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University Archives Holdings Agricultural, Consumer & En... Dairy Science Department Department Histories
Department Histories, 1974, 1988, 1994 | University of Illinois Archives
Title: Department Histories, 1974, 1988, 1994
Series Number: 8/8/812
Acquired: 6/5/95; 12/18/96
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Department of Dairy Science
The establishment of a dairy at the University of Illinois was first recommended in 1876 in the Head Farmer's report.1 In 1902, Dairy Husbandry was recognized as an independent department under the College of Agriculture.2 The Department of Dairy Husbandry became the Department of Dairy Production in 1947.3 In 1949, the name of the Department was changed again and became the Dairy Science Department.4 In 1985, the department merged into the Animal Science Department.
1. Board of Trustees Transactions, 8th Report, September 13, 1876, p. 202.
2. Board of Trustees Transactions, 22nd Report, October 25, 1902, p. 24.
3. Board of Trustees Transactions, 44th Report, October 30, 1947, p. 885.
4. Board of Trustees Transactions, 45th Report, April 21, 1949, p. 332.
Dairy Science Department
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Department Histories, 1974, 1988, 1994, 1982
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street 1-
Description: History of the Department of Dairy Science by Bruce Larson covers the period from 1902 to 1985, with an emphasis on the department since 1951. Topics covered include faculty, research, extension, management, breeding and genetics, teaching, awards, and theses. This series also includes The First Sixty Years: A History of the Dairy Science Department 1896-1956 by W.W. Yapp, and The Faculty and Their Foibles: The Department of Dairy Science, 1947-1969 (1988) by Glenn Salisbury.


Nomedo from Tomb Raider Forums has uncovered an interesting research paper undertaken by the University of Copenhagen on 'player modeling using self-Organisation in Tomb Raider: Underworld.' The project is part of Eidos' Metrics Suite which serves to collate raw data from Xbox 360 gamers playing Tomb Raider in a bid to better craft future games.
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Another day, another round of rumours surrounding possible candidates for playing Lara Croft in a third Tomb Raider motion picture. This time the rumour comes courtesy of Tiwanaku from Tomb Raider Forums who cites a mole as claiming actress Peyton List has been selected to play Lara Croft in an upcoming Eidos Interactive project helmed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Tomb Raider Legend will feature as part of Microsoft's 21-game European digital line-up via the Xbox 360 Games On Demand platform. The service is scheduled to roll out on August 11th, reports Joystiq. No pricing details have been announced.
Jennifer Love Hewitt pines for a role in Tomb Raider, but as protagonist Lara Croft? The star of Ghost Whisperer, House Arrest and Tropic Thunder talks up superheroes with MTV and tosses Tomb Raider into the ring as she discusses action films.
Online auction house eBay has floated up an original underwater prop as used by Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life. According to Prop Store, the weapon was used in the scenes at the beginning of the film during scenes in the Luna Temple.


Your garbage disposal just died, and you don't want to wait for a plumber to install a new one. No worries! Installing a garbage disposal yourself can be fairly easy. Completing this DIY task should take about an hour or two if you're pretty handy — and only a bit longer if you're not. Here's everything you need to know before you start rolling up your sleeves and getting to work underneath your kitchen sink.
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For this job, you'll need a combination of plumbing and electrical tools and materials.
Turn off the power to your garbage disposal. Tape over the switch so no one turns it on accidentally while you are uninstalling your old unit and installing your new unit. Use your circuit tester to make sure no electricity is flowing to the unit. If so, disconnect the electrical cable from the underside of the garbage disposal. Detach the access hole cover using a Phillips head screwdriver. Pull out and disconnect the wires inside the access hole. Finally, disconnect the metal cable that acts as a ground for the system.
Unbolt the drainpipe from the side of the disposal. Use your adjustable wrench to remove the two nuts.
Loosen the locking ring and remove the disposal. Insert a slotted screwdriver into the lower mounting ring and turn it about one-fourth of a turn counterclockwise to unlock the disposal. The unit should drop from where it was attached to the mounting assembly, so keep a tight grip.
Fully unscrew the mounting ring from the underside of the sink.
Remove the locking ring with a screwdriver.
Push the sink flange up from the sink drain. Scrape away any old plumber's putty.
Apply a generous amount of plumber's putty around the flange to act as a gasket. Place the sink flange back in the drain hole.
Reconnect the mounting ring, using a screwdriver to tighten the mounting screws.
Scrape away any excess putty around the sink flange both topside (in your sink basin) and underneath.
Reconnect the electrical cables and ground wire before installing the garbage disposal. Remove the access hole cover on your new unit and retrieve the wires inside. Connect the two white wires (one from the garbage disposal, the other from the wall) using twist-on wire connectors. Then connect the colored wires (they may be black or blue). You can also use electrical tape to attach the wires to the twist-on connectors. Finally, hook up the ground wire. After you've made all the electrical connections, return the wires to the access hole and replace the cover.
Attach the new disposal to the locking ring. Insert the mounting gasket into the mounting assembly. Turn the lower mounting rings clockwise until the mounting tabs feel secure and the disposal feels stable.
Connect the tailpiece and rubber gasket for your drain line to the disposal.
Turn on the power to your disposal. You're ready to grind.
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A special evening last night at the Cathedral in Nelson when our Susan Howarth was ordained Priest alongside Victoria Askin and with Luke Shaw being ordained Deacon. We are celebrating with Sue at a shared lunch this Sunday 4th after our 10am service. Copies of the service are available for those who would like to see one.


On March 28, CISCO Networking Academy was inaugurated by Mr. George John, Senior Director – IT – CISCO and Mr. Manjunath Chandrashekhar, Program Manager – India CDA – CISCO in the presence of Dr. Mohan Manghnani, Chairman, New Horizon Educational Institution.
Through the membership of CISCO Network Academy, New Horizon College of Engineering will now be able to access all resources, course materials, services, websites or other deliverables "as is", without warranty of any kind. The Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum is designed for Cisco Networking Academy students who are seeking entry-level jobs in the ICT industry or hope to fulfil prerequisites to pursue more specialized ICT skills. CCNA Routing and Switching provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and career skills development. The CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum consists of four courses that make up the recommended learning path. Students will be prepared to take the Cisco CCENT® certification exam after completing a set of two courses and the CCNA Routing and Switching certification exam after completing a set of four courses. The curriculum also helps students develop workforce readiness skills and builds a foundation for success in networking-related careers and degree programmes. In the due course, we intend to upgrade to CCNP courses too.
Currently being the largest networking company in the world, Cisco was the most valuable company in the world by 2000, with more than $500 billion market capitalization. By the time the company went public in 1990, when it was listed on the NASDAQ, Cisco had a market capitalization of $224 million.


San Francisco, CA (October 11, 2017) Kindred Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on saving and improving the lives of pets, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2017 financial results on November 7, 2017 after the market close. The Company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time that day.
Interested parties may access the call by dialing toll-free (855) 433-0927 from the US, or (484) 756-4262 internationally, and using conference ID 99251467.
San Francisco, CA (October 5, 2017) Kindred Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on saving and improving the lives of pets, today announced that Denise Bevers, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, will participate in the Oppenheimer & Co. Specialty Pharmaceuticals Conference, being held on October 11, 2017 in New York City. The event will feature one-on-one meetings where investors will have the opportunity to meet with management teams to discuss key therapeutic programs in development and upcoming milestones.


Skip to 5:00 in. He compares bearded dragons on vitabugs to those on calcium crickets. Pretty amazing difference. Anyone ever use them?
He didn't even show all the beardies in his "test". All he did was show two different dragons, one with more colour than the other, which means absolutely nothing. The second one even seemed to be eating more. Seems totally inconclusive.
Not to mention the amount of bias involved in this since he is trying to advertise this product.
Totally agree with you Molson, colour means nothing and for all we know he could have been comparing the clutch "runt" to another dragon with him not showing the rest of them.
Also sounds like vita-bugs are just pre-gutloaded crickets. Nothing you couldn't do yourself.
Actually, theyre ~scientifically~ made so that the bug themselves are more nutritious. Its not the food that they are feeding them..so they retain x amount of vitamins even if you switch them to eating cardboard or something. That said, still the same idea, not worth the cost to me.
"Currently commercial insect are primarily raised for rapid growth using the lowest cost ingredients. As a result insect diets do not contain the same ingredient makeup as wild insects would naturally forage for. Vita-Bug® insects have had their diet changed to increase their nutritional content to be more in line with wild insects."
Oh dang, they didnt even mention that when i read the vitabug material at work. Just went through the website now.
Which is why I imagine Vitamin A and E are the main ones increasing in content as these can accumulate within their bodies through diet.
Id be interested in seeing more studies from folks who arent peddling the product. I work at a store and we sell only these guys now, its advertised as increased vita a and e I think.. so no dusting necessary but it doesnt say inc. calcium content which is why dusting can be very important??
so... the justification of "well you wont have to buy dust anymore" isnt even real because you just have to switch to two food sources to compensate for the calcium as well.. This is hysterical.


