios 4 Less
1258 Portsmouth Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23434
Super 8
633 N Main Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
Super 8 Website
- Breakfast Available
- Flat Screen Televisions
- Free WiFi
- Kitchenettes Available


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – UMBC freshman libero Casey Griffith (King of Prussia, Pa./Upper Merion) has been selected as the America East Rookie of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday afternoon.
Griffith paced the Retriever back row at the Gold and Blue Players Challenge this weekend as UMBC defeated Liberty and Georgetown in back-to-back matches. For the weekend, the rookie scooped up 53 digs in three contests, including 26 in the five-set victory over the Hoyas.
For the year, Griffith is averaging 4.06 digs per set to rank fourth in the America East. In addition, she places in the league's top-20 for service aces (15th) and assists (18th).
The Retrievers have now picked up a conference award in each of the four weeks this season as senior Mallory McIntyre (Winnipeg, Manitoba/St. Mary's Academy) has earned two Setter of the Week honors while classmates Ali Goc (Oshawa, Ontario/R.S. McLaughlin) and Emily Witsaman (Medina, Ohio/Medina) were each tabbed as the league Player of the Week once.
UMBC wraps up its non-conference schedule with a mid-week match at American on Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C.


text: Danielle Goyette (CAN)Born: St-Nazaire, Quebec, Canada, January 30, 1966In many respects Danielle Goyette was the Gordie Howe of women's hockey. A superstar talent on offence, she was a gifted scorer who continued to produce with Howe's consistency. Indeed, she had more points in her final Women's World Championship in 2007 at age 41 (11) than she did in her first some 15 years earlier as a 26-year-old (10).And, like Howe, it all began far from the bright lights of a big city and great crowds. St-Nazaire, located a distant three-hour drive from Quebec City, was a town of only 800 when Goyette was growing up, but like any kid she started skating around age four.In all, Goyette played in three Olympics and nine IIHF Women's World Championships, winning gold every time with two exceptions, the '98 Olympics and 2005 Worlds. In 61 games at the highest level she averaged a point and a half a game and was adept as both a scorer and passer. She led all players in Nagano in 1998 with eight goals and was the scoring leader at the 1992 Women's Worlds with 10 points. She had as many points in Salt Lake in 2002 to tie for the overall lead.By the time Goyette had played her final games for Canada in 2007 at age 41, she was second all-time with 15 goals at the Olympics and fourth all-time with 68 points at the Women's Worlds and third all-time with 37 goals.One of eight children, Danielle was an excellent tennis player and fastball player, but she focused her ambitions on hockey, pretending to play for her beloved Montreal Canadiens while skating outdoors in the cold winters. Goyette spoke virtually no English when she made the national team in 1991, but within five years she had relocated to Calgary to learn the language and concentrate full-time on hockey, hoping to play for Canada at the inaugural event in Nagano in 1998.Goyette was the flag-bearer for Canada at the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Games in Turin and went on to become head coach at the University of Calgary. She recruited former teammate Hayley Wickenheiser and led the Dinos to a national championship in 2012, a first for that university.


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Who Will Win Westminster? Vegas Says Fox Terrier
I'll take the Redbone Coonhound for $500 please.
For the fifth consecutive year, Wynn Las Vegas posted betting odds on the 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which is happening today today at The Madison Square Garden in NYC. The odds are for breeds, not specific dogs, and proposition bets are listed "for entertainment purposes only" by John Avello, Executive Director of Race & Sports for Wynn. According to handicappers, the odds are on the Smooth Coated Fox Terrier, with odds at 6 to 1.
My crazy canine cohorts have asked me to put my money on the Vizsla, but according to Vegas handicappers, the Vizsla basically has a snowball's chance in hell with odds coming in at 300 to 1. Wha?! THREE HUNDRED TO ONE? You mean the Westminster folks are not going to properly recognize a breed that behaves like 2 year old for most of it's adult life? That's cold….just plain cold.
Which breed would you put money on to bring home Westminster hardware?
Reprint courtesy of The Daily Treat at AnimalPlanet.com


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So last week Dancing With the Stars revealed their season 9 cast, and now they've released the info about which celeb gets partnered with which dancer. Is it bad that I feel for some of these dancers? Even Cheryl Burke, who is stuck with Tom DeLay, who likely won't take her to the finals like Gilles did last season. But while there's a lot of give and take, and I'm sure that producers spend
minutes hours figuring out who to pair up with whom, it does seem like certain dancers get the short-shrift more often than not.
