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Entering My Recipe
The official rules state that each entry should be submitted only once, but there are no restrictions on the total number of recipe entries you can submit for this contest.
If your online entry is successfully submitted, you will see the following on the web site Thank You page: Thank you. Your recipe has been entered in the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest. If you do not see this message, your entry was not submitted.
Once your recipe is submitted, that entry can no longer be changed. Submit a new entry with the correct version of your recipe, including the words "corrected version" in the title of your recipe.
Yes. You may have up to five recipes per category in your "saved recipe" box at any time. If you try to enter a sixth, you will not be able to do so until one of your saved recipes is submitted or deleted.
No. Photos or diagrams are not accepted.
Yes. Recipe entries can be submitted in Spanish. Spanish speaking food professionals will review all recipes submitted in Spanish and will translate recipes, if needed, for kitchen testing and other steps of the Bake-Off® Contest judging process.
If you would like to print a copy of the recipe you submitted, follow the instructions for printing at the end of the online entry form.
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Your Bake-Off® Contest profile, My Recipes page and the entry form work best on a desktop, laptop or tablet device. Although you can access these pages from your mobile device, we do not recommend it.
Enter your recipe in the Category you think it fits best. The Bake-Off® Kitchens will re-assign recipes if they fit the requirements of a different Category.
Recipe Questions
You should indicate suggested amounts in your recipe. This will allow the test kitchen staff to evaluate the recipe as you intended. Toppings must be included as one of your 7 ingredients.
Yes, any recipe garnish must be listed as one of your 7 ingredients.
If you use the cooking spray for pan preparation, it does not count as an ingredient and should be mentioned in the method of your recipe. If cooking spray is used on food during recipe preparation, it does count as one of your 7 ingredients and should be included in the ingredient list.
Parchment paper does not count as one of your 7 ingredients. It should be mentioned in the method of your recipe.
If an ingredient or accompaniment other than table, kosher or sea salt, black pepper, flour for dusting or water is essential for the finished dish, the recipe entry should provide the amount of the ingredient needed and it must be listed as one of your 7 ingredients.
Any time spent actively preparing your recipe is part of the 30 minute preparation time. This includes chopping, mixing, stirring (frequently or occasionally), or any time that you are actively working on your recipe. This does not include baking, cooling or chilling time.
If your recipe states to use a pan/skillet on the stove top to prepare part of your recipe and then finishes baking in the oven, choose the baking pan, oven temp and bake time from the drop down lists. All other information can be listed in your preparation steps.
No, table, kosher or sea salt and black pepper are the only salt and pepper ingredients that do not count as one of your 7 ingredients.
No. All recipes must be able to be prepared within the 3 ½ hours of the Contest Finals. Contest officials recommend that you submit your recipes using a method that can be prepared at least twice during the contest finals.
No. All recipe preparation and cooking must be done with the appliances provided on the contest floor.
Recipes that contain eggs, baking mixes, flour, cookie dough or other fresh dough products require a baking or cooking step.
Eligible Product Questions
Eligible products are selected for each Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest based on consumer trends and marketing plans. Some products that were eligible in the last contest are not included in this contest and some new ones have been added. Eligible ingredients may vary from category to category. They are not listed in the rules but can be found online at www.bakeoff.com. We hope you'll be able to find two eligible products on the list to use in creating a recipe to enter.
If you're looking for a Pillsbury refrigerated dough product or Green Giant vegetables, please use the General Mills product locator here. Otherwise, we suggest that you ask your grocery store manager if the store can order the product, or select another eligible product available in your area.
Most eligible products are readily available in grocery stores, and many will have an assortment of varieties or flavors. We suggest that you check your favorite grocery stores and select from the choices you find available in your area. On the online entry form, a drop-down list of sizes and flavors of eligible products is available.
Yes, your recipe must include all the parts of an eligible product. Refer to the eligible product list for amounts.
Yes, it is okay to have small amounts of unused dough left over and not used.
Eligibility Questions
Our interpretation of the food professional rule means generally that if someone is paid for work related to their original recipes, then they are not eligible. This includes selling food made using your original recipes, no matter how much (or how little) money you make and whether it is your sole or primary source of income.
"Food professional" may also be defined by a career, for example: chefs, food writers, culinary specialists or food educators or someone who creates recipes for pay would not be eligible.
You are not eligible if you graduated from a culinary school/program or are enrolled in a culinary school/program at any time between February 13 and November 4, 2014.
Some people who work in a restaurant (or for a caterer) are food professionals and some are not. Contest officials will consider your job responsibilities and training when determining whether you are a food professional, but you are not automatically disqualified because you work in a restaurant.
Contest officials will consider all relevant circumstances, but if you are not using your own recipes to make the cakes or the decorations, you are not automatically disqualified.
Some blog writers are food professionals and some are not. Contest officials will consider your blog when determining whether you are a food professional, but you are not automatically disqualified because you write a food blog.
Contest officials consider selling a cookbook to be getting paid for your original recipes. However, some activities, such as contributing recipes to a family or charitable cookbook or self-publishing a cookbook that is given away for free, may not make you a food professional, depending on the situation.
Contest officials will consider the circumstances of your classes. Enrolling in a formal culinary degree or certificate program would disqualify you, while taking a community education class would not - but you are not automatically disqualified because you have taken some cooking classes.
No. Because our contest rules are based on one individual person entering and participating, partners cannot enter recipes together.
Awards Questions
All recipes made using at least ¼ cup of Jif® Peanut Butters or Peanut Butter Spreads are eligible for the Jif® Peanut Butter Award. This does not include any variety of Jif® Almond Butters, Jif® Cashew Butters or Jif® Hazelnut Spreads.
The Pillsbury® Gluten Free Award will recognize the finalist with the best recipe that includes a Pillsbury® Gluten Free dough product and does not include any wheat or any products that include wheat as an ingredient.
Product formulas and ingredients may change, therefore reviewing the ingredient declaration or allergen statement on the product's package is the best way to determine if a product contains wheat.
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Contest Judging and Contest Finals Questions
All entries in the contest that meet the entry requirements, such as using two different eligible products, are read and judged by food professionals from the official judging agency. From the many entries, the best are selected for kitchen testing and evaluation by taste panels. See description of the judging process here.
No. The contest rules state that each finalist is eligible to win one prize in addition to the finalist package.
The judges at the Contest Finals will give consideration to all 100 recipes for the category prizes before deciding on the special awards.
At the contest event in Nashville, TN, the judging panel will select the best finalist recipe in each of the four recipe categories. The four Category Finalists will be placed online for public voting following the Contest Finals. You may vote for your favorite category-winning recipe during the voting period. The Grand Prize will be awarded based on a combination of points awarded by the Judging Panel and points awarded through a public vote.
The Judging Panel will select the best finalist recipe in each of the four recipe categories from the 100 finalist recipes, and will rank the four Category Finalists. The Category Finalist ranked first by the Judging Panel will receive 44 points, second place will receive 33 points, third place will receive 22 points, and fourth place will receive 11 points.
The four Category Finalists will be placed online for public voting following the Contest Finals. The Category Finalist with the highest number of eligible public votes will receive 36 points, second place will receive 27 points, third place will receive 18 points, and fourth place will receive 9 points.
Points awarded by the Judging Panel count for 55% of the total possible points, versus 45% for the public vote.
To determine the Grand Prize winning recipe, the points awarded by the Judging Panel will be added to the points awarded by the public voting. Points awarded by the Judging Panel count for 55% of the total possible points, versus 45% for the public vote. The Category Finalist recipe receiving the highest score will be deemed the Grand Prize winning recipe.
Contest Rules prohibit obtaining votes by any fraudulent or inappropriate means, such as offering payment or other incentives for votes or agreeing to exchange votes with another person. Contest Rules do not prohibit encouraging others to vote, and Category Finalists are encouraged to do so in ways that do not violate the Contest Rules.
Voting information and rules will be published at www.bakeoff.com closer to the contest event.
Voting will be thoroughly monitored for fraudulent practices. Any votes or entries submitted by users found to be fraudulent will be disqualified.
Plans for the Grand Prize winner announcement have not been finalized. Please visit www.bakeoff.com for more information as the contest approaches.
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Pierre Blazquez (@bp_unicorn), an iOS developer, has found a reference to Apple TV in Siri's plist files on iOS 7.1. He found the mention of an item number 3 on the file and tweeted his take on it as Siri on the next Apple TV or the iWatch.
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- The Canada geese in Big Spring International Park are about to be put on an involuntary diet.
Dr. Karen Hill Sheppard, Huntsville's animal services director, won Planning Commission approval Tuesday to scatter seven bird food dispensers around the lagoon.
