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...the necessary return.
- Daytona won in spectacular fashion last night to advance to the finals of the Florida State League and will take on the St. Lucie Mets in a best of 5 starting tonight. Down 3-0 in the bottom of the 8th, the Daytona Cubs plated four with Matt Szczur delivering the game-winning two out hit.
Casey Harman starts with a lineup of Crawford (7), Watkins (4), Cerda (5), Bour (3), Rohan (0), Burgess (9), Szczur (8), Soto (6), Noble(2) behind him.
- Smokies won game 1 of their best of 5 last night versus Chattanooga (Dodgers affiliate). After Brooks Raley put the Smokies in a 5-1 hole, the Smokies put up a 7-spot in the bottom of the 4th with the help of Josh Vitters and Blake Lalli home runs. Game 2 is tonight with Ryan Searle getting the start. The lineup is: Adduci (9), Ha (8), Lalli (3), Ridling (7), Vitters (5), Clevenger (2), Lake (6), Samson (4), Searle (1).
- As for the big league club, Jayson Stark and Jon Heyman have articles on the GM search. From Stark...
So one longtime friend of team chairman Tom Ricketts predicts that, in the end, he'll hire a young, creative, sabermetrically inclined executive willing to try a whole new approach to curse-busting.
Lineup versus the Mets tonight: Castro SS, Barney 2B, Ramirez 3B, Pena 1B, Soriano LF, Byrd CF, LaHair RF, Soto C, Coleman P
The Cubs currently have the 7th worst record in the majors.
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looks like pena might get 30...number 27 was a nice 2 run blast.
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reaches down and slams a pitch against the outfield wall
I'm liking this LaHair kid more and more.
(and he was safe at home IMHO)
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if only the cubs could face a fastball-heavy pitcher everyday. not giving up homeruns is about all that keeps m.pelfrey a major leaguer.
even though the mets have unloaded on coleman in the 4th, both have lineups that heavily feast on the fastball.
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damn...pelfrey has a great move to 1st and slidestep to thwart potential runners.
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I was going to list the fastball heavy pitchers here, but let it suffice to say it's the 450 pitchers in the big leagues who are not named Marmol or Wakefield.
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you've had a hell of a 24-48 hours calling out everything under the sun.
that's for you.
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No one wants to look at your gay porn, dude.
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Mets broadcast team talking about Barney's slow turn on a double play FAIL.
Barney is 1/25 to go along with some shitty second base.
Let's see some DJ!
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DJ = Barney with worse defense.
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God I hope not. DJ has proven he can hit for average, but I hope they work on getting his power stroke going. If he could hit 15 HR a year I'd be happy with him at 2B
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...or Mr. Ricketts could find a GM that would hire big leaguers instead of fielding minor leaguers.
In other words, winning isn't about choosing either DJ or Barney, it's about having better options.
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soriano showing his DH skills in LF...again.
tie game with 1 out and soriano gives up on a ball that turns into a ground rule double.
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and the run scores on a bloop double...
defense = overrated.
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A ball he easily could have caught.
Maybe somebody in the media will mention it to Q-Ball.
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i really don't mind his bat even though it's far from ideal...but it's been a long time (not counting manny ramirez) since i've seen LF be a consistent liability.
unless you want him at 1st there's nothing to be done about it, though.
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Speaking of Ramirez, Aramis is stinking it up tonight with some really weak third base.
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...well, at least he didn't stab himself in the stomach opening a DVD.
"According to CSN's Jaymee Sire, Jeremy Affeldt will miss the remainder of the season after accidentally cutting his right hand with a knife while trying to separate frozen hamburgers."
also, wtf...dude, you make millions...frozen burgers? really? pay the extra $1 a pound and get it fresh. man...
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d.barney ties the game...camera cuts to t.ricketts giving high-5s to people.
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...and the mets win.
s.marshall loss...didn't pitch badly, just got outplayed.
cashner looked good in his inning, btw...shame he didn't get enough rehab behind him before the minors season ended to see him get some starts.
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Mets broadcasters wondering why QBall left the outfield playing in with two out and runners on first and second. Winning hit landed on the warning track.
Me, I'm wondering why Quade is still around to second guess.
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because there was a fast runner (pridie) on 2nd and josh turner was at bat...single scores a run anyway.
were there any actual ballpalyers in the booth? it's a pretty common setup for an OF in that situation.
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I am going to go ahead and bring up 130 years of baseball that says you play that defense with less than two outs. With two outs, you play the straight up defense. It's just counting.
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He's going to start in the AFL. Best we can hope for at this point as far as seeing if he can cut it as a starter
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Smokies win 10-4. Perfect bullpen after Ryan Searle's rough start.
Daytona Cubs ahead 3-1 going into the 9th. Had a 2 spot in the bottom of the 8th.
Daytona Bottom of the 8th
Greg Rohan lines out to shortstop Wilmer Flores.
Michael Burgess strikes out swinging.
Matthew Szczur doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Gilbert Gomez.
Elliot Soto singles on a ground ball to first baseman Stefan Welch. Matthew Szczur scores.
Chad Noble doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Gilbert Gomez. Elliot Soto scores.
Pitcher Change: Eric Beaulac replaces Eric Niesen.
Evan Crawford flies out to center fielder Cesar Puello.
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No Splainin' needed...
Frank Batista locks up a Daytona save striking out the last 2 batters.
Daytona 3 St. Lucie 1
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The new kids don't play today? no wonder it's more interesting to pay attention to the milb playoffs.
Damn you Q.
note to Mr. ricketts in nyc...your manager has a mess of backups starting and the prospects on the bench in case you were too busy high fiving last night.
saturday: Castro, johnson, aram, baker, alf, byrd, pena, soto, wells
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It'd be nice to at least get another look at Lemahieu, and LaHair certainly has done nothing to deserve the bench--though I suspect we'll see him PH today, if there is an opportunity for someone to pinch hit. The fact that we're not seeing LeMahieu, LaHair, Colvin, or Campana starting the game is a shame. At least one of those guys should be in there. We know who Byrd, Alfonso, and Baker are. LaHair, Campana and Colvin should all be playing for a role on next year's team, and LeMahieu is supposed to be a future starter.
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"a mess of backups starting and the prospects on the bench"
Q-ball redefining the concept of September callups.
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For everyone worried they might be missing something now that the Daily Herald is a pay site, Bruce Miles hasn't updated his blog in three days. Strange isn't it, to charge $20 bucks a month and then deliver nothing?
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For everyone worried they might be missing something now that the Daily Herald is a pay site, Bruce Miles hasn't updated his blog in three days. Strange isn't it, to charge $20 bucks a month and then deliver nothing?
Sounds like an eBay seller I once did business with.
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Can someone please explain to me, what we're learning by having the backups play instead of the rookies?
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Can someone please explain to me...
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That Quade isn't a very good manager when it comes to looking out for the organization? Granted, it's a lesson we've been learning for months.
Dead Horse: "Don't ever let anyone tell you the Cubs can't beat anything."
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the cubs might beat him, but it would require extra innings.
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I read somewhere today that Quade is planning on a prospect-heavy lineup on Sunday night in New York before they fly to Cincy for a Monday-night game. I'm guessing an outfield of Campana, Colvin and Montanez, and LeMahieu at third.
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the r.wells that's showed up the past couple months is looking like a strong 2012 middle-end rotation piece...could use that.
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kerry wood knows the value of a higher draft choice.
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I guess Quade playing the all baker-reedjohnson lineup was a tribute to that higher draft choice too.
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Pat Hughes: "and LaHair continues to do good things every day"
pinch hit double in the 9th and helped a granny cross the street.
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it was a legit shot out to opposite field...good to see.
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apparently the Cubs aren't the only team with a dumb manager.
2 out 2 run hit by ARam.
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i know it works out if the cubs lose, but i can't bring myself to root for it...heh.
that said, this has been a fun series to watch. about time the cubs entertained me...it's been thin on that in 2011.
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2 out man on second ninth inning one run lead
Campana fucking bunts
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1st pitch was 97mph fastball camp swung at, but was in the catcher's mitt before he got the bat off his shoulder (not literally, but he was way late).
he was trying to bunt for a hit on the 2nd pitch...which he fouled off...96mph fastball i believe.
he made contact on the 3rd pitch, but it was weak and for the out...woo.
