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Heyman's Latest: Tulo, Soriano, Correa, Garza, Segura, Mets
The latest installment of Jon Heyman's weekly Inside Baseball column is up over at CBS Sports, and Heyman begins by addressing the Troy Tulowitzki trade talk that has once again surfaced. Heyman, like many others, feels the time has arrived for the marriage between Tulo and the Rockies to come to an end, but neither Tulowitzki or owner Dick Monfort wants to appear to be the "bad guy" in the situation. Heyman hears that Tulowitzki would prefer to play for the Yankees, Giants, Dodgers or Angels if he is traded, though one person who knows the shortstop well told Heyman that he may ok with the Mets, Cardinals and Red Sox as well. Tulowitzki's preferred destination is largely a moot point though, as his contract doesn't have a no-trade clause. Heyman notes that in a year's time, Tulowitzki will receive 10-and-5 rights, allowing him to veto any deal. That reality only furthers Colorado's need to move Tulowitzki, Heyman opines. Heyman also lists 11 clubs that he could see making some degree of sense for the face of the Rockies' franchise.
Some more highlights from a lengthy but always-informative column…
- The Cubs "may consider" Rafael Soriano at some point as a means of lengthening their bullpen, according to Heyman. I'd note that while the team has looked a bit thin beyond Hector Rondon and Pedro Strop, the Cubs just got Justin Grimm back from the disabled list and likely won't be without Neil Ramirez for too much longer.
- Astros top prospect — and arguably the top prospect in all of MLB — Carlos Correa could be up to the Majors within three weeks, one Houston source estimated to Heyman. Also of note on the Astros front, he writes that a pursuit of Cole Hamels would appear to be a long shot, but Scott Kazmir (Houston native) and Clay Buchholz are names to keep an eye on for Houston, should either become available.
- Kyle Lohse seems like a natural candidate to be traded this offseason, but the Brewers are particularly interested in shedding Matt Garza's contract. The right-hander is guaranteed $12.5MM in 2015 and will earn the same rate in each of the following two seasons. Neither pitcher, however, has been particularly impressive for Milwaukee.
- Jean Segura is one of the players that the Brewers have the least interest in trading, but Heyman hears that the Padres would be interested, should Brewers GM Doug Melvin entertain offers. San Diego likes Alexi Amarista but prefers to use him in a utility role rather than as a starter.
- Rival teams seriously doubt that the Mets would ever consider parting ways with Noah Syndergaard, but there's "a little hope" that the team could be persuaded to part with highly touted left-hander Steven Matz in a trade. Heyman adds that the Mets are going to remain patient with Wilmer Flores as their shortstop for the time being.
- It's been reported that Yunel Escobar wanted no part of playing with Oakland, and Heyman hears that the reasoning was as simple as the fact that Escobar is very particular when it comes to geographical preferences and wanted to remain on the East coast. A trade to the Nationals accomplished that goal.
- The clause in Alex Guerrero's contract that allows him to opt out of his deal and elect free agency at season's end, if he is traded, hinders his trade value. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but given the presence of Guerrero and the versatile Justin Turner, Juan Uribe could end up as a summer trade candidate for the Dodgers.
- In some agency news, Heyman reports that Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius will now be represented by Casey Close of Excel Sports Management — the agent for Gregorius' predecessor, Derek Jeter. Gregorius had previously been repped by the Wasserman Media Group.
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Red Sox Notes: Outfield, Scherzer, Masterson, Buchholz
We recently look a look at the Boston outfield situation, noting that the logjam still seemed in need of clearance. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes in response to a fan that the Red Sox need to trade Allen Craig, Shane Victorino, or both. A healthy Victorino, he continues, would likely either be a regular in the outfield or be traded. Cafardo adds that he does not expect a bench role to suit the veteran, although Boston would likely have to eat some of Victorino's $13MM salary to trade him.
Here are some more notes out of Boston, all via WEEI.com's Rob Bradford:
- The Red Sox had "numerous discussions" with Scott Boras about Max Scherzer over the offseason, Bradford reports. Boston valued Scherzer on the level of Jon Lester, and eventually came to realize that it was not going to get him at a price the team was willing to pay. Boras never gave any indication that a cut rate might be had for Scherzer, a source tells Bradford, and it seems clear in retrospect that he had good reason for that stance.
- Boston did end up with another talented righty at a much lower cost in Justin Masterson. As Bradford writes, the former Indian bet on himself last year and lost. But he says he has no regrets about failing to reach an extension with Cleveland and settling for a one-year, make-good deal with the Sox. Of course, at a $9.5MM salary, Masterson is receiving quite a nice guarantee while he tries to work through his troubles.
- Another right-handed starter entering a potential contract year for the Red Sox is Clay Buchholz, who Bradford spoke with recently. Suddenly the veteran of the staff, Buchholz's guaranteed money runs out after this season. The club controls him for two more years through successive options ($13MM and $13.5MM, respectively), but it is far from certain that they will be picked up. Either way, Buchholz is certainly pitching for his next contract, and tells Bradford that he hopes a normal offseason will contribute to a strong 2015.
- Bradford was also among the reporters to speak with Koji Uehara yesterday as Uehara detailed his thought process when it came to re-signing in Boston. "No doubt at all," said Uehara. "It was the only team I talked to so I was pretty sure if I was going to sign it was going to be with the Red Sox. Since the Red Sox had offers of multiple years that really erased any doubts going into the offseason as a free agent. … Because of my age, it was very important."
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Red Sox Notes: Free Agents, Young Arms, Betts, Uehara
While Red Sox chairman Tom Werner recently implied that the team is likely to do some significant spending on the free agent market this offseason, a source tells Alex Speier of WEEI.com that adding two top-tier pitchers isn't in the club's offseason blueprint. The team will likely pursue one ace-caliber pitcher, but the feeling within the organization is that there's enough talent to fill out a championship-caliber rotation. Joe Kelly and Rubby De La Rosa appear to have spots penciled in, and Clay Buchholz has had a resurgence of late. Beyond those three, the Sox have Brandon Workman, Anthony Ranaudo, Matt Barnes, Allen Webster, Henry Owens, Brian Johnson and Eduardo Rodriguez all in line to compete for rotation spots. It's still believed that the team will pursue Jon Lester most aggressively, Speier writes, though he also spoke with Rays manager Joe Maddon about the Tampa skipper's former right-hander, James Shields.
Here's more on the 2013 World Series champs and their attempt to get out of the cellar in 2015…
- Webster, Workman and Ranaudo have failed to impress in extended looks at the Major League level this season, writes Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal. MacPherson has a hard time envisioning GM Ben Cherington heading into the 2015 campaign with two or three unproven arms in the rotation following the struggles that many of the team's young prospects endured in 2014. Only De La Rosa has shownthe ability to be a piece of next year's rotation, he concludes. MacPherson spoke with both manager John Farrell and pitching coach Juan Nieves about the struggles that Boston's young pitchers have endured thus far.
