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Saturday, January 17, 2009
CC Sabathia
CC Sabathia recieved the Warren Spahn award for being the best left handed pitcher in baseball. This is the second year in a row he has won it. Warren Spahns son challenged him to be back next year to win it for a third straight year. CC had some interesting things to say. "If you ask anybody in my family or anybody that knows me, there is no outside pressure that could be put on me that I don't put on myself." "I put an enourmous amount of pressure on myself to go out there and perform and to expect to win every game, expect to pitch well in every game. I think having the guys in New York, the Arods, Jeters and these great players, Tex-- I think it will help me be a better player." Before recieving the award he said he is excited to have Joba and Mo closing out games for him. He says he has already talked to Joba about this, does he know something we don't know?? I thought Joba was a starter. "To add me and AJ and have Tex in that lineup, i think its going to be an unbelievable team, hopefully it will be a special year." I have always liked CC and have wanted him for the past year as some of you already know. I like this guy even more everytime he speaks. I really think he is going to have fun and loosen up the clubhouse and hopefully all the chemistry will work together and they will get back to the top of the mountain. I am so excited to see these guys go to work everyday and just have that passion to win that I think has been missing. I feel Tex,CC and even AJ will bring that fire, that moxy to the team.
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Yankees third base review
The major league roster is set with Arod at third and either Cody Ransom or Angel Berroa as the utility infielder backup. Mark Texiera can actually play a little third in an emergency also. AAA-Eric Duncan should be back here again. He always show occasional flashes of brilliance offensively but has ultimately never lived up to his potential. Chris Malec or Kevin Russo may also see time here, one should be more of a utility guy in AAA while the other will be in AA im sure. AA-see above. Mitch Hilligoss may also get a promotion up to this level. He is a interesting prospect, he seems to have a good bat. He did have a bad year though in A last year. Brandon Laird and Brad Suttle further down the line may be good third base options but Laird is seeing more and more time at first base. Ultimately the yankees aren't going to be worried about third base for a very long time so most of these guys will probably be on other teams or maybe at the major leagues in a reserve role with the Yanks. I have said this before the yankees seem pretty weak at the positions, they have heavily invested in pitchers and done a good job with that but now they need to work on drafting good quality position prospects.
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NFL Championship Sunday
The Arizona Cardinals will host the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens. I so far have been wrong on almost every game so its a good thing I dont bet on these things. I am not inclined to pick anymore but I will say I think there is a good chance for an all Pennsylvania Super Bowl. I don't like the Eagles at all, but this would be an amazing story if they can win it all. Donovan Mcnabb and Andy Reid who have done nothing but win have been maligned in Philly, of course they haven't won the big one. They have been in the NFC championship game 5 out of the last 8 years which is amazing to me. It doesn't always come down to Mcnabb not playing well either but he will always get the blame. This is the great thing about sports, you can bounce back off the mat and change the way people view you forever. I think either the eagles or Cards provide an interesting storyline but the Super Bowl really needs Pittsburgh to win, if its Baltimore that may lose some of the luster although Flacco is a great story. Everyone enjoy the games, i am still upset over the Giants losing but they will be back next year.
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MLB News
The Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration with their ace Cole Hamels. They agreed to a 3 yr contract extension worth 20.5 million. The Boston Red Sox owner John Henry and captain/catcher Jason Varitek met in Atlanta for 90 minutes on friday night. Varitek requested this meeting, he would like to return to the Sox and Boston has interest in him coming back but it is unknow if they will be able to come to an agreement. I would guess yes, as he isn't much of a offensive force anymore but he is their leader and without him I wonder how much the pitching would suffer. Tampa Bay Rays senior advisor and former Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer is recovering from a stroke. The stroke happened on December 23 and initially he was having trouble speaking but his condition has improved. He said he will whip this thing, it isn't expected to keep him from his duties with the Rays. The rumors continue to swirl regarding Xavier Nady and Nick Swisher. To this point the Yankees haven't seemed interested in anything that has been offered. I am hoping they keep both as you always need depth but if the right player comes along, maybe a pitcher or CF then they should think about it. The Yanks are at a position of strength here and can be very picky. The Dodgers continue to negotiate with Manny but nothing has changed. The team wants him for a short term deal and he is seeking four years. It is amazing to me a guy with his talent can still be out there with only a month to go before spring training. I know the reason because of his antics but still, this is so amazing to me. It isn't just him either guys like Abreu,Dunn,Griffey Jr,Sheets,Perez and many more. If Pavano can get a deal these guys shouldn't be having trouble. I think they are just going to have to take one year deals perform and then hope the market is better next year.