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In that situation, you have to try to drive in the run, "trying to bunt for a hit" is a open admission that you don't belong in the major leagues.
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well, it is campy...he's juan pierre-lite...probably has better D.
he sure wasn't prepared for a 97mph 1st pitch fastball from a guy that throws a lot of them as his go-to pitch.
i know i'd rather have a colvin/lahair OF bench over a colvin/campy OF bench at this point.
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What about a LaHair/Campana OF bench? Because that's where things appear to be headed. And I don't know about the bench part in relation to LaHair.
Jackson will come along and put a tighter squeeze on Colvin. The nice thing about having a few prospects is that Colvin moves quickly from being a hot issue to an irrelevancy.
On a related subject: while the Met manager will be furiously second-guessed for having pitched to Ramirez with first base open and Campana on deck, there must have been something about Campana hitting (or bunting) with the tying run on third that worried the Met manager.
Lay off Campana, why don't you?
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i just wouldn't want to see campy get 200+ab a year.
he's great for pinch running, especially when subbing him in attempting late comebacks...disrupting pitching when on base...plays CF well.
he's a 25th man luxury...i guess it depends on if the cubs need an extra IF or an extra OF for the 25th man.
i dunno why the cubs wouldn't keep colvin around, though...at least another season.
i imagine a lot will depend on if johnson comes back or not.
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Campana strikes out around 15-17% of the time in the minors, and so far in the majors 19% of the time. The amount that Campana strikes out is the single most surprising thing about him, in my opinion. Since he shows very little patience and has no power at all, he's going to need to make contact in nearly every at bat that he has to be successful. He seems at times to be overmatched by major league fastballs, too. Maybe if he can put just a little bit of muscle on his arms and shoulders he'll have some more bat control. Then he might be a 4th outfielder. Right now he's a 5th outfielder at best.
There are only two ways that LaHair ends up a starter for the Cubs next year, right or wrong: #1. The Cubs go into rebuilding mode and pass on Pujols, Fielder, and Pena. #2. The Cubs have a major injury to their starting first baseman and cannot find another replacement. Otherwise he's on the bench or on another team.
I would rather see LaHair get a shot than see Pena back and handed the starting job, but I understand why the G wouldn't do that.
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Campana is kind of what you're looking for in a National League pitcher when it comes to hitting (bunting) and base running (pinch runner). If he could pitch an inning of relief once in a while he might have a career.
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When do we give up on Lahair as a 4 guy
I don't remember Hoffpower being this good at the plate. Good, no, massive swing, good eye.
I know this is not my imagination but he hasn't been on ANYBODY's radar. Is this just a matter of a guy learning the trade the hard way? Am I missing something?
EDIT: I meant 4 A guy
EDIT 2: Actually, I haven't seen a cubs hitter look this good in years. If this is a 4A guy I'd like a few more. That double was huge, he went with the pitch. WTF is that about? So non Cubbery.
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audio link for both games...
Daytona, 1-0, 3rd
Daytona Bottom of the 2nd
Justin Bour grounds out, second baseman Jose Coronado to first baseman Stefan Welch.
Michael Burgess singles on a fly ball to right fielder Gilbert Gomez.
Jake Opitz grounds out softly, second baseman Jose Coronado to first baseman Stefan Welch. Michael Burgess to 2nd.
With Matthew Szczur batting, wild pitch by Scott Moviel, Michael Burgess to 3rd.
Matthew Szczur singles on a line drive to center fielder Cesar Puello. Michael Burgess scores.
With Elliot Soto batting, Matthew Szczur steals (1) 2nd base.
Elliot Soto pops out to first baseman Stefan Welch in foul territory.
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from the Daytona broadcast...
"a big day for weddings here, 9-10-11. I guess it's an easy anniversary to remember"
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Smokies get a 3 spot to start the game, lead 3-1 after one.
Adduci walks, Jae-Hoon Ha E6, Adduci to third. Lalli L1, Ridling triple to left (2 rbi's), Vitters SF8, Clevenger K.
McNutt on the mound and gave up a leadoff HR to CF Silverio.
Daytona 4-0 and still rallying in the 3rd, on some sloppy play fielding bunts by the St Lucie Mets.
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4-0 Daytona, end 3rd.
Daytona Bottom of the 3rd
Chad Noble doubles (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Cesar Puello.
Evan Crawford hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by pitcher Scott Moviel. Chad Noble scores. Evan Crawford to 2nd.
Logan Watkins singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Scott Moviel. Evan Crawford to 3rd.
Matthew Cerda grounds into a force out, second baseman Jose Coronado to shortstop Wilmer Flores. Evan Crawford scores. Logan Watkins out at 2nd. Matthew Cerda to 1st.
Justin Bour singles on a line drive to left fielder Pedro Zapata. Matthew Cerda to 3rd.
Michael Burgess out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Cesar Puello. Matthew Cerda scores.
Jake Opitz grounds out to first baseman Stefan Welch.
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Smokies top 4th, score an unearned run on singles by Ha and Lalli then an E5 on a Vitter grounder that would have ended the inning. Clevenger rbi single to CF, Vitters to third.
Lookouts pitching coach (Chuck Crim) gets ejected by home plate ump while going to mound to calm down his pitcher.
Lake P4 ends the inning.
5-1 Tenn, bottom 3rd.
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7-1 Smokies, bottom of 4th.
Ridling 2 run single scores McNutt and Mota.
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Smokies 7-2 going into the bottom of 5th
Daytona 5-0, 2 hitter for Frank Del Valle thru 6, Juan Serrano now pitching. Szczur 3-3.
Daytona Bottom of the 6th
Jake Opitz doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Gilbert Gomez. Jake Opitz advances to 3rd, on fielding error by right fielder Gilbert Gomez.
Matthew Szczur doubles (2) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Pedro Zapata. Jake Opitz scores.
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Oneri Fleita is watching the Smokies game (per the broadcast)
Daytona 5-1 bottom 7th, Jefry Marte homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field off Serrano.
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5 spot for Daytona blowing it wide open highlighted by a Justin Bour 3 run HR and Jake Opitz 2 run HR, 10-1 end 7 innings.
Daytona Bottom of the 7th
Pitcher Change: Estarlin Morel replaces Michael Powers.
Logan Watkins singles on a line drive to center fielder Cesar Puello.
Matthew Cerda reaches on fielding error by center fielder Cesar Puello. Logan Watkins to 2nd.
Justin Bour homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Logan Watkins scores. Matthew Cerda scores.
Michael Burgess doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Gilbert Gomez.
Jake Opitz homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. Michael Burgess scores.
Matthew Szczur lines out to shortstop Wilmer Flores.
Elliot Soto grounds out, shortstop Wilmer Flores to first baseman Stefan Welch.
Chad Noble strikes out swinging.
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It's striking how much offense there has been in both the MiLB playoff series. Tennessee has pretty much been carried by the bats. And Szczur seems to be hitting up a storm for Daytona.
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"He doesn't even have a 700 OPS!!", said Aaron B about 1000 times.
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minor league numbers...they sell false hope and false dispair on the yearly.
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Daytona 10-4 final, ahead in the series 2-0. One more win out of 3 to clinch.
Jae-Hoon Ha flashes big leather twice including an 8-3 double play to end the 6th and a great catch to end the 8th, Smokies still ahead 7-2 going into the 9th.
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uht!, er! waitaminute
Nineteen and eighty four!
Two thousand and three-uh!!
Slowly I turned, inch by inch...
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Niagra Falls!
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Rays call up former Cubs prospect/minor leaguer Russ Canzler.
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wow...former O's 1st round pick and legit pitching prospect adam loewen played for TOR today.
he hit a homer and played CF.
i didnt even know he's been out there for 3 years trying to re-invent himself as a hitter...and doing a pretty decent job of it judging by his minor league numbers this season (though it took a couple years for him to warm up).
this was his 1st start, 3rd overall game.
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Ryno takes the Iron Pigs to their first ever International League Championship series
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yeah, they didnt get to lose to the durham bulls (TB) this year like in years past...durham lost to columbus in a bit of a shocker.
