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Don't forget Corey's walk
Don't forget Corey's walk and three hits, Rob.
some saying being bandied
some saying being bandied about regarding a blind squirrel and a nut, I think that applies to Korey getting some hits. Make enough contact, they'll fall eventually. A walk and 3 K's now in 3 games. Woo...Korey...Woo
Maybe this is the one that
Maybe this is the one that lights a little spark in the collective butt of the Cubbies...
Wild Card, here we come!
One down, 18 to go.
One down, 18 to go.
btw...if you thought that
btw...if you thought that the barrett/philly ending was the worst walkoff you had ever seen, make sure you check out the highlights of the angels-A's game today...yikes. and that's against the team that you're going to be fighting for the division with...
That's like the perfect
That's like the perfect game...what we all hoped the season was going to be like.
Aram and Lee, 5 for 8, 6RBI,
Nomar and Corey getting on base regularly
Maddux pitching a complete game.
Let's just put this game in a nice little time capsule, and dig it up before 2006...because the memory is likely to fade quickly this year.
Another 10 straight wins and we can be back in the wild card race!
#5. OUCH. Wow, that's
#5. OUCH. Wow, that's painful.
Why you gotta be like that,
Why you gotta be like that, Rob.
First of all, the walk is good. Second, those singles were both up the middle, which if that's what Corey's is trying to do, is encouraging.
Why can't people just deal with the fact that Corey will strike out a lot. Lots of players do. Good players. They just do other stuff better than Corey, so if Corey get better with thta other stuff (walking regularly) then he will be good.
Oh, I forgot to mention the great catch in center. The hatred for Corey in Cubdom is ridiculous.
The hatred for Corey in
The hatred for Corey in Cubdom is ridiculous.
Um...have you seen Corey's numbers? They have been terrible this year. I like Corey Patterson. I have always supported him, at least up until a couple of months ago. I still think that he has incredible potential - enough to be one of the top players in baseball. Take a look at his numbers at his age, and then compare them to what Sammy Sosa did up until that age. There is no doubt that the guy can turn the corner. But he definitely has not made the change yet, and by his comments he does not seem to want to do what it takes to get there.
Dont' confuse my unwitty
Dont' confuse my unwitty sarcasm with my fandom...I want nothing more then Korey to be good and stick with the club (at least till Felix Pie is ready). I said so three days ago when he got called up
I want nothing more then the Cubs to win each and every day, doesn't mean I can't critique them either or point out what I think their flaws are.
Pie is not in the line-up
Pie is not in the line-up again for AA. Does anyone knows what is going on here. He was suppose to back Tuesday. Is this the Cubs lying/ not knowing anything about an injury again or was there some kind set back in the last couple of days?
"Why can't people just deal
"Why can't people just deal with the fact that Corey will strike out a lot. Lots of players do. Good players. They just do other stuff better than Corey, so if Corey get better with thta other stuff (walking regularly) then he will be good.
Oh, I forgot to mention the great catch in center. The hatred for Corey in Cubdom is ridiculous."
We can handle strikeouts, that's not the problem in and of itself. But when the strikeouts come, and the rest of his game doesn't...that's a really big problem. We've been talking about the same stuff with him for the better part of 5 years. He doesn't take walks, so can't utilize his speed, he thinks he is a home run hitter, when that is not what the team needs....he doesn't have a grasp of the strike zone.
Our "hatred" is based on his complete inability to adjust his approach at the plate year after year. His inability to lay off the high strike...and his ego the size of China doesn't help either when he talks about how great of an athlete he is.
If he wants to be a High K, low walk, homer guy...that's fine, but it means he will be far more useful to another team than he is to the Cubs.
Maybe Corey's problem had
Maybe Corey's problem had nothing to do with his ego and more to do with his swing, which while good enough to get him to the majors was not good enough to keep him there. Corey is not the first and will not be the last player to have this problem, and lets hope that the time and work he put in AAA this year fixed the problem.
Now we just need to see days like today 3 or 4 times a week.
I didn't say don't critique
I didn't say don't critique Corey. Do it. He's been terrible and it kills me.
I just feel it my duty, as Corey's biggest fan, to defend him on this board. What Corey has done in the past couple years though, is almost indefensible.
I still try though, and I hold out hope that Corey will be the player I envisioned and the player we say briefly in 2003.
I guess it just irks me that some on this board seem to literally hate Corey. Also, I don't think he has a big ego as much as he was trying to salvage some pride after being demoted.
But, yes, Corey sucks right now and it kills me that he might not be much more than terrible.
Seem? DUDE! I absolutely
Seem? DUDE! I absolutely HATE HATE HATE Cory Patterson. I have hated him ever since I read his quote about being the next Barry Bonds. I knew right then that we were in trouble.
UM, I meant Corey.
UM, I meant Corey.
Corey Patterson and the Cubs
Corey Patterson and the Cubs were great today...Now they have to prove to us that this game was not just a freak thing...the Cubs need to demonstrate that they will play good fundamental baseball and get hungry and stay hungry...We need smart pitching and a productive offense...IF the Cubs can somehow win this series against the Cardinals then they will have some real momentum going into Houston...Right now they'll have to take things game by game...It sure would be nice if today was the start of a historic winning streak...Nothing ventured, nothing gained...;-)
Chad: Would you rather Corey
Chad: Would you rather Corey say he's just happy to be in the big leagues and hope he can be an Augie Ojeda type player?
I have no problem with someone wanting to be the best, which I believe was his intent with his statements. I don't recall Patterson saying he was the next Barry Bonds, though. If you have a link I'd love to see it.
Corey is going to be Corey.
Corey is going to be Corey. He is going to K alot, hit for power above that of an average CF and play gold glove D. He should have won one last year and anytime that Finley wants to give it to him will be fine by me. He is a good player and hopefully he will start producing because unless we get Damon he will be our starting CF until Pie is ready in 2007.
from Carrie Muskrat
from Carrie Muskrat @mlb.com
Pitcher Angel Guzman, who has been slowed this season with a strained right forearm, threw 25 pitches over two innings for rookie-league Mesa. Guzman gave up one hit and struck out four, and his fastball averaged 94 mph.
think we might get to see him pitch in the 7th innings come September? Angel and Woodie alternating days?
i find it funny/love the
i find it funny/love the fact that there are still cubs fans hoping against hope for a 10/15/20 game winning streak that might catapult us into the playoffs. I wish I was capable of expressing such optimism, but my rational side mandates that i keep that part of me, which is significant albiet supressed, subdued...so i'll join the dark side and say FIRE DUSTY F. BAKER!!!!
i dont think too many people
i dont think too many people hold out much hope for the season, but yeah...it is still possible to overcome 7.5 games in 47 games.
though its not likely, its still not so out of the realm that its insane.
If we take at least 6 out of
If we take at least 6 out of 7 against STL and HOU in the current stretch, then we can talk about being back in it, maybe. But that ain't gonna happen.
I hate to be a doomsayer -- it kills me to see this team playing this way. But any short term glimmers of success will only delay or derail the inevitable steps that will help this franchise for the future: Dusty's firing and Woody's shutdown.
Hopefully they saved some
Hopefully they saved some runs for the remainder of the series!
Looking ahead, I don't think the 7.5 games are nearly as much of a problem as the fact that we're four games behind four different teams. If one of them plays well, the Cubs will have a very hard time. While I want them to win every game, I also want Wood to have his damn surgery already.
It's remarkable the hope
It's remarkable the hope that one single win can give so many Cubs fans. Yesterday there was absolutely no chance in hell the Cubs make the playoffs. They had lost 8 in a row for the 2nd time this year as well as another 7 game losing streak. They beat the Cardinals today and all of a sudden it's still a possibility. We just have to play like we did today. If we score 11 runs a game for the next 47 games we've got a chance. Even though we haven't shown we can play consistently DECENT baseball for even 10 games, we still have an outside shot. We've no longer lost 8 in a row, you know? We've just lost 8 of 9.
I'm sorry, but there's something wrong with the tone of these posts.
Corey still sucks and a 3-4 day with a great catch isn't going to change that one bit. And scoring 11 runs against the Cardinals doesn't change the Cubs playoff picture because one doesn't exist and hasn't existed the entire season.
I am surprised somebody has
I am surprised somebody has not brought up Maddux's post-game interview in the club house yet. He talked about maybe retiring at the end of the year. I saw it on the CSN version of sportscenter.
Bob, I would hope that a
Bob, I would hope that a skilled young rookie would:
A: Not compare himself to anyone. Be a bit more humble and give us the usual "Bull Durham" cliches. Talk about reaching potential and developing all your skills. You know, just happy to be here, take em one game at a time and God willing...
B: If you are going to compare yourself to anyone, how about NOT comparing yourself to the biggest asshole ever to take the field. Not only hated by fans (like me) but by ALL his teammates. How about not comparing yourself to the most selfish, me first, all about the stats son of a bitch there ever was.
C: Lastly, how about accomplish ANYTHING at the major league level before you open your mouth.
Corey Patterson is the centerfielder on my all asshole team.
While its not filled out completely here are is the current roster:
LF Bonds
C Piazza
1B The Big Skirt
2B Biggio (maybe he's not an asshole and maybe he plays the game 'the right way" but the way he turns into pitches pisses me off.
