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BASEBALL: INSIDE BASEBALL; Rolling Toward May Minus 3 Managers
By MURRAY CHASS
Published: April 28, 2002
One hundred ten years before Phil Garner, Davey Lopes and Buddy Bell, there were Jack Glasscock, Billy Barnie and George Van Holtren. Those gentlemen of another century represent the last time three major league managers left or lost their jobs in April.
Research on deadline by the Elias Sports Bureau did not uncover whether Glasscock (1-3 with St. Louis), Barnie (0-2 with Washington) and Van Holtren (1-10 with Baltimore) were fired or left their jobs voluntarily in 1892. But no such uncertainty exists with the successor threesome. Garner (0-6 with Detroit), Lopes (3-12 with Milwaukee) and Bell (6-16 with Colorado) were fired, no doubt about it.
Bell, the third to go this month, lost his job three hours before the Rockies' game with Philadelphia on Friday night. At the time, the Tigers, the Brewers and the Rockies, in that order, had the worst won-lost records in the majors. These were desperate moves for desperate times.
''They're trying to resurrect the season and keep public interest alive,'' said the top executive of a team that was not among those three. ''If you're an owner and you have a situation where you're trying to decide who's at fault, the manager or the general manager, you know that effecting change for that season can only be at the field level. Firing the general manager won't do it.''
In the case of the Tigers, they did fire their general manager as well as their manager. But with payrolls continuing their northward climb, owners are not willing to wait to see if their stumbling, bumbling teams can reverse their direction in the standing. Knowing they are as accountable as the managers, general managers often act before they can be acted upon.
Sometimes teams become emboldened to make those moves when other teams act first.
''That wasn't the case here,'' Dan O'Dowd, the Rockies general manager, said. ''We would have played this out if we saw some semblance of a change. But we didn't see it happening. We would have stayed with Buddy if we felt it was right for the organization. We had a realistic outlook for this season. We wanted to be competitive. The pressure wasn't to win the division; it was to capture the imagination of our fans. That was the expectation for this year and still is.''
The Rockies, O'Dowd added, have not played well.
''Like this club has for the last two years,'' he said, covering his and Bell's time with the Rockies, ''when we've had some adversity, we haven't handled it well. Why that's the case, I wish someone would tell me. Until we learn how to deal with adversity, we won't win. We get too high after a win, too down after a loss. Our players are too tight. They're trying too hard.''
After watching the Rockies fail to win by bashing other teams offensively, O'Dowd mortgaged the team's future before last season by committing $171 million to two pitchers, Mike Hampton and Denny Neagle. The Rockies have not received what they are paying for. In five starts each this season, Hampton has a 0-3 record with an 8.88 earned run average and Neagle has a 2-1 record with a 5.65 E.R.A. The team earned run average is the worst in the National League.
''If you fire anybody, you should have fired me,'' Hampton said in the Rockies' clubhouse after Bell's dismissal. But firing Hampton would be more expensive than letting Bell go in the last year of his contract.
The Philadelphia Phillies have the N.L.'s next-to-worst E.R.A. That's one of the reasons they, too, have staggered in the first weeks of the season. Their relief corps, in particular, has undermined their plans to contend for the N.L. East title.
''This is not a bunch of inexperienced people we're counting on,'' General Manager Ed Wade said. ''Last year our bullpen was third or fourth in E.R.A., and basically it's the same group.''
Jose Mesa, the closer, squandered one ninth-inning lead, but Jose Santiago (9.28 E.R.A.), Rheal Cormier (11.05) and Ricky Bottalico (4.69) have done more damage.
The starting rotation hasn't acquitted itself too well, either. ''We're deep into April and our No. 1 starter doesn't have a win,'' Wade said, referring to Robert Person and his 0-3 record and 5.23 E.R.A. in five starts.
Bill Stoneman, the Anaheim Angels general manager, is as puzzled about his team as Wade and O'Dowd are about theirs.
