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How to Make a Dreamcatcher
Four Parts:Gathering Materials for the DreamcatcherMaking the HoopWeaving the WebFinishing the DreamcatcherCommunity Q&A
Dreamcatchers originated with the Ojibwe people, who wove these magical webs from willow hoops and sinew. The hoop represents the travel of giizis, the sun, through the sky. At night, the hole in the center only lets bawedjige, good dreams, pass. Bawedjigewin, bad dreams, are trapped in the web, and dispelled at the first light of morning.
Part 1
Gathering Materials for the Dreamcatcher
1Gather your materials for your dreamcatcher. Each is described below.
2Decide what material to use for the hoop. The hoop is the basis for a dreamcatcher's shape and structure. It is usually no larger than an adult's hand. Hoops are traditionally made from dried red willow or grapevine, which is sold at many craft stores. You could also use some twigs of an olive tree or any plant which is pliable. Thin wooden branches or local grapevines can be soaked in water until soft enough to form a hoop.
- Buy about 72 inches (2 meters) of willow or grapevine, which you will use to create and wrap the hoop.
- A wood or metal hoop may also be used. Choose one that is between 3 and 8 inches (7.5 and 20.5 centimeters) in diameter.
3Buy suede lacing. The lacing is used to wrap the hoop. Choose buckskin or another leather. The width should be no greater than the width of a shoelace, and the length should be eight times the diameter of the hoop you will make. However, if suede lacing is unavailable, any other natural looking ribbon or string will do (embroidery thread is recommended).
4Choose a type of string. String is woven onto the hoop to create the dreamcatcher's web. It should be strong, but thin. Choose waxed nylon string or simulated sinew.
- The string used is traditionally white or clear, but you could also choose a colored type of string.
- The length of the string should be ten times the length of the hoop will make. you need to loop the string around the wire to create the first part of the Dreamcatcher
5Choose decorative elements. The oldest dream catchers did not have decorative features, but in more recent years feathers and beads have been woven into the web to represent different elements of life.
- A hanging feather is a symbol of air, which we cannot live without. It is said that the stirring of a dream catcher's feather means that a dream has passed through the circle. Feathers from owls, which represent wisdom, and eagles, which represent courage, have been commonly used, but it is now illegal to use feathers from these endangered birds. Faux feathers may be used in their place.[1]
- Gemstones, or faux gemstone beads, may be used to represent the four directions: north, south, east and west. These beads can be strung between the weaving.
- Choose colors and stones that have personal meaning to you.
Part 2
Making the Hoop
1Shape the hoop. Place the willow or grapevine into a bowl of warm water. Allow it to soak for about half an hour, until it is supple and can bend without breaking. Shape the vine into a circle, making several loops so that your hoop will be strong. Use a twist tie to fasten the hoop in three places so that it keeps its shape, and let it dry completely.
- Press the hoop between two heavy books to ensure that it dries completely flat.
- If you're using a wooden or metal hoop, skip to the next step.
2Wrap the hoop. Paint some tacky glue along one tip of the suede thong. Press it against the hoop. Use one hand to hold the end in place as it dries, and use the other hand to start wrapping the thong around the hoop. Continue wrapping the hoop until the entire hoop is wrapped tightly in suede.
- Each loop of suede should be tightly wrapped and touching the adjacent loop of suede, but the loops should not overlap.
- The very last loop should slightly overlap the beginning piece of thong. Take the end of the suede and insert it under the second to last loop, forming a half-stitch to secure the thong in place.
3Make a hanging loop. Take the loose piece of the thong and shape it into a loop that juts out vertically from the top of the hoop. Keeping the loop in place, use the end of the thong to make a knot at the base of the loop. Pull it tight, then use a scissors to cut off the last dangling piece of thong.
Part 3
Weaving the Web
1Weave the first row. Begin by tying one end of the string in a knot at the base of the hanging loop. Working clockwise, stretch the string to a spot a few inches down the hoop and loop it around the hoop. Stretch the string a few inches to the right and loop it around the hoop again. Continue making loops that are evenly spaced apart until you reach the beginning.
- If your hoop is 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter, the traditional method is to make 8 loops around the hoop.
- The thread between the looped peaks should be slightly loose. It will be pulled tight as you continue weaving.
2Continue weaving the web. Take the end of the string and weave it under the loop created between the first and second looped peaks. Make a "hitch" by using the thread to make a loop over the loose string. After making the first hitch, make another hitch at the thread between the second and third knots. Continue weaving the thread in this manner until you have made a hitch at the thread between every knot.
- Each hitch should fall at the exact midpoint of the thread between the knots.
- As you weave, pull the thread snug, but not too tight.
- After making the first row of hitches, continue weaving the thread between the new segments you have created and making a hitch in the middle of each one. The circle you weave will become smaller and smaller. As it becomes smaller, pull the thread tighter and tighter.
- If you desire, add a few beads or gemstones to the dreamcatcher as you weave. Space them out randomly or create a pattern.
Part 4
Finishing the Dreamcatcher
1Secure the web. When you have woven the web down to a tiny circle in the middle, tie the end of the thread over the place where you would have made the final hitch. Make a double knot to ensure it won't come undone. Pull it tightly and snip off the end.
2Add a hanging feather. If you wish to add an ornamental feather or two, tie a new piece of string securely around the base of a feather. Tie the other end of the feather to the center of the dreamcatcher over one of the hitches in the center circle. Use a double knot to make sure it's secure. Snip off the dangle thread on either end.
- You can add beads to the string after one end has been tied to the base of the feather, before you secure it to the dreamcatcher.
- You can wrap the base of the feather in suede if you want to hide the knotted string. Brush the end of a piece of the suede thong with tacky glue. Hold it to the stem of the feather to let it dry for a minute. Wrap the stem of the feather, then trim the suede and glue the end to the base of the feather.
3Hang the dreamcatcher. Place the dreamcatcher near your bedroom window. With the first rays of sunlight, all bad thoughts that entered your mind during the night should disperse. Only good thoughts will be entering your mind for the day.
Community Q&A
If I put a peacock feather in a dream catcher, is that good or bad?
- The placement of a peacock feather is not a bad thing because if it is of the earth and it is special to you. An odd superstition surrounds the peacock feather due to its looking like an eye (the evil eye), a superstition that arose in earlier times without any basis and of no relevance to dreamcatchers. Moreover, the dreamcatcher is a personal thing to you and what you choose to add to it reflects your meaning, not a bunch of superstitions created by others.
|Dreamcatcher - How to make a dream catcher with some yarn, beads, twine, thread and some creativity
- Be sure to handle your dreamcatcher with care and it will last you many years.
- Add more feathers and beads to make the happy thoughts stronger.
- Experiment! Use vibrant colors and unique feathers and beads and you don't need to use natural resources.
- Try adding small bells in the web it is for good luck.
