Nose Bleed Seats comes to television...

The Nose Bleed Seats hosted by Chris Lee, which began in summer 2007
as a video webcast on Google now comes to Springfield Comcast Cable
on Access 4 on Thursdays at 5:30am, 1:30pm and 10:30pm starting May
15th. NBS is a weekly program that features interviews with various
people involved in the local professional wrestling scene in central
Illinois and is shot on location.

While the program has been edited down to fit the 30 minute timeslot,
you can view the full-length interviews and prior episodes on the NBS
page at http://myspace.com/thenosebleedseats or go to Google Video
and search on "Nose Bleed Seats".

The debut episode of NBS on Access 4 features Chris Lee's recent trip
to Granite City to tour former UFC Welterweight champion Matt Hughes'
new H.I.T. Squad or Hughes Intensive Training Mixed Martial Arts
facility with interviews with several folks involved with the gym and
MMA.

Those interested in appearing on the program can contact Chris Lee on
the NBS Myspace page, or the show's video editor and occassional
guest host Crimefighter at http://myspace.com/rap_sheet.

I saw the link on today's post for gas prices by zip code via
mapquest.  It was a little deceiving, as it listed stations that are
no longer in existence or have changed names.  I think they pull
their information from other sites, and the information is not up to
date.

If you want current, up to date gas prices, go to the Gas Buddy Site
at http://www.illinoisgasprices.com/ and choose Springfield.  Once
you get there, you might want to bookmark the site.

There are many of us that report gas prices on a daily basis, and you
can look at prices that have been updated within hours.  I'd
encourage you to join us, as we have noticed trends (gas often rises
on Tuesdays and gas prices tend to be lower on the north side of
Springfield).

Also, there is a place to post messages.  We have noted some things
such as stations that sell regular gas without ethanol, new station
names, text messages for increasing prices, etc.

A reporter from WGN news cruised over to the Lincoln Presidential
Museum and filed this report:

"Packaging Presidents: Two centuries of campaigns and candidates
May 8, 2008

With the presidential election just months away, a one-of-a-kind
exhibit takes a fascinating look at politics--both past and present.

In this edition of Cruisin' Illinois, WGN's own Julian Crews travels
to the Lincoln Library and Museum to learn more about the "packaging
of presidents."

<http://wgntv.trb.com/news/local/special1/wgn-cruisin-illinois-packaging-preside\
nts-html,0,3296744.htmlstory>

More Cruisin' Illinois stories
http://wgntv.trb.com/news/local/special1/

Dave Bakke: Choosing the voice of Lincoln an honest competition
Published Friday, May 09, 2008
<http://www.sj-r.com/News/stories/30012.asp>

Gas prices by zip code
http://gasprices.mapquest.com

Related article
<http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/105029/Services-Help-Drivers-Find-\
Cheapest-Gas>

Comments?

Amtrak contest
http://wgntv.trb.com/extras/tvshared/amtrak/

For those of you who worked out with Richard Simmons
<http://wgntv.trb.com/news/wgntv-richardsimmons-html,0,7308053.htmlstory>

WGN NEWS EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION: Rats and mice infest Chicago's
O'Hare International Airport.
May 7, 2008
<http://wgntv.trb.com/news/wgn-rats-at-ohare-html,0,5516560.htmlstory>

What to know about Melanoma
May 5, 2008
Learn some helpful hints on reducing your chances of skin cancer and
on how to protect your skin when outside and under the sun.
<http://wgntv.trb.com/news/local/noonnews/wgn-melanoma-html,0,2522956.story>

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TV listings..

The Sarah Jane Adventures
Warriors of Kudlak
67 SCIFI [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Fri, May 9, 7:00p - 7:30p
2008 | 30 mins

The Sarah Jane Adventures
Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane
67 SCIFI [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Fri, May 9, 7:30p - 8:00p
2008 | 30 mins

Doctor Who
Planet of the Ood
067 SCIFI [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Fri, May 9, 8:00p - 9:00p
2008 | TVPG | 60 mins

Pastor Greg
(situation comedy)
277 TBN
Sat, May 10, 1:00a - 1:30a

Source:  http://tvplanner.comcast.net


Springfield Photos
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com

I live in J'ville as well and sorry to say Desi the only options we
have are Mediacom or one of the Dish services. I agree with you on
Mediacom's service issues and would like to see other options
available.--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, "Desi"
<desiarae_ketcham@...> wrote:
>
> i live in Jacksonville and we get mediacom but half the time it
dosent
> come in or the internet is down.. dose jville get comcast..if so how
do
> we get it?
>

i live in Jacksonville and we get mediacom but half the time it dosent
come in or the internet is down.. dose jville get comcast..if so how do
we get it?

The Comcast ON DEMAND feature is now on channel 1.

Those of you with digital cable tv might want to check out the new
options on channel 1.   From what I can tell, more programming will be
available there as time goes on.  Keep checking it.

I'd love to see some ZDTV/TechTV/Leo Laporte/ How to use technology
programs.

