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The sides of this urn are crafted from Hard Maple, the top is made from Black Limba and the Legs of Walnut have a subtle graceful flare to where they meet the ground. One side of the figured maple has a character knot that ends with a walnut plug. The cavity is roughly 195 cubic inches accessed from a bottom panel affixed with four screws. This capacity will work for the entire cremains of most adults up to 200 pounds, larger if some cremains are scattered at a memorable location. Urn exterior dimensions measure roughly 8.25" wide x 5.5" wide x 6.75" high with the legs. Please verify these dimensions with the intended location of the urn in a columbarium or niche.
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This task will also serve as an assessment of potential to hire contractor for further development.
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OpenSCAD Wedge Module/Library
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I needed a wedge shape in openSCAD. There is no native functionality for a wedge, and I was surprised to see that none existed as a module. I figured I'd release what I came up with.
It's really simple and thrown together and I welcome more functional or feature-rich derivatives or patches that improve upon this.
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1-877-662-6988Hotel Presidente Luanda offers 24-hour room service making it a great business-friendly hotel choice for your stay.
This 4-star Luanda hotel offers dry cleaning/laundry services. If you are visiting Angola on vacation or for business, make sure to take some time to relax as you will find a fitness center on site, so make the most of it! Outfitted with a bar/lounge, you'll find the perfect place to have a drink. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tour/ticket assistance.
There is also a safety deposit box at reception for all your valuables. Free high-speed (wired) Internet access is available. Planning a meeting? This hotel has conference rooms, as well as a business center. Other amenities include ATM/banking services, concierge services and shopping on site.
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The hotel is situated in a good, safe area, the views are very good of the bay of Luanda. My room was situated on the 22nd floor and the view very nice, although I found it be a little small. Overall, it was more than adequate for my needs on this trip.
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Book your business-friendly accommodation at Hotel Presidente Luanda, offering 194 guest rooms with climate control. Televisions in each room offer entertainment at the end of a long day. Business travelers will have access to free (wired) high-speed Internet access as well as desks and phones during their Luanda visit. Private bathrooms are outfitted with bidets. Rooms also include minibars and air conditioning.
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We're blogging through St. Thomas Aquinas' Compendium Theologiae, sometimes called his Shorter Summa. Find the previous posts here.Up until now, Thomas has mostly been working from Aristotle's playbook. He has shown us that:There is a First Cause That it is metaphysically simple That it is infinite That it is the Creator of all other beings and the source of all of their perfectionsAt this point, then, we have a divine creator, but Thomas has not yet shown that this divine cre … [Read more...]
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My fellow Patheos blogger Fr. Dwight Longenecker has a new book out, a sequel to his 2009 book, The Gargoyle Code. It's called Slubgrip Instructs: Fifty Days with the Devil; it's a reflection on popular culture and the faith in the mode of C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters.Fr. Dwight has a knack for writing in character, as witness the many alter egos that have populated his blog over the years; and like Uncle Screwtape many of them are intended ironically: by having them say one thing on … [Read more...]
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On this anniversary of Roe v. Wade it's time to say a few words about abortion.The Carthaginians sacrificed infants to Baal, it's well known—perhaps twelve or so a year.In 1915, the Ottomans began the Armenian Genocide; over a million Armenians were killed.During World War II, the Nazis murdered approximately six million Jews.Since Roe v. Wade, we Americans have killed around 60 million unborn infants. It's an enormous number, enormous in terms of size and also in terms of the … [Read more...]
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As a Constant Reader I've acquired a large collection of e-books; and though most are from Amazon I've also acquired a great many from other sources. Baen Books, for example, has the most amazing habit of putting their back list out on the 'web for free download with no DRM. And like most people (so far as I can tell) I manage my non-Amazon e-books using an app called Calibre, which is a sort of an iTunes for e-books. Or, rather, it's like iTunes was in the old days, when all it did was … [Read more...]
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I'm always fascinated by the presentation of religion in fantasy and science fiction novels. Most such are fairly absurd, like the common combination of polytheism with Catholic trappings, absent any forces that make those trappings make sense. The author needed a bit of religion and cobbled something together from spare parts. David Weber's "Church of Humanity Unchained" from the Honor Harrington series is another example of not taking very great care: in early books we are assured that the … [Read more...]
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Riad Hania is a cosy but sleek place, decorated in a modern and clean style where small details take prevalence. The atmosphere is light and fresh with natural plants having a big role in this feeling. The riad disposes of 3 bedrooms (all with en suite bathroom and air conditioning), one living room, one kitchen, one hammam (traditional Moroccan steam bath) and a terrace with an indoor pool. The living room has air conditioning, indoor fireplace for chilly nights, television and DVD player. The kitchen has a big fridge, a stove and plenty of storage room. The hammam can be used by 4 persons simultaneously and requires about two hours to heat before usage. The use of the hammam and the indoor pool are included in the price, so you can use them as much as you'd like. Guest can expect comfortable accommodation and cleanness with amenities installed to make their stay as pleasant as possible. As usual, breakfast is included in the price and served where guests desire. Cleanness is assured by the daily presence of a housemaid (also in charge of cooking) and maintenance is taken care of by the host. The neighbourhood is very popular among locals and tourists, being a great spot to explore the souks and main monuments and attractions of Marrakech such as the Jema el Fna Square, Madrasa Ben Youssef, Museum of Marrakech and still within walking distance the Bahia and Badi Palaces. There is a wide offer of dining options (Cafe Arabe, Cafe Bougainvillean, Terrase des Epices) and groceries shops as well as several souvenirs and moroccan handcraft shops. For public transportation, you can head to the Jema el Fna Square for the city bus or the closer Bab Laksour for a taxi. There are car-parking facilities in the vicinity as well. We are also available to organize day excursions to nearby places like the Ourika valley, Ouzoud Waterfalls or Essaouira and longer excursions to the desert like Zagora or Merzouga. Excursions to other places are also available upon request.