- Make sure your string is strong so your dream catcher doesn't break.
- Dream catchers can also be made in the shape of a heart, which represents love.
- Adults should use strong fibers to reflect their adult dreams and pursuits.
- At dawn, look for the miracle of the sunrise, as it is captured and sparkling in the morning dew of a web.
- The diameter should be around 3 to 8in. If there are 8 loops touching the hoop, it represents spider legs; if there are 7 loops on the knot, it represents the 7 prophecies.
- Dreamcatchers made for children should be made with fibers that eventually disintegrate, symbolizing the fleeting quality of youth. A willow hoop, held together with sinew, will eventually dry and collapse.
- Some Native Americans consider the Dream Catcher to be sacred. Children and adults made them too sell to tourists for extra income. If you make them with children, you could read a book to them about their history and the heritage of the people who made them.
- Make your dream catcher funky and cool and use more than one type of coloured string.
- For the non-superstitious bunch- use curtain rail hoops for the outer.
- Dreamcatchers may also be made in the shape of a teardrop, as is customary in Canada and the Northeastern US.[2]
Things You'll Need
- Red willow reed, grapevine, twig from an olive tree, or a metal or wooden hoop
- Suede lacing
- Waxed nylon string, embroidery thread, or faux sinew
- Scissors
- Beads or gemstones
- Feathers
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The Thunder trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green is the league's second-highest scoring combination (66.4 ppg).
"Really?" Green asked with raised eyebrows. "Who's first?"
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Prolific scoring doesn't necessarily constitute a great trio. Miami's threesome ranks No. 1 in scoring, but is No. 4 on this season's overall list (see chart). The Thunder trio is No. 2 in scoring, yet No. 7 overall.
The best trios don't overlap at positions. There are no tweeners in the group. Having a prolific point guard, center and wing man is the dream combo.
The Lakers repeatedly have assembled three-headed monsters, which is why they have four trios ranked in the all-time Top 10.
Boston has done it twice and is in the middle of doing it a third time with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen.
San Antonio's trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili has three world titles and is off to the best start in franchise history this season.
Miami's current trio is not nearly there yet, and is a long way off given their current health.
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3. LA Lakers — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-Magic Johnson-James Worthy: Captured three titles after KAJ and Magic had won two.
4. Boston — Larry Bird-Kevin McHale-Robert Parish: Won three championships and were in five finals together in the 1980s.
5. LA Lakers — Wilt Chamberlain-Jerry West-Gail Goodrich: Won 33 straight games; in the finals every year; won 1972 crown.
6. New York — Walt Frazier-Willis Reed-Dave DeBusschere: Won the only two championships in Knickerbockers history.
7. San Antonio — Tim Duncan-Tony Parker-Manu Ginobili: Won three championships in five-year span and still going strong.
8. LA Lakers — Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant-Derek Fisher: Underrated Fisher joined Shaq and Kobe in their three-ring circus.
9. LA Lakers — Kobe Bryant-Pau Gasol-Lamar Odom: Two-time defending champions have been to three consecutive finals.
10. Detroit — Isiah Thomas-Joe Dumars-Bill Laimbeer: Bad boys, bad boys. Three straight finals and back-to-back crowns.
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2. San Antonio — Tim Duncan-Tony Parker-Manu Ginobili: Searching for fourth world title together, and are off to a great start.
3. Boston — Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce-Ray Allen: Garnett has missed nine starts, but this trio certainly is capable of another title.
4. Miami — LeBron James-Dwyane Wade-Chris Bosh: Going through injuries and growing pains, but has been brilliant at times.
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9. New Orleans — Chris Paul-David West-Emeka Okafor: The emergence of Okafor has transformed a terrific tandem into a trio.
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"Let me say that this is a fascinating look at a world of after-hours tastings and tenacious debates, at the wines that many sommeliers care most about, and at restaurant service from an insider's view. We meet many unusual and charismatic personalities, not least of whom is Mr. Parr, whose journey from a childhood in Calcutta to the highest level of American wine culture is testimony to energy, talent and hard work. And, in the tradition of the best sommeliers, useful lessons and tips are conveyed painlessly and entertainingly."
—Eric Asimov, New York Times Diner's Journal, 10/5/10
"It's a comprehensive book that's perfect for any oenophile—or anybody wanting to become one."
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Samsung Metro 3310 – Price,Features of the Samsung Metro mobile phone
Samsung Metro 3310 – Price,Features of the Samsung Metro mobile phone
Samsung Metro 3310
Live the Metro Life! "Samsung Metro 3310" . The new Samsung Metro 3310 is a 2.1-inch large display mobile phone sporting metal finished body with aluminum metal frame giving a sturdy premium look .It features a FM recording,MP3 Player and in-built Loud Speakers.The new Samsung Metro 3310 has up to 10.5 hours of talktime and up to 8GB expandable memory.It also has the Fake call feature which simulates the sound of your phone ringing helping you escape potentially dangerous or uncomfortable situations.It also features a 2-megapixel integrated camera.
Samsung Metro 3310 mobile phone detailed features are:
- Mobile networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- 2.1-inch TFT display with QVGA resolution andTFT 262k colors support
- 2 mega-pixel camera with up to 30 frames per second video recording
- MP3 Audio Player
- FM-radio with RDS and FM recording
- Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR
- USB v2.0
- 30 MB internal memory
- Slot for microSD memory cards (up to 8 GB)
- Dimensions – 109.9 x 46 x 10.9 mm
- Weight 77g
Samsung Metro 3310 Price
Samsung Metro 3310 Price in India :The new Samsung Metro 3310 mobile phone is available at price of Rs.3,558 in India.
just go on main screen and use vol keys to mute keypad tones……
how can we record the call using this phone (while on call): which buttons do we need to use?????????
can we record continuously without disconnect after 5 minutes and recording beeps?
@dr kkp, Call recording service is avail in this phone, nice to handle this…
Good Luck
please anyone tell me whether call recording(in/out) facility available in this phone?
can any one tell me that wether this mobile truly record video with 30 frames per second or not?
my samsung 3310 phone is not giving any sound whatsoever whether it be ringtone or media player.plz help
On left side of the phone u have the keys to mute the keypad tones
can i take pc internet servis to properly on samsung matro 3310
Can anyone pls tell how to put off/mute the keypad tones (if samsung 3310 has this feature or not?). it
really disgusting to listen to keypad tones.
Also, is it possible to assign a separate ringtone to each caller? Pls. say if u know.
hi i bought this mobile in navi mumbai(koperkarni)on the date 23/11/09 at the price of 4,200 rupees.for this cost its ok.
sound and video camera really nice with that price
you can get the ear phone like sony ericchsone type ,its really good for your ears,no pain for long listening .
but i hate the keypad,no music of fm controls not available in the earphone,we have to change from mobile only.
this phone is very cool and stylish and its picture quality is very good. its sound is very good and loud. i love this phone.
