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The West Perry girls' basketball team's loss to Hershey can be forgiven. The Mustangs had to play the Trojans 24 hours after their emotionally draining comeback win at Steel-High.
A lethargic effort in a 45-26 win over Halifax could also be overlooked. The Wildcats, a bottom-rung Tri-Valley League member, posed no challenge and offered little reward beyond the District 3 power rating points at stake.
Even a Jan. 20 loss to Boiling Springs can be excused. The Bubblers are, after all, the defending MPC-Colonial champs and are vastly improved since losing to the Mustangs in December.
But, 52-29? At home?
Or, East Pennsboro 51, West Perry 43?
Mustang coach Scott Moyer is surely considering those questions now that his team — after its 61-31 blowout of Waynesboro — has lost three of its last five games, dropped to 12-3 overall and is in a first-place tie with Steel-High and Boiling Springs after the Bubblers' Jan. 25 overtime win over the Rollers.
"We didn't play well (against Boiling Springs). We weren't competitive. That was the biggest disappointment," Moyer said. "It was across the board. Boiling Springs ran whatever they wanted, we couldn't get stops and we couldn't finish.'
For Moyer, the loss to East Penn was at least tolerable. "We didn't play that poorly. We just caught them on the wrong night. They played hard and they made their shots.'
Looking for positives, Moyer found Joelle Reisinger and Sami Seiber, his best 3-point threats.
Reisinger knocked down four treys against East Penn and scored a season-high 12 points. She came back with a pair of 3s at Waynesboro to raise her team-best total to 18. Reisinger now has 62 career 3s, one back of Lauren Emick for fifth on the program's all-time list.
Seiber scorched Waynesboro for a career-high 16 points. She canned four treys, also a career high.
"Sami played a great game at both ends of the floor," Moyer said. "That was easily her best game.'
The Mustangs finish the week with a visit from Camp Hill and a trip to Milton Hershey. Moyer hopes his team has turned the corner and can get on a roll.
"We have something to play for every night. We can't take any game off.'


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This time of year is one of transition; back to school, the sun is setting a little earlier and rising a little later.
For some of us, the Jewish High Holy days are looming very close. They arrive at a perfect time — in the midst of all of these changes. It is now that we take account of what is truly important and make adjustments accordingly.
Part of our liturgy is dedicated to reminding ourselves of our commitment to pass our traditions and beliefs from generation to generation. Our lives are centered around family and community, and building memories and traditions. Part of our mission as parents, grandparents and educators is to improve the lot of the next generation.
Though we all take this mission very seriously, I am concerned that we are hampered in our efforts without even knowing it.
Of late, I have come to learn that many of our children's products contain toxic flame retardants. Those very products could very well be making them sick.
Many of you may remember, way back in the '70s, the health concerns about certain cancer-causing flame retardants in children's pajamas. Manufacturers removed them from the pajamas, but those flame retardants, known as chlorinated TRIS, are still used in baby and children's products from strollers and car seats to nap mats, as well as sofas and chairs.
Unfortunately, cancer-causing TRIS flame retardants became popular again when Washington and other states banned the neurotoxic flame retardants called PBDES. Companies just moved from one harmful chemical to another without regard for our children's health.
Shockingly, a recent study found toxic flame retardants in 17 of 20 children's products tested, including nursing pillows and changing pads purchased at Washington retailers, such as Walmart and Target. When the toxics escape, they mix with household dust and are ingested by our children as they explore the world around them. As a result, our little ones are exposed to cancer-causing agents and neurotoxic chemicals while they sleep, play and eat.
There are safer ways to achieve fire-safe products. Inherently flame resistant materials, smarter methods and safer chemicals are available and used by numerous companies.
"Why isn't using harmful flame retardants against the law?" you may wonder. That's a great question.
The Toxic-Free Kids & Families Act will ban the most harmful flame retardants and help prevent companies from switching to yet another bad alternative. Washington's House of Representatives passed it last year, but the Senate failed to pass anything meaningful, leaving us all vulnerable for another year.
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Boston College tumbled below .500 with a loss at North Carolina on Saturday.
N.C. State joined the Eagles at 3-4 with a lopsided setback at Florida State.
North Carolina, Syracuse (which was on a bye) and Virginia (which dropped to 2-6 with a home loss to Georgia Tech) were already below .500.
Five sub-.500 teams out of 14 at the end of October probably was not what the ACC had in mind when the season began. But that's the conference's reality as the scramble to fill eight or nine bowl slots continues in the season's final month.
Five ACC teams have secured postseason eligibility, the latest being Duke. That could grow to six next week if Georgia Tech can upend Pittsburgh (more on the Yellow Jackets in a bit).
As for the top of the conference's pecking order, that hasn't changed at all …
Orange (Miami): Florida State. The Seminoles (7-0, 5-0 ACC) are two victories away from locking up the Atlantic Division and encountered minimal resistance in their 49-17 shredding of N.C. State. They were No. 2 in the initial BCS standings, though they are likely to fall a spot after Oregon upended UCLA.
Remember: BCS standings more than two weeks from the end of the season represent a hype machine more than anything substantial, especially with so many games left to be played. Far too many permutations exist with six weeks remaining in the season to get too caught up in those rankings. The best thing the Seminoles (and any other top-10 team) can do now is keep winning.
Sugar (New Orleans): Clemson. The Tigers (7-1, 5-1), despite their sluggishness of late and a loss to Florida State, still seem like a better BCS bet than Miami at this stage. Their fans travel well and they're every bit as visible as the Hurricanes. Too bad it would require something really surprising (Florida State losing to Miami and either Syracuse or Wake Forest) to set up a Clemson-Miami game this season.
