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The canning process can be intimidating to some however, freezing is simple and something anyone can do. Many people freeze tomatoes successfully after a thorough cleaning without the extra step of blanching. The general recommendation is to blanch tomatoes prior to freezing for the best results. I'm going to share how to blanch tomatoes first before freezing and how to make fresh tomato sauce for freezing. Remember, always label the exterior of the bag with the contents and the amount.
The purpose of blanching fresh tomatoes prior to freezing is to help preserve the color and nutrients, improve texture and lengthen the shelf life of the tomatoes. It is not to cook the tomatoes. Frozen tomatoes are terrific for use in cooked foods such as soups, stews or sauces but won't be suitable after thawing for use in salads or sandwiches. It's a real treat to reach for a container of homegrown tomatoes to make a pot of soup on a cold day. and worth the small amount of effort it takes to prepare them for freezing. They're a bite of sunshine on a cloudy day!
8 quarts water
plastic freezer safe storage bags or
plastic freezer safe containers
Directions for tomatoes:
Choose ripe, firm tomatoes, your favorite variety. Clean thoroughly and leave whole. Bring 8 quarts of water to a rolling boil, then carefully lower whole tomatoes into the boiling water.
Leave for 30-45 seconds. Remove and immediately immerse in cold ice water. Remove the peel and core. [tip: An apple corer works great for this task.]
Quarter, or chop as desired. Package in freezer bags or freezer safe containers leaving 1 inch of head space. [tip: If using a bag, press all of the air out of the bag] Label the exterior of the bag or container with the amount and contents. Freeze immediately.
For tomato sauce you'll need:
Firm ripe tomatoes, any amount
salt [1 tsp per 4 cups chopped raw tomatoes]
sugar [1 tsp per 4 cups chopped raw tomatoes]
tomato paste [1 Tbsp per 4 cups chopped raw tomatoes]
plastic freezer safe storage bags or
plastic freezer safe containers
Directions for tomato sauce:
Choose ripe firm tomatoes, your favorite variety or a mixture of varieties. Core, halve, or quarter the tomatoes removing seeds, if desired. Attempt to keep the tomato pieces similar in size so, they'll cook evenly. Place into a heavy bottomed saucepan. Season with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of sugar per 4 cups of raw, chopped tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, then lower the temperature and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify in flavor. Remove from the heat and thicken with 1 Tbsp of tomato paste per 4 cups of raw, chopped tomatoes cooked.
To puree: [3 ways - depending on the equipment you have handy]
1. Push through a sieve removing seeds and skins but, keeping the tomato pulp.
2. Use an emersion blender and process to your desired texture. [ie chunky smooth or silky smooth]
3. Ladle into a stand blender and puree in batches until the texture is to your liking. [tip: Leave ample space at the top of the blender to allow for expansion]
When I prepare this sauce, I use everything. This includes any seeds, pulp and skin. A very few seeds may be left behind, however, most will puree along with the tomato pulp for a lovely smooth texture. If you prefer seedless, strain. Cool completely. Measure into desired amounts, and pour into freezer bags or plastic freezer safe containers leaving 1 inch of head space. [tip: If using a bag, press all of the air out of the bag.] Label the exterior of the bag or container with the amount and contents. Freeze immediately.
Cook's note:
When preparing vegetables or fruits to freeze, be certain you start with clean hands, utensils and containers.


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Monday, February 11, 2013
DURHAM — Winning individual state championships is fun and all, but winning as a team is a lot more special. At least according to Dover High School swimmer Julia DeGregorio.
If there was any doubt that Dover was serious about winning on Sunday, it was erased after the day's first event. The Green Wave's 200-medley relay team of DeGregorio, Sarah Wydra, Tessa Chapman and Ali Lent took first place in one minute, 54.34 seconds.
"That was absolutely critical," Long said. "We needed to show that we were here to swim and to swim our best. That really got everybody fired up."
The Green Wave bested second-place finisher Bishop Guertin by a full two seconds, setting the tone for the rest of the day.
"It was stressful," said Lent, a sophomore. "But it was a really exciting start. (It) just proves that hard work is going to pay off."
DeGregorio was a member of both relay teams, and finished second in the 100 fly (59.05 seconds) and 200 IM (2:11.27).
"That's my best time by three seconds," DeGregorio said about the 200 IM. "The 100 fly wasn't as good as I wanted it to be, but it was still a great race and I'm proud of everything I swam."
Senior Elizabeth Malia was second in the 200 free (2:00.15) and 500 free (5:21.01). Malia was in awe of the fact that the current Dover team was able to uphold the championship legacy of the ones that came before this one.
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49-9031.00 - Home Appliance Repairers
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Sample of reported job titles: Appliance Service Technician, Appliance Technician, Refrigerator Repairman, Repair Technician, Service Technician, Vacuum Repairer, Washer Repairman
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings
- Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
- Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
- Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
- Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
- Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
- Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
- Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
- Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
- Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
- Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Hex keys — Hex key sets
|Pipe or tube cutter — Mini tubing cutters
|Retaining ring pliers — Snap-ring pliers
|Socket attachments and accessories — Socket adapters; Socket extensions
|Specialty wrenches — Sealed burner wrenches; Spanner nut wrenches
Technology used in this occupation:
|Data base user interface and query software — dESCO ESC software; Parts database software; RazorSync software; ServiceMax software
|Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
|Route navigation software — Route mapping software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Word processing software — Microsoft Word
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
|Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
|Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
|Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
|Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
|Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
|Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Work Activities
|Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
|Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
|Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
|Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Work Context
|Telephone — 93% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 80% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 61% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Face-to-Face Discussions
|Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 52% responded "Continually or almost continually."
|Deal With External Customers — 13% responded "Very important."
|Frequency of Decision Making — 54% responded "Every day."
|Structured versus Unstructured Work — 61% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 41% responded "Very important results."
|Time Pressure — 46% responded "Every day."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Not available
|Associate's degree
|Not available
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Not available
|Post-secondary certificate
Interest code: RCI
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Styles
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
|Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Work Values
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
|Radio Mechanics
|Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
|Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
|Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
|Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
|Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
|Motorcycle Mechanics
|Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
|Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Bright Outlook Green
|Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$17.02 hourly, $35,410 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|44,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.


