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If there was a recipe for a good corn or soybean crop, it would go something like this:
• 1 to 1.5 inches of rain every three days
• 70 to 80 degree days
• Cool nights
Last year, Mother Nature didn't come close following those directions.
"The biggest difference, of course, was the rain," said Jeff Burbrink, Elkhart County Purdue Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator. "From fairly early in May through fair week it was pretty much non-existent.
During that time period, Burbrink said most every crop — corn, soybeans, wheat and hay — were affected.
"Unless farmers were using irrigation, nothing was looking too good," he said. "I know the farmers who were using irrigation felt really, really good to have that in place."
Burbrink said those who were able to water their crops were easy to pick out.
"These guys were tired!" Burbrink said. "Whatever meetings they attended, they were the ones falling asleep."
From May until the end of July, Burbrink said, these farmers were monitoring their irrigation systems.
"They had to be on top of things 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for week after week after week," he said. "If a hose broke or there was some other problem, an alarm would go off. They had to be watching and working all the time."
And while irrigation provided a decent crop, the cost of extra seed, fertilizer and the diesel fuel or electricity it took to run the equipment proved very expensive.
For farmers who were able to sell their crop, pricing was excellent.
"They were at record highs last year," said Andy AcMoody, senior manager of sales at North Central Co-op in Wabash. "Pricing has softened somewhat from last year, but farmers should show a decent profit this year."
Although she's far from finished, Mother Nature has been kind to local farmers this season.
"The difference from last year is like night and day," said Middlebury farmer Mike Lee. "It was terrible last year. We suffered a lot. I don't think it rained until after fair week. And by then we knew our corn crop was pretty well shot."
Lee and his wife Becky own Marlee Acres farm, a 400-head custom dairy heifer replacement facility. They also grow about 500 acres of corn and soybeans.
The combination of light, sandy soil, no irrigation and drought conditions may have ruined the corn crop, but Lee's soybean crop did surprisingly well last season.
"It kind of went dormant in the drought," Lee said. "Then it woke back up with the late rain and took off."
Because the dairy farm is run on a contractual basis, the livestock owners who hire Lee to raise their heifers until they are about 60 days from calving provide all the animals' food.
"We are not paying for that, and that is a blessing," Lee said.
And this year with the abundance of rain most corn and soybean crops, including those at Marlee Acres, are doing well.
"However, depending on where you are in the county it could be raining a little too regularly," Burbrink said.
With so much rain, crops don't put down very deep roots.
"It shows a lot of promise," Lee said. "Although in the recent hot temperatures, the corn crop is beginning to show some stress."
Lee said he noticed the leaves starting to roll up tight where the soil is most sandy.
"The plant tries to conserve moisture by rolling up its leaves," he said. "That way the sun can't bake it out."
The heat comes at a bad time said AcMoody.
"Corn doesn't like it much over 80 degrees," he said. "It needs a resting period — cooler nights — to help pollination. Right now it's a critical stage in the pollination process. We could use a shot of moisture in the next five days or less."
Despite the ups and downs of the weather, AcMoody believes most farmers will have a bumper crop this year.
"It's always a battle with Mother Nature," AcMoody said. "But so far, things look excellent."


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Not upset about Meachem
We already got our main TGT WR by signing our own.
Get Mario Williams on contract and then Work Mario Manningham like reported.
Keep it up OBD.
nah he's signing today
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Glen Allen-based Dynex Capital Inc. has reached an agreement in principle with plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit filed against the real estate investment trust.
The lawsuit, filed in 2005 by the Teamsters Local 445 Freight Division Pension Fund, alleged violations of the federal securities laws. The suit was brought on behalf of a class of purchasers of MERIT Series 12-1 and MERIT Series 13 securitization financing bonds.
Dynex denies that it violated any federal securities laws and has agreed in principle to a settlement to eliminate the expense, burden and uncertainty of litigation, officials said.
Under a proposed settlement, the company would pay $7.5 million into an escrow account.
The settlement amount will be included as an expense in the company's financial statements for the third quarter. The settlement will reduce earnings for the quarter by approximately 18.6 cents per common share.
The deal will not affect Dynex's 27-cent dividend for the third quarter.
"This settlement will resolve legacy litigation so that we may continue to focus on the long-term future of our business," Thomas B. Akin, the company's chairman and CEO, said in a statement. "It will settle a significant uncertainty and does not materially impact the core operating or future earnings potential of the company."
Separately, Dynex announced that it expects to exercise an option in October to refinance approximately $74.2 million in collateralized financings with repurchase agreement financing to take advantage of the lower interest rates and reduce overall borrowing costs.
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Program ID: SYM-17
Presentation: October 4, 2013 8:15 am - 9:30 am
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As the field of cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and neurology take shape, scientists and practitioners alike are reaping the benefits of more sophisticated understandings of brain functions and processes in sport performance. Technologies designed at assessing and training cognitive abilities such as complex reaction time, pattern recognition, and decision-making are being rapidly developed and deployed in performance training settings. Ethical and professional issues such as developing and maintaining competency, emerging science issues related to disclosures of benefits and risks, and practical matters of integrating technology training with teams and organizations will be discussed.


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Walsall boss Dean Smith has committed his future to the League One club by signing a new two-and-a-half-year deal at Bank's Stadium.
The new deal will take Smith to the end of the 2014/2015 football season, he says looking forward to the future:
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"I am delighted that the club has offered me this new deal and I am only too pleased to pledge my future to Walsall FC.
"We have a strategy in place here and a policy running throughout the whole club that will allow us to move forward together and get to where we want to be. Having this deal allows me to continue to plan ahead and build.
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March 24-28, 2014
The Maryland DNR Forest Service Fire Management Staff is offering the NWCG certified training courses S-130 - Wildland Firefighter; S-190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior; and L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline.
Work Capacity (Pack) Test & RT-130 Annual Wildfire Refresher– REGISTRATION Now Open
The Maryland DNR Forest Service Fire Management Staff is offering the NWCG certified training courses RT-130 – Annual Wildfire Safety Refresher and Pack Test. All wildland firefighters must pass the pack test and complete the refresher training to be red carded.
Work Capacity Guide: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/pms304-2.pdf
Work Capacity Forms: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/safety/wct/wct_index.html
- Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy
The Mid-Atlantic Forest Fire Compact is planning for the next Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy June 2014. The Academy will offer a spectrum of classes in essential wildland firefighting skills, from basic to advanced levels. The classes will be held on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. For more information and registration: http://www.mawfta.com/
Online Wildfire Training
The following courses are available from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG):
All online courses require a course administrator. The Administrator is available during normal business hours to answer any questions the student may have during the course. The course administrator for Maryland State only is Richard Lillard, Fire Manager. Contact him at 301-478-2976 or firstname.lastname@example.com to register. NWCG certificates will be issued by the course administrator only after submitting the required information to verify the successful completion of the course.