Click on the ON DEMAND option at:
http://tvplanner.comcast.net/

Handy links:

http://help.comcast.net

http://www.comcast.com/insight/

Nick Rogers: Changes on the way with Comcast
Published Thursday, February 28, 2008

New standard-definition and high-definition channels for cable and
on-demand platforms, increased online interactivity...

"For users of Video On Demand — a selection of mostly free programming
available 24/7 — choices will triple to about 10,000 options by year's
end. This includes first-run movies available in high definition (for
an extra price), as many as 6,000 other film titles and CBS On Demand,
where episodes of shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" are
available after their initial airing."

<http://www.sj-r.com/columnists/nick_rogers/2008/02/28/nick_rogers_changes_on_th\
e_way_with_comcast/>

TV listings...

International Builders' Show 2008
HGTV
Sun, May 18, 7:00p - 8:00p
Hundreds of exhibitors showcase the latest building trends.
2008 | TVG | 60 mins

Build It Bigger
Hurricane-Proof Homes
SCIENCE [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 10, 3:00p - 4:00p
The construction of modular homes from start to finish.
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 08/28/2007)
2007 | TVPG | 60 mins

How Do They Do It?
Phoenix Stadium; La Trade Tower; Surfing
DSC
Fri, May 9, 11:30a - 12:00p
Transforming a football stadium into a monster truck arena;
demolition; building surfboards.
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 05/17/2007)
2007 | TVG | 30 mins

The Truth About Food
How to be Healthy
TV-14, CC
Wed, May 14, 7:00p - 8:00p
In this episode nine fast-food junkies consume half a ton of raw fruit
and vegetables in just 12 days, two truckers swallow an unusual pill
to get them moving, and intestinal bacteria are examined.

The Dr. Oz Files: Beauty Inside Out
224 DHC [Closed Captioned]
Wed, May 14, 8:00p - 9:00p
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen give advice on keeping skin,
hair, nails and teeth healthy.
2008 | TVPG | 60 mins

The Dr. Oz Files: Defeating Obesity - (The Dr. Oz Files: Defeating
Obesity)
220 DHC
Wed, May 14, 9:00p - 10:00p

TV-PG

Morbid obesity is a chronic disease that afflicts approximately nine
million adult Americans. Doctors Oz and Roizen will introduce three
people taking different paths to treat their life-threatening
conditions--diet and exercise, medication, and surgery.

<http://health.discovery.com/tv-schedules/daily.html?date=20080514.135>
<http://health.discovery.com/fansites/dr-oz/aging/aging-index.html>
http://health.discovery.com/fansites/dr-oz/dr-oz.html

Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease in America
Friday, May 16, 8:00am
[D] (WSEC-HD)
An examination of the No. 1 killer of Americans---heart disease, which
strikes more than 50 percent of its victims without warning. Following
the documentary, Larry King interviews medical experts about how to
improve one's heart health.
CC, Stereo, Letterboxed TVPG
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/heart/index.html

Retirement Revolution
Hazards and Vicissitudes
Tuesday, May 13, 10:00am
[D] (WSEC-HD)
Part 1 of 2. Paula Zahn examines the challenges facing baby boomers as
they enter their retirement years. Included: how the concept of
retirement began; its evolution through the years, including the
advent of Social Security and Medicare.
http://www.pbs.org/retirementrevolution/

Cultivating Life
Sun
Saturday, May 17, 8:30pm
[D] (WSEC Create)

Included: sundials; cooking with sunchokes; photographing plants
outdoors. Also: art that changes appearance with the movement of the sun.
CC, Stereo, Letterboxed TVG
http://www.networkknowledge.tv/

GREEN: Big Ideas For a Small Planet: Food
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Mon, May 12
This episode considers the different ways professionals and ordinary
people are trying to cultivate environmentally friendly food and wine
without reducing biodiversity, depleting water supplies or causing
topsoil erosion. Presented by Sundance Channel.
TVPG | 30 mins

FIND IT: Free Movies! > By Category > Independent > GREEN: Big Ideas
For a Small Planet: Food

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Did you appreciate a listed tv program?
Please email me at: springfieldphotos@... and let me know.
Want to recommend a show?  Email me!

Springfield Photos
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com


--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, "springfieldphotos"
<springfieldphotos@...> wrote:
>
> I've got a few suggestions...
>
> 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the computer, cable modem and
> router for a minute.  Then plug everything back in and turn it back on.
>
> Many times this is all you need to get your computer working right
again.
>
> 2. Make sure that you have your email address set as ...@comcast.net
> instead of .com in your email program.  It's a really easy mistake to
> make.
>
> Just a reminder that the Comcast Mail server settings are as follows:
>
> Outgoing mail (SMTP): smtp.comcast.net
> Incoming mail (POP3): mail.comcast.net
>
> Source:
> http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?faq=Email117481
> More info at:
> http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?cat=Email
>
> One of the local bloggers wrote about their experience getting Comcast
> email to work.  I think their solution was to call customer support
> and work it out thru them.
>
> During the Insight days I found incredibly knowledgeble folks
> answering the customer support lines late at night.
> No idea if they're still answering the phones...
>
> ------------
>
> New Springfield photos!
>
> APL Upscale resale event photos 2008
>
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2008/05/apl-upscale-resale-event-photos-2\
008.html>
>
> First snake of the year...and more deer
>
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2008/05/first-snake-of-yearand-more-deer.\
html>
>
> Name that restaurant...part 27
>
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2008/05/name-that-restaurantpart-27.html>
>
> Weekend Birds...can you name this bird?
>
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2008/05/weekend-birdscan-you-name-this-bi\
rd.html>
>
> --- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, wdulk1 <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> > I have a question..... is anyone else experiencing problems with their
> > Comcast Internet?  Specifically the email?
> >
> > I'm having trouble getting my email to come into my email program.
> >
>

