text: Hi Solar Enthusiasts! Here's the latest events, workshops, and announcements. Please see the NMSEA Event Calendar for a more complete list of events, including all the Earth Day events, at http://www.nmsea.org/Events/Event_Calendar.php Also, check out the Sustainable ABQ website for other events in and around Albuquerque. Go to http://www.sustainableabq.com/news_events.htm If you have questions or comments, please contact us! We value your input! NEW MEXICO SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION 1009 Bradbury St SE, Ste. 35 Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-246-0400, 888-886-6765 Fax: 505-246-2251 info at nmsea.org <mailto:info at nmsea.org> www.nmsea.org <http://www.nmsea.org/> To SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE to this NMSEA-news e-mail list, please visit: http://nmsea.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nmsea-news. ************************************************************************** *CALENDAR SUMMARY* April 11,12,13,19, and 20 : Photovoltaic (PV) Design and Installation Class/Albuquerque April 15 -- New ideas for NMSEA Sunpaper articles -- deadline April 15 for Ads and Articles April 22: NMSEA Albuquerque Chapter Meeting Mark Chalom, Architect: Case Studies forPassive Solar Home April 19 -- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Competition - Albuquerque April = Earth Day -- Volunteer with NMSEA April -- Los Alamos Chapter Events April 26 -- Las Vegas: NMSEA Synergy Fest May, June, July, August - Crestone Solar School, Solar Heating Design & Natural Building May 3 -- 8: American Solar Energy Association's SOLAR 2008 May 10 - 17th: Sustainability Week and The Green Built Tour 2008 ************************************************************************** *ANNOUNCMENTS SUMMARY * ***Book Review -- Careers in Renewable Energy*** ***Chapter Leader Opportunity for NMSEA Albuquerque Chapter*** *** Solar Incentives Set to Expire - Action Alert*** **** *Second Annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Intergenerational Poetry, Essay and Photography Contest ************************************************************************ *CALENDAR* _____________________________________________________________________________________ APRIL 11,12,13,19, 20 -HANDS-ON PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CLASS REGISTER SOON -- STARTS IN 10 DAYS!! 5-Day Class (Fri-Sat-Sun-Sat-Sun) Sponsored by New Mexico Solar Energy Association Next class: April 11-13 & 19-20, 2008, 8am-5pm Cost: $500.00 per person; NMSEA members - $450 For more information go to http://www.nmsea.org/Workshops/pv_workshop.php For registration details, please call our office at 505-246-0400 or 888-886-6765 ____________________________________________________________________________________ APRIL 15 -- NEW IDEAS FOR NMSEA SUNPAPER ARTICLES -- DEADLINE APRIL 15 FOR ADS If you would like to place an advertisement in the Sunpaper, please submit it by April 15. For specs and rates go to http://www.nmsea.org/Sunpaper/advertising.php. *_Request for Articles_* The NMSEA Sunpaper has brought exciting new and historical information to solar enthusiasts since 1978. We have a lot of members with stories to tell and innovative ideas to reveal. We want to bring this information to the public, so here are some sections you may be able to help us with. ELDERS SPEAK: If you've been around for awhile and would like to write a retrospective on how things have changed -- send it to us! TECHIE'S CORNER: Show us your smarts. If you aware of or are developing a new product -- let us know what it is! Keep us informed about the latest developments in technology. CRYSTAL BALL - Have you been mulling over the possibilities of what is in our future? Share your thoughts. Remember all articles are subject to approval by the editor and NMSEA. Because we are a non-profit, we need to avoid doing anything that would advocate a political party or individual. Articles are due by April 15^th for the May/June Sunpaper. Please send them to j_beyss at yahoo.com <mailto:j_beyss at yahoo.com> or info at nmsea.org <mailto:info at nmsea.org>. ___________________________________________________________________ APRIL 22 -- NMSEA ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER MEETING MARK CHALOM : CASE STUDIES FOR PASSIVE SOLAR HOMES Mark Chalom, architect, specializes in blending handcrafted Traditional and Contemporary styles with sustainable technologies. His experience spans both design and construction of environmentally appropriate buildings. Mark will present 4 case studies of various passive solar homes he has recently designed. He will explain how various passive systems combine to produce a year round climate responsive building. Passive solar is just part of the design criteria, Mark has taken into account budget, site, community, esthetics, history and other needs that make up a good design. Mark will also show other integrated sustainable technologies to produce a holistic home of the future. NMSEA Albuquerque Chapter meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each Month, 6:30 PM, at REI in Albuquerque(northwest of the intersection of I-25 and Montano) We hope you will join us! Contact information: 246-0400 or 888-886-6765, <http://www.nmsea.org> email info at nmsea.org <mailto:info at nmsea.org>. We are always looking for more people and companies to speak at our monthly meetings. If you would like to make a presentation, please contact us with your idea. _______________________________________________________________ APRIL 19 -- HYDROGEN FUEL CELL COMPETITION -- ALBUQUERQUE The model hydrogen fuel cell car race provides students in grades 6 through 8 with a "hands-on" science and engineering experience where teams design, build, and race their model cars. Teams are comprised of up to six students plus a teacher/coach (required). *Date*: April 19, 2008 *Time:* 9:00 am - 3:00 pm *Location: *Albuquerque Public Schools City Center at 6400 Uptown NE For additional information, contact Janelle Vigil Maestas <mailto:vigil-m at lanl.gov> at 665-4329 or Linda Anderman <mailto:anderman at lanl.gov> at 665-9196. and http://community.lanl.gov/08sciencecompetition.shtml ______________________________________________ APRIL = EARTH DAY - VOLUNTEER WITH NMSEA If you would like to volunteer at an upcoming Earth Day or other events in your city please email the NMSEA office at info at nmsea.org <mailto:info at nmsea.org> and they will put you in touch with the appropriate person. We need volunteers to help our events run smoothly. You can help bake solar cookies, explain how solar electric, heat or hot water works, you can hand out literature or sell merchandise. You can even do a little of everything if that's what you are interested in. Volunteers are need for full day or part of a day. Please email with your contact info, including full name, email address and phone number. Here are the upcoming Earth Day events that NMSEA will take part in: Alamogordo - Saturday, April 26 Los Alamos - Saturday, April 26 Albuquerque - Sunday, April 27 (in Nob Hill, behind the Coop on Silver) Las Vegas - Saturday, April 26 If none of those dates work for you, but you are still interested in volunteering there are many more opportunities in the spring as well as summer. Please email us and we will help find a spot that will work for you. _______________________________________________________________________ APRIL -- LOS ALAMOS CHAPTER EVENTS LASE NETWORK (LOS ALAMOS SUSTAINABLE ENERGY NETWORK) * Tues., April 22 -Geo-chemist Dr. James Conca in the evening at Fuller Lodge* Talk by by geo-chemist Dr. James Conca giving a global perspective on achieving a sustainable energy distribution and lowered greenhouse gas emissions. The subject complements our Earth Day theme this year "Hot Ideas for a Cool County," an effort to have our County reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and be designated a "Cool County." The talk will take place in Fuller Lodge. Dr. Conca has recently co-authored, with his wife Dr. Judith Wright, a book entitled "The GeoPolitics of Energy: Achieving a Just and Sustainable Energy Distribution by 2040." Both Dr. Conca and his wife have taught earth system science and environmental science and have published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Currently, he is employed with LANL and lives in Carlsbad, NM, where he is director of the Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center, a division of the NMSU College of Engineering. In his book, to achieve