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Alaska Coastal Management Question, Ballot Measure 2 (August 2012)
Ballot Measure 2 | |
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Type: | indirect initiated state statute |
Topic: | Environment |
Status: | Defeated |
Alaska is the only coastal state in the country without a federal coastal management plan, according to reports. Coastal programs are established to guarantee state and local participation in federal decisions on coastal issues that could potentially surface.[2]
A measure was introduced during the 2013 state legislative session that would re-establish the coastal management program for the state. The legislation was introduced by State Representative Alan Austerman.[3]
Election results
The following are official election results:
Ballot Measure 2 | ||||
Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
No | 76440 | 62.09% | ||
Yes | 46678 | 37.91% |
4368 out of 438 precincts reporting via the Alaska Elections Division
Election results last updated 26 April, 2015 15:38 UTC. Click here for Alaskan Standard Time conversions.
Text of measure
The language of the measure that appeared on the ballot read as follows:[4]
" | Establishment of an Alaska Coastal Management Program
This bill would create the Alaska Coastal Management Program in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development ("the Department"). The program would develop new state and local standards to review projects in coastal areas of the State. These standards and new permitting procedures would be in addition to existing state and federal permitting requirements. Projects requiring state or federal permits would be reviewed under the program. The program would not become entirely effective until approval of these new state and local standards by the U.S. Department of Commerce under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act. The bill creates a Coastal Policy Board. The board would have 13 members appointed by the governor. Nine would be members of the public from coastal areas. 4 would be state commissioners. The board would coordinate agencies for coastal and ocean planning. The board would work with agencies to develop and implement the program. The board would also review, approve, and evaluate coastal district management plans ("district plans"). The board would direct the Department to apply for funding. The board would review and approve regulations. Board members could receive per diem and travel expenses. The bill sets out 9 coastal districts. Each district would adopt a district plan. District plans would need board approval. To be approved, the district plan must comply with the bill's provisions and regulations approved by the board. Each district plan would set boundaries for the coastal area subject to the district plan. District plans would define the land and water uses subject to the district plan's requirements. District plans would also set special management areas and enforceable policies. The bill sets standards for district enforceable policies. The bill defines when an enforceable policy is pre-empted by existing state or federal law. The bill would restore coastal districts, boundaries, and district plans that were in effect on June 30, 2011 under the prior coastal management program. Coastal districts would have to review their prior district plans and submit any needed changes for board approval. Coastal districts with zoning or land use authority would use those powers to apply their district plans. Otherwise, state agencies would put the district plan into effect. Local and state agencies would regulate uses to conform to the district plans. The superior court could enforce board or department orders. The bill would also create the Division of Ocean and Coastal Management in the Department. This division would issue state consistency determinations and respond to federal consistency determinations and certifications. It would adopt board-approved regulations. It would also give planning and management information to coastal districts. The division would create a financial aid program to help coastal districts create and effect their district plans. The bill sets goals for the program. These goals include (1) management goals for coastal uses and resources; (2) the coordination of coastal planning among government and citizens; (3) public and government participation in the program; and (4) require state agencies to comply with the program. The bill requires that regulations be adopted. The regulations would be approved by the board and then issued by the division. They would set state coastal standards, district plan requirements, and consistency review procedures. The bill would allow regional education attendance areas ("REAAs") in the unorganized borough to be used as Coastal Resource Service Areas ("CRSAs"). CRSAs would act through a board and function like coastal districts. The Department could combine or divide REAAs into CRSAs under set conditions. A coastal city could also be included in a CRSA under set conditions. CRSAs could also be created by voters or by a voter-approved city or village council decision. Service areas would elect boards with seven members. The State would run and fund CRSA board elections. Under some circumstances, board members could be appointed. Board members could be recalled. They could receive per diem and travel expenses. If voters fail to create a needed service area, the Department could create a district plan for the area to submit to the legislature. Under set conditions, the Department could complete a district plan for a CRSA. The bill creates a development, approval and implementation process for district plans in service areas. The bill sets out rules of construction and defines 16 terms. Should this initiative become law?[5] |
" |
The following is information obtained from the supporting side of the measure:
- The main campaign in favor of the measure was "Yes on 2!"
- The Alaska Federation of Natives came out in support of the measure.
- Former Alaska Governor Tony Knowles was supporting the initiative.[6]
- State Senator Lyman Hoffman supported the measure, who stated, "Currently, Alaska is the only coastal state without a coastal management program. Our state has more than 38 percent of the entire U.S. coastline and is the only state that borders two oceans. A state coastal program gives Alaskans a powerful voice in balancing potentially competing uses and activities along our coasts."[7]
- The Juneau League of Women Voters
- According to Bruce Botelho about the purpose behind his proposal: "When the old program expired, Alaskans lost their say in how we manage our coastal resources. We introduced this initiative because Alaskans deserve a voice in what happens in our waters and industry deserves a predictable, streamlined process for developing Alaska's coastal resources."[8]
- Botelho also argued: "By allowing the program to expire Alaska has lost one very effective tool in helping to shape what happens on federal land and offshore under federal management. The Coastal Zone Management Act is actually the only federal law that requires the federal government to submit to local review and state review of land activities."[9]
- North Slope Borough Mayor Edward Itta stated: "Coastal management never stopped a project in the past. It just gave communities a stake in the project. What's not to like about that?"[2]
- According to House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula: "Alaska is the only coastal state without a coastal zone program, and to have a state with the largest coastal zone in the nation not have a program was just really disheartening to me."
