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Bye bye, oval-shaped Dexcom Seven Plus continuous glucose monitor!
Hello, next generation Dexcom G4 Platinum CGM that's sleeker, more accurate and for sure looks more like an iPhone than a medical device (!)
Today, San Diego, CA-based Dexcom issued a news release announcing that its much-anticipated Dexcom G4 (generation 4) Platinum device has received FDA approval.
Here is the FDA approval letter, and a regulatory agency overview of the approval.
Along with the rest of the D-community, we've been watching anxiously for this for some time, especially after Dexcom filed with FDA in late March 2012 and the device launched in Europe over the summer. Now, the U.S. approval comes in less than 180 days — way to go on a speedy review process, FDA!
Dexcom CEO Terry Gregg says this record-time approval from the FDA on Friday caught the company by surprise, especially since many employees were overseas attending the EASD conference in Berlin. Gregg says that U.S. customers can start placing orders immediately and the new CGM will start shipping to new customers in just 10 days.
So what's different from the Dexcom Seven Plus?
- With the diameter of a human hair, the sensor is 60% smaller but, as before, provides updates every five minutes for up to 7 days.
- Clinical trial data shows that it's roughly 19% more accurate overall, and as much as 30% more accurate when blood sugars are in the "hypo-range" less than 70 mg/dL. That is HUGE, IMHO.
- Now, the egg-shaped receiver is replaced with a rectangle-shaped device reminiscent of an iPad Nano.
- The controls are laid out in an Apple-esque circle with the main button in the middle.
- A longer CGM sensor transmission range from the previous five feet to as much as 20 feet! (Hallelujah for people like me, who kept walking out of range all the time).
- Hypo alerts can be set at 55 mg/dL, rather than the standard 70 mg/dL common on all the available CGM devices currently.
- Aesthetically, it's just cool looking! Thin, modern, and of course with multi-colored options! … which they are calling "tickled pink" and "ocean blue" (he, he), as well as the standard black:
- The LCD display gives you an "in-motion picture" showing not only glucose levels, but also the speed and direction in which one's BG is moving (with the well-known up and down arrows displayed at the top by the current BG level).
- With the longer distance range and improved technology, the new sensor will pick up more of your BG readings: they tell us 97% of your readings will now be captured, compared to the previous 89%. This means fewer gaps in data graphs.
- There are also customizable alerts letting you choose different tones — though the alarm demos online sound mostly like old Nintendo game tones; you cannot program your favorite songs or anything like that. Still, cool to have some options and the tutorial makes it look like it's easy to change with a quick button push.
Note that Seven Plus sensors aren't interchangeable with the new ones and won't work with this next-generation monitor. Effective immediately, the Seven Plus system will no longer be shipped to customers and will eventually be phased out completely, but the company will continue supporting the system for some time (no specific discontinuation date was given).
New Software!
New companion software being introduced is called the Dexcom Studio, which will be web-based, so accessible online. The new Dex receiver has a built-in port for a universal USB connection, rather than their propriety Dexcom-specific cable that was required in the past. And some of the new data screens offer extra insight into BG patterns, with a new "portrait report" that is designed specifically to help users ID their trends.
The software is aimed at PC users, though Mac users who download the Windows operating system will also be able to employ it. Those who have the current Dexcom Data Manager 3 (DM3) loaded on their computers will be happy to know their data will be automatically updated into the new software system when they access Studio online.
Now on to your pressing questions:
The new G4 Platinum system will cost $1,198 for a starter kit with no sensors before insurance, which may sound like a lot but is only $50 more than the Seven Plus! (that cost $1,158). A four-pack of sensors would be $349. Dexcom reps told us today that the insurance coverage should remain the same, as billing codes have not changed.
The new Receiver will have a one-year warranty, same as the older version. However, the new Transmitter will only only carry a six-month warranty since it takes more battery life, the company tells us.
Naturally, an update program will be available for current Dexcom users. A rep told us by phone shortly after the news broke this morning that anyone who purchased a Dexcom before August 31, 2012, that's still under warranty would be eligible to upgrade for a one-time payment of $399. For those who just bought a Dexcom between Sept. 1 and Oct. 5, the upgrade would be free.
For those long-time Dexcom customers who might have a CGM that's out of warranty, there'll be no upgrade and a new purchase will be treated as a regular order through insurance or not. Dexcom also isn't currently offering any trade-in for older versions, or offering a free transmitter on trade-in as it has done before.
Can they really start filling new orders within weeks? CEO Terry Gregg says the company has been able to boost production overseas with the European launch, and that helps the company hit the ground running on new orders in the U.S. Already on the first day, Dexcom has had an "overwhelming response."
They are working to "coordinate new and existing customer orders"; for existing customers, they'll look at how recently that person last ordered sensors to determine how soon they'll need a new CGM. Overall, new customers will start seeing the new product within 10 days, while existing customers looking to upgrade will start receiving theirs in December.
Adults Only
As with the Seven Plus model, this current FDA approval is only for people with diabetes 17 and older, as the Dex isn't currently FDA-approved for the pediatric crowd. A separate submission for regulatory approval is being submitted on that, and Gregg said during a conference call that the company expects G4 filing for pediatric use yet this year or early 2013.
Why We're Excited
Watch this promotional video from Dexcom's website:
Who wouldn't be excited after watching that?
But really the excitement goes beyond this specific device, to the potential for further developments and integration. A number of insulin pump companies — Animas Ping, Insulet OmniPod, Tandem t-slim, the Roche Accu-chek Spirit and Roche's still-in-development Solo patch pump — have partnered Dexcom to work on integrating these pumps with the latest CGM technology.
We received a "no comment" from most of these partners when asked about possible timing on integrated products now that the Gen4 is approved. But at Animas, Global Communications Director Caroline Pavis did say that company is excited to hear about the G4 approval and that it's a priority now to submit their Vibe product with G4 sensor to the FDA.
During today's conference call, Gregg also said that Tandem was exploring how to integrate the G4 into future versions of its pump, rather than waiting on the Dex Gen5 sensor — another generation away! — that it has a contract to integrate.
On Gen5 development, Gregg said today that Dexcom is exploring technology that will "bypass a receiver and offer direct communication between a transmitter and smartphone." The company is also looking at a system that wouldn't require sensor calibration at all (yippee!).
So kudos to Dexcom for being on the forefront of CGM technology once again!
