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When two companies love each other very much, they get together, and sometimes that's where brand-new bouncing baby businesses come from. Other times, one company loves another company so much that it just gobbles it right up. And sometimes, just sometimes, investors can profit from all that love — but it's not easy.
Just as spring approaches, Corporate America has been struck by the urge to merge. U.S. M&A activity soared to $306.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012 from $210.2 billion in the third quarter, according to The Mergermarket Group. Corporate hookups have made big headlines this year: American Airlines and U.S. Airways agreed to merge in an $11 billion deal, Berkshire Hathaway bought Heinz in a $23 billion agreement, and Office Depot agreed to buy Office Max in a $1.2 billion deal.
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One reason for the uptick in M&A is the soaring stock market itself. A company that wants to buy another with stock, for example, has greater buying power when the stock is at $40 than when it's at $20.
But the prime mover behind the fecund M&A market is huge cash hoards, thanks to years of record or near-record profits. Excluding financial companies, which must keep lots of cash at all times, 205 companies in the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index have $1 billion or more in cash on their books.
Shareholders get restless when a company has too much cash on its books. After all, shareholders are owners, and they want to share in the love, too. Recently, for example, hedge-fund manager David Einhorn has been pushing Apple to return some of its $40 billion in cash to investors in the form of a special dividend.
Special dividends are, well, special, but many times, companies prefer to put their profits to work, typically by expanding the business. One way, of course, is to open new branches, hire more employees, and roll out new products.
Another way is to buy another company whose line of business is complementary to yours. The merger between American and U.S. Airlines, for example, got good marks because the two companies had relatively little overlap in their routes.
But there are plenty of dangers in M&A, the first being the temptation to do something stupid. Companies that wed in haste often repent at leisure — as Time Warner did when it bought America Online. And sometimes companies that seem well-suited to each other just aren't.
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What does this mean for you as an investor? One frequent observation about M&A is that the stock of the acquiring company typically falls, while the price of the target often rises. The reason for this is relatively simple: The purchaser usually overpays.
The phenomenon is so well-established that a few funds have made decent money by waiting for a takeover announcement, buying the target, and shorting the stock of the acquiring company. ("Shorting," on Wall Street, means making a bet on a falling stock price.)
The strategy is actually fairly conservative. The Arbitrage fund (ARBFX) one of the oldest funds that follows the strategy, has an average return of 4.3% a year the past decade, vs. 7.9% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested, according to Morningstar. But it's far less volatile than the S&P 500: The fund's worst 12-month loss has been -12.5%, vs. -43.3% for the index. Another, similar fund is the Gabelli ABC fund (GABCX).
Investors looking for a big pop from M&A activity should realize just how difficult it is to find a merger target before the merger is actually announced. Generally speaking, though, targets tend to be in the small- and midcap range, says Todd Rosenbluth, director of mutual fund and ETF research at Standard & Poor's. "It's easier to buy a $1 billion company than a $50 billion one," he says.
Targets typically fall into two categories:
• Unloved, overlooked companies that could be turned around by a purchaser. Heinz could fall into that category, although the ketchup king was always solidly profitable. It took Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to make the company sexy.
• Red-hot companies that larger companies figure are worth buying. Oracle, for example, recently bought a small company called Acme Packet, a networking firm, for $2.1 billion.
Although many on Wall Street try to figure out merger targets before they're announced, few are successful. (And some that are successful are hauled before the Securities and Exchange Commission, because using insider knowledge of M&A information before it's public is a very bad thing.)
Generally speaking, then, you should probably be looking at a midcap fund if you're hoping for a prolonged boom in takeover mania. A midcap growth fund will be more likely to own stocks like Acme Packet; a midcap value fund could have the next Heinz in its portfolio.
If you've lived through the past decade, midcap growth funds may well give you the willies, so the chart has the best midcap value funds for the past five years. If you're in a growth mode, however, consider Primecap Odyssey Aggressive Growth (POAGX), which has gained an average 11.3% annually the past five years.
Not all corporate marriages have happy outcomes, and profiting from them isn't easy. For most investors, the best takeaway from the boom in mergers is that companies now feel confident enough in their profitability and in the economy to spend some of their cash. It's not the sort of thing that will make you swoon, but it should bring at least a smile to your lips.


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Java JRE 1.6.0_34 Certified with Oracle E-Business Suite
By Steven Chan - EBS-Oracle on Aug 15, 2012
The latest Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0_34 (a.k.a. JRE 6u34-b04) is now certified with Oracle E-Business Suite Release 11i and 12 desktop clients.
What's new in Java 1.6.0_34?
See the 1.6.0_34 Update Release Notes for details about what has changed in this release. This release is available for download from the usual Sun channels and through the 'Java Automatic Update' mechanism.
32-bit and 64-bit versions certified
This certification includes both the 32-bit and 64-bit JRE versions.
32-bit JREs are certified on:
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
- Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows 7 and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
64-bit JREs are certified only on 64-bit versions of Windows 7
and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
Worried about the 'mismanaged session cookie' issue?
No need to worry -- it's fixed. To recap: JRE releases 1.6.0_18 through 1.6.0_22 had issues with mismanaging session cookies that affected some users in some circumstances.
The fix for those issues was first included in JRE 1.6.0_23. These
fixes will carry forward and continue to be fixed in all future JRE
releases. In other words, if you wish to avoid the mismanaged session
cookie issue, you should apply any release after JRE 1.6.0_22.
Our standard policy is that all E-Business Suite customers can apply all
JRE updates to end-user desktops from JRE 1.6.0_03 and later updates on the 1.6 codeline. We test
all new JRE 1.6 releases in parallel with the JRE development process, so
all new JRE 1.6 releases are considered certified with the E-Business Suite on
the same day that they're released by our Java team.
You do not need to wait for a certification announcement before applying new JRE 1.6 releases to your EBS users' desktops.
For important guidance about the impact of the JRE Auto Update feature on JRE 1.6 desktops, see:
- Recommended Browsers for Oracle Applications 11i (Metalink Note 285218.1)
- Upgrading Sun JRE (Native Plug-in) with Oracle Applications 11i for Windows Clients (Metalink Note 290807.1)
- Recommended Browsers for Oracle Applications 12 (MetaLink Note 389422.1)
- Upgrading JRE Plugin with Oracle Applications R12 (MetaLink Note 393931.1)

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Prep Time 10 minutes |
Cook Time 15 minutes
1 cup Eden Red Quinoa, washed and drained
1 1/2 cups boiling wateror soup stock
1/3 cup diced beets
2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Eden Ume Plum Vinegar, or to taste
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest (rind)
6 whole red radishes, sliced into half-moons
2 Tbsp minced red onion
1/4 cup chopped scallions or chives
1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas, blanched 2 to 3 minutes, rinse in cold water to set color
4 ounces Eden Dried Cranberries, 1 pkg.
Cook quinoa together with the beets in water according to package directions. When done, cool, toss with all remaining ingredients and serve.
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Felix Baumgartner: Is 'adventure' in your family?
Felix broke several world records in accomplishing this incredible feat which saw him break the speed of sound. He set a new skydiving record, at about 128,000 ft (39 km), reaching a speed of about 834 mph (1,342 kmh), or Mach 1.24.
He also broke a YouTube world record for number of concurrent views (about 8 million people watched the space jump live).
This isn't the first time Felix has tried something like this - watch some of his 'top' free falls on YouTube.
Clearly, Felix has an incredible sense of adventure. We're interested in knowing about your own family stories of adventure.
Do you have adventurous relatives, or were your ancestors adventurous? What's the most adventurous thing a family member has accomplished?
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One of the area's major clusters of life sciences and chemical companies isn't located downtown on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, and it isn't found near the University at Buffalo's Amherst campus.
It's on Grand Island, the Northtowns suburb better known for toll barriers and Fantasy Island is home to a surprising array of high-tech businesses.
Five companies that produce everything from cell cultures to injectable drugs employ nearly 1,400 workers and are located within four miles of each other.
"I think it helps to have the critical mass of companies here," said Richard A. Montagna, whose Innovative Biotechnologies International, located in a Grand Island Boulevard office suite, was taken over by Ithaca-based Rheonix in 2008.
The tech grouping on the island ranges from Rheonix's tiny, two-person shop to the massive 700-worker APP Pharmaceuticals complex and 582-employee Life Technologies plant, neighbors on Staley Road.
No one set out to build a high-tech cluster. It grew by happenstance, as companies were drawn by the proximity to Niagara Falls and cheap, plentiful land.
They have survived ownership changes, thanks in part to the quality of their workforces, and now are a major part of the regional economy. "I think the Grand Island thing is fascinating and not known by a lot of people," said Marnie LaVigne, UB's associate vice president for economic development.
First plant
The oldest of the life sciences companies on Grand Island is the Life Technologies plant on Staley Road, a facility whose roots date to 1962. That's when Robert Ferguson, a former Roswell Park Cancer Institute employee, started a tissue culture company, Grand Island Biological Co., in his garage.
The GIBCO brand remains a strong one, even as the name on the sprawling, 275,000-square-foot complex has changed from GIBCO, to Life Technologies, to Invitrogen and back to Life Technologies. The Grand Island facility, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, now is part of Life Technologies' network of media manufacturing sites including in Australia, New Zealand and Scotland.
The plant makes cell culture media and reagents, powders and liquids scientists use as nutrients to grow cells.
"There's people with over 40 years' experience," said Scott Baird, leader of the company's media manufacturing network and Grand Island site leader.
The Grand Island plant has seen employment grow from 520 workers, at the end of 2010, to 582 workers at the end of 2012. It is one of more than 30 Life Technologies manufacturing sites around the world and is among the five largest in the number of employees.
Life Technologies spends millions of dollars every year on infrastructure and site improvements, and Baird said the same ingredients that have kept the plant going for 50 years position it for future success. "The key is not to be complacent," said Baird, a native of Scotland who came here 2½ years ago.
The APP Pharmaceuticals plant, owned since 2008 by APP parent company Fresenius Kabi, has about 700 workers, according to Matt Kuhn, a United States-based spokesman for Germany's Fresenius.
APP makes sterile injectable drugs that are used, primarily in hospitals, to treat patients with infections, cancer and pain, Kuhn said, as well as anesthesia products used in surgeries.
