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Draft Pick Watch is On
- The Dodgers have won 40 of their last 48. This has nothing to do with the Cubs right now except it gives me an opportunity to post this gif of our old friend LaTroy Hawkins after serving up the game tying home run.
- Back to the Cubs, they've lost 13 of their last 17 and have moved into a tie for the 4th draft pick with the Brewers, in which they own the tiebreaker.
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You can always find that table on the left sidebar by the way. While I'm mostly wrong in my predictions, I didn't do too badly this year. I surmised that the Cubs could probably make a run at .500, but once they start trading off pieces, they'll be near the bottom again. Now they never quite got to .500, but their run differential was pretty close for awhile and then once the trading began, the freefall was inevitable. Of course at this point, they're a lot closer to the 13th spot (3.5 ahead), then the 2nd spot (5.5 behind), but I think we're all confident in their ability to tank the rest of the season. I think the 4th or 5th spot is the most likely, although I wouldn't put it past the Marlins to make a decent run...they have some decent youth that's been playing much better of late.
The former Cubs manager was
"The former Cubs manager was in a particularly good mood, noting he finally could walk to the mound without boos erupting en masse, a byproduct of the summer malaise at Wrigley in the final weeks of Year Two of the rebuild.
"They love me," Baker said. " 'Come back, Dusty, we didn't mean it. We love you. I'm a big fan of yours.' I'm like, 'Where were you a few years ago?' " ---Paul Sullivan article
Nice to see Soriano with his
Nice to see Soriano with his 13 RBI two game set there. I bet he's really been flashing that big smile of his a lot in NYC lately.
Don't miss him.
I don't miss him.
I miss parts of the 2003-2005
I miss parts of the 2003-2005 roster, but I don't miss Dusty.
I don't miss Neifi either
I don't miss Neifi either
i can't wait to not miss d
i can't wait to not miss d.barney getting 600 PA a year, myself.
Which makes me wonder why the
Which makes me wonder why the fuck can't Travis Wood bat in-front of Barney with 100 pts higher of OPS and 40 points more BA?
I just don't understand the "baseball rule" of hitting the pitcher 9th no matter they might be a better hitter.
Doesn't anybody in the AL
Doesn't anybody in the AL know how to throw a slider low and away?
Nice with the GIF, Rob!
Nice with the GIF, Rob! LaTroy's like the opposite of Singletary.
w/ lineups like yesterday's
w/ lineups like yesterday's on the eve of an off-day (resting key regs for the final push or what?!?) raises legitimate suggestions of tanking for sake of draft position, imo...forget winning the occasional home game, is scoring a run or two now & then too much to ask @ the prices they charge?! *#@% 'd-mac' was hitting in the low 200's here!
The way I see it, the guys in
The way I see it, the guys in uniform are obligated to put forth a good effort to win games. The guys in the front office are not obliged to put effort into winning games when the goal is to rebuild. SO I suppose I agree with you that it is bad form to intentionally throw games. To be clear I don't think the Cubs are intentionally throwing games. They currently have, like, 3 major league ball players. Cut them some slack.
on the other hand, not sure
on the other hand, not sure how many 'key regs' this team actually has, come to think of it...
finally, which is more
finally, which is more stimulating: watching paint dry or listening to dale sveum on the pre/post game?
Absolutely without irony I
Absolutely without irony I had to consider this question for a minute or two. Which basically says it all.
I don't know drupal, but
I don't know drupal, but typically a bundle is related to content, and in this case it looks like there is a malformed XML file somewhere, probably a configuration file of some kind, and it isn't mapping to a schema correctly.
drupal being php, it could be
drupal being php, it could be that during your migration an important file had some parameter changes. Stack overlflow website is your friend, along with google:
soriano goes 4-5 today (all
soriano goes 4-5 today (all singles)...only 1 RBI, though
10-14 in his last 3 games...4hr, 1 double
Checked out the NYY box score
Checked out the NYY box score -- Phil Hughes (4-12, 4.97 ERA) and Joba Chamberlain (WHIP 1.63, ERA 4.70) both pitched, and are now god-awful.
future cub starter, phil
future cub starter, phil hughes, you mean...joining ejax on the "cheap compared to stuff" contract swooping.
seriously, i wouldn't be surprised to see hughes or timmy tim tim timmay tim on 2-4 year deals next season.
Timmah goes where the weed
Timmah goes where the weed goes. Well.....medicinal will be legal 1/2014, so who knows. Maybe they will add declining pitching skills to the approved conditions list.
i wonder if he even still
i wonder if he even still smokes since he's now "born again."
to my knowledge he hasn't said he wasn't...nor would it exclude him from being "born again."
either way, i hope the cubs stay away from both of them...but i imagine they'll be signing some kind of "name brand" starter to go with ninja/ejax/arrieta/carlos manuel (paulino) villanueva
olt 0-4, 2Ks
olt 0-4, 2Ks
...starting to get a bit alarming.
he was on the upswing before leaving TEX, but he hasn't even put together back-to-back promising games in iowa.
.127/.179/.253 in 84 PA.
Those are shit numbers.
Those are shit numbers.
Wasn't a line drive, walk it
Wasn't a line drive, walk it off.
Super Bears! Super Bowl!
Super Bears! Super Bowl!
How common is it for a MiLB
How common is it for a MiLB shortstop to crank 30hr in a season at any level(s)? Baez is a monster ... Jeez.
25sb 5cs, too.
25sb 5cs, too.
his Ks are the only alarming part of his batting game right now...
At his age I'd hardly call it
At his age I'd hardly call it alarming. Everything I've read about him says he is working hard on that part of his game, too.
I'm kinda surprised, though, that Theo hasn't gone ahead and offered a ten year contract to the kid.
Some really good pitching in
Some really good pitching in the system tonight including:
CJ Edwards for Daytona: 5IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 3K
and at KC, recent draft picks Tyler Skulina started with 3IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 4K and Rob Zastryzny with 3IP, 2H, 0R, 2BB, 4K.
At Boise, with a 6-0 lead in the bottom of the 5th...Dillon Maples pitching, so far with a line of 5IP, 1H, 0R, 2BB, 9K
meanwhile in AZ...7th rounder
meanwhile in AZ...7th rounder d.garner and 12th rounder t.clifton are having a crap outings...which isn't anything new for them in their short careers so far.
With all of the caveat about
With all of the caveats about sample size, etc. this years pitching draft picks are doing very well overall. Clifton and Garner are struggling, but Zastryzny, Skulina, Masek, Frazier, Wilson, Godley, Graham, Wagner, and Ihrig are all doing very well in the early going.
Position player prospects are not doing well overall. Bryant has been great, Hannemann was doing well prior to the injury, and Brockmeyer is hitting very well, especially for a catcher, at Boise, but the rest aren't impressing yet.
Here's a quick overview:
1) Kris Bryant - obviously doing very well
2) Rob Zastryzny - Combined 2.21 ERA in 20 IP between Boise and KC
3) Jacob Hannemann - .780 OPS in 60 ABs at Boise before getting injured
4) Tyler Skulina - 1.20 ERA in 15 IP at Boise, though struggling a bit in KC
5) Trey Masek - 1.20 ERA in 15 IP at Boise
6) Scott Frazier - 1.47 ERA in 18 IP at Boise
7) David Garner - 7.15 ERA in 11 IP at Arizona, he is struggling
8) Sam Wilson - 0.59 ERA in 15 IP at Boise
9) Charcer Burks - .356 OBP and 5 SB in 23 games at Arizona, but only ONE XBH!
10) Zack Godley - 2.37 ERA in 19 IP at Boise
11) Jordan Hankins - struggling, just a .616 OPS in over 100 ABs at Boise
12) Trevor Clifton - struggling with a 12.46 ERA in 5 games at Arizona
13) Trevor Graham - 2.25 ERA in 16 IP at Arizona
15) Michael Wagner - combined 2.61 ERA in 17 IP between Arizona and Boise
16) Cael Brockmeyer - solid .836 OPS in 26 games for Boise
17) Kelvin Freeman - .706 OPS in 98 ABs for Arizona
18) Giuseppe Papaccio - .801 OPS at Arizona, but just .642 OPS at KC
20) Zak Blair - just a .580 OPS at Arizona
22) Kevin Brown - just a .213 BA in 89 Arizona at-bats
23) Tyler Ihrig - 1.04 ERA in 17 IP at Arizona
24) Tyler Alamo - only 14 ABs so far at Arizona
28) Brad Renner - just 4 IP so far at Arizona, but no runs allowed
30) Zak Hermans - 3.52 ERA so far in 7 IP at Arizona
This is awesome. THANK YOU
This is awesome. THANK YOU for the format!
Nice. Thanks!
Nice. Thanks!
Since you started, maybe do a "gotten back in trades" one too?
I'd be happy to do that
I'd be happy to do that actually, but anyone have good advice on where to find an accurate transactions list for the Cubs? The one on Cubs.com is terribly incomplete. Rizzo/Cashner, Zambrano/Volstad, etc. aren't even on there! I've used retrosheet in the past, but that is sometimes incomplete as well and I think only goes through the end of 2012.
nice work AZWiscgrad
nice work AZWiscgrad
The Smokies' skipper said
The Smokies' skipper said during his postgame press conference that right-handed pitcher and Cubs prospect Trey McNutt – who has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since June 28 – ran into a roadblock after tossing a scoreless inning and allowing three hits while striking out one in his second appearance with the AZL Cubs.
