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Last week, Silver Creek beat Brownstown Central for the first time in 24 years.
On Thursday, the Dragons had a chance to pull another upset but fell short against Class 4A No. 5 Floyd Central in four sets, 25-22, 25-9, 24-26 and 25-20.
"To be in a match with the No. 5 team in 4A says a lot about our program," Silver Creek coach Jeff Zimmerman said. "We have high expectations for the kids. The problem has been getting across to our players that they're capable of accomplishing those expectations. After beating Brownstown and now playing with Floyd Central, we feel like maybe we're turning a corner."
The Dragons led 22-20 late in the first set, but after leading the set nearly the entire way, the Highlanders came back for a 25-22 victory.
Floyd showed why it has one of the best volleyball programs in Indiana in the second set with a 25-9 win for a 2-0 lead.
Floyd led most of the way in the third before the Dragons came back for a 26-24 third-set win.
"We talked about having some court and stepping up and competing against some of these bigger teams," Zimmerman said.
Sophomore Emily Reed came off of the Dragon bench for three kills and three aces in the Creek's victorious set.
"She came in and gave us a nice little spark," Zimmerman said of Reed. "Taylor Williams also came in and played some big-time volleyball."
Silver Creek led again in the fourth set. This time, it held a 19-16 lead before Floyd coach Bart Powell called a timeout that led to a match-ending 9-1 run for the HIghlanders.
"We really felt like we were in it," Zimmerman said. "Neither team they played as well they possibly could. Both teams were kind of flat."
Danni Densford and Morgan Reining led the Dragons with nine kills apiece. Densford had four blocks and Reining added seven digs. Also for Creek, Kaitlyn Ramser finished with 32 assists, Kendra Kirchgessner had seven kills and Liz Mann led with four aces.
At Silver Creek
Set scores: 25-22, 25-9, 24-26, 25-20
Records: Silver Creek 11-8, Floyd Central 8-5.
JV: Silver Creek 25-10, 25-17.
Freshmen: Silver Creek 25-20, 25-17.
Next: Floyd Central and Silver Creek at New Albany Ultra Ankle Challenge, Saturday.
At Providence
Set scores: 25-18, 25-15, 25-10
Providence highlights: Taylor Wilson 16 kills; Jacquie Hornung 9 kills, 3 blocks, 6 digs; Haley Libs 6 kills, 6 digs; Carlie Combs 4 kills, 2 digs; Patricia Mattingly 33 assists; Abby Spitznagel 17 service points, 4 aces, 4 digs; Audrey Shannon 16 digs, 12 service points, 3 aces.
New Wash highlights: Caroline Ricks 9 kills, 2 aces; Courtney Amick 11 assists; Kerri Cochran 14 digs.
Quotes: Providence coach Terri Purichia, "I felt that we started a little flat through the first set and part of the second set after an emotional five-set win [over Floyd Central on Wednesday]. We were able to get more focused as the match went on. [New Wash coach] Michelle [Ricks] has done a great job and they have some great athletes."
Records: Providence 14-3.
JV: Providence 2-0.
Freshmen: Providence 2-0.
Next: Providence at Ben Davis Invitational, Saturday; New Washington at Christian Academy, Monday.
At Clarksville
Set scores: 25-11, 25-22, 25-10.
CAI highlights: Krista Boesing 9 kills; Sierra Rayzor 7 kills, 2 blocks; Emily Haworth 3 kills, 3 digs; Hannah Staggers 6 aces, 12 digs; Ezra Staggers 3 aces; Clara Koch 7 digs; Alex Lyons 3 digs; Alex Falcone 31 assists.
Clarksville highlights: Hannah Elder 11 assists; Ali Sparkman 8 kills; Kayla Wallace 2 aces, 10 digs.
CAI coach Walter Pauly: "Tonight was not our best effort, especially the second set where we lost focus. Fortunately we regrouped in the third set. We picked up the defensive intensity and our serving kept them off balance. Hannah Staggers was great in the back row with 12 digs, and Clara Koch made som incedible defensive plays. Emily Haworth, Ezra Staggers, and Alex Lyons all had good matches. Clarksville's Ali Sparkman was fantastic tonight, Clarksville played well and they dug a lot of balls."
Clarksville coach John McEwen: "Christian Academy is a solid volleyball team. We had them down 20-17 in game two, and we just haven't figured out how to close out a game. As soon as the girls decide to fight and give 100 percent no matter what, we will be a more successful team. Senior Hannah Elder did any amazing job coming off the bench as setter. Her enthusiasm and attitude on the floor makes everyone better. Ali Sparkman also had a great match offensively. She is great when she is aggressive like she was tonight."
Records: Clarksville 7-8, Christian Academy 10-6.
Next: Clarksville at Borden Tournament, Saturday; CAI hosts Shawne Memorial, Saturday.
At Henryville
Set scores: 25-21, 25-19, 25-17.
Henryville highlights: Kerri Cochran 7 kills; Haley Huddleston 4 kills, 7 digs; Kelsey Johnson 9 digs, 4 aces; Emily Hollis 17 assists, 5 digs.
Quotes: Henryville coach Shallon Hill, "We played really hard. We had a few points throughout the night that are among the best points and plays we've had all season. They're really learning to play all out and never stop. Emily Hollis specifically is working her tail off setting and doing work for us every night."
Records: Henryville 9-9.
Next: Henryville hosts Henryville Invitational, Saturday.
At Charlestown
Set scores: 25-11, 25-11, 25-13.
Charlestown highlights: Cassie Martin 4 kills, 1 block; Megan Brooks 2 kills, 6 assists, 1 block; Lauren Crowe 1 kill; Kim Knight 2 kills, 4 blocks; Haley Layton 1 block; Erica Broady 1 ace.
Quotes: Charlestown coach Tammy Nuxoll, "Tonight I was very proud of our Lady Pirates. We were having difficulty with our PA system and not going to be able to do announcements or the National Anthem. Both teams collaborated and stood together alternating Lion, Pirate, Lion, Pirate and led the crowd in singing the National Anthem to honor our country. It was truly a great act of patriotism and team work. ... We were flat tonight in our match against Salem. We did not communicate very well and did not pull together as a team. Passing has been our nemesis for most of the season and that didn't change tonight."
Next: Charlestown hosts Austin, Monday.
At New Albany
First half
F — Zach Lewis (Henok Jones), 1st min.
N — Angeles (unassisted), 20th.
F — Lewis (unassisted), 38th.
F — Lewis (penalty kick), 39th.
Second half
F — Lewis (unassisted), 50th.
F — Tyler Menne (corner kick), 76th.
Notes: The hat trick was Lewis's third of the year. He now has 15 goals on the season. His first goal came on a corner kick. Menne's goal came on direct kick on a corner.
