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Mauer's HR highlights six-run uprising vs. KC
Nolasco benefits by firing eight strong innings for his first victory
MINNEAPOLIS -- After the Twins' offense broke out of a funk and feasted on Royals pitching for 10 runs on Friday, they returned on Saturday afternoon to take a seven-run chunk out of Kansas City ace James Shields in a 7-1 victory at Target Field.
Minnesota erupted in the second inning for six runs, thanks to two Royals errors and Joe Mauer's first home run of the season, a three-run blast to right-center field to cap the scoring.
Shields had walked one batter through his first 13 1/3 innings this season before issuing three free passes on Saturday. Twins second baseman Brian Dozier felt Shields was having trouble spotting his fastball.
"We haven't really seen him pitch like that," Dozier said. "What makes his changeup so good is how he locates his fastball.
"From the very first inning, four hard-hit balls. Second inning, everyone was lining out on his fastball. Then, he started going cutter to changeup rather than fastball. You can see the changeup a lot better when he's not throwing the fastball, not having the command."
During Mauer's seven-pitch at-bat in the second, Shields threw him nothing but cutters and changeups. It was a changeup up in the zone that the Twins' first baseman deposited into the seats.
"I was trying to go down to get a ground ball," Shields said. "Even though it was a 3-2 count, I was trying to get a changeup down and away, and I just hung it. He's a good enough hitter that he's going to hit that every time."
Dozier took Shields deep to lead off the first, tying him for the American League lead with four long balls.
"It is what it is," he said. "It's pretty cool, but power, whatever ... that comes second. My job is to get on base."
"Capitalizing on the opportunities given to you is what we need to do," acting manager Terry Steinbach said. "We hit the ball very well today. We had a lot of hard-hit outs. I'm very happy with the quality of at-bats one through nine."
Minnesota starter Ricky Nolasco piggybacked off of Kyle Gibson's brilliant outing on Friday to twirl eight innings -- allowing a run on five hits with one walk and four strikeouts. Nolasco became the first Twins starter other than Gibson to record a victory this season.
"I just thought I commanded the fastball a little better today," Nolasco said. "That's where it all started -- just getting on top of the ball and little bit better and keeping it down."
"Today, he moved his fastball around very, very well," Steinbach said, "mixed in his offspeed pitches, which kept them off balance."
Signed to a four-year contract in the offseason, Nolasco owned an 0-1 record with a 9.00 ERA through his first two starts before Saturday's gem.
"I wish I could say I'm going to go eight every time," he said, "but it's something at this level that's very difficult. I had two bad starts, but at the same time my mentality is I can still do things like today."
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Youtube comment:"DEATH to all Emos, get a life or get laid attention seeking fucks". See this guy is a gink.
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a racial slur used to describe someone of Indian descent
All the damn ginks are making this place smell like fucking curry.
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An undefined word that people on the urban dictionary aimlessly define and that Saints Row IV used for some unforeseen reason. No one actually knows the definition of gink so people come up with random definitions that are suitable to urban dictionary and the wide variety of definitions leave anyone who looks this word up wondering what on earth a gink is :/
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A crabby, bitter and unattractive old person. Ginks tend to be impoverished, indignant urban dwellers with the same political and social leanings that they had in their 20s, who blame everyone but themselves for their myriad problems, and accost total strangers to air complaints.
Political demonstrations always seem to include at least one wrinkly, unsmiling, badly-dressed septuagenarian gink sporting a homemade sign and haranguing passersby.
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the elusive ginger chinese person, hence G(inger) (ch)INK = GINK
Person A "wow look at that! A gink!"
Person B " woah yeah! you know they're an endangered species?"
Person B " woah yeah! you know they're an endangered species?"
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female genitalia/
(plural) a group of strange friends (the ginks)
(plural) a group of strange friends (the ginks)
Por saz ginka
14 de enero de 2010
It's the mix up of the words girls and drinks = ginks!
ginks on saturday night?
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07 de junio de 2007
derogatory term for a human being
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Special Olympics Nippon (Japan) athlete Eriko Fukuda is fueled with the desire to succeed, overcoming her disability.
Athlete Eriko Fukuda
20 year old Eriko was born with physical incapacity on the right side of her body, affecting her balance and movement. When Eriko was in preschool, she wanted to do things as other children did. Because of her physical condition, she could not keep up with her peers, this drove her to tears of frustration.
During elementary school, she started running long distance, but could only complete half the route. This improved in junior high – with constant practice and the support of her schoolmates, Eriko improved, finishing the entire distance.
At 15 years old, Eriko entered a special education high school to suit her learning needs, and joined her local Special Olympics in Gunma prefecture, participating in bowling and alpine skiing. She makes the best of her limitations to maneuver both sports. Eriko has a weak grip in her right hand and stiffness in her wrist, making it hard to rotate. When she bowls, she has to hold the ball with both hands, in order not to drop the ball. When she skis, her stiff right knee and ankle prevents her from performing some physical moves, like bending and turning.
Eriko competing at the Special Olympics Nippon Winter Games 2012 in Fukushima.
Eriko's mother says the best thing about Special Olympics is competition. "Competition is Eriko's goal. She practices hard for competitions. When she wins, she is glad and happy. When she loses, she is frustrated and promises herself that she will win next time, and works hard towards that goal. Special Olympics brightens Eriko's life."
Eriko applies this same work ethic towards her ski training. In skiing, as Eriko turns and puts weight on her right side, she loses her balance – sometimes this causes her to fall. When this happens at competition, she must stand up and start again without any help, within a two minute timeframe. Eriko dedicates a part of her training to this - practicing to stand up by herself repeatedly, with her coach timing her. In addition, she practices putting and taking off her racing suits without any assistance, to do it like her fellow athletes.
Eriko (1st from right) taking the podium for her Bronze win at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2013 in Pyeongchang.
Having won Silver at the 2012 Nippon National Winter Games, Eriko headed into the 2013 Pyeongchang Winter Games, hoping for a win. She won a Silver and Bronze for the Alpine Novice Giant Slalom and Alpine Novice Super G respectively.
Her personal triumph was maintaining her balance throughout - not once did she fall - completing the races smoothly. At the medal award ceremony for both wins, Eriko was thrilled when her name was called. Since her return, Eriko has been featured in the news, sharing her Special Olympics story in her prefecture.
For now, she is content with her performance in "the biggest event", and is looking forward to her next ski practice.