sustainability Dr. Conca advocates a mix of energy obtained from renewables, nuclear reactors, and advanced-technology fossil-fuel burning plants. He recently gave a talk at the Lab on this subject. Note: This event is being co-sponsored by LASE Network, PEEC, and the Sierra Club. This will take the place of LASE Network's regularly scheduled monthly meeting. *Sat., April 26 -- Earth Day Festival at PEEC (Pajarito Environmental Education Center)* Exhibits, entertainment, food, hands-on activities, and more! * * *Sunday, April 27 - Party for PEEC* The annual Earth Day benefit event for PEEC. For more information: David Griggs, /Chaosopher/ Phone: (505) 661-4572 PO Box 221, Los Alamos, NM 87544 _________________________________________________ APRIL 26 -- LAS VEGAS: NMSEA SYNERGY FEST Join us at Melody Park on the NM Highlands University campus in Las Vegas for Synergy Fest 2008! Sponsored by the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, this fun and informational weekend kicks off with a free rock concert, Friday, April 25 from 3pm to 7pm. The main event is on Saturday, April 26 from 11am to 6pm and offers something for everyone, with live music on two stages, great food, arts, activities, and presentations of renewable energies and sustainable living. The popular Sunshine Kids Village offers games and activities for kids of all ages. Entry is only $3 for adults and free for kids. Bring a blanket and some sunscreen and spend the day! For more info, go to www.synergyfest.com <http://www.synergyfest.com/> or email us at synergyfestinfo at gmail.com <mailto:synergyinfo at gmail.com>. _________________________________________________________________________ MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST CRESTONE SOLAR SCHOOL -SOLAR HEATING DESIGN & NATURAL BUILDING Solar Heating design and Natural Building -- 4 day Workshop, taught by Paul Shippee Crestone Solar School, Crestone, Colorado. See details at: http://www.crestonesolarschool.com Choice of: May 15 -- 18, June 5 -- 8, July 10 -- 13, August 14 -- 17. $650 fee also includes workshop materials, all meals, and outdoor camping at the Crestone Solar School home site. Learn innovative 21st century Solar and Natural Building technologies. This 4-day workshop combines the study of solar design principles with hands-on learning. Suitable for anyone who is serious about learning how to design solar homes and buildings, with proven alternative technologies and natural building techniques. A good foundation from which to grow your own knowledge and apply your own interests and skills. _______________________________________________________________ MAY 3 -- 8: AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION'S SOLAR 2008 Dear Solar Supporter, Have you seen the latest lineup of presenters for *SOLAR 2008*? *More than 150 of the world's leading experts on solar energy*, energy efficiency, and other sustainable energy technologies will be in San Diego, May 3-8, 2008. I invite you to join them at SOLAR 2008 <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001RJ7gAjnh2MRGXc3iJOTJuP1RtMiKgRoghSNZ7oHT8UvwArzFL2VbzTAN_6NMZawCYDRgX5BOngxjp_W8MC1FN5DktsWQSEJWBdWwUiR5iicd-KdVqOv8hjGzDvB5-04s> (and be sure to register by March 16 to get the best rates). With the energy industry changing at an unprecedented pace, SOLAR 2008 helps you understand the changes and uncover the opportunities. It examines *the topics you need to know*, including: * What's new with thin film photovoltaics * Best practices for solar installers * Renewable electricity 24/7 * Improving PV performance * Emerging architecture and daylighting design * Designing high performance homes * Selling and marketing strategies that work * The new era of concentrating solar power * Emerging transportation and solar's new role * The new boom in green collar jobs * Launch and grow your solar business * Women in solar, changing an industry * How to install solar hot water systems * A hot way to cool climate change * New approaches in solar policy * Investing in renewable energy * PV payback and financial analysis * And dozens of other powerful topics... These sessions are taught by some of the world's leading experts - to give you the edge. *This industry-leading conference series, now in its 37th year*, offers you the emerging trends, technological breakthroughs, industry insight, and connections you need to stay ahead. *Attend SOLAR 2008 and discover where the industry is headed*. *Click here to register for SOLAR 2008* <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001RJ7gAjnh2MRGXc3iJOTJuP1RtMiKgRoghSNZ7oHT8UvwArzFL2VbzTAN_6NMZawCYDRgX5BOngxjp_W8MC1FN5DktsWQSEJWBdWwUiR5iicd-KdVqOv8hjGzDvB5-04s>. Sincerely, Becky Campbell-Howe Conference Director, SOLAR 2008 PS. Don't forget to register by March 16 to get the best rates to attend SOLAR 2008. See the full lineup of presenters and topics at www.solar2008.org <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001RJ7gAjnh2MR3Lg3NR-4WH5AJb9bJoZ2Shdq-OQ65y2OBVBOWNEPvXMI9O_vu-C7L39DJUPh7c9RZjqhipAK89FZlQF4-gRAUcTDAjIdm2CSwJJBUaN_Izw==>. I look forward to seeing you in San Diego this May. _____________________________________________________________________________ MAY 10 - MAY 17TH -- SUSTAINABILITY WEEK AND THE GREEN BUILT TOUR 2008 The U.S. Green Building Council New Mexico Chapter (USGBCNM) will hold its ninth annual GreenBuilt Tour in New Mexico on May 17 and 18, 2008. The Green Built Tour is part of a week long event called Sustainability Week. The GreenBuilt Tour is an excellent opportunity for the public to learn about the features of a green home and how sustainable homes are built, and find inspiration to green your home. Homes will be selected by a committee to be represented on the Green Built Tour and will need to fulfill certain green building standards. The GreenBuilt Tour will culminate Sustainability Week events being planned by USGBCNM. On Saturday, May 10, in Albuquerque, a series of lectures and workshops will be held along with a vendor's show, for people to learn more about green building and see products and materials that are environmentally friendly. During the week, there will be tours of green commercial buildings and workshops for building professionals. For more information go to http://www.greenbuilttour.net/ ************************************************************************ *ANNOUNCEMENTS* ___________________________________________________________________ BOOK REVIEW -- CAREERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY by Gregory McNamee In just a few years green energy has gone from environmentally responsible niche to national imperative. Today thousands of employers in dozens of sectors are looking for employees. But even though opportunities abound, unearthing them has been a challenge. Now in his latest book, /Careers in Renewable Energy,/ author Gregory McNamee gives job seekers an invaluable guide to where green energy jobs can be found. Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico says, "The clean energy economy is booming across the United States and around the world. /Careers in Renewable Energy/ is a sophisticated-and user-friendly-guide for finding meaningful job opportunities in the renewable energy sector." Green energy jobs range from research and engineering to all manner of trades. There are also plenty of jobs to be found in traditional fields like sales and marketing, customer service and project management. In addition to solar and wind energy, several industries are included in this new book, such as bioenergy, hydrogen energy and fuel cells, geothermal energy, hydro power, green building, energy management, and green transportation. Numerous resources at the end of each chapter provide a wealth of information for job seekers. "*This book is a gem!