- In a letter to the editor of Homer News, Mako Haggerty, District 9 Kenai Peninsula Assemblyman, stated about opponents of Measure 2: "Fear is their message, the goal is to silence those of us that live on the coast and insist on responsible development."[10]
- Haggerty later wrote in a column in the same publication, "Opponents of the ACMP will tell you it is costly. They have been spewing inflated numbers in an effort to scare you, the voter. Don't be manipulated by their misinformation. Gov. Parnell's own commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Community Development, Susan Bell, has said the proposed ACMP in Ballot Measure No. 2 will have an annual cost of $2.9 million; not the $5.4 million that opponents are claiming.It's a small price to pay for having a voice over what happens in our front yard."[11]
- In a letter to the editor of the Homer News, Alaska resident Mike McCarthy wrote, "Recall the Alaska Department of Tourism ad some years ago: Alaska is twice the size of Texas and at low tide 2 1/2 times as big? Well, Texas has a coastal management program as do all of the other coastal states except Alaska. A coastal management program is the only way local communities and the state can force federal agencies to consider local concerns."[12]
- In a letter to the editor of Sit News, a group of Ketchikan, Alaska residents stated, "When we work together to find locally acceptable courses of action, we can settle disputes before they become huge legal problems. Let's restore Alaska's coastal management program. Let's not be the only coastal state without such a program. Let's reclaim a local voice in resource management decisions. Vote yes on ballot measure 2."[13]
Tactics and strategies
- Reports out of the state said that those behind the initiative, the Alaska Sea Party, at the time aimed to collect about 26,000 signatures in order for the measure to be considered by the state legislature. According to Mako Haggerty, sponsor of the initiative, "We have more coastline than any other state, yet now Alaska is the only state whose citizens don't have a say in how their coastal resources are managed. That has to change. We're making every effort to restore Alaskans' voice as soon as possible."[14]
- Bruce Botelho, chairperson of the supporting Alaska Sea Party group, used the newspapers in the state to send his group's message out. In a column published by the Alaska Dispatch, Botelho stated:[15]
"The ability to affect federal actions such as offshore oil and gas leasing and activities on federal land was a major reason Alaska established a coastal program over 30 years ago. Today, the federal government retains ownership of about 60 percent of Alaska lands, much of it along the coast. Considerable offshore activity permitted by federal agencies occurs beyond the state's three-mile limit. The state coastal program needs to be revived because it provides the means for the state and local coastal communities to substantively influence federal actions that are otherwise out of state and local government jurisdiction. With a new, improved coastal management program, Alaskans can regain their voices and once again have control over our coastal lands, waters, and resources."
- It was reported on June 28, 2012 that Botelho disputed the estimated first-year $5.4 million cost that the ballot initiative would have on the state if enacted. The estimated cost was given by the Office of Management and Budget. Botelho stated that the state Commerce commissioner gave a first-year estimate of $2.9 million in March 2012.[16]
The following is information obtained from the opposing side of the measure:
- The campaign against the measure was called No on Ballot Measure 2.
- According to reports, the group was formed by organizations including the Alaska Oil and Gas Association, Alaska Miners Association and Resource Development Council for Alaska.[17]
- Willis Lyford, spokesman for the "Vote No on Ballot Measure 2" coalition, stated, "Our group is not opposed to all coastal zone management, we think there is a place for responsible and effective management of our coastal resources." However, Lyford added that the measure is "a real step backwards."[18]
- Alaska Governor Sean Parnell was reported to have been "lukewarm" to renewing the coastal management program. Parnell stated that some proposed versions of the coastal program in the Alaska Legislature would have been detrimental to development by giving too much power to local communities. According to later reports, however, Parnell stated that the measure should be decided by voters.[9][19]
- Alaska Miners Association director Deantha Crockett stated that the measure would have a negative impact on the mining industry in the state. Crockett elaborated by saying that the measure would have allowed appointed officials to negatively influence certain state permits that would ultimately stunt major developments in the mining industry.[17]
- Kurt Fredriksson, chairman of the Vote No on Ballot Measure 2 committee, "Clearly, Alaska needs a stronger voice in federal decision making. Unfortunately, with this initiative and the Coastal Policy Board that is going to be created, the governor is nowhere to be seen. He gets to select from names provided by the regions, but he doesn't sit on the board."[20]
- Rick Rogers of the Vote No on 2 committee, described the initiative as "deceptive and defective." Rogers commented, "It was written behind closed doors with no hearings or independent analysis."[21]
- According to Lorna Shaw, external affairs manager for Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo LLC and the co-chair of Vote No on 2, stated: "(Oil and gas) exploration slowed to a crawl last year. Now, in the midst of a mini-boom, a new program will put the brakes on investment and projects, because it adds more red tape."[22]
- In a column by Frank Murkowski, the former Governor of Alaska, he argued, "The initiative is being promoted by government people who want to add more government and more conditions to projects that have been approved by state and federal agencies. More government stands in stark contrast to Alaskans who are saying we already have too much government in our lives. For all these reasons I urge the defeat of Ballot Proposition 2."[23]
- Mike Satre, a Juneau-based executive director of the Council of Alaska Producers, stated about the measure, "This initiative is not pro-development, and can't be pro-Alaskan because Alaska depends on resource development for its very survival."[24]
- Satre, later stated, "We had some long conversations about where we sat on this program and ultimately decided that because of the uncertainty that this initiative would bring out, the new bureaucracy it would bring about that we simply couldn't support this initiative."[25]
Campaign finance
The following are the top five contributions that were made toward the effort in favor of Ballot Measure 2:[26]
Donor | Amount |
North Slope Borough | $15,137.97 |
Bristol Bay Native Corp | $10,000 |
Robert Gillam, CEO, McKinley Capital Management | $10,000 |
ASEA/AFSCME Local 52pac, Union PAC | $5,000 |
Municipal of Skagway | $2,000 |
The following are the top five contributions that were made in opposition of Ballot Measure 2:[27]
Total campaign cash | |
Support: | $63,688.86 |
Opposition: | $767,995.31 |
Donor | Amount |
Alaska Miners Association | $158,145.96 |
Shell | $150,000 |
Alaska Oil and Gas Association | $100,266.34 |
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc. and Donlin Gold | $75,000 (each) |
Resource Development Council | $57,790 |
Media endorsements
Legislative approval endorsement
- The Juneau Empire editorial board advocated for the Alaska Legislature to pass the measure instead of letting it go to voters in November 2012. The editorial board stated: "Dark prospects for legislation have been lightened unexpectedly before, and we're hoping this is one of those occasions. We ask the Legislature to find a way in the limited time remaining to spare Alaska a divisive, distorted campaign and come together on a plan for the waters surrounding Alaska."[28]
Ballot endorsements
- The Homer News wrote, "When it comes to coastal management, Alaska should be leading the rest of the nation in showing how best to do it. It's a travesty that it's come down to voters having to re-establish a program that once did its job well. Citizens now must step up and do what elected officials failed to do and approve a program."[29]
- The Kodiak Daily Mirror wrote an editorial titled, "Yes is the right vote for Ballot Measure 2."[30]
- The Juneau Empire stated, "Coastal Management is important… too important to decide in this fashion. Vote no on Measure 2 and send it back to the Legislature to restore. We're confident the Legislature can turn out a program that is thoughtful and will have appropriately considered all sides. We urge a NO vote on Ballot Measure 2."[31]
- The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner said, "...fine print clearly states that the coastal zone plans could not preempt state and federal laws and regulations. Neither could the plans "arbitrarily or unreasonably restrict a use of state concern." Those uses are defined to include most major development projects. So the measure promises not only red tape but vague false hope. Neither is needed. Alaskans should reject Ballot Measure 2."[32]
Controversies and events
Campaign financing
- On January 20, 2012, Rep. Kyle Johansen requested that organizers of the petition effort, The Alaska Sea Party, release their contribution list earlier than what the state mandates. According to Johansen, the group was indeed following the law, but also claimed the importance of state legislators knowing who is funding the initiative effort. Johansen was sponsoring a bill in 2012 state legislative session that would have changed disclosure laws in the state.[33]
Petition circulation
- During the month of April 2012, Deborah A. Carroll, from Fairbanks, was charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors regarding fraudulent petition signatures. According to reports, Carroll admitted to state troopers that she filled out petitions by looking up names in a phone book. The Alaska Sea Party, who was the organization leading the initiative, brought the fraud to the attention of the state Department of Law when they noticed the signatures. No signatures were counted in the verification process, therefore still making the initiative valid.[34]
Governor's veto of funding
During the week of May 17, 2012, it was reported that Alaska Governor Sean Parnell vetoed funding for a new Coastal Management program, if the initiative was approved by voters. According to reports, that meant that if the initiative had been enacted, it would have taken about a year to start the program up.
