text:
ad: 300x250_1_MLB
Weekly email list
- Orioles Agree To Deal With Ariel Miranda
- Right-Hander Norge Ruiz Leaves Cuba, Will Seek Deal With MLB Club
- Smyly Will Not Have Surgery, Is Confident He Can Pitch In 2015
- Hyun-jin Ryu Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
- 2016 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings
- Hyun-jin Ryu To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
- Mariners Acquire Welington Castillo From Cubs For Yoervis Medina
- Bruce Chen Announces Retirement
- Red Sox Outright Allen Craig
- Marlins Name GM Dan Jennings Manager
Trade Rumors Apps
MLBTR Podcast
Search MLBTR
MLBTR Features
- Trade Rumors iOS App
- Trade Rumors Android App
- MLBTR Podcast
- 2014-15 MLB Free Agent Tracker
- 2015 MLB Free Agent List
- 2015 Arbitration Tracker
- Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2015
- Free Agent Contest Leaderboard
- Reverse Standings
- 2016 MLB Free Agent List
- Transaction Tracker
- DFA Tracker
- Agency Database
- Interviews
- Hot Stove Glossary
- MLBTR On Facebook
- MLBTR On Twitter
- Team Twitter/RSS Feeds
- Team Facebook Pages
- Hoops Rumors
- Pro Football Rumors
Recent posts
- Huntington On Kang, Harrison, Kingham
- Brewers Notes: Draft, Braun, Gomez, Lucroy, Melvin
- Kyuji Fujikawa Clears Waivers, Now A Free Agent
- Rangers Sign Jared Burton To Minor League Contract
- NL West Notes: Chavez, Weiss, LeMahieu, Uribe
- Giants Designate Casey McGehee For Assignment
- Cubs Return Anthony Varvaro To Red Sox
- Reds Pitcher Making Ends Meet With Second Job
- Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Angels, Melancon, A's
- Indians Designate Brett Hayes For Assignment
- Quick Hits: Hamilton, Howard, Otani
- Quick Hits: Harang, Mesoraco, Grandal, Jenkins
- Rosenthal's Latest: Papelbon, Marlins, Padres, Angels, Twins
- New York Notes: Wright, Lindgren, Drew, Murphy
- Who Will Sign Rafael Soriano?
Rumors by team
- Angels Rumors
- Astros Rumors
- Athletics Rumors
- Blue Jays Rumors
- Braves Rumors
- Brewers Rumors
- Cardinals Rumors
- Cubs Rumors
- Diamondbacks Rumors
- Dodgers Rumors
- Giants Rumors
- Indians Rumors
- Mariners Rumors
- Marlins Rumors
- Mets Rumors
- Nationals Rumors
- Orioles Rumors
- Padres Rumors
- Phillies Rumors
- Pirates Rumors
- Rangers Rumors
- Rays Rumors
- Red Sox Rumors
- Reds Rumors
- Rockies Rumors
- Royals Rumors
- Tigers Rumors
- Twins Rumors
- White Sox Rumors
- Yankees Rumors
ad: 160x600_MLB
Justin Upton Rumors
Possible Qualifying Offer Players Who Could Be Dealt
Next year's free agent market contains plenty of players who could receive qualifying offers — David Price, Jordan Zimmermann, Jason Heyward, and others. Here's a look at potential qualifying offer recipients who have the best chance of being traded this season, thus preventing them from receiving that designation.
At issue, of course, is draft pick compensation and forfeiture. A team extending a qualifying offer to a player receives a draft pick in return if the player signs elsewhere. The signing team also gives up a draft pick. But a player who has been traded in the season before he becomes a free agent can't be extended a qualifying offer and thus isn't attached to draft picks. That can be an important consideration for teams shopping for free agents, as we've seen in recent years in the cases of Kyle Lohse, Nelson Cruz, Ervin Santana, Stephen Drew and Kendrys Morales, whose markets have all shrunk in part because of the qualifying offer.
Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake, Reds. The Reds are off to a 4-0 start but still aren't that likely to contend, which means that Cueto and Leake could hit the free agent market this summer. Trading Cueto, in particular, would be a great way for the Reds to add to their collection of young talent. Leake might be somewhat trickier to trade, since the Reds' return might not be worth that much more than the draft pick and negotiating leverage they would forgo by dealing him.
Ben Zobrist and Scott Kazmir, Athletics. Billy Beane's trade for Zobrist this offseason was a somewhat surprising one to begin with. The Athletics could easily contend, but if they don't, Beane seems unlikely to sit still, and finding a new home for Zobrist wouldn't be difficult given his versatility. Kazmir is another possibility — if he performs at his 2014 levels, he could receive a qualifying offer if the A's contend or be traded if they don't.
Alex Gordon, Royals. The Royals haven't discussed an extension with Gordon, who would undoubtedly be an attractive trade target if the Royals were to fall out of contention in the AL Central. They're currently 4-0, however, and there's still the matter of Gordon's $12.5MM option. Exercising it would likely not be an optimal financial decision from Gordon's perspective, but he's expressed interest in doing so before. If he were to make clear to the Royals that he planned to do so, he almost certainly wouldn't be a trade candidate.
Justin Upton and Ian Kennedy, Padres. San Diego gambled heavily this offseason on the Padres' ability to win in 2015. If they don't, A.J. Preller doesn't seem like the sort of GM to hang onto two key players who are due to become free agents. One possibility if the Padres were to trade Kennedy or especially Upton would be to acquire big-league talent in return, much like the Red Sox did when they dealt Jon Lester last summer. That would enable the Padres to re-tool for 2016, when they'll still control most of the players they acquired over the winter.
Yovani Gallardo, Rangers. The Brewers exercised what was effectively a $12.4MM 2015 option ($13MM minus a $600K buyout) before trading Gallardo to Texas. His market value likely is somewhere near the value of a qualifying offer, and extending him one wouldn't be a bad idea for the Rangers if he performs well this season. They could easily trade him rather than doing that, although that might be somewhat difficult given all the higher-impact starters who might be available and the value that would disappear if the ability to extend Gallardo a qualifying offer were to vanish.
Jeff Samardzija, White Sox. The new-look White Sox are 0-4, and GM Rick Hahn has said he will be "nimble" in turning his attention to the future if the organization's moves to contend this summer don't work out. That might mean Samardzija could be traded for the third time in a year. He would likely command significant value on the trade market.
Chris Davis and Matt Wieters, Orioles. Davis and Wieters are worth watching, although it's somewhat unlikely that they're valuable enough to receive qualifying offers and that they become trade candidates. Davis had a down season in 2014, while Wieters continues to struggle with health problems (and there's currently no timetable for his return from an elbow injury). If Davis and Wieters are productive and healthy, the Orioles could well contend, and thus it's unlikely they'll be traded. If they aren't, they might not be qualifying offer candidates.
Share 14 Retweet 35 Send via email1
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Alex Gordon | Baltimore Orioles | Ben Zobrist | Chicago White Sox | Chris Davis | Cincinnati Reds | Free Agent Market | Ian Kennedy | Jeff Samardzija | Johnny Cueto | Justin Upton | Kansas City Royals | Matt Wieters | Mike Leake | MLBTR Originals | Oakland Athletics | San Diego Padres | Texas Rangers | Yovani Gallardo
West Notes: Upton, Cook, Giants, D'Backs, Padres
Padres GM A.J. Preller says that the team does not view outfielder Justin Upton as a mere rental player, as MLB.com's Barry Bloom reports. "We made a big trade for him, and when you do something like that, you always hope you can work something out long term and do something together," said Preller of Upton. "… That's why we acquired him. You always want guys like that on your team." While Preller has already made quite an impression in his first offseason at the helm in San Diego, an extension or free agent signing of Upton would be grander and more committing than any of his other moves. The 27-year-old sits atop the free agent power rankings of MLBTR's Tim Dierkes, owing in large part to his youth and power output. For now, Preller says the team is focused on letting Upton get comfortable with the organization in the hopes that he will "see the long-term fit." Upton, meanwhile, says it is too soon to discuss the possibility of a new deal with the Padres. ""I've only been here for a month," he said. "I don't even want to talk about that."
Here's more out of the western divisions:
- The Athletics have optioned righty Ryan Cook to Triple-A, as MLB.com's Jane Lee reports. Cook has struggled this spring, but has a well-established track record at the big league level and owns a 2.77 ERA over nearly 200 frames over the last four seasons. It is worth noting that Cook has more at stake than his immediate roster spot: he entered the year with three years and 36 days of service, meaning that a lengthy minor league stint could delay his free agency by a year.
- Giants GM Brian Sabean addressed the team's outfield situation today, as Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Angel Pagan's back troubles are not cause for the team to go searching for another outfielder, he said, noting also that Hunter Pence is only out for a small portion of the season.
- The Diamondbacks, in many respects, "appear to see things differently than the rest of the league," Dave Cameron of Fangraphs writes. That applies to the team's overall approach to blending statistics and scouting and its assessment of the defensive capabilities of several of its young players, among other things. Cameron cautions not to write off the team's ultimate ability to compete based on a process that he believes is flawed, citing the Orioles' somewhat surprising run of success, though he also makes clear that he does not see a promising method being applied in Arizona.
- The first trade of Preller's stint with the Padres was not nearly as heralded as his later swaps, as MLB.com's Corey Brock writes. Lefty Kyle Bartsch was, in fact, the first name added to San Diego's slate of players under the Preller regime, representing the return on outfielder Reymond Fuentes. The 2013 seventh-round pick probably fit expectations for the new San Diego front office better than the later, splashier additions. "With Fuentes, he was someone who was coming off our roster, so you look for smaller deals and value-type pieces and in Kyle we found someone with three pitches, had success [in the pros], had success in college," Preller said. "He's a lefty and that's always a good thing. That's an area he fit for us."
Share 7 Retweet 29 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Arizona Diamondbacks | Justin Upton | Oakland Athletics | Ryan Cook | San Diego Padres | San Francisco Giants
West Notes: Upton, Nieves, Mariners
Padres outfielder Justin Upton could be a linchpin for the club, writes Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The former top prospect and MVP candidate is still just 27. GM A.J. Preller hinted that the club could extend Upton depending on how the relationship develops. "We made this deal with eyes open, knowing that this may be a long-term relationship and it may end up being a one-year relationship…We're not really sure, but that's the benefit of getting around a player like that that's obviously going to command big dollars and big value on the open market." MLBTR's Tim Dierkes ranked Upton the top name in the 2016 free agent market. He implied that a $200MM contract is possible.
Here's more from out West:
- With Padres backup catcher Tim Federowicz sidelined for three to six months, the club could turn to veteran Wil Nieves, Lin reports. The 37-year-old claims to be in the best shape of his life with coaches and teammates supporting the assertion. He's a career .243/.281/.317 hitter in over 1,200 plate appearances. However, the role of backup catcher is often more about defense and forming a rapport with the pitching staff. If GM A.J. Preller opts for somebody other than Nieves, he'll probably have to look outside of the organization. Prospect Austin Hedges is major league ready behind the plate, but scouts say his bat lags behind his glove.
- The Mariners are aiming to score 700 runs this season, reports Tyler Kepner of the New York Times. The M's are the only AL club to not pass the 700 run threshold since 2007. As Kepner notes, only eight teams scored that many runs in 2014, with five reaching the postseason. While the arbitrary threshold is not required for a playoff bound club, it would dramatically improve their odds. Seattle has to contend with the star-laden Angels and the pesky Athletics.
Share 3 Retweet 21 Send via email4
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Justin Upton | San Diego Padres | Seattle Mariners | Wil Nieves
NL West Notes: Padres, Greinke, Withrow
The Padres are baseball's most improved team, opines Jim Duquette of MLB.com. The additions of Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, Wil Myers, and Derek Norris should revive an offense that has slumbered for years. GM A.J. Preller managed to overhaul the offense without dipping into his starting pitching depth nor by trading the team's best prospects. For what it's worth, I'm more impressed by the efforts of the Cubs, who Duquette lists as the fifth most improved club.
- Dodgers starter Zack Greinke has not decided if he will opt out of his contract following the 2015 season, writes Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. The 31-year-old signed a six-year, $147MM contract prior to the 2013 season, but he can opt out following next season. He's averaged a 2.67 ERA over the last two seasons, which could set him up for another big, multi-year contract in free agency. In the past, we've seen CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez leverage opt outs with the Yankees to gain more guaranteed dollars and years. Greinke may take the same approach with the Dodgers. Per his comments, he seems comfortable in Los Angeles.
- Greinke doesn't believe the Dodgers improved via "addition by subtraction" this offseason. Outgoing players like Matt Kemp, Hanley Ramirez, Dee Gordon, and Brian Wilson weren't distractions in the clubhouse per Greinke. President Andrew Friedman has admitted the club might lose a little on offense, but the goal is to replace the runs scored with better defense and depth.
- Reliever Chris Withrow may be a long shot to help the Dodgers this season, reports Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles (via Twitter). The righty has pitched well in parts of two seasons with Los Angeles, with a 2.73 ERA, 11.41 K/9, and 4.98 BB/9 in 56 innings. He's currently recovering from Tommy John and back surgeries. The back issue has slowed the timetable for his Tommy John rehab.
Share 5 Retweet 22 Send via email2
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Chris Withrow | Derek Norris | Justin Upton | Los Angeles Dodgers | Matt Kemp | San Diego Padres | Wil Myers | Zack Greinke
East Notes: Hoffman, Upton, Papelbon, De Aza, Yanks
The Orioles' reported asking price of right-hander Jeff Hoffman (and others) from the Blue Jays in exchange for executive vice president/GM Dan Duquette seemingly ended those negotiations, but Jeff Blair of Sportsnet reports that the Orioles weren't the only club to try to acquire Hoffman from Toronto this winter. According to Blair, the Braves also asked the Blue Jays for Hoffman when the two sides discussed a trade involving Justin Upton. Toronto's answer, Blair says, was an emphatic "no." Coincidentally, the Braves wound up acquiring another high-upside, former first-round pitcher that's recovering from Tommy John — Max Fried — as the centerpiece in their trade of Upton to San Diego. Meanwhile, Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos tells Blair that Hoffman, who was selected ninth overall in 2014 despite his surgery, is expected to get stretched back out in April, with an eye on activating him with a minor league club in May.
A few more notes pertaining to the game's Eastern divisions before the northeast portion of the country is buried in snow…
- The Phillies never presented the Brewers with a firm financial offer in their trade talks regarding Jonathan Papelbon, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Those talks appear to be largely dead at this point, and the Phillies may end up hanging on to Papelbon to begin the season, based on Rosenthal's writings. He adds that GM Ruben Amaro Jr. isn't under pressure from ownership to move Papelbon and will only trade him if the move is to the team's benefit.
- The acquisition of Alejandro De Aza last summer could end up being a key factor in the Orioles' 2015 season, as the former White Sox outfielder now looks to be a big piece of the roster, writes Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. With Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis gone and no external replacements brought in, De Aza figures to be the team's primary left fielder and leadoff hitter. Though that may seem an underwhelming option to some, Kubatko points out that De Aza's career OBP mark (.330) would be a nice boost over last season's team OBP of .311.
- Fangraphs' Kiley McDaniel takes a look at the Yankees' new glut of international prospects in his ranking of the team's minor leaguers, with colleague Dave Cameron noting in an introduction that the team's philosophical shift could pay off in spades a few years down the line. While the Yankees have always been known for spending significantly on free agency, they instead opted to go on a spending spree and blow past their allotted international bonus pool this year while exercising what some consider to be surprising restraint in terms of big league free agents.