Chick-Fil-A (Atlanta): Miami. The Hurricanes (7-0, 3-0) are all alone atop the Coastal Division, and thanks to the NCAA's relatively modest sanctions announced last week, Miami knows it can go to the postseason for the first time since 2010. Even if the Hurricanes lose to Florida State, a trip to Atlanta to face an SEC team would remain their most likely bowl outcome for the time being.
Champs Sports (Orlando): Virginia Tech. The Hokies (6-2, 3-1) saw their six-game winning streak end with a 13-10 loss to Duke. That should knock Virginia Tech out of the top 20, but it still looks like a viable commodity for a decent bowl. With Boston College, Maryland and Virginia still to come, the Hokies are a good bet to finish with at least nine victories.
Sun (El Paso): Duke. Well, who else has a decent claim to this spot? No one, really, especially since Georgia Tech is unlikely to get a third straight ticket to El Paso. The Blue Devils (6-2, 2-2) beat a ranked team for the first time in 19 years and will head somewhere for the postseason. The more they win in November, the more realistic this destination becomes.
Belk (Charlotte): Wake Forest. The lure of a North Carolina school is strong for the organizers of this game, and the Demon Deacons (4-4, 2-3) have the longest absence from the Belk Bowl of any of the four ACC teams from the state. If Wake wins two more and isn't zapped by the league's one-win rule, this would be a logical destination.
Music City (Nashville): Georgia Tech. Much is made of the Yellow Jackets' need to win seven games to secure a postseason bid because it faces two FCS teams. Georgia Tech already demolished Elon and faces Alabama A&M in the season's penultimate week. But if it gets to six wins before playing Alabama A&M, it will be bowl eligible. The Yellow Jackets (5-3, 4-2) can get there by beating Pittsburgh this week.
V100 (Shreveport): Pittsburgh. The Panthers (4-3) squandered a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter at Navy to lose for the second time in three games. Might Shreveport be the new Birmingham for Pitt? It's certainly possible, especially for a team that appears headed for at or within a game of .500.
Military (Annapolis): Maryland. The Terrapins (5-3, 1-3) dropped three of four in October and now get a bye week before facing Syracuse. Maryland gets four more chances to secure an elusive sixth victory and earn its first bowl bid in coach Randy Edsall's three seasons.


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Commenting etiquette
I've been trying to decide what, if anything, I wanted to say on this topic. In general, when people leave comments at the bottom of my stories on MLB.com, I usually ignore them. Not that I don't care what people say/think, it's just healthier for me overall not to get caught up in it.
But with the Top 50 list, I wanted to see the reaction, so I've been reading the comments that have been left with the story on the breakdown of the list. Now, let me say right off the bat that I'm not overly sensitive when it comes to these things. I can take most criticisms and even laugh about some of the cruder responses. (Feel free to send in your own Top 10 list for a fan's top prospect ranking later on)
I'm all for freedom of speech, so I'm not going to tell people what they can/cannot or should/shouldn't write. I love people who care about their team or a specific prospect so much that they want to voice their disappointment that he didn't make the list or that their team is underrepresented. For instance, a guy commented about how Dan Runzler should be in the Top 10 based on his amazing 2009 season. Now, I respectfully disagree — Runzler had an amazing run and will be a very good big leaguer, but he's not really a Top 50 prospect in my book. Ditto with all the folks who called for Daniel Hudson to be in there (Yes, he's eligible — the only requirement I have is that a guy still have rookie status). I really like Hudson, but just because he got our MiLB Starting Pitcher of the Year doesn't mean he's one of the top 50 prospects in the game. Good big leaguer, yes, but not quite on that level in terms of how all his stuff grades out and his upside compared to other pitchers on the list. Either way, I love hearing from people about that kind of stuff. That's why we do this list.
I even laugh at the people who said I should be fired because I had Miguel Montero too low. The comment looked like this:
without being too critical, this dude is out to lunch. i hate the
yankees as much as humanly possible….but montero 19??? just for THAT
this guy should be fired. totally irresponsible. this is the first and
LAST time i'll waste my time coming to this site for an honest top 50
rundown. my 18 year old son could have done a more competent job.
I'm glad he wasn't being too critical. A little harsh, but just imagining the scenario was too funny:
Boss-type person: Umm, Jonathan, could you come into my office for a minute.
Me: Sure, what's up.
Boss: I'm sorry, but we're going to have to let you go.
Me: What?!? Are we having cutbacks? Did I get a bad evaluation? Have I missed deadlines? Did I do something inappropriate or unprofessional?
Boss: Jesus Montero.
Me: What? Jesus Montero?
Boss: That's right. Your list had him ranked No. 19. That's way too low. If you really cared about your job, you would've at least had him crack your Top 10. Now pack your things and get out of my sight.
I even thought some of this one was funny:
Mayo = loco
you keep publishing garbage like this and someone more competent is
going to take your place. There are tons of sports writers out there
that would love to write for MLB. Unless of course you're trying to be
the Rush Limbaugh of sports – intentionally spewing junk to get a rise
out of your audience.
Just a poor effort. Very disappointing to see someone not take their
job very seriously.
I never took Spanish, but I'm pretty sure Mayo does not mean loco. Might want to look that up. Anyone who knows me would likely laugh really loudly about the Rush Limbaugh comparison. I think that would be like comparing David Ortiz to Jacoby Ellsbury.
But (as the serious background music starts to play) this comment is where things get a little touchy to me. Again, I usually ignore this stuff and I will continue to do so. But I figured maybe this could count as a public service announcement for those of you who like to give your opinion after reading something (and more power to you!).
