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Former special counsel Robert Mueller had taken himself out of the running to be FBI director by the time he met with President Donald Trump about the job, former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told federal investigators.

Notes from Rosenstein's May 23, 2017 interview were made public on Monday as the result of a court ruling in BuzzFeed News' Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Justice Department.

The document sheds new light on the circumstances of Trump's May 16, 2017 meeting with Mueller in the Oval Office. Trump has claimed that Mueller applied for the suddenly vacant job of FBI director in that meeting and turned him down. The next day, Mueller was named special counsel investigating links between the Trump campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 election.

In the interview, according to the notes published by BuzzFeed News, Rosenstein described feeling "angry, ashamed, horrified and embarrassed" at how the abrupt firing of then-FBI director James Comey on May 9, 2017 was handled. "It was also humiliating for Comey," his interviewers quoted Rosenstein as saying.

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Rosenstein said he spoke to Mueller, a former FBI director, about becoming special counsel the next day.

He had a separate conversation with Mueller and then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions on May 13 to see if Mueller would be interested in returning to his old job as director, the notes say.

"Mueller informed them he did not want to be interviewed for FBI director position," but told them his views about "what should be done with FBI," the document says. "Sessions thought Mueller's comments were 'brilliant,'" Rosenstein is quoted as saying.

"Nevertheless, Mueller was placed on the White House's list of potential candidates for FBI director," the notes say. "Mueller was interviewed for the position of FBI director, but later decided to withdraw from consideration," the notes say.

He was officially named special counsel on May 17.

Trump, who often decried Mueller's investigation as a "witch hunt," has used the Oval Office meeting to suggest that Mueller had a conflict of interest and that he was lying about their conversation.

It has been reported that Robert Mueller is saying that he did not apply and interview for the job of FBI Director (and get turned down) the day before he was wrongfully appointed Special Counsel, Trump tweeted in July ahead of Mueller's testimony before Congress. "Hope he doesnt say that under oath in that we have numerous witnesses to the interview, including the Vice President of the United States!"

Mueller testified under oath that it was not a job interview. "I interviewed with the president, it was about the job, but it was not about me applying for the job," he added.

Dareh Gregorian is a politics reporter for NBC News.

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Despite being a series that revolves around military men, it is quite compelling to see how 'SEAL Team' prides itself on all the strong women in its cast. Known for her power-packed stint in 'The Mandalorian' and 'Supernatural', Emily Swallow is the latest to join the bandwagon as Natalie Pierce.

A research physiologist, she is all set to revive the physical health and longevity of the SEALs on the show. In an exclusive interview with MEA WorldWide (MEAWW), the actress brings her role to light and delves deeper into where the action-drama will take her character.

"I love that Natalie is not at all dissuaded by the strong and often aggressive energy that's coming at her," Swallow says. "I think she knows not to take it personally."

She continues, "She's delving into incredibly vulnerable territory because, even if she ultimately wants to help extend the SEALs' operating life, to do so she must target their vulnerabilities and ask them to make changes."

Drawing attention to the one thing that attracted her to this role, she says, "Natalie is incredibly persistent and doesn't back down, but she's willing to meet them where they are."

When asked what is the one unforgettable aspect of the character that she takes home, Swallow says, "I admire that she's able to put aside her ego in order to help others."

As Natalie, she first faced quite a lot of resistance from the team. But as the season progresses, she is slowly breaking into the minds of the characters and solving their struggles, especially Jason Hayes' PTSD and his mental health.

Played by David Boreanaz, the Master Chief Special Warfare Operator aka Bravo 1/1B is battling his demons as the third season delves deeper into the team's identity and personal relationships.

"I think Natalie feels a kinship with Jason, so she's really striving to find a way to help him. As we saw in 'The Ones You Can't See,' she understands that he's terrified of being kept from doing the thing he knows best."

"He's afraid of being alone with his thoughts and memories. He's afraid of stopping. The fact that she relates to that is huge in gaining his trust and helping him through the next steps," Swallow says.