What about the competition? Industry analyst David Kliff notes in an update today: "Ironically the (Gen4) approval comes right after the EASD conference where it was learned that Abbott has re-launched their much beleaguered and given-up-for-dead continuous system, the Navigator.
"According to industry sources who attended the conference this silent launch in Europe was designed to test the waters on bringing an improved version of Navigator back to the U.S. Given that Dexcom and Medtronic currently dominate the CGM market and that Navigator has considerable baggage to overcome, Diabetic Investor doubts this new and improved version will gain much, if any, market traction."
Well, there you have it. Go Platinum!


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The U.S Geological Survey reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 hit central Maine at about 6:15 a.m.
The quake was centered about a little less than a mile west of Sidney, Maine, and was at a depth of about 3.1 miles.
Maine State Police said they have received about a dozen phone calls about the quake.
Police reported calls from Vassalboro, Waterville, Belgrade and Sidney.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
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The Northgate II, a 308-unit apartment building, was treated with Aeroseal, thanks to a grant from New Jersey's Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program. Aeroseal, developed at DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory by Dr. Mark Modera, uses airborne adhesive particles to seal leaky air ducts. The Aeroseal treatment is expected to reduce Northgate II's energy consumption by 217,000 kilowatt hours per year, saving its residents an estimated $34,000 annually.
Preliminary testing of the Northgate II building revealed fairly large gaps that were contributing to the building's inefficiency. The Aeroseal process fixed the problem and, in doing so, helped to significantly improve the efficiency of the building's two exhaust fans.
Aeroseal works by sealing duct leaks from inside the duct system. Technicians inject airborne particles into the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) duct system. Before the injections, technicians block furnaces, fans, and grills so that the adhesive aerosolized vinyl polymer particles go to the leaks where they are deposited and build up until the leaks are sealed.
Aeroseal technology has received several awards, including "Best of What's New," by Popular Science in 1996, "100 best scientific and technological accomplishments" by DOE in 2000, and "Best New Home Product" by This Old House Magazine in 2001.
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Renee Graham's Pop Culture Highlights Of 2013
Here & Now pop culture critic Renee Graham has her year-end standouts in film, television and music of the past year.
Here & Now pop culture critic Renee Graham has her year-end standouts in film, television and music of the past year.
Here & Now pop culture critic Renee Graham says there is a lot of exciting original work coming out of South Korea. She shares her 10 favorite films by Korean directors.
Here & Now pop culture critic Renee Graham has noted a trend recently: for the most part, the biggest acts in mainstream R&B music are white men — and that's not being viewed with derision.
Critics are starting to ask what's happening with the once highly respected actor. "The Lone Ranger" is one of the biggest box office bombs of the summer, and it's earned Depp even more negative reviews.
Here & Now pop culture critic Renee Graham recommends three new albums: "Sound the Alarm" from Booker T. Jones, "Avalanche" from Quadron and "No Beginning No End" by Jose James.
Here & Now pop culture critic Renee Graham calls Kanye West's new album "Yeezus" the cultural flash point of the week, with songs like "I Am A God," "New Slaves" and "Black Skinhead."
Alicia Keys is slated to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday. We take a look at the most famous and infamous renditions of the notoriously challenging song.
Are you still looking for special recipes or music to help you ring in the New Year? Two of our favorite experts have given us a dance mix and recipes, including this decadent salad.
Even though he has won a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award for his short stories, John Cheever may not be at the top of your reading list — and Here and Now pop culture critic Renee Graham thinks that's a shame.
"To me, funk music lifestyle is: do the best you can, and after that, funk it. Play in a band, go to school, learn all the technology, the intellectual part of the music. But when you get right down to it: funk it," says Funk artist George Clinton.
Whitney Houston went from modeling and singing Gospel to becoming one of the best-selling R&B artists of the 20th century.
The blockbuster movie, "The Help," has been nominated for four Academy Awards and gained widespread praise. But some people in the African American community say it's an example of black stories written by white people that don't always ring true.
Here and Now pop culture critic Renee Graham says that Etta James was an extraordinary woman who even as a teenager had a full-grown sound.
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Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr and Here & Now pop culture critic Renee Graham examine Alfred Hitchcock's 1950 classic film "Psycho" to see if the film still packs a wallop.
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emotionally connecting to your goals
As you can probably tell, I'm a huge fan of goal-setting. I always have been. I was the kid in middle school that got excited when our guidance counselor asked us to come up with our five-year plan. Goal-setting gives me a direction and a path in all areas of my life and I think being so goal-orientated has helped me become the person I am today.
That all being said, in the past year or so, the method for my goal-setting has changed dramatically. I truly believe that the moment you set a goal is the first step in achieving that goal. And you really want that path to success to start off on the right foot. If you don't set the goal in the right way, you are setting yourself up to fail before you've ever even started.
What do I mean by setting a goal the right way? Well, the big motivational speakers will tell you that goals need to be five things: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-targeted (or S.M.A.R.T.) And while I think that list is great (you can read more about my goal-setting basics over on Anytime Health), I think it is missing one giant part. I believe goals also need to be emotional.
The emotional aspect of goals is what drives us to choose going to the gym over sitting on the couch. Or overpowers our desire watch hours of Jersey Shore (for example) so we can submit resumés for our new dream job. I don't care how realistic and measurable a goal is, if you aren't emotionally connected to achieving that goal, you aren't going to accomplish it.
In the past year or so, I've really been working on emotionally connecting with my goals. It's harder than it sounds. Take for example the #1 New Year's Resolution: "I want to lose weight". It can be easy to have that in your mind. I want to lose weight. Sometimes people will even go all S.M.A.R.T. on it and say, "I want to lose 50 pounds in a year" and that's great! But if they stop there, they are setting themselves up for failure. After setting a S.M.A.R.T. goal, it's important to examine the motivation and drive that fires that goal and harness that emotion to succeed.
So how do you do that? Well, for me, I just ask one question: why? And I keep asking it. Let's take the weight loss example again.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal: I want to lose 50 pounds in a year.
I want to be healthier.
I want to live a long life.
I want to be around to see my kids grow up.
I want to meet my grandkids.
Because my grandparents were important in my life and I want to provide that for my future family.
