text:
Skip to comments.Blair convenes Cobra team as crisis in Iran escalates
Posted on 03/25/2007 5:17:55 AM PDT by Dog
click here to read article
"Why were 15 British sailors sitting in dinghies?
How could they become surrounded by Iranian vessels?
Where was their mother ship and why would they allow the Iranians to leave with the sailors?"
Poor military planning.
Lack of cover and backup for boarding parties and their vessels.
Lack of existing standing orders REQUIRING the senior on-scene commander to protect his folks in whatever manner necessary.
Lack of a reaction plan to prevent enemy access to their port facilities after commiting this kind of aggression by destruction of those facilities if necessary.
Inexcusable lack of planning on the part of military leadership, especially since this exact same thing has happened before in the same waters.
I'd say that nails it square on...
lessons unlearned.
Well, he goes on and on about chest thumping, yahoos and "having others fight the war" while he never gives any reason why we should not go after the Iranian regime. His is the policy of appeasement and weakness. You cannot negotiate or reason with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He will have to be addressed militarily and will probably have to be taken out.
What does Blair do?
Kiss Iranian arse?
Perhaps Blair should ask for a pair from the Iron Lady.
..... or a handful of well-place cruise missiles could torch a good portion of Iran's refining capacity, which would remind the Mullahs of how quickly and easily they can be returned to the 7th century. Iran's economy is already teetering, and they are desperate for more refining capacity (they have to import at least 40% of their refined petroleum products). Take out just 1 or 2 or 3 of Iran's 10 key refineries (and/or supporting pipelines) and they are immediately plunged into economic catastrophe...... major shortages and inflation, etc. The main danger (besides wimpy liberal "opinion" with much wailing and gnashing of teeth) is that it could swing the Iranian population toward a nationalist rallying cry with the loathsome Mullahocracy, which is currently immensely unpopular. Even Stalin was able to make himself a lot more popular (though the catastrophes for the USSR in summer 1941 were largely his fault) by using nationalism against the enemy.
Senior naval leadership involved in preparing or approving operational or contingency plans in that part of the world should have been "retired" by Saturday evening.
Just checked BBC and other British newspapers this evening for news on the kidnapping of these British sailors. It is absolutely amazing that you could read these papers and never know that this has happened unless you go to read some fine print. It seems that the British are so turned off on the war that they could care less about these servicemen. The Telegram one of the more conservative newspapers did have a story but even there they mentioned that never again should their nation be involved in trying to bring democracy to a part of the world that is not going to accept same and warned about any efforts to do the same for Iran.
Thought that readers on this website should know what is going on in the land of our chief ally. I personally believe that most of the rhetoric supporting this war came from Tony Blair not the US. If anything, GWB was bamboozled into to the attack on Saddam by the high flying idealism of Blair and now that ally is going to disappear from the scene within months leaving the US holding the bag.
"Just checked BBC and other British newspapers this evening for news on the kidnapping of these British sailors. It is absolutely amazing that you could read these papers and never know that this has happened unless you go to read some fine print. It seems that the British are so turned off on the war that they could care less about these servicemen."
A good leftist would call this supporting the troops. At least they are not burning them in effigy.
Don't dare question their patriotism.
These people (Rosie and her ilk) are nuts. The other thing that I find hard to understand is how Rosie, a failed, has-been comedienne, can somehow consider herself an expert on foreign policy. And to make it even more frightening, she apparently has an audience that believes her...
You'd never know this crisis was going on at all if you read the US press; the only place I'm seeing anything about it is here on FR, where people are gleaning little scraps from various sources.
As for Blair, I doubt that he talked GWB into anything with regard to Iraq. But whether he did or not, I honestly don't think the US would indulge in such idealistic plans again: no more attempting to conquer a country without any civilian damage, no more attempting to bring the blessings of democracy before the conquered citizens have a nice long period under martial law until they settle down, etc. And no more foggy ideas about Islam as a "religion of peace."
Don't confuse yourself. Bombing Iran would not be Iraq Part 2. It would be a merciless air campaign. Not a boot on the ground would ever be needed after we got through with them via sea and sky.
Roger that. It's "Tales of the Arabian Knights" over there. Always has been.
That would send a "message" as the political imbeciles are wont to repeatedly say.
But what if President Clinton is in charge?
If we just stop and think a minute or so about such a possiblity can one keep from vomiting up breakfast as well as last night's dinner?
Many (unfortunately) Americans are so freaking stupid that the possibility of this happening is the greatest threat that America has ever faced.
The confused gender "wife" of a serial rapist ex-governor of Arkansas travels up to New Yarkansas and gets elected senator in order to fulfill her perverted childhood fantasy. Just unbelievable!
In cases like this it is a mistake to try to rescue. Rescues are suicide missions. The correct approach is to hold the hostage taking country hostage. Start a 12 hour clock ticking... make it clear that Tehran will be a very unpleasant please when the twelve hours are up unless all of the hostages are out of Iran before the time expires. The message should be communicated privately to Iran's leaders.
how the mighty have fallen
No, time to lay a conventional weapon into downtown Qom. Show 'em you mean business.
Inasmuch as Denmark is also a Charter member nation, and it's sovereign territory was physically attcked last year over the "cartoon" thing, I guess you can only draw your own conclusion about Nato membership, even as I have done...
the infowarrior
In some areas (the sanctity of life, for one), he is stronger than Reagan. One of those areas is in the appointment of SC justices. They are even and both wrong, IMO on immigration.
Just for the historical record, conservatives were down on Reagan at this point in his second term, and far beyond that.
They woke up eventually to what some of us already knew.........that Reagan was great.
Some day, those of you who are missing the boat on President Bush will wake up too.
And I promise not to say "I told you so" when you do. :)
Wheres Jessie Jackson when you need him? LMAO!!
Take your moralizing and use it as a suppository. Letting these tinpot dictators get whatever they want because of drama queens like you is how we got WWII. We need to stop this now before it becomes WWIII.
I know this will sound like an "Internet tough guy" post, but I mean it. Had I been commanding HMS Cornwall, I would have opened up on the Iranians with the 4.5 inch gun up forward, and if the brass wanted to try and court martial me when I got home, I guess I'd just have to suck it up.
Listen to me, and listen to me good, because you will take this as more chest thumping, but you better believe that I'm talking about stopping violence, not increasing it.
When a man, say a guy who is President of Iran, stands up and says, "World, I'd just like you to know that there's a whole country I'd like to wipe out, every man woman and child, make 'em dead as a door nail," there's only one appropriate and moral response from the world community. They should kill him before the day is out.
That's right, they should kill him. Any of the times this guy said he wanted to eliminate Israel, there should have been so many planes from so many air forces stacked up over his house with bombs that we had to send air traffic controllers in to make sure they didn't collide. We could have let them immulsify his terrorist ass alphabetically. "Algeria, you're cleared to roll in hot on the target. Mind the Albanian MiG climbing out over the rubble pile. Good day sir."
We sat around and picked our nose back in the Thirties when some crazed nutbar got ahold of a country and said he wanted to kill every Jew. You may be aware of the little conflict that resulted. They called it WWII. It only cost tens of millions of people.
We need to deal with this guy or your kids will be in a war. Or maybe they will have peace...because maybe they'll be jiahdi Muslims--bowing to the twisted moon god Ahmadinejad worships--and liking it.
If someone isn't willing to agree with you bunch of yahoos they must be a Democrat, this forum used to have a more intellectual conversation about 5 years ago now all we have are abunch of chest thumping, bible thumping yahoos.
That's funny...I joined this forum almost seven years ago and I don't remember any threads where people agreed we should all take crap from anti-Semites and let whole countries get wiped out. Maybe I was out of town that day. By the way, thanks for the slap against Christians...trust me sweetheart, nobody needs to hear the voice of God to get this one.
If you all want war so bad sign up! Go on over!
I did my bit when I was young and slim. Now I'm old and pudgy. But other young, slim men are willing to fight this one so your kids don't have to. And unlike you, they realize that when a man wants to kill little children for his god, he has no purpose on this earth other than as a range target.
We're trying to save your children, Israel's children, even Iran's children. We might fight a short war against military targets, or even just kill one guy, and stop a nuclear holocaust that would kill millions. If you can't figure that one out, take your broken moral compass and wander off somewhere out of the way of humans who have brains.
Oh, and be sure to read my tagline. It was written for the likes of you.
Actually, I think the kind of idolization (not that I've seen from you) of Reagan that goes on from some around here diminishes his true greatness.
But the point of what they are doing in mythologizing Reagan is to belittle the great man who now leads us.............and they don't hide it very well.
In Reagan's second term, there were plenty of conservatives who bashed Reagan mercilessly, but I was not one of them. His true greatness was always visible to those with eyes to see it.
The same is true with President George W. Bush. He is an honorable, courageous man and a great leader and my fellow conservatives will recognize that some day.
The pseudo-cons probably won't, but their opinion isn't worth a hill of beans.....
HMS Cornwall could have, should have stopped it then!
Are they new ?
They look good.
I don't think so. What's the old adage? Rattling a saber makes noise, drawing it does not...
As a previous post commented - "Spineless..." Totally wrong IMHO. Note the statement said something to the effect of not letting the Iranians have it all their way. For us Yanks, we have to remember that the British are far more understated and subtle than us. (for better or worse) Where we might say "Return our personnel, or else." the British say "...not have it all their way." The language may be different, but the intent and resolve behind it is not.
The Iranians would do well to remember a bit of US history... That part about "The British are coming, the British are coming!" ;-) Ask Argentina.
Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!
Lol, no, I made them sometime back in different sizes too.
Each time Phil posts his 'Ahmadine-nutcase' I post them in reply!!
the brave freedom loving Iranians need to have their country back. The whackos have already declared war on the US and Britain...so to speak. They have supplied the bombs that have murdered over 170 of our service people. We should wipe out all of their military before they blow up one or more of our cities.
A war with Iran would not be a world war, and I dont see Russia or China jumping in. You are overreacting.
Iraq needs a navy
The response to the inquiry, which had been immediately patched through to Ministry of Defence headquarters in Whitehall, was to hold fire.
The Gutless British leadership...
England is Adrift..... a lamb to slaughter.
Cherrio! Wankers.... "Big Ears" is sipping his tea.
Ta Ta ! chin up ole-Boy!...theres a good fellow!
No 'Bullocks" to be found.
Only Sissys...
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Physician Directory
Amanda Nakashian, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Accepts new patients. (Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.)
Sameer Sharma, M.D., P.C.
Nurse Practitioner
Community Hospital
Medical Interests
Gynecology Oncology
All information you provide by telephone for physician referral is considered confidential and will not be provided to any third parties. This physician referral is a free service. Referrals are made based on your individual needs and we use a rotational selection process to match physicians to your needs. All physicians who have chosen to participate are in good standing on medical staff of our hospitals and have indicated they are accepting new patients. Priority for physician referrals is given to those physicians who are employed by our Hospitals.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- 3 Posts. Joined 10/2013
- Select All Posts By This User
portable setup help for my galaxy note 3.
- 7,038 Posts. Joined 4/2011
- Location: Florida
- Select All Posts By This User
Step 1 - Ball out by getting a high quality DAP, and not using your cell phone.
Step 2 - Purest possible sound means having a device capable of lossless container playback, high quality DAC, and high quality amplifier, with a high quality set of headphones. In no place in this chain, does a cell phone belong, with the words "purest possible."
Step 3 - Save your money. I wouldn't drop $800~1000 for a mobile hip hop setup until you absolutely know what everything is equipment wise, and understand what you're trying to do. I know that sounds presumptuous, but I'm going off the fact that you're trying to use a cell phone, regardless of which one it is, as a $1k hi-fi setup. That's like trying to sup a economical compact car for high performance racing.
Very best,
- 1,108 Posts. Joined 4/2012
- Location: Middle of Nowhere, AZ
- Select All Posts By This User
My thought would be that it would depend on the DAP; but my gut tells me that you still would in most cases.
- 18,772 Posts. Joined 12/2011
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI
- Select All Posts By This User
Android phones with USB audio out can achieve that. One just has to buy a high quality portable DAC/amp.
Moreover, PowerAmp and Neutron media players for Android offer much more robust feature sets than most audiophile DAPS. Neutron even offers PEQ for fine tuning the sound of your headphones if you really want maximum capability.
Look into the Leckerton UHA-4 and UHA-6S.MKII dac/amp. These were discovered to work well with the Note 2 using USB audio out. Good chance they might work well with the Note 3.