* For those who are searching for a rewarding career in renewable energy, this is the place to start. It is chock full of important information and resources that will guide you on your journey. I highly recommend it!" says Susan T. Schleith, Education Coordinator at the Florida Solar Energy Center. To read more about this new book, click here for our web site <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-IP9XSOs3VrfcYnsxYW5U0ZJv4ximZY8HIphG3RuQq94fsZlXRnGgWosYjKcweth7zvKnnjLu4Cc21fzlxylUtXghOtvFEpRlpk-0IaUfhH7QTgarbto4cUI0endcILAEt3rKIFHFG4TrzdSl8g0VA==>. / / /Careers in Renewable Energy: Get a Green Energy Job/, by Gregory McNamee; $20.00. Other renewable energy titles include */Got Sun? Go Solar/*; */HYDROGEN-Hot Stuff Cool Science/*; and */Power With Nature/*. _______________________________________________________________ CHAPTER LEADER NEEDED FOR NMSEA ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER The Albuquerque chapter leader has resigned and we need someone to take over immediately. This opportunity involves setting up and running chapter presentations meetings (once a month) at a set time and location (6:30pm, 4th Tuesday each month, REI). You would be responsible for contacting prospective speakers, coordinating with the chapter media person to ensure she has the information for advertising the event, setting up the room at REI and breaking down the room after the event. If you are organized and detail-oriented, have good people skills and are interested in sustainability, we are looking for you. This volunteer position may take you 5-10 hours a month (including the night of the meeting) depending on your connections and your skills. We will provide you with a template and speakers are already scheduled for March, May and June. Please contact Deena Klein at dleeclean at yahoo.com <mailto:dleeclean at yahoo.com> and put Chapter Leader in the subject heading. __________________________________________________ SOLAR INCENTIVES SET TO EXPIRE - ACTION ALERT Dear Solar Supporter, There's no sugarcoating the urgency of the situation. *Federal incentives for solar, wind, geothermal, and other sustainable technologies are set to expire this December.* That means these sustainable energy sectors, some of the most promising and strategically important industries in America, are at risk of losing Federal support - unless we act now. The facts are clear. Solar energy, wind, geothermal, energy efficiency, and other sustainable energy technologies are *key components in powering green-collar jobs, promoting energy independence, and tackling climate change*. At a time when fossil fuel costs continue to rise, the costs for renewable energy continue to fall. But legislation to extend these sustainable energy tax incentives (H.R. 5351) is currently stalled in the Senate and time is running out. * * * That's why we urgently need your help.* The best way to break this stalemate is for grassroots supporters of solar, wind, geothermal, and others to stand together and take action. Here's how you can help: *1) Contact your Senators to urge them to extend the renewable energy and energy conservation tax incentives to help generate green collar jobs, promote energy independence, and strengthen national security.* Click here to find the contact information for your Senators <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uU_Py0vTGmr1_XEzjwCrUuV2x3temkfZyPYNpbGPAsthxszJbByixfuVjMIdm5yIdYEHk5Q3FWuusctH75jQxdHVTN9aT9YtV54c4BfsFPu7MRziOb51-A==> via Vote-Smart.org (simply enter your zip code on the left side and click 'go'). While the vote of each Senator is important, for your convenience, *the list below represents key Senators who could provide the swing votes needed to break the stalemate*. If you live in one of the states listed below, click the Senator's name to find the phone numbers of the District Senate office(s) near you so you can call them and add your voice. * *Alaska*: Senator Murkowski <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uU_Py0vTGmqHSGZ2jsoDhJ_MOb7a1JYFUdx15uNv5z384vdH9jryFsClBgNRjJaN7pfVTp-2Kc3BiS3TwcGJvB8AKWiktQdLjMdp4vKrPsHvdWIER5lAZHep--Nc3TGQiYSB-mdSNFzoJC8f7366Pw==> & Senator Stevens <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uU_Py0vTGmpJ0haBVDI8tCqWWmmJvMqOOfMeSJMw0fnBFQyqcPl5NOxU5pdRfUDWopX80vX9BEbvcZTv16uROcxDhV41azrdm3t3gFrmjPq3J95p_c5ttjHktj-Tdzg36JFBLX4Q3O4TKbWrGKu49A==> * *Arizona*: Senator Kyl <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uU_Py0vTGmoFS2xIHexq2Lfgmt3KbFPTjOl9DUCGEwhYaBgtc4xWlTXCKRwl5cqqZB_uJAxLKq9KFtFjeR3G2F6fp_oQEvagP99OcvwjusKlSLoEh-wdQqIOTWA1IzO8Zt91v053BgVY92EiTZ14uA==> & Senator McCain <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001uU_Py0vTGmqQnn2Q-VWpaMT--yljr_KqYBh8IKrNMDgPMof_suMZ48gSNo3TjskiLhjmTdOa9s339TxiHfgjDkE0Yk0zehH0RkLSRWS67Xjw-w_OMB7Vd45ROIODva8lf86RVeTb9AFUBr9_l6bLnw==> * 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First of all, did you know lip gloss can actually be bad for you? Last year, I attended a talk by Aveda founder and eco-beauty expert Horst Rechelbacher (for the launch of his new organic line, Intelligent Nutrients, which I'll be posting about soon). He told our group that anytime we lick our lips, we're ingesting whatever we've put on them… which is icky enough in itself, except it gets worse. One of the fastest ways we absorb substances into our bloodstream is sublingually (under the tongue). So why mess around with products that contain potentially harmful mineral oils, petrolatum and even lead? I know I'm not taking any chances.
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Taylor expansion in physics
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Apr2-12, 05:29 AM
hi everyone thanks for helping
but the taylor expansion was for x-kx
or perhaps only -kx was expanded?
but anyway it was given as x - kx f'(x) + ...
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Hi quietrain! :)
Suppose you expand f(a-kx).
You would get: f(a-kx) = f(a) - kx f'(a) + (1/2) k
f''(a) + ...
Now replace "a" with "x"...
Apparently you've got a typo in the first term.
with regards to the above, how did you get that formula?
because i only know this f(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x-a) + 1/2! f''(a)(x-a)
as the general formula?
in any case, does it mean if i want to expand say 1 + kx
then it would be f(1+kx) = f(1) + kx f'(1) + ...
so f(1) is 1 + k(1) = 1+k?
then f'(1) is k? then where do i put my 1 since i don't have x
also does it mean f'' onwards are all 0?
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Fix x, and let g(k) = f(x-kx). Expand as g(k) = g(0) + k*g'(0) + (k^2/2)*g''(0) + ...
g(0) = f(x), g'(k) = -x*f'(x-kx) --> g'(0) = -x*f'(x), g''(k) = x^2*f''(x-kx) --> g''(0) = x^2*f''(x), etc.
YES! this is the one. so it was an expansion about the small value k ? and not x? i see.
but in particular, how did you get g'(k) and g'(k)?
is it through the chain rule differentiation?


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Another Nats blog is up an running, and it's the kind I like. You know, numbers, smart things… probably going to post stuff the day before I had the idea, all that good stuff. I kid I kid… so far so good, though. Interesting slash kinda depressing stuff about one of my favs, Elijah Dukes, and his ability (lack thereof) to hit a breaking ball. Check it out:
New Nats Site – NatsStatsJanuary 31, 2010
Don't Hold Your Breath on DesmondJanuary 28, 2010
Not sure if you're like me and think Ian Desmond should be the starting SS going in to 2010. Sure, he'll make some errors, but if you believe the best coaches are at the major league level, he has the best opportunity to learn up in DC. And his range will beat the other choices anyway, so it may balance out even if he does make errors.
But some discouraging news came on that front yesterday. The Washington Post Sports Bog carried and interview of Mike Rizzo by Jim Bowden. Lots of interesting stuff, you should definitely take a look. When you get back here you can read this Rizzo quote I lifted from it:
We've put together kind of a pitch-to-contact rotation here, so we certainly need to get better defensively. And we think we've helped ourselves with Pudge behind the plate and Morgan in center. Guzzie at shortstop, he's got fairly good hands and fairly good feet but his range obviously has backed up on him a little bit, and we do need to get better at second base, so we've talked to representatives of both of those two players and several others that we do have interest in. We've known going into the winter that that was going to be a point of emphasis, and we're working on all facets of trying to stabilize the up-the-middle positions
The two players he's talking about are Orlando Cabrera and Orlando Hudson and possibly Tony Orlando. You see, they have a gap in the middle infield and… wait. What? Guzman is the shortstop?!?!? What happened to this? And this? And this? Read the rest of this entry »
What's Left for ZimmermanJanuary 26, 2010
Last year was a big year for the Nats' third baseman. Ryan Zimmerman had by far his best year at the plate, hitting .292/.364/.525 with 33 home runs. He finished 6th in the majors in OPS for his position, behind Sandoval, Reynolds, ARod, Michael Young and Longoria. Pretty good company there. He also, you may recall, managed a 30 game hit streak.
