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Nine years as an international cricket captain has given Graeme Smith more than just records. It has handed him a wide-angle lens from which to view the game, something that comes in handy when the here and now is seen as the most important thing.
Smith remembers the struggles of the early 2000s when South Africa lost series across the sub-continent and the indifference that followed. He walked every step of the slow, steady rise to the top which may have appeared stagnating in second place but to Smith was a crucial process to building a strong side. He was part of the unit that eventually triumphed, a testament to years of grind.
With that in mind, the team's draw in Brisbane last week does not reflect a lack of ruthlessness or a fear of progression. For Smith, it illustrates exactly how far the team has come. "For us, the great thing is that there is a respect about our performance. If we had travelled a few years ago and drawn a Test match anywhere else in the world people would have been raving about it," Smith said. "The disappointment in the draw is good for us. It shows that people expect us to play well and that's exciting for us."
Being tagged as favourites is not new for South Africa but being tagged as favourites who may not fall at the final hurdle is. Every one-day competition they enter, South Africa are talked up with an undertone of being laughed at and when they crash out in any fashion, the knowing nods indicate that they were never really expected to win.
In Test cricket, it's different. Because South Africa have done so well, especially on the road, when they don't put on an emphatic performance, it is a surprise. Not to Smith. He refused to read too much into the rut the first Test got stuck in and did not think he should have done any more to dislodge it. "Both teams drew the last game, not just us," he said defiantly, when asked if he will do more to move the game forward in Adelaide.
Rather than employ more aggressive tactics, a sure-fire way to push a match along, South Africa will field a slightly different bowling attack, which Smith thinks will do the same job. After a brief dalliance with an all-pace line-up, which proved to be a mistake, the frontline spinner Imran Tahir is back in the starting XI and Smith expects him to make an impact, given the conditions.
"Hopefully there is a lot of rough, not for me but for the Aussie left-handers," he said. "Imran has used rough well in the time that he has played for us. He created a lot of stress for Andrew Strauss and the left-handers in England and his wrong'un is also a good option."
Smith can well recall the days of South Africa not having an attacking slower bowler and being accused of not being able to produce spinners. That may be why he has been one of Tahir's strongest supporters. Previously, he went as far as to say that having a wicket-taking spinner has given him most complete attack he has ever had to work with. He does not see Tahir has biding time, waiting for a career-defining explosion, and credits him with already making a difference.
"Naturally, he'll be anxious to do well, always," Smith said of Tahir. "That is his personality. But he has contributed in key ways for us over the last few Test matches and his role is important. He understands that not every surface that we have played on has offered him the world but he been able to contribute."
For that contribution, bringing in a more defensive bowler, such as left-armer Robin Peterson, did not even come into the team's thinking. "Imran is the frontline spinner and we backed him," Smith said.
The other weapon Smith has not always been used to having is the ultra-reliability of Vernon Philander, which has wavered on this tour. Rather than be concerned, Smith said he has no doubts that Philander will lift in Adelaide. "We didn't have any green tracks in England and he did pretty well. I've liked the way he looked this week, really good zip in the nets. The ball has been swinging and moving and I expect good things from him," he said. "He has got the character to bounce back. I don't think he bowled really badly in Brisbane."
South Africa's bowling attack hold one of the keys to them retaining the No.1 ranking for a sustained period. But in Brisbane they looked flat. Although they only managed five wickets, compared to Australia's 14, Smith said both sides had bowlers who "lacked a bit."
One thing South Africa cannot afford is deficiencies in any department. Their defence of the title could not have begun any tougher. To have to avoid defeat against Australia in Australia is something few teams can boast of. That's another thing Smith knows first-hand, having been part of series losses and a win Down Under.
If the team can draw from and repeat the latter, it will give Smith yet another thing to put into perspective. "This is a big challenge for us," he said. "If we can come through Australia having been successful we will give ourselves an opportunity to create something special."
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This year we did a few different halloween activities. The first one being the Spooktacular at the Zoo.
Next we had the pumpkin patch! We went with my cousins and their kids. The kids had a blast. Can you believe it, their favorite part of the pumpkin patch was a kiddie pool filled with corn. HA!
I can't believe that Knox rode on a the zipline!
Duck Race!
Dane and Knox both had their halloween parties on the same day. Derek and I went to Knox's because Dane's has parents sign up and go to certain parties. :( Knox has been to both of Dane's holiday parties both years he went to her school so he is a seasoned vet.
