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Every man needs a go-to joke.
Sleeping Problems An exhausted looking blonde dragged herself into the doctor's office. "Doctor, there are dogs all over my neighborhood. They bark all day and all night, and I can't get a wink of sleep." "I have good news for you," the doctor answered, rummaging through a drawer full of sample medications. "Here are some new sleeping pills that work like a dream. A few of these and your troubles will be over." "Great," the blonde answered, "I'll try anything. Let's give it a shot." A few weeks later the blonde returned, looking worse than ever. "Doc, your plan is no good. I'm more tired than before!" "I don't understand how that could be," said the doctor, shaking his head. "Those are the strongest pills on the market!" "That may be true," answered the blonde wearily, "but I'm still up all night chasing those dogs and when I finally catch one, it's hard getting him to swallow the pill!"
Scrawny Husband On New Year's Eve, a thin and bony man is walking around his house wearing only his boxers. His wife comes out of the kitchen and says, "Hey, the guests are going to be here any minute. Go and put something on." "Oh no, I won't," he says. "I want everybody to see how you feed your husband." "Really? Then take your boxers off, too, and show everyone that there's nothing that I should feed you for."
Hospital Buddies Two little boys, Sammy and Tim, were sharing a room in the hospital. As they were getting to know each other a little bit, Sammy eventually asked Tim, "Hey Tim, what're you in for?" "I'm getting my tonsils out. I'm a little worried," said Tim. "Oh don't worry about it. I had my tonsils out and it was a blast! I got to eat all the ice cream and Jell-O I wanted for two weeks!" "Oh yeah?" replied Tim. "That's not half-bad. Hey, Sammy, how about you? What're you here for?" "I'm getting a circumcision, whatever that is!" Sammy answered. "Oh my God, a circumcision? I got one of those when I was a baby and I couldn't walk for two years!"
Little Joey Little Joey was sitting in the back of the class rubbing his crotch, when the teacher asked, "Joey, what are you doing?" Joey replied, "Miss, my mommy had me circumcised yesterday and it still hurts." So the teacher sent Joey to the principal's office to call his mother and ask what he should do. When Joey came back from the office, the teacher noticed that his penis was hanging out. Shocked, the teacher asked, "Joey, what are you doing?!?" Joey answered, "My mommy told me to stick it out till lunch and then she would be here to pick me up."
Top 10 Signs You Drank Too Much 10- You spent Sunday night in jail for cow tipping... with your Oldsmobile. 9- Thanks to you, Jack Daniel's stock is up 15¼ since Friday. 8- Boris Yeltsin called personally to ask you to slow down on the Stoli. 7- You're now the proud inventor of the "Slim Jim": Ultra Slim-Fast shakes made with Jim Beam. 6- Absolut wants to run an ad featuring a picture of your liver in the shape of a bottle. 5- Without fail, dry cleaner employees greet you with, "Hey, it's Vomit Man!" 4- The doorman asks for your ID just to see how long it'll take you to find your pants. 3- Out of panic, your liver leaps out of your abdominal cavity and into a pan of frying onions. 2- Worried friends call Monday morning to make sure you returned the goat. 1- You're now sober enough to realize "Drink Canada Dry" is a slogan and not a personal challenge.
Who Killed Abraham Lincoln A blonde walks into the police department looking for a job. The officer wants to ask her a few questions. Officer: "What's 2+2?" Blonde: "Ummm... 4!" Officer: "What's the square root of 100?" Blonde: "Ummm... 10!" Officer: "Good! Now, who killed Abraham Lincoln?" Blonde: "Ummm... I don't know." Officer: "Well, you can go home and think about it. Come back tomorrow." The blonde goes home and calls up one of her friends, who asks her if she got the job. The blonde replies, excitedly, "Not only did I get the job, I'm already working on a murder case!"
Handicap Golf A guy who was about to tee off was approached by a man who held out a card that read, "I am a deaf mute. May I please play through?" The first man gave the card back, angrily shook his head and said, "No, you cannot play through." He assumed the guy read lips so he mouthed, "I can't believe you would try to use your handicap to your own advantage like that! Shame on you!" The deaf man walked away and the first man whacked the ball onto the green, and then walked off to finish the hole. Just as he was about to put the ball into the hole, he was hit in the head with a golf ball that knocked him out cold. When he came to a few minutes later, he looked around and saw the deaf mute sternly looking at him, one hand on his hip, the other hand holding up four fingers.

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Traditional watch
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Traditional watch, 26 mm. Case in 18K pink gold set with 42 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.6 ct). Dial set with 290 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1 ct) with hour-markers set with 12 brown garnets (approx. 0.1 ct). 18K pink-gold bracelet. Manufacture Piaget 430P ultra-thin mechanical movement with manual winding.
Metal: Pink gold
Metal weight (gr): 67.9
Strap type: Gold
Strap buckle: Integrated clasp
Wrist size: 162 mm (max), 109 mm (min)
Case shape: Round
Case diameter: 26 mm
Case thickness: 5.2 mm
Dial material: Fine stones, Precious stones
Dial finishing: Gem set
Index: Dot
Waterproofness: 03 ATM
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical
Precious stones: Diamond
Semi-precious stones: Brown Garnet
A traditional watch with pure, retro-chic lines, this ultra-thin watch features a characteristic and particularly flexible bracelet that's exceptionally crafted. Piaget has revisited one of its historical techniques to create this instantly recognisable model with its twisted threads that are subtly welded to the links. This traditional pink-gold watch, set with diamonds and garnets, features the thinnest mechanical movement created by the Piaget Manufacture.
430P movement
A direct descendant of the legendary 9P movement, the 430P is an ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical movement, measuring only 2.1 mm thick. It offers numerous possibilities in terms of variations and it served as the model for the 600P, the world's thinnest tourbillon movement. Simple, sturdy and ultra-thin, the movement features central hour and minute functions. It perfectly exemplifies the attention Piaget accords to its finishes, with the traditional circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained mainplate, bevelled bridges and blued screws.
Shape: Round
Functions: Minutes, Hours
Technical features: Balance stop
Power reserve (in hours): Approx. 43
Frequency (vph): 21,600
Frequency (Hz): 3
Diameter (lines): 9.00
Diameter (mm): 20.5
Number of jewels: 18
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Number of components: 131
Finishing: Circular-grained mainplate, Bevelled bridges, Circular Côtes de Genève, Blued screws
Manufacture Piaget 430P ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical movement.


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Weaknesses: Expensive; most of the products are fragranced (some highly so); disappointing primer and mascaras; average concealers and highlighters; few options without shine (shine is definitely not for everybody).
Like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Dior, Givenchy has established a global fashion empire that includes makeup and skin-care products (which are not reviewed at this time). While these French design companies know a great deal about fashion, their venture into makeup is more about style and packaging flamboyance than it is about the products' actual performance; that is, far more form than function.
Givenchy's sleek, chic packaging and designer prices are, for the most part, below par and not worthy of their cost. Adding to the less-than-stellar product selection is the fact that Givenchy products contain noticeable fragrance, which makes them even less desirable, at least for the long-term health of your skin. Fragrance (especially from multiple products worn at the same time) can cause irritation that hurts your skin's healing process and its ability to look and act younger.
Of course, there are some great products in this line, but despite our enthusiasm for them, they offer nothing that hasn't been done just as well (or better) by many other lines, whose prices aren't based on a couture fashion house's reputation. Still, if you're a Givenchy fan or a curious observer, you should know which products are worth your attention and which ones you can gloss over. Givenchy makeup is supposed to have something they refer to as "Prisme," which is meant to describe the prismatic, light-reflecting effect they've added to all of their products. You'll hear a lot from the Givenchy salespeople about the delicate interplay of color and light, but when you cut through the marketing mumbo jumbo, all that these products contain is shine, and it's the same shiny ingredients every other company in the world of makeup is using.