The sound quality and photos are excellent.
Have 8GB card facility.
Very good phone
Price 5350
this is seriously outstanding piece i just luvvvv it….d cam is so cool..and the sound rocks….mind blowing look ..nd red color rocks..too cooll
i compare all the mobile handset features and price.
conclusion is that no company gives that much of features upto the price of 7000.
u can also connect with pc and operate internet on pc.
I buyed thish mob. Before 20 Days, all feature is fine ,but i have problem net conection speed,it provide only 115.2Kbps but in other mobiles speed is 460 Kbps how can remove this prolem reply
Nice mobile sweet mobile
price of this fone in Shillong Meghalaya is Rs 4650 along with pc suite 1Gb memory
i compare all the mobile handset features and price.
conclusion is that no company gives that much of features upto the price of 7000.
u can also connect with pc and operate internet on pc.
this is seriously outstanding piece i just luvvvv it….d cam is so cool..and the sound rocks….mind blowing look ..nd red color rocks..too cooll
cdma can also work in dis set???
i wanna buy dis mobile bt m confused …plszz tell me abt d batry back up of dis mobile
its a mind blowing phone in its catagory . the best so far i have ever seen in this range …
what is next??????????
i buy this fhone just 15 days before i m really suprised that they gave 8 GB memory card slot in this price tag. No other company gave this kind of enormous memory in this price tag …….are they? and another one 3.5 mm audio jack u can connect with u r home theater and bang………….!!!!. Even FM can play on home theater laoudly. This is amazing phone really
I have this phone
it's amazing….incredible especially at such a reasonable price. don't wait to buy it …hurry
samsung metro is very nice handset for youth
i like its feature and sleek design
what is the exact price of this mobile
what is the price of the phon will be good in gurgaon or delhi?//////////// any one can help……….
tell me sum excellent features of this mobile against 5130 xpressmusic so i should know which one to buy?????? plzzzzzzzzz some one reply
the phone is giving just an outstanding performance.it"s cost is only 4800
I purchased new samsung metro 3310 mobile phone on the seeing the fabulous features in affordable price range. I was very excited in the beginning however, when i start using the handsfree (provided free with set) i found that its push button in the handsfree wire which is to change the fm radio station is not at all working…
and its inner application also hanged out on the second day after i purchased it.
so now friends its your choice to buy it or not 🙁
i want to knw how much it take battery backup
Hello guys,
I want to buy mobile and I am very confused between nokia 5130 xpress music and samsung metro 3310.
Anyone give me suggestion that which one is better?
guys….does this support pdf or word documents???? and if not is there a possibility i can install any software for it????
nice to use
Very good phone, bought it for Rs.4800 a week or so back at Big Bazaar. Excellent camera n sound quality, high quality earphones and, for a change, the battery lasts quite a while.
in THE MOBILE STORE its price is around 5310
i bought this cell in rs.4950 in noida a fortnight ago
price of samsung 3310 metro is rs.5400
Nice Phone, I have the same. Better than any other phone form Nokia in same price catagory. price is 5100 at hot spot. Panipat
price of samsung metro 3310 is INR 4900
does i connect to internet with my pc through samsung 3310 metro if yes then how through data cable or blue tooth……..
can anyone plz tell me that can i run internet on pc through this…………..
Nice model very handly to use.but feature about how to transfer stored data from mobile to PC is not well defined and it is very difficult one.
Can anybody tell me how to transfer data through bluetooth directly into memory car ?
i purchared this cell this is wonderful camera is too good
This is an excellent model.Dont wait,just take it home.It is much better than Nokia 7210,55130 etc.Picture quality is excellent.It has 16 million colors as compare to nokia 7210,5130 which have 262000 colors.The camera quality is also much much better than the above mentioned nokia models.
Samsung metro 3310 is a wonderful mobile phone,with this much of price.sound,video,camera allare very good.
this mobile is excellent piece of work from samsung ….
looks beautiful internally and also externally …
especially the 262k colour in display s makes it unique ….
some one is ready to buy just dont hesitate ………really good
i am try now but look wise and features wise its a good phone.
Its good one from SAMSUNG
Dis iz wonderful phone
camera is good
sound quality iz good
price ke hisaab se I say wonderful
please let me know for a moderate user like me what will be the best buy, a samsung metro 3310 or metro3500
Great Deel.
is it compatible with cdma network plz tell me
Louely phone
Its a lovely phone. I have this.
price of this phone is Rs.5250
price of samsung 3310 At Ahmedabad
price of this phone is Rs.5400 ( from hotspot )
price of samsung 3310 please
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Horses and ponies will love these Jolly Goodies™ Apple Treats! This pellet shaped horse treats is made from all-natural ingredients, including 100% dehydrated apples. This healthy horse treat makes a great training aid or reward after a good workout. 7 oz.
Horse Nibbles are bits of baked grain and molasses.
Stud Muffins® Horse Treats will cause your pony or horse to come running! This tasty treat has flavor and texture that horses love. Each treat is fortified for extra nutrition. 10 oz.
Oralx Electro-Plex is an electrolyte paste designed to help prevent dehydration in horses. Electro-Plex helps replace minerals lost during exertion and can be effective in stimulating a horse to drink. 3-dose syringe.
Rounders® Peppermint Horse Treats are irresistible healthy cookies that contain vitamins and minerals. A nutritional way to reward your horse or pony. 30 oz.


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Throw up some confetti at your jungle party, and hand out our Jungle Birthday Cups which feature that very thing! Inside this package are 8, 9 oz brown cups that are dotted with red, green, blue, white, orange, and yellow dots. The base of the cup has a band of blue, and jungle leaves poke down from the top. Include these exciting cups at your celebration, and add on the rest of our matching supplies!
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Student Involvement Center > First-Year Experience > Fall Welcome > Fall Welcome Schedule
When first-year students check-in at their residence hall, or attend the Transfer Orientation or Freshman Commuter Orientation sessions, they will receive their Fall Welcome booklet. This booklet includes the schedule for all the Fall Welcome activities, a tear-out family schedule, and other resources helpful during the first few weeks on campus. Make sure to note the events that are required of first-year students.
Below is a link to the PDF of the Fall Welcome 2015 schedule (the Fall Welcome 2016 schedule is currently being developed). You can also download a mobile version of the schedule through the SLU Mobile App on your mobile device! Please follow the Student Involvement Center on Twitter @SLUGetInvolved, or our Facebook Page to get updates throughout Fall Welcome!
Sample 2015 Fall Welcome New Student + Family Schedule
(The Fall Welcome 2016 schedule is currently being developed. Thank you for your patience.)