Share 7 Retweet 19 Send via email6
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Alejandro De Aza | Atlanta Braves | Baltimore Orioles | Jeff Hoffman | Jonathan Papelbon | Justin Upton | Milwaukee Brewers | New York Yankees | Philadelphia Phillies | Toronto Blue Jays
Spring Training Deadline For Justin Upton Extension
Justin Upton will not negotiate a contact extension once Spring Training starts, his agent tells MLB Network Radio (audio link). Larry Reynolds says he will "never say no to anything" and "will take it as it comes" when asked by hosts Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette whether Upton is open to an extension with the Padres or is intent on hitting free agency.
Reynolds also acknowledged the Braves never approached him about a long-term contract for Upton, who will earn $14.5MM in 2015, and wasn't surprised by the trade, especially after Jason Heyward was dealt to the Cardinals. The Padres acquired Upton in a six-player swap with the Braves Friday and may be comfortable with the idea of him being a one-year rental knowing draft pick compensation is possible with a qualifying offer.
Share 8 Retweet 26 Send via email5
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Justin Upton | Newsstand | San Diego Padres
Padres Acquire Justin Upton
3:52pm: Both teams announced the deal via press release. The final deal has Justin Upton and right-handed pitcher Aaron Northcraft going to the Padres for left-hander Max Fried, second baseman/shortstop Jace Peterson, third baseman Dustin Peterson, outfielder Mallex Smith, and international bonus compensation.
9:20am: The Padres' roster overhaul is not yet finished, as the team has now reportedly struck an agreement to acquire Justin Upton from the Braves. San Diego will send a sizable haul of left-hander Max Fried, second baseman/shortstop Jace Peterson, third baseman Dustin Peterson and outfielder Mallex Smith to the Braves in exchange for Upton and a low-level minor leaguer.
Upton will be the third right-handed corner outfield bat acquired by the Padres in the past couple of days when the trade is finalized, as the team has announced the Matt Kemp deal and is on the verge of announcing the three-team Wil Myers trade as well. Obviously, the Padres have more corner outfielders than spots available, so the defensive alignment they'll deploy is up for debate. ESPN's Buster Olney tweeted earlier that the Padres had decided weeks ago they were OK with playing Kemp in center field, if need be. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports hears (Twitter links) that Myers will likely be the one to handle center at Petco Park in 2015.
New Padres GM A.J. Preller has completely reshaped his club's offense in about one week's time with the agreements to acquire Kemp, Myers, Derek Norris and now Upton. The group will give the Friars a rare wealth of right-handed power — a much-needed change after the team finished last season with a collective .226/.292/.342 batting line and scored a Major League worst 535 runs.
Upton has just one year of team control remaining and is owed $14.5MM before hitting the open market next winter. He's coming off a season in which he batted .270/.342/.491 with 29 homers — his highest total since an MVP-caliber season back in 2011. Upton hasn't been able to consistently turn in the superstar-level results he showed in that 2011 season, but he's at least a well above-average player and still carries that elite upside as he heads into his age-27 campaign.
While the Padres will now have a year to potentially explore a long-term deal with Upton, MLB.com's Corey Brock gets the sense that the Padres are content with knowing that he could simply be a one-year rental (Twitter link). Even if Upton departs after just one year with the Friars, San Diego will undoubtedly make a qualifying offer (barring a catastrophic injury or collapse) and net a compensatory draft pick that will recover some of the lost value in this deal.
While the Padres may now have their starting outfield in place, they're far from done with outfield-related trades. The Friars still possess a deep pool of outfielders that could be potentially moved. Carlos Quentin, owed $8MM, was previously said to be willing to waive his no-trade clause and may be even more keen on doing so now that it's clear at-bats for him in 2015 would be few and far between in San Diego.
The Padres also have Will Venable under contract through 2015 and Cameron Maybin and Seth Smith controlled through 2016. Venable is owed $4.25MM, while Maybin will earn $16MM over the next two seasons and Smith will take home $13MM.
Smith has significant trade value after hitting .266/.367/.440 last season. While he was assured that he wouldn't be traded when he signed the extension, that sentiment came from previous Padres management and clearly may not hold weight under the Preller regime. Venable is coming off a down season but has a history of productivity, particularly away from Petco Park, and his price tag would likely be appealing to rival clubs. Maybin's deal comes with negative trade value, though he could serve as an expensive fourth outfielder in San Diego, as he's still capable of playing a solid center field.
The 20-year-old Fried, selected seventh overall in the 2012 draft, ranked as a consensus Top 100 prospect heading into the season, but he required Tommy John surgery early in the year that limited him to just 10 2/3 frames. He will be sidelined for most of the 2015 campaign as he recovers. Prior to the season, however, Baseball America ranked Fried 53rd (full scouting report requires subscription) among all prospects and noted that he had the ceiling of a No. 2 starter with potential for three plus pitches and an extremely projectable 6'4″, 185-pound frame that added to his ceiling. MLB.com's most recent rankings had him third among San Diego farmhands and 68th in all of baseball.
Jace Peterson, 24, made his Major League debut this season, though he collected just 58 plate appearances and struggled to a .113/.161/.113 batting line. BA ranked him seventh among Padres prospects last offseason, noting that while he lacks a single plus tool, he has average tools across the board with great athleticism and instincts. BA praised his line-drive stroke and ability to handle left-on-left matchups, noting that he could be a table-setting shortstop if his ceiling is reached. Obviously, with Atlanta having Andrelton Simmons locked up for the foreseeable future, Peterson is more of a second-base candidate with the Braves, however.
The other Peterson in the deal, Dustin, could eventually see time as a third base option for Atlanta. The 2013 second-rounder is now 20 years old and struggled a bit as a 19-year-old against older competition in the Class-A Midwest League in 2014, hitting .233/.274/.361 with 10 homers. BA ranked him 22nd among Padres prospects last winter. The younger brother of Mariners top prospect D.J. Peterson, Dustin is regarded as a bat-first prospect who may have to shift from third to the right side of the infield or left field, per BA. His excellent bat speed and ability to use the whole field are among the traits that BA and MLB.com praise in their scouting reports. MLB.com ranked him 10th among Padres prospects recently.
Smith, 21, dropped off BA's Top 30 list last offseason but ranked 20th on MLB.com's current list of Padres prospects primarily due to his blazing speed. The outfielder possesses little power and has work to do on his routes, per their scouting report. He's a career .290/.383/.388 hitter in the minors and has stolen 169 bases in 265 career games — including 88 steals this past season.
For those that are particularly interested in the Braves' end of the return, Fangraphs' Kiley McDaniel wrote up scouting reports and posted video of each of the players acquired by Atlanta in this deal.
Yahoo's Jeff Passan first reported (via Twitter) that the Braves were wrapping up an Upton deal. MLB.com's Mark Bowman first listed the Padres as a possibility and then as a likely candidate (Twitter links). Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweeted that Upton was going to the Padres. Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio reported that Fried and Jace Peterson were in the deal (Twitter links). Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweeted that Smith and Dustin Peterson were in the trade with a low-level prospect going to San Diego.
Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.
Share 382 Retweet 218 Send via email2
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | Jace Peterson | Justin Upton | Max Fried | Newsstand | San Diego Padres | Transactions
Braves Finalizing Justin Upton Trade; Padres Possibly Involved
8:39am: Rosenthal definitively tweets that the Mariners are out of the mix on Upton at this juncture, further fueling the Padres scenario.
8:35am: Olney tweets that the Cubs aren't in on Upton at this time. He adds that the Padres decided weeks ago that it Kemp had to play center field, they were OK with the idea. He also points out that the Braves have been trying to unload Chris Johnson in potential Upton deals, and San Diego does have an opening at third base.
8:31am: The Padres seem like the most likely club to acquire Upton, tweets Bowman. In addition to Renfroe, Bowman lists Matt Wisler, Max Fried and Austin Hedges as Padres prospects that intrigue the Braves.
8:23am: Buster Olney of ESPN tweets that the Astros aren't the mystery club. He also tweets that the Braves asked San Diego for top outfield prospect Hunter Renfroe (their 2013 first-round pick) in Upton negotiations earlier this offseason.
8:13am: Bowman tweets that the early indication is that Upton isn't heading to the A's, Mariners or Rangers. Somewhat remarkably, Bowman notes that the Padres are a possibility to add Upton. San Diego has been hyper-aggressive of late, but they've also already added corner outfielders Matt Kemp and Wil Myers via trade.
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets that the trade partner is not the Athletics. He, too, mentions the Padres as a possibility.
8:09am: Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News tweets that the Rangers aren't in the mix for Upton.
8:02am: MLB.com's Mark Bowman tweets that the Braves have had recent talks with the A's, Rangers and Mariners regarding Upton.
7:45am: The Braves are finalizing a trade of Justin Upton, tweets Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Late last night, Fangraphs' Kiley McDaniel reported that Atlanta appeared to be "down the road" on a deal sending Upton to an AL West team for young pitching (Twitter link).
Among AL West clubs, the Mariners have been prominently linked to Upton in trade rumors for much of the offseason, but the Rangers also have a need in the corner outfield, and the extremely active Athletics have been stocking up on young pitching in trades recently.
Just as a reminder, the Blue Jays, Cubs, Blue Jays and Brewers are the four clubs on Upton's limited no-trade clause.
Share 146 Retweet 146 Send via email2
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | Justin Upton | Mystery Team | Newsstand | San Diego Padres
Quick Hits: Johnson, Twins, Rasmus, Correia
The Braves have reportedly been trying to package Chris Johnson or B.J. Upton along with one of their more desirable trade targets, and the Royals at least had some interest in Johnson, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports. Kansas City's greater interest was in Justin Upton, though the Royals were considering using Johnson as a platoon partner with Mike Moustakas at third base. Now that K.C. has signed Alex Rios, however, they can probably be counted out of the running for the younger Upton brother.
Here's some more from around the baseball world…
- The Twins aren't seriously interested in either Asdrubal Cabrera or Jung-ho Kang, ESPN 1500's Darren Wolfson reports (Twitter links), though Minnesota might "place [a] small bid" on Kang's services. Teams have until Friday at 4pm CT to post their bids for Kang.
- Also from Wolfson, the Twins aren't interested in signing outfielder Colby Rasmus.
- Three or four teams are getting "more engaged" with Kevin Correia, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick tweets. The clubs in question are looking at Correia as a low-cost add as a fourth or fifth starter.
- The Cardinals could still add another starting pitcher as a depth option, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch writes as part of a reader mailbag. This would be a low-cost signing, Langosch notes, speculating that the Cards would look for a pitcher trying to recover from either an injury or just a poor 2014 season.
- The Giants could also be looking to make a similar buy-low signing, as Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle (Twitter link) hears that the club could fill its left field hole with a player coming off a rough season.
- It's been a surprisingly busy offseason for scouting director moves, as MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo notes that eight different teams have installed new scouting directors since the start of October.
- Padres director of baseball options Nick Ennis discusses analytics, the evaluation of new ideas and much more in an interview with Fangraphs' Eno Sarris.
Share 4 Retweet 33 Send via email2
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Asdrubal Cabrera | Atlanta Braves | Chris Johnson | Colby Rasmus | Jung-ho Kang | Justin Upton | Kansas City Royals | Kevin Correia | Minnesota Twins | San Diego Padres | San Francisco Giants | St. Louis Cardinals
Quick Hits: Braves, Ross, Cabrera, Kang, Aoki
The White Sox, Yankees and Astros have spent heavily on relief help this offseason, and ESPN's Jerry Crasnick wonders if they'll end up regretting their expensive contracts for veteran relievers. "In the last couple of years we've lost a lot of games late in the eighth and ninth inning," says White Sox manager Ventura. "After a while you sit there and think, 'We have to have somebody who can come in and do this.' Everything has its risks — and this is one of them — but we're pretty confident we got a guy [David Robertson] who we can put in the bullpen and be a leader." The reason for all the spending on players like Robertson, Zach Duke, Andrew Miller, Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek isn't so much that teams are trying to emulate the Royals' ferocious 2014 bullpen, Crasnick suggests. Rather, it's more that teams are loaded with cash and pitchers like Robertson and Miller are very good. Here are more notes from around the Majors.
- The Braves continue to explore potential trades involving Justin Upton and Evan Gattis, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports (Twitter links). The Braves have spoken about Upton and Gattis with five teams Wednesday, and continued to consider ways to include B.J. Upton or Chris Johnson in trades involving Justin Upton or Gattis. The Padres had previously looked like a potential destination for Justin Upton, but it would appear that their agreement to acquire Wil Myers today rules them out as a potential trade partner, at least for now.
- Free agent catcher David Ross is deciding between the Red Sox, Cubs and Padres, WEEI.com's Rob Bradford writes. Meanwhile, lefty reliever Craig Breslow has spoken to the Red Sox and Cubs. Ross has played for the Red Sox, of course, and has a history with Jon Lester and Theo Epstein of the Cubs (although his signing with the Cubs would likely result in, or come as the result of, a trade of Welington Castillo). The Padres are in the process of trading both Yasmani Grandal and Rene Rivera, but are also in the process of acquiring Ryan Hanigan and Tim Federowicz, so it's unclear where Ross would fit in.
- Asdrubal Cabrera has drawn interest from the Giants, Athletics, Mets, Cardinals and Twins, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman tweets. Heyman writes that Cabrera could play second base or third base as well as shortstop, although there have been rumblings that Cabrera prefers to play shortstop or second base only, and not third. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle would be surprised if the A's are interested, as they've never shown interest in Cabrera in past years despite up-the-middle needs (Twitter links).
- Those same five teams have asked about Korean middle infielder Jung-ho Kang, although the Athletics and Mets are downplaying their interest, Heyman tweets. A's GM Billy Beane has stated on the record that reports of his club's interest in Kang are inaccurate. Kang was posted earlier this week.
- Heyman lists the Orioles, Reds and Mariners as possibilities for Nori Aoki, with the veteran outfielder potentially receiving two to three years at $7MM-$8MM per year. Aoki had previously been connected to the Orioles and Reds, with the Orioles mostly interested in him as a backup option. Heyman reported last week that Aoki was looking for a three-year deal. Earlier this offseason, we at MLBTR guessed he would receive two years and $16MM.
Share 7 Retweet 34 Send via email12
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton | Baltimore Orioles | Boston Red Sox | Chicago Cubs | Chris Johnson | Cincinnati Reds | Craig Breslow | David Ross | Evan Gattis | Jung-ho Kang | Justin Upton | Kansas City Royals | Minnesota Twins | New York Mets | New York Yankees | Oakland Athletics | San Diego Padres | San Francisco Giants | Seattle Mariners | St. Louis Cardinals


