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A computer-based training system and related methods utilizing a simulated offshore environment. The training system allows users to safely simulate various job tasks in which they are expected to perform prior to actually performing the job tasks in an offshore environment. Conditions can be altered each time to make the training session easier or more difficult, which also enables users to experience a different training scenario each time. The system allows users to make mistakes in a safe environment, before there are any real consequences, such as an injury or an environmental upset. The training system has reporting and updating capabilities to enable companies to determine the status of employee training and ensure that all of the procedures are current and consistent company-wide.
1. An offshore computer software training system that utilizes a virtual offshore industrial environment, the system comprising:
a personal computer for use by a user comprising a processor and memory coupled to the processor to store an offshore training software program that provides the user with the virtual offshore industrial environment in which the user can experience a simulated offshore rig environment during training; and
a training reporter that generates reports that are used within the offshore training software program and sends the training software program to an administrator site remote from the personal computer.
2. The system of
a remote server computer positioned at the administrator site remote from the personal computer, the remote server having a processor and memory coupled to the processor to receive and store training session results from the offshore training software program and for sending updates to the offshore training software program to the personal computer for upload; and
a network connection for allowing the personal computer and the remote server computer to upload updates to the offshore training software program and download training session results from the offshore training software program.
3. The system of
4. A computer memory element stored in a computer memory containing a database comprising data in computer readable format, the data including:
data indicating a job task;
data indicating a character;
data indicating an offshore environment detail;
data indicating a training history of a user;
data indicating weather conditions;
data indicating an equipment;
data indicating an incident;
data indicating a camera viewpoint;
data indicating a skill level; and
data indicating a job task.
5. The computer memory element of
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13. A computer-implemented method of performing a training session for users utilizing a simulated off-shore environment, the method comprising the steps of:
selecting a job task, a skill level, and weather conditions;
selecting crewmembers and equipment that each crewmember will need to complete the job task;
assigning duties and the equipment to crewmembers based upon the job task selected;
inspecting the equipment for deficiencies;
performing a pre-task briefing;
selecting a crewmember and performing an assigned duty that is assigned to the selected crewmember required to perform the job task until each crewmember is selected and each assigned duty required to perform the job task is complete; and
performing a post-task debriefing; and
generating a training report to report results of the training session.
14. The method of
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inspecting each crewmember to ensure that the crewmember is wearing the equipment properly and to ensure compliance with work dress codes; and
developing a task plan that contains task information selected from the group consisting of the job task, a plan for completing the job task, a determination of areas that need to be inspected, a determination of equipment that need to be inspected, a determination of materials that need to be inspected, a hazards identification, identification of any needed control measures to reduce hazards, identification of any needed communication between crewmembers related to the job task, a determination of the crewmembers needing communication related to the job task, a determination of the communicator of the communication between crewmembers related to the job task, a determination if it is safe to proceed with the job task, identification of tasks to be performed to ensure that performance of the job task remains safe, identification of additional hazards identified during the job task, verification that each crewmember is properly certified for the job task, verification that each crewmember is properly equipped for the job task, verification that each crewmember is properly inspected, and combinations thereof.
19. The method of
reviewing choices made throughout the training session selected from the group consisting of the equipment selected by the user, the inspections performed, the crewmembers selected, and combinations thereof; and
providing recommendations for improvement to the user; and
providing a final score for the training session.
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This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. � 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/504,943, filed Sep. 22, 2003.
1. Technical Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to computer-based safety training programs. More specifically, the invention relates to software programs that provide training for employees of the offshore energy industrial environment.
2. Description of Prior Art
The offshore energy industry employs thousands of people that perform jobs that are dangerous to others or themselves if not performed properly. Mistakes made in many of these jobs could lead to injury, loss of life, or an environmental incident. Proper training is essential for an employee to perform his duties correctly and safely, particularly when the employee has a job that is dangerous. Training can be conducted in many different subjects related to a job. Training subjects can include operating procedures, safety procedures, safe work practices, industry standards, regulations, and the like. Many methods of training have been used throughout the years with varying levels of success.
Training historically consisted of a trainer teaching a trainee about a task and then possibly quizzing the trainee regarding the material that was learned. Much of the training was in a classroom setting without much "hands on" training. The trainer may not even be a live person in many instances. Training videos have become a popular alternative to live training sessions because the training could be conducted repeatedly and in various locations at various times. While this type of personal training may be appropriate for some jobs, this is not always the best type of training to use when making a mistake during the performance of a task could cause injury or an environmental excursion.
On-the-job training was another leading type of training for many jobs. The theory behind this type of training was that the trainee would be able to retain the material better since he was actually performing the task, as opposed to simply hearing about it in a classroom. This type of training results in many errors being made by the trainee and the trainer having to correct the mistakes of the trainee to ensure that the same mistake will not occur again. Some jobs though do not allow for any mistakes due to the dangerous nature of the job.
To address this problem, many types of simulators have been developed over the years, particularly for use in the aviation industry. While these types of training devices allow users to experience a simulated environment to one in which they will be working, simulators are typically expensive and cumbersome. If a company has numerous locations or remote sites such as an offshore platform, it is generally not economically feasible to provide enough simulators to adequately train its personnel. Changes to procedures are also difficult to distribute on a companywide basis and it is difficult to ensure that everyone has been trained on the most up-to-date materials.
A need exists for a more economical and efficient method of training employees in a manner that will capture the user's attention and help them retain what they have learned. It would be desirable for the training system to allow users to perform dangerous tasks repeatedly in a safe environment to ensure that they can perform the task properly prior to having to risk any real dangerous occurrence. It is an object and goal to provide a training system that captures the attention of the trainee, tracks their progress, and allows for a "hands on" experience without the danger of actually performing a task prematurely. It is an additional object and goal to provide a training system that will easily allow a company to determine the status of all training activities for its employees and ensure that all of the training materials are current and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
In order to meet one or more of these goals, the present invention advantageously provides a system and method of training employees of the offshore energy industry using a computer software program that simulates an offshore industrial environment. The systems and methods of the present invention allow users to train in a virtual offshore environment while physically remaining in a safe environment.