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s.bouroughs may have quit the drugs, but he's in the ARZ dugout bumming chaw off someone. cute.
oh well, it's not painkillers, crack, and heroin i guess.
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lahair hitting 3rd today with protection by pena...should be a decent look at him.
unless you're a barney fan...today's 5-8 should make a cy young appearance out of batista.
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With my commentating luck, LaHair will go 0-4.
That would actually surprise me. He's got a nice bat, and Quade give him props in how he said they have to find a way to get him into the lineup.
Also, is Quade doing a little better lately? I am not watching as much as you guys but it seems his idiocy has dropped a notch.
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lahair and pena both get "almost homers" off the wall.
both pitches in similar places, too...in the middle of the plate.
lahair loves to pull...short/compact swing.
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He goes both ways, though, just like most of you guys.
EDIT: is parachat still around? That was totally a parachat comment.
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parachat seemed to fade out around late may/early june when it was clear 2011 was going to be a wash.
also, that was a totally parachat comment.
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IKR, right? Well, I think you know me pretty well. I don't get all snotty so when I make a statement like that you know it's all good fun.
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yeah, totally...
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Lahair- Pena combo 2B-3B off the wall xtra bases and a run.
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I'm taking LaHair seriously. At least until they work a little harder to find the inevitable holes in his swing. But I'm wondering if he is a new type of player. A guy who learned to fucking hit in the minors. I haven't been this excited about a guy since Hee Seop, and yes, I'm serious here. I thought he was a can't miss, so you know now what to do with my opinion. I was too influenced, though, by that bent fence home run.
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it's hard not to take him seriously...they do set him up to pull...guard the lines.
so far, even with some "luck" hits, he's still hitting well and getting some good contact.
he gets a lot of quick power out of his swing which lets him start his swing a little late.
i'm not sold on him as a starter, but he could make the 2012 offseason interesting.
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...and with that 2nd double on national TV bringing his average up to .500 (9 for 18, 6xbase hits)...lahair fever with the casuals should begin about right now.
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Well, I've seen a lot of bad players but what I actually like is his patience at the plate. You're right about the pull hitting, that could be his undoing, but I did see him go to the opposite field the other day, didn't I?
Anway, The Hair is Here. Until he's not.
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LaHair had basically a perfect day.
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I just fear the Neifi Perez effect with LaHair.
He is doing awesome in Sept, we dont need a Pujols or Fielder!
Then when June rolls around in 2012 were scrambling to trade for Lyle Overbay to fill the 1b void and kicking ourselves in the ass for trusting a 29 year old lifetime minor leaguer.
Sorry don't care how impressive his minor league totals are or how awesome he is doing now, never roll the dice on a 29 year old who has done nothing in the majors.
You sign your big time free agent and you make LaHair continue to prove himself. If LaHair was 23-24 doing what he is doing then i would be all for him going into 2012 as the 1b man....but i don't trust him one bit.
He might be that one in a million player who might actually be good but history says no way in hell. Sign the free agent cover your ass and if LaHair is good then you got the Luxury of dealing with that.
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Fuck it MIKE C. If the Cubs had an Albert Pujols in the minors, you would still complain and say how they have a shitty farm system.
Just "how you roll".
I don't think anyone is annointing him a guaranteed starting job for the Cubs in 2012, but it is completely conceivable that at his age, he has figured some things out.
Ryan Ludwick finally figured things out enough for 300+ AB's at age 28. Had a monster year at 29. His 2nd year in the majors.
LaHair could be a very nice, inexpensive option for a team that is rebuilding - either as a starter (if he earns it) or on the bench.
The team ain't going anywhere next year, so why not give him a chance. Or is it too tough for you to consider a Cubs farmhand could actually not suck?
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"The team ain't going anywhere next year, so why not give him a chance."
if you want to be a PIT or ARZ or KC fan, that's where stuff like that happens.
this incarnation of the cubs don't punt. mets don't either...yanks don't...detroit don't...yanks don't...
this line of thinking doesn't exist. they spend too much to punt for the hell of it.
if lahair shows something he might get a shot at RF...if they can manage to shift soriano he might get LF...if they decide to blow loot on SP/RF/etc next year lahair might get 1st.
that's about it. the cubs won't punt, though. that's off the table.
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"this line of thinking doesn't exist. they spend too much to punt for the hell of it"
Well sort of is when they have to eat $ 19 million of Z's contract and still figure out what to do with the black hole in LF for the next three years.
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I am actually one of the biggest farm system supporters on this blog, i just don't fall into the fantasy world that our farm system is good or the people who run it are good at it.
We have a shitty farm system its a known fact. In case you didn't notice our rotation was filled in by guys named Doug Davis, and Ortiz. Pitching is about the only thing we can develop in the last 30 years and the cupboard was bare in talent. And when Blake DeWitt is running around your OF, the cupboard is bare as well. And that's because last years "could be a very nice, inexpensive option for a team rebuilding" fell flat on his face. His name was Tyler Colvin. People tended to forget about his glaring flaws and put him the role that LaHair is now being put in.
Starlin is the only legit prospect talent i did like, i just can't stand his defense.
All i am saying is go out and sign the talent, and if LaHair is good enough he will find a spot on this team. God knows we got holes all over the place. He will get AB's.
But don't be naive and pass up great FA talent because a 29 year old minor league prospect "could" be good. That would just be a very cub like action .
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If Pujlos or Fielder want to sign 5 year contracts I would do it. Otherwise have fun in the AL.
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I'm kinda falling into the LaHair/Soto/Castillo handling the First base and Catching chores in 2012 camp.
If we can get Pujols or Fielder for 6 guaranteed years or less than you do it. However I don't think either guy signs for less than 8/160.
I'd rather the team invest heavily in draft, Latin and Pac Rim signings.
Hopefully Ricketts will use the savings to pay down the debt service. Maybe buy some revenue stream viable land around the park. Then maybe we can shoot for a window come 2013.
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Pujols *starts* at $200 mil. I would pass on Pujols & Fielder, resign Pena, send Lahair, Castillo, Barney, Campana, Colvin, Coleman, and Wells to AAA and get some big league players. I would focus on the bullpen and fielders that can play their position and get after the ball. Boring? Yep. More winning? You betcha.
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Enough to win next year? Nope.
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I'd bet Wells will get a shot at the rotation at the very least in 2012...if just by attrition if Zambrano isn't back.
His last 8 starts he's got a 3.02 ERA, and is 5-0. Of course, he sucked in June and July...so whatever.
Ugh...may as well play LaHair at 1B and try to find a couple of good starting pitchers....and an OF.....and a 2B....and...and...
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Resigning Pena is the worst possible way to go forward. Paying 10 Million plus for a below average first baseman in his age 34 season.
I'd rather roll the dice on LaHair making MLB minimum over the next 2 season's. He should be entering his prime right now.
Pena's best days are already past.
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Other than 2007 has he ever been more? Most ranking systems have him in the high teens early 20's. So by definition I'd say he's a average to slightly below average MLB first baseman.
I'd like him more if he wasn't 34 or 8 figure salaried going forward.
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at this point i wanna know who's pitching for the cubs besides m.garza and r.wells...
dumpster could opt out, but probably wont...Z is good as gone.
cashner is in the mix with very little competition except his own potential failure to show he can be a starter this spring.
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There's no way he commands less money than he did this year, right? Or do teams shy away because of his age? I just wonder, what is Pena's value in this free agent market? If he's going to cost $10 million or more, it seems like a waste of resources to me, particularly considering the quality of the 2012 ball club.
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$7 million would probably be a pretty fair value for him next year at least.
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Even at 2/14 over two years. I think I'd rather take my chances with 400K in 2012 and 400K in 2013 with Bryan LaHair.
Similar ML numbers and he should be entering his 27-31 Career Peak arch.
Much rather see the extra 7 Million per season in other areas.
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I have to agree with the Dr. here on this one. It's been suggested around the internet that Marmol at $7M is a luxury on a non-contending team (when he doesn't blow saves). Well, then what is Pena at $7 to $10M/yr? With a rotation having at least 1-2 spots to fill, a need for a run-producing LF or RF, and upgrades in the bullpen/bench, I would roll the dice on LaHair for 2012 and spend that money elsewhere.