As for his fielding, if you think he looked good in 2009, well, your eyes do not deceive you. In terms of what Fangraphs lists as qualified players, he finished the season with an UZR/150 of 20.1, ranking him second among all 3B behind Beltre. It also put him 4th among all fielders. On top of all that, he turned 25 at the end of the season. That is an age, in baseball, where players are just starting to come into their own. In other words, he may still be getting better.
Fangraphs lists him 8th on the list for WAR – wins above replacement – in 2009. That basically means he was the 8th best position player, at least according to one hitting and fielding combined measurement, in the entire league. #1 on the list was Zobrist, who had a better hitting season than Zimmerman and started all over the field, including 89 games as a middle infielder. Also on that list are the obvious names – Pujols, Mauer, Utley, Jeter, Hanley and Longoria. That's it. Those are the guys ahead of him.
HD Games All Over the PlaceJanuary 21, 2010
MASN announced their TV schedule for this year's baseball season, and thanks to the addition of MASN2 in HD, every single game will be offered in High Def. Here's the schedule if you haven't seen it. If you hadn't heard about MASN2 HD, here is the press release on that. Basically, it's going to be turned on in April. I know my service provider, Comcast, is on the list. Here's the total channel lineup, plus the list of cable companies that have "committed to carrying MASN2 HD in 2010." Hopefully there aren't any issues, I have no idea WHERE MASN2 HD is going to be located on my channel lineup. In an stroke of uber-helpfulness, MASN gave us this quote: "The easiest way for fans to locate MASN, MASN2, MASN HD and MASN2 HD will be for viewers to check their on-screen channel guides using their television remote."
Nats Sign 4 Guys They Already HaveJanuary 20, 2010
I've never found these arbitration-avoiding signings to be too exciting. And if they don't sign the guy and move to arbitration, again, I am rarely glued to the hearing. But it is still good to see that the Nats were able to come to terms with 4 out of the 6 players with whom they were negotiating. Arbitration hearings can often cause a rift between players and the organization. The team offers $X million, and the player counters with $X million plus $Y million. In order to justify the $Y million, the player talks about how great he is. In order to avoid paying the extra $Y million, the team talks about how much the guy sucks. Sometimes the player walks away thinking, "Boy, this team really doesn't appreciate me." In truth, they are just trying to save money and keep the player. But sometimes when players forget its just business, they may cause some bad feelings that don't go away when it's time for free agency.
So it is good news that they signed they players that they did. Highest up on the list was Josh Willingham, who got rewarded for his good season with a contract of $4.6 million. It's up from last year as were his numbers. The only thing he has left to do is keep his high early season numbers going all year. In 2010 he will have the 5th highest salary on the team, behind Dunn, Guzman, Marquis,and Zimmerman, unless they sign another free agent for more. They also came to terms with Jason Bergmann, who had a very good second half of the season. He had a 3.48 ERA from July to the end of the year in 42 appearances and 33 2/3 IP. His salary of $750,000 is more than reasonable for what he was able to do, and if he keeps it up, it will be a bargain.
Can a Website Have a Mustache?January 19, 2010
Not alot of Nats news these days, so I wanted to show you something that caught my eye this weekend. Collin Balester's got a brand new website, and it's pretty impressive. The Nats starting pitching prospect has quite a bit going on here, including a blog that I'm hoping he maintains a bit more than his last one. Plus, his obsession with his own mustache comes front and center as he has a "mustache watch" section. I guess that's where we get to see him look more and more mustachioed.
This week on his blog, he is counting down his top 5 hobbies, and number 5 was mustache growing. This could be very entertaining. He's also got a section for videos, and an area with a game you can play – but you're a hitter in the game. Shouldn't you get a chance to pitch on Bally's site? Regardless, it's fun and a great way for a young player to try to interact more with the fans. And it shows that this is a guy who's having fun with what he's doing.
By the way, when I say the site "caught my eye" this weekend I meant I spent over an hour on Sunday night playing the freakin' baseball game.
All Quiet on the Western Bank of the AnacostiaJanuary 12, 2010
The Nationals continue to make no moves while the baseball world writhes around them. The biggest news recently, at least Nats-related, was the signing of Aroldis Chapman to a deal with the Reds. Apparently the Nats were big time in the negotiations, but couldn't bring themselves to add another year and another $5 M. He's a 22 year old lefty that the scouts love, but it is unclear just how he'll do in the majors, it's pretty well agreed-upon that he needs some work still, and since he's a Cuban defector, nobody can be positive that he's actually 22. All that being said, the Nats can be patient with him, it would seem to make sense to bring him in. If he ends up being as good as people think he might be, this will be a big miss for a relatively small commitment.
If the Nats still want a free agent pitcher, there are a few guys available, here's a quick run down of the ones I can remember today:
Chien-Ming Wang – Still my first choice, of the remainder. He's only 29 right now, he was great until hurt. Assuming they can confirm he is totally healthy, and with a sinkerballer this may be more than a workout, it may include watching him pitch to actual batters and see what they can do with his pitches, he could still be very very good.
Evaluating "Evaluating Baseball's Managers"January 7, 2010
Recently I was contacted by Chris Jaffe of The Hardball Times with an interesting request. He wanted me to review pieces of a book he had just finished on baseball. The only condition was to not really quote the book, as it isn't being released until April. I jumped at the chance, although when he told me it was about managers, I wasn't sure if I would like it. I am a skeptic about managers effectiveness, usefulness, etc. I don't think they're irrelevant, but I'm just not sure how important they really are, as long as they don't break anything. However, I read the description of the book, and it piqued my interest:
This ambitious study of major league managers since the formation of the National League applies a sabermetric approach to gauging their performance and tendencies. Rather than focusing solely on in-game tactical decisions, it also analyzes broader, off-the-field management issues such as handling players, fans, and media, enforcing team rules, working with the front office, and balancing pressure versus performance.
So wait, he's gonna actually try to gauge their effectiveness? Using things like logic and numbers? Ok, I'm in.
Signing Day in DCJanuary 6, 2010
After what seemed like weeks since we knew he was coming, the big signing in DC today finally happened. Matt Capps, a closer, is now officially part of the team. What, you thought I was referring to someone else?
The Nats were nice enough to extend an invitation to all bloggers to participate in a conference call with the new addition this morning. I'm not positive who else was there, but I definitely heard Federal Baseball and Nationals Inquisition on the line. I'm not going to go over all of the specific questions, I think the above sites may end up putting up transcripts. But I am going to give you an overview of what he said.
Capps was excited at the opportunity to be a closer, part of the reason he chose the Nationals over other teams. I've seen reports that he had offers from 16 teams, including a 2 year deal with the Cubs, but he chose Washington. He also said he'd play anywhere and in any capacity that Riggleman wants.
Nats Should Think More About WangJanuary 5, 2010
Mostly because you get great headlines like "Riggleman Pulls Wang in the 6th"… But seriously, folks! Alright I got it out of my system. Chien-Ming Wang is reportedly going to throw off of a mound in 6-8 weeks, and that to me means he probably thinks he'll be able to go in April. I may be wrong on that, but let's go under that assumption. He was absolutely terrible in 2009, posting a 9.64 ERA in 42.0 IP, so the Yankees cut him lose.
Despite all of this, there is interest in him, and deservedly so, he has had a very good career so far and is only 29. Take out that 2009, where he was hurt the whole time and according to all reports throwing with a messed up motion, his numbers are impressive. From 2005-2008 he started 95 games, with a 3.79 ERA, 117 ERA+, and went 52-20 (albeit for a very good team). In 628 2/3 IP he only struck out 281, but since he only walked 178, he did well. He kept the ball on the ground as well as any pitcher in the league. So well, in fact, he gave up only 34 HRs in those 95 games! His ability to induce grounders made him the Yankees de facto Ace for a few seasons – he was 1st in Wins and 2nd in ERA among their starters in 2006, 1st in both categories in 2007.