Comcast apparently has a call center calling a number of Springfield customers telling
them that their account is past due and is subject for immediate disconnection. If they
call you, tell them that you will call Comcast and make a payment later. We made the
mistake of making a payment with them on the phone, not realizing that we had already
made a payment by mail, which they had already cashed several days ago. They were
trying to tell us that we were 2 months past due and owed $288 when in fact our
current balance is $0 now that those 2 payments have been made. We didn't even owe
half of that until the 20th.

The online system isn't much better. It tells you that no billing history is available and
they don't know your current balance so you need to refer to your paper bill. Calling
their customer service back at the local number, 217-788-5656 can confirm your
current balance and that you are not subject to disconnection.

The rep I spoke to said that "these calls just started to customers the past couple of days
and you should just disregard them." Nobody seems to know why this is happening or how
to stop them since a number of customers apparently are on the list to be called.

Yet another in a long line of distractions and confusion caused by this whole mess.
Unfortunately if you make a double payment like we did, the only option is to put a stop
payment on it at your local bank, which usually costs $25-$30. Comcast doesn't take
responsibility for their miscommunication, and their only offer is to leave the credit
balance on the account. Be warned. I am sure most of you are like us in that you don't
have alot of extra money to pay bills a month in advance at the moment.

-Larry Estep

From today's SJ-R...

White Sox, O'Malley strike deal
Southpaw assigned to team in Birmingham
By DAVE KANE STAFF WRITER

Published Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Ryan O'Malley is heading south in the latest chapter of his
professional baseball odyssey. He hopes this route eventually leads
him back to Chicago, even though it would be on the South Side this time.

SHG grad Ryan O'Malley played in the Cubs organization from 2002 to 2008.

O'Malley, a Sacred Heart-Griffin High School and Lincoln Land
Community College graduate, said Tuesday he has agreed to a minor
league contract with the Birmingham Barons. The Barons, an affiliate
of the Chicago White Sox, play in the Class AA Southern League.

Read the rest of the story at:
http://sj-r.com/sports/stories/29909.asp

http://www.barons.com

If the Baron's team sounds familiar to you, it might be because
another Illinoisan played for them in 1994...

"The 1994 season was historic for the Barons as former NBA superstar
Michael Jordan switched sports and was assigned to the club on March
31. Jordan's popularity helped shatter the club's season attendance
record (467,867). Jordan batted .202 with 3 homers and 51 RBI and
stole a club-leading 30 bases as the team was covered by journalists
from around the world. The Barons drew 985,185 overall and millions of
others watched as the club played on national or regional television 4
times."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Barons

In other baseball news, tv listings..

Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs
7,55, 910 WRSP [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 10, 2:30p - 6:00p
210 mins
Game time for this game has been changed to 2:30pm for the Fox 55
telecast.
<http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/schedule/broadcast.jsp?c_id=chc>

Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame ...
Umpire Don Denkinger
512 ESPNC LASSICS [Closed Captioned]
Sun, May 18, 6:00a - 6:30a
Cardinals losing the 1985 World Series.
(Repeat. Orig. air date: 08/22/2005)
2005 | 30 mins

A Conversation With Chancellor Richard Herman
012 WILL
Thu, May 15, 9:00p - 9:58p
University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman discusses topics with
host David Inge.
2007 | 58 mins

PS: If you have Comcast digital cable check the ON DEMAND option to
see the new channel categories.   Hopefully more will be on their way.

Springfield Photos baseball photos...

Ryan O'Malley in the news (includes photos)
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/09/ryan-omalley-with-chicago-cubs.ht\
ml>

More about Ryan O'Malley
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/08/ryan-omalley-and-chicago-cubs.htm\
l>

Getting to Wrigley Field
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2007/09/getting-to-wrigley-field.html>

Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit Springfield, IL.
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/10/cubs-ryan-omalley-and-ron-santo-v\
isit.html>

Lincoln Land catcher signed by Seattle Mariners
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/12/lincoln-land-catcher-signed-by-se\
attle.html>

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/08/former-cardinal-and-cubs-pitcher-\
lee.html>

Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/07/chathams-cow-chip-throwing-contes\
t.html>

http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/

--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, "springfieldphotos"
<springfieldphotos@...> wrote:
>
> Local athlete Jayson Werth was mentioned during yesterday's
> Cubs 19 Brewers 5 game that aired on ESPN...even though he plays for
> the Phillies.
>
> Jayson is the top MLB player in Pitches Seen per Plate Appearance.
>
> 2008 Top 10 Hitters By Pitches Seen per Plate Appearance
> Hitter  Team  Pitches  PA  PPA
>
> Jayson Werth  Phillies  304  64  4.75
> Kosuke Fukudome Cubs     423  91  4.65
> Andruw Jones  Dodgers  356  79  4.51
> Jack Hannahan  Athletics  300  67  4.48
> Alex Rios  Blue Jays  402  90  4.47
> Ronny Cedeno  Cubs  165  37  4.46
>
> He was #1 in this statistic last year.
>
> 2007 Top 10 Hitters By Pitches Seen per Plate Appearance
> Hitter  Team  Pitches  PA  PPA
> Jayson Werth  Phillies  1,392  304  4.58
>
> Source:
> http://actasports.com/sow.php?id=167
>
> Phillies Notes: Phillies' Werth proving to be picky at plate
>
> PITTSBURGH - Patience is a virtue, unless a batter gets a first-pitch
> fastball over the heart of the plate.
>
> Jayson Werth understands that better than anybody.
>
> Through Wednesday, according to John Dewan's Stat of the Week and
> Baseball Info Solutions, Werth has seen more pitches per plate
> appearance (4.75) than any other hitter in baseball with 30 or more
> plate appearances. He led baseball in that category last season, when
> he averaged 4.58.
>
<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20080427_Phillies_Notes__Phillies_\
_Werth_proving_to_be_picky_at_plate.html>
>
>
> Werth signs new deal with Phillies
> Published Tuesday, January 08, 2008
>
> PHILADELPHIA - Chatham Glenwood High School graduate Jayson Werth and
> the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a $1.7 million, one-year contract
> Monday, avoiding arbitration.
>
<http://www.sj-r.com/sports/mlb/2008/01/08/werth_signs_new_deal_with_phillies/>
>
>
> More baseball news...
>
> Today's Cubs/Brewers game is on WGN starting at 1pm.
> If you've got Comcast and HD you can watch the game in High
> definition.  Otherwise the game is on channel 9.
>
> > Jayson Werth shows up in this MLB program:
> >
> > 'Six Weeks in Spring: MLB 2008' Premieres on Fox Sports Net
> >
> > In Six Weeks in Spring: MLB 2008, a one-hour special produced
> > exclusively for Fox Sports Net, spring training comes alive through
> > incomparable camera work and wireless access by MLB Productions.
> >
> > 64 CSNCH
> > Tue, Apr 8, 9:00p - 10:00p
> >
> > 056 FSM
> > Sat, Apr 12, 6:00p - 7:00p
> >
> > http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/video/mlb_productions/index.jsp
> >
> > Speaking of baseball, the next Cubs game is on Comcast Sports PLUS,
> > which I think is still on channel 98.
> > 6pm - 9pm or so on Wednesday, April 9, 2008
> > It isn't listed at:
> > http://tvplanner.comcast.net or on the cable box tv listings either.
> >
> > Hopefully the April 30 Comcast changes will fix that, since Comcast
> > typically airs their PLUS games on a different channel than
Insight did.
> >
> > Click here to find out the Cubs tv schedule for all channels.
> >
>
http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/wgntv-cubsbroadcastschedule08,0,6548227.htmlstory
> >
> > It would be nice if Comcast could use this information to create a
> > season pass option for the Cubs telecasts for their digital video
> > recorders.   They could use similar info for a season pass for the
> > Cardinals and White Sox games, etc.
>

SJ-R is not alone.

Glitch causes pjstar.com access issues

http://www.pjstar.com/stories/050708/TRI_BGI5279L.066.php


--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Willis"
<conservativespringfield@...> wrote:
>
> I didn't hack it....Honest
>
> On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 8:02 AM, Mad Conservative Crimefighter <
> smlucas.geo@...> wrote:
>
> >   Seems someone forgot to renew the domain name before it expired...
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Webmaster and all around good guy- Jim Willis
> Complaint Department - Tish Willis
> Talent on Loan from- Rush
> Editors Note; We might be too lazy to respond to your mail, we're just
> saying.
> Conservative Springfield has the largest carbon footprint in central
> Illinois....We're proud of that!
> http://www.conservativespringfield.com/index.html
>

Greeting

Clammy from Mason City Limits Comedy Club here.   This weekend we
welcome back comedian Lord Carrett who is returning from a European
tour to enjoy Springtime in Mason City... at least for the weekend.

Lord has appeared 18 times on The Bob & Tom Show.   He's described
as "Sid Caeser meets Sid Vicious."  Check out his webpage at
www.lordoflaughs.com

Mason City Limits is located at 114 E. Chestnut St. in downtown Mason
City, next to Jack and Jo's Steakhouse.  We have one show on Friday @
7:30 and two show Saturday:  7:15 & 9:30.  Tickets available by calling
217 482 5233 or by visiting:  www.mclimits.com

Hope to see you soon in Mason City!

Clammy

I've got a few suggestions...

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the computer, cable modem and
router for a minute.  Then plug everything back in and turn it back on.

Many times this is all you need to get your computer working right again.

