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Physical Education/Jumping Rope
Jump rope! Jump with both feet. Jump on your left foot. Jump on your right foot. In pairs, count for your partner how many jumps they can do in a row. Do each type of jump three times. Take the data collected back to math class and find the mean, mode, and median.
3rd - 5th Physical Education
Activity and Exercise
Leave it to the classic jump rope to get your class excited about physical activity! Your class will begin by discussing the benefits of jumping rope as a form of exercise and learning a few different types of jumps. Then in groups of four, your young athletes will engage in various activities that will build in progression, and ultimately lead to independent jump rope practice.
3rd - 8th Science
Jump Rope Replay
Learners inspect physical education by participating in a relay race. In this jump rope lesson, students identify the techniques to skipping rope and discuss the heart benefits which occur from a repeated exercise. Learners collaborate in small groups and practice running a relay race while continuing to jump their rope while they race.
3rd - 5th Health
Jump Rope For Your Heart
Students jump over a twirling jump rope as well as twirl a jump rope. Students demonstrate what a \"front door\" and what a \"back door\" is related to entering a jump rope while twirling. They demonstrate and maintain continuous activity with a long jump rope.
4th - 6th Math
Jump Rope Routine
Students explore hearth health by participating in an aerobic exercise. In this jump rope lesson, students identify the importance of cardiovascular exercise and how it helps fight heart disease. Students utilize jump ropes in class and practice jumping consistently while listening to music in order to strengthen their heart.
6th - 7th Health
District Wide Jump Rope For Heart
Students participate in a district American Heart Association Jump Rope event. They meet students in their age from other schools in a social setting. Students come to the High School gym on a Saturday morning in February. They are given a t-shirt, snacks and drinks for participating.
3rd - 5th Physical Education
Chutes and Ropes
Students develop jump roping skills and increase stamina. In this Health and PE lesson students are challenged to learn new jump rope skills. Students participate in a number of circuit jump rope activities before finishing with a cool down and journal prompt response.
3rd - 5th Health
Rhythmic Movement Skills
Students practice using their physical skills while performing physical activities. In this physical education lesson, students participate in musical orchestrated dances with their classmates. Students utilize a jump rope and musical instruments as they collaborate with classmates.
2nd - 3rd Visual & Performing Arts
Ropin' in a Healthy Heart
First graders observe and demonstrate a variety of jump roping techniques and discuss activities that are good for their heart. As a whole group, they complete a worksheet that identifies aerobic activities, then observe and demonstrate the different jump roping techniques.
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Avalon Wasteneys skied at the Frozen Thunder Super Camp in Canmore in October. Story below.
Note, we still require more participants for both the L2T Dryland and the ICC otherwise they are in danger of being cancelled.
Begin or continue your development as a coach with coaching courses this season. Coaching helps you improve your ski technique, adds to your skills, builds our ski community, and gets us all outdoors in the winter!
* Learn to Train Dryland (L2T dryland) – Courtenay – November 14-16 - Cancelled
* Intro to Community Coaching (ICC) – Courtenay – November – 21-22
* Community Coaching (CC) – Courtenay – December 12-14
* Learn to Train On-snow (L2T on-snow) – Mount Washington – January 2-4
Visit the Coaching webpages for course descriptions. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com to register and learn more.
Alec and Andrea Stapff also enjoyed participating in the Frozen Thunder Super Camp in Canmore. Photo: A.Stapff
Canmore, Alberta was the site for the first ski race of the season combined with a national "super camp". Top level athletes from across North America – including the Canadian and US national teams, Canadian national para-nordic team, national and provincial development centres, training academies, and provincial ski teams from BC, AB, Yukon and Ontario – spent last week on Frozen Thunder, a 2.4km figure 8 loop classic and skate track of harvested snow, stock piled last spring, stored over the summer and shovelled onto the trail this fall.
Avalon Wasteneys, named to this year's National Talent Squad (NTS), joined other NTS skiers for a week of on-snow training and informal racing in the spirit of developing individual skills and ski community growth. Alec Stapff also participated in the supercamp with the WinSport Academy in Canmore. Andrea Stapff enjoyed the super camp as it provided an opportunity for coaches from across the country, club to national level, to work together, learn from each other, share their expertise and passion for the sport. Way to go Strathcona Nordics!
We are hiring 4 full time instructors for the School Program this season at a rate of pay similar to Mount Washington Nordic's pay scale.
We are working with Mount Washington to hire those individuals who would be able to work for the program Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, along with possible Mondays if there is demand, and then also work for Mount Washington as a Nordic Instructor for at least one day of the weekend or more. Instructors need to have CANSI Level 1 or NCCP Community Coaching as a minimum qualification.
Contact Lynda for more information email@example.com
On December 28, ALL new and returning Bunny Rabbit and Jack Rabbit coaches, co-coaches, and substitute coaches are welcome & encouraged to attend a fun-filled planning and skiing day with Coach Andrea and Headhare Marika. Please mark it on your calendar.
Thanks to everyone for their help with the ski swap last Saturday! Special thanks to the people on the front lines of equipment intake and equipment sales. Those were busy stations! Final tallies coming soon.
21 racing team members participated in the Perseverance Trail Run. Missing from photo: Callum Barry. Photo: A. Stapff
Congratulations to all club members who participated in the Perseverance Trail Run! We only have the results here for the racing teams — so please email us if you have more club results to report!
The club racing teams had 21 members participate from Devos, JRs, Masters, and coaches. (we missed Callam in the photo), and they hauled in some hardware too: 3km event – Gabe was fastest boy, Naomi was fastest girl (and 3rd overall), 7 of top 10 runners were our athletes – jrs and devos. 10km – Mado 2nd in under 19 category, Tallon 2nd and Connor 3rd in under 19 category. Yay team!
Vancouver Island Biathlon Club are offering a Community Coaching course to those interested in helping out with our Biathlon Bears course, adult programs, and programs offered through Vancouver Island Mountain Centre to groups. This will take place all day on Dec 6 and 7.
No experience needed just a desire to have fun, help others, and develop a new skill and interest.
Call Pat at 250-338-6247 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! October is flying by and we have some timely news for you below.
Hurray for CC Coaches! Coaching helps you improve your ski technique, adds to your skills, builds our ski community, and gets us all outdoors in the winter! Look for coaching clinics and opportunities below.