3B Adrian Beltre
P Roy Oswalt (little bitch)
Maddux not thinking
Maddux not thinking retirement just yet
By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com
{..."I want to play," Maddux said. "I'd love to play for another 10 years. [Retirement] is not something that is an issue right now. What is an issue right now is me getting ready for my next start against Houston."
The questions seemed out of context for a pitcher that just shut down the best team in the National League, but became an issue during manager Dusty Baker's pregame press conference...
..."Well, I'm not getting any younger," Maddux said. "I really want to play out this year and finish out strong, and I want to come back and play next year. If I feel like I can play this game, obviously I'm not going to play it like I did 10, 15 years ago, but if I can play it and feel like I'm one of the best five guys we put in the rotation, then I'm looking forward to coming back."
With his performance on Thursday, it sure looks like Maddux is still one of the best. The hitters that had to face Maddux certainly thought so.
"He doesn't throw as hard as he used to throw when he started his career, but he's finding a way to get some guys out in front," Albert Pujols said. "He makes a good pitch to get out of a jam. That's the only way you can do it. You can't survive 17 years in this game throwing the same stuff. That guy is smart, and that's why he's a future Hall of Famer."...}
To Chad: (My apologies in
To Chad: (My apologies in adavnce to whomever else reads this.)
Would you by any chance hate Bonds so much if he wasn't so good? I mean that is the great thing about the cubs though right? No one hates them because they always lose. In fact, most of the league loves your players because they are immensely talented and know that after Dusty injures them from overwork, or hinders their develoment, or just misuses them until they break down mentally, they don't have to worry about facing them. Or better yet they can pick them up on the cheap. My memory fails me so I can only think of a couple in recent history that fall into this category... Korey, Prior, Dubois, Wood, Zambrano, Hawkins, Farnsworth, Hee Sop Choi. Hey but atleast they get to see Macias, Neifi, and Holly trotted out day after day against their teams, when better players sit on the bench or the DL. But at the end of the season its all okay because you can blame the cubs underperformance on one of your own loyal fans. I mean did the fact that he was decked out in Cubs gear and listening to the game on radio while he watched clue you in that he might actually be a big fan. Wouldn't common sense then follow that he would feel bad enough about something that wasn't even his fault, and that a large majority of people would do in the same situation? No of course not. Yep the loveable cubbies... Korey certainly can't be one of them. They probably sent him to triple A because he didn't agree to used the corked bats. Anyway, here's to another year of coming up short for fans like Chad... atleast you can sit around labeling other people "Assholes" just because the way they play the game "pisses you off". And cheers to the next team who picks up Korey on the cheap.
On a side note. I do hope this Pie kid really does turn into what a lot of people think he will. I read somewhere recently that you can't tell the difference between a 4 for 4 night and an 0-4 night when his team is winning. I'd enjoy watching him play even on a division rivals team.
As for fans like Chad are concerned, I hope he gets brought up next year and struggles when benched for Macias, Holly, and Hairston. Then dumped for cheap the following year after he's labeled as a bust. It'd be a shame for a talented and apparently stand up individual go to waste on a team that underappreciates him anyway.
- The anonymous hipocrite.
Hmmm, Bonds (have some guts
Hmmm, Bonds (have some guts you wuss. Post a real handle and stand by your comments. ) please list for me all those players who have blossomed elsewhere. All I can think of is Greg Maddux who we all know was a mistake to let go of and Raphael Palmiero who is a steroid user. Your stupid list of CP, Prior, Dubois Wood Z Hawkins and Farns,
Hmmm, lets see...
CP if ruined it was not by Baker. Baker gave him every chance in the world.
Prior, still can be a hall of famer
Dubois sucked, sucks and will suck. He was never a good player nor was he going to be
Wood, not ruined by Baker. Already had Tommy John surgery before Baker got there. I blame his Dad to tell you the truth
Z. No problems with Z
Hawkins, not Baker's fault again. What was Baker supposed to do?
Farns, highs and lows long before Baker got there.
So, Bonds your comments are pretty pathetic and worthless. Your namesake is a really big asshole. Its well documented. Players don't have nice things to say about him and he is hated on his team and off. I have nothing against great players. I don't hate Albert Puljos or Manny Ramirez or Vlad I don't hate many players. So I don't see what you are getting at. But anyway, it was Bartman's fault although he never meant it to happen. Just like hitting a patch of ice and slamming into a parked car. Try telling your insurance agent that it wasn't your fault. But whatever. Keep rooting for your namesake cause he is ever so clutch in the playoffs. What's that you say? All those home runs in the 02 playoffs and WS? Oh, look at his playoff records BEFORE he juiced up. He hit under .200.
.195 and 1 homer in 97 post
.195 and 1 homer in 97 post season abs that are pre juice.
Hmmm, in the middle of the
Hmmm, in the middle of the night I got to thinking about our free agent shopping list come this winter.
Players this team should probably consider going after....
Robert Fick - C/OF/1b. This guy is no defensive wizard but he has some skills at the plate and get take a walk from time to time. He would replace Jose Macias, and unlike Macias he can actually catch. He can play 1b, but its not pretty, but good for spelling Derrek Lee on occassion
Another option is Travis Lee. Much better glove, but only plays 1b and a downgrade with the bat over Fick.
Mark Loretta - This is only if Loretta chooses to opt out of his contract and Walker decides he doesnt want to come back.
Jaque Jones - RF/CF/LF - Take your pick, though RF might be his best position. He is gonna give you stellar defense no matter where you put him plus he has a good arm in OF. His offense isnt the greatest in the world. He is a career .280 hitter who might come a little cheaper, what with the last 2 years hitting .254 and .261 this year. I think he can bounce back to hit around .300 again.
Brian Giles - RF - The absolute must get player. He is 35 years old but I am not too worried about a drastic decline over the next 3+ years when you are sporting twice as many walks as strikeouts and hitting .340 away from the hitters hell of San Diego.
Jay Witasick - RP - Got to get some stability in the pen and Witasick can do that. He has traditionally had great control out of the pen which is something the Cubs pen sorely needs. 45 IP, 16 BB, 55 SO's.
Rudy Seanez - RP - This is a guy the Cubs should look into. He is currently injured with San Diego but scheduled to return sometime soon. This guy has been around for a long time and been hot and cold over the years. But you cant deny this...39 IP, 62 SO's, 12 walks. He is simply an interesting player to look at and maybe sign.
Did a little bullpen, bench, and offense fixage.
If the Cubs want to get silly with the money options exist on Furcal, Nomar, BJ Ryan, Trevor Hoffman, and Billy Wagner.
Finally the super secret player to get is Byung-Hyun Kim. He wants to be a starter and pouts if he doesn't start. If he ever decided to go back to relief pitching he would be one of the top setup men in baseball. That being said get him out of Colorado and stick him in as your #4 or #5 starter and let him go a full season for once. He is actually not half bad as a starer. If it makes you feel any better he has a 4.28 ERA as a starter for the Rockies.
Even better when 2006 rolls around he will still only be 27 years old. I think he is worth a gamble. Low risk, high reward.
Bonds, you seem quite
Bonds, you seem quite familiar with Cub players and ex players, at least to a point. We appreciate your interest. I must admit, I really don't follow Giant;s players. Guess they're just not as interesting.
Just to keep you up to date, DuBois is back in AAA Buffalo, in the Cleveland system. Unfortunately, not only is he not suited to the OF because he can't catch the ball, it doesn't seem he's even suited to DH. You see, he strikes out a bunch and gets fooled on breaking balls.
Now, I see Hawkins is sporting his 4.79 ERA with you guys, giving up a run here and there late in the game sort of like he did with us. Guess you guys have a higher tolerance level with that kind of stuff. That's nice.
You do know that Choi is pretty much a bench player with the Dodgers, right? I think that's because he's hitting like .187 with RISP and some shakey defense. He too has real problems with the breaking pitch. Maybe he'll get it some day.
Farnsworth...ah, the memories of our fan kicking
head case. Yeah he can throw, he just can't pitch. But hey, we wish him well but don't miss the headaches.
Corey, Wood, Prior and Z are all getting what they need at this time. But we do appreciate your concern.
Anyway, stop by more often and we'll keep you posted.
Good luck.
The free agent market this
The free agent market this winter is just awful. There's enough good GMs in baseball that in the last five years everyone has figured out to lock up their talent rather than risk a bidding war ... therefore the best way to get what you want anymore is to trade for it. I think Hendry knows that, but the temptation to sign a free agent is too great. Only a small handful of free agents on the market last winter turned out to be difference-makers and bargains simultaneously, and the odds of landing one are slim.
With that said, unless the Cubs believe Woody is the closer of the future, a two-year deal for Wagner would be a wonderful early Christmas present. And I'm all about the Cubs signing Brian Giles if that means Jeromy isn't coming back. Just not both, because I really would like Murton to play every day for at least 250 ABs. It's the only way we'll know for sure, and if he tanks, there's always the trade deadline.
