Thursday, June 25, 2009
Draft Day 2009
This year's draft is looking up with great potential. Blake Griffin is probably going to be the number 1 pick. And a talented spanish athlete who is only in his teenage years is going to go in the top 5. Wow this draft is looking interesting. Griffin will go to the Clippers and in my opinion definitely make a great impact to that franchise. Not only because he did it at Oklahoma for Capel but he did definitely impress at his workout for the Clippers in LA. Connecticuts Hasheem Thabeet is an impressive draftee tonight. He will most likely be in the top 5 and will definitely help a team defensively with blocked shots and beneficial rebounding. Syracuse is going to be happy when their sophomore point guard gets drafted tonight. He didnt just do the amazing in the 6ot game with UCONN but definitely proved he is ready for the PROs with his outstanding peformance in the BIG EAST tournament. Well I will talk to you tomorrow after this talented group of draft picks enjoy a great night of fun, and excitement turning pro with the greats of the NBA.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Red Sox vs Marlins June 18 2009
Sox go for sweep of Marlins
Fenway Park on a rainy day is a sad sight. It’s 4:30 in the afternoon and the rain continues to fall. Red Sox Manager was asked in his 4pm press conference on the possibilities of a rain out. With sure confidence of tonight’s game being played, Francona expressed his thoughts saying that according to him the game is on when the gates open.
Francona was pleased to see that future hall of famer John Smoltz has been throwing some good innings with the minor league system these past few weeks. He commented to the press about the six-man rotation he has going with for his pitching staff and knows that when pitching coach John Farrell deems fit, Smoltz will be on the mound, doing what he does best. According to Francona, tonight is all about Lester and the stuff he puts across the plate against the feisty Florida Marlins.
The Red Sox are twenty-three and eight at home this season. David Ortiz is out of his slump, and the Red Sox are turning in impressive victories at home against some top notch clubs. Francona was pleased to see that with a change in the lineup, the bats have begin to come alive. He was happier because the changed proved to make the batting order more balanced.
The clock struck 6:30pm and the grounds crew ran across the infield holding the tarp ready to set the field and play some baseball. The Fenway faithfuls who gathered along both the first and third baselines gave an abrupt applause for the tarp being removed and the good chance of seeing their Red Sox in action.
With an impressive home record of twenty-three and eight, the Boston Red Sox continue to put the emphasis on the AL East. A win streak of five straight games, three of which over AL East foe New York Yankees, Francona wants to see more of a selection when his players are in the batters box. He says that being more selective is not something that everyone can do. But he knows that it is easier to say it than see it be done.
The Red Sox face the Florida Marlins tonight with Sox lefty Jon Lester on the hill taking on Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco. Lester has been on a little roll lately, fanning ten or more batters while limiting opponents to a run on three hits or fewer in his last three starts. He has a record of five and five with a 4.76 era.
A continued streak is in the hopes for the Sox when tomorrow they begin a three game series with the Atlanta Braves, who hold a record of thirty and thirty-four in the NL East.
Fenway Park on a rainy day is a sad sight. It’s 4:30 in the afternoon and the rain continues to fall. Red Sox Manager was asked in his 4pm press conference on the possibilities of a rain out. With sure confidence of tonight’s game being played, Francona expressed his thoughts saying that according to him the game is on when the gates open.
Francona was pleased to see that future hall of famer John Smoltz has been throwing some good innings with the minor league system these past few weeks. He commented to the press about the six-man rotation he has going with for his pitching staff and knows that when pitching coach John Farrell deems fit, Smoltz will be on the mound, doing what he does best. According to Francona, tonight is all about Lester and the stuff he puts across the plate against the feisty Florida Marlins.
The Red Sox are twenty-three and eight at home this season. David Ortiz is out of his slump, and the Red Sox are turning in impressive victories at home against some top notch clubs. Francona was pleased to see that with a change in the lineup, the bats have begin to come alive. He was happier because the changed proved to make the batting order more balanced.
