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Fan Confidence Poll: December 10th, 2012By
2012 Record: 95-67 (804 RS, 668 RA, 96-66 pythag. record), won AL East, swept in ALCS
Top stories from last week:
- The Winter Meetings took place in Nashville, and the biggest story in Yankeeland was Alex Rodriguez's latest hip injury. He'll have surgery for a torn labrum, a bone impingement, and to correct a cyst in mid-January. A-Rod will miss the start of next season and is expected to be out 4-6 months following surgery. The team does have insurance on his contract.
- During his Winter Meetings press conference, Joe Girardi confirmed that Derek Jeter (ankle), CC Sabathia (elbow), and Curtis Granderson (eyes) are all doing well. The skipper also discussed a number of other topics.
- In the wake of A-Rod injury, the Yankees offered Kevin Youkilis a one-year contract worth $12M. They're still waiting for his answer. The club also made an offer to Nate Schierholtz before he signed with the Cubs. Brian Cashman reportedly lacked the authority to make contract offers at the Winter Meetings.
- Among the players the Yankees were connected to at the Winter Meetings: Stephen Drew, Scott Hairston, Cody Ross, Mark Reynolds, A.J. Pierzynski, Jeff Keppinger, Eric Chavez, Shane Victorino, Jack Hannahan, Alex Gonzalez, R.A. Dickey, and maybe Asdrubal Cabrera. Keppinger (White Sox), Reynolds (Indians), and Chavez (Diamondbacks) all signed elsewhere.
- Unsurprisingly, Robinson Cano will not give the Yankees a hometown discount with his next contract. Scott Boras confirmed the two sides have not have any contract talks. Cano will play in the World Baseball Classic.
- The Yankees are likely to re-sign Ichiro Suzuki, though they have kicked the tires on Josh Hamilton as well. Brett Gardner avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $2.85MM contract for next season.
- Jayson Nix cleared waivers and accepted his assignment to Triple-A while Mickey Storey was re-claimed off waivers by the Astros. Eli Whiteside wound up with the Blue Jays via waivers.
- The Yankees are looking into hiring an assistant hitting coach.
- The Yankees neither selected nor lost any players in the Rule 5 Draft.
- Mariano Rivera will announce his plans for the 2014 season during Spring Training.
Please take a second to answer the poll below and give us an idea of how confident you are in the team. You can view the interactive Fan Confidence Graph anytime via the nav bar above, or by clicking here. Thanks in advance for voting.
- 10 (very confident)
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- 1 (no confidence)
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Well I missed a lot last night. Indians get Reynolds, the Rays/Royals trade, Plouffy going troll slaying, and a momentary redux of an old game thread.
Guess I'm still an 8.
You forgot to mention the new instant classic Meme, the "celery cap"
The most delicious of all the caps… goes great with out backstop of the future…
Personally, I prefer mushroom caps, but the celery cap does go better with Romaine.
And if Cabral can make the team as LOOGY, you can have Caesar, Romaine and the celery cap. Suggestion for the concessions.
This just in: Tyler Austin legally changes name to "Tyler Vinagrette."
Ah yes, I did miss that. Classic.
Maybe im your mind
Also, even without a catcher, I am steady at a 7. I should be lower, but I will stick with a 7.
Also at a 7, but I'm beginning to think I should be lower too. Still hopefull they'll pull something off to make us all smile, but that seems less and less likely.
As I said above, I'm still an 8, but kinda feel like I should be lower too. Still, I don't think I can bring myself to change anything until I know the team they are going into the season with. That's my rationale for holding steady.
Yeah, on the risk of sounding like a "Spoiled Yankee Fan", I would be more than happy to see That Lettuce Guy as the primary backstop if there was more thump 1-8 in the line up (specifically RF or DH).
Still a 5.
The ownership of Yankees is showing fans that they need to make money more then winning i am hoping the fat toads will sell the team soon to get back on track of winning,the way this off season is going i have lost all confidence in the 2 toad brothers
I think you're being disrespectful to toads in general. Some of them have thyroid issues, while others don't have the financial means or social/family structure to support better health habits.
The fact that you want to throw around the "F" word is very hurtful to the entire toad population. Just think about it.
These threads make finals week that much more tolerable.
Winning and making money go hand-in-hand.
Yeah but you have to spend money to make money. My prediction: lot of empty seats this coming year.
The Yankees will be spending money…
Wasn't Irabu the "fat toad?"
I haven't heard Hal and Hank referred to as that before.
I was going to mention how disrespectful this was to Hideki Irabu.
That certainly wasn't one of George's finer moments.
Certainly not but, hey, it sold papers.
There was a time and place where New Yorkers reveled in that GS3/Trump style grandstanding. Other than his gazillions, look at what a sad sack Trump winds up looking to most New Yorkers now when he still tries to pull the same loudmouth act.
The media flocks around those guys trying to coax a sound bite out of them but they should really know better.
Hank's "We'll win by force if we have to" was so weak, yet so funny, in comparison.
Every family has a "Fredo" and I guess in the Steinbrenner clan, it's Hank.
Hey, watch it.
I may not be perfect, but don't lump me with those guys.
Dropped to a 6 last week and nothing's changed internally. Externally, our divisional rivals the Rays just pulled a coup landing the can't-miss Wil Myers and a very good prospect in Odorizzi. Rays and Blue Jays have upped the ante this past month with enough smart moves that could make life pretty difficult for a Yankees team operating under a stressed budget.
Hopefully Cashman addresses 3B this week.
"Can't miss."
Jesus Christ on a stick.
This. More or less. Not sure about the stick part. Meyers is a can't miss when he's doing it in the majors.
It's funny that he's gone from a top 10 prospect to "can't miss" overnight.
By lunch, he'll be Mike Trout II, by dinner, Willie Mays II.
It's even funnier that taking this stance suddenly puts us in agreement with dalelama. You'd think that'd be enough to go all out Myers.
Put him out there with Justin Smoak
Externally, our
divisional rivals the Rays1997 arch nemesis the Mariners just pulled a coup landing the can't-miss Wil MyersJesus Montero and a very good prospect in OdorizziHector Noesi.
Funny how a LITTLE PERSPECTIVE can change a stupid comment into something we can all relate to…
I have voted 6 since our playoff departure. Its way too early to go higher or lower with future polls until the team finalizes some of their issues at 3b, RF and catcher.
The Yankees will pay 50% luxury tax on all money over the cap this year because of being over the cap 4 straight years. So I expect not so pricey fixes which is ok with me. I accept the negative possibilities with the less costly fixes. But it can work out on the positive side with good fortune.
6 – no RF, C, 3B yet.
We get Ichiro, Youkilis and Hairston and we are again competitive. I would use Dickerson and Nunez a lot more out of the DH position. There is no room for Ibanez, he is 41 years old and we got his last decent year in 2012. Our pitching is more than solid and a line up of Ichiro RF, Jeter SS, Cano 2B, Tex 1B, Granderson CF Youkilis 3B, Nunez DH, Romine/Cervelli C Gardner LF is good to compete. Dickerson, Hairston, Nix and one of Cervelli/Garner on the bench….
Baseline 7. Always confident they'll do what they have to.
I still feel that this is one of the best run franchises in baseball, and will be one of the best teams on the field in 2013. I still feel that this is the best team in the division for 2013. I still like their farm system.
They have an offer out there to fill the 3B void that looks like it will be accepted. I was really hoping for Schierholtz, but will just hope that Ichiro has really found the fountain of youth. Every day Ross doesn't sign and I don't even hear a rumor about teams interested I get more hopeful that he takes a 1 year deal or reasonable 2 year deal.
The 10 second attention span of what have they done for me lately amazes me. Going forward, I expect continued success.
The voice of optimism. I understand where you're coming from, but I feel they missed a couple of opportunities this winter (Schierholtz and Keppinger seemed like good fits on reasonable deals). There's still plenty of time this offseason. If they're able to pull off some unforeseen deal that makes them stronger long term (getting a truely good haul of youg, cost controlled studs for Granderson, signing Hamilton to a 3 year deal for $20 – $25MM per or other similar move), then I'll be forced to side with you and permanently move my score upward. They've made good moves many times before that no one expected. Let's hope they do it again and prove how great they are.
I agree. I just think there wasn't too much unique to Schierholtz or Keppinger that can't still be found elsewhere.
I think we need to reserve judgement and see who they sign instead of those 2 before you call those non-signings good, bad or in the middle.
More how whoever winds up at that position does, as well as how the two that got away wind up looking with their new teams.
