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It feels like I've written this more than a few times already this season, but once again the Nationals are facing something close to a must-win game tonight. After last night's lopsided loss dropped them below .500 and into third place in the NL East, they really can't afford to drop another game in the standings and lose the series to a not-good Mets club.
So, Gio Gonzalez, it's up to you to come through with a big performance tonight. It's also up to the lineup to get something going against the winless Shaun Marcum after last night's lifeless showing against Dillon Gee.
The Nationals have yet another new face in their bullpen tonight. With Stephen Strasburg officially placed on the 15-day DL, left-hander Xavier Cedeno has been promoted from Class AAA Syracuse. Cedeno, claimed off waivers from Houston after the season began, doesn't figure to be here long. The Nationals will need to call up Ross Ohlendorf on Saturday to start against the Twins, so somebody else will have to be dropped before then.
Updates to come, please check back…
NEW YORK METS at WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, MLB.tv
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500), XM 185
Weather: Chance of rain, 70 degrees, Wind 13 mph RF to LF
CF Denard Span
RF Jayson Werth
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
- Eric - Jun 6, 2013 at 7:48 PM
Lombo in left field instead of Shark again…against a RHP no less. Interesting.
- lawrence - Jun 6, 2013 at 7:55 PM
If Friday is rained out, though (which looks likely), they'll be able to call up Ohlendorf for a Saturday double header without sending anyone down, right?
- Steady Eddie - Jun 6, 2013 at 7:59 PM
Eric — well, at least in the past, Lombo has hit better from the right side than the left. But I take your meaning re Shark, though the simpler explanation is BA. Nats' need for offense is more dire than any other consideration, and Lombo has been the RBI man lately. I'd suspect Davey still has Shark's Saturday night 9th inning fail in mind vs Lombo's three GW sac flies since last Friday.
- CN - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:00 PM
lawrence,yep, the team could have a 26 man roster on the days of double headers.an off-day monday would allow the team to have everyone pitch on normal rest until next sturday, jun 15, when detwiler could make his first start since being placed on the DL. i believe the plan is to have det pitch on rehab on monday, so he too would be on 4 days rest if he were to pitch next saturday.
- Eric - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Probably, Eddie, but Shark has been getting better and better lately it seems like. Didn't he hit a double off the bench last night?
- Section 222 - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Continuing the discussion from the previous post, since I kind of poked a finger in that hornet's nest by doing a little research for Ghost:I think one of the things that leads to the self-back patting that some find distasteful is the tendency of people to personalize disagreements and insist that those with a differing view don't know what they're talking about. So when someone calls you a "dim bulb" for thinking that Rendon could play 2B in the majors without a full year at the position in the minors, it's understandable that you'd want to remind that someone, if he were still here, that you were right and he was wrong. Last year, I took the position that Storen would not reclaim his closer spot immediately upon returning from the DL because Clip had performed so admirably and for so long in his absence. A certain poster disagreed, and several others agreed with him. But that certain poster took it a step further and rather than just express his opinion and support it, he repeatedly ridiculed me, saying I had no idea what I was talking about. So you're damn right I'd like to remind him that I was right and he was wrong, as I'm doing right now if he's reading this under whatever his current pseudonym is. On the other hand, if the disagreement is civil and in the spirit of sharing opinions and knowledge and maybe even learning something from each other and having a few laughs, there's no need to settle scores.
- Tcostant - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Pray for rain…
- EmDash - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:04 PM
Gonna need at least 7 innings, Gio. No pressure!Not thrilled about Lombo in left field; his performance yesterday was…not great. Not that it made the difference in that game or anything, though, of course.
- Eric - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:04 PM
To be clear, I'm not advocating for Shark over Lombo, per se, it's just interesting how differently things play out than I might expect them to.
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:05 PM
My little Wonkling graduated HS last night. The family, the in-laws, and two of her friends have tickets for Sec 314, Row G tonight. Hope to meet some of our peeps from here!
- Section 222 - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:07 PM
EmDash, I agree on Lombo's outfield skills. I woudn't mind seeing him platoon or alternate with Rendon at 2B until we see which of them is swinging a more productive bat. The Shark plays a very good left field, and seems to be heating up a bit, so I'd be ok with him at that position until Harper returns.
- Pete - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:09 PM
If tonight and tomorrow get rained out, with the off-day monday, would that mean Gio and Karns go saturday, zimm sunday and then Haren Tuesday with no Ohlendorf with detwiler and Harper on the horizon? cause that would be very welcome news.
- natsfan1a - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:12 PM
Congrats to the Wonkling!
- JaneB - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:13 PM
Wonk, what a perfect way to celebrate the graduation! Congratulations to you all, and may the Nats give you something extra to celebrate about.I, too, was wondering about the Shark being kept out of the line up tonight. He has been coming on lately. Though so has Lombo. I was wondering how tomorrow's almost certainly cancelled game would play. Loooong day at the ball park Saturday. They'll clear people out of the make-up game to get them in for the afternoon game and concert. I hope Gio is flawless and the rest of the guys have some bat mojo going on. HOW LONG till we get the kid back? Man, is it bleak without him.
- Stew Magnuson - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM
Winless?The Nats have a way of making pitchers who are washed up veterans, winless or 5th starters in the rotation look like Cy Young candidates.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM
Also surprised Bernadina didn't get the start.
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:17 PM
Oddities of the day- How often does this_ happen Kyle Seager hit a two-strike, two-out, grand-slam in the bottom of the 14th, for the Mariners, in a losing effort!! White Sox-Mariners were scoreless after 13. Both teams scored 5 in the 14th. Sox ended up winning 7-5 in 16 innings. (Adam Dunn was the only player to play the entire game without getting a hit. He went 0-4 — but he did get four walks, 3 of them intentional) (And how often does a relief pitcher surrender 5 runs and get the win!)- Astros hit six HR's in the first four innings (and they weren't hitting against Haren)- D-Backs' 35-year old Willie Bloomquist went 2-for-4. And lowered his BA to .611 (ok, it's only 20 plate appearances, but it sounds cool)- The Nationals' run differential (-34) is worse than the Cubs', Royals', and Angels' combined (-28)- RA Dickey hit an RBI double that scored 41 year-old catcher Henry Blanco from first. That must've been some kind of slow-motion running!- Last night for the Mariners: Juan Pierre had more career plate appearances than the other eight men in their lineup by over 6,000- Cards' Yadier Molina is tied for the team lead with five stolen base attempts
- Caps Fan - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:21 PM
"Last year, I took the position that Storen would not reclaim his closer spot immediately upon returning from the DL because Clip had performed so admirably and for so long in his absence. A certain poster disagreed, and several others agreed with him. But that certain poster took it a step further and rather than just express his opinion and support it, he repeatedly ridiculed me, saying I had no idea what I was talking about. So you're damn right I'd like to remind him that I was right and he was wrong, as I'm doing right now if he's reading this under whatever his current pseudonym is."So he told you that you didn't know what you were talking about, and now you want to tell him that he didn't know what he was talking about? And this makes you more civil than him how?And riddle me this, Batman. If you express the opposite opinion from someone else, aren't you implicitly saying that you're right and they're wrong? (Unless of course you like to express opinions that you don't personally believe in just to spark arguments, which is always a possibility.) So what is so bad about someone else asserting that their opinion is right? You act like you've been mortally wounded if someone happens to disagree with your opinion. No one is keeping score here, you know. Except those who like to think that they're always right.