The idea, Sheppard said, is to get park visitors to stop giving the geese stale bread, popcorn and crackers and use the special feed instead. It will cost 25 cents a handful.
Overfeeding has caused a dramatic increase in the number of Canada geese downtown. During warm weather, Sheppard said, it's not unusual to see 500 or more of the big birds roaming the park looking for handouts.
While they are pretty to look at, the geese are prolific poopers. According to National Geographic, 50 of the birds can produce 2.5 tons of waste per year.
Goose droppings litter the Big Spring Park sidewalks and have caused fish kills, Sheppard said, by robbing the water of oxygen.
"It's impossible to keep the park clean in the warmer months," she said. "We've even had issues of people slipping on the poop."
Also, Huntsville's signature greenspace is now dotted with bald patches where the geese have munched all the grass.
While Sheppard said she realizes that feeding the birds is a time-honored tradition, she hopes most families will buy grain from the vending machines in the interest of a more pristine park.
The feeding plan has been endorsed by the Humane Society.
Sheppard said the Canada geese will eventually abandon the park if they are getting smaller quantities of less-tasty food, leaving the area to the mallard ducks and fish.
"It's like the difference between a salad and a Big Mac," she said. "I know the geese are going to be unhappy, and that's kind of the goal."
A Knoxville company, Vaulted Vending, has agreed to set up the feed dispensers and keep them stocked at no cost to the city. Part of the proceeds would benefit the park.
The City Council still has to OK the vending contract.
Sheppard said she has been working on a plan to address the Canada geese problem for about five years.
"This was not a rushed decision," she said. "It's trying to strike a harmony" between park visitors and wildlife.


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FLINT, MI -- Flint Firefighters were battling a blaze at 1921 Joliet St. in Flint Tuesday night, March 4.
Flint Fire Chief David Cox Jr. said initial investigations suggest the house was not vacant, but it is unclear if anyone was inside during the fire.
Neighbors watched as flames shot out the roof and from the windows around 7 p.m.
Ashley Lyttle, 26, who lives next door with her husband Andrew Lloyd, 32, anxiously stood in the street as flames reached toward her home.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill.—Austin Brettschneider's 37-yard field goal with :00.9 seconds left Saturday provided the margin of victory as Millikin defeated Augustana at Ericson Field by a score of 30-27. Augustana is now 0-4 on the year and 0-1 in the CCIW, while the Big Blue improves to 3-1 and 1-0 in the league.
Early in the second period, the Vikings put together an 86-yard, 16-play scoring drive. Brett McWilliams capped the march with a three-yard touchdown run. The Big Blue answered with a six-play, 68-yard touchdown drive to retake the lead, but the Vikings kept the deficit at 13-7 when Joe Weber got a hand on Brettschneider's PAT.


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Columbia, South Carolina - Duquesne University's baseball team dropped their second game on Saturday to George Mason, 6-2, at the 2004 Gamecook Round Robin at the University of South Carolina's Sarge Frye Field.
Freshman Derek Mechling (Homer City, PA / Homer Center), who was inserted as a pinch hitter in the lineup in the bottom of the seventh inning, hit his first home run as a collegiate athlete. Sophomore Travis Rife (York, PA / Dallastown) pitched 4 1/3 innings of hitless relief.
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I came upon this prop calculator and it is very good. Easy to use and takes the guess work out of prop and esc etc. sizing. It calculates static thrust, amps, efficiency and more.
USA, CO, Denver
Joined Jan 2005
301 Posts
I just looked at the Blue Wonder on UnitedHobbies website and yes, you will be underpowered with that motor. That is a 9amp motor and is actually very similar to the 28-05 you just took out - just a slightly higher Kv. The max thrust they advertise is 400g (14oz = same as the weight of the plane) which means you have a 1:1 thrust ratio roughly... or in other words, no vertical performance. You need to be closer to a 2:1 thrust ratio for this kind of plane & flying.
For reference - the blue wonder has a stator size of 22x5mm and and a max amp draw of 9A... you need something in the 22x10mm range with a 16A max draw instead... twice the thickness, twice the amps, twice the power (roughly). You want a motor in the 150~180 watt range, but unfortunately many motor manufacturers don't give watt ratings for their products (very annoying) so you are left having to make these calculations on your own.
So, key things to look for when selecting a motor for this plane:
- 150~180 watt output
..and then of course you want it as light as possible
Your 1000mah battery selection is good as long as it can put out 16amps continuous.
1000mah = 1amp, 1 x 20C = 20amps.. so you should be OK.
Remember that your plane will perform the best if the total flying weight is under 14oz.
A few good motor options...
On my F-22 which is very heavy at 21.7 oz
using 4s1p 1700ma cells and an old plastic 7x6 prop
I'm using this motor.
I saw this guy selling at a local electric meet and thought I'd give him a shot.
Anyway my F-22 at that weight goes totaly Vertical ! while rolling too.
but remember ... thats 4S 1P
My F-14 has a AUW of 13 oz with a 1250 3s1p lipo.
I'm using a fairly small Komodo 257 motor but I wound "special" :-)))
It's not a Perpendicular Vertical plane BUT with a very slight angle
its goes "almost" straight up !
Next Time I'm out I will attampt to insert my Flight Recorder to
get some Amp, Volt, Watt measurments on both machines.
United States, NJ, Edison
Joined Sep 2004
84 Posts
I was hoping to use this motor from BP Hobbies?
BP A2212-6 Brushless Outrunner Motor
For 2-3 Li-Poly Cells, 5 x 5 to 7 x 5 props, up to 28 amps. Use on planes from 10 to 35 oz. Designed for high speed flying wings and pusher jets. Includes radial mount accessory package. $15.95
I have a couple of 11.1v 2200 packs that I hope are not to heavy
USA, CO, Denver
Joined Jan 2005
301 Posts
That is a good size (22x12mm) but you will have to run a smaller prop because of the higher kv (2100). The end result is that you will likely get higher top speeds in horizontal flight but less vertical performance and slower acceleration. I currently have the A2212-10 in my Mk1 - the same motor but with a lower kv (1400) and able to turn a 7x5 or 7x6 prop easily. It is the fastest setup I have flown yet and can still run from a smaller 1320 pack.
So it really comes down to how you want to fly the plane.. a higher kv motor and smaller prop will give you more top end speed but less low-end 'grunt'. A lower kv motor swinging a larger prop will give more grunt which means quicker acceleration and better vertical, but your top speed will likely be less. Of course you could try and get the best of both by putting a large prop on a high kv motor - but then your amp draw will go up and you will need a bigger battery to feed the monster.. which means higher flying weight.. which means less vertical performance.... and so on. I like mine light and floaty because they are more aerobatic... and tend to survive crashes better.
All that being said, I'd love to hear how it flies with your suggested setup!
kauai, Hawaii
Joined Aug 2006
534 Posts
Ok all you MDC F14 lovers out there. The MDC F14 is in second place for "foamie of the year". Have you voted yet? If not cast your vote for the best foamie, swing wing, easy to build, kick butt parkjet of 2007.
United States, NJ, Edison
Joined Sep 2004
84 Posts
I want the lower grunt and no need to do 80+ mph.
I just installed this set up on my Wattage F22 Raptor swinging an APC 8x4 drawing about 16.7 amps with 9.6v NiHi. I have the 6x4 and the 5.5x4 but I ordered them in reverse rotation and when I put them on, turned around, it only drew 10.5 amps. So I put the 8x4 off the Electraject and the thrust was significant! I also put a 7.5x4 on and the amps was about 14.5 or so.
I haven't flown it yet, there's a Nor-Easter coming on the East coast and I'm going to AZ for a week tomorrow I want to mirror the power package on the Electrajet once the right prop is picked and then I have to trim the battery tray in both planes for the 11.1V 2200 LiPo.
A few more questions, pls. Is the 11.1v 2200 too heavy for your F14? I have two and would like to use them instead of buying 1200 or 1400.
With all the glue you're using during the assembly, how do you separate it should you have to make repairs due to a too lowflyby? It's not a conincidence it's my login name
Will the planes ship in time for xmas?
United States, NJ, Edison
Joined Sep 2004
84 Posts
United Kingdom, Rushden
Joined Dec 2005
250 Posts
Flew mine today for the first time, bit windy in the UK for such a light model but it flew straight out my buddies hand. However I dont think I have quite got the C/G right as when I killed the power the nose goes straight up. Landed the first time to adjust the battery position which was better, but the second one I got caught out by the wind and broke a taileron.
All glued up now ready for another go.