However, on the other hand, according to Gov. Parnell, "In our state's history, to our knowledge, we have never pre-funded an initiative."[35] According to State Representative Beth Kerttula, who supporters the measure, "You need to have money there to get that program up and running. To cut that seems spiteful to me."
Campaign finance violation accusations
Both the groups behind the ballot drive, the Alaska Sea Party, and the one opposing the measure, "Vote No on 2," have filed lawsuits accusing each other of violating Alaska campaign law. The law in dispute is the state's requirement that campaigns are required to list the current top three largest financial contributors, both in text and audio, during ads. "Vote No on 2" is being accused of not displaying both text and audio identification and the Alaska Sea Party is accused of not providing any identification of their donors.[36]
Reports and Analysis
The following are reports and analysis done on the measure:
- According to Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell, the measure could have cost the state $5.4 million each year. The estimate was part of Treadwell's duties as Lieutenant Governor of the state. According to Treadwell: "We feel fairly confident that the cost estimate we had of about $5.4 million a year. I'm required by law to do this. I'm not taking a position on the initiative. I'm an impartial election official."[37]
Path to the ballot
The Lieutenant Governor had until December 6, 2011 to either approve or reject the petition. After approval for signature gathering, supporters must have then collected 25,875 signatures by the January 17, 2012 petition drive deadline.[38]
The Alaska Elections Division, along with the Department of Law, took 60 days to review and approve the initiative for signature gathering, leaving a small window for supporters to collect the required 25,875 signatures for ballot access.[39]
According to Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Bakalar, when commenting on the lengthy review of the initiative: "The full 60 days allowed by law was required to give the bill the due diligence necessary."
Despite approval for signature collection, supporters did not receive pamphlets needed to begin collecting signatures immediately. According to reports, the Division of Elections was waiting on cost estimates from the Lieutenant Governor's office before pamphlets were given to initiative sponsors.[40]
On December 21, 2011, the pamphlets were issued by the Division of Elections.[41]
Signature gathering
- See also: Collecting signatures in Alaska
Supporters, at the time before the petition drive deadline, told media outlets in the state that they had signatures gatherers across the state circulating petitions. According to Bruce Botelho, sponsor of the initiative, "We're of course trying to collect the required signatures before the legislature convenes, so that we have a chance to have the 2012 legislature deal with the issue. And absent that be able to have it on the ballot in August."[42]
On January 17, 2012, the day of the deadline, supporters turned in 33,500 signatures to the Alaska Division of Elections office. The signatures then went under verification. According to reports, the Division of Elections had 60 days to verify signatures before sending it legislature.[43]
State law mandated that a hearing be held within 30 days after the start of a state legislative session in a statewide election year where potential initiatives would appear on the ballot. The House and Senate judiciary committees held a hearing on the measure, according to reports on January 23, 2012.[44]
Verification process
On January 31, 2012, it was reported that a computer analysis on the initiative efforts collected signatures found that 20,200 signatures were valid, below the required number. However, the Alaska Division of Elections office stated that the process of verifying the signatures was not over yet. According to the analysis, 11,500 signatures were unqualified. However, the state did more research on those signatures. Signatures were approved in early February.[45]
On February 17, 2012, a bill similar to the initiative was introduced to the Alaska House of Representatives. According to reports, the action indicated that lawmakers were keen on enacting legislation rather than having the proposal sent to voters. Reports also said at the time that at least eight House lawmakers signed on to the bill.[46]
Despite advances of similar legislation, the measure failed to be enacted during 2012 legislative session, sending it to the August 2012 ballot.[47]
See also
External links
Additional reading
- Anchorage Daily News, "Lawmakers get advice on coastal management initiative," February 6, 2012
- Anchorage Daily News, "Questions surround fate of coastal management bill," March 26, 2012 (dead link)
- Anchorage Daily News, "Coastal management bill chances dimming," March 28, 2012
- Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "Coastal Management hearing in Wasilla," June 7, 2012
- News Miner.comm, "Arguments for, against Alaska coastal zone plan given," June 25, 2012</ref>
- Homer News, "Ballot Measure 2 about local control," July 25
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch, "Will Alaska voters establish a new coastal management program?," October 10, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Alaska Dispatch, "Alaska Coastal Zone Management initiative gains momentum," November 4, 2011
- ↑ Fort Mills Times, "Coastal zone re-emerges within AK Legislature," February 1, 2013
- ↑ Alaska Elections, "Ballot Measures Appearing on the Primary Election Ballot," accessed August 23, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributed to the original source.