It's important to keep in mind that too much shine will only make the wrinkles you have look worse. While you'll hear that shine reflects light from wrinkles, you can easily dispel that notion by testing a shiny product over your wrinkles, and seeing how the shine makes them stand out, not soften.
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Lu turns the big 2-9 this year. Leave him a birthday comment below and don't forget Lasers March 8th!
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Happy Birthday Lupe! Wish you the best! Thanks for being a great, unique, real artist, and for sticking to what you believe in and not changing for the record companies and for the money. Can't wait until your album drops and you start dropping the tour dates. Hope to see you when you come home to Chicago. It be amazing if your one of the artist who would perform this year on lollapalooza in August. What a great way to go to my first lollapalooza concert to support the one of the best artist and native.
Happy Birthday to Lupe! Words cannot explain the effect that your music has had on me. If you can ever find a way to come to Canada (Ontario hopefully) I can guarantee amazing support from your dedicated fans. Your music is prophetic and philosophical and a breath of fresh air in what can be a stale music industry today. Keep on speaking the truth!
when is the next time lupe comes to philadelphia? i can't sit here and lie and say that im lupe's biggest fan and that i've heard all of his songs, but i can say that he is a great artist that's overlooked.. i am just another artist/producer thats unknown but has the dream already planned out. I like the fact that lupe is making songz that helps me see how to take my art up to the next level (more like a different prospective) and thats the reason why i subscribed to his site. And to everyone follow @Hero2Dey.


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would it be possible for someone to explain how all these libraries interact with eachother or to put it better where do they fall in the stack????
The only thing i think i have understood thus far is that Clover is the OpenCL state tracker that, as of now, works on G3D software and will need quite a few work to work on HW right??
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The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team riders were in winning form on Sunday for the MX Grand Prix of Sweden picking up wins in both MX1 and MX2, with all four KTM factory riders on the podium and with Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings picking up two more red plates as championship leaders.
It was a particularly special occasion for Tony Cairoli who raced two near perfect motos to claim his sixtieth career GP victory but even better, to dispel the memory of 2012 where here in Uddevalla he picked up a very rare double DNF. He was blameless on both counts but left Sweden on that occasion without adding to his points. Not so this year, when the Italian added another 50 to his already impressive lead in the championship.
Rain had churned up the track into a near swamp on Saturday for qualifying but on Sunday the sun came out both on the track and on the KTM factory team. The result could hardly have been better. Cairoli and teammate Ken de Dycker were 1-2 in MX1 and Jeffrey Herlings and teammate Jordi Tixier finished 1-3 in MX2.
Tony Cairoli: "Last year was one of the worst GPs of my career and this year one of the best, with winning my sixtieth GP. Everything was perfect. I didn't risk too much in qualifying because of my knee injury in the last GP but today I was riding well, I got the holeshots and I could control the race."
Ken de Dycker: "Things are getting better for me. I have been doing a lot of training with the bike during the week and I am feeling very good and very relaxed. Now we want to focus on these three GPs (Sweden, Latvia and Finland) in a row and we want to win a lot of points."
But while Cairoli was the master of the deeply rutted track in both MX1 motos with his KTM 350 SX-F, Herlings kept his clean score card of winning every GP so far this season to a large degree thanks to a great effort in the second moto by his teammate Jordi Tixier, a fact fully acknowledged by the Dutch teenager after the race.
Herlings crashed in to opening lap of his first moto when he ran into the bank at the side of the track amid multiple riders jockeying for position. He scrambled back on the bike but was stranded back at twenty-first position with everything to do to make it to the front. Undeterred, Herlings put down the hammer on his KTM 250 SX-F and six laps into the race he was up to eighth place. He then concentrated on salvaging his best possible result and finally finished third behind Christophe Charlier and KTM rider Jake Nichols. Teammate Tixier was fourth.
This put Herlings in a tricky position for the second moto. He had to win and he had to count on Tixier holding off Charlier to finish no better than third. The result was perfect teamwork from the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing duo. Herlings did the business and comfortably won race two, but it was perhaps Tixier who was the KTM hero of the day after he delivered on holding off Charlier. The podium: Herlings took the top step, Charlier was second and Tixier a very well deserved third.
Jeffrey Herlings: "I managed to fight back after I crashed in the first moto but I needs a little luck in the second moto from my teammate. But I was riding good and I had fast lap times. I'm happy because this is my first win in Sweden."
Jordi Tixier: "It was a good weekend for me. I got two good starts but in the opening moto I didn't feel so good for the first 15 minutes and I had a gap to Charlier and Nichols. Then Jeffrey passed me in the last lap. In the second moto I almost got the holeshot but I braked a bit too early. I had a good flight with Burton and it was good to be third today."
To round off a great day for KTM in Uddevalla, Swiss rider Valentin Guillod and Damon Graulus of Belgium also took 1-2 in Round 3 of the EMX250. "It was good to win again but here it was not easy. It was difficult to pass because there was only one line and it was very slippery," Guillod said. EMX250 races again next week in Kegums Latvia, also the occasion of the next GP.
Results MX1 Uddevalla
1. Tony Cairoli (I), KTM (1-1) (60th career GP victory)
2. Ken de Dycker (B), KTM (4-2)
3. Clement Desalle (B), Suzuki (3-3)
4. Tommy Searle (UK), Kawasaki (6-13) (loses 10 places after race marshals later deem a track infringement)
5. Max Nagl (D), Honda (2-10)
Other KTM
9. Xavier Boog (F), KTM (11-7)
10. Davide Guarneri (I), KTM (10-8)
Standings MX1 after 10 of 17 rounds
1. Cairoli, 467 points
2. Gautier Paulin (F), Kawasaki, 396
3. Desalle, 372
4. de Dycker, 359
5. Searle, 301
Other KTM
9. Rui Goncalves (P), KTM, 180
10. Guarneri, 168
Manufacturers Standings MX1 after 10 of 17 rounds
1. KTM, 476 points
2. Kawasaki, 404
3. Suzuki, 398
Results MX2 Uddevalla
1. Jeffrey Herlings (NL), KTM (3-1)
2. Christophe Charlier (F), Yamaha (1-3)
3. Jordi Tixier (F), KTM (4-2)
4. Jake Nicholls (UK), KTM (2-5)
5. Alessandro Lupino (I), Kawasaki (6-4)
Other KTM
8. Jose Butron (E), KTM (9-7)
9. Glenn Coldenhoff (NL), KTM (8-12)
Standings MX2 after 10 of 17 rounds
1. Herlings, 492 points
2. Tixier, 363
3. Butron, 311
4. Charlier, 306
5. Coldenhoff, 282
Other KTM
7. Nicholls, 252
Manufacturers Standings MX2 after 10 of 17 rounds
1. KTM, 497 points
2. Yamaha, 355
3. Kawasaki, 301
Results EMX250 Uddevalla (Round 3)
1. Valentin Guillod (CH), KTM, 29:16.424 min
2. Damon Graulus (B), KTM, +16.998 sec
3. Jeremy Seewer (CH), Suzuki, +17.301
4. Brian Bogers (NL), KTM, +29.332
5. Micha-Boy de Waal (NL), KTM, +35.098
Standings EMX250 afer 3 of rounds 8 rounds
1. Guillod, 75 points
2. Seewer, 62
3. Graulus, 54
4. Ceriel Klein Kromhof (NL), KTM, 48
5. Bogers, 40
Manufacturers Standings EMX250 after 3 of 8 rounds
1. KTM, 75 points
2. Suzuki, 62
3. Yamaha, 39


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Tigers, White Sox square off in AL Central battle
Rainout pushes Verlander back to face Quintana in Chicago
It's still very early in the season, so it's probably a bit premature to look at the standings and glean much from where teams are positioned.