- I-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (2006)
- S-110 Basic Wildland Suppression Orientation (2003)
- S-130 Firefighter Training (2003) (also available on CD by request)
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (2006) (also available on CD by request)
- S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management (2011)
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Behavior (2010)
|This self-paced course is an introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS). Topics include: introduction to ICS, basic features of ICS, incident commander and command staff functions, general staff functions, facilities, and common responsibilities. It provides a foundation upon which to enable entry-level personnel to function appropriately in the performance of incident-related duties.
|Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation is a video which provides essential information for individuals interested in wildland fire management. It may be used as a companion to S-130, Firefighter Training, and is particularly useful for indoctrination of non-fire management employees to the world of wildland fire.
The video provides information on personal preparedness and responsibility, mobilization, incident procedures, proper clothing and equipment, and living conditions in wildland fire camps.
The video is about 14 minutes long.
|This course addresses the foundational skills universal to all wildland firefighters. The material is broken into twelve on-line modules (1 to 3 hours each) and a mandatory, instructor led field day exercise. Each on-line module explains the concepts and skills that will be performed and evaluated on the field day exercise. Module twelve contains optional knowledge areas (pump operations, map & compass, fire investigation and cultural resources) that are very useful concepts but not required due to time constraints.
In order to be issued an NWCG training certificate the student must also complete a minimum 8 hour field day evaluation. Contact the course administrator for more information.
|This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighter Training, S-130. The material is broken into three on-line modules (1 to 3 hours each)
|This course meets the general training needs of all positions for which an understanding of interagency incident business management is required. The Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook, NFES 2160, is used as the primary job aid to supplement this course. It provides basic policy and direction for incident business management.
|This course is required of those planning to work as one of the Single Resource Bosses or a Fire Effects Monitor on wildfires, fire use fires, and prescribed fires. It builds upon the basics in S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, but with more detailed information about characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment (fuels, weather, and topography) that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes.


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By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDYAssociated Press
ATLANTA (AP) - Across Georgia, dozens of cities and counties are authorized to collect money through a local tax on hotel and motel guests.
But state officials say they are unable to provide the total amount generated annually through the program or account for how every dollar has been spent due to incomplete reporting by local governments who can sometimes take years to file the reports.
State law requires communities imposing a hotel-motel tax to report how much was collected, at what rate and how the money was spent. But data compiled by the state Department of Community Affairs shows a small portion each fiscal year since 2008 have not filed a report. Officials say there is not a specific penalty with being late and the agency is focused on bringing communities into compliance.
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Greensburg —
A year-long investigation led by the Greensburg Police Department and Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section with the support of the Decatur County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the Columbus Police Department resulted in the arrest of seven Greensburg residents Friday.
Those arrested and his or her preliminary charges are listed below:
Bryant P. Moffett — Two counts of dealing in marijuana, a class "C" felony.
Will R. Hermesch — Six counts of dealing in marijuana, a class "C" felony.
Schulyer J. Flint — Possession of marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance, both class "D" felonies.
Annette L. Flint — Possession of marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance, both class "D" felonies.
Kayla J. Flint — Possession of marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance, both class "D" felonies.
Tina M. Franklin and Ashley A. Edmondson — Misdemeanor charges of visiting a common nuisance.
Further information on the suspects was not available by press time Friday. Mug shots were also not available, as the suspects were still being processed by staff of the Decatur County Jail.
According to a press release from Greensburg Chief of Police Stacey Chasteen, the investigation commenced in March 2012 when the GPD investigated an allegation a drug deal had "gone bad" resulting in a subject displaying a weapon, then discharging a handgun near a residence where children are known to reside.
Intelligence collected from that incident indicated Moffett was suspected as the source of supply for marijuana that was being sold in that transaction.
Following this incident, an investigation continued leading up to its conclusion this week, undercover detectives with the GPD and Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section conducted several hand-to-hand drug transactions with Moffett and Hermesch. The press release describes those two suspects as "criminal associates in the distribution of marijuana in the Greensburg area."
Weeks prior to the conclusion of the year-long investigation, Moffett was stopped by Rush County Sheriff's Office deputies and arrested on a preliminary charge of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Police allege Moffett possessed approximately a pound of marijuana, separated into multiple plastic bags in that incident.
Earlier this week, the Decatur County Superior Court issued three search warrants. The search warrants were issued for 1007 South Ireland, the home of Moffett; 704 South Ryle, the residence of Hermesch; and 903 East Washington Street, the residence of the Flints. In addition to the search warrants, no bond arrest warrants were issued for the arrest of Hermesch and Moffett.
Teams comprised of police officers, detectives and K-9 Units from the GPD, ISP, Westport Town Marshal's Office, and Rush County Sheriff's Office conducted the raids on all three addresses simultaneously. All suspects were taken into custody without incident.
Police found a "large quantity" of high grade marijuana at the residence of Moffett. Investigators searching the home of Hermesch located "evidence of marijuana use," while law enforcement officials who searched the home of the Flints stated they found "a quantity of marijuana as well as paraphernalia indicating the ongoing use of controlled substances inside the residence," according to the press release.
The Decatur County Department of Child Services assisted at the home of the Flints in helping children who were located at the scene.
During police interviews following his arrest, Moffett is alleged to have told investigators he has sold marijuana throughout the community as well as at Greensburg Community High School where he is a student.
"We wish to make it clear that the distribution of controlled substances in Greensburg will not be tolerated," Chief Chasteen said through a press release.
"Through these efforts, we continue to investigate and terminate this unscrupulous behavior."
The Daily News will provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
— Daily News


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- Lineup shuffle sees Drew, Upton flipped
- Jackson to begin rehab stint Wednesday
- Snyder riding errorless streak
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HOUSTON -- After Monday's 9-1 win at Houston, Arizona pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. was encouraged about the D-backs' bullpen, which entered the series with an ERA over 6.00.
D-backs relievers did not allow a run in four innings in preserving the win for Cesar Valdez on Monday, who was making his big league debut. The trio of Esmerling Vasquez (2 innings), Aaron Heilman (1 inning) and Blaine Boyer (1 inning) did not walk a batter and gave up only three singles.