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The Six Determinants of Gait
A normal walking gait pattern depends on some key biomechanical features that are known as the determinants of gait. These…
By Craig Payne , in Foot , at May 25, 2021 Tags: biomechanics, foot, gait
A normal walking gait pattern depends on some key biomechanical features that are known as the determinants of gait. These six determinants of gait were introduced by Saunders in 1953, and have been widely embraced with some modifications and minor issues. The determinants of gait are considered important as they ensure a more economical locomotion by the reducing the vertical centre of mass movement that leads to a reduction in the metabolic energy needed for movement. The principle underpinning this is that a better control of these determinants of gait leads to an increase in energy conservation and more efficient movement. The theory that does underpin these determinants of gait are in conflict with the 'inverted pendulum' theory which views the static stance leg acts as a pendulum that follows an arc. The biomechanics community continues to debate the merit of the two approaches.
The six determinants of gaits and how they affect the centre of mass (COM) displacement and energy conservation are:
1. Pelvic rotation: The pelvis rotates side to side during normal gait to aid in the progression of the contralateral side through reduced hip flexion and extension. This affects the reduction of metabolic energy and the increased energy conservation by reducing the vertical COM displacement.
2. Pelvic tilt: During normal gait there is a tilting of the swing phase side of the pelvis that is controlled by the hip abductor muscles. This muscle action reduces the raising of COM during the transition from hip flexion to extension. This will reduce the use of metabolic energy and increase energy conservation by reducing vertical COM movement.
3. Knee flexion during stance phase: The knee is extended at heel strike and then begins to flex when foot is on the ground. This knee flexion will lower the apex of the vertical trajectory of the COM resulting in some energy conservation.
4. Motion at the foot and ankle: The ankle rockers at heel strike and mid-stance leads to decrease COM displacement through the shortening of the leg play a role by reducing the COM vertical displacement.
5. Knee motion: The motion of the knee is related to those of the ankle and foot motions and results in the reduction of COM vertical displacement and leads to decreases in the COM displacement and energy cost.
6. Lateral displacement of the body: the lateral movement of the pelvis or a relative adduction of the hip is mediated by the effect of tibiofemoral angle and relative adduction of the hip to reduce vertical COM displacement. It is considered that this feature plays a critical role in ensuring efficiency in normal gait.
These six determinants of gait are logically appealing as they help us focus on some key factors to keep the COM movement smooth and improve the efficiency of gait. However, some recent research questions whether all or some of the determinants are really that important in the overall scheme of the events that happen during the gait cycle. Despite that considering these determinants is fundamental in understanding gait disability.
Craig Payne
University lecturer, writer, runner, cynic, researcher, skeptic, forum admin, science communicator, woo basher, clinician, rabble-rouser, blogger, dad.
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The Bear Story: Summary and Analysis
July 26, 2021 by Abhishek
The story is about a bear and a woman. The woman finds a bear cub in the forest and feeds him with a bottle. She took the bear back home and fed him properly. He grew up and had a lot of values. He was taught how to obey the instructions that the woman gave. He had a really good appetite and did not have meat.
The Bear Story Summary
On the outskirts of a big forest lived an old lady. She found a bear cub and kept it as a pet, and fed the bear with the bottle. The bear grew bigger and became a very powerful adult as the years passed by. He was a friendly bear who enjoyed amicably catching the cattle that were grazing. Children enjoyed playing with him.
The bear had a cook appetite, and the cook ensured to feed the bear well. The bear did not eat meat, and his diet consisted of potato, porridge, cabbage, bread, and turnip.
At a young age, the bear used to climb apple trees. He understood that it was not smart to be climbing apple trees. So, he started to wait patiently for apples to fall on the ground.
The bear was taught that he must not touch beehives. He still plucked beehives and received punishment for it. As a punishment, he was put on a chain for two days, rather than just being put on a chain at night.
The lady visited her sister every Sunday. The sister's house was on the other side of the mountain lake. It was difficult for her to take the bear through the forest, so he was chained on Sundays. One day, the old lady and the bear fell into the water. The bear was a savior, so he got patted and was given an apple. The bear was chained by his mistress, and she went to the forest. After a bit, the lady noticed the bear following her. She was not pleased by his disobedience, and she did not have any time to take the bear home. The lady loudly asked the bear to go back. The bear was not obeying her, and she was also annoyed about him losing his new collar.
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Eventually, she thought of punishing the bear. She hit the bear with her parasol. She hit it with extreme force, and it broke into two. The bear went, but he took a look back at the lady. She finally could not see him anymore. When she returned, she chained the bear for two more days. The cook told the lady that the bear behaved like an angel. This led to the lady understanding her mistake and that the bear was someone else's,
The Bear Story Analysis
Once, a lady lived in the manor-house of a big forest. She came across a starving bear cub in the forest. He was helpless, and she offered him a bottle of water. She cared for the bear like it was her own son. The caring bear never harmed people around him. The story talks about the care and affection with which the bear was taken care of. He was also punished when he was not obedient or was naughty. He was chained for days as punishment. The children enjoyed riding on his back and playing with him. The three mountain ponies who lived in the stable were not scared of the bear.
The bear enjoyed catching cattle, and he had a good appetite. The cook fed him well, and he did not eat meat. He was fed bread, porridge, cabbages, potatoes, and turnip. He was taught that he should not climb apple trees or touch the beehive. He used to listen to his mistress and follow what he was taught. As a young bear, he used to climb apple trees and realized that it was not wise. So, he started to wait for the apple to fall. He was once punished because he touched the beehive. The lady used to go to the other side of the mountain lake to visit her sister and did not take the bear. So, the bear was chained for the entire afternoon on Sundays.
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Once, the lady saw that the bear was following her and get angry about the bear disobeying her. She did not have time to take him home. She harshly told the bear to go back and threatened him. The bear was still disobeying her, so she hit the bear hard with her parasol, and it broke into two pieces. Several times, the bear opened his mouth like he wanted to say something. He turned back and went after he was hit. He stopped in between to look back. The lady went home and saw the bear sitting in his place for a while. She thought that the bear felt sorry about not obeying her decision. She was angry and scolded him and decided to punish and chain him for two days. When the cook heard the conversation, she ran outside and said that he was sitting there all day. The lady realized that another bear was following her.
The Bear Story Theme
The theme of the story is that everyone must react with open eyes to prevent themselves from making the wrong decisions. The story shows us the lovable side of a very fierce animal. It teaches one that they must not make any decision without addressing the situation.
The Bear Story Analysis Key Points
The story talks about a lady who lives in a manor-house in a dense forest. This lady kept a bear as her pet. The lady had the habit of visiting her sister every Sunday, and she used to chain the bear. As time passed, the bear grew very strong physically and had a good nature, and ate regular food. He was very obedient to the lady. On a Sunday, the lady was walking through a dense forest and saw that the bear was following her. The lady became angry and hit the bear with an umbrella. She did not harm him but later realized that it was a mistake.
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Blog : You Are Welcome Here – a message for women* and non-binary people
Photo by Suncandaily.blogspot.com
* yes, of course trans women are included in this, because I consider trans women to be women
I'm writing you this letter because I don't know where you are, and I've been wanting to ask if there's something I can do to get to spend time with you on my tour this month.
I am solo artist She Makes War. I make grungey, glittery indie rock and release it on my own 100% independent label My Big Sister Recordings, and I'm about to play 11 shows with my band around the UK – a mix of self-promoted gigs and collaborations with local promoters. The tour is a celebration of my brand new album "Brace For Impact" which hit #15 in the Independent Album Chart last week, so I'm excited to get on the road and travel to see some of the people who made that happen.
As a woman writing about my life experiences, it's heartening to know the stories I share resonate with people from different backgrounds to me and I'm thankful for all the independently minded, predominantly male gig goers and music buyers who have supported She Makes War from day one and form the core of my audience. These people have kept the wheels turning for years and will always be welcome.
This invitation is for everyone else.
This message is for anyone who has heard my music and would like to come and see me play, but feels there's a barrier to that – safety, comfort…I'd love to know the reasons so I can help find solutions.
Going to gigs isn't for everyone: not everyone can afford it, or wants to stand up for ages, or feels comfortable seeing something that hasn't been endorsed by Big Media. But it really bothers me that there might be something else going on, because while I'm a cis white straight woman, I hope the human experiences I write about will resonate with others, and the spirit of inclusivity that runs through everything I do will provide a safe and nourishing space for anyone to come and enjoy.
Every now and then I have a conversation with other women musicians about this – why, when we write from our own deeply personal experiences, do we consistently look out from the stage to see a room full of men? Again, how wonderful that our stories transcend gender, and that there are some people out there who want to support independent artists…but where is everyone else? We muse over the theory that women might feel less confident rocking up to a potentially boozey situation on their own if they're unable to co-ordinate the busy lives of their female friends to form a group, because of the potential safety/annoyance issues of men bothering them. I understand this – the last time I sat in a pub alone, reading a book, I couldn't get through a page without yet another uninvited comment, but despite travelling most everywhere to play and stay completely alone over the past eight years, there have been less than five occasions where I felt anything less than safe and respected (and those issues came from promoters, people in bands and random strangers).
If this is the reason women, non-binary people and anyone who doesn't identify as a cis male aren't attending my shows, all I can do is assure you that my organic, slow-grown audience doesn't feel like that AT ALL. The people I speak to after my gigs tend to be thoughtful, interesting people, attending alone, in couples or small groups, who can connect to the melancholy and honesty in my songs. I play small to medium sized venues where me and my band can pretty much see everything that's going on from the stage, and I work closely with these venues to ensure there is backup from them if anyone was to have an issue. People drink at my shows, sure, but I've never seen any overly drunken behaviour beyond someone chatting a bit too loudly. These people are passionate live music fans, there isn't a mosh pit and I feel really confident that if you came along you'd have a really lovely time.
I've got to go and pack the van now, but I just wanted you to know that you are always welcome.
If you're someone who would like to come to a show but you have specific concerns or suggestions please email me in the strictest confidence.
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Great post. I identify as male. Biologically male. Possibly trans. Sort of. I think it is a fluctuating scale. Feel strongly about gender equality and promoting a culture where female and non-binary people feel comfortable at gigs. But also remember not all males will feel comfortable in a social setting, especially if they don't quite feel 'male enough'. That is probably a generation thing though.