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And we're back for week 6 of the prediction contest. I've posted formatting rules after the jump. Remember that all times are pacific.
49ers vs Oakland - Sunday 10/17 10:00am
Tennessee @ Jacksonville - MNF 10/18 5:30pm
Indianapolis @ Washington - SNF 10/17 5:20pm
San Diego @ St. Louis - Sunday 10/17 10:00am
Baltimore @ New England - Sunday 10/17 10:00am
Dallas @ Minnesota - Sunday 10/17 1:05pm
We implemented this rule last season and it seemed to make things easier for us. Previously, folks had just posted their scores in any particular fashion, although howtheyscored had made requests for a specific format. Given the amount of time and effort howtheyscored has to put into determining the final results, I am implementing a requirement for how to format your scores (based on the spreadsheet howtheyscored has created). If you fail to follow this format, any incorrectly formatted scores for the week will be disqualified. The format is "Team A @ Team B: A score - B score." That basically is visitor @ home: visitor score - home score." Here's an example of how to do it:
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Dallas @ Minnesota: 14 - 24
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Dallas @ Minnesota: 24 - 14
If you'd like you can bold the winner ( Dallas @ Minnesota: 14 - 24), but that is not required (although probably a good backup in case you reversed the score by accident.
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Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, who sounds "excited" to be working with UFC President Dana White and the Fertitta brothers in today's press release, may soon find himself punching a clock alongside former WEC boss Reed Harris now that Strikeforce has been acquired by Zuffa. While it's "business as usual" until Coker's contract with Showtime expires, there's little doubt the brands will merge somewhere down the road. Has the former king of silicon valley proven himself to be a valuable asset in this industry? And would the new super-promotion benefit from putting him in a key position as it prepares for global domination? Let's hear your take on where Coker fits into the long-term puzzle.


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[We really had no choice but to bump this, as you'll quickly see why. Welcome back to the Internets, CrossCyed.--AJ]
Hello, Hawkeye fans. You know me as CrossCyed, the affable and loveable Cyclone fan that, for a time, ran CloneChronicles and has recently returned as a sort of author emeritus. I have watched, from afar, as the Hawkeye nation has debated the merits of retaining former men's head basketball coach Todd Lickliter. He was a quality man, and, despite differing opinions, a quality coach that simply could not get it done in the Big 10. Many, many Iowa fans advocated the firing of Coach Lickliter, and, today, many of you got that wish. But, in winning that small battle, you may have lost the war.
How could you have forsaken thee?
You members of the Hawkeye fanbase should have known that John Lickliter, who will henceforth be known as Lil' John for the rest of this post, will likely be out the door as well. Due to the shortsighted nature of the move today by Athletics Director Gary Barta, the Hawkeyes will be losing not only their X-Factor for next season, but also their Y-Factor (because Lil John has more than enough Y chromosome for the rest of the team.)
You Hawkeye fans need to realize that players like Lil John simply do not grow on trees. They are gently nurtured from the end of the bench to the League. Today, Mr. Gary Barta has stalled that process and likely put the future of not only the Iowa men's basketball program, but also the Iowa athletics department in jeopardy.
Lil John played in every conference win for the Hawkeyes this year.
- His father recognized his ability, and unleashed it in conference play for Iowa. He carried the team through the memorable conference slate. Many pundits point to his 9 minute performance in the win against Penn State where he displayed his sheer physicality, RIPPING down two rebounds and picking up three personal fouls in a short stint on the floor. You can't hope to win the Big Ten without being physical, and the loss of Lil John just damaged those hopes.
Lil John was on the bench for every non-conference loss this year.
- Was his dad/coach afraid of blowing Iowa City's best kept secret? Did Chad Walthall intentionally keep his best weapon on the bench to try and increase the chance of his boss getting fired so that he could possibly slide into the head job? These are all legitimate questions that have yet to be asked by the so-called mainstream media.
Lil John led the team in free throw percentage.
- With the aforementioned physical style of play, it's a given that Lil John would have made a number of the trips to the line next year. With a sparkling 83% mark from the stripe, one wonders if he couldn't have carried the team to victory from the charity stripe a few times this year if his dad would have only had the guts to play him more late in the game. Gotta have balls to win.
Lil John was second on the team in assist to turnover ratio.
- Lil John's assist to turnover ratio was 1.36, just percentage points off of likely National Player of the Year Evan Turner's 1.42. They are in the same conversation. LIL JOHN AND EVAN TURNER ARE IN THE SAME DAMN CONVERSATION, AND DON'T YOU FUCKERS FORGET IT.
I don't want to bore your fine fanbase with more of what you already know. Unfortunately, a great number of you are misguided in where today's coaching move will move your program. I just hope that you pray to Jesus, Allah, Buddha, or whatever deity you find holy that Lil John does not turn up in Ames. Cause he's one motherfuckin holy power you can't pray to no more.


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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
The Wenatchee and Omak campuses of Wenatchee Valley College are both participating in Cinco de Mayo celebrations this month.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, a celebration is scheduled at the fountain area on the Wenatchee campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the Tloke Nahuake Aztec Dancers appearing at noon and the La Esperanza Folkloric Dance Group at 1 p.m. Other activities range from face painting to a dunk tank to a variety of arts, crafts and contests. Piñatas are scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
On Sunday, May 10, in Omak, the WVC at Omak students are among the sponsors of a community Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Omak Civic League Park from 1 to 6 p.m. A presentation from the Mexican consulate and entertainment by a mariachi and a folkloric dance group are among the activities.
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1. Alabama. The Tigers outgained the Tide on the night. LSU QB Zach Mettenberger played the best game he will ever play as a college football player. A.J. McCarron was, for 58 minutes or so, a shambling mess with little resemblance to the efficient, error-free machine he had been in the previous eight games. The Alabama defense was, for long stretches, pushed around the field like--ewww--a college defense. This is the kind of game you expect to lose, but Les Miles isn't about your "expectations," kid. 21-17, Alabama. (Is Les Miles currently slashing his own tires? Yes, yes he is, because SURPRISES.)
2. Oregon. Both teams punted once each on the night in a 62-51 Oregon victory over USC. The rest: 1,357 yards of offense, 70 first downs between the two teams, and Monte Kiffin admitting afterwards that Oregon's 730 yards of total offense was something he hadn't ever heard of in a football game. Monte Kiffin has been coaching football since 1966. His sample size to compare this game with renders this opinion definitive. Kenjon Barner's 321 yards and five touchdowns are just astonishing supporting evidence to add to the general case for Oregon being utterly terrifying.
3. Kansas State. A 44-30 victory over Oklahoma State may be overshadowed by an undisclosed injury to Collin Klein. Klein accounts for around 80 percent of Kansas State's total offensive production on the year. None of this bodes well for K-State's immediate future as a national title contender, but Bill Snyder will probably deal with Klein's injury the way he was raised to deal with injuries: leeches, chewing tobacco poultices, and positive thinking. (I have confused Bill Snyder with a frontier doctor born in 1834. OR HAVE I?)
4. Notre Dame. Doubters may denigrate the 29-26 triple OT win over Pitt. Before you do, though, consider this: when was the last time you saw a team finish a triple OT game without either team breaking the 30-point threshold? Never say this Notre Dame team isn't capable of miracles.
5. LSU. Not only crossed the 50-yard line, but gained 435 yards against Alabama in their 21-17 loss. Those are moral victories, and may be exchanged for nothing at no major retail outlets near you. Don't mention Les Miles' 4th down calls in this game to an LSU fan right now, or they will attack the thing closest to them--i.e. you.
6. Ohio State. Ran Illinois off the field in a 52-22 game that sadly cannot count for an Ohio State push toward the B1G Championship Game. The upside: OSU's ineligibility leaves the door open for "Indiana, B1G Leaders Division Champions." 2012 has just two months left to break your brain completely, and appears determined to do it.