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About Media Relations
The Office of Media and Public Relations is responsible for communicating key messages such as the quality of Carleton's faculty and students and the value of the liberal arts to the local and national news media. By placing stories about Carleton in the news, we increase the visibility of Carleton and enhance appreciation of the College among alumni, parents, current and prospective students, current and potential contributors, professional colleagues, and the local community. Our work is part of the overall effort of the Office of College Relations, which oversees all communications efforts on behalf of Carleton and is part of the External Relations division.
About CarletonCarleton College is a four-year, residential private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota.
How to publicize events and newsTips for faculty, staff, and students who want to publicize events and accomplishments.
Working with the mediaTips for faculty and staff who work with the media.
Student writer programA student work program for those interested in journalism and public relations.
Media Relations StaffInformation on the Carleton Office of Media & Public Relations staff
Media Relations New Student FormA form for new students to submit their hometown newspaper information to the Office of Media Relations.
How to Write an Op-Ed ArticleGuidelines for faculty to write and submit opinion pieces to newspapers, both local and national.
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From the Mammoth's point of view
Ain't technology grand? Photography used to mean you shot a roll of 12 or 24 snapshots and took the film to the drugstore to have it developed. It might be a week or more before your vacation photos came back. If. Now, it's more or less instantaneous. And of course video is just about unbelievable…Read More »
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Call of Gods
Call of Gods Overview
Call of Gods is a top-down, you could say semi turn-based strategy game, by Aeria Games, also known for such games as Perfect World and Battlefield Heroes. Players embody one of three races (humans, elves, undead), each of which possess two classes. The core of the gameplay includes turn-based combat, city building and loot collecting, with occasional PvP and dungeon exploring thrown in. It's a game that is sure to catch the interest of many through its traditional elements, but its lack of control over the turn-based fighting moments will disappoint many a players. However, Call of Gods remains an okay experience for a browser-based game, and scores many-a-points for its addictive dungeon-crawling, loot-collecting gameplay.
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What if Disciples and Heroes of Might and Magic were given the MMO treatment? If you've ever asked that question, this might just be your answer. Call of Gods takes that old, traditional and much prized experience, and tacks on multiplayer plus the occasional nifty, MMO style feature. As part of this package, you get such things previously unseen in this style of game, such as arena-based PvP, a profusion of MMO-like quests and even dungeon crawling. Aeria Games has a fairly good track record, and a steady experience with browser MMOs (Pirate Galaxy, Poker Heroes, etc.), so do they manage to mix two staples of the genre while keeping the bits that make both of these types of game interesting to their respective audiences? Well, read on!
The Big Picture
When you boot this one up after a very short account creation, you're led directly into character creation for one of the two servers. Both of them are pretty packed, so you're fairly unlikely to lack people to play with. It's pretty stereotypical at this point; fantasy world with the typical races, letting you play humans, elves and undead through a high fantasy setting. Each race has its own units which, while in appearance differing from each other, actually are pretty equivalent to each other. Unfortunately, each server can only contain a single character at a time, giving you a maximum of three characters as of the writing of this review. Still, three characters should give you a pretty complete experience of the game, as each the gameplay changes little from one character to the other, barring some different stats. Once that's done, you're thrown straight into the game to a tutorial screen. And boy was I grateful for that tutorial, because the complexity at first is fairly overwhelming. Thankfully, it does a pretty good job at explaining the basics, though you'll have to do a bit of figuring out advanced mechanics on your own. In essence, Call of Gods is like a big mishmash of MMO and turn-based strategy; you have quest givers, merchants, player versus player, with turn based combat, city building and generals to lead your armies.
Heroes of World of Might and Disciples
You go from quest giver to quest giver as you recruit armies, build your city and progressively take out bigger, stronger opponents. It's slightly more complex than that, you have to recruit generals, some of which are better than others, and then assign armies/items to them. Items have a direct influence on your army's performance, and generals control different parts of your army, so it's a pretty good idea to select carefully who gets what. The action itself isn't crazy; the fights are actually automated and your role in them comes down to sitting still and watching. And considering the amount of them that you'll be doing, you'll wish it didn't cost your hard earned coins to skip them. Hell, you can't even retreat if you're getting your butt handed to you. The PvE action happens in two contexts; one where you visit areas on the world map, pick a location and select an opponent to fight, which in itself can be a bit repetitive. The other is going through dungeons, but more on that in the next section. Each fight awards you a variety of rewards, including rare items, silver coins, experience and resources to build up your city.
…And My Axe
The city is another core mechanic in Call of Gods; you use it for upgrades, recruiting troops, collecting resources, etc. Everything in the city, in a typical browser game fashion is timed, which means that buying an upgrade can take anywhere from a minute to three hours. It's simple and efficient, but not very impressive. Ideally, you'll build up your town as you level. Eventually, you have to hire new heroes to fight alongside you, and each of them can lead one unit, up to a maximum of 6. You recruit these from the taverns, and they come in varying qualities, outfitted for different roles. They're in a way like items, being color coded in varying grades of quality. Each can be equipped with full sets of items, and given skills of their own. Afterwards, you go to an assign screen to give them units, and place them in a battle formation you find appropriate (each one gives different bonuses). Once you've upgraded your army, have got a few battles under your belt and a few heroes at your side, you can start exploring dungeons.
