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I love that there is always something fun to do in NYC. However during winter it can be challenging to schlep around NYC with my small children where I favor local playdates and playing at home. Another way we have been keeping busy is by enjoying drop-in classes and play spaces in Brooklyn where we can enjoy an outing, but still not have to travel that far away. From rock n' roll spaces to cheap drop-in classes, here are a few of our favorites in Brooklyn.
1. LARK: This new coffee shop/play space has been adored by Ditmas Park-area parents since it opened just a few months ago. Not only can you get your java fix and some delicious pastries, you can sit in their playspace (separate from the seated area in the cafe) and let your kids play as you eat and even meet another local parent. LARK also has a full schedule of music drop-in classes like the popular Music for Aardvarks, Silly Sing-a-Long with Mike Gold aka the Ballooniac, Sing-a-Long with Lloyd Miller of the The Deedle Deedle Dees, Music with the Dad Beats and much more. They also have a new mom meet-up and a breastfeeding support group for new moms, and jazz music in the evenings for a local night out. Check out the full calendar here. Lark, 1007 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218, 718-469-0140.
2. FROLIC! There are a ton of play spaces in the NYC-area, but there is only one Frolic!, a 5,000 square-foot rock 'n' roll play space created by two Williamsburg-area moms. I had the chance to visit Frolic! last year with my daughters, and I loved the whimsical vibe of the play space that fuses rock 'n' roll and play complete with a cool mini concert stage, a Rolling Stones' tongue slide and a blue Volkswagen that they converted into a play car. In addition to their playspace, they also offer classes like music lessons for kids, Ballet Babes, Paint it Black…or Blue or Yellow, Kick Play and Little Rock Its. Frolic, The Edge, Williamsburg, 34 North 6th Street. Brooklyn, NY 11249 (between Kent Avenue and the East River).
3. New York City Explorers: NYC Explorers offers everything from daycare services to babysitting services for date nights. I really love their open play where you can bring your kids for an afternoon of play. The beauty of this allows you to get out of the house and enjoy a social activity with your kids without having to commit to a year-long membership. Designed for kids ages 0-4, you can pay for passes in blocks of 10, 20, or 30 and enjoy all of the materials and activities on-hand such as wooden toys and games. Major bonus – the bathroom is always stocked with tons of diapers and wipes, and they microwave and mini-fridge for your kids' lunch. New York City Explorers, 186 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
4. Play:An interactive 1,000-square-foot playspace, Play offers many fun classes for young kids including Rug Bug Music, Puppetsburg, Classic Ballet, Tap, Gym and more. They also offer open play space passes in their space where kids can enjoy their unique city-themed installations. Play, 33 Nassau Avenue, at Dobbin Street , Brooklyn, NY
5. Midwood Martial Arts and Family Center: Not only a place to stake karate classes, Midwood Martial Arts is an incredible place in Midwood Brooklyn to enjoy classes for kids like creative movement, yoga, gymnastics, Musical Explorers, a free toddler playgroup/storytime and their upcoming winter Dinosaur Training event! They also have incredible classes for adults such as belly dancing, pilates, yoga and zumba. Midwood Martial Arts, 1302 Avenue H, Brooklyn, New York, 11230.
Written by our Brooklyn Community Manager, Serena Norr. Follow her on Twitter at RedRoverBKLYN. Serena lives in Brooklyn with her family and can also be found at Seriously Soupy and at MamaGoesNatural.
In my humble opinion, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
One day, I hope to make it to The Big Apple in December so I can enjoy the wonderful sights I've only seen second-hand via the beautiful Instagram shots from RedRover, Mommas Gone City, Kathryn Tucker, and more.
Atlanta can certainly hold its own in the holiday cheer department however, and hearts will be glowing all around in the midst of these wonderful attractions.
Here is a list of my FAVORITE spots to hit up the second Thanksgiving dinner is finished.
1. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer at Center for Puppetry Arts
Without fail, we are here every year to enjoy this timeless tradition. Warning: you will feel the warm and fuzzies all over.
2. Macy's Pink Pig at Lenox Square Mall
We Love the Pink Pig! With proceeds benefitting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, you will too. Make sure to ride often!
3. A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theater
A magical tradition for the whole family, this is a great way to see the work of Atlanta's best actors portraying Dickens's beloved characters.
4. Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park
Secret confession: I've always wanted to be a professional ice skater. Those costumes! The sparkles! Ahhh…perhaps I'll get one to wear this year and totally embarrass my family.
5. Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
We try to make it to Callaway Gardens as often as possible, and always have an amazing time. It's pretty much impossible not to, no matter the season.
6. Garden Lights at Atlanta Botanical Gardens
You will be blown away when you see how The Atlanta Botanical Garden transforms into a true Winter Wonderland. It is breathtaking.
7. Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain
You guys, Snow Mountain is so much fun! We rarely get snow 'round these parts, and to be able to touch and play with REAL SNOW is such a treat. The tubing is exhilarating, the carols are beautiful, the chocolate is hot. Go there now!
8. Season of Magic at Piedmont Park
With the balmy temperatures we've experience lately, you will totally enjoy this experience under the Atlanta skyline. This screams date night to me (ahem, Mr. Jordan.)
9. Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
The Nutcracker, a performance I've cherished since I first laid eyes on it as a child, is something I'm super excited to share with my little man this year. I can't wait!
10. Magical Night of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands Resort
This holiday spectacle is celebrating 20 years of bringing lots of joy to all the girls and boys. Load up the family and prepare to hear many ooohs and ahhhs, and don't forget to check out the Holiday Village complete with ice skating rink, carnival and pony rides, zip lines, and Santa!
That's my round-up of items to place on your holiday must-do list if you have not already.
What are your favorite places to visit this time of year? Please tell us in the comments below.
We wish you all the best for the holidays and a very happy 2013!
The best thing about New York City is the endless experiences it offers to everyone: The old and the young. Any given time of year during any given time of day, you can find a museum to explore, an art exhibit to absorb, or a library or coffee shop to relax in. Children especially have some of the most amazing opportunities at the tips of their fingers; From Zoos to botanical gardens to ice skating rinks.
Whether or not you live in NYC or you're just visiting, there is always going to be something incredible to do. We are so fortunate.
One of the things that we love to do best here at RedRover is spotlight these awesome places and events that are especially geared towards kids and bring them to your attention. Some of them are year round, some of them aren't, but they are almost always worth making the effort to experience with your children.
