We Believe: Europe pulls off improbable comeback

Europe's Martin Kaymer celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Europe's Martin Kaymer celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The European team posses with the trophy after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Europe's Ian Poulter hugs the trophy after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

European team captain Jose Maria Olazabal kisses the trophy after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

USA's Steve Stricker reacts after a putt on the 18th hole during a singles match at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) ? The scoreboard said 10-6 and just about everyone figured the Ryder Cup was over.

Everyone, that is, but the Europeans.

There was so much energy and excitement in Europe's team room Saturday night that Ian Poulter just knew they were on the verge of something special.

"The atmosphere was like we had a two-point lead," Poulter said. "We're four points down. You're not going to turn around and say you're going to win, but we knew we had a little chance."

A chance, and a belief in themselves, was all they needed.

Point by point, they painted the scoreboard blue on Sunday. That deficit was gone by the time the first six groups finished, and that's when the fun really began. One, two, three matches flipped in Europe's favor on the last two holes, and 13 years after glumly watching the U.S. celebrate its epic comeback at Brookline, the Europeans had one of their own.

They partied on the 18th green, exchanging hugs with anyone in arm's reach. They wrapped themselves in their own country's flags and climbed the bridge between the clubhouse and the first tee. As giddy fans serenaded them with choruses of "Ole! Ole! Ole!" the players passed around oversized bottles of champagne, taking swigs and spraying the crowd with bubbly.

It was a scene the late Seve Ballesteros would have loved, and European captain Jose Maria Olazabal didn't even bother trying to hide the tears as he looked skyward. His dear friend and "Spanish Armada" partner was never far from the Europeans' minds or hearts this week, and they carried him with them Sunday, wearing his silhouette on their sleeves.

"What you did out there today was outstanding," Olazabal said. "You believed, and you delivered. And I'm very proud that you have kept Europe's hand on this Ryder Cup. All men die, but not all men live. And you made me feel alive again this week."

The Americans could feel nothing but numb, knowing the Ryder Cup had been in their grasp and they'd let it slip away.

The U.S. has now lost five of the last six Ryder Cups, and two of the last three on home soil.

"It was a hell of a lot of fun being on the other end," said Jim Furyk, one of the three Americans who were part of the Brookline squad. "It wasn't very much fun today."

The groundwork for Europe's victory was actually laid Saturday.

After getting trounced in pretty much every match, in pretty much every session, Poulter made five straight birdies to turn a loss into a win in the last Saturday match and swing momentum in Europe's favor ? even if it was only in their own minds.

"The whole atmosphere of the team changed last night," Luke Donald said. "That was just a huge boost to our team and our morale, how we felt about our chances. It gave us a huge lift."

Just as Ben Crenshaw did in Brookline, Olazabal front-loaded his lineup, sending out his best players first in hopes of building a wave of momentum that would lift the rest of the team.

And just as it did in Brookline, the strategy worked perfectly. Even Rory McIlroy's confusion over U.S. time zones turned out OK, with the world's No. 1 player getting a police escort and arriving at Medinah with 10 minutes to spare before his 11:25 a.m. tee time.

"It's my own fault," said McIlroy, who didn't realize the Ryder Cup tee times he was reading on his phone were in Eastern time. "If I let down these 11 other boys and vice captains and captains this week, I would never forgive myself."

McIlroy delivered his point as Europe won its first five matches, an onslaught that knocked the Americans ? and their fans ? flat.

"Coming down the stretch this afternoon, there was some amazing periods where you just didn't hear anything on the golf course," Justin Rose said. "That's really what we were striving for."

It was Rose's match that might have been the most damaging. On the verge of losing to Phil Mickelson, he holed a 12-foot par putt to halve the 16th and made a 35-foot birdie putt from the back of the 17th green to win the hole.

He then closed out the match with a 12-foot birdie on the last hole, and Mickelson could only applaud and congratulate Rose.

"When it looked like I might be able to stop some of the momentum on the board, they were able to get another point," Mickelson said. "I thought that match, as early as it was, was a very pivotal one."

Still, it wasn't until the very end that Europe's victory was assured. Martin Kaymer had to make a 6-foot par putt to win his match against Steve Stricker. If he missed, Tiger Woods was in the fairway behind him, ready to take the final point the Americans needed.