2. Make sure that you have your email address set as ...@comcast.net
instead of .com in your email program.  It's a really easy mistake to
make.

Just a reminder that the Comcast Mail server settings are as follows:

Outgoing mail (SMTP): smtp.comcast.net
Incoming mail (POP3): mail.comcast.net

Source:
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?faq=Email117481
More info at:
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?cat=Email

One of the local bloggers wrote about their experience getting Comcast
email to work.  I think their solution was to call customer support
and work it out thru them.

During the Insight days I found incredibly knowledgeble folks
answering the customer support lines late at night.
No idea if they're still answering the phones...

------------

New Springfield photos!

APL Upscale resale event photos 2008
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2008/05/apl-upscale-resale-event-photos-2\
008.html>

First snake of the year...and more deer
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2008/05/first-snake-of-yearand-more-deer.\
html>

Name that restaurant...part 27
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2008/05/name-that-restaurantpart-27.html>

Weekend Birds...can you name this bird?
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2008/05/weekend-birdscan-you-name-this-bi\
rd.html>

--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, wdulk1 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> I have a question..... is anyone else experiencing problems with their
> Comcast Internet?  Specifically the email?
>
> I'm having trouble getting my email to come into my email program.
>

Does anyone know where I can get an ice sculpture for a wedding in August?

hello my mother in law has always wanted a vintage wedding dress that
has pearls on it size 18-20 but if not vintage and u have on in this
size let me know

plz and thank you
Desi

pick up/drop off in Jville

Hi Did you enter the POP3 server addresses into whatever email program
your are trying to get your mail into? Jim








--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, wdulk1 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> I have a question..... is anyone else experiencing problems with their
> Comcast Internet?  Specifically the email?
>
> I'm having trouble getting my email to come into my email program.
>

I'm downloading my Comcast email right now.  It seems to be working fine.

This page shares some info regarding Comcast email.

<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois/message/2017>

Sample from page:

If you prefer to use an email program such as Outlook Express,
Thunderbird, Seamonkey, etc, you'll want to know this information:

What are the Comcast Mail Server Settings?
The Comcast Mail server settings are as follows:

Outgoing mail (SMTP): smtp.comcast.net
Incoming mail (POP3): mail.comcast.net

Source:
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?faq=Email117481
More info at:
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/index.jsp?cat=Email

PS: to download a free copy of the Thunderbird email program, click here:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/

For the Seamonkey webbrowser and email program:
http://www.seamonkey-project.org/

For another fantastic web browser, try Firefox:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, wdulk1 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> I have a question..... is anyone else experiencing problems with their
> Comcast Internet?  Specifically the email?
>
> I'm having trouble getting my email to come into my email program.
>

That is what I was thinking too.  It was coming up as a page does when
the domain name expires.


--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, "Mad Conservative
Crimefighter" <smlucas.geo@...> wrote:

  Seems someone forgot to renew the domain name before it expired...

I have a question..... is anyone else experiencing problems with their
Comcast Internet?  Specifically the email?

I'm having trouble getting my email to come into my email program.

Seems someone forgot to renew the domain name before it expired...

The big issue with drugs being in our drinking water is not necessarily
due to taking medications and then traces of them being transferred via
the water system.

The big problem is when people flush unused medications down the
toilet. If you must dispose of unused medications, put them in a small
container that will not break down as fast, and in your trash. By
sending them to the landfill, it will take longer for them to break
down and enter any water source.

About the test results:  what do they really even mean?  There are no
Federal or State EPA regulations even set for testing for medications
in water supplies.  Yes, this needs to be done and probably should have
been done YEARS ago.  The only reason people are paying attention now
is because this has been a news item.  It's great that it is in the
news, but research needs to be done to see what amounts of these items
are safe in our water, rather than just a test to see how much is in
there.

I have a question..... is anyone else experiencing problems with their
Comcast Internet?

I'm having trouble getting my email to come into my email program.

I have called Tech support and I knew more than the gentleman in North
Carolina that I was talking to.  He also had an attitude.  I told him
about my email problem, and he questioned why I wanted to download my
email into my Outlook program.  He said they have enough storage and I
shouldn't even want to do this.  Sorry, but this is how I manage my
email, and since Comcast took over, I have not been able to retrieve my
email - I have had to go online and look at it, which is a pain.

I used to use Norton Internet Security, but have removed it and started
using the Comcast provided MacAfee.  I'm not sure I like it.

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Junior League of Springfield's 18th annual "Kitchens in Bloom" tour

When: noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4

Where: Washington Park and Leland Grove-area homes:

Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door

http://www.sj-r.com/homes/story.asp?sid=29296
http://www.jlsil.org

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Linens 'n Things files Chapter 11, to close 4 Chicago area stores

Tribune wire report
11:08 AM CDT, May 2, 2008

"Bedding- and home-furnishing retailer Linens 'n Things on Friday
filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the latest major retailer
to succumb to the difficult consumer environment.

It also said it will close 120 stores, almost a quarter of them in
California. It plans to close four Illinois stores: on North Michigan
Avenue in Chicago, Palatine, Skokie and Schaumburg."

