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I am unclear as to what, exactly, Don Mattingly has done to earn all this speculation about his future with the Dodgers. And I'm not the only one. Chad Moriyama of True Blue LA calls him an "average" in-game manager, but also concedes that "game management is a small part of what managers exist for" and "the universal standard for what comprises a quality manager is basically a jumble of intangibles." What kinds of intangibles? Running a peaceful clubhouse and effective communication, essentially; making the ballpark into a good working environment for 25 guys and a bunch of coaches, while also representing the demands of his bosses in the front office. By all accounts, Mattingly has done that. He has kept his head down, refrained from being overly critical of his players, the front office, or the press. At least as far as those intangibles go, he's done his job.
But what about the tangible? There seems to be a universal acknowledgement among Dodgers fans that Mattingly orders the bunt too much. Maybe he does, but the same could be said of virtually every manager in the history of baseball. The Dodgers have the fifth-highest on-base percentage in the National League, but have only attempted two more bunts (25) than the average NL team (23). Is that really some kind of egregious sin? Moriyama suggests his personnel and bullpen decisions are troubling but "I watch a lot of baseball around the league and follow a lot of other team's bloggers, and I see similar issues/complaints about almost every manager, sans a few."
Dodgers pinch-hitters have done poorly, but it is hard to see pinning this on Mattingly. Sure, a manager is responsible for calling on the right pinch-hitter in a given situation. But even if we completely disregard the issues of small sample size, which pinch-hitters should Mattingly have used that would have given him better results than Nick Punto, Skip Schumaker, and Luis Cruz have? Tim Federowicz? The currently-disabled Jerry Hairston? Maybe Juan Uribe when he isn't starting at third base? Perhaps he should use Ramon Hernandez, who since having been forced on him has gone 1-for-22. The cupboard isn't bare in Chavez Ravine, it's filled with rancid meat, toothpicks, and one stray can of pumpkin pie filling.
I suppose we could ding him for bullpen management. Kenley Jensen leads the team in relief innings and has appeared in more than half of the club's games, but that's what you want out of a relief ace (a couple of recent bad outings notwithstanding). His go-to guy with runners on has been the spot lefty Paco Rodriguez, who has held left-handed hitters to a .111 average (3-for-27) while walking four. He's also been effective against the right-handers he's faced.
Actually, if anyone has been underused, it's been "closer" Brandon League, who was signed to an unwarranted extension by Ned Colletti before he could hit free agency. And that's the right strategy, because League is at his best, an above-average reliever, not the horse that Jensen (or Ronald Belisario, or JP Howell) is. League has only appeared in three games where he wasn't preceded by Jensen. Hell, the only reason League got near a truly high-leverage situation on Sunday was because Mattingly had already burned his four best relievers. It's hardly League's fault that Juan Uribe botched Andrelton Simmons' bunt attempt, setting up the Braves for a huge inning.
Maybe, then, it's the Dodgers' shoddy defense that's on Mattingly. The Dodgers have been absolute butchers on defense. They rank second from the bottom in the National League in defensive efficiency and third from cellar in fielding percentage, suggesting they can't even pick up the few balls they can get to. Perhaps a manager needs to be able to whip a sloppy club into shape. But Mattingly can't make Matt Kemp into a gold glover because Matt Kemp simply doesn't have the tools now, if he ever did, to be anything other than an abysmal center fielder. Ditto for Skip Schumaker as he fills in around the diamond. Juan Uribe is going to continue to be Juan Uribe no matter what. And things are only going to get dicier when Hanley Ramirez returns, assuming the Dodgers are committed to keeping him at shortstop. What's Mattingly supposed to do? Alienate his best player (Kemp) by making him switch positions with Carl Crawford, who prefers to play left field and who is one of the few good things the Dodgers have going? What's Hanley's effort level going to be like if he's moved back to the easier position he doesn't want to play? Mattingly is stuck, being asked to play chess with his queen moving like a king and his bishop threatening to stop moving altogether if he isn't allowed to go side to side like that castley-piece. Around them, just for fun, are a bunch of thirtysomething pawns like Schumaker and Mark Ellis and Andre Ethier, who can't move worth a damn.
Add it all up and the team has been horribly disappointing this year, currently seven games under .500 and in last place in the NL West, seven games back of the Diamondbacks. I understand that the manager tends to be the fall guy in situations like this, but I have yet to see any kind of an argument as to why Mattingly deserves to be fired. Instead, everyone from Ken Rosenthal to Craig Calcaterra to Mike Petriello to Eric Stephen to Branch Rickey are treating his firing as some kind of inevitability.
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The reason that no one is pointing to a reason why Mattingly should be fired is because there is none, just an acknowledgement that, "Shucks, this is how it's done." Well Don Mattingly didn't put this bloated, perpetually-in-crisis roster together. He didn't trade for Hanley Ramirez (who has played just four games) or Josh Beckett (5.19 ERA and now on the DL) or Skip Schumaker. He didn't make it so that the only position open to a one-armed Matt Kemp was center field. He didn't allow Hiroki Kuroda to leave in favor of Chris Capuano and Aaron Harang. He didn't make Carlos Quentin charge the mound to knock out one of his three decent and healthy starters. He didn't sign Brandon League to be the closer. Don Mattingly is running the only team he has at his disposal out onto the field every night, and using those mismatched chess pieces as best he can. That they are hurt and not performing is not his fault; that's their nature.
Sometimes, I suppose, a change in attitude at the top could spark a change in the performance on the field. You can make that argument. But these are veterans, and if they haven't learned how to conduct themselves by now, no amount of yelling is going to get more than a sarcastic eye roll. Maybe if you can get undead Billy Martin to come manage this club, you might get some kind of response from players who have been around the game for years and years. But then you have to deal with Billy's hunger for brains and thirst for seven and sevens and the trampling as players try to escape. Outside of being chased by undead Billy, they aren't going to move faster on the field. They are what they are. There's nowhere to grow (except older, I guess).