Grisly Ghouls From Every Tomb
Each dungeon consists of obscured square grids that you progressively explore, discovering chests, resources and eventually, a boss at the end of it. While the concept is simple, it's much more entertaining than the repetitive go-there-do-this gameplay of the "open world". There's one dungeon every 10 levels, and you can unlock harder difficulties, which isn't too bad. The competitive aspect consists of a sort of unending world map where other player's cities can be seen. You pick one, click plunder, wait a minute and there you go, victory or defeat without as much as a battle screen. The other PvP section, the arena has a variety of modes, but the principle is the same. Where it changes is the rewards, and you can even, if you so desire, bet gold coins (paid with real currency) on other players. Last but not least, is the gold coins, which allow you to purchase from the money shop. This is one of those games where the money store is a pretty solid way to gain an advantage. 10 USD nets you about 300 gold pieces, which is just enough for a full party of the best in-game heroes. Unfortunately, barring this and some consumables, the money shop feels quite empty.
Final Verdict: Fair
Call of Gods isn't a bad game at all, and it does fairly well for itself on a browser platform. It brings together a few genres and inspirations that players of the genre have come to know and love. But in the end, it doesn't do anything excessively well, and even collecting "phat lewt" can get boring after a while. The combat system could have been exploited to do so much more, but it settles for being an entirely visual experience devoid of interaction. Though Call of Gods wishes to drag you into the long term experience, it's a game best enjoyed in small doses when boredom or curiosity strikes.
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Where and How Do We Draw the Line?
"In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, charity." Sounds nice, but which are which? Everyone wants to be unified in what really matters, to agree to disagree on what isn't as important, and to exercise love in all …Read More
Soli Deo Gloria
We use the phrase glory of God so often that it tends to lose its biblical force. But this glory, like the sun, is no less blazing— and no less beneficial—because people ignore it. Yet, God hates to be ignored. …Read More
When Doubt Becomes Unbelief
Doubt is not unbelief. But it can become unbelief. That basic principle should guide our reflections on this important issue. Doubt is natural within faith. It comes about because of our human weakness and frailty. We lack the confidence to …Read More
I Believe in Doubt
"A man may be haunted with doubts and only grow thereby in faith. Doubts are the messengers of the Living One to the honest. They are the first knock at our door of things that are not yet, but have …Read More
Dividing Walls That Unite
"Be not ashamed of your faith; remember it is the ancient gospel of the martyrs, confessors, reformers and saints. Above all, it is the truth of God, against which the gates of Hell cannot prevail. Let your lives adorn your …Read More
Fear Not
We are fragile mortals, given to fears of every sort. We have a built-in insecurity that no amount of whistling in the dark can mollify. We seek assurance concerning the things that frighten us the most.
The prohibition uttered …Read More
The Story of Two Older Brothers
Self-righteousness cannot exist without producing an attitude of moral superiority, a lack of mercy, and a joyless servitude. The elder brother of the prodigal in Jesus' parable is a living picture of these characteristics that always suckle at the breast …Read More
The Privilege of Assurance
The privilege of assurance, which is secured by the work of Christ for His own and which is properly undergirded in the Reformed faith, is damaged or even destroyed in certain other theological structures.
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True & False Assurance
Probably Romans 8:16 is the greatest assurance text in the entire Bible. It is appealed to by Reformed and Arminian evangelicals alike, though they have conflicting ideas of assurance.
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Ace Online
Ace Online is an innovative 3D Sci Fi Shooter MMO where players control starfighter planes called 'gears' and fight it out in large scale battles. The game has over 100 quests, or missions, so the game's grind is minimal. The game's fast paced gameplay coupled with the sleek sci-fi graphics makes Ace Online well worth the download.
Publisher: Suba Games
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Realm Vs Realm / Duels / Group Vs Group
Filesize: ~ 1374 MB
Pros: +Unique gameplay. +Great graphics. +Good tutorial. +Hundreds of missions. +Plenty of customizable components. -Massive PvP battles (Up to 100 vs 100!).
Cons: -Early missions are way too easy. -Poorly translation mission text / cut scenes.
Ace Online Overview
Ace Online is an incredibly unique PvP oriented sci-fi MMO shooter. The best way to describe the game would be a fast paced PvP oriented StarFox. Sounds awesome, right? Well it is, so check it out. The game was originally released as 'Space Cowboys' in the United States and was published by Gpotato, but due to some licensing issues, Gpotato had to shut down their service for the game. The game has just recently be re-licensed to Subagames, so make sure you don't play the game 'Ace Online' rather than 'Air Rivals' as Ace Online is the American version while 'Air Rivals' is the European version. Hop onto your gear and blast away your enemies in this fun fast paced sci fi MMO.
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Ace Online Review
By, Omer Altay
Both the MMO and MMORPG genres are full of copycats. It seems like more companies today are more interested in copying what their competitors are doing rather than trying to actually create a new product themselves. This issue is much more evident in the MMORPG market, but the MMO market has their copycats as well. Nowadays, every major MMO publisher has their own Tactical Shooter MMO and Racing MMO, all of them with different names, but in reality basically the same game. Games like Ace Online are a breath of fresh air into the MMO market, because it's a genuinely unique game, and for that alone I applaud the game's developers. The simplest way to describe Ace Online is an MMO PvP oriented StarFox.
StarFox Online + PvP = Fun!
Players in Ace Online pilot their own star fighters called 'gears' in various interesting environments ranging from the plain old sky to more detailed lunar maps. The premise of the game is simple, complete missions (quests ) for money, equipment and experience points then take part in the game's massive player vs player components. The mission based aspect of the game is fairly repetitive and boring, but the core gameplay itself is a lot of fun, as in order to shoot down NPCs and players, you'll physically need to aim your shots rather than just the standard 'point and click' combat that MMORPGs employ. In order to dodge enemy lasers and missiles, you'll need to perform timely rolls and evasive actions, so the actual gameplay is heavily skill oriented. Although higher level players will have a definite edge in terms of attributes and superior ship parts, they're still vulnerable to being destroyed by a skilled lower level opponent. The fact is, the gameplay in Ace Online is innovative, fast paced and fun.