"For the first time, I saw signs of our guys getting out of their rut they've been in," said Stottlemyre. "We were good the first week [of the season]. We were pounding the zone, and the guys got away from attacking the zone and getting ahead of the hitters, and that carried over from game to game.
"It comes down to getting ahead and pounding the zone. Last night was the first time we've gotten back to that."
Stottlemyre said it's about simplifying things, getting strikes, and from there you have options.
Stottlemyre and Arizona manager A.J. Hinch are both impressed with Vasquez, who entered Tuesday with a 3.12 ERA in 8 2/3 innings.
"He's a guy that has electric stuff," said Stottlemyre. "But if he throws it 100 mph, he's not going to throw it by anybody if it's not in the zone."
Added Hinch: "He has swing-and-miss stuff in the strike zone."
Lineup shuffle sees Drew, Upton flipped
HOUSTON -- Stephen Drew and Justin Upton switched places in the batting order on Tuesday, with Drew batting second and Upton third against Astros ace Roy Oswalt.
Arizona manager A.J. Hinch made the move in an effort to spark Upton, who in his young career has struggled in the first month of the season.
The move worked well for Upton, who hit a third-inning home run to dead center, over Tal's Hill -- more than 436 feet -- off Oswalt to give the D-backs a 1-0 lead. Upton came into Tuesday's game batting .224 with four home runs and 13 RBIs.
"I'd like to see Justin get going. He's trying to do too much," said Hinch. "We're fortunate to have an offense that takes a little bit of pressure off of him. He doesn't have to carry this team."
Drew is hitting .290 with two home runs and 10 RBIs for a team that was leading the National League in home runs (39), runs (153), hits (252), slugging percentage (.475) and OPS (.827) entering Tuesday's action.
Hinch said the 22-year-old Upton, who is in his fourth year with the D-backs, needs to be more patient at the plate.
"He's not panicking by any means, but we expect a lot out of him," said Hinch. "As we approach the middle of May, we'd like to see him get going."
Jackson to begin rehab stint Wednesday
HOUSTON -- D-backs outfielder Conor Jackson was scheduled to join Triple-A Reno on Tuesday to begin a Minor League rehab assignment.
Jackson was placed on the disabled list on April 19 with a right hamstring strain. Jackson was batting .267 in 45 at-bats.
The plan is to have Jackson play at least Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with Reno. Friday's game is at Portland.
"Then we'll take a look after that based on how his legs feel and how his swing is on whether we bring him back for Saturday or Sunday or Monday or beyond," said Arizona manager A.J. Hinch.
Snyder riding errorless streak
HOUSTON -- Coming into Tuesday's game at Houston, Chris Snyder's 215-game errorless streak was the third-longest in Major League history by a catcher.
"Catching is definitely less amounts, you have less chances than your typical infielder," said Snyder in downplaying his accomplishment.
Mike Matheny holds the record by a catcher at 252 errorless games from Aug. 2, 2002, to Aug. 1, 2004, followed by Mike Redmond at 248 errorless games from July 2, 2004, to the present.
Snyder's last error was on Aug. 22, 2007.
Worth noting
A couple of D-backs Minor Leaguers earned honors recently. Class A South Bend infielder Bobby Borchering was Midwest League Player of the Week after batting.429 (9-for-21) with three home runs last week. Triple-A Reno right-hander Josh Collmenter was Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week after throwing seven scoreless innings against Tacoma on Friday. It's the second consecutive weekly honor for Collmenter, who won the California League Pitcher of the Week with Class A Visalia for the week of April 19-25.
Richard Dean is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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New York
4.25/5 rDev +1.2%
08-27-2014 17:04:32 | More by Vivs85
4.1/5 rDev -2.4%
330 ml bottle into snifter, bottled on 4/16/2010. Pours very hazy/cloudy dark brown color with a small dense khaki head with good retention, that reduces to a thin cap that lingers. Light spotty soapy lacing clings on the glass, with some light streaming carbonation. Aromas of big raisin, plum, cherry, fig, caramel, molasses, toffee, toast, brown sugar, brown bread, light chocolate, light herbal/wood, and toast/yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great complexity and balance of dark/bready malt and fruity/earthy yeast ester notes; with great strength. Taste of big raisin, plum, fig, light cherry, caramel, molasses, toast, toffee, brown sugar, brown bread, light chocolate, light herbal/wood, and toast/yeast earthiness. Minimal earthy bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of raisin, plum, fig, light cherry, caramel, toffee, toast, molasses, brown sugar, brown bread, light herbal/wood, and toast/yeast earthiness on the finish for a while. Damn nice complexity and robustness of dark/bready malt and fruity/earthy yeast ester flavors; with a great malt/yeast balance and no cloying sweetness after the finish. Light carbonation and fairly full bodied; with a smooth, moderately creamy, and lightly slick/bready mouthfeel that is great. Alcohol is extremely well hidden with almost no warming present after the finish. Overall this is an excellent English barelywine. All around great complexity and balance of dark/bready malt and fruity/earthy yeast ester flavors; and extremely smooth to sip on for the big ABV. A very enjoyable offering.
07-26-2014 03:07:38 | More by superspak
4/5 rDev -4.8%
06-11-2014 02:30:16 | More by Gonzoillini
4.21/5 rDev +0.2%
Poured from an 11.2 ounce bottle into a goblet. Bottle states that this was brewed in 2010 and is best by 2020.
Appearance: Pours a deep raisin/brown and gives a one finger tan head that fizzles away quickly to a rim around the glass. Some carbonation can still be seen floating to the surface when held up to the light.
Smell: Toasted malts, licorice, dark chocolate fudge, peat, must, light coffee, vanilla, sugar coated raisins. Fairly complex, big aroma with stout/barleywine influences.
Taste: Big sugar coated raisins, caramel, roasted malts, licorice, some woody/earthy tones. Although there are a lot of sweet flavors, they are rather subdued which is nice. Not overly sweet. Well balanced.
Mouth-feel: Low carbonation (but enough) with a medium to thick body. Finish is smooth. Alcohol is well hidden.
Overall: This is a tasty barleywine that has mellowed nicely in the 4 years since bottling. I'd be interested in trying one 5 years from now as well, but I could see it losing its carb by then. Definitely tasty right now.