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Kevin Long
There are just 28 days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Kevin Long has had a busy winter vacation, and spoke to Pete Caldera of the Record. I am going to post some of what he had to say. He traveled to Tampa to see Jorge Posada, Miami to spend some time with Arod and the Dominican Republic to work with Cano. He said last year as a whole there were too many missing pieces and it just never clicked on all cylinders. He is talking about the teams offense. He says as long as everyone remains healthy that 900 runs is a realistic goal. He also said that the team has to get better and he has to get better, building on what Cashman did this winter. He said he sees Big Tex batting third and Arod fourth with Matsui fifth and Posada hitting sixth, he says these two guys being healthy and in the 5 and 6 slot should make a huge difference. Speaking of Posada he says "He gives us that leadership and grit we were missing." Earlier this week Long spent 3 days in Tampa with Jorge who has increased his throwing to 90 feet and is expecting to be ready for opening day. "Looking at his swing it was just like i remember it, short,compact and explosive from both sides." This is a very good sign, as they really need him, not just how good he is offensively, he really is the vocal leader of this team. He said of Arod who he plans on visiting one more time before spring training. "It's not so much mechanical anymore, its about him feeling good,making sure his mind is right." I wouldn't worry about Arod, everyone forgets he did miss about a month last year with the injured leg and he still put up good numbers and he just didn't have the protection in the lineup. He said Arod is anxious, fired up, ready to go. He said Cano is also ready to go and thinks that September benching kick started something. "There were a lot of changes that occured in September,from the standpoint of how he played the game." He said he may have gone from 80-100 percent in his concentration level. He took the mechanics he learned from Long in September into winter ball and also hired a person strength and conditioning coach. I never really liked Kevin Long, but I do like his optimism and the fact he admits he has to get better. I do think Cano is going to have a huge year, i just wish Girardi would of benched him earlier in the year, i think Tex will have a huge impact on the team, Arod will be better, and having Matsui and Jorge healthy and in that lineup will just be huge as they are both teriffic hitters. I really think this team is set up to go a long way and I can't wait for spring training to get going. This offense also won't feel as much pressure because of the pitching, they know they have CC,AJ and Wang and Joba going and feel they have a great shot at winning everyday. It should be fun to see how much more relaxed this lineup may be and if they can all be together for a long time, Girardi having the same lineup would be great. I think if Long fails this year then he is gone but since he is still here, i have to hope he will get it done. It is good to see he worked so hard in the offseason with these guys.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Freddy Garcia
Freddy Garcia is considering joining the Yankees,Mets,Rangers and White Sox. He could reach a decision by the end of next week. I think this is interesting, he was known as a workhorse before he got hurt a couple of years ago. I think if this is a minor league deal for the Yanks then it is fine but i have a funny feeling the Rangers may offer him a guaranteed contract. He is a pretty good pitcher when healthy winning 118 games. His career record is 118-77 with a 4.07 ERA. That Era was bloated the last couple of years with the injuries. He is worth the risk, if healthy he can definitely be a productive pitcher for the Yanks. Kevin Youkilis has signed a 4yr 40million dollar extension with the Red Sox according to ESPN. David Eckstein has signed a 1 yr deal with the San Diego Padres. The Yankees stated that Jorge Posada will not participate in the World Baseball Classic. This is interesting since it is conflicting with what his father is saying. The Yankees of course could ban him from participating and will, so it doesn't matter what he says.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Yankees Release Spring Training Invitee List
The New York Yankees released their spring training invitee list today. Here is the list, and then i will have some thoughts about it after i list the names. The total number of players now expected to report to Tampa,Florida on February 14th for pitchers and catchers and February 19th for everyone else is 60. C-Kyle Anson INF-Doug Bernier INF-Angel Berroa C-Kevin Cash Of-Colin Curtis Inf/Of-Shelley Duncan P-Kei Igawa Of-Austin Jackson P-Jason Johnson Inf-Justin Leone Of-Todd Linden P-Mark Melancon P-Sergio Mitre C-Jesus Montero Inf-Eduardo Nunez Inf-Ramiro Pena C-PJ Pilittere Of-John Rodriguez C-Austine Romine If-Kevin Russo Why in the world is Kei Igawa on this list? The only thing he can be good for is to pitch BP. There are always a lot of catchers because this is needed in the spring for all the pitchers. Austine Romine and Jesus Montero are the most promising. Montero may still one day switch positions but for now he is a catcher and has improved defensively. Mark Melancon may make the team out of spring training, the Yankees view this guy as the eventual sucessor to MO, so keep your eye on him. OF Austin Jackson is the Yankees top prospect and is worth watching, he will be in AAA but depending on how he does could be a september call up and maybe could be with the team next year. Shelley Duncan must be on this list because he passed through waivers and was optioned outright to AAA, I hope he does well and makes the Yanks keep their eye on him again. John Rodriguez is a interesting name, he has done well in a couple of stints with the St Louis Cardinals and could come into play if the Yankees move any of the other OF's they have and if guys like Melky or Gardner fail. Jason Johnson is a veteran pitcher brought in for depth,as is veteran C Kevin Cash who was last with the Bosox. Angel Berroa has a chance of making the team as the utility infielder as he will be competing with Cody Ransom. If you look at this list and examine some of the other catchers, the Yankees probably have the best prospects at this position, they really look to be in good shape for when Jorge is done with catching in a couple of years. There is a chance this list grows but most of these guys will be in the minors to start the year.
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Posada in WBC?