Quotes: Floyd Central coach Tim Rice, "They played well and it was a tough game until until the fourth coach from Zach. That took a little of of the air out of them. It was a good win for us. ... [Lewis] has been playing tremendous for us."
Records: Floyd Central 7-0-3.
JV: Floyd Central 5-0.
Next: Floyd Central hosts Columbus East, Saturday; New Albany hosts Jennings County, Saturday.
At Jeffersonville
No. 1 — Austin Hunt d. Adam Bryant 6-0, 6-0.
No. 2 — Brock Winchell d. Griffin Foley 6-0, 6-0.
No. 3 — Connor Buntin d. Ethan Tacket 6-0,6-0.
Notes: Jeffersonville won both doubles matches by default.
Records: Jeffersonville 11-1.
Quotes: Jeff coach Mark Reilly, "This weekend we play in the eight-team Jeff Classic. [Eighth-ranked] Evansville Memorial, who just knocked off No. 6-ranked Jasper this week 4-1, will be there."
Next: start Jeffersonville hosts Jeff Classic, today and Saturday.
• Borden at New Washington boys' tennis was postponed due to rain. No makeup date has been announced.
At Pekin
No. 1 — Quenton Coffman (C) d. Alex Doebler 6-3, 6-2.
No. 2 — Grant Newcomb (E) d. Jeremy Buess 6-2, 6-1.
No. 3 — Jordan Gray (E) d. Clatyon Schreck 6-0, 6-0.
No. 1 — Ryan Price-Nick Keith (C) d. Terr Chism-Clayton Marshall 6-1, 6-3.
No. 2 — Kyle McPhillips-Jackson Taylor (C) d. Payton Sparks-Trace Myers 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.
Quotes: Eastern coach Greg Heldman, "We are knocking on the door but just have not been able to get that third point that we need. However, it is not for lack of effort [and] I am pleased with our focus and determination. We are competing at every position and that is the first step to winning more matches. Now we need learn how to win some crucial points that could turn a game and set around in our favor."
Records: Eastern 3-6 (2-4 MSC)
JV: Corydon 2-0.
Next: Eastern at Jeffersonville Invitational, today and Saturday.
At Rock Creek Academy
First half
R — Gedeon Nzombi (unassisted), 5th min.
R — Nzombi (Will Brown), 13th.
R — Ronald Karenzi (Brown), 27th.
R — Nzombi (Brown), 36th.
R — Reggie Bailey (Tanner Gerth), 36th.
R — Nzombi (unassisted), 37th.
Second half
R — Karenzi (Brown), 43rd.
R — Karenzi (Gerth), 50th.
R — Blake Joseph (unassisted), 53rd.
Notes: Nzombi and Karenzi each had a hat trick, while Brown had four assists.
Quotes: Rock Creek coach Chris Brown, "I thought we did a good job of working the ball and creating opportunities to score on both through-balls and from crossing the ball toward the mouth of the goal. It was a good opportunity to get some of the younger guys some experience in the second half."
Records: Rock Creek 7-0.
Next: Rock Creek at Corydon Central, Monday.


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Book of Mormon Tour Will Star Jared Gertner, Samantha Marie Ware, Kevin Mambo and More; Tour Dates Announced
By Adam Hetrick
Jared Gertner, Samantha Marie Ware, Grey Henson and Kevin Mambo will say "Hello!" to audiences across America as part of the national tour of the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Book of Mormon.
Gertner, who stood by for Josh Gad in the original Broadway production of The Book of Mormon, will star as Elder Cunningham, opposite the previously announced two-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel (Hair, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Elder Price.
Newly-announced cast members also include Ware (the Lion King) as Nabulungi, Henson as Elder McKinley and Mambo (Fela!, Ruined) as Mafala Hatimbi.
The touring cast will also feature Mike McGowan, Derrick Williams, Jon Bass, Jacob ben Widmar, Colin Bradbury, Josh Breckenridge, JR Bruno, Michael Buchanan, Jonathan Cullen, Bobby Daye, Talitha Farrow, Phyre Hawkins, Mykal Kilgore, Daniel LeClaire, Antyon Lemonte, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Laiona Michelle, Kevin Michael Murphy, Michael Schwitter, Jeffrey David Sears, Marisha Wallace, Bud Weber, Christian Dante White and Jamaal Wilson.
Additional casting is expected.
The Book of Mormon will launch its tour in a sold-out engagement Aug. 14-Sept. 2 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, CO.
Current tour dates follow:
Denver, CO (Aug. 14-Sept. 2 at Ellie Caulkins Opera House)
"South Park" creators-writers Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Tony-winning Avenue Q songwriter Robert Lopez collaborated on the script and score to the musical, which earned Tony Awards for Best Book, Best Score and Best Musical.
The Book of Mormon also picked up Tony Awards for Best Direction (Parker and co-director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw), Best Performance by a Featured Actress (Nikki M. James), Best Orchestrations (Larry Hochman and Stephen Oremus), Best Scenic Design (Scott Pask), Best Sound Design (Brian Ronan) and Best Lighting Design (Brian MacDevitt).
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— By BRIAN SMITH
BROCK — Despite a change in ownership, pet owners can rest assured of the same top quality service at Riverstone Companion Animal Center.
New owner Dr. Ryan Cate bought the business from his friend Dr. Braeden Benson in late December, officially taking over on Jan. 1. He met Benson while in vet school at Michigan State University. Cate said with the exception of him, all the staff is the same staff that was with Dr. Benson.
"Technicians (Pam Johnson and Monica Ardoin) have placed their trust in me and have decided to remain with the practice," Cate said. "Those two faces out front are the face of the practice."
It's been a long travel back to Texas for Cate, who graduated from Michigan State University vet school in 2009. Following his internship in equine medicine and surgery at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, he and his wife Stefanie moved 3,000 miles to the island nation of Grenada where he taught at St. Joseph's University there.
The allure back to the area became too strong and the couple moved back to the area. After taking a job in Argyle for six months, Cate and Benson began talking about him taking over the business, which became official on Dec. 27.
"I like being part of a small town atmosphere," Cate, a 2000 graduate of Boyd High School, said. "I definitely want to become part of it."
Stefanie, who graduated from Weatherford High in 2002 and whose family has been in the Brock area since 1996, is also a part of the business in handling the books. Brock High student Mollie Withers is a part time employee at the clinic.
Cate received his associate's degree from Weatherford College in 2002 and his bachelor of science in Animal Science from Texas A&M in 2005.
Cate said the first few weeks have been a whirlwind trying to get things organized the way he wants them. He focuses mainly on smaller animals right now but will provide vaccines to larger animals upon request.
"I hope to become a mixed animal practice (both small and large pets) in the future," Cate said.
The facility not only offers vet care but also pet boarding. Cate said the facility boards between two and four pets at all times.