text:
Married Lesbian Breeders Get Birth Certificate Rights
Categories: Citystate, Civil Liberties, Gay Marriage, LGBTQ
Chuck Schumer's approval isn't the only good news this week for married same-sex couples in New York: the Department of Health has decreed that betrothed lesbians who have a child by whatever means will be listed as parents on the birth certificate without going through an adoption process, as was previously the case. Male couples don't get the same break. Gender prejudice much? Well, it's a start, and may take a little sting out of the Vermont Governor's announcement that he'll veto the marriage equality bill passed by the state senate if it gets to his desk.
Sponsor Content

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The mob genre takes a turn for the funny in the Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer crime comedy "The Family" this weekend, while James Wan's ("The Conjuring") horror sequel "Insidious: Chapter 2" aims to scare you out of your seats.
Luc Besson's ("Leon: The Professional," "The Fifth Element") "The Family" stars Robert De Niro as the head of the Manzoni crime family -- who could play it better? -- who move to France after entering the witness protection program. While a CIA agent (Tommy Lee Jones) works to keep them in line, the family, including Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianna Agron (TV's "Glee"), and John D'Leo, can't help but revert to their violent ways. Once a mobster, always a mobster.
In "Insidious: Chapter 2," the follow-up to 2011's surprise hit "Insidious," the Lambert family is finally reunited after their son Dalton (Ty Simpkins) is rescued from the ghostly Further. But now, instead of Dalton becoming a vessel for evil spirits, it's father Josh (Patrick Wilson) who begins to encounter the paranormal.Did Josh come back from the Further -- or did someone (or something) come back with him? Wilson sure has spent a lot of time with ghosts lately.
In limited release this weekend, "Jayne Mansfield's Car," written, directed by, and starring Billy Bob Thorton, tells the story of two families brought together by a death. The film also stars Kevin Bacon, Robert Duvall, John Hurt, Tippi Hedren, and more. Isaiah Washington and newcomer Tequan Richmond star in thriller "Blue Caprice," based on the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks in Washington D.C. Haifaa al-Mansour's "Wadjda," the first feature film by a female Saudi Arabian director, tells the story of a young Saudi girl who will do anything to buy a bicycle -- even though her society looks down on it.
What movie are you most excited to see this weekend?
Weekend Movies: 'The Family,' 'Insidious: Chapter 2,' & More (VIDEO)
The mob genre takes a turn for the funny in the Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer crime comedy "The Family" this weekend, while James Wan's ("The Conjuring") horror sequel "Insidious: Chapter 2" aims to scare you out of your seats.
Around The Web:
This Rotten Week: Predicting The Family And Insidious: Chapter 2 ...
Insidious (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Family, Jayne Mansfield's Car and Insidious: Chapter 2 are our ...
The Weekend Warrior (Lite): Insidious Chapter 2, The Family
'Insidious 2': Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne Apparently Not Dead
Fone Finds
- 42 American Horror Story Lines You Can Use in Real Life - POPSUGAR
- Let's Break Down the Dad Bod, Shall We? - Mom.me
- 11 Movies Set in Hawaii That Will Make You Say Aloha to Vacation - POPSUGAR
- JENELLE EVANS WANTED BY POLICE FOR ALLEGEDLY ATTACKING NATHAN GRIFFITH - Wonderwall
- THE MOST BIZARRE JOB TITLES ON 'THE BACHELOR' AND 'THE BACHELORETTE' - Mandatory
- 13 Stars You Forgot Were Child Actors - POPSUGAR
- The Afflecks Need to Stay Together, But Not for the Kids - Mom.me
- EMILIA CLARKE: I TURNED DOWN FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BECAUSE OF 'AMOUNT OF NUDITY' - Wonderwall
- 15 Movies Coming Out in 2015 That Are Based on True Stories - Popsugar
- THE 'TOP GUN' CAST: THEN VS. NOW - Mandatory