But almost a month into the season, the American League Central standings have an interesting look, in that all of the teams are bunched together. Even the last-place team -- the Indians -- is only a few games out of first place.
Regardless of what month it is, divisional matchups usually carry some level of intrigue. When the Tigers and White Sox convene at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday, the Sox will be just a one game behind the first-place Tigers in the AL Central and have a little momentum working. After taking three of four from the Rays, the White Sox have won six of their last nine.
The Tigers will either be totally rested or totally restless by the time this series begins, depending on how you look at it. Detroit's series finale in Minnesota on Sunday was rained out, and they followed that with a scheduled off-day.
Because of the rainout, they'll resume play Tuesday night with a slightly revamped rotation. Instead of Max Scherzer starting, he'll be bumped to Wednesday, with Justin Verlander, Sunday's starter, taking the mound for the opener with the Sox.
Verlander faced the White Sox in his most recent start on April 22. He earned the win, allowing two runs over seven innings with two walks and seven strikeouts.
The Sox will counter with lefty Jose Quintana, who will be making his sixth start of the season in search of his second win. He will also be facing the same opponent in two consecutive starts, having pitched against the Tigers in a losing effort on April 24. He yielded three runs over six innings in a game the Sox lost, 7-4.
Tigers: Clutch hitting on the rise
Third baseman Nick Castellanos ranks fourth in the American League with a .412 (7-for-17) batting average with runners in scoring position. Two of those hits were home runs, and during this stretch, he's driven in 11.
Rajai Davis has hit safely in eight of his last nine games, batting .400 (14-for-35) with six runs scored, two doubles, one home run and five RBIs.
White Sox: Abreu's accolades
Jose Abreu's 10 home runs and 32 RBIs are both Major League rookie records for March/April, and he earned a share of the AL Player of the Week honors with Seattle's Kyle Seager.
Through his first 27 games, Abreu hit safely or collected an RBI in 17 of those contests. He already owns three multihomer games and seven multi-RBI. He is hitting .400 (12-for-30) with five homers and 26 RBIs with runners in scoring position.
Abreu appears to have found a home as the three-hole hitter, batting .313 (21-for-67) with seven homers and 26 RBIs. As the cleanup hitter, he was batting .205.
Worth noting
• How's this for eerie: as of their 31st birthdays, Miguel Cabrera and Hank Aaron have identical stats in three categories: batting average (.320), home runs (366) and extra-base hits (796).
• White Sox pitchers have issued a Major League-leading 125 walks this season. They also lead the league in runs scored with 150.
• Adam Dunn needs four home runs to tie Jeff Bagwell and Vladimir Guerrero (449) for 36th place all-time. He also needs two walks to tie Jack Clark (1,262) for 48th place all-time.
Alyson Footer is a national correspondent for MLB.com. Follow her on Twitter @alysonfooter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Isn't it a little odd that we are all 2,3 years sober in this issue of relationship? No 7, 8 or double digits! Maybe that is the light in the tunnel for all of us.
Whether the light is a train or hope, it will be over soon. Just couple more lonely nights and fresh cuts, it will be over soon just like every thing else in this life. Another heavy step to the highway called, "Happy Destiny.". It can not rain all day. Good night, my friends.


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Business briefs
News and notes on the Alexandria business community [...]
Parking problems have us in a tight spot
The issue of parking in Old Town, similar to religion and politics, has become one of those forbidden topics to discuss during local social engagements. [...]
Hilton GM takes over as chamber board chair
Charles Banta becomes president of the board of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
YOUR VIEW | Working together in 2010
An open letter from the local business community to elected officials.
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TinaKentuckyHairBlondeNormal HairAwesomeMy Mother gave this to me. We both have light Blond hair up above our lip, and under the sideburn area. I love this thing. Less pain that tweezing, and awesome results. I'm ordering a replacement today. Mine quit working, and I have to have it again. Brest product and great results.posted Apr 29, 2012Link to this post
DianeJust Bought One For My DaughterI've been using this for about 3 years and it is the best thing I found for removing facial hair without too much pain. It does a pretty good job of getting most of the hairs. Although, sometimes there maybe a stray one that I need to pluck but overall it does a good job. Just bought one for my daughter who had tried mine and wanted one.posted Jan 3, 2012Link to this post
JackieCAHairMedium BrownFine or Thin HairThick or Coarse HairGreat Product!After reading other reviews about "pinching", I prepared myself for pain. However, there was no additional pain than what I have experienced in the past between getting threaded or plucking. So no pinching. The only reason I did not give it a 5 is because I have to go over the same area many times in order to get all the hairs. Just keeping repeating quarter size circles on the problem areas, and after a minute or two, all the hair will be gone. Your hair must be a certain length for it to grab on and pull it out. This worked on my peach fuzz, and my darker chin hairs. You must have patience with this, especially if the problem area is large. Set aside an evening, as your skin will be reddish in color from all the hair pulling. Also, WASH YOUR FACE with ANTIBACTERIAL hand soap, before and after. This will prevent breakouts. All in all, I am satisfied with my purchase. I would and have recommend this to my friends.posted Dec 14, 2011Link to this post
DianaFirst Time Using This Device - AwesomeI was thrilled with how easy the instructions were to follow and how easy the product was to use. I loved the results with very little pain. Much less pain and time than tweezing or having my upper lip waxed. I have scattered facial hair on my chin as I am getting older this took care of all of this in just a few minutes. My skin is not red of course I do feel a little tingling but minimum. I washed my face and dried my skin as directed. I also cleaned the device with the brush provided. It was very easy to clean.
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LoriIt's Great!I love this bcuz instead of taking hours to pluck, this grabs all the hairs fast and easy. I was getting electrolosis and decided to stop and just use this. it pinches, but removing hair doesn't feel good. you get used to the pinch feeling unless you just have a very low tolerance for pain. I own 2. Just wish I didn't have the hair to need this in the first place!posted Jul 31, 2011Link to this post
Patty S.Beats The Manual TweezerVery prompt delivery. I have had the tweezer before and couldn't find it in the stores. Works great.posted Jul 26, 2011Link to this post
Susan S.Ocean Springs, MississippiHairMedium BrownDry HairCurly HairColor Treated HairFine or Thin HairWhat A Relief With Emjoi Tweeze!I must admit the tweeze takes more hairs then one at a time on me. It is more like a razor but it does not give my face a rash nor does it hurt. It is the best thing I ever
used and does the best job ever. I am excited about my emjoi tweeze and use it every morning before I put on make-up. You know I don't see how anyone can live without this product. Unfortunately, there is not much of a turnover here with emjoi. I have been searching for one in case my only one goes out. I would be estactic! It is so convient and batteries last a long time in it. I would love for this company to contact me to see if I could get them promotions over here in continuing selling this product in the stores. For some reason it is getting pulled off the shelves. No more in as seen on tv isle.posted Mar 22, 2011Link to this post -
Donna S.TexasHairBlackNormal HairThick or Coarse HairGreat ProductI love my tweeze!!!!! It works wonderfully on my facial hair . Sure there is a little pain as is the case with most facial hair removal but tweeze works well on soft hair above the lip and the course hair that grows on the chin. I bought one 2 years ago and changed the batteries only one time, and I use it 2-3 times per week. Great product.Came back to buy my second one as the blade has become a little dull.posted Jul 21, 2010Link to this post
TommiMiamiLove This Thing!!If you are used to plucking your chin then you won't mind the pain of using the Tweeze. It's the same pain just faster. I love this thing. I run it over my "problem area" every morning when I put on my make up. No longer do I have to worry about catching the reflection of the sun glinting off a wayward whisker in my rearview mirror!! I don't use on my upper lip cuz it hurts but for the hairs on my chinny chin chin it's a life saver!!!posted Jun 14, 2010Link to this post
Lea AnnNeed Another OneI've had my Tweeze for several years. I was telling my mother about it and she borrowed mine to see if it worked for her. Now I'm on line to order one for her. It does hurt, but so does plucking. And you have to hold it the right way or you won't get the full benefit of it. READ THE DIRECTIONS and you'll learn the best way to hold it against your skin. I just replaced the batteries in mine a couple of weeks ago for the first time since I bought it about 3 years ago, so unless you get a defective one it does not eat through batteries. I have and will recommend Tweeze!posted Jun 14, 2010Link to this post
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It's not safe for pregnant women to eat deli meats (such as ham, turkey, salami, and bologna) or hot dogs unless the food has been thoroughly heated and is steaming hot. These foods can cause a form of food poisoning called listeriosis.