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Nous avons passé une nuit dans ce Riad.
Avantages : Proche de la place Jeema El Fna, bonnes indications pour se rendre au Riad par soi-même, petit déjeuner copieux et bon, hôte sympathique et accueillant.
Inconvénients : Piscine en panne lors de notre séjour, fourmis dans la chambre, poubelles non vidées à notre arrivée, vue sur les toilettes depuis le lit.
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Getting to know the Nationals in the AFL: Tony Renda
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The Arizona Fall League is known as the "finishing school" for the game's top prospects. Over the course of the fall season, we will give readers a chance to get to know the players representing the Nationals as members of the Mesa Solar Sox.
First up is infielder Tony Renda (2nd round, 2012, Cal Berkeley).
Renda turned in his second straight All-Star-caliber minor league season in 2014, leading the Carolina League and ranking third among Nationals Farmhands with a .307 batting average. He added 21 doubles, four triples, 47 RBI, 43 walks, 19 stolen bases and 75 runs scored (4th in the Carolina League) en route to being named a Carolina League post-season All Star.
In 2013, Renda earned South Atlantic League All-Star honors, in addition to being named the inaugural recipient of the Nationals' "Bob Boone Award."
Renda is hitting .226 (12-for-53) with a .250 on-base percentage and a .321 slugging percentage. He's clubbed three doubles, one triple, driven in seven runs, scored eight, walked twice and stolen one base in 56 plate appearances in the AFL. He was recently selected to the Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Game on Saturday, November 1st at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be nationally televised by MLB Network and online via MLB.com with Paul Severino (play-by-play), Joe Magrane (game analyst) and John Manuel (game analyst) on the call.
We recently caught up with Tony and asked him about his experience in the AFL.
How are things going so far?
It's been a really good experience so far. We get to play against the best talent in the game of baseball. We face top-notch pitchers every day. It has been a challenge, but it's been great. Together, we're grinding every day, working hard and trying to stay consistent.
How does it feel to put on the Nationals uniform every day?
It's awesome. We are all fired up to see those jerseys hanging in our lockers every day. It's great, but the ultimate goal is to put that jersey on in DC. For right now it'll do, but our mission isn't over. We want to wear it in Nationals Park.
What have you/are you going to use the AFL to work on? What are your goals?
I am using the AFL to get ready for the next level and prepare me to make the jump to Double-A next year. Getting to face top-notch pitching every day is going to prepare me for that. My swing was long when I got here, and you can't be long vs. high velocity, which is pretty much every guy here.
You have to lay off the bad pitches and go after the good ones. I want to just stay consistent in my at-bats and approach and prepare myself the best I can to compete next year.
How have you been adjusting to the "pace of play" rules that are being implemented in the AFL?
I haven't really had to adjust much. At first, you're confused. 'When does the clock start? When do I get into box? Oh no…the pitch clock is running down, c'mon throw the ball.' Eventually I ignored it and didn't end up changing anything. I never felt rushed. Eventually it was like, 'There's a clock, who cares.' As a team, our pace of play is quick enough. Get the ball, get in the box, throw pitch. You learn to ignore it.
What has it been like getting to know your Mesa teammates/the other top prospects in the game?
It's been awesome. We have a really good group of guys. Through our teammates, we get to learn about other organizations, about what they teach, what they stress, things like that. It has been fun getting to know new players and where they came from.
It's funny. We're on a team with players from the Oakland A's and two players, Dakota Bacus and John Wooten came (to the Nationals) from the A's via trade. I played with Bacus and Wooten in Potomac this year, so we have been trading stories about those guys. I remember some guys from playing against them in college. The baseball world is a small world, man. Everyone will eventually know everyone, somehow.
What have you done on your off days?
Relax. We stay in Scottsdale, and our complex is very nice. It has a pool so we've been laying by the pool a lot. We've golfed a little bit. Ask Derek Self about the last time he and I played golf. Crushed him.
Coming off Potomac's championship season, to Instructional League and now to the AFL, have you been able to slow down and take in everything from this season, appreciate what you accomplished both individually and as a team?
Not yet. I'm in season mode still. I haven't had a chance to take a breath quite yet. I know I will appreciate it when we finish here and I can go home and relax. I'll take about a week off and get back into offseason work and hit it pretty hard before Spring Training. I think it will hit me then.
What was your favorite moment from this year's championship season?
Wow, there are too many to have just one. That whole championship series (has to be up there). We lost the first game, but it was nothing to us. We knew we had the team to win it. We came back out the next day and let them know we were here and weren't going to roll over.
To win the next two, man, the feeling you get when the last out is recorded, it's a hard feeling to explain. It's so amazing. We've got a great Minor League system and the success that all the teams had has, and will continue to, paid off at the Major League level, I think. The feeling of champagne down your back never gets old.