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It's actually having LaHair and Soto split first base. Soto and Castillo would share catching duties.
Figured it would break down something like:
LaHair 130 starts 500+ at bats
Soto 100 starts at Catcher and 30 at First. 500+ at bats
Castillo with 60-70 starts at Catcher. Should see about 300 at bats
All three guys get a chance to contribute. Should be enough rest to keep everyone fairly effective.
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It's not THAT far out of the realm of possibility. Soto played a lot of 1st base in the minors. Cutting his behind the plate duty would surely save on some wear and tear.
I'm totally fine with having Soto's arbitration 2 and 2 MLB minimum guys locking down those spots. Especially if we can somehow use that saved money at a better time.
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Passing on Pujols and Fielder will not have anything to do with LaHair. If the Cubs are serious about Pujols or Fielder, a guy like LaHair will never get in the way. If they pass on those guys it'll be because of money or concerns about the number of years, which are both legitimate reasons to stay away.
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Bullshit, Brian Lahair could win the world series by himself. He's the greatest thing ever. I mean I really like Pujols as a baseball player, but with Brian lahair around... would Pujols even get playing time?
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Daytona swept their series with the PSL Mets, winning the third game tonight 4-2. Florida State League Champions!
13 hit offense (Szczur had a hit and 2 walks, Rohan 3 hits) and solid pitching between Rhee, Kurcz and Batista.
It was 2-2 going into the 6th when the D-Cubs scored a pair:
Daytona Top of the 6th
Abner Abreu singles on a line drive to left fielder Pedro Zapata.
Matthew Szczur singles on a fly ball to right fielder Gilbert Gomez. Abner Abreu to 2nd.
Elliot Soto singles on a pop up to second baseman Jose Coronado. Abner Abreu to 3rd. Matthew Szczur to 2nd.
Logan Watkins singles on a line drive to center fielder Cesar Puello. Abner Abreu scores. Matthew Szczur to 3rd. Elliot Soto to 2nd.
Michael Brenly out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Cesar Puello. Matthew Szczur scores. Elliot Soto to 3rd. Logan Watkins to 2nd...then two more outs.
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first game for lester giving up more than 2 runs since july 24th. hell of a run.
doh, yes...dunno what happened there. jake arrieta is all "bro wut?"
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a LH (thanks jpep for the correction) 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
fwiw, all the games are free on mlb.tv
Short rest for MadBum would be 2 days. WC game is Wed., Games 1 & 2 are Friday/Saturday.
A left-handed one...
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...
Giants scare me. I think you're wrong about Bumgarner, he would pitch on short rest for Game 2 and then full rest for Game 5. Cueto would go Game 1, then short rest in game 4. Add in some really tough outs in that lineup and I want nothing to do with them. With that rotation they can easily steal a series.
Cards are a tough matchup. The rivalry evens out their comparable lack of talent. And like someone said, they love HRs, which is how to beat the Cubs. The upside is that I would feel really good about Lester twice against STL.
j.buchanan with a nice start...5ip 2h 1bb 3k, 0r/er
zobrist with 2HR and a double through 8
heyward 0-4 :(
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Right now, I'd like to see the Mets first, Giants 2nd.
I believe that since most of the team from last years' NLCS is on the squad this year, they will really amp their game up even more to kick their ass in payback for 2015.
The Giants just do not have the depth in years past, and I think all things equal - and at Wrigley - they could handle them.
I do not want to see the Cards, period. Or their fans, media, or Joe Buck.
I don't want to play Braves in the first round. Any friggin team in the league can win 3 of 5..I hate the first round. Furthermore, I wanted to play the Marlins in 2003 and the Mets over Dodgers last year.
With that said in reverse order:
3. Cardinals: It will be devastating to lose in the first round, but even worse to their main rival. It is increased incentive for the Cardinals, especially after last year. Cards would have nothing to lose, Cubs have everything to lose.
2. Giants: Rotation in the playoffs scare me a bit, but what a lousy team.
1. Mets--because of the losses in the rotation
2. Giants--because they're not the team they were BUT they maybe have bullshit even-year magic?
3. Cardinals--because rivalry and not making the playoffs hurts them more than losing in the NLDS plus getting eliminated by them in the playoffs would make for horrible sports commentary next throughout next season.
Who's asking?
CLE/DET rained out last night already, possible rain-outs in New York (vs. Baltimore), Boston(vs. Toronto) and Philly(vs. Mets) this weekend too.
Not only games involving playoff spots that would need to be played, but any that involve home field advantage.
I got the first one! Second one I'm not even sure what even/odd betting is.


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"I was in a [bathroom] stall with some kids and it just started coming down, so I laid on top of them," the sixth-grade teacher at Plaza Towers Elementary in Moore, Okla., told Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday's Today show. "One of my little boys just kept saying, 'I love you, I love you, please don't die with me.' But we're okay. We made it out."
All of the children who were with her are now safe, there was one minor injury – a cut to the head, said Crosswhite – and she herself emerged with only some scrapes on her feet, which she called "irrelevant, considering what could have happened."
"I never thought I was going to die," she said. "The whole time I just kept screaming to them, 'Quit worrying, we're fine, we're fine.' And I'm very loud, so I just hoped they could hear me, because I could hear them screaming. One girl, she's in my homeroom, was sobbing, and I was like, 'We're going to be fine, we're going to be fine, I'm protecting you.' And then I said a few prayers. 'God please take care of my kids.' And we're fine."
Recalling the tornado and its 200-m.p.h. winds, Crosswhite said, "I don't remember what it sounded like, honestly. It was like a freight train, but I don't remember much about it,'' she said about the sound of the tornado. "It felt like someone was beating me up from behind. The stuff was just coming down on my back. I thought I was fine, [but] I have cuts everywhere that I didn't even realize I had."
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"I told you we were going to be okay," she told him, as he murmured "Thank you" and the two dissolved into tears.
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Former Sheriff Jack Roy was issued his service pistol Friday afternoon by the Randolph County Commission following eight years of dedicated service to the county....
ALL, and I mean ALL, government agencies, from the White House down to the local court houses are as crooked as a dog's hind leg. Some administrations are more crooked than others, but ALL of them are crooked. I've seen one person get the book thrown at them for a DUI, and another walk away unscathed. If you have a father, mother or close relative in the courts or local government, you can do anything and get away with it. I've seen it many times over the years.
Not all property is assessed fairly, especially if someone in the local government takes a fancy to it. I've seen property not worth a hoot to anyone other than the person who owned it, taxed like it was located in Beverly Hills, and prime property taxed like it was in the middle of nowhere. It all depends on how well you're connected.
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audyhaze et ltlabner... chaque fois que vous les gens « en désaccord » avec moi un ange devient leurs ailes... et je pourrais en fout ... excuse my French!
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audyhaze and ltlabner ... each time you folks "disagree" with me an angel gets their wings ... and I could care less ...
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"Former sheriff issued pistol" ... does he also get to keep his bullet??
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No ... nothing is ever politically motivated in Randolph County!! ... and I have some beachfront property with a clear view of the ocean for sale in Bemis ...
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it means fatty in polish
it can mean fatty or fat boy depending upon the context applied
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that boy fifi is a grubas
did you hear the they onle serve grubas foods now
did you hear the they onle serve grubas foods now
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A very lethargic being that lacks the motivation to move and live. These slow moving organisms remains lifeless most of their days in a coma like stage except during times of feeding and asexual acts. Such a beast often has poor hygiene and is quite un-kept. The lack-luster look of the animal in question gives it the appearance of shit. Failure of possessing personality and charm prevents it from breeding, hence the need for rampant foul sexual on itself. The ability to comprehend simple commands is nullified due to the brain conserving its resources for respiratory purposes.
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The 5th or "river" community card in the game of Texas Hold 'Em poker.
I can't believe it! I had him beat until he made that flush on the gruba.
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An individual that has their entire adult life given to them with a silver spoon without really ever working for it, and then proceeds to gloat and remind everyone of their shortcomings...all the while remaining totally ignorant to the hypocrisy of what comes out of its mouth.
"I wish my mom bought me a house so I can act like a gruba and tell people I'm more successful than you."