Kaymer poured it in to beat Stricker, and the celebration was on ? at Medinah and back in Germany, which has been looking for a little redemption since Bernhard Langer missed a par putt from about the same length at Kiawah Island in 1991, allowing the Americans to win.

Woods missed a 3?-foot par putt on the 18th hole, and then conceded a par to Francesco Molinari of about that length to halve their match. That extra half-point made it a clear-cut win for Europe, 14?-13?.

"It was already over," Woods said when asked why he conceded. "We came here as a team. This is a team event and the cup had already been retained by Europe, so it was already over."

The only U.S. points came from Dustin Johnson, who went 3-0 in this Ryder Cup, Zach Johnson and unheralded Jason Dufner. Woods and Stricker, the anchors in the lineup, didn't win a single match at Medinah.

"A lot of guys played great," Love said. "They just got beat by a guy that played a little bit better."

And by a team playing with added inspiration.

This is the first Ryder Cup since Ballesteros died in May 2011 of complications from a brain tumor, and his legacy was a key part of Olazabal's preparation. He stitched a silhouette of Ballesteros on the European bags, and his players were dressed Sunday in the navy pants and white polo shirt that were Ballesteros' trademark.

When Olazabal hugged his players at the closing ceremony, he saved the longest embrace for Lee Westwood, the only European who played on the 1997 team with Ballesteros as the captain.

"Seve will always be present with this team," Olazabal said. "He was a big factor for this event for the European side, and last night when we were having that meeting, I think the boys understood."

Understood and believed, even if no one else did.

Associated Press

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As Seen From a One-Eyed Cat: A pet for all ages

Hi All,

Libby here.

In yiddish, the word for match-making is 'shidduch' (thanks, Dr. S for the lesson!) As a kind and generous soul, I'm always looking to make good matches for animals and pet owners. So, here's the story of a buddy of mine, and how I helped her and a lovely woman find each other.

Did you know that other than being incredibly adorable, loving and affectionate additions to your family, cats and dogs have other fabulous qualities to bring to the table? In fact, pets have been known to offer something very unique to people- the power to heal!

Although both cats and dogs have been shown to provide restorative qualities when it comes to human health, for the purpose of this post, I'm going to focus on my buddy, a very sweet kitty named Trousers, and how she came to help an elderly person. Here's Trousers:?


A few weeks ago, one of the PPAC's oldest (both in terms of long- standing and, age) clients lost her cat to kidney failure. This lovely little octogenarian was heartbroken- she'd had the cat for 18 wonderful years and was sad to say goodbye. This client, who lives by herself, had grown to rely on the company of a kitty for companionship.

Enter Trousers! When the client met Trousers, it was love at first pet. She adopted the kitty and the pair have been offering love and comfort to one another ever since!

It's not exactly rocket science that company is always good for the soul but, animals in particular have been proven to help people who are older, feel needed and loved. It's a mutually beneficial relationship where everyone wins! Behold the power of the cat!

And so, for all of you out there who are feeling a little lonely or, who just want to have someone to spend time with, love and cuddle, adopt a pet.

Til' next time,

Libby

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News and Society -Crime News Blog: Penn State in the Wake of The ...

Penn State has been in the news a lot recently due to the Jerry Sandusky scandal. A number of high officials have been implicated, the NCAA has slapped Penn State with serious sanctions, and once-hero Joe Paterno's statue was removed recently after a plane flew over campus demanding it be taken down. Some say that no press is bad press, but is this really the case here?

The anger people feel is understandable. There was serious injustice taking place, the rape of innocence and violations of trust. When justice is subverted and crimes hidden, people naturally are outraged. Why didn't someone who knew about this situation do something to stop it? If the proper channels of communication and law were not blocked by people in positions of power, then this case would have been resolved long ago. Instead, it seems these people did not want the public relations nightmare that would ensue if this story reached the light of day. But it eventually did.

Now that the Sandusky Scandal reached its crescendo with the guilty verdict, the community is faced with a situation that is much worse than if people had done the right thing when they could have. This would have saved boys from torment, which is most important, but it would have also saved The Penn State University and surrounding State College community from a great deal of headache and heartache. It can be compared to ripping off a band-aid quickly. It will hurt a bit at first, but it's much better than the agonizing pain of peeling it off slowly. Instead of being in the process of healing, the pain continues.