The present invention advantageously provides a computer training system that simulates the offshore environment, such as an offshore platform, to train employees in operating procedures, safe work practices, and the like. The training system generally includes an offshore training software program, a personal computer with the offshore training software program preferably installed upon a memory of the personal computer, a remote server computer containing a training results database that contains training results based upon the completion of at least a portion of the computer training software, and a means for connecting, physically or otherwise, the server with the personal computer.
The training software allows users to simulate various job tasks in which they are expected to perform prior to actually performing the job tasks in an offshore environment. Conditions can be altered to make the training session easier or more difficult, such as having to perform job tasks at night or in a storm. The training software allows users to make mistakes in a safe environment, before there are any real consequences, such as an injury, an environmental upset, or worse.
The training system is very portable, since it can be operated on a personal computer virtually anywhere. The training system allows companies to quickly determine the training status of all personnel. The training system also allows companies to implement company-wide changes very quickly and ensure that such changes are being conveyed to its employees.
The present invention also advantageously provides a method of training employees in offshore-related job tasks by using a computer-based simulator that allows the employees to experience a virtual offshore industrial environment. The employees are allowed to customize their training experience by selecting various conditions for performing job tasks. As a result, each training session can be different, which enhances the learning process for the employees. The training software allows users to select crewmembers and their needed equipment to perform various job tasks that are typically performed by offshore environment workers. The training software also allows the users to control each crewmember while the crewmember performs each duty or step required to perform a job task. The job task is the overall job that needs to be performed and the duties are the smaller steps required to complete the job task.
So that the manner in which the above-recited features, advantages, and objectives of the invention, as well as others that will become apparent, are attained and can be understood in detail, more particular description of the invention briefly summarized above may be had by reference to the embodiments thereof that are illustrated in the drawings that form a part of this specification. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only preferred embodiments of the invention and are, therefore, not to be considered limiting of the invention's scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
The current invention advantageously provides a computer based training system and a method of training users in a virtual, simulated offshore energy industrial environment. In one embodiment, the present invention advantageously provides a training system that includes an offshore training software program 30 that is operated on a personal computer 15 and connects to a central server 55 through a network 50. The offshore training software program 30 provides a virtual generic offshore industrial environment, as shown in
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Network 50 preferably includes the Internet. Other types of networks such as intranets can also be used. Other suitable networks can be used and are to be considered within the scope of the present invention.
As illustrated in
Duty database 110 advantageously includes information related to each job task that is selected by the user. To allow the user to better understand the individual steps or duties that are required to perform a particular duty, the training system generates a checklist of the necessary duties, as shown in
Character database 115 advantageously provides information related to each one of the crewmembers selected by the user and any extraneous characters. Character database 115 can include information related to crewmembers, such as a helicopter landing officer (HLO), a fire officer, roustabouts, a helicopter pilot, helicopter passengers, and the like. Extraneous characters are similar to the offshore environment background in display 25 since they are not interactive.
Offshore environment detail database 120 advantageously includes the information necessary to create many of the major elements that are seen on the graphical user interface. Such elements can include a helicopter deck, an offshore platform, cranes, and an animated helicopter. Other elements can be included, such as boats and the like, and are to be considered within the scope of the present invention.
Training history database 125 advantageously provides a history for each user to review previous attempts at performing tasks using the offshore training software program 30. As shown in
Weather condition database 130 includes information related to various weather conditions that could affect the job tasks selected. Weather conditions can include but are not limited to mild weather during the day, mild weather at anytime, typical weather at any time, and harsh weather at anytime.
Input/output device 140 can include connectors and other devices capable of transferring data to and from offshore training software program 30 to processor 45 as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.
Equipment database 145 includes information related to the equipment that is assigned to each one of the crewmembers. Equipment can include personal protective equipment (PPE), forms, manuals, procedures, hand tools, power tools, and the like. The type of equipment that is needed for each job task varies depending upon the job task that has been selected. Additional types of equipment can be used and are to be considered within the scope of the present invention.
Incident database 150 can include information related to incidents, such as the criteria for determining whether an incident is minor or major. Incident database 150 can also include information related to the consequences of making a mistake within the offshore training software program 30. For example, if while refueling a helicopter in a training session, the user forgets to ground the fuel line, a fire would occur. Incident database 150 contains information related to incidents such as the resulting fire.
Camera viewpoint database 155 includes information related to the various camera angles that are available for use throughout the training session. Various viewpoints from the point of view of various crewmembers are shown on display 25 during the training sessions, as described herein.
Skill level database 160 can include information related to the skills that are required to perform various job tasks. Such information can include the proper personal protective equipment, certifications, the number and type of crewmembers required for a specific job task.
Job task database 165 includes information related to the job tasks described herein. Example job tasks can include inspecting a landing deck for a helicopter, monitoring the landing and departure of the helicopter, handing arriving and departing crewmembers, refueling the helicopter, and the like. Other job tasks related to the use of boats and other equipment needed in the offshore industrial environment can also be included and are to be considered within the scope of the present invention.
Training reporter 170 generates reports that are used within offshore training software program 30 to debrief the user, as described herein. Training reporter 170 preferably sends the results of the training session over network 50 to remote server 55. Training reporter 170 can be configured to send result reports automatically or upon demand.
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Training results database 60 preferably stores all of the training results performed by the users within a company. Training results database 60 can be any type of database suitable for adequately maintaining training records, such as Microsoft Access. Other database programs can be used and are to be considered within the scope of the present invention. Training results database 60 maintains personal statistics and performance logs for employees or users.
Training results generator 65 receives information from training reporter 170 and generates reports based upon the information sent by training reporter 170. Training results generator 65 allows companies to quickly provide training records of all of its employees easily. Reports can be generated using the database program to allow companies to quickly provide current training status when needed. This feature is particularly beneficial to companies during audits. Reports can be generated indicating the results of the training session and sent automatically or upon demand to the remote server. It is preferable for the report to be sent automatically to ensure that the company's training records are accurate. On-demand reporting can be used if the company wishes to allow users to practice the training sessions prior to the training session results being evaluated by the company. The reports that are sent to the server 55 from the personal computer 15 can be sent using the network 50 and its typical connection methods.