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Polish for obese when talking about a female.
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Vice President, Richard M. Nixon was the Republican nominee for president in 1960. But his appearance in a debate against his Democratic challenger, Sen. John F. Kennedy worked against him.
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Meanwhile, Sen. Kennedy appeared tan and fit. While radio listeners of the debate gave the edge to Nixon, television viewers said Kennedy won the debate.
In his second presidential debate with former Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter in October 1976, President Gerald Ford made the unforgettable gaffe about Communist rule, saying, "I don't believe that the Poles consider themselves to be dominated by the Soviet Union."
Former Gov. Carter went on to win the election over Ford, who served as Commander-in-Chief for two years after the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon in 1974.
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In a vice presidential debate between Republican Sen. Dan Quayle (Then-Vice President George H.W. Bush's presidential running mate) and Democratic Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (Gov. Michael Dukakis' running mate), Quayle noted how he had as much experience, in length of service, as President John F. Kennedy did before he ran for office.
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President George H.W. Bush drew criticism during the second debate between he and Democratic challenger Bill Clinton in 1992.
As the moderator fielded a question from the audience, Bush looked at his watch, apparently impatient for the evening to end. Critics said it suggested Bush was distant and out of touch with ordinary people.
In the first presidential debate of the 2000 election, Vice President Al Gore audibly and repeatedly sighed while Republican candidate George W. Bush responded to questions.
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Look at these beautiful pictures of Victoria Beckham. Victoria was born in Harlow, England, on April 17, 1974 She rose to fame with the pop group the Spice Girls, where Victoria was called Posh Spice. She has had a career in fashion, designing a line of jeans for Rock & Republic. Victoria is married to the English football player David Beckham, with whom she has three sons. In this game you can change Victoria any way you want. You can give her a new hairstyle and makeup. Then you dress her up. It's also possible to change the color of her clothes. Give her some nice accessories. You can even put her sons beside her. With a beautiful background she will look great!
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Relative Strength Strategies for Investing
Meb Faber
Cambria Investment Management
April 1, 2010
The purpose of this paper is to present simple quantitative methods that improve risk-adjusted returns for investing in US equity sectors and global asset class portfolios. A relative strength model is tested on the French-Fama US equity sector data back to the 1920s that results in increased absolute returns with equity-like risk. The relative strength portfolios outperform the buy and hold benchmark in approximately 70% of all years and returns are persistent across time. The addition of a trend-following parameter to dynamically hedge the portfolio decreases both volatility and drawdown. The relative strength model is then tested across a portfolio of global asset classes with supporting results.
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Keywords: Tactical Asset Allocation, Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate, Quantitative, Momentum, ETFs, Commodities, GTAA
JEL Classification: G11, C10, C50, E00
Date posted: April 6, 2010 ; Last revised: April 20, 2010
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After compiling a 39-14 overall record and advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history, the Stetson University softball team finished the 2014 season ranked 35th in the final NCAA RPI report.
It marks the Hatters highest RPI finish since their No. 34 ranking in 2003.
Stetson posted a strong 10-7 record against other RPI Top-50 programs during the season. The Hatters played the No. 1 team in the RPI and the eventual College World Series Champion Florida Gators in the NCAA Tournament on May 17.
Prior to reaching the NCAA Tournament, the Hatters went 4-0 to capture the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship in Nashville, Tenn. Stetson earned a No. 3 seed for the Gainesville Regional and went on to post their first-ever NCAA postseason win, a dramatic 6-4 come-from-behind victory over UCF on May 16.
For the season, the team's 39 victories were the sixth-highest win total in school history, while the squad's 17 A-Sun victories set a new high-water mark for the program.
Offensively, the Hatters averaged 5.2 runs per game, the second-highest total in school history and the most since 1986 (5.4). Stetson set single-season school-records for home runs (46), doubles (76), slugging pct. (.455) and on-base percentage (.379). The Hatters also tied the single-game home run record by hitting four long balls at Kennesaw State on April 13.
Individually, Meredith Owen became Stetson's first-ever All-American, earning NFCA Third-Team All-America honors as a pitcher/utilty player. Owen also earned First-Team All-Region, First-Team All-Conference (P), Second-Team All-Conference (DP), and A-Sun Tournament MVP honors.
Demi Meza, Chrissy Morello, and Kayla Drury also earned Second-Team All-Conference recognition, while Jessie TenBroeck earned a spot on the A-Sun All-Freshman Team.
Other team accomplishments:
- Stetson posted a 13-game winning streak from March 18 to April 6, the third-longest winning streak in school history.
- Stetson received votes in the USA Softball Top 25 poll in three different weeks.
- Stetson's 28-5 mark after 33 games was the team's best start since 2004.
- Stetson's .736 winning percentage ranked 20th in the NCAA.
- Stetson's 2.12 ERA ranked 24th in the NCAA
- Stetson's .971 fielding pct. ranked 28th in the NCAA
On Feb. 7, head coach Frank Griffin won his 800th career game, becoming the 40th coach in NCAA Division I history with 800 career wins. He also won his 600th game as Stetson's head coach on April 5.


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Source: Automotive News
quote: I do have a Volt and in my first year I used 2.4 gal of gas.
quote: I propose a special tax on whatever niche you fit into. :)
quote: ...if I buy a Volt, I'm paying a much higher tax/tag fee to the state DOT every year than a comparably sized vehicle, thus at least leveling the playing field on how much money gets applied (in theory) toward road maintenance.
quote: Oil companies do not get directly subsidized, that's just a slogan for liberals. They do get tax breaks, like EVERY OTHER business.
quote: First off the two aren't even comparable. You're talking about tax breaks to an industry that brings in billions in taxes to the supply side policy of a tax credit for picking a certain car. Also thanks to the bailout terms, GM doesn't pay ANY taxes for 10 years. I think that's enough of a tax break, don't you?
quote: EVs prevent US dollars from going to other countries for oil
quote: produce far less climate changing CO2
quote: increase peace and decrease military expenditures
quote: directly increase US employment in manufacturing and retail.
quote: EVs don't require Rare Earth Metals. The Tesla Model S will have next to no rare earth metals. On top of that, Australia, Canada and the US all have large assests of rare earth metals.
quote: typical C segement car using standard ICE technology will produce 40.3 tons of CO2 over 150,000 miles. A C segement EV will produce 19.5 tones.
quote: As for the mining of this material... when you can push the environmentalists aside, using US assets may be a viable option... but until then, our automobile energy will be imported just the same.
quote: Except, you left out the carbon footprint of just creating the battery in your quote! Try reading the rest of the article and read the chart.
quote: "The report, being released as part of the LowCVP Annual Conference 2011 on 9 June, highlights the increasing importance of accounting for whole life carbon emissions to compare the greenhouse gas emissions of low carbon vehicles. The study found that some of the CO2 savings made during the use of low carbon vehicles is offset by increased emissions created during their production, and to a lesser extent, disposal."
quote: 22 lbs is about 4 gallons of gas. GOSH! Oh Noes! We switched 100s of gallons of gas for 22 lbs of material!
quote: Friend, I've bolded the whole problem with your reading of these studies. Some not all.
quote: Currently manufactured EV operate on batteries that must be replaced after as soon as three years of use.
quote: Now let's see how the GM/electric car/alternative-fuel/Obama haters try to spin it otherwise.
quote: We will never get rid off our middle east problem until we have energy independence.
quote: So terrorists are going to stop attacking us and our buddies because we're energy independent? Really?
quote: Do you see much hostility between Fiji and the middle east? Why not? because they don't bother each other.
quote: Obama's plan is to drill more (US is drilling more now than ever)
quote: Every republican candidate has come out against the Volt and alternative fuels (like Algae fuel).


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The more elegant or upscale way of saying someone is shitty.
Man, you're being very shitacious right now.
*woman slams door in guys face* he says...
That was very shitacious of you...
*woman slams door in guys face* he says...
That was very shitacious of you...
av Kelli H 24. mai 2011
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Adjective: characterized by being subjected to a hellacious sequence of unexpected, stressful, unfortunate events leaving a person feeling as they were shitted on.