- In a second piece, Speier writes that Mookie Betts has gone "from blocked to building block," noting that his versatility and upside may have led to him supplanting Xander Bogaerts as the club's most untouchable asset in trades. Of course, Dustin Pedroia remains under contract at second base and the team has an enviable outfield logjam, so interest in Betts will likely be high, but Speier opines that Betts should be retained, as his versatility would allow the Red Sox to pursue upgrades at a number of positions in the future, knowing that Betts could be moved around the diamond and still thrive.
- Koji Uehara told reporters, including Speier's colleague Rob Bradford, that the life on his splitter still isn't there. As Bradford notes, Uehara has experienced a late-season downturn like this before, as he struggled greatly at an oddly similar juncture near the end of his tenure with the Rangers in 2011. The displaced closer adds that he's not thinking about where he'll play in 2015 or regaining the ninth inning, but rather trying to finish the season on a high note before "see[ing] what happens in free agency."
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Red Sox Rumors: Bogaerts, Cespedes, Cherington
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington chatted with reporters just minutes ago and it's no surprise to hear his admission that the club was not expecting Xander Bogaerts to struggle to this extent in 2014 (via Tim Britton of The Providence Journal on Twitter). Still just 21, Bogaerts has slashed .226/.293/.339 in 472 plate appearances this season. Earlier this week, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe wrote that the struggles of Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley Jr. have left many around the game wondering how good each player truly is. Here's more out of Boston..
- Peter Gammons (Twitter links) cautions not to read much into waiver trade bites on Bogaerts, Clay Buchholz, Brock Holt, Joe Kelly, Yoenis Cespedes, Christian Vazquez, Burke Badenhop, Mike Napoli, Will Middlebrooks, Daniel Nava, Junichi Tazawa, and Koji Uehara.
- Cherington said that he won't be resistant to trade prospects this off-season, "for the right guy," tweets Jason Mastrodonato of The Springfield Republican. He added that the club has never been opposed to dealing prospects, but such decisions are "contextual," tweets Alex Speier of WEEI.com.
- The GM wouldn't give much on the team's interest in Rusney Castillo. "We are one of many teams interested. That's all I'll say," the GM said, according to Joe McDonald of ESPNBoston.com (on Twitter).
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Red Sox Notes: Buchholz, Pedroia
Clay Buchholz of the Red Sox has an appointment with Dr. James Andrews Monday that will help determine Boston's level of interest in trading for a starting pitcher at the deadline, reports Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald. Buchholz, who has bursitis in his right shoulder, has not pitched since June 8. If Andrews says Buchholz can start throwing again, the Red Sox will be less likely to trade for a starting pitcher like Bud Norris or Jake Peavy this month. Here's more out of Boston.
- Another factor in the Red Sox's decision about whether to add pitching is the "readiness" of younger pitchers Drake Britton, Brandon Workman, Rubby De La Rosa and Allen Webster, writes Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Red Sox must weigh their goal of being competitive in the future against their goal of competing in the present, and are unlikely to blow up their farm system, particularly not for a rental. Rosenthal also mentions Peavy, who is under contract through next season, as a possible choice for the Sox.
- The Sox are targeting bullpen help at the trade deadline, although they also could pursue a starter or third baseman, Evan Drellich of MassLive.com reports. The Sox have scouted Brewers reliever Francisco Rodriguez, but Drellich suggests that the price may be too high.
- Fear of Robinson Cano's next contract could motivate the Red Sox to sign Dustin Pedroia to an extension, Rosenthal reports. Pedroia is under contract for $10MM in 2014, and the Sox have an $11MM option on him for 2015. Cano is, of course, a free agent after this season, and should command a huge contract that could raise the bar for Pedroia. If Pedroia agrees a new deal with the Sox before Cano signs his next contract, Rosenthal says, that will prove that Pedroia "is not all about the money." The Red Sox recently offered Pedroia an extension.
- Tim Britton of the Providence Journal makes a similar argument (that Cano's potentially enormous extension could increase the price on a potential Pedroia contract), and also notes that Pedroia's leadership could further motivate the Red Sox to strike a deal. "Last year, we had a real lesson on what chemistry can do to a club," says Sox principal owner John Henry. "What's happened this year is further indication. I just don't think we appreciated how much chemistry can mean to a baseball team." Also, Britton argues that, in addition to a Pedroia deal making sense for the Red Sox, it's also in Pedroia's best interest to do a deal now at age 29, rather than waiting to hit the free agent market when he's 32.
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Matt Garza Rumors: Sunday
Yesterday, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com heard that a deal that would send Matt Garza from the Cubs to the Rangers could still go "either way". Today, it's a different story. Here's the latest on Chicago's prized right-hander:
- A Major League source tells Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe the Red Sox's interest level in Garza is deepening (Twitter link). This comes in the wake of the news Clay Buchholz will seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews tomorrow. Manager John Farrell, as quoted by WEEI.com's Alex Speier on Twitter, explained the purpose of the visit is for "verification and clarification to get some peace of mind."
- Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times (free registration required) calls the Pirates "the team du jour" after GM Neal Huntington's comments earlier today and adds the Orioles, who are scouting the Cubs on their current road trip, are viewed as sleepers for Garza.
Earlier Updates
- The Cubs have worked to draw competing offers into the Garza bidding in order to create alternatives to Texas, tweets ESPN's Buster Olney.
- Cubs manager Dale Sveum told reporters, including the Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer (Twitter link), Garza will "100 percent" make his start tomorrow against the Diamondbacks.
- The Cubs would prefer to deal Garza before his scheduled start tomorrow against Arizona, sources tell Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter).
- The Rangers and Cubs were set back in talks to the point where the Rangers are now viewed as only one of many teams now in the mix for Garza, Heyman writes. For now it seems that Texas and Chicago made no progress in overcoming the snag that derailed their swap on Friday night, though the Rangers aren't out of it. The deal that fell apart included a package of Rangers prospects, with third baseman Mike Olt and pitchers C.J. Edwards and Neil Ramirez thought to have been on the table.
Edward Creech contributed to this post.
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Red Sox Notes: Buchholz, Ellsbury, Aceves, Melancon
Clay Buchholz hopes to throw a bullpen session on Thursday at Fenway Park and, if all goes well, the right-hander may try a simulated a game a few days afterwards, Buchholz told reporters (including Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe) during Monday's All-Star festivities in New York. Buchholz said he won't return until the stiffness in his neck has totally subsided, but "if I thought it was a do or die situation in September and we were pushing for the pennant, if it came to that, absolutely I'd be out there," he said. "There's no risk right now, but I don't feel comfortable doing it."