On Halloween, we took the kids to Westloop ( a shopping center) to trick-or-treat and then to Chilis for supper, and on home to Riley to trick-or-treat. It was COLD. I opted to stay home and pass out candy. It was a good choice for me :) haha
So we also had a very special announcement on Halloween to share!
That's right we are expecting Corral baby number 3! I am still in shock and feel like I'm lying whenever I say it out loud. It seems surreal. It was not planned at all. Derek and I always talked about having one more, and we both knew it was something we wanted but we also were very happy and comfortable with our family and where we were in our lives. But you know what they say, you plan and God laughs. I am feeling very anxious, stressing about the fact that I am going to be pregnant and deal with this big old new house, and these 2 crazy boys and all of my responsibilities as well as starting a new job (more on that later), and the fact that we have ABSOLUTELY no baby stuff anymore. But really it could not have been at a better point in our lives. We just got a new 5 bedroom house, we have 2 great kids who would be able to help out and are self sufficient for the most part, and like I said I am starting a new job that is going to allow me to bring my kids with me. I couldn't ask for more. It is just one thing when you have your first and you don't know what to expect, by the 3rd you know exactly what to expect and it scares the hell out of you! HA!
I am feeling pretty crappy as well. Lots of bloating, acne, headaches really bad for the first 2 weeks, nausea but no vomiting yet thankfully, and extreme tiredness on top of anxiety attacks. When I get a headache or start to feel sick it triggers anxiety in me and I can no longer take the medications that I would normally take to help me feel better. I am hoping that my doctor can give me some tips to manage it but I know what she will say "What are you stressed about you've done this 2x already!?"
I am sure once the shock wears off the excitement will set in. I am excited and I am slowly warming up to the idea. 4 years of time going by since the last time I was pregnant seems like an eternity. I am just so used to our life as it is currently that it is hard to wrap my mind around how much it is going to change. But I know that God has a plan for our family and I cannot wait to see what our new life holds. We are also joking that Grammy (Derek's mom) is up there in heaven pulling strings for us to have a girl this time. She wanted so badly for us to have 1 more and she really wanted us to have a girl, so that would be a bittersweet treat for us.
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Oklahoma County GOP Convention Recap
An interesting series of events unfolded Saturday at the Oklahoma County GOP Convention. To simplify the schedule, the day began with Registration from 7 am to 9:30 am. At 9 am the Convention was to Convene (or near that time) followed by the report of the Credentials Committee (who gets to be a delegate), the Rules Committee (what rules the Convention will follow), the Platform Committee (what the party will stand for) and various speeches throughout the day. Things did not go as scheduled, however. The problem began with Registration.
Registration issues badges identifying who is a delegate, an alternate, a visitor, and who is in a closed committee or an open one. There were several lines based on precinct membership issuing badges. Since I arrived before 7 am, I was through this process very quickly, as were most people throughout the morning. The usual rush occurred as we approached 9 am. The problem was not the efficiency of Registration, it was the number of people they did not have credentials for. That number was large - of the approximately 340 people in attendance, approximately 60 were required to go through the Credentials Committee for admittance. Of this number, 13 were ultimately rejected. The reason all I spoke to - and there were several - was that their voter registration card showed a date after the Precinct Meeting. In other words, the Precinct Meeting was February 6th, and their voter registration card showed February 15th. The committee was stating they did not have proof that these people were Republicans at the Precinct Meeting.
It should be noted that the Ron Paul campaign had a sign up sheet at the Precinct Meeting. Since many of the people who went before the Credentials Committee were Ron Paul supporters, we knew who they were. We also contacted them prior to the Precinct Meeting with instructions to make sure they were properly registered and to bring their voter registration cards. Additionally, we instructed people to bring their voter registration cards to the County Convention. In other words, we knew they had followed party rules and were registered before the Precinct Meeting, much less yesterday's County Convention.
The Convention waited somewhat patiently for the Credentials Committee to report, with speeches by elected officials in the mean time. As the "reddest state in the country" (all 77 counties voted McCain in 2008) we have quite a few, and many spoke, including: US Senator James Inhofe, Congressman James Lankford, Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb, Labor Commissioner Mark Costello, State Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi, and numerous State Senate and State House members, as well as State GOP Chairman Matt Pinnell. Finally, in the early afternoon, the Credentials Committee report came to the floor - along with word of the 13 "visitors" who did not qualify.