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Former Republican NJ Governor Defends Saying Hitler 'Had Nothing' on Trump: 'We Are Going Down a Dark Hole'
By Khaleda Rahman On 10/16/19 at 12:31 PM EDT
U.S. Donald Trump United States Politics
Republican former New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman has defended a now-deleted tweet in which she claimed Adolf Hitler "had nothing" on President Donald Trump.
"#Hitler has nothing on #Trump," Whitman tweeted, along with a link to a New York Times report about a violent parody video that showed Trump slaughtering members of the media and his political rivals.
The doctored clip, which has been on YouTube for at least a year, was played at a three-day conference for Trump supporters at his Miami golf resort last week, according to The Times.
That tweet was deleted and replaced on Tuesday with a different one condemning the graphic clip, with the reference to Hitler removed.
The former governor wrote: "This video, played @ the president's resort, is the stuff of dictators. The US is a land of discourse with those who disagree, not violent destruction of opponents in a church. #Trump & his defenders should be ashamed. What is America becoming?"
But in an interview with NBC News, Whitman has doubled down on her original statement. She said that Hitler wanted "unadulterated adulation," just like Trump does.
This video, played @ the president's resort, is the stuff of dictators. The US is a land of discourse with those who disagree, not violent destruction of opponents in a church. #Trump & his defenders should be ashamed. What is America becoming? #TrumpVideo https://t.co/LFXd8cpKtX
— Governor Christine Todd Whitman (@GovCTW) October 15, 2019
"Hitler took a long time to get where he was and he had to do a lot of other things," she added. "Trump is going much faster. We are going down a dark hole and I really worry for the country,"
Whitman said that she thought about the "inflammatory" comparison to Hitler before posting the tweet but said she thought the shock value may make people think. She didn't elaborate on why she deleted it.
Newsweek has contacted Whitman for further comment.
Whitman, who served as the governor of New Jersey from 1994 until 2001, has long been critical of Trump and her deleted tweet isn't the first time she has compared Trump to Hitler.
Christie Whitman, pictured in 2002, has defended a now-deleted tweet comparing Donald Trump to Hitler. Getty
In December 2015, she penned an op-ed in Politico saying Trump was employing the kind of "hateful rhetoric" in his election campaign that led to the rise of Hitler.
"It is no longer a stretch to compare Donald Trump, and some of the other current Republican candidates for president, to some of the worst dictators in history,' she wrote.
"Trump especially is employing the kind of hateful rhetoric and exploiting the insecurities of this nation, in much the same way that allowed Hitler and Mussolini to rise to power in the lead-up to World War II. The parallels are chilling."
In July this year, after Trump told four Democratic congresswomen of color to leave the U.S., she wrote a column for NJ.com again likening Trump to Hitler.
She wrote: "When I denounced Donald Trump in December 2015, I entreated my party—the GOP—to remember our brightest moments in history, when conservatives advocated changes that would overcome hate and division.
"I argued that then-candidate Trump's language was reminiscent of that used by dictators in the 1920s and 1930s, a period that did not end well.
"Four years later, I have watched the Trump administration chip away at the basic tenets of our democracy and the Republican Party embrace our president's fearmongering tactics. His hateful language is an alarming threat to our nation, and heralds the denigration of our country's institutions."
The video that sparked Whitman's tweet was shown at a gathering at Trump National Doral Miami, The New York Times reported. In the clip, Trump's head is superimposed on the body of a man who opens fire with a handgun inside the "Church of Fake News."
Churchgoers are identified by the logos of news organizations or the faces of political rivals, including Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama, as well as other Trump critics. According to the video was based on edited scenes from the 2014 film Kingsman: The Secret Service.
On Twitter on Monday, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham wrote that Trump had not yet seen the video, but condemned it "based upon everything he has heard."
Trump has repeatedly slammed the media as "the enemy of the people" and "fake news," comments that critics have warned could incite violence against reporters.