- ↑ News-Miner, "Former Alaska Gov. Knowles supports coastal zone," August 13, 2012
- ↑ The Seward Phoenix Log, "Vote yes on Ballot Measure 2 to give Alaskans a voice on coastal management," August 23, 2012
- ↑ Sitenews.us, "Initiative gives Alaskans a say in federal coastal development decisions," October 12, 2011
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Sacramento Bee, "Alaska's beluga whales case hurt by loss of coast zone program," October 31, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Homer News, "Ballot Measure 2 opponents spreading message of fear," July 11, 2012
- ↑ Homer Tribune, "Don't be misled on Ballot Prop. 2," accessed August 13, 2012
- ↑ Homer News, "Vote yes on Ballot Measure 2," August 8, 2012
- ↑ Sit News, "Coastal Zone Management: Yes on Ballot Measure 2," August 20, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch, "Coastal zone initiative sponsors attempting record campaign," December 23, 2011
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch, "Alaska needs a Coastal Management program," January 5, 2012
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Initiative leader disputes coastal zone estimate," June 28, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Anchorage Daily News, "Business groups join to fight coastal zone ballot measure," June 6, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Coastal Management ballot measure gets a foe," June 10, 2012
- ↑ The Republic, "Parnell: The people should decide whether Alaska has a coastal management program," February 14, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Coastal Management debate produces agreement," June 15, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Lt. Gov. previews ballot initiatives," June 26, 2012
- ↑ Homer News, "Coastal management initiative panned, praised in first hearing," July 4, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch, "Why coastal zone initiative, Prop 2, should be defeated," July 24, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Coastal management backers, foes present well-honed arguments," July 27, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Public, "Opponents Of Coastal Zone Measure Pick Up Advertising Pace," August 2, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Public Offices Commission, "Campaign Disclosure reports," accessed August 10, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Public Offices Commission, "Campaign Disclosure reports," accessed August 10, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Empire editorial: There's still time for the Legislature to act on Coastal Management," April 1, 2012
- ↑ Homer News, "Say 'No' to Measure 1; 'Yes' to Measure 2," August 22, 2012
- ↑ Kodiak Daily Mirror, "Yes is the right vote for Ballot Measure 2," August 24, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Empire editorial: Ballot Measure 2 an Alaskan-sized blunder," August 26, 2012
- ↑ Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Crimson tide: Coastal policy measure offers delays, false hope," August 26, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Rep. wants release of coastal zone donors," January 22, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Sea Party gatherer charged with signature fraud," April 3, 2012
- ↑ Peninsula Clarion, "Veto may delay Coastal Management startup," May 17, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch, "Alaska Sea Party and 'Vote No on 2' groups file election complaints against each other," August 17, 2012
- ↑ KTUU.com, "Coastal Management Could Cost State $5.4 Million Per Year," December 19, 2011
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Coastal Management gets AFN endorsement," October 26, 2011
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Coastal Management faces tight deadline to make 2012 ballot," December 8, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Public, "ACMP Initiative Sponsors Frustrated By Delays," December 15, 2011
- ↑ Alaska Public, "Petition To Restore Coastal Zone Management Hits Streets," December 22, 2011
- ↑ Alaska Public, "ACMP Initiative Backers Scramble To Get Signature," January 3, 2012
- ↑ The Alaska News, "Resources Management Plan for Coast A Go," accessed January 23, 2012
- ↑ The Republic, "Joint legislative hearing to be held on proposed coastal management initiative," January 23, 2012
- ↑ The Republic, "Computer analysis done on coastal zone signatures but director says process far from over," January 31, 2012
- ↑ Homer News, "Bill shows interest by lawmakers for coastal program," February 22, 2012
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Coastal zone initiative to be on primary ballot," April 18, 2012
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Google founds me that when I search gallium3d and nouveau:
I mean yes radeon is further but they are more close without any support of nvidia here the feature matrix:
the basic stuff inclusive xv works (for fluently videos) also exa (fast 2d accelleration) even some 3d stuff works. But yes radeon driver is gladly a good step ahead, but soooo much more does the radeon driver not do.
But ok the 3d speed really really sucks in comparsion the radeon driver is a roadrunner:
The speed problems with nouveau are mostly an issue with setting up the cards clockspeeds correctly. They default to a much lower speed than they are capable of, and the power management code to clock them up is very experimental currently.
The real issue with nouveau is all the cards that are buggy. If you have the same card that one of the devs is using it tends to work pretty well, but if you have a model that they aren't working on there are tons of bugs all over. The radeon driver is much better at keeping a consistent quality across all their hardware.
yes ok I did not know about the status that detailed before I googled it yesterday that exactly. But the issues look like they could all be on radeon state in 1.5 years, except the 3d speed, there I cannot really give timeline how long it takes to make it as fast as the radeon driver. But lets face it the 3d speed of radeon is good enough for compiz or mutter but nearly for nothing else whats used today. ok some old-gen games.
So yes all around 3d is importent right now, so again at that point I think in 1.5 years nouveau is nearly there where radeon is today and I see not much happen with the radeon driver in this time, but tell me different and I am happy.
Just with gallium3d more code gets hardware-independent so to have here a advantage becomes more different in the future.
Nouveau is not as stable as Radeon; it breaks more often. The developers often have to guess how hardware works as docs are not available.
just for the record I'm not the thread maker and the thread maker do not have a drastic language.
its my point my point is: if the Catalyst really matters then buy a nvidia!
and if you think that the catalyst is shit because of no regression testing with Git-Bisect and its the biggest security hole in the universe because no source code then buy amd and use the opensource driver. )or maybe intel if you like a criminal monopole syndicate(


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Phoronix: Stream Out / Transform Feedback Now In RadeonSI
With Git activity this evening, StreamOut / OpenGL Transform Feedback is now enabled for the AMD "RadeonSI" Gallium3D driver for the Radeon HD 7000 and 8000 series graphics processors...
Any chance of seeing a benchmark?
Yesterday I did some tests with phoronix-test-suite applying the transform feedback patch from the mea-dev mailing list: 121 fps in Xonotic 1080p High quality and 102 fps in OpenArena 0.8.8 1080p. Card is an AMD Radeon HD 7950 with linux 3.12 (drm-next merged on top of linux-3.11).
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The last time the Rockies took the field at Fenway Park, everything went Boston's way.
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In the 2007 World Series, the Red Sox claimed the first two contests, 13-1 and 2-1, at Fenway before proceeding to sweep Colorado.
Few players remain on the respective rosters from that series. In '07, Juan Nicasio -- the Rockies' starter for Tuesday's series opener -- was pitching for the organization's Rookie-level team in Casper, Wyo.
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"It's the difference between learning how to win the game versus pitching not to lose the game. Sometimes you're careful not to lose the lead instead of pouring on what you've been doing to get the lead."
Nicasio is averaging slightly more than five innings per start. He has yet to pitch into the seventh inning.
"He has to learn how to put a team down and not let them win the game," Wright said. "It's time for him to address it and fix it."
Nicasio will need to be on top of his game, considering how Ryan Dempster, his opposition on Tuesday, has dealt lately.