Some of the changes he hopes to make in the coming months include hiring of a groomer and increasing the number of vets on staff which would allow for weekend openings. Sometime in March he wants to open one Saturday morning a month for both appointments and walkins. If that takes off, he would then be open every Saturday.
"Right now, we're trying to take care of what the practice always has been and we will go from there," Cate said.
He said he can refer patients (and their owners) to orthopedic surgeons and vets who specialize in internal medicine if the need arises. In time, he hopes to acquire equipment that will allow him to handle X-rays digitally.
With the new ownership, Cate is offering 10 percent off a canine annual visit right now. With February being Pet Dental Month. Cate is offering a free dental exam before Feb. 1 to see if a pet qualifies for a new non-anesthetic teeth scaling service. If the pet qualifies, there will be a $20 reduction on the procedure price.
Even more specials are offered by "liking" the Facebook page, Cate said.
Bridgestone Companion Animal Center is located on 1421 FM 1189 about a mile south of I-20. Hours are from 7L30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 817-599-8085.


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Snooks Eaglin — Baby, You Can Get Your Gun! (Hep Cat) :: Anyone widda moniker like "Snooks" has gotta be cool but, as you mightve already guessed, that aint his real handle: Its Fird, which is even cooler — just like the beyond butane blues-infused scorchers which ignite this reissued 1986 session.
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* Plans for US manufacturing may yield more votes than jobs. Andy Sullivan – Reuters. U.S. factories are hiring again, and Democratic President Barack Obama and some of his Republican rivals are pitching tax breaks to fuel a rebound in manufacturing and help rebuild a battered middle class. Economists on the left and the right say promises to bring back factory work may yield more votes than jobs. Industry experts say the United States is long past the days when steel mills, auto plants and machine shops boosted millions of unskilled Americans into the middle class. Economists say the middle class would benefit more from efforts to boost the economy as a whole, rather than a particular sector such as manufacturing. Link
* Germans volunteer for Greek tax mission. Chris Bryant and Kerin Hope – The Financial Times. German tax collection experts have volunteered to go to Greece to help combat widespread evasion, in a move that risks reigniting tensions between Berlin and Athens. Germany's federal states have recruited about 160 experts to serve under a European Union and International Monetary Fund initiative to improve tax administration in Greece. Link
* My economic reform plan. Rick Santorum – The Wall Street Journal opinion. Attempting to distract from his record of tax and fee increases as governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney says he wants to follow my lead and lower individual as well as corporate marginal tax rates. I'll submit to Congress comprehensive tax policies to strengthen opportunity in our country, with only two income tax rates of 10 percent and 28 percent. To help families, I'll triple the personal deduction for children and eliminate the marriage tax penalty. The corporate tax rate should be halved, to a flat rate of 17.5 percent. Corporations should be allowed to expense all business equipment and investment. Taxes on corporate earnings repatriated from overseas should be eliminated to bring home manufacturing. Link


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Sean Kilachand, Forbes Staff
Following the cash wherever it may go
After the launch of the new iPad, I have read numerous articles (like this and this) discussing how Apple, after cannibalizing both the music and movie industries, now threatens one of the fastest growing industries of my generation: video games. With more than $25 billion in sales last year (hardware, software and accessories combined), the video game industry has already proven to be a lucrative feeding ground for Apple developers. Apple and Android now reportedly comprise over 50% of the mobile games market, overtaking Nintendo's DS last year, in what has become a more than $3 billion segment of the industry while still in its infancy. This goes well beyond mass-appealers like Angry Birds and Cut The Rope, as companies are starting to target 'hardcore' gamers through titles such as Infinity Blade I and II as well as a handful of Call of Duty derivatives. While it is certainly true that these games command hours of attention from even the most devoted Xbox 360 and PS3 players, I have seen numerous Apple enthusiasts declaring that the iPad will actually REPLACE console games entirely, citing the device's new screen and processor as the primary reasons.
This is simply laughable.
I am not saying that the screen is not exquisite, or that the processor is not powerful, just that these two factors do not constitute a "premier gaming device" by themselves. No doubt the iPad has dramatically impacted the game industry, as it has spawned a new demographic of gamers by drawing in a generation of individuals who never gamed before. However, acknowledging this, I still believe the iPad will forever remain inferior as a gaming platform to more serious, hardcore players.
Before I go into my justifications for this, let me highlight why I think I am qualified to be making this assessment. I am a big Apple fan, toting a 4s as well as an iPad equipped with over 75 games (I got an Apple gift card for my birthday, alright?) so I think it is fair to say that I have tested the majority of premier games out there and seen the lion's share of the engines currently available on iOS. That being said, I have also spent countless hours on my Xbox 360, reaching level 50 in Halo 3, a rank of Legend in Halo: Reach and attaining 8th prestige in MW3. These accomplishments are in addition to a large range of other arcade and platform games I have played on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.
1. History and culture of gaming
Let's face it…anyone who calls themselves a gamer is already shaking their head at the fact that I even have to make this list. First off, the console is so deeply rooted in gaming history that I truly believe it will never be ousted. The console itself has seen dramatic changes, particularly in the last 5 years, which have made it a necessary piece of any complete home media center. Obviously, the iPad is more expansive in its features, and yes, you can take the iPad anywhere…but the whole concept of the media station or 'cave' if you will, has become a staple of modern gaming culture. Part of the experience is having that favorite chair or couch or seat with joysticks attached from where you take on the world. This idea of complete immersion that has come with the significant advances in gaming development is lost on the iPad, and it is something that a lot of dedicated gamers value.
The need for multiplayer functionality is also vital to the success of any gaming platform nowadays, and the iPad is seriously lacking in this regard. Not only the technical ability to play against other people, which Apple is remedying through a new technology, but the social aspect as well. You and your friends, sitting in a semi-circle within punching distance of each other all staring at the same screen experiencing emotions collectively…this is something the iPad cannot replicate. Even if in a few years there are advances in multiplayer gaming on the iPad, players in the same room still have to stare at their own individual screens. It is just not the same.
2. Retina shmetina
My biggest gripe with those who proclaim the iPad's oncoming dominance is how the retina screen alone should qualify the iPad as an elite gaming device. The iPad has 1 million more pixels than my HDTV, but am I going to mount it to the wall and sit around it with my friends? My Xbox360 can only project its images in 1080p at best, and while my iPad is undoubtedly sharper, the difference is relatively insignificant. In fact, if you were to stream content from the new iPad to an HDTV via Apple TV, the best attainable quality is also 1080p, negating the impact of the retina screen entirely. I would even go as far as to say in terms of important game features, graphics do not supersede playability, story, or character development. Graphics are obviously up there, but they are not the be-all end-all. It is a step in the right direction, but by no means will better graphics singlehandedly dictate which platform takes the cake…unless of course it is revolutionary, like the leap from SNES 16-bit to N64 64-bit graphics.