text:
Hoy Fox Toyota Sales Reviews
- 11165 Gateway Blvd W
- El Paso, TX 79935 (map)
- Chat with Dealer
Your opinion counts! Be the first to share your experience of this dealership with others.
Please take time to submit a review or comment about this dealership and share your experience with others.
Is this your business? Learn More!


text:
J ETHRO HEIKO, 40, of Fishtown, is the organizing director and a co-owner of the Action Mill, a "habit-design" firm on Vine Street near 12th, near Chinatown. The firm, which includes co-owners Nick Jehlen, 41, of New York, and Rob Peagler, 48, of West Philadelphia, was founded in January 2006 and has four employees.
Q: What does the business do?
A: We help teams, organizations and leaders identify bad individual and group habits and replace them with good ones. We design tools that increase employee engagement, reduce burnout and increase efficiency.
Q: Backstory behind the name?
A: We wanted something that had action in it, and our design process gets to the foundation of what's important, like milling the ground to create something new.


text:
The Denver Broncos need a receiver.
But not just any receiver; they need to bring in Brandon Lloyd for another stint.
He's not an overwhelming addition. He won't make headlines like any other free agent. Though for this team, Lloyd will bring more to the table than just a good set of hands.
Coming off two remarkable seasons, Lloyd is an ideal match for the Broncos. Still, there are even more reasons to grab Lloyd.
In fact, there are 10 of them.


text:
Stock Downgrades: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Apple Inc (AAPL)
U.S. stocks declined on Monday, as disappointing economic data weighed on investor's decisions ahead of Wednesday's release of the FOMC's minutes from its last policy meeting, while the Labor Department is scheduled to release its December jobs report on Friday.
In company news, Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) shares dropped 3.93 percent to close at $66.29 on Monday after Morgan Stanley cut its rating on the company. The firm said investors should sell the shares because the company may lose online advertising revenue to larger rivals, such as Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB).
Meanwhile, an analayst at Standpoint Research downgraded Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock from "hold" to "sell."
"For Apple Computers to pay their workers $2 an hour while they have $150 billion in the bank is nothing short of obscene. They have workers who are doing back-breaking and eye-burning work in depressed states of mind and in many instances have already committed suicide," said Ronnie Moas, Standpoint Research's founder and director of research. "Instead of treating their employees like human beings, they are treated like animals. If it were not for their employees, Apple would not be where it is today."
The Dow fell 44.89 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 16,425.10. The S&P 500 Index was down 4.60 points, or 0.25 percent, to end at 1,826.77. The Nasdaq Composite lost 18.23 points, or 0.44 percent, to 4,113.68.
Video Credit: Reuters
Feb 19, 2016 1:53PM
Feb 19, 2016 12:52PM
Feb 19, 2016 12:44PM
Feb 19, 2016 12:33PM
Feb 19, 2016 12:32PM
Feb 19, 2016 11:53AM
Feb 19, 2016 11:32AM
Feb 19, 2016 10:58AM
Feb 18, 2016 10:47PM
Feb 18, 2016 9:52PM


text:
SXSW Accelerator returns for its fifth edition to showcase some of the web's most exciting innovations – do you know a company that could be one?
This event provides an outlet for companies to present their new online entertainment and gaming products, social, mobile, innovative web, news, music, or health technology to a panel of industry experts, early adopters, and representatives from the Angel / VC community.
Past judges have included Tim Draper of DFJ, Chris Hughes of Facebook and Jumo, Paul Graham of Y Combinator, Craig Newmark of Craiglist, Robert Scoble of Rackspace and Scobleizer, Jeff Pulver of #140 Conference, Chris Shipley of Demo and Guidewire, Tim O'Reilly of O'Reilly Media and Tom Conrad of Pandora to name a few.
If you have a startup in the works, I could encourage you to think about applying pronto.
The application deadline is Friday, November 9, and the event itself will be March 11-13, 2013 in Austin, Texas.
Please apply at http://sxsw.com/interactive/startupvillage/accelerator or if you are a music technology companies visit http://sxsw.com/music/startupvillage/accelerator.
Related Content: my call for San Antonio Innovators in The Rivard Report.


text:
BULLS CHERRY PICK NEWS 0 comments
U.S. GDP Data was worse than expected (2.2% vs 2.6% expected & prior 3%). There's nothing good about this data unless you believe spring weather caught up with a warm winter. Is that the spin? Perhaps. Others might just return to the previous mantra from the past few years: "bad news is good, good news is better" cynically meaning the Fed will launch another round of QE. It's the belief by bulls that no matter the data the Fed has your back until its QE effect exhausts itself. Nevertheless the weaker GDP data confirms what we're seeing globally-economic contraction.
Better news came from the U of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Report (76.4 vs 75.8 expected and prior 75.7) which is weighted more heavily by stock market prices than Consumer Confidence released last week which missed.Stocks: SPY, IWM, QQQ, AMZN, EXPE, FDN, XLY, IYR, ITB, XBI, KRE, XLF, XLP, IEF, TLT, UUP, FXE, FXB, GLD, GDX, SLV, JJC, DBC, USO, UGA, IXC, DBA, MOO, EFA, EEM, EWJ, EWY, THD, EPHE, EWG, EWP, ARGT, EWZ, RSX, EPI, FXIBack To David Fry's Instablog HomePage »
Instablogs are blogs which are instantly set up and networked within the Seeking Alpha community. Instablog posts are not selected, edited or screened by Seeking Alpha editors, in contrast to contributors' articles.Full index of posts »
The Quest For Yield $HVPW http://seekingalpha.com/a/18xnn Mar 18, 2014
Taking A Closer Look At The Ranger Equity Bear ETF HDGE $HDGE http://seekingalpha.com/a/160gd Jan 22, 2014
Germany (EWG) Going it Alone in the Eurozone http://ow.ly/aM0bt May 8, 2012
Latest Comments
- Marion Contrarian on How Does High Frequency Trading Affect The Market And You? I've been burned a number of times by setting a...
- mikey's on How Does High Frequency Trading Affect The Market And You? HFT may affect day traders but I don't believe ...
- Valley Boy on Growth In Colombia: GXG This rail project linking the Pacific Ocean wit...
- Poor Texan on How Does High Frequency Trading Affect The Market And You? Thanks for a clear, concise explanation of what...
- thaistocks on Investment Opportunity In Thailand: THD You will never get/own the real Thailand invest...
- universaltradingtips.com on Top 10 Commodity Producer ETFs Day trading is very hard, I think it excites ne...
Most Commented
- A SUPER LIGHT VOLUME DAY ( Comments)
- IS THE BP FIX WORKING? ( Comments)
- FINANCIAL FANTASYLAND ( Comments)
- Janet Tavakoli & Dave Fry on Financial Reform & Goldman Sachs Lawsuit ( Comments)
- Delineators In Sync: An Acceleration In Trend ( Comments)
- The Quest For Yield $HVPW http://seekingalpha.com/a/18xnn


