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Comparison of Heteranthera Dubia (Jacq.) MacM.-associated Macroinvertebrates Between Georgraphical Regions in the United States
Date: May 2010
Creator: Harms, Nathan Earl
Description: Macroinvertebrates associated with the aquatic plant, water stargrass (Heteranthera dubia), were sampled from 12 waterbodies in four regions of the United States from June to August 2005. Taxa richness, evenness, and diversity were lowest in the Lower Midwest (LMW) region, and higher in Northern sites, especially the Upper Midwest (UMW), and Northeast (NE). While relative abundance varied from site to site and region to region, utilization of the plant by functional groups remained fairly constant. Collector-gatherers consistently comprised the largest portion of invertebrates sampled. The shredder/ herbivore functional group comprised an average of 17 % of total groups. Through an exhaustive literature review, it was found that shredder/ herbivores of water stargrass have not been reported in the literature. Because of this, the herbivore group was analyzed separately and consisted of 2,383 specimens representing 23 species. The most common groups were Rhopalosiphum sp., Nectopsyche spp. and chironomids. No differences were found in herbivore diversity or evenness between sampling regions, but species richness was significantly different.
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Determination of Bioconcentration Potential of Selected Pharmaceuticals in Fathead Minnow, Pimephales Promelas, and Channel Catfish, Lctalurus Punctatus
Date: December 2010
Creator: Nallani, Gopinath C.
Description: The primary objective of this work was to determine the tissue-specific bioconcentration factors (BCFs) of the selected pharmaceuticals: norethindrone (NET), ibuprofen (IBU), verapamil (VER), clozapine (CLZ) and fenofibrate (FFB) in two freshwater fishes: fathead minnow and channel catfish. BCF tests on fathead followed the standard OECD 42-day test while a 14-day abridged test design was used in catfish exposures. Additional objectives included a) comparing the measured BCFs to the US EPA's BCFWIN model predicted values, b) comparing the BCF results from the standard and reduced tests, and c) prediction of chronic risk of the pharmaceuticals in fish using the human therapeutic plasma concentrations. Each test included uptake and depuration phases to measure tissue-specific kinetic BCFs. The results indicated that all the pharmaceuticals, except IBU, have the potential for accumulation in fish. Estimated BCFs for NET, VER and FFB may not be significant in view of the current regulatory trigger level (BCF ≥ 2000); however, CLZ's BCF in the liver had approached the criterion level. Significant differences were noticed in the tissue-specific uptake levels of the pharmaceuticals with the following general trend: (liver/kidney) > (gill/brain) > (heart/muscle) > plasma. IBU uptake was highest in the plasma. When compared to the measured ...
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Endocannabinoid System in a Planarian Model
Date: December 2010
Creator: Mustonen, Katie Lynn
Description: In this study, the presence and possible function of endocannabinoid ligands in the planarian is investigated. The endocannabinoids ananadamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) and entourage NAE compounds palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), stearoylethanolamide (SEA) and oleoylethanolamide (OEA) were found in Dugesia dorotocephala. Changes in SEA, PEA, and AEA levels were observed over the initial twelve hours of active regeneration. Exogenously applied AEA, 2-AG and their catabolic inhibition effected biphasic changes in locomotor velocity, analogous to those observed in murines. The genome of a close relative, Schmidtea mediterranea, courtesy of the University of Utah S. med genome database, was explored for cannabinoid receptors, none were found. A putative fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) homolog was found in Schmidtea mediterranea.
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Functional Neural Toxicity and Endocrine Responses in Mice Following Naphthalene Exposure
Date: August 2010
Creator: Colbert, Crystal
Description: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a well studied and diverse class of environmental toxicants. PAHs act via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), and studies have suggested that PAHs may elicit neurological and estrogenic effects. Doses of PAHs between 50 to 150 ppm may elicit neurotoxicity in rodent models. The present study investigated the effects of naphthalene on in vivo steroidogenesis in Swiss Webster male mice, and in vitro neural function of Balb-C/ICR mice frontal cortex neurons. These data suggest that naphthalene may not elicit steroidogenic effects at concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 25 mg/kg/day, following a 7 day subcutaneous dosing regime. In addition, naphthalene may cause functional toxicity of frontal cortex neurons at concentrations of 32 to 160 ppm naphthalene.
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Induced Bradycardia Effects on Angiogenesis, Growth and Development in Early Development in Chicken Embryos, Gallus Domesticus
Date: December 2010
Creator: Ruck, Sylvia A.
Description: Cardiac performance, angiogenesis and growth was investigated during early chicken development. Heart rate, and thus arterial pulse pressure and cardiac output, were altered with the bradycardic drug ZD7288. Heart rates at 72 h of development of control embryos and those dosed with chicken Ringer were not different at 171 bpm. Acute and chronic application of ZD7288 caused significant bradycardia. Chronic dosing of Ringer and ZD7288 changed neither eye diameter nor development rate. Chronic dosing of ZD7288 did not significantly alter CAM vessel density close to the embryo (2, 3 and 4 mm) but at farther distances (5 and 6 mm) chronic dosing with both Ringer and ZD7288 decreased vessel density by 13 - 16%. Chronic dosing with ZD7288 also reduced body mass by 20%. Thus, lowered heart rate and cardiac output had little effect on vessel density or developmental stage, but did reduce embryo growth.
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The Influence of in Vitro Gill and Liver Metabolism of Xenobiotics on Fish Bioconcentration
Date: August 2010
Creator: Gomez, Cristi Frasier
Description: This dissertation examines the ability of in vitro biotransformation assays to provide an indication of metabolic potential. The potential for xenobiotic compounds to bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms is expressed through the bioconcentration factor (BCF). The metabolic loss of ibuprofen, norethindrone and propranolol was measured using rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) gill and liver S9 fractions, microsomes and cell suspensions. Metabolic transformation rates (kM) were extrapolated from in vitro intrinsic clearance of parent compound (CLm) and integrated into a refined BCF model. In general, CLm of test compounds was greater in liver S9 fractions and hepatocytes. However, the influence of hepatic metabolism on kM and BCF was limited by hepatic blood flow (20-25%) compared to gill blood flow (~100%). A significant difference was noted between BCF solely based on KOW and BCF including kM. These studies indicate that the inclusion of kM in BCF models can bring predicted bioconcentration estimates closer to in vivo values. Primary cell suspensions are preferred over subcellular fractions as cell suspensions possess both phase I and phase II enzyme activity. Further study was conducted on ibuprofen biotransformation pathways. As fish do not contain the same cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C homologs known to ...