On the subject of motors my 2200Kv motor on a 6x5.5 prop works well, but I may take some ideas from here and try a lesser Kv at some stage to feel the difference.
USA, CO, Denver
Joined Jan 2005
301 Posts
Regarding glue, I haven't really had any issues getting things to come apart when needed. Sometimes the the foam will break or tear but it usually is invisible once it's glued back together. I augured into an asphalt runway at full speed inverted and ripped the front end off once.. but it only took a few minutes to glue it back together.
I will do my best to ship out before Xmas but I can't guarantee it.
USA, CO, Denver
Joined Jan 2005
301 Posts
I also want to thank Bigbadbob again for his autosweep programing tips. The more I fly with it the more I love it. I highly recommend anyone with a computer radio to give it a try.
I stumbled onto another trick today thanks to the autosweep... I was screwing around with vertical torque rolls and found I could pull into a WOT vertical climb with full hard L aileron (working with the torque).. then with the plane rolling at a ridiculous rate I could climb out a bit and then kill the power... the wings would swing open, stop the roll immediately and bleed off almost all of the airspeed. With full up elevator I could then go right into a parachute and float back down for a repeat.. This one is first on my list for the next video I promise. It's very addicting.
Where do I Vote?
Maybz, These are also an awesome little motors. I am currently using two of them, One in the Yardbird Mig 22, and the other in the SU-27 XXL, both are running a 7 X 5 prop, and preform Fabulous. Nice vertical and nice speed too.
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5 Quick & Easy Breakfast Smoothie RecipesSelena Mills
Mornings are hectic? How about all the time? Barely human in the morning because it's all just one great big sleepless nube-dom? (Hand, – up.)
Whether you are a momma to one, or more than one little – eating healthy can be challenging. Time-wise and often, with less appendages to work with. Toddler hugging your shin and sitting on your ankle, babe in the crook of your arm. Not that you need a leg to cook with, but still. Being mobile helps.
Sometimes it's just easier for me to pop some yummy, carb laden cinnamon raisin bread in the toaster and slather it with butter. However, I find that I feel hella better for my day if I kick it off with a fresh smoothie. It was pretty much routine around here, the smoothie making and consuming. But as of late, with all the exhaustion – Raisin Maid has taken over.
Time to get back on track! Internets, hold me to it. Here are some my favourite quick and easy smoothie recipes, which I guarantee – will have you feeling more human in no time. The key to their simplcity is stocking up on the ingredients and having a good blender. You don't need a fancy mixer. My magic bullet does the trick, although I highly covet the vitamix. Especially if you are breast-feeding, smoothies are a great way to fill up on goodness and load your reserves. For you and babe.
Like the looks of those? Then you'll totally dig these brainy, super-charged smoothie recipes from Babble.
Moms. Do you find it hard to eat healthy on the go? Too tired to make the effort? What are some of your quick & easy breakfast solutions to start your day? Your kids' day? Weigh in on the comments and share the wealth.
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OVER THE ISRAELI OFFENSIVE IN THE GAZA STRIP. SEVERAL PEOPLE SPOKE AT THIS WAS ONE HELD OUTSIDE THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON DUTCHMAN'S LANE. DAFI CHEN HAS BEEN IN THIS COUNTRY SIX WEEKS. BEFORE SPEAKING, SHE LEARNED A FRIEND OF HERS WAS KILLED TODAY. Dafi Chen/VisIting U-S says, I'm just overwhelmed. I'm shocked. This is one friend and many of my others are still in their, in that mess. In the IDF or bomb shelters. THOSE WHO GATHERED SAY THEY WANT HAMAS TO STOP LAUNCHING MISSILES AGAINST ISRAEL. THEY ARE CALLING FOR PEACE, BUT ADD ISRAELIS HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTECT THEIR HOMES AND THE LIVES THEY HAVE BUILT. Palestine will be free. Palestine will be free. EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON, LOUISVILLE STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE AND THE LOUISVILLE COMMITTEE FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST HELD THIS DEMONSTRATION AT HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY AND SHELBYVILLE ROAD. THOSE WHO GATHERED CALLED ON THE U-S TO STOP FUNDING THE ISRAELI OCCUPYING FORCE AND TO PROTEST AGGRESSION IN GAZA. Reem Hussein/Protestor. The U-S media has biased coverage showing only what is going on in the Israeli side and not showing what is going on in the Palestinian side. DEMONSTRATORS SAY WHILE ISRAEL CLAIMS TO TARGET TERRORISTS, HUNDREDS OF CIVILIANS ARE BEING KILLED, MANY OF
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Persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq has only intensified since the U.S.-led invasion began in 2003.
Tens of thousands of Christians have fled their homeland to escape the growing pressures from Muslim extremists. Now, those left behind are wondering how the upcoming U.S. troop pullout will affect them.
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Many Christians have lost their lives while others have watched their churches burn to the ground.
Sabha Basheer lost her husband when Sunni insurgents kidnapped him, beat him, and then choked him to death.
Tom Doyle, vice president and Middle East director with the ministry E-3 Partners, spoke to CBN News about the difficulties Iraq's Christians are facing. Click play for his comments on the future of the church there. His crime: being a member of Iraq's tiny Christian community.
"We are glad that Saddam is gone," she said. "But I must tell you that at least we felt safe back then. No one ever dared to attack us. Now we are being killed."
Iraqi Christian activist George Mayah minced no words, calling the violence against believers "ethnic cleansing."
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However, a 2009 report from the U.S. State Department shows that number may have dropped to as few as 500,000.*Originally posted October 28, 2011.
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The Elusive Double-Yew
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"giant sucking chest wound
"giant sucking chest wound in the #2 hole"
Good lord, man. That image just erased all the relaxation of my 4-day weekend.
Guess I have to take another.
Hey Old Timer - although you
Hey Old Timer - although you did not see Wood pitch, for those that did can anyone else confirm what I noticed - a different Wood pitching. The papers touched upon it today but Kerry Wood looked as if he was showing a great deal more slider and curve than heat. His control looked nimbel not the typical high heat strikeout pitcher of the past.
Did anyone else notice or was this a mirage induced by the dearth of Cubs wins or positive news????
I saw the game...Wood threw
I saw the game...Wood threw lots of fastballs through the first three innings, then switched to mostly changeups and breaking stuff for the rest of the game. The velocity on his fastball dropped precipitously from around 96mph in the first couple of innings to barely 90mph by the time he came out.
It's possible that the "high heat strikeout pitcher" version of Kerry Wood may now be a thing of the past...also possible (likely) that he's still not all the way back from injury...time will tell.
A national radio talk show
A national radio talk show recently compared the Cubs to the NBA Knicks. The similarities were amazing. Both feature competent field coaches and managers but general management that is completely lost.
Competent field coaches and
Competent field coaches and managers? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Just to make a random bitch
Just to make a random bitch about Hendry:
Bear Bay (given up for THE Jody Gerut)
AA Akron Aeros (CLE)
Record: 3-3
He is only in AA ball, and looks only decent to solid, but this is the type of bullshit trade I'm sick of the Cubs making. Let's give away a decent minor-leaguer for nothing.
Also saw Jermaine Van Buren threw 2 1/3 scoreless for Boston last night. What'd we get for him? A PTBNL? great....love those kind of trades.
Gerut? He went 1 for 14 before we realized he was injured garbage, and shipped him to the Pirates.
Steve, you make changeups
Steve, you make changeups sound easy. They're tougher to pitch than a fastball and it could be argued that changeups and sliders are more strenuous than fastballs.
DUSTY B: Bear Bay was traded
DUSTY B: Bear Bay was traded to CLE for LOOGY Cliff Bartosh at the end of Spring Training last season, and the PTBNL in the Jermaine Van Buren deal with BOS was OF Matt Ciaramella (who is having a poor season at Peoria).
Jody Gerut was acquired from CLE for Jason Dubois, then Gerut was traded to PIT for Matt Lawton, and then Lawton was subsequently traded to NYY for RHP Justin Berg (who is currently in the starting rotation at Daytona).
Sorry, I didn't finish my
Sorry, I didn't finish my thought on Wood...
The key to his strikeouts are batters biting on the slider and his slider so far has not looked that sharp or "crisp" (as Michael Barrett likes to say). I'm not worried about his stuff, the slider will be back, I just worry the shoulder soreness is not "normal rehab pain".
"Both feature competent
"Both feature competent field coaches and managers but general management that is completely lost."