Her words take proper shape in the episode titled 'Danger Crossing' which shows how she convinces Jason to undergo surgery. At every juncture, she challenges his independent streak with a logical explanation.

Towards the end of the episode, it is Natalie who saves him when he has a panic attack after frisking through boxes of old memorabilia from his late wife, Alana.

In the same episode, Swallow finally helps him to let his bottled feelings out. In his gut-wrenching performance, Jason tells Natalie, "The past is haunting me. I don't know how to stop it. I need help. Can you help me?"

Moving forward, where will Natalie's character go in the show? Will she have more interactions with Ray, Clay and Sonny and help them out with their personal issues?

Shattering hopes of involvement with other characters, Swallow says, "Natalie has her hands full with Jason, so I think we'll continue to see her devote most of her time to him."

As of now, it is quite interesting to see the fun dynamic of Jason Hayes and Natalie Pierce develop into a powerful bond that helps both in their personal as well as professional lives. However, there's hope Natalie might aid Sonny if his relationship with Lisa develops more complexities in the future.

Set to spell more danger for the Navy SEALs, the CBS show 'SEAL Team' airs every Wednesday at 9 pm EST.

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If you needed another reason to grumble about the screeching T under your office, the noisy traffic on your commute, or those flights from Logan Airport whizzing over your house, you have one.

A recent study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and other experts sheds new light on the relationship between noise and cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.

Specifically, the report, published in theEuropean Heart Journal, identifies a mechanism that appears to play a significant role in how long-term noise exposure leads to heart disease, inflammation, and blood vessel damage, lead author Michael Osborne told Boston.com Tuesday.

Researchers say that conduit is the amygdala, the part of the brain that assists in processing emotions and responds to fear and stress.

Think of it this way: When the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, thats your amygdala doing its job, according to Osborne, who said the deep-brain structure is also a large contributor to the bodys flight or fight response.

Osborne said the amygdala triggers nerves connecting the brain to bone marrow, which could increase inflammation, and thereby contribute to cardiovascular events.

While experts have previously known that noise can help stir up those complications, there still remains a lot unknown about how exactly that process happens.

It makes logical sense, but it hadnt really been pinpointed before, said Osborne, a cardiologist at MGH.

Through tomography, researchers studied the brains and arteries of a retrospective cohort of 498 adults over a five-year period. According to Osborne, all of the participants were MGH patients from the New England area, 88 percent of them from Massachusetts.

The study analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Transportation monitoring traffic and aircraft noise for each individuals home address, according to Osborne. Researchers were able to adjust the findings for socioeconomic factors, air pollution, and existing risk, which can all contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Over a median of 4 years, 40 of the 498 subjects (8 percent) experienced (a major adverse cardiovascular event or MACE), and when the investigators looked at noise exposure for these individuals, they found that every 5 decibel increase in noise predicted MACE, a press release from MGH says. The association between noise levels and MACE remained strong even when they took into account other potential risk factors for (cardiovascular disease).

Osborne said the study found there is a very strong relationship between both noise exposure and amygdala activity and between noise and artery inflammation.

Basically, we think these findings may provide insights into how noise triggers disease, he said, adding the study corroborates others conducted in Europe.

The findings open the door to potentially studying new ways to address the issue, such as through therapies to reduce noise exposure, according to Osborne. They also raise questions about whether the mind can be trained so stress reactivity is reduced, and, further down the line, what role medication can play in reducing inflammation, he said.

Researchers are planning to further study the link between noise and other diseases like obesity and diabetes an effort geared towards creating mitigation techniques, according to MGH.

Osborne said the findings emphasize the need to be aware of the effect noise can have on ones health.

I think its something that people with pre-existing risk need to be more aware of or at least cognizant of, he said.

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Courtesy of Live NationSound Of MoneyHuntington Bank has naming rights for Live Nations Chicago amphitheater.