Dempster has submitted five consecutive quality starts, logging a 3.48 ERA during that stretch. He only has a 2-3 record to show for it, however. The Red Sox have totaled only three runs in the three defeats, compared to 27 runs in the two victories.
Rockies: Cuddyer streaking
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This guide is now becoming out of date, but should still give a very good start. I have not personally used EAC since some time mid-07. I now strongly suggest using dBpoweramp Reference. Note, EAC is free, dBpoweramp is not, plus to get the real benefits you need the better (ie more expensive package - Reference, not powerpack). However, dBpoweramp outperforms EAC in secure ripping on drives with C2 handling (basically most modern drives), being both faster and more reliable. In my experience dBpoweramp is also more stable than EAC. dBpoweramp is also being actively developed and updated. Spoon, its developer, is an active member here at HA. dBpoweramp is much easier to set up and configure, and features the best meta-data system available - PerfectMeta! A guide is available dBpoweramp FLAC guide
First, install EAC V0.95, Accurate Rip and configure with a key disk, and FLAC EAC Options: Extraction Tab [X] Fill up missing offset samples with silence *Optional. For drives that overread lead in/out this is not needed.* [ ] No use of null samples for CRC calculations *Doesnt change audio* [X] Synchronize between tracks [ ] Delete leading and trailing silent blocks [X] Skip track extraction on read or sync errors (wont affect rip, but I check yes for next 3) [X] Skip track extraction after duration longer than X times realtime [X] After each 30 minutes of extraction, cool down the drive for 5 mins [X] Lock drive tray during extraction Extraction and compression priority: Normal Error recovery quality: Medium **this is a change from my previous recommendation. This will decrease the number of error bars from 5 to 3. I have never had a rip go past 3 bars (really usually only 2 at most) and have an error free rip. Save the time. Plus its easier on your drive. General Tab doesnt matter for ripping. Tools Tab [X] Retrieve UPC/ISRC codes in CUE sheet generation [X] Use CD-Text information in CUE sheet generation [ ] Create '.m3u' playlist on extraction - **user option [X] Automatically write status report on extraction [X] On extraction, start external compressors queued in the background [1] - **user option. [X] Do not open external compressor window - **user option [X] Submit drive features after detection [ ] Activate beginner mode, disable all advanced features Normalization Tab NOT CHECKED!!! Filename Tab Naming Scheme: %A - %C - %N - %T (or as you prefer, check EAC's FAQ.txt) Various Artists: %C - %N - %A - %T (see above) Catalog Tab Not important Directories Tab **user option. Write Tab Nothing to do with extraction here Interface Tab Not so important, you can use the Native one Drive Options Extraction Method Tab Secure Mode (after "detect read features" option is used, with appropriate settings) **It is also reasonable to use Burst Mode if you always use Shift-F6 (Test & Copy). It has been argued that this is more secure then secure mode and its tends to be faster. Burst mode alone (without Test & Copy) is not secure! [X] Drive caches audio data (clears the drive cache) [ ] Drive is capable of C2 Drive Tab Autodetect for drive read command [ ] Big endian [ ] Swap channels [X] Spin up before extraction Offset / Speed Tab Offset locked by AccurateRip Overread into lead-in and lead-out data (You will need to test this one on a disc, if you get a read sync error on the first or last track of a new CD your drive cant overread and the option should be unchecked - this will mean that you loose the number of samples equal to your drive offeset on either the first or last song, the only solution is a different drive) [X] Allow speed reduction during extraction [X] CD-Text Read capable drive Gap Detection Tab Gap/Index retreval method: per drive setting (start with method A or B) Detection Accuracy: Secure (some prefer to use accurate) Compression Options External Compression Tab [X] Use external compression User defined encoder Use file extension: .flac Program including path: -browse and select flac.exe- Additional Command Line Options: -6 -V -T "artist=%a" -T "title=%t" -T "album=%g" -T "date=%y" -T "tracknumber=%n" -T "genre=%m" -T comment="%e" -T "comment=EAC (Secure Mode)" %s Bitrate: Doesn't matter [X] Delete WAV after compression [ ] Use CRC check [ ] Add ID3 tag [X] Check for external compression return code Offset Tab [ ] Use offset detection for encoding and decoding Do NOT check this as it will add gaps to gapless music When ripping the tracks, I suggest using Shift-F6 (test & copy) to decrease the chance of having a bad rip go undetected. The CRCs should match for the T&C, if they don't there is a problem. You may want to look for a drive that can overread into the lead in and lead out. You will need to get this feature to get 100% perfect copies of CDs, though you probably wont notice if you dont have it. A list of drive features can be found here: DAE Drive Feature Database - look for green in the overread column. The smaller the read offset the better too. Plextors are almost a universally good choice. I strongly suggest investing in a Plextor since you will be archiving your CD collection. Do it once and do it right. In addition, there is a switch available that works for most Plextor drives that disables the drives cache. This gives burst mode speeds (often >30x) in secure mode. Search the forum for the -USEFUA switch if you have a plextor drive. Edit: Removed broken links. This post has been edited by Eli: May 5 2009, 22:24 -------------------- http://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthread.php?t=21072
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I am using Exact Audio Copy 0.99 Beta 1. I have read the previous threads and can't seem to see or figure out how to disable accurate rip. It starts and tries to connect to the internet when I insert one of my cd's to rip. I checked the options within eac and cannot find the option to disable it. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! |
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Hello, I am using Exact Audio Copy 0.99 Beta 1. I have read the previous threads and can't seem to see or figure out how to disable accurate rip. It starts and tries to connect to the internet when I insert one of my cd's to rip. I checked the options within eac and cannot find the option to disable it. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! Why do you want to disable accuraterip? -------------------- http://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthread.php?t=21072
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Photo by Mark Zuckerman / NATS INSIDER
The Battle of the Beltways resumes tonight at Nationals Park.
With a win tonight — their seventh straight — the Nationals would match their longest winning streak since the final week of the 2009 season. And who better to attempt to do that against than their interleague rivals from just up the road? Yes, it's part two of the Battle of the Beltways, and this time there's a little more on the line than in previous years, with both clubs trying to reach the elusive .500 mark.
Jason Marquis returns to the mound tonight after completing his five-game MLB suspension. He's in search of his team-leading eighth victory, and he'll be opposed by rookie left-hander Zach Britton, making his first career appearance against the Nats.