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Modulation of the Coelomic Fluid Protein Profile in the Earthworm, Lumbricus Terrestris, After Exposure to Copper as Copper Sulfate
Date: May 2010
Creator: Herring, Reese
Description: Proteomic techniques were used to analyze the protein profile of earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris, coelomic fluid collected by either whole body dissection method or the coelomic cavity puncture method. Data demonstrated that collection of coelomic fluid using the coelomic cavity puncture method protocol resulted in a 32% reduction, 377 +/- 4.5 vs 253+/- 19.9 (p=0.0007), in the number of individual proteins. It was determined that the coelomic cavity puncture method yielded a "cleaner" preparation, one less contaminated with extraneous proteins from intestinal tissue, gut contents, and body wall materials. This protocol was used in all later studies. The same proteomic techniques were used to evaluate the effects that exposure to Cu (1.0 μg/cm2) as CuSO4 had on the earthworm coelomic fluid profile. Comparison of protein profile from exposed earthworms demonstrated a significant reduction in the number of proteins expressed (184 ± 2.64 vs 253 ±19.9 p=0.0192) when compared to control organisms. Cu exposure also resulted in a modulation of the protein profile with treated earthworms expressing 47 new proteins that were not identified in unexposed worm coelomic fluid. Additionally, 116 proteins found in coelomic fluid collected from normal worms were absent in Cu exposed organisms. Finally, 137 proteins were conserved or ...
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Molecular systematics of Baird's pocket gopher (Geomys breviceps)
Date: August 2010
Creator: Bodine, Deanna Martinez
Description: Baird's pocket gopher (Geomys breviceps) is found in eastern Texas, eastern Oklahoma, central and western Arkansas, and western Louisiana. The cytochrome-b gene was sequenced and analyzed for 16 pocket gophers from throughout the range of the species. Similar phylogenetic trees were obtained using maximum-parsimony, maximum-likelihood, neighbor-joining, and Bayesian analyses. Two major clades were formed with northern individuals belonging to clade I and southern individuals belonging to clade II. G. b. sagittalis was paraphyletic in relation to G. b. breviceps in all analyses. Based on inconsistencies between the taxonomic classification and systematic relationships within Baird's pocket gopher, a taxonomic restructuring appears warranted.
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Museum education: Creation, implementation, and evaluation of a web-based Elm Fork Natural Heritage Museum
Date: December 2010
Creator: Lundeen, Melissa
Description: Evaluation of museum audiences both in their physical and web-based spaces is a necessary component of museum education. For smaller museums without the personnel or knowledge to create a website and evaluate the on-line audience, using a web-based learning tool may be able to help these museums properly maintain an online site. A web-based Elm Fork Natural Heritage Museum (WBEFNHM) was created during the 2008 fall semester at the University of North Texas. The site included photographs and information from specimens housed within the physical Elm Fork Natural Heritage Museum. The site was available to three non-science majors' biology laboratory courses, and three science majors' biology laboratory courses during the 2009 spring and fall semesters. Student use of the WBEFNHM was tracked and found no significant difference between the amount of time science majors and non-majors spent on the site. This evaluation helps in understanding future use of an online EFNHM.
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Thermal Identification of Clandestine Burials: A Signature Analysis and Image Classification Approach
Date: December 2010
Creator: Servello, John A.
Description: Clandestine burials, the interred human remains of forensic interest, are generally small features located in isolated environments. Typical ground searches can be both time-consuming and dangerous. Thermal remote sensing has been recognized for some time as a possible search strategy for such burials that are in relatively open areas; however, there is a paucity of published research with respect to this application. This project involved image manipulation, the analyses of signatures for "graves" of various depths when compared to an undisturbed background, and the use of image classification techniques to tease out these features. This research demonstrates a relationship between the depth of burial disturbance and the resultant signature. Further, image classification techniques, especially object-oriented algorithms, can be successfully applied to single band thermal imagery. These findings may ultimately decrease burial search times for law enforcement and increase the likelihood of locating clandestine graves.