Don't delay — the last day for early bird prices on Strathcona Nordics programs is October 31! You can read about programs on the Programs page and find the "Register" button on the left sidebar.
It's just 12 days until the annual AGM and Gear Swap. If you haven't done so already, it's time to take inventory. What cross-country gear do you want to sell? What do you want to buy for the new season?
Saturday, October 25
Elks Hall in downtown Courtenay
(231 6th Street, Courtenay – near Ski Tak Hut)
▪ 9:30 – 11:30am * Drop off your gently-used xc ski ski gear & accessories
▪ 11:30am – 12pm * Buy a delicious chill lunch
▪ 12 – 1pm * AGM
▪ 1 – 3pm * Buy skate ski and classic ski gear & accessories
3 – 3:30pm * Pick up your unsold gear
All gear must be in reasonably good condition.
No alpine gear. Cross-country ski gear & accessories only.
People attending the AGM get in first to the ski swap. Everyone welcome!
Don't miss the AGM, where you can learn the latest club business and news — and get in first to the gear sale!
Don't miss the annual Gear Swap and AGM!
You can help us advertise the swap and AGM by printing and putting up a poster at work and/or school! Here's the link to the poster. AGM & Swap Poster
We need more people to sign up for shifts. Please call or email Sue Bloxsome and let her know if you can help with set up, gear intake, sales, food and beverages, or clean up. firstname.lastname@example.com
We need someone with a pick up truck to help us get the ski racks down from Mount Washington to the swap and back again after swap. Please call/email Sue if you can help out here. firstname.lastname@example.com
Enjoy dinner out on Thursday and support VIMSS at the same time!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
5pm – 7pm
Prime Chophouse on 1089 Braidwood Rd., Courtenay
You can enjoy a nice dinner and drink for $20 – and 25% of your purchase will go directly to the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society!
Begin or continue your development as a coach with coaching courses this season. Coaching helps you improve your ski technique, adds to your skills, builds our ski community, and gets us all outdoors in the winter!
▪ Learn to Train Dryland (L2T dryland) – Courtenay – November 14-16
▪ Intro to Community Coaching (ICC) – Courtenay – November – 21-22
▪ Community Coaching (CC) – Courtenay – December 12-14
▪ Learn to Train On-snow (L2T on-snow) – Mount Washington – January 2-4
Stayed tuned for coaching refresher dates, when new and returning coaches can work on skills and learn new tricks!
Visit the Coaching webpages for course descriptions. Contact email@example.com to register and learn more.
If you're wondering about ski life in Canmore and what Alec is up, you can catch up with Alec Stapff is his blog posts. For example, How much fun is the ski treadmill? We can't wait to hear about Frozen Thunder later this month. Read Alec's Blog .
Cross Country Canada has a fun promo on right now. If you donate $20.18 to the InsideTrack program to support athletes, you get some cool swag, your name is entered for some awesome prizes, and $5 is donated back to the club. Check it out!
On Sunday, October 26, you can join many fellow club members in the Perseverance Trail Run! Click the link to learn more about the event and to register.
Vancouver Island Biathlon Club will be hosting a Community Coaching course before the Winter season. They hope to have the date confirmed in the next few days.
They say, there would be no set commitment to coaching but they need help from time to time on Saturdays for our Biathlon Bears course for 10 – 14 year olds and various programs for groups of all ages through the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre.
No previous experience necessary. PAL an asset and eventually required for Gold certification. Add a new twist to skate skiing!
Contact Pat Douglas at 250-338-6247 or email@example.com for more information.
Registration was temporarily closed this morning due to a necessary adjustment in the membership price. Cross Country BC has raised their rates this year from $10 per member to $18 per member; therefore, the SNSC membership rates have been increased by $8 per member this year.
The new membership rates will be:
Family $112
Adult $45
Child $35
Senior $35
We expect registration to open again later today, and we apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused.
The new ski season is approaching quickly, and we have timely information and opportunities below to help you prepare. Don't miss out, read on.
Done with that gear? Take it to the swap! Story below. Photo: Andy Brown
Registration opens for club membership and programs on October 1 on Zone4.ca! NOTE: This year, the deadline for early bird prices is October 31, so don't delay!
We will have the website fully updated by September 30, so stay tuned as we make minorchanges to the program pages.
The deadline for early bird prices on Mount Washington Season Passes is September 30. If you plan to buy a nordic season's pass, do it soon to save on fees. Remember, to participate in SNSC programs, you need to have either a seasons pass or trail passes for winter 2015.
It's time to dust off your nordic ski gear and decide which gear you want to sell at the swap and which gear you hope to find! Mark it on your calendar:
Saturday, October 25
Elks Hall in downtown Courtenay
(231 6th Street, Courtenay – near Ski Tak Hut))
The program for the day will be similar to last year with
* morning Cross-country ski gear drop off
* 12 – 1pm AGM
1 – 3pm Cross-country ski gear sales
3 – 3:30pm Gear (unsold) pick up
Contact email@example.com to volunteer at the swap! We need people to help with set up, gear intake, food and beverages, gear sales, and clean up.
Don't miss the AGM, where you can learn the latest club business and news — and get in first to the gear sale! More details on the morning schedule to come.
55 racers had a blast at the Teck Regional Dryland Camp that we hosted last weekend. Story below! Photo: K. McGrady
With the AGM approaching, the club is looking for members to join our dynamic Board of Directors or to get involved as a program coordinator! You can contribute to the growth, development, and management of this excellent club.
There are several vacancies and opportunities on the board, which we will highlight during upcoming newsletters and on the website. Please visit the club website and/or get in touch with one of the existing board members for more information about opportunities on the Board. email@example.com
Vacancy of the week
VIMSS Board rep – The is SNSC looking for a member to represent the nordic community on the VIMSS board.
One of Dave Battison's many hats was to represent our nordic ski community on the board of the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society. Both VIMSS and the SNSC are looking for a replacement for Dave on this Board.
Please contact Len Apedaile for more information. firstname.lastname@example.com
Enjoy the excitement of racing as a trained Level 1 race official. Photo: B. Kelly
Learn new skills and become a certified race official! We are holding a level 1 officials course scheduled for October 11 in the Comox Valley! (Note that the 11th is part of the Thanksgiving weekend – if this is impractical for too many people we will consider another date.)