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Boston's extension of Dustin Pedroia keeps the second baseman around through 2021. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

David Ortiz was ejected from the Red Sox vs. Orioles game after arguing with home plate umpire about balls & strikes.
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Another good week for the Rays, who took two of three from the Red Sox at Fenway. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

The Rays acquired the White Sox's All-Star reliever Jesse Crain in exchange for a player to be named.
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St Louis Cardinals (62-40)
St. Louis has the pieces to make a deadline splash, but it's not like they need to in order to play well. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Matt Holliday passed all the necessary running tests, and was activated from the 15-day disabled list over the weekend.
Atlanta Braves (60-45)
Alex Wood had a so-so first big-league start. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Tim Hudson underwent surgery to repair the right ankle he fractured against the Mets.
Pittsburgh Pirates (61-42)
Pedro Alvarez was called out on Thursday on one of the subtlest turns toward second base you'll see. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Pirates All-Star closer Jason Grilli will not require surgery to repair an injury in his right arm, instead he will rest to treat the injury.
Detroit Tigers (59-45)
Expect the Tigers to add a reliever before the deadline. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

And the Tigers did just that as they acquired reliever Jose Veras from the Astros in exchange for outfield prospect Danry Vasquez.
Cincinnati Reds (59-47)
Mat Latos is somehow under appreciated. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Reds' pitcher Tony Cingrani recorded 11 of the Reds' franchise-record 20 strikeouts, despite the 20k's the Reds still lost the Dodgers in 11 innings.
Baltimore Orioles (58-48)
Francisco Rodriguez isn't a huge addition but he's not a name-brand addition only, either. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Chris Tillman tossed seven shutout innings and allowed just two hits, and Adam Jones added two of the four Orioles home runs to beat the Red Sox 6-0 and snapped the Orioles three-game losing streak.
Los Angeles Dodgers (56-48)
The Dodgers continue to move up. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Matt Kemp told the Dodgers his sprained left ankle is feeling better, and hopes to return from the disabled list on Aug. 6th.
Cleveland Indians (56-48)
Scott Kazmir with his most impressive outing yet. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Indians' Ubaldo Jimenez tossed eight scoreless innings against the Rangers, and won 6-0. The win on Sunday completed the series sweep.
Texas Rangers (56-49)
The Rangers tried a few years ago to net Matt Garza. This time they got their man. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/Getty Images)

There are some reports that the Rangers have discussed the possibility of trading closer Joe Nathan as a way of trying to shake up their team.
Arizona Diamondbacks (51-47)
Trevor Cahill is working his way back to health. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

The Diamondbacks recalled right-handed reliever Chaz Roe from Triple-A Reno to take the roster spot of Tyler Skaggs, to get some added bullpen help.
New York Yankees (55-50)
Alfonso Soriano won't heal all that's wrong with the Yankees, but he can help a little. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The Yankees are sitting and waiting to hear from MLB what their decision will be on A-Rod, as several reports state the decision is imminent.
Washington Nationals (52-54)
The last thing the Nationals need is a Rafael Soriano controversy. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Ryan Zimmerman hit a home run in the ninth inning to beat the Mets, 2-1, in the second game of a day-night doubleheader.
Kansas City Royals (51-51)
George Brett walking away as hitting coach probably won't have the impact people expect it to have. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Alex Gordon hit a two-run home run in the 12th inning as the Royals beat the White Sox 4-2 and extended their win streak to six games and swept the series.
Seattle Mariners (50-55)
Best wishes to Eric Wedge on a speedy and full recovery. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Eric Wedge was released from the hospital on Wednesday after what doctors believe was a mild stroke. The doctors said he is likely to make a full recovery.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (48-54)
Albert Pujols might be out for the year. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

The Angels have sent pitcher Scott Downs to the Atlanta Braves for right-handed reliever Cory Rasmus.
Colorado Rockies (51-55)
Rex Brothers doesn't get enough attention for his solid season. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Rockies hit four solo home runs, and beat the Brewers 6-5 to clinch the series.
Toronto Blue Jays (48-56)
Brett Lawrie's time at second base is over. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Mark Buehrle threw a two-hit shutout against the Astros to win 4-0 and snap Toronto's seven-game losing streak.
San Diego Padres (48-58)
The Padres are apparently willing to sell, but what will they sell? (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Padres first baseman Kyle Blanks was eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list over the weekend, but he was still feeling pain a couple of days before.
Chicago Cubs (48-55)
The Cubs got a nice package for Matt Garza. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

The Cubs traded outfielder Alfonso Soriano back to the New York Yankees, where he began his MLB career.
Philadelphia Phillies (49-56)
Nothing like an eight-game losing streak to push the Phillies toward selling. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The Phillies have released Carlos Zambrano who has been up and down in the minor leagues.
San Francisco Giants (46-58)
Hunter Pence just hits. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The Giants acquired Minor League pitcher Guillermo Moscoso from the Cubs and activated him on the major league roster. The Giants gave up a player to be named or cash considerations.
New York Mets (46-56)
Zack Wheeler hasn't had a Matt Harvey-like entrance to the majors, but don't quit on him yet. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets's pitcher Jon Niese made his first Minor League rehab appearance last week. Niese, has been on the disabled list since June 21 with a partial tear of his left rotator cuff.
Minnesota Twins (45-57)
Byron Buxton continues to be touted as the top prospect in baseball. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Twins' Chris Colabello hit his first career home run in the 13th inning against the Mariners to beat the M's 3-2 after spoiling Felix Hernandez' shut out opportunity in the ninth inning.
Milwaukee Brewers (43-61)
On the bright side: Ryan Braun's suspension comes during a lost season for Milwaukee. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Ryan Braun said he was not "legally allowed to say anything yet," when asked for comments on his recent suspension from the Biogenesis investigation.
Miami Marlins (40-63)
Recent call-up Christian Yelich has a pretty swing and the chance to be an above-average hitter. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez set a Marlins rookie record with 13 strikeouts in eight innings, beating the Pirates 3-2.
Chicago White Sox (40-62)
Rick Hahn has a decent rebuilding project in front of him. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

White Sox minor league pitcher Andre Rienzo, is among the White Sox top prospects, threw a no-hitter for Triple-A Charlotte last week, striking out 11 batters.
Houston Astros (35-69)
Matt Dominguez and Jonathan Villar give the Astros a good defensive left side. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

The Astros placed outfielder J.D. Martinez on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left wrist suffered and recalled Robbie Grossman from Triple-A Oklahoma City.