Read entire article at:

<http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-linen-n-things-bankrupt-store-closin\
g-may2,0,3959009.story>

Home Depot to shutter 15 flagship stores
Associated Press     May 2, 2008

"The stores Home Depot said Thursday it plans to close consist of
three in Wisconsin, two in Ohio, two in New Jersey, two in Indiana and
one each in Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York and
Vermont. The Wisconsin stores are in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and
Milwaukee. The Indiana stores affected are in Marion and Fort Wayne."

<http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-fri-home-depot-may02,0,522150.story>

Now I was guessing that the west side Menards was going to stay put
and Home Depot was going to build near Meijers.  Now I'm not so sure...

Sun sets on the beach
CWLP cites maintenance costs in closing swimming area
By CHRIS WETTERICH  STAFF WRITER
Published Friday, May 02, 2008
http://www.sj-r.com/News/stories/29672.asp

Hopefully we won't see the Beachhouse property sold in the future.

---------

Garage sales
(the bigger ones listed below)

Tonight 5-8p, APL Annual Fundraiser, 1650 W. Wabash unit
The Yard $2 entry fee.
http://www.springfield-illinois.com/apl/

Beaver Creek Subd. Sale
Fri 4:30-7:30, Sat 7:30-12:30
12+ Participants
Hilltop Rd. to Buckeye
East of Lake Forest Estates

Hunting Meadows Annual Garage Sales
Sat., May 3, 8am-3pm
Take I-55 S. to Chatham E Lake Dr. Exit #88. Turn left on E. Lake Dr.
across from State Police Hqtrs.

PALISADES SUBDIVISION Rt 29 to Hilltop. Friday, May 2nd, 4p-7p and
Saturday May 3rd, 8am-12p. DON'T MISS THIS HUGE SALE!

Sat. May 3, 8a-1p  Saturday Only!
Franklin Park's Annual Spring Garage Sale
Near LLCC & UIS, off W. Lake Dr & Hazel Dell Rd.

Woodside United Methodist Church, 3519 Sheffield Rd.
Sat. May 3, 8:30am-2pm  Clothing & household goods
Food sold 11am to 1pm

BRECKENRIDGE SUBDIVISION SALE in Chatham.
Friday 5/2 and Saturday 5/3.

HUGE "NEW TO YOU" SALE
All the families of Lakeside Christian Church are offering anything
you can imagine for yourself, your children, your home, office, or
garage. TOOLS, toys, furn, elctrncs, home/holiday decor, books, and
more, more, MORE!
8a-8p Fri., May 2nd, 8a-2p Sat., May 3. 2367 S. MacArthur by Chuck E.
Cheese
All proceeds go to charity. Everything ½ price at noon Saturday!

Hurstbourne Subd. Sale, Chatham, Fri. May 2 5-8pm & Sat. May 3 7am-noon.

Maplehurst & Wyndmoor Sudv Sale, Rochester
Fri. 5-7pm & Sat. 7-11am

OAK MILL ESTATES SUBDIVISION SALE: Fri. May 2, 5-8, Sat. May 3, 8-1;
under the Rochester Water Tower.

SPRING NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 3, 8am-?
Areas of Colony West, Brentwood, Montvale

Athens City Wide Garage Sales, Fri. May 2nd, 5-8pm & Sat. May 3rd,
8am-1pm. 65+ locations - everything for everybody. Lists avail. @
Rt.29 Apollo Mart & Athens Casey's & Village Market

Edinburg All Town Garage Sales, Sunnyside Acres & Sharpsburg,
Saturday, May 3
8am-4pm. Food available.

Check these pages for more garage sales every Friday...

http://www.sj-r.com/classifieds/classads/Friday/GarageSalesNE.asp
http://www.sj-r.com/classifieds/classads/Friday/GarageSalesNW.asp
http://www.sj-r.com/classifieds/classads/Friday/GarageSalesSE.asp
http://www.sj-r.com/classifieds/classads/Friday/GarageSalesSW.asp
http://www.sj-r.com/classifieds/classads/Friday/GarageSalesOutofTown.asp