Andy Peikon, Live Nations senior vice president of sales, oversees the group that sells naming rights for the promoters 46 amphitheaters across the country. Its a thriving piece of the entertainment business that keeps Peikon and his 30-person sales staff busy considering the vast number of venues, the steady growth for Live Nation in building new amphitheaters and adding others through acquisition, and the active market for naming rights in general. VenuesNow spoke with Peikon about trends in sponsorship of outdoor music venues and where the business is headed.

VENUESNOW: Explain Live Nations strategy for naming rights tied to amphitheaters. Its obviously a different dynamic compared with arenas and stadiums.ANDY PEIKON: We focus on working with local brands willing to invest back into the community. I remember the first deal I worked on (with Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, N.Y.) about 14 years ago, and essentially the brand just wanted to put their name on the building. Today, its very different. What has really evolved over the last 15 years with amphitheaters is the dialogue 365 days of the year. Its not just communicating with the fan at the show. Were speaking with them throughout the entire journey, from the minute they go online to discover whos playing and buy a ticket to when they plan and pregame to when they experience the show and relive it after the fact. Its a seasonal business, but we go on sale with shows (for the following year) starting in the fall. Its not just a three- to four-month communication between the brand and our fans. Its much longer than that.

What are the annual values for naming rights at amphitheaters?We dont discuss the financial terms, but the deals are getting bigger and bigger. (In 2017, Northwell Health signed a naming-rights deal for the Jones Beach amphitheater reported at $3 million for three years with a two-year option.) The categories that weve been focusing on like credit unions have become so competitive that it drives the price up. The media and sponsorship division at Live Nation is the highest-margin business within the company. Were very fortunate to have a receptive audience and a great sales team thats out there banging on doors on a regular basis with a lot of success.

How are you using sister company Ticketmasters deep database to help sell naming rights for amphitheaters?Its something that locally were just starting to touch the surface. Weve got the worlds largest fan database, and, like I said before, we essentially own the journey from tickets to the seat to reliving the experience. We have a lot of information and what were trying to do now is figure out how best to deliver it to add value to our partners. Its a work in progress.

Considering amphitheaters are a seasonal business, how does it work with term length and activation? As an outsider, it appears some of these naming-rights deals are recycled with greater frequency than typical agreements for sports and entertainment facilities.We are not accepting deals that arent at least five years and preferably 10 years. Were striving to sign longer-term deals, and I can think of three in the past two years that are 10 years in length. Thats the ultimate goal. We dont want to confuse the public; we want to have long-term relationships with our partners. For the most part, our renewal rates have been very high. In many cases, (the name changed) because one bank, for instance, is being acquired. In Boston this past year, Blue Hills Bank, which had their name on our venue for a number of years, was acquired by Rockland Trust, hence the name change.

What are the core categories for naming rights, and have you looked at emerging categories such as financial services technology?The credit union business is very competitive and theyre always looking to provide perks for their members. In the last five years, weve done five naming-rights deals in that space. Banking as a whole is very strong for us and we have 10 of those deals at the amphitheater level. Casinos are strong as well, and health care is getting stronger. Whats interesting is when you look at these categories, theyre all a local focus. There is no such thing as a national credit union, for example, and we find that theyre really primed for naming rights.

From a technology standpoint, we really havent cracked the code yet. The most recent one was Nikon in digital imaging (at Jones Beach), but we know that its taken a huge hit as a result of the iPhone. We did speak to SoFi and theyre a sponsor now of our Bottle Rock festival in Northern California, and we spoke with Fiserv when we were looking to replace Verizon in Alpharetta, Ga. (Ameris Bank took over naming rights.) I dont have a strong answer, simply because weve had great success with our bread-and-butter categories. Most of our buildings have naming rights and we have good relationships with those brands.

