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ASA Member Responds in Gwadar, Pakistan
On January 20, a member of the American Salvage Association (ASA) successfully refloated a bulk carrier that ran aground near Gwadar Port in Pakistan. Led by their Salvage Master, ASA's member mobilized a salvage team that included a naval architect and dive team, along with a high-horsepower tug, to refloat the grounded vessel carrying 50,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer. The crew safely refloated the 623 ft bulk carrier during high tide without having to lighter bunkers or cargo. The vessel and cargo were delivered to its owners with no damage to the environment.
ASA Presents "Rapid Response" Award
The American Salvage Association (ASA) awarded its first Rapid Response Award on April 29 to the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) New Orleans for its role in the salvage of the M/V Lee III, a supply boat that collided with a container ship and sank near the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River on February 21. Five crewmembers were lost in the incident. ASA member Bisso Marine commenced operations to remove the vessel
Kværner ASA in Board Changes
Trine Sæther Romuld has informed Kværner ASA that she resigns from her position as non-executive Director and Chair of the Board's Audit Committee of the Company with immediate effect. This is due to change in employment to a position without opportunity to hold directorships. According to Kværner ASA's Articles of Associations, the Board of Directors shall consist of six to ten members. Following the resignation of Ms Romuld
Reed Receives Herbert H. Bateman Award
The American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) announced that Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is the 2009 recipient of the Herbert H. Bateman Award. This award was presented on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:00 pm during ASA's Salute to the 111th Congress reception in the Gold Room (2168) of the Rayburn House Office Building. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, Senator Reed is a senior Member of the Armed Services Committee, a Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower
ASA, C-PORT Enter Partnership
The American Salvage Association (ASA), the national trade association for the professional marine salvage industry, and C-PORT, the national association for the marine assistance industry, have entered into a partnership to exchange associate membership between the two organizations. This will allow both marine response associations to exchange resources and information, encourage networking among members, discuss and review government policies related to the marine sector
New Members Elected to Hydro's Board
Billy Fredagsvik and Jørn B. Lilleby have been elected members of Norsk Hydro ASA's Board of Directors. Fredagsvik, process operator in Hydro, and Lilleby, maintenance supervisor in Hydro, replace Geir Nilsen and Ragnar Fritsvold as two of the Board's three employee-elected representatives
Noreco CEO Quits
Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) announces that Tommy Sundt is stepping down as CEO of Noreco ASA. Since joining Noreco in September 2014, Tommy Sundt has played a very important role during the financial and corporate restructuring of the Company. Whilst Mr. Sundt's role as CEO for the Noreco group will cease with effect from this announcement, Mr. Sundt will continue to fill the role as general manager for the Norwegian operations until the end of 2015. Mr
Congresswoman Davis to Receive Award
The American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) announced that Representative Jo Ann S. Davis (R-VA) would be the 2006 recipient of the Herbert H. Bateman Award. This award will be presented on June 28th during ASA's Salute to the 109th Congress reception in the Gold Room (2168) of the Rayburn House Office Building. Representative Jo Ann Davis succeeded Congressman Herbert H. Bateman in representing the 1st congressional district of Virginia
Aker Yards Secures Contracts for Diving Support Vessels
Aker Yards ASA said it won an order from DOF ASA for a diving support vessel (DSV), and a contract from DOFCON ASA and Technip for a second DSV. For DOF, Aker Yards will build a DSV based on Aker Yards' Aker DSV06 design, while the other DSV will be to the Aker OSCV-06L DSV design. Source: Forbes
DryShips Completes Acquisition of Ocean Rig
DryShips Inc. announced that Primelead Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of DryShips Inc., has effected a compulsory transfer of all remaining shares in Ocean Rig ASA and as a consequence of the compulsory transfer and cancellation of the treasury shares held by Ocean Rig ASA, Primelead Limited is owner of 100% of the shares in Ocean Rig ASA. As of July 10th, 2008 Primelead Limited controls 163,611,380 shares, equivalent to 100% of the shares and votes in Ocean Rig ASA
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics: No Change in Long Term Ownership Structure
* The Norwegian Wilhelmsen family sees no change in the planned ownership structure in Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA in the foreseeable future after the merger with Wallenius * Wilhelmsen and Wallenius aim to merge its ownership in the jointly owned entities Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (jointly
Wilhelmsen and Wallenius to Merge
Wilhelmsen and Wallenius have signed a letter of intent to establish a new ownership structure for their jointly owned investments. The new entity, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics ASA, will form a more efficient management structure and enable further synergies between the joint ventures.
New Ship Lift for Casablanca Port
TTS Group ASA said it has secured a new contract for delivering a 10,000-ton ship lift to Casablanca Port in Morocco with an order value of approx. MNOK 135. The contract is with Civils Contractor Somagec for its Casablanca Port development project.
N-Sea Opens Office in Dubai
As part of its continuing global growth strategy, subsea IMR provider N-Sea has announced the opening of a new office in Dubai, with operations due to commence as early as August 2016. The new base will support N-Sea's increased presence in the region
Sevan Marine Divests Stake in KANFA Aragon
Sevan Marine ASA said it has disposed 50 percent of its stake in KANFA Aragon AS to Sembcorp Marine Ltd. for cash consideration of NOK 20 million, representing a step in the company's efforts to cut costs and complexity while increasing its focus on its core cylindrical hull technology.
Solstad Offshore Secures Contract with Technip
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) says it has entered into a frame agreement with Technip Norge AS and Technip UK Limited (Technip) to supply vessels for trenching, construction and subsea services. The deal's commercial terms have not been disclosed.
Prosafe Appoints Interim Chairman of the Board
Prosafe, owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation vessels, informs that its Chairman, Harald Espedal, has notified the company that he will step down from his position as Chairman and Director of the Board "for work load reasons".
Philly Shipyard to Pay Dividend
Philly Shipyard ASA has provided key information relating to the cash dividend to be paid by PHLY Dividend amount: USD 3.75 per share Declared currency: USD Last day including right: 12 May 2016 Ex-date: 13 May 2016 Record Date: 18 May 2016
New Standard for Vessel Underwater Noise
ISO 17208-1:2016, a new international standard for the measurement of underwater noise from ships, has been published by ISO. The full title of this standard is "Underwater acoustics – Quantities and procedures for description and measurement of underwater sound from ships – Part
VARD Secures Contract for Havfisk Stern Trawler
Vard Holdings Limited, a global designer and shipbuilder of offshore and specialized vessels, has announced that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one stern trawler for HAVFISK ASA. The contract value is approximately NOK 325 million.