There's no need to get personal, you know? You have a problem with the list? Great. Tell me and the world. But provide some substance, huh? At least the guy who said I should be fired provided a reason. Calling me completely irresponsible is a bit much — I didn't yell fire in a movie theater or get behind the wheel while intoxicated here; I just had everyone's favorite Yankee prospect lower than most would have it. You disagree with it, fine. Back it up. He should be in the Top 10 because…
Now, the Rush Limbaugh comment, while making me chuckle, also had nothing to say. Again, some perspective people, these are baseball players we're talking about here. Spewiing junk to intentionally get a rise out of my audience? Umm, I'm not calling the president a socialist fascist, or whatever Limbaugh might say. This is baseball. Of course,t he list is designed to stir debate.
And to my final point, the one that bothers me the most. I can't force anyone to not say something, but really, you have no right to say my effort was poor or that I don't take my job seriously. The same goes for the person who said I was lazy. I've been called many things, lazy in my work has never been one of them.
Seriously, you have no idea who I am or what I do here. I know, I know, I shouldn't take this nonsense too personally, and I won't, I promise. But if you're going to attack me personally, I'm going to use this space for this time only to respond. You don't really know how much time I took talking to scouts to put this list together and I'm sure you didn't realize I wrote around 14,000 words for the text that went with the list, not to mention the prep work for the show. Why I have this urge to prove myself to you, I don't know.
But that's it. I'm done. Just think before you submit a comment. Argue about players, back up your arguments, say the list is terrible, fine. Just be wary about the tone. Not too much to ask, is it?
And with that, I leave you with a link to a "guest ranking," this one from USA Today's Steve Gardner, who's got a neat fantasy baseball blog over there called Fantasy Windup.
Whew, that felt good.
So, what did everyone think?
Now that the show is a part of broadcasting history, tell me what you thought. I see some things on Twitter and some stuff in comments and I'll try to respond to some things over time (there might be a chat in the works for later on, but we'll see), but I need more validation from folks. So leave some comments here to make me feel better.
You can check out my breakdown of the Top 50 list. You can check out the complete list, all with cool video. You can email in your own Top 10 list (not just bloggers here, but fans, too, should chime in). You can even watch the entire show if you need to catch it again or (gasp) missed it the first time.
Things to address:
1. Heyward vs. Strasburg at the top: Did you think Stras should've been No. 1. I think an argument could be made for either, but I see a lot of support for Heyward out there (though in early fan voting, noted above, Stras was getting a bunch of No. 1 votes). It'll be interesting to see what some of the other experts have to say out there.
2. Jesus Montero: This seems to be the one getting people the most riled up. I knew it was coming. Good split in the comments on the story about where he is. I could see him moving up some, but it's the defense that kept him lower in some scouts' minds. Thoughts on Montero are welcome here.
3. Aroldis Chapman. For the record, if you didn't watch the show when I explained it. When I finalized the list, he hadn't yet signed and I don't consider players who aren't yet with an MLB organization. If I did, I'd have to start considering amateur talent from college or high school ranks before they even are drafted and that's not something I'll do.
3. The obvious who is/isn't on the list — who do you think should've made it, who you think shouldn't have been on there at all. And remember, this is a prospect list, not a good players in the Minors list. There's a difference.
4. What did you think of the shirt? Wish you could've seen all of the tie. Had purple in it, which made the shirt work even better. I think I pulled it off. Did you?
Believe it or not, I did not get to everyone who had graciously sent in guest prospect rankings. So I'll keep them going the next couple days. Tonight, before I sign off and get some rest, I give you the Top 20 from Seth Stohs. You can catch his work on SethSpeaks.net and follow him on Twitter @SethTweets. Guy knows a ton about the Twins farm system. You can find out just how much if you go to his site (or straight to this link) and pre-order his Twins 2010 Prospect Handbook.
Anyway, looks like Seth knows a thing or two about prospects in all organizations. Some interesting names on his list.
1.) Jason Heyward – OF – Atlanta Braves
2.) Brian Matusz – LHP – Baltimore
3.) Stephen Strasburg – RHP – Washington Nationals
4.) Aroldis
Chapman – LHP – Cincinnati Reds
5.) Jesus Montero – C – New York
6.) Jeremy Hellickson – RHP – Tampa Bay Rays
7.) Buster Posey – C
– San Francisco Giants
8.) Carlos Santana – C – Cleveland Indians
Madison Bumgarner – RHP – San Francisco Giants
10.) Pedro Alvarez – 3B –
Pittsburgh Pirates
11.) Neftali Feliz – RHP – Texas Rangers
Dustin Ackley – 2B – Seattle Mariners
13.) Domonic Brown – OF – Philadelphia
14.) Aaron Hicks – OF – Minnesota Twins
15.) Justin Smoak – 1B
– Texas Rangers
16.) Starlin Castro – SS – Chicago Cubs
17.) Mike Stanton
– OF – Florida Marlins
18.) Derek Norris – C – Washington Nationals
Jaff Decker – OF – San Diego Padres
20.) Josh Bell – 3B – Baltimore
24 hours away
That's right, folks. We're just about 24 hours away from the big Top 50 prospects show on the MLB Network (8 p.m. ET, also simulcast on MLB.com/Live). Exciting stuff — I'm at the airport now waiting to fly home to Pittsburgh after what I think (I'll let you guys be the judge tomorrow) was a very successful taping of the show. I have to say, working with Greg Amsinger and John Hart was a real treat. Hope you guys feel that came off, because I had a blast.