Starting Out
When you first login to the game, you'll have to choose one of the four starting gears, B-Gear, M-Gear, I-Gear and A-Gear. Each gear has its own strengths and weaknesses, with none of them being overpowered or underpowered, which makes the game well balanced. Each gear also has its own unique set of skills, which adds a bit of variety to the game. Upon selecting your gear you'll be presented with a tutorial that explains the basics of the game; the tutorial is extremely detailed and does reward you with some items and experience, but I recommend you skip it unless you're a beginner to the MMO genre. After completing the tutorial, or skipping it, you'll be presented with a horribly translated incoherent cut scene that tries to explain the game's story; it's worth watching for a good laugh. After the short cut scene your journey in Ace Online will begin.
100 Vs 100 Epic Battles
PvP in Ace Online is the primary focus of the game, as the game's missions really just serve as an introduction to the game and a way for players to earn enough money to upgrade their gears. PvP in the game is faction based, the games two factions are Bygeniou regular army and the Arlington rebel army. Players can join either of the two factions upon reaching level 11. The game has an interesting way of maintaining the balance between the two factions, as the game puts a tax on all item purchases on the faction with more players on it and the tax increases as the population difference between the factions grow. Since the game has a heavy emphasis on PvP, there is virtually open PvP with members of the opposing faction anywhere in the game world outside of the newbie zones. Every time you shoot down an enemy, you'll be rewarded with a single fame point, killmark and nation point. Fame points are merely for player fame and status and Killmarks can be traded for experience and money in the game's shop. Nation points help your entire faction, as whenever your faction accumulates a certain amount of points, a large warship will be summoned in the rival faction's territory. The massive 100 vs 100 battles are also both extremely chaotic and fun, as the game makes it possible for even lower level players to enjoy themselves in the PvP, as superior equipment and levels alone don't determine the outcome of a battle, player skill does.
Become the president!
One really interesting aspect of Ace Online is the game's 'president system'. The player who is the leader of the highest rated brigade (guild) on their faction can chose to become the leader of their faction by becoming president. This sounds neat, but becoming the president in Ace Online is extremely difficult, as only two people (one on each faction) get to become one on each server. The perks of being the leader of your faction are enormous though. The president gets his name highlighted in lime green and gets access to the most powerful weapons, armor and shields in the game along with the ability to coordinate large assaults and the ability to speak with the rival faction's president. Chat between factions is disabled for normal players, so only the president is capable of negotiating agreements with the other faction. Although most players will never get a chance to be president of their faction, it's still a fun addition to the game.
What are you waiting for?
Ace Online is hands down one of the most innovative MMOs out there, so if you're looking for something new and different to play, this is definitely worth the download. The only real drawback to the game is that the first few hours of the game are incredibly repetitive and boring. Players will have to literally 'grind' through the game's quests before they even think about participating in the game's most enjoyable aspect, the PvP. The positive aspect of the quest grinding is that you'll never actually have to grind NPCs, because the game has well over 100 'missions' for you to complete. Ace Online is currently being published by 'Subagames' who also publish Crossfire, Metin 2, Priston Tale and Priston Tale 2, so if you have an account on any of those other games, you can use it for Ace Online.
Final Verdict: Great
Ace Online is a breath of fresh air in a genre that's better known for imitating rather than innovating. The game's fast paced gameplay along with the massive PvP system is an equation for fun. The only drawbacks are the game's early game repetitive nature and the poorly translated mission dialogue, but the game is definitely worth the download.
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Ace Online System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Vista / ME / 98
CPU: 1 GhZ Pentium 3 or Equivalent
HDD: 2.0 GB Free Space
Graphics Card: Any 32MB VGA Card
Recommended Specification:
OS: Windows XP / Vista / ME / 98
CPU: 1.5 GhZ Pentium 4 or Better
HDD: 2.0 GB Free Space
Graphics Card: Any 128MB VGA Card


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Nats signing Soriano for $28 million
Jan 15, 2013, 7:40 PM EDT
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Rafael Soriano saved 42 games for the Yankees last season.
Already overloaded with right-handers with experience closing games in the big leagues, the Nationals are adding another big name to their bullpen … and making a major financial commitment to him.
The Nationals have agreed to terms on a two-year, $28 million contract with veteran Rafael Soriano, a source familiar with the deal confirmed. Terms also include a $14 million option for 2015 that would automatically vest if Soriano finishes 120 combined games over the next two seasons.
The surprise addition of Soriano (a Scott Boras client) gives the Nationals yet another power right-hander at the back of their bullpen, but raises immediate questions about how manager Davey Johnson plans to divvy up roles.
Drew Storen was in line to retain his position as the Nationals' closer after a strong finish to 2012 before his blown save in Game 5 of the National League Division Series. Tyler Clippard, who led the club with 32 saves last season, figured to retain his role as the top set-up man.
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- peric - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:26 PM
@AdamKilgoreWP: Seven Nats officially filed for arbitration: Bernadina, Clippard, Desmond, Detwiler, Stammen, Storen, Zimmermann.Now the real fun begins. Especially for Clip & Store.@JimBowdenESPNxm: Confirming Soriano contract w/ Nats '13: $7m '14: $7m +$14m deferred from 2018-2025 vesting club option for '15:$14m w/ 120g combined 14&15Looks like a nice Puerto Rican retirement fund to me?
- Section 222 - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:28 PM
Ghost, in October, you said the Nats would be tied to Boras clients — Bourn, Madson, and Soriano. In December, you said this. I'd give you props for that for sure. Lots of us have been worried about replacing Burnett in the bullpen, but very few thought Rizzo might, or should, go after a big time expensive closer.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:29 PM
MicheleS, now it's a great deal. AA I said it was a $3 mill overpay. Now its a page from Angelos where you defer so its not an overpay.I like it even more now.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:34 PM
Thanks Sect222. I thought it was going to happen but then it looked like Boras and Rizzo had gone off the same page.You need a killer as your closer and Storen is too nice. I think as I once wrote he had them by the neck and couldn't snap it.
