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This guy doesn't even use properly "it's" and "its" in the license text. Probably noble but worthless effort, hardly worth my comment or a phoronix article.
Phoronix: Maximal: A New Open-Source License...
Some user, after having communicated with Richard Stallman, decided to write a new open-source license. This new open-source license is quite simple and is being called Maximal...
This guy doesn't even use properly "it's" and "its" in the license text. Probably noble but worthless effort, hardly worth my comment or a phoronix article.
Is this email a joke?
This will be remembered as the day that changed the open-source industry.
Which makes it a worthless licence..
So, someone farts a three-line license, and it becomes news now...?
Actually, I think he wrote it after talking with me in the FSF priority projects thread more so than after talking with RMS.
This license would not have any value inside a court so it's useless.
It'd be fun to see this checked by an actual lawyer. A lot of the verbosity of current licenses is to accomodate different local laws, and to make the text precise enough to hold in court. The unfortunate thing about the legal system is that you can't rely on common sense or intentions, so it's quite possible that this license isn't even enforceable in its current state.
This is not newsworthy.
The idiot who wrote it knows as little about IP law as he knows about grammar and spelling.
Who wrote this, some 10-year-old kid?
I wouldn't expect it to stand up in court.
If you want a good license, check out the ISC license, it is similar to the 2-clause BSD and MIT license, but even shorter due to things being striped out that were made redundant by the Berne convention.


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Beyond that (and I base this assertion on conversations in the Women's Forum), a large share of women are uncomfortable with chat until there's been an exchange of several emoticons and/or emails. Personally, I abhor chat. It's so disjointed.
Ben, you might try asking for some input on your profile in the men's only forum.
In this day and age Ben, nobody's considered good-looking past the age of 30, so you have to go with that nice Lebanese personality and strong Catholic background of the Maronite Church. I used to live in Utica New York, where we had a large Lebanese community....St Louis Gonzaga Church in the Maronite Rite, and St Charbel's cemetary monument business.
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I wish you lived in Cassville NY....I've got a lot of things I don't know how to fix.
God bless you in your efforts my Maronite friend.
Ben, why not ask the ladies to help as well? That would give you some definite feedback. It's worked for others here before ~ several guys & gals have done it, and those threads have been quite interesting. Good luck!
No, Ben, you are not ugly. And by your profile you seem like a nice person, hard worker, sincere, who just wants to find that special person to love and cherish. Don't be hard on yourself if you aren't getting any responses. That is probably true for many people on here, as it is in every day life. Some people have suitors lined up at their door a mile long and three deep. Others are rarely noticed. Why this is, I have no idea. God created each of us with our own specialness, our own talents, our own very unique personalities. And it is that very unique specialness that will draw in the person we are meant to be with. I pray for you on your journey toward love. I ask that you continue to pray to God for that special woman to come into your life. A friend of mine told me that her mother always said "every pot has a lid" -- may you find your lid. God be with you, Ben.....


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Davey Johnson resolves to end his managerial career in style.
And so we can finally stop talking about 2012 and turn our attention to a new year that has the promise of being far more significant than any previous year in Nationals history.
With that in mind, I've once again managed to get my hands on several members of the Nationals' New Year's resolutions. (Don't ask how I pulled that off. A reporter never reveals his secrets.)
You may, however, get a kick out of reading last year's resolutions, a couple of which really did come to fruition (see, in particular, Charlie Slowes, Teddy Roosevelt and Nats fans as a whole). The one resolution that clearly wasn't met was my own, as evidenced merely by the topic of today's post.
OK, here we go with the Nationals' 2013 resolutions…
STEPHEN STRASBURG: Be on a big-league mound, with ball in hand, come October.
DREW STOREN: Be on a big-league mound, with ball in hand, come October, with two strikes and two outs in a potential postseason series clincher … and officially put that demon to rest forever.
BRYCE HARPER: Make that Rookie of the Year performance seem like peanuts with a sophomore performance for the ages.
ADAM LAROCHE: Make a decision. This week. Please.
MICHAEL MORSE: Whether it's here in Washington or in parts yet unknown, put together a season worthy of a big-time contract next winter.
RYAN ZIMMERMAN: Play 162 games and be part of the MVP discussion.
GIO GONZALEZ: Once, just once, try to make it through a postgame interview without complimenting every other member of the Nationals organization. (NOTE: This resolution has no chance of coming true.)
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN: Whatever that was during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the NLDS, keep channeling it.
IAN DESMOND: Whatever that was during the entire 2012 season, keep channeling it.
DANNY ESPINOSA: Embrace the idea of emphasizing contact over swinging for the fences on occasion.
DENARD SPAN: As the 33rd man to patrol center field in Nationals history, don't give Mike Rizzo any reason to think he needs to find a 34th man.
JAYSON WERTH: Recognize why 2012 was so much more successful than 2011 on a personal level and continue doing what you do best instead of trying to be something you're not.
WILSON RAMOS: Simply put: Stay healthy and stay safe.
ROSS DETWILER: Make 30 starts and claim the title of "Best No. 5 Starter in Baseball."
DAN HAREN: Keep that lower back and hip loose and prove 2012 was merely a fluke and not the beginning of a downward trend.
TYLER CLIPPARD, RYAN MATTHEUS AND CRAIG STAMMEN: Pitch with the kind of passion previously exhibited only while reading passages from "Fifty Shades of Grey."
STEVE LOMBARDOZZI, TYLER MOORE, CHAD TRACY, ROGER BERNADINA AND KURT SUZUKI: Ensure the Goon Squad is as effective in 2013 as it was in 2012.
ZACH DUKE AND BILL BRAY: Make Nats fans forget about Sean Burnett, Michael Gonzalez and Tom Gorzelanny. Good luck with that.
HENRY RODRIGUEZ: Faced with the option of throwing the ball all the way to the backstop or not throwing the ball all the way to the backstop, go with NOT throwing the ball all the way to the backstop. (NOTE: Resolution unchanged from 2012.)
DAVEY JOHNSON: If this really is the end of the road, don't leave the dugout with any regrets. Pour everything into this season.