7. Georgia. Beat Ole Miss, 37-10, to all but clinch a trip to the Georgia Dome to be broken on the rack over four horrible hours by Alabama. Congratulations, Dawgs!
8. Florida. The offensive MVP for Florida in a 14-7 stumbler against Mizzou: James Franklin, who threw four INTs for Mizzou. Every team needs a quarterback to contribute in order to win, but they never said whether that had to be your quarterback, or the other team's.
9. Florida State. Bye week spent not thinking about this image once.
10. Clemson. Beat Duke, 56-20, but Blue Devils fans swear they'll get you come basketball season. Clemson fans, in response, feverishly look up the meaning of "basketball season" in free online dictionaries.
11. South Carolina. Bye week. Likely spent watching Spurrier critique old film of himself at Florida. "Man, rewind that PERFECT THROW I PITCHED IN THERE."
12. Louisville. Q: How does a quarterback have a quiet five-touchdown day? A: By doing it in a routine, 45-17 scrimmage against Temple, and playing his game at noon on ESPNU. (Sorry, Teddy Bridgewater.)
13. Oregon State. In-N-Out isn't an option after a 36-26 victory over Arizona State, since the closest one is 359 miles away in Redding, California.
14. Oklahoma. Ames has swallowed better teams whole, so Bob Stoops will take a 35-20 win over Iowa State happily and tell you so in his voice, and not in that weird voice someone else dubbed over him in the AT&T commercial featuring the Sooners' coach.
15. Stanford. Gave probable new starting quarterback Kevin Hogan plenty of reps in a 48-0 scrimmage over an intramural team from the University of Colorado.
16. Texas A&M. 38-13 over Mississippi State has us all fondly remembering the solid twenty minutes of "But how will you compete in the SEC, Coach?" questions Kevin Sumlin answered at SEC Media Days.
17. Mississippi State. 692 yards allowed to Texas A&M is pretty standard these days, but only 13 points against A&M's defense should make for some sad, pensive cowbell clanging in Starkville.
18. USC. Hey, wideout Nelson Agholor had a breakout game, with six catches for 162 yards on the night. USC now has three world-class wide receivers, and tragically none of them can play defensive tackle or linebacker.
19. Boise State. Lost, 21-19, to San Diego State, mostly because they were doing things like this all night. Boise has two kinds of years: BCS bowl years, or Las Vegas Bowl/Humanitarian Bowl years. We're looking at a firm lock on a Las Vegas/Humanitarian Bowl kind of year here.
20. Texas Tech. Lost, 31-22, to Texas at home, and only gained 446 yards against the Longhorn defense while stalling out four times in the red zone.
21. Nebraska. The scoreboard says 28-24 over Michigan State, and then Twitter says this regarding the officiating, but life is just gonna set this win on the counter over here, Nebraska. Take it, and run before a Michigan State mob catches your bus on the way to the airport.
22. Louisiana Tech. 51-27 over UTSA, whose mascot is named "Rowdy the Roadrunner." This sounds both like a great symbol for UTSA, and an important witness in a federal drug trafficking trial.
23. West Virginia. Lost, 39-38, to TCU in Morgantown. It may seem slightly brutal, but Gary Patterson had to go for two in double overtime to make this happen. This is actually really brutal, and was a setup to make you feel worse than you already do, Mountaineer fans. It's late and I'm cruel, and I am so sorry the twisted world made me this way.
24. Arizona. Well, coming off that big win over USC Arizona seems poised for a OH MY LORD A 66-10 LOSS TO UCLA.
25. UCLA. 66 points and more than 300 yards both on the ground and in the air can only mean one thing: an inexcusable loss lurking at Pullman next week. How, you ask? I have no idea, since UCLA should blow Wazzu off the map. But if I told you Bruins coaches were going to wear war paint on the sidelines this week against Arizona, well, you wouldn't have believed that either, and it totally happened.
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I don't think someone has written about this yet, and if they already have then I apologize, but I was thinking towards next season and I began to wonder how the Seahawks schedule will play out, specifically, how many primetime games the Seahawks will play. Most years the Hawks will get 1 or less primetime games and I feel like a starved dog barking for more. With the Seahawks recent rise to national prominence and their transactions this week, I am expecting quite a few next year. I feel that it is likely that both games vs San Francisco will be primetime (either MNF or SNF) for obvious reasons. We all have a strong thirst for 49er tears and to watch that team go down in flames is always enjoyable (SuperBowl 47 especially). The games between these two teams will be must see T.V. I also feel the Hawks will get 1-2 other primetime games outside of the SF matchups. I feel it likely a primetime game will come from one of these matchups:
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@ Indianapolis
@ Houston
I feel like the Indy game or Houston game will be most likely to get the primetime treatment. I just wanted to get all the Field Guller's thoughts.


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Robert Caro and the Nonfiction 'War and Peace'
Anyone who has studied New York city or state politics seriously has read The Power Broker. When it came out in 1974, Robert Caro's massive, illuminating, enthralling biography of Robert Moses instantly established Caro as one of America's greatest nonfiction writers and historians—a legacy that he has continued to cement over the past five decades with the first four volumes of his epic The Years of Lyndon Johnson. The most recent volume, The Passage of Power, came out in May of this year to the delight of his readers, who had been hankering for the latest installment for a decade. City & State Editor Morgan Pehme spoke with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and lifelong New Yorker about his time covering Albany as a reporter, his approach to writing and who else he thinks would be worthy of a Caro biography.
Morgan Pehme: Having studied literature and begun your career as a journalist, I was wondering if you think of yourself as a writer first and a historian second.
Robert Caro: It's not quite that. It's that I feel like with writing, the level of the prose is just as important in nonfiction, as fiction … 99 percent of [nonfiction books] or more, you can see that the author doesn't really think that the writing matters… He got the facts and he's got to put them down on the page. But my feeling is that if you want a nonfiction book to endure, the same things that we think are important in fiction—like sense of place, narrative drive, rhythms, that reinforce the words, that let the reader see the place where it's happening—they're just as important, and that's not a belief that's really held, and so I wanted to test it out. When I was first starting The Power Broker, I took the novel that's most like a great long work of real history, which is War and Peace, and then I took [British historian Edward] Gibbon, and I would read a couple chapters of Gibbon and then a couple chapters of Tolstoy, and the level of writing—you can fool me about almost anything, but you can't fool me about writing—the writing is just as important. So when I was doing something like Lyndon Johnson, when he gets out of the hospital … and he's so far behind [during his first race for senator], and he's desperate to catch up, I remember putting a note, scotch-taping it to that lamp: "Is there desperation on every page?"—not just the facts.
Is there a time in New York City history that is particularly relevant to understanding the New York of today?
The 1920s, when New York was expanding into [a] large metropolis. Now you have this situation where not only is the skyline changing with all of these huge buildings going up, but what that signifies to the neighborhoods that used to be there. I think that it's important that the city build—it's important that the city do what's necessary to come into the modern age—but you have to be very careful that … the values of community, the values of neighborhood, are not being lost in this expansion … If you wanted to sum it up like we were taught in school, that Rome is power and Greece is glory, what is New York? New York is home. New York is the ingatherer, it's the place that for a century and a half the peoples of the world have come to—in the 1870s and '80s, the Italians, then the Irish, then the Jews, now all this wonderful influx of the Asian countries—so you say, What did New York do? It took these people in and it made them part of the fabric of the city … I don't say this is happening, but I worry. … Are those values being destroyed again [like they were by some of Moses' projects]? … I can't pay enough attention to what's happening in the city now, because [writing the Johnson book] is taking all my attention, but you can't help thinking and wondering about it.
Is there a current figure in New York city or state politics now who would merit a Caro biography?
