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quote: Before Apple's introduction of the first iPhone product, no other company was offering a phone with these features. Prior mobile phones were often bulkier and contained physical keypads. Some had a rocker-style navigation button and sets of buttons for numbers and calling features. Others had a front panel with a partial or full QWERTY keyboard and a screen. None had the clean lines of the iPhone, which immediately caused it to stand apart from the competition.
quote: If you read their whole complaint, they spend a lot of time basically congratulating themselves on the work they did, and what they accomplished. Their point? Because of all that work, they deserve some consideration in their claims of copying. They are setting the stage for why Samsung's copycatting is so harmful to them.Personally, I think it is crap, but at the same time, it is pretty obvious Samsung has been trying to make Apple-like products, and succeeding. Their boxes are very similar, and (some of) their phones look like Samsung versions of iPhones. It's not like it was an accident that their "minimalist" design is a lot like Apple's. That said, I just don't think Apple deserves any protection for the look of their device. The Apple logo, maybe, but that's about it.
quote: Not seeing the word "minimalist" in quotes that you have attributed to Apple...
quote: "The court is of the opinion that Apple's minimalistic design isn't the only technical solution to make a tablet computer, other designs are possible. For the informed customer there remains the predominant overall impression that the device looks."


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For the past 29 years, Debby and Stephen Morgan have been among a small group of volunteers serving up a tasty tradition at the Maple Syrup Festival in Pickens.
Some folks stand in line for more than two hours to get a stack of hot cakes and sausage drizzled with the festival's main attraction - maple syrup.
"It's amazing the people that do come for this," Debby Morgan said, noting visitors come from Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina and many other parts of the region to enjoy the festival, which also features music, crafts, dances, a quilt show and special events in the small town in rural Randolph County.
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Stephen Morgan, of Buckhannon, prepares pancakes Saturday at the 29th annual Maple Syrup Festival in Pickens. The pancake and sausage meal is one of the most popular attractions at the festival, with many people waiting more than two hours to get in.
The Morgans, of Buckhannon, said volunteering at the pancake meals is "kind of a family thing," with a number of siblings, spouses and children coming together each year to help.
"We all come back home to do this," Debby Morgan said.
The popular meals are served at the American Legion Hall and Pickens School for several hours each Saturday and Sunday during the festival, and the proceeds benefit Pickens' community buildings, she continued. On average, the volunteers serve about 3,000 pancake meals each year over the two days at the school and the Legion hall, she added.
After the volunteers finish serving pancakes, they switch over to preparing a ham and beans dinner each evening.
Volunteer Eileen Been, of Pickens, said they would go through about 100 pounds of potatoes, 140 gallons of milk, eight cases of plain pancake mix and seven cases of buckwheat pancake mix this weekend.
"I really don't know how much sausage (would be consumed). ... I don't know how much coffee, either," Been said.
Another resident of the Pickens area, Leslie White, was volunteering at the Roberts/Cunningham Museum in Pickens on Saturday.
White said her favorite part of the 29th annual festival is the music - she herself takes the stage to sing each year.
Of course, she also enjoys seeing old friends and making new ones. She said she ran into a man Saturday whom she hadn't seen in 30 years.
"You definitely see people you haven't seen in a long time," she said.
Besides checking out the museum, getting a tasty meal and listening to music, another popular festival activity is buying handmade items from craft vendors.
Beverly Martin, of Fairmont, was selling handmade wooden birdhouses this weekend with her son, Jarrett. The items are made by her father, Howard Ailstock, who lives in Fairmont now but was born in Elkins.
Martin said business was fairly steady Saturday, with a number of people coming past her table.
"I really didn't think there'd be a lot because of the weather," she added, noting the cold rain that fell most of the day Saturday and Sunday's snowy forecast.
Another craft vendor at the Maple Festival this weekend was Bonnie Puffenbarger of Marlinton, who sells handcrafted jewelry.
She said she's been in the jewelry business for six years, and this was her fourth year at the festival in Pickens.
"They've got a lot going on down here," Puffenbarger said. "It's really really quaint and they still have a lot of the old-time ways. ... I think it's just as cute as can be."
More information about Pickens and its festival is available by calling 304-924-5096 or visiting pickenswv.squarespace.com/maple-syrup-festival.

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Last chance to "duck-orate" for the Ducky Palooza (which will help build a park for kids with special needs) in Frisco
It would be hard to resist the Ducky Palooza even if it weren't for a great cause (it supports the building of Hope Park Frisco, an inclusive playground that accommodates kids with special needs to play alongside their neurotypical peers in Frisco).
For as little as $5, you can "adopt" a rubber duck for racing. Or you can opt for a $100 pageant-worthy dazzle duck to "duck-orate" for the event on March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Frisco Athletic Center.
As for those too busy to dive into the fun, you don't have to be present to win; you can adopt a duck and the Miracle League of Frisco, which is presenting the event, will happily do the work.


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'Tis the season … to buy gift cards. But make sure you weigh the pros and cons before going for the plastic.
As the holiday shopping season gets into full swing, many consumers are scratching their heads over what to get one of their friends, co-workers or even family members.
Maybe it's someone you don't know that well. Maybe it's a loved one who's hard to shop for. Or maybe it's that someone special who just seems to have everything already. Or maybe you just don't have time to shop.
Regardless, consumers need an alternative and easy solution, and banks and retailers are only happy to provide one. So millions of Americans will once again give and receive gift cards this holiday season.
Whether issued by retailers or banks, gift cards are the modern version of those old paper gift certificates, but they're even easier to use. They're more respectable than giving cash or even a check, but they can be used like a credit or debit card. And, of course, there's all kinds of pretty designs on the faces of the cards, making them more attractive and fun to give.
But gift cards have their pluses and minuses that shoppers should be aware of, whether they're the giver or the receiver. Otherwise, the card could prove as disappointing as your aunt's fruitcake or your cousin's latkes.
So here's a look at a few things to keep in mind about gift cards.
The pros
• They're quick, simple and usually easy, both to give and to receive, and they fit inside an envelope, purse or wallet. They're perfect if you don't have time to shop or need a last-minute gift. And there's also no need to deal with gift-wrapping or shipping hassles and costs for large, bulky packages.
• You can buy them almost anywhere, both in stores and banks as well as online. Many supermarkets and drugstores even have revolving displays of gift cards from a host of other businesses available for sale, so you don't even have to go into the restaurant or electronics store to get a card. That makes them very convenient to buy.
• They're particularly ideal for distant friends and relatives, since you can also buy them online and have them mailed directly. Some are even virtual gift cards, such as for online use, and some cards can be purchased in different currencies, such as for Amazon.com, which has international retail websites in other countries.
• They eliminate the need to get too specific with your gift. If you don't know what to get someone or what their size, style, color or fabric preferences are, but know their favorite store, a gift card allows the recipient to decide how they want to spend the money.
• You can avoid duplicating gifts or you can contribute toward something larger if you can't spend the full amount.
• There's no need for refunds, returns or exchanges, since the recipient can buy whatever he or she wants. The only limitation is that a retail gift card is only good at that retailer or restaurant, while a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card is good anywhere those brands are accepted.
• You have a choice of how much to put on the card, with some cards even allowing you to put any amount instead of preset denominations.
• New laws have been passed to protect consumers from abuses. Fees are now prohibited for 12 months, and cards can't expire for at least five years.
The cons
• Although better than cash, they're still not as personal as an actual gift. And while a bank-issued card is more flexible than a retailer card, it could also signal laziness or a lack of thought on the part of the giver, who couldn't even come up with a particular place that the recipient likes.
• It clearly shows how much you spent on the gift.
• They can be lost or forgotten about, in a way that actual cash probably won't, and you can't get money back from them.
• Some cards have an expiration date, so the recipient has to use them by that date, or the money is lost. The Federal Trade Commission suggests that consumers can ask the store to extend the deadline, but there may be a fee for that.
• If the retailer goes out of business, you're out of luck.
• Some cards, particularly those issued by banks, carry certain fees, such as for checking the balance or for inactivity, or they may even charge you just to use the card. So make sure you know the rules and fees before you give or use a card. Under federal law, the expiration date and fees must now be printed on the back of the card.
• They're not always as convenient as cash. While a bank-issued gift card with one of the major credit card brands can be used almost anywhere, a store or restaurant card is limited to that business. And if the card is for a particular store that doesn't have a location near the recipient, the card is almost pointless.
• They can make the recipient feel obligated to go out and buy something, even if they might otherwise not want to, or not even know themselves. They might also have to spend more money than the card is worth.
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Like a birthday or a class reunion or all those '80s cartoons on Netflix, Christmas makes you feel like a little kid again. Part of it is the familiar sights from youth; burning your hands from candle wax dripping during the candlelit singing of "Silent Night" at church, your mom making the cookies - or the traditional holiday pepperoni roll, your siblings and/or cousins wearing stick-on bows and ribbons on their heads, your dad trying in vain to assemble a gift before throwing it into the fire in frustration. Some things never change.
But some things do. It definitely costs a lot more as an adult. And instead of going upstairs after Christmas Eve dinner and trying to sleep despite having half a coronary due to present overload, I drive home and perhaps visit with friends who are in town, with no regard to being under Santa's watch. I don't think my apartment has a Santa-friendly chimney, anyway, so no harm, no foul. I send Christmas cards to my grown-up friends who are married with kids. I join in the muttering over long lines and lights that won't work. Adult Christmas isn't as carefree as the kid version, but it is not without its charm.