HAVFISK's Trawler Contract for VARD
Vard Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one stern trawler for HAVFISK ASA ("HAVFISK"). The contract value is approximately NOK 325 million.
Farstad Bags Petrobras Contract
Norwegian provider of offshore service vessels for the oil and gas industry Farstad Shipping ASA has entered into two charter contracts in Brazil. Both vessels were hired by the Brazilian state-owned oil and gas company Petróleo Brasileiro, more commonly known as Petrobras.
Statoil Acquires Minority Stakes in Lundin Petroleum
Statoil ASA has acquired 37,101, 561 shares in Lundin Petroleum AB (publ.), corresponding to 11.93 percent of the shares and votes, at a total purchase price of approximately SEK 4.6 billion. The investment in Lundin Petroleum will increase Statoil's indirect exposure to core
Norway: EMGS in 3D EM Data Sale
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has entered into a data licensing agreement with an oil company for the provision of 3D EM data from the multi-client data library over the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea. The company did not reveal the name of the client, however
Veiseth appointed CFO of EMG
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has appointed Hege A. Veiseth (38) as acting CFO of the company effective from 1 January 2016, following the resignation of Svein Knudsen. Hege has worked for EMGS since 2007 and is currently the Group Finance Manager of the company


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With two outs and Fields on second, relief pitcher Justin Bryant forced a ground ball to Creede Simpson at second base, but Simpson's throw was wild. Cooper had the presence of mind to turn and throw out the speedy Fields at the plate to end the game, much to the dismay of the LSU team and coaches.
With the baseball victory Auburn improves to 14-8 overall and 3-1 in SEC play. The Tigers have now won eight of their last 10 games. Eighth-ranked LSU falls to 17-5 overall and 2-2 in league play.
"What a ball game," Auburn Coach John Pawlowski said. "Both teams had some opportunities. Derek Varnadore did a good job. He got two big ground ball double plays to get out of innings.
"On Friday night to go deep into the game, into the eighth inning, says a lot about his character and make-up. We had some big two out hits and I'm just proud of the way our team handled itself tonight."
In a game dominated by outstanding starting pitching from Auburn's Varnadore (seven and one/third innings, six hits, one earned run) and LSU's Kevin Gausman (five innings, six hits, two earned runs), in the end the story was a never-say-die Auburn offense. Despite leaving 12 runners on base in eight innings, Auburn did not five in and kept answering when it was needed the most.
That was never more apparent than in the bottom of the eighth. In the top of the inning LSU used a solo home run to tie the game and take the momentum back from Auburn, but the home-standing Tigers weren't fazed.
Leading off the eighth, Alvord drilled a double to left field to put himself in scoring position for the top of the Auburn order. It was the second big hit of the night for Alvord as he also had a two-run single in the fourth for the Tigers. He said it was just a night when he got some things going and was able to help his team.
"Gausman is an awesome pitcher with great stuff and you can't try to do too much when you have a guy like that on the mound," Alvord said. "All you're really trying to do is get the barrel to the baseball and I was able to do that tonight.
"In the last at-bat I was able to work the count a little bit and got a pitch middle-in that I could handle," he added. "I was able to barrel that one too. Good things happen when you get the barrel to the ball."
Standing on second, Alvord moved to third moments later on a Jay Gonzalez sacrifice bunt. With senior Creede Simpson at the plate and the infield in things looked good for Auburn, but reliever Kurt McCune got him to pop up for the second out of the inning. That brought Tella to the plate against the hard-throwing reliever Nick Goody.
One of the heroes from last Sunday's win over Ole Miss, Tella got down two strikes before battling back and getting a pitch to hit. Pulling the ball through the right side for a single, Tella drove home Alvord to put the Tigers on top for good.
"I just had to pick up the hitters in front of me," Tella said. "We needed two-out hits and we haven't been getting them. I think we left 12 runners on base and I was trying to fight back after the earlier at-bats I had. I just tried to put something in play and it worked out."
Alvord scores the game winner for the Tigers
Now with the lead and reliever Slade Smith on the mound the Tigers quickly got two outs before Austin Nola doubled to left field to bring Bryant in the game to face Grant Dozar. With Fields at second Bryant got a ground ball to Simpson at second, but the wet ground forced an errant throw that Cooper grabbed off the ground and threw to Blake Austin at the plate. The sophomore catcher put the tag on Fields to secure the win for the Tigers.
"I threw him a two-seam away and he happened to wrap around it and got a good barrel on it," Bryant said. "That's always a hard play for a second baseman. The grass is soaking wet and I give Creede every bit of his athleticism to be able to make that play. It just happened to slip out of his hand, but Cooper had the head on him to stay calm and pick it up and throw it. Blake blocked the plate and made a great tag. It was good execution by everybody."
Cruising through the first inning, both pitchers ran into trouble in the second but escaped without damage. For Varnadore it came when he walked designated hitter Tyler Moore with one out and allowed a single from catcher Ty Ross to put runners on the corners and bring Tyler Hanover to the plate. Getting a slow ground ball to second, Auburn got a great play from Simpson as he tagged Ross before throwing to first to get Hanover for the double play.
Getting the first two Auburn hitters, Gausman ran into some trouble of his own in the bottom of the second as a two-out single by Bryant rattled the usually unflappable pitcher. Consecutive walks to Dan Glevenyak and Caleb Bowen loaded the bases, but Alvord struck out to end the threat and keep the game scoreless.
Finally Auburn broke through in the fourth and again got some help from Gausman. Cullen Wacker led things off with a double off the wall in right field and a walk to Cooper brought Bryant to the plate. A veteran, Bryant put down a perfect sacrifice bunt to move the runners into scoring position for Glevenyak.
Playing the odds, LSU walked the shortstop intentionally to load the bases. It was the fourth walk of the night for Gausman, who had just six in 36 innings coming into the game. It proved to be a good move for one batter as Caleb Bowen struck out, but Alvord would come up huge for the Tigers. Getting a fastball to hit, Bowen drilled it past a diving Hanover at third for a single. The hit scored both Wacker and Cooper to make it 2-0 Auburn.