Hendry is no where as bad as Isiah Thomas. Atleast Hendry doesnt collect every over paid jackass in the sport (Francis, Rose, Marbury). Atleast Hendry doesnt trade talented young commidities (the #2 draft pick {Please Pax take Roy with the pick}, a potential lottery pick in 07, Sweetney, Trevor Ariza {in the Francis trade} for overpaid has beens and guys with a potentially fatal heart condition.
"a potential lottery pick in
"a potential lottery pick in 07"
If a Isiah is the coach it will be a guaranteed lottery pick.
Speaking of Cliff Bartosch-
Speaking of Cliff Bartosch- where is he? I don't see him on the roster for any of the Cubs affiliates. Extended Spring Training? Injury?
Speaking of give-away
Speaking of give-away pitchers, the last time I looked Renyel Pinto was unscored upon in 4 relief appearances.
And what's the deal with Mark Prior projecting to return to the big club before Wade Miller?? Miller has been throwing MORE PITCHES than Prior for weeks now. The other day he threw a four inning 65 pitch "game" versus rookie leaguers. Does he lack MLB velocity? That's certainly what we hear about Prior as well.
Hendry and Isaiah do have
Hendry and Isaiah do have one thing in common, they both pile up useless players at one position (second base and guard).
One surprising thing about
One surprising thing about Wood at yesterday's game...he wore a warm up jacket on base! It was 90 degrees! Amazed he didn't pull something putting the jacket on...
My favorite part of
My favorite part of yesterday's game was Aardsma -- consistently hitting 97mph, mixing in some change-ups, and throwing strikes. It would be great to see some more of that.
I wouldn't lump Hendry in with Isiah just yet -- last time I checked, Hendry hadn't bankrupted an entire league.
I believe Bartosh was
I believe Bartosh was released before the season started, actually it may have been sooner than that.
As for Wood, he seems to be throwing a 2-seamer a lot more. Are we sure that's not the fastball he was throwing later in the game? It's generally 4-5 mph slower than a 4-seamer. As for throwing heat the first few innings and then going to the breaking stuff, that's called good pitching. You shouldn't be showing all your stuff the first time through a lineup.
Don't most folks say that high schoolers and little leaguers should just use a fastball and change. I never heard that a change was nearly as strenous to the arm as a breaking ball. It's certainly very hard to master though.
I try to religiously avoid
I try to religiously avoid reading Jay Mariotti, but his Cuban/Cubs column today is must-reading for y'all.
I know I posted this before,
I know I posted this before, but with yesterday's win, perhaps this could be the beginning of a new season? Ahh, probably not.......may we take unto our breasts the game won today. nurture it, attach to it, so it becomes 110 games one day. as it sucks from our teets colustrum at first, assure it to latch on for that is the worst. next will come milk brewed from my loins, and from this it can earn championship coins. drink it all down, down to the last drop, licking my nipple unitl i beg it to stop.
I hope and pray Kerry Wood
I hope and pray Kerry Wood pitches exceptionally well his next several starts. That way Jim Hendry can move him to a contender and get a quality package of talent in return. Wood absolutely MUST go. For too long this organization has pinned too much hope on the right arm of Wood, only for Wood to greatly disappoint either because of injury or his frustratingly enigmatic ways.
This just into the WGN
This just into the WGN newsroom....add Rich Hill and the Korean Ryu to the list of once highly touted pitching prospects who suck. Angel Guzman is THIS close to joining the list.
Nice work---again---Jim Hendry.
Az Phil...that's
Az Phil...that's right..duh!!
Thanks for the clarification....ok, so Bay for Bartosh....still a stinker trade, getting a marginal loogy for a prospect, although not great, who won 11 games in A ball the previous year with a 139-30 K-BB split .The JVB trade looks little better, what with the flammable 2006 versions of Novoa and Weurtz.
The whole Cub "patch it up with a broken-down or agiing veteran" policy is getting old. I'm glad Womack had 2 good games, but he is:
a)36 years old
b)not good at getting on base
c)not a long term solution
The Cubs season is buried in a pile of losses. There is little reason to audition guys like this for spots on this roster. What's next...Jeff Conine? Ugh...
Dallas Mavericks Owner Says
Dallas Mavericks Owner Says He'd Make A Pitch For Team If It Went On The Market
Cubs go 6-21 for the month
Cubs go 6-21 for the month of May and about 160,000 people show up at that beautiful park for forlorn hopes called Wrigley Field. I guess that is why, at least in the short term, nothing will ever get better: the owners thought the weekend was great, at roughl $50.00 a head from ticket revenues and concessions. Like Hell, above the gates of Wrigley they should hang the sign: "Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here!" At least this team is starting to lose in funny ways which will keep me amuse to football season.
Making sure I kill all hope, I know I am a mere @##$$lawyer, a mere a baseball fan who has seen phenom pitchers break down for forty years. But these stats, from Class A, to me show that Prior is not healthy, that he is pitching in pain, much like Wood's torn labrum last year. I particularly note that he threw only 28 strikes out of 44 pitches and loss of velocity.
"Mark Prior said his strained right shoulder is starting to feel closer to normal after a rehab start Monday for the Class A Peoria Chiefs.
The 25-year-old right-hander threw 44 pitches, 28 for strikes, topping out at 90 mph in two innings against the Oakland Athletics' Midwest League affiliate, Kane County, on a 95-degree day at O'Brien Field.
"Prior, who thought he could've thrown one more inning but was limited to 45 pitches, threw mostly in the 86-88 mph range, but speed wasn't a concern of his."
This is not the guy we saw pitching in 2003 and the last half of 2004.
I see the same folks who got excited about Nefi! are getting excited about Tony Womack's 6 for 11 streak. Let's talk after he has 200 plate appearances. Faster than Nefi!, but with no power and no other way to get on base but the base hit on the 1st or 2d pitch. But Hendry values speed apparently much more than getting on base or slugging, see his apparent urge to send Murton and Walker down the road in Kiley's article.
Apparently Kiley is awful good at sucking up to Hendry and McPhail, so good that Paul Sullivan gets called on the carpet for being unfair. Frankly, I don't see the Trib shilling for the Cubs, or anymore conflict of interest for the Sports section then the Trib's business section covering the Tribune Company's performance (or lack thereof). Speaking of the business pages, rumors are that the Tribune Company, with its underperforming stock may be a takeover target.
Laugh of the
Laugh of the day-
Deadspin.com found this. I can think of a dozen better names but maybe some one from Cincy can explain this-
"bring the kids out"
This event's name also sounds like what might happen to the Cubs this week-end in St Louis.
"Let's talk after he has 200
"Let's talk after he has 200 plate appearances"
Hopefully he won't have to make 200 plate appearances with Lee back and Walker moving to second.
If Womack has 200 AB's this
If Womack has 200 AB's this year, its going to get even uglier around here.....hell, lets put Fast Freddy Bynum in LF, and put Neifi at SS!!!!
Rob G.: Don't most folks say
Rob G.: Don't most folks say that high schoolers and little leaguers should just use a fastball and change. I never heard that a change was nearly as strenous to the arm as a breaking ball. It's certainly very hard to master though.
Good point, I guess it depends what kind of change you're talking about. A circle change, like the one Maddux throws, is thrown with the arm slightly cocked and thrown with a slight flick toward the pitcher's opposite arm side. That gives the changeup a "fading" action towards the pitchers pitching arm-side of the plate. This is the type of changeup that could possibly put additional strain on the arm due to the arm being cocked.
The changeup Wood throws is more of a straight-change (I think), cuffed deep in the palm, but otherwise thrown just as hard and across all four seems just like a 4 seamer. The idea is to use the same arm angle and velocity and let the deep grip do the work, but I guess if he was having trouble with velocity late in the game, it's true he might find that pitch more effective because it would be "more" offspeed than if he was throwing 100%.
I just saw on the Iowa stats
I just saw on the Iowa stats page, Augie Ojeda has 1.0 IP. Wild!
The season is a lost cause.
The season is a lost cause. If I were Dusty, the following is the lineup I trot out, at least until Hendry goes and trades away things.
1. T. Walker - 2nd
2. M. Murton - LF
3. M. Barrett (when he comes back from) - Cat
4. A. Ramirez - 3rd
5. J. Jones - RF
6. J. Mabry - 1st
7. R. Cedeno - SS
8. J. Pierre - CF
I didn't say it was pretty. But it is what I would go with considering the circumstances. Lets stop pretending about Pierre by the way.
The Cubs have 120 team BB's,
The Cubs have 120 team BB's, and 64 of them are from 4 players, Walker, Murton, A-Ram and D.Lee who of course hasn't played in a month. While the usual leadoff hitter, Pierre, and 2 hole hitter, Cedeno have a combined 15. Wonder why the Cubs are struggling to score runs. Why is Clines still drawing a paycheck?