But say we grant this much: Say it's possible that, if the Dodgers were to fire Mattingly and hire precisely the right manager at precisely the right time, maybe they could catch lightning in a bottle like the Marlins did under Jack McKeon in 2003 or the Rockies did under Jim Tracy in 2009. The problem with that kind of wishful thinking, though, is that result is incredibly unlikely.
Since 1947, managers have been replaced midseason 269 times, and their clubs have seen their winning percentage improve, collectively, by .018. Over the 118 games the Dodgers have remaining, that works out to somewhere in the neighborhood of two or three extra wins. That's not enough to get them back in contention this year, but it's also possible that they could be an outlier who improve dramatically under new management.
The average fifth-place team since 1996 has won an average of 87 games in the National League. To get there, the Dodgers would need to go 69-50 from this point on, a .580 clip, that's a difference of .167 over their current winning percentage. Here's the entire list of teams who replaced managers midseason, each of whom helmed their clubs for at least 30 games, and played at least that much better the rest of the way:
Year |
Team |
1st Mgr |
2nd Mgr |
Diff |
2010 |
Lou Piniella |
51 |
74 |
.408 |
Mike Quade |
24 |
13 |
.649 |
.241 |
2010 |
Dave Trembley |
15 |
39 |
.278 |
Samuel/Showalter |
51 |
57 |
.472 |
.194 |
2009 |
Rockies |
Clint Hurdle |
18 |
28 |
.391 |
Jim Tracy |
74 |
42 |
.638 |
.247 |
1989 |
Jimy Williams |
12 |
24 |
.333 |
Cito Gaston |
77 |
49 |
.611 |
.278 |
1988 |
Larry Bowa |
16 |
30 |
.348 |
Jack McKeon |
67 |
48 |
.583 |
.235 |
1980 |
Gene Mauch |
54 |
71 |
.432 |
Johnny Goryl |
23 |
13 |
.639 |
.207 |
1969 |
Bill Rigney |
11 |
28 |
.282 |
Lefty Phillips |
60 |
63 |
.488 |
.206 |
1952 |
Eddie Sawyer |
28 |
35 |
.444 |
Steve O'Neill |
59 |
32 |
.648 |
.204 |
That's nine teams in 66 seasons, only two of which (the '89 Jays and the '09 Rockies) ended up winning better than 87 games. So really, even as the Dodgers are struggling right now, even as it's unclear how firing Mattingly would solve the Dodgers problems, it's incredibly unlikely that a change will turn them into a contender in 2013.
Firing Mattingly has the potential to create an even bigger problem: If his replacement does go on an epic run to salvage the season (or even to just save face): that the Dodgers would be stuck with him going forward. In making changes midseason, teams are often forced to go with who is available quickly, instead of conducting an extensive search to find the best candidate for the job. Teams often feel compelled to let a successful interim manager prove he's not the right guy, which can hold back the rebuilding process by another season. The Cubs kept Mike Quade for 2011, and his Cubs lost 91 games while he got into conflicts with Starlin Castro and Ryan Dempster and was consistently out-managed. Jim Tracy had a handshake deal on a lifetime contract with Dan O'Dowd and the Rockies, but his teams kept getting worse and worse and he became a running joke around the league for his inept tactics. Johnny Goryl started the strike-shortened 1981 11-25 for the Twins, and he was canned. The only managers on the list above who lasted more than three full seasons are Buck Showalter (assuming he makes it through 2013) and Cito Gaston.
The Dodgers would have internal candidates in Davey Lopes and Trey Hillman, who led the Brewers and Royals, respectively, for two and a half uninspiring seasons. Or maybe they give the job to untested Tim Wallach or Jody Reed. Or look around to see if Manny Acta or Ozzie Guillen want to get back into managing. But whichever way they'd go, the Dodgers would simply be picking from what's left over. They wouldn't be conducting a thorough search and making an informed choice that could affect their club for seasons to come.
Given where they are at, and how much they would have to do this year, it's far safer for the future of the organization to let Mattingly play out the string; if he can't pull this club together, start fresh next year with the right man in place.
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Stories for December 11, 2006
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Since voters approved Proposition 209 ten years ago, the University of California has seen a shift in ethnic enrollment. Prop. 209 banned using racial preferences in public university admissions and state hiring and contracting. Host Gloria Penner talks with education reporter Eleanor Yang Su about ethnic trends at UC campuses.
Put Your Oxygen Mask on First
What would you do if you were given two weeks with no responsibility and the permission to focus on yourself? Would you get perspective?
Recent E-Coli Outbreaks Prompt CA Farmers to Seek Governmental Oversight
California's produce farmers are asking the federal government for more oversight. They say consumer anxiety about food safety could hurt their bottom line. KPBS Radio's Andrew Phelps has the story.
S.D Supervisors to Decide Whether to Appeal Medical Marijuana Ruling
San Diego County Supervisors will meet in closed session Tuesday, to discuss whether to appeal a rejection of their lawsuit challenging California's medical marijuana law. KPBS reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.
Unprecedented Number of S.D. Teachers Expected to Retire
The California Teachers Association predicts thousands of San Diego County educators could retire in the next few years, leaving a huge void for local school districts to fill. KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.
Bill Would Restart All-American Canal Project
Supporters of a controversial project that would bring Colorado River water to San Diego County got a boost from the lame-duck Congress. The House and Senate passed a bill that removes legal roadblocks to the lining of the All-American Canal in Imperial County. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more.
Domestic Violence Spikes Over Holidays
Nearly one-third of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives. Host Gloria Penner talks with the director of the Family Justice Center about resources for those seeking help.
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People living south of Interstate 8 will have access to more emergency health care soon. Reporter Amita Sharma has that story.
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A group of California researchers predicts a major earthquake is coming within the next two years. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.
Political Insider Explores Lurid Side of Conservative Politics
A former Republican political insider who experienced the Watergate scandal from inside the White House, argues conservative politics in the United States now border on authoritarianism.