Some amphitheaters have been around for 30 to 40 years and concertgoers still call them by their original names, such as Deer Creek in Indianapolis, Walnut Creek in Raleigh, N.C., and Jones Beach. How do you fight that battle to give your naming-rights partners exposure and convince them that it makes sense to sign these deals?The best way is through our media properties. Weve got 100-plus properties across mobile, social and online and 80 million monthly unique (views) through Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Setlist.fm and Bandsintown. Were giving brands more ways to connect with the audience, whether it be through fan insight and targeting or proximity marketing. The more that we promote them online outside of the building, the more we help them fight that battle.

What are some examples of creative activations for naming-rights partners at your amphitheaters?Were working with a banking partner currently where they have asked us to develop a menu of calendar disrupting events and experiences for high net worth individuals. (As of late November, specific details had not been announced). One concept is called Front Row, which is essentially storytelling with an artist and an intimate performance where they discuss their greatest influences. Weve also come up with a program called A List Access, which is sound check parties and stage viewing access and helicopter entry to bring guests to the venue. Another one is Music Lesson, where we bring individuals into the venue early to learn what its like to stage a show and meet the general manager, sound and lighting technicians, the production manager and maybe even the artists. The one thing weve really made a concerted effort to do is work with brands to make sure they are working to improve the fan experience.

Hollywood Casino in St. Louis has its name on the amphitheater in that market, and you can see the casino from the venue. For the 2019 season, we provided ticket buyers the option of purchasing a round-trip shuttle pass for $10. The pass is sold on livenation.com, which includes transportation to and from the venue on show days. What were doing is (promoting) the casino business with increased foot traffic. In Nashville, we have an interesting concert series partner at Ascend Amphitheater. Journeys, the footwear retailer, built a custom branded viewing deck where they can use it to reward employees and guests in their home market for a great experience at the show. We are really trying to encourage our partners to think outside the box, and we love when they give us an opportunity to sit at the table and brainstorm ideas.

Where do you see things headed in the future?Weve had a great run at Live Nation with double-digit growth nationally and locally at our venues, and its an exciting time to be part of the company. The thing thats terrific about the business of live is the fact that it cant be replicated. There is nothing like the intensity of being at a show. The average Live Nation fan is going to no more than two shows at best a year, so every show is their Super Bowl and gives our partners a real opportunity to connect in a deep and meaningful way. Its got to be mutually beneficial. Our partners have to show fans whats in it for them in exchange for their time, money and attention. Were bullish on the future of the business.

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A prime piece of undeveloped property in the Animas Valley previously owned by the U.S. Forest Service sold for nearly $1.7 million this summer, but dont expect to see bulldozers and construction equipment out there anytime soon.

In an interview with The Durango Herald, the owner of the property, Kurt Carter, said he has no immediate plans to develop the property.

Right now, I have to crunch some numbers, see what the community needs, see what everyone could be happy about going there, and find out what makes financial sense, Carter said. I want to do something more beneficial than what I think other developers would do.

Carter is one of three new owners of the Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa (formerly named Trimble). But, he said, this venture is not related.

Bidding opened in June for the 20-acre property in question, about 8 miles north of Durango at 373 Trimble Lane, behind the Trimble True Value hardware store. The online auction closed in August with the winning bid at $1,690,000.

For years, the property has been a vacant horse pasture, with a few structures on it, surrounded by luxury subdivisions. The Forest Service a few years ago announced its intent to sell the property, saying it no longer had a use for it.

Carter said he lives in Florida but has ties to Durango that date back at least 25 years.

I learned how to ski on Purgatory when I was 5 years old, he said. I come out there quite frequently; thats how I found out about the property out there.

Carter said hes never developed property in Durango but has been part of projects like banks and offices in Florida.

For the land in the Animas Valley, he sees great potential.

Its an impeccable piece of property out there with gorgeous views in every direction, he said. Regardless of whats done on it, its a beautiful piece of property.

Carter said hes aware of the development pressures in the Animas Valley. Recently, another developer proposed a 28-lot RV park and tavern on 4 acres adjacent to his newly acquired land.

The Animas Valley is one of the only areas in unincorporated La Plata County with zoning. The property is zoned neighborhood commercial, which according to county records, carries no uses permitted by right.