I know I'm looking more on the bright side of things, but I'm really basing my opinion on historical results. I think that's a lot more rational than assuming everything will go wrong, as a lot of people here do.
I liked both, especially Schierholtz. (Can Keppinger actually play SS? If not, doesn't bother me at all. I don't think he'd have been a good fit without SS. Since the Rays are regarded as the smartest org in baseball, had no SS, and didn't play Keppinger there, becoming the 3rd org not to play him there more than a dozen games since 2008… I'm guessing it's a no.) Those aren't really make or break deals, though. Schierholtz can hold his own as a platoon RF for very little $, but he's not a stud. All else equal, I'd take Youkilis over Keppinger without thinking about it for 2013 (though obviously the money evens it out to some extent if you're actually paying the tab). Going forward I like David Adams, so maybe we'll get a chance to see what he can do.
I don't think that they need to make any huge deals this off-season. Toronto got a lot of talent, but also got question marks and is trying to improve a 73 win team. Tampa has tons of upside, but is also trying to tread water in 2013 after losing what fangraphs called their 3rd, 5th, and 6th most valuable players. Their 3B is also injury prone, and extreme youth brings with it as much uncertainty as old-age. I'm of the mind that Baltimore was a fluke, and they haven't done much in the way of reinforcing their 2012 team. Machado and Bundy could provide a big boost, but there might be a lot of fall-off to compensate for.
The Yankees are bringing back a top OF who missed last season to replace little production between Ibanez and Jones. Youkilis could go a long way towards replacing Swisher's bat. My guess is A-Rod goes back to being a top 10 3B/DH when we gets back maybe two months into the season (when healthy that's what he was last season, now we have a pretty decent explanation for why he fell apart late in the season). I preferred Schierholtz, but Ichiro does bring some defensive value and might have rediscovered his swing. Since Pettitte's injury was totally freak and not arm related, I see a pretty decent chance he's got a full-ish season in him. Nova might bounce back, Phelps might take a step forward. Joba should be back with some fire in his belly.
A lot of people seem to point out the negatives for the Yankees and the positives for their rivals, without realizing there is a flip-side to both. I'll be surprised if the Yankees don't win 90 games.
Agreed, and I think your assessment of the other three teams is spot-on. I also don't think Boston takes a meaningful step forward unless there's further changed on the way.
I still see 90 wins as well.
How sweet.
You hate quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis, huh? Just generally hate people who bother to think, I guess…
I dropped to a 6, because I'm just worried that we won't be competitive this year, possibly next as well. We have a lot of age and a lot financial constraints all of a sudden, with no easy way to move to fix it. No help coming from the minors in short order. I could be talked back to a 7, but I'm feeling mighty uninspired at the moment.
Take the plunge, Klemy. Go for the 7.
Wil Myers says so.
They don't have that much to fix.
There could be help coming from the minors in short-order, whether by promotion or trade. Quite a few potential contributors in the high minors (Adams, CoJo, Romine, Montgomery, Warren, Betances, Marshall, Whitley, Zoilo/Mesa, Murphy, Flores, Turley, Goody… not all studs, but all potential contributors), and the top prospects might be closer than a lot of people seem to think (Slade and Austin in AA… Sanchez and Mason might not be far behind…). Banuelos could well be up sometime in 2014, while it is a surgery TJS is not exactly an exotic procedure for Ps. It's not a totally stacked farm, but it definitely has the potential to help via promotion and trade.
Plus the guys in the low minors could help sooner than expected via trade, if they break out. (Not to say trading them is necessarily the right move, just a possibility.) Guys like Gumbs, Bird, Cote, Hensley, Aune, Camarena, Bichette, Andujar, O'Brien, Santana, maybe Torrens… have the potential to become valuable trade chips by mid-season or seasons end. (Goody to some extent.) Very, very unlikely that all break out, but there's a decent chance at least one and probably more do. I'm not counting on it by any means, but someone like Bird could also hit two or three levels this season and be closer to MLB than we think.
8 … Very strong pitching. Strong defense. Yanks are looking to some of the higher end one year guys to fill offensive holes (Youk, Ichiro) while passing on the lower end 3 mil type free agents. Letting Swisher go is a good move in my book even if the Yanks planned on keeping the payroll in the 210 range.
Negatives are all the unknowns – those offensive holes have not been filled yet … Cano's next contract … Granderson, Pettitte, Kuroda, and Mo beyond this year. Jeter's player option and next contract.
While you are extremely optimistic, you make a great point. People were shitting themselves over the loss of Scheirholtz and Keppinger last week. They are mediocre players all around, but they're not OUR mediocre players, and they should be!
ha … but is an 8 really "extremely" optimistic? Yanks are bringing back the core of the team that went to the ALCS last year and had the most wins in the AL. Swish, Martin, and Soriano are gone, but Gardner and Mo will be back. Youk might be added. I really don't see some dire situation here.
older and cheaper.
voted a 6…i actually think they will be competitive this year even if their roster stays where it is (which i dont think it will). there pitching is still at the top of the AL and the offense is by no means horrible… just concerned with the future as the next wave of major leaguers pretty much all got hurt or fell off the cliff last year. as a post said a view days ago, they just got hit with the perfect storm of underperformance, injury, and the worst ever timing of this salary cap
Look at Ted's 11:33 comment. Does that change your viewpoint slightly?
During the season, I was firmly in the 8 category. Now, after the season, and not understanding the strategy of just getting older players for as cheap as possible, I'm down to a 6.
We have no real starting catcher or RF right now. Period. The FA options aren't that great either. While I like Ichiro and I think he'll flourish with this lineup, we need a true RH power hitter in the lineup going forward. Even when A-Rod comes back, I doubt that he'll be able to put up 30 or even 25 HRs/year going forward. That ship has sailed.
As of right now, yes we have a rotation on CC, Kuroda, Pettitte, Hughes, Nova/Phelps? We have no idea what Pineda can and will do when he returns. We have no idea what Mariano will have coming back off of surgery. The arm might be fine, but the legs maybe not. Jeter will be coming off of surgery. Another big IF for a ballclub full of them.
What do we have in AAA that is ready to step up? Banuelos is coming off of injury, but who's to say when he'll be back and what he'll have. Campos same thing, but at a lowel level. Will Brent Marshall get a bump up to AAA?
I understand the $189 million plan. What I don't understand is how they plan to get there with what they have been doing. We don't have the young talent to get there. Oh yeah, by the way, I read that Andruw Jones signed with a Japanese team. LOL!!! So they don't even have that RH fallback option.
My suggestion. It's pretty much a given now that Cano won't be in pinstripes in 2014. While I like his offensive numbers and defense, I know that I wouldn't give him more than 6 years max. He will get his 7 to 8 yr deal on the open market at at least $25 mil per. No thanks. let him go.
Package him or Granderson plus Nova or Phelps, Robertson or Joba, Nunez or Adams, Romine or Cervelli, and one of Heathcott, Austin or Williams now for a J. Upton or Mike Stanton + deal. Dangle that kind of deal out there and see what the response is. While they'd only be getting one year out of Cano or Granderson, they'd also be getting a young AL East-tested SP for multiple years of team control, a young potential closer, young middle IF, a young C, a high-end, top 100 OF. These are all areas that we can afford to lose prospects.
That they are pressing for Ichiro and Youklis lets me know that this kind of thinking or approach isn't happening. Kinda discouraging since the AL East are all loading up. Toronto, Tampa, Boston, and Baltimore now has another year of experience under their belts with a young competitive team.
If I'm sending Robbie Cano to another team, they're the ones sending extra players back, not me.
I just disagree with you on this. I think veterans who'll accept one-year deals at a higher rate are the right way to go if the young players you hope will eventually rise up are still at least 1-2 years away. They're not going to get here any quicker, and blocking them isn't in the interest of waiting for them to develop.
The AL East isn't loading up. Toronto and Boston have a big hole to dig out of, and their solutions still come with question marks. We have no clue what Baltimore will be. Tampa just traded a rotation lynchpin away from a promising prospect who, repeat it as many times as we want, is not a "sure thing" simply because no one is. Is any of this enough to to surpass the reigning AL East champs? I say "no," but that remains to be seen.
We know where the prospects are in this system, and why. i don't know why we insist on beating this dead horse.
Any team that takes Cano will want more than 1 year, and Boras isn't budging on free agency. The Yankees played themselves into this position and at this point they have to make the most of the opportunity to get anything other than a draft pick for losing a premium player. If you want a quality player in return (Upton or Stanton), you're gonna have to lose quality players. The Yankees aren't calling the shots here.