Bingo. Isn't that last "why?" a heck of a lot more motivating than just saying "I want to lose weight"? You now have something to picture when you don't want to be on the treadmill for another second. Or when you are desperate for another serving of dinner. Instead of trying to convince yourself to persevere because you cognitively know it's what you need to do, you now have the tool of tapping into your emotional motivation. Carry around a picture of your grandparents. Write down the age you want to live to. Picture what your life will be like at 100. Do whatever it takes to emotionally connect with the goal. Does that mean you necessarily have to lose weight to live a long life? Heck no. But it means, for this person, that is the emotional kernel of their goal.
The great thing about emotionally connecting with goals is that it is inherently personal. You can line up 10 people who all have the same exact goal and after asking the "why?" repeatedly, they will all come up with a different emotional kernel. And it doesn't matter what the emotional kernel is. For some people, it'll be something big and life-long, like being around for their grandkids. For others, it might be something more superficial. Neither are wrong or right, because both are personalized. Take the weight loss example, here's another way it could go:
S.M.A.R.T. Goal: I want to lose 50 pounds in a year.
I want to be smaller.
I want to shop in regular stores.
I want to be more fashionable.
I want to feel more confident and sexy.
I want to feel more confident in dating situations.
That's it. That's not saying everyone needs to lose weight to feel more confident, but it is saying that to this particular person, that's the emotional kernel. And it's just as valid and right as the other emotional kernel, because it is totally personal. You have to figure out what emotionally connects you to your goal. If it's feeling sexy in a new dress on a date? That's awesome! Use that as your motivation the next time you can't peel yourself off the couch.
Of course, this method applies to all goals, not just fitness related. I just chose the weight loss example because it is relevant and something almost everyone has struggled with at one point or another in their life. Try applying the "why?" technique to every goal you set in your life. Finding your emotional kernel gives you just one more powerful tool in your path to successfully completely your goal.
What's your current "big" goal? What's the emotional kernel behind it?
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You are so right! The emotional connection to a goal is so important to success. I also think that when it comes to those big goals the "emotional kernel" behind is can change over time.
For me weight loss, or more specifically reaching my goal weight, is one of my big goals. When I started losing weight, it was to be healthy. I didn't want to be 25 with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. I didn't want to end up on a bunch of medications by 30. Now, the driving force is simply that I want to be able to say I did it. I want to say I didn't give up and I reached my goal. I am one of those people who often sets goals and then forgets about them so to be able to say "I reached this major life goal" is a big deal for me.
Thanks for this post. I've been having a lot of trouble getting going with my weight loss goal this year. So I just attempted this "why" exercise, and realized that I'm having trouble because I'm *not sure* why I want to lose weight now. I'm all waffle-y about it. I'll have to take time to really examine my heart before I go any further.
My big goal has been to get to a healthy weight…so I can live a long and healthy life. Seeing my father die suddenly at age 52 from various obesity related medical issues really made me realize I was on the same path…and I want to be around for MUCH longer than that!
This is so true Cassie! I'm taking a year-long class at my church right now, in which we're really digging into the depths of ourselves, and this week my small group discussion went somewhere very similar to what you're saying in this post. Ultimately, we have to find within ourselves the reason that our goals and dreams ARE our goals and dreams, and let that drive us to success.
What a fantastic post. You're so, so, so right, Ms. Wright. I need to go mull this over now.
This is such a great post, and I LOVE the photos!!! Especially the first one.
My big goal is to "figure it all out." I'm in a transitional phase with my life- work, family, body image… etc. I just want to get to a place where I can be stable. But really, I want to be happy and comfortable in my skin (which requires losing a few lbs) and not think about it so much!
Great post. Definitely not something most people think about! As an RD I often feel I talk so little about food, because finding a persons motivation is so much more meaningful. Most people know what they need to do, but it's finding out how to actually do it. I certainly struggle with it myself, so it was nice to actually get the reminder I usually give. Thanks.
This is so great. I was actually making a "why" list last night, so it was so weird that I woke up to read this post. There has to be some kind of emotional motivation behind yours goals, or else, what is the point, right?
GREAT post. I agree with everything you say and you just said it in a way that really connected with me (and I'm sure others too!). Having an emotional connection to why you are spending time on something that will take work (no matter what it is) really is the key to reaching that goal. Love reading your blog–it seems like you really put 100% into your post ideas and I for one am grateful for your inspirational words.
This is a really great post, but it's also a difficult one for me to read. I'm mentally struggling with myself and my weight gain right now, so it looks like I need to do some serious thinking.
I just want to say that I love reading your blog! It always strikes me how your posts apply to everyone – young, old, big, small, or somewhere in between. Keep up the fantastic content!
Goals are SO important! Right now i want to make sure I exercise at least 3x per week! Good luck with you goals
This post was great! I have been having a difficult time with weight loss for years & recently I started thinking about WHY I always sabatoge myself in this area! It's so frustrating. But it's because I haven't figured out my reason why yet. Something to examine for sure!


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Montgomery, Alabama – Former Wilcox County Deputy Greg Barge, 45, from Camden, Alabama, was sentenced yesterday for attempting to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine powder, and using a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced George L. Beck, Jr., United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.
After pleading guilty to these charges, District Court Judge Mark E. Fuller sentenced Barge to 90 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release.
According to court records, on April 10, 2013, May 7, 2013 and June 26, 2013, Barge transported packages that contained what he believed to be multiple kilograms of cocaine powder from Montgomery, Alabama to Camden, Alabama. The packages actually contained a substance that appeared to be cocaine, but was not cocaine. On each of those dates, Barge obtained the supposed cocaine in Montgomery and transported them to Camden using his law enforcement vehicle, dressed in his deputy uniform, and carrying his police issued firearm. Barge was paid $700 on April 10, 2013 for transporting 2 kilograms of what he believed to be cocaine, and $1200 on May 7, 2013 for transporting 3 kilograms. On June 26, 2013, Barge was arrested in Camden after transporting another 3 kilograms of the fake cocaine from Montgomery to Camden.
"Wearing a badge and uniform does not provide immunity from breaking the law," stated U.S. Attorney George Beck. "Whether a county deputy, city police officer, or federal agent, wrongdoers will be punished. While the majority of law enforcement officers protect and serve our communities honorably, those who violate the public's trust will be prosecuted."
"The FBI and our law enforcement partners will continue to utilize all resources to investigate those who have taken an oath to serve and protect our communities and use their position as a public servant to shield their criminal activities and violate the trust of those they serve," stated FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert F. Lasky.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Alabama Department of Public Safety. First Assistant United States Attorney Clark Morris prosecuted the case.