Here are some more items about the AL East-leading Red Sox…
- Scott Boras, Jacoby Ellsbury's agent, told reporters (including WEEI.com's Alex Speier) that he wasn't planning to negotiate with GM Ben Cherington about a new contract for his client until after the season. Ellsbury recently claimed the #2 spot on Tim Dierkes' free agent power rankings for the coming offseason. The center fielder is hitting .305/.368/.422 and has stolen a league-leading 36 bases for the Sox this year, a performance that Boras attributes to Ellsbury's gradual recovery from a shoulder injury.
- Alfredo Aceves is no longer represented by agent Tom O'Connell, Nick Cafardo reports (Twitter link). The right-hander is believed to be representing himself for now, according to Rob Bradford and Alex Speier of WEEI.com. Aceves was outrighted to Triple-A earlier today, the latest step in the reliever's tumultuous stint in Boston. You can keep track of who's representing who in the baseball world via MLBTR's Agency Database.
- The move from Boston to small-market Pittsburgh wasn't the reason for Mark Melancon's improvement in 2013, the reliever told media (including Tim Britton of the Providence Journal), saying that the improvement began after working on his mechanics and approach to pitching during a minor league stint last season. Melancon allowed 11 runs in his first two innings with the Red Sox in 2012 but posted a 4.19 ERA over his next 43 innings, though it wasn't enough to keep him from being dealt to the Bucs last December. With the Pirates, Melancon has posted a sterling 0.81 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 44 1/3 IP and earned his first All-Star appearance.
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Rosenthal On Farrell, Indians, Nationals
The Blue Jays shouldn't part with manager John Farrell unless they are confident they can hire a comparable replacement and make the Red Sox pay dearly for their former pitching coach, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports writes. The Blue Jays could start by asking for Clay Buchholz again, Rosenthal suggests. Here's more from around MLB, starting with Farrell…
- People who know Farrell find it difficult to believe he'd try to force his way out of Toronto, Rosenthal reports. The Blue Jays appear to value Farrell and don't want to see him leave.
- Most MLB teams wanted to develop Jurickson Profar as a pitcher when he was an amateur player, Rosenthal reports. The Rangers built a relationship with Profar, who wanted to play shortstop.
- Scouts following the Indians like the team's up-the-middle talent, but say the body language of manager Manny Acta suggests he's resigned to losing. The Indians are expected to consider trade offers for Justin Masterson, Shin-Soo Choo and Chris Perez this offseason and rival teams wonder if they'd listen to offers for Asdrubal Cabrera.
- Indians officials are "livid" with Perez for his comments about the team's ownership and top baseball executives, Rosenthal writes. Perez questioned the Indians' decision making and spending last week in an interview with Jon Paul Morosi. Some executives viewed those remarks as an attempt to get traded, Rosenthal reports.
- One Orioles person points out that Andy MacPhail traded for many of the Orioles' key players in a series of successful deals. MacPhail dealt for players such as J.J. Hardy, Pedro Strop, Chris Davis, Tommy Hunter, Robert Andino and Adam Jones before stepping down following the 2011 season.
- Though the Nationals would like to retain Adam LaRoche, they can rely on internal options if the first baseman's asking price reaches the three-year, $33-36MM range. Similarly, the Nationals might decide not to pursue Michael Bourn despite the long-standing expectation that they will offer him a competitive free agent contract.
- The Brewers will need to sign a starting pitcher and fix their bullpen this coming offseason, Rosenthal writes.
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Red Sox Notes: Valentine, De Jesus, Ellsbury
The Red Sox are on track to finish below .500 for the first time since 1997. Here's the latest as a disappointing season winds down:
- Manager Bobby Valentine is now fighting a battle that he cannot win, opines Scott Miller of CBSSports.com. Miller writes that Valentine couldn't possibly be back as skipper in 2013 because either the Red Sox will lose patience or he will.
- In a heated interview on WEEI, Valentine characterized the 2012 season as "miserable" but said he'd definitely like to manage the Red Sox again in 2013. "If that's what I'm asked to do, that's what I'm going to get paid to do," Valentine said. He also suggested he would like to punch radio host Glenn Ordway in the face and defended himself when asked about a late arrival to a game earlier this year (highlights via Alex Speier).
- Blue Jays manager John Farrell would be an excellent hire for the Red Sox, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com writes. The Red Sox tried to acquire Farrell from Toronto twice last offseason, including once after the Blue Jays made it clear that Farrell was off-limits to teams seeking managers, Bradford reports. The Blue Jays asked for Clay Buchholz as compensation for Farrell, according to WEEI.com. Red Sox pitchers who worked with Farrell in Boston have a deep respect for their former coach based on both friendship and fear, Bradford adds.
- Farrell said yesterday he's "unequivocally" focused on the Blue Jays.
- Ivan De Jesus Jr. wanted to get traded from the Dodgers leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline, Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. "I wanted a fresh start,'' said De Jesus, who was sent to Boston in the recent blockbuster trade between the Red Sox and Dodgers.
- The price tag on a potential extension for Jacoby Ellsbury would be "astronomical" should the Red Sox attempt to lock the outfielder up long term, ESPN.com's Buster Olney said on WEEI today (partial transcript via Kirk Minihane of WEEI.com). Olney said he's doubtful rival teams will overwhelm Boston with trade offers for Ellsbury, partly because he's a Scott Boras client.
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Valentine: Sox Not Looking To Deal Or Acquire Pitcher
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said that he is not aware of any trade talks involving either the acquisition or trading of a pitcher, according to Alex Speier of WEEI.com. Major league sources also dismissed the idea that Boston would consider trading Josh Beckett in the wake of his golfing controversy.
"I'm sure that Ben's looking at every conceivable way of improving our team, but I haven't been in on any trade conversations about pitching, either coming or going," said the manager.
Speier writes that Beckett's value would be virtually non-existent and points out that he has given the team more quality outings than any other pitcher so far this year. Beckett, 31, is set to earn $15.75MM each year through 2014.
Valentine also said that no real consideration was given to the idea of sending the struggling Clay Buchholz to the minors. Had Boston made that move, they would have exposed the pitcher to optional waivers.
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Jay tries to be intellectual and positive in his raps, but it seems his listeners would rather something more ignorant.
He's tryn'a school the hood dudes about the way out the trap but they wanna cling on to their old ways.. a continuation of the thoughts from the previous line.