"McNutt was getting real close," Bailey said, "and then in just the last day or two something showed back up but in a different spot."
Why was Roney Alcala moved
Why was Roney Alcala moved from the VSL Cubs to the DSL Cubs this week?
1. The VSL season starts & ends about three weeks prior to the beginning & end of the DSL season;
2. The VSL Cubs were swept by the VSL Mariners in the VSL Championship series last week, so their season is over;
3. Th DSL Cubs had a roster opening;
4. The DSL Cubs will almost certainly be in the DSL playoffs that start in about ten days; and
5. Alcala was the VSL batting champion & RBI leader, and so he can probably help the DSL Cubs in their pursuit of the DSL Championship.
BTW, the DSL Cubs have the second-best record in the DSL, and that's a 35-team league (25 MLB clubs have one club each in the DSL, and five MLB clubs have two DSL teams).
Things are looking up when I
Things are looking up when I see a name getting attention that I've never heard of.
A-Rod's new nickname: A-Rat
Pretty interesting video
Pretty interesting video interviews with Buddy Bailey, Smokies manager after yesterdays win on Baez 8th inning HR. He discusses much of his roster. Also video interview with starter Nick Struck, still making mechanical adjustments.
Baseball America Prospect Hot
Baseball America Prospect Hot Sheet
3. Christian Villanueva, 3b, Cubs
Team: Double-A Tennessee (Southern)
Age: 22
Why He's Here: .458/.519/1.000 (11-for-24), 2 HR, 7 2B, 7 RBIs, 6 R, 3 BB, 2 SO, 0-for-1 SB
The Scoop: When the Rangers traded Villanueva and righthander Kyle Hendricks to the Cubs last year to add Ryan Dempster, the move made sense for Texas, where Villanueva was blocked by Adrian Beltre and Mike Olt. One year later, Villanueva is again blocked by Olt—though Olt's struggles have certainly narrowed the gap between the two—with Kris Bryant, Jeimer Candelario and potentially Javier Baez also competing with Villanueva to be Chicago's third baseman of the future. At some point, that could make Villanueva trade bait once again. For now, he's one of the hottest hitters in the minors with a .305/.351/.543 slash line since the all-star break. His 36 doubles are a career high, and his 16 home runs are one off the 17 he hit two years ago in the low Class A South Atlantic League.
9. Kris Bryant, 3b, Cubs
Team: high Class A Daytona (Florida State)
Age: 21
Why He's Here: .444/.469/.852 (12-for-27), 2 HR, 3 2B, 1 3B, 7 RBIs, 4 R, 3 BB, 9 SO
The Scoop: If you ever wanted to see College Player of the Year and No. 2 overall draft pick Kris Bryant don a cap featuring a sunglasses-wearing cartoon bear, then here's your chance. You'll want to act quickly, though, seeing as he's launched two homers and gone 4-for-13 (.308) in his first four games for the Daytona Cubs. At three minor leagues stops, Bryant has hit .333/.381/.679 with 16 extra-base hits (including six homers) in 24 games as a professional.
10. Javier Baez, ss, Cubs
Team: Double-A Jackson (Southern)
Age: 20
Why He's Here: .370/.433/.704 (10-for-27), 2 HR, 3 2B, 5 R, 7 RBIs, 3 BB, 6 SO, 2-for-2 SB
The Scoop: The hottest hitter in the Southern League has been on quite the tear. Baez has eight multi-hit games in his last 12. He's 7-for-his-last-7 on steals and he's reduced his at-one-point obscene number of errors, committing nine errors in 34 games at shortstop in Double-A (.944 fielding percentage). While that's still more miscues than the Cubs would like to see, he has made significant strides at converting chances into outs, as attested to by his poor .922 fielding percentage at high Class A Daytona, where errors tended to occur in bunches.
Phillies calling a press
Phillies calling a press conference for 1:30pm, CST (2:30pm Eastern), Managerial Change!
Go Ryno Go...
Danny Knobler
The Phillies come into
The Phillies come into Wrigley for a weekend series August 30-Sept 1st. Tom Ricketts just lucked into the hottest ticket in town before the football season starts.
I wonder how long the
I wonder how long the standing O will be the first time he goes out to the mound. Sure, he'll get cheered during the lineup exchanges if he presents them, but not everybody will be in their seats, etc., for that.
Edwardo Sanchez back to Iowa
Edwardo Sanchez back to Iowa to make room for Arrieta who starts today
muskat tweets...
muskat tweets...
Villanueva accepts shift in roles. Says being versatile can be "a pain in the butt" but admits it's kept him in the big leagues
Charlie Manuel is the first
Charlie Manuel is the first manager fired in 2013. I think that's pretty late into the year for no firings.
link to live video of
link to live video of Phillies presser at 2:30pm Eastern
Tears in his eyes, Reuben
Tears in his eyes, Reuben Amaro Jr starting presser. Manuel speaks next at conference. Manuel gone but will remain in Phils organization (he hasn't accepted this role yet). Sandberg offered the job on an interim basis through the remainder of season. Sandberg has accepted. Juan Samuel will be their 3B coach.
I'm thinking...Sandberg beats
I'm thinking...Sandberg beats out Quade for the Phils job in 2014.
Cubbery being what it is, he
Cubbery being what it is, he'll be stunningly good.
Not that I love Sveum or
Not that I love Sveum or anything but it's pretty hard to blame him given his roster choices. The Cubs roster is just downright brutal.
We're a long ways away from
We're a long ways away from worrying about the manager.
newly called up k.wong gets
newly called up k.wong gets the start at 2nd for STL
Ryno "interim" manager.
Ryno "interim" manager.
no love.
junior lake swinging a bat
junior lake swinging a bat sure brings back memories of sammy sosa...only with 1/4 of the actual power behind the results...
he's pretty convinced he can hit 40+ homers if he swings hard enough to separate his shoulders on every offer.
crunch, if you like guys who
crunch, if you like guys who don't get good rips in PA after PA, Castro is your man.
i just like how almost every
i just like how almost every j.lake swing has a 50/50 chance for an oblique injury or a torn hip ligament.
speaking of injury... Muskat
speaking of injury... Muskat updates them:
Cubs pitcher Matt Guerrier underwent surgery Friday to repair the flexor mass in his right arm, and he will be sidelined six to eight months. Dr. Timothy Kremchek performed the procedure.
Acquired from the Dodgers in the Carlos Marmol trade, Guerrier was 2-1 with a 2.13 ERA in 15 games with the Cubs. The right-hander does not have a contract for next season, and he said before the procedure that he would like to come back to Chicago.
The Cubs did get good news on outfielder Brian Bogusevic, who has been rehabbing a strained left hamstring since July 15. Bogusevic was expected to join Triple-A Iowa to continue his rehab, and he could be activated soon. The outfielder has been playing with the AZL Cubs in the Arizona League. In six games, he was batting .286 (6-for-21), and he has played center field in four of his six games.
Infielder Luis Valbuena, sidelined since Aug. 3 with a strained right oblique, has been able to swing a fungo bat, but has yet to hit. He is able to play catch from a short distance.
Outfielder Ryan Sweeney, on the disabled list since June 30 with a left rib fracture, has been able to hit in the batting cage. He's expected to return in September.
Just wait until he starts
Just wait until Lake starts juicing.
cubs lead off the game with 3
cubs lead off the game with 3 walks in a row...as hitters, not pitching.
...and then sureholds screws
...and then sureholds screws up the streak with a 2 run single. bum.
You know sometimes a hit is
You know sometimes a hit is as good as a walk.
and Barney gets an
and Barney gets an intentional walk to get to the pitcher...Cards must be ignoring their advanced scouting (even though Arrieta out on a fielder's choice)
5th IBB of the season out of
5th IBB of the season out of the 8 slot...artificially inflating his ob%, but he needs any help he can get.
Jake Arrieta: Actual baseball
Jake Arrieta: Actual baseball pitcher?
Things can change ... But
Things can change ... But right now that looks like one hell of a trade.
8th soriano HR...
8th soriano HR...
2-2 on the night...4 rbi...top 3rd.
bryant + vogel 2-4 (singles)
bryant + vogel 2-4 (singles)
c.black 5ip 8h 1bb 8k, 1 r/er
So is Arrieta a two-hit one
So is Arrieta a two-hit one-hit wonder; or a one-hit, two-hit wonder?
He's got some tools! I hope
He's got some tools! I hope Arista signs him to a 4 album developmental deal.
he was the O's opening day
he was the O's opening day starter last year...he's always had the stuff...it's how it comes out of his arm game-to-game and inning-to-inning that's been his knock.
if they can work this kind of magic with him maybe they should make a run at phil hughes in the off-season.
Javy Baez walk-off HR!
Javy Baez walk-off HR!
mike olt walk-off HR!
mike olt walk-off HR!
i mean...0-4, 1K
Omg that hurt. Bad.