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Elliott Wilcox is a London based, British photographer who recently graduated from the University of Westminster, MA Photographic Studies program. He has been the recipient of several awards including a Judges Award at the Nikon Discovery Awards, a New York Photo Award and a Lucie Award for the Discovery of the Year at the International Photography Awards. He has exhibited internationally and in the UK, his first major series Courts was part of the show PRUNE – Abstracting Reality at FOAM Gallery Amsterdam with guest curator Kathy Ryan, editor of the New York Times Magazine. Wilcox was also part of the BBC's documentary series School of Saatchi. Wilcox's second major series Walls was shown at the Bau-Xi Photo Gallery Toronto, Canada earlier this year. Elliott hopes to continue developing his photographic practice and pushing the boundaries of his medium. He is currently working on his next major series.
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Vito John Valentinetti was born on September 16, 1928 in West New York, New Jersey. He grew up in his later years in Mount Vernon, New York just outside the Bronx. He went to Aviation high school with Whitey Ford, and got a baseball scholarship to Iona College. Vito threw the school's first ever no hitter, while leading the Iona Gaels team to winning seasons ever year he pitched. The hard throwing right hander became the first Iona player to make it to the major leagues & is enshrined in their Hall Of Fame.
Vito was signed by the Cubs in 1950, and then went off to the Army for two years joining the Cubs staff in 1954 pitching just one game. He went back to the minors returning in 1956 going 6-4 with a 3.78 ERA. He was mostly a relief pitcher in his career but made occasional starts as well. He would pitch in the South side of Chicago as well as Cleveland, Detroit & Washington over a five year career. He posted a 13-14 Career record with 3 saves, 94 strike outs & a 4.73 ERA in 257 innings pitched in 108 games.
After his playing days he threw batting practice for the Mets home games from 1962-1982. He also tossed BP across town for the A.L. New York team, during their home stands. Pretty kool job for Mr. Valentinetti.
He was honored in a parade at Hoboken, New Jersey with other Jersey born major leaguers, celebrating 100 years of baseball in that town. The mayor, Govenuer & other celebrities were also on hand. He was also honored by the Tigers at their new ball park, with a brick engraved with his name & other old Tiger player's names on it.
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Master Police Officer II Lance Moss received a surprise Tuesday afternoon. He was expecting to hand out gifts to needy children, not receive an award for a job well done.
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Moss earned the Crimestoppers Officer of the Year award. He received a plaque and a pair of engraved handcuffs at the board's monthly meeting.
"It caught me by surprise. I am very honored to have the award. It it an honor," Moss said.
His father, Rick, his mother, Kolleen, and his wife, Christina, were all in attendance.
"When going over our past year it became clear to me that one officer possessed all of the qualifications," said Amy Southards, Crimestoppers coordinator. "He is always willing to work with Crimestoppers tips, handing out flyers and has been known to plaster Crimestoppers magnets on anything metal. He is always willing to help and has always been hardworking."
Moss is currently assigned to the Housing Unit. He began his career with the department in July 2005. During his tenure he has served on the patrol unit, was a member of the tactical team, and served as an adviser to the department's Explorer's program.
His supervisor, Lt. Calvin Carter, recruited Moss and has known him since he began his career at the department.
"He is a hard worker, has a great personality and is great with kids," Carter said. "He never gets mad about anything and just keeps smiling. I am proud of him. It is a well-deserved award."
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To vote in North Carolina, you must meet the following requirements:[1]
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be a resident of North Carolina.
- Prior to voting, must be a resident of the county for at least 30 days prior to election day.
- Must be at least 18 years old or will be 18 by the date of the next general election.
- Must rescind any previous registration in another county or state.
- If previously convicted of a felony, the person's citizenship rights must be restored (must not be serving an active sentence, including probation or parole).
When and where
The deadline to register to vote is 25 days before election day. Registration forms can be printed from the state website and are also available at county boards of elections' offices, public libraries, high schools and college admissions offices. Voter registration services are also provided by the following agencies:[1]
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As of December 2014, North Carolina is one of the 35 states that have not implemented online voter registration. North Carolina has bills pending in the 2013-2014 legislative session which would authorize online voter registration. One bill was introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives.[2]. A separate bill was introduced in the North Carolina Senate.[3]
Voting on election day
Voters are asked for their ID if they are first time voters who mailed in their registration application and did not provide verification of their identification.[4]
Poll times
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In North Carolina, the polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.[5]
Primary voting
North Carolina is one of 21 states with a mixed primary system. Parties decide who may vote, and they opened the primary election to unaffiliated voters. They may choose which ballot they want to vote on without affecting their unaffiliated status.[6]
Absentee voting
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All voters are eligible to vote absentee in North Carolina. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee.[7]
A request to vote absentee must be received by the appropriate county board of elections no later than 5 p.m. on the last Tuesday before the election. The voted ballot must then be received by the elections office by 5 p.m. on the day before the election.[7]
Military and overseas voting
For full details, visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program here.
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North Carolina is one of 34 states that has early voting with no specific requirements as to who can vote early. Early voting begins on the third Thursday, 19 days, prior to election day and ends on the Saturday, three days, prior to the election.[8] The average number of days prior to an election that voters can cast an early ballot is 21 days in states with a definitive starting date.
See also
External links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Voter Information," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Open States, "HB 102," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Open States, "SB 298," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Voter ID Requirements in NC," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina General Statutes, "163-166.01," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ NC Election Connection, "Who Can Vote in Which Elections?," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Absentee Voting by Mail," accessed December 16, 2013
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections "One-stop Absentee Voting (Early Voting)," accessed December 16, 2013


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St. Mary's College of Maryland is pleased to announce the selection of Leonard Brown as dean of students. As dean of students, Brown will report directly to the president. He will join St. Mary's College on June 23.
Brown comes to St. Mary's College from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., where he serves as dean of students and associate vice president for student development. At Dickinson, Brown oversees and plays an integral role in areas of strategic planning and student retention. Prior to his work at Dickinson, Brown was associate dean of students at Loyola University in Baltimore, Md. He served in similar capacities at Frostburg State University and the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Brown has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Dickinson. He holds two master's degrees from Western Illinois University and the St. Mary's Seminary and University Ecumenical Institute of Theology, respectively. Brown is currently working toward a doctorate in administration and leadership studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Diddy Joins Fiat Fold to the Tune of Pharrell's 'Happy'
Doner created a new global campaign called "Mirage" for FIAT, in promotion of their new Fiat 500L, the first four door vehicle from the automaker (which we guess is now officially Fiat Chrysler Automobiles). "Mirage" enlists the help of Diddy and Pharrell's hit "Happy," which you may recall as the song from the world's first 24-hour music video, and the soundtrack to Despicable Me 2.