There are so many talented players in the AFL, including fellow Nationals Farmhands. Do you pick the brains of other prospects on your team and from around the league?
A little bit. I'm not one to talk to people about their approach. I'm more of a watch, observe, see how you go about your business type of person. I think you can learn a lot by just observing.
Your Manager down there, Mike Mordecai, is a former big leaguer and World Champion. Like you, he played mainly infield over his 12-year career. What have you learned from him in your short time in the AFL?
Mordey has a lot of baseball knowledge. He sees things that others take for granted. He brings it to your attention and you're like, 'Hey you're right, I should do that. You know what you're talking about.' Early in the Fall League, we went out to second base and worked on pivots and footwork. I really picked his brain on that. What he is teaching me adds to what I learn from (Nationals Infield Coordinator) Jeff Garber. I know that Garbs has us so locked in on the infield. He's amazing. We have our routines and routes and he has us so well prepared to play. There isn't really much that other people can give us, but Mordey is good at giving us little things that we can add on to what we already have learned from the coaches in our organization.
Nationals sending seven to Arizona Fall League
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The Arizona Fall League announced its rosters for the 2014 season on Tuesday and seven Washington Nationals farmhands, along with one manager and one trainer, will represent the organization as members of the Mesa Solar Sox during the 2014 season. The AFL, known as the "finishing school" for the game's top prospects, will begin its season, Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Matt Grace – LHP – 2010 First-Year Player Draft (8th round, UCLA)
Grace, 25, began the year at Double-A Harrisburg before getting promoted to Triple-A Syracuse in mid-June. In 47 combined appearances out of the bullpen, Grace went 5-1 with a 1.22 ERA (10 ER/74.0 IP) while striking out 60 batters and holding opponents to a .211 batting average. He experienced a remarkable run in which he allowed just one earned run over 39.1 IP (0.23 ERA), spanning 24 appearances for the Senators and the Chiefs. A ground-ball machine, Grace posted a ground-ball rate of 69 percent this season. For context, the Major League average is usually around 44-45 percent.
"He's had a terrific year at two levels," said Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Doug Harris. "The opportunity to go to the Arizona Fall League for him is a chance to work on and develop the breaking ball."
Neil Holland – RHP – 2010 First-Year Player Draft (11th round, Louisville)
Holland, an Eastern League mid-season All-Star, went a combined 7-4 with a 3.27 ERA (26 ER/71.2 IP) in 44 games/one start between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse. He was promoted from Harrisburg to Syracuse on July 7 and returned to Harrisburg 10 days later. Over his last nine appearances, the 26 year old has pitched to a 0.59 ERA (one ER/15.1 IP) while allowing 10 hits and striking out 15 batters along the way.
"Neil got a taste of Triple-A this year and got a chance to play at two different levels," Harris said. "He's a sidearm guy and we're working with him on repeating his delivery, and repeating all three pitches from the same slot. The Arizona Fall League is a great venue for him to do that, against better hitters."
Felipe Rivero – LHP – Acquired from Tampa Bay along with C Jose Lobaton and OF Drew Vettleson in exchange for RHP Nathan Karns.
Rivero was limited during the 2014 regular season due to injury, but returned to the mound in late July. In his last two starts for Double-A Harrisburg, the hard-throwing lefty has tossed 11.0 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and striking out 11. Rivero, 23, was originally singed by the Rays out of San Felipe, Venezuela, on July 8, 2008.
"We're just trying to continue to build his innings," Harris said of Rivero's AFL assignment. "Continue to build his volume. Since he's come back he's pitched arguably as well as we've seen him, and our hope is just to continue that process."
Derek Self – RHP – 2012 First-Year Player Draft (9th round, Louisville)
Self earned Carolina League mid-season All-Star honors after going 3-0 with three saves and a 1.69 ERA (5 ER/26.2 IP) with 30 strikeouts and just five walks in 17 appearances out of Potomac's bullpen. He was promoted to Double-A Harrisburg in early-June and tossed 37.2 innings of relief for the Senators.
"Derek had a strong year at Potomac and got a chance to touch Double-A, where he continued to learn at a higher level," Harris said. "The Arizona Fall League is an opportunity for him to face a more diverse offensive player. The AFL is a hitter's league and we want to continue to expose him to a better offensive player."
Spencer Kieboom – C – 2012 First-Year Player Draft (5th round, Clemson)
After his 2013 season was cut short due to injury, Kieboom hit .311 with 27 doubles, four triples, seven home runs, 58 RBI and 47 runs scored in just 83 games for Single-A Hagerstown in 2014. Keiboom, 23, was a South Atlantic League mid-season All-Star selection and will help anchor an all-Washington catching corps for the Mesa Solar Sox
"After missing the 2013 season following Tommy John surgery, Spencer had a terrific year in Hagerstown," Harris said. "The AFL will give him a chance to play with some older players and continue to advance his development."
Pedro Severino – C – Signed as a non-drafted free agent, December 13, 2010
Severino will join Kieboom behind the plate for the Solar Sox. Known mainly for his above-average defensive abilities, Severino hit .248 with 15 doubles, one triple, eight homers, 31 RBI and 39 runs scored in 89 games for Potomac. This season marked his first season in the Carolina League after earning All-Star honors with Hagerstown (South Atlantic League) in 2013.
"Severino really turned his season around offensively," Harris said. "Going to the AFL gives him a chance to continue that progression. He'll get to see a little different pitching and continue to develop offensively."