Listeriosis is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, a type of bacteria. Heating deli meats until steaming hot will kill the bacteria if it's present.
Listeriosis is especially dangerous during pregnancy. Most people don't get sick when they eat food contaminated with listeria. But healthy pregnant women are more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis and are more likely to become dangerously ill from it.
The flu-like symptoms of listeriosis can sometimes advance to potentially life-threatening meningitis (infection of the membranes covering the brain, with symptoms such as severe headache and stiff neck) and blood infection.
You can pass the infection on to your baby while you're pregnant, too. This can cause problems such as miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, low birth weight, and life-threatening infections like bacteremia (bacteria in the blood) and meningitis.
Contact your healthcare provider if you're pregnant and you suspect you might have listeriosis.
Learn more about food safety during pregnancy on the FDA's Food Safety for Moms-to-Be page.
It's not safe to eat precooked meats such as deli meats, hot dogs, and pâté when you're pregnant unless they're heated until steaming hot. Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis, and newborns – not moms – suffer the most serious effects of infection during pregnancy.
Listeria can cross the placental barrier or, more commonly, be transmitted in the birth canal, and it can be devastating for the baby. Every year or so, an outbreak occurs in which miscarriage, preterm delivery, or death occurs because pregnant women ate deli meat or hot dogs contaminated with listeria.
Contamination may result from improper handling, or the bacteria may already be present in the meat. But whatever the reason, unlike other bacteria, listeria grows well at refrigerator temperatures. So while we think we're being safe by putting cold cuts in the refrigerator, this germ outsmarts us.
You should avoid getting fluid from packages of hot dogs and other meats on other foods, utensils, or food preparation areas, and be sure to wash your hands after handling hot dogs or deli meats. Listeria is also a problem in unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses, and uncooked poultry. While you're pregnant, you should stay away from cheese made from unpasteurized milk.


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Do any video players support the new interface for accelerated video output yet?
Xv has always been suboptimal and very CPU intensive for me with compiz.
Phoronix: Compiz 0.6.0 Released With New Plug-Ins
Danny Baumann has released Compiz 0.6.0. This new release of Compiz features better support for multiple X screens, XML-based meta-data system, improvements to the option initialization thanks to the new meta-data system, an extensible logging framework, new plug-ins, greater handling of output devices, introspection support in D-Bus, multiple modes of resize drawing, and multiple placement modes through the place plug-in. In Compiz 0.6.0, the new Cube plug-in additions include transparency support, basic background support, and support for non-power-of-two sky dome textures.
Do any video players support the new interface for accelerated video output yet?
Xv has always been suboptimal and very CPU intensive for me with compiz.
This is excellent news, compiz is really turning out to be something worth using. I too would like to know the situation regarding video plugins, and if there's any criticism to be made, features like this (and non-laggy scrolling, my old iMac with a Geforce 2 is only slightly slower!) should be top priority.
Is there any option, like in Beryl, to change window managers on the fly, to you could go from beryl to metacity without having to log out then in again?
As far as I know there is only a patch for the MPlayer XV output available.
Type "metacity --replace" or "compiz --replace" on a terminal to change the window manager without logging out.Originally Posted by Moustacha=
It is also possible to install compiz-fusion which has a tray icon that allows you to change your window manager.


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Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
As a major stopping point for migrating ducks and geese, this 9,486-acre area offers excellent public waterfowl hunting opportunities.
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Centralia's resident carilloneur performs on the town's 65-bell carillon, one of the few in the country. The surrounding park also features a museum and tours of the 165-foot-tall tower.
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Hawkins-Schwartz Orchards
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Historic National Road Scenic Byway
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Salem Country Club
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Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area
Multiple-use recreational area with a 194-acre lake. It provides habitat for shore birds and upland game and offers camping, hunting, hiking, fishing and horseback riding.
Stephen A. Forbes State Park
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"Mary Roach does it again...."
If Mary Roach releases a book, I buy it. I hadn't realised that until I had purchased this one before finishing reading the TITLE.
She did not disappoint. The book is fascinating, honest, entertaining, and FUN. And the reader does a fantastic job as well. If you liked her other stuff, get this. If you haven't read her other stuff, get this, then that. :D
I kind of hate Orson Scott Card personally-- at least his public persona. His politics are odious. I mention this just to put context to the following sentence:
This book is one of the finest pieces of science fiction-- or any fiction-- I have ever read.
Top Ten. As much as I enjoyed Ender's Game; the book was pretty much setup for this, and-- compared to this-- fluffy and inconsequential. My favourite parts of Ender's Game were tangled up in the side story with Ender's Siblings, which is what set the stage for Speaker.
Read Ender's Game, then read this. You won't regret it.
"Not my favourite Savage, but still a must read."
Okay, let's start of by admitting that I'm an absolute Savage Fan. The thought process that went into buying this book was "Oh, there's a new book by Dan Savage available? I'd better pre-order it!!!"
And while the notion of exploring the seven deadly sins might seem a little... gratuitous... and might seem to serve only to promote Mr. Savage as a shameless hedonist trying to tear down the walls of decency.... okay, let's not kid ourselves. That's what it is, and that's what he is.
But... the entire point of the book is that our notions of "sin" and "decency" need to be re-evaluated, and there's nothing wrong with a little shameless hedonism. Not only that, but he doesn't go in the directions you'd expect.
For example, for Pride he talks about the Pride Parades... and whether he thinks they're relevant anymore. This is actually one of the two points I disagree with him on-- I think their meaning has changed and they are totally relevant.
I also did not think that "firing a gun" served well as Wrath-- it was more of a platform for him to attack the second amendment. And I'll freely admit I'm one of those people who gets bitchy when you attack the second amendment, and that it's my main complaint with Mr. Savage. This a review, not a rebuttal, so I'll just leave it at "if you're like me on the second amendment, you will have objections." Well, and I'll add that his perspective is still worth reading.... I certainly don't think he's wrong about every point he makes, I just think he doesn't accurately represent the views he's opposing (which is as much the fault of the NRA as his).
As always, the author is inappropriate, but as I believe he has said himself-- just inappropriate enough to get the job done. The books is, at different points, thought provoking, insightful, informative, outrageous... and real.
I'm very glad he read it himself-- it always irritates me when books by talented speakers are read by others.
That being said, there were some production issues; at several points he stops and starts a sentence over-- perfectly understandable, but should have been edited out.
If you haven't read a Dan Savage book, or listened to his podcast, or read his column, this is probably not the place to start.
