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Anthony Rizzo crushed a tape-measure two run home run, Chris Volstad and Jay Jackson combined to throw six innings of five-hit one-run ball, and the Cubs withstood a late San Francisco rally, edging the Giants 5-4 in Cactus League action at warm & sunny Scottsdale Stadium this afternoon.
The game was scoreless through the first two innings, but the Cubs put two runs on the board against Giant LHSP Madison Bumgarner in the top of the 3rd. Starting pitcher Chris Volstad lined a lead-off single to RF, advanced to 3rd base on a David DeJesus double to the 430-foot sign in dead center (normally would have been a stand-up triple for DeJesus, except Volstad was "clogging the bases" in front of him), and then scored on a Darwin Barney ground out, with DeJesus moving up to 3rd. Starlin Castro then knocked-in DeJesus with an RBI single grounded through the 5.5 hole and into LF.
The Cubs scored another run off Bumgarner in the top of the 4th, as Steve Clevenger lined a single to right, and Josh Vitters ripped a pinch-hit opposite-field two-out RBI triple into the right-centerfield gap to score Clevenger from 1st.
Meanwhile Chris Volstad, Scott Maine, and Jay Jackson were shutting-down a mostly "A" team Giant lineup (Pagan-M. Cabrera-Sandoval-Posey-Huff-Belt-Theriot-Crawford), allowing just one run on six hits (and no walks) over the first seven innings.
Volstad and J. Jackson were particularly effective, each breezing through a three-inning stint.
Volstad threw three shutout innings (39 pitches – 25 strikes), allowing just one hit. The 6'8 right-hander had the Giant hitters beating his sinker into the ground throughout his three innings of work (7/1 GO/FO).
J. Jackson also threw three innings (37 pitches – 23 strikes, 5/3 GO/FO), surrendering a run in the 5th on an Angel Pagan two-out RBI triple (bad break on the ball and a poor route taken by CF Dave Sappelt), but he finished strong, retiring seven of the last eight men he faced. J-Jax's likely destination will be the Iowa Cubs starting rotation, but he has been very impressive so far this spring.
The Cubs added two more runs in the top of the 7th, as Adrian Cardenas ripped a two-out double into the RF corner, and scored when Anthony Rizzo clubbed a towering two-run 450+ foot HR over the Charro Party Pavilion well beyond the RF fence. (It was so obviously a homer run that none of the SF outfielders moved an inch, and the ball itself was last seen headed for Don & Charlie's for an early-bird special).
Battling for a job in the Cub bullpen, RHP Andy Sonnanstine fared poorly in the bottom of the 8th. The ex-Ray allowed three runs on five hits (including back-to-back ringing doubles leading off the inning), but one of the other hits was a nifty squeeze bunt single, and another should have been scored a FC because 3B Blake DeWitt tried to tag a runner going from 2nd to 3rd (he missed him), and then threw late to 1st base (there were two outs at the time… just throw the friggin' ball to 1st base, Blake!).
23-year old RHP Alberto Cabrera (like Jay Jackson, also likely destined for Iowa) had a shaky 9th, but did manage to retire the side and pick-up the save (leaving the tying run stranded at 3rd).
Cubs 2012 Spring Training sensation Joe Mather got the start at 3B today, a position he has played before, although not much in recent years. Mather was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals out of HS as a shortstop, and was moved to 3B after his rookie season in the minors. He played 3rd base for the next three seasons in the minors after that, before being moved to corner OF and 1B.
The 29-year old Mather would obviously have a much better chance of making the 25-man roster if he shows the Cubs that he can play 3B and CF in addition to 1B-LF-RF, but wouldn't you know it? Despite the ten Giant ground outs in the first five innings, Mather had only one ball hit to him at 3B (which he handled flawlessly, BTW) while he was in the game. (Mather was replaced by Blake DeWitt at 3B in the bottom of the 6th).
The Cubs return home to Mesa tomorrow, where they will be playing the Milwaukee Brewers at HoHoKam Park.
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Well, lots of good news here, no? Volstad pitching well again and getting ground ball outs; Jay Jax looking like he is back to solid prospect status; Josh Vitters hitting; Rizzo hitting; Castro producing; DeJesus finally with an XBH; Mather still not embarassing. Sounds like the only negative is Sonnanstine, and he is/was a long-shot to make the roster anyway. [Edit: looking at the box score, 0-3 with 3 K's for LaHair also not so good. Oof.]
Two things Phil: (1) What exactly is the deal with the contract the Cubs gave Sonnanstine? It's not your everyday minor league invite deal made to a fringey veteran, because he is on the 40-man right now. Are the Cubs on the hook for anything here besides a bit of money if they just release him before Opening Day? (2) It sure looks like Clevenger has the inside track to the backup catcher's job. Does he have any options left if the Cubs take him north, and then change their mind in favor of Castillo or Jaramillo later in the season?
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Honestly Phil, if the Cubs' front office people don't have you on speed dial, they're morons. You should make contact with them and get a modest retainer for your efforts, you're helping the organization save $$ if they'll just take the assistance.
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I don't get this. Why is the assumption that the Cubs front office doesn't know something as simple as roster rules? That's silly.
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Thanks....while I love AZ Phil's work on roster stuff for TCR, I think it is pretty silly to think that the Cubs front office don't know this stuff.
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I think this is rollover frustration from the Hendry days, in which the front office behaved as if they didn't understand roster rules.
Though there were a few head-scratchers from Theo's regime this winter, too.
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I'm trying to figure what the point of all that was. Are you saying that in their place you wouldn't make mistakes? That baseball management shouldn't make any mistakes? I'm just curious what exactly you're refuting.
The main point being that every time you post information, someone massages your balls and wonders why baseball hasn't snatched up your baseball mind. I agree in that I don't understand why others assume that just because you know something, management must be ignorant of it. That has absolutely nothing to do with mistakes, which occur in every business. Has your ego grown to such epic proportions that your armchair management would translate to error-less cubs management?
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Are you serious just now? He's just making a point. He never said he was perfect or doesn't make mistakes.
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No, that was an elaborate ruse.
Of course I'm serious. If you read the call and response you might see that that is exactly what he is implying. But, giving the benefit if the doubt, I phrased the inference as a question for clarification.
Here is what I read (often):
Phil: ((detailed baseball info))
Disciple: Wow! ((slurp slurp)) The cubs don't know this and are stupid for not hiring you."
Challenger: They probably know this, too.
Phil: Oh yeah?! Well, here are five examples of baseball teams making mistakes.
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You know something, you're a bona-fide douchebag. Every time you post on this blog as "The Joe," which is not often, you are attacking a poster or being a general smart-ass. Your posts are inflammatory, are not Cubs-related, and I hope Rob is as sick of your trolling as I am.
How about you go play on a blog where such douchebaggery is more common or even sought after? I can think of at least one Cubs blog where you'd fit right in. Here....not so much.
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See, I think he's a funny and astute poster. But I just think he's flat-out misreading AZ on this one.
Phil: ((detailed baseball info))
Disciple: Wow! ((slurp slurp)) The cubs don't know this and are stupid for not hiring you."
Challenger: They probably know this, too.
Phil: Everybody fucks up. Here are some examples.
For the record, I honestly believe the Cubs and most other teams have all the same info AZ does. But most TCR readers, such as myself, don't, and I love having it broken down. If you don't, and you want mindless bullshit talk about the org, there are plenty of blogs to service that need.
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You may be right!
I also enjoy having it broken down for me. While I was agreeing with WISGRAD and big_lowitski in the assumption that Phil's knowledge is exclusive to him and the Cubs don't have it, I was mainly criticising Phil's unrelated response.
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douchebag asshole ... spell my name right!
But seriously... As I said in my original comment, I love his work for TCR on roster management issues, and it has absolutely helped me better understand how this stuff works. But my comment had little/nothing to do with AZ Phil. It had everything with those around here that think that AZ Phil has some kind of exclusive knowledge about roster management and prospects.
Re: The Joe
You know something, you're a bona-fide douchebag. Every time you post on this blog as "The Joe," which is not often, you are attacking a poster or being a general smart-ass. Your posts are inflammatory, are not Cubs-related, and I hope Rob is as sick of your trolling as I am.
Maybe there's a lowercase "the joe" that we're confusing people with...Cause uppercase "The Joe" is far from a douchebag(although that last comment may have been a little).
As for the point at hand, I would prefer folks not go after AZ Phil in principle because I like to keep him happy and he's probably the most unique Cubs writer in the blogosphere.
Now I understand he's not going to be everyone's style. And it's probably a bit presumptious to think management just doesn't know the rules, but we're all a bit presumptious when discussing baseball execs. "oh how could they make that trade", "they're idiots for calling that guy up" and so on, when there's always some logic behind the move. Just not a logic that's necessarily conveyed to the masses. Same probably goes for a lot of these alleged roster fuck- ups. There's as good a chance they know the rules but had other reasons for doing what they did, but the ramifications are so minor that no one with access is ever going to bother to ask or knows the rules well enough to ask. Or they really do eff up and the cubs lose Casey McGehee.