When she got home from work, Jane Doe went straight to the fridge and poured herself a glass of vino, sat down on her couch, and exhaled with exasperation after having such a shitacious day of dealing with incompetent, complaining coworkers and needy clients.
av malingerer 6. november 2010
meaning having something go wrong or having a crappy day
"Oh man, my day was shitacious! How about you?"
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Tiffin reports
A person requested an officer Friday afternoon for an employee involved in a theft at Ballreich Bros., 186 Ohio Ave.
Kia Jackson, 18, of Tiffin, was charged with disorderly conduct Friday afternoon.
A first-block Clinton Avenue man reported Friday evening the theft of a ladder from his garage.
Jillian N. Murphy, 21, of Tiffin, was charged with drugs-possession/abuse Saturday after an incident Friday.
A first-block West Davis Street resident reported early Saturday morning the house had been entered.
A 100-block Fifth Avenue woman reported Saturday morning she arrived home and found her house broken into.
A person in the 300 block of South Washington Street requested to make a report Saturday morning after an identity theft.
County report
A man on West CR 18 reported Saturday afternoon he found several marijuana plants in his field.
Fostoria reports
An employee of Kroger, 126 W. High St., reported Saturday morning vandalism inside the store. It was under investigation.
A drive-off of $40 was reported Saturday afternoon at Kroger, 126 W. High St.
A 400-block College Avenue man reported Saturday afternoon his daughter's bicycle was stolen.
A person reported Saturday afternoon people were taking items from a building in the 500 block of Gormley Street.
A 1000-block North Union Street woman reported Saturday afternoon a diamond ring was stolen from her residence. It was under investigation.
A person reported Saturday evening a drive-off of $20 in gasoline from Circle K, 551 E. Lytle St.
A man was to be charged with drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 100 block of Taft Boulevard Saturday evening.
A 200-block East Crocker Street man reported Saturday night his son's bicycle was stolen.
Tiffin accidents
A non-injury accident was reported in the 200 block of North Sandusky Street Friday afternoon.
A two-vehicle, non-injury accident was reported at East Market and Jefferson streets Friday night.
A truck struck three parked cars in the first block of West Perry Street early Saturday morning.
Fostoria accidents
An accident was reported at North Vine and Van Buren streets Friday afternoon.
Two citations were issued and a man was taken to Fostoria Community Hospital after a car vs. pole accident in the 1000 block of Sandusky Street Friday night.
An accident was reported at South US 23 and East Lytle Street Saturday afternoon.
A citation of assured clear distance ahead was issued after a non-injury accident at Mid Block and West Lytle Street Saturday afternoon.
State Patrol
Kaitlyn N. Smith, 18, of Sycamore, was cited with assured clear distance ahead after an accident on US 224, east of SR 53, Saturday afternoon.
Tiffin fire
Firefighters were called to a lock-out at 116 4th Ave. Friday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to a smoke detector activation at 366 Wentz St., No. 113, Friday evening. There was no fire, and it was unintentional.
Fostoria fire
Firefighters were called for an automatic alarm at 1602 N. Union St. Friday evening. They found no problem or loss. The system was activated due to a possible faulty switch.
Firefighters were called to smoke in the area of 226 Palmer St. Friday evening. They found an open burn, advised the resident of laws and extinguished the fire.
Firefighters assisted with a single-vehicle accident Friday night.
Firefighters were called to a possible arcing transformer in the 200 block of Town Street Friday night. They found no problems or loss.
County fire
Bascom firefighters were called to an accident on West US 224 Saturday evening.


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In the mid 60's, while in the Marine Corps, the term splib was used commonly among black and white marines. It was not used in a pejorative way by either blacks or whites but as a "hip", descriptive way of identifying a person, usually a male, of the negro race, such as in the phrase "splib dude". Likewise the descriptive and non-pejorative term "chuck" was used to describe a white person, however it was also used to describe the Viet Cong (VC), such as in "Victor Charlie", "Charlie" or just "Chuck" In fact, one might get vanilla or chocolate creme filled cookies that were included in the field "C" rations. These were commonly referred to as "chuck" or "splib" cookies.
The corporal is that splib dude
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At North Texas State University, 1964, splib was the common word for black African Americans used by the jazz crowd. Gray, or gray dude, referred to whites on a similar level. These were in common usage among many civil rights activists as well.
I did not perceive it as derogatory at the time, more a hip code-word among the jivers (those speaking jive-talk).
I did not perceive it as derogatory at the time, more a hip code-word among the jivers (those speaking jive-talk).
That splib band had a lot of soul; the gray dude couldn't keep up.
por Michael R. Harvey 02 de Março de 2006
When I was a military brat in Germany in the 60s, splib was the accepted use for blacks, it was not derogatory at all. On the other side of the coin, 'chuck' indeed was the term for whites, and you even heard 'chuck white' to describe someone who was white.
To describe a group of blacks you would simply say they were all splibs.
por DougW333 19 de Novembro de 2007
This is definitely not a derogatory reference to blacks. With the 3rdMarDiv on Okinawa in the 60s, it was used back and forth between blacks as well as between blacks and whites. If it were derogatory, I would have gotten my ass whupped many times. Beyond Okinawa, in VN and later in Yokosuka, the term was prevalent and used in a non-pejorative manner. The term splib was used to identify blacks or African Americans in a non-insulting way.
Where are the splib bars? The splibs hang out in the "Hole".
por ceedee39 17 de Abril de 2010
An African-American who acts like a fool publicly.
Dammit, every time Keyshawn scores he has to act like a splib!
por Anonymous 31 de Março de 2003
S.P.L.I.B. is a derogatory term directed at African Americans. It stands for "Some Poor Lazy Ignorant Black". This insult was common in the Detroit area in the 60's and 70's.
Man, check out that S.P.L.I.B. sleepin' on the porch. Must be waitin' for that welfare check.
por Floridiot2010 15 de Junho de 2010
The opposite of a " Chuck " which is slang for a white dude. A splib is a nigga.
Check out the lips on that splib they be massive.
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ROCKFORD — Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, will host a Romanian Traditions dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Guests will enjoy a three-course authentic Romanian dinner, folk dancing and a presentation from Romanian Consul General George Predescu. Handmade folk art will also be on display. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required by Thursday.
Cost: $25. For information or reservations: 815-397-9112, midwayvillage.com.
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According to capgeek, the have 7+mil of space for next year, and 10 guys to sign. Gotta believe Letang is gone next year. Id take him, might cost you 6+mil for him though.
That's with the salary cap where it is now. What if the indications the salary cap is going down next year become true? Then where are the penguins lmao


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Source: AP (on PhysOrg)
quote: it's been an abysmal failure
quote: We don't know what the effect would have been if there wasn't an active "War on Drugs".
quote: You can argue the Netherlands does and blah blah blah but the Netherlands is not the US.
quote: With drugs like crack, heroine, cocaine, x, etc... you are straight up addicted to it.
quote: the chemical balance in your body/brain is whacked
quote: Tobacco and alcohol has a high addiction rate because it is legal and highly available.
quote: lol alcohol is nothing compared to crack and cocaine


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|Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Warm Dense Matter
Being neither solid, liquid, gas, nor plasma, warm dense matter (WDM) occupies a no man's land in the map of material phases. Its temperature can range between that of planetary cores (tens of thousands K) to that of stellar cores (hundreds of thousands K). Not only is it prevalent throughout the universe, it is relevant to inertial confinement fusion (ICF) and material performance under extreme conditions. However, because of its extreme temperatures and pressures, WDM tends to be drastically transient and thus difficult to study in the laboratory. Now, researchers have set up ultrafast x-ray absorption spectroscopy at the ALS to measure the electronic structure of WDMs, demonstrating that fast-changing electron temperatures of matter under extreme conditions can be determined with picosecond resolution.
One common method to create WDM conditions is the isochoric (constant-volume) heating of a solid. A femtosecond laser system at Beamline 6.0.2 delivers an intense laser pulse to heat a thin copper foil rapidly (~150 fs), maintaining the initial volume of sample. Under strong excitation, electron temperature can increase up to ~10,000 K (1 eV) while the lattice remains cold (nonequilibrium condition). Before equilibrium is reached in a few tens of picoseconds, the superheated sample maintains its original density by inertia. The matter is "warm" (compared to a "hot" plasma) but still as dense as a solid—warm dense matter. On a longer time scale (>100 ps), it expands into a plasma. Therefore, to probe a warm dense state undergoing a nonreversible process, an ultrafast technique faster than the ALS pulse duration (70 ps) and a single-shot measurement capability are essential.