A report from ESPN Deportes is saying that Jorge Posada will participate in the World Baseball Classic for Puerto Rico as a DH. Jorges father confirmed this also, the problem is we haven't heard anything from the Yankees or Jorge himself. I am sure the Yankees want to see him in spring training and be able to control him since he is so valuable to the team. If Jorge really does feel that good to play in the WBC though that is a great sign, i think not only couldn't the Yankees make up for the production he gives out of the catcher position but his fiery leadership was sorely missed. I think the only ones who should be involved are Jeter and Arod because the Yankees don't have to worry about them. Matsui,Posada and Wang the Yankees need to keep their eyes on coming off of injuries. If the Yankees can stay healthy this year they have a great chance at getting back to where they belong the World Series and they need to watch the injured players very closely.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Congrats To Wang
Ching Ming Wang and his wife are expecting their first baby in June. I just wanted to wish them well. This is a wonderful thing as I am enjoying my first baby. I am dreading going back to work next week. I am guessing he will have to miss a start or two if his wife is delivering in June, but that is for another time. I thank Peter Abraham of the Journal News for providing this information. You can read his story on http://yankees.lhblogs.com. He does a wonderful job, I highly recommend his site if you haven't already checked it out. I also thank Peter for all his support and the chance to guest blog for him on January 21st.
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2nd Chance for Plax?
The New York Giants sure sounded like they will give Plaxico Burress a second chance if he is cleared by the legal system. I think the Giants realized they really need him, they are a good team, but with him they can be a great team and probably would of been in the super bowl again. I don't think this is a bad idea, if he is cleared to just let him come back but any wrong move and they cut him and thats it. I am sure if he came back and acted up the NFL would discipline him anyway and there is still a chance they would suspend him to start next season. It will be interesting to watch this develop but his teammates really like him and I think it is likely now that he does come back. If he doesn't the Giants may try and trade for Bouldin from Arizona or go the free agent route. They will probably be losing Amani Toomer also but have Mario Manningham waiting in the wings, i think he will turn out to be a steal and may play a big role next year. Eli Manning certainly wants Plax back as they share a special bond, he said sure sure he is a great player when asked about wanting him to come back. There were many other players who spoke up in support of him yesterday as the team cleaned out their lockers and looked towards next year.
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Mets miss out on Lowe
The Atlanta Braves have come to an agreement with free agent right hander Derek Lowe. The deal is for four years and 60 million. The Braves aren't commenting on it right now as they have been bit earlier this offseason by Rafael Furcal. Japanese veteran Kenshin Kawakami will be introduced later today at Turner Field. The Braves now have a remade pitching staff that could help them compete. They have Lowe and Vasquez at top with Kawakami and Jair Jurjjens. The fifth spot will be a competition between Glavine,Jo-Jo Reyes,Charlie Morton,James Parr,Tommy Hanson. The best thing about Lowe and Vasquez is their durability as both guys are known to consistently throw 200+innings a year. The braves rotation last year was decimated by injuries. The Mets better make a move here, they have a 3yr 30 million dollar offer on the table for Perez but they are also going to need another starter and may have to take a long hard look at Ben Sheets. It also looks more likely now that Pedro will be back in a Mets uniform. The Mets division just got tougher and they better act, if i was them I would also try and sign Manny.
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Monday, January 12, 2009
YES Spring Training Schedule
The Yes Network has listed their broadcast schedule for spring training. Here it is Feb 26-Tampa Bay Rays 1:15PM Feb 28-Minnesota Twins 1:15PM March 3-Team USA 1:15PM March 7-Atlanta Braves 1:15PM March 10-Cincinatti Reds 7:15PM March 14-Houston Astros 1:15PM March 17-Pittsburgh Pirates 7:15PM March 19-Toronto Blue Jays 7:15PM March 24-Boston Red Sox 7:15PM April 1-Philadelphia Phillies 1:15PM April 3-Chicago Cubs 7:15PM April 4-Chicago Cubs 1:15PM The last two games are the games at the New Stadium,hopefully I will be going to at least one and will give some live posts regarding the new stadium. There are only 12 games broadcast, i wonder if more will be added or is this it for the spring. It is great to start seeing things like this, because baseball is getting closer.
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Yankees React to Rickey
The New York Yankees issued some statements today regarding Rickeys induction into the Hall Of Fame. I first was alerted to these thanks to Peter Abraham of http://yankees.lhblogs.com. Here we go George Steinbrenner-"There was only one Rickey Henderson in baseball. He was the greatest leadoff hitter of all time. I consider him a great friend with tremendous spirit and a true yankee." I am not sure of the true Yankee thing but he was fun Willie Randolph-"Rickey and I have been friends for a long time, and i am ecstatic for him. I have been fortunate and blessed to have played with a great number of phenomenal baseball players but pound-for-pound,Rickey Henderson is the best I have ever played beside. No one was able to impact the course of a game in as many ways as Rickey. This is a great day for him and I can't wait to hear his acceptance speech." It is too bad that they didn't have any pitching when they played together with the Yanks. Dave Winfield and Ken Griffey Sr also chimed in, you can take a look at what they had to say over on Peters Blog. I can't wait to hear his acceptance speech either, he was a true charachter. I remember going to the games when he was playing left field and he would be talking to us in the middle of the game. He would also tie his shoe in the middle of a pitch, just classic stuff. I remember going to see him years later in Port St Lucie when he was a met and sitting right behind home plate and yelling to him and all, he acknowledged me, he was always a lot of fun.