Advocates Focus on Crime Victims' Needs
Michelle Renee tells the story of being taken hostage and forced to participate in a robbery in her book, 'Held Hostage.' We speak with her about the way the criminal justice system treats and tries to compensate crime victims and their families.
New Biography Highlights Thomas Paine's Overlooked Contributions
Thomas Paine was a visionary, a radical and patriot. And plenty of scholars believe he hasn't gotten the credit he deserves for the founding of America. We'll speak with the author of a hot new biography of 'Thomas Paine called Thomas Paine and the Promise of America.'
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A comics historian and former head curator in the prints and photography division of the Library of Congress talks about his new book, 'Cartoon America: Comic Art in the Library of Congress.'
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Diaprepes root weevils - otherwise known as the 'evil weevils' - are native to the Caribbean, but they are now popping up all over San Diego County. Host Tom Fudge talks to the director of the county's farm bureau about the devastation this annoying critter creates.
S.D. Chargers Clinch AFC West
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Not far from Petco Park in the eastern reaches of downtown San Diego, there are seven acres of vacant land. The empty lots in the Barrio Logan neighborhood were intended to be a new shopping center complex. While redevelopment projects have been springing up across the city, the Mercado del Barrio has been bogged down for more than 15 years. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce tells us why.

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The Alumni Association has recently announced this year's award recipients, and three alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences were honored in two categories.
Key Compton '92 (pictured) was one of two recipients of the Distinguished Service Award which is presented to a dynamic and purposeful volunteer leader who has given long-term personal service to the University of Vermont and the Alumni Association and whose loyal, unselfish, and consistent dedication and commitment has enhanced the reputation and furthered the mission of the University.
Key is among the University of Vermont's most energetic and committed volunteers. As chair of the Alumni Association's New York Regional Board, he has brought structure, strategy, and thoughtfulness to that role. Thanks to his leadership in re-energizing and restructuring the Events Committee of the New York Regional Board, alumni in the New York area have had a rich variety of opportunities to engage with the University and with one another, with a strategy of bringing Vermont to New York and vice-versa. That flair for strategic marketing led to the University's developing the highly successful "From Vermont to You" promotional and outreach package to assist all the regional boards in connecting with alumni and parents in their regions. A member of the UVM Alumni Association Board of Directors, Key has also served on the School of Business Administration's Board of Advisors and as a volunteer on many other committees including Alumni Admissions, Class Gift, and Reunion Planning.
Laura Berman '90 and Brian Sack '92 were two of the five recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award which is presented to alumni, who, because of distinguished stature in a chosen profession, have attained great respect on a local as well as national level and whose notable achievements have not only had a strong impact on their field and brought personal recognition as a leader in a profession which has enhanced the reputation of the University of Vermont.
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"I then understood, and still understand, Mr. Gaujot's comments to have been a threat of future retaliation," Gwynne says in a sworn statement.
Gwynne also says Gaujot has or had other personal or professional relationships with other people employed by West Virginia Radio Corp., WVU and others involved in the lawsuit.
In a letter addressed to Benjamin dated July 19, Gaujot disputes Gwynne's claims about making a threat. He agrees Gwynne and his wife did not attend the party because the other person was invited but says he has no recollection of every saying any comment about paybacks. Gaujot and Gwynne stopped having social interactions because Gwynne divorced his first wife, with whom Gaujot's wife was close, Gaujot states.
Gaujot said he had considered Gwynne a friend and was "shocked" to learn of Gwynne's questioning of his impartiality.
"Furthermore, I can only hope that I would not be perceived as the type of individual who would harbor a grudge for nearly two decades over an invitation to a neighborhood July Fourth party, let alone threaten retribution as a result of it," Gaujot states in the letter.
"It is neither in my nature nor my character to behave in such a manner."
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In this day and age, where the passing game rules the NFL, it's inevitable wide receivers are going to get paid well. For us common folk, the numbers are astronomical. For what some players earn in a year, most of us will never see in our entire lifetimes. But that's life, and where supply meets demand, you have to splash the cash. And that is what Jeff Ireland is expected to do this offseason. With the best part of $46 million in his piggy bank, he'll be like a kid in a candy shop looking for some of the best treats on the market. But one thing he'll have to ascertain is whether Brian Hartline truly deserves the contract he is reportedly seeking.
Put simply: is he worth it? First, let's take a look at his production. As you can see below, there are two tables. The first table is far more detailed than the second. The reasoning behind that is because I really want to focus on his 2012 season. His 2012 season was the year he showed a big jump in pretty much everything apart from touchdowns and yards after the catch.
20+ |
2012 |
16 |
74 |
128 |
1,083 |
1 |
80 |
14 |
67.7 |
1 |
48 |
240 |
So what can we make of this? Well, Brian Hartline is extremely durable. That's a good plus point because every team needs their best wide receivers available in order to make plays and win games. What also jumps off the page is the amount of times Ryan Tannehill targeted Hartline. It's clear Hartline was his favourite receiver. As a result of this Hartline produced with 1,083 receiving yards (16th best in the NFL). In fact, he was so important to the offense, that he also made in excess of 20 yards 14 times (joint 20th in the NFL) and got to the first down mark a remarkable 48 times (joint 23rd).
On the downside is the lack of touchdowns and failure to produce many yards after the catch. The best wide receivers score touchdowns; it's how they make a living and how teams defeat the opposition. But Hartline hasn't had many of them this year. Moreover, the west coast offense generally requires their receivers to make yards after the catch. A high percentage of the throws made are short throws are designed for the wide receiver to make extra gains with their feet. Hartline hasn't done much of that, either. In fact, he averages only 3.2 yards extra once he's caught the ball.
2009 |
16 |
31 |
56 |
506 |
67 |
3 |
26 |
0 |
2010 |
12 |
43 |
73 |
615 |
54 |
1 |
27 |
1 |
2011 |
16 |
35 |
67 |
549 |
48 |
1 |
30 |
0 |
Jumping to the next table, Hartline's previous three years since being with the Dolphins tells much of the same story. He's a reliable and durable wide receiver, but doesn't get many touchdowns.