Another walk to Jay Gonzalez brought Simpson up with a chance to break the game open for Auburn, but his ground ball to short brought the inning to a close.
Auburn continued to put the pressure on Gausman in the fifth as Wacker singled with one out and moved to second on a single by Cooper. Looking to move the runners up at least, Bryant hit a fly ball to right field that Mason Katz caught. However his throw was wide of second and the error moved the runners to second and third. Gausman recovered to strike out Glevenyak to end the threat and keep it 2-0 Auburn.
Derek Varnadore went 7 1/3 innings for Auburn
Flirting with danger early in the game, Varnadore had been stellar through five innings but ran into trouble in the sixth. With one out JaCoby Jones hit a routine ground ball to Glevenyak at short, but his throw was wild for an error. Chris Sciambra followed with a single to left field to move the runner around to third with one out.
A fly ball from Mason Katz to right field easily scored Jones to put LSU on the board and cut the Auburn lead in half. Deciding to test Bowen, LSU sent Sciambra from first and he just beat the throw for the stolen base. It proved to be huge as Raph Rhymes singled to center field to score him from second and tie the game at two.
In the seventh Simpson singled to lead off the inning against reliever Chris Cotton. A sacrifice bunt by Tella moved him to second before Wacker was walked intentionally to bring Cooper to the plate. Coming in out of the bullpen, LSU right-hander Nick Rumbelow got a ground ball to short that cut down Wacker at second for the force to bring Bryant to the plate.
Clutch his entire career, Bryant singled up the middle for his second hit of the night. Simpson scored on the play to give Auburn back the lead at 3-2. Glevenyak was then hit by a pitch to load the bases for the third time on the night with two outs, this time for Austin. Coming in for Bowen in the seventh, Austin struck out to end the threat and send Varnadore back out in the eighth with the lead once again.
After getting the first out of the inning, Varnadore fell behind Jones and grooved a fastball down the middle of the plate. Jones deposited it deep over the left field wall for his first home run of the season to tie the game at three. That was all for Varnadore as Smith came on to try to keep LSU's offense in check.
Auburn's defense again let down as Glevenyak booted a Sciambra ground ball to bring Katz to the plate. A ground ball to Cooper at first moved the runner to second with two outs for Rhymes. An intentional walk to the SEC's leading hitter brought Moore up with a chance to break it open for LSU, but a ground ball to Simpson and a flip to Glevenyak covering second closed the inning and set up Auburn for the dramatic win.
Wacker, Bryant and Alvord all had two hits for Auburn as the Tigers finished with 10 hits on the night. Smith got the win to improve to 1-3 on the year while Bryant picked up his third save.
Auburn will go for its third consecutive series win over LSU Saturday at 3 p.m. when sophomore left-hander Will Kendall (3-0, 1.69 ERA) goes up against sophomore Ryan Eades (4-1, 1.95) for LSU. The first pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.


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Ok so as you can probably tell, I am a huge MGS fangirl, so of course this summer I was anticipating MGS4. What I wasn't anticipating was that Kojima productions would be going on a world tour and that one of the tour locations would be out in San Francisco. I remember hearing some rumors about it, caught some inklings in the Kojima report podcasts every once in a while, but nothing definite til May 30th when Ryan Payton announced it at the beginning of the podcast then waited til the end of the podcast to mention dates and locations.
I was estatic that one of the tour locations was San Francisco. I knew New York and LA were definite ones on the list for the US and I would've gladly drove down to LA to meet him since I had missed my chance a couple years prior when he was promoting MGS3, but knowing I didn't have to drive far was even better. Sadly there was a bit of a discrepancy on the actual date of the SF signing since they had mentioned on the official site that it was going to be on launch day, then switched over to June 14. This would have been fine except of course for the fact that my boyfriend was graduating from college that day.
Panicked, I wondered if I was going to be able to go to both. Obviously watching my boyfriend walk the line was top priority since he had worked so very hard over the last couple of years. I was scouring the internet for any info on the times for the signing event that I could get. I eventually called the playstation store and asked them to make sure it wasn't going to happen early in the morning or not. I was then told that the event wasn't going to start until 4pm. Talking it over with the boyfriend, we planned to go after the graduation ceremony and celebration.
Knowing this event was going to be huge from what I've been reading from the people who attended the European leg of the tour, I had to make sure that not only did I have to be there early, but make sure I secured my spot in line to meet Mr. Kojima. So I call up some friends of mine and tell him about the event. Then of course came the "dude we soooooo have to go in costume to this!". Granted, I wanted any excuse to wear my Meryl costume again since normally I don't spend as much as I did on this particular costume but I guess gear gets costly so of course I was all for this. Only problem was that I didn't find it appropriate to go to the graduation ceremony dressed up as a videogame character with his family. I told my friend that I will probably end up showing up later in costume, and that going to the event as early as possible is probably the way to go.
Totally excited that everything was pretty much set, I start to think of ways to make sure I stand out in Mr. Kojima's mind. I then decide that making him a gift would be perfect. I then decided on making him something and putting my sewing skills to use. I figured a nice plush doll would be best since a fathers day card might have been a bit too creepy. Took me a good couple of sleepless nights to get him just right since it was the first plush doll I've made, but I finished my first Solid Snake plush doll and with 2 days to spare before the event.
The day the game launched I hadn't gotten my copy just yet since I had ordered the limited edition bundle and it hadn't come in the mail yet, but I was in contact with another friend of mine who went to the LA tour event where he was the only person in costume and got to go backstage and meet David Hayter and the rest of the crew. Hearing this of course had me even more excited to go to the event in SF in costume.
Finally the day comes and I pack up my costume and my Solid Snake plush as well as my camera and MGS1 artbook. My boyfriend's graduation ceremony goes off without too much of an issue(main issue wasn't with the ceremony as it was with the family in front of us and their extremely boisterous children who made it difficult to get pictures and record the ceremony)and I can't fully express how proud I am of him to have finally finished school and following his dream. We head out to his uncle's place and have lunch, then we both start to get ready to head out to the metreon.