3. Depth of Games, or lack thereof
Even with popular role playing games, such as Infinity Blade II and Dungeon Hunter II, iPad games can only go so deep. As the device is meant primarily to handle a host of other functions, games aren't designed to be a intricate as those on consoles, and thus the length of the story is limited (hence the current prevalence of fun, simple physics, puzzle and social games). This presents a problem for those who enjoy RPG's, as replaying the story over and over gets redundant…and this is coming from a guy who played Infinity Blade 2 until I got every weapon, including the blacked-out ones, and Dungeon Hunter 2 until I got 2 characters to level 100. Imagine games like Azura's Wrath on the iPad. They might look brilliant, but they would have to be cut to conform to the platform, eliminating some of what attracts a lot of gamers to these titles. I for one might think twice about spending $10 – $15 on an app that only has 2 hours of story compared to a full-length 20 hour game for $60 bucks on my PS3. I think most hardcore gamers would agree. Not to say these apps wouldn't be enjoyable…just limited.
As many hardcore gamers are diehard fans of classic MMOs, the lack of compatibility for this genre also inhibits the iPad from becoming a true force in gaming. While there are currently decent forms available in the app store, i.e. Pocket Legends and Order and Chaos Online, they are seriously lacking in comparison with traditional titles for the PC, and even if the games improve over time, developers will have a hard time maintaining the complexities players are used to on other platforms. The games will also still be limited by the controls available on the iPad (see the next section.) Consider the MMORPG-ers out.
I think where you are wrong – I am surprised more people are not writing about this- is the AirPlay functionality. Once this gets optimized (I.e. lag reduced), it will completely destroy console gaming. The ability to have your iPad or iPhone become the controller, or HUD, or motion sensor and simultaneously have the game running on your big screen is the ultimate blow to the consoles. That's not even to mention that you can take the game with you wherever you go. This was my huge revelation as I was watching Apple unveil the new iPad and the latest OS.
Plain and simple, Apple is literally a few programming cycles away from making the console obsolete.
That's just wrong and consoles aside the PC absolutely destroys the ipad in every possible way except portability. But most gamers dont care about portability, they're not looking to play bigger name games on the go. The more intense and in depth games arent practical to play on the go because of the amount of hours they require. And the reason Apple can never replace consoles is the lack of developer support, it's actually what's kept consoles from being completely replaced by PC gaming despite it's technical superiority.
Exclusives are a powerful asset in gaming and carry much of the brand loyalty consoles enjoy. As long as franchises like Mario, Halo, God of War, and many many others exist consoles will remain very very relevant. Apple is not going to magically steal away all of these people who have been doing business with Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft for a significant period of time. Not to mention that Apple has a terrible reputation among harder gaming circles due to their overpriced and shoddily made hardware.
Spoken like the gullibles who believe everything they read in the net.
It's completely possible to create custom controllers for iPads.
Sorry, but using the iPad as controller doesn't sound workable to me. Lacking the tactile sensation of keys, joysticks, buttons, etc is just too much of a drawback. It's impossible to play quick and precise without that. Now, if you created a controller that synced up with iPad while the iPad was throwing the game onto the big screen, I could see that working.
I believe that all of your arguments are solid and hold water. But I think you missed the vision of those who would debate you. They aren't picturing an XBox being replaced by the iPad gaming experience as it exists today. They are envisioning a future in which the iPad gains the ability to throw the graphics onto the bigscreen TV (perhaps via AirPlay) as well as the ability to talk to external controllers (perhaps via the new Bluetooth protocol). I honestly don't see what technical hurdle would absolutely prevent the iPad from being able to someday become a portable XBox machine, at least as far as the gaming aspect is concerned (which is the one you are calling out in this article). Apple obviously wouldn't try to emulate the other capabilities of XBox (like playing physical disks or tie-ins to Microsoft network stuff). However, Microsoft would likely be allowed to make its own app which could do all these things (and more).
Pretty much every one of your (valid) arguments could be addressed by this vision of where the iPad may be headed. That's why you should never say "never".
This is why the industry fails at innovation, because they listen to ego strokes like this about 7 year old technology.
Apple has approximately twice the market cap of Microsoft and lots of cash on hand. If they want to they can easily crush the Xbox. Sony and Nintendo are even worse off. (about 1/10th of MS market cap for each).
Even Facebook has 5x the market cap of either Sony or Nintendo.


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I'm working on a 1980 Volvo 265 Wagon that has an S-10 or Blazer 4.3 in it. I would like to add cruise control to the car - but i want to use the Volvo cruise control switch and wiring and the Chevy cruise control module. To do this, I will need a wiring diagram for both vehicles. Obviously I don't expect anyone here to be able to help me with the Volvo part of the wiring, but I was hoping that someone would have a wiring diagram or something that tells me what wire goes to what on the cruise control wiring for the Chevy?
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The first game was a classic, so why would the postseason be any different?
That is the question you have to ask going into today's sectional softball tournament opener.
Yeah, tourney host East Fairmont starts the show at 4:30 p.m. versus Fairmont Senior, but the cross-town showdown takes a huge backseat because of two things: 1.) The Polar Bears' rough season and 2.) Who is waiting around the bend once the Bees likely take care of FSHS.
That would be North Marion, which is in the midst of a breakthrough season under back-again coach Brad Harker. The Huskies have exceeded last year's win total of 14 and then some, with an impressive 22 wins heading into today.
North, for the first time in years, has also had the upper hand over East Fairmont so far.
The Huskies swept the season series with the Bees — winning a doubleheader in Rachel on April 10, by scores of 1-0 and 14-7 — and carry plenty of momentum into today's contest.
You'd like to think a lot of those good vibes were the byproduct of what took place in the opening game that day, as North got a stellar start in the circle from Danielle Fluharty and an eventual game-winning single from Paige Efaw to nab a thrilling eight-inning victory.
And a similar showing is what North will need to get past East, which has two strong pitchers in Tori Postlewait and Ashley Martin, not to mention a deep, varied offensive lineup that can match up with virtually anyone in Class AA.
One thing the Bees have been able to do in recent years better than most area softball programs is put the ball over the fence, and 2013 is no different.
In all, a trio of East hitters — Kayla Summers, Tori Postlewait and Jasmin Johnson — have at least five home runs apiece and the first two have a combined 82 RBIs.
But North has an excellent 1-2 pitching punch of its own in Danielle Fluharty and Chelsi Latocha, along with an offense that gets on base and has a knack for getting the clutch hit.
Put it all together — the high stakes, the comparable talent of both squads and what's happened in the not-so-distant past — and you have all the makings of a classic sectional final matchup.
It gets under way with two games today, at 4:30 p.m. and approximately 6 p.m., at EFHS. Double-elimination play continues with another pair of games Tuesday, with a deciding contest set for Wednesday night as well if needed.