The Discovery Times Square is one of those venues that always has something exciting going on. Pretty much at any time of year, we can look to them for an incredible exhibition that is not only fascinating but educational as well. Some of their past exhibits include Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Leonardo Da Vinci's Workshop, and King Tut.
Catering to the fans and readers of J.K. Rowling's smash series, the Harry Potter Exhibition is a must see. In addition to the hundreds of original props and costumes from the Harry Potter films displayed during the exhibition's first time in New York, there are original artifacts from the series finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, that will be on display for the first time, including a new vignette dedicated to the epic battle of Hogwarts™.
Visitors can also celebrate the holidays at Harry Potter: The Exhibition, as the exhibition will be open during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. If you're visiting NYC or even live here, this is a great thing to do with your children-especially if they are Harry Potter fans!
James Sanna, President of Discovery Times Square says, "For the first time ever we have items from each film in one location. There is no better way to celebrate this iconic series than to actually walk among the costumes and props that helped bring this world to life." It's a fun experience for young fans and even their parents to enjoy as well-a combination that isn't always easy to come by, especially on vacation.
Heading to one of these amazing adventures in Times Square is a great way to spend a day if you're here in the city. There are various restaurants and shopping activities right in the vicinity for all ages, and you'll get to witness the spectacle that is Times Square.
Discovery Times Square (DTS) is New York City's first large-scale exhibition center presenting visitors with limited-run, educational and immersive exhibit experiences while exploring the world's defining cultures, art, history and events. Harry Potter: The Exhibition, was created by Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, and will be displayed at Discovery Times Square from November 3, 2012, through April 7, 2013.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition was created by Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, and will be displayed at Discovery Times Square from November 3, 2012, through April 7, 2013.
We're thrilled to be giving away a family pack of four tickets to experience this fantastic exhibit for yourselves!
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The holidays are such a magical time of year, and growing up in Brooklyn I remember the joy of visiting the grand homes in Dyker Heights, the wonder of visiting local craft fairs and the excitement of venturing into the city to see the tree at Rockefeller Center. New York City is wonderful place that offers our children so much artistic and cultural attractions during the year, and this certainly doesn't slow down during the holidays. Now that I am a mom I've come to appreciate this wonder in a different light, as I have started to introduce my kids to the magic of the holidays that is right in Brooklyn. Here are some of my favorite kid-friendly holiday spots.
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights: This is really the grand daddy of holiday lights that draws in people from all over NYC and even around the world. This includes a block of dozen homes that are brightly lit with everything from Santa Claus, colorful bulbs, plastic snowmen, plastic soldiers and the incredible life-sized Victorian figures from "A Christmas Carol". The best time is to go from 5-9pm where you may even see a live Frosty the Snowman and Santa roaming around. A bit of a trek from the subway, so be sure to bundle up and enjoy this truly unique holiday spectacle. Also, check out A Slice of Brooklyn for a cannoli tour before or after you take in the sights. Location: 11th Avenue 11th Avenue to 13th Avenue and from 83rd to 86th Street, Brooklyn.
Ice Skating at Aviator Sports: I haven't tried ice-skating yet with my daughter's but I think this is the year that I try this fun winter sport with my four-year-old. Aviator Sports, a huge indoor space, is a great place to skate and even enjoy cool events like Breakfast with Santa. Rates are $9 for adults and $7 for kids with skate rentals costing $5 and they are open seven days a week. Location: 3159 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn.
Craft Fairs: I love craft fairs and Brooklyn is home to several including the always-exciting Brooklyn Flea including their upcoming Gifted event where you can find handmade and vintage goodies as well as artisanal food. I also love Brooklyn Craft Central's upcoming Holiday Market where you can discover handpicked items from local designers to find really unique and personalized gifts for everyone on your list Location: Brooklyn Flea, One Hanson Place and Brooklyn, Brooklyn Craft Central, Littlefield in Park Slope/Gowanus.
Performance of the Nutcracker: It has become a tradition of ours to see the Nutcracker every year during the holidays. I love going to Brooklyn College (you really can't beat $10 tickets) for their colonial American version and in Brooklyn you can also see the show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and at Kingsborough Community College with the Brighton Ballet Theater. Location: Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn; BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn and Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Brooklyn.
Celebrating Hanukkah: The festival of lights is fast approaching, and Brooklyn is a great way to experience this holiday. The Brooklyn Children's Museum has a fantastic event where your kids can learn about the culture and traditions of the holiday and then take home a craft. You can also view a 32-foot Menorah (also dubbed Brooklyn's Largest Menorah) at Grand Army Plaza that will be lit every night during the holiday. Location: Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn and Grand Army Plaza, intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway on Grand Army Plaza.
Seeing Santa: This can be a hit or miss experience for some kids, but if seeing Santa is on the top of your holiday to-do list you can enjoy the annual Town Square community event where you and your family can enjoy a brunch and then enjoy a parade with Santa to McCarren Park. Santa will also be dropping by the Brooklyn Lyceum during their Annual Holiday Marketplace and at Flatbush Avenue where he will be traveling via a trolley visiting local merchants in Brooklyn and delivering balloons, candy canes and cotton candy! Location: Town Square Event, Starts at 424 Leonard Street between Manhattan and Bayard Avenues, Brooklyn; Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, North Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn.
Dyker Heights Image Via: Brooklyn Paper
Written by our fabulous new Brooklyn Community Manager, Serena Norr. Follow her on Twitter at RedRoverBKLYN. Serena lives in Brooklyn with her family and can also be found at Seriously Soupy and at MamaGoesNatural.
I'm not sure if you can tell, but we're slightly obsessed with everything Seventh Generation in the Jordan household.
The obsession started when I was pregnant with my son and started to research how to have a healthier home. I needed cleaning products that didn't have scary labels like this on the back of them:
You would think this bottle contained crazy hazmat chemicals only good for nuclear plant-type clean-ups. It is registered with the EPA for pete's sake.
Not so, my friends. This is a bottle of cleaner (which shall remain nameless) that is in the v-e-r-y back of the cupboard from way back in the day, before I started to actually READ THE LABELS on things in my house.
Enter Seventh Generation: (cue the choir) a company committed to transparency and safety. They disclose ALL ingredients, and their plant-based products are free and clear of dyes, fragrances, and masking agents. Seventh Generation products, although not intended for consumption, aren't poisonous. I love that.
Why is it important to use green cleaning products? So glad you asked.