The APP complex sits on 85 acres and consists of three buildings totaling 365,000 square feet. It is one of more than 100 manufacturing centers around the world, and three in this country, operated by Fresenius. The facility, built in 1970, recently underwent a $38 million expansion that added 90 jobs.
The complex drew unwanted attention last February, when media outlets reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had cited the plant for "significant violations" following a July 2011 inspection, including: insects found in vials of finished product and a failure to follow quality-control procedures. Fresenius officials said at the time they were addressing the FDA's concerns.
The VIP Pharmaceuticals facility on Grand Island opened in 1991, five years after the drug distribution company was started in Niagara Falls.
The founders moved to the island because they needed room to expand and wanted to a location that would be more convenient for prospective employees in and near Buffalo, said Albert R. Paonessa III, whose father, Albert R. Jr., was a founding partner of VIP.
"Within one, 1½ years, we doubled the size of it," the younger Paonessa said.
In 2000, VIP was acquired by Andrx Pharmaceuticals, now owned by Watson Pharmaceuticals. Andrx and Watson kept the VIP name until last October, when the Grand Island facility was absorbed into the Anda distribution business, a supplier of generic drugs to pharmacies across the country.
The former VIP warehouse on the island closed in 2002, and the 60 employees who remain here include customer-service and tele-sales representatives, Paonessa said.
A good number have been with the company since the 1990s, and the relationships they've built with their customers are invaluable, he said.
Two-person office
The smallest of the Grand Island life sciences companies, Rheonix, has just two workers.
It started as Innovative Biotechnologies International, founded in 1994 by Montagna, the former president of Cellular Products, who launched his company on the island because that's where he lived at the time.
Rheonix, which bought Montagna's company four years ago, has about 40 employees in Ithaca. It manufactures CARDs — chemistry and reagent devices — which are 3-inch-by-3-inch plastic platforms that function as a fully automated "lab on a chip," said Montagna, the senior vice president for corporate business development and scientific affairs for Rheonix.
They are used in molecular diagnostics to test blood, saliva and other samples to determine the best course of treatment for infectious diseases or for personalized medicine. The cards are not yet FDA approved.
The Grand Island facility doesn't handle manufacturing. "We do business development, FDA regulatory issues and also oversee some federal grants from here," Montagna said.
Rheonix has worked with scientists at UB and Roswell Park Cancer Institute, locally based Rand Capital is a shareholder and it's easier for Montagna to fly out of Buffalo than Ithaca. "So there are all kinds of benefits to being here," he said.
Over on Long Road, IsleChem employs 47 workers at a former Occidental Chemical Corp. technology center.
The research facility dates to 1958, when it was opened by Hooker Chemical, and OxyChem took it over in 1968. Research conducted by OxyChem scientists on Grand Island supported work at 30 of the company's specialty chemicals plants.
Three former OxyChem employees bought the facility in 2001, when OxyChem announced plans to get out of the specialty chemicals business, and brothers Patrick T. and Daniel L. Canavan bought IsleChem in December 2010.
The company has 34 acres, and an 88,000-square-foot building, though they only use a portion of the building space.
IsleChem employees perform contract research and development, analytical services, manufacturing of small-scale chemicals and "scale-up" work on ideas that start out in a lab.
The company serves clients ranging from startups to major corporations in fields including automotive, pharmaceutical and medical devices.
"There's hardly an industry we don't participate in," said Pat Canavan, who worked for Phillips Electronics for 22 years.
For example, the company produces 400 tons per year of 12 varieties of phosphate esters, a chemical added to paints, adhesives and lubricants to, among other purposes, improve the luster and consistency of the clear coating on a car.
The first two years the brothers owned the business, 2011 and 2012, IsleChem had sales of about $8 million annually, but they expect to hit $9 million to $10 million in sales this year.
"We're gearing up for big growth next year," said Dan Canavan, who worked for OxyChem for 13 years before he was downsized in 2001.
Helping each other
The companies do overlap, with Baird saying Life Technologies consults with Fresenius Kabi on certain technical issues that confront both facilities, and Dan Canavan said IsleChem performs some analytical services for Life Technologies.
These companies have geographic options but remain committed to the island.
"Grand Island's kind of central to the region," said Eric Fiebelkorn, president of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce and general manager of Toshiba Business Solutions. "They've decided it's a good place to stay and expand."
The companies are a source of tax revenue, and their employees rent and buy homes on the island, stabilizing the population and providing an enrollment boost for the school district, he said. Company employees also are active in town affairs and the schools.
"It's the community effect," Fiebelkorn added.
Development officials try to leverage the presence of the companies to attract other high-tech firms to the island, and the Grand Island cluster has formed ties to the life sciences cluster forming on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
The 1,344 employees at these four life-sciences companies on the island make up a good portion of the roughly 6,000 people employed at life-sciences companies across the region, said UB's LaVigne. She noted the connection between Life Technologies and Empire Genomics, whose CEO, Anthony Johnson, left Life Technologies to join the startup located on the edge of the medical campus.
"That is the dynamic we want to see more of in this region," LaVigne said.
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on November 13, 2012 - 11:02 PM
, updated November 14, 2012 at 1:42 AM
David A. Smith, the man accused of driving drunk and plowing his motorcycle into several pedestrians on an Amherst bike path Sunday, has at least two prior drunken-driving convictions in the local area, according to computer and arrest records.
Smith was charged with driving while intoxicated and criminally negligent homicide Sunday following the incident that killed two pedestrians and injured another on a balmy weekend afternoon at the edge of the bike path along Tonawanda Creek Road.
The 53-year-old Smith, of Roselle Avenue, Niagara Falls, pleaded guilty to felony DWI in October 2000 in North Tonawanda, court records show. Sentenced to five years' probation and fined $2,500, he later was sent to jail for 30 days for violating his probation.
Computer records also show that Smith was convicted of DWI in a 1997 incident on Grand Island.
But because those previous convictions are both more than 10 years old, they apparently would not have any effect on the new DWI case against Smith, law enforcement officials suggested Tuesday.
Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III would not comment on Smith's previous record, but he did explain the effect of previous DWI convictions.
"If a defendant's prior [convictions] are more than 10 years old, it would be unlawful to charge [that person] with felony DWI," Sedita said.
In New York, felony DWI can be charged only with a previous drunken-driving conviction in the last 10 years or with a defendant having a minor in the vehicle.
Smith, though, still faces a charge of criminally negligent homicide, a Class E felony.
Following Smith's arrest, Kelley A. Omel, who heads the district attorney's Vehicular Crimes Bureau, obtained a court order for a blood draw from Smith. Sedita's office has asked the Erie County toxicology lab for an expedited testing of that blood sample, to determine his blood-alcohol content. The alcohol content could be determined within a week.
Sedita would not explain what specific factors led Amherst police to charge Smith with driving while intoxicated.
"The investigating officers had reasonable suspicions to believe that he had consumed alcohol," Sedita said.
While Sunday's fatal incident was an extremely rare event – a motorcycle striking and killing two pedestrians – studies show that there are many more motorcyclists on the road than in years past and that many more of their fatal crashes now involve alcohol.
A study conducted last year by the University at Albany's Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research on impaired driving among motorcyclists involved in crashes found more than 666,000 drivers with motorcycle licenses in the state in 2010 – up 22 percent from 2001.
Looking at fatalities from all crashes, the study found that the involvement of motorcycles in fatal crashes increased from 10.1 percent in 2001 to 16.1 percent in 2010.
Researchers also found that in 2006, 23 percent of fatal motorcycle crashes involved alcohol. In 2010, that figure rose to 32 percent.
But it's difficult to find any trend in a tragic incident that takes the lives of two people out for a walk on an unseasonably warm fall day.
State Police Sgt. David Martek, traffic sergeant for Troop A, the Western New York region, said it's quite uncommon to have crashes in which a motorcycle hits a pedestrian. State police are not involved in the Amherst crash investigation.
"I think it's pretty rare for a pedestrian to be hit in general," Martek said. " ... I can't remember a pedestrian/motorcycle accident in my career."
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BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York announced that all Buffalo-area Catholic Health hospitals have been named Blue Distinction Centers Plus.
Mercy Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Sisters Hospital, Main Street Campus, were recognized for excellence in spine surgery and knee and hip replacement. Sisters Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, was recognized for quality in knee and hip replacement.
These hospitals are the only local facilities to receive designations for these services from the insurer.
The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program recognizes hospitals nationally with a track record for delivering better results, including fewer complications and readmissions. Blue Distinction Centers Plus meet the same quality criteria as Blue Distinction Centers but also deliver care that is more affordable.
The Blue Distinction Center program evaluates hospitals on their ability to deliver high-quality and safe specialty care based on such criteria as surgical team expertise and historical patient outcomes.


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Agri-environmental indicators (AEI) are indicators able to describe and assess state and trends in the environmental performance of agriculture to furnish useful indications to scientists and policymakers about the state of the environment, about the effects of different policies, as well as about the efficiency in the use of budgets in terms of environmental outcomes.
AEIs have ideally to be robust, timely, simple, and relevant to the different stakeholders involved in agriculture. The most used indicator framework subdivides AEIs according to five categories within the Driving force-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) model developed by the European Environment Agency (EEA 1999) and built upon the PSR model (OECD 1993).
The Agri-Environmental Indicators dataset available within FAOSTAT has been produced in line with the Agri-Environmental Indicators frameworks developed by OECD and EUROSTAT in the last 20 years. Each indicator is described by different data series.
The following table outlines the Agri-Environmental Indicators available within FAOSTAT.


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Cubs Claim T-Daddy Off Waivers
Carrie Muskat reports that the Cubs have claimed 25-year old RH hitting LF-RF-1B Thomas Neal off waivers from the New York Yankees. Neal had been Designated for Assignment by the Yankees last Friday to make room on their 40-man roster for OF Curtis Granderson, who was reinstated from the 60-day DL.