This is where my analysis starts. Is Hartline simply a product of the system? Did he receive inflated stats because there simply weren't many good wide receivers in this Dolphins team last year? My answer to that is yes, but with a big word of caution.
While Hartline may have been the best receiver of a mediocre bunch, the end result was that the opposing team based their defensive game plan on predominantly shutting Hartline down. I can't even count the amount of times he drew double coverage. And despite this, he still produced. Yes, he didn't score many touchdowns or gain many YAC. But he still managed to gain separation in order to make the catch and gain yards. It seemed he was a safety valve to Ryan Tannehill. If Tannehill threw a decent ball Hartline's way, more often than not he would catch them. This produced first downs and moved the chains. It was predictable, but did they have any other choice?
My second argument is that Hartline is tailor-made for a west coast offense. Numerous times I've seen writers point to the fact that Hartline didn't produce touchdowns when Brandon Marshall was with the team. While this is a plausible argument, it really doesn't take into account that Miami were running a totally different offense. Tony Sparano loved to ground and pound the defense with a good running back and big offensive lineman. But he also liked to have his quarterback really focus on a big target-man in Brandon Marshall. This placed shackles around Hartline's feet because he received far less throws than in 2012. He wasn't utilised to the best of his ability. This new offense that Philbin and Sherman are trying to implement is far more balanced, demanding that the quarterback spreads the ball to multiple receivers. That should be right up Hartline's alley, and we'll see it put into much better effect once the team brings some receivers to compliment Hartline's skill-set.
And this is it. Hartline will also be more productive when he has better receivers around him. If you look at the most successful teams, they have a stable of quality receivers. Do you think Greg Jennings would have gotten his impressive stats if he was on a team with mediocre receivers? Last year Jennings had James Jones, Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson playing with him. Those are some good players. The same goes for Mike Wallace; he had good players playing with him last year too. It creates headaches for the defensive coordinator because they have to specifically plan not just for one guy, but four guys. The end result is that it will almost certainly be openings in a game for a receiver to make a big impact when there are good players playing alongside him.
These are all reasons why Hartline is demanding a contract worth in the ballpark of $6-7 million. I would expect he's looking for a contract similar to the 4 year $25 million Anquan Boldin received, or the 4 year $30 million contract that Steve Smith received from the Carolina Panthers. Those players had almost identical stats last year except touchdowns, with four each. That's more touchdowns than Hartline, but I feel that he can reach those figures next year. I mean, Hartline probably looks at the stats and thinks to himself that they will only get better once the team gets better receivers. But there lies the conundrum. Do Miami give Hartline a contract with the expectation that he scores more touchdowns next year? Do they pay him handsomely for potential, rather than actual production? It's a tough one and only Jeff Ireland can solve it.
So, should Brian Hartline stay? My answer is yes. He is a reliable safety net for Ryan Tannehill that consistently catches the ball to move the chains. It's what he does. If you take that away, it will create problems. You don't want to take away a receiver that has chemistry with your young star quarterback. This is especially true when you consider how many veteran wide receivers could not do the same, and eventually found themselves cut from the roster. And what's to say that the new wide receivers will be successful? Are you banking on a rookie to step up in his first year? There are no certainties in the draft. What if, say, Mike Wallace arrives and takes a few games to learn the playbook. Who will Tannehill throw the ball to then? It's almost a no brainer to sign him. But then when the contract demands are factored in, it refocuses the mind. There are no ifs and buts about it. $6-7 million is a lot of money. Ireland needs to be sure Hartline is worth it.
This brings me back to the start: is Brian Hartline worth it for the Miami Dolphins? I'll let you decide.


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Indigenous poverty: the cost of doing not enough
The Canadian Centre on Policy Alternatives and Save the Children have posed a disturbing question in the title of their report released on Wednesday: Poverty or Prosperity? The report is about poverty experienced by indigenous children in Canada, but the question is about all of us. The future of indigenous children will be an important determinant of the prosperity and health of all Canadians, and, especially, of our children.
We have become jaded about indigenous child poverty. We might be concerned, but we don't really feel that there is anything we can and should do. By and large our media and politicians ignore the issues, or worse, pay lip service to it. The federal government's residential schools apology showed us talk is cheap, but poverty is partially a result of the social and economic deprivation caused by the residential schools and similar colonial policies. That attitude of ignoring the problem is held at our own peril: There will be a high cost to our prosperity if we continue to do nothing.
Eight years ago, in the last days of the federal Liberal government, Canada's premiers, then prime minister Paul Martin and indigenous leaders signed a $5-billion agreement to deal with the drivers and consequences of indigenous poverty. Had it been implemented, all Canadians would be better off today.
Manitobans should be especially concerned about this because approximately 16 per cent of indigenous children live in Manitoba, compared with three per cent of non-indigenous children. Even more important, Manitoba experiences the second-highest rate of poverty among First Nations children (62 per cent) and the highest rate among Metis, Inuit and non-status children (just over 30 per cent).
First, the indigenous population is much younger than the Canadian population as a whole, with a much greater proportion of children. Therefore, we need indigenous children to grow into healthy, productive adults, filling some of the skilled labour shortages. But poverty impairs educational attainment and health, and in turn, the capacity of poor indigenous children to become economically productive adults.
Second, child poverty generates social costs throughout the life cycle. Because of the number of indigenous children, these will be relatively high costs, particularly in health-care service (poverty is a strong driver of morbidity for most diseases), criminal justice, and child welfare.
Third, high levels of poverty and related economic inequality lead to social conflict as the aspirations of poor indigenous children who have grown into poor adults are thwarted. It could get a lot uglier than Idle No More. This kind of conflict provides a climate that is damaging to the economy, including making it hard to attract capital and talent.
Sociologist Richard Wilkinson and others have shown high rates of poverty and inequality damage everyone's health, the middle class and affluent as well as the poor.