My two cents....
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Fair enough Rob, I'll refrain from waking the beast.
I was fully aware (and now moreso) that criticizing Phil brings the ire of the masses. I think Phil is very knowledgeable an I love skimming through his posts as he clearly knows much much more than I.
And to clarify, I personally I consider myself more of an asshole than a douchebag. Tight shirts don't look good on me.
Re: Joe the Asshole
no worries...
now let's discuss Toy Story 3 again.
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Re: Toy Story 3
(sarcasm font)
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and moneyball was so much better than toy story 3. maybe. if I watched it.
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I loved Toy Story 3 but had to look past all of the inaccuracies and dramatic liberties.
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Knock it off you assholes!
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The guy who played Totoro was miscast and they dropped the ball on representing his charisma.
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Great movie, by the way. And Carlos Pena wasn't even sullen in it.
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Wow "the Joe"....who the hell pissed in your Wheaties?
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Take a pill!
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Seems like LaHair hasn't done much this spring. Good to know Rizzo is waiting in the wings. I have to assume he's the real deal prospect-wise, since TheoHoyer have acquired him three times now. They're basically stalking the dude. That home run would have been fun to hear in that Arizona air at the ball park.
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it sucks to lose carp, but a legit power bat was something the cubs needed.
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A carp is a fish. Fish have fins. Fins are five dollar bills. That's Cash!
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What does carp have to do with Rizzo?
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cashner...my bad...got my 100mph'rs mixed up.
at least the cubs got a ballplayer for cashner.
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AZ Phil: from your observations at camp, etc., does Sceczur (sp) generally favor the Theriot approach to hitting to RF or does he take inside pitches to LF. Saw him for the first time over the weekend on wgn, so not much to go on . . .
As always, thanks again for the excellent game-day wrap ups.
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What are your thought's on Szczur's power, Phil? He certainly seems like a strong guy, and he hit 10 HRs in 480 PAs last year. If he learns to use the pull-side of the field with more regularity, are we looking at a guy who might knock out 20+ HRs, or does 10-15 seem like the ceiling due to his swing?
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Thanks, Phil. Thoughtful as always. That makes it very difficult to goad you into wild speculation. . . :)
Sveum on Marmol
"Am I concerned? No," Sveum said. "Breaking balls like his aren't going to do a lot down here in Arizona. You're always going to struggle with it, and then you're going to try to throw harder and make it spin more, and it's actually a countereffect.
"Closers are meant to be closers because they can handle those last three outs," he said. "It's not easy to find people. They may have the stuff, but they don't have the makeup to get those last three outs."
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John DeWan, from Baseball info solutions and The Fielding Bible... comes up with a new way to measure how much Alfonso Soriano sucks in LF:
One of our biggest undertakings in the last three years has been to convert Good Fielding Plays and Defensive Misplays into Runs Saved.
Take, for example, Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs. He's now 36 years old and a below-average outfielder, according to Good Plays and Misplays. In fact, his 13 runs lost on Good Plays and Misplays in the last three years is the worst among all outfielders. He had 22 Good Plays, 73 Misplays and 25 Errors. That's 76 more misplays and errors than good plays. The next worst left fielder is exactly half as bad.
Summary: Soriano's Runs saved is -13 (the best in LF was +7)
The biggest problem Soriano has, according to Good Plays and Misplays, is "Mishandling the ball after a safe hit", where he cost his team four runs since 2009.
Re: Fielding Bible
comes up with a new way to measure how much Alfonso Soriano sucks in LF:
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Nice to quantify his 'suckiness' but there are some things in life and baseball that a blind man could see at midnight in a snowstorm.
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Keith Law speculates on how long it will take several rebuilding teams to contend (Royals 2014, Cubs 2015, Padres 2015, Mets 2016, Astros 2018)
Chicago's farm system is thin up top but has a lot of high-risk, high-upside players in its lowest levels; even their extended spring training club will be fun to watch this year. But the Cubs' best chance to engineer a turnaround will probably come from trades, starting with Matt Garza but perhaps extending to players such as Geovany Soto or Carlos Marmol if they can re-establish their value with solid 2012 performances; they bought low on Ian Stewart and Chris Volstad and could end up selling high if either player fulfills his former first-round promise in the next two years.
By the 2013-14 offseason, they'll have a significant amount of cash to spend but only a handful of less expensive players in significant roles, so cashing in Garza for the maximum return looks like the critical step in their rebuilding process.
They will most likely contend next in ... 2015
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That's crazy talk. Law's "exercise" might work for the Royals and Padres, but teams like the Cubs and Mets only need a small amount of high-bargain (read: league-minimum service time) contracts and not more than a few low-bargain (read: overpaid major-league free agent) contracts to contend.
Especially in the NL Central, with Milwaukee's window closing, Pittsburgh's tiny payroll ceiling, and Cincinnati's numerous limitations, stating the Cubs cannot likely contend as early as 2013 is preposterous.
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You are correct. They may not get to unrestricted free agency, and even if they do, the Cubs may not be high bidder, but the Cubs could EASILY afford all three of Greinke, Cain and Hamels next year (for example) if they chose to go along that path. Instant contender. Hence, Law's extended period of diaspora as surmised for the Cubs and Mets is just plain stupid.
What's so odd right now is that I can't remember the last time ALL THREE of the major market teams in the NL were on a simultaneous down period. Cubs, Mets and Dodgers could each lose 90 games this year, when is the last time that happened? Ever?
More Bear Truth
Sorry to bring up football again, but I woke up to an alert on my phone that Brandon Marshall got busted in NYC for punching a woman in a nightclub Sunday night. I knew the guy was a diva, but I had no idea just how long his rap sheet is. 6 arrests so far, including that incident that left a friend dead in a drive by. I wonder if Miami knew about the Sunday incident, and that's why the price paid was so low.
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I would probably punch someone in the face if my wife got hit in the face with a bottle too.
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For me, I'm not so sure. I would need to know the circumstances. My wife can get pretty mouthy.
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Ryno: My wife can get pretty mouthy.
We know, Ryno.
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high five
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On the other hand, the guy is 27, and in an NYC night club at 4 am. Time to move on to the Dancing With the Stars phase of his diva lifestyle.
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From yesterday's Bruce Levine chat:
Brian in Virginia Beach [via mobile]
Have the Cubs given up on Josh Vitters?
Bruce Levine (1:26 PM)
No, they haven't given up on him, but even the new group has noticed they he needs more maturity. He was late to the first meeting between the mangers, coaches and players, and that was a red flag for the new management. At 22 he's still a prospect, and most scouts think he's going to hit, but he's going to have to show he will work harder on his defense in order to move up.
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Bryan LaHair
is the reason to watch the Cubs this year
(article on one reason to pay attention to the non-contenders)
It's easy, in light of the offseason the Cubs have had and the players the Cubs have, for the kind of people who read Baseball Prospectus to get more caught up in the movements of the front office as it goes about trying to rebuild a franchise than in the men who wear the uniforms. If you want something to watch besides the (d?)evolution of Starlin Castro, then keep an eye on Quad-A superstar Bryan LaHair, a first baseman with Triple-A TAvs of .293, .320, and .335 over the last three years. He's 29, though, and he has a grand total of 219 major-league PAs, so he's going to have to seize his chance to have a semblance of a career ahead of the ascension of actual prospect Anthony Rizzo. I always root for these types of players—maybe it hearkens back to the glory days of my A's fandom, before the baggage of the playoffs and Moneyball weighed everything down. Geronimo Berroa's not walking through that door in Oakland, though, so my transferred affections go to LaHair.
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willie mo pena is awesome and he's...oh, lahair.
Minor League Transactions
Signed: C Nathan Maldonado
Removed from 40-man: RHP Casey Weathers (outrighted to Triple-A)
According to a piece in the West Valley View, Nathan Maldonado served as the Cubs' bullpen catcher last year. The Arizona native even participated in the All-Star Game festivities last year in Chase Field, catching bullpens for American League pitchers and also serving as one of two receivers for the home run derby.
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he's everything most of us would want to be.
he wasn't even good in highschool, a bench player on his own team. after graduation he up'd his game with paid instruction and got a job coaching/teaching at the very place he was getting instruction from.
next thing you know he's a minors pen catcher and participating in the allstar game catching during the HR derby.
he's still young.
...found the referenced article in the blurb...evidently he worked for the angels, too. he really wants to be part of the game and seems to have realistic (if not modest) expectations.
"You give one person an autograph and the next thing you know there's 80-100 people behind him screaming at you," Maldonado said. "I remember when I went to games with my dad, I had somebody sign a ball and I had no idea who it was, but if they were on the field wearing a jersey, I was excited out of my mind. Just to see all the little kids and every time you gave them a ball, how nuts they went, it was fun."
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free audio feed @cubs.com
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Anybody know who is catching for the Cubs today? Gameday has this lineup:
RF DeJesus
CF Byrd
SS Castro
3B Stewart
2B Baker
C Soriano (!!!!?)
LF Johnson
1B Rizzo
SP Wells
I'm guessing it's actually another player in there and that Soriano isn't even in the game.