The beefy (6'2 220) Neal was a 36th round draft pick of the San Francisco Giants out of Riverside CC in 2005 and was signed as a "Draft & Follow" the following May, receiving a $220K bonus (equivalent to what was 4th round money at the time) just a week prior to the 2006 June draft. He missed most of the 2007 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Neal is a lifetime 301/377/459 hitter in 701 minor league games over eight seasons (2006-13), belting 40+ doubles twice (2009-10) while a member of the Giants organization. He was rated the Giants #4 prospect (behind only Buster Posey, Madison Bumgarner, and Zach Wheeler) and #96 overall by Baseball America pre-2010 after hitting 337/431/579 with 22 HR & 90 RBI and 41 doubles for A+ San Jose (California League) in 2009, and then he was rated the Giants' #7 prospect by BA pre-2011 after hitting 291/359/440 for AA Richmond (Eastern) in 2010.
Neal was traded to the Cleveland Indians for INF Orlando Cabrera in a deadline deal on July 30, 2011, and he received a brief trial with the Tribe last September, hitting 217/250/261 in nine MLB games (24 PA). He was released by Cleveland last January 12th, and was signed to a minor league contract by the Yankees six days later.
Neal hit 325/391/411 (albeit with only with only two HR) in 72 games (297 PA) at AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (International) in 2013. His contract was selected by the Yankees on June 14th, but he was optioned back to AAA ten days later. Neal will be out of minor league options next season, but he won't be eligible for salary arbitration until post-2016 and he is under club control through the 2019 season.
To make room for Neal on the MLB 40-man roster, the Cubs have transferred RHP Rafael Dolis from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. This move is a "no brainer," because Dolis has already spent 60+ days on the 15-day DL, and time spent on the 15-day DL is applied to the required sixty days needed to complete a 60-day DL stint. So Dolis could actually be reinstated from the 60-day DL at any time, even as early as tomorrow (if the Cubs wiish to do that).
Dolis was placed on the 15-day DL on June 1st (retro to May 27th) with what was reported at the time as a "mild forearm strain," but he hasn't pitched since (not even a minor league rehab outing). Doliss was eligible for a 4th minor league option in 2013 (and it has been used), so he will be out of minor league options next season.
The Cubs will also need to make a 25-man roster move when Neal is activated. They are presently operating with 13 pitchers, so they may opt to cut back to 12.
BTW, Scott Baker's minor league rehab assignment must conclude no later than next Monday (August 12th), so the Cubs will need to decide by next Tuesday (August 13th) whether to activate him from the 60-day DL (and presumably put him in the MLB starting rotation) or just shut him down for the rest of the season. Baker has not pitched very well (so far) in his minor league rehab outings at Kane County and Daytona (12.0 IP - 20 H - 15 R - 14 ER - 8 BB - 7 K - 3 HR - 10.80 ERA - 2.33 WHIP in four GS).
Does this hint of moving Lake
Does this hint of moving Lake to third, or will Neal just be a fourth (fifth) outfielder?
Arod may get to finish the
Arod may get to finish the season (plus possible post-season)
"Players association chief Michael Weiner said Monday that he doesn't expect a ruling on Alex Rodriguez's appeal until November or December."
personally...though he deserves a suspension, the extreme and seemingly arbitrary punishment length seems a bit heavy given that he's never actually been punished before. the 2nd time limit is 100 games and though he's never tested positive, he's admitted to it only once in the past. i dunno if they'll be able to make a 211 game ban stand.
Aren't the extra days for
Aren't the extra days for hampering the investigation and lying to MLB, and of course having a big contract and being A-Rod.
pretty much...
pretty much...
"based on his use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including Testosterone and human Growth Hormone, over the course of multiple years...for attempting to cover-up his violations of the Program by engaging in a course of conduct intended to obstruct and frustrate the Office of the Commissioner's investigation."
Well Weiner may say that, but
Well Weiner may say that, but for drug violations like this a case has to be he heard within 10 days of appeal, and arbitrator Fredric Horowitz has 25 days to render a decision -- uphold, strike down or reduce the suspension. There may be reasons why this doesn't apply in this case, but my guess would be that the appeals process takes the normal 30-45 days or so to complete and this is resolved in mid-late September.
The penalty will probably be reduced some (just my guess) so MLB probably hopes that it is not decided until late this season or after the season is over. If it was reduced to say 175 games, but settled in a few weeks, then that would mean he would be back in July next year. If it is reduced to 175 games but not decided until October, well then no A-Rod for all of 2014.
He'll just keep taking PEDs.
He'll just keep taking PEDs. As long as baseball allows him to play...
A-roid takes the spoon out
A-roid takes the spoon out the mouth of an ex-cubs player to make room for his return...
"Yankees designated INF Brent Lillibridge for assignment."
I have a feeling that spoon
I have a feeling that spoon is going to be disappearing a lot over what's left of his career. A-roid, or somebody else, doesn't much matter.
When does Theo pull the plug
When does Theo pull the plug on the Daytona Cubs? What do they get in -- about 95 games a year? Great place to develope pitchers.
games played by Daytona since
games played by Daytona since 2012 going backwards:
133, 137, 139, 135, 132, 137, 137
102 games played so far this year, 26 left on the schedule including 2 makeup games on doubleheaders. Looks like they've lost 6 games to rainbover this past week. Nothing too egregious before that though.
How many of those games are 7
How many of those games are 7 inning doubleheaders? I'm too lazy to do the research, but it seems a lot. The lost innings could be the equivalent of a middle inning reliever. I would be seriously trying to make a move to the California or Carolina league after 2014.
NC/SC/VA (Salem is in VA)
NC/SC/VA (Salem is in VA) experienced an extremely wet May/June this year...especially June.
wet summers aren't uncommon in this area, but May was heavy with rain days and June was ridiculous.
Thanks, Phil......great
Thanks, Phil......great update and hoping for a move to the Carolina League in 2015.
Kane County, Daytona,
Kane County, Daytona, Tennessee, Iowa is a lot easier on the traveling though then putting a team in California.
Contract runs through 2014.
Contract runs through 2014.
soriano hitting 2nd for the
soriano hitting 2nd for the yanks tonight...alright, then.
Justin Grimm getting SLAMMED
Justin Grimm getting SLAMMED around in the first inning:
1.0ip 3r 2er 4h 2k
2nd inning isn't better. Iowa
2nd inning isn't better. Iowa scored 2 in the first, Grimm gave up 3. Iowa scores 1 in the 2nd to tie the game 3-3, Grimm gives up 2 more...Tacoma Raniers ahead 5-3.
Just a ton of singles (7)
Just saw that ... any idea if
Just saw that ... any idea if they are spraying line drives, or if they are just rolling them through etc?
BP has a weekly writeup on 10
BP has a weekly writeup on 10 minor leaguers (Monday Morning 10 Pack) and the Cubs got two mentions in Almora and Bryant:
Albert Almora, OF, Cubs (Low-A Kane County)
Almora just continues to perform for Low-A Kane County. Through 270 plate appearances the standout center fielder is hitting .332/.379/.470, showcasing an aggressive approach at the plate backed by an advanced feel for the barrel. As Almora progresses through the Cubs' system, he will likely need to tone down the aggressiveness some. Midwest League arms, however, have proven incapable of getting the ball by the Cubs' top prospect, with Almora striking out in just 11 percent of his plate appearances.
Perhaps most importantly, in his first year of full-season baseball Almora appears to be getting stronger through the season, rather than tiring, and is already showing an emphasis on putting together more patient at-bats. Over his past 10 games he's hitting .368/.429/.447, and in the month of July he saw his on-base percentage jump 60 points from June, in spite of a slight downtick in batting average. Almora won't turn 20 until April, and he continues to show a feel for game well beyond his years. He is an elite prospect who could move quickly should the Cubs decide to let him loose. –Nick J. Faleris
Kris Bryant, 3B, Cubs (Short-Season A Boise)
The Cubs grabbed Bryant with the second overall selection in this June's draft, inking the former Torero for $6.7 million. Bryant has been eased into pro ball, with two complex-league games before a promotion to the short-season Northwest League. Through his first 15 professional contests, Bryant is already showing the advanced power that wowed evaluators this spring, as 60 percent of his hits have gone for extras. It's too early to start digging into the production, but the numbers to watch for Bryant will be his strikeout rate and walk rate as he progresses up the chain. There is no doubt the young slugger has the raw power to stand out in the middle of any major-league lineup, but his ability to make contact will be paramount in making sure that raw power is reachable in game. Bryant draws mixed reviews for his projected hit tool, so his on-base ability will be an important component of his overall offensive value. Thus far the defense has shown adequate, and evaluators generally give Bryant a fair shot to stick at the hot corner. Right field remains an enticing back-up option, and Bryant's athleticism and arm strength would play. –Nick J. Faleris
MIL playing another epic-fail
MIL playing another epic-fail defense game tonight vs SF...falling apart in the 8th.
for every error they make they double that on defensive plays that aren't errors that lead to baserunners or runs. it's crazy.
2 errors in tonight's game...and a few more "bonehead" defensive blunders that aren't officially errors.
they're down 4-1...3 of those runs were directly caused by their defense.
@billplunkettocr Asked
@billplunkettocr Asked #Dodgers Nick Punto if he just "assumed" Yasiel Puig would overthrow cutoff man on play in 5th inning. "Well, yeah -- wouldn't you?"
you can see the play there...
Minor league round-up:
Minor league round-up:
0-for-Olt: 0/4 (6/52 with 16 K/2 BB since joining Iowa)
Grimm Reaper: 6 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, no XBH's...BABIP'd to death
Baez: 2/4, 1 BB, 1 2B, 2 K
B. Jackson: 0/5, 3 K's
M. Loosen: 3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 4 K, 2 HR
Candelario: 1/4 with a HR
G. Concepcion: 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 4 BB, 1 K
Ian Olt with another gem!
Ian Olt with another gem!
Arizona Phil: Have you heard
Arizona Phil: Have you heard/seen any scouting regarding Adonis Paula now playing 3B for the DSL Cubs. He seems to be hitting. I've gotta root for having a Cub someday making it to the 40 man roster named Adonis!
mlbtr reverse standings...
mlbtr reverse standings...
Cubs charging hard this past week and now in the #5 spot. Based on how they played last week they have their sights on the Brewers
It's on the left sidebar and
It's on the left sidebar and the Cubs currently have the 6th pick. Those seem old.
Thanks Rob...gotta read more
Thanks Rob...gotta read more sidebar!
I've got a fever, and the
I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more sidebar.