The clock struck 6:30pm and the grounds crew ran across the infield holding the tarp ready to set the field and play some baseball. The Fenway faithfuls who gathered along both the first and third baselines gave an abrupt applause for the tarp being removed and the good chance of seeing their Red Sox in action.
With an impressive home record of twenty-three and eight, the Boston Red Sox continue to put the emphasis on the AL East. A win streak of five straight games, three of which over AL East foe New York Yankees, Francona wants to see more of a selection when his players are in the batters box. He says that being more selective is not something that everyone can do. But he knows that it is easier to say it than see it be done.
The Red Sox face the Florida Marlins tonight with Sox lefty Jon Lester on the hill taking on Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco. Lester has been on a little roll lately, fanning ten or more batters while limiting opponents to a run on three hits or fewer in his last three starts. He has a record of five and five with a 4.76 era.
A continued streak is in the hopes for the Sox when tomorrow they begin a three game series with the Atlanta Braves, who hold a record of thirty and thirty-four in the NL East.
Monday, December 8, 2008
New England Shark Presence Very Unlikely
DURHAM- With many people wondering about the shark attacks seen in the movie Jaws, the question comes up could it happen here in New England?
"There is an extremely minimal chance for shark attacks to occur in the New Hampshire waters," New Hampshire Fish and Games Marine Biologist Kevin Sullivan said. “In the past, I have no recollection of any shark attacks in New Hampshire.”
“The closest relative shark attack in the New England area would be the scare that took place in Maine,” Sullivan continued. “There was a sighting of Mako, Blue, and Porbeagle sharks in the waters along the coast.”
The possibility of sharks attacking in New Hampshire are very slim and if they do it is because of the large quantities of bait fish in the New Hampshire waters.
The state of Massachusetts received a shark attack sighting along the warm waterfronts. The shark that was sighted was said to be a white shark.
White Sharks, according to Capt. Tom’s Guide to White Sharks, are said to have a very wide temperature tolerance range. They can withstand cold water temperatures in the forties which means they can be in the New Hampshire Waters year round.
The last known shark attack that took place in the New England region was dated back to the mid 1930s and the early 1800s. Both were fatal attacks that took the lives of two young individuals.
Sullivan said that if you are in sighting of a shark coming upon you that you should remain calm and do not show fear because sharks take fear into their jaws of death.
“When you are in the risk of a shark attack,” Sullivan said. “Stay calm and get into a defensive position. Plant your feet into the ground and do not show fear. Sharks take fear as a threat and will do anything to attack it.”
Due to the minimal risk of encounter a shark in the New Hampshire Waters, the likelihood of a shark attack is very certain to not be a man eating kind of shark. The sharks that would attack would only be out to find waters that they can survive in.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Excited voters early to polls
DURHAM, NH- The Oyster River High School parking lot on Coe Drive was filled with eager voters excited for the upcoming election. The excited voters began lining up as early as 6 a.m. to be prepared to vote.
The line began with around 50 to 60 people outside the gymnasium entrance at 7 a.m., prepared to deposit their ballot for the 2008 elections. Shaylah Begley, 20 of Hampstead N.H., said that she was anxious, but very excited for this year’s elections.
“I am very anxious and excited at the same time,” Begley said. “There is going to be lots of votes, and this election will be bigger than in the past.”
Many arrived at the early morning time slot to line up, but for some like University of New Hampshire student Justin Lang, 18 of Durham, the waiting didn’t matter and the registration was quick and simple.
“The registration was very quick,” Lang said. “The point of the process is for students like me to go out and vote. Make your voice heard.”
Lang, just like many others in attendance at the Oyster River polls, was excited because he was able to have a say. He wanted his voice to matter.
Lorrie Pitt, the Town Clerk, said that there were 8,543 register voters that had already prepared for the election. Of those 8,543, many of them were ready for the change.