Let's talk Yankees' prospects now. The Yankees' are very reluctant to bring up players from AAA and endure some failure. Therefore, they are ridiculously cautious when it comes to that, and will rely more on the Fredy Garcias, Derek Lowes, Chris Stewarts, and the like. How in the hell can you build potential MLB usefulness and/or trade value for these prospects if they rarely get the chance? I mean, last year as an example, they traded for Ichiro and Mcgahee rather than trying our Dickerson and Mustilier (sp?) or Joseph.
Marshall, Montgomery, Nuno, Adams, Joseph, Romine, etc. should be brought in to see what value they have. Maybe Warran doesn't have much of a chance or role in NYC, but like Kennedy, he might have a role somewhere else. But that means showcasing him periodically against an offense like Minnesota or Seattle or so.
Adding in veterans (Gooden, Justice, Strawberry, etc.) works best when you have a solid core and need the right pieces to take it up a notch. As fans we know what this team is and what it's not. It's still living on the premise that Jeter, Mariano and Pettitte can deliver like they did 10 years ago. And all 3 suffered significant injuries in 2012. A-Rod will be an injury risk going forward with "2″ shaky hips. Swisher is probably gone. Cano and possibly Granderson are on the way out too. Where's the plan to replace all of that????? Ichiro? Youklis?
While you're thinking that the rest of the AL East isn't loading up, their roster changes for 2013 resemble teams that certainly will be better than 2012. It may be that they increase they wins by 5-0 games, but the Yankees' have 5-7 less wins as well in 2013.
1B – Tex (declining offense for 4 yrs now)
2B – Cano (one year away from leaving)
SS – Jeter (coming back off of an injury; might be ready by opening day)
3B – A-Rod (coming back off of another hip injury by mid-season)
LF – Gardner (coming back off of surgery; hopefully he doesn't throw like Nancy Damon when he returns)
CF – Granderson ((one year away from probably leaving)
RF – ????? (Ichiro at 39?)
This is the state of the 2013 Yankees right now. It is frustrating to watch it play out.
Your last line…true that.
Get Hamilton, play Nix/Adams & Stew/Cerv and they should be a decent playoff team if no more injuries occur.
If no stud comes and they start with Ichiro & Youk (or less than that), I would rather see them trading Cano and poise to retool for 2014/15.
Please stop this broke down aging vet crap approach mix with an extreme oversigning aging player every few years. Let Boras fleece Detroit, LA & the Nats.
I have never been below a 7 and have voted a 10 a couple of times in 2009 & 2010 (i think), however went to a 5 today.
Things are pretty bad when they are waiting for Youk to decide if he wants to be the next overpaid, often injured Yankee 3B/DH. No discussions, let alone offer for Chavy coupled with the non-Martin offer and rumor that Cash & CO can't even make offers to a fourth OF. Oh, and Ichiro and his over-aged noodle bat is scheduled to replace Swish full time.
I'm a huge Pettitte fan, but getting him at 12+M$ with the voids at RF, 3B, & C seems silly. I was hoping at one more high octane run before Jeet & Mo go bye-bye and the 189 kicks in.
While people will react to my 5 with anti-fan or trool claims, I will likely not pay the $300 for MLB with YES package this year (live in CO) and look forward to the kids moving up through the system and the possible return to dominance starting after 2015.
Wish they cash out Cano for some high end talent as suggested with STL or get off their ass and correct with Hamilton for 2013 (so I can justify my $300 cable investment and make a YS3 visit next year).
6, Although the Rays have been a very good team for a few years now, I've always been able to joke about the offense being Evan Longoria and some guys he picked up at the mall. If Meyers becomes even a 270/330/420 guy, than suddenly the Rays offense looks pretty dangerous with Jennings/zobrist/longoria/joyce/meyers.
6 for me too, because of Tampa et al.
At least I "like" Tampa.
Without a catcher, a right fielder and a 3rd baseman, it's hard to say. I also don't get Cashman's hands being tied at the Winter Meetings. What is going on?
I read recently that Swisher said he was sorry for the negative things he said about the fans after they were boo'd at YS. Is it simply very clear the Yankees don't want him back? He was a fan favorite but I know that the fans were pretty pissed off at him for those remarks. Is it certain he's not coming back to the Yanks?
I don't believe in booing but the Detroit series was an incredibly frustrating display of incredible pitching and no offense whatsoever. I was at a game and came damn close to booing. And I don't believe in it at all.
It'd be funny to see Youk in pinstripes.
I have 3 friends who are not renewing their season tickets this year. And they've had them for well over 10 years. They said the prices are too high and it seems like management doesn't care if they win or not. Don't know how true that is but that's the story from this end of the city.
Cashman's hands aren't really tied.
All he has to do is call his boss on the phone and ask him.
I'm holding a small fragment of hope.


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The players listed in each team report below are not signed for the 2011 season. Because of the expiring Collective Bargaining Agreement between NFL players and owners, it is not yet known how many accrued years of service will be necessary to qualify for free agency and, thus, what type of free agent a player would be. After a player's name, we show his years of NFL service (including 2010), which will determine his free-agent type. It is likely that any player with six years or more of NFL experience will qualify for unrestricted free agency in 2011. However, it is possible that five years, or even four (as was the case in 2009 and before), will be enough to become unrestricted. Players with three years of experience are likely to continue to be restricted free agents, as well as those players with more experience but who fall short of the new CBA cutoff for unrestricted free agency.
Potential FAs: QB Marc Bulger (10), OLB Prescott Burgess (4), CB Chris Carr (6), OG Chris Chester (5), OT Oniel Cousins (3), PK Billy Cundiff (6), DT Lamar Divens (3), OT Jared Gaither (4), ILB Tavares Gooden (3), S Ken Hamlin (8), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (10), P Sam Koch (5), OT Scott Kooistra (8), S Dawan Landry (5), ILB Jameel McClain (3), FB Le'Ron McClain (4), OG Tony Moll (5), S Haruki Nakamura (3), DT Haloti Ngata (5), RB Jalen Parmele (3), WR Marcus Smith (3), WR Donté Stallworth (8), DT Kelly Talavou (3), CB Fabian Washington (6), CB Josh Wilson (4), OT-OG Marshal Yanda (4), S Tom Zbikowski (3).
Analysis: With the belief they had a Super Bowl-contending team, the Ravens were one of the NFL's more aggressive teams in the trade market and free agency in the offseason, thanks to the uncapped year. It will be interesting to see how they proceed in the coming offseason. Re-signing Ngata has to be their top priority; if they can't ink him to a contract extension, the franchise tag would be a logical solution. He has emerged as their most important player on defense. Carr and Wilson are more likely to be back than Washington, who lost his starting job to Wilson in Week 10. Along the offensive line, retaining versatile, dependable Yanda — whose future appears to be at right guard beyond this season — is the priority. Gaither's future in Baltimore is very much up in the air after he missed the season with a back injury. Le'Ron McClain is one of the game's top players at a throwback position; the question is whether he'll get a bigger offer from another team that the Ravens would hesitate to match. Landry is a solid in-the-box safety who doesn't stand out in coverage. The Ravens would welcome him back but are unlikely to overpay. The team likes Koch, and it will be no surprise if they bring him back. The Ravens would like to re-sign Bulger, but could he get a starting shot elsewhere? Houshmandzadeh could depart; he hasn't had the expected impact on, or opportunities in, the offense. Stallworth could be back as a reserve. He has made a good impression in his first season in Baltimore.
Potential FAs: RB Cedric Benson (6), OT Kirk Chambers (6), C Kyle Cook (3), DE Jonathan Fanene (6), OLB Brandon Johnson (5), ILB Dhani Jones (11), CB Johnathan Joseph (5), TE Reggie Kelly (12), FB Brian Leonard (4), OG Nate Livings (3), OG Evan Mathis (6), S Chinedum Ndukwe (4), WR Terrell Owens (15), QB Jordan Palmer (3), OT Dennis Roland (3), S Roy L. Williams (9), S Gibril Wilson (7).
Analysis: With head coach Marvin Lewis' contract set to expire and the Bengals disappointing in a major way this season, the team is left with some big decisions in the offseason. The most productive receiver, Owens, will be 38 in December 2011, making the call on whether to bring him back somewhat complicated. The decision could be made for them if he receives a multiyear deal elsewhere, but that is no sure thing. The Bengals also have to decide whether to exercise a contract option on Chad Ochocinco for 2011. They have struck out in each of the last two years on veteran free-agent wideouts (Laveranues Coles and Antonio Bryant) but might have to consider plunging back into the market for WR help if Owens and/or Ochocinco is no longer in the picture. Another issue to watch is whether the Bengals can bring back Joseph, a good player at an in-demand position. An extension for CB Leon Hall might be the priority. Whether the team will pay handsomely to bring back Benson remains to be seen; if he leaves, Cincinnati will definitely be in the market for a running back. Fanene and Johnson are reserves who could get starting jobs elsewhere. Fanene impressed as a starter two seasons ago; Johnson is one of the NFL's better backup linebackers.