05-21-2014 00:40:01 | More by Resuin
South Carolina
3.75/5 rDev -10.7%
04-24-2014 02:56:33 | More by Craigory
3.75/5 rDev -10.7%
03-26-2014 21:17:43 | More by beernads
4/5 rDev -4.8%
03-23-2014 22:09:34 | More by wyatt13
3.75/5 rDev -10.7%
12-15-2013 03:36:28 | More by TWStandley
3.75/5 rDev -10.7%
12-11-2013 06:18:23 | More by JMBSH
3.75/5 rDev -10.7%
09-28-2013 03:07:07 | More by MontereyBay831
4.5/5 rDev +7.1%
07-14-2013 00:31:43 | More by pathman
4/5 rDev -4.8%
07-12-2013 03:46:14 | More by derkfromwi
4.25/5 rDev +1.2%
07-10-2013 01:04:29 | More by mpenning13
New Jersey
4.5/5 rDev +7.1%
04-01-2013 21:46:39 | More by Odysseyalien
4.25/5 rDev +1.2%
03-29-2013 01:52:35 | More by straightlambic
4.28/5 rDev +1.9%
12oz. bottle poured into a snifter. Says this was bottled in 2010, meant to be consumed before 2020. So as the brewer intended, despite me opening this now, it age for longer.
(A)- Pours a rather dark burnt sienna color. Produced a minimal tan frothy head that dissipated quickly.
(S)- An overall richness of caramel, honey, and a light biscuit-like yeast profile. Ever so slight hint at the beginnings of oxidation that brings out some really nice earthy leather notes and combines nicely with the honey and caramel malty sweetness.
(T)- Again, like the smell, a nice underlying sweet richness. Velvet-like honey and caramel malts. Subtle hints of leather/tobacco. As it warms some really nice bits of raisin and molasses show up that really adds another nice dimension to the overall taste of this.
(M)- A smooth and mellow carbonation level. The sweet richness in this is so nice since it does not overpower your tastebuds, but is balanced so well with the subtle beginnings of oxidation with the bits of leather and tobacco. Ever so mildly bitter that its almost not worth mentioning.
(O)- This is a great English style barleywine that does not get too sweet or boozy. I have not had this fresh to compare how it is now, but this is one of those beers for me that really shows even what about 2 years of aging can do to change how a beer is. Would it get better with more time? Hard to say since its in a really nice spot right now.
03-04-2013 20:44:39 | More by sweemzander
4.5/5 rDev +7.1%
02-28-2013 14:34:46 | More by bespin15
4.75/5 rDev +13.1%
01-31-2013 22:35:06 | More by 12owls
4.25/5 rDev +1.2%
A: dark, semi-turbid brown, light tan head - foam pours tall with a strong pour, medium blubby bubbles, falls rather quick, but does leave wispy swirls to the bottom and some snotty streaks of lace
S: caramel, brown sugar/black rum - cocoa powder - a little bit of whiskey? (toasted wood and grainy booze), though fairly mellow and mild - subtle hints of dark fruit...maybe a baked plum? - the chocolaty malt is quite the dominant aroma, overall
T: caramel, mild and dark vinous notes - a touch of anise woven in the back - distinctly a Traquair/Scottish flavor profile, reminiscent of their House Ale, just seemingly altered due to the higher alcohol content
M: wonderful anesthetic/sedative effect (have I eaten enough today?!) - smooth with a booze-attenuated syrupy consistency - "thin" and "light" enough - silky, but not heavy - super easy to knock back
O: very darn drinkable, of course - its construction is pleasant and solid, but arguably suffers from a little lack of depth and strained richness - as I stated, this tastes too similar to their House and Jacobite, as far as the malt profile goes (which is hardly a bad thing)
01-28-2013 04:32:27 | More by Bouleboubier
4.5/5 rDev +7.1%
01-14-2013 04:34:17 | More by spycow
4.75/5 rDev +13.1%
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New Jersey
4.25/5 rDev +1.2%
Pours an opaque brown color with amber hues along the edges and a small amount of frothy off-white head that dissipates to leave some lacing.
Aromas begin with intense dark fruits and caramel maltiness. Its a sweet bready, toasty maltiness but has a definitive fruity component with plums and almost vinous red wine notes.
The tastes follow the nose with copious amounts of toasted brown bread, molasses, caramelized sugars and dark fruits. The flavors are sweet, but surprisingly not overly so as many beers of the style and ABV can be. As it warms it gets a bit woody and vinous, bordering tannic, with potent plum and fruit skins.
The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with an expectedly lower amount of carbonation. Finish is fruity with surprisingly low perceieved alcohol.
Overall I am very impressed with this offering from Traquir as I have been with all their bottled beers. I was afraid from the appearance and the aromas that this would be too cloying sweet and alcoholic but it was neither which is a true testiment to a quality brewery. I'm not sure if this weill hold up until 2020 but I plan to try to find more in the near future to test out the theory.
11-05-2012 19:57:06 | More by claspada
4.43/5 rDev +5.5%
A really unique and deftly balanced beer. Profound and complex with a soft, soothing texture. The aromas shift seamlessly between fruity yeast driven esters of white grape, coconut/banana, fennel and malt driven bread pudding, chocolate and brown sugar.
If I was forced to blind guess the style of this beer I would have trouble. It's equal parts Barley wine, quad and porter. That is not to say that it lacks focus. I really like it.
The mouth feel is surprisingly light with just enough alcohol kick. Not at all solventy.
My bottle shows no sign of oxidation and actually drinks fairly young. I see no problem for this to age 10 years.
I will be buying 6 bottles.
10-03-2012 19:43:29 | More by Corkpuller
3.98/5 rDev -5.2%
poured into duvel glass.
Appearance: brown body with a cranberry red hue. Almost 2 fingers of offwhite head that drops to a thin cap.
Smell: The nose is sweet, fruity, spicy, and vinous. Almost reminicent of a Wee Heavy beer minus the smoke.
Taste: Low end of moderately sweet malt profile that goes right into a strong fruity note about the middle of the beer. Hints of brown sugar, candied sugar, and caramel; but its even more fruity than the beer is malty sweet. I am getting a mixture of raisins, prunes, red apples, red grapes, pears, and white grapes. The beer finishes with an estery, vinous, and spicy, alcohol burn that is a touch stronger than subtle yet not quite to the moderate level.
Mouthfeel: medium bodied beer with moderate carbonation. This drinks pretty easy for a 10% ABV beer. A touch of heat from the beer, but thats to be expected within the style/ABV that this beer proclaims to be affixed to.
Overall: This is a nice beer, but I can't say its an english barleywine. Its so much more fruity than it is malty sweet; so it reminds me more of a Scottish Wee Heavy especially in the flavor profile of the beer. More caramel, toffee notes is to my liking for an english barleywine. I speculate that since this beer was made in scotland the yeast strand from that beer region imparts the fruity flavors and nose found in this beer that are similiar to a Scottish Wee Heavy style beer.