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Hall of Fame Vote Totals
Here is how the voting broke down. Rickey Henderson-94.8% Jim Rice-76.4% Andre Dawson-67% Bert Blyleven-62.7% No one else got even close but here are the other notables Lee Smith-44.5% Jack Morris-44% Tim Raines-22.6%-I am suprised he didn't get more support as he may be the 2nd best leadoff hitter of all time. Mark McGwire-21.9%-I am happy about this that he is being affected by steroids as he should. Don Mattingly-11.9% Players are eligible to remain on the ballot for 15 years as long as they recieve 5% of the vote. Those that will remain on next year are: Dawson,Blyleven,Morris,Smith,Raines,McGwire,Mattingly,Trammel,Parker,Murphy and Baines. The New ones for next year are Barry Larkin,Roberto Alomar. I think these are the most notable. Andres Galarraga is also eligible next year.
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Yankees Commerative Patch
The Yankees unveiled a new commerative patch to be worn on home and road uniforms for the 2009 season. The patch of course commerates the first season in the New Yankee Stadium. The Mets also unveiled one and it is hideous. I think any of us could of come up with something better. They don't have any mention of Citi Field in it which is wierd to me. The Two logos are above. What is your opinions on these? The Yankees sure know how to make money as they already have merchandise up on yankees.com and im sure more is to come. When people complain about the Yankees spending this is part of the reason that they can, they generate more money then anyone and choose to put it back into the team.
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Hall Of Fame Results
The Hall of Fame results were announced at 2:00pm eastern time. Here are the new inductees. Joe Gordon and Tony Kubek were inducted by the veterans comitee. Joe Gordon was a former yankees second baseman and Tony Kubek a former Yankees announcer. Here are the regular inductees. Rickey Henderson Jim Rice Rickey Henderson was an obvious choice to me. He is the greatest leadoff hitter of all time. He was a true hot dog but i used to enjoy interacting with him when he was a yankee. Jim Rice gets in on his last chance to get in. This was the 15th year he was eligible and he finally makes it. I'm sure Red Sox Nation is rejoicing but he deserved to get in. I think you can make arguments for Andre Dawson and Jack Morris. Don Mattingly is my all time favorite player and i would love for him to get in, but he just didn't put up the numbers for a long enough period of time due to his back injuries. He only got 11.9 percent of the vote. The announcement was on the MLB network, the first time it was on national television. I will be back later with more opinions on this and would love to get a discussion going. If anyone has any opinions on any of the nominees or the ones that did get in please let me know and we will talk about it.
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Sunday, January 11, 2009
Football Season Over-Baseball draws near
The New York Giants got beat by the Philadelphia Eagles today 23-11. They played a terrible game or I should say the QB Eli Manning played terribly. The way he played today he seemed like a rookie again. The bottom line though is Philly deserved to win and also the Giants do miss Plaxico and now we realize that. The Giants still have a young team and will be competitive for some time. They have to come back next year and play with that chip on their shoulder. The good thing about football being over is that as i signified with my countdown clock over on the right is that their are only 84 days until opening day. Spring Training starts in 34 days which warms the heart even more. I can't wait for this season. I feel the Yankees have the team now to finally get past the first round and do some damage, hopefully winning that elusive 27th world series. All you Giants fans out there don't worry they will be back and its time for baseball now.
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Letter: Middle class tax cuts should be supported
Joan Nelson, Oak Ridge
U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., recently stated on Fox News that perhaps it will be best to go ahead and extend the Bush tax cuts for the middle class and let them expire on incomes of more than $250,000 per family, raising the marginal tax rate from its low point of 36 percent up to 39.6 percent. This will increase income to balance the national budget by $80 billion a year. I am glad to know that Corker is actively working for the middle class in Tennessee. I recently visited his office in Washington, D.C., along with other constituents, to deliver 100 letters telling how losing the Bush tax cuts will affect families in this state. I appreciate that he sees how important it is that $1,200 to $2,200 will stay in the budgets of most families. This approach will help the great majority of the state's families balance their budgets and will help the nation balance its budget. It is a good beginning to solving our financial difficulties while keeping our economy growing.
Since the Senate already passed the Middle Class Tax Cut bill in July, now it is up to our representatives to allow this to go forward in the House. H.R. 15 is buried in committee, and it looks like Speaker of the House John Boehner plans to keep it there. There is a discharge petition that needs 218 supporters in the House to get the bill out so it can have an up-or-down vote. I urge Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, John J. Duncan Jr. and Scott DesJarlais to step up and show us their support for the middle class and working families of Tennessee and their commitment to continuing the economic growth that is bringing us out of the recession. This is not a Republican or Democratic issue; this is a bread-and-butter issue.
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Suburbs facing a proposed 36% increase in the price of water they buy from Milwaukee are hiring a consultant to evaluate the city's proposal.
A report from the firm, Short Elliot Hendrickson, isn't expected until next year, Jim Wojcehowicz, Wauwatosa's water utility superintendent, said Thursday.
The report is estimated to cost $47,510.
Milwaukee is proposing rate increases of 28.5% for city residents and other retail customers and 36% for the 10 suburban communities with their own water utilities that buy Lake Michigan water wholesale.
The 10 communities have made formal objections to the state Public Service Commission, which would need to approve the rate request.
The communities are Wauwatosa, West Allis, New Berlin, Mequon, Brown Deer, Greendale, Shorewood, Thiensville, Butler and Menomonee Falls.
The city acknowledges that it is proposing the rate increases partly to generate money to support its general fund, rather than to merely support the water utility. The city points out that its rate of return, or profit, would be only 5.4%, well under the state's benchmark of 7.5%.
The suburbs say it is unreasonable for suburban residents to pay higher water rates to support Milwaukee's general fund, since they would see no benefits from more money for general city operations.