This course is for:
▪ Anyone who helps with club races (Coast Cup and Loppet).
▪ Anyone who plans to help with the exciting BC Midgets Championships, which we're hosting on February 7-8!!
▪ Anyone who has not taken an officials course in the past.
Contact Len with your availability on October 11! email@example.com
LEVEL 1 Officials certification course
An 8 hour course that provides an overview of what a cross-country ski competition is all about. The focus is on the duties of minor officials for both "Olympic' style (interval start, pursuit start, mass start, relays and sprints) and "Loppet" style (mass participation) competitions.
This course will be held all day Saturday (totalling 8 hours).
Registration fees ( $80 for CCBC members, $95 for non-members) will be covered by the club for club officials who volunteer to help at Midgets and at club events.
Please contact Alix to let her know your intentions for the upcoming season! firstname.lastname@example.com
Begin or continue your development as a coach with coaching courses this season. Coaching helps you improve your ski technique, adds to your skills, builds our ski community, and gets us all outdoors in the winter!
▪ Learn to Train Dryland (L2T dryland) – Courtenay – November 14-16
▪ Intro to Community Coaching (ICC) – Courtenay – November – 21-22
▪ Community Coaching (CC) – Courtenay – December 12-14
▪ Learn to Train On-snow (L2T on-snow) – Mount Washington – January 2-4
Stayed tuned for coaching refresher dates, when new and returning coaches can work on skills and learn new tricks!
Visit the Coaching webpage for course descriptions. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com to register and learn more.
Busy kids and coaches took time out from camp training activities for a group photo. Photo: K. McGrady
The Strathcona Nordics recently hosted the Teck Regional Dryland Camp at Miracle Beach Provincial Park in Black Creek. It was a truly regional camp with participants from all over Vancouver Island and other coastal areas such as Vancouver and Whistler.
55 racers enjoyed 2.5 days of dryland training, goal setting, planning, games, and fun under the direction of Andrea Stapff – SNSC Head Coach, Maria Lundgren – CVTC National Development Centre Assistant Coach, Dave Damery – SNSC Devo Coach, Dave Morris – Hollyburn Coach, and Gavin McPhail and Sebastien Marcoux – SNSC Devo Assistant Coaches.
Many, many thanks to all the coaches and to the 12 support volunteers who kept everyone fed and kept the camp running smoothly!
We love our sponsors! Another way to help the club continue to deliver great programs is by joining the sponsorship team. Contact us today if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or working on the sponsorship committee. Contact us! firstname.lastname@example.com
Here are some run/hike details for the next two Sundays.
All club members are welcome to join us! Join the running group or form a hiking group. Meet at the trail head, ready to go, at 9:30am. Be prepared for a few hours on the trails. Dress for the weather and bring your own hydration and snack.
Racers, see camp details below for September 12-14.
We have the camp notice ready for the Teck Regional Dryland Camp that we are hosting on September 12-14, 2014.
Happy campers at the Teck Regional dryland training camp that we hosted at Miracle Beach Provincial Park, September 2013.
All nordic ski racers are welcome to attend this regional dryland camp!
Hope to see you there!
Note: Camp fees are $55 for JRs, $47 for Devos and Masters and payable on Zone4 registration.
As we move into the last month of summer, we are are getting closer to the start up for the new season. Look for news and opportunities below, and best wishes to you all for the final weeks for August.
It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Linda Haylock, well-loved ski family member.
Linda Haylock on Mount Washington in winter 2014
Linda was an active member of the Strathcona Nordics for many years and a keen skier. She regularly enjoyed skiing on the trails, socializing in the Raven Lodge, and volunteering in the school program and other events. Linda's warm presence in the nordic area will be missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Linda's husband Cliff Haylock. A memorial service for Linda will be held likely in the spring.
The next run/hike takes place on Saturday, August 23. Club members are welcome to join us on Elk River Trail in Strathcona Provincial Park. Note: This trail is considered difficult, but beautiful.
Meet at the trail head at 9:30am and be ready for 5 – 6 hours (running time) on the trail. To find the trail head, follow hwy 28 west from Campbell River towards Gold River, and look for the trail sign past Strathcona Park Lodge. You can email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Check the website for updates before you leave in case of updates – and look for the more run/hike dates and locations on the website in the coming week.
Junior and Devo+ racers ski stride up Jutland trail hill last week during a training session.
The Strathcona Nordic Ski Club board of directors is very pleased and excited to announce that Andrea Stapff will assume the position of Head Coach beginning this fall.
Andrea Stapff, Head Coach of the Strathcona Nordics
Andrea is no stranger to club and athlete development and coaching with her many years of experience in rowing as both an athlete, representing Canada twice at the Olympic Winter Games in 1980 and 1984 and at the Commonwealth Games in 1986 where she won gold in women's pair, and as a coach.
Andrea has been working closely with Dave Battison over the past three years as an assistant volunteer coach, and, in the past year, as a part time assistant coach and club coordinator. Andrea is T2T certified and is working on her L2C certification in cross-country skiing and has been running workshops for CCBC as a learning facilitator. In the wake of Dave Battison's untimely death on June 15, Andrea stepped in as interim head coach to ensure that summer training programs kept running.
Stepping into the Head Coach position is a natural step for Andrea and for the club and means continuity in our programming and for the entire athlete development team consisting of athletes, volunteer club coaches, wax technicians, and parents.
Andrea Stapff Bio
Master's Degree, Exercise Physiology, University of Victoria, 1989
Physiologist, Western Australian Institute of Sport, Perth, Australia, 1990-1997
Physiologist, Australian Women's National Basketball Team, 1993-1997
NCCP Level 3, Rowing
Head Coach, Shawnigan Lake School, Rowing, 1997-2003
Canada Summer Games, BC Provincial Team Coach, Rowing, 1989
Western Canada Summer Games, BC Provincial Team Coach, Rowing, 1999
NCCP T2T, Cross Country Skiing
NCCP ICC/CC Learning Facilitator, Cross Country Skiing
BC Winter Games, Zone 6 Head Coach, Cross Country Skiing, 2011, 2013
Two- time Olympian, 1980, 1984, Rowing, 4th place, Woman's Single, 1984
Commonwealth Games, 1986, Rowing, Gold, Women's Pair
Six- time World Championship Finalist, Rowing
Lucerne International Regatta, 1980, Rowing, Gold & Bronze, Women's Single
Early bird priced Seasons Passes for 14/15 are now on sale. If you had a pass last year you are eligible for an 18% discount (using last year's totals) towards your individual pass for this winter. If you have not recieved an email from the Resort with your total amount that you are eligible for, please call the pass office at 250 334 5759 and provide them with your current email so they can send you the information.