In 1996, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples estimated the cost of doing nothing about indigenous poverty was $7.5 billion annually. In 2006, the Centre for the Study of Living Standards estimated a $115-billion cumulative benefit to federal and provincial governments as a result of taking action to yield equivalent educational and labour market outcomes for indigenous people. The Canadian Centre on Policy Alternatives and Save the Children estimate that with an 11 per cent increase in Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada's budget, poverty for First Nations children could be completely eliminated.
We all share the interest in this. The cost of doing nothing is too high.
Sid Frankel is an associate professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba and a member of the national steering committee to end child poverty.
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Barefoot Resort Golf Villa, 2BR, 1st Floor, on the Greg Norman 14th Free Wifi
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- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Tanglewood villa description
This beautiful 1st floor condo offers easy access after a long day on the beach, the golf course, or shopping. A short walk out the back patio brings you to the 14th hole of the Norman course, which overlooks the tranquil Intercoastal waterway. The Norman, Love, Dye, and Fazio Courses are located in Barefoot Resort.
Across the intracoastal waterway from Barefoot Resort, you will find something for everyone. Highway 17 is the main north-south route as you exit Barefoot Resort. Along Hwy 17, you will find numerous restaurants, miniature golf courses, and various venues of entertainment for children and adults. There is plenty of shopping within minutes, including the shops and restaurants at Barefoot Landing, Tanger Outlets, Colonial Mall, Broadway at the Beach (which also has a collection of celebrity restaurants), and the Coastal Grand Mall. The newest attractions in Myrtle Beach are: The Freestyle Music Park, formerly the Hard Rock Theme Park
Besides golfing, our beautiful Ironwood community provides a nearby swimming pool, tennis court, volleyball court, and basketball court.
Barefoot Resort has a newly added Golf Academy located at the Driving Range. After you take a few practice swings here, head out to one of Barefoot's courses or try one of the 100+ courses located around the beach.
There is live entertainment and daily shows at the Alabama Theater, Dixie Stampede, Carolina Opera, The House of Blues, and The Palace Theatre. Broadway at the Beach offers entertainment for everyone including an aquarium, I-Max & cinema theaters, celebrity square, Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Magiquest, restaurants, night clubs, and more. Across Highway 17 Bypass from Broadway at the Beach, you'll find Nascar Speedpark and Myrtle Waves waterpark.
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- 1050 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
- Recommended
- Restaurants
- Marina
- Water Parks
- Library
- Museums
- Playground
- Theme Parks
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
Leisure Activities
- Walking
- Beachcombing
- Outlet Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Gambling Casinos
local services and businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Hospital
- Massage Therapist
- Fitness Center
Location Type
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- Resort
sports and adventure activities
- Surf Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Golf
- Swimming
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- Flexible
- Dining Area
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- Accept Credit Card
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
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Relaxing Time At A Great Condo!
Relaxing Time At A Great Condo!
- Guest Megan (New Jersey)
- Date of stay 05/14/11
- Review Submitted 06/02/11
Thank you for sharing your home away from home with us! We had a fabulous time and would love to come back again next year! We stayed at the condo 2 weeks ago with another couple and had a wonderful time. We try to plan a trip with our friends every year, and this year the husbands won and got their choice, a golf resort! Although my girlfriend and I aren't big golfers ourselves, there were plenty of attractions nearby to keep us occupied. Besides beaches, miniature golf courses (which are more of the level my girlfriend and I are at!), there is also some great shopping spots and great restaurants....overall a beautiful and relaxing place for a getaway. As for the condo itself, my first impression of the place was 'cute and cozy', and more importantly, clean. We were on the ground floor, with a nice little walk-out patio where we sat and drank our coffee in the morning while enjoying the beautiful view. The interior was bright and clean and equipped with all the essentials, like dishes, soaps, cleaning products, etc. Anything else we needed, including groceries, was nothing more than a short trip away. If you're looking for a nearby restaurant, I recommend Damon's. They had fun happy hours on the beach, and some of the best Prime Rib we've had. The restaurant on premise at the driving range was good too! As far as the golf, our husbands thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They said some of the courses were a bit challenging, but let's just say they're no Jack Nicklaus! The owner of the condo was very pleasant to work with and very accommodating. Aside from general essentials, there was a phone for local calling, dvd player and wireless internet access. (unfortunately, I had to check emails on vacation, so this was handy) Overall, our experience was great! It was our first time renting from HOME AWAY, and our first time at Barefoot Resort, and we would definitely do it again. The entire experience has been wonderful and we are looking forward to doing it again. I would not hesitate to recommend this condo and its location to anyone looking for a quiet, clean and well maintained location in North Myrtle Beach. In fact, I told other friends of ours and they are looking to book at the end of the summer.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
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This place needs some work
This place needs some work
- Guest Disappointed (Bound Brook, NJ)
- Date of stay 08/21/10
- Review Submitted 08/30/10
Barefoot is a beautiful complex but this rental was lacking many items that others included. We didn't arrive until 7pm (which is what we told owner but the mgmt co he hired (local neighbor) seemed peeved for making her wait around since she wanted to go to dinner with her dad - she called numerous times that day but my cell phone was off so she called hubby's cell). Here are the problems we encountered: the WiFi did not work on premise so I had to purchase a ntwk cable to get internet (was not ideal since we had 2-laptops and had to share network cable & couldn't work at the same time). The pots/pans & utensils could have been cleaned better(dried egg was left on/in them). My husband found a shard of glass in-between the couch cushions and cut himself with it. The masterbedroom bed was not latched properly which made the one side not comfortable (and fear of getting thrown from the bed everytime you climbed off it). There weren't any bathmats in either bathroom, and I fell in the tub the first day I was there. When we called and texted the owner/managing company about this and other problems, we never received any return phone calls (not even to see