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May Rooms Taipei
May Rooms is a young hotel in an old, but newly renovated and completely modernized red brick building. Our dorms and double rooms are…+ view more comfortable, colorful and clean and you can expect a personal service with lots of travel information. 2F., No.229, Sec. 1, Nangang Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, 105 |
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Meander Hostel Taipei
'Meander Taipei is not only a hostel but also our attitude in travelling and in life.' So much of Taiwanese culture is about sharing and…+ view more building bonds with those whom we cross paths with. We welcome those who seek friendships and are eager to meander Taipei together. Meander's corridors and common area incorporate visual elements from the old aborigines and current Taiwanese lifestyle, in order to share with you our favorite aspects of Taiwan. No.163, Chengdu Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan, 108 |
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Homey Hostel Downtown
Homey Hostel Downtown is located in exactly perfect place, the most central area of Taipei, nearby Taipei rail station. Within 10- min…+ view more commuting time to all major interesting spots of Taipei, with a convenient transport network at your door. This big scale hostel is brand new, so good choice to stay your room fee also include: Free toast and fruit from 8:300 to 11:00 every day. Free shampoo and body wash Free use of hairdryer Free coffee and tea all day Free use of locker Free wifi 7F., No.180, Chang'an W. Rd, Datong Dist, Taipei, Taiwan, 103 |
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JV's Hostel
What separates us from the rest is the good feeling that you get from staying with us. Besides getting to know our genuinely friendly and…+ view more helpful staff, you will form lifelong friendships with the other guests that you meet from around the world and whom you might just end up going sightseeing and partying with during your stay here. Many of our past guests stay in touch with us and each other long after they have left Taipei and many choose to stay at JV's again. 2F, No. 57, Aly. 50, Ln. 39, Tonghua St, Taipei, Taiwan, 106 |
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Formosa101 Hostel is located in the heart of Taipei City center. 10 minutes by walk to TAIPEI 101 and World Trade Center building, right…+ view more next to famous local night market (Tonghua night market). 7 minutes by walk to Taipei101/World Trade Center MRT (Red Line) and Liuzhangli MRT (Brown Line). We are in a 24h secure building, a brand new, well-decorated apartment. 9F, No. 115, Jilong Rd, (Keelung Rd.) Section 2, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan, 00886 |
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Flip Flop Hostel
Flip Flop Hostel is one of the most popular hostel within Taipei. Our hostel is famous for the location, safety, space, cleanliness and…+ view more comfort. No.103, Huayin Street, Datong Distric, Taipei, Taiwan, 103 |
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Travel Talk Taipei Backpackers Hostel
"Travel Talk Taipei Backpackers Hostel" is a brand new hostel in the central Taipei. We provide a clean & comfortable place for all…+ view more travelers to relax as home after a long trip. . 2F No.96 Sec.2, Minquan E. Rd, Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan 103 |
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Alex's Oceanview Stay
17th Century, 1628, Spanish built "Fuerte Santo Domingo" in Danshui, Taipei. 1643, the Dutch East India Company built "Fort Antonio" on…+ view more same site. They called Danshui, the oriental Venezia. 2000, we open on the most beautiful view place of Danshui, Taipei. We offer the best stay experience in Danshui, Taipei. And offer you a warm and comfortable living. Here giving travellers a spectacular view of the ocean, river & city. Rooms and beds are well maintained and we cater to all your needs. 15 Bi Tou st. Danshui, Taipei, Taiwan, 251 |
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Lamb Tour House
A home away from home-Lamb Tour House We are a small boutique hostel focused on providing you an amazing experience for your stay here in…+ view more Taipei city. Located in the Taipei City Center. only 5 minute walk from Metro Taipei main station. prepared by three Taiwanese backpackers for travelers of the world & customized for explorers to provide an affordable and satisfying experience. Please come and join us to enjoy sample life style, explore this beautiful Taiwan. 2F., No.25, Nan yang St., Shenzhen Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, 1100 |
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Taipei Key Mall Traveler Hostel
HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2010 - Ranked top 3 for 'Best Location' in Asia ** Taipei Key Mall Traveler Hostel offers you a warm…+ view more and comfortable lodging. The hostel is situated at the heart of Taipei, giving travelers a spectacular view of the city. Rooms and beds are well maintained and we cater to all your needs. 22F-2, 22nd Floor, No. 50, Sec, Zhongxiao West Road, Taipei, Taiwan, 10041 |
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Socket (Sleepbox) Hostel
--If all the hostel were like this, there'll be no need for hotel. Said by our guests. It's not all about what we have, it's…+ view more about how you feel and what you'll remember afterwards! SleepBox Hostel offers you the best value for backpackers in Taipei City. 34 Hengyang Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, 105 |
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Banana Hostel
Banana Hostel is a lively, cheerful, stylish cool place, everybody can feel warm, happy and friendly atmosphere here easily! Banana is…+ view more near by MRT Dongmen Station. We have different room type, big common room, clean bathroom, and everything contained kitchen. You can be here with reasonable price and enjoyable stay. This is the best start point to discover Taipei! Hope you'll fall in love this vibrant city and lovely banana! 2F, No. 7, Sec. 2 Jinshan South Road, Da-an District, Taipei, Taiwan, 106 |
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Fun Taipei Backpackers
Fun Taipei Backpackers offer the budget accommodation in Taipei City. It's only a 5 minute walk from MRT Jiantan station and 1 minute from…+ view more Shilin night market. Services you need such as a Visitor Information Center (in MRT Jiantan station), 24 hours convenience store, beauty shop, supermarkets, ATM, car rental, internet café, Gym, electric shop and a variety of restaurants and shops are all within five minutes walk. This is a convenient, friendly and safe area. Junction of Jihe Rd.Xiaoxi St., MRT Jiantan Station, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan, 11167 |
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Taipei City Home
We are 2 people who loves to travel around the world, we had been to many hostel and BnB, and we felt that there are always something…+ view more missing through the journey, a place that gives us the comfortable atmosphere, that people can freely talk to each other, that when you needed someone for assistance there is a person there for you, that not to worry about what to eat every morning, that every morning you open your eyes that you feel like you are at home. Taipei City Home is your home in Taiwan Ln. 172, Chang'an W. Rd., Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan, 00886 |