"Now, I see Hawkins is
"Now, I see Hawkins is sporting his 4.79 ERA with you guys, giving up a run here and there late in the game sort of like he did with us. Guess you guys have a higher tolerance level with that kind of stuff. That's nice."
Actually that's not at all what's going on. It turned out that Hawkins was hurt when he first started pitching for SF. He had a lot of trouble and was ineffective. The Giants shut him down for nearly a month to heal. Since the all-star break they've put him back into the role as 8th inning setup man and he's been spectacular.
Playoffs shmayoffs, I think
Playoffs shmayoffs, I think people just want to see a winning streak of whatever kind. If it comes against the Cardinals, so much the better.
Playoffs now possible? after
Playoffs now possible? after one measly win? Unbelievable.
picking up 7 games in 47 games is not impossible, but very improbable if you are the 2nd place team and have no one else to overcome. The Cubs have FIVE teams between them and the WC leader. And those 5 teams will have some games against each other...meaning one of the teams between you and the WC leader WILL automatically be winning those games and you gain ZERO ground on them.
Do you realize Houston has 20 games left with teams who now are ahead of us but behind them in the playoff race? So Houston loses all those games....we still lose ground or stay even at best with those other teams....
The Phillies have 23 games left with Teams between us and the WC leader....SOOOOOOO
There is no way in God's green earth that the Cubs can make the playoffs. It just isn't going to happen and the BIGGEST reason is the Cubs are the worst team in the WC chase. It would take the Cubs winning a ton of games (not likely) and ALL other teams in a complete free fall....(not likely) AND teams like WASH and PHIL BOTH losing when they play each other for the Cubs to move up the WC standings.
Cub fans are the most unrealistic lot there is. One blowout game doesn't change a darn thing. There is good news though (and no I didn't just save a lot of money by switching to Geico)...Once officially mathematically eliminated from the playoffs...The Cubs will give us many more games like the one we witnessed yesterday.
Chad- Add Berkman for RF as
Add Berkman for RF as he fakes getting hit by pitches and rolls around on the ground crying like he did.
Also add La Russa as the manager, as he can throw at people and think it is OK, but if someone does something he doesn't like, he cries.
Robert Fick? Talk about
Robert Fick? Talk about your "all asshole" team. Wasn't he the one that clocked a Cub (Karros?) while he was running down the line.
I also humbly submit Raffie for 1B or DH on that team. (Since it is an asshole team, it must be in the AL.)
CWTP -- Good info on
Good info on Hawkins -- I have to say that I assumed he was sucking, but you are right, he has been a stud since coming back off the DL. Funny game.
So was Hawkins hurt when he
So was Hawkins hurt when he was with the Cubs and not say anything?
Here's a bullpen for Chad's
Here's a bullpen for Chad's "all asshole team"
Closer: Billy Wagner
Set-up: Jose Mesa
Middle relief: Latroy Hawkins
Loggy's: Steve Kline, Buddy Groom
Garbage inninings: B.K. Kim
2-5 in rotation
Julio Lugo should be the SS
Julio Lugo should be the SS for chad's team.
What did Buddy Groom do that
What did Buddy Groom do that I've forgotten about?
Verbally went after Torre
Verbally went after Torre probably not enough to make the team but you don't hear alot and shouldn't from LOOGY's so when they speak and when they do go after one of the all-time great managers in the process it qualifies you.
Kent Mercker for pen, too?
Kent Mercker for pen, too?
Interesting take by Grudz on
Interesting take by Grudz on differnce between Dusty and La Russa:
"I think Dusty's more of a hands-on manager, definitely vocal in a way where he's yelling and gets you going, talking to you in a way, where Tony's more laid-back and expects things out of you," Grudzielanek said. "If you don't do it, then boom, he'll tell you. But both managers try to win. That's all there is to it. There's no question about that drive, the hunger they have to win."
A couple more for the all
A couple more for the all A-Hole team:
Dan Micelli - with Florida said he couldn't respect a manager who never played in the Majors, then bitched about being released.
Roger Clemens - Just look back at the blow hard prima donnas career.
Hawkins wasn't hurt with the
Hawkins wasn't hurt with the Cubs, at least not physically. The problem is, was, and will always be simply LaChoke can't handle anything resembling pressure, in the 9th inning or any other inning.
The most telling part of LaChoke's "spectacular" season since the ASB:
JUL 25 @CHN 0.1 IP 1 R 1 ER 1 Hit 0 K 0 BB
JUL 26 @CHN 1.0 IP 1 R 1 ER 1 Hit 1 K 2 BB 1 HR 1 Blown Save
JUL 27 @CHN 0.0 IP 1 R 0 ER 1 Hit 0 K 0 BB
For a grand total of 3 Runs, 3 Hits, 1 HR, 2 BB, and 1 K isn 2 1/3 Innings over 3 games of 8th inning relief at Wrigley.
Lucky for LaChoke, he's on a team that's been under .500 for most of the season.
MikeC, I got to thinking
I got to thinking about your FA post. I think the Cubs should pick for Jay Witasack & BK Kim. While we're at it, we'll change our names from the Chicago Cubs to the Chicago 2000-2003 Rockies. Does anybody remember how bad the Rockies were when they had Ne!f!, Holly, Burnie, Walker, and Blanco. Is there a pattern there? Is Dante Bichette available? Somebody needs to inform Hendry that Todd Helton's contract is up in 7 years.
MIKC in Post 32 did a nice
MIKC in Post 32 did a nice little run down of the free agent crop. Giles would be an interesting choice if the price and contract length (3 years) is no unreasonable. I think Nomar would be a bargain and I seriously think both he and the Cubs should consider converting to the outfield.
To CHAD, I would choose Clemens over Oswalt as the No. 1 starter on your all A-H team.
"Also add La Russa as the
"Also add La Russa as the manager, as he can throw at people and think it is OK, but if someone does something he doesn't like, he cries"
Do you have an example of that? Because I can assure you that it's simply not true. As a Cardinal fan, there were many times that I WISH Cardinal pitchers would retaliate, but it rarely happens. Larussa's biggest thing is that he doesn't want pitchers (his or anybody else's) throwing up and in. It's one thing to hit a guy, but Larussa doesn't tolerate "head-hunting".
Anybody heard today's lineup
Anybody heard today's lineup on the SCORE yet?
No Kyle Farnsworth?
No Kyle Farnsworth?
You guys can thank me for
You guys can thank me for the win yesterday. For some strange reason I dusted my Believe bracelet off and wore it to work. Don't worry, I've got it on again today too.
Great win yesterday, and I
Great win yesterday, and I know we're all hoping for another today (and the next day, and the next, ad infinitum) but let's realize that this wasn't a typical Cardinals team we just played:
Scott Rolen
Reggie Sanders
Yadier Molina
Larry Walker
That's a depleted lineup if I've ever seen one. If those guys had been in the lineup, it's very likely this game would have been much closer than it was.
Not trying to rain on the parade. Go Cubs.
Randy, From the exerpts that
From the exerpts that I read from the book that came out 3 Nights in August or something like that. It talked about how he doesn't want his pitchers to throw at guys without his approval.
I have no concrete examples that come to mind quickly, but that has been my take on La Russa As a Cardinals fan I am sure you disagree.
Although I didn't say
Although I didn't say anything about Hawkins being hurt as a Cub, he probably was. Ulnar Neuritis at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome) develops over time like carpal tunnel syndrome does. One of the symptoms is numbness in the hand, which surely affected his ability to pitch.
People who claim he wasn't injured while a Cub simply don't know what they're talking about.
As for not being able to handle the pressure of the ninth inning, Jason Schmidt and Hawkins combined to shut out Houston 4-0. Hawkins pitched a perfect NINTH INNING.
Hawkins already has 10, count 'em, TEN holds for the Giants.
Joe Borowski, another shining example of what can happen when you get out of the clutches of Dusty Baker & Larry Rothschild, has appeared in 12 games and also has 10 holds (to go with WHIP of 0.65 and an ERA of 0.00) for the lowly Devil Rays.
Michael Wuertz leads the Cubs with 10 Holds for the entire season. The Cubs as a team are next to last in holds in the National League.
MannyTrillo - Larussa is
MannyTrillo -
Larussa is pretty adamant about NOT intentionally throwing at players, other than as a retlitory measure. Like I said, I think he's TOO adamant about it sometimes. He's also extremely sensitive about placement of beanballs. He understand that you have to protect your players, but you can't do it "up and in".
Robert Fick? The asshole who
Robert Fick? The asshole who almost tore off Eric Karros arm in the playoffs on one of the bush league plays of all time. You're kidding me right? I can't believe the Cubs haven't thrown at him yet, although I can't recall if he actually got up in a game this year when we played the Padres.
As for not being able to
As for not being able to handle the pressure of the ninth inning, Jason Schmidt and Hawkins combined to shut out Houston 4-0. Hawkins pitched a perfect NINTH INNING.
And if you had the capacity to read my post, you would have seen I wrote LaChoke can't handle pressure be it in the 9th inning or any other inning.
Pitching in the 9th with a FOUR RUN LEAD is not a pressure situation.
A pressure situation is a close game at Wrigly where 38 thousand fans are booing you. And we all saw how well he performed in those 3 games.