Offshore training software program updater 95 allows companies to upload changes in procedures, best work practices, regulations, and the like to all users of offshore training software program 30. Offshore training software program 30 is capable of being upgraded globally through remote server 55. This function allows a company to ensure that each user using the software program 30 on each computer has the most current version of the software program 30 and that all of the procedures related to the job tasks are current. This feature is particularly advantageous if a safe work practice changes based upon a new regulation or the like. If a safe work practice is changed, the change can be uploaded to each computer running the offshore training software program 30 to ensure that each site knows about the change in safe work practices. The company can then use the training reporter 170 and training report generator 65 to track the progress within the company towards complying with the new procedures or policies.
The company can customize the minimum criteria required for successful completion of each training session. For example, the company can specify that if a user receives a major incident report, it is necessary to complete the training again until there are not any major incidents. This feature allows companies to target areas that require extra focus for individuals and for teams. The company can also determine a numeric score that is considered the minimum acceptable score for its employees. This type of information can be globally distributed throughout the company using offshore training software program updater 95.
The offshore training software program 30 preferably is accessed on a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD) and runs locally on the personal computer 15. Other formats, such as downloading or accessing the offshore training software program 30 through the Internet, can also be used and are to be considered within the scope of the present invention.
The offshore training software program 30 is very versatile. The offshore training software program 30 allows users to experience a different training session each time they run the program. As shown in
In addition to the training system provided, methods of training users by utilizing the training software system are also advantageously provided. As described in
Offshore training software program 30 allows the user to select a crew based upon the job task selected and assign duties related to the job task to individual crewmembers. This feature helps develop leadership skills in the user and is useful in analyzing the strength of the user's leadership skills. Some duties require specialized certifications or experience, while others can be handled by any available crewmember. The score of the user is affected if the user attempts to assign duties to crewmembers without proper certifications. Each member has different qualifications and work experience to simulate real-work situations. As shown in
Offshore training software program 30 also allows the user to issue all of the equipment that is needed for the job task to the crewmembers. The user is also responsible for properly inspecting every issued item to assure fitness and safety for the expected use of such equipment. The user can provide any number of equipment to the crewmembers, but the overall scoring of the training session will be affected if the user deviates from the company's best practices. A crewmember can be given more than one piece of the same equipment. The software program allows the user to inspect the equipment and determine if the equipment passes or fails the inspection. The equipment can be rotated to ensure that the user inspects the equipment thoroughly.
Once the crew and equipment have been selected, the user performs a pre-task briefing routine (block 230). The pre-task briefing routine can include performing several tasks. One such task is inspecting each crewmember to ensure that they are wearing their equipment properly and to ensure compliance with work dress codes. Another task is developing a task plan that can include such information as the job task; a plan for completing the task; a determination of areas, equipment, and materials that need to be inspected and by whom; identification of hazards and any needed control measures needed to reduce the hazards; a communication to those involved or affected by the job task and a determination of who is responsible for the communication; and a determination if it is safe to proceed, what will be done to ensure that it remains safe; and identification of additional hazards that were identified during the task and how they were controlled. The task plan can be customized as needed based upon the job task. As another task that is performed during the pre-task briefing, the user can determine if it safe to proceed with the job task, and if each crewmember is properly certified, equipped, and inspected.
Offshore training software program 30 allows the user to make bad or poor job assignments and other mistakes prior to performing the pre-task briefing step (block 230). The previously selected choices made by the user can be revised, if necessary (block 232). Revisions are required if the user has made any mistakes, such as selecting an improper crewmember to perform a selected duty or improperly equipping a crewmember with improper equipment. Offshore training software program 30 will remember the previous selections in order to prevent the user from having to re-enter the same date, which wastes time. The user will go through any intervening screens between the screen upon which the mistake was made and the last screen in which the user was on. This feature re-emphasizes the training material to ensure that the user will not make the same mistakes again. Repetition is proven to be an effective learning tool.
Once the pre-task briefing tasks are complete, then the user selects and inspects a crewmember to perform the first duty required to perform a job task (block 235). The selected crewmember then is controlled by the user to perform the duty (block 240). Once the crew has been chosen, the user can become any member within the crew to help perform a duty that is needed to complete the particular job task. The user can control the crewmembers to make them perform various duties that are required to complete a job task. For example, if the job task was to unload a helicopter with passengers, the checklist shown in
The user can control the movement of each member by using typical gaming techniques, such as using a mouse, a joystick, mouse buttons, the arrow keys on a keyboard, or the like. The offshore training software program 30 allows users to put themselves in the shoes of each crewmember by selecting a particular crewmember. Different camera views related to that particular crewmember can be selected.
Once the selected crewmember has completed the duty, another crewmember can be selected and engaged to perform the next duty required to perform the job task (block 250). In order to ensure that each job task is completed accurately, the user will have to assume control of each crewmember at the proper time. The user will have to know the sequence of the duties and the qualifications and equipment required for each duty.
If the user makes a mistake that would have resulted in an incident if the user had made the same mistake in the real world, an incident report is generated (block 245). The severity of the consequences related to the mistake will determine what type of incident report is generated. If a major incident, such as a serious injury or a serious environmental excursion, occurs, then a major incident report will be generated. Major incidents can be used to require the user to start the training session over.
Offshore training software program 30 can include various levels of training reports, based upon the severity of the incident. For example, if the user did not perform the duties in the proper order that are required to refuel a helicopter, such as grounding the fuel line, the helicopter will catch on fire and a major incident report will be generated.
If the user makes a mistake, then they can go back and correct the mistake if they catch it prior to an incident occurring. Training reporter 170 will report the mistake, but also indicate that the user corrected the mistake on their own.
Offshore training software program 30 includes some characters that cannot be controlled by the user. These extraneous characters function similarly to the background of the offshore environment, like the platform or equipment. The extraneous characters can respond to commands from the crewmembers controlled by the user, but offshore training software program 30 controls these characters. The extraneous characters essentially function as part of the offshore environment.