"Bill Bryson. 'Nufsed"
This is the man who could make a trip to the post office interesting (and has), and could probably make a reading of the tax code entertaining.
And this... isn't a trip to the post office, and it isn't the tax code. Aeronautics history. Corruption. Sex and violence. Baseball. Boxing. Prohibition and gangsters. Murder sprees. All delivered with context, wit, and oooooh so much style.
I'm guessing from the fact that you're reading this review that you like audiobooks. That's all I need to know to know that you should STOP reading this review and buy the book. Then go for "A Short History of Nearly Everything" (the unabridged, even though he didn't read it) and "In a Sunburned Country." That should be enough to get you hooked.
"Not typical Heinlein or sci-fi. Still a must."
Let's get this out of the way-- I'm a Pagan, and a lot of Pagan culture and development was heavily influenced by this book, including but not limited to, the existence of an actual Church of All Worlds.
That being said, Heinlein wasn't a Rand or a Hubbard. He wasn't trying to start a movement. Oh, sure, he wasn't unaware of the influence of his writing, but this was a book that was written to be sold-- and despite the label, an abridged version at that.
(This the unabridged recording-- of the original, abridged, version of the novel; the unabridged version wasn't published for another 30 years, and most people who loved the novel as it was published, myself included, prefer the abridgment.)
What Heinlein did was poke fun at the established morals-- the sacred cows. Monogamy, Monotheism, Money. His vehicle for this was Valentine Michael Smith-- a man in body, but raised by Martians until he was 25, with no knowledge of human culture. The other vehicle is Jubal Harshaw, lawyer, doctor, and hack writer. Between the two viewpoints of innocence and experience, we get an interesting view of this future-- which is, of course, just an updated version of the 1960's, which was "the present."
It's not the typical Heinlein-- there's a lot of argument over whether it can even be considered science fiction. It's a valid argument-- let's face it, the story only uses the trappings of science fiction to get away with disguising the real world behind fake names. Sure, there are flying cars and spaceships-- but they only serve to set the story up. The same thing could have been accomplished with fantasy creatures instead of "Martians."
Me, I don't think it was a typical Heinlein. And it's certainly not my favourite. When I tell people I like Heinlein, and they say they loved this book-- I tend to cringe. It's like being a Queen fan and someone saying "Oh, yeah, I loved that song they did for Wayne's World." Yes, okay, it's a great song, but it's not even the best on the freaking album AND IT WAS PROBABLY RECORDED BEFORE YOU WERE BO-- wups, forgot to take my medication.
But yeah, it's like that.
Don't get me wrong, it's an absolutely great book. And it's a must read, because for all my comments above about "written to be sold" and "argument about sci-fi", Heinlein is an excellent writer. If Paul McCartney suddenly started recording jingles for Burger King, yeah, it would be slumming, but it would probably change the world of commercial jingles forever and people would be downloading it.
Heinlein couldn't help himself; in his commercialism, he brought up a whole lot of valid points-- points that had never quite been phrased that way, and that found people listening in the counter-culture movements of the 1960's. And the parts that are science fiction are handled marvellously, and work smoothly into the plot.
This book leaves behind three things as a legacy-- the aformentioned Church of All Worlds, the waterbed (invented by the author in Double Star, expounded here, and this book was used as an example of prior art to prevent a patent on the concept), and the word "grok."
One last note-- I read (or listen to) this book every couple of years, and have since I was about 14. It's NEVER the same book twice. So... yeah... check it out.
"Take the ball from MHI and just keeps running."
Okay, I was really happy with Monster Hunter International.
There is nothing that I said about that book that doesn't apply to this, with the exception of the stuff about how MHI was an excellent "First book". Actually, I could even expound on that, because one didn't realise how much of the stage for this book was being set.
I expect that the author had this book in mind while he was writing the first; we learn more details about things that we thought were fully explained, or some things we just accepted as they were. It's handled expertly. A few of the threads from the first book are resolved, a few left open, more threads are introduced. Relationships develop and change.
I was very relieved that the return of Grant Jeffries did not re-open the romantic competition-- that's a settled thing, nobody's gonna mess with that.
Again, the reader is spectacular. Again, exposition is handled deftly, and with an excellent plot device. Again, there is a broad reliance on archetypes and the Lovecraft influence is even more defined (they don't call the Necronomicon by name. But they don't give it another one, either). Another fantasy icon is plagiarised, but I won't spoil which one... and it's done well.
Again, there's a single storyline that's followed to completion. There's a lot more left open for the series to pursue, but it's not so much that it takes any satisfaction away from the storyline, and there's no "Your princess is in another castle" hooey.
And Again, you'll buy the next book because you want more of the same. I know I will.
"More than what you expect. Way more."
For starters, Oliver Wyman NAILS this. With a big honkin' hammer. At no point does it sounds like he's reading from a page. There are no failures of direction or editing. Owen Pitt is talking to you, telling you about what happened, and Pitt is good with voices. Okay, some of the women are a little weak, but... it doesn't distract because it's Owen doing the voices. On the rare occasions that he shifts narrative characters, it's that other character talking. It's flawless.
As for the story-- the author does an amazing job at creating the universe without bogging you down with exposition. You're sucked in along with Owen, and it happens with amazing speed and craftsmanship without feeling forced. The plot itself, of course, lends well to to exposition, but Correia doesn't lean on it too heavily. Characters, concepts, and relationships are established firmly, but the plot advances even when he occasionally stops for Backstory.
The dings it gets are for unoriginality. Part of the reason that it is able to accomplish so much exposition in so short a time is that the Monster Control Bureau is one part Men In Black and one part Bureau 13, with standard government paranoia sprinkled in for cohesion and flavour. And the big bad is unapologetically borrowed from Lovecraft, falling juuuuuuust short of calling the thousand foot squid god Cthulu.
But don't get me wrong, that's almost part of the charm. A few brief references and you've got a wider universe in place. Not all the gaps are filled in, but there's enough that you fully understand that there's a lot different from this world and the one we live in. But the story itself is excellent. The romance is a little forced, but not overly so, and the author resists the urge to establish a will-they-or-won't-they dynamic. Some might be bothered by the right-wing rhetoric, but it is not only in character for the people, but it's appropriate for the world they inhabit.
Interestingly, the most overused tropes-- vampires, zombies, and the undead in general-- are handled INCREDIBLY well, as well as the characters' interactions with them. The temptation is to compare it to a summer blockbuster film or a pulp fantasy is strong-- it has the fun of the first and the archetypes of the second (and a few other pulp genres), but it's way more than you would expect from such comparisons.
Also, it does an excellent job of balancing between being a book in its own right and the first book in a series. It serves as an excellent introduction to the universe while telling a story of its own. Yes, it's the story of how Owen joins MHI, and his journey from newbie to full fledged Monster Hunter, but it resists the urge to leave the overarching story unresolved. There are plenty of open threads, and of course the epilogue is a set-up for the next book, but you buy the next book because you want more of what this book gave you, not because you are hanging on the edge of your seat for the cliffhanger.
"Little Bites of Madness and Delight"
Yes. While the little photographs are missing, almost any book is superior when read by the author. And this particular author is a talented performer.
It was a performance, rather than just a straight reading. And again, he's good at this.
Yes, but it was the ending to a story, so I'm not going to spoil it.
This is a book of VERY short stories-- brief glimpses of a universe, or a person's life. Brilliant ideas, sketched out quickly and in remarkable detail. Some are fascinating. Some are amusing. Some are CREEPY. And many are a combination of both. But all are very well done.
"Gotta Love Dan Savage"
Yes, wholeheartedly. Why? Because Dan Savage is doing what he does best-- talking candidly-- often hilariously-- about issues. Not just LGBT issues, but religion, politics, and culture as a whole. Yes, he talks about LGBT issues, but he makes the argument very well that LGBT issues are "straight" issues.