Conventional cleaners contain many harmful substances: artificial fragrances, VOC's (volatile organic compounds), harsh solvents, chlorine, ammonia, triclosan (antibacterial agent), petroleum-based derivatives, respiratory irritants, carcinogens, hormone disruptors, neurotoxins, and more.
(Ohmygosh are you hiding under the bed yet?!)
These toxic chemicals hang around on surfaces and in the air, eventually making their way onto your skin and into your lungs. Not only that, by they also make their way into our waterways. Natural cleaners work just as well as conventional ones, and don't compromise the health of your family, pets, and one of most precious natural resources.
Now that I've gone all Debbie Downer on you, here are 5 helpful tips to get you started in your quest to clean a little greener:
1. Read labels.
If they look scary, chances are they ARE scary. Replace toxic chemical cleaners in your home with safer products. Like, yesterday.
2. Do your research.
Two of my favorite sites for keeping up-to-date with the latest in the green movement are healthychild.org and ewg.org. They will give you the ins and outs of how to live a greener, cleaner, and overall healthier life. My favorite green mom who kicks butt in the green research department? Kathy Scoleri. She rocks the SafeMama.com cheat sheets. Check them out for sure.
3. Make your own.
I bet you have a few products in your house that you didn't even know could be used for some crazy-good cleaning. Orange peels? throw a few in the disposal to clean out the gunk and give your kitchen a nice, fresh scent. Baking soda? Sprinkle a little on the carpet before vacuuming or dump a cup in the washing machine to absorb odor. Baking soda can also substitute harsh abrasives meant for counters and tubs. Distilled white vinegar? Perfect for killing mold/bacteria and dissolving soap scum. I love to mix this with water to use as a glass cleaner, or use it undiluted to kill weeds. Hydrogen peroxide? Hello natural laundry bleaching agent and antimicrobial! Essential oils? Add these to the mix to get a healthier "clean" scent. I lurrve lemon, lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus to name a few. Craving more? Jennifer Taggart provides excellent DIY recipes on her blog TheSmartMama.com.
4. Beware of greenwashing.
Greenwashing: the act of leading you to believe (through deceptive marketing practices) that a product is green and the company behind it is committed to environmentally safer practices. Many marketing terms (natural, new and improved, green) are unregulated and the responsibility lies with you to research and decide if the green claims are actually true. If a product is colored apple-green and smells like pine trees, chances are it probably isn't as green as the bottle would lead you to believe.
5. Vote with your dollars.
Choose to support companies making a commitment to producing safer chemicals. Eventually, when profits fall for the key players in the conventional cleaner industry, they will reformulate to safer products. Many have already begun to go greener, but still have a very long way to go.
So there you have it, why you should clean greener and a few simple ways to do it from me, RedRover Atlanta Community Manager (and Atlanta Green Mom) Titania Jordan.
Halloween Inspiration!
In honor of Seventh Generation's 1 million Facebook fans, they created an adorable little video tutorial on how to crate a cute monster out of a tissue box!
Win It!
We're so thrilled with the fabulous products over at Seventh Generation that we are giving away a huge set to one of you (Including some of the products above, plus tissues and others).
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Leave a comment telling us one way in which you've introduced green products into your lives.
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Contest runs from tonight Thursday October 18th until next Friday, October 26th at midnight, EST.
Good luck!!
We were in no way compensated for this post by Seventh Generation and the above Seventh Generation items were all purchased by Titania Jordan (however the company sent some for our review for purposes of this post). All opinions are our own.
What are you doing this 4th of July?
Hopefully your Independence Day will be filled with family and friends enjoying delicious edibles copied from Pinterest and taking in some awe-inspiring fireworks shortly after the sun sets.
While you celebrate on Wednesday with parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and memorial ceremonies, I'd like for you to also think about the Means family. Specifically, Ryan Means.
Ryan kept a journal in the days and years following the tragedy of 9/11. He documented the process by which he allowed his loss to drive him to greatness. Throughout his journey, he signed every email update with Neil Young's hit title, "Keep on Rockin' in the Free World" showing the pride he had in his duty to protect our country.
An excerpt from his journal, "Perception is everything. As I walk down the streets and avenues of NYC, I see nothing but beauty and joyous life, sometimes so intense that my heart feels like it may explode. I'm unable to contain my goofy smile, and I struggle to contain my spontaneous laughter so as not to scare others. I love this city…this country."
Ryan's zest for soaking up every ounce that life had to offer was soon shared with a beautiful soul named Heather.
Knowing their relationship would be something extraordinary, Heather Means saved every email and handwritten letter that Ryan wrote to her from the day they met. Since the Special Forces soldier was often deployed, their relationship was captured in writing, leaving behind not just a memoir about the present day war, but a powerful family love story to be shared with the couple's children (Elizabeth and Sophie) as well as the world.
This truly is a raw and inspirational story of modern day love and war filled with patriotism, courage and the strength of human will.
"Elizabeth & Sophie Means will thankfully never know the heart break we felt on the day that their father died. But sadly, they will never remember what it felt like to be held in his strong embrace. As their mother, I can only hope that this documentation of his life, as I knew it, will give them some sort of answers and peace in the coming years."
"Ryan left us a handbook by which to live. We are forever grateful to have his words now that we can no longer have his embrace. He was a true American hero and I am honored to tell his story."
– Heather Means
As we celebrate the founding of our country on Wednesday, we must also remember the great men and women who fought and continue to fight to ensure we keep on rockin' in the free world.
My heartfelt thanks go out to Heather and the Means family for sharing Ryan's story with us.
If you would like to read the profound novel written for Ryan's daughters, RPM Rockin' in the Free World, you may purchase it here. Profits from the book will go to help the Special Operations Warrior Foundation that provides scholarships for children of fallen special ops soldiers.
Who doesn't have childhood memories of their beloved hometown library?
The library has always been the place for children — all children, from any and all backgrounds — to discover the magic of reading. New worlds are discovered, friends are made, and imaginations run wild. Libraries provide a haven for children to expand their minds through books. They meet new friends and connect with family members through the hundreds of programs that are held each year. They are also a place for parents to take classes and get involved in the community.
Team RedRover's beloved hometown library, The New York Public Library, is facing a proposed $43 million cut (!), and they need your help to stop it. This cut would affect 8 million residents from a combined 212 locations and close 46 libraries around the city. Also, thousands of job and computer classes will be cancelled, books and DVDs will be cut by a third, hundreds of librarians and other staff will be laid off. With decreased funding up to 12 branches will be closed, and the rest will only be open 4 days a week.
