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Bucs try to bust out vs. O's, who get Machado back
Scuffling club aims to help Morton vs. Tillman; 2014 debut for infielder
Mother Nature decided Manny Machado would simply have to wait one more day to make his 2014 debut.
Tuesday's rainout of the first of two games between the Pirates and Orioles pushed back the highly anticipated return of Machado, who had surgery in October to repair a torn ligament in his left knee.
"I'm here to play baseball," Machado said. "If it is snow, if it is rain, if it is whatever. I've been down in Florida with a lot of sun. So I'm just here to play baseball, whatever the climate throws out there, I'm going to go out there and play no matter what."
The rainout also pushed back the starting pitching matchup between right-handers Chris Tillman and Charlie Morton.
Morton (0-3, 4.35) has lost his past three starts, including a 5-2 setback against the Cincinnati Reds last Wednesday. He walked a season-high five batters in the setback while allowing four runs -- three earned -- and four hits in six innings. He'll look to get himself back on track and do the same for the struggling Pirates, who come in to Baltimore having lost five of their past six games.
"At the end of the day, the game takes care of those who take care of the game," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said of his struggling squad before Tuesday's rainout. "If you're not taking care of the game, it's hard to win. We've got to do a better job of taking care of the game and meeting those demands."
The Orioles have had a bit of a bad run-in with Mother Nature of late, as Tuesday's rainout was the second in two weeks for the team. They have also played 11 day games.
"This month hasn't been an ideal schedule for us, dealing with the night games and then the morning games following," shortstop J.J. Hardy said. "It's been a struggle, but we're staying afloat. I don't think anyone is really pulling away. Overall, we've gotten past the pretty tough part of our schedule, and it's time to move on."
Pirates: Familiarity may breed contempt
The Pirates have waited a long time to play someone outside of their division. Wednesday night's game against the Orioles marks the team's first game against an opponent not in the National League Central.
Ironically enough, their first Interleague matchup is against the team they saw four times in Spring Training.
"We got to see them a handful of times in Spring Training. We probably got to know this team better than any team in the American League," Hurdle said.
Orioles: One star back, another to the shelf
The Orioles are of course happy to have Machado back, but his return comes at a particularly good time, considering All-Star slugger Chris Davis on Sunday was placed on the disabled list with a strained left oblique.
"I didn't even put that into perspective," Machado said of returning from the DL three days after Davis went on it. "It [stinks] that CD is gone; that is the heart of the lineup. Him being down, he's in the clubhouse, but just knowing he's not going to be out there -- I know he is bummed about it. I know he wants to be out there every day. But this was all up to me. It was my decision to come up here and rejoin the team."
Machado, 21, hit .283 with 51 doubles, 14 home runs and 71 RBIs in 2013, his first full season in the Majors, earning a trip to the All-Star Game and a Gold Glove to boot.
"Any time you add a player of Manny's ability and potential, it bodes well," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "We feel like Manny can contribute to us defensively if there are some [slow] periods he goes through offensively like all guys do. I think that is something I think we're looking for, some solidity over there at third base, as much as anything."
Worth noting
• Wednesday's forecasts don't look promising, either. But if the Orioles and Pirates avoid a second straight rainout, the original starters for that game could also be pushed back. Baltimore righty Bud Norris (1-2, 4.44 ERA) was expected to face Pittsburgh right-hander Brandon Cumpton (0-1, 2.57 ERA).
• Andrew McCutchen hit .375 (27-for-72) with seven doubles, two homers and 11 RBIs in 18 games against the American League last season to help the Pirates go a Major League-best 15-5 in Interleague Play.
• Tony Sanchez has hit safely in each of his first eight games with the Pirates, which ties McCutchen for the club's longest hit streak this season.
• Baltimore's Nick Markakis has hit safely in seven consecutive games. His ninth-inning single on Sunday was the 1,400th hit of his career, putting him three behind Al Bumbry for ninth on the club's all-time hit list.
• The Orioles are 5-0 when scoring first at home and 0-6 when the opposition takes the first lead.
Joe Popely is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Spinning thread from animal or plant fiber is an ancient art that has been practiced by peoples all over the world. What used to be a chore for slaves and women has now become a recreational labor of love for people who prefer their own handmade creations to store-bought varieties. At the same time as one concentrates on drafting the fiber, the turning of the wheel or spindle has a calming effect, and many spinners liken their craft to meditation practice.
From Sheep to Shawl: Reirin Gumbel on Contemplative Craft at Green Gulch Farm
You will learn to prepare the fiber, and draft and twist it into yarn with spinning sticks and hand spindles. You can also try out a spinning wheel.
There will be ample time to also take a lovely walk in the gardens and farm after the class, and you might turn your stay at GGF into a weekend craft retreat by booking a room in our guest house.
$90, $81 current SFZC members, $72 limited income, plus $25 materials fee (for drop spindle and fleece). A delicious organic vegetarian lunch in the Green Gulch dining room is included.
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started spinning in 1980 and teaching spinning in 1982. Spinning is a daily activity--a practice for her, as is teaching. She has published several articles in Spin Off magazine, including an article on teaching spinning. She has traveled extensively in the third world, where she spent time spindling with local women. She has a BA in religion with a focus on Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy and has been practicing Zen since 1999. Her Master's degree is in counseling. She is a member of Ocean Gate Zen Center in Santa Cruz, California.
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Welfare for Russian Space Program
January 9, 2007 | Posted by Staff under Archive, Progress Report, The Progress Report |
Ridiculous U.S. Welfare Payments to Russian Space Program
Congress Should Say Nyet to Russian Space Bailout!
Taxpayers for Common Sense has urged members of Congress to oppose an additional $660 million to bailout Russia's failing space program. That request is NASA's latest move to save the foundering Space Station.
The bailout would further punish American taxpayers for the failures of NASA and Congress. At an October 7 House Science Committee hearing, experts on Russia advised Congress to say no to a new Russian bailout. They pointed not only to a lack of money in Russia's space program, but also to serious faults in that nation's entire economic structure.
In 1993, claiming with fanfare that teaming with Russia would save the Space Station program $4 billion and two years, the Clinton Administration brought the Russians in as partners and started shipping American taxpayer dollars to Moscow. A senior U.S. State Department official told the House Space Subcommittee in 1994 that there were no safeguards to guarantee that corrupt bureaucrats would not siphon off U.S. money.
He testified, "We are not able to assure you that these funds are going in one specific place or another." But NASA and Congress kept sending money to Russia, even when they had to send delegations to Moscow to beg Russian officials to please actually get the U.S. money to Russia's space agency as intended.
On the ground, Russia and its space program were falling apart. For example, in late 1993, an Office of Technology Assessment document expressed serious concern after a visit to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, saying, "Reportedly, bands of thieves were even using camels to pull copper cable from the ground" to melt down and sell.
In recent years, U.S. and Russian officials have continued a soap opera in which Russia threatens to pull the plug, seeks more American money, and fails to deliver Space Station components as promised. Meanwhile, U.S. officials make excuses and play along for fear that revealing the truth would bring down the program. Furthermore, the NASA Administrator told Congress that $660 million would not be the end of Russia's woes, and American taxpayers would be asked for still more.
Americans believe in a vibrant national space program. But the Administration and Congress are squandering that support with their official lies and endless appetites for more taxpayer money for the Space Station boondoggle.
This news report comes from our friends at Taxpayers for Common Sense. For more information about this issue please contact Brian Hughes (202) 546-8500 x 104 or by email: firstname.lastname@example.com
How do you feel about sending your tax dollars to a bunch of corrupt officials in Russia? Let us know!
One Response to Welfare for Russian Space Program
Why are they sending tax dollars to Russia.Scrap/close NASA if there is no money. Can someone tells me the importance of space flight.Perhaps in other department NASA would have economic contribution to the American people but the space flight i do not know what assist they offered.