MIKE RIZZO: Don't veer off the course that has brought this franchise to this point. But don't be afraid to do something bold if it gives this franchise a better chance to win the World Series this year without destroying its long-term chances.
TED AND MARK LERNER: Keep staying out the way and letting smart baseball men make smart baseball decisions.
BUD SELIG: Just step in already and do something to resolve the most ludicrous TV rights deal in MLB.
NATS MARKETING DEPARTMENT: Figure out a creative way to keep the Presidents Race entertaining without becoming a farce. Otherwise, sit back and let championship-caliber baseball sell itself at long last.
NATS FANS: Remember what made 2012 so special, remember the feeling you experienced at the end of Game 4, remember the feeling you experienced at the end of Game 5 and continue helping develop D.C. into a great baseball town.
MARK ZUCKERMAN: Do a better job coming up with story ideas so I don't have to resort to writing another lame New Year's resolutions post in 2014. (NOTE: This resolution has no chance of coming true.)
- Rabbit34 - Jan 1, 2013 at 12:01 PM
I don't know Drew…..are you sure??!!
- Rabbit34 - Jan 1, 2013 at 12:03 PM
Yeah Michael, that's what it's all about.
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - Jan 1, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Resolution for all Nats Insiders posters: Be nice.Happy New Year, everyone! World Series or Bust.
- Doc - Jan 1, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Great way of starting the NI in the New Year, MarkMeister!I particularly liked the 'resolution' for The Beast. The guy deserves an extended professional opportunity at some good stats–even if it is with another team.
- MicheleS - Jan 1, 2013 at 12:57 PM
A Resolution for the entire team: STAY HEALTHY!!!!Happy New Year Everyone!
- Theophilus T. S. - Jan 1, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Suggest for G. Gonzalez: Learn that the strike zone is your friend.For W. Ramos: Report to training camp at 245#.For H. Rodriguez: Fill your passport with visa stamps from all of the places around the world that love professional baseball, including Italy, Korea, Taiwan and, if you're good enough, Japan.
- original Nats Fan - Jan 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM
Wishing a safe, happy and healthy 2013 to allBud, get off your kiester and get the MASN situation settledWSOB
- Traveler8 - Jan 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM
Adam LaRoche's resolution from last year – show everyone why you were paid $16 million – certainly came true!
- natsfan1a - Jan 1, 2013 at 2:16 PM
Thanks, Mark, and Happy New Year to you, Mrs. Z, baby Z, and Insiders. Loved the one for Bud.
- natsfan1a - Jan 1, 2013 at 2:16 PM
Gio's, too. Hehe.
- BigCat - Jan 1, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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- Another_Sam - Jan 1, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Happy new year to all. And I second Michele's thought — for players and NI fans alike.I revisisted last year's resolutions. I was reminded: one more year like last year from Morse and I'll no longer be a skeptic. MZ — not lame at all. LOL Again, thanks man, and happy new year.
- baseballswami - Jan 1, 2013 at 3:13 PM
Whoever requested some 2012 Nats Classics on MASN you got your wish. One last night, one right now. Ramos walk off against Philly!! I am in. I will record the parade.
- Positively Half St. - Jan 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM
1. It's sad how important a resolution for Bud Selig is so long after he ravaged the team. 2. No worries about Davey Johnson keeping his resolution.3. The Nats Marketing Department will have a hard time maintaining the Presidents Race now. I wonder if new characters are coming this year.4. Ross Detwiler can only try to be the best #5 starter if Dan Haren keeps his resolution very successfully. Otherwise Detwiler will try to be the best #4.5. LaRoche needs a backup resolution, because he could fulfill his tomorrow and get off scott-free the rest of the year.6. Thirty-three center fielders? Wow. I really hope Denard can stop the bleeding.Happy New Year, Mark and everyone!+1/2St.
- 3on2out - Jan 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM
KURT SUZUKI: Continue to provide clutch hitting and solid defense for Nationals in 2013 at a level that will make it clear that Ichiro ain't the only Suzuki with major baseball cred.
- Feel Wood - Jan 1, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Mark seems to think Ramos will be the #1 catcher out of the chute since he assigns Suzuki to the Goon Squad. I wouldn't be so sure about that, Mark. Ramos may be the catcher of the future, but he's coming off injury. The catcher of now is clearly Suzuki. He's a veteran, healthy and coming off a good year that was getting better as it ended. Ramos is going to need to win his job back. Right now he should be considered the Goon Squad guy.
- baseballswami - Jan 1, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Anyone see Rick Eckstein on a Rose Parade float? Kidney foundation. Very nice.
- waddu eye no - Jan 1, 2013 at 6:45 PM
let me sing the anthem! missed last year for the first timeoh, and let's bring a bunch of insiders with me.
- 3on2out - Jan 1, 2013 at 7:29 PM
You are on the money, Feel Wood. Wilson will have be eased in…Kurt will be starting the majority of the games. Particularly during the cold weather of April and the cool nights of early May..
- NatsNut - Jan 1, 2013 at 8:04 PM
Loved revisiting last year's resolutions. Funny stuff.In the small world department, sec 222, I met one of your fellow quartet singers the other day in my neighborhood bar watching the 'Skins game. It was kinda weird though when he asked how I know you…"um, from the comments section of someone else's blog." LOL
- Tcostant - Jan 1, 2013 at 8:14 PM
Mine is for peole to forget that Nats Park was ever taken over by Philly fans… Because the park is filled with Nats fans!
- SonnyG10 - Jan 1, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Nice topic, Mark. Happy New Year everybody! Thinking about nothing but the 2013 Nats now. Spring Training will be here before we know it.
- Tcostant - Jan 1, 2013 at 8:43 PM
I could use some spring — brrrrrrrr
- baseballswami - Jan 1, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Been watching some Nat's classics from 2012 and some highlight shows. It has reminded me that very few , if any of those wins came easily. Many of them were definitely the hard way. The first half I think every game was within one run all the time. These guys should really be battle tested- with the Braves right behind them all the way I hope they have nerves of steel now.
- peric - Jan 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM
For W. Ramos: Report to training camp at 245#.Way too heavy. He's not blocking for Alfred Morris. He needs to be between 190-210 MAX with that knee!