"Mirage" is (as you might have guessed) set in the desert. Two lost travelers searching for rescue see Diddy drive by in a Fiat, but dismiss the sighting as a mirage. When they then stumble on Diddy's REVOLT soiree, they again dismiss the vision as a mirage, with one of the travelers pointing to the new Fiat 500L and saying, "The Fiat over there has four doors. Fiat only makes small cars, it's not real." The line draws attention to the misconception that Fiat only builds small cars as a way of introducing the new Fiat 500L, further cemented by the tagline, "Unbelievably Big" (which is sure to elicit snickers and/or "That's what she said" jokes from certain corners of the ad community). In the spot, Diddy once again proves himself a much more talented comedic actor than rapper (for further evidence, see Made or Get Him to the Greek), delivering the spot's punchline (which I won't reveal here) with great timing.
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I'm a blogger, and I have been a blogger for twelve years. My still photography has enhanced my website over the years, adding to the detail of the memories and the stories I tell. Every now and then, though, I get the desire to video blog, rather than type out my thoughts. With that goal and alternative format in mind, I started looking for a relatively inexpensive, easy to use, small and portable camcorder with which to record video entries.
My research lead me to the Flip UltraHD Camcorder. It came highly recommended to me by a couple of friends who have their own, and it's been getting excellent ratings on the various technical and commercial websites.
While unboxing the video camera, it's important to note that the rechargeable battery is packed in such a way as to be not entirely obvious – make sure you look for it under the molded cardboard packing material. What I like about the camera itself is, once the battery is in place, the entire product is very self-contained. The camera itself is charged, and the videos are downloaded to your computer, by the single USB plug arm that pops (or "flips") out of the side of the camera. The necessary software is already loaded onto the camera, and loads onto your PC the first time you plug the camera into it. A wrist strap and cloth carrying case are also provided for the camera.
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I am quite pleased with the video and sound quality (though the one video I have at the moment is of my husband dancing to the Bee Gees, and he'd kill me if I posted it here as an example). I hope to record some photography-oriented tutorials in the near future, which will demonstrate the video quality. An Amazon customer recorded a video comparing the Flip Ultra to the Flip Mino, which you can view here. The particular model of the Flip UltraHD that I purchased has about 120 minutes of recording time on an 8 GB built-in memory card. The video output is 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second progressive scan, and records as MP4 files.
The quality of the camera itself is quite sturdy, and fits comfortably in my hand. Though light, the camera is not flimsy at all. It's extremely portable and powers on in an instant, so you can be assured you will be in time to catch those irreplaceable candid moments. The provided software allows for basic editing capabilities (adding title and credit verbiage, cropping segments of the video, adding music). Uploading videos to YouTube, Flickr, or other video sharing sites is accommodated by the software as well.
I recommend the Flip UltraHD Camcorder for those folks who have basic video recording needs. It's not fancy, but it does the job with decent quality for the price. My own simple video requirements will be provided for quite well with this particular camcorder.
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The five NL Central clubs' possible trade deadline moves are highlighted by Grantland's Jonah Keri in his weekly MLB power rankings. The Cubs have several trade chips to sell while the Brewers may move some relievers at the deadline but wait until the offseason to decide if they're going to truly rebuild, Keri writes. The Pirates have made deadline additions in each of the past two seasons and have a few clear needs now, though Keri says the current team is good enough to get just a minor upgrade or maybe even stand pat. The Reds and Cardinals both need bullpen help, with Keri noting that the Cards are deep enough that they can get by with Pete Kozma at shortstop.
Here's the latest from around the division…
- The Cubs are close to parting ways with Ian Stewart, sources tell CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, with "the resolution allowing him to move to another organization is expected to come within a couple of days." The move seemed inevitable after Stewart was suspended by the team after he criticized the Cubs organization in a Twitter rant. Heyman wasn't sure if any financial concessions are involved in the move though since Stewart's deal is guaranteed, he isn't obligated to give back any of the approximately $1MM remaining on his 2013 contract.
- Gerrit Cole may get sent down to Triple-A once A.J. Burnett and Wandy Rodriguez return to the Pirates rotation, GM Neal Huntington hinted during his Sunday radio program (passed on by Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review). Since Cole and Jeff Locke are the only Bucs starters with minor league options remaining, Huntington said "there's a business component to it, as far as keeping our depth….if we need another starter (due to injury) later, it may make sense to send Gerrit back so we have a sixth quality starter." While Huntington said that Cole's possible Super Two status won't be a factor in the team's decision, a demotion would guarantee that Cole doesn't receive another year of arbitration eligibility.
- Yasiel Puig's instant stardom has raised expectations for the Cubs' own Cuban prospect Jorge Soler, though CSN Chicago's Patrick Mooney outlines how the Cubs are taking a more measured approached to Soler's development.
- MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch also expects the Cardinals to get some bullpen help before the trade deadline, though it's likely to be a smaller-name reliever than Jonathan Papelbon, who isn't a fit in St. Louis for several reasons. Langosch also covers a few other Cards topics as part of this reader mailbag piece.
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NL Notes: Phillies, Cardinals, Cubs
Phillies president David Montgomery showed support for GM Ruben Amaro Jr. on Wednesday, Bob Brookover of the Inquirer reports. "Ruben is not making independent decisions," Montgomery says. "He's going with a pretty good group of eyes who are looking out there at players and making determinations. God knows we're all trying to bat 1.000 on decision making. The reality is I think we do better than the .300 standard in baseball." The Phillies are 35-38 after going 81-81 last season. Here are more notes from the National League.
- The Phillies are among the teams that must rebuild, says ESPN's Jim Bowden (Insider-only). (Bowden also names the White Sox and the Brewers.) Bowden says the Phillies should try to trade veterans in order to reduce the payroll and add youth, but they shouldn't blow up the team completely, since the Phillies have a workable core. Trading Cliff Lee or Jonathan Papelbon would be the Phillies' best bet, Bowden says.