ALS Beamline 6.0.2 is equipped with a pink-beam sample chamber, upstream of the spectrograph (monochromator), for broadband x-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES). In addition, researchers installed a grazing-incidence x-ray streak camera detector at the endstation. The detector has the ability to spread out x-ray pulses for a time resolution of ~1 ps. It also has a high quantum efficiency and 6-mm imaging length in the spectral direction; therefore, it can record a broad spectrum with a single camshaft x-ray pulse. This unique combination of beamline and detector allows recording of ultrafast XANES spectra of a sample of WDM that undergoes nonreversible change in a broad-band single-shot mode.
X-ray absorption spectra around the L-edge of warm dense copper, obtained ~2 to 20 ps after a femtosecond laser pulse heated the sample, show significant differences from the ambient-condition data. The edges are strongly shifted and broadened, and the above-edge absorption is smoother and lower, indicating that the electronic structure and electron distribution were significantly altered. A series of XANES calculations based on a first-principles density functional theory (DFT) molecular-dynamic simulation, when compared with the experimental data, showed that the shifting and broadening of the absorption edge can be used as a sensitive temperature sensor in the WDM regime.
The fast-changing XANES data indicate that the electron temperature peaks (~10,000 K) with optical excitation, then drops and reaches equilibrium with the lattice (~ 5,000 K) in 10 ps. This is faster than the time scale expected from the known electron–phonon coupling constant of copper (>20 ps). The result suggests that in the WDM regime, the energy exchange rate between electron energy and atomic vibration is expected to be temperature dependent and is about 3 to 6 times faster than previously assumed.
The researchers here successfully demonstrated the ability of this technique to provide new data sets for WDM electronic structures and thermal properties that are quite different from what was previously assumed. The results will also serve as benchmarks for theoretical modeling in this regime and can be applied to further investigation of plasmas for fusion, astrophysics, planetary science, and extreme material science.
Research conducted by: B.I. Cho, K. Engelhorn, J. Feng, and P.A. Heimann (ALS); A.A. Correa, T. Ogitsu, Y. Ping, A.J. Nelson, and R.W. Lee (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory); C.P. Weber (Santa Clara University); H.J. Lee (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory); P.A. Ni and D. Prendergast (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory); and R.W. Falcone (ALS and University of California, Berkeley).
Research funding: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration - Stewardship Science Academic Alliances (NNSA - SSAA) and Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Operation of the ALS is supported by DOE BES.
Publication about this research: B.I. Cho, K. Engelhorn, A.A. Correa, T. Ogitsu, C.P. Weber, H.J. Lee, J. Feng, P.A. Ni, Y. Ping, A.J. Nelson, D. Prendergast, R.W. Lee, R.W. Falcone, and P.A. Heimann, "Electronic structure ofwarm dense copper studied by ultrafast x-ray absorption spectroscopy," Phys. Rev. Lett. 106, 167601 (2011).
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This week's five top family fun picks
Here's the five can't miss list of my weekly Family Fun selections. Looking forward to kicking off my weekend with my #1 pick: Teen Brain: The Musical tonight!
1.Teen Brain: The Musical at Dallas Children's Theater, opening Friday, continuing through Feb. 24. A world premiere by Dallas Children's Theater resident playwright Linda Daugherty is always a treat. And when it's a new entry in her series about teen issues, you can bet it will be a thought provoking one, supported by health professionals in the local community (including Dr. Susan Sugerman of Girls To Women Health and Wellness, who has brought medical expertise and provided resources for these shows since Linda debuted Secret Life of Girls). After interviewing a couple of members of the all-teen cast who vouch for how well it captures teen life, I am personally am looking forward to seeing it opening night.
2.Young Masters at Dallas Museum of Art, ending Sunday. Yes, I know this made my top five last week, but if you haven't seen this amazing show by our talented high school students yet, you must catch it before it closes. Seen it already? Then see it again and spend some time walking around the wonderful museum. Get a free membership card and clock what you do to earn points towards prizes. Young Masters and everything except the special exhibits, like Chagall Beyond Color, are free. P.S. Expect a madhouse for the Chagall exhibit opening Sunday. It is not free, but I have seen it and it is swoon-worthy and should not only inspire any aspiring artist, it should inspire anyone and everyone to revel in humanity. As Michael Granberry quoted Chagall's granddaughter, Bella Meyer, recalling her grandfather's words in our arts blog: "Now, I know you understand what love is. Now, you understand Chagall." If you can't wait until Sunday, you can catch a preview tonight at 8:30 p.m. as part of DMA's Late Nights program.
3.Engineers Week at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science Feb. 18-22. Kids will find out how fascinating engineering and architecture can be if you give them a chance to do hands-on activities and meet professional architects and engineers. Don't forget to check out the Girl Scouts' "Cookie Box Creations" display, which shows that even when the cookies are gone, these girls' imaginations are still going strong.
4.Love Songs & Brahms at Meyerson Symphony Center Feb. 17. If your kids love to sing, I think they'll be amazed to see the opportunities that await them if they join a choir like Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas. All six of the company's youth choruses will be singing songs about love and friendship, plus three West Dallas neighborhood choruses will perform. You can just attend the concert or arrive early for a gala dinner and auction for an additional fee that supports the company.
5.Peter Pan auditions for Dallas Theater Center at the Kalita Humphreys Feb. 16. If your child dances, is passionate about singing pop-rock and is between 8 and 16, don't miss this phenomenal opportunity to audition for the world premiere of Fly, a new musical about Peter Pan, at the Dallas Theater Center. The show will be presented July 2-Aug. 18 at the Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. They're looking for kids no taller than 5-2 with excellent pop-rock voices. Even if you don't have audition-eager kids, I would put this on your looking ahead calendar as a must-see.


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PORT ROYAL - At only 3 pounds and 14 ounces, Adalyn Anstine was born eight weeks early to Lisa and Aaron Anstine, of Port Royal, four years ago. With slim chances of surviving after a premature birth, Adalyn was immediately admitted to Harrisburg Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
After 18 days of treatment to assist Adalyn's underdeveloped lungs, Lisa and Aaron were able to bring their baby home and celebrate.
Today, she and her family are helping spread the word for the March of Dimes, an organization instrumental in saving her life.
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Adalyn Anstine and her parents, Lisa and Aaron, all of Port Royal, have been chosen as the 2013 Capital Area Ambassador Family for the March of Dimes. They will walk on Sunday at Harrisburg Area Community College to help raise awareness and funds to help all babies get a healthy start by fighting serious threats to infant health.
If Adalyn had been born 15 years earlier, before such treatments were developed through funding by the March of Dimes, she would most likely not have survived. Now, Adalyn is an active little girl who loves to ride horses, dance and sing.
In honor of Adalyn's life and her family's story, the Central PA Division of March of Dimes has chosen the Anstines as this year's ambassador family, said Senior Community Director Michelle Rogers.
"Their story really touched us and they were willing to share it for the March of Dimes mission," Rogers said. "We chose them because they understand the fear involved in a premature birth and the role March of Dimes played in their daughter's life."
The March of Dimes organization is dedicated to helping moms have full-term pregnancies and research possible problems that can threaten the health of babies, according to www.marchofdimes.com. Since its founding 75 years ago, March of Dimes has donated millions of dollars to research, advocacy and technology development.
The Anstine family plans to walk in the March for Babies event on Sunday in Harrisburg. They will share Adalyn's story during opening ceremonies and lead the march through the city.
For more information March of Dimes, visit www.marchfordimes.com. For more information or to register for the March for Babies, visit www.marchforbabies.org.


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on July 6, 2013 - 10:22 PM
YOUNGSTOWN – Dave Bybee drives trucks for a living. But on weekends seven months out of the year, the Mechanicsburg, Ohio, native trades his trucker cap for a tri-corner hat and assumes a wildly different role: commanding officer of an 18th century French colonial regiment.