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Most of Central America belong to the resource scarce part of the backyard where the neoliberal West currently find it convenient to leave it to the rule of drug lords and mafias.
As a resident of Honduras, it saddens me to see the way the country is going under the Lobo government. It has been on a constant spiral downwards...crime is out of control, teachers don't teach because they are not getting paid, doctors go on strike for the same reason, public hospitals don't get medicines because the government doesn't pay the bills, cctv cameras have been shut down for same reason, police involvement in organized crime is rampant.
All the while Lobo is trying maintain his hold on power by backing his right hand man for President (Juan Orlando Hernandez), while there are widespread allegations of election fraud.
One diplomat told me that the situation was hopeless because high government officials really don't care about fixing things...they give it lip service but have no real will to change. There is so much corruption and everyone is getting their cut, so the hell with the country.
It's very sad indeed, but so overlooked by the rest of the world.
Thank you for your comment. I enjoy reading from an Honduran. But I will say that as an American who spent time living in Guatemala, I am ashamed of the US's role in Central American in the past and present. All I can say is that I am spreading information here in California about Central American (or at least Guatemalan) realities. Respect, Arturo from California.
We shall both go hand by hand, trying to survive this next presidential term, my friend. We're pretty much doomed one way or another, since none of the runner ups for presidency will positively affect our country on the very least. It's sad, the cctv cameras you mentioned remind me of a crime committed not too long ago in a nearby neighborhood. Two brothers were walking down a street at night, near some other pedestrians, when an SUV drove by, stopped, and out of it came 8 heavily armed men who fired at the nearby pedestrians who started running away, injuring one, and surrounded the two brothers, making them lie on the floor and shooting them like you would wash your dishes after eating. The recording showed no evidence that could help the authorities to find out the whereabouts of the criminals, since the recording's quality was so poor, that it barely shows the crime.
The cameras deployed around the country are in such bad state and are such bad quality, it's unreal. What's more unreal is how expensive they were for their quality. It was a waste really, a complete and total failed project that hasn't been up-kept and will eventually disappear completely. I'm afraid of this country's future, I really am.
As a Honduran, I am extremely worried to see what has become of my country: extorsion, corruption, gangs, and a horrible insecurity that forces us to stay at our house at night. The situatin was deteriorating under Mr. Zelaya's presidency, but things got out of control after the coup that ousted Mr. Zelaya. Under Mr. Lobo's administration things have not improved. The seed of the problem is Honduras' poverty (more than 60% live under the line of poverty, with less than 1 dollar a day), and the social inequality that comes with poverty. Honduras needs deep changes: end the impunity, fire all the corrupt police officers, implement a security strategy and find a way to stop the drug trafficking. This is a very well written article that outlines the current situation in Honduras; however, I believe that the candidate of the Liberal party, Mauricio Villeda, should be included in the survey mentioned at the end, he is thought to be the most serious and honest candidate by many sectors of Honduran society.
Poverty is not the cause; it is the consequence of failed old govs. This is not new. Zelaia expeling was expected as this actual misery. To the rich outsiders, this is just "a banana republic problem"; but lies below the south border - so, no problems...
All in yhe article is either the truth, or a half truth, Honduras before Zelayas goverment had a pretty decent administration, improved the economy, erased the outside debt, reduced the crime rate in half, had a functioning goverment with paid bills, left a program of debt condonation with the international comunity and Honduras was ready to fly to a better future, but then we got Zelaya, a populist, corrupt, egocentric politician that wasted the economic future of Honduras, wanting to be the "Chavez" of Central America, violating the laws of the land in order to perpetuate in power, the system in Honduras worked, he was removed legally from power, exept for the part of sendinghim to exile in Costa Rica, also not to forget, Honduras is in the way drugs fromlombia and Venezuela to arrive in the BIG AMERICAN MARKET, that is big money and big corruption, Honduras is paying with its dead citizens due to the corruption the drug appetite in the U.S entail in a poor country like Honduras, and Americans are stingy, helping Honduras fight that curse that comes from their appetite, Porfirio Lobo, Honduras new president, runs a very inneficent goverment, and a very corrut one, to cover for that, he has also become populist, but Honduras has no oil to pay for waste, corruption, negligence and a desire to keep power for his very corrupt and inneficent goverment crew. THe fiscal and economic policy of Lobos goverment is to blame bussines for all goverment ills, and tax those who produce blind, sending the wrong message for investors from abroad and also locals. Honduras used to be a very quiet and nice place to be, until all that drug money, drugs and drug traffickers appeared. Jorge
Whenever I read these articles about Central America I am always amazed that we have not seen the place swamped by American conservatives: its a tea party dream come true down there! Each citizen is responsible for their own security, the underclass is so poor you can hire them for the smallest salary, and money is the always the solution as there is nothing (govt licenses, the judiciary, etc.) that a bribe will not solve.
I guess it just proves that even Republicans don't believe in their rhetoric.
I think such comments are ridiculous. If you ever listened to what Tea Party activists were rallying for.. it was precisely rule of law and strong economic policy (as opposed to strong spending) which is exactly what Honduras lacks.
Honduras was pushed further into this situation by a rogue President who tried to maintain power by increasing government spending to unsustainable levels while ignoring rule of law and the country's constitution.
The country does not show a conservative dream, but quite the opposite, Honduras is an example of the consequences of American liberal dreams.
Seems you know very well what's going on, and have quick answers for everything Joseph. So please tell me your solution for the non decreasing demand for drugs from the US and the violence and corruption that it fuels in Central-America
Latin america is incredibly populist. Their elected leaders and voting public are on the far left (a-liberal in the classical sense) as almost any region in the world.... The fact that they have relatively poor (and arbitrary) governance is not a function of deliberate action. It is instead a function of them having scared away capital, increased rent seeking behavior, increased incentive to "cheat," etc.... The restrained, law-bound, economically liberal (classical sense) government that the Tea party espouses is as far apart from this as I can imagine. The singular exception to this is some social policiy where both latin america and the tea party tend to have similar stances on abortion, gay marriage, etc... This, however, is irrelevant to the economic and security issues that are encountered in latin america (mostly rooted in economic policy).
The problem in Central America is lack of alternatives. Most people in Latin America involved in drug trade don't really want to be involved in the drug trade, but what to do when economic stagnation gives little choices to the poor.
So, the answer is to promote rule of law and promote attempts to stamp out corruption... thereby promote economic growth.
When Honduras tried to kick out Zelaya using its own constitution, the world said it was a 'coup' and the country was told to ignore its constitution. Even the Democrat head of foreign relations committee called it a "Banana Republic constitution" on PBS. Difficult to promote rule of law when the U.S. and OAS mock countries that attempt to follow the rules of their constitution (See also Paraguay).
As to drug demand in US, I say we do to marijuana what has been done with cigarettes, make it legal but tax the heck out of it and use tax proceeds to fund anti-smoking marketing campaigns and greater law enforcement against the harder drugs.
Damian, you and others fail to realize, that while U.S. appetite for cocain does need to be reduced and is culpable for the growth of these problems, there are many other dangerous, harmful ways for these gangs to make money. As the Bible says, 'The love of money is the root of all evil.' Extorsion, human trafficking, poaching the forests, kidnapping...many are the ways evil people will find to love money. When you're dealing with people who behead their victims and hang their heads from the bridges, you have to recognize evil, not merely crime.
I'm sorry Joseph, but you are wrong regarding the Constitutional Crisis. The man offered the country an option, the country wanted the option, so the man struggled to have that option present for the people to vote in it. Quite realistically that's all he did and the speculations of what he was PLOTTING to do is what led to the Institutional Coup (because it was a Coup, all you need to do is read the definition. "Golpe de Estado Institucional"), and quite honestly, what he allegedly was doing might have helped the country.