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that sucks, i was looking forward 2 seeing riddle in the cage again! the kids got potential!
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Sweet!! I loved this kid from the show…very entertaining fighter and a complete badass. I too think he will bounce back with a decisive win over Thomas.
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The Vikings made a few minor roster tweaks in the weeks heading into
training camp, most recently severing ties with cornerback Marvin Ward.
But Brad Childress will have a roster of around 90 players when he opens
his first training camp as an NFL head coach later this month.
That includes a depth chart of 14 wide receivers. The Vikings also
appear to have one of the deepest coaching staffs in the NFL, something
that could not be said under former coach Mike Tice.
Where ex-owner Red McCombs balked at spending money on the coaching
staff -- Steve Loney had to serve as both offensive coordinator and
offensive line coach last season -- current owner Zygi Wilf has allowed
Childress to hire just about anybody he has wanted. Childress' support
staff now exceeds 20.
Starter - Brad Johnson.
Backups - Mike McMahon, Tarvaris Jackson, J.T. O'Sullivan.
Johnson stepped in for the injured Daunte Culpepper last season and
helped orchestrate an impressive turnaround. The Vikings, off to a 2-5
start under Culpepper, went on a six-game winning streak with Johnson
leading the charge and finished on a 7-2 run. It wasn't good enough to
make the postseason but Johnson proved he still has something left. The
obvious question is how much? Johnson will turn 38 two days after the
Vikings' play their regular-season opener in Washington. The Vikings
will keep their fingers crossed he can stay healthy. His backup is
veteran Mike McMahon, who signed as a free agent after playing under new
Vikings coach and former Philadelphia offensive coordinator Brad
Childress, with the Eagles last season. McMahon went 2-5 in place of the
injured Donovan McNabb and had an unimpressive 45.4 completion
percentage. Jackson, a surprise second-round pick by the Vikings in
April, and O'Sullivan lack the necessary experience to be counted on to
be any type of factor.
Running backs
Starters - RB Chester Taylor, FB Tony Richardson.
Backups - RB Mewelde Moore, RB Ciatrick Fason, RB Adimchinobe Echemandu,
RB Wendell Mathis, RB Taurean Henderson, FB Richard Owens, FB Steven
The Vikings showed confidence Taylor could be a No. 1 running back,
signing him to a four-year, $14.1 million free-agent deal last March
that includes $5.6 million in guaranteed money. Surprisingly, Taylor
might have yet to embrace what appears to be the opportunity of a
lifetime. The whispers coming from Winter Park are that Taylor did not
show the spark or conditioning commitment in the offseason workouts that
many expected he would now that he's out of Jamal Lewis' shadow in
Baltimore. Taylor, though, will get every chance to prove he is
deserving of his rich contract. The fact his 26-year-old body hasn't
sustained the beating of a starting running back should help. Another
free-agent addition, Richardson, will serve as the first true fullback
in the Vikings' offense in several seasons. Under former coach Mike
Tice, the Vikings did not have a traditional fullback. Richardson,
entering his 12th NFL season and his first not in a Kansas City uniform,
is a highly respected player and promises to make a smooth transition.
Moore also figures to get carries in this offense. The third-year
veteran had problems staying healthy in his first two seasons but still
was able to lead the Vikings with 662 rushing yards last season. He
averaged 4.3 yards per carry. Fason, a fourth-round pick in 2005, also
could compete for carries.
Tight ends
Starter - Jermaine Wiggins.
Backups - Jim Kleinsasser, Richard Angulo, Jeff Dugan.
Either Wiggins or Kleinsasser -- and perhaps both at times -- could find
themselves in a starting role. Wiggins has some of the best hands on the
Vikings, leading the team in receptions each of the past two seasons (71
in 2004, 69 in 2005). Listed at 6-feet-2, 260 pounds, he also looked
noticeably thinner this summer but has refused to say how much weight he
has dropped. Kleinsasser is a top-notch blocker who can provide help on
the offensive line. That could be necessary with the inexperienced
Marcus Johnson starting at right tackle. Kleinsasser also should be a
greater presence in his second season back from knee surgery and isn't a
liability when it comes to catching the ball.
Wide receivers
Starters - Koren Robinson, Troy Williamson, Travis Taylor.
Backups - Marcus Robinson, Billy McMullen, Aaron Hosack, Kevin Kasper,
Chris Jones, Ryan Hoag, Jason Carter, Barrick Nealy, Kelvin Kight, Kyle
Smith, Josh Davis.
Koren Robinson stayed with the Vikings in March, signing a three-year
contract that should mean a much bigger role in this corps. Robinson
joined the Vikings last September after being released by Seattle and
going through alcohol treatment. He caught only 22 passes and had one
touchdown reception. In the Vikings' new West Coast offense, Robinson
will be playing in a system that he is familiar with from his days in
Seattle. The speedy Williamson will be counted on to emerge in his
second season. The seventh-overall pick in the 2005 draft, Williamson
was a work in progress as a rookie. One of his biggest difficulties
seemed to be his route running. It will be important that he shows
improvement because he provides the Vikings with perhaps their only real
vertical threat. Taylor led Vikings receivers in catches last season
(50) and his sure hands should prove a valuable commodity in the
short-passing game. The 6-foot-3 Marcus Robinson remains a jump-ball
threat inside the red zone. McMullen comes from the Eagles and knows
coach Brad Childress' system.
Offensive line
Starters -- LT Bryant McKinnie, LG Steve Hutchinson, C Matt Birk, RG
Artis Hicks, RT Marcus Johnson.
Backups - LT Adam Goldberg, Sean Bubin, Mark Wilson, LG Chris Liwienski,
C Jason Whittle, Ryan Cook, Jason Palermo, RG Anthony Herrera, RT Mike
Rosenthal, Donald Penn, Albert Stinson.
This is one area the Vikings should be able to call a strength. Birk, a
four-time Pro Bowl selection, returns after missing last season because
of a hip injury that required surgery following training camp. To Birk's
left will be Hutchinson, who signed a seven-year, $49 million free-agent
deal that included a record (for a guard) $16 million in guaranteed
money. And McKinnie, coming off a solid 2005, should help give the
Vikings a left side that will provide plenty of protection for Brad
Johnson and open plenty of holes for Chester Taylor. On the right side,
the Vikings have Hicks, obtained in a draft-weekend trade from
Philadelphia, and Johnson, a second-year player who has impressed many
with his athletic ability. Goldberg and Rosenthal should push Hicks and
Johnson, respectively. Johnson replaced Rosenthal as the starting tackle
last season and Goldberg finished 2005 as the starter at right guard. If
Birk has any problems staying healthy, newcomer Whittle will be counted
on to take his place.