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Thanks. Looks like they've corrected it now.
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C Soriano (!!!!?)
Sotoriano C-LF, saw that in a Bugs Bunny Cartoon once.
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Why not? I get away with shit like that in OOTP. So it can work, right?
Re: Wednesday game
T. Wood in, K's Morgan, but walks Weeks who steals a base off him and Soto, then walks A. Gonzalez.
Time to look into living arrangements in Iowa there T. Wood.
-edit- Kottares with a 3-run double off Wood after HBP to Gamel
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crapis wood might lose his spot to r.wells at this point.
3 runs in...still going.
reed johnson not helping him out with a soriano-like off-the-glove error.
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5-0 on a double...neat.
...make that 6-0 on a single by r.wolf...and wood is done.
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then Reed Johnson pulls a Soriano, comes in on a line drive, misjudges it, jumps for it and misses it.
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holy crap...ian stewart actually puts a ball into LF.
off the glove (on a jumping attempt) and ruled a double.
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double, double, single, out via a leaping catch by morgan, single...corners, 1 out, 6-2.
randy wolf trying to give the runs back.
...and rizzo K's on a pitch in the dirt...
bobby scales about to hit a 5 run homer, though.
...or a comebacker to the pitcher...whatever. he should call a do-over.
B. Jackson in AAA
"I don't see that opportunity the way the roster is configured," manager Dale Sveum said Wednesday. "You don't want the guy to sit on the bench. He needs to go play still. Unfortunately there isn't an opening right now for that to happen."
"You still have to remember that developing is just as important as anything else, too," Sveum said. "There are just no job openings, unfortunately for him. It's just one of those things, timing and a numbers thing.
"But he will spend a lot of time here [eventually], and part of that development plan is that he hasn't spent a whole year in Triple-A. We have to see what's going on and what's happening after the halfway mark and make your decisions in Triple-A."
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lendy castillo (converted position player to pitcher) with a 1-2-3 inning.
Wed pitching
Wells 3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
T. Wood .1 IP, 3 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP
Corpas 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Coleman 1.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
Miller 1.1 IP, 0's across the board
L. Castillo 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
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t.campana continuing his effort to start the season in AAA.
wonder if r.johnson still has the legs for CF...someone has to back up CF.
also on the if-marmol-fails front, it seems that the cubs don't view k.wood as a guy who can go back-to-back games too often.
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it seems that the cubs don't view k.wood as a guy who can go back-to-back games too often.
who does?
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carrie muskrat was talking about how they view him like that on the radios today.
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consider the source
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i know people give her a hard time, especially about her lame "mailbag" but she gets huge access and a lot of direct quotes others don't get.
that said, unless wood is taped together with duct tape he'll probably do whatever is asked of him.
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I think Sappelt can play CF reasonably well from what I've heard, but would think if Byrd was going to be out for any length of time they would just bring up BJax to play. Supposedly, Mather can play all positions in IF and OF - how well, I don't know.
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someone massages your balls
Trying to start an Urban Legend?
Recent comments
A left-handed one...
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...
Giants scare me. I think you're wrong about Bumgarner, he would pitch on short rest for Game 2 and then full rest for Game 5. Cueto would go Game 1, then short rest in game 4. Add in some really tough outs in that lineup and I want nothing to do with them. With that rotation they can easily steal a series.
Cards are a tough matchup. The rivalry evens out their comparable lack of talent. And like someone said, they love HRs, which is how to beat the Cubs. The upside is that I would feel really good about Lester twice against STL.
j.buchanan with a nice start...5ip 2h 1bb 3k, 0r/er
zobrist with 2HR and a double through 8
heyward 0-4 :(
Mark Gonzales @MDGonzales
Soler likely to return Sunday, Maddon says
Right now, I'd like to see the Mets first, Giants 2nd.
I believe that since most of the team from last years' NLCS is on the squad this year, they will really amp their game up even more to kick their ass in payback for 2015.
The Giants just do not have the depth in years past, and I think all things equal - and at Wrigley - they could handle them.
I do not want to see the Cards, period. Or their fans, media, or Joe Buck.
I don't want to play Braves in the first round. Any friggin team in the league can win 3 of 5..I hate the first round. Furthermore, I wanted to play the Marlins in 2003 and the Mets over Dodgers last year.
With that said in reverse order:
3. Cardinals: It will be devastating to lose in the first round, but even worse to their main rival. It is increased incentive for the Cardinals, especially after last year. Cards would have nothing to lose, Cubs have everything to lose.
2. Giants: Rotation in the playoffs scare me a bit, but what a lousy team.
1. Mets--because of the losses in the rotation
2. Giants--because they're not the team they were BUT they maybe have bullshit even-year magic?
3. Cardinals--because rivalry and not making the playoffs hurts them more than losing in the NLDS plus getting eliminated by them in the playoffs would make for horrible sports commentary next throughout next season.
Who's asking?
CLE/DET rained out last night already, possible rain-outs in New York (vs. Baltimore), Boston(vs. Toronto) and Philly(vs. Mets) this weekend too.
Not only games involving playoff spots that would need to be played, but any that involve home field advantage.
I got the first one! Second one I'm not even sure what even/odd betting is.
any opponent preference for NLDS?
Mets are down to 1 great pitcher instead of 4. Syndegaard may pitch Sunday which means if Mets win the WC game, he'd be set up for Game 1. There's a chance they clinch a spot by Sunday so he'd pitch the WC and then we'd probably get Colon for Game 1. They've certainly had the hottest bats over the last week and month out of the WC options.
A couple of Cub related puzzles.
Can't teach height and thinness
Hopefully Pirates don't call up A. Lincoln.


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on January 24, 2013 - 11:45 PM
Erie County Surrogate Judge Barbara Howe appears headed for re-election this fall with both major parties and the Conservatives all lending support for a second term.
Conservative Chairman Ralph C. Lorigo said his Executive Committee was slated to back Howe – a Democrat – during a Thursday evening meeting in DiTondo's Tavern. That follows the endorsement of Democratic officers earlier this month, and Republican Chairman Nicholas A. Langworthy's expectation that the GOP will follow suit in February.
"I firmly expect we will do the same next month," Langworthy said Thursday. "She is a great judge who is well respected."
Howe, 65, was elected with backing from Democrats, Republicans and Conservatives for her first 10-year term in 2003. She has been laying the foundation for her 2013 campaign in recent months, without any other potential candidate on the horizon.
Lorigo said that only the officers of the Erie County Democratic Party endorsed Howe this month, noting the Executive Committee did not meet because of the fractious nature of the local group.
"So this is her first real endorsement," Lorigo said. "I am proud to be able to deliver our endorsement to Judge Howe, who I think is an excellent surrogate."
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Henry VI, Parts 1, 2 & 3: Director: Adrian Noble; Designer Bob Crowley; Photographer, Donald Cooper (ahds.ac.uk/performingarts); Royal Shakespeare Company, October 1988.
"At the start of the sequence, the funeral of Henry V, the stage is decorated with wall hangings composed of flags: the splendid panoply of the victorious nation he had established. With the accession of the ascetic Henry VI, a figure in white monk-like robes becomes the surprising new focal point of this vividly dyed world. Instead of martial fanfares, the thin purity of Gregorian chant rises in the air." Peter Kemp, Independent 3.4.89 Opening Date: 22 October 1988, Royal Shakespeare Theatre.


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The other day I was recalling one of my "most embarassing" breastfeeding experiences. When Gray was just a newborn, hubby and I were at a wedding in a very large, old Catholic church. During the ceremony I needed to feed the baby, and since you could hear every little rustle or shoe click in that place, I thought I should take him in the back just in case he made too much noise. I walked into the first open room I found with a chair, sat down, and began nursing right away. I looked up, and to my horror- I was in the confessional! Now, I am not Catholic and have only seen these things in the movies, but I knew what it was and was afraid I would get thrown out of there if someone found out! I hopped up so quickly and searched for a less sacrilegious nursing area. When I got back to my seat I tried to whisper to hubby what had happened, but I got the church giggles and was laughing too hard! (This story originally published June 29, 2006)
Since having Ivy some of the wildest places I've nursed her is in the sling in the dentist's chair, sitting in the Star Wars aisle at Target, and while getting my hair colored, cut, and styled. I nursed Gray in the sling everywhere- even once while trying on jeans at the Gap!
See this post I wrote a while back for tips on how to breastfeed while babywearing.
What's your most embarrassing nursing moment or the strangest place you've nursed or wore your baby in the sling?
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After a stint wholesaling homewares convinced Peter Bodum of the importance of industrial design, the Copenhagen native amassed a team of developers and engineers and gave them a mandate: Create everyday goods that are functional, affordable, and beautifully made. The company's first product, the Pebo coffeemaker, debuted in 1958; based on a vacuum coffee-brewing system, it was an instant sensation throughout Europe. Bodum's son Joergen took over the company in 1967, expanding the collection to include kitchen and tabletop offerings. Today Bodum creates everything from knives to toasters to the award-winning Assam teapot, remaining true to its mission of bringing good design to everyone.