I call up my friends to see if they made it to the event and how the line was looking, and they mentioned that it was wrapped around the building and that they were in front of Jillians. Walking around in the parking garage decked out like I was going off to war got me some funny looks which I've grown accustomed to due to my hobby. I see my friend dressed as Old Snake and then the faces of some of the people in line light up as I see a bunch of them scramble to get their phones and cameras to get pictures. We get stopped pretty much every 5 feet or so to pose, which is expected, but we didn't think it would take us almost 20 minutes to get to our spot in line.
Met up with the rest of my friends who dressed up as Naked Snake and MGS2 version Johnny as a gurlokovich soldier and relaxed for a bit. That of course didn't last long as we had a couple of people follow us and took more pictures of us. I was pretty glad that everyone was getting a kick out of our costumes, but as anyone who cosplays can tell you, having to do some of the most basic things in costume become a bit tedious. Of course I was dreading going to the bathroom since I knew people were going to try to stop me and I didn't want to be rude, plus having to get out of your gear can be a pain. After coming back to our spot in line, there was a security guard. I kind of worry since usually that means they're suspicious of us which I can't say I blame them, you don't normally see people wearing gun holsters and all sorts of other military gear unless something is going down. Thankfully she was just really impressed with our costumes.
As 2:30pm rolls around, we see a playstation store employee with plastic wristbands. He stops maybe 50 or so people before where we were and announces: "we have met our quota for signatures, those with wristbands have a guaranteed spot in line, you can still continue waiting in line if we go through our alloted group". Of course nobody left the line when this was announced, but man it was a bit of a downer. I still held out hope, so did the rest of us and we pretty much jokingly decided that when the event starts, we were going to go up to the windows and dance around to see if we catch their attention. If I wasn't going to meet Kojima, he was at least going to see us in costume acting ridiculous.
It starts to get closer to 4pm and we see a couple of people in MGS4 world tour shirts and cameras come around the corner. We watch them approach "casual Snake"(some guy in blue jeans, a navy vest and a bandana who was smoking like a chimney)and then they headed our way. Kojima productions came up to us and asked if we would like to be interviewed for a dvd they were putting together for the company to view. Of course I was excited about this, cause now if I don't get in, at least I'll be able to tell Mr. Kojima and company how much I appreciate their hard work. I sadly can't remember what I said, I think I was rambling but I really hope I wasn't. I showed them the plush I made and they seemed impressed with it. They finish up and we thank them for taking their time to interview us.
Its getting pretty damn close to 4pm and the security lady came up to us and told us that she's going to try talking to the store manager to see if she can get us in. I thought it was pretty sweet of her, but I wasn't trying to push her to get her do that. She gets a call and says she's got to go up there since he's here, and we start to get our stuff together. We hear cheering up near the front of the line and we start heading up to the playstation store windows. We start peering through the windows which must've looked funny since the people in the sony store across the way were pointing and staring. We of course see a bunch of press people walking around the store, all of the monitors were looping MGS4 trailers, and the Kojima productions crew were setting up their camera.
Finally, Mr. Imaizumi, Ms. Kikuchi, and Mr. Kojima walk up to the table and as they do they glance over to us and smile and wave. This of course reduced us to giddy little schoolgirls and then they started to let people in. It was pretty cool watching everyone go in, seeing what people brought in for them to sign and just seeing the glee in their faces as they shook hands with them. Of course as people were coming out, they'd stop by where we were to come take pictures with us and compliment our costumes We got a few people asking why we weren't inside cause I guess they assumed we worked for Konami to which we'd reply "Ha we wish we did" and "If we did, why did we wait in line?".
We then noticed a bald dude in a hat coming out with a camera crew. They approach us and ask us some questions, I think I was rambling once again(I don't do well in interviews cause I get nervous)and I also show them the plush I made. I was asked if I was going to sell them which I can't(the pattern is free and available online, not to mention the characters aren't my intellectual property)and that I made it just for Mr. Kojima as a gift. They wish us good luck in getting in and we thank them for taking the time to talk with us.
After a while we had a pretty big crowd of people up near the windows and one guy comes up to us and says, "hey you should make a sign that says you have a gift for him, it should catch their attention". I was a bit nervous about it since my handwriting is awful and that it might not come across well, so he offers to make the sign for me. He quickly writes out a small sign in japanese and I'm hoping that this guy isn't trying to screw me in writing something offensive and having me hold it up for shits and giggles. I take the sign and press it up against the window with the plush, and the guy who was in charge of the people counter comes up to the window(yeah it was Ryan Payton), reads the sign, motions to say one moment, leans in and whispers in Mr. Kojima's ear and points at the sign, he nods and gives a thumbs up, and he points out at us and starts heading towards the door and comes outside.
At this point I'm actually quite scared and excited since I have no idea what was going to happen. He comes up to us and says, "you have a gift for him?" which I hold up the plush. He tells us that all four of us were to follow him. I quickly grab my artbook, and tell my boyfriend to get the camera. I'm trying not to get too nervous, that and I had to fight the urge to hug Ryan since I didn't think I was allowed to, not to mention I didn't want to creep him out. We go in through the exit and up near the front of the line. I was then asked by a lady if I had something I wanted them to sign. I hand her my MGS1 artbook and watched my friend go up first. We figured Old Snake should go first. We planned out that when he would get up to Mr. Kojima, we would have his cell phone go off. Of course the ringtone was the codec ring. This caught them all off guard and they all had a good laugh when he pretended to have to take the call.
My friend who dressed as Naked Snake went next and they really got a kick out of his croc cap. Then it was my turn to go up. First up was Mr. Imaizumi. He looks up and asks me what color I wanted him to sign my book in. I tell him it was up to him and then asks where I'd like it signed. Just as I was about to tell him wherever he'd like, he signs the cover and says "well too late for that huh?" and smiles and shakes my hand. I thank him and then move down to Mr. Kojima. Before he says anything, I hand him his gift. I was actually surprised that he took it from me since I had been hearing that anything given to him was to go through the staff first. I tell him that I made it for him as he smiles and signs my artbook. I shake his hand and smile and head down to the lovely Ms. Kikuchi. She smiles at me and signs my book and then motions me to come closer. She then holds out her hands and on her fingernails she had painted all the B&B corps characters on one hand, and on the other she had painted the main characters. She points out Meryl on her left ring finger and points out to me and says that she likes my costume. I tell her I love her nails and that she did a lovely job on them. She smiles again and I shake her hand and she hands me my artbook. I thank them all once again and head towards the door where I am handed a dogtag.