Defensive line
Starters -- LDE Kenechi Udeze, UT Kevin Williams, NT Pat Williams, RDE
Erasmus James.
Backups - LDE Darrion Scott, Ray Edwards, Khreem Smith, UT Spencer
Johnson, Ross Kolodziej, Manase Hopoi, NT C.J. Mosley, Eric Taylor, RDE
DeQuincy Scott, Jayme Mitchell.
Pressure, pressure, pressure will be the key for this group. The Vikings
will need the line to make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks and
that likely will have to happen without a lot of blitzing. James tied
for second on the team last season as a rookie with four sacks and
figures to be that much better this time around. The first-round pick's
progress was slowed by a holdout early in training camp and he seemed to
show greater maturity as the season progressed. Udeze is coming off
microfracture knee surgery that many thought would slow him at least
until training camp and might be career threatening. However, he took
part in all the minicamps and Organized Team Activities and appears to
be at full strength. A first-round pick in 2004, the Vikings will be
looking for Udeze to prove he deserved such a lofty draft status. The
team also is hoping Kevin Williams can rebound after his sack total
decreased to four in 2005. He had recorded 22 sacks combined in 2003 and
2004, the most by an NFL defensive tackle in that time. Williams entered
last season out of shape after being unable to do much conditioning
because of knee surgery following 2004. Pat Williams, meanwhile, is
coming off a standout campaign in which he led Vikings linemen with 88
tackles and led the team with nine tackles for loss. But it remains to
be seen how the 6-3, 317-pound Williams fits into the Tampa-2 system.
Darrion Scott, who saw extensive playing time a year ago, and free-agent
DeQuincy Scott figure to get on the field in various packages. C.J.
Mosley, who showed flashes while subbing for the injured Kevin Williams
in two games in 2005, could find himself playing a role in the middle.
Starters -- WLB E.J. Henderson, MLB Napoleon Harris, SLB Ben Leber.
Backups - WLB Chad Greenway, Marcus Lawrence, MLB Dontarrious Thomas,
Rod Davis, SLB Heath Farwell, Kyle McKenzie.
No roster group on this team has as much uncertainty as this one. About
the only sure thing is Leber -- and that's assuming the free agent from
San Diego can stay healthy after being bothered by a foot injury last
season. Henderson assumed the starting weak-side role in 2005, but could
shift back to the middle if Harris or Thomas struggle to win the job.
Henderson played in the middle two seasons ago but struggled with some
of the responsibilities. If Henderson does have to move, the Vikings
will look for Greenway to assume the starting weak-side spot in his
rookie campaign. That might be a lot to ask, at least in the early
going, for the 17th overall pick in the draft.
Defensive backs
Starters -- LCB Antoine Winfield, SS Tank Williams, FS Darren Sharper,
RCB Fred Smoot.
Backups -- LCB Dovonte Edwards, Cedric Griffin, Ronyell Whitaker,
Charles Gordon, SS Willie Offord, Greg Blue, FS Will Hunter, RCB Dustin
Fox, Ukee Dozier, R.J. Cobbs.
The Tampa-2 not only will insist that members of the secondary play an
aggressive, physical style, it also will call for some of them to alter
their traditional coverage techniques by constantly looking to read the
quarterback as they cover receivers. Williams was signed as a free agent
from Tennessee largely because of his ability to lay big hits on
opponents. Sharper had nine interceptions last season after leaving
Green Bay to sign with the Vikings and earned a starting spot in the Pro
Bowl. He could have another big season in interceptions. Smoot, unlike
Sharper, struggled after signing as a free agent from Washington. His
season took a turn for the worse when he was named as one of the players
on the Vikings' infamous Love Boat cruise. He then missed five games
because of a broken collarbone and was unable to reclaim his starting
position when he returned. Smoot has gained about 15 pounds this
offseason in an effort to stay healthy and become more physical.
Winfield has no problems with physical play, despite being only 5-9, 180
pounds. He finished third on the team with 100 tackles in 2005 and is
one of the top-hitting cornerbacks in the NFL. Edwards and Griffin, a
second-round choice this past April, figure to battle for the job at
nickel back. Whitaker, coming off an outstanding NFL Europe performance,
also could work his way into the mix. Offord, who missed much of last
season because of a knee injury, should be the top backup at both safety
Special teams
Starters -- PK Ryan Longwell, P Chris Kluwe, John Torp, LS Cullen
Loeffler, KR Koren Robinson, Mewelde Moore, Kevin Kasper, PR Moore.
Longwell joins the Vikings after spending his previous nine seasons as a
member of the archrival Green Bay Packers. No question, he should
benefit from kicking in a dome instead of the cold and blustery
conditions of Lambeau Field. The Vikings will be looking for plenty of
consistency from the relocated kicker after giving him a five-year, $10
million contract that reportedly included a $3 million signing bonus.
Kluwe did not punt this offseason because of surgery he underwent on his
anterior cruciate ligament in his knee after last season. That enabled
Torp, a rookie free agent out of Colorado, to get all the work. Torp
appeared as if he was working on his directional punting during the last
minicamp. If the Vikings want a directional punter that might be bad
news for Kluwe, who had a 44.1-yard gross average and 35.8-yard net
average last season by simply booming the ball away. Who returns kicks
for the Vikings remains a question mark. Robinson made the NFC Pro Bowl
roster by averaging 26 yards and scoring a touchdown on 47 returns last
season. He would like to continue in that role but that's unlikely since
he will be the No. 1 receiver. That could mean Moore will return kicks
and punts. Moore averaged 11.7 yards with a touchdown on 21 returns in
2005. Kasper, signed as a free agent, also could get a look on kick
returns.[move]"Our day WILL come!! I just hope I LIVE long enough to see it!"[/move]
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Re: Minor Roster TweaksThe Vikings also appear to have one of the deepest coaching staffs in the NFL, something that could not be said under former coach Mike Tice.
Where ex-owner Red McCombs balked at spending money on the coaching
staff -- Steve Loney had to serve as both offensive coordinator and
offensive line coach last season -- current owner Zygi Wilf has allowed
Childress to hire just about anybody he has wanted. Childress' support
staff now exceeds 20.