text:
Latest News
OUT & ABOUT: Celebrity Sightings
LA isn't the only place brimming over with celebrities. The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego was the place to be as members of the Black Eyed Peas took a turn in the DJ b… READ MORE
Fierce Fashion Warriors: Stars Shop For The USA!
If the economy is hurting, stars just aren't buying it. This weekend celebs were out and about in full-force all over Los Angeles, slapping down the… READ MORE


text:
Plans for a new transmission repair shop in downtown Macclenny, improvements to a meat market on Lowder Street and a setback variance for a new house on Copper Drive have been approved by the Macclenny Zoning Adjustment Board. Read More »
Category Archives: News
Irate worker set NEFSH fires
A disgruntled employee has been charged with setting four small fires in rest rooms and a lounge on the third floor of a multi-story building at Northeast Florida State Hospital. Read More »
Underage revelers at 'prom' party Saturday
A west Macclenny resident was arrested early on May 17 for throwing a party where four juvenile were present along with other underage guests amid alcohol consumption and marijuana use. Read More »
Father, sons arrested for burglary
A Sanderson man and his 13- and 14-year-old sons were arrested on multiple theft and burglary charges on May 13 after the father didn't report the crime despite knowing the juveniles stole $2,400 worth of construction equipment. Read More »


text:
3 Malaysian oppositionists blamed for Sabah caper
More News from Allan Nawal
More News from Inquirer Mindanao
DIGOS CITY—Malaysian Defense Minister Ahmad Hamidi on Wednesday claimed that at least three Malaysian opposition leaders were behind the Sabah invasion by "Sulu terrorists" in February.
The foray into the Malaysian state by armed supporters of Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III had caused a month-long security crisis in Sabah. At least 70 people were killed in military operations and more than 400 people, many of them with Sulu origins, were arrested. But the leader of the Sulu gunmen, "crown prince" Agbimuddin Kiram, remained at large.
Ahmad told a Sabah-based radio station, whose broadcast was monitored here Thursday, that he would not name the opposition leaders until the Malaysian general elections are over because it might be construed as politically motivated.
"Certain parties might claim it is a political ploy by (the Barisan Nasional or ruling coalition) or a political drama by (the United Malays Nationalist Organization), which is why all action pertaining to the intrusion incident would be taken up after the 13th general election," he said.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of the Parti Rakyat Keadilan (People's Justice Party) said he believed that Ahmad's statement was indeed a political ploy against the opposition, particularly those in Sabah.
Ahmad is a stalwart of the Najib Razak-led Umno, the dominant political party in Malaysia's ruling political coalition.
Ahmad said pieces of information pertaining to the alleged involvement of the opposition leaders—two from Sabah and one from the Malaysian mainland—in the invasion were now being consolidated and would be forwarded to the Attorney General's Chamber "for further action."
"Legal action will be taken after all the necessary evidence had been gathered. We already have some," Ahmad said.
But Anwar recently told reporters that he wanted to know what proof Ahmad has in linking opposition figures to the Sabah invasion.
Get Inquirer updates while on the go, add us on these apps:
Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of INQUIRER.net. We reserve the right to exclude comments that we deem to be inconsistent with our editorial standards.
To subscribe to the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper in the Philippines, call +63 2 896-6000 for Metro Manila and Metro Cebu or email your subscription request here.
Factual errors? Contact the Philippine Daily Inquirer's day desk. Believe this article violates journalistic ethics? Contact the Inquirer's Reader's Advocate. Or write The Readers' Advocate:
c/o Philippine Daily Inquirer Chino Roces Avenue corner Yague and Mascardo Streets, Makati City,Metro Manila, Philippines Or fax nos. +63 2 8974793 to 94


text:
Educational Programs
Our programs facilitate access to experts in the fields of music, dance and theater, and by teaching the public more about the Hippodrome and the world of theater.
Learn More
Our mission, in addition to presenting Broadway in Baltimore at the Hippodrome Theatre, is to maximize community access to the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center through free outreach and education programs.
We work to provide programs that provide opportunities for students of all ages that make a difference in their lives – whether as a Camp Hippodrome camper, as a Young Critic reviewing shows, a student attending a free matinee or as a dancer participating in a master class. Learn more


text:
May 30, 2015
ATLANTA (February 21, 2013)--Some researchers are puzzled by a new survey that shows a drop in the percentage of calories Americans get from fast food.
The study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that on an average day, adults get roughly 11 percent of their calories from fast food, down slightly from the 13 percent reported the last time.
The survey covers the years 2007 through 2010.
The study found that young adults eat more fast food than their elders and that blacks get more of their calories from fast-food than whites or Hispanics.
The authors couldn't explain the drop and at least one nutrition professor casts doubt on the latest results, saying 11 percent seemed implausibly low.
He suggested some people might have under-reported their consumption.
The study didn't include the total number of fast-food calories, just the percentage.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.


text:
A Postcard from Shakespear|Stratford-Upon-Avon
8 responses
I went once with my class. :) Nice pics.
October 4, 2010 at 11:52 am
loved those places a lot
October 4, 2010 at 7:38 pm
7elwen il pics, thakaroni fe ayam il jam3a lama kint adres 3an shakespear o rab3a.
October 4, 2010 at 11:19 pm
i want to go to a cafe in kuwait that looks exactly like the first picture :D with a terrace
October 5, 2010 at 6:05 pm


text:
- Shopping Bag ( 0 items )
Doody's Review ServiceReviewer: Trupti Gokani, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This is an excellent addition to the neurology book literature. The author divides the book into systems, then formats the information into a question-answer style. Comprehensive tables and illustrations make the review much more meaningful.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an overview of the relevant information in neurology, mainly for preparation for rounds, exams, and rotations. The objectives are worthy and this book is definitely needed to help in preparation for exams. It is also quite user friendly and provides a quick review of various topics. The author's objectives are well met.
Audience: The audience for this book, according to the author, ranges from medical students to attendings. In my judgment, the book is better suited for residents to attendings due to the vast amount of information presented. The author is a credible authority.
Features: The book basically covers the key topics in neurology. Topics ranging from the function of the cerebellum to neuro-oncology are discussed. The best sections are the ones covering peripheral neuropathy and seizures/epilepsy. The book's unique feature is the Socratic approach, which is very helpful in the learning process.
Assessment: This is an important addition to the literature currently available in neurology. The question format approach to presenting information allows the book to be more readable and enjoyable. It also encourages the reader to think actively while reading. Since our field continues growing rapidly, it is important to keep up with the recent trends. The author is well justified to replace the previous edition of this book.


text:
Hands On: Apple iPhone 5 (With Video)
iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4S: Display Here's the iPhone 5 (left) next to the shorter, but similar iPhone 4S (right.) The 4S will still be on sale, just $100 cheaper than it used to be.
6 / 13
the lg g4 is here!Want a chance to win one?
Provide your email address and what carrier you are using (only Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T please) and we'll pick FOUR random winners to receive one of the hottest phones of the year, the LG G4.
By entering this Sweepstakes you agree to the Official Rules and understand that you'll automatically be subscribed to receive product reviews and the latest news from PCMag, via Email. You may unsubscribe at any time. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


text:
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant - Giovanni's Restaurant, rich in tradition and history, remains a cornerstone in Downtown Beaverton. Giovanni's has been a family operated restaurant since 1975. We offer traditional Italian pasta dishes along with our famous thick crust pizza. Our friendly staff and inviting atmosphere makes Giovanni's Italian Family Restaurant the perfect choice for your family. Located in the heart of downtown Beaverton on the corner of Hall and Broadway.
Read more at Travel Oregon
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
12390 SW Broadway St
Visit Website