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Region champs Mt. San Antonio, Hartnell, American River set for CCCAA Track & Field Finals
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BAKERSFIELD - Following a sweep of both the women's and men's titles at the Southern California Championships, Mt. San Antonio College will be seeking 2018 California Community College Athletic Association state crowns Friday and Saturday (May 18-19) at Bakersfield College's Memorial Stadium.
Standing in the way of the Mounties in the women's competition are Northern California champion Hartnell and runner-up American River, along with SoCal runner-up Cerritos – the defending state champions.
College of the Sequoias will defend its men's title, led by returning state running MVP Quincy Hall. American River, however, edged the Giants by 3 1/2 points for the NorCal crown last week. Hall is the reigning USA Track & Field National Junior (under age 20) champion in the 400 meter hurdles and set a meet record winning the Pan American Junior gold medal in that event last summer. He was the WORLD leader at 400 meters for awhile earlier this year when he ran 44.50 at the Sun Angel Classic in Arizona on April 5. He has run 49.65 for the 400 hurdles this season (at the Stanford Invitation), also a world ranking time.
Southern California runner-up Riverside will also bring its speed to challenge Sequoias, which won every NorCal men's lane race (through 800 meters, including both relays).
MEET TO BE WEBCAST & TELECAST; CEREMONY WITH WORLD RECORD BREAKER JIM RYUN:
There will be a live webcast of Friday's competition during the 10,000 meter races in the 8 p.m. time period and for Saturday's competition, which features an opening ceremony at 3:45 p.m. That will be a commemoration with legendary miler Jim Ryun, who set his fabled world record of 3:51.1 at the Bakersfield stadium just over a half century ago on June 23, 1967. Ryun will also present the awards for the 1,500 meter races (since the mile is no longer contested collegiately).
There will be a 2-hour (edited) national telecast of the meet approximately a week later on ELEVEN SPORTS USA, the new international sports TV network.
Weekend Webcast link: http://baosn.tv/channel_2/
Regarding ELEVEN SPORTS:
Founded in 2015, ELEVEN SPORTS USA is a global sports provider dedicated to delivering world-class international and domestic sports and lifestyle entertainment. The CCCAA Track & Field Championships will be scheduled to air on both digital and linear platforms throughout the USA. The network is available in 55 million U.S. homes.
ELEVEN SPORTS worldwide programming reaches more than 70 million homes in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States.
Running Event Capsules:
WOMEN'S SPRINTS:
The women's sprints could be up for grabs, although Kierra King of Cerritos is the state 100 meter leader at 11.62 and No. 2 in the 200 (24.24). She was third in the SoCal 100, won by state 200 leader Tatyana Pooler (23.70) of Mt. SAC in 11.69. Poole also took the 200 in 24.16. Valexsia Droughn of Ventura was second in both SoCal sprints and she is No. 3 on the season lists for both events (11.75 and 24.37). In the north, Meaghan Rogers of American River won the 100 in 11.90 ahead of Sianna Willis of Sacramento (12.09) but they switched places in the 200.
Mt. SAC swept the top three 400 meter places at the SoCal championships, as that trio also tops the state list: Lonsha Bradford (55.09), Chelsey Woodson (55.86), and Lenaya Griffin (56.15). NorCal champ Daryia Green of Sacramento ranks fifth at 56.55.
WOMEN'S HURDLES:
The two hurdles events appear to be north vs. south match races. Andrea Stark of American River won the NorCal 100 meter hurdles in a state season best 14.04 – by more than a second. She ranks No. 4 nationally. Brittany Mitchell of Mt. SAC won both SoCal hurdles races. She is No. 2 in the state in the 100 hurdles at 14.07 (No. 7 nationally) and tops the state in the 400 hurdles at 59.81 (by nearly four seconds); No. 3 on the national list. Stephanie Fernandez of Santa Rosa was an easy winner in the long hurdles in the north and ranks No. 9 nationally at 1:03.05.
WOMEN'S DISTANCE RACES:
The first track final is the women's 10,000 meters on Friday night. Rebecca Ruiz of Mt. San Antonio is the SoCal champion, with a best of 38:44.24. She, however, ranks third on the state list behind state leader Alexia Thiros of Cuyamaca (38:30.03), No. 3 on the U.S. list, and Stephanie Martinez of Canyons (38:36.86), No. 5 in the country.
Jewel Jasso of Sequoias won both 5K and 10K crowns at the NorCal championships, the latter by over a minute. She comes in fifth ranked in the state at 39:06.56.
Brenda Rosales-Coria of West Los Angeles is SoCal champion and the state leader in both the 5,000 meters (18:02.54) and 1,500 meters (4:42.77). She ranks fifth nationally in the 5K and seventh in the 1,500. Other 5K contenders, in addition to Jasso (18:43.28), include Jennifer Cazares of Glendale (ranked No. 2 in the state at 18:06.41), Ruiz (18:14.25), and Maria Castello of Mt. SAC (18:19.37) – the SoCal runner-up.
In the 1,500 meters, Rosales-Coria could be challenged by section runner-up Sara Fleming of Saddleback (4:44.63). They rank No. 7 & 9, respectively, on the national list. Northern champ Elizabeth Sartuche of Sequoias has a best of 4:53.68, while runner-up Kassia Chagnon of Santa Rosa has run 4:56.17.
Teulia Gardner of Mt. SAC was the state 800 meter runner-up in 2017. She was second in last week's SoCal finals in 2:15.21 to Santa Monica freshman Maria Freij (2:14.38), who brings the top time (No. 2 on state list & No. 6 nationally) into the state finals. SoCal third place Kirsten Purcell of Cuesta, 2:15.76, also figures to contend. NorCal champion Kylee Strausser of Fresno (2:17.49) is the NorCal champion. Santa Rosa's Chagnon (2:17.72) also finished second in the 2-lapper at NorCals and will double back here, along with Sartuche (2:19.07) and Fleming (2:16.29).
In the 3,000 meter steeplechase, SoCal champ Mariah Theologidy of Antelope Valley (11:16.56) and runner-up Sarah Hollis of Riverside (11:30.93) pace the state and rank sixth and eighth nationally. Mt. SAC's Kimberly Solorio (11:44.78) is next in line. NorCal champ Haven Lambrite of American River has a best of 12:01.20. Theologidy finished third in the steeple at the 2017 state meet.
WOMEN'S RELAYS:
SoCal champion Mt. San Antonio College has the No. 5 nationally ranked community college teams in both the 4 x 100 meter relay (46.26) and the 4 x 400 meter relay (3:45.49). The Mounties ran those times winning the regionals by huge margins over Riverside – although the Tigers still posted the No. 2 time in the state, 3:53.40, in the 4-lapper. NorCal 4 x 100 champ American River has run 47.18, while Sacramento was the NorCal 4 x 400 winner in 3:58.21 on its home track.
MEN'S SPRINTS/HURDLES + RELAYS
Men's track athlete of the meet Quincy Hall of Sequoias returns to defend his titles in the 400 meters and the 400 meter hurdles, where he leads all U.S. Community College athletes with his respective marks of 44.60 (and early WORLD leading time) and 49.65. He is also the key to both of the Giants NorCal champion relay teams. Riverside Is the national leader in the 4 x 100 relay(39.91) and ranks No. 4 in the 4 x 400 (3:09.01). Mt. San Antonio is No. 5 in the 4 x 100 (40.26) and Sequoias is No. 7 (40.40). Sequoias is No. 8 in the 4x4 (3:11.01). Hall led COS to both relays wins in 2017.
In the 400 meters ,SoCal champ Keylan Dennis of Riverside ranks No. 7 nationally at 46.86.
Isahia Hutchins of Sequoias, second in the state in both the 200 meters and 400 meters in 2017, is the other top sprint returnee and won both short sprints last week at the NorCal Championships. He leads the state in the 100 meters at 10.28 and ranks second in the 200 (20.91). SoCal 100 champion Daniel Stokes has scratched from the state meet after apparently being injured in the regional 200 final (where he remains the state leader at 20.69). SoCal 200 champion Antonio Mitchell (best of 20.99), also the south century runner-up (by just .01) should contend in both races. He'll be accompanied by four of his Tigers teammates in the 200 finale. Roman Johnson of Chabot is another 100 contender at 10.34.
In the 400 hurdles, Hall will be chased by SoCal champ Dylan Atencio of Mt. San Antonio (No. 2 in the state at 51.19) and COS teammate/NorCal runner-up Jamal Britt (third ranked at 52.45). Britt is the NorCal 110 meter hurdles champion (14.16). He ranks No. 2 in the state and No. 7 nationally. Jasher Foster of El Camino, third in the 110 hurdles last year while competing for Mt. SAC, won the SoCal title last week in a state season-leading 14.11 (No. 7 nationally).
MEN'S DISTANCE RACES:
The 10,000 meters kicks off the men's running program on Friday night and features national leader Raymond Lopez of Glendale (29:55.04). He was only third in the SoCal finals, however, won by freshman Salvador Capetillo of Mt. SAC (31:02.35 best). Mt. SAC sophomore Manuel Fernandez was the runner-up. Capetillo also won the SoCal 5,000, where he ranks No. 2 nationally at 14:26.94. Fernandez, third in the state 5K last year, expects to contend in both long races. Ricky Esqueda of Hartnell won the NorCal 10K in 32:01.13 over Christian Woolfolk of American River (best of 32:22.78). They traded positions in the 5K, with Woolfolk winning in 15:33.17. He has a best of 14:58.13.
Conor Wells of American River, the Northern Calif. 1,500 meter champion, is the state leader at 3:53.44 and ranks No. 3 in the U.S. He should receive plenty of competition from SoCal champ Carson Bix of El Camino (3:54.47 best), runner-up Alec Hall of Riverside (3:54.54), and third place Chris Welland of Mt. SAC (3:54.46). They are 7-8-6, respectively, in the U.S. rankings.
SoCal 800 meter champion Alec Hall of Riverside is the state leader at 1:52.05, just ahead of NorCal champ Tyler Gonzalez of Sequoias (1:52.29). Wells plans to come back in the 800, where ranks No. 3 in the state at 1:53.24.
Mt. San Antonio has the state's top five performers in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, headed by Manuel Fernandez at 9:09.88. But second ranked Anthony Alfaro won the SoCal title (in 9:29.28) by just .04 over Fernandez as part of a 1-5 Mounties sweep for 33 points. Zach Connolly of Chabot won the NorCal title in 9:57.44 but runner-up Dalton Douglas-Hiley of American River is the north season leader at 9:36.72.
(Field event capsules to come on Friday)
(Event capsules compiled by Fred Baer for the California Community College Cross Country and Track Coaches Assn.)


Tragically Hip frontman and lead singer Gord Downie will be well enough to go on tour despite a diagnosis of terminal brain cancer, one of his doctors told a news conference this morning.
Downie, 52, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an invasive brain tumour, in his front left temporal lobe in December after he suffered a seizure while walking around his hometown of Kingston, neuro-oncologist Dr. James Perry said.
"Fortunately for Gord, he has a type of glioblastoma that is more amenable to treatment than most . . . with a more favourable response to treatment," Perry told the news conference at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
While he said Downie could have "a significantly higher chance of longer-term survival," Perry repeatedly declined to give a timeline for the cancer's progress.
Downie is responding well to treatment, which included brain surgery, radiation therapy and oral chemotherapy, Perry said. The singer's day-to-day health is back to normal, so much so that his medical team saw no reason he shouldn't be able to tour with the band this summer as previously planned.
"Gord absolutely doesn't want to go out there on tour if he can't do his thing," Sambrook said.
The band revealed the diagnosis on its website early Tuesday, along with the announcement of a tour this summer promoting their 14th studio album, Man Machine Poem, which will be released on June 14.
Tickets for the tour will go on sale Wednesday.
"This feels like the right thing to do now, for Gord, and for all of us," the band wrote.
Perry has worked with the band's management to ensure that any medical problems that arise can be handled on the road — the most common risks being fatigue, dehydration and seizures.
"We'll have to deal with that week by week, concert by concert," Perry said.
The news came as a shock to many Canadians and musicians who have long followed his career as the emissary of Canadian rock.
"No band in our history has embraced/defined #canadianity more than The Hip. Gutted by this news. Gord IS Canada," said Jonathan Torrens, who played J-Roc on Trailer Park Boys.
Downie co-founded the Tragically Hip in 1984 with four friends from high school — including current members Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay. Guitarist Paul Langlois joined in 1986 at the same time as saxophonist David Manning left the band.
Since the release of its first full-length album Up to Here in 1989, the band has been a staple of Canadian radio and tour circuit and has won 14 Juno Awards. The Hip were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
The band has maintained a cult following in Canada and elsewhere, and was the first act to perform at the Air Canada Centre.
Downie, who is married and has four children, has also released a number of solo albums and campaigned for environmental causes.