Potential FAs: RB Mike Bell (5), ILB Blake Costanzo (4), PK Phil Dawson (12), S Abram Elam (5), TE Greg Estandia (4), P Reggie Hodges (4), ILB D'Qwell Jackson (5), CB Eric King (6), DE Jayne Mitchell (5), TE Evan Moore (3), DE Derreck Robinson (4), OLB Matt Roth (6), TE Alex Smith (6), DE Robaire Smith (11), S Nick Sorensen (10), WR Chansi Stuckey (4), ILB Jason Trusnik (4), FB Lawrence Vickers (5), QB Seneca Wallace (8), OG Floyd Womack (10), CB Eric Wright (4), OT Billy Yates (7).
Analysis: The Browns made some shrewd free-agent signings a season ago but no real big-ticket ones as in past seasons. Given the improvement they have shown this season — but with big-play potential on offense still lacking — they might be a little more aggressive this time around. Wallace could be back as a backup but could draw interest from other teams. With so many teams employing "30" fronts, Roth's value increases, and the Browns are likely to push to re-sign him. However, he will likely draw interest elsewhere. Vickers is an important part of the running game, but it is not known how big of a priority he is. Wright doesn't lack for talent but does lack consistency and has given up way too many big plays this season. Dawson, who has been with the franchise since it re-entered the league in 1999, has proven he can kick in tough conditions, but whether Cleveland will give him a multiyear contract remains to be seen. Jackson isn't an ideal fit in the team's 3-4 scheme and has missed most of the past two seasons with pectoral injuries; he may not be back. Moore and Hodges are intriguing sleepers — Moore has flashed good pass-catching ability, and Hodges is having his best season.
Potential FAs: OT Willie Colon (5), QB Dennis Dixon (3), DE Nick Eason (8), OG Trai Essex (6), ILB Keyaron Fox (7), CB William Gay (4), CB Tuff Harris (3), OT Tony Hills (3), NT Chris Hoke (10), CB Anthony Madison (5), RB Mewelde Moore (7), OT Jonathan Scott (4), P Daniel Sepulveda (4), TE Matt Spaeth (4), PK Shaun Suisham (5), CB Ike Taylor (8), LS Greg Warren (6), OLB LaMarr Woodley (4).
Analysis: The Steelers have never been known for being huge spenders on players other than their own in free agency, and they figure to follow the same blueprint. Retaining Woodley should be a priority; he plays such an important position in the Steelers' scheme, and he's in the prime of his career. Note that ROLB James Harrison will be 33 in May. Re-signing Taylor also looks to be a necessary move. He has been the team's best cornerback this season. While he turns 31 next May, he keeps himself in great shape. Colon has missed the 2010 campaign with a knee injury, but he was the Steelers' best lineman the previous season and figures to be back. The same goes for Hoke, a key reserve who has been reliable relief for Casey Hampton for years. Sepulveda is in the midst of his finest season and figures to be back. Dixon showed promise before suffering a season-ending knee injury; could another team make him an offer? Of the other players listed, Essex and Eason may be the most intriguing. Essex can play multiple positions. Eason is a serviceable 3-4 end and could draw interest elsewhere.


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For public employees in four states, this may have been a rough week. As if balancing typical duties of work and family is not enough, a front group for anonymous business interests this week began running ads in Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Oregon accusing public employees of being lazy and overcompensated. The campaign is connected to the well-orchestrated rightwing attempt to impose TABOR-style spending limits in numerous states through ballot measures this fall.
The ads, being run by the inaccurately named Center for Union Facts, portray state employees as either lazy, incompetent workers bragging about their "sick pay" or as fools being played by elected union officials. The buy is large -- the Center has committed $1 million to print and broadcast ads in these four states. But a big question remains: just who exactly is funding it?
- (Trying to) Follow the Money -- The Center for Union Facts is one of many industry front groups run by Berman & Co., the lobbying firm run by Rick Berman and his wife. Rick Berman is a high-flying lobbyist and former Chamber of Commerce staffer whose business now moves at least $10 million a year (for more on Berman, check out today's Eye on the Right). But the source of funding for his various front groups is difficult to discern. While the Center's budget is a reported $8 million, Berman and his lackeys refuse to disclose the funding sources. Two sources that were the target of early speculation -- Wal-Mart and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- have both denied funding the organization.
- Priming the Pump for Privatization -- While specific funding sources are unclear, one motivation may be less in doubt. Attacks on public employees historically have served as a rallying point for the disastrous privatization movement. Promoting the notion of a more efficient private sector better able to handle government services in a cost-effective way is a key component in selling the idea of contracts to the public. Once those contracts are inked, a different story emerges: privatization fails to improve services or lower costs, instead serving mainly to open the door to corruption. Given that Berman's shady backers are willing to anonymously slander hard-working Americans, we do not think that preventing corruption is their primary concern.
- Setting the Stage for Spending Caps -- Astute students of the 2006 election may have noticed something interesting about the four states targeted by the ads: all four states are also being targeted by Howard Rich and his libertarian network with ballot measures modeled on Colorado's disastrous TABOR spending cap law. Again, by playing up the notion of government waste, these ads encourage voters to support spending caps as a means of punishing state employees. While the connection between the initiatives and the ad placement was noticed by more than a few labor leaders and journalists, Rick Berman actually had the moxie to deny the association to a reporter with the Associated Press -- telling them that there was no relation whatsoever. That was a tough line to maintain given that Berman's organization has been working publicly with Howard Rich's Americans for Limited Government recently. And on the same day that Berman was denying connections to one reporter in Montana, he was admitting the connections to The Register Guard in Oregon. Needless to say, the man got caught in his double-speak.
- Fighting the Unfair Attacks -- Public employees, just like other groups caught in the crossfire from conservative attacks, deserve progressive support. The question is how to push back effectively. Keep in mind that the Center for Union Facts relies on two big lies in order to accomplish its goals: 1) The Center is not anti-union, it is simply opposed to abusive union practices; 2) The Center is pro-worker. Neither of these statements are true. The Center has a clear record from day one of distorting and manipulating facts to portray unions as negatively as possible. And the Center, despite claiming to fight for workers, is actually blatantly attacking them in these ads. Montana Attorney General Mike McGrath framed the response to the ads perfectly, making clear that the Center is a powerful, out-of-state group that is demeaning the work of people who work hard for less-than-stellar wages. In fact, as McGrath made clear, the singling out of Department of Motor Vehicle employees for mocking shows just how out-of-touch the Center is:
"For anyone to suggest that Montana Motor Vehicle Division field bureau employees are overpaid is laughable," McGrath said in a news release. "They license more than 162,000 drivers of all ages and abilities each year, and they do an exemplary job at a wage that is barely livable."


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The Discover the World Mat is an engaging and colorful world map-themed playmat for babies.
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The Twilight Buddies Hippo is part of Cloud b's smaller and cuddlier line of bedtime soothing plush that projects starry constellations on the ceiling.
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When kids push the driver on this vehicle, the vehicle will zoom forward, no batteries required.
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MEDFORD, Mass. --- Thanks to the many alumni in the Boston area, the Colby College football team always has some feeling of a Homecoming game when the Mules visit Tufts University.
The Mules (3-3) head to Tufts for a noon battle on Saturday with an opportunity to win a third straight game and move to 4-3 on the season. The game will be Webcast at http://www.jumbocast.com/index.php
Colby closes out the season next Saturday at home against rival Bowdoin College at 12:30 p.m. The Mules are in line to win a Colby-Bates-Bowdoin (CBB) title with a victory over the Polar Bears after knocking off Bates College last Saturday. Bowdoin will play host to Bates on Saturday.
Tufts is 1-5 overall and has lost five straight games after opening the season with a 21-10 win against Hamilton. The Jumbos have fallen to Bates (21-20), Bowdoin (22-15), Trinity (27-7), Williams (35-24), and Amherst (70-49).
Tufts has scored more points (136-112) than Colby, but the Jumbos have allowed 185 points to the Mules' 130. Bowdoin is the only defense to allow more points at 189.
Today's game marks a struggle in passing and pass defense between the two teams. Tufts is first in the league in passing yards per game at 331.3, but Colby ranks first in the NESCAC in pass defense at 162.7 yards. The next best pass defense in the conference is Tufts at 192.5.