- NCNatsie - Jan 1, 2013 at 9:59 PM
Got a trip to Spring Training for Christmas. Hope to see some Insiders there!
- baseballswami - Jan 1, 2013 at 10:47 PM
I got some Nats tickets, a tiny George ornament and a toaster that burns a curly W onto your toast. American League games and so I will get to see Adam Dunn, Josh Willingham and The Tigers. Can't come soon enough for me!!
- UnkyD - Jan 1, 2013 at 11:18 PM
peric said…For W. Ramos: Report to training camp at 245#.Way too heavy. He's not blocking for Alfred Morris. He needs to be between 190-210 MAX with that knee!——–Too heavy, I agree, but at 6', Wilson is a big strong boy… I'd like to see him at 220-230
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 1, 2013 at 11:37 PM
Bagwell, Piazza and The Hall: the irony of an ethical standNot the healthiest horse in the barn, but it isn't dead yet.
- JaneB - Jan 1, 2013 at 11:49 PM
Loved all the resolutions, including Sunshine Bobby C's!Calendar has turned. Spring training is ever closer! GYFNG!
- sjm308 - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:32 AM
Happy New Year everyone!!For the 23rd time, I just went back on wanting LaRoche to sign.1. 3 years is just too long for a guy 33 years old2. We have 3 guys right now who have played first in the major leagues and Skole is back there somewhere 3. Peric really does have a valid point that Zimm could end up at first and Rendon needs a place to play4. Morse really should have a killer year as he works for his last big contractSooo – Morse next year with Rendon hopefully being called up late in the year. If Rendon is as advertised, or Zimm is still struggling with his throws, you make that move in 2014. I fully expect to flop back to LaRoche in the next week after reading other reports, but for now I am not signing him for 3 years no matter what.Again, Happy New Year to allGo Nats!!
- sjm308 - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:35 AM
For MicheleS, 1A and others, here is a new grandfather picture!!
- natsfan1a - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:43 AM
Love it, sjm!On a Nats gift note, my sis-in-law gave me a lovely tote bag, which I'll use at games.
- NatsLady - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:50 AM
sjm–cute, cute, cute, but— you do know that you can get Nats blankets, right?
- MicheleS - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:51 AM
SJM308.. let Kevin know that I can babysit. I am sure your spousal equivalent will fight me for that!!!1A.. TOTE BAG!! OMG I NEED THAT! (getting $100 of Nats Bucks will have to buy at the store!)
- Faraz Shaikh - Jan 2, 2013 at 1:52 AM
I am bored, trivia time.Who said 'Not only is he talented, he has got a little smart.' about which Nats player and after what play/incidence?
- Candide - Jan 2, 2013 at 1:53 AM
Cunegonde and I went on a cruise to the Yucatan with her mother over Christmas. At Cozumel, a street vendor was selling what amounted to old glass beer bottles that had been melted flat, with sports teams' logos embedded in the melted glass. Saw some Yankees and Cowboys bottles, and remarked to Cunegonde that you didn't see any Nats bottles.The vendor obviously heard me and pulled out a flat dark blue bottle with the familiar red curly W embedded in it.So what souvenirs did we bring back from Mexico? A colorfully-painted salad bowl and a melted Washington Nationals bottle. It's on the stove, for when we have to put a used spoon down and don't want to get gravy all over the kitchen counter.
- natsfan1a - Jan 2, 2013 at 1:55 AM
Michele, not sure how she found it (she's not local) but the manufacturer's name, which I found amusing, is Pro-FAN-ity by Littlearth.
- Section 222 - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:55 AM
Just checking in for the first time. Thanks for the small world report NatsNut. That's funny. Mark, I hope you don't come up with enough story ideas to replace your annual New Year's resolution post. It's not lame at all. For one thing, we can go back and see how they did. In addition, to the ones you highlighted, Werth, LaRoche, Gio, Lannan, and Rizzo did pretty well. Desmond didn't, but it didn't matter. And there sure were a ton of comments on last year's post– alot of about the National Anthem/GBA and also about whether the Nats should sign Prince Fielder. Boy does that seem like a long time ago.
- c715e5d6-9d22-11e1-a89a-000f20980440 - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:30 AM
Two quotes from Churchill: one regarding yesterday and one for today (I was hoping I'd be able to post both yesterday, but, well, this is Washington)."Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.""You can always count on Americans to do the right thing–after they've tried everything else."ArVAFan
- Rabbit34 - Jan 2, 2013 at 11:58 AM
I just noticed that LaRoche is not listed on the active roster. Morse is down as 1B with Moore as backup.
- NatsJack in Florida - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Uhh… when one is a "Free Agent" as is LaRoche, one is not on anyones roster.
- UnkyD - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Cuppa coffee, Rabbit?
- BIGNAT33 - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Okay – does anyone know where I can see the list of the 32 center fielders that we've had before Denard Span? Might be good for some off-season entertainment!
- Feel Wood - Jan 2, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Not only that. Three months before Opening Day, no one's roster is "active."
- natsfan1a - Jan 2, 2013 at 1:28 PM
I'm pouring. :-)UnkyD said… Cuppa coffee, Rabbit? January 02, 2013 7:55 AM
- Rabbit34 - Jan 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM
Sorry Natsfan, Natsjack wins. Yawn. Cream;no sugar.
- natsfan1a - Jan 2, 2013 at 1:49 PM
That's how I take it, too, so I'll just have another cup myself.
- Faraz Shaikh - Jan 2, 2013 at 2:17 PM
BIGNAT33, I think play index at BBref is used to get that list but I don't know how exactly and it is not completely free.tedious way is going to team page for each season and finding CF from there.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 2:44 PM
http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=cf&stats=fld&lg=all&qual=0&type=1&season=2012&month=0&season1=2005&ind=0&team=24&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=3%2cdHere's the 32 Nats players that have been in CF. Quite the list!
- Section 222 - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:05 PM
Thanks for that list Ghost. Even if you cut out everyone who played CF for under 100 innings over the eight years, removing people like Brian Bixler (infielder), Henry Mateo (infielder) Eurey Perez (Sept. callup), Luis Matos (who?), and Laynce Nix (!!)), that still leaves 18 guys who played more than 10 games worth of innings. Amazing. And look at our top 5 guys — truly a Murderer's Row of futility. Denard Span, come on down!