FMI on passes this winter, see the Mount Washington season passes page and scroll down to the "Nordic" section. If you plan on buying season's passes, purchase them before September 30 to cash in on early bird pricing.
We are still updating web pages on this website, but we have put up the new Events page for most of the big dates in the 2014-15 season. It's going to be an exciting season!
Note: Some dates are approaching quickly. Look for more details coming soon.
* Teck Regional Race Camp – September 12-14
* Officials Level 1 Course – Courtenay – November – September 20
* Earlybird Deadline Mt Washington Season Passes – September 30
* Program Registration opens for SNSC programs for 2014/2015 – October 1
* NSC AGM & Ski Swap – Comox Valley – October 26
* In early September, you'll find the club website fully updated.
Here's an invitation from the Vancouver Island Biathlon Club,
The Vancouver Island Biathlon Club invites you to take part in a one day biathlon race at on September 13th at our range at Mt Washington Nordic area 600 metres past Raven Lodge.
No experience? No problem! Our instructors are available to familiarize you with the biathlon rifle and shooting protocol. Everyone will receive a wristband band once they have completed safety training and will not be able to start the race without one. The race will be conducted in a safe manner and everyone is welcome.
We aim to have FUN!
For more info, see their website.
Contact email@example.com
Register on Zone 4.
Please note the deadline for entry is 12 noon on September 10.
Run/hikes begin at 9:30am, not 10am!
Explore the trails with your fellow club members every Sunday (except for August 23, when the run/hike takes place on Saturday). Join the running group or the hiking group. See the locations for August below!
All club members are welcome to join in the following run/hikes in August:
Meet on site and be ready to go at 9:30am (not 10am!). Be prepared to spend the allotted time on the trails, and dress for the weather. Remember to bring your own hydration and snack.
Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information. Check this website before you go to see if there are any run/hike updates!
Meeting location change for the Sunday, July 20 run/hike on Mt Washington! (The Raven Lodge is currently the staging area for a search and rescue operation going on in the park, so we are changing locations.)
New meeting location: We are now meeting at the main Alpine Lodge at the base of the Eagle chair lift at 10am.


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With the U.S. planning to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan next year, the Afghan government of President Hamid Karzai is pushing to strike a deal with Taliban insurgent leaders. Pakistan's military and intelligence service, which has old ties to the Islamist group that once ran Afghanistan, supports the reconciliation bid, but many in Afghanistan say any power-sharing arrangement with the Taliban is a formula for disaster, and CIA Director Leon Panetta said he has seen "no evidence" Taliban fighters will lay down their arms. Is there really any chance of reconciliation in Afghanistan? (Watch an al Jazeera report on Karzai's meetings)
The U.S. should get behind this effort: The Obama administration's "continued reluctance" to "embrace the possibility of political reconciliation with the Taliban just makes no sense," says Michael Cohen at Democracy Arsenal. If, as the White House says, al Qaeda has been weakened, now would be the perfect time to "publicly float the idea that we can accept a political role for the Taliban as long as they don't allow any al Qaeda safe haven."
"What's our End Game for Afghanistan?"
There's no such thing as a "good" Taliban: Obama has good reason to be skeptical of "Pakistan's good Taliban theory," say the editors of the Times of India. The Taliban have a vision of Afghanistan's future that is incompatible with what the U.S. and the Afghan people want. Even if some Taliban militants aren't as hard-core as others, any kind of deal that depends on the willingness of Islamist radicals to work within somebody else's rules is "dangerous."
"U.S. finally realizes there's nothing called good Taliban, gets cautious"
In the short term, "reconciliation" means more intense fighting: "Each side wants to bargain from a position of maximum strength," says David Ignatius in The Washington Post, "and for the foreseeable future that means trying to inflict maximum pain." In the Pashtun culture, reconciliation is only possible when there is "a gundi, or balance of power, that conveys mutual respect and security." So far, that's not in sight.
"What would reconciliation look like for the U.S. and Taliban?"
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These pictures are amazing! For the Bridesmaid dresses I noticed they are all different and I was wondering if you happened know what designer they were or where she got them? My soon to be sister-in-law really likes this idea but we are having a hard time finding dresses. If you could let me know that would be awesome! I don't know if you are allowed to do this but if you had her e-mail and she was ok with it I would love to e-mail her about them if possible!
Thanks for all you help! Again amazing pictures!
Beautiful wedding!! Can anyone let me know where they men got their suits? Thank you!
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Happiness and avoiding the ER
Oct 29th
I'm very happy as I got to play with Lydia tonight. After my recent posts on medical issues and kink, I did have a fleeting thought that the Gods of coincidence and comedy might choose to screw with me, and target me for an emergency room trip. Fortunately Lydia is far too talented and careful for that to happen, so I got to enjoy some sensory deprivation and heavy bondage with no ill effects.
I've joked with dommes in the past that if I do wind up in ER, I'm going to be the one moaning quietly to myself on a hospital trolley, while they'll be out front explaining exactly what perverse sexual practices landed us there. However, I also have a mental picture of it playing out like the overdose scene in trainspotting. I'd get poured into a cab with a twenty in my top pocket, and end up unconscious in front of the local ER. That would be a terrible way to end a session, but great fodder for an X-rated Bob Newhart* style comedy sketch. I picture a calm but slight puzzled doctor phoning my next-of-kin to try and figure out how he should diagnose a naked and collared man with an electrified buttplug at one end and a dreamy smile at the other.
I'm not sure what's wrong with the gentleman in this picture, but at least he has no shortage of helpful nurses to try and diagnose the issue. Unfortunately I don't have a source for the image
* If you're unaware of Bob Newhart's comedy then I'd suggest checking out his sketch Defusing a Bomb. That should give you a good idea of what you've been missing.