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Taiwan Hostel Happy Family
John Lee (the owner and host) was about the first to open a hostel here decades ago, and people just keep coming back. We are sure you will…+ view more enjoy your time here! Section 1, Lane 56, #2, Zhong Shan North Road, Taipei, Taiwan, 104 |
Mango53 Inn
Mango53 Inn is a backpacker's hostel in a 60+ years Taiwanese town house. It is remodeled and carefully preserved the nostalgic air of…+ view more 50's-60's Taipei in the most historical area - Banka or Monga district. The hostel is surrounded by government-assigned historical sites, especially famous Longshan Temple showcasing traditional Chinese architecture and lively Buddhist-Taoist religious culture in Taipei. Here you can experience traditional religious-centric life, enjoy typical local food, and 2F, No.53, Sec. 3, Heping West Road, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan, 10812 |
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Now Taipei
Now Taipei is in Taipei City center. It is 3 minutes' walk to MRT Shuanglian station and 6 minutes' walk to MRT Zhongshan station. It is a…+ view more walking distance to Ning-Xia night market. 7-11, Hi-Life, Family Mart, McDonalds, Starbucks, KFC and local traditional market are nearby. Now Taipei is a wonderful place with amazing staff. The comfortable place and friendly atmosphere is provided. (Monthly Rental 30 days plus or Yearly Rental) Things to consider before booking 1.Key Deposit NT$300 Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan, 104 |
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On My Way Taipei Hostel
"On my way . Taipei Hostel", one of the very few legal hostels in Taipei. We located in Beitou, the first hot spring area in Taiwan. Within…+ view more 25 minutes, you can go to Danshuei, Shihlin Night Market, Nation Palace Museum, and more tourist attraction. Banks, market / night market, post office, hot spring, everything is in 10 minutes walking. We offer twin rooms and 4~8 bed dorm to satisfy your need. 82 Guangming Road, Taipei, Taiwan, 112 |
Not yet rated | 19.57 USD |
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Home Walk Guesthouse
Homewalk offer a cozy place for short term and long stay travelers. The communal space combine the architectural office and living…+ view more room.Everyone can freely use any corner to have his own way to experience. 2F., No.95-3, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan, 108 |
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Taipei Vanilla Hostel
Building on Tom's who work for popular Taipei hostel Happy Family with over 30 years hostel management experience.Vanilla hostel makes all…+ view more international travelers feel like family. Zhongshan North Road, and Nanjing East Road, Taipei, Taiwan, 10041 |
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Alice Hostel
Alice hostel are in the great building and new rooms with new furnitures with courtry stye, new bed sheet, just like good hostel services…+ view more and have many information trips around Taiwan, to cater you the needs of different customers, we have included bedroom suites in each room. Each room is well equipped with an over 100 channels of cable TV, Free WIFI, refrigerator, air-conditioning, hair dryer, closet. For the bathroom, heater is provided 24H. We have washing machine, 24 hours seculty guard. No. 67, Chendu Street, Taipei, Taiwan, 108 |
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Three Little Birds
We offer clean, cozy rooms and environment. We provide hospitality and warmth for visitors. We're always looking forward to making…+ view more new friends, perhaps you would like to tell us your story, your hometown, or your idea for life. "three little birds" might become one of your loveliest memories during your time here in Taipei. 1F, No. 10-1, Lane 62, Taishun Street, Da-an District, Taipei, Taiwan, 10645 |
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Taipei Easy Stay Inn ~ SJ-293
Whole new decoration and launch on July 2010. Convenient transportation + new deco + cheap price = Taipei easy stay inn Transportation:…+ view more Over 30 lines of public bus. Airport shuttle bus stop in front of Taipei Easy Stay Inn~ SJ-293 which only takes 40 minutes to arrive here. It only takes 3 mins to Highway. 5 mins to Local airport by taxi. 7 mins to Taiei Main Station by taxi and 15 minutes by bus. The Exit of MRT. Hsing-Tian Temple will launch on the end of 2010. 10F, No.293, Song Jiang Road, 104 Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, 104 |
Not yet rated | 28.70 USD |
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G'day Hostel
G'day Hostel is about 15 Minutes walk from the MRT station. Old Market Street and the famousTamsui river is literally just around the…+ view more corner! There you'll find a diverse spread of authentic traditional cuisine at great prices. On the weekends the Chingjian Street where the hostel at have handicraft and fashion markets, live music and a great laid back atmosphere that suits travellers from all walks of life. 3F., No.75, Chongjian Street, Tamsui District, Taipei, Taiwan, 251 |
Not yet rated | 17.94 USD |
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May Rooms Taipei
May Rooms is a young hotel in an old, but newly renovated and completely modernized red brick building. Our dorms and double rooms are…+ view more comfortable, colorful and clean and you can expect a personal service with lots of travel information. 2F., No.229, Sec. 1, Nangang Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, 105 |
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Taipei Ximen Zebra Apartment
Zebra Apartment has a Zebra and Leopard theme decoration designed for people with adventurous spirits and creative minds. The…+ view more decorations let your imagination and dreams run wild. Fun loving personalities will find themselves at home here. (Monthly Rental 30 days plus or Yearly Rental) (?????) Chinese Address:??????56????????,???????? 1 F No.13, Lane. 29, Xi-Chang Street., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, 10847 |
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Backpacker's Inn
Backpacker's Inn is your best choice for a modern and comfortable travel experience. We are newly opened and unlike anyplace else in…+ view more Taiwan. Our atmosphere is fun, youthful and friendly. Our 6-story hostel is the largest in Taiwan. Bunking with other BACKPACKERS is a fun, interactive and friendly way to experience Taipei. No. 84, Huaining St, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, 100 |
Not yet rated | 17.94 USD |
Located next to the lively Tonghua Night Market and Taipei 101, AH Hostel is in walking distance to several famous restaurants in Taipei.…+ view more Alley 38, Lane 11, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Road, Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan, 222 |
Not yet rated | 17.94 USD |
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Taipei Tuorguide Hostel
Taipei Tour Guide Hostel is a hostel in Taipei. We offer very comfortable and affordable accommodation in the lively Ximending shoping…+ view more center of Taipei. Near to many museums, old temples, attractions, restaurants, movie theaters and shopping districts. You will enjoy very happy travels in Taipei 3F-2, No. 111, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei city, Taipei, Taiwan, 108 |
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Guest House Taiwanmex