Another change is the lack of snow. I remember when I grew up on Warren's west side being able to roll boulder-sized snowballs and assemble eight-foot-tall snowmen. Maybe they seemed bigger because I was much shorter (though the snowsuit definitely added about a half inch in height), but there is definitely not enough of the white stuff to build a snow-giant. Last year was not a white Christmas, and this year isn't looking to be. A kid who is getting a sled may have to wait until February or even March to take a scoot down the hill. Al Gore, I'm sure you take no pleasure in this.
Speaking of sleds, zooming down a hill on a piece of plastic with nothing between your brain and the brick dugout at Packard Park but a thin layer of knit stocking cap is another tradition I still try to enjoy. The last few years it has been closer to Easter than to Christmas, but sled riding is something you can do well into your 30s and 40s or until you can do it in a wheelchair. Nowadays, we go at Mill Creek Park, but the thrill of racing down a slick layer of freezing ice and snow toward uncertain doom still can't be beat. Just dress warm, and wear extra padding. You're paying your own insurance premiums now.
Another long-gone tradition is the annual holiday teddy bear from Hills Department Store. For some reason, Hills is synonymous with the holiday season for children of the '80s in the Mahoning Valley. It wasn't just the bear, which came with the year embroidered on its hat or scarf (I think we still have 1988 around somewhere), but the tub of tri-flavored popcorn; your parents sneaking your presents in and out of the layaway; the bell-ringers outside with their kettles. Everyone loved Hills. I'm sure I'm not the only one who could go for a Coke slushie right now.
There's always room to appreciate the overly warm and brightly lit madness of the mall. Despite having worked at the mall during many insane patience-testing Christmases, I still try to get there at least one during the season. I last did my photo with Santa on his Eastwood Mall throne with some of my Warren G. Harding classmates during junior year. Santa was nonplussed by our weird teenage outfits. Music, wreaths, toy trains, giant nutcrackers, commerce; the mall is the best place to get into the Christmas spirit. Just be careful of the holiday traffic gauntlet on Route 422, or 224.
Making cookies is still always fun. Snuggling on the couch while the hubbub of visitors is heard from all rooms of the house is a comfort. Dad cackling at the same part of "A Christmas Story" every hour, on the hour, for 24 hours, is a welcome constant. And, at the Youngstown Christmas Parade, I still jumped up and down going "SANTA SANTA!" when the big guy came rolling down the street. So, dig out your old McDonald's Happy Meal stuffed reindeer and plastic McNuggets wearing Santa hats (which litter every basement in town), and mix old memories with the new into your holiday. Merry whatever, and a happy new everything!
What's your Mahoning Valley Christmas memory? Share it with me at email@example.com, or comment on this story at www.tribtoday.com.


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Residents in the Buffalo Board of Education's East District will have a new representative after incumbent Rosalyn Taylor, appointed in 2011 to fill a vacancy, was knocked off Tuesday's ballot. Theresa Harris-Tigg, an assistant professor of English education, is running unopposed to represent the boot-shaped district that takes in much of the city's East Side. The district is bordered roughly by William Street on the south, Winspear on the north, Bailey Avenue on the northwest and a jagged edge of streets outlining the southwest boundary over roughly to Fillmore Avenue. Harris-Tigg also ran for the seat in 2010.


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- Natalie said...
I feel that way about my husband! Great quote :)
- June 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- my abc soup said...
thanks for sharing!
xo brittany @ www.myabcsoup.blogspot.com
- June 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- Sara said...
Oh! That is so sweet! Don't you just LOVE Pinterest! I'm so addicted to that site!
- June 7, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Neon Blonde Runner said...
Oh my goodness, you're going to have so much fun with your first 10k. I literally did my first 10k one year ago and it helped get me hooked on running!
You're going to do so well tonight on your 5k! There is a neighborhood 5k series in my neighborhood too and I REALLY wanted to do it this year but sadly I'm working nightshift on all three of the evenings. Oh well, maybe next year. But 5ks are GREAT for speed work and training for longer runs too.
- June 7, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Kathy S said...
Love it! I'm definitely a little addicted too ;)
- June 7, 2011 at 5:29 PM
- Elizabeth said...
Love it! I am addicted to pinterest too, you never know what gorgeous inspiration you will find there.
- June 7, 2011 at 6:05 PM
- cAc said...
I love this!!!! Thanks for sharing :)
- June 7, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- Sundresses and Smiles said...
Hehehe, so cute! I definitely have some close friends and family members this could apply to--I would like to find a boy though!
- June 7, 2011 at 11:12 PM
- Tracy-Girl @ Then I Got To Thinking said...
I need to jump in on this pinterest bandwagon! Love this!
- June 8, 2011 at 12:32 AM
- Deidre said...
If I told IC he was the jelly to my peanut butter he would not be impressed by the sentiment :)
These are great though!
- June 8, 2011 at 1:16 AM
- amy b.s. said...
this is just way too cute.
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GOSHEN TOWNSHIP- The township trustees Monday night dedicated a handicap access ramp at the Administration Building to a former trustee.
The trustees dedicated the ramp to the late John Heffner and accepted a monetary donation from his widow, Lynne, to cover the costs of materials for the project completed this past spring. A plaque in honor of Heffner will be placed on the ramp.
According to Trustee Todd Beeson, Heffner was very active in the community and placed a great deal of importance on helping others.
"His heart really was in community service," Beeson said. "I think [Heffner] would have really been pleased with something like [the handicap ramp], something that benefits the residents."
- Lumberton Cemetery: The trustees agreed to accept full responsibility of Lumberton Cemetery, located at the corner of Western Reserve Road and state Route 534, which has previously been jointly owned with Berlin Township.
The trustees approved the transaction under the condition that the township takes full ownership of the property including mineral rights, Berlin Township assumes associated costs of the transaction and Berlin Township residents must pay non-resident rates for plots.
Under the advice of the county prosecutor's office, the trustees acted on a request by Berlin Township to assume responsibility of the cemetery. Beeson said that the township had been paying approximately $300 each year for maintenance and upkeep.
- Police personnel: The trustees accepted the resignation effective Nov. 19 of Cpl. Joe Olinger, who accepted a position with the Boardman Police Department. The trustees also approved the promotion of Kevin Ragan and Michael Wirkner from reserve officer to part-time.
-Outstanding recycling coordinator: Trustee Chair Bob McCracken announced that Paul Manypenny has been recognized by the Mahoning County Green Team as an outstanding recycling coordinator, one of just two in the county. Manypenny will be honored at an upcoming county commissioners meeting.
-No consolidation of courts: The trustees passed a resolution voicing opposition to the proposed consolidation of Mahoning County courts, which would close Court No. 3 in Sebring. McCracken explained that the consolidation would negatively affect both the police department and residents who would have to travel farther north for court business.
The next regular trustees meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Administration Building.


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The news was all good out of the Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Lady Marauders' basketball camp Thursday.
Not surprisingly, the Lady Marauders hammered Somerset, 64-10, in a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference non-division game at the Pleasant Valley gym. BG is now 14-1 overall, while Somerset is 3-13.
The other positive news was that senior standouts Halee Adams and Devin Stessney weren't injured as badly as first feared. Both were hurt in Monday's game at Richland.
Adams, who missed a lot of last season with a knee injury, was not in uniform Thursday, but coach Mark Moschella said she should return Saturday when BG hosts Greater Johnstown.
"She came down off of a jump shot in Richland and felt something," Moschella said, "and then some swelling started to occur.
"They ran all the tests today, and she got a good report," Moschella continued. "She's feeling good, so she'll be back in the lineup Saturday."
Stessney missed a couple days of practice and didn't start last night, but she didn't appear to miss a beat when she came off the bench early and scored 13 points to share game honors with teammate Brittany Boslet.
"Devin had a bruised thigh," Moschella said of Stessney's injury. "She didn't practice the last two days, so we just wanted to bring her off the bench, and I thought she made a nice, quick recovery.
"She really played well on both ends of the floor tonight."
BG jumped out to a 7-0 lead on buckets by Kristin Miller, Alexis Craig and Boslet. After Somerset's Jay Martin hit a deuce and a trey to make it 7-5, the Marauders ran off the last 12 points of the quarter - seven by Stessney - and the rout was on.
BG tallied 18 points in the second quarter and held Somerset to a single foul shot by Julie Barron to build a 37-6 lead at the half.
Kayla Bates' 3-pointer hiked the BG advantage to 47-6 at the 4:22 mark of the third quarter and put the running clock/mercy rule in motion.
Moschella said he expects all of his players to be ready and he was not surprised by the play of Miller and Craig, who started in place of Adams and Stessney.
"This is a senior group," Moschella said, "and [there's] a lot of senior leadership. I don't want to take a step backwards when we go to our bench and I thought Kristin Miller did a really nice job tonight. She rebounded the ball well and played good defense.
"Alexis Craig did a nice job, too, with some things on the floor."
Bates finished with 10 points and said the Lady Marauders were focused, despite the lopsided result.
"In games like this, we're trying to work on everything we do," Bates said. "We're just trying to get better."
BG didn't push the ball the second half, preferring to run a set offense.
"We were working on our offenses," Bates said. "Halee's absence kind of throws us off a little but we can adjust. We're a tight group and play really well together.
"I'm glad she'll be back Saturday."
Moschella concurred that "we didn't want to push the ball the second half."
"We certainly weren't trying to do anything crazy with the scoreboard," he said. "[Somerset's] working hard to build a program and they're young.
"Defensively, we didn't quit, we showed a lot of energy, and I was happy with that."