how I was after falling in the tub). The phone that was provided on premise for local calls did not work (fortunately we have cellphones). It would have been nice to have received a binder of local surroundings (restaurants, churches, stores, HOSPITALS, etc..) instead of relying on the free travel books we picked up at Bi-Lo and other local stores. Also a quick return phone call from the managing company/owner to see how the trip was going and if we needed anything (managing company/lady offered to lend us her umbrella for the beach but never even called us back). My family really loves the area (lots to do and see and beautiful beaches), not to mention the great restaurants in Myrtle Beach, but we WOULD NOT stay at this rental until these problems get corrected (especially the lack of customer service from owner/managing company). Many promises were made but not followed through. Next time we'll think twice and read reviews and look for recent recommendations. This vacation was ruined and I'm still in pain from falling on the first day. Eventhough I'm in pain, I made sure to clean this place better than I found it, and now I'm waiting to hear from the owner about my refund! And yet, no return phone calls or e-mails.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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Currency Conversion$400 security deposit is required either with a check or major credit card.The security deposit will be returned to you within one week if paid by check and a couple of days if paid with credit card upon a favorable report from our managing company.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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DNA replication licensing and human cell proliferation The convergence point of mitogenic and transforming growth regulatory pathways is the initiation of chromosomal replication, the core of which is assembly of pre-replicative complexes (pre-RCs) resulting in chromatin being "licensed" for replication in the subsequent S phase (figure 1). This evolutionary conserved final and important step in growth control is therefore an attractive target for therapeutic and diagnostic intervention. Control of chromosomal replication The fundamental growth regulatory mechanisms that allow cells to withdraw from the proliferative cell cycle into quiescent or differentiated out-of-cycle states operate stringently in untransformed cells but are defective in transformed cells. Using a combination of tissue-culture model systems and novel cell-free systems that initiate semi-conservative DNA replication in vitro (figure 2) (1) we are investigating the causal molecular events that establish replication competence as cells re-enter the proliferative cycle and how these mechanisms become deregulated in early tumorigenesis. These studies focus on the key replication licensing factors origin-recognition complex (ORC), Cdc6, Cdt1, and the minichromosome maintenance (MCM) family of proteins (Mcm2-7) and on cellular regulators of pre-RC function, including the Dbf4-dependent Cdc7 kinase, S-phase promoting cyclin/CDK complexes, and the inhibitor geminin. Using direct biochemical and functional studies in the reductionist cell-free DNA replication assay, we have shown that a powerful ubiquitous mechanism by which cells suppress growth in quiescent, differentiated, and replicative senescent out-of-cycle states is by downregulation of the Cdc6 and MCM replication licensing factors (1,2). Moreover, we have shown that expression of Cdc6 is rate limiting in late G1 for entry into S phase, a potential target for tumorigenesis (1) and that failure to downregulate the Cdc6 and MCM proteins characterises the block to differentiation found in dysplasia, a precursor neoplastic lesion of epithelia (figure 3) (3,4). Growth-regulating mechanisms in human tissues and their deregulation in neoplasia The constituents of the pre-RC can be regarded as relay stations coupling growth-regulatory pathways with initiation of DNA replication. Regulation of pre-RC function is thus a powerful mechanism for control of cell proliferation in tissues of multicellular organisms. We are therefore systematically studying expression profiles of replication licensing factors and cellular and viral modulators of pre-RC function (figure 4) in permanent, stable, and self-renewing human tissues, and we are determining how these key replication proteins become deregulated in the different tumour types arising from these tissues. Results of our studies with antibodies raised against the MCM family of proteins have shown that these proteins represent novel biomarkers of growth that identify not only proliferating cells but also licensed cells with proliferative potential (2). We have shown that the MCM proteins, which swivel along the DNA molecule unwinding the two daughter strands (DNA helicase) are deregulated at an early stage in epithelial carcinogenesis and therefore are of potential value in cancer diagnosis (3,4).
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Coming from a dual force pro... the G27 has completely decimated my lap times, completely changed my braking, and basically frustrated me to no end... But... It has however made my driving line so much more concise and skid recovery is a joy now. Add in the enhanced "realism" of play and I love it... But again... A few differences that I've noticed... 1. You turn WAY more than a DFP. Even though its still (920° I think, correct me if I'm wrong) you simply must turn the wheel further than before to get through the turns. It seems most pronounced with group C, F1 and X2010-X2011 where you wouldn't expect to cross arms IRL except for really tight quarters. However I think street cars seem more accurate now, plainly unresponsive LOL. 2. H-GATE SHIFTING LAG! The timing of the clutch/shift/clutch is truly horrid on an epic scale. You have to go S-L-O-W... not like my real life BWT-5 where I can bang gears with all day at the speed of light. Which also doesn't seem to allow for partial throttle shifts like IRL. IDK if this problem exists in rfactor or iracing but it most certainly is an issue in GT5. Moreover, if you do miss a shift heaven help you getting it back into gear in any kind of hurry. I have noticed what "may" be a glitch though, don't touch the clutch pedal at all and you can bang the H like a clutchless transmission. And often at full throttle you don't even get the little red bar in the throttle indicator between gears. 3. At times the FFC seems to not even be there. Its so damn smooth that you swear there isn't any compared to the in your face punch you in the palms rudeness of a DFP. I kind of miss that :-( 4. I understand that dip switches like the ones used for the paddles usually have a loud "click" sound to them, but for the $ you pay they could have used higher end switches with a little less click ;-) tO-mato / tom-Ato... 5. Throttle throw... Why do we have to have it so short compared to the DFP? The range of throw on the DFP is probably another 10° than this thing. Its very tight. If you didn't drive with your toes for the gas before you will now. Luckily, this hasn't been hard to get used too, so far. I might have more... But I haven't had it long. I will get used to it and return to good laps, but even now it is great fun. There will be haters and appreciators here I know but thought I would share my experience of conversion. Even through the learning pains I know already it was money well spent. For what its worth ;-)
Those are micro switches not dip switches. Some micro switches don't click but most do click. This has nothing to do with how high end they are.