To see the City of Milwaukee's water rate increase request and related documents, go to www.psc.wi.gov and enter case number 3720 WR 107.
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Awesome article.
I've been to Tunisia only once and I've felt the exact same way.
However I keep this coutnry in my heart and I will come back as soon as I can, because although I felt very bad by being looked at as business oportunity or as an ATM, like the author mentioned, most people are very kind and friendly.
How to Avoid Feeling Bad while Getting Scammed in Tunisia
By Chris Barfield | Apr 12 2013Business ,culture ,opinion ,opinion-featured ,tourism
I said I wouldn't let it happen to me. Not again. On my first day in Tunis I dropped my bags off at the hotel and eagerly went to explore the Medina. As I neared Bab Bhar, I was approached by a gentleman who suggested I visit the traditional flower festival in the souq. How fortunate that I had arrived on the last day of this historic event! He led me down rows of crowded shops and dark tunnels, winding deeper into the maze. On the way to the festival we decided to stop for mint tea. In order to avoid the high prices at the tourist cafes, he invited me instead to his uncle's perfume shop. I knew that I must be receiving this preferential treatment because I was smarter than the other tourists – I was dressed conservatively and I had learned some local phrases. I didn't bother to mention that I had no wish to buy anything, because I knew we were just spending time as friends learning about each others' countries. The lesson was a bargain at 50 dinars.
After tea, my new friend had to quickly leave for an appointment, but he gave me clear directions back to Avenue Habib Bourguiba. I missed the festival, but it's okay because it will not exist again next year. After two hours of being lost, I finally got good directions and walked back to the main thoroughfare. Tired and broke, I stopped at an ATM to get cash for dinner. As I dialed my secret code, a man got in line behind me. I completed by transaction and moved aside so he wouldn't have to wait as I fumbled awkwardly with a currency that didn't quite fit my wallet. But the line moved with me.
Hello, he said, do you like Tunisia?
I had just arrived, but I was sure the answer was yes already. I gave similarly positive answers to his queries about whether I liked Tunisian people and if I wanted to help them. That is exactly why I came – to help! Great! Give me 20 dinars, he demanded. I was shocked, and although I couldn't fault his logic, I declined and started to walk away.
You are an ugly person! he shouted after me. Maybe I was.
I walked across the street with my head spinning. I just wanted some food and a beer to relax and process the day.
Over my shoulder, a young guy in a really cool leather jacket announced my passing by shouting Christopher Columbus! Lucky guess, but he got me all the same. Hey, welcome to Tunisia! Do you want to go drink something?
Why not, I thought, I was on my way to do the same, and he probably knows a better place than I will find on my own." After spending a few hours with my new friends, I grudgingly accepted their request to treat them, and to loan them money for next month's rent.
To some degree, these experiences happen to all foreigners when they first come to Tunisia. It is frustrating to be lied to, to be taken advantage of, to have friendships created and betrayed in the span of an hour. It is exhausting to be looked at like an ATM machine and not a person; to walk down the street and feel like prey.
This is the onset of culture shock. Soon you learn to feel paranoid and distrustful. You overreact in normal situations and assume you are being cheated and followed. As a defense mechanism, expats often recoil and start spending more time with other expats – complaining about things that don't work and bemoaning the sick culture that leads people to act so awfully.
This is only natural, but it isn't healthy. I want to offer some thoughts that I hope will help you to come out the other side – a process which for me is in no way complete. Sometimes it is as simple as letting things go and not sweating the small stuff, but if you are living here for any serious period of time the small stuff will eventually pile up.
The first thing is obvious but important – there are bad people everywhere. In America and in Europe there are tourist touts, con artists, and taxi drivers who take advantage of hapless foreigners. The reason why we notice them here and not at home is because we are tourists and we don't have as much information about the local culture, laws, and prices and hence are susceptible to schemes that someone back home wouldn't bother trying to pull on us. Ever wonder why you get charged to use the bathroom but the attendant never asks a Tunisian? Not specifically because we are tourists, but because we happen to be the ones that don't know that this isn't normal.
Conversely, there are nice people everywhere. And just like anywhere else, nice, normal people in Tunisia don't walk up to strangers in the street and ask them strange questions. It's the same logic as not looking for a husband in a bar: don't expect to build lasting friendships with people whose job is to exploit tourists. No matter how much they like you, at the end of the day the choice is between getting a commission from the over-priced, made-in-China stuffed camel or not providing for their family. So, when you go shopping for souvenirs remember it is someone's business, and look for friends in the wealth of professional and service organizations around Tunis.
Another thing that always bothered me is the different prices for foreigners than for Tunisians. Even when it is small, it feels like there is some commentary on your intrinsic value as a person that it is acceptable to charge you a different rate. Once I broke down and angrily asked a friend whose family works in tourism how he could justify charging me more than a local for the same item. He responded simply: You can afford it.
While I didn't accept his answer at the time, it actually makes a lot of sense. Many people feel that graduated tax systems in the U.S. and Europe are a good idea. As Barack Obama puts it, to ask the rich to give back a little bit more is reasonable. How are relative prices for wealthier customers in the souq any different?