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1,618 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kentucky, 1/3 of counties are in 'red zone'
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — 1/3 of Kentucky counties have high transmission levels of COVID-19, according to state data.
40 counties are considered in the "red zone" by the state. That means the county has 25 or more average daily cases per 100,000 people.
Kentucky Department of Public Health
In Thursday's COVID-19 report, 1,618 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state. The current positivity rate has also gone up to 8.55%.
608 Kentuckians are in the hospital from the virus, 189 are in the ICU, and 82 people are on a ventilator.
Two more people have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of those who died from COVID-19 in the state to 7,327.
To get the number of cases down, the state has nine recommendations for all red counties.
2,291,046 Kentuckians have been vaccinated.


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Thailand Returns 11 Hmong Refugees to Laos
Thai authorities handed over 11 Hmong refugees from Ban Huay Nam Khao in Thailand's Phetchaboun province to Lao officials in Vientiane on February 28. The refugees were the third group to be repatriated to Laos since the two neighbors reached an agreement last year to return all Hmong refugees in Thailand to their homeland by the end of 2008.
The agreement covers the more than 7,500 refugees in Ban Huay Nam Khao, plus another 150 or so being detained at an immigration detention center in Nongkhai. So far 203 refugees have been repatriated. Lao officials said the repatriation was voluntary, but the refugees claimed they were forced to return.
Although Thai officials have agreed to complete repatriation by year's end, they express doubt that it will be done because they have to take into consideration humanitarian and human rights concerns on the one hand and Lao-Thai close relations on the other, as well as international scrutiny and pressure.
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Louie Gohmert Exposes Obamacare Secret Security Force
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Do you ever have those moments when you feel validated? I had one of those moments this morning. Finally someone is talking about the secret security force that is mandated by Obamacare. Representative Louie Gohmert (Republican – Texas – 1st District) dropped his bombshell last week on The Janet Mefferd Show.
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Paul Joseph Watson reports:
Referring to a section of the gargantuan Obamacare law which discusses "the president's own commissioned and non-commissioned officer corps," Gohmert drew attention to the notion that under the pretext of a "national emergency," such individuals could be used to impose some form of medical martial law.
Under the Affordable Care Act, the Ready Reserve Corps is directed to "assist full-time Commissioned Corps personnel to meet both routine public health and emergency response missions."
"It says it is for international health crises, but then it doesn't include the word 'health' when it talks about national emergencies," said Gohmert.
"I've asked, what kind of training are they getting….I want to know are they using weapons to train, or are they being taught to use syringes and health care items?" asked the Congressman, adding that "no clear answers" had been forthcoming on the issue."
Combined with the continued DHS arms build up along with the federal agency's hiring of armed guards with "Top Secret" security clearances, Gohmert characterized the issue as "very disturbing".
I first reported on this in August after reading a sobering article in The Daily Mail. Why does Obamacare need its own police force? The IRS already has agents trained with a multitude of weapons including AR-15s.
In the wake of Jeff Duncan's reporting of IRS agents being trained with AR-15s I think we should be at least somewhat concerned with a breaking news story about the new "ObamaCare" Police. It would seem that the IRS implementation will not be the only strong arm of ObamaCare but that Health and Human Services will have a substantial number of investigative storm troopers as well.
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The Daily Mail reports:
More than 1,600 new employees hired by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources in the aftermath of Obamacare's passage include just two described as 'consumer safety' officers, but 86 tasked with 'criminal investigating' – indicating that the agency is building an army of detectives to sleuth out violations of a law that many in Congress who supported it still find confusing.
On the day President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010, HHS received authority from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make as many as 1,814 new hires under an emergency 'Direct Hiring Authority' order.
We are going to need more hollow point bullets it would seem. Is anyone really shocked by the fact that we have a brand new enforcement branch of HHS? I doubt it. This seems to be the norm in Washington these days. Last week we featured the story of a retired Marine Colonel who claims that a domestic army is being built. And who could blame anyone for thinking that? It is happening right in front of us.
Folks I made the comment at the beginning of this article about being validated because sometimes I feel really beat up by the "tin foil hat haters."
Peter Navarro releases mind-blowing third volume of report regarding depth of 2020 election fraud proving yet again that Trump's victory was stolen 8.9k views
Do you think I wake up each day and want to write about things that will leave me labeled as a lunatic? No I do not. I really don't like people calling me crazy. That's not my goal in life. I try to report these things to you because they are the truth and very few others seem to want to report such stories.
FactCheck.org states that Obamacare, "creates the ready reserve of individuals who can be called up for service by the U.S. surgeon general in times of need." These are not things that I pull from thin air.
I have been screaming at the top of my lungs for almost a year that this stuff was happening and reaching dangerous levels. There is a police state being formed and your rights as an American citizen may soon be in dire jeopardy. I don't know the time frame. But I do know it's coming.
You can keep laughing at me if you want. That is your prerogative. This stuff is in black and white for everyone to see yet some just don't want to take it seriously.
What I would kindly suggest is that you take a serious look at your self-defense capabilities. I am not really a prepper. My family is really in no financial position to stockpile anything. I would think that I am not the only one. The economy is horrible.
So here is my take. Guns and ammo are the most important thing by far. If you have firepower then you can hunt for food.
But good luck fighting off the bad guys with that freeze dried lasagna.
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Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds
3 months ago by Pierre Camus
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As we enter the second half of the fantasy regular season, all eyes will be on the news wire as the trade deadline approaches. We already recommended some players to add/stash/acquire ahead of October 29, so hopefully you were able to take action this past week. If not, don't worry - there are still plenty of viable options to help your squad make a playoff push.
Each week, we will advise you which players to consider picking up on waivers that are owned in approximately 35% or fewer of Yahoo leagues so that you can make an educated decision about how to improve your fantasy football team. This list is not meant to be exclusive of all add-worthy players. For a more comprehensive list, check out our weekly Waiver Wire Lightning Round by position, ordered by priority. If higher-owned players not listed here are available in your league, feel free to treat them as higher-priority pickups.
As always, keep checking back here for updated waiver recommendations and always keep tabs on our NFL Player News feed. Be sure to also check out our weekly rankings and analysis columns, with in-depth analysis for all options heading into Week 9.
Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Options
Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans - 30% owned
Trusting Tannehill is a tough proposition. He's had big games in the past, only to flop soon after. This is a different team and a different situation, though. Tannehill has to keep playing well to show he belongs as the starter. He's done just that, completing over 70% of his passes with a 5/1 TD/INT rate in his first two starts. He's a weekly starter in Two-QB leagues right now and a fringe streaming option in Week 9. With star QBs like Matt Ryan, Drew Brees, and Jared Goff on bye (sorry Andy Dalton, you don't qualify), you should prioritize Tanny if you don't trust Darnold (below).
Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders - 26% owned
Carr enjoyed his first three-touchdown game of the year in Week 8 and returns home to face a Lions Defense that has allowed just as many fantasy points to QBs as the Texans Defense. With Tyrell Williams back healthy and Zay Jones in to provide some depth, Carr could keep rolling.
Mitch Trubisky, Chicago Bears - 25% owned
Nobody is buying into the Bears offense these days and for good reason. The team is averaging 18.2 points per game and Trubisky's 253 passing yards in their most recent loss was his season-high. We don't know if the team will fix their problems soon but a matchup with the Eagles' bottom-10 pass defense could make for a decent weekend.
Sam Darnold, New York Jets - 23% owned
Three more picks in Week 8, making seven interceptions thrown in the last two games along with a sad total of 304 passing yards. Fuhgetaboutit. Darnold was on the road in Jacksonville after facing the ridiculous Patriots Defense, so those gut-wrenching stats are more about matchup than anything. He will bounce back in a huge way in Week 9 when he gets the Dolphins. His owners should hope that favorite target Robby Anderson doesn't get traded, as that would be a blow to his ROS value. He's still a must-add for this week even if you don't trust him as your primary passer down the stretch.
Others to consider: Daniel Jones, New York Giants (23% owned); Mason Rudolph, Pittsburgh Steelers (17% owned);
Running Backs - Waiver Wire Options
Mark Walton, Miami Dolphins - 25% owned
The smoke surrounding Kenyan Drake trade rumors just caught fire. Drake didn't travel with the Dolphins to Pittsburgh, which was a good indicator that he was set to switch teams. It now seems that he is joining the Arizona Cardinals, which clears the way for Walton to start in Miami. Walton had already taken over that role but will now definitely see the lion's share of carries in this admittedly inept offense. Still, a starting RB is a treasured commodity in fantasy leagues everywhere so make him a top priority if you need help at the position.
Jaylen Samuels, Pittsburgh Steelers - 18% owned
Samuels should once again go from lightly-owned to highly-sought-after, now that injuries occurred to both James Conner (shoulder) and Benny Snell (knee) on Monday night. Samuels showed he can be a factor in PPR leagues with 11 catches in Weeks 4-5. He has already been declared "ready to go" by coach Mike Tomlin, so assume he will get a decent workload against the Colts in Week 9.
Kalen Ballage, Miami Dolphins - 8% owned
For the same reasons listed above for Walton, Ballage becomes mildly interesting for the fact his touches should increase. He has been largely ineffective this year, averaging 1.7 yards per carry with a season-high of 27 total yards in a game. Basically, he's a goal-line vulture with value in standard leagues only.
Raheem Mostert, San Francisco 49ers - 6% owned
Injuries made Mostert relevant for a minute back at the start of the season and they could do so again. Both Matt Breida (ankle) and Jeffery Wilson (head) left in Week 8, which allowed Mostert to see nine rush attempts. He turned in a long TD run in garbage time to pad his stats but there's flex appeal here if Breida isn't ready to return by Thursday. The short week may benefit Mostert, not to mention the fact he faces the Cardinals, who allow the seventh-most rushing yards to running backs this year.
Others to consider: Derrius Guice, Washington Redskins (29% owned); Alexander Mattison, Minnesota Vikings (24% owned); Wendell Smallwood, Washington Redskins (1% owned)
Wide Receivers - Waiver Wire Options
Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs - 33% owned
The question that was posed back in Week 3 of which Chiefs WR is worth adding on waivers seems to have been answered. The rookie has sustained his fantasy production for the most part, even with Matt Moore at QB, while Demarcus Robinson has all but disappeared from our collective consciousness. Hardman scored on Sunday night, making consecutive weeks with a TD and four scores on the season. There's a decent chance Patrick Mahomes returns in Week 9 so this is the time to buy back into Hardman if he was dropped in your league.
A.J. Brown, Tennessee Titans - 25% owned
Two catches for 11 yards won't get your attention but he saved his fantasy day with a short touchdown grab. Brown has been largely boom or bust, with two games over 90 receiving yards and five games under 30 yards. His big-play ability and athleticism are worth betting on as long as you understand the risk given how Tannehill spreads the ball around.
Cole Beasley, Buffalo Bills - 24% owned
He's been a recommended add here two weeks in a row and he's found the end zone each time. The odds won't drop in Week 9 as the Bills face the Redskins, who, for those following along at home, are god awful. Beasley won't be a game-breaker but his red-zone usage and target share make him a weekly WR4/flex consideration in favorable matchups.
Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers - 11% owned
The rookie had already been emerging as a favorite of Rudolph's with 20 targets between Weeks 3-5, compared to 18 for JuJu Smith-Schuster. He continued that trend with a solid showing in Week 8, including five receptions for 84 yards and a TD. His 45-yard score was a result of a terrible defense and dumb play-calling but give him credit where it's due - he took it to the house and was active all night otherwise. Johnson is a solid WR3 option in 14+ team leagues.
Demaryius Thomas, New York Jets - 6% owned
DT may be a more interesting pickup than you think. If Robby Anderson winds up on another team before the trade deadline, Thomas is going to see a steady diet of targets each week throughout the second half. As it is, he is averaging nearly seven targets, four receptions and 53.5 yards per week since the bye. The Jets are finally entering the soft part of their schedule, so he should still have value even if Anderson remains on the team.
Darius Slayton, New York Giants - 4% owned
His two-TD outing will raise some eyebrows, especially as Sterling Shepard remains out with multiple concussions this year and may not return soon. He finished fourth on the team in targets and will never be considered a target hog, playing the role of deep threat instead. Slayton has shown flashes in his rookie season and is developing a rapport with Daniel Jones but will be a boom-bust play similar to Marquise Brown. He's better left for DFS tourneys but can be rostered in deep leagues to cover especially troublesome byes like this week with the Rams, Falcons, and Saints receivers missing (sorry Bengals, you don't count).