And the mocking on behalf of just about every other country around the world is, in my point of view, because of the very same thing. A president comes to do his own deal for 4 years, either fills up his pockets or doesn't have time to finish what he started, and his successor comes for another 4 years to do his own deal as well, quite possibly leaving whatever was already being done, halted. A simple change as to allowing the people to give someone a second go at presidency for X reason, could make such a positive impact on Honduras it's not even funny. This, in my opinion, is what the global community did not understand. Why would a government whose country is in need of such things, bash the opportunity away so quickly despite the majority of the country's community wanting it to at least be an option. This, along with the DEFINITION of Coup d'etat, is the reason why Honduras was bashed so harshly by the global community. A country banning their chances at development and replacing them with pure wish for power, should not even be deemed a country at all, but a jungle.
Prohibition has finally run its course; the lives and livelihoods of hundred's of millions of people worldwide have been destroyed or severely disrupted; many countries that were once shining beacons of liberty and prosperity have become toxic, repressive, smoldering heaps of hypocrisy, and a gross affront to fundamental human decency. It is now the duty of every last one of us to insure that the people who are responsible for this shameful situation are not simply left in peace to enjoy the wealth and status that their despicable actions have, until now, afforded them. Former and present Prohibitionists must not be allowed to remain untainted and untouched from the unconscionable acts that they have viciously committed on their fellow human beings. They have provided us with neither safe communities nor safe streets. We will provide them with neither a safe haven to enjoy their ill-gotten gains nor the liberty to repeat such a similar atrocity.
Prohibition has (again) evolved local gangs into transnational enterprises with intricate power structures that reach into every corner of society, helping them control vast swaths of territory while gifting them with significant social and military resources.
Those responsible for this shameful policy should not go unpunished!
I thought the article offered a variety of pertinent information. The key to Honduras sucess lies in some of those investment initiatives that congress is battling over with the judiciary. Also, it is imperative that the land title issues be resolved.
New developement needs to take into consideration the needs of indigenous people and the environment. Yes, jobs are needed, but not at the expense of letting gold mining companies poison the water and tradional communities being put off of their tribal land. Tree poaching also has to be stopped. Drugs are not the only crooked business going on. Robbing the forest is just as big, and has long lasting effects. Hopefully as the election draws nearer, Salvatore Nasrullah will gain favor. He is a good intelligent man who wants to fight corruption and improve the infrastructure. People should take him more seriously. Mrs. Zelaya would be a disaster.
I quite honestly would beg to differ. None of the current candidates would make a positive change in the least. Mrs. Zelaya, because the rest of the government would have a hard time accepting her and it would just halt operations. Nasralla, because he's a news reporter and in my opinion, no matter how much he tries, he won't get far away with anything. Juan Orlando, he is actually manipulating votes and is just corrupt, plain and simple. His doings have been evident to pretty much anyone and just about everyone knows what he has been doing to win the elections, and yet absolutely nothing has been done.
Quite honestly, this might well be one of the worst upcoming presidential terms in present Honduran history, and I for one would seriously not like to be here when it begins (sad to say I don't really have much of a choice, though).
War on drugs equals war war war.
Killing people and breaking things.
Wake up Congress
Right. This is the fault of the USA. But since it does not affect the USA nothing will be done. Such a tragedy.
yeah, yeah, yeah, it's all the fault of the USA/"Anglos". And Spanish speaking Latin Americans would have blasted off for Mars by Dec 1, 1492, if not for USA/"Anglo" interference in the region.
The truth is, Spain dumpred it criminals and other derelicts of Spanish society into their colonies in the Americas. Those criminals genes have been passed down generation to generation. The Spanish people have put the curse on every single society they ever created of forced their way into.
How does one explain the relative affluence and prosperity of Australia then? This was originally settled in large part as a penal colony.
Great Britain did the same with its criminals by transporting them to Australia; however it's all worked out rather well (unless of course you're an Aboriginie).
Is it just me or is The Economist lowering its content quality?
First I find an article about "Harlem Shake", which I strongly believe has no relevance whatsoever. Then in this article I find this sentence: "Traffickers pay their hired help in drugs rather than cash, creating a local market and the mayhem THAN goes with it.". is the editor on holidays?
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Prestigious printmaking conference sees record attendance
The Southern Graphics Council International conference, which is being hosted this week by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, has seen the highest attendance in its history.
The annual conference has attracted 2,060 artists from around the world to Milwaukee, said Jessica Meuninck-Ganger, the head of printmaking at UWM's Peck School of the Arts and one of the people who helped attract the conference to Milwaukee. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
P!nk wows crowd with imaginative performance
Did Milwaukee just experience the greatest concert of the year?
I'll hold off on that conversation until December. And yes, I'm aware we're a mere nine days into 2014. »Read Full Article(14)
'Women in the Chamber' offers something by the ladies
Present Music cast a light on generations of compositional gender imbalance this week with "Women in the Chamber," featuring new music written by women.
Members of the Present Music Ensemble presented the nine pieces by female composers in the ballroom of the Woman's Club of Wisconsin on E. Kilbourn Ave. on Thursday afternoon. »Read Full Article
Video: See P!nk's opener New Politics perform 'Tonight You're Perfect'
Danish alternative rock trio New Politics stopped by the Tap Milwaukee studios Thursday afternoon to perform its new single before opening for P!nk's BMO Harris Bradley Center show. The band will return to Milwaukee Feb. 8 to headline the Rave. Journal Sentinel photo by Michael Sears. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Computers are your friends — or not
The movies have always had a love-hate relationship with computers.
And, as characters in the movies, computers have reciprocated. »Read Full Article(1)
Weekly Entertainment Calendar
Milwaukee Beer Bistro: Pat McCurdy, 9 p.m. Jan. 11, 2730 N. Humboldt Blvd. »Read Full Article
Audition notices for area productions
THE BAY PLAYERS. Six men and six women ages 18 to 80 are needed for "The Butler Did It Again!" Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 and 21 in the Whitefish Bay High School cafeteria, 1200 E. Fairmount Ave., Whitefish Bay. Auditions will consist of cold readings. Résumés and head shots welcome, but not required. Information: Raymond Bradford, (414) 272-5694.
CANTARE CHORALE. Community choir seeks adult singers. Open auditions will be held Jan. 14, 21 and 28. Information: www.cantarechorale.org. »Read Full Article
Alligator Gun reunites for Pablove Benefit Concert
On a snowy December night, the original lineup of '90s punk band Alligator Gun — singers and guitarists Bill Couture and John Kucera, drummer Craig Johansen and bassist Scott Schoenbeck — gathered in the same Brookfield basement where they had their first practice in 1991. The songs still pack punch.
This is Alligator Gun's third rehearsal since booking its first show in eight years, taking place Jan. 18 at Turner Hall Ballroom. The occasion is the venue's annual Pablove Benefit Concert, with proceeds going toward the Pablove Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to pediatric cancer research co-founded by Milwaukee native and Elektra Records president Jeff Castelaz. »Read Full Article(2)
New DVD releases January 14
LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER (Anchor Bay) A plantation worker's son becomes a butler in the White House, seeing history unfold while making some of his own. Historical epic, inspired by a true story, directed by Lee Daniels, with Forest Whitaker as the butler, Oprah Winfrey as his wife, and an all-star cast playing some better-known residents of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. (PG-13; some violence, disturbing images, language, sexual material, mature theme, smoking) ★★★ »Read Full Article
Milwaukee movies off the grid: January 11-16
Bob Hope in FOCUS
"The Cat and the Canary," a 1939 horror-comedy favorite with Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard, is showing at 7 p.m. Saturday at Church in the City, 2648 N. Hackett Ave. »Read Full Article
Ardent's chef looks to Wisconsin with fresh approach
A few steps down from street level on Farwell Ave. is a door with frosted glass; a capital "A" with flourishes is etched into it. It's the sole sign, really, that you've arrived at Ardent, the most ambitious restaurant to open in Milwaukee in some time.