- Theophilus T. S. - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:40 PM
"That would pretty much turn the game into a 6 inning game for teams against us. If your losing after 6, you call in the dogs . . .."In the end, that's the name of this tune. It allows Johnson to continue to pander to/pamper wimpy starters who fold like overcooked Chef Boyardi after 5-6 innings. This is the one weak spot in Johnson's managerial repertoire. If he can't get seven innings out of these fragile arms on more than an infrequent basis, then the BP arms — all of them — will be worn out by the end of the regular season and Soriano may well get his 60 Games Finished.
- MicheleS - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:42 PM
The other weird thing is the universal praise we are receiving from not only the writers, but the ex-MLB Folks. Just weird being in this position.On another note, the Braves fans on twitter are having a hissy since our bullpen is now just as competitive as theirs.
- Dave - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:49 PM
Weird is right. I can't believe 2009 was just 3 seasons ago. I thought the Nats would be good this year. Didn't dream they would be one of the monster teams of MLB.
- sjm308 - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:52 PM
MicheleS – you nailed it! I am getting more and more of our regulars here to at least think about it and as for beers at Justin's that is a small price to pay. I think the key would be if FeelWood declares positively, absolutely that it won't happen. Since I sit one section away (and am not moving my seat), I am pretty sure Feel understands a little teasing.Go Nats!! World Series or Bust!! Keep Morse!!and I don't care who said what first, I just love the fact that you are all passionate about our lads. JayB, that was a good call by you and I am now worried that 222 can go back and find pretty much anything we have said here.
- natsfan1a - Jan 15, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Yes, I believe the last straw was the significant glance the two exchanged while turning a page. ;-)Feel Wood said… Actually, Clip and Store were headed down that road until Clippard made the mistake of getting filmed reading Fifty Shades of Gray to some other guys. January 15, 2013 5:27 PM
- natsfan1a - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Likewise, and I don't give a rat's patootie who said what first, either. (Oops, did I say that last part out loud? :-))NatsJack in Florida said… Again……I prefer to sit back and watch Rizzo work his magic. January 15, 2013 6:15 PM
- sjm308 - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Theo – it is true that Davey did baby Strasburg and Zimm. I think you will see that continue with SS and Det but maybe not so much with Zimm. If Haren is well, we would have 3 guys who can go deeper into games. The great thing now, with this bullpen is that we sure that the ability to bring in a stud as early as the 6th inning.
- natsfan1a - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:04 AM
Oh, dear, I see that I owe sjm a drink now. I do like seeing JayB happy. Keep it going, Rizzo and Lerners! and I don't care who said what first
- sjm308 - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:08 AM
Just read this from ESPN Insider(The signing also means the Nats don't have to trade Mike Morse for a reliever, as has been speculated. They can keep and use him as depth/injury insurance for the outfield and first base.) The movement is growing people!!natsfan1a – in respect for your habits, I will take a bottled water or ice tea. Soft drinks are bad for your health.
- More Like NATlanta - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:09 AM
Not sure I'm a fan of this move. Storen lives and dies on the emotion/pressure of being the guy in the 9th. He's a very high ceiling guy who would have done well with a full year of seasoning as the go-to closer. And, with so much of the heart and soul of our team declared for arbitration, I think we're going to need the money that we could have saved here. It would have been much safer (wiser?) to match Burnett or bring in Howell. I hope this is the piece that will put us over the top in October. But, I think run production will be the bigger issue for the '13 lineup. If we win the WS, I'll happily quiet down.
- Feel Wood - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:09 AM
Keeping Morse through 2013 could definitely happen. The thing that absolutely won't happen is Rizzo giving him an extension so he'll be happy sitting on the bench.
- Laddie Blah Blah - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:13 AM
"So, Laddie Blah Blah you are saying that you believe Reynolds believes that Robinson Cano could be a gold-glove shortstop in the majors? But Espinosa can.Dream on. He a Spankee that's all that makes him special. He's just Dan Uggla in pin stripes."I don't see Cano play often enough to have an informed opinion on his fielding ability, but he sure has impressed 12-year ML veteran 2nd baseman Harold Reynolds, 2-time Cleveland GM Exec of the year John Hart, sabermetric guru Bill Walsh, and the MLB "shredder". You certainly have a right to your own opinion, but I am wondering who those 'scouts" are who can be so much more right than the stats indicate, and the guys who are generally considered experts in their field.Only someone who has not checked the stats, himself, would be uninformed enough to compare Uggla's bat with Cano's. Cano is a surefire HOF player. His numbers rank with the best of all time. Uggla will not even make the ballot. Nor will Espinoza. Heck, Danny did not even rate mention on 3 of MLB's top ten evaluators, except for the next-to-last slot on Reynold's evaluation.Do your homework.
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:15 AM
Keeping Morse through 2013 could definitely happen. The thing that absolutely won't happen is Rizzo giving him an extension so he'll be happy sitting on the bench.That just might depend on what happens this spring … if he has another break out spring like he did in 2011? I believe Rizzo still likes to see competition … whenever possible.
- NatsLady - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:21 AM
So, is Rizzo really interested in Javy Vazquez, or was the trip to Puerto Rico just a decoy? No leaks in his front-office, that's for sure.