Josh Reynolds, Los Angeles Rams - 1% owned
Brandin Cooks continued his disappointing season with a zero in Week 8 after leaving early with a concussion. The Rams are on bye so Reynolds isn't more than a stash in very deep leagues.
Others to consider: Devante Parker, Miami Dolphins (26% owned); Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers (12% owned); Zach Pascal, Indianapolis Colts (11% owned); Danny Amendola, Detroit Lions (9% owned); Chris Conley, Jacksonville Jaguars (1% owned)
Tight Ends - Waiver Wire Options
Chris Herndon IV, New York Jets - 29% owned
You're as tired of seeing Jets on here as I am of writing about them, but such is the state of the waiver wire in fantasy football. Ryan Griffin had a monster game (relative to the position) with 66 yards and two scores but he will be pushed behind Herndon when (if) he returns. Stash and hope for the best this week.
Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles - 24% owned
The gap between Zach Ertz and his backup continues to close. Goedert scored his third touchdown of the year, while Ertz sits at one on the season. Obviously, Ertz will continue to have the clear advantage in terms of yardage and receptions but Goedert is streamable in standard leagues as he continues to frustrate Ertz owners.
Jonnu Smith, Tennessee Titans - 19% owned
Delanie Walker's ankle injury has allowed Smith to emerge as a strong streaming candidate and he's stepped up. The third-year pro put up his best game to date with six catches for 78 yards and a TD. He's accumulated nine receptions for 142 yards since Tannehill took over as the starter. Walker could remain out a while so consider Smith a low-end TE1 until further notice.
Darren Fells, Houston Texans - 18% owned
Somehow Fells' ownership dropped by 10 points from last week despite the cake matchup with Oakland, who allows the third-most fantasy PPG to tight ends. Those who ditched him are probably kicking themselves, as Fells came through with six catches for 58 yards and two touchdowns. It's not a great matchup against Jacksonville ahead of the team's bye but he's playable in almost any 12-team league.
Tyler Eifert, Cincinnati Bengals - 9% owned
I do realize the Bengals have a bye this week but Eifert could be a sneaky stash if he gets traded to a team like New Orleans or Seattle. He didn't have more than five targets in a game all year and suddenly he was targeted nine times, resulting in six catches for 74 yards. His previous high for yardage was 27. One has to wonder if the team was featuring him in order to showcase potential suitors. If you're desperate for TE help and want to roll the dice, stash Eifert for now if your team allows free-agent additions before Tuesday and then simply drop him if he stays stuck in Cincy.
Others to consider: Mike Gesicki, Miami Dolphins (4% owned); Jack Doyle, Indianapolis Colts (15% owned)
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Dallas Cowboys Defense - 32% owned
They've had a week off to prepare for Daniel Jones and the new-look Giants. Remember, back in Week 1 it was still Eli Manning at the helm when these teams met. Jones looked superb this week and has regained his confidence but even with a four-TD outburst, he has a 10/7 TD/INT rate on the season. This is a riskier DST to roll out but one that could pay off if the Cowboys' pass-rushers can apply pressure to Jones early.
Denver Broncos Defense - 28% owned
Let's not speak of the Broncos offense, if possible. The defense hasn't been great either but they did hold a strong Colts team to 15 points on the road and have kept three of their last four opponents under 15, the exception being Kansas City. Turnover-prone Cleveland comes to town next week, so fire up Denver with relative confidence if you need to replace the Rams Defense.
New York Jets Defense - 11% owned
Stream against the Dolphins. This advice still holds true, even with the Jets. The Dolphins' QB duo have combined for 10 interceptions in contrast to just four passing touchdowns this year. They get sacked an average of four times per game and score just over 10 points per game. Maybe just forget all the other options and pick up the Jets this week.
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Prime Minister's Address To The BHTA
Friday, 06 January 2012 10:09	News Editor
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am happy to join you as you conclude your 59th Annual General Meeting.
We are coming out of a particularly difficult period in the global economy. That has been especially so in the travel and tourism sector internationally and of course here at home.
I believe that when historians look back at the effects on The Bahamas of what has been the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression, I believe that they will take note of the resilience and ingenuity of both the private and public sectors. They will note that we moved from crisis to opportunity, and finally took and carried out big decisions and decisive actions needed to place it on track for long term sustainability.
We are investing over $400 million to transform Lynden Pindling International Airport to create a positive experience for visitors and residents and to position ourselves for growth to accommodate additional airlift for many years to come. And, we are also better positioning LPIA as a domestic hub to better support connecting traffic to our Family Islands.
Marsh Harbour, which has the second busiest airport by passenger numbers, is getting new terminal facilities appropriate to their needs.
Exuma is now accommodating direct air service via Air Canada from Toronto, and San Salvador is receiving direct jet service from North America and from as far away as Paris, France.
You are aware that we are moving deliberately to transform our capital city and island into a modern, efficient, functioning and welcoming place.
New roads and water and sewerage infrastructure are improving the quality of life for Bahamian and visitors alike. The new Airport Gateway Project is taking shape. That new four lane highway leading from LPIA to the 6 legged round about along JFK Drive will symbolize the transformation of our island from non-functioning to functioning.
Eventually, the four lane highway will extend through Oakes Field along Thompson Boulevard to Poinciana Drive and Baillou Hill Road. It will also extend along the Tonique Williams Darling Highway to the Milo Butler Highway going south and to the New Providence Highway going north. Together these road enhancement projects are set to create a most pleasant air arrival and departure experience for visitors and Bahamians alike.
The revitalization of the Historic City of Nassau is taking shape. We have completed the replacement of water mains and sewerage pipes along Bay Street from King Street in the west up to Elizabeth Avenue in the heart of the city. Repaving is underway long Bay Street and corresponding side streets.
In the New Year, portions of Charlotte Street and Navy Lion Road will be pedestrianized and Marlborough Street will be beautiful making way for the creation of a new craft market.
New attractive sidewalks will be installed along Bay Street and, the remainder of the Cargo Port will be relocated from Bay Street to the new Port at Arawak Cay. As you are aware, the Betty K Shipping Company was forced to transfer to the new Port ahead of schedule following the fire which destroyed their offices and port facilities earlier this year.
This afternoon, I will participate in a ceremony to mark the decommissioning of the Water and Sewerage Corporation's water barging and storage facility at Arawak Cay bringing to an end 35 years of New Providence Island's dependence on Andros Island, a water barge and the weather to determine if water would flow through our pipes and in what quantities. I must say that we have been especially fortunate in that New Providence Island has not suffered a direct hit from a high category hurricane over the past 35 years. Such a hit could very well have had catastrophic consequences for our safe water supply. The demolition of these facilities at Arawak Cay will further facilitate the completion of the new Cargo Port at Arawak Cay in the near future.
Already the refurbished public buildings at Rawson Square – the House of Assembly, Senate and Hanzard Buildings – are presenting a new face for the city.
Restoration and modernization of the historic buildings in Nassau's centre will continue next year as a complete work on the new Judicial Building (former Ansbacher House) and commence the final phase of renovation to the Supreme Court Building, the Public Library and the dilapidated building at the corner of Shirley Street and Bank Lane.
Many of you are engaged in the soon to be launched major public-private sector partnership beautification programme that will see the creation of a new open park on the grounds which have hosted the temporary Straw Market for the last decade.
We suffered another tragic fire early this morning which has resulted in terrible damage, possibly catastrophic to the Pompey Slave and Emancipation Museum. Serious damage has also been caused to a number of private buildings in the vicinity. Police and Fire Marshall Reports are not in and so I will not comment or speculate on the cause or full effect of the fire.
I do wish to say that the Government will not permit burnt out shells to stand and mar our cityscape. We propose to move expeditiously to facilitate the launch of the public-private sector partnership beautification programme which will have as its show piece the Pompey Gardens and now, a restored Pompey Museum.
The fire may in fact present an opportunity for the Government to purchase or acquire the site of the destroyed building on the corner of Bay Street and Navy Lion Road thereby expanding the area available for creation of the Pompey Gardens. These Gardens will serve as the focus point of improvements which will extend eastward along Bay St. and along Navy Lion Road and Woodes Rodgers Walk.
Themed kiosks offering water and traditional Bahamian beverages will replace the ramshackle make shift stalls which today amble along the wharf as straw vendors, craft makers and beverage salespersons await the opening of the new Straw Market which thankfully is now within sight. And attractive seating will be made available for those wishing to simply sit and take in the ambiance of the bustling market and wharf life.
We are eagerly awaiting receipt of the Proposal for the redevelopment of the Kelly property along Bay and East Streets. The Government has deferred on its option to acquire the property so as to permit that family company the opportunity to determine their redevelopment plan for the site.
Soon, we will introduce and enforce Standards and Rules to govern the upkeep and maintenance of buildings in the City of Nassau so that in the future when we say "It Is Better in The Bahamas" we will be saying what we mean and meaning what we say.
These restorations, upgrades and improvements to infrastructure and to buildings in our city centre are being complimented by ongoing works to enhance other beach and recreational facilities further afield around our island. Already, in collaboration with some of you, improvements have been undertaken and are being maintained at the Western Esplanade and Malcolm Park.
Important beach restoration, in partnership with our flagship hotel resort property Kerzner International, is underway at Montagu Beach. The Government has completed the creation of a new recreational space at Saunders Beach. That beach is now scheduled to undergo a similar beach reclamation exercise to that underway at Montagu Foreshore.
Additional work is scheduled to upgrade historic sites and other places of interest including for example Fort Fincastle and its surroundings.
You are aware that the Government has under continuous review, legislation meant to assist the private sector in meeting and maintaining good standards in their tourist related facilities. Recent amendments expanding the businesses and properties eligible to receive concessions under the Hotels Encouragement Act and the enactment of the City of Nassau Revitalization Act have already served to stimulate important investments in the upgrade of hotel properties, restaurants and shopping facilities in areas frequented by tourists. Importantly, it has also resulted in increased participation by Bahamians in tourism-related businesses.
I wish to record my Government's satisfaction with the continued high standards and performance at our country's flagship property Atlantis and the One and Only Ocean Club and with the on time progress being achieved in the development of Baha Mar. It is our hope that we will be able to meet the challenge of attracting sufficient visitors to our country to provide both our mega resorts with the level of room occupancy and at room rates required to sustain both properties and permit them to prosper in our high quality and corresponding high cost destination.
We are also pleased with the continued robust development at Albany as we are with the continuous upgrade and upkeep of our smaller and boutiques hotels such as Sandals and Breezes in Cable Beach, Sandals in Exuma, Winding Bay and Baker's Bay in Abaco, and Club Med in San Salvador.
We look forward to the realization of hotel and resort investments placed on hold due to the economic recessions whether on Cat Island, Grand Bahama or Eleuthera.
With coming on stream of Baleria's Bahamas Express to Grand Bahama, passenger lift to Grand Bahama will hopeful increase visitor arrivals to Grand Bahama in support of hotel properties there including Our Lucaya, Pelican Bay, Old Bahama Bay and Deep Water Cay among others.
I commend the Association's initiative to inform Bahamians studying overseas about developments and opportunities back home, and entice them to return home to work in your industry upon completion of their studies.
We are supportive also of the ongoing development of more training programmes to prepare graduates, the unemployed and existing employees to take advantage of the many opportunities which will become available in the tourism industry with the completion of the Baha Mar project.
Your theme, A Year of Change and Engagement: Volunteers Shaping Tourism Today and Tomorrow corresponds well with my Volunteer Bahamas, and my Government's call for more Bahamians and residents to become involved as volunteers in helping to improve The Bahamas.
It is noted and commendable that in 2011 BHTA has been able to facilitate the engagement of hundreds of hospitality industry professionals and others in a range of industry and betterment activities including: Scholarships and programmes in our primary and secondary schools; energy efficiency and environmental awareness initiatives; and support programmes for small businesses.
I want to commend many of you in this room for volunteering your time and talent, and in many instances providing financial support, to help make a positive difference in your industry and our country. I want to call for your continued support and for you to look at even more ways to contribute to the betterment of The Bahamas – which in many ways is also an investment in your business and the ongoing success of our tourism and related industries.
I close by noting that in tourism: It Continues to Get Even Better in The Bahamas.
I thank you for the part you play in all of this, and assure you of my Government's continued support for your efforts to improve our tourism product and services, and the quality of life for all Bahamians.
I thank you and Good Afternoon.