Swinging open that door for the first visit on a cold, bleak Friday night in December, and looking in on the warmly lighted, buzzing dining room, tiny as it was, I felt transported. Ardent was simple but stylish, rustic in its way (wooden serving pieces, bark attached) but with a bit of glam (geometric foil wallpaper). From our table, looking out the window at ground level lent a different perspective on the familiar scene of pedestrians and cars. »Read Full Article(6)
This week's concerts
9 p.m. Thursday, Yield Bar, 1932 E. Kenilworth Place. Free. »Read Full Article
Spike Jonze's 'Her' explores a binary bond
"Her" is the "Gravity" of inner space.
Sometimes science fiction changes the world you think you know just enough that you lose your bearings and get lost in its what-ifs. »Read Full Article
'Lone Survivor' a harrowing look at real SEAL mission
For anyone not in the military, or a war-torn country, the closest you may get to actual combat is at a multiplex showing "Lone Survivor."
The Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have spawned some powerful documentaries, but few memorable narrative films. The fact-based drama "Lone Survivor" is not the first to be set there, but it is surely the most horrifyingly intimate. »Read Full Article
'August: Osage County' is a lesson in family dysfunction
A lot of "acting" goes on in "August: Osage County" and if not for the star-studded cast, you wouldn't notice it.
However, you can't unsee Julia Roberts leaping across a table and wrestling Meryl Streep, who plays her mother, to the floor at a wake. It is a bigger-than-life moment acted out by larger-than-life performers and registers more as a "Mommie Dearest" scene rather than as a family full of resentments and rivalries coming home to roost in a realistic or meaningful way. »Read Full Article


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ChooseMyPlate.gov from the USDA illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet and provides tools for diet/calorie tracking and information on weight management, physical activity, and healthy eating. Some materials available in Spanish.
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Gio Gonzalez takes the mound tonight against the Astros at Nationals Park.
The Nationals faced only one left-handed starter in their first 11 games, Mets ace Johan Santana, so Davey Johnson hasn't had much reason to consider platoons and lefty-righty matchups. Tonight, though, the Astros send Wandy Rodriguez to the hill, so Johnson had some decisions to make before filling out his lineup card.
As planned, Jayson Werth will slide over from right field to center field, sending Rick Ankiel to the bench. Werth also will hit cleanup. Xavier Nady and Mark DeRosa take over the two corner outfield positions. Johnson had planned to sit Adam LaRoche against lefties and use DeRosa at first base, but LaRoche has been so productive at the plate (and has stayed healthy) that Johnson doesn't feel like he needs a breather.
Gio Gonzalez, meanwhile, makes his third start of the season (his second at home) and will look to pitch the first-place Nationals to their seventh win in eight days. Plenty of updates and analysis to come…
HOUSTON ASTROS at WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, MLB.tv
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500 AM), XM 188
Weather: Mostly clear, 69 degrees, Wind 9 mph in from LF
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- rogieshan - Apr 17, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Would rather see Flores and DeRosa switch places in the batting order.
- Anonymous8 - Apr 17, 2012 at 7:56 PM
rogieshan, If you went off of 2012 stats you would be correct and maybe bat DeRosa 9th. Davey is going by his stat book and using larger sample sizes I believe. DeRosa lifetime on Wandy is .321/.441/.679/1.120 in 38 plate apprearances is a large sample vs JFlo who is 2 for 4 in 1 game.In the early morning post, P2P points out LaRoche bats .350 in 20 ABs vs. Wandy.
- Anonymous8 - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Mark Zuckerman writes Johnson had planned to sit Adam LaRoche against lefties and use DeRosa at first base, but LaRoche has been so productive at the plate (and has stayed healthy) that Johnson doesn't feel like he needs a breather.————–Seems history plays into it also. .350 BA in 20 ABs vs. Wandy has to have helped the decision. I'm sure Davey sits him if he was batting .100 vs. Wandy.
- Veronica - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Nats getting National attention today! http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/17/sports/baseball/nationals-begin-to-see-their-moves-pay-off.html?_r=3&ref=sports
- Anonymous - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Leadoff for the Astros…wow.
- Anonymous - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:15 PM
JMax finally made it the majors … with another last place team …
- Anonymous - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:19 PM
I'd like to see Lombo get his cuts in left field over DeRosa and Nady. Could be an exceptional eight hitter, bumping the catcher (Ramos/Flores) up to seventh or sixth (Ankiel in other)on the usual line-up. If Lombo gets on base, pitcher can sac, leaving runner in scoring for Desmond, Espi
- TimDz - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Was listening to XM MLB Radio late this morning/early afternoon…the hosts (can't remember the names…One was Duquette…not the current O's GM) and they were ranting about the low turnout at last nights game. It seems that since the team is in first place (be it only 11 games in mind you), these guys (at least the one guy was) were slamming the DC area for not supporting the team…They DID acknowlege that the Caps were playing a playoff hockey game and that this may have caused some to stay away…they also acknoweleged it was a school night. They made no mention that it was the Astros we were playing (such teams are not a good draw) and they also made no mention of the pretty nice crowds for the series with the Reds.Mostly, I am hacked off that they are making these comments only ELEVEN games into the season.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:25 PM
i think Lombo should be starting…lots of pressure on Espi to perform. the radio guys were right to rip on the crowds, and i was surprised the sunday reds game was a pretty light draw, but the fact is dc is not a great sports town..i wonder what we would have drawn on sunday if the stadium was located where springfield mall is now…
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:28 PM
i meanat baseball town, but the comment is still pretty correct..the skins are down (although the owner s so distasteful it's not hard to figur eout why) and wizards/bullets tix are plentiful (again, team stinks)..caps dwraw very well…its not a town where people show up for a losing team..of course not many are…
- Anonymous - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:28 PM
Uh Nattydread? You are LOOKING IN THE WRONG place for the Nats WAR … it is now 1.9 from 1.2 after the latest victory?THE real Fangraph's team WAR Noting that they did move up to fifth from 19th. Why the huge jump? This statistic and particularly those its based on is very sensitive to sample size. But once the sample size grows beyond 30-40 games we can make some predictions. The problem of course is that it's hard to take injuries into account … but with Wang in the wings, Gorzelanny and Stammen pitching well a hit to the starting rotation should be manageable. Bullpen wise the depth so far has been manageable. A lot of that is due to Gorzelanny and Stammen's ability to bridge the gap when Burnett and Clippard have been down. However, at 30 games or so we should be able to get a good idea of how effective the pitching staff is compared to the mean across baseball using the pRAA.
- Section 222 - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Can't wait to see if Gio can keep it going. He has one bad start and one good one so far. If this rotation is for real, we are in for some great baseball. The Nats are in the middle of the pack in most batting categories (though No. 2 in OBP), but in pitching we are off the charts at the top. Team ERA is 2.08, No. 2 are the Mets at 2.43, and only four teams in the NL are under 3.00. Astounding. We really need to beat up on the bad teams while we can. Can we hope to be 11-3 or 10-4 after this series? Wow.
- Anonymous - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:34 PM
I'd like to see Lombo get his cuts in left field over DeRosa and Nady.I can see why Johnson is doing this much to fans' chagrin. Unlike Riggleman who drove us nuts by double switching in his weak hitting veterans in the fifth inning … Johnson has a bench he thinks can produce offensively … not just in April but later on in the season. He's trying to get Nady past spring training and DeRosa's bat back up … I don't think he's quit on Bernadina who should be starting in left field … still the sudden impetus to move Tyler Moore to left field should give folks an indication that offense/hitting is a concern to management … Probably making Michael Morse a tad nervous he doesn't feel that secure … let's face it Morse should have Werth's contract instead of Werth at this point … but the injuries do hurt his chances of getting a full-time gig with anyone not just the Nats. Still Morse is their very best hitter and a batter who is on the cusp of becoming an elite hitter. However, he needs to play to prove it.