Welcome to located in the heart of the magic of Taipei, Taiwanmex Guest House is just 1 minutes' walk from the Metro Zhongshan Station or 5…+ view more minutes walk from the Taipei Main Station . We are offering cheap accommodation in the center of Taipei. Cheap = Small room + Clean + Comfortable + Friend. 2F No.18-1 Lane 18 Nanjing W., Taipei, Taiwan, 103 |
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Taipei Skyline
Taipeiskyline is a new hostel located in Shida night market, one of the most international area in Taipei. It is a ideal choice for budget…+ view more traveller who is looking for homey, warm, and refined accommodation. Our hostel was built with the weary traveler in mind, with gardens, outdoor balconies, and bar. Our friendly and helpful staff are always here to serve you.With our unbeatable location and service, here will be a nice choice if you are looking for a relaxing place in this lively city! Shida Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, N/A |
Not yet rated | 16.31 USD |
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The Cat's Pajamas
We are a modern, cozy guest house located in the heart of Taipei. Owned and managed by travelers, the Cat's Pajamas is designed to provide…+ view more you the best stay in Taipei. Just a few steps from a subway station, we're in peaceful area but only minutes away from the famous Shida nightmarket, vibrant nightlife, and both Shida and Taida University. Enjoy a friendly, fun atmosphere, with sclean facilities, free Wi-Fi. And our helpful English-speaking staff will make your stay in Taipei a memorable one!! No.10-1, Lane 62, Tài Shùn St, Da-an District, Taipei, Taiwan, 10645 |
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Have Fun Suite & Budget Hostel
Have Fun Suite & Budget Hostel is located in Taipei City's Wanhua District, just 1 minutes' walk from Ximending District and 3 minutes'…+ view more drive from Taipei Main Station. Guests will enjoy free Wi-Fi and launderette throughout their stay. A cable TV, a private refrigerator and private ensuite bathroom with hot water showers are featured in all rooms at Have Fun Suite and Budget Hostel. All rooms are also air-conditioned, with one double bed for 2 people. No.76, Kunming Street, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan, N/A |
Not yet rated | 19.57 USD |
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Inn Cube 3S
The basic concept of our housing service is based on Japanese capsule style housing, which utilizes limited space to create maximum value…+ view more for the guests. The unique and modern design of our facility provides peaceful environment where guests can enjoy their privacy that are the two main improvements from the traditional Japanese capsule style hotel. Inn Cube – the first Taiwanese urban and modern capsule style hotel is established in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2013. 5th Floor, No. 45, Sec.1 Hankou Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, 100 |
Not yet rated | 19.57 USD |
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Oversleep House
Located in Taipei Banqiao District. Top convenient 2 minutes walk from MRT station, 1 minute walk from bus stop to airport and 10 minutes…+ view more away from Ximending by the MRT. There is a convenient store, most Located food stalls and restaurants downstairs. No.26 Guanqian East Road, Banqiao District, Taipei, Taiwan, 220 |
Not yet rated | 18.59 USD |
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Kiri's House - Taipei Bed & Breakfast Hostel
Kiri - the owner of Kiri's House (B&B) found that comfortable accommodation is very important for a traveler. We aim to provide those…+ view more persons who travel to Taipei a safe, warm and cozy place to stay! Kiri's House (B&B) has been established since September 2006. 5F., No.1, Lane 126, Sec. 1, Da-an Rd., Da-an District, Taipei, Taiwan, 106 |
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Royal Garden Hotel
The Royal Garden Hotel offers space rich in atmosphere and thoughtful hospitality. Royal Garden Hotel offers the business information…+ view more services. We take pride in cherishing our guest privacy so we make sure that the guest's stay will be as relaxing as possible both for pleasure and business. Wun Hua Rd. 218, Panchiao City, Taipei, Taiwan, 0000 |
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Taiwan babyhome is a new opened shortstay in Taipei just three minutes walk from the nearest MRT stations (Taipower Building or ximen).…+ view more No.170, Shida Rd., Zhongzheng, Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan, (R.O.C.), Taipei, Taiwan, 100 |
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Mandalay's Hopes and Sorrows
I took a peek through the morning clouds down at Mandalay as we were about to land. This city, the second largest in Myanmar and made famous by Kipling's poem of the same name, looked disappointingly barren and abandoned from the air. We'd caught a pre-dawn flight by Air Mandalay, taking 90 minutes from the capital of Yangon. Upon entering the surprisingly modern airport, our passports were thoroughly checked, something unusual for a domestic flight, and our details were cross-examined from a report. It seemed to us that once you are in Myanmar as a foreigner, your every move is monitored at all times.
Once we completed the complicated immigration process we were met by our guide, a middle-aged man in a traditional white-cotton jacket with a mandarin collar and a dark blue sarong, that is locally called longyi. He beamed at us as we approached him.
"Welcome to Mandalay! My name is Thaung Sein. But please, call me Mr. Diamond. Thaung Sein means 'diamond' anyway. Our driver today is Mr. So-So." He spoke with a heavy Burmese accent and obvious humor.
Mr. Diamond informed us that the drive from the airport to Mandalay would take about one hour. The landscape changed from the green in Yangon to brown. Apparently mountains surround Mandalay, being in the middle of the country. There is little rainfall and farmers can only grow maize, potatoes and watermelon.
On the Mandalay-Yangon 'highway', it finally hit us that we were in the countryside. The 'highway' was no wider than two meters. Dilapidated huts dotted the roadside and it was obvious there was no running water or electricity. Skinny white buffaloes struggled with wobbly legs, pulling heavily laden wooden carts. Mini-buses the size of an average sedan could load more than twenty people. Every now and then there was a broken down bus or truck parked by the roadside. The 700-km journey between Mandalay and Yangon could take up to two days.
Tall teak trees with their palm-sized leaves lined the highway and everywhere we looked there was a crimson-clad monk, barefoot and gaunt looking, asking for a donation or food from the local people. Some of them were as young as six or seven years old. They all held exactly the same alms-bowl, a fine specimen of black Burmese lacquer - the size of a basketball.
Just as we were admiring the rural scenery, our van broke down. Mr. So-So informed us that one of the cords that helped the air-conditioning had broken. We tried to look nonchalant about it but with the summer heat we simply could not travel without air-conditioning. As Mr. So-So repaired the van, we stepped out to stretch our legs. Many buses roared by and passengers waved at us friendlily. A couple of young monks rushed by with their heavy alms-bowls and happily yelled 'hello'. When we asked a particularly cute one if we could take a picture of him, he shouted in perfect English without stopping: "I don't have time! I am late!"