“People are ready for a change,” Pitt added. “Everyone’s voice should matter and it is up to them to go out and make it matter.”
College students weren’t the only ones in attendance at the Oyster River gymnasium. There were more local residents of the Durham community that were out to give their views on the election.
Diane Carson, 50 of Durham, was more excited to see the turnout than to be casting her vote for her future president. She felt that this is a once and a lifetime election and that as young adults (the college students) you should take advantage of every opportunity given.
“I am very excited to see the turnout,” Carson said. “It is fabulous to see the amount of college students that have come to vote. This is a once and a lifetime election.”
Carson continued to say that as a resident of New Hampshire and a citizen of America, it is your duty to take the responsibility of finding the right person for the job.
“As a voter,” Carson said. “It is your duty to take the responsibility for your lives by placing who you see fit can run this country.”
Many others in attendance felt just like Carson on the idea of voting.
Aaron Koepke, 29 of Durham, described voting as a civic right and that being able to give your opinion on a serious topic, like the President of the United States, you should get your voice out there and show your colors for who you represent.
“Voting is definitely important,” Koepke said. “It is a civic duty that you have as a citizen. A lot of students have said they are going to vote which is great. Students should show their colors.”
Carson continued to say that she believed that this year’s election had a big influence coming from these future generations. Young adults have been giving the opportunity to express themselves and with their help, this will reconstruct who they feel would be a good president.
“This next generation,” Pitt continued. “definitely has a big influence on this year’s election. There are plenty of opportunities that students like yourself are given and it is up to you as students to take the advantages of what is given to you.”
Koepke believed that UNH is a very liberal school and that the influence of the Democratic Party had plenty of advantage on the campus.
“UNH is a very liberal place,” Koepke proclaimed. “There seems to be more of a democratic influence on this campus. More students are liberal and with the Democratic promoting that happens constantly throughout campus, I think that gives them a big advantage.”
For some like sophomore student, Jonathan Roberts, 19 of Durham, the voting process was easy and being able to have your voice heard seems to be the most that matters.
“I was excited to be able to voice my opinion,” Roberts said. “The most important thing to do is not just vote, better yet to be able to have your voice heard and it seems to be that this year’s election that is what matters most, our opinions.”
The line began with around 50 to 60 people outside the gymnasium entrance at 7 a.m., prepared to deposit their ballot for the 2008 elections. Shaylah Begley, 20 of Hampstead N.H., said that she was anxious, but very excited for this year’s elections.
“I am very anxious and excited at the same time,” Begley said. “There is going to be lots of votes, and this election will be bigger than in the past.”
Many arrived at the early morning time slot to line up, but for some like University of New Hampshire student Justin Lang, 18 of Durham, the waiting didn’t matter and the registration was quick and simple.
“The registration was very quick,” Lang said. “The point of the process is for students like me to go out and vote. Make your voice heard.”
Lang, just like many others in attendance at the Oyster River polls, was excited because he was able to have a say. He wanted his voice to matter.
Lorrie Pitt, the Town Clerk, said that there were 8,543 register voters that had already prepared for the election. Of those 8,543, many of them were ready for the change.
“People are ready for a change,” Pitt added. “Everyone’s voice should matter and it is up to them to go out and make it matter.”
College students weren’t the only ones in attendance at the Oyster River gymnasium. There were more local residents of the Durham community that were out to give their views on the election.
Diane Carson, 50 of Durham, was more excited to see the turnout than to be casting her vote for her future president. She felt that this is a once and a lifetime election and that as young adults (the college students) you should take advantage of every opportunity given.
“I am very excited to see the turnout,” Carson said. “It is fabulous to see the amount of college students that have come to vote. This is a once and a lifetime election.”
Carson continued to say that as a resident of New Hampshire and a citizen of America, it is your duty to take the responsibility of finding the right person for the job.