text:
Comedy from Opry to Waukesha's Fox River Christian Church
Last Saturday night, Henry Cho made a return engagement to the Grand Ole Opry. This Friday, the comedian brings his "Funny but Clean Comedy Tour" to Fox River Christian Church in Waukesha (S46 W24130 Lawnsdale Rd.).
For the past three decades, the Tennessee-born comic has been honing an act that mixes his life observations and family interactions with his own Southern charm. As can be guessed by the title of his current tour, Cho maintains a clean act. But, it doesn't pander. His jokes work both in night clubs nationwide and the churches he visits on the "Funny but Clean Comedy Tour." »Read Full Blog Post
Milwaukee Bucks unveil new Robert Indiana-inspired floor
The Milwaukee Bucks are putting their hometown at the center of home court, with a giant M flanking each side of the midcourt line on a newly unveiled, art-inspired floor.
The Bucks unveiled the design for their new floor Tuesday evening at the Milwaukee Art Museum. It is inspired by Pop artist Robert Indiana's much-beloved 1977 MECCA floor. »Read Full Article(78)
Who won, lost in Time Warner-Journal Broadcast battle?
Vince Lombardi may or may not have really said winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.
But in a world where that sentiment is regarded as valid, the questions must be asked: Who won, and lost, in the battle between Time Warner Cable and Journal Broadcast Group? »Read Full Article(32)
Homosexuals get a bad rap
While Mister Cee is one of the most influential DJs in the hip-hop industry, he feared how he'd be accepted if it was ever discovered that he has sex with other men. Now he knows.
Cee, who spent 20 years as a DJ with Hot 97 in New York, knew that the hip-hop industry is hypocritical on its views of homosexuality. Amid lingering rumors and after being outed by a cross-dresser a few weeks ago, Cee was forced out of the closet. A female artist who is bisexual or gay will generally be accepted, but such an admission from a male artist could doom his career. »Read Full Article(14)
Quasimondo blends myth, humanity, lake view in 'Bacchanalia'
"Bacchanalia" — the latest ambitious and imaginative offering from Quasimondo Milwaukee Physical Theatre — begins outside at Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, where audience members are treated to a stunning view of Lake Michigan as the sun goes down.
While audience members are being served pita, hummus, olives and cheese, Thomas Moore serenades them on a host of Near Eastern instruments. »Read Full Article
Drake; Willie Nelson; Elton John; Icona Pop; Kings of Leon and more
Elton John
The Diving Board »Read Full Article
Stage legend Elaine Stritch to attend screening at Milwaukee Film Festival
Broadway legend Elaine Stritch will be on a different kind of center stage this week: She'll be at the screening of "Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me" at the 2103 Milwaukee Film Festival.
Stritch will be at the screening at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave. »Read Full Article
Those Hip-Hop Guys' film festival picks
The 5th annual Milwaukee Film Festival begins this Thursday and there are over 200 films to choose from. Jank and I have spent minutes upon minutes searching through all of them to bring you our favorites and some must-sees. If you are looking for some good music films, a couple randoms and a cool opening night party, this guide is for you.
This film festival has been growing larger every year and it's becoming a staple event for the beginning of fall each year in Milwaukee. Make sure you get out and support, because if you're like me, this might be the only time of year to catch some movies you actually want to see. No, I don't care about Ironman. Sorry. I'm not sorry. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Free outdoor show with Bad Boy
Local rock band Bad Boy, featuring frontman Xeno (pictured above) returns to the Big Gig grounds tonight for a free show. Journal Sentinel photo by Rick Wood. »Read Full Blog Post


text:
University of Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz spent the night before his team's game against Memphis out recruiting.
Walz and assistant coaches Stephanie Norman and Sam Purcell were at the Raatz Fence/O'Sheas Classic at Mercy Academy watching a pair of top young prospects on Saturday night.
The U of L coaches were checking out sophomore point guard Crystal Dangerfield and junior guard Meme Jackson, who are teammates at Murfreesboro, Tenn., Blackman High School.
Blackman, ranked No. 5 in the ESPN Girls' top 25, moved to 21-1 on the season after beating No. 1 Incarnate Word of St. Louis.
The 5-foot-5 Dangerfield is ranked as the No. 7 prospect in the Class of 2016 by ESPN.com. She had 13 points and six assists in the game.
Dangerfield, who averaged a team-high 14.5 points to go with 3.4 assists and 3.2 steals as a freshman and has about the same numbers this season, has already made unofficial visits to U of L, Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Ole Miss.
The 5-11 Jackson is considered one of the top 50 prospects in the Class of 2015. She had 17 points and five rebounds on 6 of 9 shooting.


text:
Home Concert Tickets Hard Rock/Metal Steve Vai
Steve Vai Tickets
Find the Steve Vai tickets you're looking for on NME ticket exchange, the world's largest ticket marketplace. Select an event to view the range of tickets available or view the Steve Vai tour dates to find an upcoming event near you. You can also sell your spare Steve Vai Concert Tickets on NME ticket exchange, and listing tickets is free. All Steve Vai tickets are covered by the NME ticket exchange Ticket guarantee!
Selling fast!
|Las Vegas, Nevada, USA House of Blues Las Vegas Steve Vai
|From £26.99
More Results
0 remaining
Can't find the event you're looking for? Tell us about it!


text:
Skip to Content - Skip to Navigation
Home > Academics > Colleges > Education and Educational Technology > Counseling > Center for Creativity and Change
Department of Counseling
In 2005, the Department of Counseling created the Center for Creativity and Change as an outgrowth of its continuing education programming.
The center's director is Dr. John McCarthy (email@example.com). See the 2015–16 members of the Center for Creativity and Change Advisory Board. Join our e-mail list!
The IUP Center for Creativity and Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4060. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Center policies are available upon request to Dr. John McCarthy, director, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
IT Support Center
Map, Directions,and Parking
Contact Us
Emergency Information
Site Map
Privacy Statement
IUP Athletics
Get schedules,
scores, & more
Follow IUP on Social Media
More IUP Social Media
© 2007–16
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1011 South Drive, Indiana, Pa. 15705
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline
Student Complaints
Your campus companion, updated.
Available for
Apple and Android devices.