Anyway, got a few more guest rankings to try and get through here. Tonight, we'll let Dustin Mattison from The Cardinal Nation (and, of course on Twitter @dustin_mattison) give it a whirl. He went 40 deep, for which he gets no extra credit, but I will run all 40. So here goes:
Stephen Strasburg
Jason Heyward
Buster Posey
Brian Matusz
Jesus Montero
Desmond Jennings
Aroldis Chapman
Neftali Feliz
Madison Bumgarner
|10. Carlos Santana
|11. Christian Friedrich
|12. Justin Smoak
|13. Pedro Alvarez
|14. Casey Kelly
|15. Mike Stanton
|16. Michael Taylor
|17. Wade Davis
|18. Dustin Ackley
|19. Aclides Escobar
|20. Brett Wallace
|21. Dominick Brown
|22. Jeremy Hellickson
|23. Jhoulys Chacin
|24. Martin Perez
|25. Kyle Drabek
|26. Fernando Martinez
|27. Chris Carter
|28. Mike Montgomery
|29. Tyler Matzek
|30. Lonnie Chisenhall
|31. Matt Moore
|32. Dan Hudson
|33. Aaron Hicks
|34. Ryan Westmoreland
|35. Todd Frazier
|36. Jenrry Mejia
|37. Brett Lawrie
|38. Starlin Castro
|39. Jarrod Parker
|40. Aaron Crow
A lot of different names in there, which I love. And a vote for Stras atop the list, the first one like that we've had here in a while.
OK, gotta make a run to the smoothy stand before I board the plane. Random celebrity sighting here at Newark Airport: Former US Senator and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Bradley.
Top 50 Preview: Guest rankings No.5
I might have to double up tomorrow to get all these in.
At any rate, here's the latest guest ranker. It comes from an old friend on the Minor League journey I've taken the past few years… and he was kind enough to provide some text for me to throw in here:
weekly show can be found on every clubs website as well as the league site
and on Tuesday's on your home milb.com. The big news this year is that The Hot
Corner takes to the airwaves broadcasting on radio stations around the Texas
League every Sunday one hour before each team's pre-game show.
soon). Now here's his list
Another vote for Heyward at the top. When this is done, I'll combine all the guest rankings into a master list to provide some consensus among all who have sent them in. And don't forget, the big Top 50 Show is on the MLB Network on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET. Don't believe me? Well, check out the official release on the show!
Top 50 Preview: Guest rankings No. 4
Had I known this would be so popular, I would've started this earlier. Live and learn.
Got a few more entries to post here. Tonight's comes from Daniel Moroz. He runs a blog called Camden Crazies, which I first thought was a site about depressed cities in southern New Jersey. But then I realized it was actually about the Orioles. Check out his site and follow him on Twitter @CamdenCrazies.
Here's his list, with a nice little editorial note at the top:
01. Jason Heyward (Very easy call over Strasburg – for me, at least)
Stephen Strasburg
03. Desmond Jennings
04. Carlos Santana
05. Mike
06. Buster Posey
07. Jesus Montero
08. Pedro Alvarez
Neftali Feliz
10. Justin Smoak
11. Dustin Ackley
12. Brian
13. Aroldis Chapman
14. Chris Carter
15. Madison
16. Martin Perez
17. Wade Davis
18. Jeremy Hellickson
Domonic Brown
20. Fernando Martinez
21. Alcides Escobar
22. Michael
23. Brett Wallace
24. Casey Kelly
25. Starlin Castro
Interesting list, as they all have been. I've been loving the comments people have been leaving. Keep it up! That's what this is all about!
Don't forget, my Top 50 prospect list will be unveiled on the MLB Network on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. I'll also be making an appearance on the Hot Stove show tomorrow (Monday) evening to preview Wednesday's hour-long extravaganza. OK, time to turn in, early flight tomorrow…I'll be back at some point to post another guest ranking.
Top 50 Preview: Guest Rankings No. 3
I don't know if it's the fun of putting together a top prospect list or the ability to get a free plug, but I've been getting more top prospect rankings from people over the last couple of days. Great stuff.
Top 50 Preview: Guest rankings No. 2
Well, we kicked things recently by running Mike Newman's Top 30 from Scouting the Sally.
Now it's time for Round 2. This Top 20 Prospects list comes courtesy of Jordan Tuwiner over at Oriolesprospects.com (Follow him on Twitter @Orioleprospects). That sure is a fun site these days with all the work they've done in that system in the past few years.
Anyway, on to Jordan's list:
- Stephen Strasburg, RHP, Washington Nationals
- Jason Heyward, OF, Atlanta Braves
- Buster Posey, C, San Francisco Giants
- Brian Matusz, LHP, Baltimore Orioles
- Desmond Jennins, OF, Tampa Bay Rays
- Pedro Alvarez, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Mike Stanton, OF, Florida Marlins
- Carlos Santana, C, Cleveland Indians
- Neftali Feliz, RHP, Texas Rangers
- Dustin Ackley, OF, Seattle Mariners
- Martin Perez, LHP, Texas Rangers
- Jesus Montero, C, New York Yankees
- Chris Carter, 1B/DH, Oakland Athletics
- Justin Smoak, 1B, Texas Rangers
- Dominic Brown, OF, Philadelphia Phillies
- Madison Bumgarner, RHP, San Francisco Giants
- Jeremy Hellickson, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays
- Christian Friedrich, LHP, Colorado Rockies
- Michael Taylor, OF, Oakland Athletics
- Freddie Freeman, 1B, Atlanta Braves
Pretty good list, no? Nice to see the differing opinions, with Jordan putting Stras No. 1 and Mike having Heyward in the top spot. That's what makes this such an interesting exercise.