Once the job task is complete, the user experiences a post-task debriefing (block 255). In the post-task debriefing step, the user is then reviewed, or scored, for his choices made throughout the training session. The reviewing includes the overall job task performance including the equipment selected by the user, the inspection performed, the personnel selected, and any of the other decisions made by the user. The user is then provided with constructive criticism, recommendations for improvement, and a final score. Scoring can be accomplished by using an observation system known as "START", which stands for See, Think, Act, Report, Track. In this system, details such as behavior, body positions, personal protective equipment, tools and equipment, safe work conditions, environmental conditions, and the like can be evaluated. Only the relevant details are scored, based upon the job task. Additional factors can be considered when scoring the training results, such as if corrective action was required, if the task planning drill was fully and properly used, if there was an accident or a near miss, if relevant work permits were obtained and confirmed, if the procedures were adequate, if the procedures were followed, and the like.
The results of each training session can be sent automatically to the server so that the company can access up-to-date training records at any time (block 260). The company can generate training reports using training report generator 65 for each user to indicate whether or not required training has been performed and the results of such training. This feature will enable companies to easily provide training records when needed, such as for regulatory compliance audits and in the event of an incident.
Many advantages exist resulting from the use of the software training program and the associated methods. As an advantage of the invention, the training that is provided through the use of the training software system holds the attention of the user to enhance the learning process of the user. The training system and methods are interactive, as opposed to passive learning as with prior training methods, which enhances the user's retention of the material. Since the training system resembles the feel of a game, the training is fun for the users, which helps keep the user's attention throughout the training session. Users achieve a higher level of safety awareness as a result of using the training program.
Other advantages exist, such as the training system can be customized for various tasks or for company specific needs and the software monitors and corrects behavior within the software program and connects the user's actions with consequences. The system and methods provide information to the company that enables supervisors to access an employee's understanding of the safety issues related to their prior to resulting in an accident.
Another advantage is that the program provides the company with feedback regarding areas in which the user needs more training or has successfully completed. As yet another advantage, the training system allows a company to adopt company-wide modifications to procedures and practices, implement these changes quickly, and ensure that all employees are trained with the most current information.
Unlike prior training methods, the present invention is focused on keeping the user's attention and providing supervisors with measurable performance tracking. The offshore training software program 30 brings the trainee into a familiar 3D world where they will perform their day-to-day tasks with an emphasis on following corporate safety procedures. By monitoring and correcting behavior within the simulation, the trainee can readily make the association of their actions/in-actions with their associated consequences; in graphic detail, where necessary. This new level of safety awareness can, quite easily, transfer into their performance on their real job.
The present invention provides intelligent interactive multimedia training in a cost effective package. As another advantage of the present invention, personal statistics and performance logs of all employees are provided for use by the company. Areas requiring focus, along with progress being made, can be presented summarily and individually, which can provide an HSE department with valuable data on an employee's understanding of safety issues before they result in lost time, or serious accident.
The operating instructions or software program described in the present invention are not inherently related to or required by a particular computer or other server hardware. Various conventional computers or servers can be used according to the present invention. In addition, the present invention is not described with reference to any particular programming language. It will be understood that a variety of programming languages may be used to implement the system and method of the present invention as described herein.
While the invention has been shown or described in only some of its forms, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that it is not so limited, but is susceptible to various changes without departing from the scope of the invention.
For example, various other job tasks can be added and the environment can be changed, such as from the viewpoint of a boat within the ocean. As another example, additional weather conditions can be added, such as hurricane conditions.
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Pictures of my bats.
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Why do you have so many bats?
"What is this what is this who is this guy shouting what is this going on in here?" - CP. (re: psxpro)
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Pictures of my balls:
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TBH, those bats don't seem like they ever came close to a cricket ball.
Anyways, unless I'm wrong, English willow bats tend to get better the older they are (up to a certain point of course) when the grains split. So why would you change bats so often?
All the bats are used & all have clear scuff sheet fitted so I clean the ball mark off and keep them looking new. I buy mostly from www.onlinestockst.com this is best and cheapest site to buy indian brands frm. I'll post few pictures of me wearing new SS matrix pads.
Not exactly cost effective to buy a new bat every few weeks I wouldn't have imagined.
Pictures of me trying out new SS pads in the kitchen.
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Friday I got horrible news. My second miscarriage in a row. Last one was in mid October when I was 8 weeks pregnant and my little angel lost a heartbeat. I had a d/c and it was awesome, back to normal in 2 weeks and pregnant again 2 months later. Here I am in mid January, 8 weeks pregnant and found out Friday during my first ultrasound the sac is empty! (blighted ovum / anembryonic pregnancy) and I'm going to have to miscarry again. So sad about this as my symptoms were much worse this time around and it was so real this time! Now I have a week to decide what to do.
Is it dangerous to get another d/c again so soon after the last one?
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I'd really rather do another d/c and get it over with but I'm concerned that since there's no embryo this time 1) my doctor won't have a tissue sample to send to a genetics lab for testing and 2) natural m/c may be better for me and less painful since there's no embryo. I just want this to be over with so we can try again, this has been soooo heartbreaking! Any answers are helpful thanks so much!


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Sharks' GM Doug Wilson apparently in 'panic mode'
Mar 17, 2013, 5:43 PM EDT
San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson is reportedly in "full panic mode," according to Bruce Garrioch's of the Ottawa Sun, and three of the team's pending unrestricted free agents – Ryane Clowe, Michal Handzus and Douglas Murray – are available.
The Sharks won their first seven games of the season, but have just five victories since. They are now sitting eighth in the Western Conference standings and have fallen 14 points back of the Anaheim Ducks in the Pacific Division.
They suffered a loss to the L.A. Kings Saturday, prompting a diatribe from head coach Todd McLellan.
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"We play against the Stanley Cup champions back to back, we're lucky enough to win one in San Jose, and we come here and you've got to think they'd be champing at the bit and ready to go. What a great opportunity for our team to test themselves collectively, but also individually. Do I belong in the NHL? And we had a lot of passengers."
- sharksfan754 - Mar 17, 2013 at 5:53 PM
I hope Demers is up for grabs as well
- sjawesome - Mar 17, 2013 at 5:55 PM
You know who else is available? Jason Demers and T.J. Galiardi.
The sharks are not improving. It's time to make some changes and fast
- sjsharks66 - Mar 17, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Let demers and handzus go. Keep clowe and murray.