By the way, the Red Sox have exactly 100 more walks than the Cubs with 220.
An mlb.com scribe (not Muskrat) has noted that Prior has struggled to hit 90 on the gun so if he's ahead of Miller on the depth chart that doesn't look too promising.
If the season is a lost
If the season is a lost cause, then find a way to get Micah Hoffpauir to fill in for DLee.
"Rob G.: Don't most folks
"Rob G.: Don't most folks say that high schoolers and little leaguers should just use a fastball and change. I never heard that a change was nearly as strenous to the arm as a breaking ball. It's certainly very hard to master though."
well according to my old pitching coach (who pitched in the Cubs and Tigers system up to AAA back in the late 70's/early 80's) the change is the least stenuous pitch to throw and he wouldn't allow his son (who was drafted last year by the Pirates)to throw a curve or slider until he was 16 years old. It's pretty easy to back that up considering the dinosaurs like Moyer, Glavine, Maddux who are predominantly changeup pitchers have never had any real arm troubles. The fork/splitter is considered the most strenous by the way.
#32 I agree. Hoffpauir may
#32 I agree. Hoffpauir may not be a long term solution for 1B, as D-Lee is coming back soon, but playing him at the postion and seeing what you have there is a good idea. If he plays weell at all, keep him on the bench,as he can play OF too. If he doesn't, I'd still rather see Walker at @b and offpauir at 1B than any combo of Neifi, Hairston, Walker, and Womack.
2 meaningless good games for Womack, a guy who shouldn't even have been considered to be on the team!!!
"Why is Clines still drawing
"Why is Clines still drawing a paycheck?"
Clines is not the reason the Cubs have poor plate discipline. They have poor plate discipline because as an organization it is not valued.
Re: Laugh of the
Re: Laugh of the day-
Cornhole is a very popular game around here. Similar to horseshoes except played with plywood boards with small holes in them and bean bags filled with dry corn. Do an e-bay search for cornhole sets and you'll be able to visualize exactly what I'm talking about.
Cornhole is so common a term around here that I didn't know what you were talking about when you laughed.
BTW - Kerry Wood was the driving force behind both of the Cubs' recent playoff runs (98 and 03) how quickly we forget. I'd rather hold on to hope for someone who lays it on the line every time up than give up on that for unproven jamokes. Especially knowing this club's record for dealing with promising farm players.
I probably wasn't clear with
I probably wasn't clear with my intended meaning in my earlier post -- Ryno & Rob.G made good points about going to changeups & breaking stuff later being good pitching, and obviously I agree. My only concern is that Wood typically has not been that smart of a pitcher, and historically has gone to 4-seamers & hard sliders to get his outs (strikeouts or otherwise).
The one thing I'm not sure of is if he's actually, finally matured as a pitcher (that would be great), or if he's moved away from his hard 4-seamer because he just can't throw it like he used to yet (owing to injury).
With regards to (I think) Rob G.'s question about whether or not he was throwing 2-seamers later in the game, I'm not sure...they weren't moving much, but they could've been 2-seamers, as they did have some tailing action -- I didn't get a good look at his grip.
"Cornhole is so common a
"Cornhole is so common a term around here that I didn't know what you were talking about when you laughed."
...around where?
I am in Dayton, went to
I am in Dayton, went to school at Miami U in Oxford. Sooo in short Greater SW Ohio.
Okay. We call it "bean
We call it "bean bags" or "bags" in Chicago.
Good luck with all that.
Cornhole, Bags, Frat
Cornhole, Bags, Frat Toss...all are acceptable.
Cornhole.... one hell of a
Cornhole.... one hell of a drinking game.
Hey Dusty Baylor, You are
Hey Dusty Baylor,
You are assuming (in calling Womack's games "meaningless") that the Cubs have any kind of a view beyond this year. They still belileve that somehow they can win something this year, so they sign stopgap veterans rather than attempting to actually evaluate the talent they have in-house and think toward 2007 and beyond. Thus, the signing of Tony Womack, who may have a great year (or maybe not... let's see how well he's doing after 100 PA) but is probably a net loss for the team in the long term, because his presence coupled with the presence of Dusty Baker prevents the Cubs from seriously evaluating a Theriot or a Fontenot. Neither of these guys "projects" to be a "starter" but hey, at this point... why not see if either of them can make the leap? What's the point of having Tony Womack as your 2nd baseman when it's quite clear he isn't in the long-term plan?
Then again, it's not like they didn't have the chance to evaluate Theriot. That would've entailed him getting a start, heck even more than a few ABs. To seriously attempt to play youth, you have to have a manager who will do so. One more reason Dusty needs to go.
In Iowa we call it "Here Dummy"...or in certain high classes "Joe Dummy", but you have to be in the circle of trust to get away with it.
No cracks about Iowa and Dummy....or cornhole for that matter.
Cornhole tourney at my house June 24 if anyone is interested......6 sets of boards going at once.
Joe Dummy
Morpheus-You ignorant
Morpheus-You ignorant slut!!!
That is my point exactly!!!
Putting faith in the Womack/Karros/Gaetti type player is ludicrous.
This is a team headed somewhere south of mediocrity, and the stopgap approach is gettting old, and retarding the growth of any young players that may produce.
Oh, I know we agree,
Oh, I know we agree, Dusty... irritatin', ain't it?
As usual, Mariotti's column
As usual, Mariotti's column was a whole lot of nothing. Cuban said that IF the Cubs were for sale, he MIGHT take a look at them numbers. This is standard business-speak for "I never say never, but.." and indicates absolutely nothing.
On walks, I believe Hendry (and Dusty?) have been quoted as liking hitters who are "aggressive early in the count". Thus, an organization that produces hitters who never walk, thus allowing pitchers to throw fewer pitches, which is why some clown pitches his first major league complete game against the Cubs on a weekly basis.
From Will Carroll's column
From Will Carroll's column in Baseball Prospectus, more sad news about Mark Prior:
"Kerry Wood struck out everyone--including the peanut vendor and the visiting radio announcer--when he was in Peoria. ìUnhittable,î one scout told me. That same scout saw Mark Prior pitch on Monday night and struggled to find words. He sighed and groaned before finally saying something I canít print here. ìThere was nothing right with him. No velocity (a max of 90). No command. No movement. No missed bats. No consistency--his stride was never the same and his arm was slow. If he wasnít Mark Prior, Iíd say he was at the right level. I have no idea what happened to him.î Prior only went two innings before hitting his pitch count and now weíll have to wait to see how he recovers. Not only did he show only a bit more velocity, but the absent control might be even more worrisome. Prior will have one more rehab start at Peoria, but at this stage, it might be time to think about slowing this down. One observer reminded me of another pitcher who lost it--Roy Halladay. It will be interesting to see if the Cubs can be as forward-looking as the Blue Jays once were."
The Cubs?? Forward-looking??? Talk about oxymorons.
Reference the Cubs offensive problems, I am afraid post number 35 has hit the nail on the head. Blaming a single hitting coach for a problem that really has persisted for two decades won't solve this issue. From the Club President down to the lowest scout, they simply don't value patience at the plate. They prefer guys who look good in jeans.
Perhaps as individuals, it would best for Wood, Prior, etc. to move on and escape the curse of working for incompetents. Patterson appears to be flourishing in Baltimore (a place not known for enlightenment since Dave Johnson left), but I will wait until his second time around the league to proclaim him then next Lou Brock. The last good trade that Hendry pulled off was the Garciparra trade. Since then the stupidity pills that management of the Cubs are required to take have kicked in.
I can't help but read that
I can't help but read that Will Carroll post and think of somewhere that said a few weeks ago there are rumblings in the Cubs organization that Prior needs shoulder surgery.
I can't remember where I read that, maybe someone posted it on here one day?
It must be a complete fluke
It must be a complete fluke that Billy Beane's approach to obp, etc. has resulted in no fewer than 87 wins since 1999 (only 2 fewer than Hendry's best year in 04) and an average 95 win season each of the last 7 years- yet with a payroll that is 30-40 million dollars less. Old story I know, but come on!!!
The biggest problem for the
The biggest problem for the Cubs is a minor league system that continues in its failure to produce major league quality positional talent. You have to go all the way back to Mark Grace to identify the last quality everyday starter produced by this organization. Perhaps Ronny Cedeno breaks this nasty streak, but I will reserve judgment for now. Two, three years ago everybody was gushing over all the "can't miss" talent within the Cub system. Well folks, a lot of that talent has missed. David Kelton, Nic Jackson, Luis Montanez, Brian Dopirak to go along with Chadd Blasko, Rich Hill, Luke Hagerty, Bobby Brownlie, Ben Christensen, Angel Guzman.