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Asset Management Lecture 14 Outline for today Evaluating hedge funds Marking timing: are mutual funds successful or not? Style analysis for mutual funds Evaluating Hedge Funds Hedge funds rarely serve as an investor's overall portfolio. Capture temporarily mispriced securities Less concerned with diversification Alpha-driven Sharp-ratio is not appropriate for evaluation Evaluating Hedge Funds When mixing a hedge fund H with a baseline passive portfolio M, the optimal position of the H in the overall portfolio P would be 0 wH wH 1 (1 H )wH 0 aH 2 ( eH ) n wH 0 H wi i E ( RM ) i 1 M 2 Evaluating Hedge Funds When the hedge fund is optimally combined with the baseline portfolio, the improvement in the Sharpe measure will be determined by its information ratio: 2 H S S 2 2 (eH ) P M An example of actual performance measurement Which portfolio to choose? •If the portfolio stands for the entire investment fund •If the portfolio is only a subportfolio of a larger fund •If this is an active portfolio to be mixed with the index Difficulties in evaluating hedge funds Risk profile and investment strategy change rapidly Investment in illiquid assets: liquidity premium and pricing error Long-term risk-return Survivorship bias Market Timing market timing involves shifting funds between a market- index portfolio and a safe asset High-beta vs. low-beta strategy Constant weight of the market index (60%) Approach 1 Market Timing Treynor and Mazuy: rP rf a b(rM rf ) c(rM rf ) eP 2 Test for a group of mutual funds but found little evidence Constant weight of the market index (60%) Approach 1 Approach 2 Market Timing Henriksson and Merton: rP rf a b(rM rf ) c(rM rf ) D eP D is a dummy =1 for rM>rf =0 other wise Found that funds on average are poor at market timing. Style Analysis Introduced by W. Sharpe study of mutual fund performance Regress fund returns on indexes of a range of assets Style: the regression coefficient on each index R2: percentage of return variability attributable to style 1-R2: stock selection market timing (changes in asset-class weights) Over 90% of variation in return could be explained by the funds' allocations to bills, bonds and stocks Style Analysis An alternative performance evaluation based on CAPM Comparison with CAPM: CAPM Style The market index Style indexes Theoretically Closely tracks the prescribed passive fund's activity portfolio Example: Fidelity's Magellan Fund Example: Fidelity's Magellan Fund Conclusion: The fund is well presented by three style portfolios. But, do not underestimate the role of stock selection and market timing! The intercept of the regression is actually 0.32% per month Morningstar Premier source of information on mutual funds The risk-adjusted rating is ranked across funds in a style group and stars are awarded 2nd case study Morningstar, Inc. Discuss the rapid changes in the mutual fund industry up to the end of 2008. Discuss Morningstar's rating system. What are the pros and cons of Morningstar's rating system? How would you like to improve it? Deadline: April 19 (Sunday)
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Grand jury to hear Pulaski County groping case
Posted: 06/13/2013 - Robert Hammonds waived his right for a preliminary hearing in Somerset Wednesday.
Posted: 06/13/2013 - Robert Hammonds waived his right for a preliminary hearing in Somerset Wednesday.
Updated: 06/12/2013 - Power has been restored to thousands of people in Pulaski County who lost it late Wednesday afternoon.
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Updated: 06/12/2013 - A teenager is recovering after she was hit by a falling tree limb while riding in a car.
Updated: 06/09/2013 - Police have arrested a man who they believe was inappropriately touching shoppers in Somerset.
Posted: 06/08/2013 - Monticello Police tell us Donnie Jason Lair, has been arrested in Pulaski County.
Posted: 06/06/2013 - Pulaski County man faces a rape charge.
Updated: 06/05/2013 - Police in Somerset are trying to track down a shopper with the wrong intentions.
Posted: 06/03/2013 - Anglers who caught the attention of federal lawmakers have preserved access to fishing below dams on the Cumberland River in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Posted: 06/03/2013 - Six local law enforcement agencies received more than $29,000 in grants to help purchase new equipment.
Posted: 05/31/2013 - One man is behind bars tonight for assaulting a police officer. Somerset police say it began as a traffic stop, but ended in a fight between the officer and 21 year old Michael Morton.
Updated: 05/29/2013 - Police in Somerset are trying to figure out just how many bears are roaming some rural neighborhoods.
Posted: 05/25/2013 - Memorial day weekend is upon us and for many it is the kick-off for lake season.
Updated: 05/23/2013 - Lake Cumberland is nearing normal levels for the firs time in more than 6 years.
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Spicy Red Snapper
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|Fresh lime juice
|3 Tablespoon
|Red spice blend
|2 Teaspoon
|Red snapper/Pompano fillets
|1 1⁄2 Pound, each cut crosswise in half
|Firm ripe bananas
|3 Small
|Coconut milk
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
1. Combine the lime juice and Red Spice Blend in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Add the fillets, turn to coat, and refrigerate, turning twice, 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut each banana lengthwise in half then crosswise to make 12 pieces. Add the bananas and coconut milk to the baking dish; cover tightly with foil. Bake until the fillets are just opaque in the center, about 25 minutes.
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Meet Dave
Release Date :July 11, 2008
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Director :Brian Robbins
Starring :Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Ed Helms
Dave Ming Chang (Eddie Murphy), newly arrived in New York City, may be the ultimate fish out of water. There's something about him that's not quite right - for starters, he seems remarkably out of place and uncomfortable in his own body. And for good reason: "Dave" is not a man at all, but a ship made in the image of its miniature-sized captain. It's Eddie Murphy in Eddie Murphy in "Meet Dave."
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I really love this series, especially your portrayal of god. I really appreciate your talent for making fun of the bible (which isn't that hard) and I can't wait for more. I grew up in a christian home so as a child I never really questioned this stuff until I got older but really your god character is the star of this series. This episode like all the others is very entertaining and I have nothing bad to say. Didn't you make a dvd or something? I just might buy it for support.
Genital mutilation for the Lord bitches!
We need to bring that back!
haha, man how long have I been watching these now :D
I love the review from Alcapwnd "this really wasn't that good" "nope!"
for 6000 years!
I might be insane, but God reminds me of Claptrap.
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From: Old Hickory, TN
Region: Southeast
Topic: Diseases and Disorders
Title: Insect pests in Gaillardia aristata in Tennessee
Answered by: Barbara Medford
QUESTION:Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I have a couple of 'Oranges and Lemons' blanketflower plants in a butterfly and hummingbird native flower garden that is the foundation planting of my house. They bloom prolifically for me all summer and well into the fall, and seem to be quite popular with the butterflies. However, this year and last year they have been severly damaged by what I am pretty sure are leaf miners. The leaves now have significantly more white/pale yellow than green, and the white areas are very papery, thin, and almost see-through. Also, many of the badly damaged leaves burn, and completely shrivel up. By the end of the summer they start to look very raggedy, although the continued blooms are still very nice and drawing butterflies. What, if anything, can I do to prevent this damage without harming the butterflies? I saw a systemic granule that is supposed to protect against leaf miners - but it is harmful to caterpillars. Do any butterflies or moths use the blanketflower as a larval food? Would the systemic make the nectar poisonous as well? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Gaillardia aristata (common gaillardia) is not distributed naturally in Tennessee, but is easily spread by cultivation. The "Oranges and Lemons" is no doubt a trade name, possibly for some color selection, of the blanketflower.