The hottest lineup in baseball — 25 runs scored in three days — is pretty much intact. Only the usual tweakings for a left-handed starter, which means Ian Desmond and Roger Bernadina swap spots and Jerry Hairston starts in left field over Laynce Nix.
Plenty of updates to come…
ORIOLES at NATIONALS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 7:05 p.m.
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500 AM), WTEM (980 AM), XM 187
Weather: Chance of storms, 82 degrees, Wind 6 mph out to RF
RF Jayson Werth
SS Ian Desmond
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Michael Morse
- BallstonNat - Jun 17, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Go Nats! Stay hot! And go Teddy, this is the night.
- Don - Jun 17, 2011 at 7:49 PM
I believe this is a huge game for us, maybe one of the biggest of this season so far. All season long, and especially the last 15 games, we've played to the level of our competition. Will we do that again tonight or will we play to the level we've been comnpeting at for the last three weeks?I'll be there cheering them on…GO NATS!
- Unkyd - Jun 17, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Let's keep this Party Rockin'!!!GO NATS!!!!!!!!!!!
- Laying down the hack 'em and smack 'em - Jun 17, 2011 at 7:59 PM
- Oldguy - Jun 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Was at the P-Nats last night. Saw one pitcher who might come along and also a pretty good second baseman. That spot is taken, however. Got back to my car in time to hear Charlie call Danny's walk-off. Will be in my regular seat this evening. This is the same team that was in Baltimore weeks ago–only different! Now let's catch the Mets.
- dale - Jun 17, 2011 at 8:27 PM
Why is Desmond second and Bernardina ninth in the order? My only rationalization is that Bernardina's hamstring is keeping him from running the bases, but then we have been hearing about Desmond's quad limiting him as well.
- Manassas Nats Fan - Jun 17, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Lets win another series.Go Teddy
- Navy Nats Fan - Jun 17, 2011 at 8:32 PM
This post is in response to the many "submarine horn" comments on the Series Preview post, but I am cross-posting it here since that thread is probably close to petering out.The "submarine horn" is most commonly referred to as a Klaxon by those of us who have served on submarines. Its actual name is the Diving Alarm and it is sounded twice when submerging the submarine (The Chief of the Watch announces "Dive, Dive," sounds two blasts on the Diving Alarm, and then repeats "Dive, Dive"). The other time it is sounded is during an Emergency Surfacing procedure, when the submarine releases high pressure air into the ballast tanks, expelling the water (ballast), and causing the submarine to rapidly ascend to the surface. In this case, it is sounded three times. I believe this is the event the Nats PR staff is trying to evoke. You may remember the USS DALLAS executing an emergency surface in Hunt for Red October (Tim Curry saying the submarine was being scared out of the water). Here's a short video showing what it looks like at the end.The name Klaxon is from the company that made the horns for early automobiles and submarines. The wikipedia article suggests that the name originally came from the ancient Greek word "klazo" which means "shriek." Here's a video of an actual Klaxon being sounded. For those looking to install ringtones, the best .wav file I could find is located here, but it's only two blasts vice three. I have a klaxon I bought off Ebay, installed it in my garage, and use it for a dinner bell when our kids are playing outside. Perhaps I'll start sounding it for home runs and victories when I'm watching the game at home.I love the Nats.My neighbors love me.
- HHover - Jun 17, 2011 at 8:32 PM
daleBritton is a lefty; top of the order is stacked with righties, most of the lefties are sitting, and Bernadina goes to the bottom.
- natsfan1a - Jun 17, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Very cool NNF! Thanks for the info, and for your service.
- Grandstander - Jun 17, 2011 at 8:52 PM
Our Pythagorean W-L now stands at 35-34! I guess that's what happens you play a bunch of one-run games and then have a 25-10 series.Fun stats are fun!This past series, the Nats as a team slashed .336/.380/.619 and had 16 XBH including 8(!) HR. To quote our favorite color man, "Stay Hot, Washington Nationals!"
- FlapJacks in Olney - Jun 17, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Navy Nats Fan, best post of all time.
- JaneB - Jun 17, 2011 at 9:22 PM
Navy Nats, thanks so much! From what I can see (and recall; one day I'll figure out how and where to look up the stats sine people come up with) Nix does okay these days no matter which hand that ball flies out of. He should always be in the line up.I hope we can tske advantage of the O's falling performance and get another sweep. Go Jayson! Go Nats! Bring us another curlie W!
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - Jun 17, 2011 at 9:33 PM
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - Jun 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM
@JaneB: BaseballReference.com.What it doesn't have isn't worth having.
- FlapJacks in Olney - Jun 17, 2011 at 9:38 PM
True Dat.
- Steady Eddie - Jun 17, 2011 at 9:42 PM
One thing I'm really looking forward to seeing tonight is Jason Marquis continuing to pitch with the huge chip he's had on his shoulder ever since that BS ejection in SD. Especially as this is his first game back from his BS suspension.I see another one like his CG SO of the Giants coming.JaneB, r u gonna be there tonight?
- SCNatsFan - Jun 17, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Navy Nats Fan, very cool post. Especially since I live states away!Thanks for your service to the Country.
- natsfan1a - Jun 17, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Let's go NATS!! hmmm…I think I'd like some Toasted O's for breakfast tomorrow.
- JaneB - Jun 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Steady Eddie, my husband just got a cast put on his leg today so we will see it on TV. Tomorrow, he will have enough juice to wheelchair into the stadium…finally, some in person baseball!Sunshine, gonna check out that site while I wait for Jayson's first 1-2-3 inning of the evening, Thanks!
- Grandstander - Jun 17, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Marquis has pitched with that intensity since Riggleman took him out of that 17-run laugher against… the Os!You don't think he's going to be playing a little vengeance ball tonight?
- Steady Eddie - Jun 17, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Grandstander — There's that too. No doubt.
- natsfan1a - Jun 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Beautiful pic. Hope there's a curly w at the end of it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FgWA5Ez-aU&feature=related
- natsfan1a - Jun 17, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Oh wait, that's a downer song. Try this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JwzvRTaxhc
- MIcheleS - Jun 17, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Navy Nats Fan.. thanks for the info and for your service!!! I love that horn!!!!
- MicheleS - Jun 17, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Mark… sweet pic of the Rainbow.. hopefully the Pot of Gold is in our bullpen!!!!
- Anonymous - Jun 17, 2011 at 11:53 PM
What's going on at NatsTown? I'm 4 miles away in DC. We saw 5 minutes of gentle rain 3 hours ago.