This is not just about the football program, the college, the community, or the state of Pennsylvania. The lessons that can be learned here can be applied to our nation and our world at large. When action can be taken to rectify a terrible situation, it is best to act swiftly to do the right thing, even though it may seem dangerous or unpopular at first. Justice will eventually uncover the criminals, and so it is much better to be a part of the solution, rather than to help prolong the problem.

The wrongdoers are facing penalties for their actions, but because of all the negative media coverage, they have sullied the reputations of many innocent people associated with Penn State. Perhaps there will be some good that comes from this all, though it is hard to see now. As the football program licks its wounds, some of the other sports could take the spotlight. Maybe there will be an increased focus on academic excellence. And what if this scandal inspires more young people to seek social justice?

What do you think? Will Penn State be able to weather this storm, repair its damaged reputation, and come through this tragic situation stronger? And can all of this negative coverage be used for something good?

Kyle Hunt works at Hunt Law, a criminal defense firm in State College, PA. http://www.ehuntlaw.com/

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Hafeez confident ahead of India clash ? Cricket News Update ...

Hafeez confident ahead of India clash ? Cricket News Update

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez is taking heart from his side?s comprehensive five-wicket win over India in the world cup warm-up match as the arch rivals gear up to face off in a crunch Super Eight match, here at the R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, on Sunday, September 30, 2012.

?Everyone is looking forward to the India match. Since we have won against them in the warm-up game, it will give us confidence going into the match,? said the prolific all-rounder while speaking to media reporters on the eve of the clash of titans, here in Colombo.

The two sides had clashed in a practice match at the same venue prior to the World Cup, and Hafeez? Men in Green had won that high scoring fixture, despite a middle order collapse. India, after opting to bat first, rode on Virat Kohli?s unbeaten 75, well complemented by Rohit Sharma's 40-ball 56, to put a competitive 185 for 3 on board.

In reply Pakistan were struggling at 91 for 5 in the 12^th over, but Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik played wonderful cricket to take the side home, with five balls and five wickets to spare. Akmal played a whirlwind knock of 92 not out, off just 50 balls, plundering six sixes and five fours, while Malik returned unbeaten on 18-ball 37.

?That victory has been a real morale booster for us and the boys are upbeat and raring to go against India,? Hafeez added further.

The Pakistan skipper also dismissed the pressure talks saying they have played enough against Dhoni and his men in the past and are up for the challenge.

"For us, the match against India is like another game. We have played them a lot in the past and that pressure is not there anymore," insisted the all-rounder, who was given the reins of the national T20 side in May this year.

Pakistan go into today?s Super Eight fixture against nemesis India at the back of a close win against South Africa, and Hafeez said that his side was brimming with confidence after clinching the thrilling victory over the Proteas.

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European cargo craft undocks from space station

MOSCOW (AP) ? The European Space Agency says its cargo craft has successfully undocked from the International Space Station after a failed separation caused by communication problems earlier in the week.

The ATV-3 detached from the Russian service module early Saturday and is expected to leave orbit and be jettisoned Tuesday into an unpopulated area of the South Pacific. The ATV-3 launched in March from a facility in the South American country of French Guiana with more than seven tons of food, water and other supplies for the space station.

It has been loaded with waste for disposal. Three astronauts are set to travel to the space station next month, bringing to six the number of crewmembers at the orbiting laboratory.

Associated Press

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Beware Rogue Online Pharmacies, FDA Says

Shopping online is the way of the world these days, but not all e-commerce transactions are created equal. Buying a saut? pan on Amazon? Not a risky venture. Buying antibiotics from an online pharmacy that didn?t ask for a prescription? You?re asking for trouble.

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to people who buy their prescription dugs online: buyer beware. Many online pharmacies are fake, the agency says, selling medications that may make you sick.

?Buying medicines from rogue online pharmacies can be risky because they may sell fake, expired, contaminated, not approved by FDA, or otherwise unsafe products that are dangerous to patients,? FDA commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg, said in a news release. ?Fraudulent and illegal online pharmacies often offer deeply discounted products.?

Bottom line: if prices for prescription meds sound too good to be true, they probably are.

MORE: Counterfeit Medications Thwart Global Efforts to Treat Dangerous Diseases

Almost 25 percent of people who shop on the Internet have bought prescription drugs online, the FDA says. And 30 percent of those people said they weren?t sure about how to safely purchase medication that way.

They?ll need to come up to speed quickly, since the National Association of Board of Pharmacy says that less than 3 percent of online pharmacies are in line with federal and state laws.