Take Edyta Sliwinska. She's been on this show for all the seasons, and she's never won. She came close with Jason Taylor, but is usually ousted in the middle of the pack. Not only did she have the unlucky break of being previously partnered with perma-orange George Hamilton, now she's got his smarmy looking son Ashley to contend with this season. That just doesn't seem fair, which alone wouldn't have caught my attention, but Jonathan Roberts got paired with Macy Gray. He's never won, and has had the misfortune of being eliminated first two times. I think he might have a three-peat on his hands, but probably not the kind he wants... unless he likes getting kicked off early. Anything's possible.
Tony Dovolani has pulled the "older lady" card again (he also danced with Jane Seymour, Susan Lucci and was initially paired with Nancy O'Dell until she injured herself and Tony landed Bachelor dumpee Melissa Rycroft) with Kathy Ireland. Not that she's ancient, but at 46, she's the oldest female competitor this season. She may end up being a powerhouse, but it seems unlikely that he'll make it to the finals again this season like he did with Melissa last year.
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Louis Van Amstel got the oddball/reality contestant this season, per usual. In the past he's danced with Lisa Rinna, Trista Sutter, Monique Coleman (from High School Musical) and Priscilla Presley, and now he's got Kelly Osbourne. He just seems to be the pro who winds up with the person they have no idea what to do with. He may be off quickly, which hopefully means more choreography from him on So You Think You Can Dance: The Fall Edition.
Speaking of which, adorable Chelsie Hightower, who got her start on SYTYCD, is back for her sophomore season, and dancing with another unknown. Last year she got rodeo
clown cowboy Ty Murray, who had a very limited fan base. This year she's got Louie Vito who is a snowboarder and relatively new face to those who don't obsess over the X-games.
I'm not necessarily a conspiracy theorist, but it certainly does seem to me that some celebs get better prospects. Then again Karina landed the Woz last year, and at least got Aaron Carter this year, who is recognizable and may at least have dance experience with music videos. Maybe it's just a matter of paying dues from season to season, or sheer luck of the draw, but whatever the case, I really do pity Edyta this year.
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I don't post here very often, but I wanted to post the results I saw when swapping an LS9 cam into my LY6.
The LY6 is in a 1999 Dakota R/T, weighs about 4200 lbs, has 6l90 transmission and 3.92 rear gears.
A couple of years ago, I was running the stock LY6 with vvt and tuning, and 2.5 inch dual exhaust through magnaflow mufflers. It ran 13.4 at 103 pretty consistently.
Last year, I swapped in an LS9 cam. Reasons 1) It was given to me. 2) It has less torque until 2500 or so rpm (decrease wheel speed early on), and huge improvement of power above 2500. Perfect for my truck, which didn't need any more loss of traction.
Results. With nothing else changed, this cam ran 12.76 at 109.9 on the same track, with similar conditions.
I just wanted to post this up, because so many people tried to convince me to go with a bigger cam, claiming the loss of torque down low would be disappointing. Far from the truth, in my opinion. I have controllable wheel spin early, and a huge push of acceleration after I regain traction.
I like it.
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I took the colors and the autumn theme from the photo for my card.
This image is called Tiny Townie Patricia Loves Pumpkin and it's stamped on PTI's Rustic White card base and colored with Copic markers. I added some sparkle with a Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen.
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FIRST TOUCHDOWN The first touchdown of training camp wasn't registered by the offense, but the defense. Cornerback Lardarius Webb stepped in front of a Joe Flacco pass intended for wide receiver Anquan Boldin on the third play of full-team drills and returned the interception at least 30 yards to the end zone.
PAINTER'S PROBLEMS Quarterback Curtis Painter struggled with his accuracy. While he threw a few decent balls, Painter had three attempts intercepted – one each by linebacker Ricky Brown, rookie cornerback Asa Jackson and rookie safety Omar Brown.
KICKING COMPETITION Both Billy Cundiff and Justin Tucker enjoyed perfect days. Cundiff converted all four of his field-goal attempts, while Tucker, an undrafted rookie, went 5-of-5.
STANDOUT PERFORMER LaQuan Williams was flagged for holding, but the second-year receiver made a few strong grabs. He hauled in a bullet off a back-shoulder pass from Flacco and then beat free safety Ed Reed to catch another pass from Flacco during a seven-on-seven passing drill.
NEWCOMER WATCH Ricky Brown, who was signed by the team Wednesday, had a pretty solid day for a guy in his first outing. In addition to the interception, the former Oakland Raider also tipped another pass that he almost caught and held up fairly well in run support.