Hawkins has only 9 holds for
Hawkins has only 9 holds for the entire season -- he can't possibly have 10 holds with the Giants alone.
1. Remember about my "All
1. Remember about my "All Asshole" team that its guys that I hate as well as being an asshole. Lance Berkman and Roger Clemens may be assholes but I love them both and wish they were on my team. I appreciate your input on this subject and please feel free to keep the suggestions coming in!
2. CWTP, so are you trying to say about Hawkins that the Cubs misused him? HA! Yes, we brought him in as a set up guy. But our closer got hurt. So what do you do? You make your big ticket free agent go out there. We didn't have many choices. And he sucked. Don't give me this "Hawkins pitched a perfect NINTH INNING." bullshit. Blind squirrels finds nuts. You do realize that the pitcher has the advantage in baseball, right? Do the math. Eventually, I could get three ML hitters out. They could all hit ROCKETS right at my left fielder. So one perfect ninth doesn't exactly excite me. Nor should it you.
The way this team has played
The way this team has played aganist the Cardinals proves this team has underachived. Yes the Cardinals have their injuries but they just sweept the Brewers and a few weeks ago took 2 of 3 from Houston with several of those guys out. We are the only probably with a winning record vs STL that has played them atleast four times. If you can consistenly beat the Cards you should be able to beat anybody on a regular basis.
Lawton LF Walker 2B Lee
Lawton LF
Walker 2B
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Burnitz RF
Barrett C
Perez SS
Patterson CF
Zambrano P
Rosterleech, Don't bother
Rosterleech, Don't bother trying to trouble Bluewater Pennant with facts. The only stats he's interested in are the ones he makes up.
But be prepared, he'll almost certainly be calling you names here soon because you dared to point out how once again his posts are full of errors.
"Yes the Cardinals have
"Yes the Cardinals have their injuries but they just sweept the Brewers and a few weeks ago took 2 of 3 from Houston with several of those guys out"
Took all three from Houston right after the all-star break. Not too long ago, we were 1.5 games ahead of Houston. Things changed...in a hurry.
Chad, Here are more
Here are more suggestions Sheffield should start in RF, Phil Gartner as the bench coach, Llyod McClendon as 3rd base coach, Sandy Krum as the trainer, Larry Himes as the GM, and Jerry Reinsdorf as the owner.
Chi, you must not know me.
Chi, you must not know me. I could never put Larry Himes on that list. Do you know why?
The Cubs and the Phillies
The Cubs and the Phillies are both 4-2 against the Cardinals. This does not entail "consistently beating." In fact, upon examining the team-vs-team grid, it becomes pretty clear that there are very few situations where one team beats another 70-80% of the time.
The Devil Rays are 7-3 against the Yankees. I don't think anybody would expect them to beat the Indians tonight based on that.
"Hawkins has only 9 holds
"Hawkins has only 9 holds for the entire season -- he can't possibly have 10 holds with the Giants alone."
Thanks for the correction. This morning he was listed with 9 holds through Aug 10. Yesterday's game hadn't been posted yet. He had a hold yesterday, it says here, so I added it in.
Nevertheless, Hawkins has accumulated all NINE (9) of his HOLDS between July 6 and August 11 AFTER coming off the Giants' DL.
He was hurt. Now he's not. Now he's effective.
Borowski was hurt. Now he's not. Now he's effective.
Rocket Science.
And I don't recall anyone, except maybe Dusty Baker, claiming that LaTroy Hawkins was a pressure pitcher. No, he was a setup man. An 8th inning specialist. SF is using him in that role and he's doing a good job, at the moment, NOW THAT HE's HEALTHY.
"CWTP, so are you trying to
"CWTP, so are you trying to say about Hawkins that the Cubs misused him? HA! Yes, we brought him in as a set up guy. But our closer got hurt. So what do you do?"
Well, DUH, maybe you use the guy you said you were going to use for a closer when asked about it in Spring Training.....Ryan Dempster.
LaTroy Hawkins has never excelled at anything in baseball except setup man. He was a lousy starting pitcher and a lousy closer but he found his niche pitching the 8th inning.
So Bluewater Pennant,
So Bluewater Pennant, LaChoke must have been injured when he made his return to Wrigley in late July and he wet himself on the field during the 8th inning 3 days in a row?
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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...
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.


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When school lets out it tends to wreck havoc on the family schedule. All of sudden there are more hours in the day and not enough activities to keep the kids entertained (and out of Mom's hair.) In between vacations and summer camps and downtime at home, there are bound to be days when the family needs something to do. On those days, we've got you covered. Check out our list for ideas on where to go and what to do to liven up any summer day.
Fun Attractions
The Children's Museum When the weather's not ideal, kids can get all the wiggles out exploring the different exhibits at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. Whether dressing up in the medieval creativity castle or getting wet during indoor boat races, kids will love the variety of indoor activities. Don't miss the new summer exhibit, Young Architects, where little builders can create their own designs based off inspiration from famous architects. MORE INFO: explorecml.org
South Carolina AquariumSpend the day exploring the ocean and the critters that call it home with a trip to the South Carolina Aquarium. Kids can go on a jungle safari in the newest Madagascar exhibit and have some hands-on learning at the touch tank. Catch a 4-D movie to experience the ocean in a whole new way.MORE INFO: scaquarium.org
Charleston MuseumGet the kids interested in history with a trip to the Charleston Museum. Learn all about our city's past and culture with a stroll through the interactive Kidstory exhibit. Or join a themed Kid Tour the first Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. (weekly in July) for a guided tour of kids' favorite museum spots along with a craft and activity. The tour is free with admission. MORE INFO: charlestonmuseum.org
Historic plantationsIf you haven't seen Charleston's historic plantations, now is the time to take the kids. Each has something unique to offer. The family can take a nature train ride at Magnolia Plantation and spot wildlife along the way in the plantation's wetlands, forests, lakes and marshes. Its zoo and nature center is another favorite spot for kids. At Boone Hall Plantation, take a tour in an open-air coach and don't miss the "Black History in America" exhibit that is on display in eight original slave cabins on the plantation's grounds. At Middleton place, costumed craftspeople will offer the family a look at plantation life from the 18th and 19th century. MORE INFO: magnoliaplantation.com, boonehallplantation.com and middletoneplace.org
Charles Towne Landing For an outdoor history adventure, take the family to Charles Towne Landing to see the site where our city was first founded. Kids will love the Animal Forest where they can get a glimpse of Charleston's native wildlife. Then climb aboard The Adventure, a reproduction of a 17th century coastal trader, to experience a bit of life at sea. MORE INFO: friendsofcharlestownelanding.org
USS YorktownKids intrigued by the big ship sitting in Charleston Harbor? Explore the historic aircraft carrier with a trip to Patriot's Point to see the USS Yorktown. The family can explore each level of the ship on self-guided tours and check out the airplanes parked inside and on the flight deck. Once a month, the museum usually hosts an open cockpit Sunday, to let visitors climb aboard the historic planes.MORE INFO: patriotspoint.org
H.L. Hunley SubmarineIf your kids love a mystery, take them on a tour of the H.L. Hunley civil war submarine that was lost at sea for more than a century. The Friends of the Hunley give tours of the historic sub every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. MORE INFO: hunley.org
The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire MuseumLet the kids slide down the fire pole and have hands-on experiences in the Home Fire Hazard Theater at the North Charleston Fire Museum. Check out all the antique firefighting artifacts while you're there.MORE INFO: legacyofheroes.org
Paint ballOlder kids can get into an extreme game of capture the flag at Paintball Charleston in North Charleston. Let them run out their energy and splatter each other with paint while they're at it. MORE INFO: paintballcharleston.com
Monkey JoesWhen the kids are bouncing off the walls, take them to Monkey Joes in North Charleston for a more suitable outlet for their energy. This play place has wall-to-wall inflatable slides, jumps and obstacle courses to keep the kids busy. Best for kids 12 and younger.MORE INFO: monkeyjoes.com
Frankie's Fun ParkPerfect spot for a family night, the whole gang can find something to enjoy at Frankie's Fun Park. Activities include mini golf, an arcade, batting cage, rock wall, bumper boats, driving range and more. MORE INFO: frankiesfunpark.com
Blackbeard's CoveIn Mount Pleasant, this play center has everything to keep your family entertained—go-karts, mini golf, jump land, an indoor arcade, climbing wall and paintball facility. Get specials on Friday nights for family night. MORE INFO: blackbeardscove.net
Bee CityJust a stone's throw from Charleston, between Summerville and Walterboro in Cottageville, Bee City boasts a honeybee farm, petting zoo and nature center all in one attraction. The kids will love feeding and petting monkeys, lemurs, llamas, alpacas and more. MORE INFO: beecity.net
Free Kids' MoviesTake the kids to the theater for free every Tuesday and Thursday at Southeast Cinemas in West Ashley. A different kids' movie will be featured each week through August 8, including "Despicable Me," "The Lorax," "How to Tame Your Dragon" and "Puss in Boots." The show starts at 10am.MORE INFO: southeastcinemas.com/freesummermovies