While the FDA didn?t say if online prescription drug shopping has increased, some other recent statistics may shed some light on the issue. A recent study in the journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience found that a record 4.02 billion prescriptions were written in 2011, up from 3.99 billion in 2010.

MORE: Fewer Young Adults are Abusing Prescription Drugs

But Americans are having more trouble paying for those drugs. Consumer Reports said recently that a struggling economy is forcing more Americans to cut back on healthcare needs, including skimping on medications.

Along with the warning the FDA launched its BeSafeRx?Know Your Online Pharmacy campaign, which offers information on the dangers of buying medication from a fake online pharmacy, and how to tell a reputable business from a shady one.

Some tips: a legit pharmacy will ask for a valid medical prescription from a doctor or other healthcare professional, a licensed pharmacist will be available for questions, and it will be licensed by the state board of pharmacy.

Have you bought prescription drugs from an online pharmacy? Let us know in the comments.

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Jeannine Stein, a California native, wrote about health for the Los Angeles Times. In her pursuit of a healthy lifestyle she has taken countless fitness classes, hiked in Nepal, and has gotten in a boxing ring. Email Jeannine | TakePart.com

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Healthy Optimism and A Positive Attitude - The Self Improvement Blog

By Dr. Robert Henry Schwenk -

Healthy Optimism Will Get You Far

If you want to fly unaided, using only your hands and arms, no amount of positive thinking will allow you to do that flying. As a matter of fact, of course, if you stand on the top corner of a high building and spread your arms and hands and expect to fly when you jump off that building you will kill yourself.

On the other hand, healthy optimism will get you farther down the road of life than pessimism. Health and wealth are just two of the possibilities that may come your way when you hold a consistently positive attitude.

Studies have shown that people who are consistently affirmative in their attitude toward everything and everybody enjoy better health than those who do not. A whole craze has grown up around casting positive vibrations upon the Universe, expecting positive return on thoughts and feelings from the Universe.

Neither Too Hot Nor Too Cold

Healthy optimism, in my opinion, is somewhere between fatalistic pessimism and irresponsible optimism, sometimes called Pollyanna-ism. Fatalistic pessimism might be defined as believing that everything, all the time, will turn out poorly or badly. Irresponsible optimism might be defined as the attitude that everything all the time will turn out well or good. That one can fly unaided would be irresponsible optimism; that one can never fly in any way might be fatalistic pessimism.

Healthy optimism has got to be somewhere in between.

You Can Fly

Of course, you can fly ? in a plane or a giant kite or in the newer para-suits where you look like a flying squirrel. The person who set out to learn to fly, by holding a positive attitude, kept working and inventing until human flight become possible. Enter the Wright brothers and their flying machine.

So positive thought long held will produce results. Those results can be, literally, in any walk of life, through any occupation or avocation. Your life can be improved through healthy optimism.

How Do I Get One?

Simply said, you develop a positive attitude by developing a positive attitude. Yes, I know the former sentence sounds redundant. But is it really redundant? If your attitude is negative at this time, you?ve got to turn things around by turning your mental posture in a different direction.

You?ve got to see the virtuous and benevolent in everything and everybody. Yes, I know that is not easy in every case. Sometimes it is downright difficult when it comes to some people or some disasters.

Your atrocious boss may try to browbeat you into submission with his impossible demands and deadlines. The tornado that destroyed your home and took all your possessions is not easy to see as presenting opportunities to find the good in it.

A Foundation Is Necessary

To develop and keep healthy optimism you need a foundation upon which to build. You need a place where you may position your confidence that things will turn out, if not for the best, than better than first might meet the eye.

You find such a foundation in the meaning of life, which, I believe, is to be happy. You find that happiness by developing a genuine relationship with The All There Is. You develop that relationship by being in constant touch with The All There Is through such activities as the many forms of meditation.

In that relationship you will find total and complete acceptance from The All There Is. In that absolute acceptance you will find happiness that weathers every and all conditions. There is no greater feeling of well-being than to be perfectly accepted just as you are right now. A supreme feeling of well-being is happiness. Said another way, happiness is a feeling of constant well-being.

Develop That Base

Use one of the forms of meditation and begin today to develop healthy optimism that your life be positive. You can turn your life around in this moment by deciding you will develop the foundation and the relationship that leads to the ability to maintain positivity.

Get to it.

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