From your description, it appears you are correct that a leafminer is causing the damage to the leaves on your plants. More specifically, we believe the culprit is the Blotch Leafminer, named for the appearance of the tunnels made by the larvae in the leaves. Some of the main hosts of the Blotch Leafminer are members of the Asteraceae family, including Gaillardia. Heavy infestations may kill some leaves, but most damage is simply aesthetic.
There is a biological control of these pests, in the form of a number of parasitic wasps that attack leafminers. We urge you to avoid chemical controls, as they would not only take out the parasitic wasps that help control the leafminers, but also be damaging to other beneficial insects, and certainly to the butterflies and bees you are hoping to attract. Good cultural practices in your garden, good drainage and removing damaged leaves and destroying them, will also help to discourage the leafminers.
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Whole Foods Market - Spring Creek Garden Project (Kids' Day of Service)
Hosted by Whole Foods Market Santa Rosa on Yulupa Ave.
Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PDT)
Calling all kids and families to join us for a fun fall volunteer project at the Spring Creek Elementary School Garden.
Whole Foods Market Santa Rosa is excited to be teaming up with Garden Coordinators - Carole Geier & Rita Costello and Spring Creek Elementary School to help tend to the school garden. We will be rolling up our sleeves and helping to prep the garden for winter. This is a family-friendly, 2-hour project with tasks for everyone ages 2 and up!
Below please find a volunteer job description and a list of items that would be extremely helpful for you to bring and if you have extra of these items available bring those, too, as not everyone will be able to bring their own. It is our goal to make the project fun and functional, kid-friendly and kind to the planet as well as uplifting of not only weeds but your spirit!
Also, Whole Foods Market will be providing a memorable build-your-own salad bar for kids and grown-ups, plus all the fixings. Join us in modeling the fun of "eating the rainbow" in honor of the Whole Kids Foundation
To help raise funds for the Whole Kids Foundation in support of other local school garden projects, we will also have a raffle for some wonderful prizes. All volunteers will receive a raffle ticket for volunteering, and you can also earn free raffle tickets by "Going Green" at this event (look for green opportunities below). Additional raffle tickets can be purchased during the Garden Project - 1 for $1, 10 for $5 and 50 for $20.
Thank you for joining us on this day of service and inspiration as we celebrate healthy communities eating healthy whole foods together!
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(Ages 2 to 100)
Supplies to Bring and bring extras if you have them
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We ask that each volunteer sign a copy for themselves and any children they are in care of, for our project so that we can all stay safe. That form will be available on-site the day of the project or may also be emailed to you at your request - email firstname.lastname@example.com for a copy
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You will find both street parking available and spots in the school parking lot. We encourage you to use alternative forms of transportation if possible and if you do - you will receive an extra raffle ticket - a green opportunity!
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Please email Leslie Graves at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 707-575-7915x260
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Whole Foods Market Santa Rosa is proud to partner with Spring Creek Elementary School Garden to provide this wonderful opportunity for community members coming together. Our store is located within walking distance of Spring Creek Elementary School and we see many of the families with children attending the school at our store everyday. Some of our 130 Team Members have children attending Spring Creek Elementary School and other surrounding schools in our neighborhood. We love to participate in community events and even hold them at our store - check them out on our list of events here and like us on our facebook page to keep up on all we do to support a healthy community!
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I have never used self tanner because I was scared of looking like an oompa loompa. This stuff gave my body a very natural looking tan. I applied it before bed and when I woke up I was a little scared cause my face did appear a little orange, but after I washed it, it was fine. My body looked so freshly tanned, my face was not so noticeable until I took a photo and seen the big difference. It has only been a day so I can't comment on how long it will last, but honestly if I have to reapply a couple times a week, it is totally worth it to keep this look. I was going to start with the light to medium color, but did not have time to develop a color and I am glad I got this one. Oh I exfoliated first, shaved my legs and applied it after towel drying. It was easy to apply. I did wash my hands about 6 times while putting it on my whole body. My hands still got a little color but not enough to notice.I have to say there really was no scent to it, but my husband said it smelled good.I want to also say that I am a fair skinned girl of Mexican descent. (hope that is not personal info, but thought that may help others)If my pictures posted you can see I was really pale in one.
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This is the best self tanner i have used yet. If you are careful around your knees and feet/ankles, you will not get streaks. It goes on very easily and dries pretty quickly. You get a fair amount of color with each application and it lasts several days.
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This is the best of all sunless taning on the market. I have tried them all.
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Whether you view Google as a benevolent Internet overlord or the new 'Evil Empire', there's no arguing that the search giant at least devotes some of its squazillions towards environmentally beneficial causes. Earlier this year the company invested US$168 million in what will be the world's largest solar power tower plant and now it has partnered with NASA to sponsor the Green Flight Challenge that offers a prize purse of $1.65 million for the design of quiet, practical and energy-efficient aircraft. Read More


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...and Star Wars too! Soul Calibur IV will feature Darth Vader and Yoda as secret characters.
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Oh damn, thats pretty neat, I probably could live without the gimmicky random star wars secret characters though as long as I get me some next-gen Soul Caliber goodness. I hope it works on Xbox live though, for some reason DOA 4 is the laggiest game I've ever seen in my life every time I play it on Live.
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but yeah, u CANT really cross sword with a lightsaber without having ur sword melted
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Not true, there is a substance in the star wars universe, if you make an alloy with it it's incredibly resistant to lightsabres. It's rare though I think.
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Memphis Grizzlies fall to Trail Blazers, 102-89; Randolph, Allen sit out
PORTLAND, Ore. --- Tony Allen and Zach Randolph dressed.
They both jogged around during the pre-game, warm-up routine.
Then they sat on the Grizzlies' bench and never took the court. With two of their most dynamic players resting to nurse nagging injuries, the Griz fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 102-89, Tuesday night in what was a battle for the Western Conference's sixth seed in the Rose Garden.
Portland locked up the sixth slot with its victory.