Going to the game tonight at
Going to the game tonight at Phillies and having a fucker of a time giving away my spare ticket. #TheseTeamsSuck
In Philadelphia? Let me know ASAP and I will give you a ticket in the nosebleeds behind home plate.
Barret Loux and Albert Almora
Barret Loux and Albert Almora headed to the disabled list.
what's wrong with Almora (and
what's wrong with Almora (and Loux)?
Can't find any Almora health news on the KCC website.
groin injury
groin injury
Wayne [email protected]
Wayne [email protected]
Albert Almora expected to miss a few games for @KCCougars with hip flexor injury. Came out early during Sunday's game. #Cubs
Sahadev [email protected]
Almora placed on 7-day DL with groin injury.
Tommy [email protected]
#IowaCubs RHP Barret Loux placed on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain. Third trip to the DL for him this season. #Cubs #PCL
soriano batting 2nd for the
soriano batting 2nd for the yanks again tonight...i can't even comprehend the thought process there. he's not speed, he's not contact, and he's got a low chance of taking a walk...it fits no profile for a #2 guy even by the most general of standards.
i guess girardi thinks arod batting 3rd will get him more protection via more favorable pitching to see...but that has rarely played out in soriano's favor because pitchers tend to not care and pitch him to his weaknesses anyway.
2h 0bb...4 cubs runs. SKILLZ!
2h 0bb...4 cubs runs.
- N. Schierholtz doubled to shallow right
- S. Castro flied out to right, N. Schierholtz to third
- W. Castillo reached on fielder's choice, N. Schierholtz scored
- D. Barney reached on catcher's interference, W. Castillo to second on catcher C. Ruiz's fielding error
- D. Murphy homered to deep left, W. Castillo and D. Barney scored
Jokisch with a no-no through
Jokisch with a no-no through 7 for Smokies, Baez started off the game 4/4.
109 pitch no-hitter for
109 pitch no-hitter for Jokisch. 4 bb/8 k
june 11th/13th is the last
june 11th/13th is the last time h.rondon went 2 appearances in a row without giving up a run. 11 appearances since...7 where he gives up runs...10 runs total.
1ip 2h 0bb 1k, 1er tonight.
Villeueva snares a line drive
Villeueva snares a line drive for the 1st out. Baez dives full out to catch a liner to SS. 2 outs...
2 sterling plays. Then a walk. Jacksonville then sends the pitcher to bat? Whoa.
They were out of players.
They were out of players.
Check the twitter box for a
Check the twitter box for a link on the Baez play, pretty awesome range.
Who does that focus and
Who does that focus and determination remind you of? And not in a good way. Clutch play late in the game, no hitter on the line. Starlin Castro, that pain in your heels is real.
the grass is always greener..
the grass is always greener...
well, true, I haven't seen a
well, true, I haven't seen a highlight reel of Baez's errors yet.
5-3, NO HITTER for Jokish
5-3, NO HITTER for Jokisch
OK Crunch, you can come out
OK Crunch, you can come out and play.
lulz...i was following on
lulz...i was following on gameday since the 7th, but leaving it to rob to relay.
Smokies were wearing their
Smokies were wearing their powder blues...reminds me of the Cubs circa Bill Buckner ('cept those were pinstripes)...
and Olt with a HR and 3 walks
and Olt with a HR and 3 walks tonight for I-Cubs
and Lim had a shutout inning, might see him next bullpen move
no hitter vidjah.
Thanks for not doing your
Thanks for not doing your "evil hex" on this one :)
BA put out their "best tools"
BA put out their "best tools" list (voted on by league managers)
...cubbies on the list
Best 2nd D - d.barney (ranked 2nd best out of 3)
AAA Best 3rd D - m.olt
AA Best Control - k.hendricks
AA Best 3rd D - c.villanueva
AA Best Infield Arm - a.alcantara
AA Best OF Arm - r.silva
A+ Best IF Arm - j.baez
fwiw, it seems this list was being sourced many weeks (to a month+) ago or held to some past criteria. guys like g.springer and k.jensen make the AA list though they've been in AAA for a while...and baez makes the A+ list. some guys make multiple lists...like m.santo. it's hard to peg down when these requests were made to rank the best.
i'm starting to suspect that
i'm starting to suspect that a.sanchez would have been worth the extra $3m a year over ejax...sigh.
cubs about to lose their 5th in a row.
3 runs with 2 outs in the 9th
3 runs with 2 outs in the 9th...1 run game for PHI now...
...and the cubs lose.
i wonder how many "too little, too late" 9th inning rallies the cubs have had...seems like there's been a lot this year.
It's a race for the draft
It's a race for the draft pick baby! That was a close one but we pulled out the loss. Whew!
DSL 3B, Adonis Paula another
DSL 3B, Adonis Paula another 3-4 game.
Who Mourns for Adonaïs...
3 more hits for Welly last
3 more hits for Welly last night -- he has become an on-bsse machine -- OBP of over .400 since July 1 (with 12 BB).
WTF is this lineup? How did
WTF is this lineup? How did they get Ransom, Neal, Gillespie, and Murphy all into the game. Holy smurfs.
Ransom at 1b is proof they
Ransom at 1b is proof they are tanking tonight.
If you can't win 90, better
If you can't win 90, better to lose 90. Lefty Hamels going, give Rizzo a break I guess. The bitching of the lineup is a guarantee it'll do we'll.
Neal's arm just exploded.
Neal's arm just exploded.
Neal...per Ennett/Morland:
T Daddy Neal...per WGN radio broadcast, Ennett/Moreland: dislocated right shoulder. We hardly knew you.
wow navarro...also, wow, the
wow navarro...also, wow, the chances of trading him any time soon just got knocked the hell out.
nailed blocking the plate at home for the out.
he's been down for a minute+ now...can't even sit up without shaking...looks like he took it hard in the knee+shoulder+chest.
Yep, he's done.
Yep, he's done.
down for almost 5 minutes now
down for almost 5 minutes now.
being loaded onto a cart.
leg is obviously fuxd...this isn't a day-to-day thing.
Is J.C. Boscan there only
Is J.C. Boscan there only real option?
him or luis flores...neither
him or luis flores...neither good options.
rafael lopez (AA) with an outside shot.
it seriously looks like navarro might be gone for the year...at least a couple of weeks, and that would be a good diagnosis...dude was in some serious pain and i wouldn't be surprised to hear about something broken or ligament damage.
the cubs will probably look at the waiver wire for a backup replacement asap.
but yeah, i imagine it'll be boscan.
Flores probably not an option
Flores probably not an option.
Tommy [email protected] Aug
#IowaCubs catcher Luis Flores places on the DL after suffering a concussion in last night's game. C Cael Brockmeyer called up from Boise.
Tommy [email protected] Aug
#IowaCubs now saying that C Luis Flores will now not be heading to the disabled list. C Cael Brockmeyer still joins the team. #Cubs #PCL
cubs catchers are dropping
cubs catchers are dropping like flies in every level of the organization
good thing they drafted 4 new
good thing they drafted 4 new catchers this year...
in addition to Brockmeyer (rd 16)...Jordan Hankins (11), Will Remillard (19), Tyler Alamo (24)
alamo and remillard are
alamo and remillard are barely ready for A ball (if at all)...i think remillard is still in AZ camp.
brock is already filling in as a backup in AAA. hankins is having a hard enough time in low-A.
understood...but they do
understood...but they do serve as warm bodies as backups for the guys injured in the minors or the ones they move around to back up.
pretty much.
pretty much.
i imagine there's going to be some waiver play coming up soon...what happened to navarro doesn't look like a short DL stint...hopefully it will be, though.
Oh no doubt. This mgmt team
Oh no doubt. This mgmt team are waiver hawks more than any group and DFA specialists than any group I have ever seen here. They will find a AAAA player that will plug in the hole.
it's his back leg, not the lead leg with the injury, btw.
Geez. Thanks for the link.
Geez. Thanks for the link.
well...it seems the cubs
well...it seems the cubs opened up 2 roster spots tonight =p
sappelt and boscan, come on up.
if Navarro did break his leg,
if Navarro did break his leg, the shin guards are pretty effective temporary splints. He was moving both legs to a certain extent based on the video. Of course, he's a tough guy. No doubt. It looked like he hyperextended his left knee but the right leg did go under his body in the collision
Mark [email protected]
on WGN radio...Ankle
on WGN radio...Ankle contusion (basically saying no fracture with X-Rays negative). At least it localizes what they were worried about (knee, leg, ankle). Go Shinguards Go.
and Donnie Murphy blast...5-2 Cubs
Mark [email protected]
welly stole 2nd off a lefty..
welly stole 2nd off a lefty...that's just embarrassing for a pitcher...any pitcher.
...oops...not a lefty...still embarrassing.
donnie "junior lake sucks"
donnie "junior lake sucks" murphy with his 3rd HR (2nd of the night) in 3 games...cubs with a 3 run lead.
bud selig just announced
bud selig just announced donnie murphy gone for 50 games
Donnie Murphy likes playing
Donnie Murphy likes playing in Citizen's Bank, apparently.
Donnie Murphy: send him down!
Donnie Murphy: send him down! Hurry ...
k.gregg with an uneventful, 3
k.gregg with an uneventful, 3-up-3-down, 1K save.
Chris Archer removed with
Chris Archer removed with some sort of injury. Radio guys didn't know why...
holding his arm while removed
holding his arm while removed...didn't look serious, though.
-edit- "forearm tightness"
Patrick Mooney:Cubs
Mark Gonzales (taking Sullivan's role):
Cubs say Navarro day-to-day, will hold off on at least one roster move. Neal will go on DL
Sveum on Navarro: "He was able to do some things, squats and things like that. Everything is looking a little better than we thought.''
sweet...considering he spent
sweet...considering he spent 5 minutes on the ground without even being able to sit up without help that's great.
i'm sure it won't feel awesome tomorrow, but at least he can put weight on it.
He had a big dinner just
He had a big dinner just before the game.
I just noticed that about CJ
I just noticed that about CJ Edwards. 1ip 1 hit ... That's it. Anyone know the situation?
he was supposed to start on
he was supposed to start on the 5th. he may have pitched a side session yesterday and gotten pushed back.
they've had a lot of delays and the pitching there is screwed...aug 1st/3rd/4th/5th rained out...off day on the 6th. lot of guys trying to get their work in.
btw, the rained out games on the 4th and 5th were supposed to be double header makeup games for past rained out games.
fun times in florida.