I've got one more guest rankings to post, either this weekend or on Monday. But there's time yet for you to email me your list if you want me to throw it up there before the big Top 50 show on the MLB Network on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
Top 50 Preview: Guest rankings No. 1
About a week ago, I urged folks to send in their own thoughts on who the top prospects in baseball are as we head toward the 2010 season. If you had a website or blog or some such venue that you use to wax eloquent about baseball and/or the Minor Leagues, I said I'd be happy to provide a free plug and link. (I'm still accepting lists if people are interested. All you have to do is email it to me.)
With my Top 50 list set to be unveiled on Wednesday evening (MLB Network, 8 p.m. ET, then on MLB.com right after the show airs), it's time to let some other folks shine for a little bit. First up, Mike Newman.
Mike runs a terrific site called Scouting the Sally. On it, he provides reports aplenty, with video and analysis, of all the great prospects who troll the South Atlantic League (He can also be followed on Twitter @ScoutingtheSAL). For our purposes here, he branched out and gave his self-described high-ceiling, big tools bias a go on putting together a Top 30. Here it is:
2. Stephen Strasburg
3. Desmond Jennings
4. Jesus Montero
5. Mike Stanton
6. Neftali Feliz
7. Carlos Santana
8. Brian Matusz
9. Buster Posey
10. Justin Smoak
11. Pedro Alvarez
12. Dustin Ackley
13. Madison Bumgarner
14. Martin
15. Alcides Escobar
16. Fernando Martinez
17. Aroldis Chapman
18. Domonic Brown
19. Wade Davis
20. Casey Kelly
21. Jeremy Hellickson
22. Chris
23. Ryan Westmoreland
24. Brett Wallace
25. Hector Rondon
26. Dan Hudson
27. Jhoulys Chacin
28. Kyle Drabek
29. Logan Morrison
30. Matt Moore
So, what do you guys think? Leave comments here or go tell Mike directly. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you. I'm not going to say too much because I don't want to give away too much about what my list will look like on Wednesday (don't you love how I build the suspense?). I will say that when he told me he was a big raw tools type, I did expect to see more of that type on this list. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty solid. Just not exactly what I thought.
I should have another list to post on Friday or so.
A different take on Aroldis Chapman
Before I get to the meat of today's post (and thanks to those who sent me some ideas for future content), just a quick note on the new 2009 MLBlogs rankings that are now up for your perusal. In the Pro Blogs category, I'm at No. 28, a drop of four places from a year ago. Evidently, blogging consistently helps with traffic. Go figure. I guess I'll have to try that so I can move up in the rankings.
I promised in my last post some interesting info on Aroldis Chapman, the Cuban prospect who recently signed with the Reds. At the time of his signing, I wrote a story detailing what some scouts thought of the left-hander. It was, overall, fairly glowing. That's understandable, considering Chapman is 22 and can crank it up to 100 mph.
But like with just about any player, you're bound to find a variety of opinions when you talk to scouts. After the story ran, I heard from a scout who recognized the arm strength, but wasn't so thrilled about the complete package. That's not to say there isn't a lot to work with when it comes to Chapman, and it's possible this scout will turn out to be wrong, but it's just a differing opinion to add to the Chapman file. And if it takes him a little longer to get to the big leagues than some think, or if he struggles a bit at the outset, remember these words:
Fastball up to 95-100 mph. Slider is very inconsistent, below-average in quality. Changeup is well below-average. Mechanically, he often opens up too quickly with his front leg which, in turn, forces him to get around his slider. He doesn't always find a consistent slot with his release point — high 3/4 to 3/4 — where he gets pretty good late movement. He doesn't have a great feel for pitching. He is an above-average athlete with the kind of body you like to see in a pitcher. Future as a reliever seems more likely. Has shown a tendency to sulk and quit when the pressure is on.
There you have it. Take it for what it's worth. But it's worth noting if for no other reason than to understand that there's always more than one opinion out there.


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Celebreality features some of VH1's most unique programs that give viewers a glimpse into the daily life of a celebrity. While these shows might not match up to an ordinary person's average day, the content attracts many viewers. This phenomenon started with Flavor Flav, a former rapper who is now famous just for his reality show antics. This hype man certainly stirred enough interest in his own life, and "Flavor of Love" is one program in his entertainment arsenal.
Flavor Flav became a reality TV star when he joined the cast of the "Surreal Life". This program captured the lives of dwindling celebrities and revived Flavor Flav's career. He quickly capitalized on his returning popularity to star in "Strange Love" with Brigitte Nielsen. This showcased the puzzling love between the two that started on The Surreal Life. The relationship was a spectacular disaster but fans craved more. This led to Flavor Flav branching out on his own and creating Flavor of Love.
Flavor of Love is a twisted version of The Bachelor. Instead of the handsome, princely types normal reality shows cast, Flavor Flav was front and center trying to search for love without sacrificing his outlandish and strange personality. Contestants try to woo this unconventional bachelor while being referred to by nicknames he created. The romantic rose ceremony is replaced with a clock ceremony. When a contestant's time runs out, she does not receive a clock and her real name is revealed while she is sent packing.
This bizarre reality show demands attention because it features more intense drama than any other show of its kind. The contestants may be asked to do anything for a chance to get an intimate date with Flav. Challenges include cleaning up after parties, creating a restaurant, showing off dance moves, practicing nursing skills and more. Every contest is just as eccentric as Flavor Flav, and they frequently clash with him and each other. There are fights, schemes, thievery and backstabbing in every episode. Many popular girls like New York and Pumpkin went to other VH1 shows after their season.