INJURIES Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata tweaked his hamstring while participating in the team's conditioning test and was absent from the first full-squad practice. Left tackle Bryant McKinnie was not present because he is dealing with a "personal" matter. Right tackle Ramon Harewood rolled his ankle and did not return to practice. Players who are on the physically-unable-to-perform list include defensive end Pernell McPhee (arthroscopic knee surgery), offensive tackle Jah Reid (strained right calf), wide receiver/return specialist David Reed (knee surgery) and rookie guard Kelechi Osemele (back spasms). Five-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Terrell Suggs (torn right Achilles tendon) is on the non-football injury list. Wide receivers Torrey Smith and LaQuan Williams were bothered by leg cramps, but eventually returned to practice.
OVERHEARD "[No.] 87, the trick is catching the ball!" – Inside linebacker Jameel McClain to rookie tight end Bruce Figgins after a pass floated through his hands.


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First, you get a brand-spankin' new "Amazing Spider-Man" trailer – and in glorious 3D if you watch it in front of "The Avengers." Now you get director Marc Webb's most extensive comments on the upcoming Spidey reboot to date.
PopcornBiz was among the handful of journalists who got a sneak peek at the new trailer, which bows in theaters Friday, and we got to chat with Spidey's friendly neighborhood director immediately after for a more in-depth breakdown.
"Part of the fun of this was to create the movie thinking about subjectivity, meaning getting to feel what Spider-Man feels," says Webb of the many P.O.V.-centric shots he unveiled. "I thought that 3D was really interesting way to exploit that. We spent a lot of time refining and just making that s**t better."
Talk a little bit about bringing The Lizard to life and technically how you accomplished it.
There's a lot that goes into it. I mean, when we shot those sequences we actually shot a combination of things: a guy, Big John – who was this guy who was literally a big guy named John who did a lot of the interactive stuff, because when you're trying to interact with Andrew or with Peter, you need someone grabbing him and to do those things. And we would replace him with computer generated Lizard. But then the performance capture was done with Rhys [Ifans] and that was when we would shoot Rhys in a similar environment and get his facial composure – we're still working on it, I actually just came from trying to incorporate his performance into the Lizard itself. That takes an enormous amount of time. It's tricky, you know, in the comics there are different incarnations of The Lizard. There's the [Todd] MacFarlane one, which has the snout [but] I was interested more in finding something that could relate human emotions, because I wanted to keep Rhys' performance in that creature. Performance – Pixar does it extremely well, creating those emotional qualities within characters that are, essentially, computer generated. So Rhys' performance is giving that nuance – getting the eyebrow tics and the looks, creating an armature that can actually speak and lips that make sounds, it's a very detailed and, frankly, tedious process. So I really wanted to capture emotion. I wanted him to have a face, have a feeling. And that's the way I chose to do that. Then there are the physical components of it. I wanted to make him very powerful, I wanted to make him stronger than Spider-Man, that was a really important part.
We see a lot of the film's spectacle on-screen. How do you balance your approach to providing the thrill ride that people want with the fact that Spider-Man is one of the more down-to-earth superheroes?
That's the thing for me, the access point. I was always a Spider-Man fan, but I was a bigger Peter Parker fan than a Spider-Man fan. When you see the movie, I don't think anybody will be worried about the emotional part of it. There is an incredibly innocent and tender quality to Peter Parker. He's not a billionaire. He's not an alien. He's a kid and he doesn't have money. He has trouble with the people that raise him and he has trouble talking to girls. There's that intense relatability that's all throughout the movie…That's a texture that, for me, is really intuitive. It's just something that I love in movies, that particularly romantic dimension. It's something that I'm very familiar with. Girls, and being made nervous by women. But again, there's that relatability. The interpersonal relationships that Peter Parker has are so simple and so domestic that it's a very fun dichotomy to play that big, massive spectacle alongside those very small moments. There are very real moments, and in a very small way there's a small, intimate little indie movie at the heart of Spider-Man. That was my access point. In the trailer, you want that spectacle and you want that energy because I think there's an expectation surrounding that, but as we get closer to the release, there will be scenes that show the more intimate parts of Spider-Man and show where the heart is.
Some of the best parts of the Sam Raimi movie were where he was discovering his powers for the first time. Do you explore that again?
There's elements of that. Listen, I wanted to do things differently. If we've seen the origin of Spider-Man, maybe we haven't seen the origin of Peter Parker. There are certain iconic elements of Spider-Man that I felt obligated to honor. There are some exploratory phases. But, again, I wanted to build something with a different tone and a different attitude and do things in a little more of a practical way, especially at the beginning of the movie. There are elements where we spent a lot of time engineering and designing sequences that existed within the camera that we just shot practically with him swinging on these chains to help create that sensation and feeling of joy and fun, which is always a great part of these movies.