To be honest I think a few of your points are GT5's fault, not the wheel's. The feedback is certainly much more forceful in rFactor than the DFP's, the shifter is a lot more responsive, you can flatshift if you want (not generally a good idea), it won't lock you in neutral if you didn't have the clutch dipped when the gear was engaged and so on. I agree about the paddles, I mean I don't mind the click but some more expensive switches would've been nice, a couple of times I've double-shifted because of a sort of hesitation right on the activation point, it would have been nice if the paddles have to be released more from their activation point before they can be activated again. The way the H-shifter behaves varies from game to game, some need you to dip the clutch before taking it out of gear, some need the clutch dipped before the gear change is complete (like GT5), some will let you flatshift... It really varies. GT5's delay is unique, I'm pretty sure of that, as is the whole thing about not needing the clutch unless you press the clutch, which I find a little bizarre. The accelerator travel doesn't bother me but is completely subjective, I have the pedals placed right at the limit where I'd be stretching to push them if they were any further away, I don't know about you though. I also hadn't noticed having to turn the wheel more, probably because it's not uncomfortable for me so I guess I wouldn't pick up on it; maybe that's something to do with the bigger wheel? Not to dismiss your findings or anything because they do highlight some peculiarities within GT5, but give rFactor, Race 07 or another proper PC sim a try with it (or both, if you still have the DFP) and see what you think then.
Wow reading this back this morning it seems like a but more of a rant then I was going for! Oops :-( ibuycheap- you are right, they are microswitches, not dip switches, wrong term on my part. neema_t- I believe you are right that mostly I found problems with the software rather than hardware. I knew about clutch issues going in from reading other posts but apparently found the need to complain anyway, perhaps one day pd will fix it o_O. I do plan on trying out rFactor (came with the wheel) and iracing as soon as I can get my video card up to snuff. Not being a gamer of any type I never had a need for more than the onboard graphics could support on my main CPU. I really don't think the wheel is any bigger on the G27 at all, however after I get a chilicoke adapter it will be LOL. I know that's going to make it worse (or better depending on personal preference). I am worried about how much worse the FFB will be then though. Honestly I expect to be much more untreated in rFactor or iracing in the end if pd doesn't do something. (Man I'm starting to sound like everyone else here... DLC, spec 3, fix this, fix that, Kaz sucks, blah blah blah) Like I said before, I really do love this wheel even though there are some quirks to get through and not even big ones at that. Kinda like changing from a view you always use to a new one, everything feels different. Enough of my rambling already lol.
Everyone is always going to find things that they don't like about new products, and this is what forums are for, discussing them, we know (well I do, I'm sure everyone else does too) that you weren't having a rant.
Looking back on this now I think I'm starting to adjust fairly well. It definitely changes your driving style but heel/toe is a real joy and great fun. I can see now where in the long run this is going to help me a lot :-)
I have never played gt5 before, and just got the game and the g27, hopefully being a virgin to racing sims, i wont have too many problems. I have played nfs games on my contoller since hot pursuit 1, but i have grown more into playing sims like the GT games. I really hope the g27 doesn't dissapoint, i was really pumped up about the wheel and gt5, and then i read this post.
At first it will seem pretty foreign and strange, but you will learn how to work with the force feedback, and it will begin to feel WAY better than a controller. Also, don't be afraid to fight the wheel, you are meant to. If it does break (extremely rare, like literally you would have to be stupidly rough with it) Logitech's warranty is great and will give you a new one I would think. I think the biggest mistake new wheel users make is not persevering with the wheel and selling it or going back to a controller, its a mistake in my opinion. Overall once you get used to it you will love it I'm sure.
G27 beeing a 27" wheel requires more turning than a DFP, even though they're both 900º. I agree that pedals are just awful, the travel is just funny on those things and don't get me started on the spacing and resistance. About the ffb and clutch - it's GT5's problem, some say that DFGT has much better ffb than G27 mainly because G27 is developed as a PC wheel, whereas DFGT is a PS3 wheel. But you can't complain, G27 is a mid-range wheel after all, so don't expect miracles.
Idk... The wheel on mine is the exact same size as my dfp is, I think maybe the travel is just more accurate on this one, idk. And mainly I think the ffb seems so different because its smoother now. I kinda miss the way the dfp would violently hit you though LOL. I've been working on a custom built right for awhile in anticipation of this so pedal spacing wont be an issue when I invert and hard mount those. Tension should get much better after a clutch, gas, and brake spring mod. Either way, I think I might have jumped the gun a bit on a few things in the OP. I definitely wont be turning back from it ;-)
Don't let my comments worry you, it will not dissapoint. There will possibly be a sharp learning curve for you though having never used a wheel. Take it slow at first and get used to it. And by that I mean learn to get around the track without sliding off in every turn ;-) its frustrating as hell at first but better than anything when you figure it out. I hope to one day The biggest thing you need to remember here though is that this IS a sim, NOT an action racer like NFS. If you try to drive GT5 like NFS you're going to be quite bummed. You need to actually use real driving and racing techniques with this rather than going full out into a corner and slamming the brakes at the last second and expect to win races. Just remember its very different and stick to it.
I know the basics of track racing, but i don't know how realistic this wheel will be. thanks for replying to my post, i feel reassured with my purchase now, and i'm really looking forward to the challenging aspect of sim racing. Even spinning out and slowly learning how to drive properly will be fun. Should i start with ABS on, and have steering and braking assists off, or should i dive right in and have everything turned off? I mean the starting cars will not be so powerful that i will spin out ever turn right?
I think this is correct. It took me awhile to be able to control cars with no assists. Furthermore if you haven't played GT I highly recommend starting with them at least on a low setting (if not 5) until you get used to the physics. ABS is the real kicker. When you turn it off brake bias becomes 10x more important as does very subtle finesse of the brake pedal. When I got the G27 I had just started to master ABS off on my dfp and I had to turn it back to ABS 1 until I got used to the new pedal. IMO there isn't anything wrong with using aids when you're just starting out ;-)
That is not true. The DFP rim is 10" diameter, while the DFGT and G27 are 11". I've had both DFP and G27 and there is a big difference in the feel of the wheels in your hand.