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A roller coaster of emotions can only be expected when listening to this piece of music. From the smooth melodic intro building to an orchestral chorus with male & female choirs encapsulating the song.
This song was inspired by the good of mankind, For when there is great disaster or conflict in the world, We as a race, Stand and Unite.


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Today DAR
What: The Fort Sullivan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet. The program will be "Tamassee DAR School" given by Jason Eller. Tea will be served at 10 a.m. followed by the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
When: 10 a.m. March 7
Where: Old Exchange Building, 122 East Bay St.
Democratic Women
What: Charleston County Democratic Women, an organization for women and men, will meet. A buffet dinner is available for a price. First Congressional District candidates Elizabeth Colbert-Busch and Ben Frasier will answer questions.
When: 6 p.m. March 7
Where: Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview, 301 Savannah Highway
cost: $15 for buffet dinner, includes gratuity
more info: RSVP at 557-2201.
What: Those who have served in the military and are of Scottish heritage are invited to the club's monthly meeting. Doughnuts and coffee will be served.
When: 9 a.m. March 9
Where: VFW Post 3433, 10154 Bellwright Road, Summerville
Price: Free
Tea at the Creek
What: The Tea Ladies of the St. James Goose Creek Parish will hold its fifth annual Tea at the Metro North Church in Goose Creek.
When: 2-5 p.m. March 9
Where: Metro North Church, 109 Central Ave., Goose Creek
Price: $15 for adults or $10 for youths
More Info: 797-0301 or www.goosecreektealadies.com
Monday Trident Tek Talkers
What: Trident Tek Talkers Toastmasters is an organization that will help one develop or improve one's communication, listening and leadership skills in a fun and supporting environment.
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month
Where: Trident Technical College, The College Center in Building 920
More Info: 797-0301
Free Shag Lessons
What: The Summerville Shag Club offers free shag lessons. You do not need a partner for lessons. Juniors at 6 p.m., basic adult at 7 p.m., open dance with DJ Sharon Johnson until 10 p.m. Cash bar, food available for purchase.
When: 6 p.m. Mondays
Where: Summerville Country Club, 400 Country Club Blvd.
Price: Free
More Info: 214-0242 or www.summervilleshaggers.com
Tuesday Business Networking
What: GBN Summerville meets to pass referrals to each other.
When: 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays
Where: Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, 1306 N. Main St., Summerville
More Info: 628-2283 or www.greatbusinessnetworking.com
Thursday, March 14 Allaboard Toastmasters
What: Allaboard Toastmasters is an organization that will help one develop or improve one's communication, listening and leadership skills.
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 14
Where: First Baptist Church, 141 St. James Ave., Goose Creek
Price: Free
More Info: 797-0301 or http://allaboard.toastmastersclubs.org/
Submarine Veterans
What: The United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Charleston Base will meet. All qualified submarine sailors are invited to attend.
When: 6 p.m. social hour; 7 p.m. meeting March 14
Where: United States Submarine Veterans, Inc Charleston Base, 99 Wisteria Road, Goose Creek
Price: Free
More Info: 569-6012 or http://ussvicb.org
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Decadent yet light, this surprisingly waistline-friendly soup has a spicy, Mexican kick. The recipe feeds eights, so serve it at your next fiesta. Ole!
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- Tracks steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes
- Measures hours slept and quality of sleep and gently wakes you in the morning with vibrating alarm
- LED lights show how you stack up against your fitness goals with each light representing 20 percent of your goal
- Accelerometer and altimeter accurately keep your stats around-the-clock
- Water-resistant, letting you wear at all times
- Automatically syncs to your computer and smartphone, providing easy-to-read, real-time access
- Comes with free online tools and mobile app that lets you set goals and track your fitness progress
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- Keeps you fit with daily, weekly and lifetime badges for your fitness accomplishments
- Compete with friends and family and compare stats online for free through the online leaderboard
- Works with several popular apps that can help track your runs, count calories and track your activity
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Holiday Music To Sooth Your Beasts
December 6, 2010 - Amy Hanna-Eckenrode
'Tis the season to deck someone's halls… er… I mean to be stressed!
We all know how crazy the holidays can be and how stress can impact our health. Did you know that research shows it's true for our pets, too?
…"accidents" in the house, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in appetite, destructive behavior, excessive self-grooming... the list goes on and on… and, then there's your pet's behavior (hee…)
The same people who created developmental music CD's for babies and stress-reduction music for us humans has also extended their research to create a line of music CD's to help sooth our furry little beasts.
A bit'o trivia: This famous quote is always misquoted, actually. The original, "Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak," was penned by William Congreve, an English dramatist. PS – He's also the wizard noted for the notorious: "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned." (love a good history lesson…)
Anyway, back to the music. If your house is like mine, you have cats swinging from the garland and tree ornaments and dogs playing fetch with any decoration that the cats bat their way. My stress level automatically goes into overdrive which in turn instantly puts my pets on alert and causes them to act even more crazy during this hectic season.
Instead of just leaving the radio or TV on for them when I go to work, I can actually buy holiday music that has been designed just for my pets – to put them at ease and calm their 'hair'ed nerves. I've been listening to a sample website all morning and find it very relaxing. I've been able to delay taking a nerve pill today for several hours vs. my normal 9 a.m. dose.
But like everything, I wanted to know HOW the music works, how it's designed to calm my creatures.
Okay, so we know that research shows that relaxing music improves your mood and puts animals at ease. But, I wanted to know HOW.
The music I've been listening to and anxious (probably not the best word) to try out on my clan, was created by Tom Nazziola. He's the producer and performer of Disney's Baby Einstein music series. As a pet lover, he expanded his realm to reach out to his fur kids, as well. His "Holiday Treats" CD is part of his Music My Pet CD collection. He explains that "it uses only those core musical elements that were proven to have a calming effect on pets. The holiday music has been re-orchestrated with a soothing dynamic that helps our pets (and us) to relax."
Janet Marlow, another musician and pet behavior expert, has also composed such music. As co-founder of Pet Acoustics, she explains that her orchestrations use instrumental melodies and upbeat styles to promote calm by accommodating pets' and kids' hearing acuteness. Each track is acoustically modified in frequency and decibel to stay within the comfortable range of both listeners, two-legged and four-legged. And, we all know how sensitive, and acute, our dogs' and cats' hearing can be, as well as that of young children.
Experiments show that we respond to sounds that we cannot hear. At a national laboratory known for its atomic energy research activity, they are exploring the function of the brain with a technique called tone mapping. According to their studies, specific bundles of neurons in the cerebral cortex of the brain are activated by specific frequencies. This is observed and measured by Neuro-Magnetic-Resonance-Imaging, similar to a CAT scan.
They've discovered that when selected sounds are put exclusively into a pair of headphones and then put them on person's ankles, the person responded to the sound even though their ears could not "hear" the sound. This is over-simplifying the body's phenomenal process, but they say once you vibrate a part of the body the blood cells carry this resonance to the whole body very quickly. Research done with deaf children also showed that the children could identify different sounds and instruments by laying on a giant membrane and having the sounds played through it.
Therefore, playing the specially mixed CD's should provide not only a sense of balance and well being for both you and your pets but provide a good cure for pets that suffer from separation anxiety and thunderstorm nerves.
Because I have Gracie-Gone-Wild and Ginger-the-snortin'-wart-hog-Retriever at home, I will let you know how the calming music works on them. Bo, my other kitty, and Oakley, my other comatose Golden on the other hand may fall directly to sleep when I hit play.
Let me know if you've tried any of the music CDs created for pets or have a personal favorite to recommend.
Here's to a soothing season and tinsel untouched…
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A man and a woman got into "a physical altercation" over what was on their television Sunday evening, state police in Armstrong County said.
Darren Lutheran and Shelli Craig were at home in Pine Township at about 6:40 p.m., and a visitor was watching "SpongeBob SquarePants" instead of the Steelers game, police said.
Nobody was injured during the incident on Rupp Lane, police said.
Lutheran, 43, and Craig, 44, were each cited for harassment via summons from District Judge Sam Goldstrohm's office, police said.
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"It's truly been the best party ever thanks to my husband," Trista tells PEOPLE of the bash held at Bol in Vail Village. "Believe me, there were happy tears at the party. I was in love with the fact that I knew everyone there."
Ryan planned the party for his wife, whom he met and proposed to on The Bachelorette's 2003 inaugural season finale. The two married in December 2003 and have two children, son Maxwell, 5 and daughter Blakesley, 3.
Guests toasted Trista with Martini & Rossi Asti cocktails as they enjoyed bowling and hit he dance floor with tunes provided by DJ Logic. Singer Brett Dennen, one of Trista's favorite performers, did a special set for the birthday girl.
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"It was one of the top three best nights of my life!" Trista says, noting that last weekend, "Ryan whisked me away to Santa Barbara without the kids for a little getaway."
In lieu of gifts, guests were asked to donate to lovehopestrength.org, a charity that helps raise awareness fund cancer centers and increase bone marrow databases.