The Jumbos have had problems stopping the run, allowing a NESCAC-worst 227 yards per game. Tufts also ranks last in the league in rushing offense at just 51.5 yards per game. In total defense, Colby is third in the league at 318.2 yards allowed per game and the Jumbos are ninth with 419.5.
With Tufts struggling against the run, Conor Tidgwell, Connor Walsh, and Spencer Gopaul could play a key role. Tidgwell leads the Mules in rushing with 264 yards and a 3.6-yard per carry average. Walsh has carried the ball 35 times for 130 yards (3.7 per rush) and Gopaul had the lone touchdown of the game for the Mules in a 10-6 win over Bates.
Colby quarterback Nick Kmetz has thrown for 1,211 yards and 10 touchdowns. He ranks fifth in the NESCAC in both passing yards per game (201.8) and total offense (206.5). Walsh has caught a team-best 33 catches for 304 yards, while Patrick Burns leads the Mules in receiving yards (418), yards per catch (15.5), and receiving touchdowns (4). Colby tight end Spencer Merwin has 234 yards receiving and a pair of touchdowns.
Middle linebacker Tom Duffy leads Colby's defense and is third in the conference in total tackles with 58. He is second on the Mules in tackles for loss (6.5). Meanwhile, safety Derrick Beasley is tied for second in the conference with three interceptions. Beasley also ranks second on Colby in total tackles (40) and is first in pass break-ups with six. Colby defensive end Ryan Veillette is tied for first in total sacks (5.5) and leads Colby in tackles for loss (7).
Tufts and Amherst combined for 1,303 yards of total offense in the game last week. Tufts quarterback Anthony Fucillo threw for a NESCAC record 503 yards and finished with another league record with 522 yards of total offense. Fucillo leads the conference in passing yards per game (313.3) and total offense (327.3), but ranks just ninth in pass efficiency (94.7) despite completing 42 of his 63 passes a week ago.
Dylan Haas (28 catches, 447 yards), Greg Stewart (30 catches, 400 yards), and Billy Mahler (37 catches, 398 yards) are all among the top 10 in the league in receiving yards per game. Pat Bailey leads the team in total catches (44) and in rushing (190 yards). The Jumbos have just 309 yards of total rushing this year and have allowed 1,362 yards.
Ferras Albitar leads Tufts in tackles with 51, while Sam Diss is tied with Beasley for second in the NESCAC with three interceptions.
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Each October, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife offers a unique Outdoor Skills class that teaches folks how to catch their supper from the sea.
It's the sort of experience that draws lots of beginners to Yaquina Bay at Newport, noted instructor Mark Newell. He said that the class is perfectly suited to folks who want to learn the ropes of Dungeness crabbing:
"We want people to care about the environment and the best way to do that is to get them out enjoying it. Crabbing is a great family activity that they can do together, boating, pulling pots and all of that. There are lots of places to do it."
One of those places is along Newport's Bayfront Avenue where Steven De-Mars demonstrated his new gear and technique for catching crabs called the "CrabHawk."
"I made this for the recreational crabber and the people who don't own a boat."
DeMars said that "CrabHawk" (the name comes from a South American raptor that actually eats crab) allows anyone with a rod and reel to cast the trap from a dock or shoreline to reach the big crabs.
"You bait it, cast it out, let it hit bottom and take up your slack just like you're fishing for trout or catfish."
De-Mars explained that he came up with the idea after years of frustration with traditional traps and pots that were big, heavy, messy and limited him to one spot on the dock. The CrabHawk gives the fisher lightweight portability and flexibility to move to a new spot.
Initially, Demars used coat hangers and old fishing net to create different prototypes. It took a couple of years to perfect the all stainless steel folding trap that opens like a book on the bottom.
The crabs walk onto the trap to feast on the chicken drumstick that's used for bait. Why chicken?
"The crabs love chicken and sea lions don't! That's why it works so well. I've had three keepers in one pull and when the crabs are really running, it's nothing to get doubles every other pull."
DeMars recommends a ten-eleven foot rod that holds a spinning reel loaded with 50 pound test line. He can easily cast the CrabHawk 150 feet into Yaquina Bay and then props up the rod and watches the rod tip for a bite.
"That's the key to this; the fact that you can see the bite. If you're a fisherman and a crabber you get the best of both worlds."
Nearby, his fishing partner - Gary Bowman - cast his CrabHawk into the bay. He said that he used traditional crab pots for years, but after getting skunked as DeMars limited out, he gave in and bought a couple Crabhawks to try.
"For me, I like the ability to really fish – to cast, watch for the bite and then reel in the catch. It's more interesting and fun than just watching a rope."
Demars added that the release of small crabs is easier than traps too – simply unfold the trap and the small crabs fall right back into the bay. "No muss, no fuss and that's what the CrabHawk is all about," noted the smiling DeMars. "It doesn't harm the animal at all."
It's new and innovative and recently DeMars has become a part of the ODFW Crabbing classes – demonstrating how they work and catching lots of new customers along the way with his uniqule all-Oregon product.
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If nothing else, this election campaign has given us a look at what theocracy could bring to Minnesota. We have an archbishop who, whether based on personal piety or promotional aspirations, has converted massive amounts of church funds from a mission of caring to a right-wing cause, and has tried to silence debate and stifle the consciences of his flock.
We don't have to go all the way back to the Inquisition to find the Catholic hierarchy initially on the wrong side of issues. Whether it was picking the wrong team at the onset of World War II and ignoring the Holocaust, opposing women's rights, opposing inter-racial marriage, opposing family planning, protecting pedophiles, and now opposing marriage rights, the church has a litany of events for which it has already apologized or someday will.
The arguments for discrimination come down to two: The one about parenting (we're doing it for the children) and the one the Bible-thumpers write about (we believe everything in the Old Testament). Oddly, they cite the problems in some single-parent families.
Even if we ignore that most single-parent families started as heterosexual families, the data show that the biggest problems for single families are the reduced incomes and supervisory time when there is only one wage-earner/parent. Neither of these is a problem for same-sex couples.
Instead of cherry-picking Biblical verses from Leviticus (the book that takes a strong pro-stoning perspective and abhors haircuts), why not look at the message of love in the Gospels?
Whether the change is based on religious belief or homophobia, neither of these is the basis for modifying our Constitution — vote "no."


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While the phrase "Don't judge a book by its cover" is often advised, rarely do our brains practice this theory in making purchasing decisions; we often gravitate towards products with the most attractive packaging, sold by the most recognizable (and inherently trusted) brands. This is why choosing the right designer for your marketing materials is essential to developing an effective brand image with memorable ad campaigns that will not only connect with your target audience, but help convert them to loyal customers.
Here are three tips that will help you hire the best designer or agency suited to fit your needs:
Ignore cost. Only calculate VALUE. Nike paid $35 for their logo back in 1971, while oil company BP recently shelled out $6.4 million for their current green and gold sunflower. Moral of the story: don't be enticed by the lowest price, or intimidated by the highest; design and designers have a very wide of scale for compensation that is not always based on measurable talent.
View their portfolio. Great design is subjective. The best measure of ones ability is looking at the projects and client base they have successfully worked with in the past. Is their definition of "aesthetically-pleasing" the same as yours? Are they familiar with your industry? Do they have experience in both print and web design? These questions can be answered by a professional portfolio.
No formal education? No problem! Some of the most skilled and proficient designers I have worked with never received a formal education and honed their craft through on-the-job experience. By requiring a college degree many employers are missing out on some of the most talented freelancers and individuals available.
After you've found a designer you will need to decide on what message you want your brand to communicate in its advertising. Working with an integrated design/print/web company like dream ink can help streamline the marketing process. Call 630-667-7017 or visit www.dream2ink.com


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Recent News & Programming Additions for SXSWedu 2014
In the past couple of weeks, SXSWedu has released a wave of exciting news and programming announcements for the SXSWedu Conference & Festival, March 3-6, 2014 in Austin, Texas. Here's a quick recap of all the goodness that has unfolded thus far:
More Sessions and Workshops!
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The four-day SXSWedu event is an informational and inspirational experience that challenges attendees to rethink and re-imagine the world of teaching and learning. The conference sessions, which occur during each day of SXSWedu, are the nexus of that experience. Understanding the various session formats that comprise the programming components of SXSWedu will help maximize your understanding and participation at the event.