It's ironic the inference of 'life' and 'dead' in this line as this album was released after B.I.G's Life after Death album so it sounds like a play on the vulturous nature of the game(not certain Jay's verse was recorded post-Big's death hence my suggestion of irony).. This is the fate of the 'prophets' and Jay considers himself in this company,… See Martin, See Malcolm, See Biggie , See Pac
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TravelCenters of America Announces UltraChef Million Point Recipe Challenge Winners Business Wire WESTLAKE, Ohio -- December 11, 2012 TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, today announced the winners of its UltraChef Million Point Recipe Challenge. The two grand prize winners, Albert Toney and Alex Creighton, each received 200,000 UltraONE™ Points. The two winners will also have their menu items featured at participating TA and Petro full-service restaurants and will receive 50 additional UltraONE Points each time the dish is ordered. The winning items are sure to satisfy driver's desires for variety. Alex Creighton, from LaGrange, Maine, submitted a recipe for Kielbasa Stir Fry that features kielbasa and pasta with onion and cabbage. His creation will be available in Petro Iron Skillet® restaurants beginning in mid-December. Albert Toney's winning entry is a tasty pulled pork meal called, "Linda's Crock Pot Pulled Pork." This item will be available as a dinner and also as a sandwich at TA restaurants beginning in mid-January. Two runners-up were also chosen, each receiving 100,000 UltraONE Points. Keith Ushman and Bernie Clawson submitted recipes for a Horseshoe Sandwich and Chicken 'n Noodles, respectively. Judging for the UltraChef Recipe Challenge was done by TravelCenters' executive chef and a restaurant panel of judges, and was based on originality, taste and ease of preparation. Tom O'Brien, TravelCenters President and CEO said, "Drivers had a lot of fun with the UltraChef contest. We couldn't be happier to be able to bring a little more "home" to their life on the road. We think we do this better than other truckstops because our full-service restaurants are our own, run by TA and Petro employees, who connect with drivers – respecting and understanding the job they do. I'm excited to see what kind of points our winners rack up when we bring their recipes to the menu and let everyone taste for themselves." About TravelCenters of America LLC TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), headquartered in Westlake, Ohio is a leading travel center business in 41 states and Canada operating under the TA and Petro Stopping Centers brands. With 242 convenient locations off interstate highway exits, TA and Petro offer customers diesel and gasoline fueling services, nearly 500 full- and quick-service restaurants, 24-hour convenience stores, heavy truck maintenance services, RoadSquad™ (24/7/365 emergency roadside service), electronic communication (WiFi), and many other services – all within large, high traffic facilities. For more information on TravelCenters and TA, please visit www.tatravelcenters.com. For more information on Petro Stopping Centers, please visit www.petrotruckstops.com. Contact: TravelCenters of America Tom Liutkus, 440-808-7364 email@example.com
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The companies that leave a burning impression on their prospects will be the ones who will be the leaders in this next period of growth.
Branding is a four letter word during a recession. When things get tight, no one likes to talk about it.
If you want to lose a sales pitch in tough times, just talk about how you would like to devote a significant amount of money on building the brand. You will get a few polite nods and kindly be escorted to the door.
I think it probably just represents a black hole of money. People throw tons of cash into branding and have little to show for it.
Search marketing has always been great for its trackability. If marketers know one thing about the Internet it's that it can be tracked.
This tracking capability has always been a great asset for our industry. TV and print can never offer the tracking sophistication that Internet marketing is able to do.
We, as search marketers, have done a terrific job of communicating that asset.
However, I think all this tracking talk has trained people to see search marketing as a one-trick pony. Search is for acquisition and nothing more.
I'm here to tell you, search marketing is so much more.
Not only can search marketing be used for brand building, I also believe that we can track the progress of brand building better than any other medium.
Let me say this, though: branding is not selling.
You are not closing a deal with branding.
Let me step back and talk about exactly what branding is.
It comes from putting a hot iron stamp on a cow. That's what we're talking about when we talk about branding.
The Wikipedia definition of "brand," from a marketing standpoint, is total milquetoast. It completely lacks the "hot iron" quality of what branding is supposed to be.
The sadism and masochism Wikipedia definition is much more interesting and gets to the heart of what we're talking about. In this case, it "refers to a method of creating bonding between partners by creating a permanent marking that is like a cattle brand on the body of the collared submissive by the dominant master."
And Wiktionary has a good one too: "process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, is burned into the skin of a living person or animal."
We're talking about creating a permanent burning impression on a person.
You don't do that by selling all the time. You do it by building memorable relationships with people.
This is what social media is really good at, when done well. And a good social media branding campaign can tie very nicely into search marketing.
I was looking at year-to-year comparisons of traffic for a client of mine yesterday.
But direct traffic (people that typed in their domain or bookmarked them) is up only 5 percent. And keywords that include their brand name are not much better.
I think this is a direct representation of a lack of brand building.
I'm meeting with them next week and this will be a major topic moving forward: How can we increase direct traffic from a branding point of view?
They had a very good year and I believe they're ready for the "branding talk."
Basically...how can we get people to talk about you more?
We'll set up goals and specific strategies for accomplishing that. And best of all...it will all be trackable.
We are coming out of this recession. There's a lot of money burning a hole in a lot of companies' pockets. The companies that leave a burning impression on their prospects (and I'm not talking about just yelling at them to buy buy buy!) will be the ones who will be the leaders in this next period of growth.
I believe it's a different game out there today. People want a connection. They want the branding. Search marketing is here to give them that.
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On February 14, 2014, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) requested that the European Commission (EC) clarify the definition of "derivative" or "derivative contract," and particularly the definition of currency derivatives and physically settled commodity forwards, for purposes of determining which derivative contracts are subject to regulation under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). In response to part of ESMA's request, on April 10, 2014, the EC published a consultation paper on foreign exchange (FX) financial instruments (the Consultation Paper).1 Market participants that engage in FX transactions, and are subject to EMIR or indirectly impacted by EMIR (as a result of their derivatives contracts with counterparties in the European Union (EU)), should review the Consultation Paper and consider whether or not to provide comments to the EC. The EC has requested public comments on the Consultation Paper by May 9, 2014.
EMIR aims to reduce risk and increase transparency in the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market by imposing obligations on market participants that execute derivatives transactions (similar to Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act)).2 EMIR applies to a broad range of OTC derivatives contracts as defined in the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), including "options, futures, swaps, forward rate agreements and any other derivative contracts relating to securities, currencies, interest rates or yields, or other derivatives instruments, financial indices or financial measures which may be settled physically or in cash."3 According to ESMA, European Member States have implemented different versions of the MiFID definition of derivative contract, thus leading to a lack of harmonization in the application of EMIR.
To address this issue with respect to FX financial instruments, the EC published the Consultation Paper for public comment to provide guidance and request public input on what types of FX instruments qualify as derivatives contracts subject to EMIR and other European financial regulations. Until the EC provides clarification on this point, ESMA has indicated that the relevant portions of EMIR will not be implemented for certain contracts that are not clearly identified across the EU as "derivatives," including certain FX forwards.
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Generally, the Consultation Paper provides an overview of the FX market and the lack of harmonization in the treatment of FX instruments, including FX spot contracts and FX forwards, for which there is no single adopted definition throughout the EU. The EC has requested public comment on the following 10 points:
Whether clarification of the definition of an FX spot contract is necessary.
What are the main uses for, and users of, the FX spot market? How does use affect considerations of whether a contract should be considered a financial instrument?