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:06 PM
I did it the tedious way. Sigh.Here's a link, in lieu of a drink.Ghost's link to click onMine is fromwww.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/[YEAR]-fielding.shtml (replace [YEAR] with the year) Year Player Games Starts2005 Brad Wilkerson 92 88 Preston Wilson 55 54 Ryan Church 20 12 Marlon Byrd 11 6 Endy Chavez 6 2 Brandon Watson 1 0 2006 Marlon Byrd 57 44 Ryan Church 51 42 Nook Logan 26 25 Alex Escobar 23 19 Damian Jackson 22 15 Brandon Watson 8 7 Marlon Anderson 7 5 Austin Kearns 5 4 Luis Matos 3 1 Henry Mateo 1 0 2007 Nook Logan 111 79 Ryan Church 41 39 Ryan Langerhans 38 33 Brandon Watson 5 5 Justin Maxwell 5 5 Austin Kearns 6 1 2008 Lastings Milledge 134 134 Willie Harris 17 14 Roger Bernadina 14 12 Elijah Dukes 1 1 2009 Willie Harris 63 54 Nyjer Morgan 47 46 Elijah Dukes 35 32 Justin Maxwell 32 20 Lastings Milledge 5 5 Austin Kearns 3 2 Corey Patterson 2 2 Roger Bernadina 1 1 Jorge Padilla 1 0 2010 Nyjer Morgan 134 128 Roger Bernadina 26 20 Justin Maxwell 20 13 Willy Taveras 3 1 Willie Harris 2 0 2011 Rick Ankiel 105 84 Roger Bernadina 56 50 Jayson Werth 19 17 Jerry Hairston 9 6 Brian Bixler 4 4 Laynce Nix 4 0 2012 Bryce Harper 92 86 Rick Ankiel 62 37 Roger Bernadina 37 27 Jayson Werth 11 11 Corey Brown 2 1 Eury Perez 4 0 Brett Carroll 3 0
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Sect222, you are welcome. Gorse, thanks for linking me up as I still can't figure that out!
- BIGNAT33 - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Thank you Gorse! Very cool. The list shows 30 center fielders, so I don't know if the previous figure of 32 was correct or not. But it is fun to look back at some of those names. Wow, Nyjer is still #1 all-time. That will change before too long, I hope.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Gorse, I like that, a link instead of a drink! We may need a chart on here for drinks owed!
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:19 PM
BIGNAT33, there are 2 names on Page 2
- Section 222 - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:29 PM
Sofa's year by year is fascinating. In only 4 of 8 years did the same player start 100 or more games in CF. And the most games started in a year for us was Lastings' and Nyjer's 134 in 2008 and 2010, respectively. I truly hope that Span beats that record this year and for several seasons to come.There are many stats that show how far the Nats have come since the bad old days but the fact that Nook Logan started 137 games in CF over two seasons for us is stunning.Where was he going? What was he thinking?
- Faraz Shaikh - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:31 PM
GoSM, thanks. I did not think about FG.sorry sofa for tedious work.some of the names are mind-boggling. I don't even know that Henry and damian guys.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:37 PM
I used to sit a few innings each game in RFK in the premium club in Rightfield/Right-Centerfield where you had a great view above the outfielders. Its something you really don't get anymore in most of the modern stadiums because of the configuration. Ryan Church with 821 innings in Centerfield with a cumulative 7.6 UZR. This is why UZR is so flawed. I would cringe at the poor jumps and reads that Church would get on balls when he played CF. Bryce Harper gets great reads off of the baseball and while he took some circuitous routes, he got better as the season went on.I can't wait to see Denard Span in CF. I hope he has the arm to go with the range.
- BIGNAT33 - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:38 PM
Thanks Gorse. I didn't see page 2. How could I possibly forget Jorge Padilla and Henry Mateo?!
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:39 PM
Faraz, you are welcome. Fangraphs is a great resource on database sorts.
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Thanks. And since n=1 isn't as interesting, for comparison, here's another 8-year slice, this time coinciding with probably the best-case scenario–The Hawk's time in Montreal, 1976-1983, when he started fully 80% of all games they played. Still 18 different guys, including Joel Youngblood, and Terry Francona (!!).1983 G GSAndre Dawson 157 157Terry Francona 3 2Tim Raines 2 1Gene Roof 1 0Jerry White 5 2Jim Wohlford 6 1 1982 Andre Dawson 147 146Jerry White 9 6Roy Johnson 9 4Dan Norman 6 4Joel Youngblood 2 2Terry Francona 1 0 1981 Andre Dawson 103 103Jerry White 13 4Rowland Office 3 1Bob Pate 2 0Dan Briggs 2 0 1980 Andre Dawson 147 147Rowland Office 27 14Jerry White 7 1 1979 Andre Dawson 153 153Jerry White 12 7 1978 Andre Dawson 153 151Del Unser 12 9Sam Mejias 4 2Tom Hutton 1 0 1977 Andre Dawson 129 126Del Unser 34 31Sam Mejias 21 5 1976 Ellis Valentine 56 55Jerry White 66 47Pepe Mangual 36 36Andre Dawson 14 14Del Unser 13 10Pepe Frias 1 0
- Faraz Shaikh - Jan 2, 2013 at 3:50 PM
FG is a great resource. What I like even better about that site is how easily exportable their sheets are. One can easily click on your link and click export data on top right of columns and you have it in excel, this ready-for-analyses dataset. Also you can save reports on FG so that you can refer back to it any time you want. Just wonderful!
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:01 PM
Talking about outfield configurations, here is a story on the new San Diego outfield renovations and their new wall. If you haven't been to Petco, I highly recommend it for a road trip this year!http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/29/padres-insider-new-membership-program-has-rewards/By the way, I hate to give props to the poops in Baltimore, but their re-do to create a Red Loft concept on-top of their batters eye in CF is an incredible sight to watch a game and I highly recommend it for the 2 games the Nats will play this year in OPACY. I got to sit there for a couple of Angels games. They were first-come seats, not sure if they will be assigned seats in 2013.By the way, the Dodgers hired away from the Orioles their stadium re-designer/planner Janet Marie Smith as the Dodgers will be doing a re-do and Dodger Stadium needs it real bad!