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM
JaneB said… Wonk, what a perfect way to celebrate the graduation! Congratulations to you all, and may the Nats give you something extra to celebrate about.Thanks, JaneB. We were bummed when Stras was DL'd — but happy for this game when Gio was announced. Now we just need some good-enough weather.Yes — the Wonkling is thrilled as two of her favorite things of all-time are happening: (a) no HS homework (forever); and (b) watching a Nats game.BTW — note to all — after Stras got scratched, I got the tix, and they were $12.50 each (!!). For Sec 314 (from nationals.com it wuold have cost $26/ea plus some extra add-on costs). Right now there are dozens of tix there for $10 or less (I would guess due to the weather report?)
- David Proctor - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Harper to see Dr. James Andrews. per Mark:Mark Zuckerman @ZuckermanCSN 3m#Nats still insist Harper's injury is bursitis, not worse. Surgery to remove bursa sac would be last resort, would add several weeks to recovery
- sjm308 - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Ghost – I was with you on your thoughts on Rendon and have been abused by "p++++c" as much as anyone. Just let it go. You were right, he was wrong. We all are aware of it. To ask for the links and then post those links again was just overkill in my opinion. I did not say anything negative about you, I just don't need to have it brought up time and time again. Keep supplying us with good inside info and we will all be the better for it. Keep reminding us who said it first and it suffers.Go Nats!!
- NatsLady - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:32 PM
All the M's position players played all 16 innings. No one came off the bench.
- Caps Fan - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:32 PM
"I was wondering how tomorrow's almost certainly cancelled game would play. Loooong day at the ball park Saturday. They'll clear people out of the make-up game to get them in for the afternoon game and concert."More likely they would play two on Sunday.
- NatsLady - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Going to see Dr. Andrews? No wonder he was worried.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:34 PM
Well, I was going to repost a comment from the end of the last thread, because it's so important everyone reads it, but now I'm too tired to paste. The really scary thing about all this is if this really is the #1 place to discuss the Nats, and we're spending this much time, for the eleventy-teenth time, going over how to talk in here. No wonder (almost) all the interesting posters have left.
- Caps Fan - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:35 PM
"Ghost Of Steve M. said… Bryce not coming off DL soon. Flying to see Dr. Andrews"Why not? The guy did wonders with RG3. Will Andrews wear a fuzzy ball ski cap in Nats colors while he sees Bryce?
- Joe Seamhead - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:39 PM
Good grief, groovy guys and gals.peric seems to have withered away.I, for one, won't miss him. The guy really had it in for me. I almost quit reading this blog because of his crap, but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction. And,Coach 308, you were just as guilty as Jack and I were at poking the bear! The quality of the blog should go up now. It's up to us to see that it does. Ghost, you're still here. peric's not. Just enjoy it, and move on.
- NatsLady - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:40 PM
Congrats to the Wonkling. She is as lovely in person as in her texts! Good going.
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:41 PM
So he told you that you didn't know what you were talking about, and now you want to tell him that he didn't know what he was talking about? And this makes you more civil than him how?Speaking for 222, I think the answer is: well, yeah, sort of.I'm sure if 222 and whatisname disagreed civilly about it at the time, 222 wouldn't be thinking about it now. But whatisname ranted, raved, screamed, insulted, acted arrogantly, did it all publicly, and made it personal. It's human nature to feel stung by stuff like that. And it's human nature to want to see an arrogant character who acts bad and thinks he knows-it-all be shows that he, in fact, was wrong and doesn't know-it-all.All that said, I'm not necessarily defending all that's going on here. While it's human nature to want to call out the bad guys — that doesn't mean one can't strive to be above it.222 wasn't stooping to his level — but he was stooping a bit. Let's rise above it. That's what I try to teach Wonkling.I, too, was on the receiving end of some nasty comments from whatisname. However, I'm trying my best to move on, rather than trying to prove he was wrong (anyone remember his months-long assertion that "Werth = expensive bench player" — ooops, I'm doing it . . . )In the bigger picture, this place has had a much, much, nicer tone in the past week. Let's move on and interact with each other on a higher plane.Life is good. DC has a baseball team after decades of baseball emptiness.
- David Proctor - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:41 PM
Can we get a redo on 2013?
- EmDash - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:41 PM
Shawn Marcum is a junkballer type, which tends to be difficult for the team more than normal. Of the Nats players who've faced him, Zimm and LaRoche have very positive track records, everyone else little to no success.Despite his poor ERA, his FIP is much better – 3.21. Good strike-out to walk ratio, low number of home runs. That indicates he's been fairly unlucky so far. Let's hope that continues. *g*
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM
And if I'm repeating above comments — I'll buy you beers tonight!!
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:45 PM
David Proctor said… Can we get a redo on 2013?Mulligan! What a great idea!!EmDash said… Shawn Marcum is a junkballer type … [stats stats] indicates he's been fairly unlucky so far.Oy! I _hate_ the sound of that!!
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:45 PM
There is a post about Bryce. Just fix him .
- mick - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Rendon is going to be a keeper. As horrible as 2013 is going to end up, the Nats could return in 2013 as a true contender if they follow Mick's 7 steps:1) Go with Rendon at 2b the duration of this season with Lombo backing him up.2) When Espi is 100% if ever, give him one last shot..if he still is the same, trade his ass in the winter of 20143) Rest Stras, Det and Bryce as long as it takes. STOP playing injured players!4) Focus should be on finding a REAL 5th pitcher, free agent or what we may have. Haren is Terrible, get his sorry ass out of here! I would also find a back up for Werth because Jayson will never play in 100 games again, he is too injury prone and getting older…maybe Tyler Moore is that guy or maybe Lombo… the Shark will never be that guy5) I would also focus on finding 2 more relief pitchers6) I would fire the medical and training staff and get new blood in here, the guys we have now SUCK7) Most important, get a young and progressive manager when Davey leaves who will hire his own batting coach. Eck is a Zero and if Rizzo is not back, please hire a guy who is honest and not full of s— like this bald headed stooge
- mick - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:46 PM
I meant 2014 return
- Section 222 - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Ah Caps Fan. I was wondering when you'd out yourself as Feel's latest reincarnation. You'd been keeping your recognizable personality under wraps pretty well so far. What a strange moniker to pick though. And since you'll probably deny any connection with Feel/prAA/Tony/Rich P./Harpo, riddle me this: How do you have any idea whether anyone is keeping score if the first time you posted here was May 25? Oh ok, you've been reading religiously and holding your tongue for years, and then 11 days ago you decided to jump into the fray and become a regular poster. Yeah right.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Seems we never got out of sprong training mode except series 1, but that was the Msrlins and hardly counted.I am with David lets get a mulligan on 2013 abnd start over.
- mick - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:52 PM
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- Caps Fan - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Section 222 and DC Wonk, perhaps you should name names instead of continuing to complain about "what's his name." Because I think you're complaining about different people here. Section 222 is good at looking things up, so perhaps he could produce one of those oh so uncivil comments his "what's his name" made so you could compare it to the way you were insulted by your "what's his name." That way you could be sure that you guys are talking about the same boogeyman.
- mick - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:54 PM
My predictions… you can raz me all you want if I am wrong, unfortunately, I will not be… Nats will get blasted tonight but may score 2-3 runs…Twins and Rockies will sweep us and we will be 8 under 500, fans will begin to boo by the the end of Twins series. Nats will have a worst record than the 2010 team did at the same time of the season. Nats will end up losing 85-88 games and finish ahead of the last place Marlins. A new GM, manager and medical staff will propel the Nats back to 90 wins in 2014…that is why I am optimistic in the long term. In the short term, the team's garbage meaning both a few players and its management and the injuries are just too much to overcome
- Section 222 - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:54 PM
Thanks for the backup Wonk. And for the call to rise above it. I'll try to do better. If mick can do it, I can. And I'll see you tonight in 314, weather permitting!
- Caps Fan - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:56 PM
"How do you have any idea whether anyone is keeping score if the first time you posted here was May 25?"You're obviously keeping score if you know that the first time I posted here was May 25th. I couldn't even have told you that, and I wouldn't ever have bothered to look it up. Are you that great scorer that the poem says is going to write against our names?