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:28 AM
Do your homework.Yes you should try it sometime there Laddie Blah Blah?There's this from Fangraphs :There exist other numbers, however, that suggest Cano has indeed turned himself into a better over all player. The big strides he has made have not been at the plate, but rather in the field. I saw Cano play quite a bit in 2002 when he was assigned to low-A Greensboro, and it's not an exaggeration to say that he was a defensive disaster. His footwork was laughably bad, and while he showed athleticism, there were just no fundamentals that suggested he was even on the path to becoming a big league middle infielder.He wasn't much better by the time he got to the majors, in 2005, as he posted a -21.2 UZR in his rookie year. Despite hitting well for a second baseman, he gave back nearly all of his value by failing to convert outs behind his pitchers. Again, I figured it was only a matter of time until Cano was shifted to the outfield, where his athleticism could play well and his inability to react quickly would be of less importance.To his credit though, Cano has put in a tremendous amount of work, turning himself into a competent defender. No, he'll never win a gold glove, but his +2.3 UZR to date this season is no longer the kind of shocking number that makes people question the system itself. While a couple of months of UZR data isn't large enough to make any conclusions, his UZR since the 2006 season is just -12.4, or about -3 runs per year.Yes, his fielding has improved but to HOF levels? Guys like Nap LaJoie? Carew? Morgan? Hornsby? Alomar? Frisch? Robinson? Sandberg? Now I am really snickering at you? And you claim to be some sort of computer whiz? Not on your life dude.Heck Cano isn't as good as Davey Johnson and I don't see him in the HOF. Then there's this by William Tasker: Fangraphs ranked Cano the sixth best second baseman in baseball last year. And over the last three years, that same site ranks Cano third behind Ben Zobrist and Chase Utley. Utley, unfortunately, seems on the wrong side of history with knee problems. Zobrist is not a true second baseman as he plays right and first base too. Both kill Cano with their fielding rankings. Dustin Pedroia is in the same category as knocking Cano silly in fielding metrics. But when it comes to offense, Cano is clearly the leader with the highest wOBA and wRC+ for second basemen over the past three seasons. Fangraphs ranks his play as averaging $23.4 million a year for the past three years.You want a prediction? I'll give you one. Espinosa is going to make people forget who Cano even is in a very short time. Mark my words. Sheesh. DO YOUR HOMEWORK FOOL!
- phil dunton - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:33 AM
I think management lost confidence in Storen as a closer after his blowup in the final game of the playoffs.
- The Fox - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:39 AM
NatsLady,I'm leaning toward since he could not get Vazquez he went this route instead. The bullpen was throwing too many innings last year. Over the last 3 years Clippard threw more innings in relief than anyone else in baseball. This will save some innings for the whole staff. That said I still think Rizzo wants Vazquez just don't know if there is enough room for him?Rizzo wants to prove that you can have too much pitching .
- Gonat - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:45 AM
I am late to the party but trust me I have been celebrating all day.
- Theophilus T. S. - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:47 AM
sjm308 — Re: going long into games, Strasburg had an excuse, and Zimmermann and to some extent Detwiler may have rationalizations, but Gonzalez in my mind was the worst/most unsympathetic offender. The guy reached the fifth or sixth inning, the strike zone was weaving back and forth in front of his eyes, and he had already thrown 110 pitches. This year I'll still cut Strasburg a break — at least until he learns to strike batters out on less than 6-7 pitches. But the others need to strap it on and pitch like grown men. By the end of last year, Burnett and Clippard had been seriously over-used/over-exposed (every hitter in the league had seen Clippard's straight change), and Storen, too (coming of injury, no ST). And that will happen again this year if Johnson continues to operate a zip line between the mound and the dugout.
- Joe Seamhead - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:48 AM
wow, I get in late today and there is huge news, well over 300 posts so far today, the resident inmates are claiming control of the asylum, and meanwhile the Nats just got a hell of a lot better. A couple of weeks ago, with the ALR situation unsettled we still looked like even money to compete for the NL East crown. Then with ALR signed we looked to have pulled slightly ahead of the Braves in most, if not all categories, except for the bullpen. Now, as of today the Braves don't stack up better then us even in the pen. In Rizzo We Trust, and I trust that he will still pull another rabbit out of his hat. Fasten your seat belts folks, we're moving into hyper-drive!Of, yeah, I will attest to JayB's tone regarding the pen. It pretty much started the day after Game 5.As to the Cano/Morse/Espinosa 2nd base argument, I'm back to rolling my eyes. You gotta be kidding me.
- Gonat - Jan 16, 2013 at 12:52 AM
Ghost Of Steve M. said… Rizzo can't trade Morse for a trade like he did with Willingham, and to even consider a trade would be somewhat contingent on getting a new CF or corner outfielder and seeing what the Nats do with Adam LaRoche. A key is Morse has to stay healthy.I don't think the Danny Espinosa situation has to be addressed right away and Rendon could be the answer there.EJax is gone and failed at exactly what he was brought here for which was to be a top of the rotation starter and postseason leader.October 13, 2012 1:25 PM __________________________________Ghost, reading through your posts after the Game 5 meltdown.Its as if you knew the Nats would get a new OF and get rid of EJax as you said.
- Faraz Shaikh - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:07 AM
I gave myself some time to think it over but I am still not a fan of this move. An overpay is an overpay whether Nats can afford it or not. I don't think it is the best use of resources.
- Gonat - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:10 AM
Ghost Of Steve M. said… I don't see Bourn fitting the plan but I believe Rizzo should pursue Lohse and will be tied to Boras's closers. October 21, 2012 8:03 PM_______________________________Good stuff.
- Doug - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:11 AM
Faraz – The "Soriano is overpaid" argument is flawed by just looking at the 2 years $28M figures. The truth is we really only pay $7M in 13 and 14 and then $1M per year from 2018 – 2025. Don't want to get into time value of money, but deferring that compensation makes this a much more reasonable deal from a financial perspective.
- Gonat - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:16 AM
Ghost Of Steve M. said… I believe the Nats can start to settle in around $120 million in payroll. Easy for me to spend their money. They will no longer be spending big on Draft Picks and the shift now has to be to extending current players (JZim and Desi) while re-signing ALR and grabbing 1 key starter that will make an impact. If they do that, all key roster spots will be under control in 2014 and 2015 as well with the exception of Morse and a backup catcher.October 18, 2012 10:56 AM _________________________________You say $120 million. Aren't the Nats near $120 million now.