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- [j8]Kaan Katircioglu, Robert Gooby, Mary E. Helander, Youssef Drissi, Pawan Chowdhary, Matt Johnson, Takashi Yonezawa:
Supply Chain Scenario Modeler: A Holistic Executive Decision Support Solution. Interfaces 44(1): 85-104 (2014)
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Measuring and Applying Service Request Effort Data in Application Management Services. IEEE SCC 2013: 352-359
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Knowledge Management for Services Transitions. SRII Global Conference 2012: 158-164
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Improving Application Management Services through Optimal Clustering of Service Requests. SRII Global Conference 2012: 885-894
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Empirical methods for two-echelon inventory management with service level constraints based on simulation-regression. Winter Simulation Conference 2010: 1846-1859
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Carbon management in assembly manufacturing logistics. IBM Journal of Research and Development 53(3): 8 (2009)
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An SQL-based cost-effective inventory optimization solution. IBM Journal of Research and Development 51(3/4): 433-446 (2007)
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Simulation of adaptive project management analytics. Winter Simulation Conference 2007: 2234-2240
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A technical framework for sense-and-respond business management. IBM Systems Journal 44(1): 5-24 (2005)
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An on-line, business-oriented optimization of performance and availability for utility computing. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications 23(10): 2013-2021 (2005)
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Applications of flexible pricing in business-to-business electronic commerce. IBM Systems Journal 41(2): 287-302 (2002)
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Our Board
As described in our constitution, the CCG is run by a governing body which we call the CCG Board. The Board is accountable to the members of the CCG (the GP practices) and has responsibility for the commissioning of secondary health care across the Herts Valleys area and for assuring themselves of the quality and effectiveness of that healthcare in the interests of patients.
|The Board holds a meeting in public every two months, with the the next meeting held on Thursday 9 June at 1:30 pm. Papers presented at these meetings can be found here
Dr Nicolas Small, Chair, Board GP Hertsmere
I trained at St Mary's Hospital London, and have been a GP Partner at Schopwick Surgery, Elstree since 1996. As Chair of Herts Valleys CCG Board, I represent Hertsmere locality and am clinical lead for training and education. I am also especially interested in support for carers and making sure that patients and the public are fully engaged in our work.
In my spare time I enjoy holidaying in my motor home and am also a Health Coordinator for Pekingese Dogs - working with the Kennel Club to try and address some of the breed's health issues.
Dr Trevor Fernandes, Board GP Dacorum, Deputy Clinical Chair
I qualified in Medicine from St. Thomas's Hospital in London in 1988 and have been a GP in Dacorum for 22 years. I am Deputy Clinical Chair and Clinical Lead for the contract with West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust.
I live in Dacorum with my family and when not working I enjoy theatre, opera, cinema, tennis and have to work hard in a limited time at the gym to keep fit.
Dr Keith Hodge, Board GP Dacorum
After attending Cambridge and Kings College Hospital London, I qualified in 1981. I live locally and have been a partner at Fernville Surgery in Hemel Hempstead since 1986. I am the Urgent Care Lead on the Board.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, Liverpool FC, music and a wide range of sports.
Dr Mike Edwards, Board GP Hertsmere
I qualified as a doctor in 1985 from Charing Cross Hospital Medical School and, after a period of working in hospital medicine, became a GP partner at Fairbrook Medical Centre in Borehamwood. I particularly support the Nursing and Quality Team and am closely involved with the Royal Free Hospital contract and the recent acquisition by them of Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
I am an enthusiastic golfer and avid sports fan. I enjoy travel and my family life.
Dr Mike Walton, Board GP St Albans and Harpenden
I qualified in Medicine from Birmingham University in 1988 and have been a GP in St Albans for 16 years. I am CCIO for the CCG and currently Clinical Lead for Diabetes and for Pathology within Herts Valleys CCG.
I live in St Albans with my family and when not working I enjoy theatre, cooking, eating, socialising and music.
Dr Richard Pile, Board GP St Albans and Harpenden
I graduated from Nottingham University Medical School in 1996 and have been a GP partner at Parkbury House in St Albans since August 2000. I am a GP with a special interest in Echocardiography and Cardiology, Telemedicine and Vascular Medicine. I am the Board Lead for communications. As well as working as a GP, I do a weekly echocardiogram clinic for patients with suspected heart failure and I am also part of the team behind the Starpace website, which supports education in primary care.
Outside of work my interests include archery, cycling, running, real ale, pub quizzing and Manchester United.
Dr Rami Eliad, Board GP Watford and Three Rivers
I qualified from Sheffield University in 1985 and completed my GP training in Derbyshire before becoming a partner at Garston Medical Centre. As a local GP for the last 25 years, I am an LMC member, GP trainer and appraiser. I am the CCG's Clinical Lead for Children, Young People and Maternity and a member of the Audit Committee.
I enjoy cycling, jogging, socialising and travel.
Dr Clair Moring, Board GP Watford and Three Rivers
I qualified in Medicine from Cambridge and the Royal Free hospital in London in 1991. I have been a GP in Watford for 18 years and I work at Callowland Practice. I am the clinical lead for the contract with Hertfordshire Community Trust and medicines optimisation. I am passionate about maintaining high quality health services while ensuring individual responsibility for their health care and use of resources.
When not working I enjoy theatre, good food and wine as well as walking and cycling. I also provide an extensive taxi and restaurant service for my boys!
Cameron Ward, Interim Accountable Officer
Cameron is an independent management consultant having worked in the NHS for over 25 years, leaving in 2015. During his time in the NHS Cameron filled a number of executive and chief executive level roles in acute hospitals, PCTs and SHAs. His last role was Area Director for Durham, Darlington and Teesside in NHS England. Cameron has an interest in managing change, highlights the importance of values and behaviours and has undertaken a variety of roles over the last year.
He is married to Sharon a community midwife, has two grown up children and is a keen Sunderland football club supporter.
Alan Warren, Chief Finance Officer
I qualified as a member of Chartered Institute of Finance and Accountancy in 1981 direct from the NHS Finance Training Scheme. I have spent my whole career working in the NHS and have experience of both provider and commissioner finance roles. I have been a board level Director for over 20 years.
I live in Lincolnshire with my wife and children, when they're home from university, and our two dogs.
Diane Curbishley, Director of Nursing and Quality
I have over 29 years' experience in the NHS, qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 1989 at the Royal Free Hospital. I specialised in infection control for 12 years before doing an MA in Health Law and Ethics and moving into NHS commissioning. I have been a Deputy Director of Nursing and Quality for over five years, joining Herts Valleys CCG in September 2013 in that role. I have been the Director of Nursing and Quality since the beginning of 2016. I am passionate about driving improvements in the quality and safety of NHS services for West Hertfordshire residents.
I live in Barnet with my partner and teenage son. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading and sunshine holidays.