I go outside and I'm shaking. I thank the guy who wrote out the sign for me and my friends, boyfriend and I are huddled together all sorts of giddy. I finally got to meet Hideo Kojima and he had something of mine now! Estatic doesn't even begin to describe how I was feeling. We still stuck around for those who wanted to take pictures and we wanted to see if there was anything going on after the event. As it starts to wind down, we had quite a few people crowding the glass and they start to pound on it, chanting "One more hour! One more hour!". I really didn't like the fact that people were doing this and basically told them to knock it off and that he's a human being too. This got them to stop but I guess I got some flack for it later since I guess that meant I was being bitchy.
They finally wrap up with the last person, and they start to leave. We wave goodbye, thinking they were going to come out the same door everyone else had been coming out of but alas they didn't. We collect up all our stuff and then head out. A week later I find out the bald guy in the hat was Shane Bettenhausen, an editor at EGM.
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Under Heavy Fire (2001)
Take five Vietnam Marine Corps vets involved in a sketchy incident which left several members of their squad dead, and take them *back* to the scene of the crime some years later. Forcing them to relive the incident and pretty much everything else that they went through. That's what Under Heavy Fire is all about.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, or so they say. This movie pretty much embodies that sentiment. What could be an absolutely stellar story is, quite frankly ruined by writing and casting, and unfortunately, acting.
Casper Van Diem seems to reprise his usual McGruff role here as the Captain of the unit, and the supposed criminal, Ramsey. But he's pretty much a caricature of your stereotypical "jarhead", with his chain-smoking (but still able to take off on a long brisk jog, um, no.), rough demeanor, and barking orders in his captain's voice after all this time. Once a Marine always a Marine? Maybe, but I wouldn't think so after being court-martialed....
The rest of the bunch also seem to be intended as "archetypes" if you will, maybe to represent a cross section of what might happen to a typical group of vets. The priest, the scholar, the used-car salesman, the redneck.... Instead they're merely stereotypes. Throw in a semi-attractive female who's supposed to be coordinating this reunion for a video piece (with the obligatory and pointless romantic interlude) and the train is well on its way to derailing.
Which it does, of course, at the end. They return to the scene of the crime and the flashbacks ensue, the real culprit is revealed, blood and tears are shed, and everyone parts ways with a renewed respect and admiration for each other.
Along the way they visit various other sites and people they encountered during their time in the Nam. Now, these scenes of confrontation and redemption could have really moved things along, and in a few places they did, but the execution just isn't there.
When this was over, I was left feeling that this *could* have been an excellent movie. Like I said the intention is there, the core story and emotion is there. In some places it actually works, and works well, But the overall execution just killed it. If it hadn't been for the absolute cheddar about-face-and-salute moment at the end I might have even rated this higher. The not-so-good bits smother the good bits, and its really too bad.
I couldn't find a trailer, or a clip, but the entire thing appears to be available on YouTube. I won't link to it, but you should be able to find it easy enough.
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243278/
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I had recently watched this movie one early Sunday morning around 3:00am when I couldn't sleep. I at first thought it was one of those B rated movies so I choose to continue watching it and yes the acting wasn't all that great, but what intriqued me mostly about the movie was the fact that Veterans's were returning back to Vietnam and reliving nightmares and dealing with old demons and problems. The acting was alright considering what the movie was about. It really captured my attention when mistakes were made with the command structure and how misunderstanding and anger brought these band of brothers back together after so many years of pain. So hey the movie made it's point to me and that is why I ordered the DVD so I can watch it again. Great job Capser Van Diem and the remaining cast. Thanks!
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I must disagree with the former reviewer, I saw nothing racist about this movie at all. As a matter of fact, I thought the movie portrayed the good and bad sides of American soldiers quite well.
In one scene, the Americans are fighting the North Vietnamese and fire into a crowd of civilians to kill one. They kill everyone in the crowd, an action that warrants the men the disgust of their leader.
The movie focuses on Ramsey, who fought in the war and whose men now hate him. There are many flashbacks, showing heroism and brutality. At the end, the reasons behind the men's hatred for Ramsey are revealed...and what really happened when the men were under friendly fire.
There is a lot of swearing, so it is definitely not for children. I enjoyed it nonetheless. Casper van Dien is incredible in his difficult role as Ramsey--young and old.
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The movie centers on two things--survivors from a Marine line company of which Marine Capt. Ramsey(Casper Van Dien)takes command and leads the men through several scenes. Everything from viewing the bodies of enemy troops who were killed in a B-52 strike, to the Battle of Hue during the Tet Offensive of '68, and to the fateful day in the rice paddies when several Marines obviously rebel against one of the captain's orders and march off unknowingly towards an NVA ambush, where the captain tries to call down artillery fire on the enemy in the treeline and several Americans die when the shells land on their own position instead. Ramsey is immediately blamed for this disaster, even though an inquiry doesn't feel the same way.
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A 25.6 kg child on a 2.26 m long swing is released fromrest when the swing supports make an angle of 31.2 degrees with thevertical. (A) Neglecting friction, find the child's speed at thelowest position. (B) If the speed of the child at the lowestposition is 1.51 m/s, what is the mechanical energy lost due tofriction?
I have part B, I need help with part A. Here is what i haveused for my formula but i'm still not getting the right answer/ Theanswer range is between 2.00 and 3.00.
After reaching the meanposition,V = √ [2 g L ( 1 - cosθ) ]
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Celebrate the Seasons in Bali with COMO Hotels & Resorts, Uma Ubud
October 16, 2009
By: Daniel L. Moses
Celebrate the holidays in comfort and luxury at the Uma Ubud in Bali, part of the COMO Hotels & Resorts brand. The celebrated resort location is now offering 3-night Christmas package starting from $1,145 and an 8-night Christmas and New Year package from $2,400. The offers include a festive Christmas Eve dinner at the notable Kemiri restaurant, followed by a visit to the enchanting COMO Shambhala Estate on Christmas Day. The New Year's Eve option includes a Balinese-inspired dinner before ringing in the New Year in style at a cocktail party by the pool with a DJ spinning records deep into the night. So get out of the cold, and book your trip to Bali with COMO Hotels & Resorts' Uma Ubud for an experience that you and your loved ones won't soon forget.