And no matter whether Bees or Huskies come out on top, they'll earn it fair and square this time around.
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I'll also use this space to say goodbye, as this will be my last article for the Times West Virginian. I am leaving Fairmont today to pursue some opportunities closer to home in the Pittsburgh area.
You live somewhere for five years and certain things tend to stick with you.
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People who care about the kids, care about the community and are the bright, never-dimming light on a town that has certainly seen better days.
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1. Re: Your opinion of Support.topherlive Mar 21, 2012 3:43 PM (in response to BrokenBladez)
I think that the intention of the Support strike package is fine, but I just see a lot of crazy bastards who run around with no worry about dying (often with their tac insert nearby) [I play a lot of kill confirmed] who go 19 - 25 and drop a stealth bomber and usually a escort airdrop if they can get there.
I'm not sure that this was the intention of the support package. Instead of encouraging people to learn how to slow the hell down and not die so much, they get to muck up the pace and style of a game and be rewarded for it.
2. Re: Your opinion of Support.WeirdGuy Mar 21, 2012 4:14 PM (in response to BrokenBladez)
I like Support, but I only use it on my LMG class because I'm less likely to get a killstreak with them.
3. Re: Your opinion of Support.deucedouglas Mar 21, 2012 4:15 PM (in response to BrokenBladez)
I'm definitely not a bad player and I will defend the support package until I'm blue in the face. It is funny though how by defending it though you suddenly become a 'garbage player who only uses the support package because you can't get real streaks.' Most of the people I see that hate it are angry that their streaks are getting destroyed by EMP's and that they die from a stealth bomber.
4. Re: Your opinion of Support.grif77775 Mar 21, 2012 4:15 PM (in response to BrokenBladez)
My opinion
I find most of the rewards in support are really useful and play their part in game just fine, there are only 2 problems I have with the support package, the EMP and stealth bomber.
If the EMP was removed and stealth bomber put into assault, I wouldn't have problem with it. As it stands I find both of these rewards a very cheap way to play
5. Re: Your opinion of Support.Aero_Stryker Mar 21, 2012 4:19 PM (in response to BrokenBladez)
I find it funny how Support hardly does any supporting. UAVs can be earned in Assault way more than in Support, and Stealth Bombers miss most of the time since they can be heard from a mile away. The only thing that really gives you any support is the EMP, and you might only see 1 a game. I don't get why people keep saying that EMPs are unfair though. I actually like when enemy teams run Support because it makes the game so much easier.
I used to use it because I thought that the xp from using all those EMPs would help me rank up faster. But then I found Specialist and never looked back.
6. Re: Your opinion of Support.urbanevirtuoso Mar 21, 2012 4:21 PM (in response to BrokenBladez)
I love Support because it makes up for all the bullsh*it induced by Lag Compensation.
Plus, EMPs to drown out pointstreak spam.
7. Re: Your opinion of Support.grif77775 Mar 21, 2012 4:22 PM (in response to deucedouglas)
I wouldn't say only crap players use support, but it isn't really fair the one guy who goes earned a pave low by getting 12 straight kill has it taken out of the air by someone who going badly negitive and calls in an EMP. There stingers and sams if you want to play anti air.
8. Re: Your opinion of Support.scolia5044 Mar 21, 2012 4:23 PM (in response to Aero_Stryker)
I love support because the recon jugg is there i just don't see how some one is rewarded on the losing team with bad stats. For example if your gonna use the stealth bomber make sure your trying too clear a path for the flags your team needs and not just trying too get free kills too break even
9. Re: Your opinion of Support.opb81 Mar 21, 2012 4:23 PM (in response to topherlive)
I am 11th prestige level 60 positive kdr ranked just under 20k in dom. 5700+ caps almost 3k defends, and I have no problem with support. It works well in objective game modes like dom. My ratio is prob something like 70/30 assault/support. When I use support more often than not I am able to get at least 2 stealth bombers a game which is the highest I have selected. I play the objective in dom so I am not always able to get level 10 or higher assault kill streaks as I would rather win than hang back trying for a kill streak.
In kill based games I always use assault streaks as they are game changers.
I was playing dom against another 10th prestige player the other night who called me a support noob, I called him out and ran a class with 0 kill streaks and my stats were identical in the next game, he still got owned going 8-29 in the game. To be fair I looked him up in elite and he sucked .57 kdr and had his classes set up with assault streaks that he will never reach like pave low and osprey gunner etc. Which leads into my next point below.
Part of doing well in this game is setting yourself up for success and using obtainable killstreak rewards both on assualt and support. Also knowing how to counter those same streaks if they are used against you. Example the booby trap care package was great fun at first getting all kinds of triple kills for me now it is almost worthless so instead why not throw out some ballistic vests for your team instead.


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look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Received in a trade, Bottled 11/27/12, poured into a snifter
A- Pours nearly all foam in the glass, then quickly settles to a small sudsy layer on top, short lasting legs when agitated, beer is nearly pitch black in color
S- lots of smoky aromas from the mesquite, some hints of chocolate, oak and vanilla, not really picking up and bourbon aromas. Any of the aromas that result from the barrel aging seem to be overpowered by the mesquite smokiness, which I believe is the base beer itself
T- The base porter is simple with some light chocolatey notes, the mesquite smoking actually compliments the base beer quite well, without being overbearing. The mesquite gives some woodsy and herbal flavors. I'm not really picking up any barrel flavors, maybe if I try really hard I can pick up a hint of bourbon on the finish. But like, the aroma, the flavor is dominated by the smoke of the mesquite
M- medium body with high carbonation leads to a pure foam mouthfeel all the way to the finish, a bit over-carbonated. ABV is pretty well hidden though, with just a little bit of heat at the end
O- This was a nice concept, but I don't think that they got enough influence from the barrel to match up with the smoke of the base beer. Regardless, its a good beer, but doesn't hold it's own in the barrel aging category
I noticed previous reviews mentioning infection issues, I didn't experience anything sour or that would suggest infection
Serving type: bottle
12-16-2013 02:58:23 | More by Treyliff
3.5/5 rDev +3.9%
12-14-2013 22:38:10 | More by greenspointexas
2.5/5 rDev -25.8%
10-13-2013 21:05:33 | More by Tertullian007
2.63/5 rDev -22%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Bottled 11/27/12. Reviewed live, making this a month or so shy of a year old. 375ml brown glass bottle with waxed-over (black wax) pressure cap and nondescript label acquired at a local bottle shop for $6.99 USD and served into an Independence Brewing pilsner glass in me gaff in low altitude Austin, Texas. Reviewed live. Expectations are above average given the brewery. There is no indication of the style on the label, but it's identified on Ranger Creek's website as an "Imperial Mesquite Smoked Porter Aged in Ranger Creek Bourbon Barrels." Reviewed as an imperial porter.