If you don't like the idea of graduated tax systems (or agreeing with Mr. Obama), then you probably are a big proponent of the free market. In a simplification of those economics, prices are set where the seller's maximum profit and the buyer's willingness to pay meet. By bargaining in the souq, this price is calculated in every transaction rather than on a grand scale by a corporation.
Which leads me to the heart of the problem. The reason why I think it is so much more painful to be overcharged or defrauded in Tunisia is because all business takes place on a very personal level. Stories are shared and tea is drunk before money exchanges hands. Thus, when a business deal doesn't turn out as expected, it has the added sting of betrayal. It also allows emotions of disappointment, obligation, and pity to enter an otherwise innocuous business transaction. I would wager that most of the time when you get duped in the market, it is not because you don't know you are getting a bad deal; it is because you feel too awkward and guilty to decline. If we get cheated by an impersonal company or policy, however, it is just another day at the office.
Once I came to this realization I started to compare other things between the tourist industry back home and here and realized the Tunisian way actually gives more possibility for improvement. If you go to a museum in Washington, D.C., the vendors have a monopoly and are owned by a company that sets firm and exorbitant prices. No matter how hard you try, that can of Coke will still cost $3. But in Tunisia, if you know the real price of things, you can negotiate for a better deal. I feel like a taxi driver is trying to take advantage of me when he offers a fixed price from the airport rather than using the meter, but I accept the same treatment from a taxi driver in America because he works for a big taxi agency that printed the fixed rate on a sign. We buy insurance and pay incredible medical fees in the U.S., while the same products and services are available here at a fraction of the cost.
Decrying the annoyances of the informal Tunisian hospitality sector will not change anything, but altering how you perceive it may allow you to have a happier time. Once I realized that I'm getting screwed over just as much (or possibly less) than back home and that the personal nature of the transactions was the real reason causing me grief, I felt less attacked in my daily life.
Because flexible pricing and personal business relationships exist in the economy, you can be rewarded by knowing more pricing information, looking to what locals do in similar situations as guidance, and speaking some Tunisian Arabic. Don't take things personally, and, most importantly, don't let bad experiences make you jaded – sometimes that flower festival really does exist.
Awesome article.
The difference is back home the prices are upfront. in Tunisia they pretend to be your friend while setting you up that is a big difference. Yes things may be more expensive in the tourists own home but that is not an excuse for dishonesty, in any country. I am happy people are learning of these occurences becuase not everyone is out to part you from your money. They are also known for targetting vunerable women and through a series of good lines and outright lies the woman is slowly parted from more than just money, in some cases her life. The taxi drivers have to be watched for changing the tarrif when a tourist get in the taxi…..Agree the price before getting in.. Everyone, I know loves the country and visit many times, excusing the thieves and con men. Since the revolution these practices are much worse. However every visitor there makes a choice to go and the people who rely on tourist need to learn and remember this. I wish all tourist well and to the writer I like your article although the comparasons are weak. Tunisia should be known for the beaches, people, food etc….not for thieves
I plan to visit Jendouba, Tunisia does anyone know if it is safe to travel? I have searched online but I came across nothing as it is old information from 2012. This is my first time traveling to Tunisia. I plan on visiting in June 2013. Please advise. Thank You!
I am from tunisia! I advise you to visit tunisia ! there are many famous places to discover ! our country is safe. you are welcome.
Rim, shookran I will visit Tunisia sometime in 2014. I had to postpone my trip this summer. I want to visit Tabarka, Jendouba, and Sousse. Are there any public net/computers in those cities? Also which months are the best months to travel to Tunisia?
Thanks for this great article!
I am going to Tunisia in June, so it's very nice to know about this things before I get there.
Good thing is that I am from Brasil and the exact same shit happens here, so I think I'm ready
I hope you keep writing more articles like this.
I just wanted to say that Tunisia for the most part is very safe for tourists. I am America, and lived in Tunisia for 2 years. Most people of Tunisia are kind and gentle. Yes there are those that try and take advantage, but some do because of the need to survive. If you are traveling as a single female, you may want to make friends with someone who can guide you. My husband and family is still in Tunisia, so if you need someone to help you out while you are there, I may be able to help you. Or I could just brush you up on some of the ways of Tunisia and some great places to visit. But, please, relax and enjoy your vacation to Tunisia. There are so many wonderful things to see and to discover.
Chris, I am sorry for the couple of bad experiences you had. Really sorry. When I meet foreigners in Tunisia (tourists or others) I usually insist on paying for everybody whenever we'd go for a tea or food.
I like the articles you write and I like your positive and open attitude. I also like your deductions.
But, I may make an educated guess, I'd say you come from a little town in the US, maybe the Midwest or the South. I am still surprised that you fell for these crooks. But have you been to NY, SF, Chicago…have you ever been offered rolexes for $20, Lacoste t-shirts for the same amount. Did your grandma get phone calls that their cable TV isn't working as it should be. Have you gone for a mortgage loan and were offered more than what you asked for, but at a different rate? Did a random person offer to carry your luggage while walking to your hotel, Have you tried to fix a flat tire at a mechanic to be shown a worse problem? Have you sen the same product 30% cheaper at Walmart than your neighborhood groceries shop?
Of course you know all these, and you know that your local groceries greet you with arms length and flatter you with a huge smile calling you "buddy". You might even get to meet the manager and read about how good of a customer you are. You also know that the owner of the groceries shop is driving an expensive car and lives in huge house…
You might be familiar with these examples, and you are certainly more used to them. You notice them but they are a fact of life. You also learn to distinguish a crook, in the streets of NY, from a Samaritan. Facial features, posture, accents, do matter and you were trained in that in the US (even though those coming from small towns get easily scammed in bigger towns).