text:
News from WTOP
News from the AP
Mike Causey
Shows & Panels
Shows & Panels
- Agency of the Month
- Business of Government Hour
- The CFO Agenda: Delivering value from financial transparency and audit efforts in the public and private sector
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- CXO Surveys
- Disaster Resilience for America
- Federal News Countdown
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Reimagining the Next Generation of Government
Shows & Panels
- AFCEA Answers
- American Readiness: Renewable Power and Efficiency Technologies
- Ask the CIO
- The Business Case for Cloud Computing in Government
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- Connecting the Dots: Digital Authentication in Government
- Cybersecurity Game Changer: Real-Time Event Processing in Government
- Data-Centric Approaches to Government in the Cloud
- Delivering the Digital Government Mission
- Federal Executive Forum
- Federal News Radio's National Cyber Security Awareness Month Special Panel Discussion
- Federal Tech Talk
- The Future of Government Data Centers
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- Industrialized, Interoperable and Insight-driven Federal Health Panel
- Innovation and Tech Superiority through Acquisition Reform
- Mitigating Insider Threats in Virtual & Cloud Environments
- Moving Agency Applications to the Cloud with PaaS
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Security in the Age of Targeted Attacks
- Air Traffic Management Transformation Report
- The Business of Cloud
- Cloud First Report
- Data Driven Cloud Series
- Disaster Resilience for America
- General Dynamics IT Enterprise Center
- Gov Cloud Minute
- Government in Technology Series
- Homeland Security Cybersecurity Market Report
- The Intersection: Where Technology Meets Transformation
- Modern Mission Critical Series
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- The New IP for Federal IT
- The Social Platform Solution for the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Technology Insights
- The Cyber Security Report
- The Next Generation Cyber Security Experts
Shows & Panels
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- Disaster Resilience for America
- F-35 Lightning II Program
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- On DoD
- Pentagon Solutions
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Reimagining the Next Generation of Government
- Transforming Business Operations at the Defense Department
Correction: Vatican-Christmas Shopping story
Friday - 12/28/2012, 10:10am EST
VATICAN CITY (AP) - In a story Dec. 23 about the Vatican's tax-free department store, The Associated Press erroneously reported that online cigar retailer http://www.bestcigarprices.comsells Cuban Montecristo No. 3 cigars. The company sells Montecristos made in the Dominican Republic.
A corrected version of the story is below:
Ho Ho Holy Discount: Vatican tax-free store busy
Ho Ho Holy Discount: Vatican tax-free department store open late to accommodate Christmas rush
By NICOLE WINFIELD
Associated Press
VATICAN CITY (AP) _ Anyone left on your Christmas list just aching for a 65-inch Samsung 3D flat-screen television? Just your luck. The Vatican's duty-free department store has one on sale for (EURO)2,899 ($3,840) _ a nifty savings over the (EURO)3,799 ($5,032) it costs at Italy's main electronics chain Euronics.
Or how about some new luggage for the holidays? The Vatican shop stocks a variety of Samsonite Cordoba Duo carry-ons for (EURO)123, a nice markdown from the (EURO)135 on the Samsonite website. But if a last-minute shopping splurge is in order, the Vatican can also oblige: Take this leather-bound travelling trunk from Florence's "The Bridge" leatherworks, with its five drawers, plaid interior, six wooden hangars and shiny brass buckles.
At (EURO)5,900, it comes with a matching leather golf club bag, just what every monsignor needs under his Christmas tree.
There's a little-known open secret in the Vatican gardens, a few paces behind St. Peter's Basilica and tucked inside the Vatican's old train station: a sprawling, three-story tax-free department store that rivals any airport duty free or military PX, stocking everything from Church's custom grade shoes ((EURO)483 a pair) to Baume et Mercier watches (ladies (EURO)1,585, men's Capeland (EURO)5,000).
There's a hitch, however. It's not open to the public, only to Vatican citizens, employees and their dependents, diplomats accredited to the Holy See and (unofficially) their lucky friends who, after stocking up on holiday must-haves, proceed to the checkout with their Vatican connection and the ID card that entitles them to shop there.
To be sure, Rome is no stranger to tax-free shopping. Many embassies, nearby military bases and the U.N. food agencies have commissaries for their employees, where imports of everything from American ice cream to French wine can be had minus the 21 percent sales tax included in list prices in Italy.
The Vatican has that and more, given that it's its own sovereign state _ the world's smallest _ operating in central Rome. At 44 hectares (110 acres), the Vatican city state is the physical home of the Holy See: the pope and governing structure and administration of the Catholic Church.
The Vatican Museums, home of Sistine Chapel, are the main profit-making enterprise of the Vatican city state, bringing in (EURO)91.3 million in revenue last year alone. But other smaller entrepreneurial endeavors boost the Vatican's coffers as well, including the department store, the tax-free gas station, the stamp and coin office, the Vatican pharmacy and its supermarket.
And in these days of austerity, their profits and bottom line are ever more important to the Vatican.
The Vatican is entitled to run such tax-free enterprises inside its walls based on the Lateran Treaty, the 1929 pact that regularized and regulates the Vatican's relations with Italy. But those regulations also limit the Vatican's customer base, lest all of Rome descend on the supermarket to stock up on Gordon's Gin ((EURO)8.50 a liter compared to the (EURO)15 it can run in nearby liquor stores) or Montecristo No. 3 cigars (box of 25 (EURO)84 ($110.95) compared to $164.95 on http://www.bestcigarprices.com).
About 4,700 people are employed by the Holy See and the Vatican city state; the Vatican's diplomatic corps _ the Holy See has relations with some 175 countries _ adds another chunk to the customer base.
Few people outside Rome know the department store exists _ there's no evidence of it on any Vatican website, no photos of its wares, no advertising outside the Vatican walls. Those who do know it exists seem to want to pretend it doesn't since the high-end luxury items on sale aren't necessarily in tune with either the sobriety or the salaries of the Vatican rank-and-file.
In fact, on a recent Thursday morning, nary a collar nor religious habit was in sight as ordinary lay folk milled around the spacious store during December's "extraordinary opening hours" _ extended to accommodate bargain-hunting Christmas shoppers who were rewarded with a wine tasting in the central atrium and piles of Brooks Brothers non-iron shirts and Burberry backpacks to choose from.


text:
Things To Do
What's On
Bribie Island
How to get to Moreton Bay Region
Top Five things to do in the Moreton Bay Region
Get in touch with the local wildlife or go wild yourself in the natural playground that is the Moreton Bay region. Relax in the many seaside villages of northern Moreton Bay, from the waterfront barbecue and picnic areas of Woody Point to the friendly beaches at Scarborough and Redcliffe. Hit the surf at the closest patrolled beach to Brisbane's CBD, Sutton's Beach, or try fishing, boating, windsurfing and jetskiing. You can learn to dive, see dolphins, dugong and turtles or enjoy one of many eco-tours in this beautiful region. Connected to the mainland by bridge, Bribie Island is an island escape, popular with nature lovers, water sports enthusiasts and families alike.
Travellers could spend weeks exploring Moreton Bay's hinterland trails and seaside spots, but daytrippers can still fit in plenty!
Incorporating both mountains and the sea, Moreton Bay is a welcome escape from frenetic city life – and just a 30-minute journey from Brisbane.
As the only offshore island in Queensland connected to the mainland by a bridge, Bribie Island is easy to get to and offers both calm inlets and oceanside surf beaches.
The Redcliffe Jetty Markets, held every Sunday, are the premier markets of the peninsula and Redcliffe.
Antique Airways offers Tiger Moth joy flights, from a cruisy scenic journey to an adrenalin-pumping aerobatic thriller.
Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre features a 25-metre lap pool, heated indoor hydrotherapy pool, adventure swim play area, aqua aerobics, learn-to-swim classes, a playground and shaded barbecue area.
The Caboolture Historical Village is a wonderful attraction with a massive collection of over 100,000 historical items restored and displayed within more than 70 buildings in a pioneer village setting covering 12 acres.
Local artists of many disciplines show works in the gallery.
At Harbour Side restaurant, part of Moreton Bay Boat Club, you can dine on the boardwalk while enjoying island views.
Mango Hill Skirmish is Brisbane's only combined paintball and outdoor laser Skirmish playing field.


text: To aid in your at-home scouting, the HUNT Wyoming for Google Earth map overlay integrates color-coded land ownership with 3D satellite technology. Install the free Google Earth software on your PC or Mac if you haven't already, then download the HUNT Wyoming Map to your computer for instant access to Wyoming-specific features. Go into 3D-view to see exactly where your public hunting land boundaries are and find smarter ways to access these areas. Query private land owner names and see property boundaries between private lands. HUNT Wyoming for Google Earth by onX maps is the most reliable source for Wyoming land ownership maps on the market!


text:
1) Gain Capital acquired dbFX, Deutsche Bank's branded entrant in retail Forex, nabbing in the process rival FXCM's largest White Label client. dbFX will be closed down. But what exactly is Gain Capital buying? How large were dbFX's volumes? Which "traditional"
2) Alpari announced (some of) its results for 2010, including monthly volumes of $160 billion. Believable?
3) TradeStation was acquired by Japanese online brokerage firm Monex for $411 million. What does this mean for the Forex business, and in particular for Gain Capital, given that TradeStation had represented its largest IB and more than 6% of its overall volumes?
4) Saxo Bank's two major outside shareholders, private equity firm General Atlantic and Portuguese financial outfit Espirito Santo Financial Group, were rumored to be close to selling their combined 33% stake in Saxo Bank to unnamed US private equity firms based on a company value for Saxo Bank of almost $3 billion, according to Danish newspaper Borsen.
For more details and analysis of each of these announcements and transactions, see LeapRate's Forex Industry News page at http://www.leaprate.com/
# # #
Which Forex firm should I trade with?
LeapRate's Approved Forex Firms list ( http://www.leaprate.com/


text:
New USB Meter Aimed at Solving Slow-Charging Phones Launches on Kickstarter
Power Practical introduces device called the Practical Meter that solves slow charge times commonly experienced with PCs and laptops. It hits Kickstarter for a 30-day campaign Tuesday morning.
Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) June 25, 2013
Power Practical, a Utah-based start-up, is hoping to shake things up in the USB charging world. Their new device is called the Practical Meter. It monitors charging rates and lets users know when their phone or other USB device is charging at a slow rate. To cover production costs, the company is launching the new product on popular crowdfunding site Kickstarter.
Many smartphone users charge their phones on desktops or laptops, oftentimes at rates far slower than expected. In many cases, phones will take over four hours to reach a full charge. This is because USB doesn't have a well-defined standard for charging above 2.5 watts. It varies from iPhone to Android and so on. To combat this problem, the Practical Meter comes with charge-only cables that maximize charging rates.
The product is now available through a 30-day Kickstarter campaign. Interested backers can receive a Practical Meter and custom charging cables for only $19 USD. People who depend on their phones can rest assured with the Practical Meter. It will immediately identify and solve slow charge times, solving a problem experienced by millions.
David Toledo, founder and engineer at Power Practical, said the new meter will bring attention to a charging problem that millions of people experience. "Many people charge their phones on PCs at work or home, and experience slow charge times," Toledo said. "The Practical Meter will identify these slow charge times and help users fix them with our fast-charging cables."
To learn more about the Practical Meter, check out the product's Kickstarter campaign and watch the video. The product will be available until the campaign ends in July.
For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10867558.htm


text:
Perfect Pie
|4 , separated
|Cream of tartar
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), divided
|Lemon juice
|3 Tablespoon
|Lemon rind
|1 Tablespoon, grated
|1⁄8 Teaspoon
|Heavy cream
|1 Pint
1. Preheat the oven to 275° F.
2. In a bowl whip cream of tartar and egg whites using electric mixer. Whip the mixture until it turns stiff.
3. Fold in 1 cup of sugar gradually by adding 1 tablespoon at a time. Whip it well after each addition until the mixture turns glossy and stiff.
4. Spread this mixture over bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
5. Bake this mixture about 1 hour in a low heat oven ( 275° F) until its top gets lightly browned.
6. In a seperate bowl whip egg yolks, and blend in remaining sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind and salt.
7. Take double boiler and add the egg yolk mixture to its top and cook it over boiling water until mixture becomes thick.
8. When done remove from heat and allow it to cool.
9. Take a bowl and beat 1 cup of cream until it gets stiff and add it to the cooked egg mixture.
10. Spread the mixture over meringue shell and chill it in refrigerator for a day.
11. Serve after topping with whipped cream.