text:
Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Brice Cutspec (2010 NDFA - Azusa Pacific) clouted a three-run HR in the top of the 1st to spoil the Cub debut of newly-signed veteran LHP Doug Davis, as one squad of EXST Giants thumped one squad of EXST Cubs 9-6 on Field #2, while Jesus Morelli ripped a two-run double down the LF line in the bottom of the 6th to get the Cubs within one run and then scored the tying run on a Yaniel Cabezas RBI single, as the other squad of EXST Cubs and the other squad of EXST Giants played to a 4-4 tie on Field #3, in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action at Fitch Park in Mesa this afternoon
Both games were seven-inning affairs, and the games were played simultaneously on adjacent fields.
The 35-year old Davis (1-4 with a 7.51 ERA and 1.98 WHIP with MIL in 2010) underwent surgery last October to repair an injured elbow flexor tendon and to transposition his ulnar nerve after suffering through much of the 2010 season with elbow tendinitis. The Cubs signed him to a minor league contract yesterday, and wasted no time in getting him to Fitch Park and into a game.
Davis got off to a rocky start in the top of the 1st inning, allowing a triple and a walk before the Cutspec HR. He settled down nicely in the top of the 2nd, however, mixing a slow curve with an 84 MPH fastball (cutter) to strike out the side on just 12 pitches. No question Davis is the prototypical "soft-tossing lefty."
Iowa Cubs OF Brad Snyder (strained oblique) continued his injury rehab, playing RF for and getting four AB with the EXST Cubs squad on Field #3. Snyder flied out three straight times to the warning track in dead CF, and then drew a walk in his last PA.
Three pitchers who just arrived at Fitch Park from the Cubs Dominican Academy saw game action today. 20-year old Dominican RHP Starling Peralta (who had an impressive AZ Instructs last Fall when he made his U. S. debut) worked an easy 1-2-3 inning, but 19-year old Venezuelan RHP Ramon Garcia and 18-year old Venezuelan LHP Luis Villalba (both of whom were making their U. S. debuts) did not fare as well, with Villalba hearing the dreaded "Roll It!" when he was unable to get a third out in the top of the 4th after throwing 24 pitches (only 13 strikes).
In addition to the Cutspec clout off Davis, EXST Giants slugger Leonardo Fuentes slammed a solo HR in the top of the 6th, and EXST Cubs DH Max Kwan mashed a two-run opposite-field HR over the RF fence with two outs in the bottom of the 7th.
Here are today's abridged box scores (Cubs players only):
1. Vismeldy Bieneme, 2B: 0-3 (6-3, F-8, BB, 6-3, R)
2. Marco Hernandez, SS: 2-3 (K, 1B, 3B, R, RBI)
3. Wilson Contreras, 1B: 1-3 (4-3, K, 2B, RBI)
4. Dong-Yub Kim, DH #1: 1-3 (1B, L-8, F-7)
5. Hector Suarez, C: 0-1 (K, BB, BB)
6. Blair Springfield, LF: 0-3 (K, 5-4 FC, K)
7. Eduardo Gonzalez, RF: 0-3 (P-6, 4-6 FC, K, R)
8. Oliver Zapata, CF: 1-2 (1B, BB, K, R)
9. Gregori Gonzalez, 3B: 0-1 (5-4 FC, HBP, HBP, R, CS)
10. Max Kwan, DH #2: 1-2 (K-DP, BB, HR, R, 2 RBI)
1. Doug Davis: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 36 pitches (23 strikes), 1/0 GO/FO
2. Starling Peralta: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 18 pitches (11 strikes), 2/0 GO/FO
3. Luis Villalba: 0.2 IP, 2 H 3 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 2 WP, 24 pitches (13 strikes), 0/1 GO/FO
4. Joe Zeller: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R (3 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 34 pitches (24 strikes), 4/3 GO/FO
C Hector Suarez E2 – overthrow on SB attempt at 2nd base allowed runner to advance an extra base and eventually score unearned run on WP
Hector Suarez: 0-1 CS, 1 E (see above)
NOTE: Brad Snyder played RF and was the third batter in the bottom of the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th innings
X. Brad Snyder, RF: 0-3 (F-8, F-8, F-8, BB)
1. Pin-Chieh Chen, 2B: 0-3 (F-8, K, 4-3)
2. Johan DeJesus, DH: 1-3 (6-3, K, 1B)
3. Jesus Morelli, LF: 2-3 (F-9, 1B, 2B, R, 2 RBI)
4. Yaniel Cabezas, C: 1-3 (F-7, 6-3, 1B, RBI, PO)
5. Xavier Batista, 1B: 0-3 (K, K, 5-3)
6. Wes Darvill, SS: 0-2 (BB, K, P-6, R)
7. Dustin Geiger, 3B: 1-3 (K, K, 2B)
8. Kyung-Min Na, CF: 2-3 (1B, 1B, 4-6-3 DP, R, RBI, SB)
1. Ramon Garcia: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 0 K, 1 WP, 20 pitches (10 strikes), 1/2 GO/FO
2. Jin-Young Kim: 3.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R (3 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 1 GIDP, 56 pitches (36 strikes), 7/0 GO/FO
3. Jose Rosario: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 PO, 39 pitches (19 strikes)
1. 3B Dustin Geiger E5 – fielding error allowed batter reach base safely
2. P Jin-Young Kim E1 – errant throw on pick-off attempt at 1st base allowed runner to advance to 3rd base.
WEATHER: Sunny & breezy with temperatures in the 70's
Mark Johnson
Juan Cabreja
Frank Castillo
Jason Dubois
Gian Guzman
David Rosario
Min-Kyu Sung
Rick Tronerud
Desi Wilson
* bats or throws left
# bats both
* Hunter Ackerman
* Kyler Burke (ex-OF)
* Doug Davis (ACTIVE REHAB)
Dustin Fitzgerald
Ramon Garcia
Angel Guzman (ACTIVE REHAB)
Ty'Relle Harris (ACTIVE REHAB)
* Casey Harman
Ryan Hartman
Jay Jackson (ACTIVE REHAB)
Alvido Jimenez
Su-Min Jung
Jin-Yeong Kim
Luis Liria
Matt Loosen
Hector Mayora
Tarlandus Mitchell
Jon Nagel
Starling Peralta
Austin Reed
Colin Richardson
Jose Rosario
Alvaro Sosa (ex-C)
Larry Suarez
Charles Thomas (ex-3B)
* Luis Villalba
Tzu-An Wang
Yao-Lin Wang
Ben Wells
Joe Zeller
Yaniel Cabezas
Johan DeJesus
# Brian Inoa
Max Kwan
Carlos Romero
# Hector Suarez
Gioskar Amaya
# Vismeldy Bieneme
Wilson Contreras
* Pin-Chieh Chen
* Wes Darvill
Dustin Geiger
Gregori Gonzalez
Dustin Harrington
# Marco Hernandez
Xavier Batista
Reggie Golden
* Eduardo Gonzalez
Dong-Yub Kim
Jesus Morelli
* Kyung-Min Na
* Brad Snyder (ACTIVE REHAB)
Blair Springfield
# Oliver Zapata
First call
You have mentioned Hartman (or is it Harman) and Loosen as the first arms to Peoria from Extended Spring Training.
I would guess Kwan or Cabezas as the first catchers.
Chen would be my guess as the first infielder.
Springfield or Morelli would be my guesses as the first outfielder.
Sadly, I see two Peoria outfielders that may get a quick bump (Szczur and Silva), but I don't see anybody that appear ready to inherit their at bats. Correct me where I'm wrong.
Thanks as always.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Aren't the Cubs being pretty cautious with Szczur early on? Something about a lingering ankle injury? I'm not sure he'll get promoted very quickly if the ankle still isn't 100%.
Not real happy to see Kim give up 7 hits and 3 ERs in only 3 IP. But on the other hand, the 7:0 GB/FB ratio is outstanding and the 2:0 K/BB ratio is nice.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Thanks for this. I knew Szczur had some kind of leg issue. When speed is a huge part of your game and you have a leg injury, you need to sit out for a bit.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
wow, good for him.
it's total hype, but whatever...cash in now, fuld.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
I'm shocked they feel strongly enough he's going to be on the roster in two months to schedule a promotion.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
You mean he might get promoted?
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
I'm glad he's found some success. I hope he does it all year.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
the dog ate my homework, well firefox did.
I doubt I'll get to redoing the recap.
/flips desk
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Offense started well, then went to sleep for 7 innings, and Marmol saved it despite not being very sharp.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
I'd say Marshall and Wood did the saving with a 1-run lead, Marmol got the garbage mintues.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
...while Len & Bob wondered aloud about the feasibility of relief pitchers dropping onto the field by wire from the top of an adjacent building.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
I do miss the bullpen cart
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Aroldis Chapman throwing 92 his last outing, shut down for a few days.
/ominous bass drum hits
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Chris Archer goes against Smokies tonight.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
speaking of that trade, from BP's update this morning:
Brandon Guyer, OF, Rays (Triple-A Durham): 3-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, BB, K, CS. Proving so far that last year's explosion with the Cubs was for real; 10-for-27 in seven games with five extra-base hits.
and the Cubs or Cub...
Brett Jackson, OF, Cubs (Double-A Tennessee): 3-for-3, 3 RBI, RBI, BB, SB. It was surprising to see him not begin the year at Triple-A, and he's now batting .500 (11-for-22), but .625 BABIP says there might be some luck here, no?
oh come on now, the guy's hitting .500, I think it's implied that he's on a hot streak.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Another prospect they traded for nothing--or for the equivalent of Fernando Perez--was Tony Thomas, who has two grand slams for Pawtucket (AAA Red Sox) this past week.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Goldstein answering twitter questions
No. But he's a potential every day SS, and those are pretty rare. RT @kringente: @Kevin_Goldstein ls Hak Ju Lee a potential impact player?
"Grain of Salt" Goldstein
Here's Goldstein on Sports Central winter of 2009,
Castro was recently named the top prospect of the Cubs' system by Jim Callis at Baseball America, but Goldstein said Josh Vitters is still the best prospect in the Cubs' organization.
Goldstein is not sure why Starlin Castro is being "blown up" the way he is this winter. Goldstein explained Castro is a very good prospect but is not the elite-level prospect that many are making him out to be. Goldstein said Castro's range is below average; he is slow on the bases and has no power.
hat tip to ChicagoCubsOnline
Castro 562 major league AB's
.309 .353 .418 .771
Castro minor league totals
.310 .362 .421 .783
Vitters minor league totals
.276 .319 .438 .756
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
you got a link so we can see what you manipulated?
that has to be the 2010 lists which Goldstein gave Castro a 5-star rating and 2nd behind Vitters.
what brought that on?
Hey, when you're done being a dick, manipulate this ↓
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
You should have just pointed out that thus far, Goldstein was spot on on Castro... is it the 3 HR's or the 12 SB's in 20 attempts that proves him wrong?
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Vitters numbers so far, very similar to Colvin's. (and it's interesting that Colvin and Castro both have translated their minor league OPS to the majors at this point)
Tyler Colvin minor league totals
.277 .320 .465 .785
Tyler Colvin 409 major league AB's
.242 .306 .477 .783
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Anytime you can put a .783 OPS in a corner OF spot, you gotta do that!!!!
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
.777 was the league average for an NL right fielder last year, .770 for LF
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
If you look at who starts in LF and RF for each team you will get a higher number. Better than half the starters in MLB at both positions will out OPS Colvin.
Likely puts him the same spot as it puts Fukudome as a lower tier starter or 4th outfielder on a decent ballclub.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
2010 OPS by NL RF and most games played or top 2 GP
Werth .902
Morse .870 or Bernadina .691
Heyward .845
Stanton .837 or C. Ross .727
Francouer .672
Hart .867
Bruce .853
Colvin .816 (fukudome was .809)
Pence .785
Ludwick .744
Jones .720 or Milledge .712
Ethier .863
Upton .790
Hawpe .756 or Spillborghs .797
Venable .711 or Ludwick (see above)
Schierholtz .676
still puts him 8th, not going to bother adding LF cause it'll be about the same result.
Colvin is also 25 and playing at the league minimum.
*note* some of those OPS numbers are what they got playing RF, some were they're overall numbers. I was jumping between ESPN and BR and didn't feel like being perfect about it.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Smokies' team hitting line after six games:
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
That is sick. Of the eleven hitters last night, Rebel Ridling has the lowest batting average... at .294. Nobody else is below .333.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
The Smokies and Daytona both have pretty intimidating lineups for their level.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Zambrano now has a better career home run ratio (one every 28.3 at-bats) than Victor Martinez, Michael Cuddyer, Pudge Rodriguez or Billy Butler. And he's closing in on Shin-Soo Choo (one every 28.1).
some other fun Z hitting facts in there
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
The Cubs have the wrong Carlos playing first base.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
in the meantime, option #1 has 4 HR's and .990 OPS right now for the Cards.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
The Cubs have the wrong Carlos playing first base.
I don't know... it seems that Carlos Delgado wouldn't really be a good choice any more.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
clearly, MLB will never be able to weather the poor April attendance numbers
expanded replay for 2012 looming
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
bleh...im all for getting it right and im not a ump/human-purist, but c'mon...let's not add a potential 5-15 minutes to non-playoff games.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
you're talking once a week maybe, glad they're interested in joining the 21st century
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
This is not the era of pragmatism.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
only had through mid-June of 2010, but games were averaging a minute less last year at that point.
Safe to say, replay isn't significantly changing the time of a game at this point.
Ozzie Guillen and LaRussa trotting out 3-4 relievers in an inning is another story.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
I'm in favor of replay, if there is a proper punishment for frivolous challenges, a la the NFL. My idea would be...
If the challenge is ruled "Call on the field was correct"
(and the challenge was a time-waster), the team has one player from their bench DQd.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
/hedley lamarr'd
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
That's really going to be awful when the guy who pitched 8 innings the night before gets disqualified.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
could have still had that drought under 100 years
About Cubs throwing 1918 World Series to Red Sox
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
More like Sox fans have been antagonizing the Cubs for more than 100 years.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
carrie's mailbag...why she led with that dumbass first question/answer...yeesh.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Carrie says Welington has a sore index finger, not a thumb. I thought Len said thumb back in st. I would think it's easier to hit with a sore index finger than thumb. Throwing would still be a problem.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
New low. Wouldn't trade Barney straight up for Aaron Hill because on April 14 Barney has a good batting average and Hill has a low batting average?
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
the past 4 games barney played (3 good ones) have launched d.barney into god-tier.
i love him for the bench...don't really mind him as a starter...i don't expect more than 30 doubles and 5-10 homers out of the guy at the plate, though.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
I suspect that in a few years, if Barney matures a bit, he'll be capable of 10 homeruns. Right now he seems to have Ryan Theriot power though. The real key to his game offensively will be if he can take some walks--that could make him something more than a decent bench player.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
yeah, barney's got room to improve and his swing isn't horrid.
it's not like i think his bat is a total power black hole like jonathan herrera in COL or something...herrera will be lucky to hit 5hr a year even playing in COL.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
An hour later Herrera hits his first of the year, lol.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Who would you rather have?
Hill, you dipshit, it's implied in the question.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
ugh... Wow... I wish I had never read that first question and answer.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
don't think any of that is new...
Signed: LHP Doug Davis, LHP Polin Trinidad (re-signed)
Released: OF Brandon Watson
Placed on restricted list: OF Melvin Camarena
Recalled: RHP Casey Coleman, RHP Jeff Stevens
Option transferred: C Welington Castillo (Triple-A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Manolin de Leon, RHP Angel Guzman, RHP Gian Carlos Guzman, RHP Ty'Relle Harris, RHP Randy Jackson, RHP Dylan Johnston, RHP Su-Min Jung, RHP Oswaldo Martinez, RHP Trey McNutt, RHP Dae-Eun Rhee, RHP Todd Wellemeyer, 1B John Urick, 2B Carlos Figueroa, 2B Augie Ojeda, OF Brad Snyder
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Still would like to know what is wrong with Su-Min Jung. He was one of my breakout candidates this year, after his great finish in 2010.
This should be fun
Steve Stone has a book coming out. I'm sure it will be very flattering towards the Cubs.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
been wondering when he'd get around to writing a book that he didn't work on with another established writer (his harry c. book with rozner). he's not a bad story teller and he's got an education on him.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
I thought it was supposed to be more textbook-ish than expose-ish... that's just what I heard. The chapters are broken down by position and are 'able to be read indpendently of one another.'
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
that seems to be what the description implies
minor league lineups for Thurs
Iowa: already won 10-6 over Albuquerque, F. Perez with 3 runs scored, a SB and 3 BB's. M. Ramirez goes 1/3 with 2 BB. C. Carpenter w/ 2 shutout innings.
Jackson CF, Flaherty 2B, Ridling 1B, Spencer RF, Vitters 3B, Clevenger C, Adduci LF, Lalli DH, Gonzalez SS
Chris Archer vs. Rafel Dolis
Crawford LF, Watkins 2B, Ha CF, Bour 1B, Castillo DH, Burgess RF, Lake SS, Cerda 3B, Noble C, RHP Kurcz
Szczur 8, LePage 4, Rohan 3, Jones DH, Borges 9, Fitzgerald 7, Giansanti 5, Burruel 2, Soto 6, Beeler 1 followed by Lopez
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Ryan Madson's wife just made his life hell.
"I hate the fans. It is bad enough that they bother us during the season, but they will not leave us alone in December when we go out to eat. We stayed here during the off season last year, but we will be going to California this year. There must be something particularly bad about Phillies fans because all the players leave in the off season."
enjoying sitting out in the bullpen listening to Phillies fans now...
the Phillies have since responded saying the comments were taken out of context
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
another grand misuse of the excuse "taken out of context."
that's pretty cut/dry stuff. it's just unfortunate she said it.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
yeah, seems the person that posted it didn't identify themselves as someone who would be posting such things and Ms. Madson got a little chatty.
Archer vs. Smokies
Dolis with a 1-2-3 top of 1st...
Jackson FO-8, Flaherty 2B, Ridling K, Spencer 2B, Vitters FO-8
1-0 Smokies
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
2-out double off Dolis but no damage
Clevenger 1B, Adduci bunt 1B, Lalli K, Gonzalez K. Jackson GO-3
still 1-0 Smokies
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Dolis has another 1-2-3 inning
Flaherty GO 4-3, Ridling FO-9, Spencer K
1-0 Smokies
Re: Archer vs. Smokies
Dolis gives up a 2-out single, a wild pitch but gets out of it with a K
55 pitches, 36 strikes, 19 balls
Vitters BB, Clevenger sac bunt, Wild pitch, Adduci RBI GO 6-3, Lalli GO-3
60 pitches, 37 strikes, 23 balls
2-0 Smokies
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
i wish the cubs didnt have a night off, too.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
gives up a 1-out triple, scores on a groundout
Gonzalez GO-3, Jackson INF 1B, Bunch of pickoff attempts at 1B, but Jackson still steals 2B, but then thrown out trying to steal 3B and Jackson gets ejected, Flaherty BB and steals 2B, Ridling BB and a wild pitch and Archer is done in favor of Neil Schenk
Spencer K's but a wild pitch scores Flaherty
Archer 76 P, 42 S, 34 B - 6 GO/3 FB
3-1 Smokies
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Dolis ends with 6 IP, 5 K, 0 BB, 4 H, 1 ER 85/54/31
Vitters 2B's later and Ridling hit a grand slam to blow the game open
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
We knew about a velocity drop, but is the elbow 3/44? From a Levine article:
"Triple-A right-hander Jay Jackson is rehabbing elbow tendinitis"
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Rotoworld stuff...
Q-Ball would "love" for Castro/Barney to be the 1-2 combo.
Fukudome probably not ready for Friday.
Pena still bothered by thumb injury.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Sure, as long as they're both batting over .300. Which will last all season, I'm sure.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
You've got to remember this is the guy who secured his managerial job based on a team ERA of 2.18 in his games from last year. He probably thinks luck is his dinvie compensation for losing his hair.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Wasn't he talking about moving Castro in the lineup just a few days ago? I mean if he is this fickle, it sounds like he will run the team like I run my fantasy baseball team- poorly.
Either way, you don't mess with the 1-2 guys when they're hitting like this. You just ride it out. If you have to reassess in a month, so be it, but let's not change our minds from series to series.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Well, the other alternatives thus far presented at the top of the lineup are doing as well or better than Barney (Fukudome and Baker). As long as Barney can keep his OBP over .360, I'm cool with it (though it would make more sense to hit him leadoff since he has no power and Castro would get to stay at just one spot).
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Cubs one step away from having open auditions for the rotation.
Ninja being considered for Tuesday start vs. Padres
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
When do they start transforming Koyie Hill into a pitcher?
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
When he perfects throwing to himself.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
He has a good split finger. rimshot
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Rafael Dolis, RHP, Cubs (Double-A Tennessee): 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 5 K. No. 15 prospect in the system had mid-90s velocity but needs to deepen the arsenal to avoid a relief profile.
Josh Vitters, 3B, Cubs (Double-A Tennessee): 2-for-4, 2 2B, R, RBI, BB. Hitting .360 in three games with three walks; it took him 30 games to draw his third Double-A walk in 2010.
and for crunch
Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Diamondbacks (Double-A Mobile): 1-for-2, HR (5), R, RBI, BB, K. Maybe that crazy season in the Cal League was for real after all. At least maybe, don't want to make too many conclusions on his impressive .381/.536/1.143 line in seven games.
fun with minor league numbers
Bobby Scales 4th in OPS in the PCL, LaHair 11th, Montanez 16th and Scott Mooore a little behind that
Tennessee has 5 of the top 7 in OPS in Southern League (Goldschmidt is 1st)
Jackson, Clevenger, Ridling, Vitters, Spencer all over 1.000 with LeMahieu at 929
Cerda and Burgess over 1.000 in FSL and rank #10 and #12.
Pierre LePage and Rubi Silva over 1.000 in Midwest League (#2 and #10)
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Scales' success is a carryover from spring training. He has a nice approach at the plate and a mechanically-sound swing. He's perfect for a bench spot. I would have preferred Scales over Dewitt.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
who is dewitt?
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
I am almost afraid to ask, but what's wrong with DeWitt's approach and swing?
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Honestly, I don't really know much about DeWitt.
Re: Davis Debut Spoiled by Cutspec
Ryno hates crackers!
Recent comments
Fuck a bench spot on the playoff roster, Coghlan is competing to bat cleanup.
barely any...especially for an evening game. place looks 1/2 full at best to start the game.
Listening on the radio. Are there any fans in the stands at all?
"An MRI taken Monday on the right side of Jorge Soler showed no major damage."
rare air though if he can keep it under 2. Sounds like Maddon already made up his mind though and Hendricks seems like the sort that would want to earn it. Guessing he gets a quick hook if he's still under 2 after 5 innings.
Fwiw, he can give up 1 ER in 5 innings (or more) and still be under 2. If he gives up 2 ER, he would need throw 9 IP to keep it under 2. 1 ER in 4 IP would give him an ERA of exactly 2.
In terms of WAR, it's still Scherzer by a lot (6.4), then Cueto (5.6), Lester (5.5), Kershaw (5.5), Roark (5.4), and then Hendricks (5.1)
Boring lineup tonight in terms of guys trying to reach milestones -- no KB (40 HR), Addy (100 RBI) or JHey (can he keep it going?), and Lackey isn't really going for anything, plus the team has already reached 100 wins. I get the "rest" thing, although they will have 4 days off after Sunday, but....bleh.
Agree -- I think you want to keep him on a regular schedule.
Ramos torn ACL
Sure, its not about his record.
Do you start him Sunday or not?
@jonmorosi Pitchers w/ sub-2.00 ERA in year of 185+ IP this century: Pedro '00, Clemens '05, Kershaw '13/'14, Arrieta '15, Greinke '15, Hendricks '16.
Yeah -- that would be rough for him. But, Monty is getting people out, he's a lefty and he has experience working out of the bullpen. Hammel? None of the above.
even if he's not starting, abandoning hammel would be a bit of a 'screw you.' i think it might be -monty +hammel, but it's speculation.
either way, someone's gonna be disappointed.
Joe said he is leaning towards 11 pitchers and 14 position players.
- 4 starters, Chapman, Rondon, Strop, CJ, Wood, Grimm, Monty. No dice for Cahill or Smith.
- 3 catchers, Rizz, Zo, Addy, KB, Javy, Heyward, Fowler, Soler, Coghlan, TLS and then Sczcur over Almora?
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.
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. 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.
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.