- Section 222 - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:08 PM
In honor of the new year and all my virtual and actual friends here, I have created a Google Doc (actually a spreadsheet) to keep track of drinks (beers, cokes, links, bourbon & Maalox, etc.) owed. Here's the link: 2013 Nats Insiders Drinks Owedhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArHMZg5A8wSXdGViSG8xUGQxUlZzaUVxekJFNHFRcEE#gid=0No signin required and everyone can edit. (No way am I taking responsibility for keeping track of everyone's beverage consumption.)Just enter or find your name if you owe a drink and enter or find the name of the person to whom you owe a drink. To avoid doublecounting, I suggest we leave the entry of new drinks owed to the buyer not the recipient. But to get the ball rolling I have recorded Gorse's drink/link owed to Ghost. In addition, I owe both Gorse and Ghost many drinks from last year so I have recorded a drink to each to clear my debt. I'll be happy to repost the link upon request. Also, I'm by no means an Excel expert, so if someone wants to improve the layout, feel free.Cheers!
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:14 PM
Sect222, that is fantastic!
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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- natsfan1a - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:19 PM
This is a joke, right? Just checking. :-)Section 222 said… In honor of the new year and all my virtual and actual friends here, I have created a Google Doc (actually a spreadsheet) to keep track of drinks (beers, cokes, links, bourbon & Maalox, etc.) owed. Here's the link: 2013 Nats Insiders Drinks Owed
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM
It occurs to me, that could be the answer to posting stock answers to frequent questions, like how to post a hyperlink, or what GYFNG means, possibly a secondary blogroll…
- Section 222 - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM
1a, nope. Check out the link. Slow day. Should have included coffee as a drink for you.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM
We can probably use Starbucks points to buy coffees in lieu of beers in the off-season!
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:31 PM
Wow, do we need games or what?
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Gorse, a month and a 1/2 to Spring Training!
- sjm308 - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:38 PM
I just bought drinks for all those listed just because its a great site and yes, Gorse, we need games!!Go Nats!!!
- sjm308 - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:39 PM
The big problem with this is that will run into MicheleS at Justin's and will actually buy her a drink. This could get costly. I will need to be careful with my imaginary friends.
- Candide - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:42 PM
222 – that's great! FWIW, I adjusted the column widths so no column is wider than the longest name in that column – will save space when there are 25 names stretching across the top.
- Section 222 - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:42 PM
Yes, be careful about incurring drink debts "just because". You never know when you might have to pay up!
- Section 222 - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:44 PM
Candide, many thanks. I owe you a drink for that!
- sjm308 - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Not that this "could" happen but what if Gorse Package decides to change his name?
- Candide - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:48 PM
Just in case I drop dead – to adjust column widths, all you need to do is go to the vertical line to the right of each column's header letter. Straddle the vertical line with your cursor until you have an arrow pointing both left and right at the same time. Then double-click. The column will be automatically resized for optimum width.Next up – multiple regression analysis…
- Candide - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:49 PM
sjm308 said…Not that this "could" happen but what if Gorse Package decides to change his name?Should be able to go in and edit it, I assume.
- Candide - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:53 PM
I've frozen the row and column headers, so you can scroll down to the bottom of the page (where 222 has a totals row) and still see the names up at the top.
- Candide - Jan 2, 2013 at 4:57 PM
I assume everyone's bookmarked the link? Here it is again: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArHMZg5A8wSXdGViSG8xUGQxUlZzaUVxekJFNHFRcEE#gid=0
- Faraz Shaikh - Jan 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM
LOL everyone owes one to sec222 for creating the doc.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Jan 2, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Buster Olney has been compiling his best teams. Best outfield, best starting rotation, etc.Nats are his best outfield in the NL and #2 in the Majors behind the Angels (Trout, Josh Hamilton).
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 2, 2013 at 5:41 PM
sjm308 said…Not that this "could" happen but what if Gorse Package decides to change his name?Should be able to go in and edit it, I assume.It is easy; q.v. And I'll have to change it; Morse won't be available for much longer, at which point the exhortation becomes irrelevant. Not sure if I'll go back to some variation of Sofa, though. And if Olney is betting, I'll take the Nats' 4 OF over the Angels' on the season, right now.
- MicheleS - Jan 2, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Well.. just went BANANAS on the Insider spreadsheet and added a bunch of beverages owed… Lord.. I am going to be broke.
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 2, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Lord.. I am going to be broke. There, I fixed it. Added a DISCLAIMER worksheet.
- A Strong Package for Gorse Hackage! - Jan 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM
DisclaimerAlthough, Michele, I think you're off the hook, since Deuces did make this for 2013, so there shouldn't be any carry-over.
- MicheleS - Jan 2, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Mark New posted us with the Olney info!
- natsfan1a - Jan 2, 2013 at 7:09 PM
It says my browser isn't supported, and I'm not going to switch to Chrome. Also, it's kind of a busy day here, so I can't troubleshoot. But thanks for the thought. :-)Section 222 said… 1a, nope. Check out the link. Slow day. Should have included coffee as a drink for you. January 02, 2013 11:21 AM
- Devin - Jan 2, 2013 at 11:20 PM
These are hilarious. Hope you don't follow your resolution.


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History of Congress and the Capitol
This is the story of one of the world's great experiments in government by the people.
For more than two centuries, a new Congress has convened every two years following elections that determine all the seats in the House and one-third of those in the Senate. While the individuals change, the institution has endured-through civil and world wars, waves of immigration and great migrations, and continuous social and technological change.
Unprecedented growth in the 1850s strained the fragile agreements that had kept the nation united, but had also kept it part slave, part free. The addition of each new state to the Union rattled the delicate political balance carved out by compromises in Congress. In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed residents of each of these new territories, rather than Congress, to decide whether to permit slavery. While intending to keep the nation together, this act inflamed sectional tensions, producing open warfare between pro- and antislavery forces in Kansas, and led directly to the Civil War.