What settlement period should be used to delineate between FX spot contracts? Is it better to use one single cut-off period or apply different periods for different currencies? If so, what should those settlement periods be and for which currencies?
Do you agree that non-deliverable forwards should be considered financial instruments regardless of their settlement period?
What have been the main developments in the FX market since the implementation of MiFID?
What other risks do FX instruments pose and how should this help determine the boundary of an FX spot contract?
Do you think a transition period is necessary for the implementation of harmonized standards?
What is the approach to this issue in other jurisdictions outside the EU? Where there are divergent approaches, what problems do these create?
Are there additional implications to those set out in the Consultation Paper of the delineation of an FX spot contract for these and other applicable legislation?
Are there any additional issues that should be considered in relation to the definition of FX instruments as financial instruments?
1Prior to issuing the Consultation Paper, the EC issued a letter to ESMA on February 26, 2014 (available here) in which the EC agrees with ESMA's point that there should be a consistent transposition throughout the European Union of the definition of "derivative" or "derivative contract." The EC also informed ESMA that the issue with respect to the definition of physically settled commodity forwards was discussed during negotiations of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, and the EC will issue a mandate, before summer 2014, requesting advice from ESMA on this matter.
2EMIR regulations could more vigorously regulate a broader range of FX instruments than U.S. regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act. Specifically, many regulations implemented under the Dodd-Frank Act, such as central clearing, electronic trade execution, and margin requirements for uncleared trades do not apply to FX swaps and FX forwards, which could be subject to the full panoply of EMIR derivatives regulations if not similarly exempted. For more information on the regulation of FX instruments under the Dodd-Frank Act, please see Sutherland's November 19, 2012 Legal Alert.
3See Article 2(5) of EMIR, which defines "derivative" or "derivative contract" according to Annex 1 Section C(4)-(10) of MiFID.
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Redbox Instant by Verizon went live today, allowing people to sign up for a private beta to use the streaming service.
Interested users can enter an email address to receive a code that will provide eventual access to Redbox Instant on the computer or on a mobile device, using the accompanying Redbox Instant iOS app, which was released today for the iPad and the iPhone.
Redbox's video streaming service is priced at $8 per month, which is on par with the pricing of both Netflix and Hulu Plus. It also comes bundled with four physical DVD rentals per month from Redbox kiosks, which can be upgraded to Blu-ray for an additional dollar.
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Prosecutors in Houston say they have tracked down and arrested a man who allegedly committed an online sex crime -- though technically he didn't even have a computer.
All he needed, the prosecutors say, was a game console -- a Sony PlayStation 3. They allege that the man, Anthony Scott Oshea of Somerset, Ky., persuaded an 11-year-old girl in Houston to e-mail nude pictures of herself from her PlayStation to his.
Oshea was taken into custody this afternoon by local police near his home. Houston authorities say they will try to bring him to Texas for trial.
"People don't realize how the PlayStation is like a regular computer," said Eric Devlin, the Harris County, Texas, prosecutor who has been leading the case. The suspect, Devlin said, "threw his old computer out because he didn't need it."
Devlin said this is the first time his office has pursued a sex crime case involving a gaming console. His office is charging Oshea, 24, with three felony counts, including online solicitation of a minor and promotion of child pornography. One charge carries a maximum sentence of 99 years in prison.
"He 'groomed' the child for quite a long time," said Devlin. "He befriended her and pestered her for pictures, being a friend and pestering her at the same time."
Having gotten her to send him the pictures, Oshea then e-mailed them to people in at least five other states -- all through his console, Devlin charges.
"We didn't know how much you can do -- and we're geeks," said Devlin.
The PlayStation, like its major competitors, the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, is just as capable of online access as any conventional computer with a screen, keyboard and mouse. (A keyboard can, in fact, be plugged in.) Many parents may not realize how quickly the Internet's reach has spread.
Law enforcement officials say the reach of sexual predators has spread as well. As young people play more and more online games, predators join in -- and some are very good at using kids' lingo in gaming messages to sound friendly.
"This should not shock anybody," said Ernie Allen, president of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. "Those who prey upon children go to where the children are."
"They try to get their confidence," he said. "This is a way to get close to them."
To fight back, law enforcement agencies are seeking help from any source they can. The Utah Attorney General's office, for instance, got advice from a local 15-year-old, Zach Loulias -- who taught its investigators how to play various games and how to sound when posing as teenagers, chatting with a suspect online.
Lt. Jessica Farnsworth, field commander of Utah's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, said, "We've seen people solicit kids online through the games. The people doing these illegal acts, they're going to greater and greater lengths to hide what they're doing."
The Texas case, said technologists, is an illustration of just how broadly the term "online" needs to be defined. People are now reachable by computer, cell phone, personal digital assistant, game console -- and the list goes on.


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Open Thread: Bronze Medal Game - USA vs. Finland
Both teams come off of devastating losses to their neighbors and rivals. Sweden and Canada are off to the Gold medal game. Finland and USA need to put yesterday's games behind them quickly and get focused today. The bronze medal game is still hugely important, and the difference between 3rd and 4th is massive. This is also big for the US in that it will affect the total Olympic medal count.
Let's hope the boys in red, white, and blue get back to work. Maybe score some goals, eh?
Bronze Medal Game: USA vs. Finland, 10:00 a.m. EST
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All-time hockey medals: USA 2 gold, 8 silver, 1 bronze; Finland 0, 2, 3
USA's lone bronze medal came in 1936.
Open Thread: Semifinals - USA vs. Canada
This is what hockey is all about. Two fierce rivals going head to head with a chance to play for Gold on the line. Sweden has already defeated its rival, Finland, and awaits the winner of USA vs. Canada.
I certainly haven't forgotten about 4 years ago, as I imagine is the case with every fan of US hockey. "Zach Parise out of a net-bound scramble, and the game is tied..." Pure elation followed by devastation. As one wise commenter on the blog stated, the effects of that game were clearly shown on the players faces. The aftermath of the final in Vancouver did not have the feel of friendly congratulations that were seen in Salt Lake City 8 years prior. Let's hope this team wants revenge as much as us fans do.
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Should be a good one as two medal favorites face off - USA vs the host Russians. Datsyuk is not playing at 100% for Russia, but of course they still have a ton of scoring talent on the team.
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The Congressional Budget office has estimated that the cuts mean government spending will drop $44 billion in the budget year that ends Sept. 30. That reduction, slightly more than 1 percent of federal spending, will likely hold down hiring in spring and summer, Sweet says. But more hiring and pay increases now should ease the blow.
A big source of strength has been home sales and residential construction: New-home sales jumped 16 percent in January to the highest level since July 2008. And builders started work on the most homes last year since 2008.
Home prices rose by the most in more than six years in the 12 months that ended in January. Higher prices tend to make homeowners feel wealthier and more likely to spend. So do record-high stock prices.