Served cold - straight from me fridge - and allowed to warm over the course of consumption. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.
A: Whoa! We have a gusher! Severe overcarbonation! Liquid all over my desk...
No bubble show forms as I pour.
Pours a three finger wide head of khaki colour. Decent creaminess and thickness. Subpar frothiness. Messy "legs"/lacing cling(s) to the sides of the glass as the head slowly recedes. Head retention is quite good for the high ABV - about 7 minutes - but I'd credit this to the rampant overcarbonation.
Body colour is a dull murky opaque dark brown-black. No yeast particles are visible.
Overall, it's not looking great for an imperial porter. The body colour should be a jet black and the head could be fuller and more tan. Not unique or special.
Sm: Obvious mesquite wood, vanilla, bourbon, oak wood, dark malts, and chocolate malt. The aroma hit me as soon as I opened it. Unfortunately, the mesquite overwhelms the oak, depriving the aroma of nuance. Sea salt. I look for the marshmallow mentioned on the beer's description on Ranger Creek's website, but don't find it. Maybe some mesquite smoke. I also get some spiciness which I believe is from the mesquite, but it lends the beer more of a rye whiskey aroma than a bourbon aroma. If not for the vanilla, I wouldn't have found the bourbon.
An assertive aroma of high strength. It's not particularly appealing for the style; I want more cream and chocolate as well as less aggression - it's really in-your-face.
No yeast character, hop character, or imbalanced alcohol is detectable.
T: Heavy mesquite wood and spice. Smoked meat. A kiss of peat. Boozy rye whiskey. Quite woody, but it's all mesquite and no oak. The bourbon, vanilla, and chocolate notes from the aroma are nowhere to be found, to its detriment. Even the dark malt base gets overwhelmed by the aggressive mesquite. Not finding any marshmallow. That's one hell of an overbearing flavour profile, bereft of any nuance or subtlety at all. Perhaps the least intricate barrel aged imperial porter I've ever had. For all the effort that clearly went into this - aging in their own barrels, using mesquite wood (and maybe smoke) - it comes off shockingly one note. Huge flavour intensity, but no depth of flavour. Duration of flavour is average.
The barrel notes are sorely lacking, leaving this feeling like a smoked imperial porter - not a barrel aged one. I suspect the base beer is pretty underwhelming; it seems it was easily taken over by the mesquite.
I wouldn't call it balanced, but there's some general cohesion. It's not gestalt. A bit musty; the flavours don't ring clean or distinct but feel tainted - maybe this is why some reviewers are suspecting infection.
Do I like it? Not really, no.
No hop character or yeast character comes through. I do pick up on some light alcohol warmth.
Mf: Lightly coarse. Wet. A bit rough; has a slight cardboard feel. Overcarbonated. Unrefreshing. Has some heat to it. Not at all soft; indeed, it's a bit rough. Has an aggressive heavy presence on the palate that doesn't suit the style particularly well; smooth sleek bourbony textures are ideal, not a harsh spicy whiskey feel. It doesn't suit the flavour profile well. Not very carefully handled; disappointing execution.
Not oily, buttery, or astringent.
Dr: Difficult to drink given the sheer aggression of the beer coupled with its noticeable alcohol presence. If it drinks this rough with nearly a year of age, I can't imagine how abrasive it was fresh. I've had some good brews from Ranger Creek, but this isn't one of them. I do love the idea of a mesquite aged bourbon porter, but the execution of that concept here is very lacking. Quite overpriced. I wouldn't recommend this to friends or trade partners. Very disappointed.
Not to be aged; it isn't worth the cellar space and I doubt it'd develop or mellow with age.
Serving type: bottle
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2.58/5 rDev -23.4%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
Poured from a waxed 375ml bottle into an Avery Mark of the Beast pint glass. Bottled on date of 11-27-12. Label suggests that beer can be enjoyed right away or cellared for an extended period of time.
A: 90% tan foamy head and 10% dark brown/blackish, nearly opaque body. A gusher that never quite settled down. Pour carefully.
S: Sour and funk strong, but not quite overpowering. Mesquite, meaty smoke there as well. not much else.
T: Fortunately, the sour and smoke reverse themselves here. Dry woody finish. Noticeable alcohol warms.
M: Thin for an amped up BA version of MSP. Definitely overcarbed.
O: Another infected small batch offering from Ranger Creek. I gave this one 10 months to fester, so it could have been worse. If you find yourself purchasing one of these (or get gifted a couple as I did), drink ASAP. Pour carefully and over your sink. Ask yourself if sour will complement or clash with the style. Haven't experienced an infected Small Batch on draft, FWIW.
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A Micromonitor is ready to be installed. An early concept for the device was developed by David Saylor, president of Indiana's South Haven Utilities Water Works. Photos: Stantec
Close-up of a Micromonitor inside a controlled flow flume. Measurements of the level and flow under controlled conditions develop the low-flow rating curve for the weir as a primary device before it's installed in a sewer pipe.
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. engineers demonstrate a Micromonitor installation.
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One of the thorniest issues about investigating sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration (I/I) is the unavoidable need to access private property, whether the method is as innocuous as asking residents about their gutter and sump pump hook-ups or as extreme as physically getting into their basements.
In answer to public response, many utilities have struggled to develop ordinances that strike the right balance between individual property rights and the municipality's responsibility to correct excessive inflow and infiltration that threatens the entire community's wastewater infrastructure.
A new methodology is being deployed to zero in on problem areas while greatly reducing the need to implement widespread and more expensive traditional sanitary system evaluation survey (SSES) services. Based on a device called a Micromonitor, the four-step process outlined below has the potential to drive down project costs and the number of private-property investigations by more efficiently locating potential sources of leaks and other system deficiencies.
Inflow and infiltration investigations typically begin by monitoring sanitary sewer flow in larger regional basins over a series of months or even years. It's rather expensive — monitoring a single location for a six-month wet season can range from $6,000 to $10,000. Baseline flow data from dry and wet seasons is collected to develop predicted base rates and rank the basins for the quantity of inflow and infiltration per house or per length of pipe.
While this identifies basins that contain problem areas, it generally doesn't provide the discrete level of information needed to pinpoint the location, or the actual cause, of the high infiltration rates. Any investigations would have to be basinwide, essentially affecting all residents equally, not just those with I/I sources. The new approach adds two more steps to focus the impact and reduce the costs.
Micromonitoring follows the basinwide blanket approach of regional flow monitoring: It identifies sewer segments with very high inflow and infiltration to be investigated via highly focused wet-weather technologies. The process defines areas within the collection system where conventional flow meters typically don't perform well, such as small, upstream collection-system areas contributing low base flows.
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I wonder if Duensing and Swarzak are being told to prepare to start so they can be evaluated in the same pool as Deduno, Worley, Diamond. One open spot in the rotation, two spots in the pen, and 2 guys go. That is assuming no one else, Gibson/ Meyer, blows them away in spring and earns a spot.