Fall has arrived
Oct 23rd
The weather in Seattle seems to have finally turned. Warm summer days lingered into October, but the cold and the rain is now with us. The leaves are definitely falling, and it seems only appropriate to mark the occasion with an autumnal photograph. She has a lovely outfit, although his looks like it might be a little chilly.
If you'd like to see some more fetish focused fall shots, including a couple more from the above sequence, then I'd recommend this post from hmp.
CFNM Trio
Aug 24th
CFNM isn't typically my thing. Yet somehow this image manages to be oddly appealing. I think it's because everyone in it looks so comfortable. The guys appear happy and confident being naked, while she seems relaxed and enjoying being the centre of attention. It looks like everyone is having fun with it.
I'd guess this is the work of an independent photographer, but I haven't tracked down the original source. I found it on the because you are mine tumblr.
Ethical erotica (cont)
Jul 16th
After my last post I realized it would be remiss of me to discuss ethical erotica and not mention Pandora Blake. She could be a poster woman for the movement. In the past she's written posts on fairtrade porn, feminist porn, ethical porn and the censorship of them all. She's covered how to make it yourself, how to sell it yourself and what can happen when you do that. She even gave away material that her credit card processing company wouldn't handle.
Her main site is called Dreams of Spanking and, as the title suggests, features much spanking. There's a variety of gender combinations which I think makes for a pleasant change. Personally I can admire all manner of well reddened bottoms. There's also a tumblr, which is where I found the image below.
You can see another image from this scene here, along with the original version of this image here. The full scene is available here.
Ethical erotica
Jul 15th
I was amused when I first spotted this image. I couldn't tell if I should file it under CFNM or WTF. I was less amused when I discovered it was shot by the Reality Kings site. Their parent company is D&E Media, which owns a bunch of porn sites. Unfortunately their reputation in the industry is less than stellar. They have a bad reputation with performers, and have been accused of using under age actresses. The one decisions Belle Knox (the Duke student who made the news for starring in porn) said that she'd take back was shooting for one of their sites. While there's nothing definitively proven one way or another, I'd certainly feel uncomfortable sending any of my dollars in their direction.
It reminded me me of this old post from Eros Blog on researching the background of the porn you buy. Femdom material is particularly easy in that respect, as there are so many independent women producing it. Just off my blogroll I can point to the wonderful Mistress T, the English Mansion of Mistress Sidonia, Lady Annisa's Medial Fetish clips and the Femme Fatale Films of Mistress Eleise de Lacy. All these producers write about their work and lives, as well as offer great femdom material. There's also a huge number of independent pro-dommes offering clips for sale. For example – Irene Boss, Cybill Troy, Goddess Cheyenne and Elena De Luca. It's easy to find testimonials from submissives who have played with and shot for these dommes.
I'm not suggesting that before reblogging a tumblr image you need the life story of all the models, technical crew and the guy who made them coffee. But if you're going to buy porn (and it doesn't get magically created for free), then why not send the money to the people you know are creating it ethically and conscientiously? They're not hard to find in the femdom genre.
I originally found this image on the Beautiful CFNM tumblr.
Mixing work and pleasure
Jul 11th
I've featured unusual scientific research on pain in past posts. A recent article from io9 continues this theme with details of 1933 experiment that lovers of CBT may find familiar. I'm proud to say it featured a couple of British scientists, whose names have sadly not entered history alongside other greats like Newton, Faraday and Darwin.
They were researching referred pain, a strange phenomena where damage to one part of the body manifests as pain in an entirely different part. They needed an easy way of causing pain and, being men, immediately turned to the idea of squeezing testicles. Also being good scientists, rather than the evil crazy kind, they experimented on themselves, using weights to apply controlled pressure. Presumably the Nut Crusher had yet to be invented. Their conclusion was that testicular pain also manifested in the torso, on the same side as the squeezed testicle. Perhaps my male readers can confirm or deny the truth of this finding? Or maybe try a repeat run? It's not kinky, it's just good old fashioned research.
Apparently the originally published paper doesn't list who inflicted the pain on who. Personally I wonder if they persuaded an attractive medical student to do the job. You know, for science.
This couple appear to be conducting an experiment of their own. I'm not sure if it's under controlled conditions, but she's certainly generating a statistically significant amount of pain. I found the image on the Innocence is Bliss tumblr. I believe it's originally from the Female Dom site.
Less is more
Jul 10th
I had an unusual session with Lydia last night. It was mostly focused on piercing, which certainly isn't unusual, as anyone who has read my past session posts will know. What was different about this one was that no bondage was involved. I don't think I can remember the last time that happened. We typically don't make bondage a focus, but it's almost always in the mix somewhere. In this case I was lying, sitting and standing at different times, but never restrained.
The psychological effect it created surprised me. It made our play feel more intimate. Practically speaking, based on what got stuck into which body parts, it was no different to many past sessions. It wasn't like we were physically closer than usual, or interacted particularly differently. Yet it seems that bondage has a much stronger objectifying aspect than I'd previously realized. Someone tied down is being acted on, even if they agreed to be there. Being free to move but choosing not to triggered a sense of cooperation, which in turn created togetherness and intimacy.
This may be old news to many of you, but it was a surprising revelation to me. I always thought bondage was a fun addition to a scene. I never realized that taking it away could also add to the experience.
I'm afraid I don't have a source for this image. There's no bondage, but I always find being grabbed by the throat is a very intimate yet controlling act.
Poised and posed
Mar 22nd
Here's an image for fans of the CFNM kink. It's by Ben Hill photography and taken from a series of images called 'One Side Life, the Other Side Death'. In the words of the photographer it "…is a collection of shots designed to illustrate our collective paths from conception to our final rest."
I originally stumbled across this via a cropped version that's floating around on the tumblers. Typically images get cropped to remove watermarks. In this case it appears to have been done to simply make the image a squarer and more tumblr friendly shape. I'm glad I tracked down the original, as this version seems a far superior composition.
Ban Bossy
Mar 14th
Posted by paltego in Uncategorized
Sheryl Sandberg (the Facebook COO) has launched a campaign to ban the use of the word 'bossy'. There's a website and a video that features famous women such as Beyoncé and Condoleezza Rice. The reaction from the press has been varied, with a few positive articles (like this one), but a much larger number of negative ones. Some of those have been reasonable, and instead wanted to reclaim the word, others have been so stupid I think I killed braincells just reading them.