Finishing higher in the playoff standings wasn't as important to the Grizzlies, who fell back into the eighth slot and would take on the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs if the playoffs began today.
Memphis will end the regular season tonight on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers. It's still a night that could determine whether the Griz end up seventh or eighth.
New Orleans, the seventh seed, will face Dallas. If New Orleans and Memphis both lose, then the teams would finish with identical records. New Orleans would then be seventh because it owns the tiebreaker edge, meaning Memphis would finish eighth.
A Memphis win in the season finale coupled with a New Orleans loss means Memphis would lock up seventh place.
The Griz all but conceded sixth place and coach Lionel Hollins made no apologies.
"Tony's hurt," Hollins said. "I didn't want to play Zach these last two games because I want to get him some rest and get him healthy. He banged his elbow the other night. Tony's knee swelled up. He would have played if I would have let him but I don't know how effective he would have been."
The Griz were uncharacteristically outscored in the paint through three quarters mainly due to Randolph's absence. They also couldn't keep the Blazers out of transition in that decisive third when Portland pulled away.
Memphis, which shot 33 percent in the third, trailed 74-66 heading into the final frame.
Third-year center Hamed Haddadi's dunk cut the Grizzlies' deficit to 78-73 with 9:30 left. A Rudy Fernandez 3-pointer, however, capped a quick 5-0 burst for the Blazers who promptly established a double-digit lead.
The lineups were telling early in the fourth quarter.
Portland employed a group that included Fernandez, Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge. Memphis rolled with a lineup that featured Haddadi and rookie Ish Smith.
The game was knotted at 45 by halftime with the Grizzlies' shooting 48 percent. O.J. Mayo had eight points and missed only one of his four shots. Marc Gasol gobbled up seven rebounds to help the Griz hold an advantage on the glass in the first half.
Portland was what it has been for much of this season: heavily reliant on Aldridge. He had 14 points and eight boards before the intermission.
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Fantasy Impact: 5 Things To Look for In The NFL Preseason
The NFL preseason is an all important part of preparing for your draft. Sure, anybody can grab a big name top 5 RB in the 1st round & a 1st tier QB with their 2nd pick or vice versa , BUT who do you choose with with the 10th pick in the 6th round? That's where the the Fantasy Football Champions make their mark & that's why the preseason is important .
5 Terrible Trades In MLB History
It's always a gamble trading young talent & end of contract vets & it can work out, but cautionary tales of poor trades abound…here are 5 of the worst deals in MLB history.
The Top 5 Sports Movies Of All Time
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With the start of training camp another hopeful season starts for the Baltimore Ravens & no one is more hopeful than the rookies. Here's a list of the top 5 All-time Ravens' rookie seasons…
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The Maryland Terrapins make the move to the BIG 10 Conference this season & new rivalries will be forged.
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|Prior to suffering a season-ending thumb injury in 2011, Jay Cutler finished with a passer ratings of 96.9 or better in four of his last six games, throwing eight touchdowns and three interceptions. With more weapons and likely better protection in 2012, there's no reason to think Cutler won't pick up where he left off. Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looked promising in the preseason and his future is bright, but he's a rookie facing one of the league's better defensive units.
|Running Backs
|Donald Brown experienced somewhat of a breakout season in 2011, rushing for a career-high 645 yards in addition to scoring five touchdowns. But the truth is the Colts still really don't know what they have in Brown, who averaged 2.4 yards per carry in the preseason. Matt Forte, meanwhile, might be poised for an even better season than his 2011 campaign in which he averaged nearly 5 yards per carry because of the changes to the club's offensive system.
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|Surely Brandon Marshall comes into this game with the 21-catch "Blackjack" performance against the Colts in 2009 fresh on his mind. It's almost a certainty the Colts devote extra coverage to Marshall, but the Bears have plenty o receivers such as Earl Bennett, Devin Hester and Alshon Jeffery capable of picking up the slack. Donnie Avery and five-time Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne certainly pose a formidable task for the Bears. The availability of Austin Collie remains in question as he recovers from his third diagnosed concussion since 2010.
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|The Colts might be in better shape at the tackle positions than the Bears with Lake Zurich product Anthony Castonzo and Winston Justice, who has often been called a bust, but performed well in 2009 when matched up against Bears defensive end Julius Peppers. Indianapolis guard Joe Reitz is a former undrafted free agent who enters his second year and might be a liability. Chicago's offensive line took heavy criticism for underperforming in 2011, but a change in scheme and smarter playcalling might help the unit in 2012 look better than it actually is.
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|Chicago's defensive line has played well at times this preseason, but until the group gains a level of consistency when it comes to applying pressure, question marks will remain. Henry Melton and Stephen Paea possess the athleticism to get inside pressure, but the club needs more out of Israel Idonije opposite Peppers. For the Colts, DE Cory Redding gives their new 3-4 front heft and experience. If Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis weren't now considered linebackers, the nod here would go to the Colts.
|Brian Urlacher is on track to start his 169th game, but there's a chance his recovering knee could give him problems. Lance Briggs has led the Bears in tackles for four seasons while ranking first in the NFL since 2003 in tackles for negative yards. Because of their sack production (173 combined sacks since 2003 between Freeney and Mathis), the Colts hold the edge. Nine of the 18 sacks between the duo in 2011 came on third down and the Colts are 56-20 when Freeney notches at least one sack.
|Antoine Bethea leads a relatively young Indianapolis secondary that recently added former Miami first-round cornerback Vontae Davis. The listed starter opposite Davis, Jerraud Powers was listed on the injury report earlier in the week with a chest issue. Tom Zbikowski adds a physical element from the safety position. Veteran corners Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings lead Chicago's secondary. There's a question as to whether Chris Conte will be healthy enough to play, but veteran Craig Steltz -- if needed -- is a capable replacement.