text:
Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love, and several other internationally bestselling books of fiction and nonfiction. Gilbert began her career writing for Harper's Bazaar, Spin, The New York Times Magazine and GQ, and was a three-time finalist for the National Magazine Award. Her story collection Pilgrims was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway award; The Last American Man was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. The follow-up memoir Committed became an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. Her latest novel, The Signature of All Things, was named a Best Book of 2013 by The New York Times, O Magazine, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and The New Yorker. Gilbert's short fiction has appeared in Esquire, Story, One Story, and the Paris Review.
The highly anticipated self-help book by Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic, which went on sale from Riverhead last week, debuts as a #1 New York Times bestseller (entering at #1 on the Advice, Hot-To… Read more >
Elizabeth Gilbert's highly anticipated new book Big Magic hit stories from Riverhead on Tuesday (9/22) and the wave of attention has been spectacular. CBS This Morning featured Liz on the… Read more >


text:
Dr. Martin Menkin is a neurologist in Orlando, FL. He works with patients whose issues relate to the nervous system, such as epilepsy or Parkinson's disease.
We invite you to write a review about your experience with Dr. Menkin.
Find potential causes and treatment options with the MD.com Symptom Checker.
See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.


text:
Final Oculus Rift specs revealed for 2016 consumer model
Oculus reveals the final hardware and software specifications for their long-awaited Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. This machine works with a three-part system, starting with the headset itself, fully capable of the highest-end virtual reality experience on the market at the time it's being revealed. This machine requires that the user have a computer with Windows 7 SP1 or newer with 8GB RAM or more, Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater, and either an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater. They'll also need HDMI 1.3 video output to connect to the headset, and 2x USB 3.0 ports for peripherals.