Personally I like the campaign. Although I don't think it matters if the word gets shunned or reclaimed. History has shown plenty of successful examples of both cases. I just like the fact that it's being discussed and people may become more thoughtful of how language can shape expectations or behavior. In my part of the business world, even 'boss' doesn't really get used these days, except perhaps occasionally in an ironic context. People are described as managers or leaders, all words with positive associations. The word 'boss' has a negative edge, and the word 'bossy' is both negative and highly gendered.
Of course, wearing my kinky hat (handkerchief? handcuffs?), I'm a big fan of the type of woman that might occasionally get labeled today as bossy. Anytime I hear someone describe a female friend as bossy my ears perk up and I start making subtle inquiries into her dating and relationship status. It's up there with feisty, aggressive and intelligent as great trigger words to pitch to me on any attempted blind date set-up.
This forceful and articulate woman, shown here demonstrating a strong leadership role in her relationship, is from the Subby Hubby site. I originally found the image on the CFNM classics tumblr.
Just a quickee
Mar 9th
Apologies for the lack of posts in the last few days. I'm on vacation (again) down in San Francisco (again). Unfortunately, I've caught some random bug that's given me a sore throat, congested sinuses and a fuzzy head. If there's one thing more annoying that getting sick, it's getting sick on vacation. Possibly this is the universe's way of restoring karmic balance. I was just having too many fun vacations, so it was time to spoil one.
Anyway, vacations and sickness are two things that tend to interrupt blogging. This is just a quick post to keep the blog ticking over. So while I go hunt down my last Ricola throat lozenge, I'll leave you with an image I spotted on the Girl Rule, Subs Drool tumblr. No real connection to anything. Just something I liked and thought I'd share.


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Apple Apologizes in China after Service CriticismApril 2, 2013 9:04 am | by CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press | Comments
A statement Apple posted in Chinese on its website Monday said the complaints had prompted "deep reflection" and persuaded the company of the need to revamp its repair policies, boost communication with Chinese consumers and strengthen oversight of authorized resellers.
Lawsuit over Verizon Pensions Goes Class ActionApril 2, 2013 9:01 am | by Associated Press | Comments
In December, New York-based Verizon transferred the obligation to pay pensions for 41,000 retirees to Prudential, along with $7.5 billion in funds. The Association of BellTel Retirees tried to stop the deal, on the grounds that it would weaken the legal protections for retirees.
April Fools: YouTube Shut down, Google Adds SmellsApril 2, 2013 9:00 am | by JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer | Comments
The digital world celebrated April Fools' Day with the rollout of mock innovations and parody makeovers. Many of the top online destinations spent Monday mocking themselves and, in Google's case, playfully trying to lure users into pressing their noses against their computer screens.
A Low-Power 60 GHz Radio Frequency ChipApril 2, 2013 8:48 am | by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology | Comments
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Now that mainland China has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, Taiwan is being reduced to a "third party," Minister of Economic Affairs Duh Tyzz-jiun (杜紫軍) said yesterday.
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Backed by a court order, workers removed some barricades Tuesday from a Hong Kong pro-democracy protest site where activists have camped out for nearly two months in a standoff with authorities.
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One Resolution You Should Keep
Happy 2013!
While our nation's leaders play political chess, millions of Americans await the final tally on budget cuts to health and wellness programs, medical research, Medicare and Medicaid. It sure seems like the inmates are running the asylum.
In the meantime, perhaps it's best to focus on something you can control – like better health habits. If you smoke, this is a great time to make that resolution to quit. Quitting smoking not only improves your quality of life, but also helps those around you to breathe easier.
The good news is that the overall smoking rate in the U.S. has declined over the past few decades. The bad news is that about one in five people still don't get the message. Although you may choose to harm your own health, what about the health of others affected by second-hand smoke?
Maybe this will put things in perspective.
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You do want to be around to welcome in more new years, don't you?
Here are some organizations that can help. Speak with your health care provider first about your specific situation.
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Liz Seegert, MA, is a veteran health journalist and writer, specializing in consumer health, policy, and related social welfare issues. Over the past 25 years, Liz has written for print, online, TV, and radio. She is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Health, Media and Policy at Hunter College, City University of New York, focusing on the digital divide and e-health. Liz is also an Instructor, ...
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It is really important for smokers out there to truly understand the real meaning of second hand smoke. Some smokers have in mind that passive smoking is not as bad as it actually is. Little do they know that second hand smoking is just as, if not more, harmful than normal smoking. Smokers should always bear in mind that if they wish to do harm to their own bodies, go ahead. However, please make an effort to free the people around them from the harmful effects of smoking. Think of your loved ones and how would you feel if they were to get sick because of another person's wrongdoing? Make that resolution today, and keep it.
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The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families' "Race to Equity" report indicates that Wisconsin, and particularly Dane County, may have the worst racial disparities in incarceration in the nation. MOSES, a Madison-based interfaith social justice organization, is working to fix that.
In fact, it may go even farther than that. Amy Pooler, a leader in MOSES, said, "Dane County has the worst racial disparities in incarceration rates of African American rates in the country, and that means in the world, because the U.S. already incarcerates more of its population than any other nation on Earth."
Madison police said Wednesday the north district station is partnering with East Washington Avenue businesses to work against repeat offenders in the area.
Police said officers have started a list of people who are banned from area businesses on the stretch of avenue from Milwaukee to Marquette streets. The ban list is in response to what Officer Dave Dexheimer called "chronic disorder" that's been prevalent on East Washington for the last several years.
People who are arrested at one of the participating East Washington Avenue businesses for any of a variety of offenses will be placed on the list for a year. That person is not only banned from the business where the offense took place, but all the other businesses participating in the Collective Community Ban Program, police said.
The program was organized to deter repeat offenders, decrease offenses and increase safety, according to the department.
A man who drove his van at 80 mph on East Washington Avenue and refused to stop for police crashed after turning into a cul-de-sac, according to a release from Madison police.
An officer attempted to stop the van driven by Antonio R. Gentry, 32, late Saturday night, and estimated the van was going about 80 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Police said the van turned from Portage Road onto Village Lane and crashed into a wrought-iron arbor between two homes when the road ended.