Flavor of Love proves that there really is someone for everyone. Flavor Flav does discover that someone has stolen his heart while the Celebreality world gets bigger. Flavor of Love started a large franchise of spinoffs and differently themed reality shows. Viewers who watch Flavor of Love may find themselves falling for the whole bunch.
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- Episode 999 - The Casting Special
From twins to super freaks, peep the girls vying for Flav's heart.
- Episode 16 - Reunion
The ladies from season 3 reunite to air their differences and reminisce about their experience on the show.
- Episode 15 - Parlez-Vous Flavor
The remaining three contestants are taken on a whirlwind trip across France and Monaco, before Flavor Flav chooses his queen.
- Episode 14 - Clip Show
A look at the season 3 highlights from Flavor of Love.
- Episode 13 - Von Boyage
- Episode 12 - It's a Family Flav-Fair
- Episode 11 - When Flavorettes Attack
- Episode 10 - The Neverwed Game
- Episode 9 - Till Death Do Us Apart
- Episode 8 - A Night at the Hip-Hopera
- Episode 7 - Halitosis Ohmyosis
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- Episode 1 - Third Times the Charm
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Bridging the gap? Madhuri Dixit and Anushka Sharma bond at IIFA awards
Madhuri Dixit and Anushka Sharma were seen bonding on the flight back to Mumbai from Macau.
They both belong to different decades. While Madhuri Dixit ruled the film industry in the 1990s, Anushka Sharma is slowly making her place in the top spot in this decade. But the two caught up at IIFA and Madhuri even tweeted picture of the two together saying, "The girls exchange notes! Great to spend time with Anushka on the way back from #IIFA2013.(sic)" The two actress were in the same flight with Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Shahid Kapoor. Madhuri also tweeted pictures of her with SRK and Abhishek Bachchan (Picture courtesy: Twitter)


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"Michael Vick acknowledged in court papers Friday that he did, indeed, bankroll gambling on dogfighting and helped kill some dogs not worthy of the pit, but insisted he placed no bets of his own nor took any winnings. His lawyer said the NFL star is sorry he associated with the people involved in the first place." [See Yahoo News 8/24/7].
Now - he enters into a plea agreement to savage his football career. Keep in mind this is an individual who can afford the best attorneys money can buy.
Wow - I am relieved that he didn't place any bets. This makes things better doesn't it? At least for the sport idiots who have bent over backwards to find excuses for him. Never mind he originally denied all charges.
But - the NFL seems to have taken a good first step They suspended him indefinitely and made it possible for the Falcons to recover the signing bonus.
What started me off was The Oregonian editorial 8-23-7that made the comment - "The terrible truth is that dogfighting remains part of our culture." What? What - did I read that right?
When was it ever part of our culture? Because it exists somewhere does not make it part of the culture. Isn't 'culture' associated with positive aspects of society - fine arts, humanities, and broad aspects of science as distinguished from vocational and technical skills
I am an old guy and nowhere in my life was dogfighting even considered or known. I am not going to bore you with my travels or travails - but I have lived in various cities in at least 7 other states - 4 in the south. I grew up in the south. No dog fighting.
But when one scans the various print, electronic and Internet coverage - too much is focused on the dog fighting - as if it is some sport. They fail to address the real issue of " unconscionable cruelty" associated with dog fighting.
There are sports, e.g., hunting, that involves the killing of an animal. Whatever some might think about hunting - it is does not involve the depravity that exists in the Vick case. [See the Tribune article by Dwight Jaynes].
It is sad to take note of the truth of Jaynes' comment - "Vick will go to prison, where he probably will be treated as some sort of hero and he will be treated very well, and then someday he will be back on a football field making decent money again. It is the way these things usually work out."
The fact as Jaynes noted too that Vick might be spending more time in jail that some who have raped or committed manslaughter only points to the inconsistencies in sentencing not that Vick's sentencing will or will not be sufficient.
Cruelty to animals is an aberration - to be rooted out. Not to be accepted or considered a part of our culture.
Rather than talk about dog fighting the talk ought to be the cruelty. What kind of person is so cruel?
"83 . In or about April 2007, PEACE, PHILLIPS, and VICK executed approximately 8 dogs that did not perform well in "testing" sessions at 1915 Moonlight Road by various methods, including hanging, drowning, and slamming at least one dog's body to the ground." [Indictment posted on ALDF Blog].


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You certainly don't need a wag like me to tell you that football Saturdays are built for entertaining and getting together with friends. It doesn't matter if your favorite team is playing Ed's Barber College or is playing one of the many Games of the Century -- regardless, it is still football and that's all that matters.
OK, other than a game, a television and a few of your closest friends, you will need a few other things to ensure that the party is a success. You will, of course, need some tasty nibbles for your guests to enjoy before kickoff, during the game and, most importantly, for your post-game celebration/pity party.
The best sort of game day celebration is the kind where everybody is asked to bring something. When everybody pitches in the work is spread around and, more importantly, everybody gets to share a lot of tasty recipes suitable for bragging.
You could, I suppose, stop by the store and pick up a bag of chips and a container of pre-made dip and you will have fulfilled your contractual duty to bring something to the party. But such a move would not be in the spirit of the day and you will feel guilty because of it.
Why not whip up a little something that will make your party mates stand up and take notice, but you won't spend all day in the kitchen?
Here is a wonderful recipe from the folks at Hormel, makers of a lot of tasty meat products. For some tips on how to make this dish even better, be sure to check out the note at the end.