The NYPL is a cornerstone of the New York City community serving as an invaluable resource for all of its members, and it is a cause that deserves all of our support.
We need to consider the affect that this will have on the NYPL's biggest fans: children. First grader Beatrix Alevras like so many other little New Yorkers discovered a world of new books and ideas at her library. This cut comes at an especially unfortunate time because summer is when children and their parents flock to the library to escape boredom and take a break from the heat. Beatrix may have said it best for all of us, "The Library is my favorite place in the world."
Protect the library for Beatrix and the thousands of other children around the city that will be affected. Speak up for your libraries. Sign a letter of support today!
I support the Library. You can too. Sign a letter today: http://ow.ly/b9pwi #ProtectNYPL
Hello, Rovers! It's Titania, RedRover's Roving Mom from Atlanta. If you're like me, that special man in your life either already has everything or doesn't want you to buy anything, ever, especially for him, which poses a problem come Father's Day, every. single. year.
So, I am turning to Pinterest for creative and inspirational solutions to this annual pickle I find myself in.
Here are my top 10 DIY (low-to-no-cost) finds just in time for Sunday, June 17th. Yep, it's THIS Sunday! Get cracking!
This card is perfect for the gadget-loving, app-downloading, tech-obsessed man in your life.
While this template can be purchased on Etsy, I am confident enough in my tree-trunk-drawing abilities to make my own version of this cute craft.
These answers have the potential to be nothing short of hilarious. For example, my son thinks my husband's favorite food is brown food sticks. After a minute I finally realized he meant pretzels. Toddlers are so literal.
This one might just be my favorite.
While you have the option of purchasing these hip tees, the DIY route might be even better because it includes a little personal TLC. Buy a fresh pack of white tees, onesies, fabric paint, and paint some sharp matching ties for the adorable males in your life.
The perfect gift for short attention spans, all that's required is a printer and crayons or markers. Easy cheesy.
I know, enough with the ties, but this is such a clean-cut look…and what else will you do with all that card stock? Just be careful with the buttons and wee ones; no choking hazards please!
Cue Steve Miller Band in the background and sing along as you tell him to go on, take the money and run.
How cute is this?!
I truly believe that paint color sample cards were created solely for the purpose of Pinterest-inspired crafts.
And there you have it. I'm hoping this page stays on the DL from my dad and husband long enough for me to surprise them…because they are the best dudes on the planet. I'm sure you feel the same way about the men in your life. Happy Father's Day 2012!
P.S. Cool Mom Picks does a wonderful job selecting, well, the best of everything including Father's Day gifts. Check out their 2012 gift guide here.
Looking for an exciting adventure with the kids this weekend, but don't want to travel far from the city? Venture out to Governor's Island on June 9th and 10th and join RedRover's very own Jessica Findley for a fun-filled bike ride with a twist. Kids will be transformed into cats, bubbles, and more by Aeolian Ride inflatable bike costumes as they cruise around Governor's Island.
The event includes Kiddie Loops starting at 2pm and a Mini Parade to conclude the day where riders will have the chance to display their inflatable costumes and riding skills for all to see.
Schedule for Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th is as follows:
2-4:00 pm
Kiddie Loops
We will set up in an area where kids can wear a costume and ride in a loop as long as they wish.
4:00 pm
Suit up for Mini Parade
Don a costume for a follow the leader ride around the island.
Mini Parade
This event requires sign-up (bikes and costumes are limited), so make your reservation at www.aeolian-ride.info. Bike and Roll will be loaning out free bikes for those that sign up online. Children also have the option to bring their own bikes to the island. Children that do not reserve costumes may still participate in the Mini Parade.
This event is part of the annual Figment Weekend that celebrates participatory art and culture. Over 200 artists will have their interactive art featured, and there will be plenty of other activities for you and your child to enjoy throughout the weekend. Governor's Island is only a short, free ferry ride away from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, so make your way out for what is sure to be a blow out.
Requirements to wear an Aeolian Ride inflatable costume:
– Riders must wear a helmet (the costumes don't work without them)
– Do not wear large bags (these make the suits difficult to inflate)
– Please print, sign, and bring the waiver (if you don't have a printer we will have some waivers, but bringing them signed helps signing in go much faster)
As a mother of three children, sometimes I find that the hardest thing for me to actually accomplish in a day is merely taking a shower. I daydream of getaways to the spa for treaments to nourish my weathering, undercared for skin in hopes of rescuing it from the damage of gravity, toxins and… Life.
The reality of my life as a busy parent and the lives of most of the mothers I know is there is rarely time for a spa trip, let alone a decent night's sleep. For Mother's Day this past weekend, we asked our community online via twitter what they most wanted for their special day and the majority of you said you wanted to be pampered-well, pampered and SLEEP.
Well, we listened!
We can't help with the sleep part, but we want to celebrate all of you, so we're giving away a set of essentials for a little home facial courtesy of our friends at Mama Mio.
Mama Mio is a skincare company started and run by four women in London that are dedicated to caring for women's skin thorough the many stages of life, including pregnancy. Their formulas are comprised of the best ingredients at their highest potency, to make sure skin is FIT, toned, nourished and glowing. Mama Mio is effective, while employing a strict NO NASTIES policy. Every Mama Mio product is safe to use at any time from pregnancy stage to pensionable age. It is Paraben Free, Petrolatum Free, Sodium Laureth and Sodium Laurel Sulphate Free, Xenoestrogen and Phtalates Free, Colourant and Synthetic Fragrance Free.
We're thrilled to team up with such an amazing brand to give away a set of full size face care essentials, valued at $119:
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Sweepstakes will run from today, May 13th until next Sunday, May 20th at midnight. Best of luck to you and I hope you had a great Mother's Day!
***Update! Winner Chosen***
Congratulations to Nicole Toscano! You've won the Mama Mio skincare set! Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who entered!
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Jeremy Hermida
It took about five seconds last August for Hermida to go from anonymous rookie to the answer to a trivia question: Who was the first player since the 19th Century to hit a grand slam in his first big-league at-bat? The six-foot-four outfielder was the 11th overall pick out of high school in the 2002 draft and was considered the Marlins' best hitting prospect even before his right-field grand slam made a game of an eventual 10-5 loss to the Cardinals. That dinger gave him a perfect 4.000 slugging average to start his career. Naturally, it was all downhill from there, but not too far; his season total of .634 was second in the bigs for players with at least 25 at-bats. He finished with a .293 average in 41 at-bats, with four home runs and two doubles among his 12 hits, a ridiculous amount of power for a guy who at the time was just 21 years old. For a team that jettisoned nearly all its big bats in the offseason, Hermida's emergence has been nothing short of grand.