- blovy8 - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Lombo didn't look great in the OF though in ST. I think if he had the four-hit game and the Nats had a losing record, you might see it to jump up the offense, but not right now. He'll get an atbat or two tonight somehow I'd imagine.
- RPrecupjr - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:38 PM
Finally got to see the video of Ankiel's throw….you gotta be kidding me. That was unreal….and kept a speedster like Schafer on third? Wow.Of course I didn't get to see it because I was out, but I didn't even get to HEAR it, because as I was listening to 106.7 in the bottom of the 5th, in the middle of an at-bat, my radio says to me, "we now join the Wizards and the Bulls"…I almost drove into a tree I was so blinded by rage. How the &^*%&%^&&^ can 106.7 call itself the Nats "Flagship" station and then leave the game to cover a team whose season is long over. Un&*^%*&^%*&^believable. We have to be the only major league team that has such absurd bush league coverage. It's just absolutely pathetic.In the meantime, GYFNG!!!!
- A DC Wonk - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:41 PM
the radio guys were right to rip on the crowds, Bulldinky.Hello? A Caps playoff game was going on just 20 blocks away! Where there was official attendance of 18,506. Furthermore, Houston stinks.Last night:Hous at Wash, Att: 16,245.Mets at Atl, Att: 16,161.SD at Col, Att: 21,547.Pit at Ariz, Att: 17,366.Phil at S.F., Att: 41,136.The way I see it is: with 1200 more folks, it would have been the third highest attended NL game last night. Which is not so far-fetched given the competing NHL Playoff game.Or, even bigger picture: the Nats had about the same attendance as everybody else, except for the defending world champs playing the former world champs with a Halliday-Lincecum matchup.Nats attendence, given all that, was fine last night. That's just the way it is on April school nights _all_ over.Those XM guys don't know what they're talking about.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM
RPrecupjr: It is enraging. If you have satellite all games are on, and it is on AM, but putting the Wizards on is sad…especially considering the 106.7 presence at the games…i wonder how many people listen to the wizards games on radio..it's get to be a very small #
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:46 PM
The XM guys have to blabber on about something but Strasburg is a star..cover of SI two years ago…don't hate on the messenger, attendance is poor..as for comparing to other towns you might be right but that just means baseball attendance is not strong in almost every city except St L, Boston, NY, and ?
- A DC Wonk - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:52 PM
You can keep saying "attendance is poor", but the correct question is: compared to what?I think the correct context is: compared to other NL games going on last night — and, in that respect, other than the defending champs, attendance was average. Given a competing NHL playoff game a short distance away, I don't think it warrants criticism. At all.
- Bowdenball - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Scott from Burke-Nats have averaged over 29,000 a game in their five home dates. How in God's name is that poor? It's outstanding. It's what they averaged in the first season in the new stadium.And don't tell me that includes opening day and Strasburg bobble head day. Either you consider aggravating and mitigating factors for ALL the games, or you don't.
- Anonymous - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:54 PM
WTEM was better than the FAN. Its sad they are stuck with CBS … and Angelos. Hopefully, the Lerners are working on that … Meanwhile, you get better coverage on MLB.com!! Amazing … if the MASN feed fails you can always switch to the other team's feed which is consistently better … (I know everyone finds that unbelievable he says sarcastically.) The same is often true for radio coverage sadly enough …
- Soul Possession, PFB Sofa - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:55 PM
and there IS a recession on… or ain't you hoid?
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Wonk, forget about last night and look at the last few years. I have been going to games since the stadium was built. i buy a $5 ticket and sit almost anaywhere I want, except for the Lexus seats which looked half empty on opening day. You can argue the Nats have slightly worse than average attendance best-case scenario…you can argue it's gonna change now that there winning (we'll see) or people usually come when Strasburg pitches…well they did the first few times he threw, but since then, not so much.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Bowden if you feel like doing math get the average attendance for each team minus their home opener and comapre to Nats…Sunday afternoon, warm day, red hot team going for sweep, and it was a small crowd in my opinion…the areas from first to third were filled up nicely but the rest was scrawny..personally it's more fun coming to a game with small attendance..shorter lines and easy to move around but i woudl like ot see this team win long-term, and for that they need to make $$, and that means people in seats
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:01 PM
One comment on the draw of the Nats vs the Caps Playoff game. Last night the guy that I have the season tickets with came with me, but was really antsy about the Caps game the entire time. So much so, that he has now bailed on me for the next 2 games so he can watch his beloved Caps tank in the playoffs. I think we may have had more at the game if it wasn't for the Caps.
- Section 222 - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:01 PM
don't hate on the messenger, attendance is poor..Oh baloney. They just had the biggest attendance for the first four games of a season ever (including the first season at Nats Park). It's ridiculous to draw this conclusion from one Monday night game against the 'Stros. Dan Steinberg lays it all out on this question. And by the way, the point about the Caps game is not that thousands of people who would have come to see the Nats went to the Verizon Center instead, though I'm sure there are some super fans who fall into that category. It's that at least people who might have come on a comfy spring night to watch baseball stayed home to watch the Caps on TV.
- JamesFan - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:03 PM
Just a little pressure on Espi tonight. Glad to see the Nats are playing Flores and Lombo. Lombo in the outfield is too much to ask. He's an infielder by trade and experience. Why not put some pressure on Danny?
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Alright, I looked it up..we are 20th in MLB right now…last year we finished 20th…that's below average, not terrible but not good….and the weather has been favorable
- natsfan1a - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Aw, no Arm tonight? Oh well.Go, Gio! Go, NATS!!(Also liking the Francis Albert here.)
- Bowdenball - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Scott from Burke-That's kind of the point. You can't explain away the other games with great attendance by citing factors that encourage attendance, and then disregard the factors last night that discourage attendance and conclude that attendance is poor. Either the other factors count, or they don't. You can't pick and choose from one game to the next. The bottom line is that they're drawing ahead of schedule from all of their previous seasons except the opening of the park. If they keep winning I see no reason to expect that to stop.
- Section 222 - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Sunday afternoon, warm day, red hot team going for sweep, and it was a small crowd in my opinionThe paid attendance was 25,679 — perfectly respectable for a Sunday afternoon in April. Give the team's "red hot"ness a week or two to have an effect on attendance. If the Nats continue to win, they'll do just fine attendance-wise.
- A DC Wonk - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Scott from Burke said… Wonk, forget about last night and look at the last few years. Now you're switching attacks. But, OK, this one is easily defended, too:The Nats were one of the worst teams over the past couple of years — in fact they were the worst team in all of MLB for two straight years — at the same time that there was a severe recession.So, yeah, whaddya expect?Wanna compare attendance with other teams that were that bad on the field?
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM
Wonk…The nats are 20th in MLB this year in average attendance. This year..20th. Same as last year. We're on the same side here..i want the team to win (except when they play the Dodgers)…and if they're in it in September the place will fill up, but don't argue the team draws well because you want it to be so.
- Bowdenball - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:12 PM
In my opinion, 20th in attendance for a team that's never even been in a playoff race in September let alone made the playoffs, and has only been in town for seven years, is outstanding.Season ticket base is a big part of attendance. A week of outstanding play and nice weather won't bump season tickets. You get some walkups, but ultimately it takes years, not days, to make a meaningful change in the fan base.Instead of sweating every peak and valley in attendance, how about we all sit back and appreciate the fact that the club is finally doing the kind of things that might raise attendance for years to come.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:14 PM
20th is "OUTSTANDING" Here's adefinition" Superior to others of its kind; distinguished.no sir, not correct
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Instead of sweating every peak and valley in attendance, how about we all sit back and appreciate the fact that the club is finally doing the kind of things that might raise attendance for years to come. you want to argue attendance and when you think you're wrong you throw in this nugget…i think the words you were looking for are "I'm wrong" But that's ok, noone likes admitting it
- A DC Wonk - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:21 PM
What am I wrong about — last night's attendance was average given the circumstances.The original comment was they were ranting about the low turnout at last nights gameI think ranting about last night's turnout is incorrect and bush. I still think so.20th in attendance is not great, but it's not bad considering the circumstances (lousy teams in prior years), but that's not what I was responding to!(Furthermore, 20th is based on how many games? Against how many rivalries? (zero) . . . it's an awfully small sample size to compare to last year)
- Dave - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Would have been there last night to see Stras for the first time but being a professional procrastinator, I had to do taxes last night.