Yup. Makes a lot of sense!
Yup. Makes a lot of sense!
Rain delay after his first
Rain delay after his first inning. Brought in a reliever and he now starts again on Sunday.
Didn't know Sutcliffes career
Kyle Hendricks to start for I
Kyle Hendricks to start for I-Cubs tonight.
Video Interview with Hendricks by Smokies announcer (and mlb radio from spring training) Mick Gillespie
(from Cubnut's/TCR's twitter feed above)
Cliff Murphy...
Cliff Murphy...
from Roto:
Murphy has certainly come out of the gate swinging. Since being recalled on August 3, Murphy is 4-for-9 with three home runs and seven RBI. He's got an extensive track record of performing well below his current level of production, so he's heading toward a cliff in the near future. But it's worth riding him while he's hot in NL-only leagues.
Cliff Valbuena, Cliff Ransom...
Strop has filthy stuff.
Strop has filthy stuff.
I was expecting a disaster from reading some of the comments about him when the Cubs traded for him, but if he improves his command just a notch, he could be a devastating pitcher out there. That fastball is insane. I can't remember even seeing one like it. There must be a comp out there, but I can't think of anyone off the top of my head. It looks like a 96 mph curveball. And then, last night, he throws this breaking pitch that supposedly missed the outside part of the plate after some 96 mph chin music? The ump should have given him that strike just for the sheer artistry of the pitch.
The team is becoming
The team is becoming interesting to watch again. Still no good, but there is lots of promise.
Strop reminds me of a young
Strop reminds me of a young Marmol. The thing that first struck me about Marmol and why he had early success is that he through a 95-96 mph running fastball that had a lot of late run on it. Batters couldn't take a pitch that looked like it would be 3 inches off the plate, because it would come back over. But if they swung at the pitch that looked like it would be on or just off the corner, they often looked silly going after a slider that ended up a foot out of the zone. It was deadly.
Jeff Samardzija - Ace
Jeff Samardzija - Ace
They could use the Hendry
They could use the Hendry method of fixing Samardzija- sign him to a lucrative 5-year deal and call him an ace... then just hope it all works out in the end.
Lol... Nice Rob!
Lol... Nice Rob!
Sharkturdo today
Sharkturdo today
This game went to shit quick.
This game went to shit quick. I just turned it on and down 10-1 in the 4th already.
Kris Bryant, 3b, Cubs: What happens when you take the best hitting prospect in the 2013 draft and plop him in the Northwest League? You get plenty of hits and signs that he's a little too good for a short-season league.
Bryant hit a pair of doubles as part of a three-hit game on Wednesday. He's working on a 10-game hitting streak and is now hitting .292/.352/.583 since joining Boise.
Considering his college experience, the Cubs could consider promoting Bryant to low Class A Kane County, but there are some factors working against such a move. Boise is in a pennant race in the Northwest League while Kane County is dead last in the Midwest League's Western Division over the second half. The Cubs' backlog of third basemen also works against a move. Jeimer Candelario is playing the position in Kane County, so unless the Cubs want to move Candelario up also, it makes more sense to keep Bryant where he is.
I guess I'll defer to McLeod
I guess I'll defer to McLeod and his people, but would sending Bryant to Daytona for a couple of weeks (rain/tropical storms notwithstanding) be a monumental stretch for his abilities?
could see it happening,
could see it happening, Daytona is in first place in the 2nd half and they like to give their top prospects some playoff experience. AZ Phil's depth chart says Ben Carhart is the Daytona 3B...no idea who that is, so probably not an obstacle.
You bastards!!! The Donnie
You bastards!!! The Donnie Murphy era is NOT over yet!
Anyone know what's up with
Anyone know what's up with firstinning.com? Haven't been able to load it in a day or two.
Here's an alternative site:
Thank you mr q. man! That
Thank you mr q. man! That will do nicely!
Thank Rob or Cubnut. That's
Thank Rob or Cubnut. That's where I first saw it.
As you may have noticed,
As you may have noticed, stats have not been updating for the last few days. We had a serious server malfunction and are in the process of cleaning up the mess. Expect daily stats to resume shortly, thank you for bearing with us! - FirstInning
That message has been up for
That message has been up for a month or more.
Daytona Cubs update...
Daytona Cubs update...
Delayed Start: Rain
rosscup .1ip 2h 1bb 1k, 1er..
rosscup .1ip 2h 1bb 1k, 1er...send him back to A ball.
baez 1-5, single
szczur 4-5, 2 singles - double - HR
Kris Bryant, solo HR
Dan Vogelbomb, Kris Bryant, solo HRs
Some nice pitching from Pierce Johnson and Kyle Hendricks tonight
Anyone know what's up with
Anyone know what's up with Pat Hughes missing the Phillies series?
At the end of the Dodger
At the end of the Dodger series, PH said it was just a scheduled road trip he wasn't going on. Must be in his contract to get a few days off. He said he would be back in the booth in St. Louis
saw hendricks last night &
saw hendricks last night & gonna try to check out arrieta tonight...then I'll give it to ya' straight
Will look forward to that
Will look forward to that Mike.
ph suffering from cub fatigue
ph suffering from cub fatigue?
or over-exposure to km?
or over-exposure to km?
Baseball America Prospect Hot
Baseball America Prospect Hot Sheet:
11. Javier Baez, ss, Cubs
Team: Double-A Jackson (Southern)
Age: 20
Why He's Here: .444/.483/.630 (12-for-27), 4 R, 5 2B, 7 RBIs, 2 BB, 7 SO, 3-for-3 SB
The Scoop: Southern League fans got the full Baez experience this week. He provided highlights all around with four multi-hit games, five extra-base hits, a strikeout per game on average and three errors. Those three errors give him 40 for the season. That's a pretty large number, but it also comes as more scouts and coaches give Baez a chance to stick at shortstop then they did when he was drafted. Those who've seen him last year and this say he looks a little quicker at shortstop than he did last year, and his error count ought to decrease as he gains experience.
13. Kris Bryant, 3b, Cubs
Team: short-season Boise (Northwest)
Age: 21
Why He's Here: .462/.533/1.077 (6-for-13), 2 HR, 2 2B, 5 RBIs, 6 R, 2 BB, 3 SO
The Scoop: We hope no one was actually worried when Bryant started his pro career 2-for-18. Now that the reigning College Player of the Year appears to have gotten his feet under him again, he's hit .359/.422/.769 with four homers in his last 11 games, during which time he coincidentally has an 11-game hitting streak. Combining his college and pro home run totals, he's up to 35 longballs in the 2013 calendar year.
BA Hotsheet Chat:
BA Hotsheet Chat:
Q): I know Baez, Soler, Bryant, even Almora get all the attention in Chicago but I've slowly but surely fallen for Arismendy Alcantara. Do you see him as a June '14 call up and what do you project for him as a major leaguer?
Matt Eddy: Cubs Double-A middle infielder Arismendy Alcantara has the potential to be a first-division second baseman. He has a feel to hit and generates surprising power from a 5-foot-10 frame. I think your optimism is warranted.
Q): Where would you rank Kyle Hendricks, based on his performance this season. In both the Cubs system as well as overall, does he crack the top 100?
Matt Eddy: The Southern League leader in ERA, WHIP and walk rate, Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks will be a strong candidate for the Cubs top 10. He has sharp control but no standout pitch, so a development along the lines of Dillon Gee or Josh Tomlin (before he got hurt) could be a possibility. Hendricks was part of the Dempster deal with the Rangers in 2012.
A couple of other Cubs questions as well.
"Marlins purchased the
"Marlins purchased the contract of C Koyie Hill from Triple-A New Orleans."
We dodged that bullet.
We dodged that bullet.
Chuckle! But also true...
Chuckle! But also true...
I'm withholding my applause
I'm withholding my applause because no one managed to work in a band saw reference yet.
Ernie Banks awarded the
Ernie Banks awarded the presidential medal of freedom:
Does that mean he is finally
Does that mean he is finally free of Cubbery?
Zac Rosscup promoted to
Zac Rosscup promoted to Triple-A Iowa.
who the hell is that?
who the hell is that?
Guy from the Sam Fuld trade.
Guy from the Sam Fuld trade.
"David DeJesus will bat
"David DeJesus will bat cleanup for the first time in his career Friday against the Cardinals."
Lake LF, Gillespie RF, Rizzo 1B, DeJesus CF, Murphy 3B, Castillo C, Castro SS, Barney 2B, Rusin P
This lineup sucks.
This lineup sucks.
Average BA is near the
Average BA is near the Mendoza Line.
one less reliever...probably
one less reliever...probably for the season...
"Carrie Muskat [email protected]
Guerrier has flexor mass in right elbow. Has to make a decision re surgery. Hoyer says he does not need Tommy John procedure."
also the fate of 2 weeks of k.bryant evidently needs a week to ponder...
"Gordon Wittenmyer @GDubCub
Cubs will discuss in next week whether to promote first-rounder Bryant to Kane County."
the most dramatic mild ankle
the most dramatic mild ankle sprain in the history of baseball award goes to...
"Diaoner Navarro is expected to avoid the disabled list after being diagnosed with a mild ankle sprain."
arod gets boo'd @home during
arod gets boo'd @home during the
Dumbass Never-Were Jocks Roll Call Bleacher Creature Roll Call...quite heavily, too.
I think the next appropriate
I think the next appropriate move in ARod's career is a filmed campaign endorsement for Anthony Weiner.
Sounded like a distinctly
Sounded like a distinctly Bronx cheer . . .
daytona rained out again...5
daytona rained out again...5 rained out games this month...only 3 actually played.
Daytona just not cutting it.
Daytona just not cutting it. Cubs considering moving their 2014 High-A team to Mawsynram, India...with an extraordinarily rainy and lengthy monsoonal season
Gorgeous suicide squeeze by
Gorgeous suicide squeeze by Texas; Gentry lays it down and Beltre scores. Garza on the mound tonight trying to beat the Astros.