- Doug - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:17 AM
Sorry, my math was a little off there….its $2M per year from 2018-2025….still from a cash flow perspective, it will be much easier for the Lerners to handle.
- The Fox - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:26 AM
Doug,I agree with you, in fact I'm guessing now Soriano wishes he took the 13.3 from the Yankees for one year. I would think he he could have gotten at least 2 years at 7 million the year after without it being deferred? Happy to have him, on paper the bullpen looks tough I would think that someone still might be traded for a LH reliever but maybe it will be a package deal even bigger. Only Rizzo knows?
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:27 AM
I gave myself some time to think it over but I am still not a fan of this move. An overpay is an overpay whether Nats can afford it or not. I don't think it is the best use of resources.Feel the same way about Werth Faraz. And the sad thing is because of Werth we probably lose Morse who is far more productive offensively with his .857 OPS over the last three seasons. Sure he fields better but he is older and I fear with the 2nd wrist injury not a run producer as he was in the past. His high OBP saves him. But is he worth it as the highest paid player? 21 million per annum his last years?No friggin' way.
- Faraz Shaikh - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:37 AM
Doug, I understand that. I am looking from worth perspective. While I understood Jayson's signing, I don't get this signing.Over the course of last four seasons, Soriano has pitched 245 IP (2011 he pitched only 39 innings due to injury), For relievers who have pitched at least 240 innings in last four seasons, Soriano ranks 8th for K/BB ratio. Guess who is 9th? Clip, making fraction of what Soriano will earn in this contract. Soriano, for same criteria, ranks 3rd in BAA at .197. Guess who is second? Clip with .185. Of course, these are select stats of my choice that show Clip as better. There are other advanced numbers that suggest Soriano has been better. We are all too familiar with Clip and heart problems he has caused over the years, but I doubt Soriano will completely make us forget about either Storen and Clip's struggles. Time will tell I guess. I hope I am wrong as always and Soriano closes game 7 (or 4, 5, 6) for Nats in WS the coming two seasons.
- Drew - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:37 AM
I want to win, and I'm all for anything that makes it less likely Bad Henry will spoil dinner.That said, the WS or Bust philosophy bothers me.The Nats gave up Alex Meyer and now they're forfeiting their top pick. This pick is valuable. The Nats got Meyer at No. 23 and Goodwin at No. 34.The Nats will be here when Davey's gone. They need to restock their minor league pitching.
- Faraz Shaikh - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:39 AM
by the way, I thought that deferred contracts were not allowed under new CBA.
- Laddie Blah Blah - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:51 AM
"To his credit though, Cano has put in a tremendous amount of work, turning himself into a competent defender. No, he'll never win a gold glove, but his +2.3 UZR to date this season is no longer the kind of shocking number that makes people question the system itself."Uh, what season are you talking about? Do you even know who won the GG for AL 2nd basemen in 2012? Look it up, "fool." Cano has won 3 straight silver sluggers and 2 out of the last 3 gold gloves, "fool."Do your homework.
- The Fox - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:55 AM
Faraz,Soriano was signed because of his experience. He has pitched in the the post season the last 3 years and when you pitch for the Yankees you get extra credit.Not sure how the deferred contract works out does get it get counted for team payroll with the luxury tax?Soriano was the best relief pitcher left and now he is a Nat, will it workout? Yes over a 162 game season it will. Will it make a difference in the post season god willing? Too hard to say.Over Pay? Not if your team motto is World Series or Bust.
- Laddie Blah Blah - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:27 AM
Uh, Peric, FYI, just so you stop making a complete fool of yourself, this is from the press release announcing Cano's Gold Glove for 2012: "Cano, who led all American League second basemen with 726 chances in 2012, finished second in the league with a .992 fielding percentage while making just six errors. This marks his second career Gold Glove Award (also 2010).He is just one of two Yankees second basemen to win a Gold Glove, along with Bobby Richardson, who won the honor in five straight seasons from 1961-65. Cano also holds two of the three best single-season fielding percentages by a second baseman in franchise history with his third-best mark in 2012 and his club-best .996 in 2010 (3E in 776 total chances). Snuffy Stirnweiss owns the second-highest single-season mark by a Yankees second baseman (.993 in 1948).Since his debut in 2005, Cano has played in more games (1,197), made more starts (1,171) and played more innings (10,413.1) at second base than any other Major Leaguer. He has also tallied the most chances (5,891) and been part of the most double plays (788) at his position over the stretch."
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:30 AM
Uh, what season are you talking about? Do you even know who won the GG for AL 2nd basemen in 2012?Uh maybe because he's a SPANKEEE??? That's why? There are MANY FAR more deserving GG candidates at second base including Danny Espinosa who must have the best range and arm of any 2B defender in all of major league baseball.DOH! Do your home work Homer and take the spent rod out of your pocket its doing brain damage. Doh! GG is political as much as a performance award.
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:33 AM
Uh, what season are you talking about? Do you even know who won the GG for AL 2nd basemen in 2012?ONLY OLD, really OLD fools use fielding percentage which is probably one of the least accurate gauges of performance in major league baseball? Its all about the UZR and its derivatives which are better, less biased stats.Take the radioactive pile from your pocket fool its starting to light your hair on fire.
- Joe Seamhead - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:35 AM
Or check it out regarding Robinson Cano here on MLB.com:http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121030&content_id=40129166&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlbIt's bad enough when a blogger calls another blogger names, but when you are just flat out wrong, don't you think an apology is in order?