At this point I will insert Rule 3(A) of the Oklahoma Republican Party: Members: All citizens of Oklahoma are invited to join the Oklahoma Republican Party to perpetuate this Republic. All qualified voters of this state who are registered Republicans are members of the Oklahoma Republican Party, and shall have the right to participate in the official affairs and governance of the Republican Party in accordance with these rules as set forth herein. Such right shall be sacred and inviolate, and the willful disregard or abridgement of such right by an officer or member of any committee of the Party shall be deemed sufficient cause for the removal of such officer or committee member. For the complete rules, click Oklahoma GOP Rules.
With the openness of the party in mind, several concerned delegates including myself crafted an amendment to the Credentials Report. After a lengthy debate, we won a precinct-weighted vote 181 to 174 (about, it had decimals and I didn't write them down). This allowed the coincidentally Ron Paul supporting 13 "visitors" to become delegates. We then voted for the amended credentials report, and some 5 hours after the Credentials Committee began we convened.
The first order of business after the Convention Chair is seated (not County Party Chair Matt Jackson, but County Commissioner Ray Vaughn) is to accept the report of the Rules Committee - or amend it, or decline it. It should be noted that the composition of both the Rules and Credentials Committees was determined by - an unknown person or persons. That is a question that needs to be raised, and I have not asked it yet, but I did sign up for Rules at the Precinct Meeting, and requested via email and text to be on it, and was not "selected" for it. Before the Rules Committee Report was accepted, I authored and submitted (with the help of my associates) a change. Here is the rule prior to my change:
Section IV: ELECTION OF STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES
All accredited Oklahoma County Convention Delegates present at this Convention shall be, and are, hereby elected as Delegates to the 2012 Republican State and District Conventions as an open delegation. Those otherwise qualified to be State Convention Delegates but not attending this Convention may be appointed by order of the Oklahoma County Central Committee. The Oklahoma County Central Committee shall not appoint more than 15% of the number of Delegates selected at the County Convention. Excluded from the 15% tally will be all elected Republican officials. The Delegate list shall close two weeks prior to the State or District Convention.
My first crack at amending this was to strike all you see, leaving only the first line. After consultation with both sides, I changed it (several times) to allow for those who truly were sick or working to attend, and here is the video of my (final) amendment:
Here is a video of me speaking after Cheryl Williams, longtime party activist and former County Chair, current State Committee Woman (and I wish I had her speech - video is by my brother, and he only recorded me with his phone):
Unfortunately, we lost this vote (some people had begun to leave, since most of us had still not eaten all day and we were approaching 4 pm). The tally was about 155 to 152. Many people were seriously upset by this amendment, in it's first form particularly, since it would have prevented anyone who was NOT in attendance from being a delegate at State or District. This includes the Governor, Mary Fallin. It would also have prevented the Central Committee from "stacking" the 5th District and State Conventions with supporters of one particular side or another. It remains to be seen if the process of selecting these additional 15% of delegates - who now only have to be "otherwise qualified" to attend both Conventions - will be an equitable process. Numerous interested parties will be watching closely.
The remaining business was uneventful, and their were no arguments on the platform - even the proposed resolution by Labor Commissioner Costello calling on all elected Republicans to refuse contributions from the PAC of the Oklahoma Public Employees Association or the Oklahoma Education Association, beginning in May 2012, or face withholding of campaign funds from the State Party. For some reason this has been seen as controversial, even though the unions are hardly a friend of the GOP. They do seem to think PAC contributions help their postions, however.
Here is a final (and professionally done) video covering this convention, from another perspective:
There are many party "regulars" who were accepting, and some who were not. The Republican Party, nation-wide, is trying to come to grips with a wave of discontent. That wave is diverse, young, and irreverent. They believe in growing Liberty, and reducing government. They are much better educated than you would believe - ask them what monetary policy is, and sit down to listen. They stand for the Rule of Law, not cronyism, so if you are one who makes a living in the world of favors, they have your job on the cutting block. Some, like Oklahoma State Chairman Matt Pinnell, recognize this movement and seek to merge their enthusiasm with the wealth of experience multiple decade party activists possess. Others seek to exclude them, but they should remember that these new activists are giving them exactly what they claim to want: a return to the keeping of Oaths, a restoration of the Rule of Law, Free Markets, and Constitutional government and money.
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Strasburg's First Silver Slugger
He done Tony Gwynn proud.
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Statements posted here are those of our readers and do not represent the BaseballThinkFactory. Names are provided by the poster and are not verified. We ask that posters follow our submission policy. Please report any inappropriate comments.1. Ray (RDP) Posted: November 08, 2012 at 09:00 PM (#4298532)
Nationals' slogan for 2013:2. Walt Davis Posted: November 08, 2012 at 09:19 PM (#4298537)
"This time it counts!"