text:
If you feel like you're attracting opportunities today, it could be because your attitude is one of graciousness and goodwill. Perhaps you feel abundant because of the blessings that have recently come into your life, and you want to share your bounty with others. This may compel you to be more generous with your money or time, or you may be on the lookout for opportunities to help others achieve their goals. Your positive attitude will likely attract even greater blessings into your life, perhaps in the form of a wonderful professional opportunity or new friends. You can make the most of your positive attitude today by using the opportunities you are attracting to create opportunities for others.
When you maintain a positive attitude, you naturally attract positive situations and upbeat people into your life. Like attracts like, and when you focus on your own positive attributes and the positive attributes of others, similarly optimistic and friendly individuals will want to spend time with you and help you achieve your goals. Giving of yourself attracts abundance into your life, and the blessings you receive are often a direct result of a good attitude and your belief that success is inevitable. As opportunities present themselves, you'll recognize and accept them more easily. The positive attitude you're enjoying today could help you attract even greater blessings into your life.
What do you think?
Discuss astrology and share your opinion
Want more DailyOM?
Register for your free email,
or browse previous horoscopes
What do you think?
Discuss astrology and share your opinion
Want more DailyOM?
Register for your free email,
or browse previous horoscopes
Share the OM:
More DailyOM:
On-line Courses
Soul Readings
Today's Inspiration
Today's Horoscopes
Shop the Marketplace
Join the Community
© 2004-2016 DailyOM - All Rights ReservedNo portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission
Artwork by Wang Chang-Ming


text: Image gallery (2) Add an image Contribute fixes Rate 1 2 3 4 5 Total votes: 38 80 June 25, 2010 - 11:37am PCLEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 v1.0 All No-DVD [Reloaded] Download LEGO.HARRY.POTTER.Y14.V1.0.ALL.R... More LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Fixes LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 All Backup-DVD [Bender] LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 All Backup-DVD [Netshow] Add new comment Add new comment Your name (Login to post using username) Your name Subject Comment * CAPTCHAThis question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. (1) Doesn't work. Arghh! Every crack I tried crashes after launching. I'm running Windows 7. Every crack does THIS! 2 yes no 1 reply report  Add new comment


text:
Virtual Walkie Talkie
andro iX
- August 13, 2015
( 19,713)
"Virtual Walkie Talkie Pro" available.
a walkie talkie for voice communication with multiple persons through (also built-in) multi-channel ip server.
please mail problems, errors or questions, i cannot answer to comments.
if the net indicator wont turn green after switching on or the default server is too populated, please try another one:
press menu->options->change "andro-ix.com" to "andro-ix.de" in the first field->press apply->switch on
this app would get 5 if.... I would love to give this app 5 stars, frankly it is deserving of 5 except for the fact that it lacks a block button for all those assholes cussing you out In different languages, or those assholes playing music, or what's worse is the people putting porn noises up. TL;DR Add a block button, and I'll give 5 stars
Excellent app but its full of racist people living in their grandma's basement. It's the 21st century... build a bridge and get over it! Perfect if I could speak and understand Farsi.
This app is garbage. 95% of the people on here are from another country and they don't speak English and when you do find somebody who speaks English and you're trying to have a conversation with them people keep rudely interrupting.
I created a server on my VPS since the public servers are unmoderated. IP: nolsen.xyz . Same rules apply, so please obey them. Failure to obey them will result in a ban. Help fill this server by inviting people.
This is a good app Found a scammer his callsign is gek held him up for at least an hour then he got mad and left the app
Walki talki They thought that i was in love with him i was playing polce and then some random guy was like "ok i see him"it was weird also were are all the americans only dumbos that live in mexico and little kids on here are geting bad ideas from these people and number 40 is taken by two little girls if you interfear then the polce will interfear with you
What's New
-minor fixes


text:
Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera Unite, Fourth Fight?
By Mark Vester
Some thought it would never be possible but last week career rivals Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera met face to face when they were honored with awards for their contributions to Mexican boxing. The two Mexican stars had a lot bad blood during their long careers and they took part in one of the best trilogies in the history of boxing.
When they met now last Friday, they were smiling side by side and the bad blood had been gone as they shook hands. Barrera called Morales "a friend" and Morales said Barrera was the "most difficult opponent of his entire career."
They were asked about a fourth meeting since Morales recently made his return to boxing and Barrera never actually announced his retirement. Both fighters said "anything can happen," but Barrera was said Morales' current division run at the high weight of 147-pounds would probably prevent a fourth fight from taking place. Barrera last fought as a lightweight.
Both fighters said the bad blood they shared is a thing of the past.
"Things happen but we are friends. Time heals all wounds," Morales said.
"All of the wounds have been healed. The truth is, everything has been forgotten. As with all young people there are certain things that happen, but now we are mature individuals. I respect Erik Morales and as I said earlier, he is my friend," Barrera said.
Send News Tips and Comments To Mark Vester @ [email protected]
Much respect for both of these i cant never stop watching their trilogy is the greatest of all time cuz of them itz wat made me put on some gloves when i was a lil kid :boxing: KJB & Wazza…Comment by [email protected] on 04-07-2010
why not?? for entertainment's sake!Comment by The Great Shark on 04-07-2010
Might as well, Hopkins-Jones Jr. II was made, why not?Comment by jetgeomcx on 04-07-2010
good grief............nothing will happen! title is misleading... :purity:Comment by BOLLOCKS on 04-07-2010
War Barrera!Post a Comment - View More User Comments (25)


text:
The Behavioralist Visits the Factory: Increasing Productivity Using Simple Framing Manipulations
Tanjim Hossain
University of Toronto
John A. List
University of Chicago - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER); Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA)
December 2009
NBER Working Paper No. w15623
Recent discoveries in behavioral economics have led to important new insights concerning what can happen in markets. Such gains in knowledge have come primarily via laboratory experiments--a missing piece of the puzzle in many cases is parallel evidence drawn from naturally-occurring field counterparts. We provide a small movement in this direction by taking advantage of a unique opportunity to work with a Chinese high-tech manufacturing facility. Our study revolves around using insights gained from one of the most influential lines of behavioral research--framing manipulations--in an attempt to increase worker productivity in the facility. Using a natural field experiment, we report several insights. For example, conditional incentives framed as both "losses" and "gains" increase productivity for both individuals and teams. In addition, teams more acutely respond to bonuses posed as losses than as comparable bonuses posed as gains. The magnitude of the effect is roughly 1%: that is, total team productivity is enhanced by 1% purely due to the framing manipulation. Importantly, we find that neither the framing nor the incentive effect lose their importance over time; rather the effects are observed over the entire sample period. Moreover, we learn that worker reputation and conditionality of the bonus contract are substitutes for sustenance of incentive effects in the long-run production function.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 34
Date posted: January 4, 2010
Suggested Citation
Contact Information
© 2016 Social Science Electronic Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
This page was processed by apollobot1 in 0.204 seconds


text:
City Attorney Tom Perkins Responds to Beer, Wine Referendum Foes' Writ: "The Courts Should Not Intervene in an Ongoing Election."
Dallas City Attorney Tom Perkins
Patrick Michels
A couple of weeks back we mentioned that Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals Justice Elizabeth Lang-Miers ordered the city of Dallas to respond by no later than July 19 to attorney Andy Siegel's writ of mandamus in which he claims, among other things, that the council's call for a local option election concerning the off-premise sale of beer and wine citywide ain't kosher. This afternoon, First Assistant City Attorney Chris Bowers was good enough to send that response -- all 89 pages, including exhibits -- and, as always, it follows on the other side.
And while Steve Thompson has honed in on one of the exhibits -- a July 16 memo from City Secretary Deborah Watkins to Mayor Tom Leppert and the city council in which she writes that the organization formerly known as Progress Dallas barely got the number of signatures required to trigger the election -- the larger issue is this, says City Attorney Tom Perkins in an interview with Unfair Park: "The courts should not intervene in an ongoing election, and the election has been called at this point. The court should dismiss the case because of the lack of jurisdiction." And that's that.
Because ultimately, says Perkins, no matter the final certified tally, there were indeed enough valid signatures to trigger the election. "And the council is required to call the election by law," he says, " which the council did." But that is not the extent of Perkins's argument.
In his original writ, Siegel said he counted among his clients several southern sector churches, among them the African American Pastors Coalition (of which Mayor Leppert's good friend Dr. Frederick Haynes of Friendship-West Baptist Church is vice president). Which is nice and all, but, says Perkins, they don't have standing to overturn the council's call for an election.
Upcoming Events
Texas Bronc Riding Finals 2016
TicketsSun., Oct. 2, 2:00pm
Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets
TicketsMon., Oct. 3, 7:30pm
All American ProRodeo Finals
TicketsSat., Oct. 8, 7:00pm
Dallas Cowboys vs. Cincinnati Bengals
TicketsSun., Oct. 9, 3:25pm
"Meaning: The fact that you are a registered voter or you may be opposed to an election doesn't in and of itself create a standing. You have to have some special position in order for you to create standing for the court to challenge an election, and we do not believe they do. Also, we followed the law in terms of what the city secretary and the city council required to do under the local option statute and election code."
And now, we wait for the court's ruling -- which will come down ... whenever the court decides. "That," says Perkins, "is entirely up to the court. The judges have the authority to do what they believe appropriate under the law. The argument we've made, we believe that is the correct interpretation of the law. But the judge will ultimately make that decision."
City Response to Petition for Mandamus
Get the This Week's Top Stories Newsletter
Every week we collect the latest news, music and arts stories — along with film and food reviews and the best things to do this week — so that you'll never miss Observer's biggest stories.
In Case You Missed It
Upcoming Events
Stockyards Championship Rodeo
TicketsFri., Sep. 30, 8:00pm
Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic: Grambling vs Prairie View A&M
TicketsSat., Oct. 1, 4:00pm
University of North Texas Mean Green Football
TicketsSat., Oct. 1, 6:00pm
Mesquite Championship Rodeo
TicketsSat., Oct. 1, 7:30pm
Popular Stories
Sponsor Content


text:
We found 1 that has recently dropped in price.
Sign up to see this price drop and to receive future price drop notifications.
Total Reviews
Write a
Sort by
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
I bought this car, an LS Coupe when GM was offering deep discounts to clear inventory in its final production year. In that regards, I got an excellent price on a mediocre vehicle. My son like the sporty looks of the coupe, but its tiny trunk opening and wide doors are significant drawbacks and I would have preferred the 4 door. However, after 5 years of driving, it has been very reliable and gets pretty good fuel economy. As it likely has little trade in value, we will likely keep it for another winter, as equipped with proper winter tires, it gets us through the cold Canadian snowy season. It is very comfortable for 2 hour drives but would not be our choice for a long road trip.
Reliable, relatively smooth and quiet, decent fuel economy
As this model is long out of production, no comment
This car is a car that's fine to get around but down the road will not retain its value. Could they make the windshield washer reservoir any smaller? It's like a funnel, doesn't hold much fluid for winter driving. My drinks are doing back flips with those lousy non functional cup holders. Already a recall on power steering
OnStar, sporty little car
Build a comparable car that holds up as well as a Honda American cars seem like they are cheaply built just slapped together, mass produced
I love my Cobalt! Handles great, dependable, looks fantastic, plenty of room in back seat and front lays way back. Perfect car
adjustable seats height and lay back
Best quality of this car is it's QUIET. Nice riding car with lots of power.
Needs a better quality interior
I bought the Cobalt and love it, I keep reading its uncomfortable but I think its very comfortable front and back seat. It is very peppy on road and fun to drive, if you read the manual on Auto. transmission and use the half pedal deflection on passing it flys. Interior is mostly plastic but that makes it very easy to keep clean, seats are comfy with plenty of adjustments height, back, head lets face it its a economy car but I love it. Doesn't feel like a small car and looks sharp.
color (red) plus the interior seems larger then it really is.
None so far I love it! Nice quiet smooth ride!
Help |
About Us |
Contact Us |
Careers |
Affiliate Program |
Dealer Center |
Privacy Statement |
Visitor Agreement |
Membership Agreement
Your Ad Choices
| Site Map
| Glossary
| Mobile
| Developers
Follow Edmunds
© Edmunds.com, Inc.