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For some reason, this year seems to have flown by more quickly than any other I can remember. I received yet another dose of calendar shock late last week when I realized that bear season starts next Saturday, Nov. 17, followed by three more days, Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 19 to 21.
In addition to the regular four-day statewide bear season, several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) around the state will have extended bear seasons that allow hunters the opportunity to take a bear during the regular deer season.
In WMUs 2B, 5B, 5C and 5D, hunters may take a bear during the entire two-week deer season, Nov. 26 to Dec. 8. An extended bear season will also be in effect for the entire first week of deer season, Nov. 26 to Dec. 1, in all of WMUs 3A and 3C and portions of WMUs 3B and 2G.
In WMUs 3D, 4C, 4D and 4E, the extended season runs from Wednesday through Saturday of the first week, Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. Be sure to consult the hunting regulation book for all the specific details regarding the extended bear seasons.
Pennsylvania hunters bagged 4,350 bears in 2011, which is the all-time record, and shattering the previous record of 4,164 bears harvested in 2005. The past 10 years overall have also been the most productive in terms of hunter success for black bears in Pennsylvania, as eight to the top ten highest bear harvests of all time have come during thisperiod. Sales of bear licenses also topped 160,000 the past two seasons, both of those all-time highs as well. Last year, one of every 37 Pennsylvania bear hunters bagged a bruin. But good bear numbers are probably just one factor in the growing popularity of bear hunting here in the Keystone State.
"Pennsylvania's bear population covers more than three-quarters of the state, and includes a number of world-class trophy bears," said Carl G. Roe, Game Commission executive director. "This has earned Pennsylvania recognition as one of the top states for bear hunters. Every year, we have a number of bears exceeding 500 pounds included in the harvest."
Black bears are indeed almost everywhere in Pennsylvania right now as reflected by the fact that over the past four seasons, bears were taken in 54 of state's 67 counties. Hunters no longer have to travel to the big woods of the northcentral region to have a reasonable chance of adding a Pennsylvania black bear to his or her hunting resume. Pennsylvania has long been one of the best places to bag a trophy-size black bear. Many of our male bears will tip the scales at 300 to 500 pounds. I have seen animals that size both in the field and at the check station, and they are impressive to say the least. I can hardly imagine the six black bears with estimated live weights of 800 pounds or more that have been taken by hunters in Pennsylvania since 1992.
Based on the potential to take a trophy black bear here in Pennsylvania, you might think hunters from all over would flock here to hunt bears, but that just doesn't seem to be the case. Looking at total license sales for last year, only about one in 10 nonresident hunters purchased a bear license.
Compare that to about one in four nonresidents who bought an archery license or one in eight who bought a muzzleloader license. Obviously, deer hunting has always been dramatically more popular and remains so here in spite of our greatly reduced deer herd over the last decade. Another possible explanation is the fact that baiting for bears or pursuing them with dogs is often the method of choice at many black bear destinations both in the U.S. and Canada. Both of those approaches are, of course, prohibited here, so Pennsylvania bear hunters traditionally employ stand hunting or organized drives during bear season.
For those looking to bag a Pennsylvania bruin this season, Mark Ternent, Game Commission bear biologist, recently offered an optimistic forecast for the upcoming bear season. "Conditions this year are favorable for another record harvest," Ternent said "Bear populations are up in many parts of the state relative to past years, hunter participation is expected to be good, based on the number of bear licenses being purchased, and acorn crops are above average, which keeps bears out of hibernation longer and available to hunters. The only real unknown is if we will have favorable weather for hunting on opening day."


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February is American Heart Month. Find out which of these 17 bad heart habits you may be breaking.
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Shortly after confirming it launched a campaign to purge the internet of pornography and other lewd content, the Chinese government has banned at least 41 additional web sites for various reasons.
The online porn crackdown began more than one week ago, started by the State Council's Information Office and Public Security and Culture ministries, along with several other government agencies. Nineteen Chinese web sites have been blacklisted, with Google.cn, Baidu and Microsoft MSN also on the list of temporarily banned web sites.
Pornography distribution is illegal in China, but the easy availability of internet has made it difficult for the government to limit access to adult content.
Google was also chastised by the Chinese government for not being proactive enough to block pornographic content in mainland China. While Google and Baidu offer links to lewd content, MSN was accused of linking to inappropriate images on its film channel and pictures that can be found in other parts of the web site.
The government has already shut down around 100 web sites since the campaign's launch, and it's unknown how many more sites the government is expected to shut down during the oncoming weeks.
Amnesty International and similar groups have criticized the Chinese government over its strong censorship practices, saying the internet crackdown is taking place ahead of several politically sensitive activities.
Despite the crackdown and censorship of the Internet, Chinese citizens continue to flock to the internet, as the country now has more than 300 million people using the internet.
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Great Chefs, Great Food, Great Fishing, Spectacular Setting - What could be better!
Talon Lodge continues the quest to bring extraordinary cuisine to Southeast Alaska.
The Talon Lodge Visiting Chef Series is fast becoming one of the most sought after events in the Alaska summer fishing season. When you match the world's greatest chefs with one of the most spectacular locations in Alaska, the pairing is perfect.
During this special series, our limited group of 22 guests are treated to two specially prepared meal from our visiting chef in a casual, fun and relaxing environment. It's a time for great food and memories that will last for a lifetime.
For the thirteenth year, Talon has invited four of the world's greatest chefs to share their talents with our Talon Lodge guests.
2016 Visiting Chef Dates
June 2-6 - Chef Pascal Vignau
June 6-10- Chef Pascal Vignau
July 2-6 - Chef Hari Pulapaka
July 6-10 - Chef Hari Pulapaka
July 18-22- Chef John Ash
July 22-26 - Chef John Ash
August 11-15 - Chef Sam Choy
August 15-19 - Chef Sam Choy
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PLEASE NOTE: If you need to miss a final examination for health reasons (including suspected H1N1), you MUST obtain documentation from a physician while you are ill. Failure to obtain documentation may result in a mark of zero being assigned for the final examination.
The pH1N1 flu virus is a strain of influenza that causes symptoms similar to those of the regular human seasonal flu. The pH1N1 flu virus has been reported around the world, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a pandemic influenza virus. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the British Columbia Ministry of Health Services and its health authorities, including Fraser Health, continue to monitor and respond to the spread of pH1N1 flu virus. The vast majority of flu cases in B.C continue to be associated with relatively mild symptoms, however we are increasingly aware of rare but severe illness in some young people.
The symptoms of the pH1N1 flu virus include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with the pH1N1 flu virus.
The pH1N1 flu virus is mainly spread by close person-to-person contact through coughing or sneezing by people infected with the pH1N1 flu virus. (PHAC advises maintaining a distance of two meters from others)People may also become infected by touching something with the pH1N1 flu virus on it, such as counters or doorknobs, and then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.
It is important to monitor yourself for symptoms. If you are not feeling sick, you do not need to stay home from work or school, see a doctor or take preventative medicine. Individuals can call HealthLink BC 8-1-1 or visit HealthLink BC online, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week if they have questions or concerns.
Please go to the H1N1 Symptom Checker. This tool will give you the appropriate instructions on seeking care. You may be asked to call 8-1-1 or your health care provider. Most people will recover without medical treatment.
Contact your health care provider if:
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People at high risk for flu complications who become ill with flu-like illness should speak with their health care provider as soon as possible. Early treatment with antiviral medications often can prevent severe complications. Groups that are at higher risk include; pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, immune compromise or diabetes ) and children under the age of 2.
If you have developed symptoms of H1N1 flu you should self-isolate, which means staying home and limiting contact with others including avoiding travel and not going to work or school, for at least 5 days from the onset of your illness. If at day 5 you have had fever (>37.8 C or 100 F as measured without the use of fever-reducing medication) within the last 24 hours, or continue to have a significant cough, then extend the self isolation to 7 days. This will decrease the chance of spreading the virus to other people. Treat mild symptoms as you normally would with rest and fluids.
If you need personalized advice you can contact HealthLink BC 8-1-1 or visit HealthLink BC online, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week; students can contact the TWU Wellness Centre at 604-513-2024 or their health care provider.
It is expected that most people will recover from H1N1 flu without needing medical care. Emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
If you need personalized advice you can contact HealthLink BC by calling 8-1-1 or visiting www.healthlinkbc.ca, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Students can contact the TWU Wellness Centre at 604-513-2024 or their health care provider. . For emergency and local health service provider information, visit TWU's Emergency Contact Numbers list.
Surveillance of the number of H1N1 like illness on campus will help our response. Please self report H1N1 illness This information will be used for tracking illness rates and communicating your absence to related personnel on campus (e.g. your professors). Do not include specific symptoms.
The academic administration monitors circumstances each semester that could create a disruption to course delivery. If adjustments to normal protocols are necessary during a semester, the Office of the Provost issues a notice. A plan is in place that will allow courses to continue with online technology if that is needed. If individual students have questions/concerns during the semester, they should contact their professors for direction.