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Now that I have a widescreen monitor, I can't seem to find a way to make the Delphi IDE wrap generated code at anything other than 80 chars. I've set the "Right margin" setting in the IDE Editor options to a high value, but it doesn't appear to affect the wrapping that happens on generated events and code lines. Does anyone know of a way to set it? Perhaps a hidden registry setting? Alternately, are there any IDE addons that do this? Thanks for any suggestions!
In D2007 and up, setting Tools|Options|Editor Options|Display|Right margin to 100 causes the event generated from the Object Inspector to wrap after the 100th character...
I just tried :
Those events which are inserted using code templates can be modified by editing the template files (they are xml documents in the C:\Program Files\CodeGear\RAD Studio\xxxx\ObjRepos\Code_Templates\Delphi directory)
As far as I know there is no plugin or setting to change where generated code wraps outside of templates.
Until the IDE offers a little more flexibility or configuration in this area, one option might be to use a code formatting tool to tidy up the code inserted by the IDE.
Delphi 2010 will come with a highly configurable code formatter "built in", but there are other alternatives available now. One which comes with an IDE plug-in is the JEDI Code Formatter, and the information pages for that contain references to other alternatives which may be of help even if the JEDI solution itself is not.
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LAS VEGAS -- The University of Nevada, Las Vegas football team has been ruled ineligible for a bowl game next season.
The Rebel football team fell short of meeting minimum NCAA academic progress standards.
The NCAA requires student-athletes to perform at a certain level measuring a school's score using a system called the academic progress rate.
If a school doesn't meet requirements its bowl eligibilty is at risk and the school could lose scholarships.
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We stopped for lunch in Port Hedland. Dad had always wanted to come here because his father came here many times on the big ships we saw in the port. We had milkshakes at a cafe in an old train dining car and played in the park by the water. We even found a big crocodile! We watched a great video about turtles in the visitors ...


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I've been attempting to track down the entirety of Luciano Pavarotti's Pavarotti and Friends, a 2002 benefit concert for Angolan refugees, ever since I saw his brilliant duet with Lou Reed on "Perfect Day." There's just something so absurd and charming about this classical operatic tenor with a pop culture presence, using that leverage to reach out to such an erratic assortment of musicians for charity. I haven't found the whole show on YouTube yet, but there's video of his duet with Grace Jones, and it is phenomenal.
In a fantastic moment of grand drama, some members of the audience break into laughter upon Jones' entrance—whether it's nervous, derisive or joyous I cannot tell. Ever the gracious stateswoman, Grace radiates… well, grace, and blows them away with the strange and powerful performance. Pavarotti is characteristically brilliant, and I'm not sure if he picked his guests for the special, but he pairs with Jones beautifully.


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Spring is coming, really it really is! I know it seems hard to believe, with 2 to 3 feet of snow falling up the eastern seaboard So while we are warm by the fire, how are we getting ready for that glorious spring set to arrive in a few weeks!!?? May I make some suggestions?
1. Brush up on your knowledge. This is great time to read a photography book, or take an online class or two. Maybe practice your skills. How long has it been since you tried to hand hold your camera at some really slow speeds, might be a good time to brush up!
2. Give your cameras and lenses a really good cleaning. Change and charge batteries. Test your flashes! It is time to get your gear ready for Spring!
3. Look at some truly good work and get inspired! Spend some time on 500 Px. Start going through your magazine collection and photo books and study some of your favorite images. Pick up one book to devote some time to. I'm working on Jay Maisel's new book. Color, Light. and Gesture. Make it s goal to get some visual artistry neurons firing!
4. Edit your 2014 work and ask yourself a very serious question; "Am I technically, and aesthetically doing the kind of work I really want to do?" To the best of your ability, try to decide where you are falling short. Make a very short list of what yo;ua re going to do better this shooting season!
Well. that should keep you busy for a while! I'll be doing the same thing!!!!
the pilgrim
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If you're a working pro or an avid photographer you struggle with how to carry it all, and what to carry! I am a life long member of the bag of the month club, ask my wife!!! It is a requirement every photographer that visits me here at home, MUST leave with a bag! I've bought, and tried, hundreds of bags in my 46 years as a shooter. In a strange way, I loved every one of them, I just didn't love them long enough to stay with them! Something always finally bugged me enough that I was on the prowl again looking for the perfect bag, backpack, vest, etc, etc, etc. The fact that I still own three rolling bags, five backpacks, two slings, seven shoulder bags all test to the fact that therapy has done me little good! I have got a new plan, (plan number 496!), and I have high hopes this might work for while.
I was fine until Fuji came out with the 50-140 WR OIS f 2.8 lens!#%$#@!?>&^*%! Dang you Fuji, why do you have to keep doing this!!! I love this lens, it is so incredibly sharp, so perfectly smooth in operation and I can actually shoot it handheld and get very, very sharp images! So none of my compact small carry systems will work now because it is not huge, not Nikon or Canon 70-200 f 2.8 huge, but it's not small like the rest of my wonderful Fuji lenses. The problem is I'm addicted and it has to be with me, so the hunt goes on for carry solutions. I tried the Think Tank Belt system some years ago and I couldn't keep it from sliding down to my knees. No comment about my backside! I knew they made the suspenders deal, I just didn't want to go that route. When I got the new Fuji zoom, I had to consider it! I was talking to Susan Scharenburg, one of our His Light Friends, and she said she somehow ended up with a second set of Think Tanks's Pixel Racing Harness (I have no idea how they came up with that name, that alone is enough reason not to use it!!!). I traded her something I had in my "no longer need collection" for it and I attached it to my new assembled belt system. Wow, I should have done this a long time ago! Actually Chuck Barnes had encouraged me to years ago too, I'm pretty hard headed! Anyway with the harness the belt system work fantastic and the weight distribution makes it very manageable! You won't be invited to any high fashion events, but my last invitation to one of those was….actually never, anyway!