text:
Top Definition
a Basketball term meaning to embarrass some one usually while slamming the ball over them. It refers to the guy whos being dunked on in basketball posters.
"Wow that guy just got posterized!"
por j-la 22 de Agosto de 2003
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
Dragon's Dogma
- Boards
- Dragon's Dogma
- I hate my pawn
I tend to run with the mag boosting augments and cast time decreasing one, but i'll look at seeing if i can change maybe just 1 of them to make room for it (if it's not already on)
Thanks for all the helpful tips guys :)
Peace is a lie. There is only passion.
Gamer Tag: Shaolin Manc 89
Yes, Bastion is a passive +50 to DEF, passive in that it won't show in stats.
You could try:
for speed, maximum power and that small boost.
GT/PSN: Karathrax, Alt: Sekhmeti
i actually think that's what i have. but since i'm away from the comfort of my console i can't check. If it's not, it will be by the time i get plugged back in.
Again, thanks for all the help guys :)
Peace is a lie. There is only passion.
Gamer Tag: Shaolin Manc 89
coolfire1357 2 years ago#14
Karathrax posted...
However, what determines the rest of your path to 200 is what you envision him to be at its end. If you want a more bullet-proof caster (Mage or Sorcerer), then maybe 50 levels of Ranger and the last 25 as either Mage or Sorcerer for more power. That's a decision you need to make; I can't do that for you. XD
Stick with sorcerer not mage. You will end up with too much MDEF and yours is fine already.
And... if you like the lightning spells, you can use them even with low stamina if you just top the pawns off during battle with group stamina boosters. I have to do that with Merlyn but its really not a lot of trouble.
GT: iamsiamesifuplz
--She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.-- Proverbs
i'm gonna change him to ranger for the next 50 levels anyway when i get in, so his stamina should be fine (hopefully) when i switch him back.
so i'll be picking up a sorcerer for a bit if anyone wants me to take them on?
Peace is a lie. There is only passion.
Gamer Tag: Shaolin Manc 89
coolfire1357 2 years ago#16
Wardvern, thanks for the recent Merlyn rent - did you have a problem with him? I had been offline for a few days with no internet, and got a few rents - sorry if I'm remembering wrong - was it you I got a godsbane from? (lol!)
Anyway, I can flip him back to sorcerer this evening if you want.
GT: iamsiamesifuplz
--She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.-- Proverbs
If you want to give my max mag sorceress a go, she's my alt pawn (DragonHunter720). You might need to send me a friend request though. She should still be in the rift as a sorceress. Just give her a Wyrmking ring, and she's good to go.
GT: Rob ShadowHawk and DragonHunter720.
Remember, it's only a game, have fun and enjoy.
I have trained Sylver for 2 hours, thou the same stars that Simba need. Hopefully Sylver learn stuff. I like him. He looks like a cool pimp, just the sun-glasses missing(I mean this in good way).
I think he will be a lot better if you give him a bit time to grow. Simba was hopeless for some time.
What actually seems to happen is if make a veteran pawn of the same vocation, they Monkey see Monkey do. I am not sure of it. But I took Draken for a while and after that Simba seemed to pick up some new tricks. This just my experience, I am not sure if actually works that way :) But helped on mage pawn I had that would not use her Grapple spell, but after had a veteran mage tag along she start using it.
GT: Sunesha
Pawn: Simba v.2.1 (Super-Cool Cape) | Ranger lv. 200 | Challenger/Mitigator/Utilitarian | Heaven's Key/Revenant Wail
Yeah I'm just leveling a different vocation in him and my arisen too actually, for a while for stay purposes. When they are up to scratch I'll switch them back. Damien's awakened form has spent the last 2 days ripping me a new one.
Robert- I'll take you up on that. Fr sent. Will use her and keep her in when I change Sylver back.
Sunesha- thanks, I noticed all the foe knowledge, it's really appreciated :) I didn't actually go for the fashion dogma side of it, I just dress him in what I have that is strongest lol.
Peace is a lie. There is only passion.
Gamer Tag: Shaolin Manc 89
Also, meryln is on my fav list from when he was a Sorc, but I like him just as much as a strider :)
I just like changing things up every now n then.
Also yeah, I don't like giving rubbish gifts, and since I keep all the BBI stuff I get at the moment (I need it cos I suck) it was either that or a wake stone and I'd just realised another pawn with a wake stone so wanted to be different. But giving you that godsbane left me in a sticky situation as it was the one from my inventory not storage so when Death struck, I couldn't just go back and pawns ended up being sent back with 3* and no gift which makes me feel bad lol
Peace is a lie. There is only passion.
Gamer Tag: Shaolin Manc 89
- Boards
- Dragon's Dogma
- I hate my pawn
Report Message
Terms of Use Violations:
Etiquette Issues:
Add user to Ignore List after reporting


text:
Converse Children Boys Ct OX Hi Trainers
Colour:Blue Product Code:43513 In Stock
RRP £29.99 Now £17.99 You save£12.00
Children Boys Converse Chuck Taylor Ox Hi Trainers in Blue.
Inspired and taken down from iconic Converse adult silhouettes, the Chuck Taylor ox, is a must to express each individual, in a creative way from the beginning,
Lace up
All Star logo to heel, side & tongue
Rubber toe piece
Textile Upper, Inner & Synthetic Sole.
- Delivery info
- Standard Delivery £3.95 2-5 days (excluding bank holidays)
Next Day Delivery £5.95
(see terms and conditions for full details) View Full Delivery Policy
- Returns info
- You can return any unwanted items back to us within 21 days of the parcel being delivered to you. Please note earrings and underwear can't be returned for health and hygiene reasons. Swimwear must have the protective sticker intact. Click here for full details.
Reviews on product


text:
Note: This story contained incorrect information when published: Emeritus at Seville Estates, 7401 Seville Drive, is an assisted living facility certified to care for Alzheimer's patients by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. It was not included in a list of certified facilities in the story.
Walking into The Garden at Childers Place is like checking into a posh hotel.
The plush accommodations and new technology show it isn't the nursing home of yesteryear. Work from local artists hangs on the walls, and a swank coffee shop serves up gourmet drinks that are anything but typical nursing home fare.
But the mission is the same - provide care to an aging population - at a cost of more than $100 a day.
The 20-bed "neighborhood," preferred over the term "unit," was built in 2007 and this month became a state-certified facility for Alzheimer's patients.
The Garden is part of the sprawling two-story complex near Medical Center Park that houses two other 20-bed neighborhoods for seniors. Audra Hendley, nursing home administrator, said the facility went ahead with state certification based on the needs of its population and admissions.
Childers Place, 6600 Kilgore Drive, is now one of four Amarillo facilities that are state-approved for Alzheimer's patients. The other three are: Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home, Ware Memorial Care Center and Windflower Nursing, a part of Craig Methodist Retirement Community. All four combined have capacity for 155 patients.
Amarillo has four other facilities that can accept Alzheimer's patients, but they aren't certified by the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities Services. The situation has some professionals wondering how prepared the Amarillo area is to take care of its aging baby boomer population.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and fatal brain disorder affecting 5.3 million Americans, the majority of which are 65 or older. The disease also is the most common cause of dementia, a mental disorder characterized by loss of memory and other intellectual abilities, according to the Alzheimer's Association. More than 80 percent of dementia cases are attributed to Alzheimer's.
Childers Place, operated by the Bivins Foundation, allows for a continuum of care. Residents living in one of the neighborhoods can move into The Garden if their condition deteriorates or they need more assistance. The layouts of the three communities are the same, allowing for as smooth a transition as possible.
The facility can only be entered by key-card access, required by the state. The wing is divided into two sections, with 10 rooms down each hallway. Each section has its own communal living room, immaculately set with furniture and a fireplace. A communal kitchen also is available and equipped with staff-operated safety features to avoid any harm to residents.
The use of technology is likely the facility's greatest asset. Motion sensors in the room alert the nurses' station and pagers can notify staff members if a resident leaves a room. A resident who needs to use the restroom at night need only get out of bed, and a weight sensor placed in the bed gradually turns on lights in the room and bathroom. The lights turn off whenever the patient returns to bed. Residents who need help getting to the restroom are a fall risk, and staff members are quickly alerted so they can come to help.
"The smart-room technology keeps staff from hovering over a patient, and it gives them more freedom," Hendley said. "It really cuts down on (patient) anxiety."
Each room has its own bathroom and shower, and residents are encouraged to outfit it with their own furniture.
Staff said the setup and luxuries available at The Garden are a far cry from how Alzheimer's patients were typically treated in decades past.
"I remember the day when most Alzheimer's patients were tied down," said Shane Harnish, director of nursing at the facility. "Back then there were a lot of people who were vegetative."
Hendley said medications also have changed.
"We (medical professionals) are not over-medicating them anymore," she said. "We finally recognized Alzheimer's doesn't mean cookie-cutter treatment."
The staff expects the facility, which has 20 beds, to be full within a year.
The most pressing issue will be in 2011 when the first of the baby boomer generation, those born between 1946 and 1964, begin moving into the elderly population. The large influx includes a larger percentage of people that likely will need Alzheimer's-specific facilities.
"I wonder if we do have enough facilities, just given the sheer statistics," Harnish said. "That makes me nervous."
Tanya Mock, managing local ombudsman for the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle, said there are currently enough facilities, but she said it's difficult to predict future needs and plan for them.
"(Nursing homes) are planning but I don't know how aggressively," Mock said. "They are well aware there are going to be some changes." The current trend in caring for the elderly could help offset the number of baby boomers who will need special housing.
"We don't have the physical places so we have to find other means to care of them where they are," Hendley said, noting that many seniors are staying at home longer. "Technology will have to play a huge part of how we take care of that group."
Barbara Simms, director of admissions and social services for Ware Living Center, agreed that preparation is needed. Ware Living Center, a nursing home at Park Central Retirement Community next to downtown Amarillo, operates a 40-bed community for Alzheimer's patients called The Village, which is certified by the state. Baptist Community Services, which operates Park Central, also created The Arbors as a Medicaid facility, but it was full the day it opened.
"There are so many baby boomers. We will see more people with Alzheimer's or dementia," Simms said. "My concern for the future is that people who will need 24-hour care will not have the funds for it. People who retire at an earlier age may not have the resources they are going to need 10, 15 or 20 years down the road."
Simms encourages seniors and even younger adults to look at long-term care insurance, which will offset the cost of 24-hour care when it is needed. Medicaid is not something to rely solely on, she said.
"When you get to that point, you get restricted to where you can go," she said. "Some of the Medicaid homes you may not want to go to."
© 2016. All Rights Reserved. | Contact Us