Omg that hurt. Bad.
he's doing crazy bad...like,
he's doing crazy bad...like, bad enough that if it wasn't mid-August he'd probably be sent down.
he's sporting an OPS around .430 as a cub since the trade...which requires no ob%/slugging split because that's blindingly obvious suck.
Well CJ Edwards better keep
Well CJ Edwards better keep plugging on because without him I'd say we "got f%cked at the auction" to quote an English as a Second Language tape a friend of mine has, explaining how to use that particular F word in context. Funniest language training tape ever - and it was not trying to be. Olt however is not funny and Grimm is grim.
olt will most likely still be
olt will most likely still be a top-5 cubs prospect come list-maker time (probably 3/4 on more than a few lists). he's better than what's going on now.
his D is good...good arm...power...but what's going on since he came over the cubs is mindblowingly awful.
fwiw, valbuena and d.murphy are under club control next year and both will probably be back...valbuena (3rd/2nd) and murphy (3rd/SS/2nd)
I want him to succeed. I
I want him to succeed. I understand that he may ride the momentum of his previous rankings, but this whole year is just a mess and that is a very bad sign. Beaned in the head, hits like crap, vision problems, nonfucntioning tear ducts, this isn't standard baseball stuff. If has the weird stench of a bad head injury or psychological effects from the beaning or both. I'm very concerned regardless of how he is ranked. That said maybe we don't get him in the trade if he wasn't struggling. But this doesn't just appear to be growing pains and slumps. This seems more serious.
Me being a glass half full
Me being a glass half full kind of guy, maybe instead of doing some time in Arizona or something, the Cubs should give him a little time off after the summer and see if they can focus (no pun intended) on getting those eyes fixed. He may just come back ok.
Glass full or empty I think I
Glass full or empty I think I'd agree he needs a rest more than he needs to plow thru this mess. But we'll see. I REALLY want that dude to be a success for the Cubs ML team. I take no measure of satisfaction in freaking out about his struggles. It totally sucks. I think a rest is in order and some medical attention on those eyes or whatever. Maybe a spa! ;)
We'll see??
We'll see??
or, hopefully he'll see. Better.
I would love to see Murphy at
I would love to see Murphy at 2B with that pop. How's his D at second?
dunno...all i know he's an
dunno...all i know he's an "average at best" SS type and he seems to handle 3rd fine. he's played a good bit of 2nd in his minor/majors, though.
A lot of small sample sizes.
A lot of small sample sizes. The one season where he played 200+ innings at 2B was for the 05 Royals, and UZR hated him there. However, in most years with even smaller sample sizes, like the 04 Royals, the 08 A's, and the 12 Marlins, each in less than 100 innings, he has nice-looking UZR numbers. At the end of the day, he's probably OK to hang at 2B, but he's sure not going to be Darwin there with the glove.
The kid is ridiculous. Wow.
The kid is ridiculous. Wow.
video of Javier Baez walkoff
video of Javier Baez walkoff HR tonight plus a direct hit with the Gatorade cooler. Seems that his swing brought him to one knee, then he took his time getting out of that position (to admire the homer)?
I have no problem with that .
I have no problem with that . . . He clearly lost his balance a little even after dropping to a knee. But more importantly his running out of the box promptly had no meaning whatsoever. It was either a homerun a single or an out. The winning run was half way home and Baez run was meaningless. I think there is way too much focus on whether a guy looked at his HR or flipped his bat etc. Soriano (a serious veteran I know) is the absolute worst I've ever seen. And he never gets retaliation. I think it's gotten a little silly. There is follow through on the bat with a decent swing and the days of hitting it that far but somehow ignoring it, putting your head down and sprinting are gone, that is if it ever happened. The player needs to gauge the hit, but again HD TV makes it look more vivid. Anyway just something I've been thinking about after watching pitchers plunk guys this year and watching the replay and trying to figure out what was so offensive about a players subtle reactions to the home runs. (Meanwhile Soriano basically hits the ball, makes a dinner reservation, sets up a table and toasts himself with fine champaign before trotting like a Russian Diplomat from the 19th century) I think a young Mets player was the subject of some serious retaliation against the Braves or something and I couldn't see what he did at all. It's all ridiculous.
"Seems that his swing brought
"Seems that his swing brought him to one knee, then he took his time getting out of that position (to admire the homer)?"
j.blanton (LAA)
j.blanton (LAA)
128.1ip 174h 30bb 104k, 6.03era/1.59whip
28HR (2 tonight)
...last 3 outings, 6ip 13er (3, 6, 4)
...owed $7.5m next year (+$1m buyout for 2015) and has been working as long relief since late july...ow.
And yet that's only the 3rd
And yet that's only the 3rd-worst contract on the team ... 4th if you count that the about-to-be-fired manager has 5 more years left on his deal, too.
That really puts perspective
Miguel Tejada suspended for
Miguel Tejada suspended for 105 games for using Aderall? My God man, Starlin Castro desperately NEEDS the stuff. Why would they ban something half the population under 30 is taking?
speed is a long ignored part
speed is a long ignored part of the game...neifi was straight up addicted to the stuff...derek bell, too.
it became a major issue when that kid in BAL spring training dropped dead after loading up on a mixture of stuff years ago.
steve bechler - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Bechler
ephedra is on the banned list now, btw.
Dale pulls Castro after
Dale pulls Castro after letting run score on infield fly rule catch with bases loaded.
he would/should have been out
he would/should have been out on a more accurate throw, but castro totally took catching the ball in shallow LF (about 20 yards from 3rd base) for granted.
the worst part is the runner + 3rd base coach seemed to predict this would happen and the runners from 1st/2nd also advanced to 2nd/3rd on the play.
totally taking a nap on that one.
Ask Bud Selig for an
Ask Bud Selig for an exception to the no aderall rule, stat!
Actually there is an
Actually there is an exception, but Tejada forgot to renew his exemption.
it's not like getting an
it's not like getting an exemption is hard...MLB has 8-12% exemptions. there's 105-130+ players in any given year with an exemption since they started handing them out.
i kinda wonder why more people aren't all over this if they wanna abuse speed...i'm looking at you c.ruiz.
Is aderall a kind of speed? I
Is aderall a kind of speed? I don't actually know much about it, other than they seem to give it out like candy to kids with attention deficit disorder, which Castro seems to suffer from. Either that or he's partying a lot.
adderall is the speed of
adderall is the speed of choice in most sports...and most of our society (well, if you don't count caffeine).
also, lulz castro
soriano 2-4 (singles)...no
soriano 2-4 (singles)...no RBI
SB, too.
Agreed Rob.
Agreed Rob.
I've been a Castro supporter. I know he's had a crap year, but the freaking mental mistakes, bad fundamentals, and.poor atbats have got to stop. I damn near leapt out of my chair when he pulled that crap today.
Frustration with Castro is
Frustration with Castro is really mounting. It's pretty difficult to explain his struggles at the plate this year, aside from simply restating the obvious.
I think Sveum yanking Castro
I think Sveum yanking Castro sends the right message, not just to Castro, but to anyone wanting to play for Sveum.
fox coverage of castro coming
fox coverage of castro coming into the dugout after the gaffe
olt 0-3 (no Ks)
olt 0-3 (no Ks)
grimm 7ip 4h 0bb 8k, 3 r/er
rosscup 1ip 1h 0bb 3k (3.2ip 2h 2bb 10K)...all but 1 out via the K in his short AAA career, 14.5 K/9 between AA/AAA (47ip/76K)
baez 1-3 (double), 1bb 2k
bryant 2-5 (single, double)
vogel 1-3 (single), 2bb
i.pineyro 5ip 8h 2bb 4k, 6 r/er
OK, here is a breakdown of
OK, here is a breakdown of the players the Cubs lost and gained in trades since Epstein/Hoyer took over.