text: On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 09:49:16AM +0200, Fabio M. Di Nitto wrote: > I just committed a "big" change to the build system in a private branch > (fabbione_build). > > http://git.fedorahosted.org/git/cluster.git?p=cluster.git;a=commitdiff;h=e112eca49345e13aa2344c50dacfcac142ee2d06 > > Please let me know if you have any objections to it or I'd like to commit > it monday morning my time. Unfortunately, it doesn't work still. install still depends on all, so I get: debian2:/nfs/cluster-working# make install [ -n "" ] || make -C config all make[1]: Entering directory `/build/jlbec/cman/cluster-working/config' set -e && \ for i in libs plugins tools; do \ make -C $i all; \ done make[2]: Entering directory `/build/jlbec/cman/cluster-working/config/libs' set -e && \ for i in libccsconfdb; do \ make -C $i all; \ done make[3]: Entering directory `/build/jlbec/cman/cluster-working/config/libs/libccsconfdb' make[3]: *** No rule to make target `/usr/include/libxml2/libxml/parser.h', needed by `libccs.o'. Stop. make[3]: Leaving directory `/build/jlbec/cman/cluster-working/config/libs/libccsconfdb' make[2]: *** [all] Error 2 make[2]: Leaving directory `/build/jlbec/cman/cluster-working/config/libs' make[1]: *** [all] Error 2 make[1]: Leaving directory `/build/jlbec/cman/cluster-working/config' make: *** [config] Error 2 Joel -- "And yet I find, And yet I find repeating in my head. If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead." Joel Becker Principal Software Developer Oracle E-mail: joel becker oracle com Phone: (650) 506-8127


text:
Rolen, Glaus both needed change of scenery
Originally Published: January 12, 2008By Jerry Crasnick | ESPN.com
Toronto manager John Gibbons had a couple of highly-publicized blowouts with Shea Hillenbrand and Ted Lilly two years ago. But if you talk to people around the team, they'll tell you Gibbons is a "player's manager" who creates a comfortable environment for his guys.That's a good thing for Scott Rolen -- the Blue Jays acquired the third baseman in exchange for Troy Glaus on Saturday -- because Toronto's newest addition doesn't have a particularly good track record with authoritarian types.
Rolen's ...
Read full story
You must be signed in to post a comment
You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.


text:
Keo.co.za brings you the latest news from Australia.
Force flay Reds
The Force secured a comprehensive 31-12 win over the Reds in Perth on Friday.
In both sides' third and last warm-up, the Force were full value for their win after they led 20-0 early in the match. Matt Hodgson, Richard Brown and Sam Harris scored for the hosts, with James O'Connor handling the kicking duties.
Rod Davies and Will Genia replied for the Reds.
Tighthead boost for Brumbies
Ben Alexander has recovered from a hand injury and will be ready for the Brumbies' opening game against the Force.
Initially, Alexander was expected to be sidelined until the second game of the competition, but reports from Down Under confirm the Wallabies No 3 is fit to play.
'We've just got to be a little bit careful with him next week with contact, but he should be right to play,' said coach Andy Friend.
Flyhalf Matt Giteau is still 50-50 due to his troublesome quad, but flank Rocky Elsom is expected to feature after overcoming a hamstring injury.
O'Connor set for dual role
John Mitchell says James O'Connor will cover inside centre and fullback for the Western Force this season.
O'Connor had a successful start to his Wallabies career last season, but was exposed at fullback, notably in the fourth Bledisloe Cup Test against the All Blacks in November.
Head coach Mitchell confirmed O'Connor will continue at fullback for the Force and will also slot in at inside centre.
There have been talks of playing O'Connor at flyhalf, but Mitchell said he won't really consider it as they have depth in André Pretorius, Mark Bartholomeusz, Sam Harris and Stefano Hunt.
'James might only feature at flyhalf in terms of development, as we are looking at him to play primarily at 15 and 12,' Mitchell told rugbyheaven.com.au
This thread will be updated throughout the course of the day…


text: 3256 State St Caledonia-Village, Caledonia, NY 14423 Status: Off Market MLS#: R184524 Contact Email this listing Share on Pinterest Share on Google+ Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Calculate Mortgage Print Flyer Get Directions Request a Showing Off Market 3256 State St Caledonia, NY 14423 is no longer on the market or has been removed from the MLS. Similar to 3256 State St : Ask an Agent About 3256 State St * Required fields Send Your Question × Monthly Payment Estimator Price: Down Payment: % Loan Amount: Loan Type: 30 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed 5/1 ARM Interest Rate: % Est. Tax & Insurance: % ($/mo.) Est. Monthly Payment: $478 per month × Email a Listing 3256 State St, Caledonia NY, 14423 From: Name: Email: To: Name: Email: Subject: Message: Take a look at this property I found on FindRochesterNYHomes.com: http://www.findrochesternyhomes.com/homes/3256-State-St/Caledonia/NY/14423/22847333/ Send a copy of this message to me Send Email


text:
Propaganda is a beautiful and artistic form of media used primarily in times of necessary and dignified war. They use crap-tons of loaded words like that last sentence.
Rosie The Riveter.
Miss rosie here is notable for being a long lasting image of the war. And having the biceps of a man while retaining the boobs and beauty of a woman. AND OHMIGAWSH! SHE MUST BE IN A GANG BECAUSE SHE IS WEARING A BANDANA ON HER HEAD! SHE IS POISONING AMERICA'S YOUTH!
How to scar everyone you know:
Not only is this scaring for the many swastikas and boxers of adolf hitler (he seems more of a breif guy), but there is a visible crack. LOOK! IT IS LIKE THE GERMAN GRAND CANYON!
Yay. English people.
Look. It's some english dudes. Under words from Churchill.


text:
i submit alot of template for wordpress but it's reject all the time and i've recently send good one but it give me this sentenste on mail Unfortunately your submission doesn't meet our current minimum technical quality requirements for the category it was submitted to. Please consider taking some time to familiarize yourself with our current library and quality levels of popular items before resubmitting. this link what i have to do to accept this item http://demo24.cadr.sa/
You posted it in a wrong section.
I have no time to explain why it was rejected and how it can be improved, but here are a few tips:
1. Improve the typography
2. The sidebar needs more attention
3. Improve main menu
4. The footer. Right now I see only white space. Be creative
5. Contact page looks unprofessional.
mamdohreda, I think your template has a potential, but Smartik is right u need a lot of improvements. Be ready your theme will rejected several times but don't give up! Good luck.
I'm not sure if others will agree with me, but the font in the navigation and some of the headers doesn't look good at all I would look for a cleaner font (Just my opinion).
Your theme has GREAT potential, keep it up!
Please can anyone help me to improve theme cause i am very Frustrating cause i sent it two time and they don't accept ..can i get your skype or email to help me …please…...
You use lots of fonts which is really bad
so can you help me to improve font problem
mamdohreda saidThis is not a problem, this is called laziness.
so can you help me to improve font problem
What do you think now http://demo24.cadr.sa/
Helpful Information
- Please read our community guidelines. Self promotion and discussion of piracy is not allowed.
- Open a support ticket if you would like specific help with your account, deposits or purchases.
- Item Support by authors is optional and may vary. Please see the Support tab on each item page.
Most of all, enjoy your time here. Thank you for being a valued Envato community member.


text:
UDELL LLC Apartments91 Thorn Ln, Newark, DE 19711 View On Map (302) 286-0760
For rates, availability, and other information fill out the availability request form and a representative from UDELL LLC Apartments will contact you shortly
Udell LLC is located in the Wilmington Area in the 19711 zip code. View this apartment on a map.
Back to Top
Maps & Directions
click to view interactive map


text:
Pope Francis' survey: The times, they are a' changin'
Religion columnist Randy Weeks writes this week about the Pope's survey of rank-and-file Catholics in preparation for the 2014 Synod on The Family. (November 15, 2013, Page 5B)
Jesus' take on the current state of the USA
Religion columnist Randy Weeks has an unusual conversation with Jesus at City Grocery. (November 1, 2013, Page 5B)
Taking the death from our lives at Halloween
Religion columnist Randy Weeks believes Halloween is a time make fun of death and celebrate life. (October 18, 2013, Page 5B)
Mississippi's best-kept spiritual secret
Columnist and minister Randy Weeks shares his recent experience at Magnolia Grove, a Buddhist monastery in Batesville. (October 4, 2013, Page 5B)
The SBC is wrong to restrict military chaplains
Religion columnist Randy Weeks is disappointed by the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to bar chaplains from performing marriages of same-sex couples or counseling them. (September 13, 2013, Page 5B)
Bargain religion/philosphy
Religion columnist Randy Weeks has some fun this week with all religions by imagining if they had "bargain" days after reading a sign in a book store, "Bargain Religion/Philosophy." (September 6, 2013, Page 5B)
Ships of mercy: Vessels of grace
Religion columnist Randy Weeks discuses medical ministry, Mercy Ships, that was featured on "60 minutes" recently. (August 16, 2013, Page 5B)
Is intending to kill tantamount to killing?
Religion columnist Randy Weeks addresses the question whether or not intent to do something has the same affect on our souls as doing it. (August 2, 2013, Page 5B)
Trying kindness on for size
Religion columnist Randy Weeks suggests we all stop a moment before saying something harsh and consider words of kindness instead. (July 12, 2013, Page 5B)
Zipper prayer
Randy Weeks writes this week about public prayer during nonreligious events. (May 31, 2013, Page 5B)


text:
Comment: Re:Basic Statistics Deception (Score 2) 400
by dcroxton (#44799979) Attached to: Arctic Ice Cap Rebounds From 2012 — But Does That Matter?
What I would like to see is a proposal that is firmly based on effectiveness: what does it do, how much is it going to cost, and how much warming is it going to save? I have read many people saying, "we need to do something -- anything is better than nothing" but that's not the case. Sometimes nothing is better than something, if the something is going to be expensive enough and do little enough to reverse warming.