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|Signs seem to be pointing toward Bears punter Adam Podlesh playing against the Colts, but if he can't go the Bears are comfortable with Ryan Quigley at that position. In the return game, the Bears didn't use Devin Hester -- widely considered the best ever as a returner -- much during the preseason. But he'll handle primary return duties in this game. Rookie LaVonn Brazill is listed as Indianapolis' primary return man.
|Entering his ninth season, Lovie Smith is tied for the second-longest tenured head coach with his current team and tied for fourth-longest in the NFL. Amassing a 74-60 overall record, Smith has led the Bears to three NFC North crowns and a pair of NFC Championship game appearances, and has put together a veteran staff featuring a pair of former NFL head coaches in Mike Tice and Rod Marinelli. Smith's counterpart, Chuck Pagano, enters his first year as an NFL head coach after spending the last four years with the Baltimore Ravens.
|Interestingly, the Bears are behind the Colts in this series, having won 18 games while losing 23. The last time the Bears faced the Colts at Soldier Field in 2004, the visiting team came away with a 41-10 victory. Offensively, the Bears hope to display some of the explosiveness the staff has discussed since the offseason with Cutler and his bevy of new weapons. On defense, the plan is to maintain Chicago's normal high standards of play while forcing rookie Luck to make mistakes.
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Bears in unlucky spot in power rankings
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O'Sullivan to DL, McGowan to Start
Phillies right-hander Sean O'Sullivan lasted just two starts as the Phillies' No. 5 starter.
The Phillies today placed him on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left knee. They recalled right-hander Hector Neris from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take O'Sullivan's place on the roster, and announced right-hander Dustin McGowan will start in O'Sullivan's place tomorrow afternoon against the Marlins.
O'Sullivan went 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in two starts.
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Well, a few prospects are off to good starts. Here is a look:
Triple-A Lehigh Valley
- 3B Maikel Franco: He is hitting .323 (10-for-31) with five doubles, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs and a 1.045 OPS in seven games. Remember, he is unlikely to be promoted until mid to late May for the same reason the Cubs just promoted Kris Bryant to the big leagues: team control for an extra season. So, please, hold the, "I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY AREN'T CALLING UP FRANCO RIGHT THIS SECOND!" fits.
Double-A Reading
- CF Roman Quinn: He is hitting .478 (11-for-23) with two doubles, two triples, one home run, three RBIs, four stolen bases and a 1.408 OPS through six games.
- P Zach Eflin, Tom Windle and Jesse Biddle: Each pitched well in their first start of the season.
Class A Clearwater
- C Andrew Knapp: He is hitting .343 (12-for-35) with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs and an .808 OPS.
- P Matt Imhoff: is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA after two starts.
Class A Lakewood
- CF Carlos Tocci: He is hitting .387 (12-for-31) with two doubles, one home run, eight RBIs and a 1.021 OPS.
Howard's Week, Ryno's Lineup Carousel
It has been a heck of a week for Ryan Howard.
He had struggled through the season's first eight games — not as much as Chase Utley, although he heard more about it — when Ryne Sandberg sat him Wednesday against Mets left-hander Jonathon Niese. It was the second time in nine games the Phillies had faced a left-hander and the second time Sandberg had sat Howard against a lefty. Howard said Wednesday he had talked to Sandberg and had received no indication he might be platooned at first base, although Sandberg left the door open.
"Kind of take that a series at a time," Sandberg said.
Then last night Sandberg dropped Howard all the way to seventh in the Phillies' lineup.
From possibly platooned on April 15 to hitting seventh against a right-handed pitcher whose fastball tops out at 88 mph on April 16.
"I've been in situations like this before," said Howard, who had not his seventh since 2006. "This isn't the first time that I've gotten moved down in the lineup or anything like that. For me, you just try to look at it as an internal challenge. Do I feel l can hit fourth? Yeah, I know I can. I'm not worried about it. I'm not trying to look too far into it or anything like that. If I'm hitting in the seven-hole, do the best I can that day."
I must say I'm a little surprised Sandberg made these moves only 10 games into the season. I'm not saying Darin Ruf should not see more time at first base against left-handers (Ruf deserves more playing time, period). I'm not saying Howard should not have been moved from the cleanup spot. I'm also not saying these moves weren't coming. Howard has struggled against lefties for some time and he struggled hitting fourth last season. I'm saying I thought Sandberg might wait a little longer, unless he told Howard before the season he would have an incredibly short leash. I'm also a bit surprised he dropped him all the way to seventh.
After all, if there was such little faith in Howard's ability to produce why start the season with him in the cleanup spot in the first place? It is kind of the same thing with Ben Revere. He dropped from first to eighth after just seven games. Cody Asche also was benched a couple games last week after a slow start.
Clearly Sandberg is trying to find a lineup combination that works, but hitting also involves confidence and right now hitters might be thinking, "Boy, if I go 0-for tonight I might be dropped in the lineup or benched."
That is not why they Phillies aren't hitting, but I also think it comes into play if players never know where they stand.
Worst Start Ever for Utley
Ryan Howard takes the heat, but Chase Utley is struggling worse than Howard through the Phillies' first seven games. In fact, this is the worst start of Utley's career through the team's first seven games.
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"It's just a matter of time with Chase," Ryne Sandberg said after yesterday's 2-0 loss to the Mets. "I have no worries there. He gets quality at-bats. Chase will be fine. We just need to create some opportunities with men on base for those guys in the middle of the lineup."
I'm not sure if Sandberg is saying Utley and Howard are struggling because the No. 1 and 2 hitters aren't getting on base enough, but that should not affect Utley or Howard at the plate that much. Will Utley be better than he has been? Yes, although he has not homered since Aug. 10. It is the longest homerless drought of his career, stretching to 175 at-bats. But he posted a 1.297 OPS in Spring Training, so he was swinging the bat well recently.
Is he the only reason the Phillies are struggling offensively? Absolutely not. But he is a big reason why the team has scored just 16 runs in seven games.
Sandberg said he is not considering any significant changes to the lineup. I think that could come in time, but seven games into the season is not the time to bump Utley and Howard. I know nobody likes to hear this, but a big part of managing is managing people. You don't take two long-time Phillies and in one day move them out of the spots they have been hitting their entire careers. They deserve a little more time. How much time? I'm not sure, but certainly more than seven games.