Tony Renda – INF – 2012 First-Year Player Draft (2nd round, University of California-Berkeley)
Renda, 23, led the Potomac Nationals and ranked among Carolina League hitters in batting average (3rd, 300) and runs scored (4th, 72). He also clubbed 21 doubles, four triples, 47 RBI and had 17 stolen bases in 100 games for Single-A Potomac. Known as a slick-fielding middle-infielder, Renda committed just eight errors in almost exclusive action at second base. In 2013, as a member of the Hagerstown Suns, Renda received the inaugural Washington Nationals "Bob Boone Award," given to farmhand who best exhibits professionalism, leadership, loyalty, passion, selflessness, durability, determination, and work ethic required to play the game the "Nationals Way."
"Tony has put himself in position to face the next challenge," Harris said. "We feel like this is a good step in his preparation for that. He's had a terrific year."
Patrick Anderson – Coach – Manager, Hagerstown Suns
In his second year in the Nationals' chain, Anderson has guided the Suns to a 84-50 record and a potential playoff berth in the South Atlantic League playoffs. Anderson led the 2013 Gulf Coast League Nationals to a 49-9 (.845) record and a GCL Championship in his first season as a member of the organization.
T.D. Swinford — Athletic Trainer, Potomac Nationals
Swinford just completed his fourth season in the Nationals' organization, but his first with the P-Nats. Swinford spent the 2013 season in Hagerstown, and served as the Athletic Trainer in Auburn for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
MiLB Postseason Preview
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While the Major League club continues to fight its uphill climb toward the fifth and final postseason spot in the National League, the Washington Nationals Minor League system has combined to compile quite a year. Four of the six stateside affiliates clinched postseason spots, with one already taking home its league title.
After cruising through the regular season, the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Nationals swept through the postseason to claim the GCL Championship on Sunday.
The GCL Nats, who set a Minor League Baseball record for the best domestic regular-season winning percentage (49-9, .845), defeated the GCL Pirates in a one-game semifinal on Friday, 6-1, to reach the best-of-three championship. On Saturday, they snatched a 10-3, come-from-behind win over the GCL Red Sox at the Washington Nationals Training Complex in Viera, then followed that with a 7-2 win, in Game 2 on the road in Fort Myers to earn the title.
The pitching staff, which led the league in ERA, WHIP and shutouts this season, compiled a 1.67 ERA through the playoffs, led by righty Wander Suero and southpaw Hector Silvestre. Suero tossed five solid innings in the clincher, allowing just one run on one hit with seven strikeouts, while Silvestre shut down the Pirates in the semifinal with six shutout innings in which he allowed just one hit and struck out seven.
Offensively, the GCL Nats showed pop in all three playoff games, but impressively used an eight-run outburst in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the Championship Series to erase a 3-0 GCL Red Sox lead. Randy Encarnacion collected five hits, four runs scored and five RBI throughout the three-game postseason run, while Drew Ward added four hits, three runs and four RBI.
The Nationals have three other playoff-bound affiliates remaining, with the Low-A Hagerstown Suns, High-A Potomac Nationals and Double-A Harrisburg Senators and each headed for the postseason.
South Atlantic League First Half Northern Division Champion Hagerstown (80-57) will take on the West Virginia Power (Pirates) in a best-of-three series, where the Suns will have the home-field advantage for the final two games. The series opens Wednesday at 7:05 p.m., while the Augusta GreenJackets (Giants) and Savannah Sand Gnats (Mets) battle for the Southern Division title.
Two Hagerstown representatives earned SAL All-Star honors in second baseman Tony Renda and Manager Tripp Keister. Renda leads the league in games played (134), at-bats (517), doubles (43) and runs scored (99). Keister is in his first season with the Suns after helming the GCL Nationals last year. Both were also named as midseason All-Stars.
Potomac (84-55) claimed both first- and second-half Carolina League Northern Division titles and will face the Lynchburg Hillcats (Braves) in a best-of-three set starting Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. at Pfitzner Stadium. By virtue of winning both halves, the P-Nats will enjoy home-field advantage for all three games of the series, should a third game be necessary. The winner will take on either the Salem Red Sox or Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Rangers) in the best-of-five Mills Cup Championship Series.
Potomac righty reliever Robert Benincasa and outfielders Michael Taylor and Billy Burns were chosen as year-end Carolina League All-Stars. The trio ties the P-Nats with the Carolina Mudcats (Indians) for most representatives on the roster. Benincasa has registered 25 saves in 26 chances between Hagerstown and Potomac this season, logging a 3.54 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 28.0 innings since his promotion in June. Taylor leads the league in doubles (39) and extra-base hits (55) and has also fired 20 outfield assists this season. Burns, who was recently promoted to Harrisburg, led the Carolina league in batting average (.312) and steals (54) in 91 games.
Burns and Harrisburg (77-65) will face the Erie SeaWolves (Tigers) in the first round of the Eastern League playoffs, as the Senators wrapped up their Western Division title with a 1-0 shutout Monday. They will play in a best-of-five set starting Wednesday, and the winner will advance to the Eastern League Championship series for another best-of-five showdown with either the Binghamton Mets or Trenton Thunder (Yankees).