PLEASE NOTE: If you need to miss a final examination for health reasons (including suspected H1N1), you MUST obtain documentation from a physician while you are ill. Failure to obtain documentation may result in a mark of zero being assigned for the final examination.
TWU has installed hand-sanitizers across campus, at the entrance to cafeterias and food courts, in large study areas and where people tend to eat and study.
We have also put posters of proper sneezing and coughing techniques and a reminder about the importance of regular hand washing.
In student residences, staff members are being trained to assist students with flu-like symptoms. Identified cases will be encouraged to self isolate. Staff will ensure that self-isolated students get food and anything else they need delivered to them, along with a self-isolation kit. If these students do need to enter public areas, they are provided with surgical masks to help curtail germ transmission.
TWU is working with Langley Public health to offer the H1N1 vaccine to the appropriate population.
Please see vaccines for more information.
The Student Life Wellness department has launched Student Health 101, a subscription to a monthly online health, wellness and academic success magazine for all students. Check out the following Student Health 101 articles on H1N1:
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After concluding a difficult non-conference slate on a five-game road trip, the Stetson women's soccer team is set to begin Atlantic Sun Conference play this weekend, playing host to in-state rivals North Florida and Jacksonville.
The Hatters (2-5-1) will host the Ospreys (3-5-2) on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. North Florida went 5-3-1 in A-Sun action last year, eventually falling to Mercer in the conference semifinals. This season the Ospreys have enjoyed wins over College of Charleston, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and South Alabama. The only common opponent Stetson and UNF have had is UCF, who defeated the Ospreys 5-0.
Stetson will get back to the pitch on Sunday, welcoming Jacksonville (5-4-0) to the Athletic Training Center for a 1:00 p.m. contest. The Dolphins take on defending conference champion FGCU on Friday night before challenging the Hatters. JU is 3-1-0 away from home in 2013, which includes wins over Niagara, Georgia State, and Georgia Southern.
This weekend's contests will have general admission tickets priced at $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and students, but any fan with a ticket for this Saturday's football game against San Diego will be charged just $1. All home soccer matches are free to Stetson students, faculty, and staff with a Stetson University ID. For more information call (386) 738-HATS.
Both of this weekend's matches will be available to watch on Hatter Vision with Ryan Rouse on the call. Live Stats on GoHatters.com, the @StetsonWSoccer Twitter feed, and Hat-Alerts text message service are also available for in-game updates.
• North Florida holds a slight 5-4-0 advantage over Stetson in the all-time series between the two teams. Last season the Ospreys won 2-1 in Jacksonville. The Hatters' last win was in 2011, topping UNF 3-2 in DeLand.
• Jacksonville maintains an 11-7-2 advantage over Stetson in the all-time series between the two teams. Last year the Dolphins won 3-0 in Jacksonville. The Hatters' last win was a 5-1 rout in DeLand back in 2008.
• Amber Grose leads the Hatters with four assists this season. She is tied for third in the Atlantic Sun Conference in total assists, and is third outright in assists per game.
• Six freshmen have made appearances for Stetson this season, and four have started for the Hatters in 2013. Eduarda Pavao played in her first game this past Friday at Eastern Michigan.
• Four different Hatters have scored goals this season, but senior Alyssa Welsh leads the way with two after scoring last Friday at Eastern Michigan. Kait Jones, Makeshia Lucien, and Carmen Bernecker have also scored in 2013.
• Stetson went 1-7-1 in Atlantic Sun play last season, missing the conference tournament.
• The Hatters are 1-1-1 at home this season.


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Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe
By Jeannette Park | January 22, 2014
When the weather dips below zero, or there's a storm blowing out, nothing is more comforting than a hot bowl of homemade soup. Here I whip up a roasted tomato version from tomatoes I froze at the end of summer (at their peak), with just a splash of light cream to make it velvety smooth. Serve it with cheese croutons, crostini, or do like I did and have it with grilled broccoli rabe and fontina cheese sandwiches. If you don't have roasted tomatoes, just replace the amount with another can of San Marzano tomatoes.


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when a male wears pants that are too tight, and the impression of his balls become visible.
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see also melvin. a man wearing pants so tight his genetalia are outlined to the naked eye looking much like the toe of a camel.
Thoughout most of the discography of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant has male camel toe
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We're in a room of dudes, and he's got male camel toe.
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on November 9, 2012 - 12:01 AM
As scripted musical comedies go, the animated Disney show "Phineas and Ferb" probably doesn't get as much credit as it deserves. Since 2008, the TV series has taken young viewers into a tongue-in-cheek world of adventure and fantasy, as its two main characters embark on any number of adventures that manage – ever so slyly – to teach important lessons. In this way, much in the mold of animated programs like "Animaniacs" and "Freakazoid," the show's creators have managed to mint a new generation of TV viewers with a taste for musical theater.
Or so the producers of "Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!" are hoping. The stage version of the program is performed at 1 p.m. Saturday in Shea's Performing Arts Center (646 Main St.). The production will feature many favorite characters, from the oddly proportioned title characters to the evil scientist Dr. Heinz Doofenschmirtz and the spy known alternately as Agent P and Perry the Platypus.
Tickets are $29 to $68. Call 847-1410 or visit www.sheas.org.
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is a type of person that's just a total lad/lass. A Shey always have a nice arse and is abnormally tall.
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A flowering bush native of south Africa which is known to bear a orange fruit in the summer time that is extremely posionous to humans but becomes food to local insects...
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The Window Panes play at Club 313
MARTINSBURG - The Window Panes will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at Club 313, 930 Foxcroft Ave. No cover charge.
For more information, call 304-260-0010.
Unfinished Business to perform Sat.
BERKELEY SPRINGS - Unfinished Business will perform in concert at 9 p.m. Saturday at Hillbilly Heaven Nite Club. Cover charge is $4.
Candlelight concert on tap at Piedmont
THE PLAINS, Va. - The Community Music School of Piedmont will perform its annual candlelight concert at 5 p.m. Sunday at The Ballroom at Barton Oaks, 2750 Landmark
School Road. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at piedmontmusic.org.
Symphonic band to play Sunday
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Cumberland Valley School of Music Community Symphonic Band will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Chambersburg Area Senior High School auditorium, 511 S. Sixth St. With nearly 100 members, the band will perform a diverse program of concert band music including classical, jazz, marches and more.
For more information, call 717-261-1220.
Weber Brothers tickets on sale
BERKELEY SPRINGS - The Fabulous Weber Brothers will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 2 at the Troubadour Lounge, 25 Troubadour Lane. After a year of touring Canada, the band is coming home for a weekend. The event is sponsored by the West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
For more information or tickets, call 304-258-9381 or visit www.troubadourlounge.com
Lucketts Bluegrass concert on tap
LUCKETTS, Va. - Dry Branch Fire Squad will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Lucketts Community Center. Tickets are $15 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
For more information, call 703-771-5281.
Museum to show 'Salute to the Ladies'
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will present the Museum Consort in a program entitled "Salute to the Ladies" at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3. A reception, hosted by members of the Museum's volunteer organization, the Singer Society, will follow the concert.
Rick K to play Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG - Rick K and The Allnighters will perform at 8 p.m Feb. 9 at the Moose Lodge No. 120. This show band will take you on a "rock 'n' roll" road trip through the generations of music. Advance tickets are $10 per member and $15 for non-members, if purchased by Feb. 6. Cost after Feb. 6 or at the door is $15 for members or $20 for non-members. Must be 21. A separate buffet dinner will be available for $10 per person, and must be reserved in advance.
For more information or tickets, call 304-671-0356..
Friends of Music announces lineup
SHEPHERDSTOWN - Friends of Music (FOM) has announced the lineup for the much anticipated 2012-13 season:
Feb. 23, 8 p.m.: The Merling Trio;
March 2, 8 p.m.: Jazz Festival Concert with Anat Cohen;
March 9, 8 p.m.: Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra;
March 28, 8 p.m.: The Lee Konitz New Quartet;
April 10, 8 p.m.: Bonus Concert with The 5 Browns (not included in subscription);
April 14, 7 p.m.: Masterworks Chorale.
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts will be performed at the Frank Center.
For subscription, ticket and all FOM information, call Melissa Huemfpner at 304-876-5765 or visit www.sufom.org.


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McClatchy Announces 10 President's Awards for Journalism Excellence and Honors Two for Digital Innovation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI) today announced the winners of 10 President's Awards for journalism excellence in 2012 for exceptional work in investigative reporting, explanatory journalism, photography and writing. The company also recognized two newspapers with special awards for online innovation.
The Kansas City Star was recognized for its 12-month probe of the Midwest's beef industry that documented a growing health threat from modern meat processing. The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer won for a joint project that found nonprofit hospitals in North Carolina making record profits, paying multimillion-dollar executive salaries and amassing huge reserves.
Staff members in Miami, Biloxi, Sacramento and Raleigh won for investigative work. El Nuevo Herald and The Miami Herald were recognized for coverage of a secret election campaign by a sitting congressman who then lost reelection. The Sun Herald in Biloxi won for stories about questionable spending by Mississippi's environmental agency. The Sacramento Bee was honored for revelations about a state agency hiding funds in the midst of massive cutbacks, and The News & Observer for coverage of academic fraud at the University of North Carolina that led to the university chancellors resignation.