- mick - Jun 6, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Caps fan… there are those in here who have some issues…meaning, ANY negative comment, regardless of how evident of fact based it is will met by a legion of holier than anyone else. This is how they try to intimidate free thought and feelings fans have on the team You have to march in lock step with them. The worst part is, there are those who take and "cherry pick" a comment and twist it… another words they flat out lie about what you postmy advice is follow Dice Clay… tell them to b— you lol
- Manassas Nats' Fan - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:01 PM
Mick dont give up on 2013. If we win 15 of 20 at the same time Atlanta wins 7 of 20 we arr even again.We do need to start putting strings together.Of course I am the ultimate optomist.
- EmDash - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:08 PM
You're always so optimistic, mick…The Harper news is my only real concern. If he's out for a very extended period…well. There's obviously not a possible backup plan for missing a lot of time from Bryce Harper; every potential replacement is going to be a massive dropoff.
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:09 PM
if Rizzo is not back, please hire a guy who is honest and not full of s— like this bald headed stooge…Whoa, there, Mick. Do you have any idea how bad a mess the Nats were in before Rizzo had control? Don't you remember two 100+ loss seasons (dude, 100 losses is a *lot*)?And _do_ you remember the awful shape the minor league system was in after MLB's ownership raided the cubby and left it close to bare?(And that's not even counting the disastrous Dominican Republic major minor-league mess)Rizzo has done wonders. You can't build a great team *with* great depth overnight. Heck, most people can't build a solid team out of the dregs that the Nats were at all!
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:13 PM
So what time do you think it will be when we get our first draft pick? If he is a pitcher I hope he signs fast because we may need him at some point this season. Not quite the sane without that high pick with Stras, Harper, Giolito, right?
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:13 PM
Leaving for game now! Hope to see you "222" — and whoever else wanders by!
- Section 222 - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Feel/etc./Caps Fan, I try to do research to back up my assertions, which is how I know you first posted on May 25. It's really not hard to do. But I'm happy to name names, all of them. I'm talking about you, whether you post as Feel Wood or any of your other pseudonyms that I mentioned above. At the time of our Storen/Clipp debate, you were prAA, and you offended plenty of commenters other than me. I'm not going to post examples of your incivility, but anyone who wants to read some of them (though I'm pretty sure no one does) can go to this link. Welcome back though. As I've said several times before, you obviously know a lot about baseball and care about the Nats. We might even be friends, if you weren't so intent on being enemies. I might even at some point stop asking you how the crow tasted.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:16 PM
In the bigger picture, this place has had a much, much, nicer tone in the past week.Here's a smaller picture to pass the time until the next time.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:18 PM
Rizzo has done wonders. Be fair, Wonk; Rizzo picked a fight with him when he … uh, wait, it'll come to me…
- Drew - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:26 PM
I don't understand the point of recalling past slights, or mining the record to show who predicted what first.Can't we just let it go and try to enjoy ourselves?To that end, sorry Wonk, we won't make it to Nats Parkt tonight. My wife and I are in Denver this week and we're about to get our first look at Coors Field.I hope CarGo and Tulo calm down before the Nats arrive. In Cincy last night, those two combined for 9 hits and 9 RBIs.
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:28 PM
There is so much going on right now with the Nats that is unhappy. I come here to help cope with it. Help me, please. Let's not make it any worse than it is. Dr. Andrews. Brrrr. Scary.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Time to bring up Corey Brown
- Gonat - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:34 PM
Is Corey Brown an upgrade over Bernadina, TyMo or Lombo is the big question.
- Nats 128 - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:37 PM
They have already said that there is no structural damage to the knee which is the good news. The bad news would be if these bursa sacs have to be removed as he won't be back until the beginning of July.Sounds like the perfect time to bring up Brown and see what he can do.
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Perhaps– he is a natural outfielder , but so is Bernadina. He is swinging a hot bat– for now, but maybe so is Bernie and how long will it last? If Werth was still out and we needed two of them , maybe. If Lombo was giving up winning runs, then maybe. All things considered it's a definite maybe.
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:41 PM
As long as Bryce has been out he is still right up there in home runs for the NL.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:45 PM
Wait, I found it.Homáge to absent posters …
- Candide - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Question:We have tix for tomorrow's game, which looks like it will be rained out. And we're leaving town for the weekend Saturday am, won't be back until Monday pm.If they play a doubleheader Saturday, are we screwed?
- Caps Fan - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Candide, if a game is rained out and you can't use your rain check for the makeup game, under the new/old rainout policy you can exchange that raincheck for an equivalent ticket to a future game. Subject to availability, of course.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Candide, IIRC that was the point of changing (back) the rainout policy. You are supposed (once again) to get to exchange it for another 2013 game, subject to availability.
- Secret wasian man - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:56 PM
When would DBl header be. Game suppose to start at 4pm. and concert after. And no I think you could use those Friday tickets anytime for another game. If those seats are available.
- Candide - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:57 PM
Thanks. Was thinking we'd have to offer to sell them, 'cuz I was looking at the ticket and it says to hold onto it so it can be used when the makeup game is played. Never been rained out before, so I wasn't up on the policy.So thanks again!(And Sec. 3, I think you owe Caps Fan a drink, but you can put it on my tab if you like…)
- Secret wasian man - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:57 PM
3 times the charm Candide. you have your answer.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:57 PM
Dang.That's one for the NIDO kitty, I guess…
- Candide - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:58 PM
You too, SWM…
- Secret wasian man - Jun 6, 2013 at 9:59 PM
Nats cant hitand that is INSANEAfter last nights gameIm praying for RAINRobert Frost
- EmDash - Jun 6, 2013 at 10:03 PM
As of right now, anyone praying for rain is getting their wish.
- Eugene in Oregon - Jun 6, 2013 at 10:17 PM
Are you all talking about rain today (Thursday) or Friday? I thought Andrea was still down in Florida, maybe Georgia.
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 10:20 PM
Boo. I'm at stadium praying for not rain
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 10:21 PM
And I just got my wish. Temporarily. Just stopped raining.
- David Proctor - Jun 6, 2013 at 10:22 PM
I don't get why people were rooting for rain. I would rather them play today with a chance to make things right than have to dwell on last night's blowout for another day. That's what makes baseball so great. There's always a game the next day.Doubt they get the game in though.
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Guys– they have no reason to schedule a double header this weekend. You only have to do that with a team that won't be back. They can schedule it for later in the season.
- jeffwx - Jun 6, 2013 at 10:45 PM
radar not looking good ladies and germs…This game is Ovahhhhhhand in other news, boston fans chantHopper to the Hopper
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:00 PM
222. If you here, we are siting at picnic bench right under the 314/315 sign. My m-in-law is wearing a cute pink Nats hat.
- jeffwx - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:04 PM
If game is cancelled, watch Key Largo with bogart, becall, Robinson, Barrymore…great hurricane movie to start the beginning of the season
- NatsLady - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Guess I'll watch the draft. If they ever STOP TALKING.
- NatsLady - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Oh, we have listen to Selig??? GRRRR. Key Largo, love that movie, great idea.
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:10 PM
What channel? Bored already. Get this storm over with so the rest of the weekend can go. Selig. Ugh. I do like the young guys reactions, though. Gonna take forever til we get one. No more guy in the studio- beginning of the show for us!
- A DC Wonk - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:12 PM
I feel badly for one of Wonkling's friends who came with her tonight. She's been getting into the Nats and uncontrollably excited. I just learned why: this is her first MLB game ever.
- JaneB - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Parked in the neighborhood by the stadium before we waste $25 on parking if they don't play the game.