Reddick with 3 HR thru 7 for
Reddick with 3 HR thru 7 for Oakland (blowing out the Jays). Should have another AB . . .
is len high? =p
is len high? =p
he's a bit weird tonight.
Arrieta only lasted 3IP due
Arrieta only lasted 3IP due to 85 pitches. I-Cubs Game tied 2-2, bottom 4
Olt doubles in the 4th
Olt doubles in the 4th and Maysonet drives him in with a double of his own. 3-2 Iowa
Call him up.
Garza is pulling a Dempster
Garza is pulling a Dempster in Houston: down 4-2 to the Astros.
cubs shutout in STL...mad
cubs throw a shutout in STL...mad rare stuff.
Can't remember the last time
Can't remember the last time I saw that. However that is the second time in the last month or so that I saw a Cardinal freak out over a close pitch in the 9th inning that gets Matheny ejected, they are HURTING! Frustration boiling over big time . . .
june 23, 1997
june 23, 1997
Saw the St.Louis feed on mlb
Saw the St.Louis feed on mlb.com. Card announcer said that Matheny doesn't use swear words so it was going to take him a little longer to get thrown out, which he was compelled to do to show support for his player.
As for the pitch itself, the St. Louis guy admitted it was a strike.
I don't know about frustration, just the typical MO of a LaRussa-inspired group that never goes quietly.
I was watching the St Louis
I was watching the St Louis feed too. I think they haven't put up a lot of W'a lately and with the injuries and Pitt pulling away a little the humiliation of a home shutout by the cubs AAAA team was probably a little frustrating.
Rangers and Astros just
Rangers and Astros just played an 8th inning that lasted over an hour AND looks like it will make Garza the winner.
Brian Bogusevich went 1-4 as
Brian Bogusevich went 1-4 as DH for the AZ Cubs. At least he's back on the radar.
a couple of Patrick Mooney
a couple of Patrick Mooney/CSN quotes...
Jorge Soler – who has been sidelined since mid-June with a stress fracture in his left tibia – will be examined on Monday in Chicago. That will give the Cubs a better feel for if the $30 million Cuban outfielder can return to Daytona this season and/or play in the Arizona Fall League.
"I stare at our minor-league system," Hoyer said. "You look out and at almost every position on the diamond you can find a pretty good prospect. But catching is an area where we're thin and we know it. We talk about it all the time: How do you acquire catching? It's going to be a priority for us over the next couple years.
Recent comments
Friday's games will be in Washington, Chicago, Arlington, and Cleveland or Boston. Someone's game is starting laaaaaaaate - 50-50 chance it's the CDT Cubs.
Meh, I messed that up. Mets are in.
Cards and Giants can still tie though.
Kershaw gets hurt by his defense and gave up 2 more runs. Blach has 8 shutout innings.
Mets already won as did Cards.
tomorrow is gonna be helluva fun if Giants hold on. We're all rooting for a 3-way tie I presume.
good news is now 5 K's for Lester through 4 (in a quest for 200 for season). Bad news is he's already at 86 pitches.
be curious how long Maddon sticks with Lester to try and let offense get back into it and get him the win (4-2 as I type, was 4-0)
Fwiw, he needed 2.1 IP to cross 200 for season so he got that at least. He also needs 9 K's for 200K's on season and he has 4 through 3.
cubs score 2 runs thanks to predictable reds pitching and horrible CIN defense...cubs only down by 1 now. heyward even got a gift 2rbi double out of an easy popout. neat.
something named Ty Blach has outpitched Clayton Kershaw through 6 innings (1-0 Giants).
not that finishing 2nd place will matter much nor did this game, but have to think if Hendricks pitches well tomorrow, he could leapfrog Lester in Cy Young voting. Don't see anyway Scherzer doesn't win it regardless and it doesnt' look like Lester has any incentive clauses that matter. Also might give Cueto some votes.
Rather remarkable how many teams have really good 1-2 options this year.
Nats: Scherzer and Roark (and Strasburg was great before injuries)
Cubs: Lester and Hendricks (and Arrietta is still damn good just not as consistently lately)
pretty much what I'm gathering from this thread is that it doesn't matter who you play in 5-game series, but no one wants to have to deal with Cardinal fans if we end up losing.
I can respect that.
first game for lester giving up more than 2 runs since july 24th. hell of a run.
doh, yes...dunno what happened there. jake arrieta is all "bro wut?"
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a LH (thanks jpep for the correction) 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
fwiw, all the games are free on mlb.tv
Short rest for MadBum would be 2 days. WC game is Wed., Games 1 & 2 are Friday/Saturday.
A left-handed one...
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...


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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Bologna Sausage Mousse
After having worked hard on different matters (including the website with my portfolio whose link is here on the left column), I should have finally some time to come back again to post a recipe with photos about every week.
To help you forgiving me I'm posting a very typical recipe of my city, Bologna, with the preparation registered in the local Chamber of Commerce (so it's their responsability if you don't like it!).
Ingredients for approximately 6 persons: 11 ozs of Bologna Sausage, 3,5 ozs. of ricotta cheese, 1 spoon of grated parmesan cheese, 1 spoon of cream.
Preparation: mince the bologna, then add the ricotta and the parmesan cheese. Mix all together until you'll have a homogeneous dough. Put it into an electric mixer together with the cream and let it run until you'll create a soft mousse. Serve the mousse upon some warm croûtons or toasted bread, upon whom you could spread some butter before.
Pubblicato da Alessandro Guerani a 7:03 PM
Etichette: starters recipes , traditional recipes
5 commenti :
- Iacopo, papà Lele e mamma Sere said...
finalmente l'area commenti sul tuo bellissimo blog!
Ti seguo da molto e le tue ricette e le tue fotografie sono davvero spettacolari!
Complimenti ancora.
Sere - cucinailoveyou.com
- December 11, 2008 at 2:33 AM
- Alessandro Guerani said...
Grazie Sere,
purtroppo per qualche mese, non so per quale misterioso motivo, si era settato lo stop dei commenti.
Grazie dei complimenti e spero di rivederti qua per la prossima ricetta.
- December 11, 2008 at 4:09 AM
- Il gatto goloso said...
Una mousse delicata ideale da servire durante le feste ormai vicine! Sempre complimenti per le meravigliose fotografie!
- December 11, 2008 at 4:42 AM
- casalba said...
I can almost taste this and it looks delicious too. Perfect as a starter for guests during this season. Thanks.
- December 17, 2008 at 2:52 AM
- French Cooking for Dummies said...
I can't wait to try that recipe! Your pictures are amazing. I love your blog, I'm blogrolling you.
- January 9, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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on February 1, 2013 - 1:00 AM
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Nestled underneath the Lenox Hotel, the Lenox Grill is a dimly lit but cheery place with lots of beer and a kitchen that's open until 3 a.m. Add a roaring fire instead of the televisions over the bar and you would have a good start on a Hobbitish burrow, albeit with glass-block windows.
Most recently North, this edition of the hotel restaurant offers an expanded lineup of standard Buffalo appetizers and bar food with some ambitious notes. There's crab cakes ($9), sure, but the fried calamari sports Thai sauce and Asian slaw ($9); the mussels get chorizo, roasted corn and spinach ($9) and the sausage-stuffed banana peppers have been chopped and fried into fritters, with red pepper remoulade ($8).
There's burgers and sandwiches aplenty, from portobello ($8) to pulled pork ($8.50). The entrees include pastas, steak, chicken, pork chop and salmon ($13-$19.50). The tables are bare, but the napkins are cloth and the chairs are comfy.
Our gang of four got the pepper-sausage fritters, and its cousin, flatbread with banana peppers and sausage ($10), a bowl of white bean chowder with andouille sausage ($6), and a single order of Thai spicy wings ($8.70).
For entrees, we asked for cioppino pasta, clams, shrimp and mussels in white wine tomato sauce ($17); chicken Milanese, pan-fried cutlet topped with salad ($14); a Southwestern special burger with jalapeño, roasted red peppers, bacon, Monterey Jack ($11); and a grilled double pork chop with housemade barbecue sauce ($15).
Our server was attentive, for the most part, though she had a lot of ground to cover.
The fritters arrived hot, with a crunchy crust and catchy flavor punctuated by bits of sausage and pepper. But their insides verged on gummy, a disappointment. The flatbread, crispy around the edges and loaded with dollops of ricotta and sausage, disappeared quickly.
The bowl of soup was so big it needed a diving board. Chunks of potato, carrots and spicy smoked sausage in a spicy, creamy broth were fortified with white beans, celery and more. It could have happily been dinner with good bread.
The Thai wings were served whole, not disjointed Buffalo style. Upside: wing tips to chew on, if you're into that. Downside: a bit of a tussle to eat. The standard sweet chili sauce was charred, to its benefit, but the chicken skin was soft and wet. Celery was fine, but carrot sticks with the blue cheese dressing were limp.
My pork chop arrived with decent char marks, but it was overcooked, chewy and stiff. The tangy barbecue sauce was not enough to save it. It came with dry, underseasoned quartered potatoes and a delicious sauteed vegetable medley that included peppers, zucchini and red onions.
Cat's chicken Milanese was overcooked as well, dry around the edges. Its accompanying salad was well-dressed, with red onion and grape tomatoes.
Rick, disappointed that his cioppino pasta arrived without broth or free-flowing sauce, said he found it bland. "I am eating until I find a clam," he growled, but he never did. The final score included five mussels and five small shrimp.
Mary's burger was eyed with envy from several angles. It was plump, spice dusted and arrived cooked as ordered. Its shameless cap of peppers, cheese and bacon made it a protein-packed handful of fun. The burger's excellence was acclaimed by all, and the expanse of fries that arrived alongside were crispy, salty satisfaction.
For dessert, we ordered crème brûlée ($5), banana walnut gelato and mango sorbet (both $6).
The gelato was rich with banana flavor, but the texture was grainy, not the silken spoonfuls of classic gelato. The mango sorbet's flavor was vivid and fruity.
The crème brûlée was served in a deep ramekin, making it more of an adult pudding cup than a fine eggy custard. But it was good pudding, and we enjoyed it.
The Lenox seems like a worthy place to eat late into the evening, especially if you stick to its satisfying sandwiches and appetizers.