Stuart Bloom, Lay Member, Deputy Chair
I am Chair of the Quality and Performance Committee at Herts Valleys CCG. Since 2003 I have been a non-Executive Director and chair of a number of NHS primary care trusts in Hertfordshire. I am currently Chair of Health Education East of England, which covers Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridge, Peterborough, Essex, Hertfordshire and Befordshire. I set up my own management consultancy in 1999. Prior to that, I held a number of senior management roles in BT, where I was responsible for developing its High Street presence opening 100 BT Shops across the UK.
Alison Gardner, Lay Member
I have more than 35 years of professional management experience working in the Civil Service and more recently within the health sector here and in Ireland. I am the Lay Board Member lead for Patient and Public Involvement and I am committed to giving our patient representatives and volunteers a real opportunity to have an impact on the development of services for the whole of Herts Valleys community and a meaningful role in all our decision making processes.
I am a Parish Councillor in Redbourn and enjoy live contemporary music, walking my dog, gardening and the occasional attendance at rugby matches.
Paul Smith, Lay Member
I am the Board lay member responsible for governance, including chairing the Audit and Remuneration Committees. I have been involved with the NHS since 2006 when I joined West Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust at a non-Executive Director. Previously, I worked for the Ford Motor Company for 28 years in a variety of finance roles including as Finance Director for three years. I also have a number of other Non-Executive positions within the public and private sector.
I live in Shenley with my family and two dogs.
Thelma Stober, Lay Member
I am a practising Solicitor and Commercial Mediator, having initially qualified as a Barrister with over 20 years' experience working in governmental and other high profile public sector bodies and boards as Director of Law Governance and Procurement. I sit on the Governments Victims Panel advising on improving the criminal justice system for victims of crime. I am a non-Executive Director of Sanctuary Group Board, its Group Housing and Remuneration Committees. I am also a motivational speaker with a particular focus on young people. I am passionate about serving my local community and together with my interest in health care provision, my extensive background and insight into the operation of central and government, governance and the law, this position offers me a real opportunity to contribute to the work of the CCG and making a positive difference.
I live in Berkhamsted with my husband and son and enjoy reading, meditation, charitable work and travelling.
Also attending the Board in an advisory capacity as non-voting members are
Charles Allan, Director of Contracting and Resilience
I have worked in and with the NHS for 30 years and have experience in most areas of the NHS. I was a first wave Primary Care Trust Chief Executive between 1999-2005 for Newark & Sherwood PCT and have held senior positions in Strategic Health Authorities, Acute and Community Providers. I have six years of experience as an independent consultant working with both the NHS and private sectors. In 2013, I re-joined the NHS in this role with Herts Valleys CCG. I am responsible for the CCG's contracts with all of our providers and also support the local health and social care system in ensuring that planned and urgent care run smoothly.
I live in Nottinghamshire and still harbour ambitions to own a part of a Cheltenham Festival winner.
Simon Eckett, Director of Strategy, Planning and Delivery
I have 20 years' experience in the healthcare sector. Having worked at Eli Lilly, the global pharmaceutical company, with a focus on health economics and mental health care, I advised a range of UK and global healthcare companies both at Braxton Associates, the Strategic Consultancy arm of Deloitte Consulting, and at PwC Corporate Finance. I joined the NHS in 2014 as Head of Strategy and Commercial Development at South West London and St. George's Mental Health NHS Trust, transforming local health services, generating income and re-positioning the Trust towards Service Lines and Business Units. I have an MBA from London Business School, an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from Durham University.
I live in Buckinghamshire, enjoy travel and the arts.
Hein Scheffer, Director of Workforce
I have more than 24 years' experience in Human Resources. I managed both a Human Resources and Employment Law Consulting Firm and a Hospitality Management Company before relocating to the UK from South Africa in 2009. I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development; hold a LLB (Hons) from the Open University and a Master's Degree in Personnel and Development from UCLAN. Before joining Herts Valleys CCG, I worked as Deputy Director of Human Resources at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and most recently as Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust. During my time in Devon, I held a number of regional positions, including Vice Chair of the South West HRD's network; the Employers Chair of the South West Social Partnership Forum and Vice President of the HPMA in the South West.
Juliet Rodgers, Associate Director of Communications and Engagement
I joined the NHS in 2009, working initially for Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust. I was brought in as the lead for communications and engagement with Herts Valleys in 2013. My previous roles were mostly in London housing associations, in various roles, most recently in policy and communications. Here at Herts Valleys I head up a team that manages communications with staff, our member practices and the wider local population, including running campaigns and handling social and traditional media. In our team we also lead on patient and public participation - encouraging local people to get involved and making sure that happens.
Away from work I run, I am an enthusiastic outdoor swimmer (including in the chilly winter months), I sing with a choir and am a member of a literary discussion club. My grown up kids still take up a whole chunk of my time too.
Rod While, Head of Corporate Governance
I joined the CCG in August 2015 after spending six years at Luton PCT/CCG. Before this, I spent 20 years working in the Pharmaceutical Industry in a variety of senior sales and marketing roles. I am responsible for all aspects of Corporate Governance including supporting the Board, Board Committees, ensuring we deliver all of our statutory duties, managing conflicts of interest and the CCG Constitution.
Outside of work I run to keep fit, play guitar and am also kept busy by my three children and two dogs.
Dr David Buckle, Director of General Practice development
In March 2016 I became Director of General Practice development for Herts Valleys CCG. As Medical Director I am responsible for medicines optimisation (MO). I believe that clinical leadership should work at all levels within the NHS and that skilled, accessible primary care is the foundation of all effective high quality healthcare systems.
I feel privileged to be able to contribute to the future development of general practice by virtue of my various NHS roles and my knowledge and experience of primary care from both a provider and commissioner perspective.
Brian Gunson, Healthwatch Hertfordshire (Observer)
I studied Biochemistry at Birmingham University and since then I have worked in healthcare for over 40 years with experience of the NHS, medical charities, pharmaceuticals and consultancy. I joined Munro and Forster Communications in 1990 and have been Chairman there since 2002. The company is a specialist healthcare communications consultancy. I am passionate about patient engagement and public involvement. I am currently a Director of Healthwatch Hertfordshire and in the past have been a trustee of the Patients Association and a non-Executive director of a Primary Care Trust. Currently I am a trustee of the British Liver Trust and a Forum Member of the Royal Society of Medicine.
In my spare time, I enjoy racket ball, tennis, skiing, walking and travelling.
Caroline Sutherland, Patient Representative (Volunteer)
My role is to be a progressive and an active member of the Board, and the voice of patients from the four localities. I believe my role is important because it means that the patient view is brought directly into board decisions. Through my involvement with the localities and patient groups, I am able to bring an informed view and where necessary challenge for a better understanding of patient concerns across Herts Valleys.
I am an active member of Saint Albans City Women's Institute and Saint Albans Afternoon Townswomen's Guild. I have an interest in architecture and architectural photography.