- David Proctor - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:14 PM
WHAT??? Harold Reynolds just said Appel could be in the majors by next month. NO. WAY.
- JaneB - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:14 PM
Oh man, Wonk! I'm so sorry!!
- jeffwx - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:19 PM
Do they like Pizza Wonk,We, the Pizza on Capital hill is great fun.And speaking of oddities, did I hear that no one scored in the white sox game for the first 14 innings ? The first time that has happened ?I thought everything has happened by now.oh, I have net flix and amazon for Key Largo, you can watch it at my house with Slim the dog
- Steady Eddie - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:20 PM
Wonk, that IS an awful drag. A little ballpark atmosphere is small consolation.JaneB — doing the Metro equivalent of what you're doing — waiting inside the Metro fare gates for the decision to come through on Twitter.
- Section 222 - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:23 PM
Wonk, I'm afraid I live close enough to the stadium that it had started raining before I left so I decided to wait and see. Looks bleak for tonight, but if they announce a start time, I'll head over. Fingers crossed.
- David Proctor - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:31 PM
The #nats announce that tonight's game has been postponed.
- NatsLady - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Actually, I'm working. If the game is delayed past 9 Pm I could make it there.
- Nats 128 - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Yep, MLB announced Postponed
- Nats 128 - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:33 PM
Nats had a good matchup with Gio vs Marcum. That's a shame.
- Candide - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:35 PM
You can blame me. I washed the car yesterday.
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:37 PM
No play. Great for us as we will make it up later in the season when we have to be stronger than we are now. I am hearing heavy rain through morning- afternoon so maybe we get Friday in. Can't see how they can adjust schedules at all on Sat/ Sun and that is it for the Twinkies here. Better to have tonight cancelled. Might not need that other pitcher now.
- jeffwx - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Ian Kennedy vs Shawn Miller (ariz vs stl) also good matchupcards have 4 players with a 7 game hit streak or more ?i like that hitting coach too
- jeffwx - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:41 PM
that would be good news for the good guys, swammiso if they get postponed tomorrow, do we get to use det next week so that we have gio,karns,zimm,harren,det ???
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:42 PM
so the Mets can leave now. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Hey- we haven't lost the series- it's tied.
- baseballswami - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Det is pitching Potomac I think Saturday. Then five days after that with the team if all goes well. But we won't have to call up Ohlendorf now. Shame because I would love to have heard Davey pronounce his name.
- Nats 128 - Jun 6, 2013 at 11:49 PM
jeffwx I think that is Shelby Miller pitching for the Cardinals.
- NatsJack in Florida - Jun 7, 2013 at 12:06 AM
I've heard Davey pronounce his name. He gets close by say "Orendolf".
- paul brandt - Jun 7, 2013 at 12:44 AM
ok, hate to be weird and know i am new to the blog but out of boredom due to no nats game, am watching nat geo "night stalkers" which is following leopards in sri lanka and just learned that a pair of leopards mated 12x in a single hour…now, that's an impressive stat and much more impressive than any single Nats stat all year.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Jun 7, 2013 at 12:50 AM
Well, everybody is gone anyway, Paul. And the 12x/hr is for like, 10 seconds each, which is a lot less impressive when you put it that way. And I ain't going no further.
- Nats 128 - Jun 7, 2013 at 12:55 AM
After seeing how Kirk Gibson is treating Ian Kennedy tonight I wouldnt want him Manager of my team. That guy is toast. 99 pitches and 10 earned runs in 4 innings. This guy was elite 2 years ago. Something isnt right.
- paul brandt - Jun 7, 2013 at 1:00 AM
sec 3, haha…good point, but you're right, they had these incredible infrared night cameras and it looked like what you said – 10 seconds per…have always loved nature shows and no, had no clue i was going to witness what i witnessed…good to see i wasn't talking to myself but maybe would have been better if i were!


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You will visit: South Island & North Island, including Christchurch, Lake Ohau, Dunedin, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier, Wellington, Taupo, Rotorua, Waitomo & Auckland
It's not called the adrenalin capital of the world for nothing! Dive into the thrills of the South Island - from Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown's non-stop action, you'll need loads of energy to keep you going! Continue the adrenaline rush as you head through "The Lord of the Rings" country to the North Island, packed with Maori culture, cruising on Lake Taupo, Waitomo's caves & metropolitan Auckland. NZ's two small islands definitely packed full of adventure!
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Arrive in Christchurch & check into the Ibis Hotel Christchurch from 2pm. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore then meet your fellow travelers & Tour Manager this evening.
Kia Ora! Meet up with your Contiki Crew in Christchurch and hit the road traveling through Mackenzie Country.
We'll stop off to see the intense milky blue waters of glacially-fed Lake Tekapo. Kick start your tour with a spectacular optional glacier flight over Mt. Cook, Australasia's highest peak. With views over towering Mt. Cook and a lakeside position, our overnight stay at Lake Ohau in a traditional ski lodge is all about its fantastic location.
Tonight, get to know the other Contiki travellers, your Tour Manager and Driver over dinner. Then relax in the hot outdoor jacuzzi, or play darts at the lodge bar.
Lodge Breakfast,Dinner
- Pick up a treat at NZ's famous Cookie Time factory
- See the historic Church of the Good Shephard
- See Mt. Cook across the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau
- Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine
- Air Safaris NZ$310
This morning it's time to leave this stunning area as we head towards the student city, Dunedin!
We'll hit the road & make a stop at Benmore Dam for a look at this impressive structure & maybe spot some gliders – it's one of the world's premier spots for this pretty cool sport. We'll also stop in at historic Oamaru, with it's cute old buildings, many of which are made out of it's own stunning white Oamaru stone. Take a peek at Moeraki, our next short stop, for a look at these massive boulders located right on the beach. It's hard to believe these impressive formations really are natural & they make for some pretty cool pics to show off to your mates.
On arrival in Dunedin you'll see why it really is the city that looks old, but definitely thinks young! Before we arrive into the city centre we'll head to the base of Baldwin Street, the world's steepest street, for a look at the sheer angle! Then it's time to hit up Dunedin. Originally a Scottish settlement, you'll see references to the city's past dotted throughout the city. This afternoon arrival we'll visit the iconic Speight's Brewery for a look at how this iconic Kiwi brew is made. As you tour the brewery with our guide, learn about the brewing process of this much loved Southern Ale. You'll finish up with a few tasters so you'll discover for yourself why the locals love it so much!
There's loads of places to head out in Dunedin, from cool clubs & bars in the Octagon to the student pub vibes around George Street. So later, why not take it up a level & head to some of the local night spots for a taste of how partying is really done! Ask your Tour Manager for some tips on where's hot to head, or make your way to one of the local favourites around the Octagon – there's a huge variety of places to head for a fun night out.
Hotel Breakfast
- Stop at Oamaru & Benmore Dam
- Visit the impressive Moeraki Boulders
- See Baldwin Street, the world's steepest street
- Tour & tasting at the iconic Speight's Brewery
- Speight's Ale House Dinner NZ $31
- Death Rattle Ghost Walk NZ $27
This morning, we make our way towards New Zealand's adventure hub, Queenstown! This place is awesome. With so many amazing activities to choose from, plus fantastic nightlife, cool people & stunning surroundings, you're in for a few incredible days here. First though, we make a stop at the original home of bungy jumping. You can even have a go yourself if you're brave enough! This is one high-energy destination that has something for everyone. From jet boat rides to fantastic local food, gorgeous countryside and the world's most southern wineries, the list really is endless.