''When we look back to March, we had a very positive spring training,'' Stoneman said. ''The guys who are here were having good springs. The season starts and a few continued to play well, but others kind of slipped. We've just got to get it going together.''
Stoneman thought he had fixed the Angels' pitching problem when he signed Aaron Sele as a free agent and traded Mo Vaughn to the Mets for Kevin Appier, but as of Friday, the Angels had the fifth-highest E.R.A. in the American League and had allowed the most home runs. Appier has a 2-1 record and 3.49 E.R.A., but Sele, who with Seattle last season didn't have a loss until June 22, had a 0-2 record and 6.65 E.R.A. entering last night's game against Toronto.
The Chicago Cubs are another team falling well short of their expectations. They thought they would contend with St. Louis and Houston for the N.L. Central title.
''We haven't played well,'' said Andy MacPhail, the president and general manager.
Although Don Baylor's name has begun creeping into speculation about other managers who could be fired, he is unlikely to join the crowd.


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Many agile methodologies require dramatic change to an organization during adoption. For instance, Scrum adoption often requires a complete reorganization of the development team, regardless of current structure or corporate culture. This can sometimes lead to dramatic success, but in far too many cases the result is chaos, thrashing and failure. For many organizations, the risk is too high, so they plan to adopt agile "tomorrow, when things aren't so busy". But tomorrow never comes.
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Finlayson on the Crown Minerals BillApril 12th, 2013 at 4:00 pm by David Farrar
Yes, let us all "get away from the hyperbole", so that we may launch ad-hom personal attacks on people who taught us in 1973. Mr Finlayson is a shining example to us all of how one should avoid hyperbole.
Far and away the sharpest speaker in the House at present. In every sense of sharp!
Yes I feel sometimes Sir Geoffrey allows his political views to get in the way of sound legal opinion. No doubt he will respond to Chris Findlayson's provocative speech. So we will await the next serve.
For what is almost certainly the first and last time in my life, I am with Professor Sir Geoffrey on this one…if Finlayson wants to give him a "serve" he should do so outside the House, not within the nice safe confines of parliamentary privilege…
Well said, David (words I never thought would leave my keyboard).
Enjoy? Yawn more like (and then shake head in disbelief that my taxpayers dollars pay for politicians to smirk and play childish point scoring games).
@ bc – like no-one else tries to point-score in parliament?
I rather enjoy a bit of thrust and parry in the debating chamber, but most of the time it's not worth the bother –
That's my point wf. They all do it. All point-scoring and 5/6 of nothing getting done.
DPF says Enjoy. I call it for what it is – total beltway stuff.
To bc, that's the point. Chris is emphasising that the criticism is beltway bullshit. I'm not sure how you missed the blazingly obvious point.
As to personal attacks on Palmer, why not, Palmer was silent as Chris said during all those wonderful defences of the Constitution Labour afflicted the country with in their term.
Thanks, i liked it.
Chris was trying to be smart, but he clearly had the "belly full" after a good lunch, and it shows. As much as he may rubbish Sir Geoffrey Palmer and other high ranking legal experts, Chris the Fin laid some has disappointed with a number of legal questions. He does not seem to realise that the BORA (Bill of Rights Act) has some bearing on new legislation, so it did on a number of bills recently introduced and even passed. That is a poor showing, and it exposes true bias by him for his government mates and matesses.
NZ needs a constitution, I agree, and this kind of rant to support a Minerals Bill, where an opportunistic, small, young and apprentice Simon Bridgeass tries to use the SOP process to bring in law changes compromising certain laws of the sea and BORA, that is disappointing, dear Mr Finlayson.
There is NO need for this, as you even admitted, but the text is actually ruling out any "protest" within half a km or so. Hence, if no damage is likely to be done, even not even having to raise that question, and as it will not eventuate, how can Chris the fin laid some support such a bill? It is nonsensical, was it the good lunch at Bellamie's or the wine with it, that made him so courageous to stand up and present stand up comedy for the public?
No, Chris, you got it wrong, I am afraid, and you better admit it now, before the embarrassment gets bigger.