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December 29, 2015
We're seeking a Quality Engineer! Download the Job Description here.
November 11, 2015
Avitus Orthopaedics awarded Most Promising Medical Device Company at 9th annual CT Innovation Summit.
July 8, 2015
Avitus Orthopaedics is awarded the Technology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) award from the National Science Foundation.
March 15, 2015
Avitus Orthopaedics awarded Small Business Incubator Program grant from Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology.


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I bake brownies all the time because they are such a crowd pleaser, but every time that I bake a batch, someone will tell me that they just have to pass on something so rich. Brownies are known for being decadent and delivering a big dose of chocolate in every bite. As much as people love chocolate, it is understandable that you may not want ... Read More »
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Coconut Topped Shortbread Bars
It is easy to add layers to bar cookies and that gives you a lot of options when it comes to flavor and texture that you don't quite have when you're working with other types of cookies. These Coconut Topped Shortbread Bars have a tender shortbread base that is topped with a slightly custardy coconut layer that adds just the right amount of contrast and ... Read More »
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Blondies are the lighter colored counterpart to brownies. They're dense, chewy bar cookies that have a fudgy texture similar to that of a brownie, but without any chocolate. These Vanilla Bean Blondies have that deliciously chewy texture that you want in a blondie with a whole lot of vanilla. I used a whole vanilla bean in this batch, which gives them an amazing vanilla flavor ... Read More »
Orangesicle Magic Bars
Magic bars are a popular bar cookie get their name because they require few ingredients and are so easy to make that it's hard to believe they taste as good as they do. The classic recipe features chocolate, nuts and coconut on a graham cracker crust and while it is a fantastic combination of flavors, there are times when a little variety is good. I ... Read More »
Mango Bars
A perfectly ripe mango should have a firm, creamy texture that almost seems to melt in your mouth. They're so good on their own, that many people don't bake with them and prefer to eat them as-is. I usually put myself in that category, but I've had many mango desserts – from mousses to cakes – that made me re-think that position and start to ... Read More »
Marmalade Crumble Bars
Marmalade is a popular fruit preserve typically made from sugar and orange juice that has pieces of orange or orange rind suspended it it. Seville oranges, also known as bitter oranges, are the standard citrus used in marmalade, but you can actually make it with any kind of citrus and I've had some lovely marmalades made with blood oranges and grapefruits before. Marmalade has a very ... Read More »
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Aaaand finally, some art again! I've been on a small vacation in the meantime ^^
This is an experiment turned wild This was a true struggle but much fun at the same time. You can download a bigger version :)
100% inspired by the Lightning Returns soundtrack ;w; <3
This is an experiment turned wild This was a true struggle but much fun at the same time. You can download a bigger version :)
100% inspired by the Lightning Returns soundtrack ;w; <3
Wonderful, catching
This picture hints at an interesting story.
She is captivating and the white hand with the white leaf captures the imagination. Love the detail and the lighting!
I love this one !! I love your work ; )
So pretty. Her expression denotes devotion. Very well done, congratulations!
This is absolutely beautiful. I wish I knew how to create that see through effect for fabric.
I love the story telling in this!
Ohh, a leaf, from the forest spirt...
Wow! Gorgeous! I have no words
This is very stunning. You really worked hard on this and your hard work shows. That is some very good detail on her hairstyle and the background light
Wonderful work. Love the contrast between the light and dark.
This is so SO lovely. I love the lighting, the expression.
This is absolutely stunning!
Teach me your ways! ^u^
Teach me your ways! ^u^
Aaah thank you so much! I would be the worst teacher I'm hoping to upload more step by step pictures though with my new art! (:
impressive .... i must say the cool colors in the background and warm colors of her skin ... make her pop. The reflection of the blue in her skin and overall look - amazing.... i kinda see the influences , though , what are more apparent is the anime kind of look and little lord of the rings take... fantasy thing going for it too ... nice work.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it (: I was really inspired by Final fantasy for this one
well there's an elegance to your works, though your inspired , your inspiring me as well .... thank you ... final fantasy is my center point... love that game, the story, the characters overall..
So happy to hear that! ^^
Final Fantasy is the nr.1 reson I started drawing, love the games so much!
Final Fantasy is the nr.1 reson I started drawing, love the games so much!
welll i started drawing from comics, like the hulk and spiderman- though to final fantasy games from magazines reviews as kid ...character like zell, sqwall - And as well as cloud and sephiroth ,tifa , aerith..... what cool game and awesome characters and the world ....that game is a part of my being....but like i said - looking back on those characters.. looking upon your work its there ... definitely awesome .... keep it up
Such great characters, thank you, I'll do my best! (:
well am inspired, trying my best to create something of my own , though i don't think i am that good as you.... working at it though not just as a thought but something tangible , a break neck task of sweat and tears but it feels so good doing it. thanks (: I'll do my best! too
thank you so much! so beautiful, I'm glad this experiment happened
Wow!! So pretty!!
Uohh! So elfic XD
this is so beautifull!!!love love love!!!!
This is Beyond beautiful. This is my first time visiting this website and I already added a favorite. Keep up the great work! I so wish I can draw like that, but I have too much work so I cant find the time to learn
Oh I am very honored you saw my picture on the first time of your visit! Thank you so much! There are lots of great artists here, I hope they can inspire you! ^^ I really hope you'll have more time at one point to pursue your wishes! What I've learned is that you can learn anything, as long as you love what you're doing. I will take more time to learn of course, but I do hope that if you decide to learn how to draw, you'll enjoy every step of the way
This really inspires me... The fantastical and atmospherical elements especially~
gorgeous and movie-like epic (even the format pops it out).
Wow. <3


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"The Okavange Delta" Shakawe by tgirl007
Shakawe Travel Guide: 1 reviews and 4 photos
well here i am writing about the okavango as a whole...or generally speaking,the jewel of the Kalahari...shakawe is situated to the north east of the delta near the river mouth before its waters sprawl out over the pan handle.Nowhere else in Africa is there another Okavango. It is a huge 15,000 sq km delta of crystalline water nestling in the wilderness. It is fed by the Okavango River, which rises in the Angolan highlands and surprisingly does not flow directly into the Atlantic but inland, southeast into Botswana. There it forms swamps, reed beds, streams, flood plains, islands and long stretches of cool, clear water. Over the aeons the Okavango River has spread its rich sediment over a huge, almost flat area, in the shape of a giant panhandle. It now forms the world's largest inland delta, containing 95% of all Botswana's surface water. Around its perimeter are scattered the exclusive tourist lodges and camps, unlike any others in Africa. The huge expanses of tranquil, crystalline waters are unique in Africa. Visitors to the numerous lodges and camps can glide through the reeds and the water lilies in traditional mokoro canoes. Once they were carved out of a single mokoro tree but nowadays, in the interests of conservation, most are made of fibreglass. The mokoros glide through the lush scenery under bright blue skies.