- Mark'd - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:22 PM
DC Wonk is on a roll. Good comparison.
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:25 PM
How odd is it to see JMax leading off ??? Did we ever do that with him?
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Rivalry games draw well, but that has soemthing to do with Phillies fans filling the bowl..not so many Mets fans this year unless they keep winning, which I don't see…but if the Nats keep winning they will do better than last year, certainly. A long postseason run wouold bring smiles to the Lerner's lips I'm sure. Lets watch the game tonight. Enjoy.
- Mark'd - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:27 PM
Yes, MicheleS, we led him out of town.
- A DC Wonk - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Would have been there last night to see Stras for the first time but being a professional procrastinator, I had to do taxes last night.That's funny. Since I had already purchased tickets thinking Apr 16 was the deadline (and estimating that Stras was pitching), I had no choice but to do them "early." I ended up finishing my taxes yesterday morning (which is pretty good for me!)
- Whatsanattau - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:33 PM
Knock it off – enough already. I'll be there tonight so attendance is good enough.
- Whatsanattau - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:35 PM
Gio was awesome on opening day. I'm looking forward to seeing another strong effort.
- Mark'd - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:37 PM
I have been watching closely Wandy Rodriguez, Joe Saunders and Mark Buehrle as they were 3 Lefties debated here for 6 months. With that said, Hoping the Nats score at least 8 runs tonight.
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:37 PM
God we are even getting hammered on Intentional Talk about the attendance…
- NatsBrat - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Davey needs to check his 'up-to-date' sabermetrics and put Lombo in LF. Good to see JFlo grabbing some plate time–he deserves it!
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:46 PM
According to Kilgore, Ramos'index finger is NUMB from catching all those heaters!! Maybe that is why he is out tonight
- Soul Possession, PFB Sofa - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:53 PM
(Also liking the Francis Albert here.) I was going to use Duke Ellington, but I got distracted. Maybe next time. Altho personally, I'm partial to Pops.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:54 PM
Well, I favor Dylan over all, but to me Sinatra's Summer Wind is unequaled
- Steady Eddie - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM
NatsJack, are you back in 233 tonight?
- Stan Kasten - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM
We'll get the attendance we deserve.
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Scott as soon as I saw Summer Wind…my mind drifted off too a really good place.. that is the best song ever. You are okay in my book.
- NatsJack section 235 - Apr 17, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Lombo was a butcher in LF during ST. Davey WILL NOT put any player in position to fail.Lombo plays second base. Why is Davey setting up Tracy to play third in order to give Zim a rest? Because Lombo struggled at third.
- Soul Possession, PFB Sofa - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Scott, I prefer the mid- to late-fifties, before smoking got to him, but there is no bad Frank, not even Joe Piscopo's.
- erocks33 - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Yeesh. People complaining about attendance on the 5th home game of the season. While this team is playing well right now, everyone needs to keep in mind that this hot start will not immediately change everyone's mind about goin to games. It will take more than 2 weeks to change 7 years of futility. Give it time. Also, there were A TON of empty seats in the Bronx durin the mid-80's thru early 90's. It wasn't until they started to win on a consistent basis before Yankee Stadium was filled night in and night out.
- NatsJack section 235 - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Eddie….. Section 235
- Soul Possession, PFB Sofa - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:03 PM
but here you go anyway. Summer Wind is not a good omen for us, to be honest.Ol' Blue Eyes
- What Would Frank Do? - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Out of the tree of life, I just picked me a plumYou came along and everything starting to humStill it's a real good bet, the best is yet to comeThe best is yet to come, and babe, won't that be fineYou think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shineWait till the warm-up's underwayWait till our lips have metWait till you see that sunshine dayYou ain't seen nothin' yetThe best is yet to come, and babe, won't it be fineThe best is yet to come, come the day you're mineCome the day you're mineI'm gonna teach you to flyWe've only tasted the wineWe're gonna drain that cup dryWait till your charms are right, for these arms to surroundYou think you've flown before, but baby you ain't left the groundWait till you're locked in my embraceWait till I draw you nearWait till you see that sunshine placeain't nothin' like it hereThe best is yet to come, and babe won't it be fineThe best is yet to come, come the day you're mineCome the day you're mine
- natsfan1a - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:12 PM
It is an evocative song (I'm partial to the Nelson Riddle collaborations, but it's all good). May the summer wind blow out at Nats Park, but only in the bottom of the innings.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Might want to check out the movie Pope of Greenwich Village..great character study with some amazing acting..and Summer Wind plays throughout
- A DC Wonk - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:27 PM
People complaining about attendance on the 5th home game of the season.Yep — that's 'cuz they couldn't complain about the overall 8-3 performance . . .
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:38 PM
the proverbial 'they'..wonk you are a true renaissance man
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:43 PM
So.. Got Dinner (Sushi) and A nice glass (or bottle depending on how the night goes) of a California Sauvignon Blanc. Plus fruit and Chocolate Ice Cream! I am ready for a good night of baseball!
- natsfan1a - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Going with comfort food here. Homemade mac and cheese and veggies. Double chocolate ice cream for dessert. Go, NATS!!
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:46 PM
MicheleS: the hot fudge sold in grocery stores that you heat in the microwave is exceptional..turns a bowl of ice cream into a hot fudge sundae
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:53 PM
For those of you with Children in the game, some suggested reading. All I can say is that the Cardinals are obviously in good hands.Mike Matheny Little League Coach's Letter
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Larry Bowa is Drinking the Ian Desmond Koolaid
- Anonymous - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:08 PM
I know that Flores played with JMax. Doesn't he know that JMax can hit fastballs from lefties?
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:12 PM
how many right handed batters can't hit fastballs from lefties?
- sjm308 - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:12 PM
Settling several things from previous posts-Michelle – yes Teddy planSec222 – THANK YOU! That is the play I remember.Jesus cuts down Maxwell! How great is it to have two catchers.
- Gonat - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:12 PM
Tonight's start is already different than Gio's last start. Walks the 3rd batter.
- Gonat - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:15 PM
NatsJack, I agree with you about Lombo at 3rd but Lombo has already subbed in at LF and was fine. I thought even in ST he was fine in LF.Davey is full of surprises. My bet for a beer is that we see Lombo in LF. Nobody else is hitting there.
- Gonat - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Look how good Danny hits from the right-side.
- sjm308 - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:19 PM
Sofa – we will be going to the Kennedy Center for Come Fly Away, a combination of Frank's singing & Twyla Tharp' dancing. Scot, that is a definition of a Renaisance man.
- natscan reduxit - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:21 PM
… is it just me, or does anyone else feel that RZimm hits into a lot of DPs? Maybe more than what might be expected? That he has done so throughout his career?… but of course, the other side of that coin is that someone has to get on ahead of him, so that's a plus.Go Nats!!
- dj in Fl. - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:22 PM
An interesting must read on SI.comBaseball killing the bullpen pitchers.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:24 PM
sjm: Twyla Tharp? That's the definition of bad taste..go uo to New York and see Death of a Salesman with Philip Seymour Hoffman, then go out and watch some puk band until 3 am…then get back to me
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:24 PM
Holy Shmoly! That was wicked pitching by Gio! Note to self,, if the main store ever opens up, get Gio Shirt
- Gonat - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Gio is back on track. Nobody can hit that curveball. What did Stargell say about Koufax, trying to hit his curve was like drinking coffee with a fork.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:25 PM
lots of double plays means not striking out and being a little slow afoot…of course if he elevated the ball that would be good too
- Anonymous - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Miserable attendance tonight..