"What are they late for?" I asked Mr. Diamond.
"At 11 o'clock they need to go back to their monastery and have their meal. Talking about it, we are late too. I want to take you to a monastery for a visit." He looked at the van anxiously.
Minutes later he beckoned us to get into a local taxi. Just imagine a normal DHL truck without the backdoors. Now shrink the image by two-thirds. That was the local taxi. It was so small that my husband had to fold his six-foot three-inch frame and sat with his knees protruding into the open back. We were on our way to Amarapura, 'the city of immortality' - the old capital of the Mon Dynasty.
We were just in time to witness the eleven o'clock meal at the famous Mahagandayon Monastery. There were over 1,000 monks in the monastery. It was considered the best monastery in the region for providing religious studies and general education for young men. Many poor families who cannot afford school send their boys to the monastery so at least the boys can learn how to read and write.
One thousand monks, mostly garbed in the crimson robes, while novice young monks wore white, lined up near the dining hall with their alms-bowls in hand to receive generous scoops of rice from the village donors. Poor as they were, the villagers continuously donated food to the monks in the hope that the Buddha answers their prayers, and their reincarnated lives will be better than this one.
Once they were seated the monks began to eat. Curries and vegetables were already on the table. It was hard to imagine that one thousand people were eating at the same time because there was no noise and it was forbidden to speak during the meal.
"They eat a lot," I chuckled, "but they all look so skinny."
"Every day they get up at four and they have their first meal at five. Then they go to their respective gurus to study. Afterwards they eat again at eleven in the morning. This is their second and last meal of the day."
No wonder the donors were generous with the rice. The monks still looked thin.
Mr. Diamond, as resourceful as he was, took us to visit the kitchen. A few cooks were stirring curries in huge iron woks while others were slicing pork and fish.
"How come these monks are allowed to eat meat?" I was astonished.
"Why not?" asked Mr. Diamond, equally dumbfounded.
"I thought all Buddhist monks are supposed to be vegetarians."
"Buddha never said that!" Mr. Diamond looked genuinely surprised. "Buddha said that if you are hungry and you are given meat to eat, that is not sin. But when you are not hungry, even if you eat vegetables, it is a sin. Buddha's last meal included pork."
In the dormitory we saw bamboo beds without mattresses or even bed-sheets. An average monk's possessions include three sets of robes and books. In a country with such political turmoil and economic difficulties, a monk's life is probably the best escape from reality. The young novices may miss their family and the older graduating monks may face an uncertain lifetime of poverty and unemployment, but for now, all they have to worry about is studying religious books.
After visiting the austere environment of the monastery, our hotel seemed like a dream that an average Burmese citizen would never have the chance to enjoy. To us, it was only a 3-star property, but we were satisfied.
The hotel was right in front of Mandalay Fort, which is a perfect square complex of 2.2 km on each side with eight-meter high walls. A moat of seven meters wide surrounds the fortress and every hundred meters or so there is a gate tower. On each corner, an impressive guard-tower fortifies the grounds. It used to be the palace of King Mindon in 1857. Sadly, the king only enjoyed his immense palace made of teak wood for a short while. The British conquered Mandalay in 1886 and turned the palace into their military headquarters. Later the Japanese occupied the same compound during World War II, which proved to be a clear target for destruction. The palace was then bombed clean by the Allies and the only evidence of its former glory is in the form of the Golden Palace Monastery located separately from the fort. It was entirely constructed of teak wood and the intricate carvings were amazing. It was named so because several centuries ago, the palace was gilded in gold. Inside one could still see the remnants of the former grandeur. The weather and natural elements had stripped all the gold outside. Perhaps it was by pure luck that it was moved out of the palace to become a monastery; so it survived the war. We could only fathom the glory of bygone splendor when kingdoms were smaller and weapons more rudimentary.
Mandalay is the Buddhist center for Myanmar. There are more than 700 pagodas in the vicinity. The famous Mahamuni Pagoda had a legendary story behind it. After Siddharta Gotama attained his enlightenment and became a Buddha, he visited the old kingdom of this region 2500 years ago and preached for seven days. In order to show his gratitude, a king made a replica of the Buddha to be worshipped in his absence. The bronze statue was cast and the Buddha touched the statue's head and chest to infuse it with his sacred aura. Therefore it is believed that the Buddha image in this pagoda can be looked upon as the real replica of Gotama the Buddha himself.
In fact, the statue only came to Mandalay in 1784. But the legend is still alive, as every morning monks would wash the statue's face and teeth as if it were a real person. When we went into the pagoda, several men attended the massive 12-foot statue. Mr. Diamond took my husband to the back and I was told to sit in front with the other worshippers.
"Sorry, no ladies allowed."
I sat on the marble floor with the other local ladies and looked up. The statue was sparkling and had an entirely golden face. The body seemed to be undulating with layers of gold. For years, worshippers would purchase gold leaves and apply to the body to attest to their faith. Therefore the original 6-ton bronze statue now weighs a whopping 12-ton from all the gold deposits on its face and body. But only men are allowed to touch the statue. So with a small donation of 500 Kyiats (about $8.50), my husband proudly put some gold leaves onto the Buddha.
Back at the hotel, we were the only dinner guests at the hotel's restaurant. A typical Burmese meal consists of lentil soup, curries, Chinese stir-fries and rice. It seems to be a juxtaposition of Indian and Chinese cuisine, but the curries are mild. Everywhere we went we were served this kind of meal, obviously considered special and lavish for foreign tourists. We dared not to imagine what the locals would eat on a daily basis.
The hotel hired a troupe of local performers to entertain us. Three men were on the instruments and two lovely girls danced and sang with at least four costume changes. Another boy performed only as a clown. We thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The melody was happier compared to Indonesian dances and tunes, and more down-to-earth than the elaborate Thai style. Burmese marionettes are also very famous and we were shown many types of puppets.
Ninety minutes into the show the performers began to take longer breaks and looked at us more frequently. My husband and I had no idea what we should do. If we left in the middle of the show, it would definitely be rude. But since we were the only guests, were the performers waiting for us to leave? We had finished our meal thirty minutes ago and flashed our cameras perhaps five times too many times, just to be polite.
The show went on and finally, after more than two hours I called the waitress over.
"Are they waiting for us to leave?"
The answer was yes. These poor performers probably had driven for an hour to get into the city to perform for a few dollars and we, the insatiable tourists, simply wouldn't go away. We gave the troupe a big tip and were overwhelmed by their politeness and hospitality.