So what can I fit in this system? (I will detail the pouches in moment)
1. The Fuji 60mm Micro f 2.4 lens. (90mm equiv.)
2. The Fuji Automatic Extension tubes I have three; 2-MCEX 16mm tubes, and 1-MCEX 11mm tube.
3. Two Think Tank Battery pouches contain four NPW-126 batteries
4. The Fuji 10-24 OIS f 4 wide angle zo0m. (15-36 equiv.)
5 The Fuji 56mm f 1.2 moderate telephoto lens (85mm equiv.)
6. Fuji X-T1 body with 18-55 OIS f 2.8-4 medium zoom lens. (27-84 equiv.)
7. The Fuji 50-140 OIS WR f 2.8 telephoto zoom (75-210 equiv.)
8. The Fuji 18-135 OIS WR f 3.5-5.6 Super Zoom lens (27-200 equiv.)
9. Mini flash light
10. Lens Pen
11. Really Right Stuff screwdriver set
12. Canon 500 D diopter with 67-77 and 72-77 step up rings (for use on the 18-135 and the 50-140)
The belt system is:
1 The Think Tank Pro Speed Belt V 2.0
2. Speed Changer Pouch holds; the 10-24, 56 1.2 and at the two battery pouches, plus some small accessories.
3. Think Tank Stuff It I Hold the filters, step up rings and small accessories
4. Another Speed Changer Pouch Hold the 60mm Micro with extension tubes attached, and the 18-135 and some accessories.
5. Think Tank Lens Changer 75 (add small amount of padding to bottom) hold the Fuji 50-140 f 2.8 with hood, tripod mount and foot.
6 Held up by the — (Man do I hate saying this!) The Pixel Racing Harness V2.0
So there you have it, the whole rig, my the camera and lens which is usually over my shoulder on mounted to my tripod, weighs in at 10.5 pounds. Not bad for 15mm to 210mm of coverage and some fast glass and macro capabilities!
Just in case you were wondering when I fly, this belt system gets folded flat and stuffed in a big checked suitcase and everything else is transported in a Think Tank Airport Security V2.0 to the location, it also hold my MacBook Pro and other stuff. I also have a back up body or two in the rolling bag along with more batteries, chargers etc. I still fold up and take a Domke Vest just for walking with a camera and a couple of lenses. Since I've tried and failed many times before at this game, only a few trips will reveal if this is a workable idea, I'll be sure and let you know! I still fold up and take a Dome Vest just or walking with a camera and a couple of lenses.
One last thing, my Fuji X100T is always with me, when I fly in a Nikon backpack I use to transport essentials, the X100T is an essential!!!
the pilgrim
To celebrate mine and Sherelene;s 45th Wedding Anniversary Valentines day here is a special gift for you guys!
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Over the week of Christmas Sherelene and I and all our children and their families went up to Harlan and Terri my sister-in-law, (a great photographer & my brother Homer's wife), shot family pictures. Let me introduce my family to you! Left to right, top row, Rhonda Fortney, Hannah Fortney, Casssidy Moore, Clint Moore, Cade Moore, Ben Fortney, Wesley Fortney. Middle Row, Catherine Moore, Sherelene Fortney, the pilgrim, Scott Fortney, Diane Fortney. Front row, Abigail Fortney and Elijah Fortney.
So who goes with who? Clint & Catherine, (my daughter and youngest child), Moore, Cassidy & Cade Moore. Wesley, (my middle son), & Rhonda Fortney., Elijah & Abigail. Scott, (my oldest son), Diane, Hannah & Ben. And of course my bride, Sherelene! One of the kids gave us a small wooden plaque that sits on the great room hutch in the dinning area, with all our family pictures, that says "Because two people fell in love." That about says it all!
Blessings, from a blessed man,
the pilgrim
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Full details coming soon for two great new workshops added to our 2015 schedule. Relive history in the railroad town of Cass, West Virgina, photograph multiple steam locomotives under full steam, night time star photography with deep space listening devices in the foreground! Stay in authentic, remodeled camp houses right in the railroad town! This is one not to be missed! Full details coming later this week!!!! Lead by Bill Fortney, Jim Begley, Bill Pekala and Snake Barrett! Limited to 10 attendees, get in this one early!!!! 10 attendees with 4 instructors!
Then right after Photoshop World in Las Vegas come up to the High Sierras with Joe McNally, Anne Cahill, Bill Fortney and Jim Begley for a workshop in the Sierras, August 17-20. Two days in Bodie, night sky shooting, special portrait sessions with re-enactors, interior building shooting! Then on to Bishop for the Law's Train Museum and a trip up to the Bristle Cone Pines. Don't miss this one! Full details soon! Limited to 14 with 4 instructors!
It has been a hope of mine for along time to do a workshop with Joe! He is not only one of the greatest shooters out there today, he and his wife Anne are terrific people, that group is going to get a double barrel of fun and fellowship!
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Where can I Get a Miele Vacuum for the Best Online Price?
I am in search of Miele Vacuum to purchase it online with the cheapest price available. As the prices are same everywhere, the search is still on and is unsuccessful. The question is where from I can purchase a Miele Vacuum for the best online price? Anybody have any tips or recommendations? Additionally if you bought a Miele vacuum was it worth the price or is it honestly just a bunch of hoopla surrounding the name? It is a pretty pricy investment, and I would like some honest feedback before diving in
You might want to ask in the cleaning or appliance forum but I think Miele restricts pricing for it's dealers. That pretty much means that with the exception of close-outs, everyone is going to have about the same price.
As for performance, Consumer Reports gives high marks to some Miele models but better or equally performing Hoover and Kenmore models are considerably less expensive.


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This stylish old dockland building is at Neptune Marina, on Ipswich's waterfront. The modern redesign includes a collection of art. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a boutique restaurant. All rooms at Salthouse have 32-inch TVs, walk-in showers..
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you buyin Cruz's schtick huh?
Interesting to me actually, since instead of saying stuff like that, he should actually be honest and have a shred of integrity and begin creating legislation to do what he says he wants to do.
Its ok for you and I to SAY we should abolish the IRS, but when he says it, I think its like a team's coaches saying ' someone should coach this team to a win".
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- The Phillies may start a partial sale after two consecutive losses to the Braves, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports (on Twitter). Shane Victorino, Juan Pierre and Joe Blanton could be moved.
- There's interest in Scott Hairston, but the Mets may value him more than his potential suitors do, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports writes (on Twitter). The Mets see the value of finishing strong and Hairston could help them over the course of the season's final two months.