Very good HC..
Bridges is a whiney , pathetic little creature..a lapdog , a puppy , far from being a man. He seems to be just another person who has been promoted beyond his abilities in true NZ style..While I am on the topic , why are so many of these men such poor speakers? The guy Key shoulder tapped for the spy job would be outdone by the most junior toastmasters in regional clubs and no one seemed to have given him any advice before he appeared on TV..Where are the advisors and why are they being paid?
What are you on about HC. Chris the fin laid? Could you be any more laborious in your mocking? That's four hamfisted syllables for a stupid nick name.
I think Chris has a firm grasp of the application of the Bill of Rights Act to legislation HC. I imagine he just doesn't make spurious or silly applications or interpretations of the BORA as you might prefer.
It wasn't really a rant, so much as a plead for persons such as yourself to get past the save the world rhetoric and focus on the words and substance of the legislation. As Chris stated quite effectively, the wording pertaining to Protesters does not limit protest, only material damage or interference, which is unlawful anyway.
If you are dealing with very large, and minimally responsive equipment, such as container shipping, or explosive zones on a mining site, or large scale excavators or road trains, half a km in practical terms is still very dangerous actually HC. I imagine Chris being based in reality actually understands a little about the industries the legislation regards.
I think he supports the Bill because it's a good bill, when you focus on the Bill and not the Bull.
Your whole post is bull.
For goodness sakes don't try and adopt the tone you're adopting. You definitely can't pull it off. Not many can. Chris can.
Sharp as a razor.
The forgettable and pompous Geoffrey Palmer, the ultimate parasite, is everywhere where a buck can be made.


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Mid 17th century: extended form of obsolete tweeze 'case of surgical instruments', shortening of etweese, plural of etui.
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By Leol
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This dryer came with the house I bought. It was brand new. At first worked fine. Then just before having it for a year the door would start popping open once in a while, so I thought it was a temperature sensor that would make it pop open, or the weight of the clothes inside. So I started trying to use smaller loads, etc. Got worse. To the point where I had to put things in front of it just to keep it closed. And like the review below, sometimes the clothes would feel damp. And now it just won't turn on. Power is on but nothing happens. I hate this dryer. I'm not too fond of the washer either. Too small! Wish they would've bought better laundry appliances.
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This is a good looking dryer, but that's it. It takes forever to dry, sometimes leaving clothes damp. The fuse constantly burns out. Customer service has no clue and leads you to a local repair man that doesn't answer the phone. I even took out a pseg appliance contract and they said it wasn't worth fixing after the third time.
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leaves clothes damp!
By charles
from Queens ny
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this is the worst dryer I ever purchased it does not dry clothes fast enough. Takes more than 4 hour to dry large loads.
no stars if I could put
By Donna- Loyal PC customer over 25 year
from central islip, ny
I bought this dryer a little over a year ago. It is the worse dryer I have ever had. Clothes take hours to dry. A load shouldn't take almost six hours. Most of the time it is between 3-4 hours. PC Richards should refund every buyer on this item. I called service awhile ago and when they came the guy said that that's how it is. No fixing needed. Now I need to get a new dryer. Don't buy this dryer until the company makes one that works
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from lindenhurst
worst purchase ever -takes hours to dry small loads - stopped heating completely - 3 service visits to my home, all 3 times the wrong parts were ordered - only had item for 5 months!!!!
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By JoeSi
from Pomona, NY, USA
Great for the price. Recommend highly. Very easy to use.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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For socks and underwear it has taken 3 1/2 hours and still damp!
very bad dryer
By Ahmed
from Norwalk, CT
bought this dryer from Norwalk, CT Store. STOP working after 13 Months.
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The product is prices at 40% less than other dryers. It worls well and is an excellant value.
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We have had the product in use for over 12 months with no problems. It is efficeint and the price was almost 50 % less than other dryers. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a clothes dryer.
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The Dorman boys basketball team advanced Wednesday to the finals of the High Country Prep Classic in Boone, N.C., with a dominating 77-38 win over Charlotte (Punta Gorda, Fla.) High School.