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Concurrent Sessions and workshops accepted to present at SXSWedu, March 4-7, 2013 in Austin, Texas.With the help of new technologies and innovative resources the demand for data in the world of education is on the rise. The SXSWedu PanelPicker process revealed Big Data and Emerging Technologies to be of big interest to the community, check out the
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The sport-touring Honda ST1300 lineup was first introduced in 2003. The base MSRP for the 2009 Honda ST1300 sport-touring motorbikes is around $15,000. The engines for these sport-touring motorbikes are liquid-cooled and have four valves in each cylinder, producing around 125 horsepower at 8,000 RPM and 85 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 RPM.
The suspension, wheels, and frames of these sport-touring motorbikes are all made of aluminum. These motorcycles come equipped with a two-piece vinyl seat that is designed to hold two riders, a grab rail, and foot pegs for both riders. The 2009 Honda ST1300 also comes equipped with an exhaust guard, exterior covers, front and rear fenders, upper and lower fairings, and a spoiler.
The driver's center dash on these motorcycles comes equipped with standard digital instrumentation, fuel level warning and temperature warning gauges, a speedometer, a trip computer and odometer, a tachometer, and a clock. These motorcycles also come equipped with a tinted windshield that is adjustable. The 2009 Honda ST1300 touring motorcycles provide riders with two vinyl hard cases for storage, located on the left and right side of the rear, along with dash storage, helmet storage, under-seat storage, and a side storage mount.
Most riders get around 45 miles per gallon when riding the 2009 Honda ST1300 ABS at 75 to 80 miles per hour. Bikers say that these sport-touring motorbikes can travel about 300 miles before needing to refuel. Many bikers enjoy the comfortable ride, the convenient features and amenities, powerful engine performance, and smooth powertrain. However, some riders complain about the positioning of the stock handlebars and mechanical noises.
There are also come complaints that the stock seat can become uncomfortable over long-distance rides, and that the exhaust isn't loud enough in comparison to other sport-touring motorbikes. Overall, most riders are very pleased with the 2009 Honda ST1300, particularly with their sufficient ground clearance and great handling on winding country roads. Riders typically only have to make minor modifications or minor investments in aftermarket products on these sport-touring bikes.


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Highway 1 was closed in both directions for two hours Monday afternoon after a vehicle traveling southbound rolled over and killed two people and injured the two passengers. The highway near Pigeon Point Lighthouse was re-opened after two hours, according to CHP.
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At 3:33 p.m., a black Kia was traveling south on Highway 1 at an unknown speed. The driver drifted to the right and onto the right shoulder, then left crossing the south and northbound lanes. The driver lost control of the Kia causing it to roll over and came to rest on its roof off the roadway east of Highway 1.
The driver and a passenger were pronounced dead at the scene by on scene emergency personnel. The two other passengers were transported to Stanford University Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.
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The National Recording Registry's tastes in 2013 run from Chubby Checker through Pink Floyd and all the way to Saturday Night Fever.
The registry seeks to preserve recordings deemed to have significant cultural impact. This year's earliest entry is "After You're Gone" by Marion Harris. It dates to 1918. Betty Carter's 1980 work, "The Audience with Betty Carter," is the most recent.
While the soundtrack to 1977's "Saturday Night Fever," and Chubby Checker's "The Twist," are well known, many of the works, like have lost the attention they once held. Will Rogers is remembered, but it's a safe bet most people haven't heard his "Bacon, Beans and Limousines."
Not all of the entries are performers, either. President Dwight Eisenhower's message relayed by a satellite in 1958 was a landmark event in communications, but it is little remembered now. George Hicks' reporting from Normandy on D-Day was recorded for later rebroadcast and changed how people got their news.
The registry's description of each entry even holds surprises about the better-known entries. The version of Simon and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence" isn't the one they recorded. That one flopped. The version that became a classic includes instruments dubbed in by a producer without their knowledge.
Here's a list of all 25 entries for the year. For more about each one, visit the Library of Congress' website.
2012 National Recording Registry (Listing in Chronological Order)


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Vienna dentist Alex Naini says patients have a right to be concerned about any type of radiation exposure, but she says it is important to consider all the facts when looking at the latest study from the Yale School of Public Health.
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Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area.
Facebook currently requires that users be 13 years or older to have an account. While some parents think even 13 is too young, the company has considered reducing age restrictions. But even under the existing set-up, it's easy for children to circumvent the current restrictions by being less-than-honest about their age.
That brings us to this week's question.
When should a child be allowed to start their own Facebook account?
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Vito Minneci: We allowed our oldest to have one on his 13th birthday.... no sooner! — Batavia Patch Facebook
Tommy Janito: 14-16. and keep an eye on the privacy settings. Also, our rule, they can only be friends on Facebook with people they actually know in real life. — Elmhurst Patch Facebook
Kelly Stare Guzniczak: My kiddo just turned 13 (today.) We are letting her get an account today. — Geneva Patch Facebook
Donna Mills-Wilken: No earlier than 13 — Glen Ellyn Patch Facebook
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text: They say: "The next generation of all-conquering adventure bikes." We say: "Too bad you have to go to Europe to buy one." They say: "The next generation of all-conquering adventure bikes." We say: "Too bad yo Riding Yamaha's new XT1200Z Super Ténéré to the South of France in May wasn't supposed to cause frostbite. But here on a steep mountain pass on my way to the acclaimed vacation spot, I'm wiping snow from my visor with a frigid hand. The entire trip has been cold and wet, and now the sleet has turned to swirling white flakes that are ruining visibility and reducing traction. The Ténéré's name stems from the Ténéré region of the Sahara, where this bike's predecessor dominated the Dakar Rally with seven wins in the '90s. It's labelled an adventure bike, and it's hard to deny that this launch is becoming an adventure. The XT's steel crash bars, spoked wheels and shaft drive convey the bike's purpose, and the go-anywhere image is emphasized by this Special Edition version which incorporates an aluminum skid plate and saddlebags that will be options when full production begins next year. In Super Ténéré tradition, the XT is powered by a liquid-cooled parallel-twin, though at 1199cc this dohc eight-valve unit is much bigger than that of its predecessor. It has been given that capacity to compete with BMW's R1200GS, and the Yamaha's stated output of 108 horsepower matches the GS's almost exactly. Inevitably the Super Ten is a big bike-flirting with 580 pounds fully fuelled-but much of its weight is held low and the Yam didn't feel particularly bulky as I climbed aboard outside our Parisian launch base. The adjustable seat has a choice of 33.3 or 34.3 inches in height that will allow most riders to plonk both boots on terra firma. An optional low seat drops those figures by about an inch and a half. The Ténéré's big twin is wonderfully flexible, and thanks to twin balance shafts and a 270-degree crankshaft it remains smooth throughout the rev range. Carving through manic Paris rush-hour traffic to our trip's official start beneath the Eiffel Tower, the Super Ten felt almost indestructible as it stormed effortlessly away from the lights, muscled past autos and floated over drain covers and bumps. Despite its rough-and-tough image, the Yamaha is a sophisticated bike. Throttle control is via ride-by-wire YCC-T, and the system gives a choice of two modes: Sport for crisper throttle response or Touring for a more gentle delivery. There's also a traction-control system that can be set to one of two positions or turned off. In traffic I was happy in Sport mode, which gave crisp response without being remotely harsh. In either mode the bike impressed with both its low-rev delivery and feel. It pulled cleanly off the bottom and only got stronger as the revs rose toward a 7800-rpm redline. Comfort was impressive, too, although the air was cold enough to chill my hands despite the standard-fitment hand guards. The riding position is roomy and upright, with hands out to the wide bars and feet fairly well forward. That near-vertical screen does a fine job of blocking the breeze. For Yamaha there is a lot riding on this long-awaited re-entry into the adventure-bike market. The XT1200Z isn't a poser; it's designed to be ridden off-road, just like its Dakar-winning forebear. For Yamaha there is a lot riding on this long-awaited re-entry into the adventure-bike mar To test the Ten's all-around abilities, we took a diversion onto some twisty country roads. For a big dual-purpose bike its handling was ... all right. The wide bars' leverage helped give fairly light steering despite the laid-back geometry and 19-inch front wheel, but all that suspension travel makes the bike feel mushy and vague. There is certainly room for improvement. One area that would be hard to improve upon is the Super Ten's brake system. Big four-piston calipers and large wave rotors provide fierce stopping power, distributed and controlled by the Ten's linked ABS system. The linked system distributes stopping power between front and rear depending on speed and weight distribution, and it has the sense not to add front brake if you use the rear pedal first; for example, when making a U-turn. The ABS was particularly welcome after lunch when rain arrived and drenched the roadway. I softened the throttle response with Touring mode, and was glad of the reassurance of the traction control, though I didn't notice it cutting in. Normally the Ten's 200-mile range would be welcome, but the inclement weather meant I was counting down the miles until I'd be able to stop and warm my hands on the cylinder head. By the time we reached our hotel it was after 8 p.m., and we'd covered more than 300 cold, wet miles. I'm pleased to report that despite the overall discomfort of the ride my posterior was fine. The Ténéré's broad seat is one of the most comfortable I've known. Traction-control setting, D-Mode engine-map setting, ambient temperature, range and numerous other intriguing bits of information are displayed on the well-lit and colorful dash. Traction-control setting, D-Mode engine-map setting, ambient temperature, range and numero Light rain began again just in time for our departure the following morning, though we'd soon climbed high enough to be riding through a landscape made white by snow. Before long we turned onto a section of dirt road that gave the Super Ténéré the chance to show its off-road ability. The bike didn't disappoint, handling the gravel-covered, bumpy and potholed surface with an ease that belied its size and weight. Here, the bike's long-travel suspension was put to good use, and did a fine job of smoothing out the rough roadway. Again the motor's flexibility was a big asset, giving the Yamaha the grunt to chug forward almost regardless of where the analog tach's needle was pointing. Turning down the traction control to its less intrusive setting allowed some rear-wheel movement while retaining welcome security. Although the ABS can't be turned off, I had no problems with it and was happy to trust the electronics rather than my numb fingers. This Super Ténéré trip was about as far from Saharan sand and sunshine as possible, but it served its purpose and proved that the new Ténéré is truly an all-road adventure bike. The First Edition Super Ténéré is currently slated to be sold in Europe via the Internet only for a reported $18,000. For that price you might think that heated grips and electronically adjustable suspension would be included, given that the proven R1200GS can be bought with those and other useful accessories for comparable money. Even so, Yamaha's newcomer is a fine and distinctive bike that will give the ubiquitous BMW and the latest Ducati Multistrada serious opposition as a tourer, commuter or globe-shrinking all-rounder. 1 | 2 | » | View Full Article By Roland Brown Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!