Players Lost
Tyler Colvin: Solid .858 OPS in 2012, but has spent 2013 in AAA
DJ LeMahieu: Utility infielder for Rockies with .701 OPS in two seasons
Sean Marshall: Solid set-up man in 2012, but has spent most of 2013 on DL
Carlos Zambrano: 4.49 ERA in 20 starts for Marlins in 2012, spent half of 2013 in Phillies minors before being released in July
Andrew Cashner: 4.27 ERA out of the bullpen in 2012, 3.27 ERA in 20 starts for Padres in 2013
Kyung-Min Na: Struggled badly in 2012 and was released, not playing in 2013
Chris Carpenter: Has battled injuries with Red Sox and struggling in minors in 2013
Aaron Kurcz: 3.04 ERA out of bullpen for Red Sox AA team
Marlon Byrd: Struggled with Red Sox in 2012 before being released and then suspended for PEDs, having a rebound year with .847 OPS for Mets in 2013
Paul Maholm: 3.54 ERA in 11 starts for Atlanta in 2012, but just 4.41 ERA in 20 starts in 2013 and now on DL
Reed Johnson: Just .663 OPS in 2012-13 for Atlanta
Geovony Soto: Combined .641 OPS in 2012-13 for Texas
Ryan Dempster: 5.09 ERA in 12 starts for Texas in 2012, 4.50 ERA in 24 starts for Red Sox in 2013
Jeff Baker: Limited ABs as utility player for Tigers, Braves, and now Rangers in 2012-2013
Blake Lalli: AAA catcher for A's and now Brewers, limited big league ABs
Tony Campana: AAA outfielder for D-Backs in 2013, doing well, but only 12 ABs in bigs
Alberto Gonzalez: Struggling badly in AAA for Yankees
Drew Carpenter: Went from Cubs to Rockies to Angels to A's in 2013, playing in minors
Ian Dickson: 5.15 ERA for Nationals A team
Brent Lillibridge: Utility infielder and AAA player for Yankees
Hisanori Takahashi: Struggling in AAA for Rockies
Scott Feldman: 5.18 ERA in 7 starts for Orioles
Steve Clevenger: Only played in 18 games so far in Orioles minor leagues
Carlos Marmol: 4.00 ERA in 9 IP for Dodgers
Scott Hairston: Terrible (.560 OPS) for Nationals since trade
Matt Garza: 3.86 ERA in 5 starts for Texas
Alfonso Soriano: 1.020 OPS for Yankees so far
Guillermo Moscoso: 4.73 ERA in 13 IP for Giants
**Note: Cubs Still Owe Nationals PTBN in Scott Hairston Trade
Players Gained in Trades
Tyler Colvin Trade
Casey Weathers: Terrible 6.62 ERA in AA in 2012, hasn't played in 2013
Ian Stewart: Sucked, got injured, released
Sean Marshall Trade
Ronald Torreyes: .711 OPS in A in 2012, .642 OPS in AA in 2013 until traded to Astros for international bonus slots
Dave Sappelt: .671 OPS in 150 ABs for the Cubs in 2012-2013, and has not impressed at AAA either.
Travis Wood: 3.69 ERA in 51 starts for the Cubs in 2013-2013
Carlos Zambrano Trade
Chris Volstad: Terrible 6.31 ERA in 21 starts for Cubs in 2012, currently in AAA for Rockies
Andrew Casher Trade
Zach Cates: 4.23 ERA in 20 starts for Daytona in 2013
Anthony Rizzo: 2.3 WAR in half season in 2012, 2.3 WAR so far in 2013
Theo Epstein Trade
Jair Bogaerts: Released just a few months after the trade, not playing anywhere in 2013
Marlon Byrd Trade
Michael Bowden: 2.95 ERA in 30 games for Cubs in 2012, 4.60 ERA in 20 games in 2013
Hunter Cervenka: Did well out of bullpen for A and A+ in 2012, and has 3.25 ERA across A+ and AA out of the bullpen in 2013
Paul Maholm Trade
Jaye Chapman: Struggled in 2012 and to start 2013 before being shut down following hip surgery
Arodys Vizcaino: Still recovering from TJ surgery, may pitch in Arizona Fall League
Geovany Soto Trade
Barret Loux: 4.84 ERA in 16 starts for AAA in 2013
Ryan Dempster Trade
Christian Villanueva: Has a .799 OPS in AA in 2013
Kyle Hendricks: 10-3 with a 1.85 ERA in 21 AA starts in 2013, recently promoted to AAA
Jeff Baker Trade
Marcelo Carreno: Injured, has yet to play in Cubs system
Blake Lalli Trade
Anthony Recker: Cup of coffee with Cubs in 2012 but then lost on waivers, back-up catcher for Mets in 2013 (.629 OPS in 100+ ABs)
Tony Campana Trade
Erick Leal: 2.98 ERA in 45 IP for Arizona League Cubs in 2013, still just 18 years old
Jesus Castillo: 17-year-old on Cubs Venezuela team in 2013, 4.26 ERA in 19 IP
Ian Dickson Trade
Henry Rodriguez: Just 4 games for Cubs and 3 games for AAA Iowa in 2013
Scott Feldman Trade
Jake Arrieta: 3.56 ERA in 7 AAA starts, and 2 great starts for Cubs so far
Pedro Strop: 2.41 ERA in 19 games out of Cubs bullpen
Carlos Marmol Trade
Matt Guerrier: 2.13 ERA in 15 games for Cubs out of bullpen before getting injured and lost for season
Scott Hairston Trade
Ivan Pineyro: 3.18 ERA in 6 starts for Daytona
Matt Garza Trade
C.J. Edwards: 1.84 ERA in 4 starts for Daytona
Justin Grimm: 6.04 ERA in 5 starts for AAA Iowa
Mike Olt: Struggling with .397 OPS for AAA Iowa
Alfonso Soriano Trade
Corey Black: 3.21 ERA in 3 starts for Daytona
Players Owed Yet
1 or 2 PTBN from Rangers for Matt Garza
PTBN or Cash from Giants for Guillermo Moscoso
PTBN or Cash from Yankees for Brent Lillibridge
PTBN from Rockies for Hisanori Takahashi
PTBN or Cash from Yankees for Alberto Gonzalez
Future Considerations from Rockies for Drew Carpenter
PTBN from Nationals for Scott Hairston
For many of these deals, the sample size is simply not sufficient yet or the players are too young to really evaluate the trade. But overall, here are my thoughts, for what they are worth:
1) The Cubs haven't really lost anything in these trades that they didn't know they were going to lose (e.g. Marshall, Garza). Virtually none of the prospects they have traded have shown much promise and many of the sell-high guys like Feldman and Maholm have regressed since they left.
2) The Cubs also saved money in lots of the deals or gained international signing bonus money, and that is not considered above.
3) A few of these returns have really sucked. Weathers and Stewart have been worthless. One wonders the point of guys like Bogaerts and Carreno. And Sappelt is running out of time to show something.
4) Many of these trades look really good in the early going. Travis Wood, Anthony Rizzo, and Pedro Strop are major contributors to the big league club. Arrieta is on is way up. Michael Bowden has had some decent innings out of the bullpen. Kyle Hendricks and Christian Villanueva are top prospects in the Cubs system. C.J. Edwards is dominating. Black and Pinyero are doing well in limited time so far for Daytona. Hunter Cervenka is doing well in the minors.
5) The jury is still out on a few of these. Zach Cates has been just OK so far. Grimm has had a few bad outings for AAA. Olt is really struggling. Chapmn and Vizcaino are both injured. The two kids the Cubs got for Campana are still teenagers and a few years away.
Thanks for this! I'm sure it
Thanks for this! I'm sure it took some time. I'd completely forgotten about several of these players.
this is the kind of thing I'd
this is the kind of thing I'd hope for but don't expect from the commercial sites; great work
Thanks. That helps put things
Thanks. That helps put things in perspective.
Great job Wiscgrad.
Great job Wiscgrad.
Nice going, and thanks, WISC!
Nice going, and thanks, WISC! I think that Travis Wood has to be the most valuable commodity of all their moves to date. What would their staff look like without him? He has kept the shitty team in so many games without much run support to speak of. As a bonus, he is a terrific athlete, and has a higher OPS and BA than Darwin Barney.
Why would ANYONE throw a
Why would ANYONE throw a first pitch near the strike zone to Miggy?
dale adds another useless
dale adds another useless ejection to his career record.
...and somehow j.russell got ejected, too.
4 years left on Arod's
4 years left on Arod's contract...and the GM is afraid to talk to (or about) him because he might be sued by him.
fun times.
vogel + bryant with b2b HRs..
vogel + bryant with b2b HRs...nice.
s.baker 3ip 3h 0bb 0k, 1 r/er
throws behind arod...2 inside...then HBP.
girardi is the maddest i've ever seen him...by a long shot.
BOS fans are in love. HUGE "Yankees suck" chant going on.
warnings immediately issued.
...then dumpster loses a 2
...then dumpster loses a 2 run lead.
tie game.
it's only the top 2nd...this game could get interesting.
Dempster's behavior was
Dempster's behavior was inexplicable . . . I think he is my second least favorite player behind A-Rod. I mean honestly what was he trying to prove? Ultimately he succeeded only in lighting a fire under A-Rod and the entire Yankee lineup. Oh and losing the game after A-Rod takes him deep. Nice job Demp, I'm sure your teammates are thrilled with your adolescent vigilante crap. You are the voice of a generation . . .
it seemed to be a personal
it seemed to be a personal message...unless the team "not so secretly" wanted it...and if it was more of a team thing, then it almost assuredly was coming from the locker room, not the management/coaches/etc.
j.lackey has been especially vocal about arod the past few days.
no matter how you cut it, though...it was pure revenge that was personal brought on by something that had nothing to do with dumpster or the rsox team.
I suppose it could have been
I suppose it could have been a "you beat us all those years and you were cheating" at bat. Which would kinda make sense given that rivalry. If Dempster did it of his own I think it was idiotic. If he was following instructions, which might be likely given his persistence, I suppose I was too harsh. But I guess we'll never know.
My problem with it is it actually backfired in a bunch of ways. And also I cannot stand "you can't trade me I was napping and now I'm mad" Dempster. Given last year's trade deadline episode and things like today, I think he might be less mature than people give him credit for . . .
A misguided Dempster also had
A misguided Dempster also had Manny Rameriez come in and give pre game speech to the team.
Well, that pretty much says
Well, that pretty much says it all. Thank you sir!
is it april yet?
is it april yet?
...i mean, is it april 2015 yet?