Free BowlingThe kids can play two free games a day all summer long at the AMF Lanes in West Ashley. Go online to sign up for the Summer Unplugged program to receive your membership card to redeem your games. Check out the special rates for parents to play, too. MORE INFO: freebowling.amf.com
Charles Pinckney National Historic SiteThe kids can learn a little history exploring the remnants of this coastal plantation belonging to U.S. Constitution signer Charles Pinckney. Watch a Peanuts video on the creation of the constitution and then learn how your kiddos can become a junior ranger of the park. MORE INFO: nps.gov/chpi
Charleston Public LibrariesSummer reading programs are in full swing for children of all ages. Stop by your local Charleston County Public library branch for reading logs that can earn the kiddos (and you!) rewards and prizes. There are also nearly 700 events and programs scheduled for the summer including magicians, storytellers and more. MORE INFO: ccpl.org
Picnic at Angle OakIf you haven't seen the centuries-old live oak on Johns Island, an afternoon picnic is the perfect way to enjoy it. Pack a lunch and let the kids sprawl out under the shade of the twisty limbs-—but resist the temptation, because tree climbing is not allowed. MORE INFO: angeloaktree.com
ColumbiaRiverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia appeals to both kids and parents, with an array of plants to ooh and ahh at, in addition to the animals from around the globe. The state's capital is also home to the South's biggest children's museum, EdVenture. There's a 40-foot sculpture of a child that your kids can climb on, hands-on projects for the under-12 crowd and special educational exhibits throughout the year. MORE INFO: columbiacvb.com
Greenville Three hours from Charleston's peninsula, Greenville's funky arts district downtown and river walk are fun for kids and adults to romp through. Kids can have their own mini scavengar hunt while visiting: throughout the city, there are nine statues of bronze mice. Download the clues for "Mice on Main" before you go on miceonmain.com.MORE INFO: greenvillesc.gov
SavannahSavannah's Spanish moss-covered squares and artsy influence will appeal to any tiny creative types. The Jepson Center for the Arts ArtZeum has two floors dedicated to help little ones discover art in their own way. The Savannah Safari is a walking tour designed with families in mind: all the "animals" are actually part of the city's famous architecture. MORE INFO: visitsavannah.com
CharlotteThree hours to the North, Charlotte has plenty to offer families looking for fun and education. At the Discovery Place, explore the amazing world of science where kids can discover everything from gravity and solar power to animal and human biology with hands-on exhibits. For the adventurous type, a trip to Carowinds amusement park is a must for its rollercoasters, water park and family-friendly entertainment and games. MORE INFO: charlottesgotalot.com
Audubon Center and Sanctuary at the Francis Beidler ForestGo on a swamp adventure with an afternoon in the Francis Beidler Forest. Stroll along the 1.75-mile boardwalk and see who can spot the most wildlife, or check out the naturalist-guided tours and kayak trips. MORE INFO: beidlerforest.audubon.org
Caw Caw Interpretive CenterExplore more than 6 miles of nature trails and trailside exhibits at this former rice plantation in Ravanel. Stroll the elevated boardwalks through the wetlands where you'll learn about the former 18th century rice fields and important site of the Stono Rebellion. MORE INFO: ccprc.com
Center for Birds of PreyKids can check out the resident bird collection Thursday-Saturday with a guided tour through the facility and flight demonstration. See owls, hawks, kites, falcons and more.MORE INFO: thecenterforbirdsofprey.org
Cypress GardensClimb aboard a flat-bottom boat and paddle through the murky waters of the black-water swamp to spot wildlife, lilly pads and hundreds of cypress trees. Kids will enjoy the butterfly house and swamparium where they can get a closer look at the critters that live nearby. MORE INFO: cypressgardens.info
Francis Marion ForestWhether camping or hiking, the nearby national forest offers plenty of spots for exploring the great outdoors. Check out the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center and the Sewee Shell Ring Interpretive Trail for some wildlife education along the way. MORE INFO: fs.usda.gov/scnfs
Azalea ParkFor more gardens and less wildlife, head to Summerville's Azalea Park for a relaxing walk among the landscaped gardens. The park extends several city blocks and has pathways among the ponds, statues, trees, bushes, creeks and flowers.MORE INFO: visitsummerville.com
WaterparksThe kids can beat the heat with water slides, wave pools, splash pads, lazy rivers and more at Whirlin' Waters, Splash Island and Splash Zone. Go on Tuesdays for two-for-the-price-of-one admission.MORE INFO: ccprc.com
Float the EdistoWith a little planning and preparation, the family can enjoy a float trip on the Edisto River, just 45 minutes from downtown Charleston. Whatever your floating device (canoe, inner tube, pool floats, etc.) the Givhan's Ferry State Park in Ridgeville is a good starting point for your trip. Decide how far you'd like to float down the 206-mile long river, then leave a car at your ending point. MORE INFO: edistofriends.org
Waterfront ParkPack some towels and head to the peninsula for the kids to run and play in the Waterfront Park fountain. MORE INFO: charlestonparksconservancy.org
Public Pools For indoor and outdoor swimming that's not on the beach, head to your closest public pool. Some require memberships or entrance fees, so call ahead for rates and hours. Downtown: Herbert Hassell Pool, 265 Fisburne St., 843-724-7344 Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool, 155 Jackson St., 843-724-7356 James Island: James Island Pool, 1088 Quail Drive, 843-795-5756 Mount Pleasant: R.L. Jones Center Pool, 391 Egypt Road, 843-884-2528 North Charleston: Danny Jones Pool, 1455 Monitor St., 843-745-1063 Northwoods Pool, 8348 Greenridge Road, 843-572-5410 Felix Pinckney Pool, 4790 Hassell St., 843-745-1036 Collins Park Pool, 4155 Fellowship Road, 843-552-9446 West Ashley: St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus, 1642 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 843-763-3850 Charleston Jewish Community Center, 1645 Wallenberg Blvd., 843-571-6565 W.L. Stephens Aquatic Center, 780 W. Oak Forest Drive, 843-769-8261
When you need a break, drop the kids off at these spots around town.
Play GardenFor kids 12 months to 12 years, let them play a while at this hourly stay-and-play facility in Mount Pleasant. While you're away, the kids will enjoy a climbing wall, puppets, interactive games, storytelling area, arts table, movie nights and a wooden indoor play-set. Walk-ins are accepted for $14 an hour for the first child.MORE INFO: kidsplaygarden.com
Brick by BrickFor scheduled two-hour increments, kids 4 and older can engage in creative Lego play at Brick by Brick while their parents are away. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your time in advance. The facility also frequently hosts Parents Night Out.MORE INFO: buildbrickbybrick.com
The Little GymThe Little Gym of Charleston-Mount Pleasant holds Parents' Survival Nights on select Friday and Saturday nights. Kiddos 3-12 are welcome and will get to play with their friends while the adults have their own night out.MORE INFO: littlegym.com/Charleston-mtpleasantsc
Rolly PolliesRolly Pollies kids' fitness facility in Summerville hosts Parents Night Out monthly. Typically the last Friday of the month from 6-9 p.m., the evening includes supervised free play in the gym with a moon bounce, zip line, swing, rock wall and more. The kids will be served pizza and juice and treated to a movie in the party room before the night's end. MORE INFO: rpsummervillesc.com
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on January 28, 2013 - 1:00 AM
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When the officials waved off Billy Baron's last-second basket, wiping away one of the most exhilarating moments in recent Canisius history, I turned to look at the faces in the home crowd in the Koessler Athletic Center.
Many have become familiar over the years, older fans who have suffered with the Griffs for more than a decade. Most of them went to Canisius. Some of them played for the college. In a matter of seconds, every face had gone from joy to stunned disbelief.
The rivalry with Niagara, which goes back more than a century, still matters a great deal to these people. So it hurt to see this Griffs team, one of the best and most entertaining in years, lose a heartbreaker to the Purple Eagles on Sunday, 66-65.
But it surely helped to see a game that dignified our oldest college hoops rivalry, a thriller that featured two clutch shots in the final 11 seconds — and nearly a third when Baron swished his fateful 20-footer a fraction of a second after the buzzer.
It's games like this that make college basketball so special. Once the disappointment subsides, Griffs fans can take solace in the fact that their team is finally competitive again, and that it should be a team to contend with at the MAAC Tournament in early March.
Of course, they also have to deal with the fact that Niagara, as usual, is a little better. There's not much to separate the two teams. In this case, the officials determined that the difference was probably in the hundredths of a second.
In the end, Niagara was better and tougher. They hung in after falling behind by 10 points early in the second half, then battled back after falling behind by four points, 63-59, with 2:57 to play.
Niagara made two defensive stops to tie the game, 63-all. Then, after Baron made a runner off the glass with 11 seconds left to put the Griffs up two, Marvin Jordan took a cross-court feed from Juan'ya Green and nailed a three-pointer from in front of the visiting bench to give Niagara the lead.
That set the stage for Baron's shot that went in an eyelash after the final buzzer. Niagara survived, winning its ninth straight MAAC game to equal its best-ever MAAC start at 9-1.
"They've developed a toughness about them," said Niagara coach Joe Mihalich, "and it's why we've been able to win some games. Their attitude has been terrific. Their toughness has been there, night in and night out."