The Senators feature a dynamic starting rotation, headlined by righthanders Nathan Karns and A.J. Cole, and rising lefty Robbie Ray. Karns, who made his Major League debut in May, went 10-6 with a 3.26 ERA and 155 strikeouts in 132.2 innings this year for Harrisburg. Cole, acquired from Oakland prior to the season, had a terrific finish in Double-A after starting the season in Potomac. He went 4-2 in seven starts for the Senators, compiling a 2.18 ERA and 0.904 WHIP in 45.1 innings of work. The 21-year-old Ray capped off a breakthrough campaign with an 11-5 record across two levels, striking out a system-high 160 batters in 142 innings.
To catch all the Nationals Minor League postseason action streaming online, click here for gameday audio listings.
Names and Numbers
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With 40 rounds and over 1,000 picks, the MLB First-Year Player Draft can be confusing to follow. That was even more the case for the Nationals this season considering first-round pick Lucas Giolito joins current starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, and second-round selection Tony Renda shares nearly the same name with 2011 first-rounder Anthony Rendon. If that wasn't enough, third-rounder Brett Mooneyham was selected fresh out of Stanford University, while Brandon Miller, the player the Nats selected next, set numerous records in his time as a power hitter for… wait for it… Samford University.
To help clear it all up here is a more detailed look at those who signed from the Nationals top 10 selections.
Tony Renda: 2B, University of California, Berkeley
Renda, the Nationals second-round selection, was a junior playing second base for the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears. Where he truly excels, however, is at the plate.
"In our opinion, Tony has the quickest bat in the draft," Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline said of Renda immediately after the organization selected him.
This season, Renda had a .342 batting average, five home runs, and 27 RBI. As a sophomore in 2011, he was named Pac-10 player of the year, and was selected as one of 50 players on USA Baseball's Golden Spikes Award Watch list as the nation's top amateur baseball player. Look out for Renda's performance with the Short-Season Auburn Doubledays, as he takes his first step on the long ladder of professional baseball.
Brandon Miller: OF, Samford University
The Nationals selected Samford University's school record-setting alumnus, Brandon Miller, with their fourth-round pick. In the 2008 draft, the Red Sox picked Miller, a high school senior at the time, in the 33rd round. A true power hitter in college, Miller led the nation with 23 home runs this season, and was 15th with 65 RBI.
Miller "has middle of the lineup power," said Nationals Area Supervisor Eric Robinson. "[He] reminds me of our own Tyler Moore."
Spencer Kieboom: C, Clemson
Spencer Kieboom (KEE-boom), a duel citizen of the US and the Netherlands, was the Nationals' fifth-round selection. He struck out only 17 times in 204 at-bats this season. Kieboom was named to the Johnny Bench Award Watch List in both 2011 and 2012, and was an All-ACC Academic Team member in 2011. After signing with the Nationals, Kieboom sent the following thank you message to his fans on Twitter:
"These past three years at Clemson have been some of the best years of my life, Clemson baseball is and always will hold a special place in my life. I wouldn't have traded these past three years for anything."
Hayden Jennings, OF, Evangel Christian High School (LA)
While Jennings may not have had the same hype as Bryce Harper did going into the draft, he is another left-handed hitting outfielder who just happens to share the exact same birthday as Harper. Jennings hails from Shreveport, LA and the 19 year-old was set to head to LSU this fall until he signed with the team a week ago. Last Thursday, he was sitting at his kitchen table surrounded by his parents and three sisters, when he officially inked his deal with the Nats. Jennings joins the Nationals after leading Evangel Christian High School (LA) to a state championship during his junior season in 2011. He was named the Shreveport Times All-City Player of the Year and Class 2A Most Outstanding Player as a senior this season.
Derek Self: RHP, University of Louisville
Derek Self was the Nationals ninth-round pick out of the University of Louisville, where he pitched for four years. In his first three seasons with the Cardinals, Self had a 14-3 record in 70 appearances (15 starts). Following his junior season, Self was taken in the 27th round by the Oakland A's, but opted to head back to school for his senior year, where he led the team with seven saves in 26 appearances out of the bullpen. While he started the 2012 season as the Cardinals set-up man, he eventually took over as the closer. In 2009, Self pitched the final three innings in Louisville's College World Series Regional win over Middle Tennessee State, where he threw 27 of 29 pitches for strikes.
Craig Manuel: C, Rice University
Craig Manuel comes to the Nationals from Rice University, where he was the second of eight Owls selected in the 2012 Draft. This past season he was on the national watch list for the Johnny Bench Award as the best Division I catcher. In his four years with the Owls, Manuel led his team to four straight Conference USA Championships, four NCAA appearances and was error free in 463 attempts. But it wasn't just behind the plate that Manuel excelled. He finished his collegiate career with a .291 batting average and 100 RBI in 209 career games.
"I think he's one of the top catchers in Division I, and he may be one of the best situational hitters in college baseball," Manuel's Head Coach at Rice, Wayne Graham said.
What to Watch for: 6/6
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Game 54: New York Mets (31-25) vs. Washington Nationals (31-22)
RHP Jeremy Hefner (1-2, 5.60) vs. RHP Edwin Jackson (1-3, 3.17)
Tonight, the Nationals are looking to secure a second win over the Mets in game two of the series at Nationals Park. After the 12 inning-long battle last night in which Washington used each of its relief pitchers, starter Edwin Jackson is toes the rubber for the Nationals tonight.