The Cavaliers got 15 points and 12 rebounds from Mike Wallace as 12 of the 13 Dorman players scored. The Cavaliers went up 23-10 aftr the first quarter and led 44-14 at the half. They extended the lead to 40 points in the third quarter. The Tarpons managed more points in the fourth quarter (20), than in the first three. Wallace, who set a tournament single-game record on Tuesday night with 18 rebounds, needs 12 more in the finals to match the tournament record. Dorman will next play host school Watauga, which beat West Caldwell on Wednesday. The finals will be tonight at 8:30. Also with a shot at a tournament record is Curtis Nash, who had five steals on Wednesday to increase his tournament total to nine. The tournament record is 14. The Cavaliers are averaging 44 rebounds per game and with just 32 tonight, will break the tournament record of 120. Nash added 10 points while Matt Stewart had seven points and six assists. Dorman outrebounded Charlotte 44-23 while shooting 51-percent from the field. The Tarpons were held to 25-percent from the field and just 2 of 13 from 3-point range. TITLE SHOT DENIED:The Union Yellow Jackets were set to play for the championship of the Carolina Christmas Shootout on Tuesday night, but the snow which came through the Carolinas did more than postpone the tournament based in Asheville. The Shootout was canceled on Wednesday after twice delaying a semifinal game which would have determined Union's opponent. The earliest time the tournament could have been concluded was Jan. 10 since the floor of the gymnasium at A.C. Reynolds High School, where the tournament was being played, is scheduled to be refinished. Many schools in the tournament were concerned with preparing for their conference schedules rather than concluding the tournament.
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- 1⁄2 cup strawberry, frozen
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- 1 very ripe orange, peeled and extra pithe removed
- 1⁄3 cup soymilk (I used unsweetened)
- 3 -4 tablespoons slivered almonds or 3 -4 tablespoons sliced almonds
- Break or cut the banana into smaller chunks. Put it with the berries and orange into the FOOD PROCESSOR. Smoothies take forever in a blender!
- Blend for 1-2 minutes, till very creamy. Add the milk, more or less if you want, and blend until well combined.
- Pour into a big mug, scraping down the food processor with one of those great silicon spatulas :-) Transfer to the freezer for 15-30 minutes. Or, if you like your smoothies a bit meltier, eat now! It's already very thick.
- Before eating, sprinkle with almond slivers or slices. This is a flavorsome, crunchy touch that to me really makes this special. Enjoy!
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This was so good! I made this and drank it all myself! I love the fresh orange taste. Thanks! Made for Vegetarian Swap-spring 2009!
Awesome smoothie! Perfect blend of flavors. Perfect thickness. I used 1/4 cup fresh blueberries in place of the raspberries. I will definitely be making this one again. Thank you. Made for VEG*N tag.
A WONDERRFUL DRINK! The smoothie was plenty thick for me using the frozen fruits (banana was not frozen) , & topping off with some almonds was a great idea! After somewhat blending, I let the container sit on the counter for about 5 minutes while the blended frozen berries thawed a little, then finshed off the blending process & A PERFECT SMOOTHIE! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my raw food teammates in the Vegetarian/Vegan Recipe Swap II]


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- Masaryk University
- Brno Trade and Fair Centre
- Spilberk Castle
- Villa Tugendhat
- University of Technology Brno
- Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul (Katedrala sv Petra a Pavla)
- Lednice Liechtenstein Castle
- Breclav Castle
- Brno National Theatre
- Luzanky Park
- Chateau Lednice Conservatory
- Podyji National Park
- Kyjov Stadium
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- Slavkov Castle
- Hodonin Zoo
- Breclav Tourist Information Centre
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Lyons: Doctors Hospital had to know about out-of-network charges
Published: Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 6:05 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 6:05 p.m.
A column that described a nasty billing trick used on emergency room patients led to so many responses that now I'm convinced of what I already suspected.