Talk about your approach to Peter Parker – It seems like he becomes this heightened version of himself when he's Spider-Man.
That's something from the comics that I've always been really a fan of. Humor's a tricky thing because it's always very subjective. Everything in this movie, the first domino, is Peter getting left behind by his parents. I thought to myself 'What does that do to somebody? How does that change your view of the world?' To me, that creates a little bit of a level of distrust. It's a brutal thing to have happen to you. That's, to me, where he gets that outsider status. Then there's a sarcasm that comes from that and a quippy-ness. I think you guys have seen some of the car thief scene where that attitude comes out. That, to me, is generated from this chip on his shoulder. He's a little bit mean. He's a little bit snarky. But that's an attitude that we can all understand and relate to. But I think it comes from a real genuine place. That was fun to explore the humor, but my point is that the humor comes from a very human real emotional place. It's not just slapped on.
There is a 3D shot of Spider-Man swinging where his foot really seems to come off the screen – how did you do that?
It's a matter of convergence. The movie I designed is in 3D and that sequence that that comes from is later on in the film. You know James Cameron was incredibly generous with me early on. He likes to have things play with depth. He wants you to see depth. Like if this is a window and everything you see behind there … that is what is fun about it. The jungles of Avatar are really a great example of that. I liked pushing the 3D a little bit further, so it will come out at you. I remember as a kid watching 'The Creature from the Black Lagoon' with all those things coming out at you, or 'House of Wax.' There was something fun about that and seeing an audience with kids reach out for something. There were moments that I wanted to exploit like that. That was one of those moments. That was a shot that has many, many visual layers to it we generated around a figure. Then we converged, the screen level behind the character – behind Spider-Man there -- so his legs would come out. Then we made him a little bit more in focus so you could feel a tangible sense of him and reduce the motion blur so you it felt more tactile. Then that shot in particular, if you noticed, when a subject violates the edge of the screen, it corrupts the illusion. You notice that it's not really real, so we designed it so it would exist within the barriers of the screen, so it's not crossing out the screen. That helps with that notion that it can come out at you – that's another one of those layers. And the other thing is in the movie, you sit on it longer [than in the trailer]. That's the other part of letting that feel that it is coming in to your space.
In the comics, Uncle Ben's death is really the catalyst for Peter becoming Spider-Man. From the trailer it seems the search for the truth about his parents is the catalyst.
That's the first domino in the story are the parents. He goes out looking for his father and finds himself – That's my tagline. But Uncle Ben, of course, his death… you have to see the movie! But there are elements that Marvel was very protective of, and I think are very important parts of the Spider-Man origins story. Uncle Ben's death transforms him and has a huge impact on him. That's an incredibly important part of the mythology. I would never subvert that. That's I'll say about that.
How was working with Martin Sheen?
That was so cool. That was awesome. It was a dream. In between takes he told stories about Terrence Malick, about 'Apocalypse Now,' Fellini – it was spectacular. That was one of the really joyful parts of making this movie, was getting to work with Sally Field and Martin Sheen and Denis Leary. It was so cool! They're such pros and again, like Martin Sheen, you think about President Bartlett and he has that sense of benevolent authority and there's something else that's important in terms of the dynamic that I wanted to explore Peter's relationship with his absent parents. Ben and May are streetwise, blue-collar people, but they're not scientists. Peter has this incredible scientific ability, which creates a little bit of a gap between him and Ben and May. I thought that was a really interesting thing to explore. What Martin was able to do was to embody this blue-collar guy. There was some fissure, some break between the two that was developing. Even though there was a great love for him, he knew he wasn't the father that… he wasn't Richard Parker. That crack in Peter's world, that missing piece in his life was a fun thing to start off.
Talk about your choices in casting Sally Field as Aunt May and Denis Leary as Capt. Stacy.
When you cast someone like Sally they come with a certain level of awareness and real genuine affection. Which I think for Aunt May is an incredibly important thing to have. We all love Aunt May, but I wanted to create a tension between Aunt May and Peter because, once again, what is the reality of the situation? God, I wish I could show you some scenes, but I don't have them with me. I'm not setting anything up by saying that. I thought, what would happen if you were someone who was in charge of taking care of a kid whose had a lot of tragedy in his life, and he goes out late at night and comes back and he's f**ked up? And you would be concerned if he's got bruises on his face, what happens in that moment? That can create some tension but you want there to be love there and that is what someone like Sally Field gives...[Dennis] plays the authority figure that he has made fun of for his entire career. The other thing is that Denis Leary, because we all trust Denis Leary, like he's got this attitude but we love him. In this movie he puts pressure on Peter Parker. He's on Spider-Man's case. But you understand him. Good drama comes from competing ideas on what's good, right? People have different ideas on what that is, but if you put that together and they collide and there is an honest difference in opinion, then there is something really interesting that happens there. I wanted to explore that as much as possible.