Yikes, LaRoche probably deserved his. Craig and Garrett Jones beat him on OPS+ but he had 130 PA on both of them. bWAR does call it a Craig-LaRoche tie in Rbat but Craig had only 86 starts at 1B. Maybe Goldschmidt, Rizzo and Freeman can take big steps forward next year and the NL won't be embarrassed by their 1B.3. Never Give an Inge (Dave) Posted: November 08, 2012 at 09:23 PM (#4298540)
Note, the AL had to steal Fielder and Pujols from the NL or they'd have had a mighty embarrassing collection.
Wow, I didn't realize Strasburg put up such a cromulent line with the bat (105 OPS+ for those of you too lazy to look it up). I was also shocked that Adam LaRoche with his 128 OPS+ was the best hitting 1B in the NL this year, but I guess with Votto missing time, that's probably right. Allen Craig had a 137 OPS+ but in 35 fewer games than LaRoche. Garrett Jones had a 129 but also in fewer games. Other than Prince and Pujols, nobody in the AL was better either.
Coke to Walt.5. Eric J can SABER all he wants to Posted: November 08, 2012 at 09:26 PM (#4298543)
Yikes, LaRoche probably deserved his. Craig and Garrett Jones beat him on OPS+ but he had 130 PA on both of them. bWAR does call it a Craig-LaRoche tie in Rbat but Craig had only 86 starts at 1B.6. Moeball Posted: November 08, 2012 at 10:12 PM (#4298567)
On the other hand...
Edit: Half a Coke to Dave. Votto has 40 Rbat, though, so if that's your standard, he wins easily despite the missed time.
I realize Votto was something like 40 plate appearances shy of the 502 min but I still would have given it to him. He was far and away the best hitter in the league...7. FrankM Posted: November 08, 2012 at 10:26 PM (#4298572)
It's a good thing they shut him down early before his numbers had a chance to go down.8. Bourbon Samurai Posted: November 08, 2012 at 10:45 PM (#4298579)
I was in line for food when Strasburg hit his first home run.9. Walt Davis Posted: November 08, 2012 at 11:20 PM (#4298599)
Yeah, I only looked at qualified batters. I thought Votto missed more time than that anyway.10. The Yankee Clapper Posted: November 08, 2012 at 11:26 PM (#4298605)
Jeter's 5th Silver Slugger also adds $1.5M to the player option he has for the 2014 season.11. morineko Posted: November 09, 2012 at 12:22 AM (#4298638)
Strasburg is a very good hitter (for a pitcher) but pitcher hitting is so variable. Some guys, like Gallardo and Leake, usually hit well; others, less so.12. Walt Davis Posted: November 09, 2012 at 12:55 AM (#4298655)
OPS leaders among starting pitchers, 2010-2012:
Dan Haren, .902
Yovani Gallardo, .837
Mike Leake, .762
Chris Narveson, .712
Wade LeBlanc, .607 (49 PA)
Carlos Zambrano, .848 (48 PA)
Daniel Hudson, .678
Homer Bailey, .633 (45 PA)
Yovani Gallardo, .577
Derek Lowe, .540
(Haren switched leagues. LeBlanc spent most of the year in AAA but hit when he was up. Leake in 2011: .451. Narveson: .416. Narveson and Hudson were injured in 2012, but Leake will show up again.)
Stephen Strasburg, .759
Mike Leake, .749
Jaime Garcia, .686 (46 PA)
Cole Hamels, .560
Jordan Zimmermann, .527
(See above re Narveson and Hudson. Hudson was 2 for 13 in 2012; Narveson 0 for 3. Lowe switched leagues. Gallardo was at .418, Bailey at .255(!))
Strasburg was 1 for 20 in 2010 and 0 for 6 in 2011, but was 4 for 10 in the minors in 2010. The proof on him will be 2013 and 2014.
Best hitting pitchers of the sillyball era, min 200 PA13. SoSH U at work Posted: November 09, 2012 at 01:05 AM (#4298660)
Hampton 67
Zambrano 62
Gallardo 58
Portugal 48
Haren 48
Wainwright 45
Russ Ortiz 44
Stottlemyre 44
Bohanon 41
Livan 38
Oliver 38
Looper 37
Dreifort 34 (that explains the contract)
Hampton has the best BA (246) and OBP (294); Z leads in SLG (388 ... almost 40 points higher then Darwin Barney).
