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Pennsylvania Governor Launches New Open Data Program, OpenDataPA
by Angela Guess According to a recent release out of the governor's office, "Governor Wolf launched OpenDataPA to enhance access to valuable information by creating a central repository to share the commonwealth's data with the general public. Citizens, researchers, media, and developers can now browse through the first-released datasets at data.pa.gov, the home of OpenDataPA. […]Read More →
Cognitive Solutions in Government
by Angela Guess Eyragon Eidam recently wrote in GovTech, "While the images of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, in which an intelligent computer famously thwarts a human's attempts to power it down, spark an unavoidable conversation, those working in the cognitive space say there is real potential for governments in a range of applications. […]Read More →
Bridging the Gap Between Data and Discourse in Government
by Angela Guess Hollie Russon Gilman recently wrote for Brookings Tech Tank, "In the course of a normal day people observe numerous data points. We see traffic accidents or a band playing in a park. The human sized data points could provide valuable information to government. See Click Fix is one promising platform that does […]Read More →
Can Big Data Analytics Make Government Data More Secure?
by Angela Guess Frank Konkel recently wrote for NextGov, "According to a new study, the U.S. government's IT leadership believes hackers permeate infected networks for an average of 16 days before detection. For a sophisticated intruder, 16 days is an eternity to sniff around and ferret out data, manipulate log files and generally wreak silent […]Read More →
Sunlight Gets US to Release the Largest Index of Government Data in the World
by Angela Guess Matthew Rumsey, Sean Vitka, and John Wonderlich of the Sunlight Foundation report, "For the first time, the United States government has agreed to release what we believe to be the largest index of government data in the world. On Friday, the Sunlight Foundation received a letter from the Office of Management and […]Read More →
How and Why to Overcome Big Government Data Privacy Concerns
by Angela Guess Caron Beesley of Business 2 Community reports, "Driven by potentially compelling outcomes, big government data is growing. A 2013 study of federal IT officials by the TechAmerica Foundation, for example, found that big data delivers many benefits, including: (1) Budget cuts and tax savings: Real-time analytics can help the government cut at […]Read More →
Lockheed Martin and the Problem of Too Much Big Data
by Angela Guess Derrick Harris of GigaOM recently wrote, "I'm probably guilty of spending too much time talking to startups and web companies, to the point where it's easy to forget that not everyone is regularly re-architecting their applications and inserting new tools into their data-processing pipelines. Not every company is Facebook, where storage is […]Read More →
Priorities for CIOs in Government in 2015
by Angela Guess Government Technology reports that "The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) released on Oct. 30 a list of the top ten priorities for CIOs in 2015. Security, cloud services and consolidation topped the list for the third year in a row. 'These three priorities, along with budget and cost control, […]Read More →
Government Linked Data Goes With George Thomas
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Thank you to John Breslin for authoring this guest post remembering our friend and colleague, George Thomas.] When writing about a person's significant achievements, it would be so much better if the person themselves could hear the good things you were saying about them. Unfortunately, the person I am writing about, George Thomas, […]Read More →
Driverless Cars Coming to the Streets of UK Town, Milton Keynes
A new article out of Information Daily reports, "Milton Keynes may see driverless cars on its roads in 12-18 months, says Geoff Snelson, Strategy Director of MK Smart, the innovation programme being run in the city."Read More →


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Nothing unique as OVAC All-Stars
WHEELING – The players in Sunday's Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Rudy Mumley All-Star Game may not possess the talent of those NFL stars selected for the Pro Bowl, but the youngsters do have a leg up on the professional athletes.
The young adults of the Ohio Valley garner more interest and attention than the grossly overpaid and infamously flamboyant NFL players.
I've been covering high school sports for a little over five years and have never experienced the excitement for a high school all-star game than what I came across for the annual game at Wheeling Island Stadium.
There were some great stories at media day, talking with kids who have dreamed in playing in this game for years – their brothers played, their cousins played, even their fathers and grandfathers we're all-stars.
Being one of the best in the area in 2014 still carries the weight that it did in 1940, it seems.
The glory starts on the Sunday before the game as the selected players report to camp. That alone is a novel idea.