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1. Re: ios 7 calendar problemjkmidge Sep 23, 2013 10:01 AM in response to LynnSD
I had similar issues. All of my past events under my "Personal" calendar were not there. I went to Settings/Mail,Contacts,Calendars/Sync and changed the setting to "All Events" (other options are 2 Weeks Back, 1 Month Back, 3 Months Back, 6 Months Back). Not sure if this did anything or not.
I needed to see all my doctor appointments I had had over the past year (they still showed up on my desktop calendar, but not my iPhone). So I went in to each doctor appointment on the desktop, editing the name slightly, and it then appeared on my iPhone. This was a pain, but I got all my doc visits back on my phone so I can search for them. Note that repeating events in my Personal calendar still showed up. It was only solo events that would not display.
Seems like Apple made a mistake on this one.
2. Re: ios 7 calendar problemRichKC Sep 23, 2013 6:55 PM in response to LynnSD
I had this problem on my iPhone 4 after upgrading to iOS7. Apple tech support gave me the solution. At the bottom of the calendar screen, tap Calendars. On the ensuing list, make sure Calendar is checkmarked. If not, tap it to checkmark it. That fixed my problem, anyway.
3. Re: ios 7 calendar problemLynnSD Sep 23, 2013 8:15 PM in response to LynnSD
Thank you for guys for attempting to assist.
I am embarrassed to admit that after installing IOS 7, I needed to put in my iCloud password in the BusyCal program again. It runs perfectly now like it has alway done.
Appreciate you assistance.
4. Re: ios 7 calendar problemGeorge Atwater Sep 24, 2013 4:44 PM in response to LynnSD
I have an iPhone 4 that I upgraded to iOS 7 four days ago. I was syncing tolerably well with iCal until this morning, when all the calendars were deleted and with them all events. When I tried to add a new calendar, Calendar crashed. Thank you,
5. Re: ios 7 calendar problemJ Elliott 1 Sep 25, 2013 12:05 PM in response to RichKC
Thanks for the post. Solved my prolblem also!
6. Re: ios 7 calendar problemstellarize Sep 25, 2013 4:45 PM in response to George Atwater
I'm having this same problem. In addition, all my events have been deleted from iCloud when I login.
7. Re: ios 7 calendar problemreyadapple Sep 26, 2013 12:01 AM in response to LynnSD
Hi guys,I think i have same problem also.i updated to ios7 week ago,but so far i can not login to my calendar although i tried many times.Besides I lost many contacts info.
I really really regretful to change into ios 7.
8. Re: ios 7 calendar problemTLCbellevue Sep 26, 2013 6:37 AM in response to RichKC
Thank you! I had this problem on my iPhone 5S, and this took care of it.
9. Re: ios 7 calendar problemmichaelsmusic Oct 8, 2013 6:39 PM in response to George Atwater
i am having this problem as well as are all friends and colleagues with an iPhone 4
I am really really MIFFED. Apple should have told everyone on iphone 4 to NOT upgrade to IOS7 or they should have tested this better and ironed out the bugs
Apps take too long to display
Calendar is not working - No new entries recorded
Ask me if I will be sticking with iPhone when my plan is up
10. Re: ios 7 calendar problemhardley40 Oct 12, 2013 8:34 PM in response to RichKC
Exactly what I needed. Thanks.
11. Re: ios 7 calendar problemicantillana Oct 14, 2013 4:58 AM in response to LynnSD
Same problem.
No progress or answering since Friday.
Just got a "do not do anything" message and still waiting.
Now I am lost, my iCal do not help and creates confussion.
12. Re: ios 7 calendar problemeldred44 Oct 15, 2013 12:39 AM in response to RichKC
That works on iPhone 5. "Calendar" button RichKC is referring to is the mobile device iCal screen, not your Mac iCal display. There are invisible checkmark buttons there to the left of each iCal type of event which you need to tap to enable on your next sync. This same problem happens everytime there's an iOS upgrade (?) so you would think that Apple would alert people. If they did it's buried somewhere in the fine print where no one will ever find it. A very Windows kind of sloppiness on Apple's part, but this is nothing new: it has been going on for years now. Even pre-Steve's demise.
13. Re: ios 7 calendar problemTTSoulen Oct 31, 2013 6:16 AM in response to LynnSD
My calendars were not syncing to my mobile devices since I updated my iPhone 4S to IOS 7. Eventually I discovered that, while my desktop had me logged into iCloud as email@example.com, my iPad and iPhone had me logged in as email@example.com. I deleted that iCloud account from both devices and re-logged in so that all three were identical and everything synced perfectly. Good luck.
14. Re: ios 7 calendar problem1youngfool Nov 5, 2013 1:43 PM in response to TTSoulen
Okay, what I think I've learned (I'm not techy) is that the default calendar when making appointments on my iphone no longer defaults to the google calendar after the ios7 upgrade. My gmail and contacts were syncing, and events entered from browser into g-calendar were showing on my phone, but events entered on my phone weren't recorded online. Opening calendar on my phone, and selecting "Calendars" at the botton of the screen I saw more that one calendar selected (check mark)for display. Only one of these calendars is the google calendar. Under "Settings" - "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" toward the bottom there's an option to select "Default Calendar". Additionally, every time an appointment is made there's an option to select which calendar to place the event. Solved my problems!


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The Department of Modern Languages and Literature offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in French and Spanish, and cooperates in offering majors in Italian studies, Latin American studies, European studies and Asian studies, with the Departments of Art, History and Political Science; more information on these programs can be found elsewhere in this catalogue.
Minors are available in French, German, Italian, Italian Studies, and Spanish. Students interested in a minor in these languages are encouraged to consider a European Studies major. This major, along with its language skills, will provide an understanding of the changes in the new integrated Europe. It will also be a very marketable degree. All language majors are encouraged to become proficient in a foreign language through study abroad; secondary education language majors are required to study abroad. All language majors take a comprehensive exam or write a thesis; content varies by language.
A waiver for lower division requirements may be granted by the chairperson of the department on recommendation of faculty according to the student's level of achievement or background. Majors need a minimum of 19 credits (French) or 22 credits (Spanish) at the 300 level or above. Three or six credits will be granted to students who achieve a score of four or five on the Advanced Placement Examination. Credit will not be given to native speakers of a language for their knowledge of that language. Native speakers or students with near-native fluency will not be allowed to enroll in first year language courses in their native language. They will be placed into an appropriate course level according to their skills. No language courses may be challenged for credit.