The worst-hitting pitcher has been Tommy Hanson at -61.
With Z, Prior, Wood, Trachsel and Maddux all above 0 the Cubs have produced lots of good hitting pitchers. Good hitting position players not so much.
EDIT: Maholm has 221 K in 464 PA -- yikes!
Best hitting pitchers of the sillyball era, min 200 PA
Where is Micah Owings and his 106 OPS+? He sweeps the rate stat Triple Crown for pitchers at .283/.310/.502.
In addition to Micah Owings, you missed Dontrelle Willis. He batted .244/.287/.378 for a 75 OPS+ in 447 PA.15. Walt Davis Posted: November 09, 2012 at 02:27 AM (#4298681)
probably too many PH appearances16. Rants Mulliniks Posted: November 09, 2012 at 08:27 AM (#4298714)
I think the NL 1B award should have gone to Votto. He led MLB in OBP outright, led the NL in walks, and was second in doubles despite missing 51 games. Nothing to do with the award, but he also led NL first basemen in assists.
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By eating a head of a fish…yes, you make a large whole fish is "to help represent being ahead for the new year, and not 'be' the tail for the new year"…thankfully my guy's brother is making this one..2) eating a new fruit or apple with honey, so help bring in sweetness to the new year and that your new year will be sweeter than the last year…3) also foods such as beets, pumpkins, spinach, dates, pomegranates.
One particular cool thing about the pomegranates is that they supposedly contain 613 seeds. Thus, Jews display their desire to fulfill God's 613 mitzvoth (commandments from the Torah) by eating the pomegranate. ok I did not know that…
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Katie and I met via the blogosphere several years ago. We've followed a similar agent to sale to publication time frame. I'm happy to share Katie and her book, Wildflowers in Winter, with you today.
What inspired you to write this story?
Thanks for having me, Caroline!
I loved reading about her process from having the idea for the book to actually seeing it published. I'm walking away with hope to see some of my goals accomplished!
I'm incredibly encouraged to hear that there are publishers interested in Christian fiction that grapples with the dark and difficult. Lighthearted and sweet is ok sometimes, but meaty stories appeal to me more.
Thanks for sharing about your journey, Katie! This book sounds intriguing.
I appreciate Katie sharing that her novel began with a 12 year old girl's voice in her head that she couldn't ignore. Then she wrote what she could even though there didn't seem to be anything else to go with it quite yet. As someone just beginning this journey of writing for publication, I am inspired by Katie's honesty. I am encouraged that she kept moving forward even if the next steps weren't real clear. This means I can keep moving forward even on the days when it seems like I have no idea what's going on. Thanks, Katie!
Congrats Katie! Looking forward to reading your book.
My take-away is that I really, really, really need to just read The Phantom Tollbooth already.
Glad you're feeling hopeful, Lydia!
I'm so glad it was encouraging to you!
I like the meatier stories more too!
I hope you enjoy the story when you get around to reading it! And YES, you really need to read The Phantom Tollbooth. I can't wait until my son is old enough so I can read it to him. :)
I just judged a contest. There's a writer who is SO CLOSE. It never occurred to me to offer to mentor. I think I will! Love that someone did this for Katie.
I also know the perfect reader for Katie's book.
Thanks for sharing, Caroline, and congratulations, Katie!
Katie, it's lovely to have you here today!
What an amazing opportunity that judge gave you! ... And what a great story to publication. Congratulations on your two-book deal. I'm glad that long wait paid off! :)
Great interview! It's always so interesting the process people go through to get their books to market. Thanks for sharing her story!
You know, I appreciate the level of hope that she's shared. I hear so much from authors advising people to stick with the craft because it took them years and years of submitting manuscripts before an agent even considered publishing them. It's a welcome relief to hear that sometimes it's not years and years, it's just down to the author being proactive and having faith and working hard. Thank you. :)
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I'm thrilled to be hosting Ursula Poznanski on The Pen Stroke today for a stop on her whirlwind Erebos Blog Tour.
Welcome Ursula!
What inspired the world of Erebos?
On the one hand, I had watched some YouTube videos of current games and I had played myself (Diablo, for example). I wanted the "look" of the game to be recognizable and attractive to gamers. On the other hand, I had something very real to inspire me, something very crucial to the plot. This element needed to be hidden inside the game, so in a certain way it formed the world of Erebos, too.
How important was it that your characters be able to practice free will?