According to reports, Mark
According to reports, Mark Prior displayed the same flawed mechanics in his rehab start yesterday. Apparently he was leading with his elbow on over 75% of his pitches, which is NOT a good thing. Meanwhile he topped out on the radar gun at 91 MPH.
Seems like a brilliant start to a career might just go poof in the night. Can you say Mark "The Bird" Fidryich.
cubs management said that
cubs management said that Mark Prior is OK. I am going to trust that they would not mislead us.
cubs management said that
cubs management said that Mark Prior is OK. I am going to trust that they would not mislead us.
Whew, now that's a good one!!! My spleen hasn't hurt so hard from laughing in years!!!
Cubs to Baltimore Orioles:
Cubs to Baltimore Orioles: "Any chance that Tejada still is available for Mark Prior?"
Orioles' response: Click. Followed by dial tone.
Heck, could we at least get Corey Patterson back for Prior?
It's difficult to get a
It's difficult to get a random steroid test if the world doesn't have a clue where you are.
Coming off steroids leads one to develop pretty rare type of injuries and often lead to "something doesn't quite feel right" with my elbow, achilles tendon, etc....
Blowing a Bartman game and losing substantial testicle size due to side effects of "milkshakes" has a tendency of punching a serious blow to ones ego and psyche...
It's no wonder no one has any idea where a certain once proclaimed future Cy Young pitcher has been lately or what things he's done during winter to get so out of shape.
Yep, I hate to say it but I
Yep, I hate to say it but I think it is pretty clear that Prior will never be Prior again. We won't see the 2003 Prior again anyway. It really is a mystery. Possibly a tragedy. All that promise and where has it all gone? We may never know the full story but it is too bad in any event. There was a time that I thought this guy had a chance to be up there with the Tom Seavers of the baseball world. Instead, we may be close to witnessing the end of his career.
screw it, lets just blame
screw it, lets just blame the damn park. tear down that house of woes and build something new in its place. we can play in rockford during the rebuilding year of 2007.
i got great memories of going to games there with my dad when i was a kid, and my most prized photo is of me and him under the marqee, but i think at the 100 year anniversary they should fill it with TNT and start the fuck over for real.
anyone? anyone?
damn...he's rehabbing...what's coming out of his arm could/should be totally different 2 weeks from now.
if not, he's not healthy or his shoulder issue never healed properly.
you cant take the guy's career away from him yet.
we can play in rockford
we can play in rockford during the rebuilding year of 2007.
If you're going to move the Cubs for a season, it shouldn't be Rockford, it should be O'Brien Field in Peoria.
I mean what better way to keep a home field advantage than by using the park where half the rotation is used to pitching.
Is it possible that the Cubs
Is it possible that the Cubs don't think that Theriot or Fontenot of Hoffpauir can play? I'm assuming that they got Womack because he's better than Theriot or Fontenot.
A lot of people say, "Let's see if the kids can play." You really shouldn't have to see though. With MLEs the way they are, we should know if Theriot or Fontenot or Hoffpauir can play or not. They don't need some trial run.
Look at some of the kids the Marlins are throwing out there. Hanley Ramirez is ready. Hermida is ready. Jacobs is ready. Uggla is ready and a way better player than Theriot or Fontenot. Willingham is ready. Their minor league numbers say they're ready.
If those guys weren't playing for the Marlins, they probably would be playing for somebody. But because they play for the Marlins, it's assumed they're kids who are only playing because of their fire sale and that they don't know what they're doing.
Actually, you could argue that Hermida's injury, Jacobs' inexplicable slump and a surprisingly subpar year from Dontrelle Willis have hurt the Marlins more than anything.
(I'm also fairly certain that Girardi will make a terrible manager that will dog his youngsters Dallas Green-style and that five years from now Girardi will be back to being somebody's bench coach and will be doing interviews in the Tribune talking about how "disillusioned" he is by the game.)
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I don't know how many of you remember Bobby Knoop, who played 2B for the Angels, White Sox, and Royals back in the day, but he is a coach-emeritus for the Angels, and works with the infielders at Minor League Camp, Extended Spring Training, and Instructs. He's pretty spry for a 77-year old, and he really knows his shit.
Cubs 3B Jason Vosler made two really bad throws on consecutive AB in the 8th. Fortunately the game was no longer in doubt at the time
The first one was a one-hop lob that allowed the batter to reach base on an infield single, and the second was air-mailed so far over the first-baseman's head that it went over the fence and landed in Field #4.
With a big lead, Chapman was throwing sliders and changeups, something he's reluctant to do in a save situation. (Len and Jim covered this.)
E-MAN: Despite the HR, Donnie Dewees is really more of a slash hitter (the HR was an opposite-field line-drive) who can accumulate lots of doubles & triples. He's also a good bunter and can get on base that way, too. He doesn't take a lot of walks, but he also doesn't strike out a lot, either. Although he was thrown out trying to steal in the game, he's actually a good base-stealer and baserunner. Defensively he has plus-range and tracks fly balls OK, so he can play CF, but he has a rag arm that requires the middle infielders to go out further into CF to make relays.
Maybe they have a bad owner, I don't know, but they still have players and fans and a franchise, all devastated by this loss of life. Plus, everybody who follows baseball is a fan of a guy like this. It's why I used the word tragedy, which other people throw around but I try to be careful with.
I'm at an age where I remember old incidents better than recent ones, but I have to go back to Herb Score for something as disturbing.
That was Dee Gordon's only HR this year. Wow.
Thank you PHIL.
Glad you avoided temps in the 100s.
I remember you mentioning Dewees needng plenty of work in th IF. How are his OF instincts?
Also, did see much of Satchel McElroy? Only Satchel I have heard about other than the "orignal" and one of Woody Allen's kids.
Hate to give the Mets credit, but they did everything right tonight in what had to be a very tough game for them to play. As Hollandsworth said on the Cubs post-game -- if you watched the game, you saw Mets players consoling Marlins players who were in tears during the game. Between that and the way Molina handled the Ross farewell -- maybe the Mets and Cardinal players aren't pure evil. Just the fans.
New York Mets @Mets
Dee Gordon lead-off home run. #AintEvenMad #BiggerThanBaseball 1-0 Miami.
7:25 PM - 26 Sep 2016
Amazing effort by Gordon -- truly remarkable.
Cubs get 100, KB gets 100, Hendricks gets below 2.00, Cards get absolutely destroyed by the Reds -- all good, other than some Rondon concern. Hopefully, he can get a few outings in this week and find his groove. Also, I guess Soler is still struggling with his right side. Hmmmm. Too bad Joe didn't let Addy bat with the bases loaded in the 7th -- great RBI opportunity.
I assume all the relievers are on a set schedule this week, but it seems strange Chapman pitched back-to-back.
Barry Rozner article interviewing Greg Maddux (with comments on Kyle Hendricks).
"I like watching him pitch," Maddux said of Hendricks. "I like guys that rely on movement and location. I can relate to him. That's what I had to do. "I'd rather watch him pitch than some lefty throwing 95 mph."
cubs win #100. neat.
Chapman in to stop the bleeding.
they're falling apart late in WAS...damn.
Wilson Ramos may be hurt badly. Carried off the field. Looks like the knee.


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TYRONE - Getting together with neighbors and friends at festivals and summer outings is often a relaxing, enjoyable time.
Most offer food, crafts and entertainment. The one being held in Tyrone is no exception, but it also adds another element - faith.
The third annual Faith Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7 on 10th Street between Logan and Pennsylvania avenues.
Headlining the event is Jim Worthing, an international Christian artist singer, who is originally from the Altoona area. A message will be given by state Sen. John H. Eichelberger Jr., R-Blair.
Sue Griep, president of Tyrone Events and Promotions, said the day offers an opportunity for people to share a day as family. She said it brings all the churches in Tyrone together to celebrate faith and allows people to fellowship with other people in the community.
"It's grown every year," said Griep.
Fact Box
If you go
What: Faith Day
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7
Where: Downtown Tyrone
Sponsor: Tyrone Events and Promotions.
One of the activities that allows families and youth groups to work together while having fun is the Random Acts of Kindness Scavenger Hunt that begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.
It is sponsored by Epworth Manor and Megan Wagner, activities assistant at the manor, shared information on how it works and some of the challenges participants will be given.
Each team is given a list of 12 acts of kindness to perform such as washing a senior's car, thanking a veteran for his or her service or taking a group photo for a family. Participants can also add their random act of kindness.