No. [Robert Moses] changed the world that we live in. Somebody said to me last night at dinner … "I was coming down the West Side Highway, and I was passing Lincoln Center, [and I realized] this is still the city that he built." And I said, "He built it in many more significant ways. The fact that you had no choice but to come by car, that's because he stopped the building of subways." At the time he came to power, New York had this great subway system and it was being expanded, and he stopped that, and he stopped the maintenance on it, so that the MTA could basically never catch up … I don't see anybody. He wanted to change the world, and he changed it, in some ways for the better, in some ways for the worse.
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WHITTON WI members celebrated their 90th anniversary with a meal at Whitton community centre. Whitton WI president Helen Skipworth welcomed members and guests including county chairman Rebe Brick, trainee county advisor Dawn Gill, members partners and friends to the event. After the meal there was a chance for everyone to have a look through minutes books and other items some dating back to 1914 when the WI in the village first started. A special anniversary cake was made by member Pam Mills and cut by president and county chairman.
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1Here Is Tony Bennett's Drawing of Lady Gaga Naked
I was 14 years old when I saw Titanic in the theater, and instead of sighing at how romantic it was, I instead tee-hee-heed all movie long.
There is only one scene in Titanic that I remember with any clarity whatsoever. And that is the part where Rose says to Jack, "I want you to draw me wearing this"—where "this" is a necklace—and then Rose's voice drops to a sultry new register, and she intonates, "ONLY THIS." And then Jack sketches Rose with a wildly professional ferocity, and then they do it in somebody's car, and then Billy Zane shows up and he's like, "Ooooh, I'm so mad!"
Every time I look at this nudie sketch of Lady Gaga—which was drawn by Tony Bennett—all I can picture is that one scene in Titanic. Evidently, Annie Leibovitz arranged their little fine art session; Bennett's drawing will appear in an upcoming issue of Vanity Fair.
Bennett duetted with Lady Gaga on Duets II's "The Lady is a Tramp" (it's good!), and he's basically been gushing about Gaga ever since.
"She is the most beautiful person I ever met," Bennett said of Gaga during her Thanksgiving TV special, adding that she is "America's answer to Picasso."
(Image via the Daily Mail.)
November 29, 2011 at 10:30 am by Jenn
9Michelle Williams Stuns with Resemblance to Marilyn Monroe
Michelle Williams, dolled up as iconic, tragic bombshell Marilyn Monroe, graces the pages of the October issue of Vogue, out next Tuesday. (Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz is behind the lens.)
This isn't the first time Williams has posed as Marilyn: she appeared in a haunting promo shot for her upcoming role in the movie My Week with Marilyn.
In the Vogue interview, pin-thin Williams admits she tried to gain weight for the part. "Unfortunately, it went right to my face," she explains. "So at some point it became a question of, 'Do I want my face to look like Marilyn Monroe's, or my hips?'" The director settled, finally, on using foam padding to create Marilyn's curves.
Williams threw herself into studying Monroe's life, mannerisms, and movements for the part.
"I do remember one moment of being all suited up as Monroe," Williams explains, "and walking from my dressing room onto the soundstage practicing my 'wiggle'.
"There were three or four men gathered around a truck, and I remember seeing that they were watching me—and for the very first time, I glimpsed some idea of the pleasure I could take in that kind of attention. Not their pleasure, but my pleasure. And I thought, 'Oh, maybe Marilyn felt that way when she walked down the beach.'"
Three years ago, it felt like we didn't have anything, and now my life—our life—has kind of repaired itself.
Look, it's not a perfectly operating system—there are holes and dips and electrical storms—but the basics are intact.
It's changed how I see the world and how I interact on a daily basis. It's changed the parent I am. It's changed the friend I am. It's changed the kind of work that I really want to do. It's become the lens through which I see life—that it's all impermanent.
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September 14, 2011 at 11:30 am by Jenn
37Annie Leibovitz Will Make Anyone Look Good
We all know that Britney is not as hot anymore as she is in the above photo, but that's just the magic of celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz at work. The two teamed up to shoot Britney's new Candies ads and Annie made homegirl look fierce again. It's like 2002 is happening on my computer screen or something.
December 15, 2009 at 12:13 pm by Molls
25Wait…A Gay Tax? How Did I Not Know About This?
A couple of months ago, I read a New York Times article about famed photographer Annie Leibovitz's financial woes. She was borrowing tons of money and using the rights to her photographs as collateral-basically she's in serious financial distress. I could not fathom how such an acclaimed artist could be in such a hole. Now, I get it.
Annie's partner, writer Susan Sontag, passed away in 2004 and left her entire estate to Leibovitz. Apparently, this has put her in a position of huge financial strain:
Same-sex couples do not have the same privileges as straight married couples when it comes to inheritance. If your partner passes away and leaves her estate to you, you have to pay up to 50 percent of the value of your inheritance in taxes. However, if you and your partner were recognized as a married couple, you wouldn't have to pay a dime.
So basically, Annie has gone into huge debt in an attempt to hold onto these properties and assets. I had no idea about this aspect of the importance of the legalization of gay marriage and I am ashamed at my naivety. I just really…Did. Not. Know.


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Samsung launches Galaxy Note 10.1: Wi-Fi models available tomorrow starting at $499
We've been waiting for Samsung's new Galaxy Note tablet to arrive since it plastered banners for it all over Mobile World Congress in February, and now it's here: at its "major" Galaxy launch event today, the company has just officially launched the Galaxy Note 10.1, the larger-screened successor to the Galaxy Note with a bit of Galaxy Tab DNA. As expected, the tablet features a 10.1-inch screen, Samsung's proprietary Wacom-based S Pen stylus system, a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, and 2GB of RAM, running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich with TouchWiz. You can get your hands on the new Wi-Fi versions tomorrow in the US, at a price of $499 for 16GB of storage, or $549 for 32GB, but if you're looking for mobile network capabilities you'll have to hold off a little longer — Samsung has yet to announce pricing and availability for the HSPA+ models.


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London, UK--- August, 2004 --- Test Solutions Limited (TSL), a
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The Sprint 4510 product was recently introduced by Acculogic and
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Maher El-Faham, Managing Director of TSL said: "The addition
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with Teradyne. The inclusion of the Flying probe product within
the portfolio bridges a gap that existed in our ability to offer
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In 1986, TSL was set up to fill a niche in the electronics manufacturing
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The 'Knee Defender' Strikes Again, Causes United Flight to Divert
People are crazy. That is the one thing to keep in mind as we start in on this week's tale of ridiculous behavior on an airplane.
Sunday's United flight 1462 from Newark to Denver was forced to divert to Chicago-O'Hare after a mid-air argument erupted over legroom. The two partiesa man and woman, both coincidentally aged 48 came to harsh words over the man's use of "Knee Defenders" to prevent the woman seated in front of him from reclining.
Knee Defenders (pictured in use, above), are a $21.95 pair of doohickies designed to fit between a meal try and the seat it's attached to, which inhibits the recline of said seat. They are unofficially prohibited by airlines, and Knee Defender itself recommends doing the decent thing of providing a "courtesy card" to explain the use of the devices to the effected parties. Alas, it is apparent that such common decency was absent on this United flight.
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Misleading Airline Ads Closer to Returning as House Passes 'Transparency Act'
We've been keeping you up to date on the Department of Transportation's battle with the airline industry over the Transparent Airfares Act of 2014, most recently explaining why we are backing the DOT and calling for the rejection of the Act.
On Monday, Congress voted to pass the Act, which would allow airlines to advertise rates online and in print with asterisks that do not include taxes and extra fees.
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The Future of Air Traffic Control is Apparently Super, Super Creepy
Last March we posted a very neat little video tracing the paths of the roughly 30,000 flights that enter, leave, and just generally hang around European airspace on a summer day. It began in the early morning with the planes coming across the Atlantic, and then as the day wore on it developed into well-managed chaos. The emphasis here is on "well-managed": the visualization was produced by Britain's NATS, the country's biggest provider of air traffic control, and the organization responsible for keeping all those planes from colliding. They weren't exactly bragging, but they weren't exactly not bragging.