text:
Talk:Manaweave Robe
Back to page
104,491pages on
this wiki
this wiki
According to the NPC page for Wynne Larson, she is the quest starter for this quest. According to the NPC page for Skuerto, he does not start this quest. So, I changed the quest box to match. --Dalnir (talk) 04:55, 6 June 2008 (UTC)


text:
2016 Open Dates - Now through through August 31st and November 15th - December 31st (Closed September 1st - November 14th)
Immerse, Activate, Rejuvenate, and Nourish Yourself at Buenaventura and Three Seeds
(Ideal for Family, Friends or Themed Group Retreats - Group Leaders inquire here about hosting a Group Retreat during these dates)
Student Group Summer Camp Packages
1-7 Nights Packages
We offer A La Carte Packages and All-Inclusive Packages that include lodging, meals, guided tours and transfers to/from San Isidro and optional workshops, classes & lectures in English or Spanish (or combined) on Organic farming & gardening, cow milking & country-style cooking, composting & recycling, and language classes and offer eco-adventure activities like hiking expeditions in the rainforest, river rafting on Rio Savegre, mountain biking on dirt trails and back-country dirt roads, and horse-back riding to the local towns or El Llano or El Brujo.
DOWNLOAD PDFs FOR MORE INFO:
Yoga & Wellness Retreat Packages
1-7 Nights Packages
Yoga Teachers: Sign up 10 or more students and your stay is FREE!
We offer A La Carte Packages and All-Inclusive Packages that include 2 Yoga Classes per day, lodging, meals, guided tours, and transfers to/from San Isidro, and optional workshops, classes & lectures in English or Spanish (or combined) on Organic farming & gardening, cow milking & country-style cooking, composting & recycling, and language classes and offer eco-adventure activities like hiking expeditions in the rainforest, river rafting on Rio Savegre, mountain biking on dirt trails and back-country dirt roads, and horse-back riding to the local towns or El Llano or El Brujo.
DOWNLOAD PDFs FOR MORE INFO:
If you are interested in joining one of our scheduled Group Retreats or would like to organize your own group retreat, please view our Group Retreats Calendar for upcoming scheduled Group Retreats and open dates/weeks available for retreats/groups.
RIVER-FRONT RENTALS AT BUENAVENTURA's PUEBLO NUEVO ECO-VILLAGE
If you are interested in daily, weekly or monthly rentals of our river-front houses and cabins, please view our Rentals Calendar for availability. Please fill out our Reservations Form if you would like to make a reservation or booking.
If you would like to visit Buenaventura on another date or organize your own group trip, please contact us for availability.
In October 2011, Buenaventura was mentioned in an International Living Magazine article titled "Costa Rica: A New Life and A New Job" by writer Marika Ripke. Read the full article here
Buenaventura is currently offering 4 river-front investment properties within its Phase 1 development: Pueblo Nuevo Eco-Village. "Rental Income" river-front investment properties range from $45k - $250k, including Posada de Sueños 1/2 acre lot and turn-key house/cabin, Casita Milagro 1/4 acre lot and house, Corral Escondido Lot 1/4 acre lot and Sacred Views 1/2 acre lot. More information about the Buenaventura Investment Properties can be downloaded as a PDF Presentation by clicking on the link below:
Become part of the Buenaventura community on Facebook to view and sign up for scheduled Group Retreats, preview our photo galleries and stay connected with us...
Follow us on twitter at BuenaventuraCR for updates on this year's group retreats, new projects, videos...
Guest Book Registry & Testimonials
"First off, thank you for such an amazingly successful time at Buenaventura with both groups. Gabby and Alex came back just raving about their experience at the eco lodge, in El Brujo and eating all the amazing food at Three Seeds. They also thought you were the coolest, of course. The photos are amazing and proof that the students enjoyed themselves to the fullest -- most of them saying Buenaventura was the best part of the trip. We are looking forward to working with you again in 2014 and hope to save Buenaventura for the end of the trip. Let me know your ideas for future trips. We are excited to move forward with the 2014 season already!"
- Shannon Revolinski, Programs Director at Moondance Adventures
Buenaventura is pure magic! We can't wait to return. May God continue to shine on all that come here..
All love, Scott Badenoch
"During our trip to Buenaventura, Harlow showed us an amazing time in Costa Rica. From horseback riding through the rainforest, living like locals on a rural organic farm, and hiking to some of the most pristine beaches, waterfalls and streams in the world, there was never a dull moment. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to see the real Costa Rica, I highly recommend exploring it on one of Harlow's personal tours of Costa Rica."
Matthew (Hitch) McDermid
Manifest Destiny! Dreams really do come true. Thank you for creating this space.. I shall return!
XOV, DeFalco
Pura vida to the Max! I had no idea what an excellent adventure this trip would be and how much my mind, heart, and imagination could expand.
Muchas muchas gracias! Abbe Altman
"Our stay at Buenaventura was the highlight of our 2 1/2 weeks of Costa Rica. Harlow, Tamara and Gerardo and their family are fabulous hosts who work hard to make sure you are relaxed, feel at home and are well fed and cared for! For a family from a city this was country living at it's best. Seeing our kids milk cows, eat star fruit off trees, ride horses, play soccer with Tamara's kids, grind corn for tortillas and float down a pure mountain stream and jump in big swimming holes and waterfalls was GREAT. Almost a year later our children are still talking about it. Our 3 1/2 year old often packs up a little bag and when you ask where she is going she says Costa Rica with a huge smile on her face and says she is now chuleta girl thanks to the farm :)!"
Manshel Rusitzky Family
Harlow, You made this trip exquisite in every way! The rainforest, the location, the retreat... but mostly your generous and caring spirit!
Namaste, Gayatri Dawson
Thank you Harlow for an amazing day full of jungle adventures, breathtaking beauty, delicious food and great energy! This short time here fed my body, soul & heart - thank you for sharing your slice of paradise so generously!
Pura vida! Marysia Miernowska
Pura vida, Pura Life.. wishing we could stay for so much longer - to be continued! Restful, nourished well, magic nights! I will think of the river, the incredible land you have here, the kind souls. Hope to be back very soon. Keep creating and visioning! Beauty abounds here! Body & Soul nourished!
Love, Sage
Read more Guest Book Registry & Testimonials
Home | About Us | Location | Accommodations | FAQs | Group Retreats | Eco-Activities & Attractions | Photos & Videos | Contact Us
© 2002 - 2016 Buenaventura Eco-Adventure Lodge & Rainforest Retreat, All Rights Reserved.


text:
OHAABMMGS7/H87555000001001_MEDIA_SET true
Fender Heaven's Gate T-Shirt Black Extra LargeProduct #H87555 Fender H87555 OHAAB Short Sleeve Mens T-Shirts https://www.esnapw.com/rses/ESnapServlet?MerchantNumberSent=63655
- Write a Review
- Seen a Lower Price? Click Here.
45 day price guarantee, 45 day return policy, 100% secure shopping
Fender Heaven's Gate T-Shirt
Show your love of Fender with this stylish tee-shirt.
For the stylish rocker--check out this black tee featuring a Fender Custom Shop logo with an intricate swirl design on the front.
- Black tee with Fender logo and swirl background
- Choose your size from the drop-down menu
Order today!
review resources /productDetail/reviews/productReviews.jsp 1
Write a Review
Also consider


text:
Top Definition
Cherrie always goes on top.
dari NH3 Kamis, 22 November 2007
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
A South African slang term for girlfriend or date.
Dude, leave me alone I'm hanging with my cherrie!
dari Trinity07 Kamis, 24 September 2009
The greatest scientist of our time. Also another word for mother fucker.
Wow, she's the cherrie who discovered the drug for xyz virus. What a cherrie !!!
dari tink tank Jumat, 12 Maret 2010


text:
GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra - River Thames Stunt Gallery
Sienna Miller got soaked during an action stunt to promote her latest film, GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra on the Thames in London on Wednesday (July 22, 2009). The actress joined fellow cast members Channing Tatum and Marlon Wayans in blasting down the river on an inflatable boat powered by UK Marines, before boarding the HMS Belfast, near Tower Bridge, for a photocall and press conference. Check out photos from the event…
Roll your mouse over the left and right-hand sides of the image and then click to view more pictures.
1 of 7
Watch footage of the GI Joe Thames stunt or watch the trailer for GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Recent Galleries:
- The Magnificent Seven: Cowboys descend on West End - Photo Gallery
- The Shallows (Blake Lively) Photo Gallery
- Ben-Hur Character Poster Gallery
- The Legend of Tarzan: Margot Robbie Photo Gallery
- The Nice Guys UK Premiere Photo Gallery
- Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick attend Trolls UK Photo Call at Savoy
- Inferno (Tom Hanks/Felicity Jones) - First-look Photo Gallery
- Green Room Photo Gallery
- The Magnificent Seven (Denzel Washington/Chris Pratt) First-look Photo Gallery
- Zootropolis Easter Egg Photo Gallery


text: A hollow sphere of radius 0.190 m, with rotational inertia I = 0.0176 kg·m2 about a line through its center of mass, rolls without slipping up a surface inclined at 30.3° to the horizontal. At a certain initial position, the sphere's total kinetic energy is 8.00 J. (a) How much of this initial kinetic energy is rotational? (b) What is the speed of the center of mass of the sphere at the initial position? When the sphere has moved 0.840 m up the incline from its initial position, what are (c) its total kinetic energy and (d) the speed of its center of mass?