If nothing else, his offer to the "choicers" is CLASSIC.
Dan Freaking Savage.
He played Dan Savage REALLY convincingly.
Seriously, though, he does this well-- he's clear-spoken, entertaining, and he doesn't sound like he's reading from the book. He's just talking to you.
Rather a lot, actually. Him talking about his parents as he was growing up, and about his mother's death in particular.
"Still Brilliant"
It's impossible to explain what makes this book awesome without spoiling it for you, but I can be general.
1) Felix Castor is an entertaining fellow.
2) The universe he lives is interesting and well-developed.
3) There is something very, very, wrong with Mike Carey that causes him to think up stuff like this. I'm just saying. This is a knife-twister.
"A nice descent into fantasy..."
(Disclaimer: If you saw the movie, then you still know practically nothing about this book. They do not share the same plot, or really even the characters. "Griffin's Story" is actually set in the MOVIE universe, not this one.)
What would you do if you could teleport?
This wasn't high-sci-fi or high-fantasy. The world is more or less our world, except for this one kid who can teleport. He's got real problems with his abusive dad, his girlfriend, the cop downstairs who beats his wife.... oh, yeah, and the NSA.
Definitely worth reading. Will inspire a lot of fantasies and daydreams.


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Verlander looking to keep turnaround going in NY
Yankees call on lefty Capuano in last of Cy Young matchups
The Tigers will send the last of a stretch of three consecutive Cy Young Award winners to the mound Wednesday as they continue their four-game series at Yankee Stadium.
After Max Scherzer was outdueled by five New York pitchers Monday night, the newly acquired David Price took a no-decision after an 8 2/3-inning, 10-strikeout performance Tuesday night. Justin Verlander, the 2011 Cy Young winner, will start Wednesday.
Verlander is coming off an eight-inning outing, which ties his second game of the season as his longest start of the year. In a season that hasn't gone according to plan, it seems that Verlander might finally be turning a corner.
Pitching against the Rockies last week, the 31-year-old righty gave up two runs off eight hits. He's allowed more than four runs in a start only once since the middle of June.
"I think pitching is constant tinkering," Verlander said. "You're always working on things. This year, I made more drastic adjustments than I would have liked, but I feel like I'm heading in the right direction and will continue working on what I've been working on, and go out there and continue to pitch the way I did [against the Rockies].
Detroit might again be without the services of rookie shortstop Eugenio Suarez, who is awaiting the results of an MRI on his left knee.
Verlander will be opposed by Chris Capuano, who is making his third start since joining the Yankees in a trade with the Rockies.
Capuano hasn't allowed a homer since becoming a Yankee, but he has still given up more runs than he'd like. His ERA in his two starts is 4.38 through 12 1/3 innings.
He retired nine straight in his last start, against Boston, after allowing a fourth-inning RBI single.
"After that, I felt like I found my release point and started to make better pitches," Capuano said. "I want to take what I did the last three innings and start out from the get-go [against Detroit]."
Tigers: Club signs former closer Johnson
After signing with Detroit on Tuesday, former A's closer Jim Johnson will join the club Wednesday in New York to throw for pitching coach Jeff Jones.
Following the workout, Johnson will report to Triple-A Toledo. According to Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski, the assignment is not a permanent one.
"We're not signing him to go to Triple-A," Dombrowski said Tuesday. "We're hopeful that he'll be able to help us here at some point."
Johnson saved at least 50 games in back-to-back seasons for the Orioles before being traded to Oakland last December but struggled mightily this season. He posted a 7.14 ERA with just two saves through 38 games with the A's before being released.
Yankees: Hill joins bullpen
On Tuesday, the Yankees awarded a waiver claim on lefty reliever Matt Thornton to the Nationals.
In the corresponding move, the team signed left-hander Rich Hill to a big league contract.
"This is about giving us some flexibility in the near term because of what's going on in our starting rotation with injuries, and in the long term as we enter next year with a lot of the choices we feel are starting to knock on the door," general manager Brian Cashman said.
According to manager Joe Girardi, Hill will be used, at least temporarily, out of the bullpen in situations similar to how Thornton was used. It means for the time being, the Yankees will still have 13 pitchers on their active roster.
"We don't want to stay at 13 pitchers," said Girardi. "It's not something we anticipate doing for the rest of the year, and those multiple-inning guys become even more important."
Worth noting
• Capuano is unbeaten in four appearances -- two starts -- against the Tigers, though he has a 6.43 ERA.
• The Tigers have received quality starts in 12 of their last 16 games.
• Miguel Cabrera has hit safely in 41 of 48 career games against New York.
Matt Slovin 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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The World Series is over. The 2012 election is over. The Hot Stove League has begun.
So it's time to turn our attention to the offseason plan for the Nationals and look at what steps they could (and should) take to not only repeat as NL East champions in 2013 but to make a deeper run through the postseason all the way through the Fall Classic.
CSNwashington.com's Chase Hughes and I will be touching on a number of subjects this afternoon when we tape our first offseason edition of Beltway Baseball. But we also want to know what subjects you want addressed.
Submit your questions in the comments section, and we'll pick the best ones to answer on-air. The full show will be posted here tomorrow morning, so be sure to check back and watch it in its entirety.
- Brian - Nov 7, 2012 at 12:07 PM
When are 40-man decisions (additions/arb offers) going to be made?
- sjm308 - Nov 7, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Does C. Garcia have options left?For that matter, who are the players on the 40 man roster that are out of options and either have to make the 25 man roster or be placed on waivers.Thanks Mark and Chase
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 12:40 PM
My questions are:1) 56,808,491 Americans did not want Obama as president but he still is, wassup with that? (btw don't mistake me for a Republican, I am neither.)2) What are the adverse effects of John Lannen as our #5 instead of anyone that is rumored to replace him? I can think of one, that is usage of bullpen in the games he pitches.3) Will Gorzo return to being the lone long man of the bullpen? I don't see any other candidates for this job.
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 12:40 PM
and yes, Sjm's question as well.
- Feel Wood - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:05 PM
3) Will Gorzo return to being the lone long man of the bullpen? I don't see any other candidates for this job.Gorzo was the left handed so-called "long man", Stammen was the righty. Stammen's not going anywhere.
- Don - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:09 PM
Davey Johnson contract getting done.Does Rizzo move a middle infielder — does he sell HIGH on Desi, sell lowish on Espi or sell before the results are fully in on Lombo? Is Morse on the block, whether or not ALR gets re-inked?Matt Purke post-shoulder surgery, what's the expectation on timeline and effectiveness for the kid going forward?Zim's shoulder surgery, same questions. (I know the club says it is no big deal and he'll be ready, but I would say that too if I were trying to sell tickets.)I think that the club's biggest problem last year was the inability to score. Too many Ks not enough OBP. Werth and Harper filled the roles well last season but they are not 1 and 2 hole hitters, they are run producers. What is Rizzo going to do to try to fix that?Dan Haren? Brandon McCrathy? EJ re-inked? Do they go BIG for Grienke? (Only 17% of folks in yesterday's poll said that Zack should be the 5th starter — man, the electorate can be follish sometimes! — the guy is a stud folks. Not sure the coins would be right for the Nats, but do we not want 200 innings of 200 K ball and double digit wins from what would be our #3 starter? Hell yes, we do.) What SP add do they make?Thanks Zuck, looking forward to the show.
- MicheleS - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:16 PM
When will Davey's contract be resolved?Status update on ALR contract and Sean B? Any clue on the Starting Pitcher situation?