Deduno has probably earned the right to the rotation spot if hes healthy and good in spring. I think Worley has the most potential of the group so he has the inside track on a pen spot. Diamond is probably the odd starter out but may stick as a Duensing replacement. I think Duensing is probably gone, Swarzak was pretty damn good as the long man last year but then again long relievers are pretty replaceable."Professionalism - When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S Thompson
Pretty crowded indeed, a better problem to have than last spring.
Gibson has AAA options that others don't, but if he pitches well in spring and wins a job, Ryan needs to let him join the club, instead of optioning him down to Rochester because of some administrative benefit. I also wouldn't be surprised to see a trade this spring if multiple guys pitch well.
Even with being heavily overworked last season, the Twins had one of the best bullpens in baseball last season. And with a deeper and higher quality rotation this year, the pen could/should perform even better this year. Even a staus quo, no improvement a all, it would still be a major strength and one of the best in MLB.
There appears to be a battle between Pressly and Tonkin for the final RH spot, and I suppose Worley could be a candidate as well, and some other supporting members rising through the ranks. I believe Thielbar is the real deal and will continue to perform well. There is the possibility of some regression, of course, and relievers numbers and performance can be skewed somewhat year to year when even small bad streaks can inflate numbers of even a solid performer. But Thielbar could actually improve with experience/knowledge and continue to be solid to very good. Diamond, Johnson, Ibarra and even Gilmartin potentially provide depth and options from the LH side.
Despite what has been said about Deunsing and Swarzak getting a shot to start, I don't believe it will/should play out that way for a couple of reasons.
1) The depth of starters to enter ST/the season with three hurlers set to fight it out and prove themselves with no options remaining. Yes Deduno could start on the DL and rehab, and no Diamond and Worley are nothing proven. However, knock those two down all you want, when a pitcher has had proven success in MLB, even on a limited basis such as Diamond and Worley have, there is ever chance that healthy, and the fresh slate of another season starting, that they can and will do it again.
Worley had about a season and a half of quality pitching for the Philies before running in to injury. Diamond was solid to very good in 2012 before injury. Either or oth could be ready and raring to go this spring. And argue all you want about Deduno and long-term viability, but there were flashes in 2012 and he was the absolute best and most exciting SP we had in 2013 until injury.
2) Why would you weaken a strength of your club in an attempt to shore up another area when you have other real options?
Yes, it is probably easier to replace a long reliever and a LH reliever than finding a capable starter. But again, with other viable options, why would you mess with a good and proven thing?
Ive seen the best and worst in Deunsing and Swarzak. Swarzak was once a top SP prospect, and even shown flashes. So has Deunsing. I've followed Deunsing since he was pitching here for the Cornhuskers; excellent starter before TJ, excellent in the Len, then a song man, before helping as a starter again. Once again, each has shown flashes. And honestly, especially last season, when one examines the work and maturity of Swarzak, it's hard to say he doesn't deserve a shot, and might have matured enough now to take over a spot.
But again, when you have viable options at your disposal, why mess with a good thing? As stated and agreed, it's easier to find a good reliever than a quality starter, but yet, talk to Detroit and a few other teams about building a quality bullpen. It's not as easy as just plugging someone in and telling them to be excellent.
I really have a hard time with people being so flippant to trade away relievers in one of MLB best bullpens with the idea that the previously mentioned players (depth and potential) can just be automatically plugged in with the same results.
How valuable a durable has Swarzak been for the Twins the past couple of seasons? And how many teams struggle to find ONE decent LHRP and we should very well have TWO?
Dont mess with what you have until someone not only knocks on the door, but seems poised to kick it in.
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You lost me with this:
Here is how the Twins' pen ranked in 2013:
17th out of 30 MLB teams as far as ERA goes
17th out of 30 MLB teams as far as FIP goes
17th out of 30 MLB teams as far as SIERA goes
8th out of 30 MLB teams as far as WHIP goes
19th out of 30 MLB teams as far as K% goes
Pretty much in the middle or middle low half. Not "one of the best" by any means. The Twins' pen still needs work. It was better than the rotation, but that does not say much. It was mediocre...
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The pen is pretty solid and will continue to be if they shuffle some pieces. Perkins/ Burton/ Fien is a nice top 3, and Theilbar seems a good loogy, that leaves 2 MR spots and a LR. Tonkin is knocking on the door for one of those and should earn it out of spring training but he, like the top 4, is a 1 inning guy. The last 2 spots go to the starters that don't make the rotation, Presley, Duensing, Swarzak, ect."Professionalism - When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S Thompson
In all of baseball our ERA was middle of the pack. But in appearances we ranked tied for first with Atlanta and Colorado, a pair of NL clubs. First in the AL. We ranked 5th in the AL, which I believe has a plus of about half a run if memory serves. We also ranked first in the AL in IP and actually had a winning record of 27-22 for a team that won only 66 games. BA was .240 against AL average of .242. SO's were 508 against the mean of 472. Walks were 185 to 191.
MLB ranks were 460-187 SO to BB.
We also had 40 saves vs the mean of 42.
All in all, for a team with an overworked bullpen, and a team that only won 66 games, I feel I'd stand by my statement we had one of the best bullpens in the AL, and one of the better units in all of baseball.
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To me Worley and his repetoire have bullpen written all over 'em.
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I think Nolasco, Hughes, Pelfry, Correia , are locks for opening season unless injury should pop up during spring ball. I am betting that Dudeno is not healthy and wouldn't be surprised he ends up on disabled list. My bet is that Diamond starts the season as 5 starter being he's left handed. Worley may be kept if Dudeno is hurt or they choose put him with relievers and my bet he would be traded shortly to make room for Dudeno. If Diamond has trouble I wouldn't be surprised he's moved to bull pen and possible trade happens with him or Duensing making room for Dudeno. As for Gibson and Myer my guess is they will be brought up if there's injury to one of the starters or later in the year when they could trade Correia making room for them. I think Twins are going to keep Gibson and Myer service time down if all possible to maintain player control for future years. I am betting Twins look at Albers for relief position because he's left handed and could fill role with his control and they have control of him for several more years. The Twins are going into this spring in much better shape.
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"The Twins had one of the worst starting rotations in all baseball last year. In order to remedy the problem, the team has done its best to be aggressive in the open market, recently adding Mike Pelfrey via a two-year $11 million deal."
While I understand that Pelfrey was a free agent signing, I really can't see how he can be considered as part of the attempt to remedy the problem, as he was part of the problem of last year's rotation. If anything, he continues to contribute to the problem. I also heartily agree with Thrylos, and that the bullpen was middle of the pack. The stats back it up, for sure. Mediocre does not become one of the best in MLB, just because it is one of the best parts of a horrible 2013 team.