--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, "springfieldphotos"
<springfieldphotos@...> wrote:
>
> From the SJ-R...
>
> CWLP discontinues Lake Springfield Beach; funds needed elsewhere,
> officials say
>
> Last Updated 5/1/2008 10:44:09 AM
>
> City Water, Light and Power is discontinuing operation of the Lake
> Springfield Beach, officials announced this morning.
>
> CWLP cited the cost of maintenance and water quality issues.
>
> http://www.sj-r.com/extras/breaking/index.asp?ID=5559
>
> Did you use Lake Springfield Beach?
>
> Last Updated 5/1/2008 10:45:22 AM
>
> Did you use Lake Springfield Beach in recent years? The State
> Journal-Register would like to hear from you.
>
> E-mail comments to chris.wetterich@... Please include your name
> and a telephone number where we can reach you today.
>
> http://www.sj-r.com/extras/breaking/index.asp?ID=5560
>
> I seem to recall that there was some work being done on the Lake
> Springfield Beach last fall.  I saw some caterpillar type construction
> equipment there.  I'll have to dig up my photos from then and see what
> they were doing.
>
> Here it is...picture # 8.
>
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2007/10/lake-springfield-improvements.htm\
l>
>
> I hope they don't close it.  I know people who want to take their kids
> there.   The Lake Springfield Beach being available is one of those
> quality of local life issues.   Even if you don't use it, it's nice to
> have the option available.   Plus, it seems that CWLP isn't keen on
> people swimming in Lake Springfield outside of the beach area.
> <http://www.cwlp.com/Lake_Springfield/Water_sports/swimming.htm>
>
> "WE HAVE RECREATION ... Lake Springfield provides a variety of
> recreational activities including boating, fishing and a public beach.
> " Quote from...
> http://www.springfield.il.us/Oped/profile.htm
>
> From a 2005 financial report...
>
> Springfield offers a diverse selection of cultural and recreational
> activities. The City provides Lincoln Library, a 409,000 volume public
> library, and a public beach, while the Springfield Park District
> provides 30 community parks, public swimming pool, 48 tennis courts, a
> public beach, four golf courses, and camping facilities. The City of
> Springfield also enjoys a variety of Community College and University
> athletic teams as well as a Junior A Class hockey team.
> http://www.springfield.il.us/CITY_GOV/OBM/CAFR%202005%20REPORT.pdf
>
> Search for "beach" at www.sj-r.com
>
<http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=beach+site%3Awww.sj-r.com&b\
tnG=Google+Search>
>

From the SJ-R...

CWLP discontinues Lake Springfield Beach; funds needed elsewhere,
officials say

Last Updated 5/1/2008 10:44:09 AM

City Water, Light and Power is discontinuing operation of the Lake
Springfield Beach, officials announced this morning.

CWLP cited the cost of maintenance and water quality issues.

http://www.sj-r.com/extras/breaking/index.asp?ID=5559

Did you use Lake Springfield Beach?

Last Updated 5/1/2008 10:45:22 AM

Did you use Lake Springfield Beach in recent years? The State
Journal-Register would like to hear from you.

E-mail comments to chris.wetterich@.... Please include your name
and a telephone number where we can reach you today.

http://www.sj-r.com/extras/breaking/index.asp?ID=5560

I seem to recall that there was some work being done on the Lake
Springfield Beach last fall.  I saw some caterpillar type construction
equipment there.  I'll have to dig up my photos from then and see what
they were doing.

Here it is...picture # 8.
<http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2007/10/lake-springfield-improvements.htm\
l>

I hope they don't close it.  I know people who want to take their kids
there.   The Lake Springfield Beach being available is one of those
quality of local life issues.   Even if you don't use it, it's nice to
have the option available.   Plus, it seems that CWLP isn't keen on
people swimming in Lake Springfield outside of the beach area.
<http://www.cwlp.com/Lake_Springfield/Water_sports/swimming.htm>

"WE HAVE RECREATION ... Lake Springfield provides a variety of
recreational activities including boating, fishing and a public beach.
" Quote from...
http://www.springfield.il.us/Oped/profile.htm

From a 2005 financial report...

Springfield offers a diverse selection of cultural and recreational
activities. The City provides Lincoln Library, a 409,000 volume public
library, and a public beach, while the Springfield Park District
provides 30 community parks, public swimming pool, 48 tennis courts, a
public beach, four golf courses, and camping facilities. The City of
Springfield also enjoys a variety of Community College and University
athletic teams as well as a Junior A Class hockey team.
http://www.springfield.il.us/CITY_GOV/OBM/CAFR%202005%20REPORT.pdf

Search for "beach" at www.sj-r.com
<http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=beach+site%3Awww.sj-r.com&b\
tnG=Google+Search>

Local athlete Jayson Werth was mentioned during yesterday's
Cubs 19 Brewers 5 game that aired on ESPN...even though he plays for
the Phillies.

Jayson is the top MLB player in Pitches Seen per Plate Appearance.

2008 Top 10 Hitters By Pitches Seen per Plate Appearance
Hitter  Team  Pitches  PA  PPA

Jayson Werth  Phillies  304  64  4.75
Kosuke Fukudome Cubs     423  91  4.65
Andruw Jones  Dodgers  356  79  4.51
Jack Hannahan  Athletics  300  67  4.48
Alex Rios  Blue Jays  402  90  4.47
Ronny Cedeno  Cubs  165  37  4.46

He was #1 in this statistic last year.

2007 Top 10 Hitters By Pitches Seen per Plate Appearance
Hitter  Team  Pitches  PA  PPA
Jayson Werth  Phillies  1,392  304  4.58

Source:
http://actasports.com/sow.php?id=167

Phillies Notes: Phillies' Werth proving to be picky at plate

PITTSBURGH - Patience is a virtue, unless a batter gets a first-pitch
fastball over the heart of the plate.

Jayson Werth understands that better than anybody.