- sjsblitz - Mar 17, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Clowes gotta go, progressively getting worse with the turn overs and the whole no scoring thing
- ethanmacleod1685 - Mar 17, 2013 at 6:18 PM
The only people deserving to stay is Thornton, Marleau, Pavelski, Couture, Irwin and Boyle.
DW, shake this thing up and quick. It's time.
- ethanmacleod1685 - Mar 17, 2013 at 6:18 PM
It's not the top guys, it's the bottom ones. They suck big time and have ruined this team
- andrewokwuosah - Mar 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Reblogged this on Paw Print.
- sjawesome - Mar 17, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Nobody cares dude. Get off of this blog
- sjsharks66 - Mar 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM
I agree clowe has been terrible but i feel like he may just be having a bad season. Maybe not though. Would suck to see him leave, he has been a big part of the sharks for years.
- sjawesome - Mar 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM
It would suck even more to see Clowe leave in free agency and the sharks get nothing for him in return. Clowe has got to go.
I wish the sharks traded him over the summer. Clowe isn't worth too much right now. Hindsight is always 20/20 I guess
- 49erscott - Mar 17, 2013 at 7:04 PM
Everyone likes to blow Clowe. He is not good. 4.5 mil? yikes bounce broham.
- lordfletcher - Mar 17, 2013 at 8:16 PM
the issue is, I don't see a trade senario that would help SJ this year. Who / what can they trade that will help the Sharks win now. Ya know? With limited resources for prospects, it may be time to blow it up. Sell everything over 28 years old and rebuild.
Just my .02 and I know it won't be the popular choice for Shark fans but this team will not win in the playoffs (history also shows this) and this draft year is a great time to start to build for the future.
- sjawesome - Mar 17, 2013 at 10:09 PM
I agree with blowing it up. The sharks are not getting any younger and I think their stanly cup window has closed. They just don't have what it takes. Lets get a bunch of high draft picks and move on
- shortsxit34 - Mar 18, 2013 at 1:43 AM
This team needs to be blown up. For the last 6-7 seasons they have claimed to already have every piece needed for a Cup run in their locker room. Every season they have said little to no changes needed to be made. And every season they have had no success…not even a decent playoff run, much less a Cup.
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With the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge reaching the deepest corners of social media, even current Islanders have been nominated to participate and donate to the great cause, .
None have done so better than recently acquired Forwards Nikolai Kulemin and Mikhail Grabovksi.
During their years in Toronto, Kulemin and Grabovski became great friends and were recently reunited when they both signed multi-year contracts with the Islanders this summer. Grabovski, known for his eccentric and joker-type personality, makes a splash in this video that was uploaded to Kulemin's Instagram Account over the weekend.
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Grabovski left Toronto on bad terms, as he was bought out by the team, even calling his former boss and "idiot" after his departure. While Kulemin nominated former linemate Clark Macarthur, who is now playing in Ottawa.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 02: Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots celebrate after teaming up for a first quarter touchdown against the New York Giants on September 2, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Gronkowski Out a Month or More New England Patriots all-world tight end Rob Gronkowski broke his forearm during Sunday's game blocking on the teams final extra point attempt in a 59-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He reached to try to block former Patriot Sergio Brown and was hit just the right way breaking his left forearm. Gronkowski, who had two more TD catches against the Colts, now has 37 TD catches in career. He became the first tight end in NFL history to have three consecutive seasons of 10 or more TD catches when he grabbed a 24-yard pass from Tom Brady as the team capitalized on an Andrew Luck fumble. He had surgery on his forearm on Monday morning in the Boston area and is expected to miss anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. That time timetable would have him returning at the earliest on December 23rd in a game at Jacksonville or as late as the divisional playoff round. The loss of Gronkowski could be a big blow as he has played 93% of the teams offensiv...
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Love is lost for USI, senior guard out for season
All of a sudden, the most stable position on the University of Southern Indiana men's basketball team has become a question mark.
Combo guard Kenny Love's senior season ended with a pop in his left leg Sunday during a lay-up at the Midnight Madness preseason kickoff at PAC Arena. Love had surgery Monday to repair a patella tendon, becoming the second senior guard lost for USI this season.
His injury came nearly a month to the day after senior guard Kenny Page was arrested and charged with dealing marijuana and subsequently dismissed from the team.
Now the state of the backcourt is such an unknown that coach Rick Herdes isn't even sure the team will be able to do what he loves his teams to do — run the court.
"I have to evaluate where our team is even at, what we can compete at," Herdes said. "Now, losing a lot of quickness, can we press, can we be an uptempo team, I'm not sure."
Since Page's departure, Love was the team's leading returning scorer at 7.8 points per game; he was expected to play both shooting and point guard, either running with transfer guard Tyson Schnitker or leading the team while Schnitker was on the bench.
"I felt very strongly about the combination of Love and Tyson Schnitker," Herdes said. "I felt like they are both adequate at playing one (point guard) or two (shooting guard). It always gave us a true combo guard on the floor at all times, if not on the floor at the same time."
Love's knee had been giving him trouble and he had been wearing a brace to ease the strain. Still, he suffered a complete tear of his patella tendon, which attaches to the kneecap and connects the thigh muscles to the calf muscles on the shinbone. It is instrumental in straightening the leg.
Most members of the team went to see Love at Deaconess Hospital after Midnight Madness.
"It's really unfortunate for us and for him," said Schnitker, a transfer from Indiana State. "I'm sure it'll be hard for him to sit out his senior season. He was actually in a lot better spirits than I thought he'd be."
Herdes left the door open for Love to return next year.
Schnitker, who was chosen as an honorable mention preseason all-American by the Sporting News, is the only experienced guard on the roster. Sophomores Drew Glover and Brent Owen were reserves last season; neither averaged more than 1.3 points per game. Derrick Lee and Kyle Kopatich are true freshmen.
Former Reitz High School player Darren Cloud spent last season as a reserve at South Alabama where his season high point total was 3.
"I think everybody will be willing to step up and fight for the two or one spot," Cloud said. "I'll probably be more of a combo guard now."
Herdes told athletic small forward Shaun Bowman before practice that he may get playing time at the guard spots, especially at shooting guard.