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:27 PM
werth blasted that thing
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:28 PM
Hmmm..Twyla/Frank at the Kennedy Center (which includes I am sure a nice dinner at a really good restaurant) or NY Play with Phillip Seymour Hoffman/Punk band.I could do both and would consider either date a Renaisance man
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Twyla Therp's dylan show closed after a couple of weeks..awfulness…the beatles thing was a mess..i'd rather go see Dwight Yoakam or justin Townes Earle..good country
- MIcheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Well Scott.. you can see Dirks Bently in about a month at Nats Park
- Scott from Burke - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Dierks Bently is pretty bad..i like the good stuff…steve earle, gary allan, lucinda williams, tift merrit, ryan adams, Wilco, Son Volt..not the pop garbage
- Gonat - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:43 PM
Wasn't joking earlier about Gio should bat 8th and DeRosa batting 9th
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:54 PM
How great would it be if Gio hit a homer? I bet he would be doing cartwheels around the bases!
- sjm308 - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Scott, I have seen Justin but have seen his dad about 6 times!! This show only lasted about 6 months on broadway but they have cut it down to 90 min. So it should be ok. Last time I stayed up till 3 has been erased from my memory.Michelle, nice dinner is a must. New DC Commons has worked well for us.Double,plays – Cal Ripken hit into more double plays then anyone in baseball so Ryan might be in good company.
- MicheleS - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:58 PM
WOW we got a run on that?
- Wally - Apr 17, 2012 at 11:59 PM
Wow, two gift hits for a run. How often would that kind of thing happen to us in the past?It smells like this is the year!
- sjm308 - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Scott, I realize this is a baseball blog and will get booed off here but you must go to the Birchmere. If I lived in Va. I would spend soooo much time there (not during baseball season of course)
- Gonat - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:02 AM
A little good luck is good every once in a while!
- Eugene in Oregon - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:18 AM
natscan reduxit said…… is it just me, or does anyone else feel that RZimm hits into a lot of DPs? Maybe more than what might be expected? That he has done so throughout his career?———————–You can always look it up. Let's compare RZ to several players I think of as roughly comparable in value in a given season: Troy Tulowitzki, Evan Longoria, David Wright, Adrian Beltre, and Pablo Sandoval.Here's their career numbers:ABs/GDPsRZ = 3326/108TT = 2670/85EL = 2126/62DW = 4185/101AB = 7399/192PS = 1746/54That means that have the following % of GDP per AB:RZ = 0.032TT = 0.032EL = 0.029DW = 0.024AB = 0.026PS = 0.031There may be a better way to compare GDP rates, but Zimmerman's GDP numbers don't strike me as markedly outside the norm for that small group of roughly comparable players, albeit fractionally on the higher side (along with Tulowitzki).
- Naturalist - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:18 AM
As a Nats fan in Toronto, I picked up my tickets today for the June 11/12/13 series with the Blue Jays. If my luck holds, we'll see Stras, Gio & Zimmermann up here. Would be even sweeter if we had a 4 or 5 game lead over the NL East at that point.
- Gonat - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:26 AM
This game is flying by it seems.
- NatsJack in section 235 - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:28 AM
I'm glad I'm at a baseball game and not involved in this arts and entertainment blog.
- SayNoToClint - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:32 AM
For those of you that don't keep an eye on the "Other Nats Blogs" on the left hand side, the Nats Enquirer one with the Ankiel video is worth a look. Never has something so cheesy as editing laser sounds into a video made me snarf so much Coke out of my nose.
- MicheleS - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:37 AM
NatsJack.. just trying to class the joint up a bit…Awww.. who am I kidding!
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:39 AM
I went on a Nats blog and a Frank Sinatra concert broke out…These little town blues aren't going away…
- Anonymous - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:41 AM
Anyone still complaining about the Gio trade?
- Cwj - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:41 AM
Thanks for those stats Eugene!Another thing about GDPs, a lot of elite hitters do it frequently. For example Pujols has lead the league twice in grounding into double plays (including 29 last year.)Not sure what that means exactly though. Maybe GDPs are a sign of a good hitter? :-)I have a feeling "bad luck" plays a big part in GDPs.
- MicheleS - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:41 AM
Really? Gio is done after 91?
- Cwj - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:45 AM
Awesome! Always good to have Canadian Nats fans :-)It would definitely be cool to see Stras-Gio-Zimm. Naturalist said…"As a Nats fan in Toronto, I picked up my tickets today for the June 11/12/13 series with the Blue Jays. If my luck holds, we'll see Stras, Gio & Zimmermann up here."
- Erik - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Why??? Why??? Why??? Gio has a 2 hit shutout and is taken out of the game. I just don't get it.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:47 AM
there are a lot of variable at play here MicheleS..health of the bullpen, how Gio feels, what teh catcher said when Davey asked how he was doing..but probably the most important is the score…have to play it safe with a one run lead, and managers hate it when a pitcher pitches well and takes the loss…well after 2 batters that could happen, so gio is out
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:49 AM
Nady, DeRosa, Ankiel, Bernadina….The A team of offensive outfielders (194, 080, 167, 143).At least the infield can hit.
- Cwj - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:50 AM
MicheleS- Yeah I've noticed Davey is trying hard to keep the starters just under or at 100 pitches for their April starts.He admitted last night that he kept Strasburg in too long against the Mets (108 pitches I think).Possibly a wise thing to do this early in the season. Still though, don't want to over-use the bullpen either.
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:51 AM
I'm not complaining….Gio's hittin better than 4/5 of our outfield.
- Gonat - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:55 AM
I can feel NatsLady with a big smile on her pupil Tyler Clippard.
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 12:55 AM
I think Davey is handling the pitching staff flawlessly. Pitching is not the problem of course..A little more run production will allow the pitchers to make a couple of mistakes.Lombo in Left. DeRosa DFA
- Gonat - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:01 AM
Wandy Rodriguez pitched a gem also. Horrible fielding did him in.
- Cwj - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:02 AM
So I'm guessing Clippard is not injured at all?Yesterday the MLB Network kept saying he was.Weird…but glad he's ok!Go Clip and the Nats!!
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:05 AM
I went to a Phillies game at the Vet years ago that finished 1-0. Read the story the next day. The reporter said to the losing pitcher, Terry Mulholland, "You really looked good out there?" He said "It's not a beauty contest, it's a baseball game. You win or you lose." Right now Rodriguez is due to pick up a loss. Not a beauty contest. I liked that.
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:09 AM
Scott…Better wait til the Fat umpire calls it
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_me - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:12 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, the bourbon and Maalox has broken its five-game scoreless streak. Bottoms up!
- Cwj - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:12 AM
I would bring in Henry right now.He never gives up hits and could asfford to walk someone while maybe striking out the side…
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:13 AM
if ankiel dropped it on purpose i wonder if they could have turned 2..they could have at least gotten a fast runner off of 2nd..it would have been a disgrace to the game but still…
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:13 AM
In da Bronx, The show aint over until Frank Sinatra sings (NY, NY)…my hometown.
- MicheleS - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:13 AM
Dang.. Sunshine, I was wondering when we were going to have to break out the Maalox! Good lord Lidge is making my stomach ache!
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:14 AM
I'm from Flushing
- Eugene in Oregon - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:15 AM
Can you Fedex (fax?) some of that bourbon and maalox to Oregon?
- Cwj - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:16 AM
I think Rodriguez should be named the closer.I like Lidge and he'll be great as a setup man, but I have much more confidence in Henry.I'm officially endorsing Henry as the closer
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:18 AM
Thing about Lidge is he has been through the fire…no emotional letdowns
- MicheleS - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:19 AM
WOOOO HOOOO!!!! GIO Gets his first Nats WIN!!!