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Luxury Hotel Giveaway: Win a Stay at the St. Regis Bali
October 15, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Have you heard about our luxury hotel giveaway contest? Don't miss the boat! Five Star Alliance is giving away a three-night stay in a St. Regis Suite at the gorgeous St. Regis Resort in Bali. All you have to do is sign up for our exclusive monthly newsletter by December 15, 2009, and you'll be automatically entered to win.
St. Regis Hotels Says Happy Birthday to the Bloody Mary Cocktail
October 6, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the invention of the Bloody Mary in the King Cole Bar at The St. Regis New York, so the luxury hotel brand-- always known to love a good party-- is celebrating the cocktail with a series of special offerings available at St. Regis hotels and resorts around the world. Think Bloody Mary Inspired Menus and Spa Treatments, like the skin purifying Vodka Tomato Clay Wrap and invigorating Tomato Vermouth and Mineral Salt bath at the St. Regis Bali.* Even New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg got in on the action-- issuing an official proclamation that October 5th is Bloody Mary Day in New York. Yesterday Starwood CEO Frits van Paasschen rang the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange to end the work day and kick off the anniversary bash.
*Five Star Alliance is currently running a giveaway promotion at the luxurious resort. Don't miss out!
Crave Sydney Festival Highlights Australia's Best Cuisine and Culture
October 5, 2009
By: Daniel L. Moses
Do you like food? Do you like Australia? If you said yes to both of those questions, and I'm quite sure you did, than the Crave Sydney festival is perfect for you (www.cravesydney.com). This exciting month-long event includes experiences both inside and outside of the Harbour City:
1. The Sydney International Food Festival (October 1-31, 2009), a month long culinary extravaganza that features 16 of Australia's most exciting chefs in this burgeoning food market. The highlight of the festival is Breakfast on the Bridge, a unique chance to indulge in New South Wales inspired cuisine on the world-renowned landmark, Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking for a place to stay in Sydney? Try the luxurious Intercontinental Sydney (pictured).
2. In Melbourne, Hidden Secret Tour's offers the Sommelier City Walk. Including three venues, with three inspired dishes paired with excellent Australian wine, you will indulge while you tour this accessible city with prices at only $145 per person. Melbourne elegance is on offer at the Langham Hotel Melbourne.
4. Famous winemaker Penfolds is offering its "Make Your Own Blend Tour" throughout the wine regions of South Australia. You'll be based in the Barossa Valley, and invited into Penfolds' Winemakers' Laboratory. There you can blend your own wine before taking home a personalized bottle, and this offer is a steal at only 55 AUD per person. Enjoy that personalized bottle in the comfort of your spacious room at Thorngrove Manor Hotel.
5. Finally, indulge at Melbourne's most exciting restaurant, Tjanabi. This award-winning restaurant offers the best in traditional Australian dining, featuring a menu of excellent Australian game like Kangaroo, emu, crocodile, wild boar and seafood. Revel in Melbourne comfort and style at Sofitel Melbourne.
So take advantage of Crave Sydney, and travel in style with luxury hotels on offer throughout southern Australia. And remember, October is the Australian Spring, the finest season to finally go Down Under.
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Win a Stay at The St. Regis Bali Resort
October 2, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Five Star Alliance recently announced a luxury hotel giveaway that you won't want to miss. What do you need to do for a chance to win a three-night stay in a St. Regis Suite at the St. Regis Resort in Bali?* Just sign up for our exclusive monthly newsletter by December 15, 2009, and you'll be automatically entered to win. Live it up in the lap of luxury; the resort offers exquisitely-furnished rooms with sea views, a lagoon to swim in, a water sports center, and an indulgent spa...
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Friday Photos: Viceroy Bali
September 25, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
We're highlighting one of our favorite hotels today. The pics speak for themselves. Don't want to take our word for it? Check out these rapturous reviews on TripAdvisor. ("The Best of the Best of the Best," "luxury + this resort is a must stay," "Stunning hotel in a beautiful serene setting"-- You get the idea.)
The only member of Small Luxury Hotels in Ubud, the Viceroy Bali has a divine setting: cut into the hillsides of a ravine in the Lembah Valley. The 11 luxury villas-- each with private pool, antique furnishings, and plenty of high-tech gadgetry-- overlook the Petanu river with stunning tropical valley views. Some have terraces and indoor/outdoor bathrooms. Get pampered in the spa, participate in an outdoor yoga session, take a helicopter tour of the volcano.
Kiwi Luxury: Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
September 23, 2009
By: Daniel L. Moses
Have you ever dreamed of scaling the rocky slopes of Mount Doom? Defending the crags and tors of Helm's Deep? Perhaps of gliding from the lush valleys of Rohan to the quiet grasses of the Shire? Even if you haven't let your mind drift while reading the magnificent work of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, perhaps you were stunned by the captivating backdrops of Peter Jackson's cinematic filming of the three books. Those backdrops are not simply extant in the realm of fantasy; you can see them all and more in the world's fastest growing tourist retreat, New Zealand. And what better way to take advantage of the other country Down Under than visiting the Award Winning Relais & Chateaux Lodges Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. These two exciting resorts are offering deals that will make your inner Orc scream with joy. When you stay a combined 5 nights at Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, you can now receive the 6th consecutive night free! As this offer is ending soon, hurry to book your ultimate Lord of the Rings adventure now, or just enjoy the luxury of two of New Zealand's finest properties.
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September 23, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Pining for a little luxury in the tropics? The St. Regis Bali delivers; this place simply oozes luxury. With a prime spot overlooking the sea and Bali's premier golf course, the St. Regis Resort is fragrant with tropical flowers and decked out in exquisite furnishings. Five Star Alliance recently announced a luxury hotel giveaway that's almost too good to be true. Simply sign up for our exclusive monthly newsletter by December 15, 2009, and you'll be automatically entered to win a three-night stay in a St. Regis Suite, including breakfast and round-trip airport transfers.
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September 17, 2009
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Have you heard about our luxury hotel giveaway? No joke-- Five Star Alliance is giving away a three-night stay in a St. Regis Suite at the super-luxurious St. Regis Resort in Bali. What's more-- round-trip airport transfers and daily complimentary breakfast are included. Just sign up for our exclusive monthly newsletter by December 15, 2009, and you'll be automatically entered to win!