The team snaps a photo of each random act to prove it was accomplished.
Prizes are awarded for the fastest time, the most inspiring story, the best picture and most creative act of kindness.
A new challenge being introduced this year is Minute to Win It, which is based on the TV show, Griep said. For the energetic, Joshua House will hold 5K and 10K races starting at 7:30 a.m.
Bands providing inspirational music take to the stage at 9 a.m. Groups such as Simply Grace, Grace Baptist Church Choir, The Dane Family, Scent of Water, The Least of These and Anthony and Friends will provide music in addition to Worthing.
Signs of Faith, a sign language group, is part of the line-up.
Griep said three groups are coming from Clearfield including Heavenbound and New Covenant, whose children have formed the band ChristFirst.
The children's group will perform in the Kid Zone, which will include face painting, balloon magic, a bounce house and pony rides, Griep said. Simply Dance, KidsSing and drama and puppet ministries also are part of the action there.
The festival would not be complete without crafts and food. Griep said 35 vendors will offer crafts, such as candles, plants and baked goods. A chicken barbecue will be available along with a variety of foods.


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But because of his age, Davison was unable to enlist in the military.
Instead, Davison chose to join the California State Military Reserve (SMR), a special part of the National Guard that helps train soldiers in the National Guard before going to war.
Davison said the inspiration to join came from a gun show in December 2007.
"I thought this is finally the way I can get back into uniform," he said.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, Davison felt he could share his experiences with young soldiers.
"I remember the atmosphere (of the Vietnam War). It was kind of a thankless war," he said.
Davison said he wanted to "impart knowledge to help (soldiers) come home in peace."
During his time in Vietnam, Davison served with distinction, becoming a squad leader in the 101st Airborne Division.
Davison's tour of duty ended in 1969, when he was hit in the shoulder by friendly-fire in the Ashaw Valley during the Tet Offensive. He earned a purple heart and returned home to Southern California.
He returned to civilian life, received a degree in accounting from California State University, Northridge and raised a family.
Now, nearly 40 years later, Davison finds himself back in uniform, ready to serve his country.
He jokingly refers to himself as "the oldest sergeant in the military."
During his first training session with National Guard soldiers, Davison said he did have second thoughts.
"I'm sitting on the bus thinking 'what have I done, what am I thinking,'" he said. "It reminded me of leaving the Los Angeles induction center on the bus (during Vietnam)."
Although he found his experience similar, Davison found the makeup of the American soldier had changed drastically.
He said he met people in their mid-30s and up, including many with families waiting back at home.
Davison recalls talking to a 53-year-old soldier and thinking that many modern-day warriors are "full-time citizens and part-time soldiers."
Davison was also struck by the dedication of his fellow soldiers, in particular those who have served more than five tours of duty in Iraq.
"You don't believe you're going to be sent to a war zone five times," he said. "But none of them complained and five tours of duty is asking an awful lot."
During training sessions, Davison said people were amazed that a man of his age was volunteering to work.
"I still hike, walk, work, I do a lot to keep myself fit," he said.
Michael Leptuch, a former classmate of Davison's at St. Genevieve High School in Panorama City, joins Davison on walks every Sunday. On these walks, the two men, Leptuch said, "reminisce about the past, politics, those sorts of things."
Leptuch said he was surprised when Davison first told him of his intent to reenlist in the military, but thought it seemed like a good decision for Davison.
"He's got a real love of country and a feeling of civic duty," said Leptuch, a former Green Beret in Vietnam. "He is a soldier at heart and he's happy doing what he's doing."


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Los Angeles like Royalty
William and Kate are flying back from Los Angeles where they have ended their first tour abroad. During their stay they have been visited deprived children on Skid Row, played polo and have been thrown a party attended by the Hollywood stars like Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lopez. If the Cambridges (as Stephen Fry them so lovingly called them) have inspired you to visit the city of angels, here are some suggestions to help you plan your trip:
Hop through town
Choose a 24-hour or 48 hour ticket for the ultimate hop on – hop off tour in Los Angeles, giving you flexibility to explore the city in your own time. There are four different routes that explore different parts of Lost Angeles. Each loop has a different duration varying from one to two hours and you can join busses at the various stops along the route. This way you can see the highlights of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown and Universal all at your convenience.
Walk this Way
The Walk of Fame is made out of tiles with names of the rich and famous, which runs all along Hollywood Boulevard and along Vine. Search for the names of the legendary like Lawrence Olivier and Nat King Cole to more recently Penelope Cruz. Once there visit the Chinese Theatre where stars have left hand and footprints in cement, see the small hands of Shirley Temple and last week Jennifer Aniston joined the honours. Don't forget to have a peek the Kodak Theatre next door: it is the location for the annual Oscars!
Life's a beach.
Los Angeles has amazing beaches like Venice beach. Spend a day relaxing or people watching on the beach, you might even see some dolphins, or walk to along the boulevard where you can find stalls with souvenirs, restaurants and entertaining street artists.. Santa Monica offers entertainment in the shape of the Santa Monica Pier with rides and attractions that will keep children of all ages happy.
Food in Los Angeles can be healthy conscious: Mexican chain Sharky's offers excellent organic food. Everything is freshly made on the premises and so you can eat delicious Mexican meals for a very reasonable price. Popular restaurant Kate Mantilini specialises in American food and is open until late during the week.Choose from burgers to salads, but what you really want to try is the rotisserie chicken.
Should America not be on the cards for you this year, book a London theatre break and experience a little bit of the American Dream with Legally Blonde the Musical. California girl Elle Wood loses the love of her life when he dumps her to go to Harvard. Determined to get him back Elle follows him and enrols to do read law in her own well-manicured style! The musical is a perfect show for the summer.


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[Misha Lulu dress (ebay), Livie & Luca boots]
Where do I begin?
I enjoy finding unique mis-matchy outfits and shabby/chic/boutique-ish things you just don't see everywhere.
[Misha Lulu tunic & pants (My Little Darlings boutique)]
I fell in love with the designer Misha Lulu and pretty much Ivy's whole wardrobe is made up of Misha with bits and pieces here and there. (Ivy's first Misha dress, lookhowsmallshewas!)
My secret? I like resale shops (we have Once Upon A Child nearby), etsy, & ebay and when I'm in the mood I scope them out for my favorite boutique brands and styles. Also, Misha Lulu has a surplus store with samples and such at awesome prices.
I sign up for special offers/newsletters at the places I like to shop- sometimes stores will have discounts only subscribers will know about (for example, Livie & Luca had a 40% off sale recently, My Little Darlings Boutique offers discounts on future purchases.)
I invest in pieces I can mix & match and since I love putting Ivy in full tunics and dresses, she can wear those for a longer time (the dress can eventually become a top.)
Also, good quality and handmade tends to last longer. It's tempting to buy the latest trends at Target but I personally do not think their prices are all that, and after a couple washings, it's evident the "discount" items are not worth it. I try to stay away from that section of Target altogether (because lets face it- something here and there ADDS UP), but sometimes I'll buy the basics like plain tees & leggings to go with her nicer pieces.
I am much more happy with a few great outfits rather than drawers full of junk clothes.
I've knit her a few sweaters and jumpers and hope to get even more adventurous with what I make next. I'm feeling a knitting spurt coming on soon.
Oh, and her coat. It's so funny how often I have to tell the story- as her red polka dot coat has lots of people commenting online and in real life.
On the first real cold day last year, I realized I had no coat for her (I'm so used to hand-me-downs with the boys!) so I bundled her up in sweaters and headed to Marshall's by our house (literally like a minute away.) I found that coat with matching hat (by Penelope Mack) for $16!
So, I'll probably regret this because I don't need to add any more items to her closet right now, but, where are your favorite places to shop?
[Disclosure jargon: In case you were wondering, I purchased every thing Ivy is wearing, finding each website on my own, and no portion of this post has been sponsored.]
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PB and anyone else on this thread that wants to chime in - I have a question about ketosis and carb flu that I'd like to ask (don't mean to hijack your thread). I never experienced anything like carb flu and switching to primal was incredibly easy for me. I don't know what my pre-primal carb levels were but probably pretty bad - my meals were 50% giant salads with a little protein and fat, 30% "healthy" carbs (fruit, whole grains), and 20% fast food for convenience with occasional candy bars. Plus too much coffee "for energy" daily.
When I started primal, I kept carbs at or below 100g/day, then cut to 50g/day and saw increased weight loss (15 lbs in about 6 weeks). Currently I've been experimenting with shooting for an average of 50g instead of an exact number. I do count calories and stay around 1200/day net of exercise. Since I started varying carb amounts by day, I've lost a few more pounds but not enough to definitely demonstrate that this is a significant factor.