Hotel Breakfast
- Stop in Alexandra in Central Otago
- Stop at AJ Hackett's Kawarau Bridge
- AJ Hackett Bungy - Kawarau Bridge NZ$195
This morning, you'll take a ride on 'The world's most exciting jetboat' the iconic Shotover Jet! Hold on tight - speeding down the Shotover River on a jetboat amongst the fierce canyon walls (so close you could probably touch them) is a thrilling experience & getting a pic to take home of the group in action is a must. Next up, legendary Queenstown! This traveller favourite is world renowned as the home of action & adrenalin & needs no introduction – your time here is guaranteed to be epic, no matter what you choose to do.
The nightlife here is equally as awesome as its adrenalin fixes & with VIP entry to one of the town's hottest nightspots you're sure the start the night out right.
Hotel Breakfast
- Set your pulse racing with a hair-raising ride on the Shotover Jet
- VIP entry to one of Queenstown's hottest nightspots
- Group Photograph NZ$18
With two more days here, you've got time to try out adrenaline-pumping activities, to take it easy with a glass of local wine or beer and of course, to party – something Queenstown is known for.
There's also the option to take advantage of our explore more highlight optional – your chance to experience the stunning Milford Sound.
Milford Sound is one of New Zealand's gems. This slice of paradise has been voted one of the world's top destinations & is known around the world for its gorgeous waters & stunning scenery. Set in Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site so get ready for the epic scenery – high mountains rise straight out of the sea and waterfalls pour down sheer cliffs into the deep, dark waters of the fiord.
You'll get the ultimate angle on this natural wonder from the water when we cruise – you'll learn about this jaw-droppingly beautiful region from the on-board nature specialist. You'll get a really good look around the area and up close to its more hidden spots.
You can chill out and enjoy the scenery on deck & hopefully you'll get a chance to spot seals, dolphins, whales and penguins.
Choose to take a coach over, then jump on a boat & cruise this stunning spot then head back to Queenstown on the coach. Or, if you're feeling up for it, there's the option to fly back to Queenstown too.
Walk around the quaint town, hit the shops or head down to the lake for beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges, fittingly called The Remarkables. Board the old steam boat, the TSS Earnslaw, for a lake cruise and see it all from the water.
For adrenaline junkies, there's bungy jumpy, sky diving, jet boating, canyon swinging and quad biking. In fact there are so many adventure activities in Queenstown that you couldn't do them all in the 2 days if you tried. For those who like to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground, take an easy-going hike or push yourself with a tougher trail.
Pumping at night, Queenstown is the place to hit some of New Zealand's best bars and clubs. With cool cocktail bars, old-style pubs and plenty of clubs, there is so much to choose from.
Hotel Hotel Breakfast,Breakfast,Dinner
- NZone Skydiving 9,000 ft. NZ$299/ 12,000 ft. NZ$339/ 15,000 ft. NZ$439
- Milford Sound NZ$159
- AJ Hackett Bungy - Thrillogy NZ$399
- AJ Hackett Bungy - Nevis NZ$275
- AJ Hackett Bungy - The Ledge NZ$195
- AJ Hackett Skyswing - Nevis Arc NZ$195
- AJ Hackett Skyswing - The Ledge NZ$160
- Kawarau or Shotover Rafting NZ$199
- Heliraft NZ$289
- Walter Peak Horse Riding NZ$115
- Dart River Wilderness Safari NZ$209
- Paradise Safari Scenic Adventure NZ$139
- Routeburn Trail Hike NZ$259
- Skippers Gold 4WD & Jetboat $179
- Minus 5 Ice Bar NZ $25
- Funyaks NZ$309
- Skyline Restaurant NZ$79
- Nomad Safaris: Safari of the Scenes NZ$175
- Canyon Swing NZ$199
- Ziptrek Ecotours From NZ$135
- Queenstown Wine Trail NZ$139
Relax on the coach, chat with friends and take in the stunning scenery as we head to the rugged West Coast. Leaving the golden grasslands, cliffs and hills of the Otago region behind us, we travel through Haast Pass. See the ancient rainforests and small glaciers that give this area its unique atmosphere - we also make stop at the majestic Thunder Creek Falls. Then cruise past remote beaches and the coastal dunes of the West Coast before arriving in the Westland National Park, where lush bush land and glaciers almost reach the sea.
We overnight in Franz Josef, a cute alpine township.
Lodge Breakfast,Dinner
- Explore tiny Arrowtown
- Get cerebral with a visit to Wanaka's Puzzling World!
- Drive through Haast Pass & see Thunder Creek Falls
- Chill out at our legendary theme party
This morning, get physical and pull on your crampons, grab an ice-pick and head out onto the ice of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. On this optional activity, you'll learn about how these glaciers came about with our professional Local Guides.
Otherwise, you can get a bird's eye view over these icy formations and sweeping vistas in an optional helicopter ride.
Lodge Breakfast
- Helihike NZ$409
- Valley Walk NZ$75
- Franz Josef Glacier Heli NZ$195
- Franz Josef / Fox Glacier Heli NZ$280
- Mt. Cook / Franz / Fox Heli - Grand Tour NZ$390
- Mt. Cook (western face) / Fox and Franz Heli NZ$340
- Ice Explorer NZ$305
- Across Country Quad Bikes Riders NZ$159 / Passengers NZ$69
- Glacier Country Kayaks NZ$115
Sticking to the untamed coastline, we stop in at the former gold rush town of Hokitika on the West Coast. It's great for a look into a traditional Maori art. Watch authentic carvers work with New Zealand greenstone (jade) and learn about the importance of this stone. You could even pick up a piece to take home. We travel east through stunning Arthur's Pass, following an old trade route. The dense native forest, alpine atmosphere and crystal clear rivers give the area its pioneer feel. Then it's back to Christchurch for a chilled out evening.
Hotel Breakfast
- See a demonstration of traditional Maori greenstone carving
- Scenic drive across the Southern Alps
It's another jaw-dropping drive up to the top of the South Island today. The coach cuts across the Canterbury Plains to Kaikoura. This seaside settlement is known for whales, dolphins and delicious, fresh crayfish sold from roadside vans. We'll stop at a seal colony before travelling up the wild, rugged east coast and the wine country of Marlborough. Jump on the Inter-Island ferry and leave the South Island behind. Cruise through the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds, where thick forested peaks rise straight up from the sea. It's a camera-friendly spot with picturesque inlets, remote coves and tiny beaches that dot the islands. You'll also see some old wooden baches (New Zealand holiday houses) and boat jetties. We dock in the capital city of Wellington - the country's political centre and cultural core with funky shops, fringe festivals, galleries, as well as a huge amount of cool cafes and bars. The peak of Mt Victoria gives an amazing overview of the windy city. Take the time to say your farewells & and swap contact details with your new travel buddies as your tour ends this afternoon in Wellington.
Hotel Breakfast
- Spectacular drive along the Kaikoura Coast & visit to a seal colony
- Drive through New Zealand's largest wine growing region
- Visit Mt. Victoria & enjoy the panoramic views
You've got a full day to discover Wellington – its compact centre is perfect for exploring on foot.
Walk alongside the harbour or visit the innovative Te Papa Museum for a look into New Zealand history and culture.
You could take a walk around New Zealand's political heart by visiting some of its government buildings. Take in the iconic 'Beehive' building & its distinctive shape, which was specially designed to cope in case of an earthquake.
You could hang out on alternative Cuba Street, watch street performers or rummage through some of the surrounding retro stores. If you're hungry, try out some of the great ethnic foods you can find in this multi-cultural city, like sushi, Thai, kebabs and Italian gelatos.
For something different, learn about the age-old art of tattooing at the Tattoo Museum. From traditional Maori moko (face tattoos) through to colourful contemporary designs. There's even a tattoo parlour on site if you're game!