Mihalich's teams are always tough. He has 259 wins in his 15 years on Monteagle Ridge, making him the winningest coach in MAAC history. But this group seems different.
They're young, with three sophomores and a freshman among the starters. But they enjoy playing defense, which has never been a defining quality of Mihalich's teams.
The Purple Eagles play a lot of matchup zone these days, which requires intelligence and will. In their nine conference wins, they've given up 70 points once. They're small and quick, as usual, but they cause fits for teams with their relentless half-court "D."
"We haven't always had the toughness," Mihalich said. "I thought it cost us earlier in the season. Now we seem to be getting tougher. Hey look, we're going to enjoy this, then we have to play Iona and Loyola."
True, Niagara has a rough week ahead. Iona is a game behind the Eagles and Loyola two back. So the standings could look much different two or three weeks from now. One thing seems fairly certain, though. For the first time in more than a decade, both Niagara and Canisius figure to be factors in the MAAC tourney.
That's something for Canisius fans to keep in mind. The Griffs haven't reached the semifinals of the conference tournament the last 10 seasons. They've been an annual fixture in the play-in game.
The bar has been raised under Jim Baron. Barring a collapse, the Griffs will finish in the top half of the league and avoid the opening round. There's a decent chance our two MAAC men's teams will be among the final four standing in the league tourney in Springfield.
But it's the Griffs' misfortune that Niagara is back, too. Two years after losing 23 games, Mihalich has the Eagles in their accustomed place atop the MAAC. For all the talk of the revival at Canisius, the Griffs are still looking up at their biggest rival.
So over the next month, the Griffs need to get tougher. They're too much of a perimeter team. Chris Manhertz was a force with a career-high 17 points and 15 rebounds.
But Canisius took 31 three-pointers and just eight foul shots. That's not the sign of a physical squad.
Billy Baron didn't hide from the tough question, any more than the big shot. The coach's son agreed that the Griffs will have to be more resilient to make a run in March.
"We feel the opportunity here," he said. "To do it at this school would be special. Our goal is to win the MAAC. So we need to find different ways to win if we're not hitting shots."
Billy Baron believes his team has a real chance. Get hot, and anything can happen. For once, he's right. Smile, Canisius fans.
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Four Incline boys were honored with selections to the All-Mount Rose League basketball team.
The All-League awards were voted on by coaches of the mixed-division Mount Rose League, which includes Division III and Division I-A schools around the lake, plus Sparks. The coaches determined a separate first team for the two divisions, while the two divisions were combined for the second team and honorable mention selections.
Junior forward Christian Biscotti and sophomore guard Jack Clouthier both were voted to the first team, while North Tahoe junior guard Alex Tyler received MVP.
Incline sophomore guard Jack Bessette was voted to the second team, while sophomore forward Ben Snyder received honorable mention recognition.
Bobby Brown of Sparks was voted MVP of the Division I-A.
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Firefly Distillery co-founders Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt announce the launch of Firefly Moonshine. Distilled out of South Carolina pride, Firefly Moonshine is a raw southern spirit from the creators of the original Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka.
Firefly Moonshine is produced in six flavors: White Lightning, Apple Pie, Caramel, Cherry, Strawberry and Peach. They are between 41.1 and 100.7 proof; 20.55 percent and 50.35 percent alcohol by volume.
Each has a unique flavor that delivers on Lowcountry character yet packs a punch. Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt have been experimenting with a variety of regional flavors ever since they built their first homemade still.
When Irvin and Newitt started building the Firefly Distillery, they made a crude still in Irvin's workshop. As he tells it, "We started with a 55 gallon stainless steel tank and some old pipes. Then we worked on many original recipes until we perfected the very first sweet tea vodka, Firefly. Since that time, we've cooked up many fine spirits and some really good moonshine too."
Newitt adds, "When we first started making the Firefly Moonshine, we kept it to ourselves. It was a 'distillery secret' that only a few people knew about. But it tasted so good our 'Firefly insiders' kept asking for it. So we decided it was time to share the good stuff and make it available across the U.S."
Firefly Moonshine sales kicked off at the Distillery Tasting Room in mid-February and it was introduced statewide later in the month. At this time, it is on its way to licensed liquor distributors, retailers, bars and restaurants nationwide.
Firefly Moonshine is easy to serve and drink. Enjoy it straight out of the jar, in mixed drinks or make up a big batch of "DIY Firefly Punch."
This recipe makes 55 servings, 6 oz. drinks:
1 jar Firefly White Lightning Moonshine
2 jars of any flavor of Firefly Moonshine
2 gallons of your favorite juice(s)
Fresh fruit
Mix in pitcher or tub
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Sources: HTC [via The Verge], Reuters
quote: The CPU/GPU that you refer to is based on the design of a CPU/GPU created by ARM
quote: Swipe to unlock? neonode.Apps? Palm/Handspring...i had apps on my visorphone in 2001.3G...about 3 years late4G...umm, yea.
quote: Apple invented capacitive multitouch.
quote: Apple invented the smartphone overnight when it launched the iPhone.
quote: The SGX543MP2 is not designed by Apple...Imagination Technologies (PowerVR) designed that.
quote: Apple lightly massaged the ARM Cortex A9 and packaged it with an off-the-shelf GPU.
quote: And if you think a dual core 800Mhz A9 is the fastest mobile CPU...it's not.
quote: Apple innovates some things. Other people innovate some things. I have a better-working but less folksy version of Siri on my OG droid that's in the closet.
quote: I can name one innovation from other phone manufacturers...LED screens...which Apple does not have. They have LED lit LCD screens, but Samsung uses organic LED lit (AMOLED) screens. They have the highest resolution tablet screen (and I have the iPad3), but Samsung and LG designed that
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quote: Apps? Palm/Handspring...i had apps on my visorphone in 2001
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quote: All they did with the iPad 3rd gen is take an iPad 2, double the GPU and quadruple the resolution
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Physics Club
A New Physics Club Has Come to Westminster College!
It is a chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS). It was the brainchild of Westminster students Ryker Baily, Garritt Tucker, Todd Johansen, Yevtte Davis, Mayo Miller and Chad Owens. Being so new--they just started in the spring of 2005--they haven't had a chance for many activities. They have judged a science fair, planned visits to the nuclear reactor at the University of Utah and scheduled tutoring. Dr. Peter Conwell is the club advisor.
For more information about the national organization, click here. For more information about the local club, email Todd Johansen.


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Walking in the Kruger National Park with an experienced guide is one of the most sought after activities in Africa and luxury tented suites adds to the unique experience.
This 4 day Kruger Park package includes 1 night at a tented camp which includes game drives and 2 nights at a classic safari camp where the focus is on safari walks. An exhilarating experience in this prime big five game viewing area which you will never forget!
The Kruger Park is renowned for its walking safaris and this Meandering Adventure is right up there with the best in Kruger. More than a Big Five safari experience in South Africa, the stay at this classic lodge will provide the perfect antidote to the glossy brochure version of Africa, for here is an experience that can truly be considered classic Kruger.
Not only do you get the Big Five safari experience in South Africa on this classic Kruger package but you also get to understand the rhythm of the Kruger Park wilderness on informative, leisurely paced walks. Guides live this experience every day, putting them in the perfect position to share their passion with you on this walking safari.
You will check in at Johannesburg Airport for a morning flight to Skukuza Airport where you will be met on arrival by a representative and your road transfer to a lodge in Kruger National Park. First wildlife sightings can already experienced en-route to your classic tented camp once you enter the Kruger Park gate. Arrival at the camp is scheduled for the afternoon where you will enjoy a welcome drink before being taken to your room where you can settle in and freshen up.
You will meet back at the main camp area and then head out on a game drive. Enjoy sundowner drinks before embarking on a night game drive back to the camp. A traditional African dinner is served on return to your tented camp.
After the early morning wake-up call, you will enjoy a fresh cup of coffee/tea and snacks before going on a morning game drive with your expert safari guide and tracker. You will get to see some of the spectacular wildlife of Kruger National Park.
You will get transferred to your next camp where you will continue to enjoy the wonders of the bush. Enjoy a delicious high tea before setting off on a bush walk. This walking safari will be between 3-4 hours depending on the fitness of the group. Enjoy dinner on arrival back at camp before retiring for the evening.
After the early morning wake-up call, you will enjoy a fresh cup of coffee/tea and snacks before setting off on a walking trail from the camp. The morning walk is an exciting experience, tracking African wildlife on foot by following "spoor" (tracks) of the different wildlife along paths through the bush. The walk is normally a 3-4 hour activity at a leisurely pace and you will go through riverbeds and open plains deep into the bush. Refreshments and snacks are served at a stop en-route.
An early rise this morning to ensure you don't miss anything on your last day of this Big Five Safari in South Africa with a final bush walk. Breakfast is served once you arrive back at your tented camp, after which you will check out and get ready for the road transfer to Skukuza Airport. Depart on a flight back to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo where arrival is scheduled for late afternoon.


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Erie man charged in pie theft, assault
An Erie man remains in jail this morning on charges stealing a pie and assaulting a store manager who tried to stop him on Friday night.