So I guess my questions is: If I never had carb flu, does that mean I'm still eating too many carbs for me? I would welcome your opinion.


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No offense but I was answering or clearifing how a plane of this size and weight would fly. The SA Edge is very similar 450sq 50" ws auw 32-40oz puts the wing load with in a stones throw of the topic bird. No one is talking about kit versus arf, or bashing another plane. I was simply stating my experience with a similar size plane built to do the same task and sharing that in a positive way. As for a right to come on here and compare, well yes I can. They are very similar in every way except kit vs ARF. As for other points you bring up, well I just let it go.
No problem Bodywerks. As a matter of fact I am considering the EF Extra as a next plane. I think it is great that the ARF out there are being built this light with electrics as a main power source. I was very surprised to see the weight to be this light, I expected somewhere near 42oz not 32oz. As for Luv2fly2's comment, well I just passed that off as a bad assumption on his part, as well as a bad comparison to weightclass and size of the Stella, which is a much smaller/lighter set up and certainly its task/design is very different than that of the Extra or Edge.
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OK Bodywerks, now I am going to get defensive. If you would read my statement, I was just trying to get other peoples thoughts about the plane. I was not trying to compare a ARF to a KIt there is no way that could happen. I was trying to compare the wingloading to get a feel for what the plane is going to fly like. I mean come on Yes it is light but it is also heaver on wing loading. Now if you want to compare it to another ARf then give me one to do that with. I WAS IN NO WAY TRYING TO KNOCK DOWN THE PLANE.
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You know from day one Chris has always been very conservative with his figures and I can't see to many people flying a 33oz plane here. The reality is 90% will weigh 30 which gives you 10.8oz per sq foot and if mine is anything to go by with an 1800 Flight Power battery then you will be looking at 10.08. Another thing you cannot accuse Chris of is putting together a package which is short of power. The combo setup on this is ballistic. It is not uncommon for companies to advertise their weights with the most marginal setups something else which is not the case here. I reckon you could comfortablely get this thing in the air with 3d performance at 26oz but either way it fly's damn light at 30 on a ballistic setup.
If in doubt just wait and see there will be no dissapointment with this model.
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£119.95 ARF only and combo will be £214.95 Sorry i wasn't trying to keep it a sectret or anything i simply thought you would have looked at some of the UK forums. There is a nice selection of pictures on www.3drc.info if you want to have a look although you may need to register to see them i am not sure. I'll be getting a few more of mine online soon also just waiting for this new Cowl and Motor mount which seems to have gone AWOL
Wing Span: 40.15" / 1020mm
Length :39" / 990mm
Weight : 26oz (AUW, with battery) I have heard as high as 30-31oz.
Wing Area: 375.1 sq. in (2420 sq. cm).
and this Extra's specs are:
Wingspan: 45Inches
Length: 42.5 Inches
Wing Area: 400 sq Inches
Weight: 30-33 oz
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There is no way you can compare the KM with the new Extra 300, how can you? Both are designed so differently, one is a 40" plane whilst the other a 45". I have not flown the KM yet but I can tell you that the Extra is so different from my Prodigy. The Extra is very gentle, has a 'smooth' feeling, I must say that the landings are so gentle, like a Magic Extra.
The offered power combo is just right and its not expensive too. What you want is a power system that can turn a 12x6 at about 7,750 RPM at the least to really enjoy this plane for 3D. I used a 11x4.7 SF and it did not go down well. The 12x6E is spot on.
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I understand the desire to compare this 330 to other models in order to get an idea of how it flys but this can be an apples to oranges thing as some have implied too. I think the main thing people are trying to get a feel for is how light on the wing this 330 is to fly. There is a formula that can help with this comparison, it involves using the cube root of wing loading if I remember correctly (but obviously does not take into account model design like leading edge design etc...). Scott Stoops previously explained the formula and its application here on the zone a while back but I have not been able to find the information which would help shed some light on the topic here. Hopefully someone can chime with the details to the formula. I have a feeling though that if the 330 on the stock setup (which is said to have plenty of power) comes in at
2lbs or less that it should be a real winner, and yes fly very lightly. On a side note I move to consolidate this thread with the one started by Mike Parsons.
It is called cubic loading and basically normalizes wing loading when scaling airplanes up and down. When airplanes size change, their ability to carry weight and retain similar feel also changes. For this reason, wing loading doesn't really tell the whole story. For instance, my 42% Extra has a wing loading of nearly 40 oz/sq.ft. and flies light as a feather. Try flying a foamy with that loading... but if you keep the cubic loading (and planform, incidences, area ratios, etc...) similar, they'll have a similar feel. Here is a page with a calculator on it. Doesn't take into account wing thickness or airfoil selection, but by the looks of it, EF has chosen a relatively thin section with a sharp leading edge, which in my opinion is a great decision (versus a thick section with a blunt LE). Anyway... here's the calc page.
In my opinion, the EF Extra is going to fly very light. It looks to be a very appropriate loading for the design. Judging from the video, it looks to be exceptional.
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CLEVELAND - With walkouts looming in two more regions, striking Northern Ohio Red Cross workers brought their anger and frustration to the agency's National Headquarters in Washington, D.C., March 19.
Riding all night in buses, 150 blood technicians and mobile unit operators, members of Teamsters Local 507, held a spirited rally in a nearby park and marched to the offices of the giant charity where they picketed with boisterous non-stop chants throughout the lunch hour.
The 250 workers in the nation's largest Red Cross region walked out Feb. 14 after nine months of futile talks for a new contract. The strike, affecting 19 northern Ohio counties, occurred as the agency insisted on reduced health care benefits, heavier workloads and conditions the union says threaten the safety of donors, employees and the blood supply.
"They're trying to erode our living standards. They want you to take ten to fifteen thousand dollars in cuts," Al Mixon, Principal Officer of the local told the cheering crowd. "I can't recommend that."
Red Cross, he said, is "wants to turn all of you into part-time workers."
Mixon pointed to last year's appointment of virulently anti-union Walmart CEO William Simon to the 22-member Red Cross Board of Governors as evidence for the agency's union-busting policies. As with other major national charities, the ARC board is dominated by former and current executives of giant corporations and Wall St. Banks.
"They are the 1 percent," Mixon said. "We are 99 percenters. They are trying to turn this into a Third World country."
Solidarity with the strikers was voiced by representatives of the District of Columbia Teamsters, the United Steelworkers (representing Red Cross workers in Georgia) and DC Jobs With Justice. Mike Parker, Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 580 representing Red Cross workers in Lansing, Michigan, announced to loud applause that a walkout would begin March 30 in that region.
"We're going to shut these people down," he said. "We're going to kill Red Cross greed with Teamster justice!"
The Lansing strike is set to begin a few days after Red Cross workers, members of the United Food and Commercial Workers, in Toledo plan to walk out March 27.
While Red Cross demands cuts in wages and benefits, its employees have been outraged at massive increases in pay to top executives, especially the more than $1 million salary of CEO Gail McGovern, who is also the agency's board.
"Gail McGovern, You Can't Hide - We Can See Your Greedy Side!" the pickets chanted as employees walked in and out of the headquarters.
"ARC Is Unfair - All We Want Is Our Fair Share!" they continued, adding "ARC Rich And Rude - We Don't Like Your Attitude!"
Wearing t-shirts reading "Red Cross - Cold Blooded," the strikers handed headquarters' employees green bills labeled "$496 Gail McGovern Bucks" representing the CEO's hourly wage. "Donate Your Blood - I Need Another Lexus," the bills read.
"We Won't Bleed For Red Cross Greed!" the pickets chanted.
Angela Hereford, an irrepressible young African-American phlebotomist with a powerful voice, led the chants. Prior to being a medical technician, she had been a cheerleader in High School and Junior High in Sandusky.
Candace Billups, a blood collection worker for 13 years, said Red Cross has cut back on employee health plans and benefits while doubling premiums.
"We now have only two choices with $100 premium each pay and no vision or dental," she said. "We want the Teamster health plan that includes medical, vision and dental and is cheaper."
Joanna Wilcox, the driver and blood technician in a mobile unit, said she must work 10-hour days with only one 15-minute break.
Like the other strikers she defiantly wore a floppy monkey pin in response to a statement allegedly made to a monthly employee meeting by Carolyn Kean, the Cleveland office's Senior Director of Collections, that she "could train monkeys to do your job."
Kean did not return calls for a comment to the People's World.
Click here to view videos of the labor action. Photo: Al Mixon with sign. Rick Nagin/PW