- Chris Carpenter, who is trying to come back from a nerve injury, will not factor in the Cardinals' trade deadline plans, GM John Mozeliak tells Derrick Gould and Brendan Meyer of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. " He hasn't pitched yet. It's still something that he could end up contributing, I think that's a bonus. But I don't think, going in to (July 31), (we will be) factoring him involved right now," says Mozeliak. Carpenter felt back tightness after throwing a bullpen session on Sunday.
- Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein says manager Dale Sveum isn't to blame for the team's poor record, ESPNChicago.com's Doug Padilla writes, citing an interview on ESPN 1000. The Cubs just don't have the talent to provide Sveum with good options right now, Epstein says. "I think Dale is taking a lot of heat for the fact that we don't have currently a roster that is talented enough to regularly win baseball games," says Epstein. "We just don't."
- Epstein also says the Cubs will not release Ian Stewart, Padilla notes. The Cubs suspended Stewart after he sent a series of tweets complaining that the club was unlikely to promote him. "He hasn't lived up to our expectations but he is a human being and his career is at stake," Epstein says. Stewart has hit .168/.286/.372 for Triple-A Iowa this season.
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Cubs Likely To Part With Ian Stewart
Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune tweets that the Cubs have suspended minor league third baseman Ian Stewart without pay following a Twitter rant in which the former first-round pick criticized the front office. As Sullivan writes, Stewart stated that the team "might as well release" him rather than let him "rot" in Triple-A, among other things.
Stewart has since apologized for the incident (All Twitter links), but Sullivan reports that the the team is likely to part ways with the 28-year-old.
Stewart entered today's game hitting .164/.279/.345 with four homers in 129 plate appearances, though he did go 1-for-3 with his fifth home run and a walk today. The California native was selected 10th overall out high school by the Rockies in 2003. He reached the Majors in 2007 and batted .246/.334/.454 with 53 homers in 349 games from 2008-10. He spent the next two seasons trying to play through a wrist injury that ultimately required surgery. He is owed $2MM this season after re-signing with the Cubs in December.
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Central Notes: Pirates, Royals, Cubs
With 40% of their innings coming from relievers, the Pirates' bullpen has been worked the hardest among all National League teams. The onus is on GM Neal Huntington to add depth at the trade deadline, writes Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports, who notes that the NL Central is "tougher than many of us expected" due to the Pirates playing .591 ball so far. Elsewhere in baseball's central divisions…
- The Royals are the frontrunner to sign 15-year-old Italian shortstop Marten Gasparini, sources tell Ben Badler of Baseball America, with the Dodgers and Cubs also showing interest. Gasparini, who turns 16 on Friday, is "expected to sign the biggest contract ever for a European amateur player," according to Badler. The speedy switch-hitter may top the $800K the Twins gave to German outfielder Max Kepler in 2009. Be sure to check out Badler's full profile of Gasparini.
- Josh Vitters is the future at third base for the Cubs, president Theo Epstein told Ian Stewart, Stewart explained to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. That means playing time will be hard to come by for Stewart at Triple-A Iowa, where he landed after being removed from the Cubs' 40-man roster this month. Stewart wondered if the comment was Epstein's way of trying to get him to give up his contract, but the third baseman told Muskat, "It wouldn't really make sense for me to take a release or ask for free agency, because then I'd be giving up my contract, and that doesn't make sense for me financially or for my family." Stewart signed a $2MM deal to remain with the Cubs after being non-tendered in December, and hoped to be with the big league club after rehabbing a February quad injury.
- Matt Garza will make his season debut tomorrow with the Cubs in Pittsburgh, and he's eligible for free agency after the season. Jesse Rogers and Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com discussed Garza's future, with Levine suggesting, "I believe if he stays healthy the Cubs will offer him a short-term extension that could be a plus for both sides."
- The Twins "will get a close approximation of what it would be like to have Mike Trout and Bryce Harper in the same lineup" when top prospects Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano reach their primes, writes Jim Callis of Baseball America. Asked to rank prospect tandems in terms of potential five years down the road, Callis ranked Buxton and Sano ahead of Oscar Taveras and Shelby Miller of the Cardinals, Jose Fernandez and Christian Yelich of the Marlins, and Dylan Bundy and Manny Machado of the Orioles, among others.
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Chicago Notes: Stewart, Hoyer, Hahn
Trade winds could be swirling around the Windy City in the coming months given that both the Cubs and White Sox are in last place in their respective divisions. Here's the latest from both Chicago teams as the focus is already turning towards the July trade deadline…
- Jed Hoyer is "not sure" if Ian Stewart has a future with the team, the Cubs GM told reporters (including Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune). The third baseman was outrighted to Triple-A earlier this week and has battled injuries since signing with Chicago in the 2011-12 offseason. Stewart hit .201/.292/.335 in 202 PA in 2012 and is struggling in the minors this year. "I hope he starts playing well. I do think there is a lot of talent there… But at this point it's going to be about performance. Potential can only take you so far," Hoyer said.
- Also from Hoyer (via Sullivan), he feels the Cubs can still turn things around before it's time to consider moving players at the deadline. "We don't want to be a seller. That's not a position you want to be in. But if you are in that position, you have to take advantage of it. You certainly hope you're looking to buy. It's a lot more fun," Hoyer said. With the Cubs in Washington to face the Nationals this weekend, Hoyer praised Mike Rizzo's job in gradually turning the Nats from also-rans into World Series contenders.
- White Sox general manager Rick Hahn was similarly optimistic about his team's chances of getting back into the pennant race. Hahn spoke to the media (including ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine) about how he feels the Sox can rebound once players return from injury and a few key hitters break out of slumps. "Our intent from the beginning was that at some point we would be a buyer," Hahn said. "We continue to have our pro scouts out there looking and talking through ideas. At the same time it will be nice to get some of our injured players back. Trades will not be dictated by speculation, it will be a function of how we play on the field."
- If the Chicago teams do become deadline sellers, both will have interesting trade chips in the outfield. MLBTR's Steve Adams and Jeff Todd recently looked at the trade candidacy of David DeJesus and Alex Rios, respectively.
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Cubs Outright Ian Stewart To Triple-A
Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago (on Twitter). The Cubs are still on the hook for Stewart's $2MM salary.