Instead, there are a variety of possible development options for the property under a special-use permit. That process requires a developer to propose the project to the county and ultimately obtain a special-use permit.

For the Forest Services part, the agency has said it will use money from the sale to help fund a new office building for the Columbine Ranger District in Bayfield. James Simino, Columbine district ranger, said previously that process is ongoing.

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Nearly 140 members discuss security aspects of secure storage units with new tool list of the new standard EN 1143-1, the future of cash and some potential dangers of older safes in focus.

When the European Security Systems Association (ESSA) invites its members to its general assembly, then there is no way too far: Nearly 140 experts from the entire physical security industry travelled from New Zealand, China, India, Brazil, the US and many European countries to Frankfurt. These included leading manufacturers and suppliers of safes and solutions for strongrooms as well as insurance and government representatives.

Programme highlights included a lecture on the future of cash, a workshop on the European standard EN 1143-1:2019 for safes, ATM safes, strongroom doors and walls, which has been in force since April 2019, and a lecture on possible pollutants in safes built years ago.

Cash remains an important means of payment

As leading engineer of KBA-NotaSys, a top manufacturer of printing presses and security solutions for banknotes and securities, Johannes Schaede has been keeping a close eye on the market for decades. The expert is not afraid of an end to banknote printing, despite the trend towards cashless, often smartphone payments. Indeed the production of banknotes is increasing in nine of the ten largest markets. In 2023 it will be five to seven percent higher than ten years earlier, he reported.

The expert had several positive messages for the present manufacturers of ATM safes or safes for private and commercial users. The trend towards negative interest rates as well as the growing need for privacy in the digital world tends to result in more cash use, especially since every card payment leaves data traces. In addition, for millions of people worldwide who do not have an account, cash is the central access to economic life.

Preparing safes for the technical progress of burglary tools

The workshop on EN 1143-1:2019 showed that since its publication in April 2019, the industry has only cautiously approached the new regulation. This applies in particular to the optional T2-toolset contained in the new regulation. Tools, which safes as well as doors and walls of strongrooms are to withstand as long as possible in destructive tests, were adapted to the current state of the art for this list.

Dirk Etheber, certification engineer of the European Certification Body GmbH, dared to make first assessments of the influence of these more powerful tools on future tests and their results. Electric cutting tools, hammer drills, concrete chain saws and thermal lances, some of which have significantly more penetrating power than the previously binding T1 tool set, will present engineers with challenges. However, because the use of the T2 tool set is optional even from the point of view of insurers, manufacturers are hesitant. It is not clear when the first safes and strongroom solutions will be launched on the market for which the T2 tool set will be used for certification, he explained.

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SOS Zanesville is a newly formed group whose goal is to serve as a distress signal for those who are in crisis due to issues such as homelessness. Pictured from left to right are SOS Zanesville and Zanesville Think Tank on Poverty members Marcia Hartman, Lesha Farias, Samantha Crawford, Steve Stewart, Wendy Tarr and Adam Binckley.(Photo: Submitted)

ZANESVILLE This Friday, a group of local activists and members of the homeless community will be sending a cry for help, without making any noise at all.

An informal group called SOS Zanesville, which was formed as a distress signal to support those in crisis, will hold a dinner at SaintThomas Aquinas Church at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by a silent procession and candlelight vigil in downtown Zanesville. Organizers of the event hope to raise awareness on housing issues in the city and encourage short term solutions, such as a warming shelter, as well as long term ones.

We want to keep attention on it, I think its easy for peopleto be aware of something but if theyre not familiar with the ramifications that people deal with on a daily basis its easy to forget about it, said Wendy Tarr, director of the Vincentian Ohio Action Network, who is helping with the event.We need to have continued attention and understanding of the urgency of this issue and thats really the purpose of this event.

The route of the procession has not yet been determined, but will begin at Saint Thomas after the dinner. The walk will end in a candlelight vigil at an undetermined location downtown.