- Anonymous - Jun 17, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Yes I am looking forward to exorcizing the Oriole fan out ofOriole85. Go Danny Klaxonosa! Becoming the superstar 2ndbagged!
- CBinDC - Jun 18, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Hi what is up with FP tonight ….I could care less if Vlaid plays or not ……and BTW FP you mean to tel me you think there are 35K baltimore fans in the stands tonight …..what happen Angelos get to you after the last series ??Sory had to rant
- Eugene in Oregon - Jun 18, 2011 at 12:34 AM
@ CBinDCMy thought was: If 'fans' want to see Vlad bat, let him play outfield and get his ABs honestly.
- Wally - Jun 18, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Zim sure looks bad throwing the ball. I think it is just trying new mechanics, not injury, but it doesn't look good.Desmond, on the other hand, continues to be that defensive liability. He had the nerve to range way to the left, spin around and if that wasn't bad enough, chest high throw to Morse. Get rid of the bum.
- JaneB - Jun 18, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Eugene is exactly right.
- Dave - Jun 18, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Quick question, as my wife is asking all sorts of questions, since I am watching tons of Nats games (she is actually becoming a fan!!). Do most of the players have to pay for the bats they use or are they purchased by the team. I always assumed that the players paid for their wood, but i am probably wrong?
- SonnyG10 - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:02 AM
We need somebody to play left field.
- Unkyd - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:20 AM
With ya, Sonny… Seems that we are trotting too many IF out there?
- Unkyd - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:23 AM
There's JRs bat though!
- SonnyG10 - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:24 AM
Well, OK, I sorta forgive Hairston. He's got two hits now and we got one run back.
- JaneB - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Dave! I always assumed that the team pays for them, since they need to players to use them. But you know what they say about when you assume… So, anyone know? And if the players buy their own bats, who pays for the balls?
- SonnyG10 - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:29 AM
@Dave, I've wondered that myself, whether the players pay for their own bats. I assumed the team paid for them. Maybe Mark or someone could find the answer for us.Hot Dang!! 3 to 2 now.
- Unkyd - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:34 AM
I guess, if they ever drop Stairs, they can bring somebody up. Right now, Harper and Brown are the only other OF on the 40…one's not ready, and the others not getting it done. I wonder who NatsJack would promote…11 game hitting streak, for The Defensive Liability… Another SB… manufacturing another run.Attaboy, Desi!!!
- Eugene in Oregon - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:34 AM
@ Dave – I am about 80% certain the team pays for the bats. If you're interested in bats, NYTimes.com has had two recent articles you should read — one on the continued epidemic of broken bats and the other on how Carlos Beltran decides which bats to use in games vs. which to use in batting practice.
- Waddu eye no - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:37 AM
WallyI'm with you on desmond. Who needs a bum on an 11 game hitting streak
- Unkyd - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:40 AM
I read something, a few of years ago, about different types of wood going into bats. The players buy them, and there's a pecking order: I think they said they had to send hundreds of bats to Wade Boggs, so that he could select 20-30 or so… Picky so and so….
- Waddu eye no - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:47 AM
Favorite coffey moment was when he sprinted to the mound to tell frodo, " I can't carry the ring, but I can carry you."Get em Todd !
- Exposremains - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:48 AM
Why do you pitch to Guerrero?
- Gonat - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:52 AM
Bingo. Set up the double play with bases loaded.
- Gonat - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:53 AM
The good news is Vlad Guerrero is done for the night.
- Exposremains - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:56 AM
I thought they would learn something from their previous series with Orioles, Guerrero can hit.
- Gonat - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:59 AM
That will help Burnett's record with inherited runners. 3 stranded there!!!
- JaneB - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:05 AM
Matt does not equal Vlad. Put in Laynce!
- JaneB - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:06 AM
Oh wait. That would mean pulling Jerry. Never mind,
- SonnyG10 - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:07 AM
OK, OK. I take your point, Hairston. Nice hitting.
- NattyNation - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Props to Hairston coming through tonight. I know there are a lot of haters out there but the fact is he did a good job filling in for Zim. You can't expect to replace a silver slugger/gold glover with a carbon copy, so his defense and somewhat decent hitting is commendable considering the circumstances. Does he deserve to start as much as he does now? probably not, but good for him for contributing
- Smatt1001 - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:19 AM
Let's keep this going guys!!
- Golfersal - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:21 AM
All of us together on this site, this blog and as National fans should be on the doorsteps of MASN protesting these spit telecasts.Sorry but they are so Orioles bias, with O's promos, O's announcers and basically the look and feel of a O's game.Sorry you don't see this in New York or Los Angeles or San Francisco. It's a way to save money on MASN and we shouldn't allow this.Mark a question to you, does Nationals management like this???Do they like to be shortchanged by coverage that shows bias toward the Orioles on a Nationals Home game.For those on this site, any suggestions on whole do we protest too? We can't allow this to happen any more
- Sec 3, My Sofa - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:30 AM
I'm starting to spell windge with a curly W.
- Gonat - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:33 AM
Golfersal, it is the worst telecast. All the diplomatic fakeness between them all instead of saying it like it is.
- FS - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:34 AM
Espinosa has not done anything yet.
- Gonat - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:43 AM
Dave said… Quick question, as my wife is asking all sorts of questions, since I am watching tons of Nats games (she is actually becoming a fan!!). Do most of the players have to pay for the bats they use or are they purchased by the team. I always assumed that the players paid for their wood, but i am probably wrong? June 17, 2011 8:50 PM ——————————–The short answer is the team generally pays for the bats. The more complicated answer is that some players like Barry Bonds paid for their own bats so he could definitively take each bat with him from the stadium.
- Exposremains - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:45 AM
Nats could be in 3rd place tonight..
- SonnyG10 - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:48 AM
Golfersal, I agree with you. I don't like mixing the broadcasters and having to tiptoe around afraid of offending the other team. I like my Nats broadcasters backing the Nats all the way!!! The O's, in this case, are the enemy…take no prisoners.
- Exposremains - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:48 AM
The Orioles bias is there because they have more Orioles fans watching not that I agree with it
- Nats Outsider - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:50 AM
Unkyd and anyone else–When I was a kid, I remember that pro bats were made out of ash wood. Now, I keep hearing about maple being used. Maybe that's partly why there are more split bats these days.
- Golfersal - Jun 18, 2011 at 2:58 AM
Guys, there is a MASN Network and a MASN 2.Why can't the Nats have there own telecast.I miss Bob Carpenter, this is our home game.Mark, we need help on this and have to ask some Nats management why they allow this to happen.Any suggestions from other posters????