The 28-year-old Stewart hit .201/.292/.335 for the Cubs in 2012 — his lone season with the team. The former No. 10 overall draft pick has spent the majority of his career with the Rockies, but failed to follow up on a 2008-10 stretch that saw him hit .246/.334/.454 with 53 homers for the Rockies.
Since that time he's batted just .183 before undergoing wrist surgery last season to repair a broken bone which he reportedly played through for two years. Stewart was hampered at the beginning of the season due to a strained quadriceps muscle.
In spite of his injuries and lack of production, the Cubs re-signed Stewart this offseason after non-tendering him at the December deadline. The Cubs' 40-man roster now stands at 39.
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Cubs Notes: Feldman, Draft, Marmol, Stewart, Jackson
The Cubs are 12-20 on the season, good for the second-worst record in the National League. On the plus side, four of their five starting pitchers have performed well, and the team has shown surprising power in the early going. The latest on the North Siders:
- Scott Feldman is a name to keep in mind leading up to the trade deadline and in free agency after the season, writes ESPN's Buster Olney, after the 30-year-old pitched seven strong innings to defeat his former Rangers teammates last night. Feldman has a 2.70 ERA through his first six starts, but should his peripheral stats remain steady, SIERA suggests something around 4.30 would be a better bet moving forward.
- The Cubs have not missed a start from college righties Mark Appel or Jonathan Gray, but they have expanded their search beyond those two, GM Jed Hoyer told Jim Bowden on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM yesterday. The Cubs draft second overall next month, and despite Hoyer's lip service, they're widely expected to take Appel or Gray after the Astros pick.
- Asked by reporters why reliever Carlos Marmol continues to get chances, Hoyer instead offered that Marmol has been "ridden hard by a number of managers here" as an explanation for the former closer's struggles (via Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago.com). Given his $9.8MM guaranteed salary, the Cubs are presumably reluctant to release Marmol.
- Asked whether $52MM man Edwin Jackson is a candidate for the bullpen when Matt Garza returns, Hoyer ducked the question, noting that surplus starting pitching "always seems to take care of itself and we're a ways away from having to deal with that kind of issue." Rogers feels that allowing Jackson to stay in the rotation due to his contract, at the expense of a better-performing starter, sends a poor message to the team. I wonder, though, what kind of message would be sent to future free agents if the Cubs make a large four-year commitment to a pitcher and demote him to the bullpen after fewer than ten starts. Regarding Hoyer's comment, the Cubs are really only two healthy weeks away from having to deal with the rotation surplus, as Garza should be ready to return after two more rehab starts.
- "An apparent lack of commitment" is behind Ian Stewart taking his allowed 72 hours to report to the Cubs' Triple-A Iowa team on his optional assignment, since Stewart had already been playing with the club on his rehab assignment, opines Rogers. Stewart, earning $2MM this year, recently finished rehabbing a left quad injury. UPDATE: Stewart did report back with Iowa yesterday, tweets Rogers.
- Padres third baseman Chase Headley "would be perfect for the Cubs," suggests Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Cubs have three premium position player prospects in Javier Baez, Albert Almora, and Jorge Soler, and for me it's difficult to picture a Headley trade without one of them and equally difficult to imagine Hoyer and Theo Epstein parting with one during a non-contending season.
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Quick Hits: Mets, Brignac, Stewart, Marmol
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tells Andrew Kahn that his favorite scoop was his early reporting on the Angels' discussions with Albert Pujols. A tip of the cap to Metsblog for the link to the Rosenthal interview. Michael Baron discussed (and generally concurred with) Rosenthal's opinion that the Mets will not be contenders until at least 2015, in spite of the team's promising young arms. Here are a few more notes from around baseball:
- Reid Brignac says he is grateful to the Rays organization for sending him to the Rockies before spring training, writes Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The infielder says that he "could see the signs right in front of me" that he was a longshot to make the Tampa Bay roster. With a full spring to prove himself, Brignac managed to make an infield-heavy Rockies opening day roster. While Brignac has only seen 42 plate appearances, and has slugged just .324 in his limited opportunities, he has been able to get on base at a .325 clip.
- Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart has been optioned to Triple-A, making his demotion official. Toni Ginnetti of the Chicago Sun-TImes quotes Cubs manager Dale Sveum as saying that Stewart is in the minors "as a triple A player now," with Cody Ransom and Luis Valbuena being the Cubbies' third base options. Stewart struggled mightily at the top level of the minors while rehabilitating a strained quad. Still just 28, Stewart has failed to return to the level he reached during his promising 2009-10 seasons, when he showed 20-home run power at a young age. Meanwhile, the Cubs still have little to show for their investment in the former first-round pick, who barely cleared the Mendoza line last year. In addition to paying Stewart over $4MM over the last two seasons (after non-tendering but re-signing him this offseason), the Cubs gave the Rockies Tyler Colvin and DJ LeMahieu to acquire him.
- The notion that Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol can build up any trade value is preposterous, tweets David Kaplan of CSN Chicago. Marmol was yanked in the eighth inning today after allowing two walks and hitting a batter, which led to two runs to break open a tie ballgame. After today's implosion, Marmol has more walks than strikeouts after throwing 11 2/3 innings.
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NL Notes: Chapman, Stewart, Rockies, Braves
St. Patrick's Day is as much of a baseball holiday as Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or Labor Day thanks to former Reds GM Dick Wagner. Tom Singer of MLB.com chronicles how the baseball tradition of wearing the green came about 35 years ago. Elsewhere from the Reds and the rest of the National League:
- Reds GM Walt Jocketty expects a decision in the next few days on whether Aroldis Chapman will pitch out of the bullpen or be moved into the starting rotatation, reports MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Chapman stated publicly he wants to close, which didn't sit well with Jocketty. "We don't let every player tell us how they want to be used," the GM told MLB.com.
- Ian Stewart's lingering left quad injury could affect his chances at making the roster and how the Cubs build their bench, writes MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. Brent Lillibridge, Luis Valbuena, Edwin Maysonet, and Alberto Gonzalez are competing to fill that void while manager Dale Sveum mentioned Steve Clevenger could be an interesting option and added the team is watching all the waiver wires.
- The Rockies are giving serious consideration to making Nolan Arenado their starting third baseman with one club official telling Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com "it's a tough call." If Arenado receives the nod, Rosenthal believes incumbent third baseman Chris Nelson could be used to acquire a veteran starting pitcher.
- Within the same piece, sources tell Rosenthal the Rockies want to move Ramon Hernandez and are willing to assume some of his $3.2MM salary to facilitate a trade.