Other regional all-star games just make the players show up to practice three nights a week for only two to three hours. Last week, players from Ohio and West Virginia were housed in dorms at Bethany College.
I picture scenes from "Remember the Titans" when Herman Boone (played by Denzel Washington) brought his team to Gettysburg College to train with two-a-days, a jog through the forest and blend different classes of boys together with the goal of winning football games.
Jose Davis and B.J. Depew were doing the same.
The leaders of Ohio and West Virginia, respectively, worked with graduates of a combined 34 different schools. They each met many of the players just last week and only had seven days to transform them into players of their own mold.
Davis, a Bellaire native, and Depew, a Linsly graduate, are familiar with a lot of their players, having faced a handful of them during the regular season.
That wasn't the case for Ryan Slone in this year's Jack Arvin Classic.
This all-star football game is between Mahoning and Trumbull counties and has been played for the last 27 years.
Slone is the head coach of Chalker High School, located in Southington of northern Trumbull County. On the job for three years, he took the Wildcats to their first postseason appearance since 2001.
For that accomplishment, he was named a head coach in the Jack Arvin Classic. Not for Trumbull, though. He coached the unfamiliar Mahoning County team, simply because no coach from the immediate area wanted it.
So Slone, who did not even face a Mahoning County team in 31 games, and three of his Southington players, joined forces with a new area.
That just shows how little the game means to the Mahoning Valley region. I can't imagine that ever happening here in the Ohio Valley.
The tradition and pageantry of the OVAC All-Star Game spans generations and, by the looks of it, will continue for years to come.
Celebrating its 69th year, the game is one of the oldest in the country. At 77 years, the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is the nation's oldest high school football all-star game. It's actually the first of its kind.
Based off the East-West Shrine Game, played in San Francisco by college players, the inaugural high school Shrine game was played in Charlotte in 1937. According to its website, the first game attracted 5,500 spectators. More than $2,500 was raised for the Shriners Children's Hospital. Now, every year, the game raises upward of $1.7 million.
Charity is the name of the game for the OVAC, too. The conference has raised more than $800,000 in recent years for local organizations.
Nearly all of the 12,200 seats at Wheeling Island Stadium were filled on Sunday and all spectators brought with them an electric atmosphere. I loved the "O-H-I-O" and "Let's Go Mountaineers" chants – it was like a Division I college football game.
Many of the players will be off to college in the next few weeks, whether they are continuing their athletic careers or not. They're all going their separate ways, but we still be united by OVAC week.
"I'd go a whole 10 games more with these guys," said Indian Creek graduate Blake Roar, who helped Ohio defeat West Virginia, 27-26.
It's a strong and true statement. One that likely would never come out of the mouth of an NFL All-Star.
(Peaslee, a Youngstown native, is a sports writer for the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com and followed on Twitter at @thempeas)

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Iron Giant Coffee Table
Had this idea for years, I just didn't want to post it because it may be too ugly/weird for this blog. Seeing as the Iron Giant Blu-ray release is around the corner, I'm in a good mood so I felt like sharing it now.
As you can see, it's a life-size replica of the titular robot's detached hand, parked in the living room just like a scene from the film. Frozen as though it were trying to remain incognito, this giant hand serves as a coffee table for geeks. Read the rest of this entry
Star Trek Shuttlecraft Tent
Spring is here, so I thought it would be fun to make a geeky tent design that would be perfect for all of your away missions: I present a tent design based on the shuttlecraft from Star Trek. It's not such a far-fetched idea; Star Trek V began with Kirk, Spock, and McCoy camping in the great outdoors. Read the rest of this entry
Iron Man Garage Set
After I posted that THOR Hammer Tool Box a few months ago my first thought was, Iron Man is the handy one, he should get a cool tool set too. Tony Stark's love of cars inspired me to create something specifically for garage-dwelling gearheads: a DUM-E robot comprised of things found in your typical garage.
DUM-E is made up of a shop-vac, pressure washer, mechanic's creeper, and leaf blower. The latter three all attach to the main vacuum body, and can be removed as needed. Read the rest of this entry
Q*Bert Desk Organizer
I recently came to the realization that my desk organizer is very boringsauce (pictured on the right here), so I started to brainstorm a fun alternative and came up with this Q*Bert design.