Hotel Breakfast
- See more of the sights made famous in the "The Lord of the Rings"
- Kapiti Quad Bikes NZ$165
- Seal Coast Safaris NZ$109
- Wairarapa Wine Escape NZ$189
- Lord of the Rings Tour(s) NZ$95/$189
Spot the dramatic volcanic landscapes today that were used as backdrops in "The Lord of the Rings", when we drive past World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park. The park is also home to the still active volcano, Mt. Ruapehu, which doubles as NZ's biggest ski field.
Continue on to the popular low-key resort town of Taupo. Here, there's some of the best trout fishing in the country and some of the most amazing long-distance views of Tongariro National Park's three volcanic peaks.
Cap off your day with our optional dinner cruise out on New Zealand's largest lake – Lake Taupo - where you can have a go at fishing!
Later, back on land, play some pool at one of Taupo's lakeside bars.
Hotel Breakfast
- Dramatic drive along the Desert Road, through the volcanic landscape made famous in "The Lord of the Rings"
- See the active volcano Mt. Ruapehu
- View Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake
- Taupo Bungy Bungy NZ$169, Swing NZ$119
- Rock'n Ropes Adventure Course NZ$65
- Dinner / Party Cruise NZ$75
- Taupo Tandem Skydiving From NZ$249
On the way out of Taupo, a visit to the raging Huka Falls will impress. Tonnes of water surge over these falls at a rate of 220,000 litres (58 000 gallons) per second.
It's a short drive to Rotorua, famous for its spurting geysers, boiling mud pools, hot springs and 'interesting' sulfur smell.
For some crazy 'Kiwi ingenuity', try an optional called zorbing. It's an activity where you get inside a huge plastic ball and roll down a 200m hill, either by yourself or with a friend.
Rotorua is an important hub of Maori culture. To recognise this, we have an optional authentic cultural experience, complete with a fantastic Maori hangi and traditional dance concert. Some of the foods you can try from the hāngi are sweet potato and chicken cooked on hot rocks in an underground pit – just as they have been for centuries. Listen to stories, songs and chants while learning about ancient Maori mythology and beliefs.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Visit the mighty Huka Falls
- Guided tour of the 'Sulfur City', Rotorua
- See Rotorua's bubbling geothermic mud pools
- Traditional Maori hāngi dinner & dance performance
- Hukafalls Jet NZ$115
- Ogo Ranges from NZ$35
- Skyline Gondola and Luge Rides NZ$29
This morning, get an insider look at New Zealand's unique Maori culture & history as we tour Rotorua's famous Ohinemutu Village with our expert local guide. You'll learn all about the history of the Maori people, their customs & traditions, plus have the opportunity to ask questions & learn as much as possible about this amazing spot – it's the perfect way to get in the know.
With the rest of the day free to explore the way you want, you can advantage of the city's awesome thermal environment & treat yourself to a spa treatment or massage. Our tip: With so much buzz around the amazing thermal mud treatments found here, we love picking up some products to take home as a gift (or for ourselves!). There are loads of other ways to spend your time too if adrenalin is more your thing, like getting views of the city from a gondola, then speeding down a hill on a luge, or getting a splash as you raft the Kaituna River – the options for things to keep you busy in Rotorua are endless.
Or, if chilling out is more of what you're into, then or hit up a café for a flat white coffee or make tracks to the shops for a spending spree.
Hotel Breakfast
- Locally guided tour of Ohinemutu Village
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tours NZ $110
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Village NZ $35
- Te Puia (Maori Arts & Crafts Institute) NZ$39
- Kaitiaki Rafting NZ$99, NZ$109
- NZone Skydiving 9,000ft NZ$269, 12,000ft NZ$329, 15,000ft NZ$429
- Rotorua Canopy Tours NZ$139
- Mt. Tarawera Trek NZ$149
This morning, we stop at the Agrodome farm show for an interactive introduction into farming and agriculture, which is New Zealand's main industry. You'll see sheep-shearing and watch an impressive sheepdog demo. These dogs are highly-trained and skilled at controlling livestock.
We'll stop off for an included visit at Otorohanga's Kiwi House to check out New Zealand's national bird. This shy creature only comes out at night - the nocturnal enclosures at the Kiwi House mean you're guaranteed to see one. If you're lucky you'll also get to spot a tuatara - a true 'living fossil' reptile that pre-dates the dinosaurs!
Next up is Waitomo and the Waitomo Caves. Famous for their incredible limestone formations and glowworms, the caves are a stunning subterranean world. You'll see the Glowworm Grotto, where the cave roof is covered with twinkling insects. For adventure, you can head deeper into the caves in an optional activity and see them either on foot or by tubing down an underground river.
Tonight, it's traditional Kiwi BBQ dinner and a visit to a typical country pub. Kick back with your new friends and some of the locals. Maybe try out the local beer – it's good!
Lodge Breakfast,Dinner
- Visit the Agrodome to see the world-renowned Sheep Show
- Entry to the Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park
- Enjoy a traditional Kiwi BBQ or pub dinner (seasonal)
- Waitomo Caves Tour NZ$45
- Black Water Rafting NZ$125
- Ruakuri Caves Tour NZ$65
Today we drive through the lush farmlands of Waikato – an area that produces many of New Zealand's best rugby players for the All Blacks - before arriving in Auckland.
On the way we'll stop off for an included visit at Otorohanga's Kiwi House to check out New Zealand's national bird. This shy creature only comes out at night - the nocturnal enclosures at the Kiwi House mean you're guaranteed to see one. If you're lucky you'll also get to spot a tuatara - a true 'living fossil' reptile that pre-dates the dinosaurs!
Arriving in Auckland, say a final farewell to your new friends as your tour finishes in the city centre after lunch.
- Entry to the Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park
- See the 'City of Sails' harbour made famous by the America's Cup
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning after breakfast.
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I'm only seeing "Portal (Beta)", but no Portal 2 even though I do own it. Maybe there's some kind of staggered release?
Phoronix: Portal, Portal 2 Released For Steam On Linux
Valve's very popular Portal and Portal 2 interactive puzzle video games are now natively available on Linux!..
I'm only seeing "Portal (Beta)", but no Portal 2 even though I do own it. Maybe there's some kind of staggered release?
why would you think that it would be the final version of portal? These are some of the first major games for linux, they will all be beta until they have received extensive testing and bug fixes then will be called final. I don't think they are purposely staggering their releases, they are just porting them and testing them as fast as possible. Left 4 dead 2 is supposed to be out within the next few days/weeks too.
Well, that's something I might actually go and play. Haven't messed around with portal for a long time. I did play through portal 2 under wine on linux and it wasn't very nice.
The custom maps for portal could be cool :3
I just registered to say I don't see Portal 2 available either, just Portal, and I just bought Portal 2 under the expectation that it was available already only to find out it is not. Oh well, hopefully it will become available in the upcoming weeks so my purchase does not go to waste. (I can only imagine it will be available eventually, but sooner than later would be nice.)
That said, Portal is downloading currently and I'll definitely have to give it a try later, see how well it runs on my system.
Just spent a few minutes trying out the portal beta. It runs, but its not really ready for actual gameplay, at least not on Intel HD4000. Seems to have lots of glitches with depth testing, things sometimes show through walls or become transparent, or the portal ring will cover everything between the screen and the wall its actually on. I'm using Arch so the graphics drivers aren't outdated. With the exception of the glitches, it runs pretty well at about medium settings.
Oh dear, that does not bode well for me then, as I only have Mobile Intel GM45 graphics. Still, I can at least give it a look later, once it's done downloading... It seems to have stalled at 97%, along with the Team Fortress 2 Beta update, and Steam client update itself isn't downloading right either...
Seems to be running great for me (on NVIDIA though).
On first run in the first level there were a few hitches as the actual portals were revealed but smoothed out.
This seems to be common with Source games in Linux though? TF2 has a few hitches while loading, I assume, assets then smoothes out.


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This article gives an indepth view of The Globe Theatre. If you're after some quick, interesting facts on The Globe Theatre click here!