- Don't expect the Braves to have any interest in the recently released Matt Diaz because there isn't a need right now, tweets David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- The Marlins have returned Rule 5 selection Braulio Lara to the Rays, reports Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post. The left-hander appeared in four games for the Marlins this spring throwing four innings allowing two earned runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks.
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NL Notes: Goldschmidt, McCann, Nationals, Stewart
Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers says he has discussed a contract extension with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, according to AZCentral.com's Nick Piecoro. Goldschmidt is represented by Joe Sambito of SFX. Piecoro quotes a source saying that it would be "a surprise" if Goldschmidt and the Diamondbacks were to strike a deal in the near future, however. Last month, the Diamondbacks attempted to initiate talks with Goldschmidt, but Goldschmidt had indicated that he wanted to go year-to-year in an attempt to build up more value.
Goldschmidt, 25, would be eligible for arbitration after the 2014 season and eligible for free agency after the 2017 season. MLBTR's Extension Tracker reveals that, in the past five years, no first basemen with between one and two years of service time have signed long-term deals, so establishing a baseline value for Goldschmidt is difficult. (Goldschmidt himself had told Towers in February that he wanted to build up more service time before discussing an extension in order to get a clearer sense of who is "peer group" was.)
Allen Craig, who recently signed a five-year, $31MM extension with the Cardinals, shares passing similarities with Goldschmidt as a hitter, but also has a year more service time than Goldschmidt. Craig will make $11MM in the final guaranteed year of his contract. Replacing that year with a pre-arbitration salary for the first year of a potential Goldschmidt deal produces a starting point of five years and $20.5MM, which would cover all of Goldschmidt's remaining pre-arbitration seasons. The Diamondbacks would presumably also want to add a team option or two at the end of the deal, giving them the chance to buy out one or more of Goldschmidt's free agent years.
Here are more notes from the National League.
- A return to form by Brian McCann will likely ensure that the he signs with a new team next winter, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports writes. McCann, who is recovering from labrum surgery, will likely return to the Braves' lineup about two weeks into the season. Some of McCann's old teammates tell Rosenthal that McCann was unhappy last season, when he played through injury and hit only .230/.300/.399, down from .270/.351/.466 in 2011. A phone call from GM Frank Wren to McCann after the season may have helped improve the relationship between the team and its star catcher, but that might not matter once he becomes a free agent at the end of the season. If McCann hits well in 2013, the Braves might not be able to afford him, Rosenthal says; if McCann hits poorly, the Braves might not want him, at least not an expensive long-term deal.
- The Nationals added Rafael Soriano this offseason, but not a lefty reliever, despite the departures of Sean Burnett and Tom Gorzelanny, MLB.com's Marty Noble notes. That likely leaves Zach Duke as the only lefty in the Washington bullpen. But manager Davey Johnson, who can count on tough righty relievers like Drew Storen, Tyler Clippard and Craig Stammen in addition to Soriano, says it's no problem that the Nats didn't acquire another lefty. "I don't have room for another lefty reliever," he says.
- Cutting Ian Stewart, who is suffering from a quad injury, doesn't make sense for the Cubs, Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago argues, since the savings from cutting Stewart would be insignificant. The Cubs can avoid paying most of Stewart's one-year, non-guaranteed contract if they release him in Spring Training, but the entire cost of the deal is just $2MM.
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A Day in the Life of a Warped Tour Vegan Activist
Vegan Outreach's Benjamin Sylvester talks about life on the road with Vans Warped Tour—logging serious miles, crashing on couches, and braving the heat to spread the cruelty-free message.
Since June 15th, I have been handing out leaflets at Vans Warped Tour for Vegan Outreach—driving across the country, from concert venue to concert venue, in a car full of old clothes, sunscreen, and free CDs. Every day on the road is different, but there's always bound to be adventure. Here's a 24 hour-rundown of what it's like moving at "warped" speed as a vegan activist.
I either wake up in a soft bed or a wooden floor—depending on who my host is—and I look at my missed calls, most of which are from my mom who wants to know when I'm coming home. I do some calisthenics with my Outreach teammates, then start planning the day, figuring out how long it will take us to drive to the next venue, how many volunteers we will have, and how many leaflets we will be able to pass out based on past leafletting records for the specific area.
The drive to the next venue can take up to seven to eight hours. I can't count how many Clif Bars I've eaten or how many Redbulls I've chugged to get through the late-night long hauls. Our stops along the way have included overpriced gas stations, the Wynn Las Vegas Casino, the Santa Monica beach, rest stops in Phoenix with star-filled skies, and regretfully, many Taco Bells. But every drive is a chance to experience America's diverse landscape of mountains, prairies, endless cornfields, redwood forests, deserts, and urban jungles. Each journey is a chance to connect with your fellow activists—when you spend so many hours on the road with the same people who care as much as you do about animal issues, you bond intimately and learn about their unique characteristics and idiosyncrasies.
We get to the venue and unload our leaflets for the night. As I call our Vans nonprofit manager for vendor wristbands, my crew strategizes about which exits they will leaflet at, how many leaflets they'll need for each exit, and how many people will leaflet at those exits. Every night is a new challenge with suspicious security personnel, exits that close suddenly and open randomly, volunteers running out of water and suffering heat exhaustion (Las Vegas was 117 degrees in the shade), and competing with other leafletters and bands selling CDs.
By 8:00pm, concert-going teens and tweens rush around us, and leaflets fly out of our hands. Thousands can be given out between 8:00 and 9:30, and with 15 to 20 volunteers we can distribute between 8,000 to 12,000 leaflets at a single event. Each pamphlet has a wonderfully designed cover featuring a portrait of Oliver Sykes from the band Bring Me the Horizon, so many concertgoers take them without deliberation.
After the music ends, we thank our crew and volunteers, do a quick photo shoot, and then we're on the road to our host's house, which could be a studio apartment in Brooklyn or a mansion in Southern California. Every host is fantastic, and their hospitality and generosity are always appreciated—whether he or she is a straight-edge vegan or a party herbivore, we always bond and add friends to our community.
Being on the road is tough work, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world this summer. Even though the days meld together and someone constantly has to remind me what state we are in, the people I meet during my adventures remind me that we are on an important mission that impacts each individual, the animals, and society. I could not think of a better way to get a tan while saving animals and having the best time of my life.
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