The vast silence is broken only by the gentle splash of the polers and the scuffle of small creatures in the papyrus reeds. Tropical fish flash past in the clear waters to avoid the gleaming malachite kingfishers. Birds are everywhere from the majestic fish eagles, exotic herons, brightly coloured bee-eaters and even rarities like the slaty egrets and Pel's fishing owl.
Within this wilderness of contrasts, many of the areas in the delta are surprisingly dry. They sustain permanent populations of prolific game. Four-wheel drive vehicles can take visitors to see large herds of antelope, red lechwe, elephants and buffalos. Not far behind are their ubiquitous predators ? lions, leopards and cheetahs.
The Okavango Delta peoples consist of five ethnic groups, each with its own ethnic identity and language. one of these is the hambukushu "river"bushmen, they inhabit the pan handle,certain parts of the caprivi strip, Angola and Zambia.their population totals less than 500 today.the hambukushu are unique because they do not raise cattle, due to the conditions of the okavango delta, so they fish and gather.
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Add to it the thrill of finding shark teeth along the coast, a reminder of the vast Shark population that once thrived here.
We visited on a weekend and saw a lot of people hunting for Shark teeth fossils and collecting sea shells along the beach.
It was cloudy in the evening, but the dark clouds and golden rays dancing over waves more than made up for missing a proper sunset.
- In a nutshell:Gorgeous, unspoilt beaches on the gulf of Mexico
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Very nice campground. The only negative would be that the sites are on the small side. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. Nice pool and play area for kids. Horseshoes, volley ball court. We will go back!
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Very nice campground. Grounds are very well kept, managers around quite a bit and helpful. They came around when there was any weather issue. Very strict with the quiet time. Beautiful area. We will be back.


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Stopped by the bike shop to check on the Modal and there was Mark! Freshly back from Japan, not limping on a bum knee and with the usual surliness and lots of tales to tell from his tour of Japan.
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Cubs vs. Brewers to the DEATH!
We have the big holiday weekend coming up and the big four-game series to go with it. The Milwaukee Brewers lead the NL Central by a game over the St. Louis Cardinals and 3.5 up on our Cubs. The Brewers are fourth in the NL in runs scored...the Cubs 15th. On the flip side, they are 10th in Runs Allowed and the Cubs are third. As the saying goes, something has to give...
As you'd expect, the pitching matchups favor the Cubs the entire weekend - Seth McClung versus Dempster tonight, Suppan vs Zambrano tomorrow, Looper vs. Harden on Saturday and Mike Burns vs. Ted Lilly to close the series on Sunday.
Soriano will sit again tonight, but will be back at the top of the lineup tomorrow. Reed Johnson and Aramis Ramirez start a rehab assignment in Peoria tomorrow and should be joined by Angel Guzman in rejoining the team on Monday.
Tonight's lineup: Fuld (LF), Theriot, Lee, Bradley, Fox, Fukudome, Soto, Fontenot and Dempster.
Go Cubs!
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the bees have staged their own flashmob.
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is there a better example of feast or famine in all of baseball?
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Jake Fox?
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The last 11 before the break at home ... 4 vs. MIL, 4 vs. STL.
Now would be a neat time to get some hot bats.
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No Baker?
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Just kidding.
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Yes I think this is do or die for this team, well maybe not they could kind of split the games before the all-star break and basically be in the same position they are now, but if they want to make a move upward NOW is the time. Of course it could all go terribly wrong if they lose 9 out of 11 or something.
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What's the sound of 200 pounds of shit hitting the fan? MCCLUNG.
DLee and The Hammer have already crushed homers in the first, 4-0.
Cotts has TJ surgery
I did not realize he was hurt. Hope he comes back better than before. Otherwise he can go now....
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Mr Hands approve.
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Mr Hands are helping me celebrate this win...
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You know you're a true Cub fan when...
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haven't been this happy to hear "go cubs go" in a while.
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Damn... to bad the Cubs didn't trade, or bench, or release Lee.
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June swoon, July fly?
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I can't believe I'm Chad's lover!
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Just watched CSN-Lou press conference. I heard him (and THIS IS NOT A QUOTE REAL NEAL) not really commit to not having Fuld in the game tomorrow.
Apparently Soriano will start, but Lou is enjoying Fuld's small sample size so far.
Nice to have a leadoff guy get on base with a 9-pitch sequence (then scoring) and play excellent LF.
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Soriano just not helping the team.
Soriano has plenty of nine-pitch sequences. It just takes him three plate appearances to do so.
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:) So true.
I believe that Soriano may be the key though -- do you think we can win and advance in the playoffs with Soriano hitting at this level? I hope so (as I may not have too much faith in Soriano) but am not sure.
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It will very difficult for any team to do anything in the playoffs with their left fielder batting .175 and striking out in half his at bats.
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He's been really fun to watch so far, and it's too bad Soriano will probably get the start tomorrow... but that's probably the right move.
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Well Fuld can play all three outfield spots. Bench Fukudome or Bradley, bat Fuld leadoff and move Soriano someplace hopefully useful for a game or two.
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I am operating under the theory we're just not going to flush $90 million down the drain at this point.
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Cotts has TJ surgery?!
Did anyone post this before?
Anyway - I just noticed Cotts had surgery yesterday in Cinci with the famous Dr. Kremcheck...
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He is f--ked
same dr who did wood
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THIS team, Chicago Cubs 2009 is currently 2.5 games out. Good god this division sucks. Take 3 or more from the Brewers and let's get this season put back together.
Also, I was on the toilet flipping through my Fantasy Baseball Guide 2009 - Professional Edition magazine (please tell me nobody plays fantasy baseball professionally...) I got at the beginning of the fantasy season and decided to look some people up. Every player is listed with a little description. Kevin Gregg's entry was rather fun:
Lost the Marlins' closer job due to both injury and ineffectiveness, and given that he got it primarily due to circumstances rather than overwhelming ability, will probably have a difficult time getting another closing gig. That said, he has enough arm and history to take a stab at closing should the need arise. That make him (nice editing) worth an extra look come spring, anticipating the role slated to receive.
WINICK PAN: Blew nearly 1 in 4 save opportunities in 2008 and now will be pitching in the high pressure environment of Wrigley Field with Carlos Marmol a ready replacement (you sure about that?). Destined to be the punchline of another Cubs' joke when Jose Ceda becomes a star. (Ouch!)
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When Jose Ceda becomes a star at the Nathan's hot dog eating contest?
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Sam fuld will start in center friday.
The question is where does he hit in order?
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his ob% is way too low to leadoff, but he has shown he can K as well as hit for power. toss-up, leaning soriano.
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He bats leadoff........if he doesn't then you now know that Hendry not Piniella is running this team.