One of the most valuable sources of our knowledge about the actual architecture of the theatre is a drawing done by a Dutchman, Arend van Buchell, who did the drawing from a sketch made by his friend, Johannes de Witt, who attended a play at the Swan Theatre. Buchell said of it: 'the largest and most remarkable of the theatres in London is the Swan, which is able to accommodate three thousand spectators.' This is his drawing:
The Globe Theatre opened in 1599 with a production of As You Like It , and continued with works by Shakespeare, Jonson, Beaumont, Fletcher, and others. In 1613, during a performance of Henry VIII , a canon went off to mark the entrance of the king, and a stray spark set the thatch roof aflame. In one hour, the theatre was destroyed. Reconstruction of the Globe began immediately, and it was finished by June 1614. Performances continued until 1642, when the Puritans, who found theatre vulgar and intolerable, shut all theatres down. Two years later the Globe was levelled to make way for tenement dwellings.
Plays were big business for those who owned them: Shakespeare was only one man who became rich from his involvement as a shareholder in the most popular theatre. The plays produced by the Globe were very high in quality and the theatre was always full. The competition among the theatres created a huge demand for new material and is the single most important factor in the flowering of drama that is now known as the 'golden age' of English drama. Apart from Shakespeare's, scores of the plays of that period are regularly performed today. This great demand is reflected in Shakespeare's vast output. If you look at a timeline of Shakespeare's life you will see how fast he worked. He wrote up to four plays in some years and averaged 1.5 plays a year during his working life.
A day out at the Globe Theatre was a real treat. The grounds around the theatre would have been bustling, with plenty of entertainment. Even people not attending performances would flock to the Globe for the market stalls and the holiday-like atmosphere. There were many complaints about apprentices missing work to go to the theatre.
The groundlings paid a penny to stand in the pit of the Globe Theatre. The others sat in the galleries. The very grand could watch the play from a chair set on the side of the stage itself. Theatre performances were held in the afternoon, because they needed the daylight. The turnover of plays was unimaginable to the modern mind. The theatres could often present eleven performances of ten different plays in two weeks. The actors generally got their lines only as the play was in progress – very different from the well-rehearsed performances that we expect these days. There would be someone backstage whispering the lines and the actors would then repeat them. Women were not allowed to appear on the stage so the female roles were played by men and boys.
Shakespeare was not only a shareholder in the Globe and a prominent writer; he also acted in some of the plays. We don't know exactly how many roles he played himself, although we do have some documented information.
Shakespeare had begun his career on the stage by 1592. It is probable that he played the title role in Edward I by Edward Peele in 1593. Regarding the major roles in his own plays, he was probably directing because he gave way to the other actors and played small, peripheral parts, including Adam in As You Like It ; Duncan in Macbeth ; King Henry in Henry IV ; and the ghost in Hamlet . Shakespeare's first biographer, Nicholas Rowe, refers to a role by Shakespeare as 'the Ghost in his own Hamlet' and says that he was at 'the top of his performance'.
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The Kite Runnerby Khaled Hosseini
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption, and it is also about the power of fathers over sons — their love, their sacrifices, their lies.
The first Afghan novel to be written in English, The Kite Runner tells a sweeping story of family, love, and friendship against a backdrop of history that has not been told in fiction before, bringing to mind the large canvases of the Russian writers of the nineteenth century. But just as it is old-fashioned in its narration, it is contemporary in its subject — the devastating history of Afghanistan over the last thirty years. As emotionally gripping as it is tender, The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful debut. Review:"Hosseini's book is more than a typical coming-of-age story. Rather it is about personal salvation, betrayal, and redemption." Albuquerque Journal
Review:"Rather than settle for a coming-of-age or travails-of-immigrants story, Hosseini has folded them both into this searing spectacle of hard-won personal salvation. All this, and a rich slice of Afghan culture too: irresistible." Kirkus Reviews
Review:"Brilliant...both as a political chronicle and a deeply personal tale about how childhood choices affect our adult lives." Publishers Weekly, starred review
Review:"A wonderful work.... This is one of those unforgettable stories that stay with you for years. All the great themes of literature and of life are the fabric of this extraordinary novel: love, honor, guilt, fear redemption.... It is so powerful that for a long time everything I read after seemed bland." Isabel Allende
Review:"In The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini gives us a vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence — forces that continue to threaten them even today." New York Times
Review:"A haunting morality tale." USA Today
Review:"His passionate story of betrayal and redemption is framed by Afghanistan's tragic recent past.... Rather than settle for a coming-of-age or travails-of-immigrants story, Hosseini has folded them both into this searing spectacle of hard-won personal salvation. All this, and a rich slice of Afghan culture too: irresistible." Kirkus Reviews
Review:"Like Gone with the Wind, this extraordinary first novel locates the personal struggles of everyday people in the terrible sweep of history." People
Review:"To many Western readers, [Afghanistan's] can be an exhausting and bewildering history. But Hosseini extrudes it into an intimate account of family and friendship, betrayal and salvation that requires no atlas or translation to engage and enlighten us." Washington Post
Review:"A beautiful novel...a song in a new key. Hosseini is an exhilaratingly original writer with a gift for irony and a gentle, perceptive heart...one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected novels of the year." Denver Post
Review:"By page seven...I was sold, and hoped only that the book would continue to hold me in the same embrace. And embrace it does — or better said, encompass. Hosseini does tenderness and terror, California dream and Kabul nightmare with equal aplomb." The Globe and Mail
Review:"[A] passionate story about guilt, honour and forgiveness, enlivened both by its capacity to offer a valuable insider's view into a country much in the news, and by its wisdom about how life is all about the choices we make." Literary Review
Synopsis:Privileged young narrator Amir comes of age during the last peaceful days of the monarchy in Afghanistan, then must endure revolution, invasion and a country's long struggle to triumph over violent forces.
Synopsis:The New York Times bestseller and international classic loved by millions of readers.
The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons—their love, their sacrifices, their lies. A sweeping story of family, love, and friendship told against the devastating backdrop of the history of Afghanistan over the last thirty years, The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful novel that has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic. About the AuthorKhaled Hosseini was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan, the son of a diplomat whose family received political asylum in the United States in 1980. He now lives in Northern California, and is a physician. The Kite Runner is his first novel.
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Kris Schneider, left, discusses what it is like to stay home to care for her mother-in-law, Bernie Schneider. Kris also stayed home to care for own mother. / Michael Lehmkuhle/The Advocate
Bernie Schneider � or Bern, or Bern-Bern � lives in a front room of her son�s Newark home surrounded by pieces of her past and reminders of her current condition.
A black and white photo of her husband, Jay, sits by one of her son, Michael � the two could be mistaken as twins if not for the age difference. A hospital bed has replaced her own and fine China fills a cabinet nearby.
The gaunt 79-year-old � she weighs about 80 pounds by a family estimate � covers herself with an M&M blanket while grasping a stuffed bear. Dogs and a cat are frequent visitors looking for attention, although it is clear Bern barely notices them. The blankets and toys are brightly colored, to counteract the dimming of her vision.
Schneider, who suffers from advanced-stage Alzheimer�s Disease, is cared for by her daughter-in-law, Kris Schneider, one of 1.3 million Buckeyes who serve as a caregiver for someone with disabilities � mostly senior citizens, according to experts on aging. And that number is only expected to grow as Ohio�s population ages, putting financial and emotional stresses on families children caring for parents who can no longer care for themselves.
Nearly 30 percent of the state�s population is expected to be 60 or older by 2050, according to the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University. The percent of Ohioans age 85 or older is expected to grow from 2 percent in 2010 to nearly 6 percent in 2050.