I just bought a g27. It's my first racing wheel, I hope this post is just one persons opinion and not so much the downfalls of why this wheel is a waste. I see that you do end up liking it, I'm just now worried, because I just ordered my G27 for 230, new and shipped to my door. I guess I'll just have to try and not worry until I get mine over here and getting use to it.
Like I said to the other guy, don't worry. It will be fine, when you get it, it will seem strange but you will learn to work with the force feedback and fight it. You need to persevere with it otherwise you will end up returning it then you will have no wheel and be sad... This happens to everyone when they get their first wheel..no need to worry
My g27 and GT5 spec II comes friday, i am so excited, i cant wait at all. You will have tons of fun with the racing wheel, the op was being too critical, but from everything i have read its a great wheel and you should have no major complaints.
Yes, I was. Only complaint I have left is the setup and teardown until I get it permanently mounted ;-)
Just got my g27, played with the GT 86 toyota with all assists off except abs on 1. First 3 laps were terrible on suzuka, but i started to get the hang of it and started shaving off 3-4 secs every lap till i go to about 1 min 8 secs. This is way more fun than i had expected, now to find a good wood cockpit building guide and to go to the junkyard to get a cheap car seat =D Still not impresed with the h shifter, i mostly just use the paddle shifters, its too frustrating missing gears because the shifter is so small. But other than that, the wheel is amazing and GT5 is even better. I too have had problems with all the mess of wires, but once i get a good rig, i will tie them all together and have just the power and usb cable running off the frame of my rig. I absolutely adore this wheel, its like playing a completely different game when compared to the DS3.
I went from a DFGT to the G27 and it was a nice upgrade. I could stand for more resistance in the pedals, but I can feel the G27 pedals SO much more than the DFGT pedals which feel like they have no resistance at all. The FFB is fine to me, it's a matter of finding the right strength setting that works for you. My main problem is GT5's handling of the clutch... you just have to get used to it, but it makes me want to rage so bad when I 'miss' a gear because then I clutch in and slam the shifter around for 5 minutes until it decides I'm allowed to shift again.... normal racing I don't have issues but when drifting I wind up in N way too often. /rant


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Voice acting was 125%. I adored it. Everyone rocked my face off.
Combined with the storyline and the character sketches, I'd have to put this in my top 3 Pokemon movies.
I loved how the end theme screamed "Eighties Rock Ballad!!" XD I'll have to get an MP3 of it.
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Can I have the dub names of characters? I know the Japanese names were English-like but I DO NOT Believe that 4Kids could let character be named "Kid" or "Banks"!
Hah! I knew that Oludoran is named Cameran Palace in English. I knew it MUCH before the release of movie (and even posted it in Serebii's Japanese -English Reference Thread) because it was mentioned in the sneak preview of the comic version on Chuang Yi. Chuang Yi released the Comic adaptation more before release of US Version of the movie version! If someone bought the copy earlier we would know Manene's and Manyura's English names earlier, much earlier. I'm pretty sure that Chuang Yi contacted 4Kids for these names.
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I think I might go and see if Best Buy has this movie in a while... I absolutely loved the Japanese, and I know I'm going to love the dub, especially hearing the positive feedback for it already.
Also - is Aaron still called Aaron (or some other spelling of such name)? I'm just curious. He's definitely high-ranking on my list of my favorite Pokémon guys. So cool and so sexy. If Ash grows up to look like that? And still spends a lot of time with Brock, who I feel is similarly hot? Watch out, women of the Pokémon world...
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The only name changes I've come across is the aforementioned Cameron Palace and the old queen (Leen -> Rin). Kid and Banks keep their Japanese names.Originally Posted by Maxim
I've compared about the first 40 minutes of the movie, and so far so good. The only comlaint I have is the cropping to fullscreen 4Kids did...that's bugging the shit out of me at the moment.
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I found this film in parts in youtube. Yes. Cameran Palace is named the same as in Chuang Yi's Comic adaptation (I'm sure they contacted 4Kids for the names), I heard Kid keep her first name (Not sure about her last name but I bet it will be Sommers like in Japanese Version), I also know Aaron (I didn't expect Arlon), I heard Ailyn (Japanese again) but I didn't even notice "Rin".
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Man, this is first time I'm NOT happy that they leave Japanese names of Characters alone. Kid sounds horrible! Tell me 4Kids, how could you leave this!!!!!!!!!
Oh please, stop complaiging...their damned if they do, and damned if they don't. I like Kid actually, it gives here that secret operative auroa about her.
Awesomeness. I'm glad your enjoying it, like I said I think this was such an awesome bang to go out on.
Although this might be a paint edit this might not be, I noticed that the candy wrapper clearly says chocolate, perhaps that was in the orignal too.
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Uh, Guy is a real French name, you realize. It's not pronounced like the word guy, but it is a widely accepted name.
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I tend to agree with arguements against 4Kids, but that's just plain stupid, sorry to say. x.xMan, this is first time I'm NOT happy that they leave Japanese names of Characters alone. Kid sounds horrible! Tell me 4Kids, how could you leave this!!!!!!!!!
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Robert_Charlton - 9:05 pm on Jun 12, 2012 (gmt 0)
I just saw one that took up 16 or 17 positions over 3 pages, yet oddly I do not see the effect at all in many niches where I'd expect to see it. Test?
The Matt Cutts video, which Brett posted at the start of this thread, clearly lays out the positives and negatives of host crowding, along with the negatives of dropping it... and I feel at the end Matt hints that this might be a test. I can imagine a discussion in a Google meeting room where the approach was hashed out, and ultimately the opponents said, "OK, let's try it and see what kind of data we get."
The video is interesting to see again in light of the new results....
How does Google decide when to display multiple results from the same website?
Matt Cutts - June 11, 2012
trt 5:40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGpEdyIcZcU [youtube.com]