- Teams are expressing zero interest in left-hander Tim Byrdak, a Mets person tells Andy Martino of the New York Daily News (Twitter link). The 38-year-old has a 4.76 ERA with 9.8 K/9 and 5.7 BB/9 in an NL-leading 53 appearances this year.
- The Mets haven't been impressed by offers for Daniel Murphy, Martino reports (on Twitter). "We're not trading Murphy for a reliever," a Mets person told Martino.
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Stark On Johnson, Rangers, Phillies
The results of Josh Johnson's start against the Padres and Roy Halladay's start against the Braves could have major consequences for the trade market, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark writes. More than a dozen scouts are on hand to watch Johnson pitch in Miami today, while Halladay is attempting to prevent the Braves from sweeping the Phillies out of town and, possibly, out of the playoff mix. Here are the details from Stark:
- MLB executives are wary of Johnson's past shoulder troubles, his career-high ERA and his diminishing fastball velocity, but no other available starter has his kind of stuff. The Marlins continue to look for a "dream package" for Johnson and they're prepared to keep him if no club meets their asking price, Stark reports.
- The Rangers seem especially cautious about Johnson, but they have people watching his start today. The Marlins told the Rangers they aren't interested in discussing a trade unless Mike Olt is involved, yet the Rangers haven't been willing to make Olt available.
- As of last night, the Phillies were telling clubs they haven't decided how they'll approach the deadline. They've likely done enough talking to trade Shane Victorino, Joe Blanton, Juan Pierre and Ty Wigginton in short order if necessary, Stark writes.
- The Phillies continue dangling Hunter Pence, but seem intent on waiting until the offseason to start serious trade discussions.
- Philadelphia could keep its trade chips for now and make moves in August, when players have to be placed on waivers to be dealt.
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Interest In Shane Victorino Heating Up
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Victorino, 31, is hitting just .256/.321/.391 this season and will become a free agent this winter. He's owed approximately $6.3MM through the end of the season and thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement, any team that acquires him in a trade will not be eligible to receive draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere as a free agent.
Teams are also showing interest in Hunter Pence but are being told the price is high according to Salisbury. The Orioles and Blue Jays have also been keeping an eye on Joe Blanton's recent starts.
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Stark On Marlins, Phillies, Dodgers, Garza, Twins
Here's the latest from ESPN's Jayson Stark…
- One official who spoke with the Marlins brass estimates that the odds Josh Johnson remains with Miami are "95 percent." The Red Sox, Angels, Rangers, White Sox, Blue Jays, and Royals have all checked in.
- Carlos Lee, Ricky Nolasco, Heath Bell, and Gaby Sanchez are all very available. Other than Johnson, Giancarlo Stanton will be the toughest player to pry away from the Fish.
- The Phillies have talked about trading Cliff Lee following the Cole Hamels extension and they haven't discouraged other teams from inquiring, but their game plan right now is to keep their trio of aces intact.
- Shane Victorino and Joe Blanton are good bets to be dealt and the Phillies will listen on Hunter Pence. They want multiple young big leaguers to plug holes at third base, in the outfield, and in the bullpen in return.
- The Dodgers are in on a number of starting pitchers, including Nolasco, Blanton, Kevin Millwood, and Jason Vargas in addition to Ryan Dempster and Matt Garza. They've also checked in on outfield and first base help, including Victorino and Justin Morneau.
- Clubs have not been assured by the Cubs that Garza will make another start before the trade deadline due to his triceps issue. He's more likely to be dealt in the offseason.
- In the wake of acquiring Wandy Rodriguez, the Pirates are sending signals that they could trade away a starter like Jeff Karstens or Kevin Correia.
- The Twins' asking prices for Morneau ("pricey"), Denard Span ("more pricey"), and Josh Willingham ("it made me laugh") are high. Minnesota insists they will listen on anyone and Stark says Morneau is the bat they're most likely to move. Francisco Liriano is "nearly 100 percent" likely to be traded.
- The Orioles continue to look for pitching, someone they consider a number three starter or better. Garza and Vargas have their eye but Dylan Bundy and Manny Machado are off the table. They've gotten hits on Jake Arrieta but won't move him unless they get a similar young arm with several years of team control remaining in return.
- The Brewers will trade Randy Wolf "for nothing if you take the money," according to one official.
- The Rays have "got a big market" for Wade Davis.
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Stark On Rays, Volquez, Butler, Phillies
The chances of Cole Hamels getting traded are diminishing, but they haven't disappeared, Jayson Stark of ESPN.com reports. The Phillies are trying to sign the left-hander to a long-term deal, but will weigh trade offers if they can't agree on an extension. Here are Stark's latest rumors…
- The Rays would be looking for a combination of high-end young pitchers, a young catcher and a controllable hitter if they discuss trades involving James Shields and Jeremy Hellickson. Wade Davis is drawing as much interest as Shields, now that he's pitching well out of the Tampa Bay bullpen, Stark reports.
- The Astros have told rival teams that they'd absorb a substantial percentage of Wandy Rodriguez's salary in a trade if it allows them to get "the best value back."
- The Padres aren't shopping Edinson Volquez, but they haven't made him untouchable.
- Teams don't expect the Marlins will trade Josh Johnson, who's under contract for 2013.
- Brandon McCarthy's history of shoulder problems diminishes his trade value. "He's not going anywhere," one executive predicted to Stark.
- The Nationals haven't been focused on finding a center fielder.
- Hunter Pence is attracting as much interest as anyone on the Phillies, including Hamels. However, the Phillies have downplayed their interest in trading the right fielder. Shane Victorino, Jimmy Rollins, Joe Blanton, Placido Polanco and Kyle Kendrick would be available if the Phillies decide to sell this month, Stark reports. Rollins can veto any trade and would only accept deals to West Coast contenders.
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Rosenthal's Latest: Marlins, ChiSox, Headley, Orioles
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has a bunch of new rumors for us today in a pair of videos. Let's round 'em up…
- Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria may soon be faced with the question about selling at the deadline, something he wanted to avoid in the first year of the club's new ballpark. The best thing they could do to improve their farm system likely involves trading guys like Anibal Sanchez, Omar Infante, and the newly acquired Carlos Lee.
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- The Orioles are clearly buyers. They're willing to trade any prospect not named Dylan Bundy or Manny Machado, but they probably don't have enough to get Greinke. They do have interest in lesser arms like Joe Blanton and Jason Vargas, as well as leadoff man Juan Pierre.