Braun slanders urine
Braun slanders urine collector with terrible allegation- "he's a cub fan"
The PEDs seemed to have also
The PEDs seemed to have also enhanced the performance of his mouth.
Cub Fan is bad enough, but he
Cub Fan is bad enough, but he also called him antisemitic.
That is such baseless,
That is such baseless, embarrassing bullshit. Now even more so.
From the tweet box: "Brett
From the tweet box: "Brett Jackson's woes at AA Tennessee continue. Hitting just .179 with 20 strikeouts in 56 at-bats."
Time to convert him into a pitcher. And bring him up!!
See, "E-Man Tim Wilken rant #
See, "E-Man Tim Wilken rant # 9" to reinforce your bewilderment and anger on how Wilken plowed through the red flags...
The Jesus has been traded to
The Jesus has been traded to the Nats.
Whoever the PTBNL is, bring
Whoever the PTBNL is, bring him up!
Well, that's convenient for him this week. I'm sure that's the bright side...
Per Ken Rosenthal tweet:
Per Ken Rosenthal tweet:
Cubs save about $2.5M w trade of DeJesus to Nationals - about $1M in salary, plus $1.5M buyout. Bogusevic, Sweeney close to coming off DL.
and Bob Nightengale tweet:
The #Nats likely have no intention on keeping DeJesus in 2014 since he has option for $6.5 million or $1.5 million buyout,
...Brian Bogusevic will be activated from the DL.
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good news is now 5 K's for Lester through 4 (in a quest for 200 for season). Bad news is he's already at 86 pitches.
be curious how long Maddon sticks with Lester to try and let offense get back into it and get him the win (4-2 as I type, was 4-0)
Fwiw, he needed 2.1 IP to cross 200 for season so he got that at least. He also needs 9 K's for 200K's on season and he has 4 through 3.
cubs score 2 runs thanks to predictable reds pitching and horrible CIN defense...cubs only down by 1 now. heyward even got a gift 2rbi double out of an easy popout. neat.
something named Ty Blach has outpitched Clayton Kershaw through 6 innings (1-0 Giants).
not that finishing 2nd place will matter much nor did this game, but have to think if Hendricks pitches well tomorrow, he could leapfrog Lester in Cy Young voting. Don't see anyway Scherzer doesn't win it regardless and it doesnt' look like Lester has any incentive clauses that matter. Also might give Cueto some votes.
Rather remarkable how many teams have really good 1-2 options this year.
Nats: Scherzer and Roark (and Strasburg was great before injuries)
Cubs: Lester and Hendricks (and Arrietta is still damn good just not as consistently lately)
pretty much what I'm gathering from this thread is that it doesn't matter who you play in 5-game series, but no one wants to have to deal with Cardinal fans if we end up losing.
I can respect that.
first game for lester giving up more than 2 runs since july 24th. hell of a run.
doh, yes...dunno what happened there. jake arrieta is all "bro wut?"
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a LH (thanks jpep for the correction) 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
fwiw, all the games are free on mlb.tv
Short rest for MadBum would be 2 days. WC game is Wed., Games 1 & 2 are Friday/Saturday.
A left-handed one...
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 :(
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The Elkins Police Department is kicking the problem of delinquent parking tickets to the curb.
Chief Rob White said the department recently purchased a locking device - called a parking boot - that fits onto the front wheel of vehicles. The parking boot is designed to prevent people who have amassed multiple parking tickets from moving their vehicles until they pay a visit to the police department in Elkins City Hall- and pay up.
The boot fits over the wheel, locking it in place.
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Parking enforcement officer Steve Poage, with the Elkins Police Department, demonstrates how the agency's new parking boot immobilizes vehicles.
"It actually immobilizes your vehicle, rendering it inoperable," White recently said of the boot, which cost the police department approximately $400 to $500. "This device will be used for violators who have large, outstanding unpaid parking tickets."
"Unpaid parking tickets are the only reason the device will ever be utilized," the chief added.
Unpaid parking tickets are a significant issue in the city, White noted.
"We feel as though this will help better combat the problem," he remarked.
The owners of cars and trucks to which the boot has been applied will notice that the device will be accompanied by a warning notice plastered to the vehicle's window, explaining what the device is and why it's been used.
"They will not drive away with it," White said. "They're stuck until they come take care of their fines."

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Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing
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Learn what employers are looking for–and what they're not looking for–on resumes and cover letters. This workshop is for those who are just starting to craft their resumes as well as those who want to perfect their cover letters–and everyone in between.
R.S.V.P. on UBworks (within MyUB) under the "Events" tab. Click on the "Workshops" sub tab and select the workshop you wish to attend.
- Contact Name:
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Fox has posted Kate Hudson's first performance on Glee.
The actress, who sang and danced in the 2009 movie musical Nine, plays sexy dance instructor Cassandra – a teacher at Rachel Berry's school in New York City.
In the clip below, Hudson sings and dances to a mash-up of Lady Gaga's "Americano" and Jennifer Lopez's "Dance Again," while a nervous-looking Berry (played by Lea Michele) watches.
"She's hard-ass," co-creator Brad Falchuk said of the role. "And she has her own demons."
And plenty of talent as well. Glee returns Thursday (9 p.m. ET).


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Top Definition
An electronic or mechanical device that people buy as a toy rather than as a practical tool.
Why not take a photo of your butt and send it to her on that new gadget of yours?
автор: PrinceToad 3 августа 2005
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An extremely sexy petite girl...smaller version of a ''Machine''
Oh dude i was outside that all girls school the other day and there were some wicked little gadgets about.
автор: SuperFunHappySlide 1 февраля 2008
a machine that does several works , at least more than one
like a machine that moves on the ground , flys & moves on the sea or so
like a machine that moves on the ground , flys & moves on the sea or so
I have a kind of Gadget car it moves on the ground , in the sea and it even can Fly , that's a complete gadget .
like Inspector gadget , his does several thins
like Inspector gadget , his does several thins
автор: seven.56789 19 июля 2010
short form of inspector gadget, used for someone who is extremely lanky.
that guy is such a gadget,
автор: Dimitri 11 сентября 2004
an electronic device that fits in the palm of your hand
Farrah, hand me that gadget, yo.
автор: sam c 5 августа 2005
Someone who is extremely shady
Yo Brady's so gadget
автор: ghost 7 декабря 2004


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National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Veterans of Culturally Diverse Populations
"From this country's inception, its armed forces has had to create effective and cohesive fighting units from a fractious and heterogeneous population," claims A History of the Service of Ethnic Minorities in the U.S. Armed Forces, a publication from the Palm Center for Public Policy. Native Americans, for example, played a valuable role in integrated platoons during both World Wars even as they faced significant discrimination at home. Today many different ethnic and cultural groups serve in the military. According to figures from the 2008 American Community Survey, the U.S. veteran population is comprised of 85 percent White (non-Hispanic), 10.3 percent Black (non-Hispanic), 5.1 percent Hispanic/Latino, 1.3 percent Asian American or Pacific Islander and 0.7 percent American Indian or Alaska Native.
If the U.S. military has often been ahead of the general population in its acceptance of diversity, different cultural groups often have distinct experiences as active service members and when they transition to civilian life. Disparities have been found in health outcomes, attitudes towards the Veterans Administration (VA) health system and even the medications used to treat mental illness. Conditions like Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) also seem to affect veterans from different cultural groups at differing rates, though determining the causes behind these statistics can be complex. For instance, Latinos in the military may be at a higher risk for developing PTSD and experience more severe PTSD symptoms, but this may be due a higher exposure to combat experiences, previous exposure to trauma or culturally-specific differences in symptom reporting.
The VA is faced with the same questions as the mental health system at a whole: How to create treatment strategies tailored to the unique needs of each cultural group while reducing differences in incidence and outcome. Learn more about the issues affecting veterans from the cultural groups below.
Rates and Experience of Mental Illness
Culture or ethnic group affiliation may affect a service member's likelihood of developing PTSD. African American and Latino individuals may be more likely than whites to develop PTSD.
A 2006 study of Asian American veterans reported "a high incidence of diagnosed schizophrenia and psychosis in the presence of no differences in self-reported psychiatric illness." The same study stated that "VA clinicians [may be] diagnosing psychosis more readily among Asian Americans than in other racial or ethnic groups."
There are other diagnostic trends that appear along ethnic lines. A survey of VA data related to veterans with a current diagnosis of bipolar disorder found that African Americans, particularly older veterans, were more likely than other groups to have been diagnosed with schizophrenia in the past.
A study comparing Latino veterans with schizophrenia to a similar group of white non-Latino veterans found that while primary symptoms of schizophrenia were very similar for both groups, Hispanic veterans reported a later age of onset, were more likely to report somatic symptoms and spent less time in the hospital than their white counterparts.
The Matsunaga Vietnam Veterans Project, one of the largest surveys of Native American Vietnam Veterans found that one third of these veterans lived with full or partial PTSD at the time of the study, more than 25 years after the war, a prevalence more than twice as high as that of white or Japanese American Vietnam veterans. The project also documented the social isolation experienced by many Native veterans. Untangling these patterns can be difficult: is the high rate of isolation reported by Native veterans related to culture or the fact that many live in rural areas?