Outside of the main story, how much of a global view do we get of Spider-Man's universe?
We spent a lot of time with the writers, coming up with a backstory and a world that could hold different stories if the series is ongoing. We plucked things from different…we took some stuff from the 'Ultimate [Spider-Man]' took some stuff from the 'Amazing Spider-Mans,' and the we invented certain other things to make it interesting. Like, Gwen Stacy, for example, I looked more towards 'The Amazing Spider-Man' because I just like the texture of her character in those than in the 'Ultimates.' I thought it was more appropriate for Peter. Whereas the body language in a lot of the [Mark] Bagley art I thought made really great reference points, in terms of creating the physical identity of Spider-Man was the 'Ultimates.'


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Davis nets team-high seventh goal as ETSU cruises to victory
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2013) – The ETSU women's soccer team wasted little time in getting back in the win column, shutting out Kennesaw State, 2-0, Sunday afternoon to clinch its fifth win in the past seven tries.
Sunday's victory came on the heels of a tough last-minute loss to Mercer Friday night.
"The response today was excellent," ETSU head coach Adam Sayers said. "You couldn't have asked for more out of the girls. That is a trait that has existed over the past few seasons. They have always responded extremely well to adversity."
The Buccaneers (6-5-1, 2-1-0) played true to their resilient nature, even after being outshot by Kennesaw State in the first half, 8-5, and entering intermission tied at 0-0.
Controlling play out of the gate in the second half, freshman midfielder Molly Collinson (Cramlington, England) netted the eventual game-winning goal in the 47th minute.
After receiving a laser-precise pass from fellow freshman Jenny Pöltl (Steinberg-Dorfl, Austria), Collinson settled the ball and blasted a shot past Kennesaw State keeper Olivia Sturdivant to give the Bucs the 1-0 lead. The goal was Collinson's third of the season and third point of the weekend.
Junior forward Kristi Davis (Edmond, Okla.) added an insurance goal in the 76th minute, her team-best seventh of the season, off an assist from sophomore midfielder Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria).
"Molly [Collinson] and Kristi [Davis] took their goals very well," Sayers said. "Sarah [Zadrazil] and Jenny [Pöltl] continued to create chances from very tight areas, while also doing a lot of work defensive work."
Zadrazil, who is averaging 1.11 assists per game, entered the weekend as the NCAA Division I leader for the category.
In her first start of the season, freshman forward Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) recorded a pair of shots while providing a sturdy attacking presence for the Buccaneers' front line.
"It is great to have Simona [Koren] available again," Sayers said. "Her movement is first class, and created space and options for herself and others players. She was very good today, but when she regains full match fitness, she will be lethal."
ETSU outshot the Owls (6-6-0, 3-1-0) by a 10-8 margin in the second half, allowing just six Kennesaw State shots on goal throughout the entirety of the game.
Freshman goalkeeper Jasmine Elliott (Preston, England) registered her first shutout of the season, making six saves, including an impressive stop of a Kennesaw State rebound attempt in the 23rd minute.
"Jasmine [Elliott] was a rock today," Sayers said. "She kept us in it with a top-class save in the first half when the score was still 0-0."
With the win, the Bucs improved their record at Summers-Taylor Stadium to 5-2-0 on the season. The loss was the first setback in league play for the Owls.
Following the victory, Sayers was impressed with his team's unselfish and prideful performance.
"I am proud of the team," Sayers said. "It was a disciplined, professional performance. Everyone was excellent. The deep midfield players—Cecilia [Re], Alexa [Passingham], and Emily [Engelhaupt], were solid throughout, breaking up counter attacks and playmaking from deep."
Sayers went on to commend the squad's defensive effort, as the Bucs recorded their fourth shutout of the season.
"The back four were brilliant, Sayers said. "Hannah [Short] and Samantha [Kron] controlled play from the back and distributed very well, but always dropping at the right time to prevent us getting caught back with an early ball over the top. The fullbacks balanced off well, supporting in wide areas, but balancing off well without the ball to help prevent counter attacks."


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2013 is slowly coming to an end, which means video game characters can finally enjoy their holiday feast, thanks to creator AnimatorAR's vision of it... even if it's tiny and made of plastic. Bonus points for finding the Portal Turret in the photo. Oh and why isn't poor Luigi sitting on a throne? It was his year after all.
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