“As a voter,” Carson said. “It is your duty to take the responsibility for your lives by placing who you see fit can run this country.”
Many others in attendance felt just like Carson on the idea of voting.
Aaron Koepke, 29 of Durham, described voting as a civic right and that being able to give your opinion on a serious topic, like the President of the United States, you should get your voice out there and show your colors for who you represent.
“Voting is definitely important,” Koepke said. “It is a civic duty that you have as a citizen. A lot of students have said they are going to vote which is great. Students should show their colors.”
Carson continued to say that she believed that this year’s election had a big influence coming from these future generations. Young adults have been giving the opportunity to express themselves and with their help, this will reconstruct who they feel would be a good president.
“This next generation,” Pitt continued. “definitely has a big influence on this year’s election. There are plenty of opportunities that students like yourself are given and it is up to you as students to take the advantages of what is given to you.”
Koepke believed that UNH is a very liberal school and that the influence of the Democratic Party had plenty of advantage on the campus.
“UNH is a very liberal place,” Koepke proclaimed. “There seems to be more of a democratic influence on this campus. More students are liberal and with the Democratic promoting that happens constantly throughout campus, I think that gives them a big advantage.”
For some like sophomore student, Jonathan Roberts, 19 of Durham, the voting process was easy and being able to have your voice heard seems to be the most that matters.
“I was excited to be able to voice my opinion,” Roberts said. “The most important thing to do is not just vote, better yet to be able to have your voice heard and it seems to be that this year’s election that is what matters most, our opinions.”
Monday, October 27, 2008
New York Times Bias
Is the New York Times bias? That is the question that many of the voters wonder about when they are preparing their reasons for voting democratic or republican. The New York Times demonstrates favoritism towards both sides of the campaign.
For Democratic Candidate Barack Obama, his running mate Joe Biden tells a story in the article “In a tough father’s life” about growing up with a hard childhood family. Biden relates much of his tough childhood due to the fact that they were not rich and not being rich growing up is a very tough thing because you have to do whatever it takes to get by. I think Biden hopes to influence the Democratic campaign for Obama by winning over sympathy votes for a situation that has happened to him when he was younger.
For Republican Candidate John McCain, the Times relates a story of a friend of McCain and how he has helped with the campaign. Mike Murphy, a long time friend of McCain and now Republican strategist, offers intellect and insight to help out in whatever way he can to influence voters on Republican Candidate John McCain and his reasons for running for presidency.
The Times also relates to being neutral amongst the campaigns because they want the public to see everything about the candidates. In an article titled “Candidates’ views of U.S. Role Shift on Trail, Defying Labels,” the candidates are both questioned on topics regarding Pakistan, Humanitarian Intervention, and Military Disarmament. The Times takes the approach of viewing both views of the campaigns and lets the reader choose the person who they feel would best help our country.
For Democratic Candidate Barack Obama, his running mate Joe Biden tells a story in the article “In a tough father’s life” about growing up with a hard childhood family. Biden relates much of his tough childhood due to the fact that they were not rich and not being rich growing up is a very tough thing because you have to do whatever it takes to get by. I think Biden hopes to influence the Democratic campaign for Obama by winning over sympathy votes for a situation that has happened to him when he was younger.
For Republican Candidate John McCain, the Times relates a story of a friend of McCain and how he has helped with the campaign. Mike Murphy, a long time friend of McCain and now Republican strategist, offers intellect and insight to help out in whatever way he can to influence voters on Republican Candidate John McCain and his reasons for running for presidency.
The Times also relates to being neutral amongst the campaigns because they want the public to see everything about the candidates. In an article titled “Candidates’ views of U.S. Role Shift on Trail, Defying Labels,” the candidates are both questioned on topics regarding Pakistan, Humanitarian Intervention, and Military Disarmament. The Times takes the approach of viewing both views of the campaigns and lets the reader choose the person who they feel would best help our country.
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