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:16 PM
actually both Gorzo and Stammen made about the same percent of appearances to pitch multiple innings out of their respective total appearances. Stammen made nine more appearances than Gorzo where he retired more than 3 batters.technically Gorzo was named the long man before 2012. my question is do we see him a return to similar role in 2013?
- JaneB - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:21 PM
If we don't sign ALR, do we go outside for a 1B guy, or use either Tyler Moore or Morse? What's your guess?
- Drew - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM
What is the likelihood that Rizzo acquires a new starting pitcher through a trade, not free agency?If LaRoche resigns, will the Nats deal Morse for a top pitcher?
- Gonat - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:43 PM
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- Get Some Players - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:52 PM
Get Some Players, if he exists.
- Tom M - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:53 PM
What's the likelihood Tyler Moore makes the Nats ML roster coming out of spring training; what's the likelihood that John Lannan is the 5th starter next year?
- Gonat - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Get Some Players said… Will Alex Rendon be a Major Leaguer at some point next year? November 07, 2012 8:45 AM _____________________________________Are you doing a hybrid of Alex Meyer and Anthony Rendon?Rendon may have been on that RZim fast-track to the Majors if he wasn't injured. Now he needs a MLB position.LONGSHOT: Rendon is the Opening Day starter at 3rd base so Peric's vision of Ryan Zimmerman at 1st base happens.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 1:59 PM
Gonat, LONGSHOT: If Danny stumbles, Rendon and Danny trade places.
- Doc - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Echoing MicheleS's query. Wad's up with with Davey's contract???For Faraz Shaikh: It's called Democracy pal. Beyond that, 56,808,491+1 voted for him to be El Presidente. Get used to it!
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Doc, lame attempt at humor from me. nothing more. I don't intend to get political on a sports blog.
- fast eddie - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Doc:Great post. Put another way, almost 60 mill voted against Romney.
- Gonat - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Gonat said… Rendon 2-2, with a walk, Sac Fly, SB and 3 RBIs with 2 hits w/ RISP. Now batting .305 The rest of the Nats tonight, not so good in Perry, Kimball and Goodwin November 06, 2012 11:16 PM ______________________________________Update: Rendon 3-3, with 2 doubles, a walk, Sac Fly, SB and 4 RBIs with 3 hits w/ RISP. Now batting .317 Mark, how would you rate Rendon's speed?
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Gonat, interesting on Rendons speed. 4 stolen bases so far and scoring runs.Most impressive stats to me is his .350 BA w/ RISP and batting much better against RH pitching.Has Rendon always hit righties better?
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:29 PM
I found his college numbers for last season; 13 SB in 18 attempts, Owls' best that year. I think his speed would be a plus if he is a good baserunner. His hitting skills is what he was drafted for I believe.
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:32 PM
This is better, http://bit.ly/PWXYis .
- Theophilus T. S. - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:32 PM
No offense Mark, but as eruditely as you and Chase discuss the most important of these questions — you don't have the answers, or anything more than an educated guess, either (and you've already shared your educated guesses with us, right?). It's sort of the baseball version of The Amazing Kreskin. If someone in the Nats FO had said, "We'll re-sign E. Jackson the day the Devil sells Sno-Cones," you'd have told us, wouldn't you? (This is in contrast to Ladson's, "According to baseball sources . . .," schtick, which includes comments by fans wearing Curly W hats in the men's room at Verizon Center.)Your producers at Comcast need to drag in some schmo from the Nats' organization, or somebody else's organization, or a secretary recently fired by Scott Boras, so that someone can lie to us or obfuscate on the record — let us watch for facial tics or read between the lines.The answers I know you can give us are, who has options and who doesn't, when are tender offers due. Is it true they can let Lannan get $5MM more in arbitration and then dump him — if no takers — before on Opening Day at minimal cost? Speculate informedly about why they/Johnson are screwing around. Maybe you do have real information about the post-operative status of Zimmerman, Purke (and Burnett, for that matter) that you can share. What information have real baseball people — people you can name — given you regarding Rendon's arcing path through the AFL (3-for-3 last night)? Are thoughts of Perry, Garcia as starters to be taken seriously (Perry got rocked yesterday) or just part of the circus for the masses?The Nats keep secrets better than the CIA and it is sometimes very frustrating.Thank you for trying.
- NatsJack in Florida - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:38 PM
So don't watch, Theophilus, and better yet, don't post.
- baseballswami - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Organizational philosophy– 75% homegrown vs 25%free agent ? This year in particular do we go with our own pieces, wait for Goodwin for CF or sign a free agent? What do you see as the Nats makeup?
- SCNatsFan - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Really Theo? Any rumblings of who the 3B coach will be? And interested on your thoughts about Perry.
- Theophilus T. S. - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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- Theophilus T. S. - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Jack — you are mis-reading what I am saying. Mark does the best with what he has. And I appreciate him leading the discussion on this list with the best information available. I do mean that Comcast doesn't give him anything else, e.g., a "guest," to work with. But there are no "answers" to the questions in which we are most emotionally-invested — until they happen because the Nats, and most baseball teams, generally, are much more tight-lipped (or, at least, inaccessible) than management in other sports. I think the questions I'm hoping to see answered (see, above) are worthwhile and potentially answerable, substantively.
- MicheleS - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Also, anything going on with MASN? We know the TV Rev deal is on hold, but are Bob, FP, and Kristina coming back?
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 2:56 PM
Faraz, thanks for getting Rendons speed numbers. Good to see he can run the bases.
- Theophilus T. S. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Here's an issue that deserves exploration:Before the Cardinals broke the piggy bank for Holliday, they had a fairly well-known formula for remaining competitive, as a medium market team, against big spenders like the Dodgers, Cubs, et al. They allocated X percent of the payroll to two star players, Y percent to the next 10-12 players, and the rest — I think it was around 20-25 percent — to the other 12-14 spots on the roster. In that way they were spending enough money to keep productive players in their day-to-day lineup and fill out the roster with young players and scrubinis. This model worked for them for years.What is the Nats' model? Do they have one? Or do they just ad hoc their way through the budget process?
- Theophilus T. S. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:05 PM
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- NatsJack in Florida - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:05 PM
Sorry, Theo but I read your entire post and didn't find your end questions as anything that hasn't already been answeered or anything that can be readily answered by anyone not directly affiliated with Nats management.Speculation at this time of the year is pretty much all we've got.
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:07 PM
everyone has a model I bet, it is a business after all.I want Nationals to keep 3-4 home grown star level players and rotate everyone else every 3-4 years. of course it heavily relies on very good draft and very good development program which i think nats have had in recent years.
- Theophilus T. S. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Jack — Then you do, at least, get my point. Comcast needs to give their viewers something more. It needn't be — though it would useful — someone "directly affiliated" with Nats management. It just needs someone w/ a different/added perspective. Otherwise, we're getting a condensed, short-form format of what Mark and Chase can give us separately, without any added value. Incidentally, I like Michele's questions re MASN. Add to that this one, if the impasse on rights continues, is there any chance it moves to litigation? Ultimately, the Nats' best interest lies in busting up the MASN arrangement.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:16 PM
NatsJack, speculation? Who does that? I don't think any of us really had EJax last year but we kind of hit on it going through Boras clients and I had Buehrle identified last August although we know that swing & miss turned into Gio.I'm still thinking Riz bolsters the bullpen and goes heavy after Anibal only not to get him. If LaRoche doesn't happen, Rizzo will have a Plan B that should be intriguing. Don't be surprised if Boras talks Riz into Madson.