The Lexington Herald-Leader won for the exquisite writing and photography in its year-long look at Central Kentucky's famed Thoroughbred horse farms by reporter Janet Patton and photographer Charles Bertram. David Lauderdale, a columnist for The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette, was recognized for his essays that capture the routines and surprises of life in South Carolina's Lowcountry.
The Olympian and The News Tribune were recognized for exhaustive and even-handed coverage of the same-sex marriage campaign in Washington state. The McClatchy Washington bureau won for its coverage that took readers into the chaos, violence and confusion of the war in Syria.
The company honored two newspapers with special awards for digital innovation. The Fresno Bee was recognized for John Walker's digital photography exhibit that compares historical photos to those scenes today in both online and print presentations. The State in Columbia was honored for the launch of its South Carolina Military Page that collects and aggregates all news on the topic along with links, opinion pieces and archives.
"We are incredibly proud and inspired by all this great work being produced by McClatchy journalists around the country and the world," said Pat Talamantes, McClatchy's president and CEO. "The McClatchy President's Awards remind us yet again that McClatchy journalism is alive and well and just as vital and compelling in today's digital age as it has ever been."
The annual President's Awards are the highest employee honors given by The McClatchy Company. Judging the competition this year were Susan Goldberg, executive editor at Bloomberg News; Marty Kaiser, editor and senior vice president at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Anders Gyllenhaal, McClatchy's vice president for news and Washington editor.
Here are the judges' comments and internet links, where available, to the winning entries:
(Biloxi) Sun Herald
Troubled Waters: State Agency Under State, Federal Microscopes
Karen Nelson, Anita Lee, Paul Hampton, Michael Newsom and John Fitzhugh
The Sun Herald burrowed into the states Department of Marine Resources after getting a tip about corruption within the agency, which has increasingly broad sway over the coast in the wake of the recent hurricanes. Reporters documented a growing list of questionable deals, including a foundation devoted to entertainment, the purchase of real estate and misuse of grant money. The judges said the coverage, which helped lead to the firing of the departments director, showed great tenacity and resourcefulness. "The Sun Herald just kept at this week after week with a series of stories that has had sweeping impact," the judges said.
The Charlotte Observer, The (Raleigh) News & Observer
Nonprofit Hospitals: Prognosis Profits
Ames Alexander, Karen Garloch, Joseph Neff, David Raynor, Steve Riley and Jim Walser
The superior work by The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer stands out in a number of ways: The reporting uncovered an important and dramatic trend among nonprofit hospitals that is having great impact on health care; the writing and presentation on this complex topic was clear, detailed and emphatic; and the way the two papers worked together to develop a series that was tailored to each of their readership was an accomplishment. The judges said the series told a story that would otherwise probably never be known and put a topic of lasting importance in front of the community. "This is simply great work," the judges wrote. "One of the best examples of collaboration we've seen."
The Kansas City Star
Beef's Raw Edges
Mike McGraw and Alan Bavley
The Star's 12-month review of the regions beef industry delivered startling revelations with an exquisitely written project that was also a triumph in print and online presentation. The stories confronted growing and dangerous trends in meat production, raised questions about the spread of hormones into the environment and probed the way the industry is lobbying the government. The series has a book-like depth and quality, along with a presentation that urges the reader along with terrific photography, graphics and presentation. "This is one of the most exhaustive and important pieces of journalism any of us has seen this year," the judges said.
Lexington Herald-Leader
Fields of Dreams: A Year on Central Kentucky's Famed Thoroughbred Horse Farms
Janet Patton, Charles Bertram and Scott Shive
The Herald-Leader took readers on a year-long journey on the front lines of the Thoroughbred horse industry with its Fields of Dreams series, featuring eloquent writing and photography that captured life on the farm. Reporter Janet Patton uses the device of the seasons to create a portrait that is both immensely detailed and powerful "a kind of journalistic poetry," the judges said. Charles Bertram's photography is a perfect match for the narratives. "The photos are breathtaking," said the judges. The stories also illustrate the value of bringing a focus to a profession that defines the region. "Above all, you feel such a sense of place as you read these wonderful packages," the judges said.
The (Hilton Head) Island Packet, The Beaufort Gazette
A Newspaper Columnist: For the Love of Story
David Lauderdale
The local column is a newspaper franchise, and nobody illustrates how to pull that off better than David Lauderdale, who writes about the people of Hilton Head Island and Beaufort with a touch and a voice that is unparalleled. His topics range from the biggest issues of the day to the smallest topics in life, from bees to dogs to modern technology. With a knowledge of the region that comes only from decades on the job and with glowing reviews from readers as qualified as best-selling author Pat Conroy, David Lauderdale's writing is a touchstone for the papers' readers. "He can make you laugh and cry, often in the same column," the judges said.
El Nuevo Herald, The Miami Herald
Investigation of Congressman David Rivera
Marc Caputo, Manny Garcia and Sergio Bustos
El Nuevo Herald and The Miami Heralds exemplary work in revealing Congressman David Rivera's secret election exploits began with a simple question: How did a candidate with no money pay for an expensive election campaign? Little by little, the story came out as the reporters (and the editor) from the papers worked together to ask further questions. Over the course of the general election campaign, the full sordid picture of the story trickled out and almost certainly shifted the outcome of this election. "It's a story that starts with good old curiosity," the judges said, "and ends with a congressman losing his post."
The (Raleigh) News & Observer
UNC: A Case of Academic Fraud
Dan Kane, J. Andrew Curliss, Andrew Carter and Jane Stancill
The N&O's relentless reporting singlehandedly uncovered the most brazen scandal in the history of North Carolina's flagship university. Over the course of 14 years, a university department built a web of fraudulent classes aimed at keeping athletes moving through the system without having to study revelations that eventually cost the UNC chancellor his job. "The work shows how dogged reporting can overcome huge obstacles in getting at the truth," the judges said. "The stories told a riveting story of a shameful secret within college athletics."
The Olympian, The (Tacoma) News Tribune
A State Decides the Same-Sex Marriage Question
The joint capital bureau of The Olympian and The News Tribune covered one of the nation's most pivotal and emotional political stories with a depth and breadth equal to this campaign. Every step of the way, the coverage was thoughtful, smart and even-handed on a topic that divided the nation this past year. "The work was particularly impressive in how the staff brought its sprawling story home to Washington's capital city," the judges said. "This is a great example of making the most of a running story that readers on the homefront and around the nation were following."
The Sacramento Bee
State Parks Funding
Matt Weiser, Jon Ortiz and Kevin Yamamura
There is no bigger story in California's capital than the state budget travails, and the Bees revelations about hidden millions and secret buyouts transfixed the state for weeks last year. Pulling the string on this story, the Bee gradually discovered a parallel universe in the state funding debate. The stories also showed how fallible budgeting can be at a time when thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in services are on the line. "This is the kind of work that only a dedicated newspaper with a staff that knows its beats can deliver," the judges said. "This is high-caliber work that truly serves the public's interest."
McClatchy Washington Bureau
Inside Syria
David Enders, Austin Tice, Roy Gutman, Hannah Allam and Jonathan S. Landay
The bureau's coverage of Syria went up against an assortment of obstacles, from the hazards of reporting on a civil war without clear boundaries to the difficulty of confirming the most basic information. That high degree of difficulty makes this work all the more impressive on a story of vital global interest. The stories delivered by the combination of staff and freelancers chronicled the Syrian story from the front lines, delivering a rich, full portrait of whats happening inside the country. "An outstanding example of reporting whats really going on in a place where the truth is so obscure,' the judges said.
Digital Innovation Awards
The Fresno Bee
Historical Perspectives: A Photo Essay
John Walker
The Bee's photo feature is a delightful combination of research and photography that has built a full archive of stories that explore the present and past in a whole new way. "Historical Perspectives" reflects the work of one dedicated photographer with a good idea. "Everything about this project is done exceptionally well," the judges said. "It shows a wonderful sense of place, a really nice user experience, a great design that captures the old and the new. It really hooks the reader in."
The (Columbia) State
South Carolina Military Page
Jeff Wilkinson, Kristy Rupon and Kelly Davis
Set in one of the nations most important military locales, surrounded by bases, retired military personnel and contractors, The State assembled a web page devoted to all things military this past year. The project has been a big hit with users, for good reason. The military page assembles the latest news on all military topics, aggregates stories from across the country, links to sources of information ranging from bases to veterans organizations, and posts commentary on military topics. "It's a one stop shop for anyone who wants information on the military," the judges said. "It's a great example of the kind of utilitarian approach we should be doing all across newspaper websites."
About McClatchy
The McClatchy Company is a leading news and information provider, offering a wide array of print and digital products in each of the markets it serves. As the third largest newspaper company in the country, McClatchy's operations include 30 daily newspapers, community newspapers, websites, mobile news and advertising, niche publications, direct marketing and direct mail services. The company's largest newspapers include The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. McClatchy is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MNI.