text:
Sammys Rental - - E-mail
- Fredericksburg, Virginia serving Harrisonburg Our sucess is based on our complete commitment to providing our customers with excellent service and an inventory of special event items that surpasses all expectations in selection and quality!
- Fredericksburg, Virginia serving Harrisonburg Our sucess is based on our complete commitment to providing our customers with excellent service and an inventory of special event items that surpasses all expectations in selection and quality!
Additional local businesses nearby (additional transportation charges might apply for some of these):
Top Hat Party Design - E-mail
- Huntingtown, Maryland serving Harrisonburg Our staff is upbeat and ready to help make your event a success. Our equipment is clean, in good working condition and delivered on time.
Royal Events and Weddings - E-mail
- -, Virginia serving Harrisonburg Royal Events and Weddings Planning specializes in: Weddings, Corporate Events, Social/ Private Events, Festivals/ Picnics/ Fairs, Holiday Event Planning and Holiday Decorating Services. Our rental services include: chair covers, linens, china, glasses, chocolate fountains, crowd control barriers, cotton candy, hot dog warmer, popcorn machine, mini donuts machine, snow cone, furniture, general party rentals, generators, restrooms, piano rental, plants, red carpet, staging, tents, etc.
Lynden Farm and Make It Happen Events by RichLiving, LLC - E-mail
- Purcellville, Virginia serving Harrisonburg Make it Happen Events is teaming up with Lynden Farm to attend to even more of your event planning needs. Family owned and operated, Lynden was built to house the six Ketterman Daughters' Weddings. They have opened their doors to outside events, complete with full dinner service for up to 400 guests and a cocktail reception for up to 600. Let Richlyn Make It Happen for you!
Premier Party Rentals. - E-mail
- Frederick, Maryland serving Harrisonburg At Premier Party Rentals your event is as important to us as it is to you. We listen closely to Clients' needs & desires, and do whatever it takes to exceed their expectations. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff has overseen 100's of events from start to finish. Every event detail from concept to completion is given the highest level of attention & service. This is a rule for success that we provide time and time again. We offer everything from Tents, Tables & Chairs to china, Flatware & Fi
Lotus Production Complete Wedding and Event Services - E-mail
- Vienna, Virginia serving Harrisonburg Complete Wedding and Event Services Virginia VA, Maryland MD, Delaware DE and Washington DC Areas. We are committed to save your valuable time, energy and cash Being ingenious, personal, versatile and arranged Providing a swish, worry-free expertise Partnering with you to make sure your wedding and reception replicate your style and temperament
party rental equitment. - E-mail
- manassas, virginia serving Harrisonburg we are a very reliable company. our customer is first priority.
Smplicity Caterers - E-mail
- Owens Cross Roads, Alabama serving Harrisonburg Simplicity Caterers is a full service Catering Service providing exceptional service for any event. We provide platters and personal chef services as well as government training contractual feedings statewide. We also have linen and china rental available to our contracted wedding engagements. Family Reunion and Corporate Lunches are a specialty also.
China Rentals for events in Harrisonburg VA Virginia
China Rentals serving Harrisonburg, Virginia
To easily search for more vendors we suggest searching for
China Rentals Harrisonburg
Custom Search
For corporate event requests with over 300 guests or over $5000.00 you can call us at 1-800-232-6874 ext 7 (commercial events only, not non-profit)
Search Yahoo for China Rentals Virginia Harrisonburg
Search BING for China Rentals Virginia Harrisonburg


text:
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
|Display Modes
Finding My Way..
Joined: Sep 2001
Location: New England, USA
Oddometer: 7,515
First Impressions of my used 950 S
Recently bought a used 2004.5 S model GO! bike here. Got the bike home on Friday evening. Had other committments all day Saturday and could not ride. Was eager to ride today.
================================================== ====
Note: I'm 50 years old, have owned probably about 35 bikes during my lifetime, and my everyday bike is an 03 BMW GS Adventure. Prior to that my last primary bike was a 1996 R1100GS that I put 103K miles on in 6 years.
================================================== ====
Made two separate rides today, each about 125 miles.
Overall I like the bike very much. It has a lot going for it. The absolutely most noticeable thing from my GS Adventure is the weight. It really does feel almost 150 pounds lighter. GS Adventure is supposed to be 600 lbs or so dry.
Mine is in pristine shape and just returned from it's 15,000 kilometer service. The PO showed me how to check the oil and coolant levels, etc..
The weight reduction is awesome. The fact that it doesn't have FI or ABS is kind of refreshing. A chain and no driveshaft or rear drive to go bad. The trellis frame like my old Ducati 900SS is so practical and very sexy.
The front brakes are good but not awesome. I felt I had to use 3+ fingers instead of the 2 I use on the BMW. Maybe just needs some fresh brake fluid and a bleed. Good, but not great.
The power is good but not sport-bike-like. I took it up to 125 indicated and there didn't feel like there was a lot left. My bike has stock exhaust and the jetting doesn't feel perfect. Once I decide on which cans I want, I think getting it on a dyno and jetted well will help. I'm happy with the power, it's just not ALL that big to me. I'm going to do a dyno run PRIOR to replacing the cans and jetting just to see how much HP and Torque both before and after.
The handling is fine. I haven't played with any of the settings. PO told me it's set to the "sport" setting or such. It feels good. Not much sag at all when I get on the bike. I like that. It will just take some time and miles to get more confidence in the bike and the front end. I am used to the excellent BMW non-standard suspension which doesn't have any fork dive.
The seat absolutely sucks. I have a Renazco on order with input from Neduro. My "build date" isn't until the end of June so I've got 6+ weeks of sore butt to look forward to. May ride the GS more.... I was riding the OEM seat. My bike also came with the "Low GEL Comfort" seat which will be sent to Renazco to form the base of my new seat. I ordered a suede seat with black sides and grey top.
I have Scorpions front and back and they work fine. I didn't push them much today. Have never (that I can recall) ever ridden on Pirelli tires before. For the kind of riding I will mostly do these tires will be fine. What pressure F/R do you run? PO told me what he ran but it was something like 28/32 or such. Sounds low for a street tire. Again, I need to read the owner's manual.
The height of the bike is good and you sit ON the bike and not IN the bike like I do with the Corbin on the GS. It's neat. The wind noise and such is just fine. I don't see any need to change the windscreen.
The handlebar reach and such is perfect for me and is even easier on my bum right shoulder than my GS. This is good. It means that when I get a comfy seat I can ride this thing for a lot of miles. The bars are much narrower than the Pro Tapers I have on my GS, but they work well. The ergos of this bike seem pretty darn good.
I filled the bike up this morning before heading out on ride #1 and filled it again before coming home for lunch. I got 44.3 MPG which is not bad and better than I anticipated. I rode it about 75% easy and semi-flogged it for 25%. I was expecting worse. Got home from a ride in the mountains late this afternoon and didn't fill it up yet.
Haven't put the luggage on it yet. Want to get the hang of the bike first.
Am strongly considering the FMF and Wings exhaust. The Wings is high $600's and not sure about the FMF. Can anyone tell me why you selected what you did and would you do it again? The Wings are TI and not too expensive. I had an Akro system on my F3 race bike and loved it. I just can't see that much $$ for 2 cans. I want access to a spark arrestor. The cats were warm under my butt on a 85F day here if I wasn't moving along. Would be great to drop the weight and the hot cats sometime soon.
I think my tires will last till 12-13K (bike has 9.3K on it when I brought it home) and then at that time will change tires and chain and sprockets all at once.
I like having the little "glove compartment" as I had on my BMW airhead GS PD. Very handy for small stuff. I also like the small space under the seat.
Need to decicate some time to read the owner's manual this week. Just opened it today to learn how to set the clock.
All in all it's a great package especially at the price I paid for it. With more hours in the saddle it has the potential to be one of my favorite bikes of all time. It's got good mojo and the time passes quite quickly when riding it. I was in a zen-like mood almost all day when riding it. Felt great.
I still think I would take my GS on a long, multi-day cross-country trip, but we'll see. I really like both bikes and and they are apples and oranges. It is nice to have both bikes in the garage at the same time. I'm a lucky guy.
Again, did I mention the weight? It feels great.
My wife noticed that my existing helmet matched the colors of my new bike. She was right!
Infracaninophile screwed with this post 05-22-2006 at 08:39 AM
I love to eat!
Joined: Mar 2006
Location: Everett,WA
Oddometer: 1,440
Very nice machine. Built for us 50 year olds. I doubt you're gonna see fuel mileage as good as the 44mpg you reported. Mine gets around 35-37 on average. You definitely got the right color.
Glory to GOD
Joined: Sep 2003
Location: Colorado
Oddometer: 501
Man, that's a beautiful bike!
currently rideless...
Joined: May 2006
Location: Perth Scotland Best Roads in the World
Oddometer: 99
Another 50 year Old
I too had anj R1100GS which I have changed for a 2004 950S with 7000 miles showing. It is much faster and handles better than the GS thanks to the weight. It is fitted with Akros and Gobi luggage as well as engine bars and fork guards.
I have done about 500 miles on it and don't find it too uncomfy.
Will keep in touch
Ride safely
View Larger
Lost In Translation
Joined: Oct 2002
Oddometer: 16,483
Nice bike Tom, keep it away from Ned
Do you know if the PO put the bar risers on it.
Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family.
Choose a fucking big television.
Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows,
stuffing fucking junk food into your mouth.
Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pishing your last in a miserable home,
nothing more than an embarrasment to the selfish, fucked up brats you spawned to replace yourself.
Choose your future. Choose life.
I chose not to choose life, I chose something else instead.
Finding My Way..
Joined: Sep 2001
Location: New England, USA
Oddometer: 7,515
No risers on it. The bars feel good right now but haven't done much standing yet.
I'm going to ask Ned to ride his 950 soon so I can hear and then see if I can 'feel' a difference with his Akro's. Also gonna check out a friend's 950 with FMF's and gotta find someone local with Wings as well.
I want a bit more sound, but not too much.
I failed to mention in my earlier report that the 2nd nicest thing about the bike as compared to my GS Adventure, is the tranny. Man, this things just feels like melted butter when shifting. Nice.
Just got back from a run up Pikes Peak. Got turned back at the halfway point by a ranger who told me bikes were not allowed to the top. He said it was a bit windy (I'm guessing it was 30-40 mph where we were), it was raining hard (it was raining hard where I was) and that there might be some local snow showers. Well, it wasn't snowing where I was but if the temp dropped another 10 degrees it might have. An hour earlier it was 78F at the toll station.
I LOVE Colorado weather.
Unregistered Gun Owner
Joined: Apr 2005
Location: Douglas County, Nevada
Oddometer: 1,493
New/Used GO!!!!!!!!!!!!
================================================== ====
Note: I'm 50 years old, have owned probably about 35 bikes during my lifetime, and my everyday bike is an 03 BMW GS Adventure. Prior to that my last primary bike was a 1996 R1100GS that I put 103K miles on in 6 years.
================================================== ====
I'm 53, and just love my 2005.5 bike!
Am strongly considering the FMF and Wings exhaust. The Wings is high $600's and not sure about the FMF. Can anyone tell me why you selected what you did and would you do it again?
Yes, I went with the FMF's. Firstly was price, then the fact they are USFS legal. I do volunteer work in the Cleveland NF, and that was a major plus for me.
AMA Life Member 600475
Lost In Translation
Joined: Oct 2002
Oddometer: 16,483
I've picked up a pair of the weld on peg extensions but haven't had time to put them on yet but Ned swears by 'em and that's more than good enough for me.
I like the FMF's a lot, I've probably got close to 30 miles on them now and still running the original packing, plus, they've got the spark arrestors you're looking for. Wayne Weber adapted a set to his way before FMF started producing them, so if you're anywhere close to that lunatic you could probably get a test ride on his.
Regardless of which ones you chose, it's worth it for the weight savings alone, gotta be somewhere in the 15lbs region.
Good luck mate
Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family.
Choose a fucking big television.
Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows,
stuffing fucking junk food into your mouth.
Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pishing your last in a miserable home,
nothing more than an embarrasment to the selfish, fucked up brats you spawned to replace yourself.
Choose your future. Choose life.
I chose not to choose life, I chose something else instead.
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Oddometer: 12,021
Looking good!
FWIW, I recommend going with a TKC 80 front and Scorp rear for what you want to do with the bike- IMO, the TKC handles better on the road- a bit lighter turn in, and it makes the bike worlds better on the gravel fire roads around here. Much more confidence steering and braking in the loose granite pebbles.
Come on by and ride mine whenever, to get a feel for the Akros with a rejet, and the Renazco, and so on... or I can swing by your place tomorrow...
Doubletake Mirrors- Folding D/S mirror that is both useful and indestructible.
Dual Sport Riding Techniques DVDs: Clear instructional DVDs to improve off-road skills.
Finding My Way..
Joined: Sep 2001
Location: New England, USA
Oddometer: 7,515
Let's hook up next week for dinner. You always look like you're starving. Or swing by at lunch one day when I'm at home.
I'd like to listen to your Akros and my stockers side by side. Antware said not to let you ride my bike. I wonder why?
Uses lotsa band-aids
Joined: Jan 2006
Location: Western Colorado
Oddometer: 20,659
Tom- I got the Wings on my 05.5 and couldn't be happier with them. Very light weight, stay relatively cool, THEY DO HAVE SPARK ARRESTORS- 2 sizes in fact, one louder than the other, but the loud (bigger) one is not very loud, really. People seem to rate them on par with Akra's, but I've never seen nor heard the Akras. For the money, definitely the way to go IMHO. I'd love to get together to ride with you guys sometime. I'm in Grand Junction. Jim
Finding My Way..
Joined: Sep 2001
Location: New England, USA
Oddometer: 7,515
I may be over that way in a week or so. Definitely no later than mid-June as I'm riding out to the AMA races near SLC on the 16th or so. Maybe we could meet and do a ride down 141 or something?
Finding My Way..
Joined: Sep 2001
Location: New England, USA
Oddometer: 7,515
More First Impressions
Well, I've got almost 1000 miles on the new 950 since it landed in my garage last Friday evening.
I have a sneaking suspicion that this bike could be in my top-5 of all time favorite bikes. It is really growing on me.
Put the Gobi's on today for the first time and then did a 120 mile ride on the interstate to see how they felt. Could not even feel them. Didn't have much weight in them, but some bikes feel funny with panniers on. The 950 doesn't. I'll load them up soon and try again.
Then went up the Big Thompson Canyon from Loveland into Estes Park and then down the Peak to Peak Highway at a "rapid" pace following some well-ridden sport bikes. Piece of cake.
Had lunch at a wonderful cafe outside of Nederland (Sundance Cafe) and the weather was perfect. The view from the deck was awesome. Perfect weather, perfect roads, nice day. Zen like.
Bike hasn't missed a lick. Hasn't used any coolant. Hasn't used any oil so far, and runs just fine.
I still can't believe the difference in the weight and how well the bike shifts as compared to my BMW. It is night and day.
Am gaining more confidence in the bike and was working on my corner entrance speeds today. Gotta get used to fork dive once again. But the big twin just jumps out of corners.
I am still getting 42-46 MPG using premium unleaded.
I do need to fix/change the speedo somehow as I took my GPS along today and 82 indicated is 75 actual. That's a big difference. Is there a way to change the numbers for the speedo to make this work right?
Joined: Nov 2003
Location: Colorful Colorado
Oddometer: 587
Nice bike -- congratulations!! It looks vaguely familiar...
Like neduro, I like the TKC front tire. I'm running them front and rear, and they are a great setup for my kind of riding (I do at least 50% gravel forest service and fire roads, so the stock Scorpions didn't really work for me). I also like the Akrapovics (great sound, fit and finish), although they don't have a USFS spark arrestor. I'm looking forward to a Peak ride soon, myself!!
2008 KTM 690 Enduro
1997.5 KTM 200LE Jackpiner
'75 Bultaco 250 Alpina (M137)
Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Feb 2002
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Oddometer: 3,197
Don't know if it's the Akros or the jetting, but Ned's bike definitely pulls harder and smoother from low revs than my stock bike. Felt about the same above 4500, but below that the difference was quite apparent.
Top five bike? Easily. Certainly, at the top of my list... the very top.
Still for sale: 1988 BMW R100GS saddle: the Bumblebee seat
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
|Display Modes
Linear Mode