Week 1: Phillies .500, but Offense Offensive
The Phillies finished the first week of the season at 3-3, which is not bad everything considered.
They received strong starting pitching performances in four of six games. The pitching staff as a whole has a 3.38 ERA, which is 11th in baseball. They showed some fight as Ryne Sandberg said following today's 4-3 loss in 10 innings to the Nationals. The Phillies overcame a seventh-inning deficit to win Friday, an eighth-inning deficit to win in 10 innings Saturday and tied the game in the seventh inning yesterday. They gave up two runs in the 10th, but made things interesting with a run scored in the bottom of the inning.
But the gigantic red flag that flapped in the wind in Clearwater, Fla., planted itself at home plate in Philadelphia:
No offense.
The Phillies are 28th in baseball with a .563 OPS, a percentage point or two ahead of the Mets (.563) and Twins (.515). They have scored just 16 runs in six games. Only the Twins (13) and Nationals (13) have scored fewer. They have hit just two home runs. Only the Twins (1) and Marlins (1) have hit fewer.
Everybody knew the offense would be an issue, which is why we have seen Sandberg use six lineups in seven games (including today's game). He is searching for a winning combination, trying to find decent match ups and hot bats whenever they are available, although it will be interesting to see how he balances what is supposed to be a developmental year with his desire to win that night's game. For example, he benched Cody Asche on Friday and Saturday for Andres Blanco. Sandberg said he liked the spark Blanco provided, but the Phillies should want to give Asche as many opportunities to play as possible this season. He could be part of the Phillies' future, either at third base, left field or wherever. Blanco is not.
The same holds true for Ruf, who snapped an 0-for-11 slump with a pinch-hit homer this afternoon, and others.
A lot of people are unhappy with Ryan Howard, who struck out four times in four at-bats today. But you might as well relax because he is going to continue to play. First, who is he holding back? Ruf had 12 at-bats this week, which should be enough to show what he can do. And even if Maikel Franco were the hottest hitter in Triple-A, he would remain there until the end of May for the same reason Cubs prospect Kris Bryant opened the season in Triple-A: team control for an extra year. Second, it's one week. I'm not suggesting Howard will return to MVP form with more time, but it doesn't make sense to pull the plug on somebody owed $60 million just one week into the season.
The team is going to to struggle and Howard might struggle along with it, but he should get a good look.
Ryno: Small Ball Will Continue
Ryne Sandberg promised the Phillies would play oodles of small ball in 2015.
He watched those efforts fail repeatedly last night in a 3-2 victory over the Nationals in 10 innings, but he remains as determined as ever to make it part of his team's game.
The Phillies had runners on first and second with no outs in the third and fifth innings and twice tried to sacrifice bunt to advance their base runners. But Freddy Galvis bunted the ball back to the pitcher in the third and Ben Revere bunted the ball back to the pitcher in the fifth with the lead runner thrown out both times. (A batter earlier in the fifth, Cole Hamels reached base when he attempted to sacrifice a runner to second. He bunted the ball in front of the plate, but an errant throw to second allowed both runners to be safe.)
That's 3-for-3 on bad bunts on a team that vowed bunting would be a big part of its game this season.
The Phillies also had a runner on second and no outs in the ninth, but Revere missed the sign to sacrifice bunt. He struck out swinging.
"We have to get the bunts down," Sandberg said. "It's a priority. We need to improve on that. We could have made it much easier on the offensive side of things with Cole out there on the mound and with the pitching we had."
But the Phillies would have been better served swinging away in those situations … yes, even knowing the end result of Revere's at-bat in the ninth. Baseball Prospectus' Runs Expectations data from 2014 showed a team's chances to score decreased when a team gave up an out to advance a runner.
Teams averaged 1.4023 runs with runners on first and second and no outs last season.
They averaged 1.2714 runs with runners on second and third and one out.
In other words, the Phillies had a 9.3 percent better chance to score with Galvis and Revere swinging away in the third and fifth innings. That might not seem like a lot, but every percentage point counts for a team that acknowledges it will struggle to score runs this season.
Frenchy's Long Road Back
Ryne Sandberg said yesterday he will not pull a hot bat from the Phillies' lineup.
A single home run might not make a hitter hot, but Jeff Francoeur's three-run home run to left-center field in the sixth inning of a 4-2 victory over the Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park might earn him another start tonight. They were the first runs the Phillies scored this season, snapping a 14-inning scoreless streak following Monday's shutout loss on Opening Day.
It was Francoeur's first home run in the big leagues since June 16, 2013, when he played for the Royals.
"I hit (15) in El Paso last year," Francoeur said. "It was nice. It was a lot of hard work last year. It makes you appreciate being back up here and getting those opportunities. And you don't want to miss them. It's a lot of fun."
Francoeur hit a combined .204 with a .536 OPS in 256 plate appearances with the Royals and Giants in 2013 before spending most of 2014 with Triple-A El Paso. He signed a Minor League contract with the Phillies in November.
He hopes this is the beginning of something.
So do the Phillies. They need the help offensively.
"A lot of hitting is getting confidence," Francoeur said. "You get beat down, man. 2013 took a lot out of me to be honest with you. I sucked and I thought I sucked and everybody told me I sucked. You start believing it. Even last year just go out in Triple-A, but just to have fun again and play again. Like I said, when I hit that one today it was pretty cool just for the whole fact that you grind and you battle in this game, and when you get an opportunity you try to make the most of it."
Wait, Ruf Is Playing Tonight?
It seemed like Darin Ruf answered 20 minutes worth of questions this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
Why? Because Ryne Sandberg actually had him in the lineup against the Red Sox.
Wait, what?!
Ruf has hit .251 with 21 doubles, one triple, 20 home runs, 48 RBIs and an .805 OPS in 447 career plate appearances with the Phillies. He is the only Phillies player with 400 or more plate appearances from 2012-15 with a .787 OPS or higher.