Warm and Cheesy Bacon Dip
Makes about 5½ cups
1 (16-ounce) package sour cream
1 (3-ounce) jar bacon bits
2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup green onions, chopped
Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or chips
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Transfer to 2-quart baking dish and cover. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or chips.
Note: For a little extra bit of fun, place 2½-3 cups of the dip in a hollowed, round sourdough loaf. Wrap bread in foil and bake 30 minutes at 400 degrees.


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Twenty-six people have been arrested after inspections performed by Venezuela's government within the framework of its "war on speculation" launched earlier this month, a campaign which has resulted in business intervention, specifically in the electric appliances sector, Attorney General Luisa Ortega said Thursday.
The 26 people were "deprived of freedom for engaging in crimes of hoarding, usury and speculation" verified in 125 law enforcement operations, including 34 raids that have resulted in 73 court cases and 52 administrative cases, Ortega told Venezuela's Radio Nacional.
President Nicolas Maduro's administration is pursuing a campaign against high prices that has included actions such as a "civil-military" operation to occupy a major electric appliance chain in Caracas and the auditing of dozens of companies in that business sector.
The operations, which are continuing, were launched after the inflation data for October was published, figures that reflected a yearly accumulated inflation rate of 54.3 percent and 45.8 percent during the first 10 months of the year at a time when the illegal parallel dollar exchange rate has skyrocketed to up to 10 times the official rate of 6.3 bolivares.
The campaign also has included blocking Web pages on which the parallel dollar's bid and ask prices are quoted and even a request that Twitter block accounts linked with that kind of activity.
Currency controls have existed in Venezuela since 2003 resulting in a state monopoly on the management and administration of currency acquired via a number of different activities. EFE


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Large residence "Solaria", surrounded by trees. In the hamlet Mazzin 5 km from the centre of Canazei, 500 m from the centre of Mazzin, in a quiet, sunny position, 2 km from the skiing area, in the woods. In the house: lift, storage room for skis. In Winter: please take snow chains. Parking at the house, public parking on the road. Bus stop 500 m. Chair lift 2 km, ski rental 2 km, ski bus stop 500 m, children's ski school 2 km. Nearby attractions: Sella Ronda 2 km, Lago di Carezza 18 km. Please note: There are more similar properties for rent in this same residence. 4-room Loft 100 to 120 m2 on 2 levels on 1st floor, spacious, partly with sloping ceilings, simple and practical furnishings: large living room with dining table, dining nook and TV. Exit to the terrace. Kitchenette (4 hot plates, dishwasher). Bath/bidet/WC. Upper floor: 1 room, 1 x 2 bunk beds. 1 room with sloping ceilings, 1 double bed. Open gallery, 3 beds. Shower/bidet/WC. Heating. Terrace furniture. View of the mountains and the valley.
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The Peninsula City now wants to be known as Fast City -- at least when it comes to zipping around the Internet.
Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith announced this week the city is throwing its hat in the ring to be selected as a test city for Google's new ultra high-speed network.
The Internet giant is seeking communities with between 50,000 and 500,000 residents to test out the company's new fiber-optic service, which would be offered to subscribers at a "competitive price."
"We're planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States," Google says on its blog.
"We'll deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections," the company adds.
Smith said the city has everything to gain and nothing to lose by entering the competition.
"High-speed Internet service would improve our residents' quality of life, and would also make Bayonne businesses more competitive," Smith said in a statement.
Google's fiber network is supposed to be 300 times faster than DSL and 20 times faster than Verizon's fiber optic system known as FIOS.
Verizon is building a FIOS network in Bayonne that currently offers up to 50 megabits a second to about half of the city so far.
Rich Young, a spokesman for Verizon, said the company has successfully tested its network up to 10 gigabits a second, but customers are not yet demanding speeds that fast.
"The potential with FIOS is there and we will deliver it when the market is ready," Young said. "There is a lot of wow in the media about Google's announcement. But the truth is we have been there done that and doing more each and every day."
Residents can also nominate Bayonne for the program by visiting www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi. The deadline for nominations is March 26.
The City of Bayonne has posted an online poll on its home page, www.bayonnenj.org, to see how much support there is for the network.
There is some discussion in Jersey City about entering the competition.
Based on community support, local regulatory issues and other factors, Google plans to announce winners at the end of the year.


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OTTAWA — Anarchists who claimed to have firebombed a bank in Ottawa are vowing to take their protest to the upcoming G8 and G20 summits in Ontario.
Ottawa police are investigating a fire at a Royal Bank branch in the Glebe section of the downtown early Tuesday morning.
Witnesses have said three to four males were seen running from the scene and leaving the area in an SUV shortly before the fire was reported at 3:30 a.m.
In a statement issued hour after the fire, the anarchists said they targeted a Royal branch because the bank was a sponsor of the Vancouver Olympics which was held "on stolen indigenous land."
They also said the bank was a major financier of Alberta's tar sands, "one of the largest industrial projects in human history and perhaps the most destructive."
The statement was posted on the website ottawa.indymedia.org, along with a video showing what the group claimed to be the attack on the bank.
In the video, shot from across the street, two people are seen running out of the bank as fire explodes inside the building shattering the windows.
Police said the fire caused about $300,000 in damage,
Possible attacks against corporate sponsors of the Vancouver Olympics were a big concern for security officials prior to the Games.
An intelligence report released early last year revealed that Royal Bank, a key Games sponsor, had been named specifically in anarchist and anti-Olympic Internet postings.
The report was prepared by the Integrated Threat Assessment Centre, which includes representatives of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the RCMP and several other security and police agencies
It said that between September 2007 and May 2009, anarchists claimed responsibility for four attacks in which large rocks were thrown through the windows of Vancouver Royal Bank branches.