You may have heard the expression "To many cooks spoil the broth." It's an old saying too many guys can have input that spoils the simplicity of the system.Kentucky Vikes Fan
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I think Greenway will be starting on Willie. Other than that this looks about right IMHO.Zeus wrote:
When are you going to realize that picking out the 20 bad throws this year and ignoring the 300 good ones does not make your point?
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Re: Minor Roster Tweaks
"COJOMAY" wrote:
The Vikings also appear to have one of the deepest coaching staffs in the NFL, something that could not be said under former coach Mike Tice.
Where ex-owner Red McCombs balked at spending money on the coaching
staff -- Steve Loney had to serve as both offensive coordinator and
offensive line coach last season -- current owner Zygi Wilf has allowed
Childress to hire just about anybody he has wanted. Childress' support
staff now exceeds 20.
You may have heard the expression "To many cooks spoil the broth." It's an old saying too many guys can have input that spoils the simplicity of the system.[move]"Our day WILL come!! I just hope I LIVE long enough to see it!"[/move]
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Toledo City Council on Thursday received its final
monthly financial update from the Bell administration, and what they were told
is for the third straight year, the city's on track to finish the year with a
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surplus," said Deputy Mayor Steve Herwat.
The latest finance department report shows through
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increase from 2012.
Herwat says much of the projected surplus can be chalked
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"Overtime exceeded what we originally budgeted, but other
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It is our believe that adventure and culture travel are as much as philosophy as it is the pursuit to provide incredible travel experiences. When you join for one of our adventures or cultural trips you leave behind the pressure of modern life, connect with nature in a meaningful way and interact with some of the most fascinating cultures. We have always advocated and practiced that our adventures should demonstrate a commitment to the fragile environments which we come into contact with and the people who live amongst them. While our active adventure are carefully crafted unique and always a lots of fun. Beside offering you a meaningful and joyful trips, our dedicated team much involved with the community and environmental projects that support equally to the natural environment and our host villages.
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Travel to Philippines / Philippines Vacation Rentals
The wonderful landscapes, the diving, the colors, and the historical culture lead vacationers to the Philippines. May your Philippines vacation rental be just as colorful as the people, and just as warm and welcoming, too.
Philippines Festivals
Color is a major feature of the Philippines, whether it's the vehicles on the street, the costumes of the indigenous people, or the array of festivals. The festivals are mostly grounded in the Roman Catholic belief system, since about 90 percent of Filipinos are Roman Catholics, a unique feature in this part of the world. To honor Santo Niño, the lively festival of Ati-Atihan is held in January on the island of Panay, while the Sinulog festival is on Cebu, filled with brightly colored costumes. Twice a year, the Black Nazarene procession occurs, and the month-long festival of Flores De Mayo includes the Santa Cruz pageant. When booking Philippines vacation rentals, make sure to visit amidst one of these vibrant festivals!
Where to Vacation in Philippines
Tourism and the abundant agriculture are the largest draws to the island of Bohol, the tenth largest in the country. Hence, Bohol vacation rentals are especially popular. The landscape features the deliciously named Chocolate Hills, which number almost 1300 differently sized hills. In the higher altitudes, rainforests exist, and practically secret waterfalls are found here and there all around the island. Take a look for the peculiar and tiny tarsier in Bohol, of the primate order. Great diving is ahead for vacationers at the smaller islands to the southwest, and underwater reveals the brilliant coral life and coral fish.
Cebu is well recognized for its coast, with fun opportunities on the beach and in the water, and plenty of dive resorts. Mactan Island in the province is also noted for its beach tourism. Both a traditional industry and fine craft in Cebu is handmade guitar making, along with banjos, ukuleles, and mandolins Filipino style, called bandurrias. Cebu City offers significantly large shopping centers, and take a walk down Colon Street, the oldest in the country. Of religious significance are the Magellan Cross and Santo Niño, both found in Cebu.
Leyte's capital is Tacloban, providing a number of historical things to see based on the 1944 Red Beach landing of General Douglas MacArthur. Capturing much visual interest for vacationers is the longest bridge in the Philippines is the San Juanico Bridge, connecting Leyte with the island of Samar. Ormoc City, in the western part of Leyte, holds daily food markets that are brimming with people. A colorful way to get from here to there is using the streets, on a tricycle, seeing multicolor minibuses.
Volcanoes are a part of the island of Luzon, the home of three well-known ones named Mount Pinatubo, Mount Mayon (the most active volcano in the Philippines), and Taal. Visit the remnants of the medieval walled city of Intramuros, a touch of Spain in the Philippines. Manila has a large amount of vacation attraction, from the government seat at Malacañang Palace to the varied Hispanic and Filipino architecture in the cultural complex of Plaza San Luis. Manila vacation rentals provide easy access to several shrines to visit, honoring national heroes such as Dr. Jose Rival and Gat. Andres Bonifacio. Take a very inexpensive ride on a jeepney, a colorful vehicle derived from American military jeeps left over from World War II. Enjoy leisure activities in the former military base areas of Angeles City and Subic Bay on Luzon.
Mindanao allows for an excellent chance to take an adventure in the tropical rainforest like jungle trekking. Mount Apo is a sacred mountain to the indigenous people of Mindanao, and those who love nature and exploration enjoy the mountain also: it is the only site of the Philippine eagle. There are a total of 18 distinct groups, indigenous to the island, who retain their own cultures and traditions on Mindanao, such as the T'boli, the B'laan, and the Higaunon.
Palawan is a very beautiful paradise-like island with interesting places such as the underground river inside of a cave, greeting vacationers with a sampling of bats, stalactites and stalagmites. The white sand beaches lead to snorkeling and diving to explore the underwater world. The rainforest on Palawan is noted for its gigantic trees, some quite rare, and the Cobra king.
If you hope to vacation in Philippines in style, comfort, and luxury, then a Philippines vacation rental is the answer!
Sites and tours to see
Magellan Cross on Cebu
Santo Niño on Cebu
Taal Volcano on Luzon
Intramuros on Luzon
Manila Cathedral
San Agustin Church
Punta Cruz Watchtower on Bohol
Churches of Bohol
Mount Apo on Mindanao
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Pau Gasol injured his foot last night. When he went down in the fourth quarter he says he heard a "pop", though he attempted to get up and play on. With the first dead ball he checked out of the game and headed straight back to the locker room.
Later, the Lakers labeled it as a "plantar fascia" strain, and said he would undergo an MRI on his foot today in Boston. The results have come in, and they aren't good. Pau Gasol has a partial tear of his plantar fascia, and will be for at least six weeks, and up to twelve weeks, reports CBS Sports' Ken Berger.