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The Duluth–Superior Dukes were a professional baseball team based in Duluth, Minnesota. The Dukes were a charter member of the modern Northern League, which started play in 1993. The Dukes played their home games at Wade Stadium. After the 2002 season, the Dukes were moved to Kansas City where they were renamed the T-Bones.

History

The Duluth–Superior Dukes were a re-incarnation of previous minor league teams based in the Twin Ports. The Duluth Dukes and Superior Blues both played in earlier versions of the Northern League, with the two teams merging after the 1955 season. Initially the team was called the White Sox, with the team becoming the Duluth-Superior Dukes in 1960. The team would fold after the 1970 season, with the league itself folding one year later.

The modern version of the Northern League was founded by Miles Wolf as a minor professional independent baseball league. This means the league was not affiliated with Major League Baseball or the organized minor leagues. The Dukes became one of six original teams that began play in the 1993 season, along with the St. Paul Saints, the Sioux Falls Canaries, the Sioux City Explorers, the Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks and the Rochester Aces (who moved after one season and become the Winnipeg Goldeyes). The team would play its home games at Wade Stadium, which had been the home to the previous versions of the Dukes/White Sox since it was completed in 1941. Mal Fichman was named the team's first manager.

Early struggles

The league employed a split season, with the winner of each half making the playoffs. This was done so that teams would have a chance to overcome a bad start and could remain in playoff contention later into the season. However, this system did not help the Dukes, as they were perennial cellar dwellers early on. For only one half during the first three seasons did the Dukes manage to avoid finishing in last place in the six team league (they finished fifth during the first half in 1995).

Despite the struggles of the team, there were a couple of individual highlights. Catcher/outfielder Jeff Grotewold, who was on the Dukes roster in 1994 and had played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1992, would return to the majors in 1995 with the Kansas City Royals. In 1995, catcher Pete Kuld (acquired in a mid-season trade with Thunder Bay) would go on to lead the league in home runs with 24.