text:
Next, you'll be asked to connect with Twitter. Rest assured, we will never send a tweet from your account
without your permission.
We will send you an email with an invite soon.
As Leaders Push for More Data-Driven Culture, CMOs Better Keep Up via @danielnewmanUV
7 Keys to Creating an Innovative Workplace Culture via @brainzooming
RT @pitt312: Every platform has it's own culture, it's own strategy, it's own needs. @NickKellet #contentjam
Hiya @iSocialFanz Meet @nikkis_place, helping her bulk her feedly... top sites for adding? Content, Culture, Marketing, entertainment?
Helping @nikkis_place fill her @feedly, what is your top site for content, social media, marketing, culture or just fav site?
How to Cut Through Fake Talk to Increase Employee Engagement via @switchandshift #Culture
See what's Trending Now for @lttlewys
Follow @lttlewys on Twitter


text:
Jason Rhoades, Four Roads is the first major gallery exhibition of the work of this exceptional artist who died in 2006 at the age of 41.
BALTIC is open seven days a week from 10.00-18.00 except Tuesdays 10.30-18.00.
We offer many opportunities for schools and colleges, from group visits and artist-led sessions to work based placements within our Learning team.
Six is BALTIC's stunning rooftop restaurant brought to you by Fresh Element. Combining breathtaking panoramic views and great food, Six is open for lunch seven days a week and for dinner six days a week. Call: 0191 440 4948 to book or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Stay up to date with the latest announcements and news from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
BALTIC is one of the most iconic buildings in the north east and offers a stylish and unique location for civil ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and receptions.
BALTIC's Learning Fund supports those most vulnerable to experience art, learn about it and participate in it. Your donation matters.
BALTIC's project space at BALTIC 39 is closed during Spring 2015 for building remedial work.
BALTIC SHOP is offering FREE P&P on all Jewellery and Accessories online this month. With British designers like Tatty Devine, And-Mary & Bill Skinner, there is something for everyone. Click here to find out more.
A Place Like That
Pedro Cabrita Reis is one of the most significant artists to emerge from Portugal since the 1980s.
His semi-abstract sculptures, paintings and installations recycle everyday materials to create evocative quasi-architectural art works in which the process of construction is emphasized.
The exhibition presents four large scale works: two of these are new commissions produced for this show, that are exhibited alongside the installation Cabinet d'amateur #2 (2001). Northern Stairs (2001) will be installed on Baltic Square for the duration of the exhibition.
This touring exhibition is a collaboration with Kerstner-Gesellschaft in Hanover, and is guest-curated at BALTIC by Michael Tarantino.
There are no related items for this exhibition
BALTIC Centre for
Contemporary Art
Gateshead Quays
South Shore Road
0191 478 1810
31-39 High Bridge
Newcastle Upon Tyne
0191 261 3830
Open Daily 10.00-18.00
Tue 10.30-18.00
Free Admission
Donations Welcome
View Location Map
Open Wed-Sun
Thu 12.00-20.00
Free Admission
View Location Map
© BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art | Design by Founded | Built by band-x Media
BALTIC Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust, incorporated in England and Wales,
company limited by guarantee, No: 3589539 | Registered Charity No: 1076251


text:
PORTLAND -- Identity thieves may be following you on Facebook. But they re not hoping for likes or friend requests. Instead, they re trolling for your personal information.
Let s face it, your personal information is not that personal anymore. Friends, family, birthdays and job histories are all over the social media sites and experts say identity thieves are watching and waiting.
I do have a lot of information out there. I mean, I want people to be able to get a hold of me, I want people to send me birthday messages, said Venus Winkler, a social media user and marketer.
Winkler said there are so many websites out there, and so much business being conducted online, that it s tough to keep personal information private.
Others agree, including Daniel Blake, who uses social media but is not very active on Facebook.
I do have my birthday posted, yeah... that is something I might think twice about, he said.
Experts say you should limit the personal information you post because identity thieves will not think twice about taking it, putting it together piece-by-piece and building their own profile containing your personal and financial information.
Katherine Kisiel is the Public Relations Manager for the Better Business Bureau of Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington. She said information you may not think is vital can be damaging to your security.
We're talking about personal information that might confirm your financial identity. So let's say your mother's maiden name or your birthday, especially the year of your birthday, also your hometown.
And those postings can be a payday for cyber crooks. Your name, birthday, hometown, mother s maiden name and birthplace can be a great starting point for identity thieves to steal your information. And the online sites that ask for it are everywhere.
Your name, what you like, what your favorite color is, your mother's maiden name, what state you were born in, wherever you go online they're going to ask you that personal information, said Winkler.
But that doesn t mean you have to give the information out. In fact, according to KGW tech expert Brian Westbrook, you shouldn t.
There are ways cyber-crooks can get the basics, can get a small profile of you and then build upon that, add information, add layers of information and then that's where the danger really sets in, he said.
And the danger is, it seems harmless. A birthday wish, hometown pride, family connections. Not exactly the first things that pop into your head when thinking about protecting your identity.
Blake agrees and says he ll now reconsider.
I might, go yeah, check out how the security is set up in Facebook. It's never crossed my mind, he said.
And if your information is already out there in cyberspace, Kisiel said you can still make adjustments to keep your personal and financial information private.
You can customize your site to see who can have access to that information, he said.