SOMERSET (10): Geary 0 0-0 0, Martin 2 0-0 5, Acker 0 0-0 0, Wiltrout 0 0-0 0, Vogt 1 1-2 4, Griffith 0 0-0 0, Barron 0 1-2 1, Trent 0 0-0 0. Totals - 3 2-4 10.
BISHOP GUILFOYLE (64): Ehredt 3 0-0 6, Bates 2 5-6 10, Boslet 5 0-0 13, Miller 4 0-2 8, Craig 2 0-3 4, Stessney 6 0-0 13, Luciano 1 0-0 3, McGhee 0 2-2 2, E. Adams 0 1-2 1, Irvin 2 0-0 4. Totals - 25 8-15 64.
Somerset5 1 4 0 - 10
Bishop Guilfoyle19 18 18 9 - 64
3-point goals: Somerset 2 (Martin, Vogt); Bishop Guilfoyle 6 (Boslet 3, Bates, Stessney, Luciano).
Records: Somerset (3-13); Bishop Guilfoyle (14-1).
JV: Bishop Guilfoyle, 49-19. High scorer-Marina Scipioni, BG, 10.


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We need to talk about Kevin Durant's nickname.
After the All-Star Game, Kevin Durant sat down for an interview with Grantland's Bill Simmons. Toward the end of their talk, Simmons brought up his new "The Slim Reaper" nickname and asked Durant if he was OK with having that moniker thrust upon him. "You can call me The Servant," Durant replied. He went on to explain what that stupid-ass nickname means:
I just like to serve everybody: My teammates, ushers at the game, fans. Just serve everybody.
For fuck's sake. Not only is "The Servant" a terrible nickname, it's a nickname that Durant has given himself for all the wrong reasons. It's the kind of nickname that reinforces the fetishization of Durant's "humility" and "graciousness" that started when a post-The Decision world cried out for an egoless anti-LeBron.
Durant goes on to tell Simmons that "The Slim Reaper" is a little too "dark" for him, speaking like a man who understands the value of selling a humble, sanitized version of his on-court persona to the jersey-buying public. "The Slim Reaper" is there to bring swift, merciless death to his opponents; "The Servant" is there to help his team win by playing the right way. Hilariously, Durant goes on to worry that giving himself a nickname might come off as arrogant. All that humility can lead one down a slippery slope!
But here's the thing: while by all accounts Kevin Durant is, in real life, just as nice a guy as you could ever hope to meet, on the court he's a ruthless killer. He's the guy who will bark at an opponent's bench before going on a game-winning scoring tear. He's the guy who will call people out for being "fake tough guys." He's the guy who invented the "kill 'em and pray for 'em" celebration, complete with menacing throat slash, after a big dunk.
Someday, when Kevin Durant inevitably does something that rankles Mike Lupica types, moments like the ones listed above will be dragged into the open and pointed at as evidence that Durant hasn't always been "who we thought he was." We'll also be reminded of the fact that he is very aware of his shooting percentage. Maybe then, at last, the man will sign on to a decent nickname.


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Saint Vincent College Small Business Development Center will host Promote Your Business with Social Media on Thursday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Saint Vincent College. The seminar will give participants the knowledge to capitalize on the new surge of social media marketing techniques. Participants will learn to effectively utilize online programs that will give their business a boost in visibility, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Linked-In and more. This seminar is recommended for anyone looking to increase their marketing reach. The fee to attend is $40. Coffee/tea set up and light refreshments are included as well as an optional one-year subscription (12 issues) to Inc. magazine, valued at $10. Joe Polk, technology specialist consultant, will present. Polk was previously senior technical specialist with PennTAP, web technology specialist with Marconi PLC and web developer with Management Science Associates in Pittsburgh. Saint Vincent College Small Business Development Center is part of a statewide system of university-based economic development organizations, whose mission is to provide high quality education and consulting to entrepreneurs, to help them start and grow their businesses in the competitive global economy. Early registration is recommended, as space is limited. To register or to obtain additional information the program, contact the Saint Vincent College SBDC at 724-537-4572.
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Having saved the future in World War Z, Brad Pitt revisits the brutal past of 70 years ago in his upcoming World War II drama, Fury.
The first trailer, just released, shows Pitt, 50, as a war-hardened tank commander with a shrinking platoon on a mission behind the German lines. He's joined by a cast that includes Shia LaBeouf, Michael Peña and Percy Jackson's Logan Lerman.
Pitt has tackled WWII before, of course, in Inglourious Basterds. But in this film, which hits theaters Nov. 14, he has a much more haunted yet defiant look.
"He's playing this badass, hard, tough, intense guy. It's a different kind of role for him," director David Ayer told PEOPLE in May. "He's insanely good in this thing."
Ayer said he wanted to make "the ultimate tank movie. Everyone's done D-Day, these big battles of the war, but no one's really told the life of the spearhead of the U.S. Army of the time, which was these tank crews. It's a great opportunity to take a group of guys, put 'em in this claustrophobic environment, and see how they work together as a team."
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porgy: an orgy exclusivly involving those of a larger bulk (fat bastards)
After eating his brick'o'lard and trio of steak pies, tubby bunting picked up his S&M gear and headed off to the porgy.
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1. an orgy of which all members can be considered obese.
2. a poison-oak orgy, e.g. the worst kind of orgy.
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2. a poison-oak orgy, e.g. the worst kind of orgy.
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1. "aw shiet, I think I'm gonna leave, this is a frickin' porgy"
2. "we went hiking, and then it escalated into a full-on porgy"
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2. "we went hiking, and then it escalated into a full-on porgy"
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โดย mothanegro 17 มิถุนายน 2008
Slightly different than an orgy, but the only difference is it's with pigs instead of people.
"I went up to the farm and saw a Porgy in the mud."
โดย Slappy Fack 30 พฤศจิกายน 2006
And orgy with a really fat girl (pig)
Last night me and my mates picked up a fat girl from the pub and took her home for a porgy.
Contraction of "Pudgy orgy", group sex amongst those of grand dimensions (I.E. Fatties, Sows, Porkers, Swamp Rhinos, etc). A Porgy generally occurs when the efforts of the fatsos to bone or be boned by a somewhat slimmer individual fail miserably, and thus they are left with the choice of eternal virginity or sweaty, mouthbreathing copulation with those of their own kind. A Porgy can be infiltrated by chubby chasers of both sexes.
I'm here for the porgy" "Hey dude, we're having a porgy tonight at my place" "Shaniqua got her ass crushed at the porgy
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Any of fish of the family Sparidae, especially of the species pagrus pagrus.
I'm going porgy fishing.
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Trendsetting cake artist Maggie returns to Craftsy to teach two of the American South's most iconic and beautiful blossoms. You'll learn how to create a sophisticated white-on-white design featuring delicate dogwood flowers and branches or the magnificent magnolia. Maggie shows you her signature techniques for cutting, veining, assembling and dusting gum paste flowers with subtle, yet realistic shading. Create an elegant floral presentation that will be the highlight of any event, no matter where you live. This class includes a bonus lesson where Maggie shows you how to make your own gum paste.
Meet your instructor, Maggie Austin, and start forming, coloring and steaming your dogwood flower centers.
Shift your focus to the dogwood leaves as you learn how to cut, thin and vein the leaves before applying color.
Create the delicate dogwood petals with realistic detailing and then attach them to your previously made centers.
Create lovely, realistic-looking branches on which to attach your dogwood blossoms and leaves. Maggie then shows you how to attach your completed branches to a cake.
Learn how to mount your center on a wire and then create and color a beautifully crafted seed pod full of spiky, feather-like carpels.
Cut, thin, vein and shape the interior petals and then attach those to your dried center.
Create all of the gorgeous, larger-than-life outer magnolia petals as Maggie shows you how to wire petals to add support and how to make loose petals to be used in your open blossoms.
Maggie turns her focus to the leaves and shares her tips on how to size them so that the focus stays on the blossom and then demonstrates how to form and color them for a lifelike effect.
Watch your components come to life as you assemble this beautiful southern jewel. Wire the petals together, attach the leaves, place the center and add loose petals to complete your show-stopping sugar creation.
Maggie demonstrates how to make your own gum paste at home using a stand mixer in this bonus lesson.
"Wonderful class, I highly recommend it. I have never made the dogwood blossoms before � let alone on a branch. I have taken the great tips and different techniques and applied them to the other flowers I have made and had wonderful results."
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Abbotsford Heat (0-0-0-0) @ Grand Rapids Griffins (0-0-0-0)
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The Griffins kick off their, and the 2010/11 AHL season, when they host the Abbotsford Heat at Van Andel Arena. The Heat placed third in the North Division last season, the Griffins finished last but will be looking for a much stronger season. They will be boosted by the return of veteran goaltender Joey MacDonald who will get the opening night start.
The Griffins have a virtually new-look outfit this season, proven AHL point producers Chris Minard and Chris Minard will be asked to shoulder a lot of the offensive duties. Rookie forwards Joakim Andersson and Willie Coetzee will be hoping for successful starts to their AHL careers. The wildcard could be Ilari Filppula, brother of Flip, who could is a slick playmaker who should assist the Griffin youngsters. There are also exciting new arrivals on the blueline, led by rookie sensation Brendan Smith. Brian Lashoff is also a permanent member after having a few brief impressive stints in past seasons. Greg Amadio is also a newcomer, and Derek Meech will bolster the blueline.
Just take a glance at the possible line-up below, is that line-up stacked or what?! Go Griffins!