Then about three months ago NATS posted a new video. This one is all about the future and it is - bluntly - creepy as all hell. It's supposed to be a futuristic look at how commercial "air traffic control" is inevitably going to be subsumed by commercial "air traffic management," which is both a real airline industry thing and something that is actually kind of interesting for travel geeks.
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The 4 Travel Photos Everyone Should Avoid Instagramming
Whether you're a frequent flyer or an armchair traveler, there are certain details it's nice to review before making plans for that next big trip. Every week, we'll squeeze our mindgrapes and share tips to make sure you're the best informed flyer in seat 1A...or 38K.
This Week: The 4 Instagram Travel Photo Mistakes to Avoid
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So, About That Teen Stowaway Onboard Hawaiian Airlines...
We weren't going to blog this story because there's not much to convey beyond what you already know. A 16 year old teenager fought with his parents, ran away from home, jumped the fence at San Jose International, climbed into the wheel well of an Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Maui, and then somehow lived to tell the tale.
Hiding in wheel wells is the kind of thing that almost always kills people, which we know because their bodies then fall out of the sky. This kid somehow survived and is now being cared for by child services, so it's a kind of bittersweet thing.
That's really all that can be said about the incident, unless you want to talk about how no one in this country bothers to secure airport runways any more, and you don't need to hear that rant again. Except: it turns out that a 16 year old runaway is newsworthy enough for CNN's Anderson Cooper to devote a 90 second segment to it. And not just any 90 second segment.
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Come On, No One Actually Took That Dutch Girl's Twitter Threat Seriously
Apparently there's a debate happening on the Internet - so says the LA Times - over whether the 14 year old Dutch girl who tweeted a terrorist threat to American Airlines was "a victim of security excess" or an "idiot." To which we answer, why can't it be both?
You'll recall that Sarah - of the now-deleted @QueenDemetriax_ Twitter account - tweeted to @AmericanAir over the weekend that "hello my name's Ibrahim and I'm from Afghanistan. I'm part of Al Qaida and on June 1st I'm gonna do something really big bye." The social media mavens at American responded exactly 6 minutes later (faster than they've ever done when, say, we've had a flight canceled) by publicly informing her that her "IP address and details will be forwarded to security and the FBI."
Social Media / Bad Ideas / US Airways / Twitter / NSFW / Sex Travel / Nude Travel / 777 / → All Tags
US Airways Tweets NSFW Photo: What Actually Happened
Which of these words doesn't belong? TWITTER BOEING 777 US AIRWAYS PORN MH370
Actually, if you'd been on Twitter earlier today and spotted a very NSFW mis-tweet reply from US Airways' @usairways account, then you'd know that, unfortunately, all of the above terms are now entwined in one of the most egregious social media slip-ups of all time.
Here's what happened:
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Singapore's Promo Ad is Justifiably Called One of the Worst
This is being described as the "most embarrassing tourism ad ever," and also as "so bad it will go viral," and also as "cringe-worthy," and also as a bunch of other similar things. We've watched it - once, and only once - and those are all fair descriptions. It might literally be the worst bit of travel advertising we've ever seen. It's so bad that it goes around to being good, but then it comes back around to being bad, and then it gets stuck at bad. It's painful to watch.
The source of this travesty is the Singapore tourism board, and the backlash they faced was very immediately and very public. In what might be described as an understated public climb-down, the board admitted that the video "was not resonating well with audiences" and that "some aspects of it could have been done better." So of course they took it down, and of course you can find one of its many online copies embedded below.
Celeb Travel / Elizabeth Banks / Sofia Vergara / TV Travel / Instagram / Bad Ideas / → All Tags
Elizabeth Banks and Sofia Vergara Will Not Be Caught Snoozing on a Plane
This morning, a cryptic tweet by Elizabeth Banks (Hunger Games, 30 Rock, Modern Family) highlighted what is definitely a #celebtravelproblem:
Dear fans, I love you. Please don't take pictures of me sleeping on airplanes.— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) April 7, 2014
A few weeks ago, Banks' Modern Family co-star faced a similar situation while napping on set. Sofia Vergara took pains to prevent any sleeping photos of her from leaking, by placing a napkin over her face. The concept only half-worked, as her co-stars turned it into an Instagram opportunity (above) which then ended up as a DailyMail article, but at least her snoozing face literally stayed out of the picture.
April Fools' Day / Bad Ideas / Mile High Club / Titanic II / Cell Phones / Airline Seats / Travel Pillows / → All Tags
Five Awful Travel Ideas That Sadly Aren't April Fools' Jokes
It's that time of year when we not only look for spring right around the corner, but also spend one day indulging in little pranks. It's April Fools' Day and this year our focus isn't on airlines' false press releases, but rather actual bad travel ideas we wish were jokes.
Flamingo Air's "Mile High Club" flights
If joining the mile-high club is on your bucket-list, now you can do it safely and securely on an "airline" specifically for those wanting to get nasty on a plane. For $425, a small chartered aircraft will give frisky couples access to a queen bed in the sky for a 60-minute flight. The package includes champagne, chocolates, and one discrete pilot at the controls.
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PR Expert Says Malaysia Airlines Was Atrocious About Handling MH370 News
As recently as a week ago, the consensus was that the coverage surrounding MH370 - though by turns saddening, horrifying, and infuriating - wasn't really damaging the reputation of Malaysia Airlines. The Sydney Morning Herald interviewed a bunch of analysts who went even further, saying that not only was there limited erosion right now, but that any negative impact in the future "was likely to be modest and short-lived." Things were obviously not going well, and most people expected the worst, but airline disasters are often treated far more as generic tragedies than airline-specific incompetence. That seemed to be happening here.
If that's how things end up - if MH finally emerges from this crash with its brand more or less intact - it won't be because they didn't make spectacular efforts to fuck it up. Instead, it's like the airline went out of its way to alienate people, from the victims' families to entire countries. This took some effort.
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Should TSA Confiscate Things That Look Like Grenades, But Aren't?
It's been a week since we've had a post describing some potentially stupid TSA confiscation - the last one involved Lena Dunham and something shaped like a cat - so we're practically overdue. Meet country music promoter, PreCheck member, and perfume wearer Lois Lewis. Two Saturdays ago, she tried to get a 2 ounce bottle of Jimmy Choo perfume through security at PHX. The perfume comes in a case shaped like a grenade.
Cue "womp womp womp" music. The security lane was closed for an hour, bomb experts were called in, and so on. We've embedded a news report at the bottom.


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More than half of District of Columbia residents say embattled Mayor Vincent Gray should resign.
A Washington Post poll published Thursday showed 54 percent of residents say Gray should resign. Thirty-seven percent say he shouldn't and 9 percent have no opinion.
The mayor's support is also dropping among his political base, with 48 percent of African Americans saying he should resign.
The poll of 1,002 adults has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
It was revealed last week in federal court that Gray's election was aided by $650,000 in illicit funds from a prominent government contractor. Three D.C. Councilmembers have called on Gray to resign. But Gray's supporters say he hasn't been charged and shouldn't resign if he didn't know about the shadow campaign.
Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com
Statement of Robert S. Bennett - Mayor Gray's attorney
Mayor Gray is being treated very unfairly by some in the media and those with their own political agendas.
They are not focusing on the very good things he is doing for our city – the improvements he has made in city services, the local economy and the welfare of the less fortunate in our community.
There is a rush to judgment based on speculation and a presumption of guilt. He has not been charged with anything, much less convicted.
I have advised Mayor Gray that out of respect for the U.S. Attorney's investigation, he should not comment on the facts. Nevertheless, you should not disregard the presumption of innocence, to which all Americans are entitled, including Mayor Gray.
July 19, 2012
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