A Symbol for the Nation
A dramatic transformation reshaped the Capitol in the middle of the 19th century as expansion and additions created the structure familiar to us today. New wings flanking the earlier structure tripled the size of the Capitol.A taller and highly decorated iron dome replaced the plain wooden structure that had previously topped the building.
During the Civil War, the Capitol emerged as a powerful symbol of national unity. It served as a stirring landmark for countless soldiers who marched through Washington determined to see the Union restored and to see the Capitol—particularly its grand new dome—completed.
As the nation grew, so did its government. Congress enlarged the Capitol with new wings flanking the original building. Each wing was three stories high, 140 feet wide, and 235 feet long, built of brick faced with Massachusetts marble. Construction took 17 years (1851-1868).
Philadelphia architect Thomas U. Walter designed the wings. The engineer Montgomery C. Meigs (and, later, William B. Franklin) oversaw their construction. These additions provided spacious new chambers for the House of Representatives and Senate, with scores of new offices and committee rooms, plus grand lobbies, corridors, and staircases. For the convenience of lawmakers (who often lived in crowded boardinghouses), the wings also included bathing rooms, barbershops, and restaurants. Steam-powered fans drove a central heating and ventilation system, and every room was lighted by gas. In 1852, Walter also designed an innovative cast-iron room for the Library of Congress.
Congress needed more space, but no one wanted the beloved Capitol overshadowed by its new additions. Secretary of State Daniel Webster suggested using narrow corridors to connect the new wings, leaving the old building visually intact. People also felt it important that the wings appear to grow naturally from the older building.
On the inside of the wings, no attempt was made to imitate the old interiors. Instead, modern designs and materials were used. Marble staircases led to spacious galleries overlooking the new chambers, which featured highly decorated iron ceilings and stained-glass skylights. Doors and windows stood in elaborate—and fireproof—cast-iron frames. English encaustic tile (embedded with colorful patterns) paved the floors, a vivid contrast to the brick and stone floors of the old building.
Expansion provided additional space that offered a showcase for American creativity. Sculptors filled porticoes with statues, and designed elaborate stair rails and bronze doors. They also turned their talents to commonplace features, such as door pulls. Painters covered walls and ceilings with murals, drawing on both ancient and American subjects for inspiration.
Artists from Italy, France, Germany, England, and the United States crafted decorations. The work of Thomas Crawford, the most celebrated of the sculptors employed, can be seen in the Senate pediment and the Statue of Freedom atop the dome. The Capitol's leading artist, the painter Constantino Brumidi, created vibrant frescoes for rooms and corridors. His greatest work, The Apotheosis of Washington, graces the canopy over the inner dome.
What to do with an empty room? After the House moved to its new chamber in 1857, its former hall filled with peddlers hawking everything from gingerbread cakes to mousetraps. History-minded citizens and members of Congress deplored its sorry condition. Some suggested rebuilding the room into offices. Others advocated a fine-art gallery.
Congressman Justin Morrill of Vermont proposed converting the chamber into a National Statuary Hall, displaying figures of notable Americans. States would be asked to donate two bronze or marble statues of deceased men or women worthy of commemoration. A new marble floor would help the room play this new role. President Abraham Lincoln signed Morrill's proposal into law on July 2, 1864. The tradition continues today, though statues now are distributed throughout the building.
Fire destroyed much of the Library of Congress in 1851, highlighting the vulnerability of the rotunda's wooden dome. The architect Thomas Walter designed a fireproof dome better suited to the growing building. On March 3, 1855, Congress authorized the cast-iron replacement. Workers removed the old dome and began installing the new one soon thereafter.
For years, the project's supervising engineer purchased iron from various foundries—until the New York firm of Janes, Fowler, Kirtland & Company won the exclusive iron contract in 1860. When the Civil War broke out, the administration warned the company not to expect further payment. The firm proceeded nevertheless. This perseverance struck President Lincoln as a symbol that the Union, like the dome, would continue. Despite wartime conditions that drained manpower and materials, construction went ahead. Former slaves—including Philip Reid, who helped cast the Statue of Freedom that was placed atop the dome in December 1863—helped ease labor shortages.
Drawings of the Capitol - 1851-1877
"Perspective of Iron Consol Supporting Ceiling," by Thomas U. Walter, 1852
From 1800 to 1897, the Library of Congress was housed in the U.S. Capitol. An accidental fire gutted the main reading room on December 24, 1851. Thomas U. Walter, architect for the 1850s extension of the Capitol, designed a new fireproof room with an iron and glass ceiling. This elaborate consol acted as a ceiling support. Relatively inexpensive and quickly assembled, the ironwork was decorated with gold leaf and an elaborate paint scheme.
Architect of the Capitol
"Interior View, Library of Congress," by Thomas U. Walter, 1852
On Christmas Eve 1851, the Library of Congress was gutted by a disastrous fire. Before the ashes had cooled Thomas U. Walter, the architect of the Capitol extension, was asked to supervise its reconstruction. In response, Walter designed the first room in America with an iron ceiling. The book cases and balconies were also cast iron, an inexpensive, quickly made, and, most importantly, fireproof material. The innovative room was completed in 1853, but dismantled three years after the library moved to its own building in 1897.
Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress
"Exterior Order. Extension of U.S. Capitol," by Thomas U. Walter, 1854
A good example of Thomas U. Walter's exquisite draftsmanship, this drawing illustrates the elements, proportion, and dimensions of the Capitol's exterior order. By necessity, it matched the Corinthian order already employed on the outside of the Capitol by previous architects William Thornton, B. Henry Latrobe, and Charles Bulfinch.
Architect of the Capitol
"Details of South Wing," by Thomas U. Walter, watercolor and ink on paper, 1854
In the 1850s, architect Thomas U. Walter designed new north and south wings for the Capitol that included much needed space for the expanding Congress. The room designed for the Speaker of the House of Representatives (labeled "Retiring Room," a preliminary designation) was one of the most elaborate in all of 19th century America. The cast-iron ceiling was designed with beams and panels outlined with a rich array of classical moldings and other decorations.