Possible line-up:
Johnson - Filppula - Minard
Owens - Emmerton - Mursak
Tatar - Andersson - Tardif
Coetzee - Raedeke - Pare
(Maltby likely to be recalled by DRW)
Janik - Smith
Meech - Lashoff
Pyett - Amadio
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The New Smyrna Beach Little Theatre will hold auditions from for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28, at the theater, 726 East Third Ave. on the beachside.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with lyrics by Tim Rice. The story is based on the "coat of many colors" story of Joseph from the Hebrew Bible's Book of Genesis.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- When Santa brings toys for tots in December he'll be giving Rudolph and the other reindeers the day off and instead will arrive by train -- courtesy of the Florida East Coast rail -- from Jacksonville to Miami with New Smyrna Beach one of the stops along the way.
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Funeral service for Howard A. Roberts, age 85, of Edgewater, who died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna Beach, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22 at Settle-Wilder Chapel, New Smyrna Beach. Burial will follow at Sea Pines Memorial Gardens, Edgewater. Calling hours will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Settle-Wilder's Chapel.


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Jumps to every branch of a family tree. Basically wants those genes but needs somebody to fuck up.
Oh is it odd that me and all my cuzins fucked that monkey bitch?
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a person who is just a plain out bitch and needs to be bossed around...kind of like a monkey in a cage
"dude what the hell are you doing over there?"
"that kid is such a monkey bitch."
"that kid is such a monkey bitch."
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a lil tricklet who looks like a monkey and buys people shit
this girl who be fuckin with joe is a monkey bitch
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A girl who not only has at least three stray hairs on her chest, but also demonstrates anti-social behavior.
Wow, Carol, that monkey bitch, just called Ted an asshole, then slapped him with her hair-ridden paw.
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Someone who can grow a beard in 6th grade.
Micheal Stewart is a monkey bitch
Beküldő: Engleburt humperdink 2007. október 9.
A female less than 5 ft tall who likes to put down a man And Bitch when there is a audience around, like monkeys put on a show at the Zoo when the crowd gathers.
My neighbors wife is a real monkey bitch, she follows him around and bitch about everthing, she would`t shut the fuck up.
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Region must improve boaters' access to lake
The progress on the waterfront looks awesome! Beautiful trees, plenty of parking and a new sense of hope for Buffalo. As a sportsman, I am still wondering: When are the politicians going to wake up and grant access to the jewel of our region, Lake Erie?
Free boat launch access for a motorized boat is non-existent in Erie County. Why does one have to pay to access Lake Erie with a boat? Every other body of water managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation in New York has at least one free boat launch. Every single one of the Finger Lakes, Allen Lake, Cuba Lake, Silver Lake, Chautauqua Lake and let's not forget Lake Ontario, which has 33 free public access boat launches located within New York.
Logic would reason if I can only access Lake Erie between May and October, I am being charged twice as much as I should be for my boat and trailer registration, along with the cost of my fishing license. Some of the greatest fishing in North America is in our own back yard and it is not being promoted. I live a mere three miles from Lake Erie, but if I want to launch before May and go catch jumbo perch out on Lake Erie, then I will have to hook up my trailer and make the 80-mile round trip to Dunkirk and spend my money in a different county.
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The Randolph County Commission approved a City of Elkins request to annex a parcel of land near North Elementary School Wednesday during its regular meeting.
Elkins City Clerk Sutton Stokes said the affected area is located along the old Leadsville Road and encompasses the Highland Park Apartments, which are owned by the Randolph County Housing Authority, as well as the YouthBuild campus.
The commission unanimously approved the request, which County Commissioner Mike Taylor said would only impact property owners who had petitioned for the annexation - not other individuals.
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Elkins City Clerk Sutton Stokes seeks the approval of the Randolph County Commission Wednesday to annex a parcel of land along the old Leadsville Road near North Elementary School.
"I think it's important to note that this (annexation) is being done at the request of the property owners and will not affect anyone else," Taylor said.
In other business, the commission:
- Approved a motion to give $10,000 from its coal severance tax fund to the West Virginia University Extension Office in Randolph County for the completion of an 120-foot-by-250-foot covered arena at Camp Pioneer near Beverly.
WVU extension agent Ronnie Helmondollar thanked the commission for its initial donation of $25,000 toward the project, but said additional money was needed to cover final construction costs.
"Is it not true that the private donor has also come up with additional funds?" Taylor asked
Helmondollar said the primary donor bankrolling the project had also contributed additional funds.
Taylor made a motion to donate the needed money, saying, "I think it's nice to know that we have people in the county who make such generous donations, and I think the county commission should help out with that, too."
- Approved an Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce request for $5,000 to help finance the annual Mountain State Street Machines Cruise-in and Fourth of July Celebration, which is scheduled for 5 to 10 p.m. July 5. The money will come out of the commission's hotel/motel tax fund.
- Passed a motion to donate $3,000 to Davis Health System Foundation in support of the first-ever Martin Street Fair, which will take place from 11 a.m. to dusk on July 5 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6 along Martin Street in the Elkins Railyard.
Dan Bucher of DHS said the street fair was intended to "complement and not compete" with the ERCCC's annual cruise-in and Fourth of July celebration.
"This is our first year, and we're taking a gamble," Bucher told the commission, "but we're excited."
- Approved the appointment of Randolph County Development Authority Executive Director Robbie Morris and Del. Bill Hartman, D-Randolph, to the Corridor H Authority board of directors. Morris and Hartman will serve four-year terms beginning July 1 and expiring June 30, 2017.
- Approved the reappointment of Nils Heinke to the Elkins-Randolph County Airport Authority board of directors for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2015.
- Approved the hire of Andrea Haymond as a temporary employee in the Randolph County Clerk's office at a rate of $10 per hour without benefits. Haymond will fill in for the remainder of June, as well as July and August, while another employee is on maternity leave.
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As soon as the house lights go down at the St. James Theatre on Broadway for the theatrical production of punk band, Green Day's rock opera opus, American Idiot, the audience is (quite intentionally) assaulted with a seemingly endless barrage of sound bytes from news and pop culture of the first decade of the twenty-first century. Then the curtain rises on an enormous stage filled with disaffected youth and on-stage band members, the set covered to the rafters in a collage of newspapers and magazines, half of a car, scaffolding, and numerous hi-def television screens, blaring clips from entertainment news, talk shows, sitcoms–all of the synthetic noise constantly in our heads, cluttering our minds and distracting us from the disturbing truth of our era.
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FAU to Host Events In Honor of Black History Month
BOCA RATON, FL (February 1, 2011) – Florida Atlantic University will commemorate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Broward, Jupiter and Treasure Coast campuses. The events are open to the general public.
The following events will take place at FAU's Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
Movie Night
Tuesday, February 1, at 8 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union
FAU's Black Student Union will host "The Great Debaters" and end the evening with a group discussion.
Opening Ceremony
Wednesday, February 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Traditions Plaza on the Breezeway
FAU launches Black History Month activities with history and soul food. The Black Student Union will host a display, and Rich Harmon, a motivational speaker with the Harmon Group in Boca Raton, will serve as the guest speaker.
National Black/AIDS Awareness Day
Thursday, February 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The staff of Today and Beyond Wellness and the Peer Education Team will share information on HIV/AIDS at tables in the Breezeway.
Free HIV Rapid Testing
Thursday, February 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Today and Beyond Wellness Office, Room 222
Free HIV rapid testing will be offered and is open to the public.
Heartbreak Hotel: Prelude Movie Night
Tuesday, February 8, at 8 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union
An evening of fun and laughter will accompany the viewing of "Deliver Us from Evil."
'Mighty Times: Youth Power and Racial Change'
Wednesday, February 9, at noon
Sugar Palm Room, Student Union
Participants will view the docu-drama "Mighty Times: The Children's March," a powerful look at the pivotal role of college students in propelling the Civil Rights Movement into the national spotlight. A discussion will follow, led by moderators Kitty Oliver, Ph.D., adjunct professor of oral history writing, race and ethnicity who leads the Race and Change Initiative, and Maria Santamarina, J.D., university diversity officer.
Heartbreak Hotel
Thursday, February 10, at 7 p.m.
Student Union lobby
The Black Student Union will host an evening of African American poetry readings.
Repertory Dance Theatre Ensemble's Rendition of Donald McKayle's 'Rainbow Etude'
Friday, February 11, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 12 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, February 13, at 2 p.m.
FAU Repertory Dance Theatre
FAU dance students will perform the experience of men on chain gangs in the American South, arranged by one of the nation's most heralded choreographers.
'Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks'
Wednesday, February 16, at noon
Sugar Palm Room, Student Union
The film shows how Rosa Parks inspired a community in its opposition to segregation and presents the Montgomery Bus Boycott as more than just a history lesson but as a model for young activists. The film will be followed by a discussion moderated by Marta Cruz-Jensen, Ph.D., an education professor in FAU's College of Education.
Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2004 Presents: 'The Unique Juxtaposition of Black History'
Tuesday, February 22, at 3:30 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union
Ericka Dunlap will speak about how she broke the color barrier and rose to national acclaim when she was crowned Miss America in 2004.
A Celebration of Soul Cuisine
Tuesday, February 22, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Center Marketplace, Student Union
Chef Cary Neff will present "conscious cuisine" with nutritious soul food based on traditional recipes. The event is open to the public.
Remember – A Reflection of Past Marches
Tuesday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m.
FAU Student Union
The NAACP will sponsor a march and a reflection on past civil rights marches. The march will begin in front of the FAU Student Union and end on the Free Speech Lawn.