The Nationals notable selection of the second day of the MLB First-Year Player Draft was University of California-Berkeley second baseman Tony Renda. He hit .342 with 16 doubles, five home runs and 27 RBI as a junior in 2012. His 16 stolen bases led his club and ranked second in the Pac-12. For his efforts in 2012, Renda was named Third-Team TPX All-American by Collegiate Baseball as well as First-Team All-Pac-12.
With his game-ending hit in the bottom of the 12th inning last night, Bryce Harper became the first teenage to record a game-ending hit since 1988. With RBI in the 8th, 10th and 12th innings, Ian Desmond became the first big leaguer since Cincinnati's Art Shamsky in 1966 to tie a game three separate times in the 8th inning or later.
The Nationals are 13-7 against NL East competition (4-1 vs. ATL, 2-3 vs. MIA, 4-2 vs. PHI, 3-1 vs. NYM) and their .650 intradivision winning percentage is tops in the NL East.
2012 Draft: Top Ten Rounds Recap
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The 2012 First-Year Player Draft is in full swing, with rounds 2-15 taking place on Tuesday. The Draft got started with a televised round one on Monday night, and will conclude with the final 35 rounds taking place on Wednesday. In the meantime, here's a little more on the Nationals top 10 selections from this year's crop.
1. RHP Lucas Giolito | 6'6" – 230 | Harvard-Westlake HS, North Hollywood, CA | 16th overall
See our complete breakdown of Giolito here.
2. 2B Tony Renda | 5'8" – 180 | University of California-Berkeley | 80th overall
The 2011 Pac-10 Player of the Year, Renda has drawn Dustin Pedroia comparisons due to his surprising power at his size. A plus defensive second baseman, Renda hit .342 with 16 2B, 5 HR and 27 RBI in 54 games for the Bears en route to being named a 2012 third-team TPX All-American in 2012. Renda leaves Cal tied for fourth on the schools all-time career doubles list with 51. In 2012, he led the Golden Bears with 16 SB and 29 BB.
Scout's Take: In our opinion, Tony has the quickest bat in the draft. He has always hit. He brings controlled aggression and a strong, compact swing. He has tremendous makeup and is a great kid. – Kris Kline, Nationals Director of Scouting
3. LHP Brett Mooneyham | 6'5" – 235 | Stanford University | 111th overall
Mooneyham was selected as a fourth-year junior out of Renda's college rival, Stanford. The tall lefty was the Cardinal's number two starter this season, following eighth overall selection Mark Appel (PIT). Mooneyham went 7-5 with a 4.26 ERA over 14 starts and was fourth in the Pac-12 with 90 strikeouts.
Scout's Take: A plus athlete with a fastball that touches 97 to go along with a plus curveball and changeup. Mooneyham projects as high as a number three starter. His father, Bill, was a former Major Leaguer. – Kline
4. OF Brandon Miller | 6'1" – 208 | Samford University | 144th overall
A senior redraft by the Nationals, who also selected him in the 48th round in 2010 (the Red Sox selected him out of high school in '08), Miller led NCAA with 23 HR while being named 2nd team Louisville Slugger All-America. He leaves Samford as the career leader in HR with 39.
Scout's Take: A redraft out of Junior College, he has middle of the lineup power. Miller is a versatile catcher who profiles both at right field and catcher and has great makeup. His profile reminds me of our own Tyler Moore. – Eric Robinson, SE Area Supervisor
5. C Spencer Kieboom | 6'0" – 220 | Clemson University | 174th overall
A junior, Kieboom was rated the #84 prospect in the preseason by Baseball America. The backstop is a two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll member
Scout's Take: We thought Spencer was one of the best defensive catchers in the country. He hit very well during ACC play. He's a workhorse. – Nationals Assistant GM Roy Clark
6. OF Hayden Jennings | 6'0" – 170 | Evangel Christian Academy (LA) | 204th overall
Jennings logged a .439 batting average along with a 0.00 ERA in three pitching starts. The outfielder hit 12 home runs as a leadoff man, driving home 31 RBI and swiping a perfect 23-for-23 on the base paths. Jennings was an honorable mention All-American as a junior in 2011.
Scout's Take: He's a center fielder that can really run. He's a plus defensive player overall and a leadoff hitter. – Kline
7. RHP Robert Benincasa | 6'1" – 180 | Florida State University | 234th overall
In 29 appearances in 2012, Benincasa allowed just five earned runs in 35.0 innings pitched (1.29 ERA), going 4-1 with a team-leading 15 saves along the way. He was named first team All-ACC, a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy, a third team All-American by Collegiate Baseball ,and a finalist for Stopper of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
Scout's Take: He's put up tremendous numbers this year. He goes 90-92 with a sinker and uses the slider as an out pitch. He's a strike thrower with good command and good feel. He should progress quickly through the system. – Kline
8. SS Stephen Perez | 5'11" – 175 | University of Miami | 264th overall
While he may be better known for his fielding, Perez led the University of Miami with four triples, 18 stolen bases and 32 walks. He also ranked among team leaders in doubles (tied-second, 12) and home runs (second, five).
Scout's Take: Perez is a switch hitter that displays some power from the right side. He's a very solid, smart base runner. He is a slick fielder up the middle. He displays some flash, some flare, some excitement. – Kline
9. RHP Derek Self | 6'3" – 205 | University of Louisville | 294th overall
Selected in the 27th round as a junior by Oakland, Self returned for his senior year and led the Cardinals with seven saves in 26 relief appearances. The righty posted a modest 3.41 ERA, but his 23-5 strikeout to walk ratio bodes well, and only five of the 34 hits he allowed went for extra bases.