Ruf also has an .839 OPS against left-handed pitchers, which might help a power-starved team of mostly left-handed hitters.
But Ruf has had a difficult time finding an opportunity to play. The Phillies front office and coaching has often cite his defense in the outfield, although the organization just a couple years ago gave Delmon Young an opportunity to play every day in right field. They said then Young's offense would outweigh his defensive shortcomings. In fact, they almost completely downplayed Young's defensive issues.
They do not say the same about Ruf, but if he hits, who knows?
"If there's a hot bat, I'll have trouble taking a hot bat out of the lineup," Sandberg insisted.
Baseball Prospectus' 2015 player projections actually have Ruf as the fourth-most productive player on the Phillies roster with a 1.4 WARP (Wins Above Replacement Player), despite only 334 projected plate appearances. Only Chase Utley (3.9), Carlos Ruiz (2.9) and Ben Revere (2.5) are projected to be better.
But Ruf has been relegated to backing up Revere in left field and Ryan Howard at first base. For whatever reason, the Phillies prefer Grady Sizemore (0.1 WARP projection) and Jeff Francoeur (-0.1 WARP projection) in right field over Ruf, who has played there in the past.
Sandberg said that could change.
"That's an option," he said. "I think there's versatility and some spots wide open as far as that goes if a hitter wants to get hot. (Ruf) has a little bit of history in right field. Not a lot, but he actually didn't have a lot of history in left field and I thought that he's taken to that pretty well. I would say that remains an option for him."
It should be noted that teams are not beating down the Phillies' door to acquire Ruf. Scouts generally view him as a part-time player with some power. And I'm not saying Ruf is an All-Star in the making, a guy that would hit 35 home runs if only afforded the opportunity. But on a team begging for offense and talking about small ball like it it something that could actually work, semi-regular at-bats for a right-handeded power bat makes some sense.
If this was 2009 and the Phillies' outfield included Raul Ibanez, Shane Victorino and Jayson Werth there is no question Ruf should be on the bench. But Revere, Odubel Herrera and Sizemore might not combine for 10 home runs this season. Ruf can't get some semi-regular at-bats knowing that?
Phillies, McGowan Agree to Terms
The Phillies added another arm to their bullpen tonight.
A baseball source confirmed an ESPN.com report that the Phillies have agreed to terms with right-hander Dustin McGowan.
McGowan, 32, went 5-3 with a 4.17 ERA in 53 appearances (eight starts) last season with Toronto. He is 25-27 with a 4.57 ERA in 158 appearances (68 starts) over parts of seven seasons with the Blue Jays.
He had a 6.75 ERA in seven Cactus League appearances this spring with Dodgers, who released Tuesday. He would have made $1 million had he made the Dodgers.
The Phillies must finalize their Opening Day roster before 3 p.m. tomorrow. Jonathan Papelbon, Ken Giles, Justin De Fratus and Jake Diekman entered the weekend as locks to make the Phillies' bullpen. (There is no indication Giles is going to open the season on the DL, despite a recent back issue and his fastball hitting 94 mph today.) The team selected the contracts of Jeanmar Gomez and Cesar Jimenez today, putting them in the bullpen.
That makes six relievers.
Rule 5 Draft pick Andy Oliver had been outrighted to Triple-A, but he elected to become a free agent.
Right-hander Luis Garcia remains in camp. He has options remaining. The Phillies also could elect to carry an eight relief pitcher until they need a No. 5 starter April 12.
Revere, Herrera Make Most Sense Hitting Second
Ryne Sandberg said nobody should read anything into today's lineup at Bright House Field.
He said Monday following an 18-4 loss to the Pirates that he hoped to play his Opening Day lineup at least once before next Monday's season opener against the Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park. So today's lineup appeared to offer some clues with the exception of backup catcher Cameron Rupp playing over Carlos Ruiz.
Left fielder Ben Revere and center fielder Odubel Herrera hit first and second, respectively, which made sense.
"It's a possible combination," Sandberg said.
Revere and Herrera both offer speed and the possibility of respectable on-base percentages atop the lineup. Revere hit .306 with a .325 on-base percentage and 49 stolen bases last season. Herrera, who is a Rule 5 Draft pick, won batting titles in the Double-A Texas League and Venezuelan Winter Ball. He entered Thursday hitting .328 with a .355 on-base percentage in the Grapefruit League.
"(Freddy) Galvis is another guy in the No. 2 spot," Sandberg said. "He's another option depending on that day's lineup."
Galvis has hit .218 with a .259 on-base percentage in 550 career plate appearances with the Phillies. He has hit .246 with a .291 on-base percentage in 2,631 plate appearances in the Minor Leagues.
Asked if Galvis has enough hitting ability to warrant the No. 2 spot, Sandberg said, "Playing the game the right way. Setting up base runners, moving the runners and doing some things for the three, four, five hitters. That's what Freddy has done so well this spring. He fits that mold very well, too."
But the occasional opportunity to potentially advance a base runner might not benefit the lineup as a whole. The No. 2 hitter in baseball last season averaged 731.8 plate appearances per team. The No. 8 hitter averaged 628 plate appearances.
That is a difference of 103.8 plate appearances in a season.
It is going to be very difficult for the Phillies to score runs this season. Every out counts. So it goes without saying they should have their best hitters at the top, whether or not they play small ball as effectively as Galvis.
Here is a look at the average plate appearances per spot in the lineup in MLB last season:
- 750.4 plate appearances
- 731.8 (-18.6 fewer plate appearances than spot above)
- 716.3 (-15.5)
- 700 (-16.3)
- 684.3 (-15.7)
- 665.1 (-19.2)
- 647.1 (-18)
- 628 (-19.1)
- 608 (-20)
Galvis has hit a bit better this spring. He entered today hitting .288 with a .309 on-base percentage. If he can keep up that pace perhaps some time hitting second works. But if he hits like he has in the past that spot is better reserved for Revere, Herrera or somebody else.


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