"I'm still shaky with the plays, but give me a couple more practices," Bowman said. "I just have to work on my point guard skills. I'm an all right passer. I won't say pretty good yet."
The Eagles could have been in worse shape. Schnitker would have played at USI last year but had trouble transferring his credits. He sat out last season and finished his bachelor's degree, then chose to honor his commitment to USI this season. Delayed paperwork from South Alabama almost cost Cloud the first half of this season.
At Monday's practice, players and coaches said they could still win with the players they have. "We'll be just fine," Schnitker said. "We still have a lot of work to do. This team is starting to adopt a slogan of 'next man up.'"
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The Los Angeles Kings Twitter account gained serious notoriety during the NHL Playoffs where they went around and ruthlessly made fun of different franchises, players and their Twitter accounts and nobody fired back any good chirps. That changed today when they took a shot at the Detroit Red Wings: The reason for the initial stab at the Wings was the Kings were having their writers go through and make predictions for next year's playoffs; something that seems completely futile due to the guaranteed lockout. I tend to think that the LA Kings account is run by a group of unemployed comedic writers, and I certainly hope that more NHL Twitter accounts join the smack talking; it keeps things interesting and they're usually pretty funny. The Kings did do what they do best though, and fired a shot back at Detroit. @detroitredwings No thanks. They've made serious strides in the banner hanging industry since you last won. — LA Kings (@LAKings) August 18, 2012 I have to give t...
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The year 2011 was an interesting year for many northern and central European countries, as the weather was more than unpredictable in the spring and summer. However, in most countries, the climatic conditions thankfully settled down in the late summer and fall. The result of this slightly difficult year of weather in France was a set of surprisingly small yields, but overall, these yields were of a higher quality than those harvested in certain previous years. A fantastic set of wines was also made in Italy and Spain, and the Rioja wines - when released - are set to be very good indeed. Austria also had superb year in 2011, with almost fifty percent more grapes being grown and used for their distinctive Gruner Veltliner wines than in the year before. Possibly the European country which had the finest 2011, though, was Portugal, with wineries in the Douro region claiming this year to be one of the best in decades for the production of Port wine, and the bright, young Vinho Verdes wines. In the New World, the Pacific Northwest saw some of the best weather of 2011, and Washington State and Oregon reportedly had a highly successful year, especially for the cultivation of high quality red wine grapes. Chile and Argentina had a relatively cool year, which certainly helped retain the character of many of their key grape varietals, and should make for some exciting drinking. South Africa had especially good weather for their white wine grape varietals, particularly Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and many South African wineries are reporting 2011 as one of their best years in recent memory.
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir grapes have been cultivated in and around the Burgundy region of France for centuries, where they have long been favored by vintners for their wide range of flavors, their thin skins and for producing wines which have light, smooth tannins, and a beautiful garnet red color Whilst they remain one of the flagship varietals of this special region, their wide popularity and recent status as a fashionable 'romantic' varietal has led to them being planted in almost every wine producing country in the world. However, the Pinot Noir demands a huge amount of care and attention from the wineries that wish to grow it, as this varietal is particularly susceptible to various forms of mildew and rot. Despite this, the grape is otherwise a favorite with wineries for the fact that it requires little extra effort once it begins fermentation. Pinot Noir is also widely known for producing some of the world's most famous sparkling wines, being one of two key grapes for the production of Champagne, and several other sparkling varieties.
Region: Trentino/Alto Adige
The Italian wine region of Trentino-Alto Adige is often considered to be Italy's finest and most unique wine region, with centuries of history, and a range of different influences coming from the region's proximity to Germanic countries, as well as places like Lombardy and Venezia. However, it is usually Trentino-Alto Adige's alpine nature which causes wine fans to become the most excited, as the beautiful terroir in the foothills of the Italian Alps produce wines which are packed full of fascinating and unique attributes, due to the crystal mountain waters and plentiful minerals present in the soils of the vineyards. The three native grape varietals of the area are still used in Trentino-Alto Adige's wines, however, it is more common to find excellent imported grapes listed on the region's bottles, as great success has been had with Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes over the years.
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text: William James Hardham Born 31 July 1876 - Died 13 April 1928 PDF Print Share Key details Contribute › Service numberWWI AWMM11/661 AWMM Also known as ForceArmy AWMM Last rankPre WW1 AWMMFarrier Sergeant Major AWMMNew Zealand Mounted Rifles AWMMWW1 AWMMMajor AWMMWellington Mounted Rifles AWMM WarSouth African War, 1899-1902 AWMMWorld War I, 1914-1918 AWMM Lay a poppy Portrait - No known copyright restrictions AWMM View gallery Hide sources Show empty fields Identity About Contribute › Title ForenamesWilliam James AWMM SurnameHardham AWMM Ingoa Also known as Service numberWWI AWMM11/661 AWMM GenderMale AWMM Iwi Hapū Waka Rohe Religion Images and documents Images Contribute › Documents Contribute › Civilian life About birth Contribute › Date of birth31 July 1876 AWMM Place of birthWellington, New Zealand AWMM Birth notesWellington, New Zealand AWMM Occupations Contribute › Occupation before enlistmentSouth Africa AWMMBlacksmith and farrier AWMMSouth Africa AWMMBlacksmith and farrier AWMMWW1 AWMMBlacksmith AWMMWW1 AWMMBlacksmith AWMM Post war occupationDominion Newspaper, Wellington AWMMPublic Works Employee AWMMRSA manager AWMM Next of kin Contribute › Address before enlistmentUnknown AWMM5 Oxford Street, Wellington, New Zealand AWMMUnknown AWMM10 Riddiford Street, Wellington, New Zealand AWMMUnknown AWMM21 Riddlers Crescent, Petone, Wellington, New