The dinner and following procession are open to anyone in the community and organizers hope to include those who are directly affected by the city's housing issues. Members of various community groups, such as the Zanesville Think Tank on Poverty and Friends of Putnam, along with members of faith-based organizations, have partnered to host the event under the SOS Zanesville group.

Its like an outgrowth of a lot of different activity thats already been going on in the community," Tarr said.We want to build collaboration and the issues that were talking about are really long term ... This is really just one event but SOSis like a distress call, and housing isnt the only issue where people are in distress and calling out for help.

Zanesville City Council is considering an ordinance to adopt a housing needs assessment that showed zero vacancies in surveyed government subsidized apartments, 350 households on the Housing Choice Voucher wait list and concluded "very low-income renters have limited options available."

The survey's findings, along with the arrival of winter weather and struggles to start another warming shelter, led the group to hold the event. Members of SOS Zanesville and related organizations are still searching for another property owner to come forward and help start a shelter.

Theres nowhere for people to go, Tarr said. So thats a real challenge and we know that takes a coordinated effort to address.

With Friday's silent procession and candlelight vigil, Tarr said the event is aiming to convey the severity of housing and shelter needs in Zanesville.

Its kind of a somber issue. Its dark, its cold. We want there to be light for hopeto show that theres hope and that theres also a need for everybody to be bringing light and hope to the situation, Tarr said. People might die in the cold, and we dont want to see that. We dont want to see that and sometimes just showing up and being present on an issue is whats necessary to get the ball rolling."

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DOORS to the Wokingham Mens Shed were officially opened this week, with new members welcomed to join the community of shedders.

Addressing a fifty-something crowd of shedders, volunteers and members of the Town Council, Ron Baillie chairman of the Wokingham group explained how the Mens Sheds can help tackle social isolation.

In a speech, he said: This is about bringing together guys to help themselves and their community.

To get them out of their house and out of their armchair.

The Mens Shed is a registered charity, with more than 500 locations across the UK.

The shed is a place for local men and women to make new friends whilst making and mending. Common activities include woodwork and metalwork.

Acknowledging those involved in the sheds launch, Mr Baillie said: Thank you to Janet and Amy from Wokingham United Charities who gave us a grant to help with the renovations, to Oxfam who have helped with the PAT testing of equipment, and to David Cliff who has supplied us with modern, new power tools.

The shed was renovated last month after the Latimer Road Pavillion building was approved for community use.

This building was going to be demolished, said Imogen Shepherd-DuBey, leader of the Town Council said.

It was being vandalised. But when Ron got in touch in May last year, we decided that if the building is looked after, then maybe people will respect it and leave it alone.

She congratulated Mr Baillie on his perseverance to open the shed and providing a good use for the community building.

Mr Baillie thanked Cllr Shepherd-DuBey for her help finding a suitable building for the shedders to use.

Cllr Tony Lack, Deputy Town Mayor was also at the opening. He added: Thank you for creating a resource for the town.

Its really great to see this resource and Ill see you in the shed for a cup of tea when I get a chance.

Vic Gardener became a member soon after the charity started.

He said: Its a great thing. Ive got short term memory loss, and it really helps to meet other people and get out of the house.

Another shedder added: This is somewhere you can go without making an appointment, and you can learn lots of skills from other people.

Its about getting people out of the house.

Currently, the Shed has 20 members, however they hope to increase their membership to 50.

The shed is open two days a week, but if they hit their 50-member target, the shed will open more frequently.

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WALLINGFORD Picking right up from their Carini Bowl rout on Thanksgiving, the Sheehan football team chewed up a second straight opponent at Riccitelli Field on Wednesday night, routing Woodland Regional 51-0 in the CIAC Class S quarterfinals.

The game was over early. The fourth-seeded Titans put up 30 points on the No. 5 Hawks in the first quarter and took a 44-0 lead into halftime.

Combined with their 56-0 Carini Bowl win over Lyman Hall, the Titans have outscored their last two opponents 107-0.