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there is a pretty low chance hendry is running lou or dusty or baylor or anyone else's team and lineup. this ain't the yanks and this isn't that roll-over torre.
hendry might have some pull over who's on the 25, but micromanaging a lineup from the GM chair is far from his style...and besides, i personally don't think lou would go for that crap. no matter how much torre glossed things over about "the boss" controlling his teams that is not the norm and not very respected by some.
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I agree. Hendry's style would be to trade Fuld to the Orioles today for a pair of C- prospects in A ball.
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with guzman, johnson and ramirez coming off the dl monday, who goes?
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Maybe Reed Johnson has come to the end of the line. I'm not sure what value he adds at this point vs. Fuld. Fuld has had two games batting leadoff. Johnson has not led off this season. Fuld has 20 SBs in 2009, Johnson has 1. Johnson has averaged 6-1/2 steals over six seasons.
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Plus we have Soriano, so why would we need another leadoff hitter?
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Hart,Fuld, Fontenot
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"Now the torch has been passed to Jeff Baker, an infielder acquired from Colorado for Class-A right-hander Al Alburquerque, who was also acquired in the Freel-Gathright deal."
That's Paul Sullivan explaining that Alburquerque has been a Cub for two months.
Alburquerque has been pitching in the Cub organization since 2006.
I do fact-checking before I post on this blog, but I guess the rules are looser at the Trib.
Meaningless error, except that it tends to marginalize Alburquerque, who was enjoying something of a breakout year and had earned the promotion to AA that the Rockies gave him immediately.
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Submitted by The E-Man on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 9:41pm.
Anyway - I just noticed Cotts had surgery yesterday in Cinci with the famous Dr. Kremcheck...
E-MAN: Which means the Cubs will recall Cotts on 8/31 and immediately place him on the 15-day DL (just like they did with Rich Hill last year), making him (along with Chad Fox) a potential post-season roster exemption. (The Cubs won't put him on the 60-day DL unless their 40-man roster is full and they need his slot for another player). Then the Cubs will certainly non-tender Cotts on 12/12.
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Thanks AZ PHIL. So, you are convinced that the Cubs will pull an appropriate roster non-tender, for once (with the Hendry regime) ;-)
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Submitted by VirginiaPhil on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:15am.
Alburquerque has been pitching in the Cub organization since 2006.
COUSIN: Alberto Alburquerque was signed by the Cubs at the start of the International Signing Period in July 2003, and he has been pitching in the Cubs organization (off & on) since 2004 (he made his debut with the DSL Cubs in 2004, and missed the 2005 and 2008 seasons due to elbow and shoulder surgeries). In that way, he is a lot like Angel Guzman.
As I posted on a previous thread, Alburquerque was throwing mid-90's at Daytona, and was a candidate to get added to the Cubs 40-man roster post-2009. He projects similar to Marcos Mateo, the main difference being Mateo has a better slider, while Alburquerque has the better fastball.
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For lous sake i hope soriano gets on base a couple of times
or lou is not gonna like his post game presser.
Personally i would have put fuld in center today.
I hope he was kidding
"I've never lost a ball in the sun," Bradley said.
That's an amazing statement coming from a guy who loses the ball as often as he does. My favorite incident was the ninth inning of game 1 of the 2006 ALDS when he "lost" the ball in the Metrodome roof and it fell for a triple. A's still managed to win 3-2.
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My favorite incident was the ninth inning of game 1 of the 2006 ALDS when he "lost" the ball in the Metrodome roof and it fell for a triple.
There is a sun in the metrodome? And Bradley is not the first, or last, person to lose a ball in the roof at the metrodome.
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Give it a rest. My comment in no way implied he lost the ball in the sun at the Metrodome. What part of he lost the ball in the roof did you miss???
As for Bradley never having lost the ball in the sun. What did he lose it in last month, the Metrodome roof?
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Here's another Bradley Gem. Last April 21.
never lost a ball in the sun eh?
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AZ Phil, has Nathan showed up in Mesa yet? Thanks.
Eickhoff looks like a good young pitcher. Lets steal him!
Manny Rondon faced 13 batters ... and got 10 to K. Not a bad day's work.
With several other Cubs hitters bailing out on curves today I think overall it wasn't being seen well. It for sure looked silly but a good breaking pitch coming at you and then breaking down isn't the easiest thing to see and has made many hitters look silly. Also Soler should have more walks this year but for quite a few called strikes that were actual balls and even the called strike he bailed on was borderline.
it's not like we're talking about a guy who's never had issues with pitch selection and seeing the ball over here. we're talking about a guy who has some rather legendary swing-and-misses at breaking stuff who's been exploited low. going forward it's worth paying attention to seeing if he can be exploited inside, too. he seriously bailed out of the box on a called strike. sure it was a good curve, but he obviously didn't see that well at all.
It would seem like he is figuring it out now and it's really coming together. Really happy for him. Joe was really protecting him from the 3rd time through the order, but as you allude to, he is earning trust to go deeper.
Wondering if has potential to become a #3 pitcher? His current stats certainly support it.
That doesn't count b/c CRUNCH didn't see it on his 60" HDTV 5 times in replay.
I have seen many players "bail out" when the ball looked like it was gonna hit them.
Especially with the advent of the splitter and pitchers that can really get the ball to dance. Marmol, Sutter, Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling, Derek Lowe, Smoltz, Arrietta...
These guys have made the best bail out only for the ball to come over the plate and be called a strike.
No shame in that. The same way players whiff hard enough to cause them to drill a hole in the ground from spinning.
a 60" TV with slow-motion replay and multiple looks on that replay helps...a lot...
it's one thing to shy away like he did the 2nd time, it's another to bail out of the box on a called strike. that happened in the 1st one he pulled away from. he misjudged that one by a foot or so...
Good Hendricks sure is fun to watch. He was hitting all his corners today and the Phillies couldn't do anything with his changeup.
Bryant and I believe Zobrist both did that too.
Soler BB acumen and plate awareness is excellent. Not unusual for even the best players to react as if they were about to hit them, "even though they weren't that close" from your vantage point sitting on your deck, or wherever.
soler vs inside breaking balls is scary.
he's had 2 inside curve balls today where he reacted as if they were about to hit him even though they weren't that close...one he bailed out of the box on, it was a called strike.
j.urias optioned back to AAA...guess we wont be seeing him in the LAD series.
so is him actually getting 2 hits in a game (2 doubles!)...first time he's even been on base 2 times in a game since 9 games ago on his 3/4, 1bb day.
im ready for him to at least look like a 2-slot hitter since he's gonna be slotted there no matter what he does.
That Heyward move to avoid Bryant's ball hit at him was a thing of beauty too.
9 pitches in and this game already rules.
HR, double...bryant's turn (who came out to a Kris Kross song for some horrible, horrible reason).
...2 run inning...zoobrest hitting streak at 14.