Architect of the Capitol
"Details of Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol Extension," by Thomas U. Walter, ink and watercolor on paper, 1855
In the 1850s, Philadelphia architect Thomas U. Walter designed new north and south wings for the Capitol that included much needed space for the expanding Congress. The artistic quality of Walter's draftsmanship is clearly demonstrated in this sheet showing a corner of the new Senate chamber. Mythological figures were drawn in the niches that would later be occupied by busts of early vice presidents.
Architect of the Capitol
"Transverse Section, South Wing," (looking East), by Thomas U. Walter, watercolor and ink on paper, 1857
This drawing illustrates the location of the House Chamber in the center of the south wing, which was a change from its original position at the western end. The change was ordered by Captain Montgomery C. Meigs soon after he took over as supervising engineer in 1853. Despite its relocation, the architect, Thomas U. Walter, was able to preserve the original design with its cast-iron ceiling and skylight.
Architect of the Capitol
"Details of Peristyle of Dome," by Thomas U. Walter, Ink and Watercolor on Paper, 1857
In order to make the dome as broad and tall as possible, the dome's designers decided to cantilever the lower ring of columns beyond the existing rotunda walls and to drop a skirt in front to give it a visual sense of support. Consequently, the lower diameter of the new dome was about 30 feet wider than the old dome. This pleased members of Congress as well as the designers, all of whom wanted the Capitol's new dome to be as big and as imposing as conditions allowed.
Architect of the Capitol
"Speaker's Clerk's and Reporter's Desks. Hall of Representatives," by Thomas U. Walter, watercolor and ink on paper, 1857
By the 1850s, Congress was outgrowing the Capitol. Architect Thomas U. Walter designed new wings for the Capitol that included much needed office space as well as larger chambers for the Senate and the House of Representatives. This imposing rostrum accommodated the House of Representative's reporters, clerks and Speaker in three tiers. Behind was a cast-iron frontispiece that gave the rostrum a strong focal point.
Architect of the Capitol
Revised Design for Dome of U.S. Capitol, by Thomas U. Walter, 1859
In designing a new dome for the Capitol, Thomas U. Walter, architect for the 1850s extension of the Capitol, was inspired by three of Europe's most famous domed buildings: St. Paul's Cathedral in London, the Panthéon (Ste. Genevieve) in Paris, and St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. He had inspected the first two buildings during an extensive tour of Europe in 1838.
Architect of the Capitol
"Section through Dome of U.S. Capitol," by Thomas U. Walter, 1859
In addition to being architect of the Capitol extension, Walter was also the architect of the new cast-iron dome. This drawing illustrates how the architect fit the new iron structure on top of the old rotunda walls. A lower ring of columns, supported on brackets cantilevered from the rotunda walls, allowed the new dome to surpass the diameter of the old dome by 30 feet and thus appear more appropriate for the newly expanded building. A smaller, inner dome complemented the proportions of the existing rotunda.
Architect of the Capitol
"Elevation of Tholos on Dome of U. S. Capitol," by Thomas U. Walter, 1859
The dome's crowning feature was an allegorical statue representing Freedom, which was positioned on a circular lantern embellished with twelve columns. In describing the supporting structure, the dome's architect, Thomas U. Walter, preferred using the Grecian term for round buildings--Tholos.
Architect of the Capitol
"Section of Tholus on Dome of U.S. Capitol," by Thomas U. Walter, 1859
In referring to the lantern on top of the dome that carried the Statue of Freedom, architect Thomas U. Walter preferred using the Greek term for any round structure--Tholus.
This drawing shows the divisions of the statue's five sections as well as its internal supports. It also shows the top portions of the dome's supporting iron trusses.
Architect of the Capitol
"Plan and Sections of Vestibule of North Wing U.S. Capitol," by Thomas U. Walter, ink and watercolor on paper, 1859
The 1850s expansion of the Capitol included both much-needed offices and committee rooms for the Congress as well as grand public stairs, lobbies, and corridors. The passage from the east portico to the new Senate chamber was one of the most elaborate interiors in the Capitol extension. Columns with corn leaves, tobacco leaves and magnolia flowers blended into the Corinthian capitals were especially elegant features. The pattern of the marble floor was simplified when it was installed during the Civil War.
Architect of the Capitol
N. E. View of the United States Capitol. Washington, D. C., Drawn and Engraved by Henry Sartain, Hand-colored Engraving, 1863
The artist took many liberties with this painting of the Capitol in 1863—at that time none of the porticoes had been finished, the dome was not complete, and the Statue of Freedom had not yet been mounted into place. The Capitol grounds were littered with construction materials and work sheds instead of the strolling citizens depicted here. In this view, unpleasant realities––particularly the horror of the Civil War––were purposefully set aside as the artist anticipated the return of peace and prosperity.
Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives, Gift of Barber B. Conable, Jr.
Eastern Elevation of North Wing, Capitol Extension, by Thomas U. Walter, ink and watercolor on paper, ca. 1855
Each wing of the Capitol extension was fronted by a grand Corinthian portico reachable by a broad flight of marble stairs. The portico's general outline was derived from the Capitol's central portico designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, but Walter's original version deviated slightly by having no pediments (the triangular feature atop the central columns). In 1853 the War Department took over supervision of the extension project. Captain Montgomery Meigs, the engineer-in-charge, asked Walter to add pediments to accommodate allegorical statuary.
Architect of the Capitol
Details of Construction of Tholus, by Thomas U. Walter, ink and watercolor on paper, 1861
Walter drew a plan of the structural elements of the tholos (spelled "tholus" by Walter) on what appeared to be a sheet of paper laying on top of another sheet showing the same subject in elevation. The architect's drawing talent is evident. The time invested in this drawing may seem extravagant for such an unglamorous subject, but it helped guide the project to completion.
Architect of the Capitol
Details of Construction of Tholus, by Thomas U. Walter, 1861
Thomas U. Walter's draftsman drew a plan of the structural elements of the Capitol's tholus, or dome. He created a trompe l'oeil (fool-the-eye) effect of a smaller drawing of the cross section laying on top of another drawing sheet showing the same element in elevation. The construction drawings were skillfully done in ink and filled in with watercolor. The details needed to be clear and exact, as they were used to guide the casting of the iron structural pieces in New York.