My conclusion: there is no way administrators at Doctors Hospital or the HCA corporation that owns it were unaware of the bait-and-switch tactic going on there.
A hospital spokeswoman who told me she had never heard about it could have been telling the truth, I guess. Maybe administrators keep her in the dark about stuff like this. But her bosses certainly know that piling on the ER bill is business as usual.
You might recall how the billing trick snared the ER patient I wrote about. The retired teacher had insurance and knew that Doctors Hospital and its emergency room were in-network. Nonetheless, she was charged an unexpected $1,271 in an extra bill sent by the ordinary ER doctor who saw her. Or, really by the doctor's actual employer, EmCare Inc., a company the patient had never heard of but which has a contract with the hospital to provide ER doctors.
Sure, Doctors Hospital and the ER were in-network, but the doctors the hospital had working there were not.
As one reader put it, that's like ordering off a restaurant menu with one price and getting a whopping additional bill from the chef.
Since writing about that, multiple people have told me similar accounts about that same ER. They report the same refusal by the physician's company to reduce the charge, and the same refusal by Doctors Hospital to get involved, or even to appear to care.
That's like the restaurant manager saying "Hey, I have nothing to do with what the cooks I bring in may charge." It is as if you are nutty to feel scammed.
"Your article yesterday rang a loud and uncomfortable bell for us as we also had experienced the same 'gotcha' with the ER team at Doctors, on November 13, 2010," Bob Lewis of Sarasota e-mailed.
He and his wife had insurance, and Doctors Hospital was in-network when she was treated for a dislocated shoulder. But after getting the expected ER bill, it was followed by another from the same physicians group, demanding an additional $1,817.
The insurance company would not pay, and the physicians group would not reduce the charge.
Barry Hart, a life and health insurance agent in Sarasota for more than 25 years, said he went to the same ER after an allergic reaction to a wasp sting. He too got the regular bill, mostly covered by insurance, and then a surprise additional $900 bill from the physicians group.
"My first call was to Doctors Hospital to determine why," Hart wrote. "It's entrapment at best and sheer fraud at worst, and it should be illegal."
I heard or read such accounts often enough that I stopped calling people back about them. The ER patients had various insurance companies. At least four were named.
Some of victims paid up, some refused and suffered credit rating damage. All were outraged and stumped as to what else to do, aside from avoiding Doctors Hospital.
I am still awaiting calls back from administrators there. More than a week after my first contact with a hospital spokeswoman, and multiple attempts to get the hospital to explain, no administrator has spoken with me. I did just get a one-paragraph update from a spokeswoman, by e-mail.
"It is our expectation that the practices of all physicians who care for Doctors Hospital patients are annually negotiating favorable contracts with all major insurance providers. We have been in discussion with EmCare to see how this situation can be rectified."
Right. It's as if this is all news to the hospital, something that just came to their attention when I wrote about it. Puh-leez.
As insurance agent Hart said, other professionals can be charged with fraud for similar tactics.
"In my industry, failure to inform, which is called an 'omission' of pertinent information in the selling process, is a crime," Hart wrote. "Surely failure to inform patients that a provider is 'out of network' should be considered fraudulent as well."
Tom Lyons can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com or (941) 361-4964.
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George Strait Was a Hero For Our Veterans This Weekend!
Posted November 11th, 2013 @ 7:02am
George Strait did an awesome thing this weekend at the Tapatio Springs Golf Resort by helping to raise about $425,000 for Troops First Foundation. The money was raised through a golf tournament plus an auction.
This was the 3rd annual Vaqueros del Mar Invitational Golf Tournament.
King George made extra money by taking off his prized boots in the live auction and added them to an auction package that brought in $130,000!
Let's hear it for George Strait!
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A man was sentenced Friday for an arson that destroyed a playground in Mount Joy in September 2012.
Angelo Zeno, 19, faces between 2 and 4 ½ years in prison plus 13 years of probation.
He must also pay more than $200,000 in restitution.
Zeno was charged in connection with the fire that destroyed the Kids Joyland playground.