Scout's Take: We've been watching him for two years. Has a hard slider and his fastball is 90-93. He began the season as Louisville's setup man but eventually took over the closer role. – National Crosschecker Jeff Zona
10. C Craig Manuel | 6'1" – 205 | Rice University | 324th overall
Manuel showed a great eye at the plate, drawing 18 walks while striking out just 13 times his senior year. The backstop also logged a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage behind the plate.
Scout's Take: He's been a starter for 3 years and has handled all of their big pitchers. Very good receiver, very good thrower. His coach called him one of the best situational hitters in college baseball. – National Crosschecker Jimmy Gonzales


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Sleeps | 4 |
Bedrooms | 2 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Property type | cabin |
Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
This beautifully remodeled riverfront home is just what you need for your vacation 'base camp.' Play hard all day, then come home and relax in your cabin on the majestic Kern River. Listen to the river flow day and night as it puts you into a deep and restful sleep. This home has been meticulously rebuilt by the owners who have spent more than 25 years in this recreation mecca. The home is very comfortable and functional and offers a full service kitchen which opens onto a great room. This area has plenty to offer for the avid adventurer/nature lover, most of which can be accessed right out the back door. Relax and enjoy the back deck overlooking the Kern with your favorite beverage and a good book.
Keywords: Beautifully remodeled cabin, up to date amenities, with river and mountain views.
We live and work in the Los Angeles area and have enjoyed bringing our children and our dogs here for the past 25 years. As a family we love all of the outdoor activities this area has to offer, especially hiking, biking, white water rafting, and kayaking.
Karin purchased this cabin in 2007
We spent our honeymoon here 26 years ago, and purchased our first piece of property. Camping here when our kids were babies is one of our favorite memories. We grew to love the beauty of the area. There is so much opportunity for all kinds of outdoor activities, and plenty of time left for relaxation. We always wanted a place right on the river. We purchased this cabin almost 7 years ago and have completely renovated the property and structure. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. This property is just a 3 hour drive from the Los Angeles area and 45 minutes from Bakersfield.
The obvious benefit to this property is its location. It offers the amazing sound and view of the river, with the backdrop of beautiful mountains. You will be able to access many activities just by walking outside. Bring your swim suit, fishing pole, book, and cooler and spend the day at the beach that is just steps out the back door. Drive 3 miles into town, walk around the antique shops, and grab a bite to eat at one of several restaurants. One of our favorite things to do is take the dogs for a hike each morning on one of many hiking trails.
The home is very beautiful both inside and out. It sits on the Kern River and we could hear and see the calming water flowing during our stay. Inside the house is clean and we'll appointed. Very comfortable and we enjoyed cooking in the kitchen and on the outside grill. I highly recommend this rental if you plan on visiting Kernville and are looking for all the comforts of home.
We had such an amazing trip at the Kern river! It was a perfect weekend get away from Los Angeles! The house was spectacular! We loved the deck overlooking the river and enjoyed cooking in the beautiful kitchen! The owner was very responsive and helpful! I would highly recommend renting this amazing casa!
Thank you!!
My husband and I had never been to this area of CA before. We'd always gone to the Sierra's. We were absolutely thrilled when we saw the house and the surroundings. After unloading the car, we walked out on to the back porch. The sound of the river, the gentle breeze and a porch swing instantly made us feel more relaxed than we had in months.
Although quite warm outside mid day, the "Swamp Chiller" kept the inside of the home cool and comfortable! The river was refreshing to splash around in. At dusk, the outside temp was delightful and great sleeping temps overnight (nice and cool).
Karin, the owner, was wonderful to deal with. The home was spotless and had every convenience along with a few special personal touches. We enjoyed a wonderful day trip to Trail of 100 Giants - a Grove of sequoias about an hour or so away. Our two long haired dachshunds enjoyed the stay as much as we did. I was already looking for available future dates before our stay was over.
We definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to get away and really relax in a lovely setting.
We enjoyed our stay on the river. The house is beautiful and we were very comfortable. We enjoyed sitting in
the river appreciating the beauty of nature. Our highlight was our walk on "The trail of 100 Giants". We traveled with our dogs, one a senior with mobility issues, and cherish our weekend memories with them. Owners are excellent and prompt to deal with any issues. Thank you!
This home was the best! My husband and I along with my brother and his wife and our 3 dogs had such a great week! This home is even better then pictures. The minute we walked in we felt at home. Karin and Tobin have done a wonderful job with this beautiful river home. We enjoyed cooking in the beautiful kitchen, playing board games at night, sitting on the patio deck listening to the river and floating on the river in the hot summer sun. We are already looking forward to renting this house again. I highly recommend this home! Thanks for renting your beautiful home to us Karin and Tobin!!!
A very beautiful home/cabin just as the pictures depict in a great location by the river yet set back from the highway. The furnishings are very comfortable and kitchen is very well stocked. I have rented various vacation homes in the Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead area and this home is the nicest by far. So sad, however, to see Lake Isabella so affected by the drought and so low in the water level.
Immediately from this property is fishing, hiking, rafting, kayaking, and mountain biking. No need to drive anywhere, it's all right outside your back door. Also in the small town of Riverkern a few hundred yards from the home is the Riverkern General Store. They will have all the basic essentials. Great tri-tip sandwiches, soft drinks, beer, fishing gear, and a lot just miscellaneous items you may need.