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I am solidly behind Thrylos on the bullpen, mediocre at best. How about inherited runners being allowed to score - I doubt that the Twins rank high there.
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I am not sure how the bullpen stacked up last year. I would think the poor starting rotation led to a higher ratio of innings by the less talented relievers skewing any team data. Teams with starting pitching going late in games would have a greater ratio of innings pitched by their better relievers. Conclusions can't be drawn by looking at team date without doing something to balance the ratio of innings pitched by the better relievers.
It doesn't really matter anyway. Last year is gone and using those number to project next year's numbers in a pen isn't very reliable. There is reason to be concerned after Perkins. Burton had a drop off last year. Fien hasn't done it long enough to reliably count on him repeating. The guys in the rest of the bullpen probably could not make the roster on a team with a pen like Kansas City.
Fortunately, the depth of the starting pitching will flow into the pen. Swarzak will be pushed by Worley, Deduno and hopefully Correia. Duensing and Thielbar by Diamond. The pitching staff will be better next year.
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I think it's between Diamond and Duensing for the last starting spot. IMO the Twins will not open the season with five right-handed starters.
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If both Deduno and Worley have a good spring, I would look to deal Correia. He might have some value. Gibson can go to AAA, and we can only hope Diamond gets claimed.
Oh to dream!
Gibson ready to take no prisoners and a healthy Deduno pitching like he did last year healthy, granting us the ability to trade Correia and move forward. (I'd even be happy if it took a month or so for all of that to transpire)
And somebody keeping a seat warm until Myer is ready.
And it's not even far-fetched as a possibility!


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Clean energy and its cousin, biotechnology — a sector which encompasses biofuels — do not fit neatly into the traditional business models supported by venture capitalism, according to Arthur A. Boni, John R. Thorne Chair of Entrepreneurship; associate teaching professor of entrepreneurship; and director of the Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship.
"They are very high-risk endeavors; they're very capital intensive; they have long life cycles; and to a certain extent, there are regulatory issues in both," says Boni. "The risk profile is much too high for VCs, particularly at the early stages and again at the later stages. The 'valley of death' for emerging ventures is expanding, thus impeding innovation.
Likewise, hundreds of millions of dollars are required to bring clean energy and biofuel technologies to market, sometimes with life cycles that stretch to 14 years. Venture capital funds are typically 10 year partnerships, meaning investors would have to endure some special contortions before they got their money back via a liquidity event," Boni notes.
Further complicating the issue is the fact that initial public offerings are stagnating in the current economic climate, and even mergers and acquisitions are no longer as robust as they once were.
To ensure that ambitious alternative energy technologies reach the market so they can potentially make an impact on the environment, students and faculty at the Tepper School of Business are creating new business models that support those endeavors in a way that will allow them to expand.
The work is being done in partnership and support from the Foundation for Enterprise Development, a La Jolla, Calif.-based private organization dedicated to supporting research and development in areas affecting global and national problems and encouraging broad-based ownership (shared capitalism) to reward value creation by entrepreneurs.
The Tepper School group has been working since the fall of 2008 on alternative capitalization and business models. To date, Boni says research points toward moving away from traditional vertically integrated business models and more toward broad-based ownership of decentralized, open innovation, networked entrepreneurial organizations.
"We're really looking at forming open innovation networks, virtual companies, development companies, public-private partnerships," says Boni. "The industry seems to be moving toward a collaborative, cross-disciplinary open innovation model. This approach is already being taken in the biotech field."
Because Carnegie Mellon has a well-established track record of successful cross-disciplinary enterprise, the research team is ideally suited to develop a like-minded model for clean technologies, says Boni.
"That is exactly our sweet spot," he says.
Also working on the project are Lester Lave, Harry B. and James H. Higgins Professor of Economics and University Professor; director, Carnegie Mellon Green Design Initiative; co-director, Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center, and Laurie Weingart, professor of organizational behavior and theory and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Teams.
While venture capitalists are investing a lot of money into alternative energy, project financing is needed as early-stage development is completed, says Boni. Technology must be piloted and then scaled. A company that wants to build a large solar installation or battery production capacity still carries a lot of risk when scaling up to commercial size, he notes.
"These problems are not just localized to the United States. Indeed, if you're going to be solving these problems, they'll need to be solved in a way that's scaled to globalization," Boni notes. "It's just as applicable to what's going on in China, India, Japan, and Singapore. We're all driving toward a low-carbon footprint, and the only way to do that is through developing a portfolio of alternative energy technologies."
Three MBA students worked on the project before graduating in May; a new group of MBAs and one PhD student have joined the team.
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In addition to working with the Foundation for Enterprise Development, the Tepper School team also is discussing funding options with other partners to continue and expand the project. Boni believes the team's research will continue for the next two to five years. The work is addressing several elements of the business model development. First is the capitalization model and business model itself, but beyond that is the necessity for creating broad-based ownership models that are appropriate for the collaborative, networked teams that will be required to create and deliver value and to be rewarded for their contribution and risk.
Creating any new business model from scratch is essentially an entry into a brave new world — and when the model addresses a high-profile problem without a single solution, the task looms even larger.
"It really heightens the challenge that we have, because you must pursue these [solutions] in parallel," says Boni. "We're in a world where change is occurring, and we're very mindful of the fact that things are going on around the world that will change what we're doing — and we will respond to that. We will seek to lead the changes that are necessary to create and commercialize new alternative energy technologies including biotech solutions for both energy and healthcare."


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Sports, Recreation & Outdoor Living
Toronto Walking Tours
Whether you're looking for a professionally guided tour, a walk with a passionate volunteer, or tips to take a stroll for yourself, there are plenty of options for walking tours of Toronto.
Skiing in Toronto
There are two city-run facilities within Toronto where families and winter sports enthusiasts can strap on their skis or snowboards and hit the slopes, all without needing to leave the city.
Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team Profile
The Toronto Rock are six-time champions in the National Lacrosse League. Find out everything you need to know to start following this exciting team.
Toronto Blue Jays Team Profile
Scott Kendrick, About.com's Guide to Baseball, profiles Toronto's professional baseball team.
Official Site of the Toronto Maple Leafs
The website for Toronto's NHL team offers up everything from ticket info to a fan discussion forum.
The Official Site of the Toronto Marlies
Toronto's American Hockey League team plays in the Ricoh Coliseum at Exhibition Place.
Official Site of the Toronto FC
Major League Soccer's first team outside the United States is right here in Toronto. Visit the official site of the Toronto FC.
Official Site of the Toronto Argonauts
Everything you need to know about Toronto's CFL team.
Using Toronto's Beach Water Quality Reports
From June to August, the City of Toronto's Public Health Department tests the water quality so you'll know if it's safe to swim at Toronto beaches. Find out how to use this helpful resource before you head out for a day on the beach.


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