Gonzaga also offers a one year or one semester program of study in Paris, France. Courses taken at the Sorbonne and/or the Institut Catholique may be transferred to Gonzaga and applied to the major requirement. Gonzaga-in-Florence, Italy, admits students for a year or a semester of study. There is also a summer program in Florence. The department has a fall and spring semester program in Granada, Spain, plus a summer intensive program (up to six) credits) in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Study abroad programs in Japan and China are also available through the University. Study in Germany with the Goethe-Institut is available during the summer.
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While fans, players and coaches from West Virginia and Marshall spent way too much time in the months, weeks and days leading up to the final Friends of Coal Bowl earlier this month debating whether the football meeting between the state's two Division I football teams should actually be termed a rivalry, few will argue about the series between Maryland and WVU.
The main knock against the Marshall-WVU series was competitiveness. Sure, the two schools are close on a map, but the Mountaineers have come away with a win every time they've played. That doesn't exactly lead to intrigue.
That's certainly not the case in the Maryland-WVU series. The Mountaineers and Terrapins have shared more back-and-forth blows than Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
There have been a few streaks in the series. Maryland won six straight from 1949 through 1966, four straight from 1984 until 1987 and Ralph Friedgen won his first four against Rich Rodriguez from 2001 through 2004.
West Virginia finally broke through, though, in 2005 when Chris Henry caught a touchdown pass from Rasheed Marshall in the end zone to give the Mountaineers a 19-16 overtime triumph. That started a string of six straight WVU wins that the Mountaineers will take into Saturday's meeting with the Terps, scheduled for a noon kickoff from Milan Puskar Stadium.
That run of Ws also gave WVU control of the overall series, which it leads 24-21-2. The Mountaineers are 12-9-1 all-time against the Terps in Morgantown.
Along with the competitiveness, geography also makes things interesting when WVU and Maryland get together. In West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, which borders Maryland, there is no bigger game than the one that will be played Saturday. Mountaineer fans in towns like Charles Town, Martinsburg and Romney live among the Terrapin faithful, and many of them drive to The Old Line State each day for work.
It's much the same on the Maryland side, where towns like Cumberland contain as many Mountaineer fans as Terp fans.
"We're neighboring states that go way back, and it's the one existing game that's going to continue to be played," said Holgorsen, alluding to the fact that rivalries with schools like Virginia Tech and Penn State have disappeared over the years and even WVU's oldest and most intense rivalry, The Backyard Brawl with Pitt, has an uncertain future. "I've made reference a lot to the nonconference schedule needing to be very regional. The James Madison thing over (at FedEx Field in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Landover, Md.) was tremendous for our fans. We had a great following. The attendance was awesome; the support was awesome.
"Last year was the same thing going to Maryland. Going to play Maryland next year in the Ravens' stadium is going to be the same situation as it was for our fans a couple days ago. We want to play regional games, and this one is going to remain on the schedule, because it does have so much meaning."
The makeup of the WVU roster also has an impact on the series. WVU has 10 Maryland natives on the list — many of them like Tavon Austin, Jeff Braun, Ryan Clarke and Terrence Garvin significant contributors — as well as others from nearby Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia.
"We have a dozen or so guys from Maryland that are going to know a lot of their players, and we go up against Maryland in recruiting a lot," said Holgorsen. "So there's going to be a lot of familiarity between the two programs."
That familiarity has led to some interesting storylines in the past. Steve Slaton had long wanted to be a Maryland Terrapin and actually accepted a scholarship offer to the school. But when Maryland found it had too many running backs committed, it pulled the offer. Slaton ended up at WVU, where he rushed for nearly 5,000 yards and 57 touchdowns on his way to a pair of BCS bowl victories and then the NFL. In two games against Maryland, he racked up 332 yards and five touchdowns, and WVU won both contests.
Owen Schmitt also wanted to go to Maryland, and when he decided to transfer from Wisconsin-River Falls he first sent his tape to the Terrapin coaching staff, which didn't view the fullback as a Division I player.
The tape eventually found its way to Morgantown, and the WVU coaches took a chance. After three seasons with the Mountaineers, Schmitt rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns, becoming a WVU folk hero in the process.
Before that it was the story of Scott McBrien that took over the series. The Rockville, Md., native was supposed to be WVU's next big quarterback, but when Rodriguez arrived back in Morgantown in 2001, with his new "Spot the Ball" offense, the more mobile Rasheed Marshall quickly moved in front.
McBrien decided to transfer to Maryland, and after sitting out the 2001 season he got revenge on the Mountaineers.
His first appearance came in Morgantown in 2002, and he led the Terps to a 48-17 win. The next year in College Park, Md., McBrien dominated again as the Mountaineers went down 34-7. The teams ended up meeting again in the Gator Bowl that same season, and McBrien again came through, throwing for 381 yards as Maryland ran away with its second win over WVU that year.
McBrien's name quickly became a four-letter word in the Mountain State.
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It's questions like these — not a fancy name, a sponsor or a coach's insistence — that truly make a rivalry.
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Crusaders Record First Mid-Con Series Sweep Since 2000
Saturday, April 10, 2004For the first time since the 2000 season, the Valparaiso Crusaders have swept a Mid-Continent Conference series, defeating Oakland by scores of 5-2 and 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Valparaiso University Softball Field.
The last Crusader sweep was also against Oakland at home. Valpo has also won five straight games, the longest winning streak since the Brown and Gold won six straight spanning the 1999 and 2000 years.
In the opener, Oakland jumped in front first with a pair of runs in the top of the fourth. Erica Judge singled up the middle with one out and Katie Jones followed with her first homerun of the season down the leftfield line.
Valpo answered in the bottom of the inning with five runs on just one hit. A leadoff walk by Stephanie Reinke (Parker, Colo./J.K. Mullen H.S.) and a fielder's choice put runners on first and second and a walk to Tricia Speziale (Elmhurst, Ill./York H.S.) loaded the bases. Karen Constien (Carol Stream, Ill./Glenbard North H.S.) singled through the right side to tie the game. Another walk reloaded the bases and Valpo scored a pair of runs on wild pitches and the other on a ground out.
Amanda Gilbertson (Murrieta, Calif./West Albany H.S., Ore.) did the rest for the Crusaders, going the distance in the circle striking out four for the complete game victory. She scattered just five hits in the win. Nicole Marzano took the loss for Oakland, allowing just two hits, but walking five and striking out four. Jones went 2-for-3 for the Golden Grizzlies.
In game two, Brittany Atteberry (Schererville, Ind./Lake Central H.S.) and Gilbertson combined for the shutout. Atteberry went the first 3 2/3 innings and gave way to Gilbertson for the next 2 2/2. Atteberry returned in the top of the seventh to for Oakland into a game-ending doubleplay to get the win. She struck out two and allowed five hits, while Gilbertson gave up three.
Valpo scored in the opening inning as Reinke singled and stole second. Speziale then doubled to rightfield to plate the first run of the game. The game then turned into a pitching dual, as Korey Schluckbier went the distance for Oakland, allowing just six hits and striking out two.
The Crusaders final run came in the sixth as Reinke again reached with a single. After a sacrifice bunt, Monica Rowan (Evergreen Park, Ill./Evergreen Park H.S.) doubled to left to add the insurance run.
With the win, Valpo (13-15, 7-1 Mid-Con) moves into sole possession of first place in the Mid-Continent Conference. The Crusaders have now won nine of their last 11 ball games. Oakland falls to 9-24, 1-11.
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IRS to Send Furlough Notices to All Employees on Monday
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All Internal Revenue Service employees will be notified Monday of five scheduled furlough days, beginning May 24, according to the head of the largest employees union at the IRS.
Colleen Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, said on Friday that "implementation of any furlough days is a disappointing development. Furloughing IRS employees is further evidence of the ongoing damage sequestration is causing across the country."
The furloughs are scheduled for May 24, June 14, July 5, July 22, and Aug. 30, with an additional two still a possibility. The NTEU stressed that its negotiators continue to work to soften the impact of furloughs, which by law require 30 days' advance notice.
The furlough days are scheduled for after the IRS's peak period of tax filing season, though Kelley pointed out that "considerable tax-filing" goes on throughout the year, including submissions by small businesses, quarterly payments, businesses operating on a fiscal-year basis, estates and government entities. "On these days, phones calls to the IRS will go unanswered and Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country will have 'closed' signs in their windows," Kelley said. "I believe this is an unprecedented event that leaves taxpayers out in the cold."
NTEU has joined other organizations, lawmakers and commentators in calling for an end to sequestration. "Like all federal employees, those at the IRS are well into the third year of a pay freeze," Kelley said, "and now they face the unwelcome prospect of a pay cut resulting from unpaid furlough days."
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