In any case, I do think that you reached the right conclusions and thanks again for the wonderful articles. Give it a couple if more weeks, you'd be a champ in Tunisia and no one will bother you.
Luanda you will be wellcomed by decent tunisian who will befriend you because you are from a different country and they will try to impress you. There are good and bad every were. Having read the long artical on tunisia l can imagined what sort of person who wrote that. When you go to a different country with different vews on life you should expect different results enjoye you holliday with an open mind.
Enjoyed this article very much!!
Well, I do not know if this will make you feel any better.
But believe me, these stories you wrote about happen also to Tunisians living abroad -"our citizens overseas" as local Tunisians dryly call us – when we return home for the summer vacations. We get exactly the same treatment reserved for european or american tourists in the souks. But at least we speak the language and know the culture, so we take it with a stride and healthy smile.
Welcome to Tunisia!!
|'ve lived in Tunisia a year and now, if I see something I want to buy, I simply send a Tunisian friend to bargain for it. There's no other way to get the correct/best price. A Westerner will always get taken advantage of. At the flea market, or fripe, if I want something and it's one dinar over what I know it's worth I throw it back and call them an "idiot." It's the only way to get it over that people treat all people like people. It will be 100 years before Tunisia changes in this regard, there are just too many poor people with no jobs.
as much as the author is a sophisticated person….you on the other way is jackass.
How perfect. Advice that holds up well now…….and was relevant 40 years ago!Great way to approach how to think about beloved Tunisia.
I must say, I feel a bit a shamed now .. Let us start by saying you are all more then welcome, and have a sense of 'hatred' against these kind of people just as much as you, tourists do !
You are very welcome.
This is ridiculous. It is like you thought they were going to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge, but you were duped.
Well, I am sorry this happened to you. But…..on another note, there is another festival in Mahdia. You will love this one. Jasmin is sold everywhere by beautiful girls (some have niquabs, I am afraid). Would you be interested in a first class seat for $200? The Fatimid building alone is worth the pictures. It is called the Borj and was built by our ancestors to fend off against the Spanish invasion hundreds of years ago. Let me know if you are interested. Oh…I am not like those scammers, for I accept only hard currency! And, since you are an American, a nice one anyhow, I, as a favor only to you, will also accept credit cards as long as it has cash advances.
I agree with the suggestion that the Tunisian self regulated tax service is not a bad one, taking that is so transparent in a land of lawlessness. Since President Obama just submitted his proposal for the overhaul of the U.S. tax code, he may find this method more attractive to the American tax-payer.
Lesson: the advice of "it is too good to be true.." often repeated on the t.v. program "American Greed" applies at home and overseas where you meet some people that may appear to be feeble and meek but who turn out as Gulliver aptly called them "Houyhnhnms."
Tunisians by and large open, friendly, and tolerant as long as you do not hit on their religions and their wives. They will open their house to you so that they can share their food and traditions with you, which they feel is the best they have to offer. This is not the case in the western world as you and I know.
Tunisians also appreciate long deep friendships and they silently do not want to be used simply as your free tour guides. If you treat them as tour guides, then you are expected to pay them.
I would recommend that if "money" or "love" (synonyms for "scam" or "visa") are mentioned, then it is time to run. This applies if you are also in Rome or any other part of the world. For some reason we forget our mothers' advice "do not talk to strangers."
I hope that your next experience in Tunisia is a better one, especially if you take my offer on that festival I mentioned above.
I hope you are smiling!
Have a good day!
Whoa — lots of defensive comments going on. I'm thinking that many readers misunderstood your article, Chris. Or maybe there has been just a little misinterpretation?
I appreciated your thoughts on this subject. As an expat who has lived in Tunis for a year and a half, I can relate to these experiences and emotions.
I am one of the expats you talked about — and still trying to get out on the other side of my unhealthy reactions to culture shock. In fact, while reading your article, I felt as though I were reading about my own life. Weird.
I'm going to give your ideas a go and see if I can't shake these feelings of mistrust and cynicism I've been harboring for so long. You made a lot of good points I hadn't thought about.
Oh, and I love the rhetorical statement you used to conclude. Nice tie-in!
Thank you Chris for your self-depricating article about Tunisia's welcoming stance toward foreigners. I enjoyed the humor. I don't know if I was more disturbed by the constant and unremitting attempts at scamming me, both large and small, or that at some point they just. . . stopped. My personal high (or low) point was pulling the keys out of the ignition switch and threatening to see how far I could throw them if the taxi driver did not find some change RIGHT NOW. It appears that he was mistaken and REALLY did have some change in his pocket. He was right, I could afford it. But death by paper cut still leaves you dead. And yes, I still chuckle at the raving maniac I became on that day. But it did me good, and lately, people have been turning to me in public and speaking Tounsi and not French or German or English. For me, that means it's time to go, with both fond memories and new skills.
Great article Chris,
in some points you actually made me laugh , because telling the truth in some part is funny , especially when you know Tunisians like I do , as I actually am half-Tunisian. I totally agree with you , and taking advantage of people is a very bad habit of some Tunisians , which should still not be considered as the majority behaviour of the country's inhabitants.