- The Brewers could pit the Rangers and Angels against each other in the Greinke sweepstakes. Texas is unwilling to trade Mike Olt, Jurickson Profar, or Martin Perez for a rental, which could create an opening for the Halos if they're willing to deal Major League talent.
- The Phillies do not intend to trade Cliff Lee to create payroll room for Cole Hamels. If they do keep Hamels long-term, they could have $140MM tied up in just eight players going into next season.
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NL East Notes: Chipper, Blanton, Utley
Baseball America recently ranked all 30 organizations based on how much talent has passed through their systems since the end of the 2008 season and the Nationals and Braves place third and sixth, respectively. The Marlins (11th) and Phillies (12th) were also better than average, but the Mets were 28th. Here are today's NL East-related links…
- The Phillies are less motivated to trade Joe Blanton than they were earlier in the spring, when Joel Pineiro was around, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports (Twitter links).
- The Phillies are cautiously optimistic about Chase Utley and hopeful that Ryan Howard will play in early May, Knobler writes.
- Braves third baseman Chipper Jones told reporters that his upcoming retirement will be final, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick writes (Twitter link). "I'm very comfortable with this decision and I'm ready to stick to it," Jones said this morning while discussing his decision.
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Red Sox Links: Oswalt, Blanton, Beltran
It was on this day in 2000 that six Boston pitchers (including starter Pedro Martinez) combined to throw a perfect game against the Blue Jays in a Spring Training matchup. While perfect games in the spring obviously aren't nearly as prestigious as those during the regular season, it was still an opportunity for Martinez to finally be involved in a recognized perfecto. Martinez threw nine perfect innings against the Padres on June 3, 1995 but his performance isn't considered a perfect game by MLB rules since (shades of Harvey Haddix) the 0-0 game went into extra innings and Martinez allowed a hit to the first batter of the 10th inning.
Here's the latest from Fenway….
- The Red Sox have "their radar up on Roy Oswalt," writes Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe as part of a reader mailbag. Carfardo thinks if Oswalt wants to pitch for Boston, the club will sign him. Oswalt was reportedly holding out for a team closer to his Mississippi home but recently said he's willing to pitch anywhere, though perhaps not until midseason. Also in Cafardo's piece, he says the Sox aren't going to make a move for a pitcher until they see what they have in Daniel Bard and internal fifth starter candidates like Felix Doubront.
- Scouts from the Red Sox and Orioles have joined the contingent of scouts at Joe Blanton's spring starts, reports Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com. The Phillies are reportedly willing to pay up to $2MM of Blanton's $8MM salary as part of a trade, but Boston makes another move, even $6MM might be too much for the Sox, who are trying to keep payroll down to avoid a big luxury tax hit.
- Carlos Beltran was interested in joining the Red Sox this winter, reports Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal, but ultimately signed with the Cardinals since Boston's focus was on working out a deal with David Ortiz. "We talked a little bit, and they had interest," Beltran said. "They were trying to get something done first with David. At the end of the day, I wasn't going to wait until they got that done." As MacPherson points out, it may have been a moot point since the Sox wouldn't have been able to afford Beltran once Ortiz accepted salary arbitration.
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Phillies Notes: Blanton, Gillies, Thome
The latest the the Phillies, who are looking for a sixth consecutive NL East title in the increasingly competitive NL East…
- The perception among most baseball people is that Joe Blanton is available for the right price, David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News writes.
- Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said outfielder Tyson Gillies has the skillset to play in the Major Leagues, according to Phil Sheridan of the Philadelphia Inquirer. "He has better tools than a lot of the guys we've got," Amaro said. "He just needs to play. The poor guy hasn't gotten a chance to play. He's still young." Gillies, 23, missed all but three games in 2011 and played in only 28 games in 2010.
- The Phillies' projected 25-man roster consists of many older players, but Sheridan writes that "it's more important to get better than simply younger." The Phillies added players such as Jim Thome (41), Ty Wigginton (34) and Chad Qualls (33) this past offseason.
- Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer explains why Thome's defensive work will affect the Phillies' ability to work him into their lineup.
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Cafardo On Phillies, Blanton, Lannan, Ramirez
In this morning's column, Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe takes a look at some of the emerging storylines in the American League East. In New York, Francisco Cervelli is set to be the backup catcher, but could become trade bait for the Yankees with Austin Romine knocking on the door. The catching situation with Tampa Bay is also worth keeping an eye on as Jose Molina needs a backup. The Rays could pick up Ivan Rodriguez or deal from their pitching surplus to fill the vacancy. If they trade Jeff Niemann or Wade Davis, Cafardo writes that it would be for a catcher. Here's more from Cafardo..
- The Phillies are making it clear to teams that they would eat as much as $2MM of Joe Blanton's $8MM deal in a trade. Moving Blanton would allow the Phillies to have payroll flexibility and bump Kyle Kendrick into the No. 5 spot in the rotation. Yesterday, Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos scouted the Phillies game and left after Blanton's exit.
- Meanwhile, the Nationals continue to dangle left-hander John Lannan. The club is spreading word that the 27-year-old is available in a deal, particularly one for a center fielder.
- The Braves are in need of a left field power bat and right-hander Jair Jurrjens could be the trade bait for one.
- At some point, Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar will have to move to second base to make room for Cuban shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria. Escobar loves being a shortstop, so there is a bit of trepidation among some in the organization as to how he will accept this.
- Meanwhile, many feel that the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez won't stay happy for long at third base and eventually will demand a trade.
- With several teams in the market for a center fielder, Cafardo asked a National League scout if the Yankees would entertain a deal for Brett Gardner. Gardner is currently slated to start in left field for the Yanks but a National League scout said that at some point the club might seek out a more traditional left field option.
- The Red Sox are impressed with Chris Carpenter's live fastball but privately they are not happy with what they wound up getting in exchange for Theo Epstein.
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15 Predictions for Tech and Design in 2015
15 declarations and projections on technology's future from experts whose work continually advances the human experience.
Why I Think Students Should Cheat
The benefits of cheating are obvious – improved grades in an environment where failure is not an opportunity for learning, but rather a badge of...
Why the Weather Channel's Hype Has Lost Me for Good
When I was a kid, in the 1990s, my mom and I binge-watched The Weather Channel like it was Breaking Bad. We loved the enthusiastic,...
In the Future, Your Touchscreens Will Touch You Back
You comfort your grieving friend online over chat, but you can't reach out and touch their shoulder. You buy shoes at Zappos, comparison shopping all...