- dryw - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:05 AM
"It's not like we're going to start scoring ten runs a game just because I'm back." Well, he wasn't wrong….
- Waddu eye no - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:06 AM
Thank heaven for TiVo, pause buttons, MLB at bat on my phone, and charlie an dave. I'm with you all about masn. Great job shark!
- dj in Fl. - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:09 AM
@Nats OutsiderAsh bats became a rare commodity due to a bore that pretty well destroyed the ash trees in the US.And yes MASN needs to go, thanks Bud for one lousy situation.
- sjm308 - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:12 AM
My suggestion is to listen to Charlie and Dave. Unfortunately the synch with the action on TV is a little early from the radio but it sure beats listening to the stuff the Oriole announcers are putting out there. One of the biggest jokes was one game, the O's were getting killed by the Yankees but they do this "player of the game" vote and even though it was like 11-2 an O (can't remember his name) won that poll. I seem to remember that this was one of many consessions given to Angelos when there was still doubt about whether we would even get a franchise.I am thinking with an 11 game hitting streak, two hits, two stolen bases and several nice plays in the field our defensive liability has earned at least another start or two. I guess everyone here realizes as soon as he goes into a slump the neganons will jump out of the woods to demand a trade or sending him back to the minors so we can play Bixler or Cora. My Red Hat is getting a little sweaty but it looks like it will be on tomorrow at the Park as we get set to win our 8th in a row. Hope grandstander is comfortable in his same seat.go Nats!!
- Andrew - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:21 AM
WOW, the Nats are now tied for 3rd place after this win!!! What an accomplishment made by this team and the winning streak goes to 7 games!!!!!!!
- SonnyG10 - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:24 AM
Fantastic…7 game winning streak…Go Nats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Drew8 - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Crank it up LOUD and cue the Bang! Zoom!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDTbuoCd3ho
- Grandstander - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Anyone tired of their free wings can give them to me. I have no shame…
- JaneB - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:27 AM
Now, "expect it" doesn't seem so stupid.
- SonnyG10 - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:27 AM
Starting another errorless streak!!!
- FS - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:31 AM
Oh my God! this is so unbelievable. We are in third place. That is insane. Wish Danny had contributed more.
- Anonymous - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:46 AM
Love you Nats!!! Keep it going!
- natsfan1a - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:49 AM
Toasted O's for breakfast. Yeah, baby!Re. the broadcast, yeah, it's pretty annoying. I was ready to put out an APB on Bob around the 6th, but then they finally let him back in the booth. Actually, I must say that I think FP and Mike are kinda funny together. I liked when Mike said he saw FP do a headfirst slide through the lunch room after FP had been talking about how he missed getting his uni dirty.
- natsfan1a - Jun 18, 2011 at 3:54 AM
Oh, and props to JerHair, Desi, Burney, and Mattheus. I was going to vote in the Player of the Game poll but I got confused and instead was trying to figure just out when Guerrero had joined the Nats. AFLAC?
- natsfan1a - Jun 18, 2011 at 4:11 AM
Wait, make that Lee on the poll, but you get the point. (curly w)hinge…
- Manassas Nats Fan - Jun 18, 2011 at 4:23 AM
Caught the Mets now.
- Anonymous - Jun 18, 2011 at 4:49 AM
Oriole85: wrong, wrong, wrong again!
- Anonymous - Jun 18, 2011 at 4:54 AM
Get ready for Mattheus, he is an elite pitcher with a great repertoirewho never panics dies not get flustered. Yep he could be competition for any reliever including Drew Storen. Give Rizzo kudos for thisguy.
- Unkyd - Jun 18, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Darn it!! Fell asleep, after Burnett's AB!!! Another great win, Attaboy, Desi!! Jr's bat was money,, tonite, but I'm still looking forward to another OF, when we get rid of Stairs… Who do you bring up, NatsJack? Definitely shorthanded out there, since Beast went to 1st…And… How long does the *#%^+€ MASN deal last? Could MLB have put this team any further behind the 8 ball, in transitioning from Montreal? God Bless the Learners, for jumping in, anyway!!! I just couldnt hate Angelos any more if he stepped on my ice cream sandwich!!!!!
- Neal - Jun 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Unkyd; in case you forgot, Ankiel is still on the 25 man roster and no one was sent down or cut when R Zimm returned. As of right now, there are 25 men on the active roster and only 4 of them are starting pitchers. So this Sunday when Gorzelanny is activated to pitch that day, somebody will need to be DFA or Ankiel will have to go on the DL. If they don't put Ankiel on the DL, it will probably come down to either Stairs or Bixler (has options). My guess is that Stairs stays (I perish that thought) since there a six games at the end of this month played in AL parks and Stairs would be the likely DH. Their best alternative is if they really insist on making Stairs the DH (I perish that thought), is to put Ankiel on the DL and that would take them through the Inter league games and then DFA Stairs when Ankiel returns. So to answer your question, no one comes up from the minors unless they cut Stairs and Ankiel.Here is also an item of intrigue. In about 10 days or so Kimball is due back from the DL. Does Collin Balester get sent back down or will Coffey be traded to the Rangers per the rumors going around?
- Unkyd - Jun 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM
I DID forget, Neal! Thanks… Hmmm… Let's see…. Gorzy up on Sunday, DL Ankiel (or send Bix down, if Ankiels ready to play), then let Stairs go in a couple of weeks… THEN bring up an OF. Dropping Stairs clears a space on the 40 man… that's what I'm tryna facilitate, here… make someone, other than Harper or Brown available to call up.Still haven't had any Joe, yet… Did that make any sense?
- Free Bob and FP - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:01 PM
- Slidell - Jun 18, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Again, I heave a sigh when Stairs is anointed as the DH. There ARE at least 4 or 5 better alternatives on the bench, not counting Marquis.There must be some tactical reason Matt is still around, apart from the fact that he's a very nice guy personally. Hmmm, maybe that's IT.


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Black Jack Puzzle!by Absolutist
Black Jack is one of the most popular card games whether online or in a real casino. In this puzzle game your objective is to make a chain of cards to bring the total value to 21. You have only 2 minutes at the start, but extra time is added for successful combinations. Try to use only cards of one color or one suit to receive bonus score. Shuffle button is helpful for obtaining new combinations on the play field, but you are limited in using it. So, taste a new twist on the famous board game with Black Jack Puzzle!
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Black Jack Puzzle!