- JD - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Ghost, We have to keep in mind that Rendon has gone through severe ankle injuries which IMO will lead the Nats to avoid 2nd base for him (too much potential for injury on take outs) and will curtail base stealing which is really not Davie's game in any event. I think he ends up at 3rd base which means one of 2 things: 1) Zim ends up at 1st. 2) Rendon is traded. I don't think this is a 2013 issue as I think Rendon will spend most if not all of the year in the minors.
- fast eddie - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Theo:I agree with your posts re: Mark and his insights. Even if he has "sources" within the Nats hierarchy (and I'm sure he does), he can hardly post inside info here without compromising them.That said, I'm still interested in his opinions as a knowledgable baseball reporter on the questions posed here.
- JD - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Ghost, Where does Madson fit in? Does he knock Clip out of the 8th inning role? Storen the 9th inning role? Matheus, Garcia, Stammen? I don't see this as a good spend of money and an over reaction to the elimination game. I think the LH bullpen issue must be resolved and that in itself won't be a cheap solution.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Theo, I get your point about going the extra mile with some interviews etc. It can be as easy as an off-season call to players to see what they are working on. I really want to see progress with JZim's changeup and hoping Gio adds another pitch to his arsenal as that is what will get him to greatness. Each player is given an offseason list, it would be nice to hear the progress.The most impressive thing about the Cardinals organization is how the veterans stay in St Louis to work with the youngsters as Chris Carpenter does and Pujols did when he was there.
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM
For those who know our prospects well, what is our AA roster looking like? Rendon, Goodwin, Meyes, Karns should be on it, right?
- NatsJack in Florida - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:27 PM
Ghost….. I can see Madson signing a one year deal with somebody to show his recovery is complete and Rizzo could possibly be the guy.Alot of rumors will probably get stirred up during the GM meetings. This is when the "Hot Stove" fire gets lit.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:29 PM
For those wondering about Goodwin's ups and downs, he was told to work on bunting for hits and its costing him ABs and outs as it isn't working well. He had another bunt pop-up yesterday and the corner infielders are aware of his routine and pressing on the corners.
- JD - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Ghost, I think that the numbers in the AFL are not significant for the exact reason you bring up with Goodwin. Players are working on specifics rather than flat out competing. I think the better picture of where everyone is will come when they compete likely in Harrisburg.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM
JD, Madson would be the Lidge role from last year and Rizzo's belief Madson is the real deal as I don't see him making that mistake again.Rizzo was right to get the veteran in Lidge and it didn't work out.I see 5 RH relievers and 2 LH. Clippard can't be overused again.
- Get Some Players - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Of course I meant Anthony Rendon. Up late last night.Will Rendon be in the Majors next year?
- JD - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Faraz, Skole? Solis? Purke? Hood? Leon? There are others like: Kobernus, Taylor, Martinson, Moonyhan. But I,m not sure where they all stand as far as the pecking order is concerned.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:37 PM
JD, absolutely about AA. Rizzo wants Goodwin to be a prototypical leadoff with bunting, speed, and high OBP. The bonus with Goodwin is his compact swing that generates power.
- JD - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Ghost, Here is my opinion about the pen: Clip was overused because Storen was out for more than half a season; Lidge was cheap, Madson won't be, Garcia should be a huge addition from within and Matheus and Stammen are more of a know than they were last year. The 5 righties should be: Clip, Storen, Matheus,Garcia and Stammen. I don't know who the lefties will be; we may need to spend some serious dollars on Affeldt.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:41 PM
JD, I still believe Purke is a future star as well as Rendon. Goodwin has tools and needs to see how he transitions in each level. I still see Meyer as a closer unless he gets his secondary pitches up to + pitches.
- JD - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Ghost, Don't get me wrong; I like Madson a lot and if we sign him I think Matheus will have a tough time making the roster because I think Garcia has better raw tools than him.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:43 PM
JD, I could see Garcia starting in AAA for depth.
- JD - Nov 7, 2012 at 3:47 PM
Ghost, I am totally convinced that Rendon is the real deal; I am just not sure that he fits on our team. There are some pieces on the Diamond backs which intrigue me (Upton, Bauer). I can see a deal with them down the line which may involve: Espinosa, Morse, Rendon. I am not basing it on anything except it seems to fit and I think that big deals like that are Rizzo's style.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Nov 7, 2012 at 4:06 PM
JD, I could see Rendon deployed like Placido Polanco was between 2nd, 3rd and testing him in the outfield. Sounds sort of like Lombo. Difference between Rendon and Lombo is the much higher ceiling.
- Joe Seamhead - Nov 7, 2012 at 4:11 PM
Garcia looked pretty good, but certainly not invincible. As to Ryan Matheus, I don't see him going anywhere soon.Now,Mark,we really want to know- is Kristina Akra going to be back next year?
- Theophilus T. S. - Nov 7, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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- Theophilus T. S. - Nov 7, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Some folks — not me, necessarily — probably want to know if Kristina Akra is going to get divorced and become a FA.
- SonnyG10 - Nov 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM
JD, I have high hopes that Rendon will be our high batting average guy in the lineup…someone who is not as streaky as our other hitters. For that reason I don't want to see him traded for anything. He could be our future triple crown winner.
- Kevin FSU - Nov 7, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Hi Mark,I'm interested to know what is going to happen with Flores.Thanks
- alexva - Nov 7, 2012 at 4:54 PM
Have you heard any interest or discussion on the possibility of pursuing Ichiro Suzuki?
- Unknown - Nov 7, 2012 at 4:59 PM
Here in Idaho, the state legislature passed laws that effectively neutered the teacher's unions and gave control back to the parents and students. But the NEA and other unions spent millions of dollars this fall saying the laws were "bad for kids" and they were defeated last night in the form of propositions.In Idaho, where Democrats are really moderate Republicans. So, with that in mind, can we all pool our resources and buy a lot of TV ads saying that the Nationals need to sign Zach Greinke and trade for David Price? Maybe we can get the player's union to pitch in.If Rizzo and Mr. Lerner see them enough, maybe it will work. And no, I'm not taking sides either. Just amazed that the politico types know that spending 'x' dollars sways 'x' number of votes. If you have the dough, you have the votes because so much of the electorate is uninformed. But they all do it, so a pox on all houses not connected with the Nationals. Farid @ Idaho
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 5:17 PM
alexva, I don't know about nationals' interest but count me in. however with Bernie as our 4th OF and Davey preferring more power from bench, I don't see Ichiro signing up with Nats when all their OF jobs are occupied.
- peric - Nov 7, 2012 at 5:42 PM
The key is Davey. His presence makes roster construction moot without his input. They can't move until they decide whether he's on the bench or working as a consultant in the FO.
- peric - Nov 7, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Methinks losing their third base coach to the Astros put a crimp in the Nat's future plans time-line wise … I wonder if Mark et al are willing to address that turn of events and how it might have affected the current situation with Davey?
- Doc - Nov 7, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Theophilus T.S.: You gave me a bunch of laughs with your 9:32 post. Thanks!I'm stll chuckling over your comments about Ladson at the urinal!Love you guys!!!GooooooooooooooooooNats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- fast eddie - Nov 7, 2012 at 6:48 PM
Sanchez's agent is quoted as saying the free agent market is red-hot. He claims "more than a dozen teams have shown serious interest and several have made lucrative, multi-year offers."Question for Mark: Is he trying to goose the price for his client or is this an accurate assessment of the free-agent market?NI postings have implied that Sanchez would be a relatively cheap solution to our 5th SP for 1-2 years.
- Faraz Shaikh - Nov 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM
I don't know about accurate assessment of the free agent market but Sanchez will not come cheap. If Dodgers are linked to him, I would probably stay away because that owner group is going crazy.


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Venue: Mayflower Theatre
Website: mayflower.org.uk
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