Treatment Issues
Cultural differences in the incidence of mental illness are only part of the story—veterans of different ethnic groups may have distinct treatment experiences. A 2002 national study assessing intensive PTSD treatment programs discovered that African American patients showed greater improvement than white patients on one measure of PTSD symptoms and Latino patients were more satisfied with their treatment than white patients although they showed smaller gains in employment income. By contrast, a 2007 study from the Institute on Urban Health Research found a significant relationship between African American veterans' perceived discrimination from health care providers and their satisfaction with care, as well as between quality of care and physical functioning.
Treatment disparities go beyond patient attitudes. A 2003 article from the American Journal of Psychiatry discovered that atypical antipsychotics, especially clozapine, are less likely to be used in the treatment of schizophrenia among African American and Latino veterans. A 2006 study found that African American veterans were more likely to be prescribed antipsychotics, particularly first-generation antipsychotics, than they were to receive lithium or antidepressants.
Access to culturally competent care may greatly affect minority veterans' treatment experience. Northern Plains American Indian Veterans expressed a high degree of satisfaction and comfort with a weekly telepsychiatric treatment program designed to meet the needs of rural, isolated Native Americans living with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Having a clinician of the same race may affect the length of treatment received by African American veterans—a Seattle group therapy program tailored to the needs of African American veterans has been beneficial for many participants.
Veterans' ethnicity may affect the chances of their PTSD-related claim being approved by the Veterans Administration—African Americans are less likely to have claims files for PTSD approved.
Homelessness and Substance Abuse
One of the clearest discrepancies among veterans is their likelihood in becoming homeless. Approximately 56 percent of all homeless veterans are African American or Hispanic and 40 percent of these homeless veterans live with some form of mental illness. Native Americans are also overrepresented in the homeless veteran population and tend to display higher rates of alcohol abuse. Asian Americans are about one-fourth as likely as other veterans to become homeless and are also less likely to abuse alcohol.
See the culture-specific resources below.
American Indian and Alaska Native
Learn more about the history of Native Americans' service in the U.S. military, including the Navajo Code Talkers who played a significant role in World War II.
Watch the video from the VA: Wounded Spirits, Ailing Hearts: PTSD in Native American War Veterans.
Psychological Trauma for American Indians Who Served in Vietnam: The Matsunaga Vietnam Veterans Project contains some interesting first-person information about Native American veterans.
Information for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals is available in NAMI's Multicultural Action Center.
African Americans
Another site, History of Black Military Service, looks at the history of African American military service, from the Colonial Era through World War II.
War on Many Fronts: African American Veterans with PTSD is a video from the National Center for PTSD about veterans from the African American community.
The African American Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Association has resources for African Americans living with PTSD and their families.
National Association of Black Veterans is an advocacy organization that promotes the collective cause of African American veterans by advocating on behalf of veterans and their families.
Information for African Americans can be found in NAMI's Multicultural Action Center.
Combat on Many Fronts: Latino Veterans and Family is a video produced by the National Center for PTSD to increase awareness of the cultural aspects of PTSD care for Latino American Veterans. It is available in English and Spanish.
The Society of Hispanic Veterans is dedicated to supporting Latino veterans. There are also numerous other organizations focused on a particular state or country of origin.
Find information for Latino individuals from NAMI's Multicultural Action Center.
NAMI's Connection Support Group is available in Spanish.
Asian American and Pacific Islander
Asian Americans in the U.S. Military, a website created by the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland, provides links on the contributions and experiences of Asian Americans in the U.S. military.
There are a number of organizations and websites dedicated to veterans with a specific country of origin, Japanese American Veteran Association, Filipino American Veterans Society and the Chinese American Veterans History project.
Information for Asian American and Pacific Islander people can be found in NAMI's Multicultural Action Center.
Ethnic Minorities and PTSD
The National Center for PTSD developed a fact sheet on PTSD among ethnic minority veterans. The fact sheet includes results from studies on ethnic minorities living with PTSD. There is also advice for mental health professionals treating minorities living with PTSD as well as minorities seeking treatment.
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender (GLBT) Populations
Servicmembers United is a nonpartisan organization of gay and lesbian troops and veterans, their allies and their supporters. Their programs include MilitaryPartners.org, a campaign to reach out to the civilian partners of gay and lesbian service members.
American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equal rights and treatment for all members of the U.S. military, past and present.
Find information for GLBT individuals in NAMI's Multicultural Action Center.
NAMI Resources
NAMI's Multicultural Action Center provides information and resources on mental health care for culturally diverse and underserved populations.
NAMI's brochure on PTSD, Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Recovery, is available in the NAMI store. You can also download the PDF for free.
A booklet for the African American community about mental illness, A Family Guide to Mental Health: What you Need to Know, is available in the NAMI store.
Sharing Hope is a faith-based outreach program for African American individuals and families affected by mental illness. You can download the brochure online for free.
NAMI's publication, A Mental Health Recovery and Community Integration Guide for GLBTQI Individuals: What You Need to Know, is available in the NAMI store.
NAMI's publication, A Mental Health Recovery and Community Integration Guide for GLBTQI Individuals: What You Need to Know, is available in the NAMI store.
Other Resources
The U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Minority Veterans assists eligible veterans in their efforts to receive benefits and services from the VA.
The U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health website has resources for veterans from all backgrounds.SAMHSA Veteran Resources include information on substance abuse, PTSD, depression and many other issues affecting veterans


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|Begin and end of tour:
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|Hiking time:
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|Physical fitness:
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|medium difficulty
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|500 m
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|Hiking map SAW Saint Maurice 1:50,000
The bracing climate with its scant rainfall is also special. Craggy, bizarre rock formations predominate in this landscape. The immense Grand-Muveran mountain with its 800 meter high rock face towers over this landscape. Ferdinand Hodler has immortalized the mountain on canvas.The alpine garden "Thomasia" lies right behind Pont-de-Nant. The garden was planted by the Thomas family in 1891. You will hike along the Avançon, subsequently ascending to a wooden bridge. After the narrow path leading through the underbrush, the next highlight awaits you: the «Trou à l'Ours» or bear's lair. Here you must be sure of foot. The trail then leads back down to Les Plans-sur-Bex via Cinglo.
Other attraction: The salt mines of BexFascinating guided tour through the salt mine Le Bouillet in Bex (Waadtland region). The tour through this enormous subterranean labyrinth reveals the spectacular and peculiar aspects of excavation and mining techniques that have been in use since 1684, when the first tunnel was built. The same mining techniques are still used today.
Tour Overview
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The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.


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A small meeting room with free Wi-Fi, to host small meetings and business conventions in a unique atmosphere and history.
We offer a catering service with which you can arrange coffee breaks and business lunches as well as the perfect organization to make your event unique. Palazzo Marziale also can provide organizational support with the assistance of external experts.


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Fluctuations in milk prices and rising costs of production as well as increasing environmental concerns have created significant challenges for the world's dairy farmers. Alltech's 28th Annual International Symposium May 20 23 in Lexington, Ky., will offer dairy-focused sessions that examine the issues and seek solutions for more sustainable, profitable dairy production that can grow sufficiently to meet the demands of the increasing global population.
"The dairy industry is a crucial segment in the future of food production," said Sylvie Andrieu, European technical ruminant manager for Alltech and dairy co-chair for the Symposium. "The dairy sessions at the International Symposium are geared towards people who are looking for innovative ideas and strategies to improve the future of dairy, whether that is by increasing the health and production of their cows, exploring solutions to environmental concerns or increasing sales and profitability."
Dairy-focused session topics will include:
- Reimagining the Rumen: Smart strategies to feed the bacteria and not just the cow
- The Global Grain Grab: How global forces, from ethanol to drought, affect market volatility and country/company behavior
- Milk, the Perfect Food: Five ways to bring out the magic of milk and boost sales
- Milk Waves: Why some producers make money in milk while others do not
- Protein Problems: Balancing nitrogen and protein in the soil and in the cow
- Our Children's Future: Designing smarter milk for health and development
Featured presenters at the dairy sessions include Paul Campbell of Fonterra, UK; Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, USA; Joseph Kerns, International Agribusiness Group, USA; Jim Ostrom, Milk Source, USA; and Mikhail Ramanovich, IFCN Dairy Research Center, Germany. The 2012 Symposium will be the forum for more than 100 presentations by industry experts, including experts from Domino's Pizza, Jack in the Box, Wendy's, Nestlé, Murphy-Brown, Future Farmers of America, PetSmart and the Harvard School of Business.
Looking to 2050's burgeoning population, Alltech's 2012 Symposium will focus on ideas for better use of resources, improved business practices and natural nutritional solutions. New in 2012, breakout sessions will include legal, marketing, information technology and designer food in addition to the popular aquaculture, beef, dairy, equine, poultry, pig, pet and regulatory-focused offerings.
The event is expected to draw more than 2,500 delegates from around the world, making it the industry's largest symposium. To secure your place at the 2012 Alltech Annual International Symposium, visit www.alltech.com/symposium or contact firstname.lastname@example.com. Act now to save 20% on registration through April 14.
Join in the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag: #agfuture, and follow Alltech Symposium related news on Alltech's agriculture and science blog.


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Top Definition
The act of masturbating or being masturbated into a pond/lake.