The 1996 season saw changes for the league (it split into two divisions with four teams each) as well as a turn around for the team. With new manager George Mitterwald, the Dukes would post a 21–21 record in the first half, a game and a half behind East Division winner St. Paul. The playoff race in the second half would go down to the final days of the season with the Dukes battling the Madison Black Wolf (who, along with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, joined the league as expansion teams for the 1996 season). Coming into the game with identical second half records, Madison would defeat the Dukes in the final game of the season to claim a playoff spot and end the Dukes season.

Championship season

With Mitterwald returning as manager for the 1997 season, along with a number of players, the team was expected to contend. However, the team struggled in the first half and finished six and half games behind St. Paul, who finished first in the East Division. However, the Dukes were much improved in the second half of the season, finishing with a 22–20 record, their first winning half in team history. So despite an overall record below .500, the Dukes claimed a playoff berth by finishing first in the East Division for the second half. The team was powered by Mike Meggers (acquired in a mid-season trade with Winnipeg), who would lead the league with 32 home runs. The pitching staff was led by starter Jeremy McGarity and closer Emiliano Giron.

In the playoffs, they would meet St. Paul. The Dukes won the series 3 games to 2 to claim the Eastern Division title. They then moved on to face the Western Division winner, the Winnipeg Goldeyes. With the series tied at 2, the Dukes would win the deciding game 3–1 in front of a sold-out Wade Stadium to claim the league championship. The championship was especially rewarding for McGarity, infielders Al Barsoom and first baseman Jeff Jensen. Each were in their third season and had been a part of the struggles the team had been through previously.

League championship series MVP Allen Halley, who was the winning pitcher in the deciding game against Winnipeg, died from a seizure in March 1998. It had been expected that Halley would have returned to the team for the 1998 season.

Ila Borders

History was made in the Northern League in 1997 when the St. Paul Saints signed Ila Borders, who became one of the first women to pitch in men's professional baseball. After a few outings with the Saints, Borders was traded to the Dukes about a month into the season. Borders would see limited action during that season, but she would be a member of the championship team. She returned to the Dukes for the 1998 season. After not pitching much in the first half of the season, Borders would become the first woman to start a men's professional baseball game on July 7, 1998. On July 24, she recorded her first and only win of the season, another first for a woman. She again returned to the Dukes for the 1999 season, but the new manager decreased her playing time. She requested a trade, which was granted, with the Dukes sending her to the Madison Black Wolf.

Second playoff berth

The 1998 and 1999 seasons saw a return to losing for the Dukes, as they missed out on the playoffs both seasons. However, the 2000 season saw a resurgence. Under new manager Benny Castillo, the Dukes enjoyed one of their best seasons. The team just missed claiming the first half title in the East division, finishing one and half games behind St. Paul. This season, much like in 1996, would be a battle down the stretch between the Dukes and Madison. Finishing with identical second half records, the two teams would meet in a one-game playoff to determine who would make the playoffs. After losing to Madison in 1996, the Dukes would not let history repeat itself, as they beat the Black Wolf to claim their second ever playoff berth.

First baseman Anthony "Big Papa" Lewis (in his third season with the team), designated hitter Tony Mitchell, and outfielder Jim Rushford powered the offense. They would lead the team with 33, 26, and 12 home runs respectively. The pitching staff was led by Chris Swaitkiewicz, who led the team with 11 wins.

The team went on a roll through the first two rounds of the playoffs, beating St. Paul (3 games to 1) to claim the Eastern Division title and Fargo-Moorhead (3 games to 0) to claim the Central Championship. However, due to the recent merger between the Northern League and the Northeast League the year before, there was an extra round of playoffs to be played. The Dukes would be swept by Adirondack 3 games to 0, ending their season.

Two players from this team would go on to make appearances in Major League Baseball. After the season, Rushford was signed to a contract by the Milwaukee Brewers organization and would go on to play 23 games with the Brewers at the end of the 2002 season. Pitcher Terry Pearson would sign with the Detroit Tigers organization and would pitch in four games during the 2002 season.

Final seasons

The turn of the century brought numerous changes to the league, as teams left struggling markets and moved to more prosperous ones. After the 1998 season, Thunder Bay moved to the Chicago area and became the Schaumburg Flyers, while the Black Wolf left Madison after the 2000 season and became the Lincoln Saltdogs. 2002 also saw further expansion into the Chicago market, with the addition of the Gary SouthShore RailCats and the Joliet JackHammers.

These changes left the Dukes near the bottom of the league in attendance, with the team averaging a league low 1209 fans per game for the 2002 season. Also, the team failed to build off the success of the 2000 season and struggled on the field in 2001 and 2002, especially in the second half. These factors combined led to rumors that owner John Ehlert would move the team. Despite assurances he would keep the team in Duluth, Ehlert announced in September 2002 that the team would re-locate and become the Kansas City T-Bones.

However, Wade Stadium and Duluth would not remain without a team for long. The Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league, immediately granted Duluth a team to fill the void left by the Dukes. This team would be called the Duluth Huskies and began play in the 2003 season.

Seasonal record

League notes:
1993–1995: Northern League founded as a six team league with no divisions: two playoff teams (GB and Finish reflects place in league)1996–1998: League expands to eight teams with two divisions of four teams: four playoff teams (GB and Finish reflects place in division)1999–2000: Merger with Northeast League to form a sixteen team league (Eight in the Central and Eight in the East) with four divisions of four teams: eight playoff teams (GB and Finish reflects place in division)
2001: East contracted two teams: Eight teams (four team divisions) remain in the Central: eight playoff teams (GB and Finish reflects place in division)2002: League expands to eighteen teams: Central expands to ten teams with two divisions of five teams: eight playoff teams (GB and Finish reflects place in division)

Major League players

Former Major League players who appeared with the Dukes:
OF Dana Williams (1993)
P Wayne Rosenthal (1993)
OF/C Jeff Grotewold (1994)
P Tom Gilles (1994)
C Greg O'Halloran (1995)
OF Bob Zupcic (1995)
OF Greg Briley (1996–1997)
3B Darren Reed (1996)
P Pat Ahearne (1996)
OF Jerald Clark (1997)
P Rich Scheid (1997)
P Randy Tomlin (1997)
1B Ozzie Canseco (1998)
OF Pat Howell (1999)
C Sean Mulligan (1999)
1B Larry See (1999)
DH Greg Jelks (2001)
OF Brent Bowers (2001)
OF Derrick Gibson (2002)
OF Terry Jones (2002)

Players who appeared in Major League Baseball after playing for the Dukes:
OF/C Jeff Grotewold (1994)
OF Jim Rushford (2000)
P Terry Pearson (2000)

Note: years in parentheses are when they appeared for the Dukes

League leaders/awards
League leaders

1995:
Home runs: Pete Kuld, 24 (spent half season with Thunder Bay)
1996:
Wins: Jeremy McGarity, 12
1997:
Home runs: Mike Meggers, 32 (spent half season with Winnipeg)
Runs batted In: Mike Meggers, 99 (spent half season with Winnipeg)
Strikeouts: Jeremy McGarity, 142
1999:
Runs scored: Brandon Evans, 73
2000:
Batting average: Anthony Lewis, .365 (Central Leader Only)
Hits: Anthony Lewis, 123
Home runs: Anthony Lewis, 33
Runs batted in: Anthony Lewis, 89
Runs scored: Anthony Lewis, 88
Strikeouts: Jordan Romero, 123

Players selected to post-season All-Star Team

1995:
2B Tommy Houk
1996:
OF AJ Johnson
1997:
OF Mike Meggers
3B Jason Shanahan
1999:
OF Bryan Warner
2000
1B Anthony Lewis
OF Jim Rushford
DH Tony Mitchell

Players selected to mid-season All-Star Game

1993–1996
No Game
1997:
OF Mike Meggers
3B Jason Shanahan
C Johnny Cardenas
P Emiliano Giron
P Jamison Nuttle
1998:
1B Ozzie Canseco
P Chris DeWitt
P Emiliano Giron
Man George Mitterwald
1999
OF Bryan Warner
2000:
1B Anthony Lewis
OF Jim Rushford
2001:
P Dan Guehne
2002:
P Travis Thompson

League Awards:

1997:
Manager of the Year: George Mitterwald
Most Valuable Player: Mike Meggers
2000:
Central Manager of the Year: Benny Castillo
Central Player of the Year: Anthony Lewis
Central Newcomer of the Year: Jim Rushford

Logos

External links
 Northern League Fan's Guide Duluth-Superior Dukes Page

References

Northern League (baseball, 1993–2010) teams
Sports in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth–Superior metropolitan area
1993 establishments in Minnesota
2002 disestablishments in Minnesota
Baseball teams established in 1993
Baseball teams disestablished in 2002
Defunct baseball teams in Minnesota
Defunct baseball teams in Wisconsin

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