Pau Gasol has a partial tear of his plantar fascia and is expected to be out at least six weeks, league source tells @cbssports.— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013
One option for Gasol is rehab, with estimated timetable of 6-8 weeks. Surgery would mean 10-12 weeks, with better chance of full recovery.— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013
Gasol, who had an MRI in Boston today after injuring foot in Brooklyn last night, is expected to get a second opinion in the coming days.— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013
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You can find a lot of things in a box, at least according to popular culture. Brad Pitt wants to know what's in the box at the end of Seven. Justin Timberlake humbly requests that you open the box. And now, courtesy of Ken Rosenthal, we can picture the Phillies in a box:
But regardless of how one might assess those deals — (Ryan) Howard looks like a thumbs-down, (Cliff) Lee and (Jonathan) Papelbon are wait-and-sees — Amaro is in now in a box with left-hander Cole Hamels.
In this box, there is an ATM. But it's not a Citizens Bank ATM, so they're going to get dinged for all kinds of fees. Ruben Amaro Jr. and the Phillies might not have enough money for Cole Hamels. The way they were spending money on Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee, and Jonathan Papelbon, it made sense that there'd be a reserve fund, or an understanding that those moves weren't going to prevent the re-signing of Hamels
Instead, it looks like it could be an either/or situation. It was going to be either Lee or Hamels. Howard or Hamels. Uh, Papelbon or Hamels. There wasn't an unlimited budget at any point. And Amaro defends his decisions to Rosenthal:
"(Ryan Howard) was probably the most productive player during that span of anybody, including Pujols. This is not a slight against Cole — he has had some phenomenal years. But he is not the most decorated player in baseball."
That's why Amaro locked Howard up two years before he was a free agent, signing him to a five-year deal that didn't even kick in until a few months after Howard tore his ankle up making the last out of the Phillies' season. And he's right to say that Howard was more productive than Pujols if he's ranking players alphabetically by last name.
But you could almost see it for Howard. His platoon splits might prevent him ever becoming a truly elite hitter, but as a productive fan favorite, you can understand the urgency to lock him up. The baffling move of the last couple of offseasons, then, was the signing of Papelbon, which Amaro also defends:
"We didn't just want any closer. The way our team is set up, we wanted the best guy, or one of the top two or three guys. We could have gotten a 'B' or 'B-plus' closer. But we wanted an 'A.' With (Papelbon), as good and as durable as he has been, I felt he was the right fit for us."
In theory, sure. Get the best guy; make the best team. But the Phillies aren't going to lose out on Cole Hamels because they're $50 million short of the winning offer. They won't miss out because they're $25 million short, most likely. So it's not a stretch to say that they'd choose Papelbon's short-term benefit to the team over Hamels' long-term benefit.
It's not a given that Hamels will leave. He might be likely to stay, even. The Phillies shouldn't get or expect a hometown discount, but there's still a great chance that he'll re-sign. But if he doesn't, if the Phillies let him go, they'll essentially have chosen a closer in 2012 over a front-line starter for beyond. They'll have other options for the rotation, of course. Some good ones you might have heard of. But it would still be a curious decision. And Amaro has no problem explaining why he might make it.


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Luxury beach house, Special Summer Vacation Rates in Playa del Carmen
- bedrooms 3
- baths 5
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type Villa
- community Playacar
rates (USD)
/ week
vacation rental description
Casa Mariposa has both a swimming pool plus Ocean view, Short stroll to
This Three bedroom/ 3 full baths, 2 half bathrooms , custom built, colonial-style private home
on the Mayan Riviera is in the town of Playa del Carmen -- in a
beachfront section known as Playacar. This neighborhood of
exclusive, custom built homes is near Mayan ruins, and enjoys low
density population. Playacar boasts white sand beaches and beautiful
blue ocean waters.
Next to Casa Mariposa is a Mayan ruin park that is lit at night to
emphasize its ancient beauty. You can sit on the terrace, feel the
breezes, listen to the surf, and look out at the flocks of tropical
birds landing in the canopy of majestic tree in the ruins.
Enjoy over-sized rooms and a 35-foot terrace which is partly covered
for shade. The sunken living room with pillars is very elegant, yet
comfortable. It has two built-in couches and antique furniture. The
full kitchen includes a microwave. The 2 bedrooms ( 1 king size bed, 2 single beds ) have air conditioner. and all rooms have overhead fans. Additional amenities
include free internet access and 1 42 inch tv in living room and two 27-inch TVs with cable on the bedrooms.
A Mexican Gourmet cook is available to prepare excelent meals, for
one to eight persons. your arrival is your choice of chilled wine,
cold beer, or soda -- free.
property availability
- dates with deals
- unavailable dates
Last modified on 09-10-2008 at 3:05 PM.
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Diane Lentine 9848731997
villa rental amenities
We welcome up to 6 Guests at our vacation rental villa, with:
Swimming pool
A/C in all bedrooms
2 Bedrooms (3BR)
1 Den
4 Bathrooms
1 King Bed
2 Twin/Single Beds
2 Sofa Beds
Hair dryer
Ceiling-Fans, Balcony,Microwave,Refrigerator-Full-Size,Cold-Water-Dispenser
Games-Kids,TV+Satellite,Alarm-Clock,Music-Library,Walkway-to-Water,Outdoor-Shower,Local-Maps,Restaurant-Dining-Guide,Local-Activities-Guide,Parking-Off-Street,Cook-Optional,Daily-Maid-Optional,Gated-Community,Sunsets-Exceptional,Sunrises-Exceptional,Views-Exceptional,Nearby Services & Amenities
Special: Golf, Within Walking Distance of Town, Watersports, Deep-
Sea Fishing, Parasailing, Avairy, Cozumel,Babysitting,Groceries,Restaurants
Duty-Free-Shops, Craft-Shopping,Laundromat,Beaches,Beachcombing,Surfing
Swimming,Reefs,Snorkeling, Scuba-Diving, Boating,Sailing, Yachting, Wind-Surfing, ParaSailing,Kayaking,Jet-Skiing,DeepSea-Fishing,Surf-Fishing,Golfing
Equestrian-Events, Eco-Tourism,Botanical-Garden,Caves,Churches,ATM/Bank
Unlimited free telephone service to Canada and USA.
Wireles internet acces
vacation rental rates
March15 thru -April 30,$1,900-----1 Week
May 1, thru-November 18, $1,500-----1 Week
Nov 19, thru -Dec 16$1,900-----1 Week
Dec 17 thru -Jan 7, $3,000-----1 Week
Diane Lentine 9848731997
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