Anne and I get naked and she helps me in 'feeding the fish' at her Dad's fishing hole.
During their Summer vacation Matt and Mike enjoyed the simple pleasures of feeding the fish
During their Summer vacation Matt and Mike enjoyed the simple pleasures of feeding the fish
додав travelling_man 28 Січня 2013
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also known as masturbating. Popularized by a forum where someone asked if semen was bad for his goldfish. Creating the euphemism Feeding the Fish
Last night as I was feeding the fish, the telephone rang and I answered, out of breath.
додав Whotfru 12 Березня 2010
From SE asia, to cut off male lover's penius and throw it in the canal.
He was seeing another woman so she decided to feed the fish.
додав mook 21 Лютого 2005
1)What Mr. Rogers did every show.
2)Cumming underwater.
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It's snack time. What's in your jerky?Dogs love to snack on tender, moist jerky treats. It's the favorite style of treat for almost every dog. Yum yum! There are alternatives to feeding a jerky with artificially preserved by-products and fillers. Zuke's believes dogs deserve the benefits of healthy, all-natural nutrients in their treats. That's the difference in Jerky Naturals.
Junky Jerky is everywhere!Walk the aisles of your local grocery store and the evidence is clear. Traditional dog jerky is loaded with "bad-for-your-dog" ingredients. A typical ingredient list will include: the preservative BHA, tallow, lard, by-products, ground corn or wheat, and artificial colors and flavors. Dyeing them red to look like fresh meat is a favorite tactic.
Bad ingredients have bad consequencesThe effects of by-products, artificial ingredients, and nasty preservatives are showing up in the health and longevity of our dogs. Many times dogs don't seem like dogs because of what they eat. They display sluggishness and discomfort. Diseases like diabetes and cancer are also problematic and are becoming more commonplace. Bad ingredients can produce bad results in the long run. Keep your dog happy and healthy with Jerky Naturals.
Zuke's Jerky Naturals take the junk out of "junky jerky"Zuke's jerky is loaded with "good-for-your-dog" ingredients. It starts with a base of fresh beef and follows with rice flour, soy flour, malted barley, apple, carrots, canola oil, flax seed, garlic and molasses. Plus, it includes 20 essential vitamins and minerals and vitamin C. Jerky Naturals are delicious. Their tender, meaty texture makes even picky dogs wag their tails for more. Jerky Naturals are the naturally scrumptious treat that will keep your dog going for years to come.
Available in 6 oz. bag.
Review Rating: 4.5
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Zukes
Ingredients - Beef, Potatoes, Tapioca, Vegetable Glycerin, Gelatin, Maple Syrup, Molasses, Carrots, Apples, Blueberries, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Lecithin, Phosphoric Acid, Sorbic Acid (a preservative), Rosemary, Turmeric, Sage, Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols
Calories - 18 per piece (approximate)
Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 10%Crude Fat (min) 8%Crude Fiber (max) 3%Moisture (max) 32%
Ingredients - Lamb, Potatoes, Tapioca, Vegetable Glycerin, Gelatin, Maple Syrup, Molasses, Carrots, Apples, Blueberries, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Lecithin, Phosphoric Acid, Sorbic Acid (a preservative), Rosemary, Turmeric, Sage, Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols
Calories - 17 per piece (approximate)
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My pampered spoiled dog, hated them
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Our Westie loves them!
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Casper loves these. It would be fun if they could be made into a tough jerky like strip for longer lasting chewing...
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Never run out
By Amuzed
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We use them when he goes outside. Nick, our 4 year old standard schnauzer, was a good boy. Now, he is even better. He takes shorter trips outside. He has a lot more energy. A couple of times he slipped his chain, but came straight back to the house, because he knew that is where the Zuke's are. I was afraid to buy something "nutritious", because we had always given him wheat treats. I was afraid he would not like them. (We did not know wheat was bad.) He loves all the flavors. We had problems with him refusing treats on the old brands. He has NEVER refused a Zuke's. He developed a wheat allergy a couple of months ago and now he has totally quit scratching from the allergies. We changed his dog food too. [...]Never ever run out. Best treats ever! I wish Zuke's made a dog food. Another con: he wants to go outside all the time now, because he knows when he comes back in that he gets a Zuke's.
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My 10 dogs LOVE their Zuke's. And since I can break them apart easily they work for ALL of my dogs, from the 3 pounds to 100 pounds. I love treats that work for everybody! And whenever I pull the bag out it's amazing to see how well behaved they all become. I say "SIT" and they do! Because they know GOOD DOG = TREAT. :)
I would buy again
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My maltese are crazy about these and always want more! I use as a special reward a few times a week because they are a bit pricey.
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My labradors and beligan malinois love these.
This Jerky is great for my 4-toothed dog
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I adopted an eight year old "Katrina" dog who only has two eye teeth and a few molars. This snack can be broken up into little pieces and Molly absolutely loves both the lamb and beef flavors.
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This brand has good natural treats for your dog. My dog loves them all!
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I have been purchasing Zukes since not long after the company started. My dogs love them. Especially the Salmon mini-bites. They are great for training too! I just have to say "Zukes" and my 4 bichons comes running! I give these as gifts to my friends and they are hooked as well (for their pets, that is)! lol
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TAHOE CITY, Calif. - The North Lake Tahoe Express Water Shuttle will return next summer, but possibly with a few minor tweaks based on passenger feedback.
The water shuttle, a pilot program that ran from Aug. 3 to Sept. 30 last summer servicing the North and West shores, received generally positive feedback from riders, said Gordon Shaw, principal of LSC Transportation Consultants, a company that provides consulting services in transportation planning and traffic engineering.
Of the 1,223 riders this past summer, those surveyed suggested the shuttle run past 8 p.m., mainly for dinner trips; that better signage be placed at shuttle departure sites; the shuttle accept non-reservations; and for more boats and stops to be added, he said.
"The big question is should we do two boats next year?" Shaw asked. "My conclusion is let's get it straight with one."
Other suggestions Shaw offered Thursday morning to the Truckee-North Tahoe Transportation Management Association, which handles the shuttle's day-to-day operations, were:
• Having service hours be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. instead of approximately 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., based on low ridership that first hour and rider requests for a later evening service.
• Accepting non-reservations and providing a discounted rate for those riders due to a return trip not being guaranteed. This past summer, reservations were required and could be made minutes before shuttle departure.
• Having a swipe square card block so credit cards can be accepted for payment, limiting the boat's crew of having to deal with cash.
• Making all stops the same fare. This past summer, fares for the North and West Shore were $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under each way, and $20 and $14, respectively, to go from one shore to the other.
• Providing service from the end of June through September.
Shaw said these changes, especially the first two, may increase ridership on the modified 30-foot Centurion boat that has room to carry up to 12 passengers, the crew, up to eight bikes and a wheelchair, and is operated by Fine Line Industries.
This summer, approximately $11,000 in revenue was generated from ridership fares, while the entire program - everything from the boat to marketing - cost $183,800, Shaw said.
Taking the total program cost and dividing it by the number of passengers, each passenger trip ended up costing about $150, which is a "sobering number," Shaw said.
The shuttle is funded through Placer County Transient Occupancy Tax/North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association and sponsored by the Tahoe Transportation District, with contract management by TMA.
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'Prom Promise' gives teens wake-up call about drunk driving
April 26, 2013
MARTINSBURG — Betty Ballard experienced a mother's worst nightmare Thursday afternoon, when two of her daughters were involved in an alcohol-related accident — a head-on collision that left at least......
I think lack of discipline and setting limits has more to do with the problems with our youth. Yes TV and video games have an effect as does the music they listen to but parents being active in their lives and setting limits and showing tough love will go further.
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To clarify my last point, you have some REALLY bad parenting in this area. Letting kids 10 years old play violent video games depicting death and maiming as well watching tv and movies that show the same. These kids aren't going to get any of it from being desensitized by that garbage.
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Sadly I remember these. I remember laughing at the acting more than anything. I am sure the same thing happens. This is very much like the scared straight programs that have little or no effect. It is awesome the emergency responders get involved and I appreciate the gesture, however, if a kid is already drinking in high school and might drive this isn't going to do squat to change them. However, you can get a small breathalyzer fairly cheap now a days. Probably be more effective.
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities at Westminster College
What is research and why should I participate?
There are many reasons to get involved in research. The main motivation should come from you—you should have a desire to understand something better and to contribute to the world's understanding of it. Participating in an undergraduate research experience can indeed help you understand a subject better. But it also can help you explore connections between disciplines, prepare for graduate school, or gain experience that will help when it comes time to apply to graduate school or for prestigious fellowships. Westminster College believes that research improves students' critical, analytical and integrative thinking, helps them be more creative and reflective, and it builds leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Many graduate programs involve students in research. Learning lab skills and techniques will give you the edge when it comes to getting into the graduate program of your choice.
How do I get involved?