Not Just Beauty – Fourth Black Miss America
Tuesday, February 22, at 7 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union
A roundtable student panel discussion will focus on self rather than beauty in the 21st century.
Health Disparities in the African American Community
Wednesday, February 23, at noon
Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science building, Room BC-126
Dr. Julie Servoss will explain how African Americans can improve life span by making healthy choices.
Hood Politics
Wednesday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m.
Queen Palm Room, Student Union
The NAACP will sponsor a student panel forum about politics in the urban areas.
Black-a-Demics with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Wednesday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m.
Coyote Jacks, Student Union
FAU's Black Student Union and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will sponsor a forum on African American history.
Owl Family Reunion
Thursday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m.
BBQ Pits, Housing Lawn
The annual barbeque for FAU's Black Student Union will reunite current and previous students and is open to the public.
A Reading and Book Discussion
Thursday, February 24, at noon
Majestic Palm Room, Student Union
Combining memoir with scholarly history, Andrew Furman, Ph.D., an English professor in FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, will examine the socioeconomic and political realities of school integration and share what integration meant for himself and his basketball teammates in his memoir, "My Los Angeles in Black and (Almost) White."
Black Student Experience: Perspectives from Students of Caribbean and African Descent
Friday, February 25, at noon
Student Union, Room 132
International students will engage in a roundtable discussion about their similarities to and differences from African American students.
White Normativity in U.S. Bioethics
Monday, February 28, at noon
Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science building, Room BC-126
Cat Myers, Ph.D., biomedical science professor in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science,, will be the guest speaker for a discussion of white privileges in academia that focuses on ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, religion, etc.
The following events will take place at FAU's Broward campuses:
Mind Freeze: Black History Trivia
Monday, February 7, at 11:30 a.m.
Heritage Hall, 3200 College Ave., Davie campus
Join the OWL Productions staff for an exercise in black trivia.
Black History Celebration Featuring Junkanoo Performers
Tuesday, February 15, at 4:30 p.m.
AT Plaza, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale campus
Junkanoo dancers will perform an exhibition of African dances.
Black History Celebration Featuring Steel Drummers
Wednesday, February 16, at noon
101 N. Beach Road, Dania Beach campus
Steel drummers will perform for this celebration.
Black History Celebration Featuring Greek Steppers
Thursday, February 17, at 11:30 a.m.
3200 College Ave., Davie campus
The FAU Greek Steppers will perform and teach participants how to step.
The following events will take place at FAU's MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, in Jupiter:
Do You Have a Dream?
Tuesday, February 1 through Monday, February 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MP Building
Visitors can view inspirational quotes highlighting the dreams of well-known figures and then create their own recording on the Student Dream Board.
Black History Trivia
Tuesday, February 1, at 11 a.m.
Dining Hall
Guests can test their knowledge about Black culture, traditions and famous individuals throughout history and modern times, and the public is invited. Prizes will be provided.
Celebrating African American Art and Artists: New Visions 2011
Monday, February 14 through Monday, February 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
SR Atrium
View artworks of different genres and styles from local African American artists in the middle of the Jupiter campus.
"Meet the Artist" Reception
Thursday, February 24, at 5:15 p.m.
SR Atrium
The works of two professional artists will be on display throughout February. Both will attend the reception to meet and greet visitors.
The following events will take place at FAU's Treasure Coast campus, 500 NW California Blvd., in Port St. Lucie:
Do You Have a Dream?
Tuesday, February 1 through Monday, February 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MP Building
Visitors can view inspirational quotes highlighting the dreams of well-known figures and then create their own recording on the Student Dream Board.
Jazzy Owls
Thursday, February 3, at 3:30 p.m.
MP Building
Come watch FAU's alumni jazz band perform as it pays tribute to Black History Month.
Dance to the Beat
Monday, February 21, at 3:30 p.m.
MP Building
Enjoy different forms of dancing including a live African dance performance.
For more information, contact Ingrid Jones at 561-297-3959 or email@example.com , or visit www.fau.edu/explore/blackhistory/.
About Florida Atlantic University:
Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students on seven campuses and sites. Building on its rich tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty, FAU hosts 10 colleges: the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the College of Business, the College for Design and Social Inquiry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the Graduate College, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. For more information, visit www.fau.edu .


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A jizz tree is the term for the Bradford Pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) whose flowers emit a smell like semen.
Comedian Bob Kelly once puked when smelled his mic screen after it was smeared with flowers from jizz tree.
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I do not have that sale app in my country. So waiting for a Dotw or some other sale. Anyways, I'm not in a hurry or something, and lately it seems that things that go to that sale app are likely to end in a Dotw sooner or later.
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Here at SeattleClubhouse, our primary goal is to give our readers exclusive information on Seattle Mariners players from the rookie leagues all the way to the major leagues. Looking beyond the numbers and using input from respected baseball resources -- as well as contributing our own input -- we are aiming to give the readers rundowns on the names in the Seattle organization that are worth tracking, and maybe even pinning some future hopes on. Our determination of where the prospects land on the list is a combination of potential ceiling, the player's likelihood of reaching that ceiling, the most probable outcome for the player and their proximity to cracking the 25-man roster.
This Top-50 compilation has involved countless hours of phone calls, texts, video review, scouting report review and much more in order to put forth our best effort at a look at the very best prospects in the Seattle Mariners system right now.
The breakdowns have come in groups of five, with eight of the 10 pieces being for SeattleClubhouse subscribers only. The complete list of names is now posted to the forums for discussion, and we'd love to hear feedback from our readers. Each player section is headed by the player's position, age (as of the date of article publishing), hitting and throwing handedness and level at which they ended the 2012 season.
This free look at the Top-5 prospects (as well as the free look at prospects No. 35-31) is just a taste of the depth that we offered up on the Top-50 this year. Subscribers can check out the complete database in groups of five by clicking on the following links for prospects:
- 50 through 46
- 45 through 41
- 40 through 36
- 35 through 31 (FREE)
- 30 through 26
- 25 through 21
- 20 through 16
- 15 through 11
- 10 through 6
These last five players in our Top-50 countdown represent the absolute best in Seattle's organization in terms of future ceiling and proximity to the major leagues. These prospects are valuable to the Mariners -- and their value is high as players that other clubs covet, as well -- as they eye the future. Here now are Seattle Mariners prospects numbers 5 through 1.
Regardless of whether or not he makes the big league rotation out of camp this year (my guess is he will not), James Paxton at this point has to be counted as one of the better draft picks that has been made during the current front office's time in charge. A clear first round talent (and pick) before the NCAA/Boras fight pushed him back a year, the M's stole him with a 4th round selection. He's built a resume that speaks to that talent so far, with an impressive 2.73 ERA and 10.8 strikeouts-per-nine in his 38 starts and 201 1/3 minor leagues innings for the Mariners the past two years. But even though Paxton still comes with a profile befitting a first rounder, he is perhaps the one prospect in our Top-10 here that generates the most differing opinions when asking around about his future.
The main reason for the concern stems from his command, which can escape him at times. The main reason for his command escaping him is his mechanics, which feature a back leg bend and back side lean as his hands break from his glove in the delivery, both out of the wind-up and from the stretch. He then transfers into a long front leg stride and, in all, it is a lot to keep together mechanically. The rocking motion that is created sometimes leads to Paxton completely losing the ability to locate, and the rhythm can go away for long stretches, but also from batter to batter. "He just doesn't repeat his delivery well," is what MLB.com's Bernie Pleskoff told me after watching all of his AFL starts, a common detraction attributed to the 6-foot-4 left-hander. When the mechanics are right and Paxton does repeat his delivery however, there is no denying the stuff that James possesses.
Working from an ideal pitchers build with a strong lower half and long limbs, Paxton comes straight over the top with a fastball that works at 92-95 and he can get into the upper-90s when needed for a big spot. His curveball has big separation, usually working in the 77-80 mph range, and big 12-to-6 break. It also works as an out pitch and generates plenty of swinging strikes. The third pitch that Paxton needs is the circle change that he is still refining. His manager in the Arizona Fall League, Dusty Wathan, said to me back in late October, "He's working on his changeup down here, and when that comes, he's a top of the rotation guy."
It seemed that some of the command issues that plagued Paxton were cleared up following his mid-season knee injury, and I was told that Jackson pitching coach Lance Painter and others worked hard at cleaning up what was termed some "mechanical deficiencies" tied to his landing leg (the knee which was injured) during his time off. Whatever was done, it certainly worked in the second half. "Nobody was better in the Southern League during the second half than Paxton," Jackson's Chris Harris told me. "He was truly hitting his peak at the end of the season." The numbers back that up as the Richmond, BC native posted a 2.40 ERA and won six of his seven decisions after returning from the injury. And he was even better in the playoffs, striking out 19 batters in two scoreless starts covering 13 1/3 innings.
Having to sit out that one season following his junior year at Kentucky, Paxton heads into 2013 at age 24 and having not yet reached Triple-A, but a lot of that is just academic at this point. "To me, Paxton was major league ready at the end of the season," said Harris. His manager in Double-A, Jim Pankovits, told me in the past that the big left-hander, "made more progress in a short period of time than any player that I have ever had. I've never seen a kid take instruction the way he did." More praise came from one of Paxton's former coaches, Rich Dorman, who had James early in 2011 in Clinton. Dorman compared him to Andy Pettitte, a very successful left-hander with 245 big league wins to his credit. In comparing the two, Dorman pointed out their similarities in terms of build and delivery but added, "except Paxton is 98 (miles per hour with his fastball) with a hammer curve."