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Nokia Lumia 920 vs iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S III vs HTC One X low-light comparison yields predictable results
0. phoneArena 27 Sep 2012, 06:34 posted on
The Nokia Lumia 920 was already demoed to show superior image stabilization while shooting video, compared to its iPhone 5, Galaxy S III and HTC One X peers, but what about low-light still shots, where Nokia claims a strength, too? We saw some low-light shots comparison in a Nokia-controlled setup with an iPhone 4S and a Galaxy S III, and now we have one against those three leading the Android an iOS pack above...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
Time to get multiple phones - L920 for evenings and a GS III for days?
9. shadez10 (Posts: 427; Member since: 15 Jan 2012)
you dont need 2 phones... all you need is the Lumia 920 very good in day and night.... =D
24. som (Posts: 768; Member since: 10 Nov 2009)
Lumia 920 used flash auto focus without flash it is darker than others.
29. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
If you read the original article, they state that all the phones used auto mode.
41. ChiX017 (Posts: 308; Member since: 09 Nov 2011)
umm, so you took the pictures?
42. Medel (Posts: 84; Member since: 31 May 2011)
please read before you comment. that's a good thing to do. :)
25. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
Except L920 is a virtual phone at the moment.
11. ahmed_ali_yossef2010 (Posts: 164; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
no iphone is better than gs3 for day
40. pikapowerize (banned) (Posts: 1869; Member since: 03 May 2012)
very terrible pic by galaxy s3!! go for lumia 920!!!
well if you are kind of a camera person! but if you are a kind of a gamer person then stick to galaxy s3!
but i think lumia/WP will also offer that... lets just wait!
2. wendygarett (unregistered)
Nokia camera always the best since Carl Zeiss creation :)
3. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
Nokia 808 is arguably the best camera/phone combo. L920 is currently un-obtainium at present.
14. maverick786us (Posts: 148; Member since: 20 Apr 2012)
808 is good because of lager senser and the best thing lossless zoom which is not there in Lumia 920. But Lumia 920 has optical image stablization and exposure compesation, which 808 laggs.
26. No_Nonsense (Posts: 826; Member since: 17 Aug 2012)
36. haseebzahid (Posts: 1853; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
yes 808 is not best for low light
10. maverick786us (Posts: 148; Member since: 20 Apr 2012)
Carl Zeiss is only the lens diaper girl. There are other things that makes camera great like focul length and apreture size.
4. MeoCao (unregistered)
I guess 920 uses what they call autofocus flash?
5. maryaaadil (Posts: 146; Member since: 07 Apr 2012)
It was obvious but somebody correct me if i am wrong that 920 pics are better than 808(in dark conditions)
17. blackeye117 (Posts: 13; Member since: 24 Dec 2011)
they are better in 920 than 808 in auto settings on both phones but when you bump up the iso on the 808 then its a different story , correct me if i am wrong too :)
21. shadez10 (Posts: 427; Member since: 15 Jan 2012)
yes you are right... when you change the ISO setting on the 808 it will produce more natural colored night shots...
37. haseebzahid (Posts: 1853; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
didnt knew that i was taking the first pic vs 920 as comparison which was not that good i think its wasnt using iso
6. dblue45 (Posts: 77; Member since: 26 Aug 2009)
Love the moon shots! They look amazing ;)
7. Seymur (unregistered)
Okay 920 camera is the best, get over it. I'm looking for smartphone not camera phone. Show me other functionalities
20. Jonathan41 (Posts: 532; Member since: 22 Mar 2012)
This is a camera comparison article though. So you'd probably do better looking else where.
27. DP777 (Posts: 15; Member since: 25 Sep 2012)
Nokia Lumia has the best screen: PureMotion HD+ with the highest resolution 1280*768 (competitors 1280*720), it's much brighter than other phones, and much more sensitive, can be operated with gloves or anything else (ex. key, pen), it has higher pixel density 332 ppi than iphone's retina dispaly 326 ppi, GS3 -306 ppi.
Lumia has the best PureView camera: 8.7 MP with optical image stabilization, dual LED flash, wireless charging, the body is the best protected against scrathes, Lumia has exclusive Nokia apps and great maps and many great accessories (JBL audio system...)
All other specs are the same or better than competitors phones. It has LTE, NSF, powerful processor and powerful batery, etc.
Nokia's quality is defenetively the best and it's proved by practise!!!
28. Seymur (unregistered)
Exclusive Nokia apps? I've used enough Nokia phones to know where this is going.
38. haseebzahid (Posts: 1853; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
how about wireless charging builtin super sensitive touch screen and its in hardware goin in software nokia drive FREE nokia maps FREE nokia transport FREE nokia lens FREE whatelse u want to hear i didnt even said anything about wp8 which is in mist
8. flipjzn (Posts: 256; Member since: 22 Jun 2012)
How can we be sure those pics were really taken by Nokia Lumia 920? Considering the history...............................................
If they're real, good luck! It's still not going to sell as much as S3 and i5.
Just saying............
15. Mobile-X-Pert (Posts: 565; Member since: 20 Dec 2010)
Dude, did you read the whole post??? It says clearly that the test was done by engadget. By the way, Engadget is known for bashing Nokia and prasing the iphone.
12. Mercenary (Posts: 61; Member since: 21 Oct 2011)
Wow..when you compare 100-percent view of 2 and 3..it seems like lumia 920 is better than 808!
13. som (Posts: 768; Member since: 10 Nov 2009)
Samsung GS3 camera take an actual picture no pretending.
23. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
Also, you can buy GS III right now, while L920 you have to wait for.
16. Jonathan41 (Posts: 532; Member since: 22 Mar 2012)
Would take a Lumia 920 over a PureView 808 no question. Especially after seeing how well the 920 performed here. Great Camera plus you get don't have to sacrifice on other features. I'm really liking this phone man. I might have to double-down and grab one of these to go along side my One X. I'm considering it. Nokia really hit the mark with the 920.
18. maverick786us (Posts: 148; Member since: 20 Apr 2012)
I think the only thing that Lumia 920 camera missed is "Simultaneous HD video and image recording". I remeber last party I was recording a footage with my Lumia 900 and I had to stop the recording and take static pictures which was a pain.
19. PhenomFaz (Posts: 1236; Member since: 26 Sep 2012)
I like android...but I really hope Nokia do well.
That being said oh come on Nokia, if you have the goods your stuff will sell.
Stop drawing comparisons always its starting to get on the nerve. We want to know what your device can do period! Not what it can do compared to others!
Comparisons are relative. If you take a crappy phone and compare it to another crappy phone, does that necessarily mean the less crappy phone is a good phone? NO!
30. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
While Nokia was the host for this comparison, it wasn't something they necessarily set up. Engadget came for a visit during one of Nokia's event at their HQ, brought a bunch of phones to compare, and, apparently, were impressed enough with the results to get a few articles out of them
22. FranksGT (Posts: 167; Member since: 29 Aug 2012)
I wish I could write my own article, I love how PA, degrades the one x, on all of these photo shoots. My one x can take 10x better picture then the one displayed. I can prove it. Someone is getting paid to do some dirty work.
31. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
These were all shot on auto mode. Yes, if you tweak the settings on any of these phones they might produce better photos (especially the 808), but how many general consumers actually do that? How many whip out their phones, hit the camera button (if they have one, otherwise launch the camera app from the screen) and start recording video or shooting photos without touching the settings?
32. lzsbleach (Posts: 155; Member since: 20 May 2012)
I dont think Samsung focuses on there camera that much, and they should start doing that with the GS4 because this is a bad comparison for them.
33. protozeloz (Posts: 5396; Member since: 16 Sep 2010)
sorry But this seems quite bogus are they Using Night Mode on those pictures?
here are some more objective shots
yeah nokia wins but still photos look better on the S3 and the One X that what they look in here
35. shadez10 (Posts: 427; Member since: 15 Jan 2012)
did you read the article?..
it says all of the pictures are taken on Auto mode...
i know the galaxy S3 on the verge article took good night shots because its on night mode... but it cant even match the picture taken with the Lumia 920 even on auto mode...
39. protozeloz (Posts: 5396; Member since: 16 Sep 2010)
I dont think Ive said the nokia fared worse, all I'm saying is for comparsions sake you need to try out the night mode, another quiestion is if the Nokia has an explicit "night mode" or its all one mode to rule them all (like the iPhone), for example if you take away of of the iphone HDR setting picture fair less good but suddenly you can't include anything that makes the picture look better on both the One X and the S3? I'm not saying they beat the 920 but rather they fair better than this.
34. zzzzz (Posts: 18; Member since: 03 Sep 2012)


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ExternalSite alias below, concatenated to the
Page you choose. Example: Type
Wiki:RecentChanges to get Wiki:RecentChanges, the RecentChanges page at the original Wiki site.
Note: This topic needs to be visible for all users, or the plugin will not work correctly.
How to define Inter-Site links
General Inter-Site Links
Inter-Wiki Links
Related Topics: Plugins, UserDocumentationCategory, AdminDocumentationCategory
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