There are many opportunities to participate in research as an undergraduate at Westminster. Look through this site and explore both the on campus and off campus possibilities. Talk to your professors and find out if there are ways to assist them with their research. Westminster College sponsors a number of grants each summer. See the links on the left for those applications. The Gore family sponsors the Gore Math/Science research grants each summer. The Environmental Studies Program sponsors two independent research grants. The Center for Civic Engagement and the Environmental Center both offer summer research opportunities, and the Provost's Office sponsors a number of summer research grants. In addition, schools, agencies and organizations have programs that pay students to be involved in research. The following list has many of those opportunities. Be resourceful. Try internet searches. Look at the undergraduate research web pages at other universities. Read descriptions carefully—some have restrictions on who can apply.
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NSF searchable database for REU's (research experiences for undergraduates sponsored by the National Science Foundation)
NIH/Oxford MD/PhD program information. The Rhodes Trust and National Institute of Health have a scholarship for an all expenses paid fast track MD/PhD program at the NIH and Oxford or Cambridge.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program. The National Science Foundation sponsors a fully funded ($30,000 per year) scholarship for graduate school in science. They give 2000 GRF's per year.
The DAAD program is sponsored by the German government--great research program, if you're interested in spending the summer in Germany!
American Chemical Society international summer research experiences (they don't have funding for summer 2012, but they should resume in 2013)
Stanford's Amgen scholars program
Amgen sponsors research at many different US and European universities--well worth looking into!
NIH summer research and training programs Training in the biomedical and health sciences at the National Institute of Health in Maryland.
Co-op/Internships and Summer Research Opportunities in Biomedical Research and for Pre-Medical Studies Students (a long list of summer research opportunities.
Association of American Medical Colleges list of summer research opportunities in the biomedical sciences, many at top USA medical schools and research facilities.


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I admired these bracelets in the catalog for quite some time before I ordered them. By the time I decided to buy, the price went up so that was a little disappointing - but the price of silver has been going through the roof. The bracelets themselves are NOT disappointing. They are more beautiful in person than in the catalog. I really like them and am glad I finally decided to buy them.
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I absolutely love this set of bracelets. The only concern I have is that the widest bracelet is a bit bigger around and the bracelet next to it gets caught under it. Therefore, I just wear the wider one by itself.
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Courses typically taught:
- Theories of Personality (PSY 257)
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- Research in Psychology (PSY 410)
- Child & Adolescent Psychopathology (PSY 519)
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My research focuses on the use of community partnership approaches for developing sustainable, community-based interventions to prevent mental health disorders among youth living in poverty. A current project involves the use of action research to adapt an evidence-based depression prevention program for African American adolescents exposed to the chronic stress of urban poverty and to evaluate it's effectiveness when delivered in the novel setting of neighborhood after-school programs.
Representative publications:
1. Power, T. J., Mautone, J. A., Soffer, S. L., Clarke, A. T., Marshall, S. A., Sharman, J., Blum, N. J., Glanzman, M., Elia, J., & Jawad, A. F. (2012). Evaluation of a family-school intervention for children with ADHD: Results of a randomized clinical trial of 199 students in grades 2 to 6. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80, 611-623.
2. Clarke, A. T., Foster-Drain, R., Milligan, C. S., Shah, I, Mack, D., & Lowe, B. J. (2011). Engaging high-risk adolescents in pregnancy prevention programming: Service delivery in low-income housing developments. Journal of Children and Poverty, 17, 7-24.
3. Jones, H. A., Clarke, A. T., & Power, T. J. (2008, Spring). Expanding the Concept of Intervention Integrity: A Multidimensional Model of Participant Engagement. In Balance: The Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Newsletter, 23, 4-5.
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5. Clarke, A. T. (2006). Coping with interpersonal stress and psychosocial health among children and adolescents: A meta-analysis. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35, 11-24.
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Epicenter of Change: The City in History
Annual History Students Association Conference
San Francisco State University
April 5, 2013
In her book , City of Women, Christine Stansell wrote of nineteeth century New York that it was like other contemporary urban centers—Paris, London, Boston and Philadelphia—in its "cosmopolitanism, its extremes of wealth and poverty, and its breadth of human enterprise." The dynamics of the Antebellum city created a perfect storm for progressive change, the results of which were spectacularly far-reaching and nationally, seminally influential. "New York was far from irrelevant to the rest of America," wrote Stansell, "it was a historical stage writ large for encounters that reverberated across the rest of the nation."
New York is perhaps the quintessential city, yet it is important to avoid a circumscription of meaning that delimits the "city" as a modern, western construction. Rather, in seeking to determine the historical resonance of the urban microcosm, there is considerable value in broadening the scope, favoring the recognition of varied urban manifestations across time and space. The city is neither endemic to the United States, nor to the modern era, but rather it is a timeless concept, dating back millenia and likely to continue indefinitely its cultural hegemony. From the provincial cities of ancient Rome—mechanisms of cultural imperialism that altered the landscape and redefined what it was to be Roman—to the squares of present day Tehran—giving space to the clash between dissent and oppression—cities are at once the great historical stages, the epicenters of cultural dissemination and the catalysts of social, cultural and political change.
The 2013 History Students Association Conference at San Francisco State University seeks to examine the role of cities in history. While we welcome all abstracts pertinent to the topic of urban history, we are especially interested in submissions that address the following themes:
• Social/cultural struggles in the urban domain
• Confronting issues of race, gender, class and culture in the urban context
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text: John J. "Jack" Wharton, 89, Altoona, died Sunday morning, Nov. 11, 2012, in the company of his two daughters. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altoona. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday's Mirror.


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Jamaica celebrates Global Youth Service Day
26 April 2006, 14:45
by Theresa Maria Brandt
Kingston, Jamaica: The UN Volunteers programme, in collaboration with the UNDP Civic Dialogue Project, the Kingston & St. Andrew Action Forum and the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO hosted a youth rally at the YWCA on Saturday, 22 April. Betty-Anne Blaine, founder of Youth Opportunities Unlimited and Hear the Children Cry, addressed the rally on the theme "Investing in our young people for a better Jamaica".
The rally aimed to encourage nation building and youth development by promoting peace and greater understanding through discussion.
People from over 40 communities from Kingston and St. Andrew areas participated, including many youth. An open space for peaceful communication was created so as to further develop mutual understanding and respect among community members.
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The rally helped the youth groups to consolidate ideas with various collaborating partners and design a programme that will best suit their needs.


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After 21 years as owner of Mane Cinsations, Cindy Haupert has developed her own line of mineral makeup products, which are available at the salon.
Haupert said she "thought about the idea for many years" and decided in January to pursue the creation of Bare Cinsations products.
"I wanted a line that makes you look good and is good for your skin," she said.
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Cindy Haupert, owner of Mane Cinsations, displays her new line of mineral-based makeup, called Bare Cinsations, at the salon.
In May, Bare Cinsations products arrived at the salon, she said, and have gotten great reviews.
Before the start of the Bare Cinsations line, she said, the salon carried another line of mineral makeup, and, while Haupert said the products were good, she wanted to focus on makeup that was "more skin enhancing."
Customers who have switched to her products, she said, have "all really liked it."
Makeup products available at Mane Cinsations include loose mineral foundation, cream mineral foundation, primers, concealers, blush, shadows, eyeliner, an under eye lift product called No Baggage and vegan brushes. Haupert said the cream mineral foundation, in particular, is unique to her line. While most other mineral makeups have a limited selection of cream foundations, she said, Bare Cinsations offers a full line of cream foundation shades.
All the products offered by Bare Cinsations, she said, are vegan and gluten-free, and are ideal for every skin type and those with sensitivities. Haupert said she is careful to ensure the ingredients for her makeup are from sources that are animal friendly, which she said is inspired partly by her love for animals.
Haupert said developing a line of makeup was a complicated process that involved an immense amount of research, work and attention to detail.
"I have an all-or-nothing approach," she said, "and I like a challenge."
Beyond the process of formulating each Bare Cinsations product, which was guided by research and years of experience, Haupert said "putting all the components together" involved finding a company to make her products, choosing ingredient suppliers, planning for packaging, creating and finalizing signs and labels, having cards printed, and ensuring all applicable regulations for the products were followed.
She said some of the products are mixed in-house, which requires strict quality control for product purity and a substantial time commitment.
She said other Bare Cinsations products are in development. Those include lipsticks and glosses, a full eye shadow line, mascara, and shampoo and conditioner. She said those additions could begin to be available in November.
Haupert said product sales have been steady since their introduction in May, and she feels now is the time to begin marketing the line, and looking beyond the salon for sales.
For now, Haupert said, Bare Cinsations products only are available at Mane Cinsations, but she has been weighing a number of marketing options to grow the line. She said plans are in the works to begin selling Bare Cinsations online, and she is considering expanding into other salons. Also, Haupert said she may begin advertising at women's groups and craft and bridal fairs.
Haupert said she would love to see the makeup line's popularity grow to the point where she would need to add employees to support demand for the makeup.
In the meantime, Haupert is to continue to offer complexion-enhancing mineral makeup products that she says are "what people want now." Having a high-end mineral makeup line based in Tiffin, she said, is unique, and is further proof that women "do not have to travel to a big city for pampering."
Haupert said Mane Cinsations customers can get personalized consultations and the benefit of her product expertise. For more information, call Haupert at (419) 889-8988.
She said the salon will be open Saturday morning during the Heritage Festival. Her mineral products will be on display, and special pricing and offers may be available, she said.


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