The Lenox Grill: 6 Plates (Out of 10)
Revamped hotel restaurant offers pub food and more until the wee hours.
WHERE: 140 North St. ( 884-1700, www.lenoxgrill.com)
HOURS: 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday.
PRICE RANGE: Appetizers, salads $6-$13; sandwiches $7-$12.50; pastas, entrees $13-$19.50.
PARKING: Lot behind building.
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I'm a college graduation speech junkie. When you ask interesting people to share life lessons, not surprisingly, it can make for some pretty great stuff.
My favorite of 2013 was Jon Lovett's address to the graduates of Pitzer College, which the 30-year-old former Obama speechwriter later excerpted in a piece for The Atlantic called "Life Lessons on Fighting a Culture of Bullshit."
You had me at "bullshit," Jon. Being that the recession created skeptics out of even the most trusting among us, I'm willing to bet his point of view will strike a cord with you too. It's kind of hard not to agree with statements like this:
"One of the greatest threats we face is, simply put, bullshit. We are drowning in it. We are drowning in partisan rhetoric that is just true enough not to be a lie; in industry-sponsored research; in social media's imitation of human connection; in legalese and corporate double-speak. It infects every facet of public life, corrupting our discourse, wrecking our trust in major institutions, lowering our standards for the truth, making it harder to achieve anything."
You can see where I'm taking this as it relates to brands. Phoniness is becoming a liability and, conversely, there's more opportunity than ever for brands that are honest. In a McKinsey & Company article about the rise of socially conscious consumers, the growing importance of brand integrity is spelled out in the stats:
"At the same time, consumer trust in corporations has declined by 50 percent since the crisis. Consumers now trust only one in four companies on average. The dearth of trust in the marketplace makes it an agent of differentiation. As a result, the correlation of trust to brand equity has increased by 35 percent in the past three years. Trust, once an afterthought, can even help companies enter new market categories."
Jon Lovett not only recognized a similar demand for sincerity in his commencement speech, he argued that it's led us to an important cultural tipping point:
"I believe we may have reached 'peak bullshit.' And that increasingly, those who push back against the noise and nonsense; those who refuse to accept the untruths of politics and commerce and entertainment and government will be rewarded. That we are at the beginning of something important. We see it across our culture, with not only popularity but hunger for the intellectual honesty of Jon Stewart or the raw sincerity of performers like Louis CK and Lena Dunham. You see it across the political spectrum, from Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts to Chris Christie in New Jersey to Rand Paul in Kentucky."
Marketing can't create trust in this environment, it can only magnify it. More and more, people are looking into the practices and policies of the companies they choose to hand their money over to. Do they treat their employees fairly? What are their environmental policies? Where/how are their products made?
That's why I think Jon's parting advice to the Pitzer graduates is as relevant to brands as it is to individuals:
"All you have to do is avoid BSing yourself — in whatever you choose to do…be honest with yourselves, and others…reject a culture of insincerity by virtue of the example you set."


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Support shown for temporary extension of MILC program
Support shown for temporary extension of MILC program
Thirteen senators encourage farm bill committee to provide bridge gap solution.
by Ali Enerson, Hoard's Dairyman Special Publications Editor
A potential extension to the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program could add some temporary security for dairy farmers. That's the idea behind a bi-partisan letter signed by 13 U.S. Senators.
Last week, Senator Baldwin (D-Wis.) led a bipartisan effort with 12 other Senate colleagues encouraging members of the farm bill committee to extend the MILC program until a new dairy program is in place. Versions of a margin protection program are proposed in both the House and Senate farm bills. But, even if they can agree and pass the provision, it will take months before dairy farmers can enroll. The senators are aiming to lessen the risk for farmers should there be any dramatic price swings in the meantime.
Formal talks began on the farm bill this week now that the House appointed its conference committee of 17 Republicans and 12 Democrats. The House must iron out differences with the Senate, which appointed seven Democrats and five Republicans to its committee. Where dairy stabilization falls as priority remains an unknown. Neither Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) nor David Scott (D-Ga.), authors of the amendment to strip stabilization from the House bill, are on the committee.
The MILC program was included in last year's farm bill extension; it expired in September along with other farm bill legislation. If no resolution is reached by the end of the year, 1940's parity based milk pricing would take effect.
The author is the special publications editor, responsible for books, plans, distribution of the e-newsletter and various internal communication pieces. She grew up on a 60-cow dairy in northwest Wisconsin, and is a graduate of University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in life sciences communications.
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Quality Education in the Benedictine Tradition
April 9, 2013
Fr. Killian Loch, O.S.B., director of campus ministry at Saint Vincent College, published an article in the spring 2013 edition of Pentecost Today, the publication of the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. The article entitled, "Faith: The Journey of a Lifetime," discusses how knowing the love of the Father enables us to live more fully as children of God in this Year of Spirit-filled Faith.
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Video: Voices of Liberty make season bright
Published 1:13 PM EST Dec 20, 2012
Disney recently shared a video of the Voices of Liberty spreading holiday cheer at Epcot.
The a capella group has added some holiday classics to its repertoire.
In the video, the group performs its mash-up of carols "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Angels We Have Heard on High."
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Summerville football coach John McKissick has some good news for Green Wave fans.
Palmetto Christian 14, Garrett Tech 8
Fort Dorchester 12, Stall 0
Woodland 7, Ashley Ridge 7
Summerville 17, Bishop England 0
Porter-Gaud 14, Northwood Academy 6
Cane Bay 7, Colleton County 0
Goose Creek 34, Berkeley 20
"We should be better than last year," said McKissick, who led the Green Wave to a 7-5 record in 2012.
But McKissick, who turns 87 next month, also has some words of caution.
"Everyone we play should be better than last year."
The Green Wave took down a persistent Bishop England football team, 17-0, Friday night in a two-quarter scrimmage on the final night of the 43rd annual Sertoma Classic at The Citadel's Johnson Hagood Stadium. A crowd of about 9,000 attended the second night, pushing the two-day total to 17,000.
The Green Wave have another year's experience going into the 2013 season, and the higher maturity level is most evident in sophomore quarterback Sawyers Bridges, who was at the controls of the offense last season.
The son of a coach, Bridges is a leader on the field and can throw the football or tuck it and run. His arm is impressive — he throws a 90 mph fastball and already has committed to Clemson to pitch.
He threw a pair of touchdown passes against the Bishops. He connected with David Coccoli for a 28-yard TD with 8:15 left in the second quarter. The other TD pass was a 48-yard score to William Luck with four seconds left on the clock.
The Green Wave used a stable of running backs in place of departed Davon Anderson. All-state cornerback Darin Smalls started the game at RB, but Darrell Ford seemed to be the most effective.
Bishop England is 26-2 the past two years with two Division II-AA state titles. But half of the 40 players on last year's team graduated, including quarterback Kevin Herbst.
Jack Wilson started Friday night but was replaced by Reed Fosberry. Coach Jack Cantey wanted to keep Fosberry on defense, but he might not be able to afford that luxury.
Who is the starter?
"That's a good question," Cantey said. "That's always a question. We're still working on that."
It's clear that Nick Shiver is the Bishops' best ball carrier. He had a 52-yard run and had nearly 100 yards in one half. He also had runs of 11 and 14 yards.
Cantey wasn't happy with his team's conditioning. That could play a factor when the Bishops play the top teams in their region.
"We need to get better," Cantey said. "We have to get better."
In other action, Palmetto Christian beat Garrett Tech 14-8, Fort Dorchester blanked Stall 12-0, Woodland and Ashley Ridge played to a 7-7 tie, Porter-Gaud edged Northwood Academy 14-6, Cane Bay shut out Colleton County 7-0, and Goose Creek pounded Berkeley 34-20 in a two-quarter scrimmage.
The Sertoma Classic is presented each year by the Sertoma Club of Charleston as a fundraiser for local charities. This year's main sponsor is CT Lowndes & Co.
Goose Creek won the spirit award for Day 2.
Goose Creek 34, Berkeley 20
Goose Creek made it look easy — too easy — in its win over Berkeley.
Caleb Kinlaw, who was named the Roddy White MVP of Day 2, scored on runs of 20 and 82 yards while quarterback Dantez Bennamon completed a 57-yard TD pass to junior Deondre Daniels.
Jamal Bowman scored on a 65-yard run for the Stags.
The Gators' fourth score of the first quarter came on junior running back Tyrik Johnson's 7-yard run.
Berkeley scored with 9:03 left in the second quarter when quarterback Matthew Harkness scored on a 20-yard keeper.
Johnson broke some tackles and displayed some great moves to score on a 55-yard run to push the lead to 34-14.
Palmetto Christian 14, Garrett Tech 8
J.T. Waters had more than 600 yards in Tuesday's regular-season opener, a 62-49 victory over Porter-Gaud.
The Palmetto Christian quarterback was just as impressive Friday night in the one-quarter Sertoma showdown against Garrett Tech.
He threw a 17-yard TD pass to Ben German and then escaped a tackle and found a wide-open Andrew Johnstone for a 65-yard TD pass.
Garrett's score came on a 70-yard drive that was highlighted by Jamey Cooper's 39-yard run. Derrell Roberts scored on a 1-yard run.
Fort Dorchester 12, Stall 0
Fort Dorchester's running game was competent and the defense, led by David Govan, was stifling as the Patriots posted an impressive victory.
Senior running back Matt Murray ripped off a 15-yard TD run, and junior quarterback Kobe Garrett scored on a 14-yard keeper.
Fort Dorchester was 5-6 last fall, its first losing season since 2005.
Woodland 7, Ashley Ridge 7
Woodland, which went 9-3 last fall, got a big play from its big safety Roderick Britt on the first play against the Swamp Foxes. He intercepted a pass at midfield and returned it 42 yards. The Wolverines moved it to the 1-yard line and Kenneth Mack scored on a 1-yard run.
Woodland has 11 starters back from last year's team and should battle the Bishops for Region 6-AA supremacy.
Ashley Ridge tied the score with 3:08 left when junior wide receiver Charles Frederick caught a 43-yard touchdown pass.
The Wolverines mounted an impressive drive late in the quarter, but a 22-yard field goal attempt on the final play was no good.
Porter-Gaud 14, Northwood Academy 6
Porter-Gaud recovered from Tuesday night's 62-49 debacle against Palmetto Christian to post a victory.