The Best Luxury Resort Recommendation for Families in the Maldives
September 17, 2009
By: Five Star Alliance
Last week, the Five Star Alliance customer service team received the following questions and requests from one of our clients:
Hotel Name or City: Maldives
Number of Nights: 7
Number of Adults: 3 Ages of any Children: 2 children of 5 and 8
Subject: We need your recommendation for a hotel on Maldives
We are looking for a hotel, located close to Male, transfer time from the airport by speed boat should not be longer than 30 min. PADI scuba diving center is required, activities for small children, water sports, fitness center and spa. Accommodations should allow to have 2 seperate bed-rooms for 3 adults and a bed-room for 2 children (or a folding bed in a living room). What would you recommend?
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We think the best property for exactly what you are looking for would be the Kurumba Resort.
The resort is a private island, and is located 2 km from the airport - a 10 minute speedboat available 24 hours a day. Unlike most luxury hotels in the Maldives, Kurumba allows children and offers them special amenities as well.
Unfortunately, almost none of the hotels that do allow children in the Maldives will offer villas or bungalows that will accommodate 3 adults and 2 children. Instead, at Kurumba, you will need to get 2 of each room, villa or bungalow (which are still spectacular, can be next to each other or centered around one courtyard, etc). Unless you stay in the Royal Kurumba Residence. The residence has 2 winged bedrooms, one sitting/dining area, two bathrooms, two swimming pools and a spacious sundeck over the beach. During one 7 day period that we checked in February, the nightly rate was USD 3280.00, per night. Otherwise, 2 superior rooms, the lowest price category, were at USD 465.00 per night, per room. Superior rooms are grouped together in a 2 storey colonial house with a total of 4 rooms - which might work well for a group of 3 adults and 2 children.
At Kurumba, the resort's dive school is run to the exacting standard of PADI, with both Maldivian and foreign diving instructors.
Water sports include a catamaran and wind surf school and offers a range of fun activities - Parasailing with platform boat, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Kayaking, Banana Rodeo, Fun Tubes, Sailing Safaris with a skipper and more.
The spa offers 8 Treatment Rooms, Aroma Steam Room, Hydrotherapy Pool, Refreshing Bucket Shower, Gymnasium, Relaxation Lounge, Yoga Pavilion, and Bespoke Spa Packages.
Services and Amenities available at the resort for children include Baby Cots, Child products and toiletries at our Souvenir shop, Snorkeling and Swimming equipment for younger guests, Children's menus in all our restaurants and In-Room Dining, Small play area for Toddlers at the Sports Center, and babysitting services.
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Kristen Bell's Dog Already 'Eavesdropping' On Her Baby
Is Kristen Bell's pooch going in for a cuddle ... or just being nosy?
"Eavesdropping," the mom-to-be, 32, Tweets of a picture of her Corgi mutt Lola listening in on her baby.
The only ones more excited than the House of Lies star and fiancé Dax Shepard may be the couple's canines, after all.
From snuggling up to Bell's pregnancy pillow to some more paw-dorable bump action, rescue dogs Lola and Shakey are clearly ready to welcome the new addition.
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Save me, O God, for the waters have risen to my neck. I have sunk into the mud of the deep and there is no foothold. I have entered the waters of the deep and the waves overwhelm me.Two important posts to share with you today---not on the theme of Rethinking Catechesis, though I invite you to keep your cards and letters coming in, as it were. This is another critical issue that requires rethinking and merciful response, an issue with which readers of this blog know I have the … [Read more...]
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IRVING, Texas – Rob Ryan swears that bears no ill will toward Brandon Jacobs despite the Giants running back's rather rude postgame conversation with the Dallas defensive coordinator's twin brother.
Jacobs and Jets head coach Rex Ryan had a heated, face-to-face discussion after the Giants' win over their New York rivals last week. It reportedly started with Jacobs telling the guarantee-happy Jets coach, "Time to shut up, fat boy."
A couple of days before the Cowboys and Giants play for the NFC East title, Rob Ryan basically shrugged when asked about the confrontation. He's much more concerned with figuring out how to stop Jacobs, who had his lone 100-yard game of the season in the Giants' Dec. 11 win at Cowboys Stadium, than sticking up for his brother.
"I'm sure it wasn't just a one-sided thing," Rob Ryan said. "I don't want to talk about it. I have great respect for both of them. Obviously blood on one of them with Rex. But this Jacobs kid ran for [101] yards on us. He is a grown man. I look at him. He is gigantic. He has great size and things.
"Let's be honest those are two guys that love their team, that love who they are. They're vocal leaders of their groups. Sometimes people bang heads. That is life. I'm sure you guys have your altercations too."
Ryan found the thought of a family grudge against Jacobs humorous, as if anybody needed additional motivation with the division title and NFC's final playoff berth on the line.
"Hell, this is a championship game, guys," Ryan said. "You think that kid is losing any sleep over that incident? Hell, no, he's looking to take on us, trying to beat us."


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So when I was pregnant my MIL would always say I shouldn''t buy the pre-made baby food and that I should always make my own. I always said I'll be a working mom so I will do whatever works best for me, so I though I would buy jarred food and sometimes make my own. Now LO's almost 8 mo and I haven't bought/fed any pre-made food to him yet and to be honest it's making me a little proud.
Now MIL has been buying all this organic jarred food saying it's all natural and I should let him try it. I don't want to. It's just not necessary at this point. He's fine. He eats fresh fruit through the mesh feeder, chicken and avocados blended together and oatmeal with a fruit added. I ended up buying a Baby Bullet (MIL gave money for it) and it's been working for me. I don't undestand wh she would want to feed him something he doesn't need.
Today she bought organic mac and cheese with veggies (Gerber)-wtf? She says it's for later, but I don't see what can motivate me to give my LO mac and cheese. Like "here's some carbs and some fat made a few months ago and processed by Gerber, enjoy".
Not saying I'm against jarerd baby food and that I won't ever feed it. Just don't think making my own is all that hard at this point although I work 45-50 hrs.


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Outside view: Iraqi help for Iran calls for renewed vigilance
The following editorial from the Detroit Free Press does not necessarily reflect the views of The Spokesman-Review editorial board.
Just when the U.S. and other nations determined to discourage Iran's nuclear aspirations were beginning to believe that economic sanctions imposed on that renegade republic were having a real impact, the Obama administration has acknowledged that those sanctions are being significantly undermined by – wait for it – Iraq.