In fact you should pay attention to what kind of person you wanna go have a drink with ..
I need to admit , that I actually go and visit my family living in Korba , which is in the Cap Bon , every summer and still I am perceived as THE TOURIST ( and that as a matter of fact is because my hair colour reveals my german nationality.. ) . Although I do understand and fluently speak arab , people would be treating me as the typical "blond-dumb-tourist-that-is-going-to-be-my-future-source-of-money" kind of person.
But one should not forget the positive aspects of Tunisia, it is indeed a beautiful country with a lot of warm , polite and friendly people ,always willing to help and built up new friendships. The food is great ,delicious and the Tunisian mentality is hilarious , spending sometime with nice Tunisians will make you all notice that. They are warm-hearted people always having some smile on their faces.And come on , like seriously , if you lived in a 3rd world country, you'd probably also ask some tourist for money, if you're in a real bad situation, right??
Go visit this country before judging it ,guys ! I'm sure it'll surprise you!!


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Something strange happened at the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night.
Reese Witherspoon was in the middle of presenting the award for best actor in a supporting film role when a technical error caught her off guard.
A jarring audio clip of an apparent applause track started playing for a few seconds before it was quickly turned it off.
"What was that noise?" she asked. "It wasn't me."
Both Witherspoon and the confused audience laughed it off and moved right along. But what if that laughter was fake too?
Maybe everyone in the room was actually just a robot clone and everything about the SAG Awards was fabricated? We may never know.
That headline wasn't enough to keep someone from accidentally publishing that piece!
Someone's getting fired. #cosbymeme pic.twitter.com/GSMsNFcz1D— Adam Hammer (@AdamHammer) November 10, 2014
Bill Cosby attempted a simple little PR stunt on Twitter Monday, and it blew up in his face almost instantly.
Tweeting a link to a Cosby meme generator on his website (which has since been deleted), he asked his followers to turn his pictures into memes, by adding some text.
But this year, following news that he would be starring in a new NBC sitcom, Cosby's past has come back to haunt him, with old sexual assualt allegations resurfacing in the media.
So it probably wasn't the best time to ask people to get creative with Cosby's images. Has his social media team ever even heard of the Internet?
Here are a few examples of the resulting Cosby meme - he certainly got lots of attention for this stunt, but not in the way they had hoped.
Man. #cosbymeme pic.twitter.com/NOZrK4b5gG— Adam Hammer (@AdamHammer) November 10, 2014
Oh man, these are making my day! #CosbyMeme pic.twitter.com/nWwhFEDEhD— Cornhole West (@Floyd_Banks) November 10, 2014
How about this one, is this one okay... RT @BillCosby: Go ahead. Meme me! #CosbyMeme pic.twitter.com/1sKnvLdyQl— Jason Steele (@FilmCow) November 10, 2014
Don't mind if I do... #CosbyMeme pic.twitter.com/vdS2icWEHD— Rusty Redenbacher (@rustymk2) November 10, 2014
.@BillCosby This is fun! #CosbyMeme pic.twitter.com/O1ScpMBzqA— Matthew Bramlett (@matthewbramlett) November 10, 2014
#CosbyMeme Oh Boy! pic.twitter.com/5shOSuH74c— E.J. Coughlin (@ejc) November 10, 2014


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Try to see if you have kid's hair salon in your area. I take my sons to one, and they are great with them. They will work with you and your son to get his hair cut. My ODS used to terrified when he got his hair, and now he has gotten better with the one I go to every few months.
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I agree, see if you have a kid's place near you. My boys all handle haircuts well but they have longish hair and are scared of the clippers.
mom to Brian 3/07, Kevin & Patrick 4/09, angels Elisabeth ^11/12^ and Kacey ^1/14^ and our rainbow Finn 12/30/14
Have him go in and watch a few times, also take him along to see you, dh, grandma or someone get hair cut, a friend. Stop in a salon a few times so he becomes used t it. Also explain, like cutting fingernails, it does not hurt. Bring portable DVD or laptop if you dont go to kids salon.
(I work in a salon btw- kids scream, it happens. Some moms prefer to go at a time its quieter, early morning or end of a saturday.)
Could you cut it yourself? I know that my son would FREAK out if I took him to a hair salon. But he will sit in my lap and read a book or play with a toy while I cut his hair myself with cute scissors. He has pretty forgiving hair, and I figure if I mess up, it'll grow back in a couple of days, and by the time he's in kindergarten I'll be a pro at it, lol.
DS#1 born July 2009 Diamond
DS#2 born Jan 2013 w/ Down Syndrome! Diamond!
My blog: Crunchy Con Mommy
PS sometimes I don't even get it all done at once, sometimes he gets up and plays a while with it like half done. I make sure to do it on days when I have plenty of time to go his speed with it.
DS#1 born July 2009 Diamond
DS#2 born Jan 2013 w/ Down Syndrome! Diamond!
My blog: Crunchy Con Mommy
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Mom to Ariel (11/06/91), Jessica (12/01/93) and Derek (10/24/08)
what we did was talk the hell out of how fun going to go get your hair cut is. dd has only had 1 hair cut and she just turned 3 today. but she was so excited that she wouldn't hold still but not scared. they told me that they had never seen a kid so excited to get their hair cut before.


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