Earl F. Laird Jr., 39, of the 500 block of West Fifth Street, is in the Erie County Prison on $10,000 bond after he was arraigned Friday night by Erie 3rd Ward District Judge Tom Carney on charges of robbery, retail theft, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, harassment and disorderly conduct.
Police accuse Laird of punching and shoving the manager of a grocery store on West Fifth Street as Laird attempted to steal a blackberry pie from the store shortly before 7 p.m. on Friday. Police said the found the pie in Laird's pocket after he was taken into custody.


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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
pure & simple love...
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Very, very poignant . . . my favourite today . . .ReplyDelete
Have you thought about doing a family trace . . .
So beautiful! And to think, with today's technology, love letters like this may never be written on paper again.ReplyDelete
What a wonderful find:)ReplyDelete
Happy Valentine's to you too!
how beautiful :) Happy Valentine's Day!!ReplyDelete
It will be so sad to no longer have hand written letters of the sort.It makes you wonder if Life was good to them.ReplyDelete
I have letters to my Dad from his Mother and Grandmother.Priceless I think~Cheers Kim xox
Thanks for sharing...such a great storyReplyDelete
~~~Happy Valentines Day
So sweet ... brought tears to my eyes .ReplyDelete
Happy Valentine's
How sweet...I love these letters. What special finds.ReplyDelete
Happy Valentines Day to you!
That is the very best of what love is. So pure and sweet. Wonder what happened to them. Have a very sweet day.ReplyDelete
What a treasure, indeed! Happy LOVE day to you! Much love, LisaReplyDelete
I have a similar set of letters between my grandparents from before they were married. She was at home with her mother and sister and he was looking for work along the East Coast (it was during the depression). When he finally got a stable job, I have the letters in which they planned their small wedding.ReplyDelete
What a wonderful post. Happy Valentines Day to you also.ReplyDelete
Happy Valentines day Mary...I just acquired a bumch of letters I need to read them as well!! xoxo TReplyDelete
A couple months ago I found a letter my grandfather (who has passed) had written my grandmother (who is still living). It was a rare treat into the side of my grandfather I had never known. I know there have to be more and I look forward to reading those as well.ReplyDelete
I love this! Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
This is exactly why we write cards and letters to each other and date each one... What a beautiful reminder!ReplyDelete
Have you tried to track the relatives of this couple .... They would prob enjoy and cherish these letters as much as you are,,,, <3ReplyDelete
What a sweet couple they were! I hope they lived a long and happy life together!ReplyDelete
How beautiful, and lovely that you have them in your safe keeping. It always astounds me that such treasures are lost from families and just found for sale by strangers.............wouldnt it be lovely to return them to family who would treasure them.ReplyDelete
What a great find! So sad that one of them took the care to save and they ended up at an auction.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness, this has brought tears to my eyes... I'm not sure they're are any men like that anymore! =)ReplyDelete
Love this. There was a story in a local paper today of a woman who bought a love letter in a n antique store. The couple was engaged and he was in the war. She tracked them down. They did marry and have been sweethearts ever since. Loved their story too.ReplyDelete
Lovely! In the world of email and constant communication its nice to reflect on the letters shared between lovers where the response in not instantaneous. I'm sure they are a delight to read and you are lucky to treasure them. I wonder if any current relatives know they exist. I would love to have love letters written between my grandparents - it would be an amazing gift!ReplyDelete
Sounds like those were amazing to read. We are British and my husband is a big WW II history fanatic, and he especially loves reading about the experiences of everyday soldiers. He'd love something like this for sure.ReplyDelete
this is so cool...how romantic! i just love those airmail envelopes too!ReplyDelete
So sweet! I love it - I'm such a romantic and this really makes me teary!!! Do you know if he ever did come home safely to his wife (I'm sure he did...but wanted to be sure it was a "happy ending!")?!?!?! :) Wishing you a Happy Heart Day too!!! :)ReplyDelete
What a beautiful love story,....how special the love between them!! Simple and sweet!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing them with us.
I'm with everyone else - how does it "end"??ReplyDelete
thanks for sharing this beautiful find. love hearing about saving dimes for their nest eggs, too sweet. i have similar letters by tommy and marie, my grandpa and grandma during WWII. they are also sweet, he talks about having his younger brother back home watch out for her and check on her. time to get them out and read them again. thanks.ReplyDelete
Since you have the envelopes and the addresses would it not be possible to track down this charming couple or their descendants so they can share in the family story?ReplyDelete
This is the sweetest post. These letters are definitely treasures. Makes one wonder how they ever ended up in an auction. Thanks for sharing. ~ SarahReplyDelete
What a beautiful, amazing find. Thank you for sharing this treasure with us.ReplyDelete
that made me cry.ReplyDelete
how beautiful. you should send it to a publisher....
- AnonymousWed Mar 14, 03:23:00 PM
I find it so sad that these didnt stay with their family and they were available to buy at an auction... a beautiful insight into love between to people nevertheless...ReplyDelete
pure & simple love...
I enjoy your blog!, This unique is just a totally nicely structured posting, I do appreciate the writing
Thank you!


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I have never been to Japan before, nor have I ever been to Little Tokyo before either. Has anyone been there? ^__^
i have a red push pin in my globe, so im going just dont know when" See me, I might be bleeding, but im still breathing, You might hate me, but you cant break me. Push me, and ill push you right back.."
i love the culture an anime but i do not like earthquakes so if japan was around germany or off a falt line i am in
i wish i could go 2 japan it would be so awesome lol
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Visited Japan with my dad and bro a few years back, i immediately fell inlove with the place, dad brought me to the Famous Spoon Type one headquarters at Tokyo, i pretty much did not have any idea why he brought us there until last year when i got my 2nd chance of owning a honda civic. :) I was locked in the thought that i was now inlove now with Trackdays, Drag racing, Uphill racing (since we are in the phils, We recognize Uphill climb as our own version of Touge) although since this is a high budget event we barely join since the fact we use our everyday car to race, but it is fun. If i was given a chance to go this time on my own i would surely rent an S2000 and drive around the famous Akina, Akagi and some other Gunma areas where drifting on the mountain pass is normaly held. I guess you guys can tell i am attached to Initial D too much, if Fujiwara did exist in real life i would like to meet him at least for a picture same as Tsuchiya. :) Well that's just me, but who knows? Hehehe


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Kansas at Baylor: The Bears and Jayhawks have combined for 11 straight losses. Yes, it's a battle between the putrid and the rancid, but somebody has to stink a little less once the miasma has cleared. Now Kansas is bad on a street corner, bad in a Wal Mart, bad on a plane and bad in a train, but they're especially rotten on the road. Furthermore, Charlie Weis' club is coming off of a gut-twisting loss to the Texas Longhorns. Something tells me they won't have much in the tank for the Bears. And as atrocious as Baylor is on defense, they can still run a team ragged with their offense.
The Vision: Baylor 49 Kansas 21
TCU at West Virginia: If you look at West Virginia's record, they don't have a true signature win. The closest thing is the nail-biter over Texas in Austin, which is nothing to sneeze at, but that was not exactly a vintage Longhorn team that WVU beat either. TCU's best is a 49-21 trouncing of Baylor in Waco. So both teams are capable of playing well on the road.
Basically, this will be a clash between an offensive team (West Virginia) and a defensive team (TCU). West Virginia's mental state is in serious doubt after consecutive poundings at the hands of Texas Tech and Kansas State. Has the bye week cured what ails the Mountaineers? Probably not. But Dana Holgorsen's goons should have enough to get by the Frogs.
The Vision: West Virginia 29 TCU 28
Oklahoma at Iowa State: The Sooners are another team potentially in psychological turmoil after Notre Dame vaporized their shaky national title hopes with a 17-point win in Norman on national television. Does OU have anything to really fire them up after their goals have been negated?
Iowa State does. Stellar linebacker Jake Knott is going under the knife and his Cyclone career has come to a premature end. ISU will certainly miss him, but look for fiery Paul Rhoads to use Knott's absence as a motivational tool par excellence. Just win one for the Knotter.
The Vision: Iowa State 27 Oklahoma 21
Oklahoma State at Kansas State: Here is the Big 12's marquee matchup of the week. One could make the case that the Cowboys are the second best team in the conference right now, while there's no doubt that the Wildcats reign supreme. Does Mike Gundy have anything for Bill Snyder? It's hard to imaging freshman signal caller Wes Lunt faring much better against the KSU defense than did Texas Tech senior Seth Doege, and nobody, and I mean nobody, shuts down Collin Klein and the purple juggernaut for long. I'm sure the Cowboys will be competitive for quite a while, but inevitably, the Wildcats will put the visitors on ice.
The Vision: Kansas State 36 Oklahoma State 20
Texas at Texas Tech: This game is pert near unfathomable. The Red Raiders appear to be the superior team, but the Longhorns always seem to rise to the occasion when they see scarlet and black. (Perhaps the inclusion of blue on Tech's "lone star pride" unis will flummox the Horns.) Tech will be fired up, probably more so than Texas. But following an apparent defensive collapse last week against Kansas State, there is real concern about whether the Red Raiders can clamp down on a power running attack for three quarters, let alone four. Is the Tech defense wearing down? The Longhorns aim to find out.