�Absolutely the population is aging,� said Diane Ramey, chief of long-term care for the District 5 Area Agency on Aging, covering north-central Ohio. �Those individuals often have care needs. We often see an increase and demand for service and support to stay at home.�
And staying at home was just what members of Kris Schneider�s family did when they aged, but Bern wasn�t her family, at least not by blood. Her husband�s mother had been living by herself in a nearby apartment for years with the family visiting multiple times each day to help with meals and medications. Then one day two and a half years ago, a neighbor called to report that Bern was outside at 10:30 p.m.
He and his sisters, both who lived out of state, discussed possible nursing home arrangements for their mother, but Kris Schneider could tell the talks were taking a toll on her husband.
Eventually she had to confront him: �What do you want to do.�
�I want to bring her home,� he responded.
�Then bring her,� she said.
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Feeling stress, boredom, or helplessness can be common for caregivers in these situations, said Larke Recchie, executive director of the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
�The worst thing that can happen, and it is very likely to happen, is that caregivers burn out,� she said.
Pam Williams, of Mansfield, traveled to Columbus three or more days a week to visit her mother in an assisted-living facility, learning to dispense morphine via syringe to help curb the pain. To help cope, she wrote about her experiences with her mother and leaned on friends and family for assistance. Her mother passed away about 2.5 years ago, Williams said.
�You have to learn how to depend on people when you�re in that intense situation,� she said. �Don�t be afraid to ask for help because there�s so much out there.�
That is exactly the advice advocates push: ask for help early and often. In fact, the advocates from the state�s area agencies on aging recommend seeking guidance before your parent or loved one really needs assistance. That way, they can be involved in the decisions of their care.
�We would much prefer to see folks when they can be thoughtful in their planning versus when they are in crisis mode,� Ramey said.
The agencies, which cover the state in 12 districts, offer in-home visits from advocates to discuss a family�s situation and options available to them for services and financial assistance. This ranges from linking families with meal services to support groups for caregivers.
Unfortunately many people put off or completely ignore this critical planning, said Bob Applebaum, researcher at the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University.
�While most people think they are going to die someday and have life insurance, very few people plan for long-term care,� he said. �It�s very hard to picture your disabled self. Overall we�re vastly unprepared to be disabled in old age.�
Patty Callahan, a caregiver advocate for the District 6 Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, said she has seen an increase in families struggling financially to support parents. Sometimes caregivers cut back work hours or quit entirely. In those situations, people should not be ashamed to seek assistance.
�It�s very difficult for folks to ask for help,� she said. �They see it as something they should be able to do, but it can be kind of an unrealistic expectation to know the answer for all the needs.�
The financial reality can be daunting. Licensed homemaker services cost roughly $18 per hour in Ohio, while adult day care costs $52 per day, according to a report from Genworth Financial. Assisted living facilities can cost $47,000 annually while nursing homes can cost nearly $75,000 a year, according to the study.
Natural instinct
Williams said her mother had good investments and was able to afford her care, despite the fact it cost $48,000 one year out of pocket. Kris Schneider also said her family has been able to afford caring for Bern, despite the fact she gave up her job as an advocate for people with developmental disabilities and Bern did not qualify for Medicaid.
But Schneider said she did luck into receiving some help after stumbling onto the number for a local advocacy group for caring for the elderly. This helped her locate adult day care, which Bern attended before it became too difficult, and respite care � providing a person to watch Bern for 3.5 hours every other Monday so Kris Schneider can leave the house, run errands or simply relax.
And while she is grateful for the help, she admits the assistance makes her feel a bit guilty. Why does she deserve such help, she wonders, when it should be her responsibility to care for Bern? The desire to care for family is practically instinctual for Schneider.
�I don�t know how not to do it,� she said.
A string of family experiences had set the stage for the relationship: Her mother helped care for her grandfather after being diagnosed with lung cancer, Schneider helped care for her father with her mother after he was diagnosed with Parkinson�s Disease and Schneider�s mother moved in in 2003 for the last few months of her life after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
Husband Michael admits he is fortunate enough to have a wonderful wife who has done everything possible to assist family members in need.
�We�ve always just kind of opened our doors for family,� he said.
Signs of joy
Monday was fairly typical of the life of Kris and Bern Schneider, with the two simply relaxing in the house. Kris Schneider admits it can get boring at times, and stressful when her mother-in-law doesn�t do well, but overall the experience has been rewarding. She compares it to caring for a young child that you can�t play with, but her interactions with Bern show there is clearly joy still being drawn from the relationship.
For example, in a series of questions, she asks Bern for her name � she got it right the second time � and checks to see if she is cold from the breeze coming through the window. But the best exchange happened when she asked, �Do you know where you are?�
�Right here,� Berne responded promptly, forcing a laugh from her caregiver.
In fact the biggest concern Kris Schneider expresses isn�t the drain on her time or the mundane routine of her life, but simply on the fact that Bern almost never receives visitors.
�I wish that more people would see she can still carry on a conversation a little bit,� she said.
Signs for concern
Signs for concern
Families should be on the lookout for these and other signs to determine if an aging adult needs assistance.
Mobility is impaired
Changes in memory of thinking ability
Bills not being paid
Mail piling up
Struggling to keep up with housework
Struggling to manage medication
Not eating
Source: Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
People seeking assistance or information about caring for an aging adult can contact their local Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
Online: http://www.ohioaging.org/Pages/
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Building Features & Amenities
- Elevator
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- Fitness Center
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- Fitness Classes
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- LEED Certified Gold
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- On-site Management
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- Units: 293
- High-rise (26+ Floors)
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- Built 2003
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The Solaire is a certified LEED Platinum green building. Every apartment has fresh filtured air that is humidified or dehumidified depending on climate conditions. Each home is also centrally heated and cooled via a digital programmable thermostats. Superb city living is achieved here. The Solaire is a certified LEED Platinum green building. Every apartment has fresh filtured air that is humidified or dehumidified depending on climate conditions. Each home is also centrally heated and cooled via a digital programmable thermostats. Superb city living is achieved here.
The Solaire was designed to consume 35% less energy, reduce peak demand for electricity by 65%, and require 50% less potable water than a conventional residential building. Multi-level humidification and ventilation systems supply filtered fresh air to each residential unit. Daylighting was maximized and balanced with the thermal envelope. Common areas include occupancy sensors and daylight sensors to further optimize energy use.
An on-site black water treatment system supplies the cooling tower and the toilets with water. A stormwater catchment system provides irrigation to both a rooftop garden and a green roof. More green features include year-round heating and quiet cooling controlled by digital programmable thermostats, building materials and paints with low of no off-gassing, 24/7 exhaust in every bath and kitchen, refrigerators with double filtered drinking water and ice dispensers with secondary filtration, a pesticide-free rooftop garden, and onsite bicycle storage area. The building was extensively commissioned and has sophisticated monitoring systems.
The Solaire also utilizes BuildingLink -- an internet-based communication system between tenants and management. It serves as a hightly efficient tool that manages daily operations and task tracking, record keeping, and requests between tenants, building staff, and property managers.
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Downtown on the West Side between the Hudson River on the West and South, the West Side Highway on the East, and Chambers Street on the North.
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The neighborhood, built on the Southwest tip of Manhattan, is both quiet and convenient. It offers luxury apartment living that seems almost suburban, but the area is near Wall Street for work and lively Tribeca for play. Riverhouse, one of the newest condominiums, offers twice-filtered air and filtered water — meeting an environmental standard for green living first set by the Solaire, a Battery Park City rental building that is the nation's first environmentally-conscious high rise. A new Whole Foods and Barnes and Noble provide great shopping, while the Liberty Park greenmarket lets you get the best and freshest New York City produce, some of it from family farms. There's also an 11-screen movie theater which screens both popular favorites and hosts part of the world-famous Tribeca Film Festival.
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