With his command being the only thing holding him back, Paxton truly already has big league-ready stuff. He is not yet on the 40-man roster, however, meaning that there are a few prospects in the system that could end up getting cracks at big league time ahead of him. His name also surfaces frequently in trade rumors as the Mariners continue to search for young offensive help at the big league level, but despite those two points, it is clear that Paxton is a very talented pitcher.
We had Paxton as the No. 2 overall prospect in the Mariners system at this time last year, and although he really didn't slip at all in 2012, he also didn't make any huge leaps forward while others in the organization did. Heading into 2013, Paxton seems to be slated for a rotation spot in Tacoma, but any trades made by the Mariners could have him either closer to a big league job in Seattle or somewhere else if he is the one dealt away. If he stays and starts in Tacoma in 2013, it shouldn't take long for James to find his way to the major leagues.
It is true that Nick Franklin probably isn't going to be a long-term solution for the Mariners, or any team, as a starting shortstop in the big leagues. What is not true is that his value as a prospect relies on him sticking at that position. Franklin cracked Triple-A in 2012 during his age 21 season and even though the transition to the minor leagues' highest level had some bumps for Nick, he performed well enough statistically and to the scouting eye that he continues to be regarded among the top middle infield prospects in baseball. Franklin hit .278/.347/.453 with 52 extra base hits, 48 walks and 12 stolen bases in his 121 games between Double-A Jackson and Triple-A Tacoma. The switch-hitter played 69 games at shortstop and 48 at second base during the year and was named the Southern League Player of the Month for May after hitting .394/.457/.648 in 21 games there.
There were still struggles from the right side of the plate for the switch-hitting Franklin and his strikeout rate jumped from 15.9% in Jackson to 23.0% in Tacoma, but the tools that make him an offensive middle infield prospect were still readily evident as he was still in the Top-15 in the PCL in extra base hits (27) during his time in Triple-A despite only being able to scratch out a .243 average there. Franklin, who ranked 3rd on our Top-50 countdown a season ago, didn't reach the lofty home run total that he put up back in 2010 (23) when he burst onto the prospect scene, but his extra base hit total in 2012 actually matched his 2010 output while seeing nearly 50 fewer plate appearances.
Franklin is another top prospect for Seattle who's tools don't really "wow" you at first blush, but he plays the game hard and he plays the game the right way and he's always looking for any way to get an edge on his opponent on the field, be it by out-hustling or outsmarting the other team. Nick has average or slightly better tools across the board, including speed and power -- particularly from the left side where he earns raves for his easy, natural swing which generates hard contact -- and his plus baseball intelligence and his unshakable confidence allow his entire game to play up in game action. His range and arm only grade out as passable for shortstop and it sounds like the Mariners are starting to agree that second base is his best long-term home defensively, but I doubt that the club closes the door on shortstop for Franklin in 2013.
His swing and his stride can get long at times, and having watched most of his at bats in Tacoma I can say that he definitely got in trouble often from that. One Mariners staffer told me that late in the year in Tacoma, "his swing definitely got a little long. When he gets too big, he's not quite the contact hitter that he could be or should be." He also continued to struggle as a right-handed hitter, although his swing looked better there at times, even late in the year in Tacoma. Chris Harris agreed with that, saying, "He got much better from the right side in 2012."
Although the fall off in performance from Double-A to Triple-A was sizeable, Minor League Field Coordinator Jack Howell talked with me about how that type of failure isn't always a bad thing. "If they cruise along without ever having any troubles it sometimes isn't a good thing," Howell said. He continued, "It's good for them to be challenged and even fail a little bit because then you get to see how they react to those situations." The Mariners are working with Franklin to be shorter to the ball and to concentrate on not hitting so many balls in the air. "Balls in the air are outs in Seattle," Howell said to me.
Bernie Pleskoff has seen a lot of Franklin during the past two AFL seasons, and he sees Nick as a big league-ready offensive contributor. "I think Franklin has big upside and he looked extremely strong this fall, especially from the left side where he consistently drives the ball all over the park," he said. Pleskoff also added, "His quickness and baseball instincts are above average and that will enable him to steal some bases."
As most now see Franklin as a second baseman, his future in Seattle is unclear. He can handle shortstop defensively but it's hard to find anyone that thinks he could excel there or stick there long. With Dustin Ackley manning second in Seattle and Kyle Seager, also a natural second baseman, on Seattle's roster it is hard to see where the 21-year-old Franklin fits in. He could certainly be traded but the Mariners may value him more than other clubs and thus not be able to find a suitable match in terms of value for him. He is still young and not yet on the M's 40-man roster, and he honestly could use some fine-tuning at the Triple-A level to cut down on the strikeouts and try to figure out the puzzle that has been left-handed pitching. But Franklin is a quick study, and he could force the Mariners' hand one way or another at some point before rosters expand in 2013.
Speaking of hitting some bumps in Triple-A, Danny Hultzen. Yes, it is true that Hultzen -- who was utterly dominant during his time with Jackson in the Southern League -- was not only seemingly off with his command, but also hit hard(er) in his 12 starts in Tacoma. So what led to the drop-off in performance for Hultzen? Was it simply fatigue? Was it his mechanics? Was it stuff not good enough? Most seem to agree that he likely just hit the "first-year pro" wall and that there is no cause for concern. Taking a step back and thinking logically, even with his struggles in Tacoma, Hultzen still posted a combined 3.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 9.9 SO/9 and only 6.3 hits allowed per nine in 124 innings in his debut season in professional baseball and he allowed only 4.5 H/9 with a 1.19 ERA and 0.93 WHIP at the Double-A level. Hultzen -- who turned 23 after the 2012 season ended -- is still very much among the top pitching prospects in baseball.
Acknowledged by his peers by receiving the nod from minor league players as the "Best Lefty in the Minors" after the completion of the 2012 regular season, it's clear that even opposing players didn't see a chink in the armor of Hultzen with his late-season struggles. The fact remains that he was in Triple-A pitching well (the bad starts came later) within a year of signing as a professional. Hultzen has the stuff, the poise, the attitude and the desire to succeed not only in Triple-A, but on the next level -- in MLB.
That stuff on Hultzen includes a fastball that he can get up into the mid-90s but that usually works in the 90-93 range. The pitch has good arm-side movement and natural sink and it is a plus pitch already. Hultzen also throws a slider at 81-84 that flashes as a plus offering at times, but it also flattens out and gets short when he is battling his command or overthrows it. His best pitch is his changeup and that pitch generates a lot of swinging strikes and a lot of weak contact. All three pitches are thrown from a low three-quarters release and somewhat of a cross-fire delivery as Danny steps more towards the left-handed batter's box than directly towards home plate. That, of course, creates a lot of deception and makes it tough for hitters -- especially lefties -- to get consistent good looks and good swings against him.
Not all of his struggles in Triple-A can be shrugged off and the M's and Hultzen should focus on what went right in Jackson rather than what went wrong in Tacoma in my opinion. "I truly believe Danny benefited immensely from pitching coach Lance Painter," said Harris. Painter is well-respected in the organization and throughout baseball and has helped a number of the M's top prospects both during the regular season and in the Arizona Fall League in recent years. As I noted in this piece back on July 19th, pitch use and strike % is something that started to get away from Hultzen as his Triple-A starts went on, in my opinion.
I had the chance to interview Hultzen at the 2011 FanFest and his confidence and humility really stood out to me, as did his confidence. "You have to bring it every single time you're out there because there are no easy outs," Hultzen said then. He continued, "It is still just baseball, and one of the things I learned early on is that you can't let yourself get intimidated." Those words seem to be what Danny Hultzen should be living by following his late season woes in Tacoma, and I personally think he will do just that.
The rave reviews on Hultzen as a person, as a competitor and as a pitcher come out from everyone that I talk to about him. "I've been around this business a long time and had a lot of first rounders, but I've never seen anyone as polished and as focused," pitching coordinator Rick Waits told me, adding, "He's really bright, and really focused." Also on a personal note, Chris Harris chimed in with, "Danny is one of the nicest young men you will ever meet. He was a pleasure to be around." Those may just seem like fluff words offered up from within the organization, but the opinions are not restricted to those walking the company line. Everyone loves his makeup. That makeup and that personality are what is going to set Hultzen up to succeed.
With a dozen (mostly forgettable) Triple-A starts under his belt Hultzen may well force the Mariners hand this spring and make it on to the big league roster, where Seattle finds itself in need of a left-handed starter. But if he finds himself back in Tacoma (on what is lining up to potentially be a stacked pitching staff) it shouldn't be viewed as a disappointment for Hultzen. He will be in the major leagues at some point in 2013, and once he makes his debut he will most likely be a big leaguer until his playing days are over, well down the road.
The general consensus among most self-proclaimed draft expert fans -- and even some industry voices and media members -- was that the Mariners ended up "settling" on Zunino with the 3rd overall pick only because high schoolers Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton were taken ahead of Seattle's selection. Solid, not spectacular. No loud tools. Potential to be a starting MLB catcher, but probably not at an All-Star level. The bat and the defense will be good, not great, "but that is valuable", is the way it was spun a lot around Twitter, the internet and the Sports Networks. Following a fantastic debut season during which Zunino hit .360/.447/.689 while slugging 13 home runs while throwing out 43% of attempted base stealers in just 44 games at two levels, everyone is singing a little different tune about his future now.