"If my house is worth a little more, my 401(k) is going up ... maybe I can afford to go buy that car, or continue to spend," says Ed Hyland, investment specialist at JPMorgan Private Bank.
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by Geoffrey Ciani (Exclusive Interview by Jenna J & Geoffrey Ciani) - This week's 139th edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio (brought to you by CWH Promotions) featured an exclusive interview with undefeated heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin (21-0, 15 KOs) who is taking on former champion Ruslan Chagaev (27-1-1, 17 KOs) today for the vacant regular WBA title. The fight will be televised by Epix. Here is a complete transcript from that interview:
JENNA J: Well let's move to our second guest of this week's show and he's also making his debut with "On the Ropes". He is the number two ranked contender in the WBA heavyweight division. We are joined for the very first time by Alexander Povetkin. How's everything going today Alexander?
ALEXANDER POVETKIN: I'm feeling fine. I'm feeling pretty well and I'm motivated.
JENNA: Great! Well you have a very big fight coming up this weekend against Ruslan Chagaev for the vacant WBA regular heavyweight title. How do you feel about the matchup?
POVETKIN: I'm really, really happy that this fight is finally taking place and that I have the chance to fight for the world title. I am very motivated. I am really looking forward to Saturday, and yeah I'm excited about the fight!
JENNA: Your opponent Ruslan Chagaev is a former champion of this weight class. What do you think about his accomplishments that he's had in the ring?
POVETKIN: I think he had a great career so far. As you said already he has been a world champion in the professional boxing already. At the end of the day if you were to look at his record, he only lost one fight to Wladimir Klitschko and he was fighting very strong in that fight. He is a very experienced guy and he is willing to win again. I think he has had a great career so far.
JENNA: Okay well Alexander, you work with Teddy Atlas. He is your trainer and Teddy has trained and led a heavyweight to a title before. I'm curious about your working relationship with Teddy, and how it's been these years heading towards this title shot?
POVETKIN: My relationship with Teddy is going very well. We are working together now already for a long time, and we understand each other very good. For example, I always have a translator next to the ring who is helping me to understand Teddy, but I am getting better and better at understanding him without a translator. So yeah, he's working with his full heart on this and me, too. So it's going well.
JENNA: Now what has Teddy Atlas improved in you as a fighter, Alexander?
POVETKIN: I think the most important thing is that I'm much better at defense now. I can defend myself much better and I'm more relaxed during the fight. I'm not that stressed and that's why I'm going much better through the fight. I'm not getting tired so quick, and also I think he helped me to throw my punches more exact. I can hit the right spots on my opponents now.
JENNA: Well Alexander, we're also joined on the line by my Co-Host Geoff Ciani.
GEOFFREY CIANI: Hi Alexander. It's a great pleasure to have you on the show.
POVETKIN: A big hello to all the listeners on the radio. I am very happy that you are interested in boxing and that you are listening to my interview. I am happy that so many people outside are interested in that. So I say hello to everybody and I really appreciate that you are interested in the sport, and I wish more young people would be involved in sports and boxing.
CIANI: I would like to ask you first if you could tell our fans out there a little bit about the experience when you won your Gold Medal in the Olympics?
POVETKIN: I think that the Olympic Games were perfect for me. Everything went so good and smooth. I won all the fights. Unfortunately in the final bout my opponent had pulled out. So it was not the best feeling to miss this final bout. I would have loved to have won that bout, but unfortunately it didn't take place. Anyway I won the Gold Medal and I feel good. I'm proud of it.
CIANI: Now how would winning a heavyweight world title in your upcoming fight against Chagaev compare to that experience of winning the Gold Medal?
POVETKIN: To be honest I cannot compare it now because I'm not a world champion yet. If I win on Saturday then you can ask me this question again and I can tell you exactly.
CIANI: Now when you look at the current heavyweight division, the two champions who are the best well known heavyweights in boxing right now are the two Klitschko brothers. I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on them as champions and the figureheads of the heavyweight division?
POVETKIN: I definitely think that the Klitschko brothers are the strongest boxers at this time. It doesn't matter if somebody is thinking they fight boring or something like that. I think they have very good technique and tactics. They won against everybody the last few years. You never know. If somebody says if they would fight, for example, a Lennox Lewis or a Mike Tyson they wouldn't win. I don't think so. You never know, and at the moment for me they are the strongest opponents and the strongest boxers in the heavyweight division.
JENNA: Well Alexander, speaking of the Klitschkos you were twice scheduled to face Wladimir Klitschko. I'm curious why those two fights never took place, and also what do you think about the criticisms people give you for not facing him at this point?
POVETKIN: Well just to summarize what happened, I mean the first time the bout against Wladimir was shut off I had a very seriously injury with my foot. It was very serious and I needed at least off a year to get well again. I had a lot of pain and was not able to do anything, so that's why the first time the bout didn't take place. Then I also had a hand injury in between, but for the second fight it was just between my promoters and the Klitschko promoters. They couldn't find an agreement regarding the contract matter. So it had nothing to do with me so far. Actually I'm pretty sure I don't know all the details why it didn't take place and what the real reasons were for not finding an agreement with the contract matters.
JENNA: If you win the WBA regular belt, Wladimir Klitschko will be obligated to fight you at some point. How much would you still want to have that fight?
POVETKIN: I really would like to have the fight, of course! This is my aim and for this time I'm pretty sure that my manager and promoter and the promoter of Klitschko will find an agreement.
JENNA: Alright Alexander, let's talk about the one criticism that this upcoming fight has. It's going to be for the regular WBA belt. Wladimir Klitschko recently beat David Haye to win the WBA belt and now the WBA has created this vacant belt. Do you feel you will truly be a champion winning this title in that fashion?
POVETKIN: To be honest I don't care when people talk about a regular championship or a super championship—a world champion is a world champion! To become world champion I have to fight the best fighters in the world, so I mean if I win this title now I will fight the best people and I will improve myself and show everybody that I'm the best. So for me it doesn't matter if it's for the super championship or just the regular championship or whatever. For me it's a world championship, and this is what matters at the end.
CIANI: Changing things up a little bit Alexander, I wanted to get your views on the biggest star in boxing today Manny Pacquiao. What are your thoughts on him as a fighter on what he has accomplished in the sport?
POVETKIN: I never met Manny Pacquiao personally, but I saw a lot of his fights and I think he is a great boxer. I think Pacquiao is making exciting beautiful fights that you want to watch and you want to see. I mean he is a big star in boxing and he is just great.
CIANI: I'd also like to know when you were coming up in the sport, who were some of the other boxers that you most admired and who are some of the boxers today that you most enjoy watching?
POVETKIN: When I was young I had a lot of boxers I liked, for example Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, and George Foreman. Of course these boxers are great and I loved watching them fight. Now days there are a lot of great boxers also, but there is no boxer I can tell you, yeah that's my idol. That's what I'm looking for. I mean I like Manny Pacquiao for example.