- MicheleS - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:37 AM
Laddie, I hope you don't mind, but I added you to the Beverage list, you fine sir, deserve a beverage of your choice. Your in Column SNatsInsider Drink Log
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:38 AM
It's bad enough when a blogger calls another blogger names, but when you are just flat out wrong, don't you think an apology is in order?BUT I AM RIGHT YOU OLD COOT. I posted 2 eyewitness accounts of SCOUTS. His UZR is easily accessible through fangraphs.Morons. Morons. Morons.
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:39 AM
Laddie, I hope you don't mind, but I added you to the Beverage list, you fine sir, deserve a beverage of your choice. Your in Column SAnother moron who doesn't believe that Morse might actually be as good a fielder at second base as Cano if he had had that much experience. And Morse has the better bat.You owe 101 drinks lady.
- MicheleS - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:42 AM
Scroll past people, not importantOn that note. JoeS, will you and Mrs S be at FanFest?
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:43 AM
Scroll past people, not importantMicheleS starting trouble again as she loves to do.
- peric - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:45 AM
Since when does MicheleS decide who gets what drinks … junior high clique action again starring head cheerleader MicheleS … what a bunch of sycophants.
- Gonat - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:45 AM
I am also happy from a perspective compared to the Yankees and Dodgers that I don't feel the Nats are buying a championship.
- Joe Seamhead - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:51 AM
Laddie Blah Blah said… Uh, Peric, FYI, just so you stop making a complete fool of yourself, ——————————————–Too late, Laddie,much too late. I haven't followed the Beverage list, but I'd gladly buy you a round.peric, you're pulling on Superman's cape, and you're spitting into the wind, on this one. Son, when you find yourself in a hole, quit digging.
- MicheleS - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:55 AM
Peric,Since it appears you read into everything. Let m explain. Laddie has an excellent contributor to the blog for a long time, He has added to the discourse on this blog and for all the information provided and I just wished to add a small appreciation for that.My scroll past was due to the fact that my comment was directed at JoeS and whether or not he and Mrs S would be at FanFest. Whatever you read into that is beyond me.That list of drinks is open to all, so if you wish to contribute I am sure you can add. It's decided by all not by one. It's a list of appreciation among the imaginary friends.And if I am a sychophant, then thanks at least I know I am a fan of my team, and the head cheerleader- great! I was a band geek, so I am sure the cheerleaders would be shocked right now.
- MicheleS - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:59 AM
And Boz has weighed in:Boz and Soriano
- MicheleS - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:02 AM
Gonat.. you owe me
- Gonat - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:05 AM
Put a drink on my ledger! Darn. I read slowly!
- Joe Seamhead - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:17 AM
MicheleS, still not sure about Fanfest. We have a conflict, but may be able to do both.
- baseballswami - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:30 AM
I hope Mark writes about arbitration tomorrow. I am wondering what these guys will get. JZim, Desi? Can you even imagine going to arbitration with Buster Posey? The dollars are getting seriously real now.
- MicheleS - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:32 AM
Swami, just unload the bank for Posey.
- MicheleS - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:41 AM
May I suggest everyone read #5 on this list.. I believe it enforces the case for Det's Breakout yearI ams sure there will be a few posters that will be happy with this
- baseballswami - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:41 AM
Talk about a fiscal cliff!
- sjm308 - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:48 AM
MicheleS – trying to figure out just what there will be at Natsfest? I am not an autograph seeker and don't really need to tell our lads good luck. What have you heard about this.Thanks
- baseballswami - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:53 AM
I am very high on Det going into this season. He has always had talent, but had injuries, was jerked around and, frankly, was immature. I can't wait to see what he does this season.
- MicheleS - Jan 16, 2013 at 3:58 AM
SJM.. haven't heard a thing. Not really into the autographs either, but would love to just listen to G&A with Rizzo/Davey. This is my first one. Just checking it out with the good nephew (degenerate nephew is under house arrest). Figure check it out, if it's not fun, then go out to eat.
- SonnyG10 - Jan 16, 2013 at 4:04 AM
MicheleS, thanks for the Det link. That was nice to read.sjm308, there should be photo ops with the players, question and answer sessions with Rizzo and the FO, and I think I heard something about explaining how the tickets would be handled. Probably other things I don't remember.
- DaveB - Jan 16, 2013 at 4:05 AM
peric said… BUT I AM RIGHT YOU OLD COOT. I posted 2 eyewitness accounts of SCOUTS. His UZR is easily accessible through fangraphs.So …2012 UZRCano 9.7Espinosa 5.9Morse -9.4
- SonnyG10 - Jan 16, 2013 at 4:16 AM
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- natsfan1a - Jan 16, 2013 at 1:50 PM
On NatsFest, I'm going again this year, and I tend to stay put and listen to the speakers for the most part. Speakers: "World Series or bust." Me: "My, this red beverage is delicious!" (Glug glug) "I'll have another, please." :-)Some observers: "What a homer." (Eyeroll)Speaking of beverages and for the record, when I originally used the "Jinx. Buy me a Coke" construct here, it was a salute to the childhood jinx game. In that game, the sequence is triggered when two people inadvertently speak at the same time. I applied it to commenting at the same time with similar thoughts/words. It has nothing to do with who said what first (days, weeks, months, or even years ago), or with forcing soft drinks on those who would rather not partake. In my mind, any beverages were virtual, not tangible.I didn't create the NIDO spreadsheet, but I'm pretty sure that anyone who wants to can partake or not, either virtually or in reality (that's up to the two parties in question, I would think).On another note, I was never a cheerleader in school, but I think I do pretty well from the stands. Do you think maybe I could join the squad, Michele?
- natsfan1a - Jan 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM
From the Department of Whoops, in the course of posting my jinx game explanation to the NIDO as background, I inadvertently deleted another usage note in the same cell (for the kitty entry). Apologies to whoever posted the original note, and if you can figure out how to repost it in the same cell while retaining my background note, have at it. (I'm no Excel wiz.)
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