Architect of the Capitol
Eastern Elevation of North Wing, Capitol Extension, by Thomas U. Walter, ca. 1855
Thomas U. Walter's drawing shows each wing of the Capitol Extension fronted by a grand Corinthian portico above a broad flight of marble stairs. The general outline of the porticoes was derived from the central one designed by B. Henry Latrobe, but with no pediments (the triangular features atop the central columns). In 1853 the War Department took over supervision of the extension project. Captain Montgomery C. Meigs, the engineer in charge, asked Walter to add pediments to accommodate sculpture.
Architect of the Capitol
Interior View, Library of Congress, by Thomas U. Walter, 1852
On Christmas Eve 1851, the Library of Congress was gutted by a disastrous fire. Before the ashes had cooled Thomas U. Walter, the architect of the Capitol extension, was asked to supervise its reconstruction. In response, Walter designed the first room in America with an iron ceiling. The book cases and balconies were also cast iron, an inexpensive, quickly made, and, most importantly, fireproof material. The innovative room was completed in 1853 and used for four decades before being dismantled in 1900, three years after the library moved to its own building in 1897.
Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress


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Dr. Matthis teaches courses in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics division in the Graduate School of Education.
Brenda Matthis Professional Title: Associate Professor Areas of Academic Focus and Expertise: Emergent technologies and disabilities; software design; educational software; 21st century educational tools; uses of iPads for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Area of Work and Concentration at Lesley: Educational technology; software design; robotics Representative List of Recent Courses Taught: Emerging Technologies; 21st Century Teaching: Supporting All Learners with Technology; Introduction to Educational Robotics Education: BBA, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee; EdM, Harvard University; EdD, Harvard University
During Dr. Matthis's tenure as the director of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division, she said, "One of the best parts of directing such a great program is teaching some of the courses in it. There's always a fresh perspective gained by discussing the educational challenges of bringing 21st century tools to the classroom with teachers who are challenged with that goal. At the same time I'm fully aware that as the guardian of the program, I'm charged with supporting educators of educators and that's a large responsibility, and I love that as well. A software designer for 19 years, Dr. Matthis received her master and doctorate degrees in education from Harvard University, focusing on the social construction of educational software. In 2005-2006, Dr. Matthis lived in Japan as a Fulbright scholar, lecturing on special education in U.S. and Universal Design for Learning (UDL); and researching the use of technology with undergraduate, graduate, and in-service teachers. "One the highlights of my career so far is working with CAST and learning how to implement Universal Design for Learning. It's a teaching and learning methodology for our time. There's nothing more important at this moment in education than teaching every student in the classroom so that everyone gets the content, not just those who can access the text easily."In 2010, Dr. Matthis launched the 21st Century Micro-Loan Technology Kit for Teachers in Title I Schools Project as a result of her observation that there are so many teachers with little to no funding for technology but who are anxious to bring their teaching into the 21st century. The first two grantees will be chosen in December. Dr. Matthis's latest research is the use of iPads for students with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Brenda Matthis was recently interviewed for an Ed Tech Times article by Michelle Harven: "Ed Schools Wary of Teaching New Tech Tools to Teachers."Brenda was also named a Technology Trailblazer by the Early Childhood Robotics Network.
View Dr. Matthis's talk at the Learning Assistance Association of New England (LAANE), entitled "Student Success: There's an App for That." Transcript can be found below the video.


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Programming has been a hobby of mine since I first started when I was about 7. My first programs were written using Microsoft QBasic on my old DOS PC. Around the same time, I took a summer course where I used Logo. I've been doing hobby programming at home in my free time ever since. I took two years of classes in high school, as well.
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Bold colors and a high-gloss finish make these 17" pots really stand out. The built-in casters let you roll them easily — to a sunny spot on the deck, out of the way for a party. They're self-watering, too, to reduce watering chores and provide plants with a consistent supply of moisture.
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- Purple High Gloss Color
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- Great For Entrances
- Large Grouping Of Flowers
By putting an inner pot into it the whole container does not need to have container mix in it. If you want to take advantage of the Viva's water delivery system then you fill with Gardener's Supply container mix which is ideal.
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- Easy to move
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Priced right for the quality. Like the rollers on the bottom for ease in moving.
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Was a large size as I hoped and the person I gave who is avid gardenered loved the self watering system.
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In the heat of the summer in AZ the plants in my self watering pots did best, that's why I'm buying another one. I just wish the wheels were a little larger, by the time you get the weight of the soil and plant in the large pot it doesn't move well on pavers. Looks great with the Jardin trellis in it. And love the glossy colors
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Yes, it was a gift to myself. I was in severe trouble trying to lift the heavy pot into and out of my front door, and on or off the porch. Now I can use a ramp and roll it right inside when frost comes.
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I have a large Norfolk pine, which I purchased when it was small in size and very manageable. It grew. Norfolk pines are no fun to re-pot; very prickly. After doing so or several years, the tree became top heavy no matter what the size of the pot. So I am giving my tree a last shot at life by re-potting it in the largest of these self-watering pots, and so far so good. I have it outside on my deck in summer, and in the new pot it has managed to stay upright despite a few wind and rain storms. I am hoping it isn't too hard to wheel it inside in winter.
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- Beautiful finish
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I love the color, but I can hardly move it now that it is planted. Needs bigger casters that turn in every direction.
The water from the reservoir overflowed, and it left a dirty stain on the pavement.
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- Nice Colors And Work Well
- Watering Hole Too Small
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The hole on the side into which you put water is too small. It can only be used with a hose. Unfortunately, my garden is on my condo balcony, and I don't have an outlet for a hose. All watering is done via jugs or pails of water.
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Really like it, lots of room for plants & Veggies to grow.
Just wish it was a little sturdier so could be left out over winter in the NW
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- Beautiful to look at
- Easy To Move W Casters
- No assembly required
- Works very well
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These pots are perfect for hot days because the water reservoir at the bottom keeps plants hydrated.
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