Sophomore Chappell Maddux threw a touchdown pass to Trey Low, and Alan Waters scored on a 5-yard run to account for the Cyclones' scoring.
Northwood's TD came on a 37-yard pass from Will Lloyd to Douglas Dwight.
Cane Bay 7, Colleton County 0
Cane Bay drove deep into Colleton County territory late in the quarter and finally cracked the endzone with 11 seconds left when Devin Kilgore completed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Devin Dingle.
The Cobras were impressive on defense, keeping the Cougars off the board.
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on January 27, 2013 - 1:17 PM
The year just ended was a time of hopes, promises and dreams for Niagara County.
Only time will tell which of those hopes, promises or dreams may come true any time soon for a county that has limped along for far too long without many signs of real progress.
There were, of course, some positive signs, but whether they will come to complete fruition still is an open question.
William L. Ross, chairman of the Niagara County Legislature, conceded in his State of the County address that "the last few years were tough for everyone. The staff of the Niagara County Economic Development Center was challenged to keep economic development moving forward despite the economic climate."
During 2013, Ross said, a $180,000 grant will be awarded to help clean up brownfields; new sites will be added to the state-certified list of properties that are "shovel-ready" for development; 1.2 megawatts of low-cost electricity will be marketed to companies to locate or expand in Niagara County; and $35,000 to $40,000 in grants will be awarded to enhance local business districts.
Among goals for 2013, the chairman said, are the consolidation or sharing of services among various levels of government to reduce county taxes; retention of the 914th and 107th Airlift Wings at the Niagara Falls Air Force Reserve Station; and support for the removal of radioactive waste from the Niagara Falls Storage Site, formerly called the Lake Ontario Ordnance Works.
A few cases in point:
• Niagara Falls International Airport has been modernized and enlarged, attracting some scheduled passenger flights mainly to Southern cities, but a cloud appeared on the horizon when one of the three airlines, Direct Air, abruptly shut down its service last March and filed for bankruptcy.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Air Force put its adjoining Niagara Falls Reserve Station on the list for closure because of budget restrictions, although local officials hope to save the air base by lining up a new mission guiding drone aircraft.
Ross said the other airlines serving Niagara Falls – Spirit and Allegiant – "are doing well and have promised new destinations in the near future."
Cleanup confusion
• Confusion continued over what to do with toxic and radioactive waste from the World War II Lake Ontario Ordinance Works in the towns of Lewiston and Porter. Some residents want the material to be totally removed to a permanent storage site in another state, while many environmental experts believe that the buried waste poses no danger to the area.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is struggling to find an answer to the 70-year-old dilemma, but its timetable is unlikely to be completed this year.
Ross said one of the County Legislature's goals for 2013 is to "remove radioactive waste at the Niagara Falls Storage Site."
• Niagara County Community College's Culinary Institute has moved into the long-vacant Rainbow Mall shopping center in downtown Niagara Falls, but it has not been there long enough to establish an enduring reputation as a tourist destination nor as a premier teaching center for the hospitality industry – and part of the mall still remains vacant.
Ross called the Culinary Institute a "showpiece" and a "jewel of post-secondary education," as well as "an outstanding addition to the community college."
Building revivals
• The vacant and deteriorating Hotel Niagara, once a highly recognized landmark in Niagara Falls, has been taken over by a new developer, and plans call for it to be restored to some of its former grandeur.
The nearby United Office Building, once the tallest building in Niagara Falls, has been rescued from years of neglect, and a couple of its floors have been modernized as the attractive and high-end Giacomo Hotel. Most of the rest of the building remains vacant.
• Because of a change in contracts, the long-running Maid of the Mist boat tours lost their docking and maintenance facilities on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, and it appeared for a time that the popular tours might not be available on the United States side.
Only some fast footwork by local and state officials found docking space on the American side, and the boats are scheduled to run this year.
It is too early to tell how their competition with the new boats moored on the Canadian side will work out.
Robert Moses fight
• The long fight over the scenic Robert Moses Parkway continued. When it was built a couple of generations ago, the parkway was considered a marvel of transportation that would put the Niagara River and its majestic falls within sight of millions of drivers and passengers who wouldn't even have to get out of their cars to appreciate the natural wonders.
Today, environmentalists and local business interests want the parkway removed, to provide easier pedestrian access to the river and perhaps to entice visitors into the city's business districts.
It appears that part of the parkway will be removed, but so far the two sides have not come to any firm agreement on its exact future.
• Work has started on a new Niagara Falls Transportation Center and Underground Railroad museum to serve passenger trains, buses, taxis, automobiles, pedestrians and tourists, but not all of the funding is in place, and it is uncertain when it may be put into service.
• Millions of dollars in revenue from slot machines at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel were earmarked for massive improvements in infrastructure and building stock in Niagara Falls, only to see that income held up in a dispute between the Seneca Nation of Indians and the State of New York. Many of the planned improvements never were started or were left only partly finished when the city's share of the expected casino funds dried up.
• More than 440 parcels – the largest developable tract within two miles of the cataracts – remain vacant and largely untended, with no firm development plan in sight. City officials at one time pinned their hopes for major commercial and residential redevelopment on the sprawling tract held by companies owned by Manhattan billionaire and State Thruway Authority Chairman Howard P. Milstein, but little development ever occurred.
• Old Falls Street, connecting Niagara Falls State Park with the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, has been transformed from a city street into an attractive pedestrian walkway, but it has yet to attract the vendors or merchants who had been expected to cater to the hordes of tourists who would crowd the beautified walkway. Neither the vendors, merchants nor the high volume of tourists have yet materialized.
• Voters in Niagara Falls agreed to borrow up to $67 million to expand or repair every building in the city's public school system and to install artificial turf on its main athletic fields. Work is expected to begin this year.
Yet, dissatisfaction with public schools continued to grow as more applications for independent charter schools were filed with the state Education Department. Some charter schools have failed to live up to their expectations, but others are on the horizon and it appears that more charters – not fewer – are yet to come.
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Powerful Lineup of Seminars Announced for 2012 Nebraska Power Farming Show
Powerful Lineup of Seminars Announced for 2012 Nebraska Power Farming Show
If knowledge is power, the 2012 Nebraska Power Farming Show promises to be one high-powered farm show. There are 21 seminars scheduled to take place over three days, with experts slated to cover a bevy of topics that farmers should know about heading into 2013.
"This year's slate of seminars will help educate growers about industry and market trends, emerging opportunities and technologies, and rising challenges that farmers will face in the coming years," said Show Co-Director, Tom Junge. "There will be powerful insights from some of the top minds in agriculture, and we encourage show attendees to take advantage of the many educational opportunities."
It all starts Tuesday, December 4, with seminars like "Saving the Family Farm," "Why Market Analysts Are Always Wrong!" and "Successful Farm Transitions – What It Takes!"
Wednesday's sessions include "Farm Programs and Crop Insurance for 2013" and a panel discussion about "The Future of Energy in Farm & Agricultural Production."
Things round out on Thursday with "Energy Myths and Facts," "What's Happening in the Commodity Markets" and "Conducting On-Farm Research Using Your Own Machinery."
The Nebraska Power Farming Show, the second largest indoor farm show in the United States, runs from December 4-6, 2012, at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln. For more details and a complete list of the high-powered seminars and panel discussions scheduled to take place at the 2012 Nebraska Power Farming Show, please visit www.nebraskapowershow.com.


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The Queen, 87, has given him a t-shirt decorated with a colorful depiction of her own 'dorgis' – a cross between a Corgi and dachshund that she has made her own pets for decades.
Artist Cindy Lass created a t-shirt from her own painting of the dogs, which the Queen already has hanging in the palace, and recently sent it on to her. On the back is a print of a crown, also created in her signature style.
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Soon afterwards, Lass, from St. John's Wood in London, received a letter back from one of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting with a "greatly appreciated" thank you and an assurance that she has given the shirt to "Her Majesty's great-grandson Prince George of Cambridge."
The shirt is just right for him to grow into – size 1 year – so mummy Kate, 32, could be dressing him in it anytime in the coming months leading up to his first birthday in July.
"I had made it as I thought it would be nice for her great-grandson," Lass tells PEOPLE. "I treat everyone in the same way but when I thought for a minute that the future King could be wearing my design, and I thought, 'wow.'"


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This Is What An Angel Investor Looks Like – Kelly Hoey
Women 2.0 profiles women (from angel investors to venture capitalists) who invest in women.
By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0)
The numbers are bleak – 11% of investment partners at venture capital firms are women and 15% of angel investors are women. And according to this handy infographic on investing in women, women investors are far more apt to be directly connected to and able to attract female-led ventures. Women invest in women where there are women to be found.
A solution to the low rate of women entrepreneurs receiving investment to go big with their ventures would be to increase the pipeline of women angel investors and venture capitalists.


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on March 6, 2013 - 10:12 PM
, updated March 7, 2013 at 12:52 AM
LOCKPORT – Former Somerset Town Justice Jeffery P. Wick was placed on three years' probation and assigned to Niagara Falls Mental Health Court on Wednesday for an incident in which his teenage son prevented a potential car crash.
Wick, 39, of Shenk Road, Sanborn, had pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree criminal contempt.
Wick, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was charged with pressing his foot down on the accelerator while his son was driving June 12 on Route 31 in Cambria. The 16-year-old slammed the transmission into park to prevent a possible high-speed crash, state police said. Wick also admitted violating a restraining order obtained against him by his ex-wife.
Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas could have sent Wick to jail for two years, but she opted for court-supervised treatment.
Wick said that on June 12, "I didn't know what was going on. I wasn't medicated properly." He blamed advice from a doctor.
He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder the day of the incident, but Assistant District Attorney Lisa M. Baehre said, "He has to start accepting responsibility for his actions and not hide behind his mental health issues."
Wick served 116 days in County Jail awaiting a plea deal in the case. Baehre said she promised Wick's son to ask for probation and mental health court as a sentence for his father.
Wick was elected town justice in Somerset in 2003 but stepped down in 2006 after pleading guilty to harassing his wife.
Farkas told Wick that failing to take his medication would be a violation of probation. She also barred contact with Wick's ex-wife, but not with his son.
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