JENNA: Alright Alexander, we have just a couple of more questions before we let you off the line. To get back to your fight with Ruslan Chagaev, what one thing does he do in the ring that you think can pose you your biggest threat?
POVETKIN: We watched a lot of Ruslan's fights and we've gotten ourselves prepared to fight him. I think I'm prepared for everything he will do in the ring. Of course I don't know how ready he is and how well prepared he is, but I will not relax. I will try to work in everything t hat we have trained for, and of course he might bring some surprised but I'm sure I can deal with the surprises. The most important thing is that you do not relax because one punch could be a big surprise which might cost you, so I will take care and I'm prepared for everything.
JENNA: Alright what is your official prediction for your upcoming fight this Saturday?
POVETKIN: I'm ready to go through all twelve rounds, and as for the end we will see what happens Saturday in the ring.
JENNA: Well my final question revolves around your fans, Alexander. Is there anything you want to say to them?
POVETKIN: I want to wish a lot of luck and health and all the best to all the listeners and all my fans. I wish you a lot of strength and motivation to go forward and to do the things you want to do. I hope you will see my fight on TV on Saturday and I hope you will enjoy it, and I will do my best to show you a beautiful fight.
JENNA: Alright well Alexander, it's been a pleasure having you on the show and we wish you all the best of luck on Saturday night.
POVETKIN: Many, many thanks, and all the best of luck to you!
CIANI: Thank you! Good luck.
POVETKIN: You too, thank you very much and all the best for you!
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Athens Shore Excursion: Small-Group Food Tour
- Small-group Athens food shore excursion
- Food walking tour of Athens
- Taste savory Greek delicacies including the ever-popular sesame koulouri
- Visit various specialty food shops in Athens offering an array of fruit, spices and meats
- Small group limited to 14 people for a more personalized experience
- Fully guided tour with local English-speaking guide
- Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
What You Can Expect
Your licensed guide will lead you on a food stroll and introduce you to small, hidden specialty food shops. Listen to commentary about the unique and intricate culinary heritage of Greece, as well as the famous Mediterranean diet, hailed today as a model of healthy living.
A genuine Athenian food tour would not be complete without a visit to the vibrant and central Varvakeios food market. Its bustling energy and colorful world of fruit and spice stalls and meat and fish vendors truly make for a cultural experience.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Athens port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Customer Reviews
November 2014
This is an excellent tour. We are still telling friends stories from this tour and its experiences. This is a tour of the REAL Athens old town -- not the tourist area. Food shops and restaurants were very good and the vegetable and fish/meat markets were interesting (and clean). We take food tours often in our travels and find it a great way to really experience an area. The cruise ship pick-up was easy and on time. However, the ride back to the ship was several hours after the end of the walking tour and a substantial distance from the end of the tour as well as being within an hour of sailing time. We opted to cancel that ride and our guide was nice enough to call us a taxi and arrange a fare to take us to our ship. I would highly recommend this tour.
October 2014
This was a fantastic way to see a new city from a different perspective. Despina our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Greek food and drink and how it was interwoven with other more recent cultures. Our tour group was nice and small and ranged in nationalities from Europe to Asia. We would strongly recommend this tour and will definitely use this tour company again.


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So I'll Sing with My Voice ((from Spirituals and Swedish Chorales) Sing a New Song Series). Composed by Dominick Argento. For Choral (SATB a cappella). BH Sing Noel. 12 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051478859. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48019899).
Juxtaposing the solemn and somber devotion expressed in the 17th-century Swedish chorale-hymns and the more unrestrained, joyful worship manifest in 19th-century spirituals, the extremely different music and origins, text and intention: rendering praise to the glory of God are remarkably similar.


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Originally published March 17, 2014 The recent literature in social psychology and other disciplines is clear: colorblind racial ideology is a harmful way of viewing the world. By ignoring both the material disadvantages faced by people of color and the implicit racial biases that influence decision-making, subscribing to colorblind racial ideology leads people to ignore the realities of racism in modern America and thus oppose policies that would address racial inequalities. In a recent class, we discussed how some white people who subscribe to such an ideology will go to any length to avoid mentioning a person of color's race. This avoidance occurs despite the fact that, in all likelihood, this person is thinking about the person of color's race. Research has shown that people who practice this kind of avoidance are perceived by many people of color as more racially biased. The solution to colorblindness, then, is color-consciousness, which …click to read full post
Originally posted February 24, 2014 While stumbling around the internet this week I came across two articles that made me stop and think, this can't be real. http://jezebel.com/last-night-on-jeopardy-no-one-wanted-to-answer-qs-about-1525439303 The first one that I came across was about Jeopardy, which on the night of 02/17, had a category called "African-American History." The panelist were all white college students and they avoided the topic to the best of their ability. Reading the comments under the article, to which they are all mostly twitter posts, I was so confused. They have to teach something other than how important Martin Luther King is to Black History, but then I realized, growing up I myself I barely knew what it really was…and I'm black. I realized that between my European parents and my predominately white schooling there was no room for me to learn the importance of understanding what it meant to be African-American …click to read full post
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As a longtime resident of Walla Walla I am very disappointed the U-B chose to endorse Jerry Cummins for Walla Walla City Council.
I have nothing personally against him and I am sure he is a fine, upstanding citizen, but it's time someone who has lived a life outside the confines of the city step in and try to get us back to where we should be, someone with a fresh perspective, someone who came here albeit only a few years ago, who is not part of the good-old-boys network, who can see room for improvement and decide not what's best for the image of the Council, but rather what's best for the city.
Often when I find myself out of town, I wind up on conversations with my family about how things are done in whatever city I am in at that moment in comparison to Walla Walla. These can be simple things like in Yakima the traffic lights are sideways to bigger issues such as in Ellensburg there seems to be no graffiti or outward appearances of gang activity. It is often the outsiders' perspective that facilitates change the most.
Albert Einstein defined insanity as "doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result," yet we continue to vote into office the same people time after time and are disappointed when the result remains the same.
My family is proud to endorse Dick Swenson for City Council, Position 4, and I am eager to not only hear his ideas for change but to know he is the one who will be listening to the people of our city and will do what's right.
Dick has no intention of making the Council his career, but rather views this opportunity as a chance to serve the city that welcomed he and his wife four years ago. Please join me in my support of Dick and exercise your right to vote in November.
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Photograph - German Soldiers Playing Cards, World War I, 1914-1918 Reg. No: MM 117061
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- Black and white photograph featuring German soldiers playing cards - probably soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment. The photograph dates to World War I. Its provenance is unknown.
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print - now sepia appearance - with rounded corners. Losses along edges.
- Statement Of Significance:
- One of a group of photographs and postcards that document the experience of German soldiers during World War I. Although the group has no provenance, the images show a human side to soldiers of the Central Powers. Pictures by or of World War I German soldiers are relatively rare in Australian museums. These are particularly significant as they were apparently taken by German soldiers, showing them engaged in everyday activities.