The Vision: Texas 39 Texas Tech 38


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on October 6, 2012 - 7:24 PM
For the second time in recent weeks, several college students living in a University District neighborhood were arrested on drug-related charges.
The latest arrests on West Northrup Place, announced Saturday, involved five 19-year-old University at Buffalo students, according to Michael J. DeGeorge, a police department spokesman. Two weekends ago, four UB business majors were among seven people accused of operating a major drug ring at 51 W. Northrup.
Tuesday's arrests were made when police executed a search warrant at 86 W. Northrup, and came after the students accepted a controlled delivery of illegal drugs. Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Postal Service inspectors assisted Buffalo police in their investigation.
Arrested on multiple drug-related charges were: Cameron Hom, John Marchant, Jared Eder, Ethan Mirenberg and Michael Daley. Their hometowns weren't disclosed.
Police said they seized cocaine, marijuana, pills and other illegal drugs. Three guns and almost $800 in cash also was confiscated.


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Ten minutes' difference would have made Joshua James Joseph Stuby the last Blair County baby of 2012.
But Joshua, already several days late, waited the extra few minutes and, at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, made his parents - Lori and Joseph Stuby of Bellwood - the county's first parents of 2013.
"He's like his dad - he's not very punctual," Lori Stuby said, cradling the 6-pound, 13-ounce boy Tuesday afternoon at Altoona Regional.
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Lori and Joseph Stuby of Bellwood had the first baby of the new year in our area. Joshua James Joseph Stuby was born shortly after midnight at Altoona Regional Hospital.
The couple's third child, Joshua's late arrival was unique: His siblings, aged 9 and 6, each came exactly two weeks early, Lori said.
"I wanted him on 12-12-12," she said, laughing. It would have paralleled the couple's wedding date: Nov. 11, 2011, or 11-11-11.
Tiny and red-faced, bundled in a bluish-purple outfit and a white cap, Joshua slept quietly in his mother's arms until a news camera's flash startled him. He was sound asleep even after two back-to-back interviews with TV news crews.
"Sleep is No. 1 for him," Joseph Stuby said. In his first 14 hours in the world, Joshua showed far more interest in rest than food, the parents said.
"He's already like his dad. His dad never eats," Lori said.
The baby's long, alliterative name also derives partly from his dad: Joshua is his own name, the parents said, while James is his paternal grandfather's. Joseph, his father's name, goes back generations in the family, they said.
"It's like John Jacob Jingleheimer," Joseph said, laughing. "Maybe he'll grow up and be a famous athlete. They'll call him 3-J or something."
But Joshua's father already had a career in mind Tuesday: a ten-year veteran of the Air Force and Air Force Reserve and the descendant of Air Force personnel, Joseph looked at his son as he paced the hospital room.
"Fourth-generation airman," he said.
Set to return home Thursday, Joshua had already recieved visits from his big brother, big sister and aunts, and had yet to meet an uncle and grandfather. His siblings were too excited to wait, the parents said - as was Joshua, who beat the deadline to induce birth by a day.
As the year's first baby, Joshua earned his parents $200 in gift cards, a free photo and a dozen red roses. Other babies born Tuesday - nurses said there would be at least one - would receive smaller gifts.
Every indication is that Lori earned her reward, with a long labor that took her from 2012 to 2013.
"Right after 'Happy new year!'" Joseph said. "And there he is."
Mirror Staff Writer Ryan Brown is at 946-7457.


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Government petitioned to free the code
Government petitioned to "free the code"
Should all taxpayer-funded software developed for governments be licensed as open source by default?
Open Source for America has asked the White House to "Free the Code," meaning that the U.S. federal government should share government-developed software under an open source license. OSFA's petition has since expired with not enough votes, but stay tuned for future efforts on this issue.
Three top reasons they say the government should mandate open sourcing of custom federal software are:
Openness: Open Sourcing ensures basic fairness and transparency by making software and related artifacts available to the citizens who provided funding, consistent with the President's 2009 declaration that "Information maintained by the Federal Government is a national asset.
Economic Multiplier: Provides an economic stimulus by serving as the raw material that supports a competitive software development and services industry.
Supports the Federal "Shared First" Agenda: Maximizes value to the government by significantly increasing reuse and collaborative development between federal agencies and the private sector, consistent with the current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) "Shared First" initiative.
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The White House petition expired August 16th but the initiative continues. More info at http://freethecode.org . And thanks to everyone that signed!
Deb - Awareness is a critical component to this.
I forget exactly what I was reading or who said it...but this idea has been stuck in my head for quite some time...
Why is our government closed by default? Shouldn't we, the people, be instructing our government what information should be openly available and what information needs to be guarded?
By default, yes – but there should be the possibility of an exception, of course. The bar should be set pretty high for the exceptions, though, I think. This being said, I doubt we'll see this on the top of any legislative agenda in the USA any time soon.
Thanks for sharing, Unidentified !
Some government activity is by nature sensitive, and the same can be said for software. Some things must be kept secret for valid national security reasons. I realize that "national security" is way too often used as a buzzword to end debate and justify anything, but there really are times when these concerns are actually legitimate.
Firstly, I've been a nearly-exclusive Linux user for more than a decade, I read the mags, write open-source code... I never heard about this petition. Maybe that says something about why there weren't enough sigs.
Secondly, I don't believe half the things that are supposedly 'sensitive' are really sensitive. There should be ONLY two kinds of information to which every citizen shouldn't be privy: 1 - the identity of under-cover officers/cia agents/people under witness-protection, and 2- details about FUTURE military/law enforcement operations. No technology should be secret. Just don't make guns you couldn't deal with if they were pointed in your direction. EVERYTHING the government has done in the past (being the day before today), plans for everything the government has developed from code to cars to submarines - should all be open-source. One reason for this is that I don't want a government doing anything they think I should know about. Another very practical reason is that in the case of a catastrophe, we wouldn't have to re-invent the wheel if plans to all recently developed technologies were readily available. The government that hides what it does is a government that is ashamed of its own actions.
There are other things that should be kept private:
1. Financial negotiations WHILE IN PROGRESS if publication would cause speculators to increase the cost of purchase of an item.
2. Diplomatic negotiation WHILE IN PROGRESS.
3. Diplomatic information about another country which, if revealed, would work to our detriment. (there is no real reason the general public of THIS country need to know that the king and queen of Lower Slobovia are having a 3-way with the Prime Minister. But our ambassador better know about it.)


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Cleveland woman Sheena Hardin served her sentence this week for a traffic ticket she got while dangerously bypassing a school bus stop signal.
Along with a $250 fine and 30-day suspension of her license, Hardin had to spend an hour each on Tuesday and Wednesday holding a sign that read, "Only an idiot would drive on a sidewalk to avoid a school bus."
Part of me finds humor in her situation because what she did was self-serving and put others in harm.
However, I do wonder how effective the public humiliation was.
Pictures from Tuesday morning show her smoking, texting and visiting with a friend.
There seems to be a big resurgence of court-ordered shaming lately; enough that I speculate as to whether "The Scarlet Letter" has become required reading for the bar exam.
A quick Google search shows sign-holding from a mother-daughter team who stole and spent a little girl's birthday gift card from Wal-Mart and a young man who skipped out on jury duty. These people are all adults and should be held accountable for their own actions; they did something wrong and are suffering the consequences.
But I have noticed that this sort of public embarrassment is also becoming a disciplinary tactic and I question if it's a good idea for parents to publically shame their children.
I have seen parents post pictures of kids with signs confessing inappropriate comments or photos on their Facebook page. In these cases, the punishment may fit the crime because pictures and statuses offered up for the world to see via social media are there forever and teens often just don't understand the ramifications of bad behavior on the world-wide-web.
On the other hand, I've also read about times where kids were subjected (by parents) to holding a sign at school for bullying and beside busy streets because of disrespectful behavior at home.
Now, I am not judging these parents because I don't know their circumstances and have no idea what I'd do if I found myself in their shoes. I understand they are desperately trying to change some destructive actions and are probably at their wit's end.
Yet, I am curious if an impertinent teen will really change their ways after public humiliation or if they will just become angrier and act out with increasingly bad conduct.
I'm guessing, too, that public shaming must work only at certain ages and only with specific personalities. My 8-year-old would gladly march around our cul-de-sac wearing an "I cheat at board games" or a "My fish would die if my parents didn't remind me to feed it" sign. She loves attention and people would probably give her candy because she is cute.
And although I'd like to give my 10-year-old an "I don't like my brand-new winter coat even though I picked it out" sign, it's not necessary. I pretty much just have to be seen in public with her and that is embarrassing enough.
Especially if I dance.
I am especially thankful that there has been no public-shaming precedent set for moms. Otherwise, I may be forced to wear "I didn't fold the laundry for two days," "I ate the rest of the cookies after the kids were in bed," "I don't know what we're having for dinner," or "I lost my car keys in my purse again" on any given day.
I'm going to stop talking now before my family gets any ideas.
Jaymi Anderson is married with two children. Read her Fridays on Greeley Moms.
I\'d like to give my 10-year-old an \'I don\'t like my brand-new winter coat even though I picked it out\' sign.