Gentry ran and was tackled while trying to climb a 7-foot fence, police said.
Gentry was arrested on suspicion of fleeing an officer, criminal damage to property, resisting an officer and on a probation hold. He was cited on suspicion of operating after revocation, imprudent speed and having no insurance.
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Three men carrying knives robbed two teens on an east side sidewalk early Tuesday morning, according to a report from Madison police.
Police said two 18-year-olds were walking west on a sidewalk in the 1100 block of Spaight Street after midnight when three men walking the other direction on the opposite side of the street crossed the road. The men showed their knives and demanded money and phones from the teens.
The robbers searched the victims and ordered them to walk away and not turn around.
Officers searched the area and were unable to find the men.
One of the robbers is described as white, in his mid-20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, skinny with scruffy blond hair. He was wearing a T-shirt and baggy jeans. Another robber is described as black, 6 feet 2 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing dark clothing and a beanie.
The Madison Police Department has scheduled community forums to stay engaged with questions and concerns of residents, according to a release.
The sessions will be an opportunity to provide police officials and MPD Police Chief Mike Koval with direct feedback, officials said. There will also be a representative from the district to talk about specific neighborhood issues.
Police said a bullet struck a house and a parked vehicle on Madison's east side Saturday morning.
The Madison Police Department said officers responded to a report of shots fired outside a home on the 3300 block of Chicago Avenue just off North Fair Oaks Avenue at 3:39 a.m.
It appeared one round entered a house and another struck a vehicle parked on the street, according to the report.
Police said no injuries were reported and the incident was under investigation.
More than 100 people were in the street watching a disturbance in downtown Madison Saturday night that sent two to the hospital, Madison police said.
Police responded to reports of a large-scale disturbance in the 100 block of North Hancock Street around midnight, according to a release.
There were more than 100 people in the street and approximately 10-15 individuals were actively fighting, police said. Two people fighting were significantly injured, and were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The disturbance was a result of a private house party. Information about the party was posted to social media and resulted in numerous unwanted individuals showing up, according to the release.
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Assuming he had a hero with 2000ish base health at max level, and the 1200 extra health, that means he had effective 4.4k health against the offending AP.
There are very, VERY few APs capable of doing that much raw damage in 1 rotation. In fact, it's unrealistic that this will happen in Dominion. Le Blanc, which has one of the highest, if not the highest, total AP damage/ratio in the game, will do 3.2k raw magic damage in a full combo with 500 AP. She would need DFG and the BFT proc to reach that damage point.
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July 19 notes: Garza, Rios, A. Ramirez^2
With no trade yet completed, right-hander Matt Garza arrived with the Cubs in Denver on Friday to open the second half. The Rangers remain the favorite to land the righty and, although no deal has been reported as of late Friday afternoon, MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan writes the Rangers would like to get one done in time for Garza to pitch on Saturday.
One of Texas' biggest chips is third baseman Mike Olt, MLB.com's 19th overall prospect. Here's part of what he told MLB.com's Mastesr Tesfatsion on Thursday night about the rumors:
"Whatever happens, I'm in a good spot. If Texas needs something, they're going to do whatever they can to win a championship. They're going to get it. If I'm part of that piece, then the next team I'll have an opportunity to play there. That's something that I look forward to if I get an opportunity like that. If not, then I'm in a good spot with Texas. I have to be up there and contribute and help them win."
The Red Sox, thought by some to also be in the Garza derby, appear out because of their unwillingness to deal prospects, according to WEEI.com.
- The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo tweeted Friday the Red Sox have, however, scouted White Sox outfielder Alex Rios and Philadelphia infielder Michael Young.
- Cafardo also tweets the Red Sox and Yankees will have scouts watching Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez when he returns from the disabled list Monday.
- Along with the Red Sox, CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman reports the Pirates also are looking at Rios and also could be interested in White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez.
- Finally, it appears the Tim Lincecum trade rumors can be put to rest. Giants general manager Brian Sabean said on his KNBR-AM radio show: "I expect Timmy to be in a Giant uniform. I find it hard to believe that he'd pitch elsewhere this year."
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7/19 Matt Garza en route to Denver
Matt Garza tweeted Friday morning that he was headed to Denver to join the Cubs, who open a three-game series there. How long will he stay? According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs and Rangers are close to a deal. Among the names discussed are Triple-A third baseman Mike Olt and Class A right-hander C.J. Edwards. Edwards, 21, is 8-2 with a 1.83 ERA at Class A Hickory with 122 strikeouts and 34 walks. Rosenthal reports the Cubs will receive a strong package of prospects for Garza, who will be a free agent at the end of the season.
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7/18 Matt Garza rumors
Will Matt Garza start Monday for the Cubs against the Diamondbacks? According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, trade talks have intensified regarding Garza, considered the top starting pitcher available on the market. Rosenthal and Morosi report the Rangers are the "most motivated" of any team in discussions with the Cubs regarding Garza. Texas currently has five starting pitchers on the disabled list (Matt Harrison, Yu Darvish, Alexi Ogando, Nick Tepesch and Colby Lewis). According to Rosenthal/Morosi, the Rangers tried to acquire Garza in 2011 from Tampa Bay but the Cubs put together the better package at that time.
The Indians, Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers, Red Sox and Diamondbacks also have expressed interest in Garza, who will be a free agent at the end of the season.
The Cubs traveled Thursday to Denver, where they will open a three-game series on Friday against the Rockies.
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7/13 Matt Garza update
Matt Garza started on Saturday night for the Cubs in the third game of their four-game series against the Cardinals. Would this be his last start in a Cubs uniform? The Rangers had two scouts at Wrigley Field to watch Garza, while the Tigers, Orioles, Pirates and Blue Jays also had representatives on hand.
How has Garza dealt with the trade rumors?
"He's handled it great," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said before Saturday's game. "Obviously, he went through this last year at the same time when his name was all aaround. It goes unsaid how he's handled it. He's pitched in as good a five-game stretch as he has in his whole career. He's obviously handled it extremely well."
Garza has tossed at least seven innings and given up one or no earned runs in five straight starts dating to June 16.