Next up for 9-2 Sheehan is top-seeded Ansonia (11-0) in Monday nights semifinals. The Chargers defeated Plainfield 30-12 in their quarterfinal.

Ansonia, coached by Wallingford resident Tom Brockett, will host Sheehan at Nolan Field.

It will be the second straight Naugatuck Valley League opponent for Sheehan.

Woodland was no obstacle. The Titans forced the Hawks to punt 3-and-out on the games opening possession. Two plays later, Terrence Bogan broke free for a 69-yard touchdown up the middle untouched.

The extra point was good and the Titans led 7-0 all of 1:55 into the game.

Woodland promptly deepened the hole. On the next drive, quarterback Tyler Bulinski was picked off by Jason Villano and the Titans wasted no time extending their lead. Jordan Davis took a pass from Kyle Simmons and broke a few tackles on his way to a 33-yard touchdown.

Woodlands next drive resulted in another 3-and-out. On the punt, Woodland fumbled the snap and Sheehans Anthony Castaldi recovered it at the 3-yard line.

On Bogans second carry of the night, he recorded his second touchdown of the game, this time punching it in from one yard.

It was 21-0 and the cycle only continued. Woodland went 3-and-out with 0 yards gained.

Sheehan took over, drove into the red zone and, facing fourth down at the 19, brought on kicker Garrett Molampy, who drilled a 36-yard field goal.

The Titans scored another touchdown on a 39-yard pass from Simmons to Michael Lemay to take a 30-0 lead right before the end of the first quarter.

Woodland finally gained success on its next drive. The Hawks gotinside Sheehans 10-yard line, but on third-and-goal, cornerback Riley Bjornberg denied the scoring opportunitywith an interception in the endzone.

On the ensuing drive, it appeared the Titanswould be stopped and forced to punt for the first time of the night.Instead, an offsides penalty against the Hawks on fourth-and-1 extended the possession andthe Titans took full advantage, scoring the next play on a 66-yard touchdown pass from Simmons to Jordan Davis.

Sheehan led 37-0 at the top of the second quarter.

The Titans scored their sixth touchdown and Bogan his third on a 21-yard run by the senior running back.

Defensively, the Titans recorded four sacks in the first half, with Thomas DiPasquale recording 2.5 sacks alone.

Sheehan began the second half with the ball at Woodlands 48-yard line after recovering an onside kick.Bogan took one carry before subbing out of the game. He became Sheehans all-time rushing leader with Wednesday nights performance.

Senior running back Russell Rutowski capped the 51-0 win with an 8-yard touchdown run. The drive took up the whole length of the third quarter as the game went on running time, quickly counting down the minutes to Sheehans semifinal showdown with Ansonia.

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MIAMI -- The Miami Marlins will join Major League Baseball's trend toward artificial turf by installing the surface at Marlins Park for 2020, and they'll move in the fences for the second time in four years.

CEO Derek Jeter said an artificial surface solves the challenge the Marlins have had growing grass in the retractable-roof stadium since it opened in 2012. They'll install the same turf used by the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers.

Five of the 30 teams in the majors now will have artificial turf. Arizona added it this year, joining Toronto and Tampa Bay. Texas' new ballpark opens in 2020.

"While playing the Diamondbacks in Arizona, we were able to get a close look and examine the new surface at Chase Field," Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill said on a team website. "We agreed as an organization that this change was for the best after our players and staff had encouraging remarks regarding the playability of the playing surface."

The Marlins also plan to move in their fence in center and right-center field. The distances are changing from 407 to 400 feet in center and from 399 to 387 in right.

The distances "will now be more in line with the field dimensions you see across many of today's ballparks," Jeter said.

Since it opened, Marlins Park has had a reputation for being pitcher-friendly. This year the stadium had the third-lowest home run rate in the majors.

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, whose team plays in Miami three series a season, said the new turf will require an adjustment.

"It does change how you play the game just a little bit," Nimmo said. "The bounces ... they can actually bounce over your head rather than right. So we'll see how it plays."

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