"The games in Vancouver are now over, but resistance continues. An RBC branch can be found in every corner of Kanada," said the group that claimed responsibility for the latest attack.
It also said that they it will be in Huntsville, Ont., and Toronto during the summits in June, where "leaders and bankers are meeting ...to make decisions that will further their policies of exploitation of people and the environment."
The Royal Bank issued a statement early Wednesday that said they are working with police to ensure those responsible are caught.
"We are not going to comment on the group that has claimed responsibility or respond to the inflammatory statements of those who use violence to communicate their views."
"Our focus is on keeping our employees, our clients and our branches safe and secure."


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The latest edition of The Birmingham News' series on the SEC's 75th anniversary comes to a newstand or front lawn near you Sunday. In it, our blue-ribbon panel of voters selects the greatest announcers in SEC history.
Give me your top five and tell me why. Pick any sport, any team, any network.


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Dennis Harvey - Variety
...one's ability to genuinely enjoy The Deaths of Ian Stone depends considerably on one's tolerance for David Lynchian headtrips...
David Nusair - Reel Film Reviews
An intriguing journey into an imaginative fantasy scenario, filled with strange surprises.
Steve Biodrowski - Cinefantastique
Probably the best of the 8 Films to Die For released in 2007 as part of the AfterDark Horror Fest, The Deaths of Ian Stone is influenced quite a bit by Memento, The Matrix and even Cemetery Man.
Lucius Gore - ESplatter
a must-see for horror and science fiction fans alike.
Blake French - Filmcritic.com
What's actually afoot is a full-on horror remake of Monsters, Inc.
Luke Y. Thompson - L.A. Weekly
A mind-bending supernatural horror film with more promise than it delivers.
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The France Luxe Stacked Crystals Bobbie Pins features a geometric design of large crystals opposite smaller matching toned crystals.
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Oct 21, 2010
Elegant Pins With A Bit Of Practice
If there's one thing I want to make clear right away, it's that the picture does not do justice to these beautiful bobbie pins. I received the France Luxe Stacked Crystals Bobbie Pins as a VIP Reviewer and, stunned as soon as I opened the package at the way they look -- two large, faceted smoky quartz crystals offset by two gold-backed squares of nine smaller, shimmering crystals -- as well as how well they're made. Despite my best efforts, I could not loosen those stones; however France Luxe has mounted the crystals, they're not going anywhere.
However, I am less enthusaistic about the way the bobbie pins work. Although fine teeth guide and smooth your hair, letting it lay flat on the other die of the pins, and a button holds the pins together, I discovered that the pins slide out of my hair within minutes of securing them in place. Also, there is an extended loop at the end of the pins, so you must secure these clips in a way that hides the loop. This is fairly easy with a little practice, but after several tries, I still haven't figured out how to get these gorgeous, elegant pins to stay in my hair.
Are they worth four stars? Yes, and for anyone who's used to working with rather slippery clips, these are worth even more. They're so beautiful, that I'm going to keep on trying to make them stay where they belong; they're worth the effort.
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JOHNSTOWN - Fulton County Historian Peter C. Betz stole a Keurig coffee maker from the county office building where he works and replaced it with another one, city police said.
Betz, also a Perth town councilman, was charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor, after police received a complaint from the office of Fulton County District Attorney Louise K. Sira, police said.
Police said Betz, 70, of 178 Noonan Road, Perth, was charged at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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"We learned that Mr. Betz had replaced a second coffee unit with the one that was stolen from the grand jury room," Police Lt. David Gilbo said.
Police said Betz took the coffee maker from the county grand jury room in the basement of the Fulton County Office Building, 223 W. Main St., at 3:30 p.m. April 9. The unit was a Keurig commercial-use coffee maker that police valued at about $125.
Fulton County Administrative Officer Jon Stead said today Betz has been suspended from his position as historian.
Gilbo said there was no misunderstanding between Betz - whose county historian office is down the hall from the grand jury room - and Sira's office.
"I believe it was a straight theft and obviously a misjudgment," the detective said. "I think it was not a mistake."
Gilbo said an employee in Sira's office noticed the Keurig commercial-use unit was gone from the grand jury room one day and checked with other employees in Sira's office. The employee also checked with people who had keys to the room - such as Stead - to determine if the unit was innocently missing. Subsequent to that investigation, a staff member from Sira's office later noticed the unit had been replaced by another Keurig residential-use coffee maker.
Sira's office then notified Johnstown police and Gilbo launched an investigation, he said.
Betz had no comment about his arrest today. He said his attorney is Michael Albanese of Gloversville.
Betz said he has been planning to retire and move to Catskill.
Stead said the Board of Supervisors likely will discuss the personnel matter in executive session at 1 p.m. Monday at the County Office Building.
Fulton County Board of Supervisors Chairman William Waldron couldn't be reached for comment today.
Gloversville 3rd Ward Supervisor Michael F. Gendron, chairman of the Economic Development & Environment Committee, which oversees Betz's office, today referred questions to city police.
Perth Supervisor Greg Fagan today said he knew about Betz's arrest because Betz contacted him. He said Betz didn't indicate whether he will resign from his seat on the Town Board. He said he's not sure his board yet knows about the arrest.
"It's kind of shocking and surprising," Fagan stated.
Gilbo said today Betz will be arraigned on the charge at 9 a.m. May 28 in City Court.
Gilbo said a special prosecutor - Montgomery County District Attorney James E. "Jed" Conboy- was named to the case. Conboy couldn't be reached today for comment.
Michael Anich covers Johnstown and Fulton County news. He can be reached at email@example.com.