Myanmar was easily the poorest country I have visited. In the capital Yangon, we saw many beggars and mothers pushing their babies into our car windows in exchange for money or trying to get their children a better life. In the countryside, the living conditions were very basic, but every pagoda in the villages was clean and gleaming with gold. Religion, in every form, seems always to have a strong hold among these poor people.
We were amazed by the religious history and the remarkable ancient wisdom in their architecture, but it was the simple friendliness of its people that touched us deeply. This was the first country that we did not see one single McDonald's or KFC, and were not annoyed by incessant mobile phones ringing. But perhaps our selfish wish for Myanmar to remain as it is cannot be justified, as this is a country that desperately needs basic modern necessities, such as running water and electricity. And it is inevitable that, with such changes and modernization, another culture will begin to be unequivocally and irrevocably, lost.
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Jup, ATI sucks for Fedora 12, but opensource radeon driver is quite good so there is much less need for closed source fglrx driver.
Phoronix staff why don't you also do year in review for opensource ATI driver?
2009 was the year I abandoned all Linux efforts with AMD/ATI and switched to Windows 7. I did it for the fully realized features of the CPU and GPU (well, IGP) and the price of the new OS (@ student price).
While I appreciate the efforts of paid and not-paid support of Linux, I could not jump ahead to an HTPC environment that included Blu-Ray and new (2009) hardware.
I still have my server farm running RedHat (which is pretty much bullet-proof), and a few boxes with old nVidia cards testing H.264. So while I haven't given up on Linux as a home theater solution for my clients, I am not where I thought I would be at the end of this year.
Jup, ATI sucks for Fedora 12, but opensource radeon driver is quite good so there is much less need for closed source fglrx driver.
Phoronix staff why don't you also do year in review for opensource ATI driver?
ATI is definitely wrong choice for Linux Media Center. I have used Linux Media Center based on NVIDIA GPU + AMD CPU whole year and it works fabulously!
I just bought new Asrock ION330 Netop that is just made for Linux Media Center, installed MythBuntu, XBMC and Boxee, it just works (tm)
FullHD 1080p replay uses only few percents of CPU because all decoding is done on NVIDIA GPU.
I have Fedora 12 running on all of my laptops, one for work and one at home and all works just perfectly.
I suggest you revisit your Linux experience...
Year in Review:
2D works
3D doesn't work - either crashes or fails
*just noticed if you have a Lenovo Thinkpad with Display Port, you're out of luck as it's not supported at all....
I just installed Fedora 12 on HP 17" laptop with ATI Mobile chip and it works with opensource radeon driver just great when on Fedora 10 I just had to install ATI proprietary driver right away to get anything to work on that laptop.
So obviously the opensource drivers have gone a long way in one year... but ofcourse YMMV...
If you think about it. Early last year the R600 dri driver was in it's infant stages unable to correctly render a trivial program drawing a white rectangle on a black background. Before the end of last year the R600 dri driver has progressed so far that it can run complex games like Half-Life 2 without problems. I would say that's a pretty awesome accomplishment.
Sure there are many wine games that still won't run but I think that's just a matter of ironing out bugs. And of course we are still waiting for R800 support.
I was hoping that the OSS support for the older Mobility Radeon cards would work better with 3D but there are still issues or bugs present.
I thought the updates to kernel 2.6.32 and other updates/upgrades to X.org etc. might result in some stability but not yet. There are still inconsistencies, for e.g., from distro to distro and peculiar experiences in that 3D is not a smooth or 'working' experience in many cases.
'Might just be the older hardware but that is all I have right now.


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From the writer/director of the Oscar winning "Crazy Heart", Scott Cooper examines a different part of the country – one that feels like there's no way out. Christian Bale and Casey Affleck are close brothers in a small, dying
Both brothers end up in a downward spiral. This is one bleak, bleak feel-bad film. From the shocking opening moments with Woody Harrelson's sinister, sociopathic behavior, you know this one's going down a dark path. Harrelson is terrifying as the meanest dude you'll see on film all year. Amazing performance!! The top-notch cast is rounded out by Forrest Whitaker, as the sheriff and Sam Shepard as the brothers' uncle.
Cooper definitely makes a statement here: both about hopeless dying small towns and how we treat our returning over-serving vets. Sound reminiscent of "The Deer Hunter" back in '78???!! Yes- there are similarities. You'll need a stiff drink after but while nursing it, no doubt you'll be talking about the strong performances. Oh- one final memo to writer/director Scott Cooper: your diss of
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I'm on a constant quest for answers to big questions about the direction of my life and my work. When I was asked to blog about Eric C. Sinoway's new book, Howard's Gift: Uncommon Wisdom to Inspire Your Life's Work, I hesitated. I didn't know anything about Howard Stevenson, the focus of the book. But I said "yes" anyway. I wish it had been written decades ago, when its insights would have spared me so many doubt-plagued hours as I struggled to figure things out for my career path. Fortunately, it's now here for you.
The secret to success hinges on making the right choices at the right time. Our challenge is to understand the effect our choices will have on us should we pursue them.
If only we had someone to ask, someone with the experience and wisdom to help us see the big picture, someone who can clear away the fog so we can chart the right course.
Enter Howard Stevenson, whose wisdom is the focus of Eric C. Sinoway's book, Howard's Gift: Uncommon Wisdom to Inspire Your Life's Work.
Howard spent 40 years as a highly respected professor at Harvard Business School, where his MBA students included world leaders, corporate CEO's, and entrepreneurs. He is also an innovator and entrepreneur in his own right, contributing to his distinction, according to Sinoway, as "the father of entrepreneurship at HBS…."
Howard's books and teachings have created a following of "students" like Sinoway who committed to write this book after Howard's heart attack, ensuring that Howard's priceless wisdom would never be lost.
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Our career and life choices involve our "inflection points." We need to be keenly aware of them when they occur and committed to taking the right course of action.
So what is an inflection point? Sinoway writes:
It is a moment when–by choice or not–we pivot from the path down which we were traveling and head in an entirely different direction.
It's easy to miss or ignore an inflection point, especially when it may not line up with the way we'd planned our course.
Sinoway shares Howard's explanation:
Inflection points come in all forms: positive, negative, easy, hard, obvious, and subtle. The way you respond–whether you grab hold of a inflection point and leverage it for all it's worth or just let it carry you along–is as important as the event itself.