The son of a former minor leaguer and current pro scout for the Reds, those regular season numbers by Zunino were accumulated at Everett (league best 1.210 OPS while he was there) and Jackson (10th best mark of .974 OPS while he was there). Zunino also went on to hit well in the Southern League playoffs (.379/.471/.828 in 8 games) and in the Arizona Fall League (.288/.337/.463 in 19 games). All of those numbers are to point out the obvious; his bat appears to be much better than "good" or "decent". In fact, I had Bernie Pleskoff and one scout that watched Zunino in the Southern League tell me the same thing; "Zunino is THE impact player in that system." And Pleskoff and his AFL Manager, Dusty Wathan, both stated to me that Zunino's bat, "is going to carry him."
The right-handed hitting Zunino has some of the pure abilities that lead to power being his best tool from a grade standpoint, generating good loft and backspin to all fields from his wide stance, strong arms and hands and quick wrists. His power plays to all fields and while he hits a good amount of fly balls, he also stays on plane enough to generate line drives frequently enough. Being a catcher with the prototypical catcher's build (6-foot-2, 220 pounds, strong thighs and wide shoulders) he isn't a fast runner, but he's athletic enough that his speed isn't a huge detraction. Defensively he gives a great target, frames the ball well and has a quick transfer, release and strong, accurate arm, but sometimes his footwork gets away from him on throws.
"Mike is a sturdy, blue-collar, talented defensive receiver with extra-base offensive potential," Director of Amateur Scouting Tom McNamara said of Zunino when his signing was announced. "He is a winning player, and will be a good fit with the Mariners. We are excited to have him join our organization and working his way towards being part of our Major League club in the future." Mike is a very take-charge type of leader that teams covet in their catchers and he has a, "very advanced understanding of game situations. He's very mature and very fundamentally sound," as Jack Howell told me. Chris Harris had great things to say about him, too. "Jumping onto a team that was labeled as one of the most talented in baseball isn't easy, no matter how good your pedigree has been," Harris said, referencing the Jackson team that garnered a lot of press prior to the 2012 season. Harris continued, "I really wondered how he would mesh or fit in with the Generals. Those questions were erased pretty quick. He became a vocal leader almost from the beginning. His ability to take coaching and learn from teammates was impressive. Mike is a truly humble kid that a lot of scouts compared to Buster Posey."
But for everything that he does right, Zunino does still have some work to do as a professional. He allowed nine passed balls in just 31 starts behind the plate during the regular season and struggled with that issue in the AFL, too. "He still needs some work with footwork and blocking balls," Pleskoff said after seeing him in Arizona. Mike also struck out 20 times in 19 AFL games, where the pitchers had better raw stuff than he was used to seeing throughout the regular season at both Everett and Jackson. Both of those numbers make it likely that Zunino will start 2013 in the minor leagues, even though his bat could be a huge boost to the Mariners' big league lineup.
Needing a little refining, Zunino -- depending on how Spring Training goes -- could even start 2013 back in Jackson, working with pitching prospect Taijuan Walker. If he picks up hitting where he left off, he could move up to Tacoma -- to team with Hultzen, Paxton and Brandon Maurer once again -- very quickly to test his mettle against the highest level of minor league competition. I don't expect the challenge to be too much for him there, either, and would be surprised if we aren't seeing Zunino in Seattle come July. And judging off of the success he had in 2012, he would immediately rank pretty highly among the best overall catchers in the American League at that point.
While Zunino's position scarcity gives him a boost in our rankings, the ranking of Taijuan Walker at No. 1 in our countdown of the Top-50 prospects in the Mariners organization comes down to one thing: ceiling. Plain and simple, he has the ability to reach the loftiest of heights in baseball -- that of a true No. 1 starter. An Ace. And even though the right-hander just turned 20-years-old near the end of the 2012 regular season, he is already in the upper minors for Seattle, perhaps just a few months away from making his major league debut.
The pitching tools for Walker -- whom the Mariners selected with the 43rd overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Yucaipa High School in California -- are phenomenal. His demeanor, poise, maturity and professional approach to the game help make him special. Pitching most of the 2012 in Double-A as a teenager, Walker's final numbers are solid if unspectacular: 7-10, 4.69 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a 2.36 SO/BB ratio in 126 2/3 IP. But walker entered June with a 2.23 ERA in his first nine starts before hitting a bit of a wall and posting a 9.15 ERA during that month. He ended the season with his worst start of the year on September 2nd, allowing eight runs (seven earned) over 3 1/3 mostly erratic innings, but he did strike out seven hitters in that outing. And then in the playoffs, Walker allowed only one earned run in two post season starts for Jackson (12 2/3 IP, 10 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 13 SO).
As for scouting Walker, former Scout.com resident prospect expert Frankie Piliere offered up this breakdown following Taijuan's outing at the 2012 Futures Game: "Taijuan Walker is what I like to call a prototype. His frame, delivery, arm action, and arsenal are what you look for in a front end right-handed starter in the big leagues. His command has to catch up with everything else, but the framework he showed at Kauffman Stadium was quite impressive. Working at 94-96 mph and touching 97 with his fastball, Walker is going to be able to miss bats in the big leagues, as he couples that heat with a big 74-76 mph breaking ball."
That is a pretty good quick rundown of Walker, but it doesn't tell the whole story. That plus velocity that he achieves is very easy as he has a deliberate motion with the ball just exploding out of his hand because of his great arm speed. He gets good, late arm-side run on the fastball when he stays on top of it and keeps his arm in-sync with his body during his delivery and also has, "really good angle because he gets on top of his fastball so well," as Rich Dorman told us last season. His curve was much better and more consistent in 2011 than it was in 2012, but that may work out to be a blessing in disguise because it forced Walker to focus more on refining his changeup and the 89-92 mph cutter that he added to his arsenal during this past year. Both of those pitches show plus potential, giving Walker four potential plus pitches at his disposal. His command and mechanics aren't always great and he is still very new to pitching overall, but he typically keeps the ball down and he also understands how and when to add and subtract for effect. Above all of these tools, Walker has the added benefit of being the best athlete on the field whenever he steps on the mound, something that cannot be said often for pitchers. And tying into that athleticism and his multi-sport background, Walker has a very competitive streak in him.
As for the mid-season struggles, Walker seems to understand what was wrong. "Lately I've been a one-pitch pitcher. I need to show my curveball," He said. "Hitters in Double-A can hit a fastball. I need to be able to show I can throw a curveball for strikes." Those statements speak to the maturity and understanding of pitching that this former basketball star has. That and his quiet confidence -- something that was very evident in his interview with me last January -- are other pluses for Walker.
I had Walker at No. 4 on this list a season ago, and while he may not have taken the statistical steps forward in 2012 that some would've liked, in watching video of him and getting reports from on the ground on him, it is clear that he is a much better pitcher now than he was at this time last year. The comps that people offer up on him -- from Dwight Gooden to Bob Gibson -- speak to the rarity of the heights that he could reach with his ideal frame and power arsenal. Although it is very real that we could see Walker return to Jackson to start 2013, that shouldn't be seen as a negative. Again, his age and his newness in concentrating on baseball simply must be taken into consideration, and he was pitching in high school just three summers ago. Wherever he starts in 2013, I would be surprised if he isn't in Seattle before the end of this coming year. The Mariners are obviously high on Walker, and so are we here at SeattleClubhouse.
That ends our second annual look at the Mariners' Top-50 prospects. We hope you enjoyed the extended looks at 50 players to keep an eye on for the Mariners. Be sure to check out our breakdown on the entire system at the links above and be sure to stay tuned throughout the 2013 season as we track the ups and downs of every prospect in the Mariners' system. We look forward to doing this all again for you at the end of 2013!
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City Council's finance/labor relations committee met behind closed doors Tuesday with members of the union to begin discussions on the re-opener clause, which was included in each of the city's union contracts two years ago.
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In other matters, the committee forwarded three pieces of legislation for council's consideration at its meeting next week.
One ordinance offers council's support for the Columbiana County Port Authority's plan to apply for funding through the Clean Ohio Brownfields Program for an assessment of North Star Coal's property along the Ohio River.
Chairman Sherrie Curtis emphasized this funding is not for abatement or clean-up, just an assessment to determine whether or not the property is polluted.
Council will also be asked to consider an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter an agreement with the Ohio Department of Development for revolving loan funding, although the committee asked for additional information on the plan before Monday's meeting.
The final ordinance is the annual one authorizing the Board of Public Utilities to advertise for bids to purchase chemicals, meters and supplies for both the water and sewer departments.


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Observations on British and American English
by an American linguist in the UK
England and America are two countries separated by a common language.
--George Bernard Shaw
BrE = British English
AmE = American English
OED=Oxford English Dictionary (2nd edn. [1989], unless otherwise noted)
Saturday, March 15, 2008
sticks and canes, walkers and frames
But out on a walk today, after mocking an innocent bystander's footwear selection, Better Half noted the beauty of another bystander's walking stick, which led me to abandon linguistic-analytical subtlety and do another simple 'they call it this/we call it that' post.
So, say walking stick to me with my American ears on, and I imagine something like a staff--a big stick, possibly picked up while walking in a forest, used by a hiker (or BrE rambler) who wouldn't normally require that kind of support for day-to-day walking. (See photo here.) It probably wouldn't have a handle. But walking stick is what BrE speakers call what AmE speakers call a cane--a stick, like the one to the right, with a (usually curved) handle and often with a rubber anti-slip bit at the end, used by people with (BrE) dodgy feet/legs/knees/hips/ankles. Very often, walking stick is abbreviated to stick, as in Could you pass me my stick?, which was said by my hospital ward-mate last week. (Yes, if you couldn't guess from the last post, I was in (the) hospital again last week.) I asked Better Half if he'd ever use the word cane. First he came up with (AmE--but making inroads in the UK) candy cane, then he supposed that he might use cane for a walking-stick-as-accessory, for instance, as carried by a male Victorian opera-goer. So, in my AmE dialect, canes are for people who can't/shouldn't walk unassisted and walking sticks are for the able-bodied, whereas in BH's BrE dialect, the stick is for the disabled, and the cane is just for decoration. That said, all the photos on this post are taken from this British company's site, and they do use cane, but only for the type that has four feet--they call it a quad cane.