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7/9 Matt Garza update
The Indians are among the teams seeking a starting pitcher, and are keeping an eye on Matt Garza, according to CBSSports.com and MLB Network's Jon Heyman. They had a rep among the dozen scouts at U.S. Cellular Field Monday night to watch Garza, who was impressive. The right-hander picked up the win over the White Sox, and has given up four earned runs over his last 37 innings in his last five starts to lower his ERA to 3.22. Before this stretch, he had a 6.26 ERA in five games. The Rangers, Dodgers and Red Sox also are following Garza's outings.
Garza, who will be a free agent after this season, did acknowledge after Monday's game that he has talked to the Cubs about a possible extension.
"[An extension] is always on the table," Garza said. "I voiced my opinion about how I love it here. My family loves it here. It's always something you think about. I don't know which route they're going to go."
How real is an extension?
"As real as a trade," Garza said. "Trades are just rumors like everything else. An extension talk, I'm part of, I know for a fact where it's at. It's always a possibility, man, 50-50.
"At the end of the day, it comes down to my decision if I want an extension, and a trade, it's obviously [the Cubs']decision," he said. "I like being a Cub, I want to get this team to October and win it here. Like I've said before, it'd be one [heck] of a party. I'm just going to get ready for every five days."
So, what uniform is he wearing on Aug. 1?
"I'm hoping the Cubs, but I don't even look that far," Garza said. "What's today, the 8th? Probably the 13th will be the next day I look at."
– Carrie Muskat
7/8 Matt Garza rumors
Matt Garza has been rumored to be traded since Spring Training. Could the Cubs keep the right-hander and sign him to a long-term deal? CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman reported Monday the Cubs have talked to Garza's agents about a possible long-term contract. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal confirmed that the Cubs and Garza have had recent talks. Rosenthal reported that signing Garza has always been one of the Cubs' options. The team also could make him a one-year qualifying offer at the end of the season.
Garza is considered the top pitcher available on the trade market, and there is still time before the July 31 deadline for teams to make a deal with the Cubs. One scout told MLB.com that because Garza will be a free agent at year's end, and a possible short-term rental, teams don't want to give up top top prospects in exchange. The Cubs, obviously, are looking for top prospects.
The Rangers, Red Sox, Indians, Rockies, Giants, Padres, Nationals and Cardinals all need starting pitching, and the number of scouts has increased each time Garza pitches. Garza, who is making $10.25 million this year, will be a free agent after this season, and could demand a deal similar to what Anibal Sanchez got — five years, $80 million.
Garza will be on the mound Monday night when the Cubs face the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in a makeup game.
– Carrie Muskat
7/7 Matt Garza rumors
According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Rangers were interested in Matt Garza last season, and nearly acquired him at the Trade Deadline. However, Garza had a stress reaction in his right elbow, and he didn't pitch after July 21. The Rangers instead dealt for Ryan Dempster. The Rangers are reportedly pursuing Garza again this year. The right-hander is healthy, and will make his 10th start on Monday against the White Sox. He's given up two earned runs over 30 innings in his last four starts.
– Carrie Muskat
Berkman to sign with the Rangers
Lance Berkman told MLB.com on Saturday he had agreed to a one-year with deal with a vesting option for 2014 with the Texas Rangers, pending a physical. Berkman said he was mulling retirement and wouldn't have played if the circumstances weren't right.
The Rangers proved to be the perfect fit for several reasons, Berkman said.
"There is a lot of things," he said. "One is the opportunity to DH. I think that's going to be really good for me from a physical standpoint in terms of staying healthy for a full year and obviously geography – I'm a Texas guy all the way – so I could get back to the home state and being close to home is huge for me and my family. I think the Rangers have an excellent chance to win. I think they have a very solid team, so all those things kind of add up and it makes a lot of sense."
Berkman, who turns 37 on Feb. 10, was considering retirement after an injury-plagued 2012 with the Cardinals. He underwent two surgeries on his right knee and played 32 games, hitting .259 with an .826 OPS, two home runs and seven RBIs. Berkman appeared in only six games and started two after July 29 and was left off St. Louis' playoff roster.
– Brian McTaggart
Dickey could be moving north of the border
R.A. Dickey's storybook three-year run with the Mets may be coming to an end. The Mets are seriously discussing a trade of the reigning Cy Young Award-winner, according to multiple people involved in the negotiations, and could strike a deal as soon as Saturday. The Blue Jays are reportedly frontrunners for his services.
But people involved with the negotiations said Friday evening that nothing was imminent. For at least one more night, the Mets expected Dickey to remain in their employ.
The Jays, who possess surplus catching and outfield depth, have long been considered natural trade partners for the Mets, and now appear to be closing in on his services. Some combination of catchers Travis d'Arnaud or J.P. Arencibia, in addition to outfielder Anthony Gose, could land Dickey.
MLB.com reported late Friday afternoon that the Rangers, long considered serious suitors for Dickey, are no longer in the running. And despite rampant speculation that Josh Hamilton's arrival in Orange County could prompt the Angels to trade some of their outfield surplus, a deal with the Halos appears no more likely now than it was at the beginning of this week.
–Anthony DiComo
Angels positioning themselves for big move?
UPDATE, 11:24 AM PT: Josh Hamilton is headed to the Angels, a source told MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. According to ESPNDallas.com, Hamilton signed a five-year deal.
It seemed like the Angels were mostly done for the offseason, after acquiring two starting pitchers (Tommy Hanson and Joe Blanton) and two back-end relievers (Ryan Madson and Sean Burnett) to push their payroll to about $140 million.
But maybe that has changed.
ESPN.com's Buster Olney wrote via Twitter on Thursday that the Angels are "positioning themselves for a big strike in the market," speculating that high-priced free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton could be the target. Joe McDonnell of FOXSportsWest.com attributed a Major League source in tweeting that the Angels are in serious negotiations with Hamilton.
On Wednesday, when the four new pitchers were introduced at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney, Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto said: "I don't feel like anything else is imminent, I don't feel like anything else is pressing and I don't think anything else is required." And a source told MLB.com that if the Angels do make another signing, it'd probably be in January if the market dries up on a starting pitcher, prompting him to take much lower than expected.
But has owner Arte Moreno suddenly decided to stretch out the budget once more, like he did last offseason to acquire Albert Pujols? And is it a reaction to the big-ticket moves made by the Dodgers, as Olney speculated?
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