No time travel necessary – Bybee's transformation requires only a love of history, an active imagination, and a closet full of period-appropriate clothing. As a member of a self-titled "educational living history unit" based near Pittsburgh, Bybee's goal is to immerse himself in a centuries-old way of life and teach others a thing or two about American history in the process.
"It's my love for history," Bybee said. "You get basically a whole new history lesson each summer."
This weekend, Bybee and about 600 of his fellow history enthusiasts converged on Old Fort Niagara to bring one such history lesson to life. Dressed as French and British troops, Native American combatants, and colonial inhabitants of Fort Niagara, they are re-enacting the fateful 1759 campaign when British forces wrested control of the Western New York region from the French as part of the French and Indian War.
Billed as the largest French and Indian War re-enactment in the world, the annual event runs through today at Old Fort Niagara, and is expected to attract thousands of spectators.
Re-enactors like Bybee are the lifeblood of events like this. Almost all are volunteers – hobbyists motivated by their love of history to travel long distances multiple times a year to take part. Hailing from across the U.S. and Canada, and even as far off as Switzerland, re-enactors bring their own replica equipment and clothing, much of which they make themselves.
On Saturday, Bybee, 45, sported the historically accurate regalia of the Marines du Contrecoeur, a French regiment: a white thigh-length uniform coat, blue breeches, white canvas gaiters covering his lower legs, and a black tri-corner hat with gold trim. He said that a good deal of research went into making his uniform as true-to-life as possible.
"You can't run down to Walmart or Kmart and pick these up," said Bybee, whose focus is on French and Indian War re-enactments.
Historical accuracy comes with a price. Many garments were made of thick wool, and re-enactors could be seen sweating profusely in the punishing summer sun.
Alan Eimiller of East Aurora led an artillery demonstration dressed head-to-toe as the corporal of a British gun crew. "If you're feeling uncomfortable, I have no pity for you," he told the crowd.
Stuffy attire aside, Eimiller, who works year round at the Fort as an employee of the Old Fort Niagara Association, raved about getting to take part in re-enactments like these for a living. "You get to blow things up, shoot guns, and meet fun people," he said. "It's just the best job in the world."
Another occupational hazard re-enactors at Fort Niagara faced was the prospect of "dying" during the battle sequences staged twice-daily at the fort. Old Fort Niagara executive director Robert L. Emerson, himself decked out in period-appropriate attire, explained that individuals might elect to play dead for a number of reasons – say, for example, if their musket malfunctioned mid-battle, or they became tired. Ultimately, though, "nobody wants to lay out in a field as a bloated corpse for thirty minutes," Emerson said.
During Saturday afternoon's battle re-enactment, several participants could be seen playing dead as white smoke wafted over the battlefield and discarded white gunpowder packets littered the ground. British forces advanced toward the wooden battlements of the fort, only to be rebuffed by a French counterattack. Spectators had a birds-eye view of the battle from atop the red brick Civil War-era walls of the fort. As both sides exchanged salvos of cannon and musket fire, spectators seemed caught in the onslaught.
The fighting was all in good fun, though. Re-enactors said that the community was a tight-knit one. Jeremy Moore, who traveled from Mansfield, Ohio, to portray a Native American warrior, said that he recognized at least 50 re-enactors, many of whom he sees six to eight times a year at similar events around the country.
"Three of the guys I clubbed, I knew personally," he said of his wartime tally on the day.
When asked, re-enactors were eager to share their extensive knowledge of period clothing, military tactics, and history with onlookers. Greg Henning, a 59-year-old social studies teacher from Erie, Pa., dressed as a French military officer, explained that the history lessons available to the public at the Fort Niagara re-enactment could not be matched elsewhere.
"There's a myriad of things you can't experience on the Internet," he said, adding that "we look at it as a little bit of time travel."
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Budding musicians will love this silver Saxophone! It features 4 color-coded keys that play a scale. Kids can learn to play songs on the back of the box using the different color keys and notes. Encourages musical creativity! For ages 3 years and up.
Saxophone Dimensions: 16.5" long


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Public officials from across Tucker County met this week to discuss how the county was affected by Superstorm Sandy and its aftermath.
Officials met Tuesday evening at the Thomas Mt. Top Senior Citizens Center for the After Action Review and to look at the county's Improvement Plan.
Tiffany Auvil and Darla Stemple, from the Tucker County Office of Emergency Management, led the event by guiding officials through the agenda, a breakdown of categories which are part of the Improvement Plan. Suggestions taken at the meeting were catalogued and will be added to a draft of the plan that can be further edited by all emergency agencies.
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Darla Stemple, Tucker County Office of Emergency Management director, speaks at the After Action Review meeting Thursday about the county's Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts.
Stemple commented on the readiness of emergency programs following Superstorm Sandy.
"We are used to snow and we are used to wind. But I don't know if we're used to 40 inches all at once and our trees falling over," she said.
Stemple remarked that emergency efforts ran more smoothly after Sandy than in June when a derecho took out power across much of West Virginia.
Following her opening remarks, Auvil began discussing the first Improvement Plan item, public information and warning.
Stemple said she was impressed with the county's use of shelters.
"We did have three shelters up and running," she said. "Those that took them on did an excellent job."
Discussing future improvements to public warning, officials considered adding Oakland, Md. to the list of emergency radio stations.
In addition, Auvil said training in the use of AM transmitters is lacking.
"We don't have enough people who know how to set up the AM transmitters," she said, before suggesting that more training be provided to all emergency departments in the county.
Stemple concluded the public information and warning portion of the evening by saying that the E-911 Facebook page rose from 300 to 1,000 likes during the storm.
"We are going to try to keep that page growing," she said.
Critical transportation was discussed by John Mutscheller of Frontier Communications, Lynda Gray of the Tucker County EMS and Robert Cooper of the Tucker County DOH.
Mutscheller talked about Davis being the "brain" of their communications systems in the county.
He said efforts will be made to better secure the system so that Davis will not be a single point of failure for Tucker. Currently, he said it's possible for a problem in Davis to remove communications for the entire area.
Gray was vocal about issues of verbal communication between local and outside hospitals. She said that coordination between local EMS and Morgantown, for instance, can be improved.
Attempting to procure medications for individuals was difficult, she said.
Cooper was positive in discussing help that was received from local citizens and emergency groups outside Tucker County during the storm.
"The best thing that happened is all the people who came in to help us," he said, mentioning generators being donated from other counties and neighbors helping neighbors.
Gray was also positive about the efforts of local fire departments while discussing mass search and rescue initiatives.
"All the fire departments checked on all the houses they could get to and even those they couldn't get to," she said. "They were very aware of their areas."
Covering the issue of public and private resources and services, Stemple mentioned the difficulty in obtaining generators from state agencies.
"We did not receive any generators requested from the state," Stemple said.
Requests through the state include a lot of paperwork and an exact knowledge of what type and size generator is needed, she said. All told, it can take up to five years to get a generator.
During the storm, Stemple said, other counties pitched in and delivered generators to the county.
In attendance were officials from the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency, the Davis, Thomas and Canaan Valley volunteer fire departments, the state Department of Highways, the Tucker County Local Emergency Planning Commission, amateur radio services, Hamrick Public Service District, Frontier Communications, the Town of Hambleton, the City of Thomas and the Tucker County Commission.
Following the After Action meeting, groups that intended to request reimbursement of funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency stayed as other groups departed for the evening.
Auvil discussed with the groups what they could expect while dealing with FEMA.
She said they would reimburse certain costs, materials and damage to facilities. Fuel, Auvil said, is not reimbursed as an individual unit - instead, it's measured in hours, such as a gas generator being run for 10 hours.
Also, there is a $1,000 minimum of incurred costs before FEMA will consider reimbursement.
Auvil said officials would need to submit forms both to the state and to FEMA. After requests have been received, she said FEMA will set up a time to meet with each group individually.
The FEMA project coordinator will contact each group as their application for reimbursement is processed, she said.
"FEMA will hold your hand through the entire process," said Anyssa Core, representing the West Virginia DHSE.
Requests for assistance are due by Dec. 27, said Auvil.