But sticks/canes are not the only differently-named ambulatory aid. If you're even less steady on your feet, you'll need a walker if you're an AmE speaker, and a Zimmer frame if you speak BrE. The latter is a proprietary name from a London company. The former is not marked as AmE in the OED, but I've only ever heard Zimmer frame used here (and I have heard it a lot, as Better Half's roommate when I met him--his grandmother--used one). Back on Mobility People's site, however, one particular model is called a walker--possibly because it is not made by Zimmer and it would be somewhat nonsensical to talk of a CASA Zimmer frame. Kind of like talking about a Canon Xerox machine--you might say it, but the people selling the Canons had better not.
22 comments:
- zhoen said...
I work with Zimmer reps for orthopedic implants all the time. (AmE). I've only ever heard Zimmer frame for a walker on Brit TV, never here. With so many new varieties of assistive devices, I'm expecting a slew of new terms any moment.
- 16 March, 2008 00:11
- Martinus said...
I think of a cane as a subset of "walking stick", the flexible kind used a a prop (in both senses of the word) by Chaplin for example. My NSOED defines the word botanically: "The hollow jointed woody stem of certain reeds and grasses, as bamboo and sugar cane; the solid stem of slender palms, as the rattan, Malacca, etc." then gives as the third definition: "A length of cane used as an instrument of punishment, as a walking-stick, as a support for a plant, etc.; any slender walking-stick."
So a cane can be a walking stick, but a walking stick need not be a cane.
- 16 March, 2008 00:21
- flatlander said...
The first thing that comes to my (AmE) mind with the terming 'walking stick' is a certain insect. (I once saw one the size of a chihuahua ambling down the sidewalk like something out of a Far Side cartoon.) It might also refer to an impromptu hiking device. The thing used by either a disabled person or a Gary Cooper wannabe is a 'cane'.
- 16 March, 2008 02:52
I (ScE) almost never hear "zimmer frame," but rather the shortened form "zimmer" a lot. To call a walking stick a cane is definitively, to my ears, AmE, although it is a usage we are not unfamiliar with over here due to TV and films.
- 16 March, 2008 09:00
- steph said...
It was within the last week that the penny dropped that the band The Zimmers was named for their walkers.
- 16 March, 2008 09:30
- Derry said...
That's because these are walkers.
From a random googled page.
- 16 March, 2008 09:49
- lynneguist said...
Derry--they'd be walkers in AmE too--but to make it clear, I'd probably say baby walker.
Two other things that I forgot to mention in the post: (1) both dialects might talk about a cane (a thin, hollow reed) as a device for beating people's bottoms--that one doesn't have a handle, and (2) if you need a generic term in BrE, you can say walking frame--but really, people say Zimmer.
- 16 March, 2008 11:20
- jhm said...
I sem to recall some British movies wherein what an American would call 'crutches' where termed 'sticks.' Does BrE use a 'crutch,' so to speak?
- 16 March, 2008 12:38
- lynneguist said...
Crutch is used in the UK, but I was surprised when I moved here to find that they are usually the kind with an arm cuff, rather than the kind that goes in your armpit. When I was a kid in the US, the arm-cuff kind was for the permanently disabled, whereas the armpit kind was used if you broke your leg or sprained your ankle. (Has the arm-cuff kind caught on in the US for temporary disabilities?)
- 16 March, 2008 12:46
- Jonathan Bogart said...
As far as I'm aware (southwest US), the armpit crutches are still standard for temporary walking assistance in the US, although I've noticed that it's more common for people to use only one crutch than it was when I was of the adventurous age more likely to break a bone.
- 16 March, 2008 22:21
Australian usages: for stick/cane, pretty much as BrE. That is, walking-stick for those who need a bit of help walking, "cane" for something fancy. The white version used by a blind person is perhaps a halfway exception - I hear both "stick" and "cane".
The frame is mostly referred to as the full generic term "walking frame". Only occasionally, perhaps in places where they're used extensively, might one hear "Zimmer frame" or just "frame".
- 17 March, 2008 06:45
I (BrE) would tend to use 'walking frame' rather than 'Zimmer frame', and certainly without exception if the user's disability is not age-related. A 'Zimmer frame' is 100% an elderly accoutrement to me!
I agree with your BH's assessment of 'cane' being basically stick-as-accessory rather than stick-as-mobility-aid.
On sticks-for-hiking/rambling/trekking: it's a stick if it's dead plain, perhaps a branch of appropriate length I've picked up as I go; it might be a staff if it's shoulder height or more; it's a thumbstick (great things)if it's forked at the top so I can rest my thumb in it; it's a (walking) pole if it's one of those lightweight metal extendable things I use two of in 'serious' walking to haul myself up a hill or save my knees going down one.
- 17 March, 2008 13:12
- Peter said...
In Br.E "crutches" also include under armpit versions as well as arm-crutches. As a grammar school boy from 1948 to 1953, I can assure you that some canes did have curved handles: they were hooked inside masters' academic gowns and applied to boys' bottoms for almost any infringement such as as not knowing how to the conjugate a Latin verb or being late back from a gym lesson, even if it was the gym master's fault!
- 17 March, 2008 15:02
- Marc Naimark said...
How anyone managed not to comment on the REAL issue of this post is beyond me... Just what are the British supposed to say instead of "burp"?
- 17 March, 2008 21:22
- lynneguist said...
I hear belch, although the OED says it's 'now vulgar'--and the British do use burp nowadays. When referring to babies, Better Half and the In-Laws all say windy-pops (noun), which drives me a little more bonkers than I already am. Urban Dictionary (not that I trust it one little bit) says that windypops = flatulence, but the ILs use it particularly for baby burps.
- 17 March, 2008 21:38
- JohnB said...
(BrE) I tend to use burp or belch if I am being formal :) Although the wife recently came across eruction, which we particularly liked.
While I would associate windypops more with the other end of a baby, I have heard it used for baby burps before.
- 18 March, 2008 19:20
- Strawberryyog said...
It's odd how one constructs one's own etymologies, or at least explanations, for things. Until reading this post I would have unhesitatingly bet you a fiver that "Zimmer frame" was an Americanism. to tell you why exactly would require a small fortune spent on hypnosis, I dare say, but this was definitely down on my list as a US import - how wrong can you be? well well well - you live and learn! Thanks again for the always-excellent content.
- 19 March, 2008 08:01
- Vicky said...
In Japanese, one way to refer to this thing is from with a loanword from English, namely "sutekki". When it's said aloud, it's clearly from "stick", but (as an American) I wondered why it had this meaning. Now I see!
- 20 March, 2008 12:27
Sticks are aids to walking, canes are for show or as they were still in use when I was at school for hitting people with. The only exception I can think of is the Swagger Stick as used in the Army.
- 31 March, 2008 15:57
My mental cane is a flexible one, much like Martinus', particularly because of "caning" at school (stick based corporal punishment)
- 22 October, 2008 06:33
- enitharmon said...
I was going to mention trekking poles, the high (ish, (qv))-tech but I see Anon has beaten me to it. I find them more useful these days for extracting things from under the (BrE)sofa/(AmE)couch. My cat has a habit of stealing my (BrE)knickers/(AmE)tights and stowing them there.
- 20 August, 2012 11:59
- lynneguist said...
Off topic, it would be BrE knickers/AmE underwear (or underpants or panties, but I would say 'underwear' there even though it's a more general term) or BrE tights/AmE pantyhose (or tights, if they're opaque)
- 20 August, 2012 12:36


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Memorable fictional accountants
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As we seek out CPAs to help with our taxes, take a look at some of the more memorable fictional accountants from TV and movies.
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Welcome to the Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics (WyCEHG)!
Many of the most pressing issues facing the western United States hinge on the fate and transport of water and its response to diverse disturbances, including climate change, bark beetle infestations, and energy extraction. A grand challenge for water resources management is to optimize water allocation among stakeholders whose diverse needs range from watering crops to extracting fossil fuels, safeguarding drinking water, and delivering water to downstream communities.
To meet this multifaceted challenge, managers need scientific advances that reduce longstanding uncertainties in understanding water pathways and will lead to improved water resource management. The goal of this project is to establish a lasting center of excellence in environmental hydrology and geophysics that transforms science and watershed management in Wyoming by providing cutting-edge knowledge and tools to water resource managers and scientists in the public and private sectors. To achieve this, the Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics (WyCEHG) was established. This multidisciplinary center encompasses new physical and intellectual infrastructure that enables a comprehensive research program linking surface and subsurface watershed hydrology, geophysics, remote sensing, and computational modeling.
The goals of WyCEHG are:
- To improve understanding of mountain front hydrology by characterizing the processes that partition water into streams, soils, plants, rivers and aquifers in several locations throughout the state.
- To improve understanding of how disturbances affect water flux by studying effects on hydrological systems from climate change, bark beetle infestations, and energy extraction.
- To improve integrated modeling of the fate and transport of water by creating integrated computer models that will provide the scientific knowledge and tools for improved prediction of hydrological processes.
- To provide cutting edge resources and tools for educators and watershed managers in the state