I wanted to give them the possibility to stop playing whenever they wished to—not without obeying the rules that are connected with backing out, of course. The game needs enthusiastic players, not forced ones.
How difficult was it for you to tow the line between the virtual world of Erebos and the real world of London?
That was pure fun, no difficulty at all. I loved switching between the worlds, accompanying Nick and Sarius by turns. I really loved to write everything that took place in London—I had a city map on my desk and Google Maps opened in my browser, so it almost felt like being there myself.
Why did you choose Greek mythology for the foundation of Erebos and its founding characters?
I was looking for a dark deity with an impressive name, so I came across Erebos. It would have been a terrible waste not to use all the cross connections that offered themselves, once I had found the "name of the game" and so I happily integrated them into the plot.
Were you ever hesitant to employ such incredibly dark imagery in Erebos?
No. I really felt that the game had to be dark. It had to have a threatening look and to be appealing and mysterious at the same time. Erebos doesn't pretend to be an innocent amusement—it shows its spirit from the very beginning, but of course the players do not take that seriously.
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And then it's February. How the heckedy heck did that happen? Looks like 2012 is already establishing itself as the Blink and You'll Miss It year. Well, let's get to it then.
First and foremost was the announcement of Battle of the Books 2012. Or, as I like to think of it, the place where Amelia Lost gets its bloody due (if there's any justice in this world). We're now in the earliest of the early days of the battle, but stuff's on the horizon. I can smell it.
- In other news there was an SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) meeting here in New York this past weekend. I didn't attend because, apparently, if it's way too convenient I'm absent. After checking out the recap on this blog, however, I clearly need to change my priorities. Though I had to miss the cocktail party on Friday I did attend Kidlit Drink Night which was PACKED, dudes. Packed to the gills!
- I like me some Megan Whalen Turner, which is pretty much just another way of saying that I am human and I can read. In any case, the woman knows how to make words work. Case in point, this guest post she penned a little while ago which might as well be called The Evolution of Not-Telling Or, how my policy of not answering questions about my books began as self-serving and over time became something even more self-serving. Mm. Worth it. Thanks to Beth Fama for the link.
- In her post Ms. Turner mentions the Mythopoeic Society. By complete coincidence I stumbled over yet another link involving that society in question. Neil Gaiman reprints an old speech he gave to the society in 2004 on C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, and Chesterton. A great look at how good fantasy can influence kids. Also a good look at how bad television programs lead kids to books. I believe it.
- Well The Today Show may have passed up the chance to talk to the Newbery and Caldecott winners but leave it to NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me to speak to Jack Gantos for their Not My Job game. Someone must have tipped them off to the fact that the man is the world's greatest interview. Love the Judy Blume reference. And though I thought I knew his Hole in My Life story, clearly I missed some details. Thanks to Susan Miles for the link.
- Of course Jack and Chris Raschka were interviewed by SLJ about their respective wins. That's good news about a Dead End in Norvelt companion novel. Ditto the idea of Raschka working on a Robie H. Harris title.
Speaking of musicals, there is a Caddie Woodlawn musical that is not QUITE as cool as the Phantom Tollbooth infographic, but pretty cool nevertheless….
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Updated: 06/30/2004 - Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist says five other states have signed on to help him with an investigation into high gas prices.
Updated: 06/30/2004 - Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist says five other states have signed on to help him with an investigation into high gas prices.
Updated: 06/30/2004 - For those of us not in politics, we can collect a large amount of signatures to spur on legislation, but it seems big money may be muddling the system.
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Updated: 06/29/2004 - Joseph Arguelles was killled when the plane he was in was hit by insurgent fire.
Updated: 06/29/2004 - Elected officials are "pitching" an unusual battle in Walton County.
Updated: 06/29/2004 - The state of Florida is one of only six states that strips convicted felons of their civil rights. That includes the right to vote.
Updated: 06/29/2004 - Officials have identified the man who was killed Monday in a three vehicle pile-up near Burnt Mill Creek on State Road 388 midway between Southport and West Bay.
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Updated: 06/28/2004 - A Georgia man is dead after being hit by a car that sped away in Panama City Beach.
Updated: 06/28/2004 - Two teenage sisters were killed in an early morning crash in Walton County.
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The government bonds of Spain, Italy and Ireland rose this week, pushing the nations' 10-year yields to record lows, as improving economic data and the prospects of additional European Central Bank stimulus buoyed demand.
"We might have more dovish minutes than last month."
- John Wraith on Nov 19, 2014
Wraith Says Europe Needs Unconventional Action