Through Wednesday, according to John Dewan's Stat of the Week and
Baseball Info Solutions, Werth has seen more pitches per plate
appearance (4.75) than any other hitter in baseball with 30 or more
plate appearances. He led baseball in that category last season, when
he averaged 4.58.
<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20080427_Phillies_Notes__Phillies_\
_Werth_proving_to_be_picky_at_plate.html>


Werth signs new deal with Phillies
Published Tuesday, January 08, 2008

PHILADELPHIA - Chatham Glenwood High School graduate Jayson Werth and
the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a $1.7 million, one-year contract
Monday, avoiding arbitration.
<http://www.sj-r.com/sports/mlb/2008/01/08/werth_signs_new_deal_with_phillies/>


More baseball news...

Today's Cubs/Brewers game is on WGN starting at 1pm.
If you've got Comcast and HD you can watch the game in High
definition.  Otherwise the game is on channel 9.

MLB Baseball
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs
913 WGNHD [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Thu, May 1, 1:00p - 4:15p
195 mins

This game is also listed as:

592 GAME6 [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Thu, May 1, 1:00p - 4:30p
210 mins
The MLB Extra Innings Game 6 is part of the MLB Extra Innings Package.

Does anyone here have the MLB Extra Innings package via Comcast?

----------

Tomorrow's Cubs/Cardinals game is scheduled to air on both WGN and Fox
Sports Midwest, along with it being GAME3 on channel 589.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
913 WGNHD [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Fri, May 2, 7:00p - 10:00p
180 mins

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
056 FSM
Fri, May 2, 7:00p - 10:00p
180 mins

Saturday's Cubs/Cardinals game is the Fox Game on the week on channel 55.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
910 WRSPDT [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 3, 2:30p - 6:00p
210 mins

Sunday's Cubs/Cardinals game is on ESPN channel 27 and 923.
It is scheduled to re-air at 2am on ESPN2.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
923 ESPNHD [Closed Captioned]
Sun, May 4, 7:00p - 10:00p
180 mins

Also on cable tv...

Baseball Workout 1
On Demand
$0.00 | Available until Mon, May 26
Workout with Nomar Garciaparra and this baseball-specific, total-body
workout. (80 mins) Ends May 26
TVG | 80 mins
FIND IT: Sports & Fitness > Sportskool > Baseball > Baseball Workout 1

This Week in Baseball
(Cubs are scheduled to be featured on this show)
007 WRSP (55 over the air) [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 3, 11:00a - 11:30a
Baseball news, highlights and profiles.
1996 | 30 mins
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/video/twib/index.jsp

WGN at 60: Chicago's Very Own
(available in hd!
009 WGNSAT [Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned]
Sat, May 3, 6:00p - 7:00p
Looks back at 60 years of broadcasting including a look at sports
highlights, station history and classic shows. Hosted by Jim Belushi.
2008 | TVG | 60 mins

Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN-TV and the Chicago Cubs
[Dolby Stereo] [Closed Captioned] (available in hd!)
Sat, May 3, 7:00p - 9:00p
Looks back at 60 years of broadcasting Chicago Cubs baseball.
2008 | 120 mins

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Springfield Photos baseball photos...
Sorry, no photos of Jayson Werth yet.

Ryan O'Malley in the news (includes photos)
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/09/ryan-omalley-with-chicago-cubs.htm\
l

More about Ryan O'Malley
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/08/ryan-omalley-and-chicago-cubs.html

Getting to Wrigley Field
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2007/09/getting-to-wrigley-field.html

Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit Springfield, IL.
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/10/cubs-ryan-omalley-and-ron-santo-vi\
sit.html

Lincoln Land catcher signed by Seattle Mariners
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/12/lincoln-land-catcher-signed-by-sea\
ttle.html

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/08/former-cardinal-and-cubs-pitcher-l\
ee.html

Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/2006/07/chathams-cow-chip-throwing-contest\
.html

http://springfieldphotos.blogspot.com/

--- In springfieldillinois@yahoogroups.com, "springfieldphotos"
<springfieldphotos@...> wrote:
>
>
> -----
>
> Jayson Werth shows up in this MLB program:
>
> 'Six Weeks in Spring: MLB 2008' Premieres on Fox Sports Net
>
> In Six Weeks in Spring: MLB 2008, a one-hour special produced
> exclusively for Fox Sports Net, spring training comes alive through
> incomparable camera work and wireless access by MLB Productions.
>
> 64 CSNCH
> Tue, Apr 8, 9:00p - 10:00p
>
> 056 FSM
> Sat, Apr 12, 6:00p - 7:00p
>
> http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/video/mlb_productions/index.jsp
>
> Speaking of baseball, the next Cubs game is on Comcast Sports PLUS,
> which I think is still on channel 98.
> 6pm - 9pm or so on Wednesday, April 9, 2008
> It isn't listed at:
> http://tvplanner.comcast.net or on the cable box tv listings either.
>
> Hopefully the April 30 Comcast changes will fix that, since Comcast
> typically airs their PLUS games on a different channel than Insight did.
>
> Click here to find out the Cubs tv schedule for all channels.
>
http://wgntv.trb.com/sports/wgntv-cubsbroadcastschedule08,0,6548227.htmlstory
>
> It would be nice if Comcast could use this information to create a
> season pass option for the Cubs telecasts for their digital video
> recorders.   They could use similar info for a season pass for the
> Cardinals and White Sox games, etc.