The images chronicle German soldiers? wartime experience, from serving with Armeegruppe Schaffer in Romania up until the Romanian surrender in 1917. The group includes an image of a war-damaged French church/cathedral, probably taken after the Germans were moved from the Eastern to the Western front. Of particular interest is the image of celebrating German troops in Romania - documenting a victory that was to be short-lived for the Germans.
Further research - including translation of the German hand-written texts - will shed more light on the significance of these photographs and postcards.
- Description Of Content:
- German soldiers playing cards. Some of the soldiers have a '3' on their shoulders - probably from the 3rd Infantry Regiment
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr David Crotty - Museum Victoria Collections, Research & Exhibitions, 2011
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|'Erinnerung an deinen Freund / Karl Heinl' [translation: Remembrance of your friend / Karl Heinl]
|Photograph - Contact Print: Black & White; 3 in. x 4 in.
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LeadershipJames T. Prokopanko, President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Prokopanko is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Mosaic Company. After joining Mosaic in July 2006 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Prokopanko assumed his current duties in January 2007. A 35-year veteran of the agriculture industry, Prokopanko was previously Corporate Vice President of Cargill, Inc., where he held a leadership role in the company's agricultural and farm market-based businesses in North America, Brazil, Argentina and the United Kingdom. Prokopanko serves on the Board of Directors for Mosaic, Canpotex Limited and Vulcan Materials Company. He serves on The Fertilizer Institute's Audit Committee, the International Fertilizer Association Board of Directors, and the International Plant Nutrition Institute. Prokopanko serves the community as a member of Minnesota Public Radio's Board of Trustees, the Minnesota Business Partnership and Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy. He is a director on the Board of Overseers at The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Prokopanko holds Bachelor of Science and Commerce degrees from the University of Manitoba and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.
Gary "Bo" N. Davis, Senior Vice President, Phosphate Operations
Bo Davis has been with Mosaic since the company's launch in 2004. Initially, he was the Vice President of Mining, was promoted in 2007 to Vice President, Phosphate Operations for Mosaic's Florida and Louisiana operations and in 2011 became Senior Vice President, Phosphate Operations for Mosaic's worldwide operations. In the decade prior to Mosaic's formation, Davis held several positions at Cargill, Inc., including Vice President, Operations for the fertilizer division. He has worked in the crop nutrient industry for more than 30 years. Davis serves on the board of directors for the Ma'aden Wa'ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company, a phosphate production joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in which Mosaic has a 25 percent interest, the Florida Phosphate Political Committee and the Tampa Economic Development Corporation. He holds a bachelor's degree in management and a technical degree in electronic technology.
Mark J. Isaacson, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Mark Isaacson was promoted to Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in August 2014. Isaacson joined Mosaic upon its formation in 2004 as its Chief Phosphates Counsel before being promoted to Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer in 2011—and then to his most recent Vice President, Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary role in June 2014. He has significant experience in compliance, commercial transactions, litigation and antitrust practice. Prior to joining Mosaic, Isaacson worked for 15 years at Cargill, Inc., where he served as Senior Attorney for a number of its business units. Isaacson holds bachelor's degrees in accounting and political science from the University of North Dakota, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota.
Mark E. Kaplan, Senior Vice President—Public Affairs
Mark Kaplan was promoted to Senior Vice President – Public Affairs in June 2014. He joined Mosaic in 2007, leading the Phosphate Public Affairs team before his promotion to Vice President - Public Affairs in 2011. Kaplan also provides executive oversight to Mosaic's land development and mine permitting organizations. Prior to joining Mosaic, Kaplan served as Chief of Staff to Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Earlier in his career, he served as President and General Counsel of Carlisle Development Group, LLC, Executive Director of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and a judicial clerk for Senior Judge Albert J. Henderson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Greater Twin Cities United Way. Kaplan is a member of the Arthur W. Page Society and a Trustee of the Institute for Public Relations. He earned a bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law, graduating first in his class.
Richard L. Mack, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Rich Mack was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2014. Prior to that, he served as Mosaic's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary beginning at the company's launch in 2004. He became Executive Vice President in 2009. In the decade prior to Mosaic's formation, he served in various legal capacities at Cargill, Inc., and was a founding executive of Mosaic and Cargill Ventures. Mack has significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and capital markets transactions, and is responsible for the creation of Streamsong Resort. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar and the Florida Council of 100, and serves on the board of trustees at Hamline University. Mack holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Minnesota State University-Moorhead, a Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Richard N. McLellan, Senior Vice President—Commercial
Rick N. McLellan is Senior Vice President, Commercial for The Mosaic Company. Previously he held several roles for the company, including Vice President, North American Sales and Country Manager for Mosaic Fertilizantes in Brazil. Before serving as Country Manager, McLellan had leadership responsibility for fertilizer distribution, import and production in Brazil. Prior to the formation of Mosaic, he held various roles in Cargill, Inc.'s Canadian and U.S. operations, including grain, retail and wholesale fertilizer distribution. McLellan began his career in Ontario, Canada, with American Cyanamid in 1978. He is a graduate of Brock University, St. Catharine's, Ontario.
James "Joc" C. O'Rourke, Executive Vice President—Operations and Chief Operating Officer
Joc O'Rourke joined Mosaic as Executive Vice President, Operations in 2009. Previously, O'Rourke was President, Australia Pacific for Barrick Gold, the largest gold producer in Australia. He was responsible for the Australia Pacific business unit, consisting of gold and copper mines in Australia and Papua New Guinea. O'Rourke has more than 25 years of experience in mining and processing operations and has held senior management roles in Canada, Papua New Guinea and Australia. He holds a bachelor's degree in mining and mineral engineering from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and an executive MBA from the INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.
Walter F. Precourt III, Senior Vice President—Potash Operations
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Corrine D. Ricard, Senior Vice President—Human Resources
Corrine Ricard was named Senior Vice President, Human Resources in April 2012. Previously, Ricard held leadership positions at Mosaic including Vice President of International Sales and Distribution, Vice President of Business Development and Vice President of Supply Chain and Risk Management. Ricard has more than 20 years of agriculture experience. Prior to Mosaic, Ricard worked for Cargill in various roles including, risk management, supply chain and commodity trading. Ricard earned her bachelor's degree in finance at the University of Minnesota, an MBA in strategic planning from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Ricard is currently on the board of the Freshwater Society and is a member of the Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable.


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Just because I'm in the mood, a rare sighting — The Saturday Blog. 1. If you thought Alabama-Auburn was big before … the tag team of GusChamp vs. SabaLane should be something. I think Will Muschamp made the right choice, turning down a Houston program that is on the periphery of big-time football to stay in the SEC. It's pretty amazing that Muschamp and new Florida coach Jim McElwain will be making roughly the same salary this season. But in… Read More »