That's right, the same Iraq U.S. taxpayers spent billions of dollars to free from the despotic grip of Saddam Hussein, followed by a few billion more to prop up a fledgling democratic government that could serve as a counterweight to Iran. (The U.S. government's earlier support for Saddam Hussein, you may recall, was similarly designed to keep Iran's anti-American regime in check.)
So why in the world would members of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government help Iraq's longtime rival, Iran, skirt sanctions designed to pressure the Ahmadinejad government by limiting its foreign trade and starving Iran of desperately needed U.S. currency?
The White House conceded that private interests in Iraq have helped Iran smuggle oil last month when it barred U.S. banks from any dealings with the Iraq-based Elaf Islamic Bank, which was flagrantly abetting Iranian smuggling operations.
Then, in a recent lead story in Sunday's New York Times, journalists James Risen and Duraid Adnan reported that the Elaf Islamic Bank was only part of a network of Iraqi financial institutions funneling U.S. dollars to Iran. Citing unnamed sources in both the U.S. and Iraqi governments, the Times said those profiting from such illicit transactions include Iraqi government officials close to Prime Minister Maliki.
On the bright side, some American taxpayers may be relieved to learn that Iraq's sanction-busting activities signal nothing more than the vitality of public corruption; sound strategic arguments support Iraq's continuing official hostility toward Iran.
But the practical impact of that corruption is essentially the same. The likelihood that at least some of the billions the U.S. and its allies have supplied to Iraq is being used to systematically undermine allied strategic objectives in the Middle East is enough to sour any U.S. taxpayer on continued support for the Maliki government.
Nonetheless, and despite the multitude of reasons to fault American hubris and myopia in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, the discouraging reports of Iraqi corruption do not warrant a full-scale retreat into isolationism. Rather, they underline the need for the same unblinking vigilance the U.S. has practiced in Pakistan, Afghanistan and other countries that take pleasure in publicly identifying themselves as American allies while working privately to undermine American interests or succor America's rivals.
The curbs the administration imposed on Elaf Islamic Bank are an example of the tactics U.S. diplomats can use by which to drain Iraq's polluted bathwater without abandoning its baby democracy. Forbearance, after all, has always been a vital element of effective diplomacy, and those who are easily outraged by double-dealing had best find a different line of work.


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Should I trade King Felix for Cano. Non keeper league, head to head.
10-team standard 5x5 H2H KEEPER league with No IP Cap
I trade MY Hanley for his Halladay.
Good move or bad move.
BTW I have A-Cab & Hardy as my 2 other SSs.
of these 4
who should i be keeping
10 team roto we keep 8
my first 6 are set pick 2
j johnson mccutchen bj upton ubaldo jiminez
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Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Apr 2, 2010 9:56 AM Flag
hey kurt,
i'd keep the outfielders. most potential to be top 10 players
im in a 12 team keeper league and I was wondering if I should draft Mccutchen for my 1st overall pick, or draft an Ace for my pitching because my best starters are Shields and Billingsley...please help
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Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Apr 2, 2010 9:56 AM Flag
hey luke,
depends who else is left and the scoring categories
do you think fausto carmona will repeat his 2007 campaign? so far this spring he has pitched 20 innings with an era of 0.45
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Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Mar 29, 2010 10:49 AM Flag
i personally do not think he will, but there is always hope. if you have the extra roster spot, he's worth a flyer.
Im in a 12 team H2H league
Scoring Categories are:
Heres my team:
C - Y Molina
1B - Morneau
2B - Utley
SS - Reyes
3B - Weight
OF - Either
OF - Abreu
OF - Dunn
UTIL - Furcal
BN - Helton
SP - Verlander
SP - Hamels
SP - Garza
SP - Jackson
SP - Buchholz
SP - Lily
RP - Aardsma
RP - Wagner
RP - Franklin
Someone just dropped Ludwick, Polanco, Juan Rivera.
I am currently dropping Furcal for either of those i have the 6th waiver wire so we will see if i can grab one. Ludwick is #1 id grab, then Polanco and then Rivera.
What else should i do?
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Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Mar 29, 2010 10:54 AM Flag
i think your pitchers are decent. there always tend to be breakout SPs who show up during the first couple weeks of the season, look at adding some of those.
Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Mar 29, 2010 10:48 AM Flag
i agree with dropping Furcal for Ludwick. but i wouldnt go after Polanco or Rivera.
Randy Savage Randy Savage Mar 29, 2010 10:45 AM Flag
12 team h2h league
Which SS would you roster
Alcides Escobar, Everth Cabrera, Ian Desmond
also which one has the highest upside
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Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Mar 29, 2010 10:47 AM Flag
Alcides #1, Desmond #2, Cabrera #3
How would you go about tring to fix this auto drafted 12 team h2h league with normal yahoo settings ? Thanks.
1. (1) Álex Rodríguez 3B
2. (24) Mark Reynolds 1B,3B
3. (25) Félix Hernández SP
4. (48) Mariano Rivera RP
5. (49) Cliff Lee SP
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23. (265) Bobby Jenks RP
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Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Mar 29, 2010 10:25 AM Flag
here for questions
Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Mar 29, 2010 10:16 AM Flag
tough. trade some top players in 2 for 1's to get more depth. trade Reynolds for like a solid SS and 2B. maybe A Rod for a 3B and someone else. trade Cliff Lee for 2 mid level pitchers with potential or something along those lines. i would definitely look at trading Reynolds and Cliff Lee.
Team A gets
andrew bailey
Team B gets
who wins and why
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Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Mar 29, 2010 10:14 AM Flag
tough call. i personally like Greinke and Marmol as my keepers.
just one thing to add it's a keeper league
Who will be the more productive hitter
Votto or Sizemore?
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Hawk Fantasy Sports Hawk Fantasy Sports Mar 29, 2010 10:13 AM Flag
i honestly dont look at it that way, but rather who will get me the stats i am looking for. stolen bases, homeruns, runs scored, lower batting average - Sizemore. homeruns, rbi, high batting average - Votto. if you have to go for a better overall year, i would say Sizemore.
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Whoa, I realize I did some bad math in my head in those Kinsler-Fielder threads. I had Prince at $188 left but it's $168. Oopsie. Still don't like the deal much but it's not as bad for the Rangers as I first thought.
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