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2 night minimum stay
Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest |
Refundable damage deposit | $200 |
Pet Fee | $10 + Tax |
Cleaning | $75 + Tax |
Tax Rate | 6.0% |
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Teresa faces 27 months in jail while her husband, Joe could get 46 months. Pleading guilty could also land Italian citizen Joe could even face deportation. The RHONJ star is reportedly hoping to serve her jail time under house arrest, according to Radar Online. "Before Teresa is sentenced formally by the judge, she will meet with the U.S. Probation Department and a report will be prepared. This report will outline recommendations for sentencing for the consideration of the judge and one of those items will include if house arrest is suitable for Teresa," a source said. However, federal prosecutors said it's unlikely the Giudice spouses will avoid their new reality in jail.
"The fact that Teresa has four children and is the family's breadwinner will help her drastically when it comes to determining of house arrest is suitable," the source added. Teresa reportedly hopes to serve her jail time at home because the mere idea of going to jail absolutely terrifies her. "Today, I took responsibility for the series of mistake I've made several years ago," the 41-year-old reality star said in a statement after she pleaded guilty. "I have said throughout that I respect the legal process and I intend to address the court directly at sentencing. I will describe all the choices I made, continue to take responsibility for my previous decisions and express my remorse to Judge Salas and the public."
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The Secular Side of the Culture War
The spiritual side of the "culture war" going on in the United States was on display at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This week we heard some wonderful news. In fact, I just heard it this morning on the morning news, and that is that in Iran Pastor Nadarkhani, who has been in prison for two years and facing execution for being a Christian in Iran, has been released. This is, indeed, joyful news. The Iranians, I think, under the pressure of the international outcry over this, have seen fit to allow Pastor Nadarkhani to go free. Certainly, thanks is due to all of these people who have brought this to the worldwide attention of people and helped to isolate Iran so that they would make this decision.
Also in the news today we saw the culture war, I think, emerge last week in a very striking way. I've said in the past that the so-called culture war going on in the United States is not just political. It has a religious, or spiritual, side as well that I think is very pronounced. That was on display at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week. The Democratic platform has, over the years, progressively removed any references to God in the platform. The last Democratic platform mentioned God only in one place in the words that "everyone should exercise his God-given talents and be all that he should be."[1] Well, that is not even a reference to God. I mean, what that is is just a use of an adjective – God-given, God-given talents. But even that was too much for the political correct forces of secularism in the Democratic party. Now that was eliminated and instead language was substituted to the effect that everyone should realize his human potential and be all that he should be.
Well, when this got into the news, the Democratic platform committee beat a very hasty retreat and decided to add the language of God back into the Democratic platform. But the way in which this occurred at the convention was amusing were it not so sad.[2] The mayor was chairing the meeting and called for a voice vote on the amendment to add the word "God" back into the Democratic platform. He said, "All in favor of amending the language, say 'aye'" and there was a loud voice vote. Then he said, "And all opposed" and there was this huge response from the audience equally loud – "No!" They didn't want to add the language of God back in. You could tell the mayor was rather rattled. He hadn't expected this reaction. This wasn't the way it was supposed to happen. So he said, "Let's do that again. Let's do that again." Almost prompting the audience. He said, "All in favor say 'aye'" and there was a loud response. "And those opposed say 'nay.'" And again this loud response, equally loud at least as the ayes. And he didn't know what to do. He was like a deer in the headlights. He then said, "Well, I think we need to do this for a third time." He wasn't getting the reaction he was supposed to get. The people in the audience weren't getting it, he thought. So he said, "Let's do this a third time." Again, "All in favor of amending the language of the platform say 'aye'" and there was a voice vote. Then "All those against, 'nay'" and equally loud – a divided convention – "nay!" They don't want this language added back in. At which the mayor then says, "In the opinion of the chair, there have been two-thirds of the delegates voting in favor of adding the language back in. The motion is passed." It was so clearly engineered. In fact, on the teleprompter it showed his very words about "In the opinion of the chair, this is passed by a two-thirds majority." It was all written out on the teleprompter in advance.
What was very evident was that there is a great, great many people in this party who, I think, have allowed the leaven of secularism to permeate the party in such a way that there is a real opposition to mention of God or any sort of religious implications for politics. I think this is so unfortunate. You don't have to be politically conservative in order to be a Christian or to believe in God. When Jan and I lived in Europe for thirteen years, what we discovered was that many, if not most, of our Christian brethren in Europe are very left of center politically. Many of them are socialists. They think that the best way to fulfill Christ's command to care for the poor and the needy is through government. So you don't have to have this alliance between secularism and liberalism, I think, politically speaking. Nevertheless, it is very evident, I think, that in this country and in this party, those who are left of center politically are also largely very secularized and very adamant against religion's role in the public square. And I find that very disturbing. That kind of secularism in the culture war and in that kind of politically correct ideology was very much on display, I think, at the Democratic convention in Charlotte.[3]
[1] The actual wording of the only place in the 2008 Democratic National Platform which mentioned God is: "We need a government that stands up for the hopes, values, and interests of working people, and gives everyone willing to work hard the chance to make the most of their God-given potential. " See http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=78283 (accessed September 21, 2013).
[2] Videos of this portion of the Democratic National Convention can be found on YouTube.
[3] Total Running Time: 6:11 (Copyright © 2012 William Lane Craig)


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