In hot pursuit of success, we are frequently faced with inflection points that cause us inner conflict. Howard impresses on his students that "…success doesn't always equal happiness…." I've certainly witnessed examples of that and suspect you have too.
Howard suggests approaching your career by thinking about it from a legacy perspective:
Starting at the end means investing time up front to develop an aspirational picture of your future–a guide for the decisions you make throughout your life.
Knowing what we value in a satisfying career and acting on it are often very different things. What we need to get a firm grip on is the way our notions of success and failure help us or get in our way.
Befriending success and failure
We tend to look at success as reward and failure as punishment for, well, just not being good enough. Our self-confidence, courage, optimism, and sense of self-worth are often held hostage by them both.
Howard removes the weight of success and failure when he says in the book:
You know, people throw around words like success and failure assuming they mean exactly the same thing to everyone–and they don't….
Have you fallen into that trap?
He adds:
There is no standard metric for evaluating success or failure, in large part because our assessments are heavily affected by the expectations we bring into a situation…our definitions of success and failure change based on personal circumstance; they're colored by what's happening around us….
The next time someone tries to detract from your achievements based upon their own measure of success, think of Howard's words:
For me, the bottom line is: don't put yourself in a definitional straitjacket, and don't allow others to do it to you, either.
It's inevitable that, from the time we're very young, we are "shown the way" to success as defined by people around us and the media. No wonder finding our own way can feel confusing, particularly when things don't go as expected.
Howard offers this perspective:
I prefer to expend my energy only on things that I can affect. What's past is only useful to me insofar as it offers information to using going forward. ..What other people might call failures I simply see as situations laden with meaning–full of new data and new opportunities for assessing and recalibrating a strategy.
Breaking the code
If you need wise counsel on building your skills, finding mentors, facing your personal truths, attracting the right professional relationships, or achieving life-work balance, you'll find invaluable perspectives from Howard.
This book reads like a conversation, where we get to listen in. We read about the trials and missteps of others, including Sinoway's, and how Howard untangles complex career situations, just like the ones you're facing, bringing important next steps into focus.
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Chen aims to contain old team, hard-hitting Davis
Former Oriole to take mound against Hammel in second start of '13
The Orioles' offense carried the team for most of the season entering the All-Star break, and no hitter carried more of the load than Chris Davis.
With that has come exaggerated defensive shifts and detailed scouting reports, with opponents eager to find a way to get the left-handed slugger out. That is the task of starter Bruce Chen and the Royals on Tuesday, as Kansas City hosts the Orioles for the second game of the four-game set at Kauffman Stadium.
"He's definitely a dangerous hitter; I think you target two or three guys in that lineup in your game plan going in, and he's definitely one of those guys," Royals manager Ned Yost said of Davis, who leads the Majors with 37 homers. "He's a guy that if you make a mistake, he's more than capable of hitting it out of the ballpark, so you've got to be aware of those guys during certain points of the ballgame and pitch more carefully for sure."
Chen compared Davis to Miguel Cabrera and said the best thing he could do was keep the bases empty before Davis steps to the plate.
"These guys used to face him in the Minor Leagues, and they know how good he was in the Minor Leagues," Chen said. "He wasn't putting up the numbers in the Major Leagues, but this year and the end of last year, he's been hitting the ball very, very well with power. We all know what he's capable of doing, and he's doing it now in the Major Leagues, so obviously he has made some adjustments, and it's up to us to make some adjustments against him."
With expectations in place for the Orioles' offense, the starting staff is hoping to live up to its end of the bargain the rest of the way. Tuesday's starter, Jason Hammel, hopes he can be part of that turnaround.
The 30-year old right-hander was an important part of the starting staff last season, when he made 20 starts and finished the year with an 8-6 record and a 3.43 ERA. He limited opponents to nine home runs over 118 innings.
But this season has been a different story. Hammel is 7-6 with a 5.24 ERA over 111 2/3 innings pitches in his 19 starts. He also owns a 1.44 WHIP and has surrendered 19 home runs on the season.
"It all comes back to fastball command," Hammel said. "Walking guys and getting behind in counts makes you have to pitch in the zone instead of being able to attack early and expand later. So, I need to do a lot better job of staying aggressive early. ... When my fastball command is good, that's when I'm successful.
"I'm definitely looking forward to the second half and getting it going," he added, "because it is very important to have [starters] 1-5 being able to go out and know you have a great chance to win tonight."
Royals: Chen to pitch against his old team
Chen, a former Orioles pitcher, will face his former team in his second start of the season.
The left-hander began the season in Kansas City's bullpen, but on July 12 he replaced Luis Mendoza in the starting rotation. He pitched six scoreless innings with one walk and a hit against the Indians in his first start.
"I'm feeling good," Chen said after resting over the All-Star break. "I think the break, for some people it was like, 'Oh, you were just getting into the groove, and then you get 11 days off.' But for me, it was time for me to rest my arm. ... I'm glad I'm back into the rotation and feeling well and I'm able to help this team in a different role now."
Chen, a native of Panama, pitched for the Orioles from 2004-06 and had a career-high 13 wins in 2005. He is 2-3 with a 5.18 ERA over seven games (six starts) against Baltimore. He is 3-0 this season with a 2.04 ERA over 39 2/3 innings in 20 appearances, including the one start.
Orioles: Starters going streaking
The Orioles have won eight of their past nine games, including a season-high five straight games entering Tuesday, and the starters have been a big reason.
The starting staff has earned every decision and recorded a quality start each time out during that span. Scott Feldman pitched eight innings of two-run ball Monday night in a blowout win over the Royals, and he was just the latest Orioles starter to get the job done.
In 62 innings since July 10, they have collectively allowed just 20 earned runs, good for a 2.90 ERA.
Of course, it helps that the offense has scored more than 5 1/2 runs per game over that nine-game stretch, including nine runs Monday. The last time the Orioles won five consecutive games was Sept. 16-22.
Worth noting
• The Royals' streak of 11 consecutive games without an error ended in the first inning Monday.
• Kansas City center fielder Lorenzo Cain ended his career-best nine-game hitting streak with an 0-for-4 Monday.
• Orioles catcher Matt Wieters has a five-game hit streak after he singled in the first inning Monday.
• Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis is 8-for-16 (.500) with three doubles and a home run in his career against Bruce Chen. Danny Valencia is 11-for-20 (.550) with four doubles and a triple lifetime against Chen.
Derek Wetmore is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.