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_me - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:19 AM
WOOO-HOOO!!9-3.Gio for President.
- SayNoToClint - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Wow. I'm not going to lie, my palms were sweating. Way to go Gio!
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Wow….I need a mental day off from this teamMaybe they could lose big to give the guys a break.
- Soul Possession, PFB Sofa - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:20 AM
OK, I'm back. Did I miss anything?
- Grandstander - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:21 AM
Yeah, I think the Lidge experiment is over. He's literally the weakest pitcher we have and Davey sees fit to have him close.He's gotten out of jams, but he should never be in them in the first place. Rizzo has said it's an organizational philosophy to have hard-throwing guys with swing-and-miss stuff and I just don't see where Lidge fits in with that when you have HRod in the 'pen.Yeah, I'm complaining after a win, but another bunch of games like this and I'm going to have a heart attack.
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:22 AM
Flushing…I'm sorry to say I'm a Yankee fan…but will root for the Nats when they come to town.
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:24 AM
You win or you lose.Wandy R. 0-2 with a 1.96 ERAHe'll be awesome in the AL.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:24 AM
Lidge just got a save without giving up a run and the Lidge experiement is over? Dude, it's just getting started..he makes hitters reach and stab..it's not pretty but unless he blows a couple of saves expect to see him on the bump
- Gonat - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:25 AM
Kardiac Kids do it again! Good Natitudes
- UnkyD - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:26 AM
Sad news, for this entertainment blog- Levon Helm is apparently succumbing to cancer, as we speak. An enormous influence, on me… I'll miss him…
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:27 AM
this wheels on fire
- Gonat - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:30 AM
Gonat said… This game is flying by it seems. April 17, 2012 8:26 PM __________________________I wasn't kidding. 2 hours 12 minutes
- Cwj - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:33 AM
Scott- Not at all. Lidge is great.I just happen to think that Rodriguez should get most of the save opps. Lidge is very good as a dual closer as well.No problem with the two sharing the role. But I personally would have Henry close out the close wins.
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:39 AM
Davey seems worn. I can barely hear him now on the postgame…He needs to take a day off and let Espy manage one. We need you Davey for the pennant race
- sjm308 - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:39 AM
Davey said he would rotate them and so far, that is what he is doing. HRod totally fresh for tomorrow as are most of the pen. I really really like what he is doing with this staff. My guess is we don't see Clip tomorrow (or Lidge) but look who we can throw out there? Of course JZimm will go 8 giving up less then 2 runs and we will cruise to winning our 4th straight series. This is how you make the playoffs. One series at a time.Wooo – Hooo (not sure I got enough ooo's in there)Go Nats!!
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_me - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:40 AM
Grandpa sez, "Good teams win close games."And he used the words "pennant race."When you're 68, there's no five-year plan.I love it.
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:41 AM
sjm: good stuff..i think J Zim is our best starter
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:43 AM
Thanks Sunshine, I couldn't make out what he was saying or what he was staring blankly at.Maybe, thinking he bring the Silver Fox back.
- SpingfieldNatsFan1 - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:44 AM
Has anyone noticed how bad Davey Johnson has sounded in his last few post game conferences??? I'm not sure if he's going to survive these last minute finishes!
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:52 AM
If you're craving some offense…Texas vs Boston on the MLB channel 14-2
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_me - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:55 AM
No problem, jeffwx. And SpringfieldNatsFan1, don't worry about Grandpa. He's hoarse from riding this big horse. He can rest all winter. He's fine. 9-3 fixes a lot of throat problems.AARP oughtta sign this guy up to be its national spokesman. That is, if anybody could understand him!You gotta get out your English-to-Davey dictionary and it's all plain as day.All the way with Grandpa! You're only as young as you feel. I'm 62, and feel like I'm 23. I'm sure it's the same with Grandpa!
- Scott from Burke - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:57 AM
watched the NY Rangers/Ottawa game yesterday…ended 1-0..it was SO INTENSE..loved it…good pitching, quick games, no dh…good stuff
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 1:58 AM
I need to change my lifestyle. I'm 50 and feel like 83…Maybe a change in natitude.
- natsfan1a - Apr 18, 2012 at 2:09 AM
He's seen fire and he's seen rain. Wait, isn't this the James Taylor chat? Never mind. :-)Scott from Burke said… Thing about Lidge is he has been through the fire…no emotional letdowns
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_me - Apr 18, 2012 at 2:20 AM
Here's something to make you feel younger, Jeffwx:Braves beat Mets 9-3. That means whatever happens Wednesday, Nats will retain "soul possession" of first place.Pretty freakin' bueno
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 2:30 AM
Soothin….and Nats and Dodgers with 9 wins. You can understand how special the Nats are and how they are 9-3 with starters and relievers that generally outmatch the opposition. Now 18-3 in Boston
- jeffwx - Apr 18, 2012 at 2:33 AM
Sox down 18-3 in the bottom of the ninth…looks like nobody has left and cheers of lets go Red Sox are running thru the stands now. The epitomy of Baseball fandom.
- Joe Seamhead - Apr 18, 2012 at 2:56 AM
Just got home from Natstown.Man, oh, man,I love it! These one run games are some of the best that baseball has to offer, but I'm not sure how much of this my system can take. Gio was fantastic,and again the hat's off for Davey's handleing of the club. ( I haven't had a chance to catch up of the posts yet).BTW, for anyone still awake that has Comcast the Phillies and Giants are on. Giants are winning 2-0.


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Definition of TROLLING is:
(a) Bashing people's persona and giving insults to people that does not share your views.
(b) Not having an argument to share and going back to (a)
(c) Changing the subject and talking about Off-topic things instead of sharing arguments.
So most people just saying "Stallman is this and Stallman is that" are plain simly TROLLS.
Stallman INVENTED Free software terms and GPL licensing long before any of this Closed source - privacy degrading fanboys were ever born.
(Or people on public forums like this that DO NOT UNDERSTAND what GU/LINUX is actually about).
But Discussion here is not about Stallman.
It is About UBUNTU and UNITY and all those services from Canonical that does not inform me, let me control my data flows inside my computer,
but making arrangements with third parties about my personal data flow, INSTEAD of MAKING ARRANGEMENTS WITH ME, the USER!
Ubuntu went over it's own Code of conduct, Canonical betrayed it's users and at the end, "main guy" behind Canonical toes not care about being ethic anymore.
I think that it furher prooves Ubuntu is Canonical's pet and community of users can not do a thing to make things change.
We can just NOT USING UINTY.
And since Unity's architecture is made out of principle: "Make cash fast" "Do not care about privacy" "Subside to power of large evil companies" "Screw users" "Who care about their needs we know better how to turn Ubuntu in Commercial cesspool" ,
then using some OTHER GNU/Linux distribution but Ubuntu is HIGHLY ADVISABLE. (Take a look at non-Unity Xubuntu)
No one can ever stop you from killing yourself and use non-free proprietary software.
People just say BE AWARE - you are fucked.
And Open source does not protect you from mistreating the Users like you and me.
It is people that FORK from bad things and people as Stallman that make you AWARE of things that guard your freedom.
And put attention to bad people infiltrated inside Canonical that do not want you to be aware of company working against your human rights.


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Commercial Warranty
To determine the warranty coverage for your equipment, consult your warranty document or contact customer services. As a guide standard warranty terms are:
Strength |
Frame |
Parts (Mechanical & Electronic) |
High wear items (includes headphone jack, USB connector & iPod connector*) |
Labor |
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Surface Area (Includes painted and plated surfaces) |
Mechanical Parts |
Wear Items |
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Labor |
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2 years |
1 year (*The P80 console is |
1 year |
10 years |
1 year |
5 years |
6 months |
1 year |
1 year |
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