Zealand AWMM Next of kin on embarkationMr George Hardham (father), 5 Oxford Street, Wellington, New Zealand AWMMMrs George Hardham (father), 10 Riddiford Street, Wellington, New Zealand AWMMMr George Hardham (father), 10 Cardall Street, Wellington, New Zealand AWMMMrs Constance Evelyn Hardham (wife), 26 Ohiro Road, Wellington, New Zealand AWMM Relationship statusPre 31 March 1900 AWMMSingle AWMMPre 19 March 1902 AWMMSingle AWMMPre 16 October 1914 AWMMSingle AWMMPre 21 February 1918 AWMMMarried AWMM Service Wars and conflicts Contribute › WarSouth African War, 1899-1902 AWMMWorld War I, 1914-1918 AWMM Campaigns ForceArmy AWMM Service numberWWI AWMM11/661 AWMM Military unitsCoronation Contingent AWMM Military serviceCoronation Contingent AWMM Miilitary decorations Contribute › Medals and AwardsVictoria Cross (VC) AWMMVC. London Gazette, 4 October 1901. "On 28 January 1901, near Naauwpoort, this non-commissioned officer was with a section which was extended and hotly engaged with a party of about twenty Boers. Just before the force commenced to retire, Trooper McCrae was wounded, and his horse killed. Farrier Sergeant Major Hardham at once went, under a heavy fire, to his assistance, dismounted, and placed him on his own horse, and ran alongside until he had guided him to a place of safety." AWMMQueen's South Africa Medal (Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 clasps) AWMMMentioned in Despatches (MiD) AWMM1914-1915 Star AWMMBritish War Medal (1914-1920) AWMMVictory Medal with oak leaf AWMMColonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal AWMMNew Zealand Volunteer Service Medal AWMMNew Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal AWMM Training and Enlistment Contribute › Military training EnlistmentSouth Africa AWMMWellington, New Zealand AWMMSouth Africa AWMMUnknown AWMMWellington, New Zealand AWMMWW1 AWMMUnknown AWMMWW1 AWMMUnknown AWMM Age on enlistmentSouth Africa AWMMSouth Africa AWMMWW1 AWMMWW1 AWMM Embarkations Contribute › Embarkation detailsSouth Africa AWMM31 March 1900 AWMMLyttelton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand AWMMSouth Africa AWMM19 March 1902 AWMMAuckland, New Zealand AWMMWW1 AWMM16 October 1914 AWMMWellington, New Zealand AWMM16 October 1914 AWMMHMNZT 6 , HMNZT 10 AWMMWellington, New Zealand, Suez, Egypt AWMMDeparted - 16 October 1914 AWMMWW1 AWMM21 February 1918 AWMMWellington, New Zealand AWMM Embarkation bodySouth Africa AWMM31 March 1900 AWMMNew Zealand Mounted Rifles, 4th Contingent (Rough Riders) AWMMGymeric AWMMFarrier Sergeant AWMMSouth Africa AWMM19 March 1902 AWMMNew Zealand Mounted Rifles, 9th Contingent AWMM9 Contingent, H Squadron AWMMDevon AWMMLieutenant AWMMWW1 AWMM16 October 1914 AWMM2nd Reinforcements AWMMWellington Mounted Rifles AWMMOrari or Arawa AWMMCaptain AWMMWW1 AWMM21 February 1918 AWMMNew Zealand Expeditionary Force AWMM35th Reinforcements, Mounted Rifles Brigade AWMMMoeraki AWMMCaptain AWMM Prisoner of war Contribute › Capture details Days interned Liberation date POW liberation details POW serial number Medical history Contribute › Medical notesHospital Diseases , Wounds, WWI AWMM30 May 1915 : Wounded at Gallipoli AWMMHospital Diseases , Wounds, WWI AWMMJanuary 1919: Invalided to New Zealand , suffering from malaria AWMM Last known rank Contribute › Last rankPre WW1 AWMMFarrier Sergeant Major AWMMNew Zealand Mounted Rifles AWMMWW1 AWMMMajor AWMMWellington Mounted Rifles AWMM Biographical information Biographical information Contribute › Son of George Hardham and Ann GregoryMarried in 1913 to Constance Evelyn Parsonson, she died 5 June 1960, age 73.He enlisted twice for the Boer War.He was the first man in New Zealand to receive the Victoria Cross during the Boer War and received it from King Edward VII on 1 July 1902 in London.Rescued Trooper J. McRae (Service number 1301) near Naauwpoort, Transvaal, 28 January 19101911 he resided at Fitzherbert Street, Hutt, Wellington, his occupation a blacksmith1914 August he was recalled for Expeditionary Force service, promoted to Captain and attached to Queen Alexandra's 2nd (Wellington West Coast) Squadron, Wellington Mounted RiflesIn WWI he was in Egypt and Gallipoli, rank of Captain, with the Wellington Mounted Rifles. Left for Gallipoli on 9 May 1915. Wounded at Gallipoli 30 May 1915. Returned to New Zealand (February 1916)February 1918: embarked for Egypt (rank of Major) in command of the 35 and 36 (Mounted) ReinforcementsApril to October 1918 : Palestine, rank of Major ( 15 May 1918 )with the 35 Mounted Rifle ReinforcementsCommandant of the Desert Corps Rest Camp in CairoJanuary 1919 : invalided to New Zealand suffering from MalariaMoeraki then transhipped to "Ormonde" at Sydney for Suez. His medals are held by the National Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand.Auckland Museum Boer War "Sieges, Shrapnel and Scalpels " display. AWMM Read more Death About death Contribute › Age at death51 AWMM Date of death13 April 1928 AWMM Cause of death Place of deathWellington, New Zealand AWMM Death notes82 Fairlie Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand AWMM Cemetery Contribute › Cemetery nameKarori Cemetery, Wellington, New Zealand AWMM Grave referenceArea 11 Block AA Row 03 Plot 062 AWMM Memorial Contribute › Memorial nameDunedin, Victoria Cross winners' plaque, Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New Zealand AWMM Memorial reference Obituary Roll of Honour Remember William James Hardham by laying a poppy. Hugh Keith Hardgrave Maurice Edward Hardgrave William James Hardham Alexander Hardie Alexander Hardie Lay a poppy for 2015 Leave a note Leave a tribute or memory of William James Hardham Leave a note Contribute › Processing In memory of his courage and loyalty. Public - William - Other Relative - 22 April 2015 Report Sources Sources Contribute › External linksmilitary personnel files - VC & George Cross holders Army War medals and decorations indexes and registershttp://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22311763Further Referencemilitary personnel files - VC & George Cross holders Army War medals and decorations indexes and registershttp://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23523704&digital=yesFurther ReferenceNational Archives of New Zealand, National Collection of War Art. Portrait.http://warart.archives.govt.nz/node/238Further ReferenceNZ History online database of New Zealand embarkations for the Boer Warhttp://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/new-zealand-in-the-south-african-boer-war/databaseFurther ReferenceDictionary of New Zealand Biography. Published on Te Ara, The Encyclopedia of New Zealand online.http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/3h7/1Further ReferenceMinistry for Culture and Heritage, NZ History online. Dunedin RSA building, formerly site of the VC winners' plaque.http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/dunedin-rsa-war-memorialFurther Reference DocumentsBryant, G.A. (1972). Where the prize is highest : the stories of the New Zealanders who won the Victoria Cross. Auckland, N.Z.: Collins. AWMMVolunteers: the Journal of the New Zealand Military Historical Society AWMMNew Zealand Army Expeditionary Force. (1914-1919). Nominal Rolls of New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Volume I. Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMMVol1: 301 AWMMNew Zealand Army Expeditionary Force. (1919). Nominal Rolls of New Zealand Expeditionary Force Volume IV. Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM79: 2 AWMMBryant, G.A. (1972). Where the prize is highest : the stories of the New Zealanders who won the Victoria Cross. Auckland, N.Z.: Collins. 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Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane is known for his slick passes and this one was absolutely outstanding. A behind-the-back no-look pass to set up Marian Hossa for the overtime winner? This one deserves to be on SportCenters Top 10 plays. It was an absolutely perfect pass that was right into Hossa's wheelhouse for the one-timer. Not to be lost on this play was the great shot by Hossa and the fact that this capped off a comeback for the Blackhawks who were down 2-0 to the Dallas Stars on the road.[stars.nhl.com]
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According to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, the Reds signed veteran lefty reliever Aaron Fultz to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Fultz, 35, didn't pitch much in '08.
According to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, the Reds signed veteran lefty reliever Aaron Fultz to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Fultz, 35, didn't pitch much in '08.
"But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."
This has to mean that the Reds don't think that highly of Mr. Bill Bray.
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CINCINNATI -- The Reds signed veteran left-handed reliever Aaron Fultz to a Minor League contract this weekend. The deal, according to an industry source, came with an invitation to big league camp at Spring Training.
Fultz did not pitch in the Majors last season after he was released by the Indians in late March. He appeared in six Minor League games combined with the Rockies' Double-A affiliate and the Tigers' Triple-A club.
With Cleveland in 2007, Fultz was 4-3 with a 2.92 ERA in 49 games. An eight-year big league veteran of the Giants, Rangers, Twins, Phillies and Indians, the 35-year-old is 25-15 with a 4.26 ERA in 463 games.
Fultz is the second free agent to be signed to a Minor League deal by the Reds in the past week. Outfielder Laynce Nix was signed on Dec. 14 and invited to big league camp
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This is scary, per fangraphs. He lost 5 mph of a mediocre fastball from 2005-2007 while throwing his slider less and less often.Before the 2008 season, Fultz's club option was picked up by the Indians. Yet on March 24, 2008, it was announced that Fultz would not be making the team after a poor spring. He put up an 11.88 ERA in seven games and gave 14 runs on 16 hits in 8 1/3 innings.[1] The following day, Fultz was designated for assignment and was released on March 28.
On March 29, 2008, Fultz signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers, but asked to be released by the team less then 3 weeks after signing the contract because he wasn't called up to the team.
On May 6, 2008, Fultz signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies but was released in June. He subsequently signed with the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League. On July 20, Fultz made a start for the Patriots against the Bridgeport Bluefish and allowed 5 runs in the 1st inning. He settled down in the following innings allowing just 1 run in the 4th but was saddled with the loss. On September 9, 2008, Fultz's contract was purchased by Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of Taiwan's CPBL.
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Code:Season Team FB SL CT CB CH SF KN XX PO 2005 Phillies 41.3% (89.0) 32.2% (81.9) 4.8% (75.6) 21.7% (80.1) 2.3% 2006 Phillies 40.5% (85.9) 28.8% (79.5) 7.8% (74.4) 22.9% (76.9) 4.6% 2007 Indians 52.8% (84.1) 16.4% (78.0) 8.5% (73.0) 22.3% (76.4) 2.6%
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Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
Fultz~! is Kent Merker without the past success.
Is Jeff Shaw still not available?
"But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."
But seriously, he'll have to be excellent to nail down a spot. Most of the spots are already accounted for, for better or worse. Though I wouldn't be surprised at all if Fultz puts up better numbers next season than Bray.
I hope he makes the team just so we can use the phrase Fultz Metal Jacket.
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As we also indicated previously, the 1912-S is one of the most unattractive issues of the series, and one of the most poorly struck. Fortunately, the coin offered in this lot, like its MS66 predecessor, generates considerable overall eye appeal. While not as bright as the aforementioned Premium Gem, it still exudes nice luster, and possesses very attractive orange-gold color imbued with traces of lime-green and tan. The motifs are also well executed, including relatively clear definition in the hair around the Indian's hair and on the eagle's shoulder feathers, areas that are typically weak. A few small marks on the Indian's cheek and lower neck and in the lower left (facing) obverse field are mentioned for accuracy. Population: 7 in 65, 1 finer (9/05).
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ESPN's Sportsnation hosted Brian Cashman for a 60-minute "chat" today. You - the general public - were invited to ask The Man Who Traded Jesus anything.Something tells me there was a screener involved.Amazingly, nobody asked how he looks so good, and whether he's lost weight. Some of the questions."How long can you put up with all the aggravation of being in the pressure cooker that is New York?""What was the most fulfilling moment in your tenure with the New York Yankees?""Hello Mr. Cashman! I'm a diehard Red Sox, but have always had high respect for you and how you run the Yankees, which can't be an easy job. My question to you is how difficult it is to maintain a good relationship with everyone like the owners, manager, and players when you're so busy?""Is it true that as a GM, your phone rings off the hook""If you didn't have a job in baseball, what would be doing?""Are you satisfied with your accomplishments in your tenure with the Yankees?""Where's a good place to start i...
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