The block levels found in the old arcade game would be perfect for storage. I went with a 3-tier design for the mock-up above, so ideally a real organizer would also be available in 4 and 5 tier flavors for those who need a lot of storage.
As for Q*bert himself, he could be a flash drive, pencil sharpener (too weird?), stress toy, stapler, or whatever. As long as he's included in some form, obviously.
This desk organizer is also a great place to affix Post-it notes (stored in the bottom middle there), because they'd blend in with the block shapes. I currently have post-its all over my computer monitor (I'm a disorganized weirdo), so I'd love to get one of these Q*Bert organizers for that reason alone.
A New Spin On Tabletop Hockey
This is a combination of THREE hobbies I had when I was kid: tabletop hockey, hockey cards, and hockey sticker albums. I present a mini tabletop hockey set that is adorned with players and stickers found in hockey card packs. This sort of thing would only be possible if a tabletop manufacturer partnered with a hockey card maker.
I was just thinking about how these things I enjoyed as a kid are essentially extinct today. To make these ancient things appealing to today's kids, I felt a combination of toys and playing cards might draw their attention, sort of like Bakugan. Read the rest of this entry
Ghostbusters Electrical Panel Cover
Seeing as the Ecto Containment Unit is a wall-mounted hub where many wires originate, I figured it would be a fun way to conceal electrical panels found in households (more so if the panel is in the basement). Your circuit breakers would now reside in a ghost prison.
Instead of creating an electrical panel shaped like the Ecto Containment Unit, I felt a separate cover that sits atop an existing electrical panel would be easier and cheaper to install. The design is modular so it can safely bypass all the wiring. Read the rest of this entry
Ottawa's O-Train Map, Super Mario 3 Style
You can purchase a high-res poster here.
The latest city to get a SMB3-themed transit map is Ottawa, where they are currently building the new Confederation Line that is due to open in 2018. I'm surprised by how small the O-Train system is, given the age and size of the city.
Looks like Edmonton is the last Canadian city I need to do. Remember that scene where Pee-wee Herman rescued a bunch of snakes from the burning pet shop? That's what it's like for me to do do anything related to Edmonton, that no-good city of chumps.


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Vashon's two levies pass by wide margins
With more than 70 percent of the Island ballots tallied from the Nov. 3 mail-in election, Vashon's two levies — one supporting the Vashon Park District, the other Vashon Island School District — have won solid majorities.
The school district levy, a three-year, $2.7 million measure to support technology and maintenance at the 1,500-student district, has captured 69 percent of the vote. The park district measure — a six-year levy expected to bring in $1.3 million in its first year — received 67 percent.
"I feel real good about it," Wendy Braicks, the park district's executive director, said of the park levy results. "It reconfirms that we're doing what the community wants."
"Passage of this levy provides the resources for the district to keep its promise to conduct preventative maintenance and also provides a revenue stream for implementation of the tech plan," said school superintendent Michael Soltman. "And we're very grateful for the continuing support of our community."
Returns also show political newcomer Steve Ellison, a self-employed ski-core manufacturer, defeating former school board member Jake Jacobovitch for a vacant position on Vashon's five-member school board.
With about 73 percent of Vashon's votes counted, Ellison had garnered 58 percent of the Island vote to Jcobovitch's 42 percent to fill the seat being vacated by John "Oz" Osborne, who's stepping down.
"I think there are some very important issues out there, and if I am elected I look forward to getting to work on them," Ellison said Wednesday morning.
A second wave of vote totals was posted on King County's Web site Wednesday afternoon. The county will update those numbers again at 4:30 today. All told, the county mailed out 7,901 ballots to Vashon voters and has received 4,526, a voter turnout of around 57 percent. As of Thursday morning, the county elections division had counted 3,108 of those votes.
In another contested, Island-wide race, the two incumbent commissioners who oversee Vashon's municipal airport — Al Paxhia and Phil McClure — have won decisive victories. McClure is leading his challenger, contractor Ron Mitchell, 68 percent to 32 percent. And Paxhia is ahead of winemaker George Kirkish, 62 percent to 38 percent.
"I don't think it's over until it's over, but I feel very good about it," said McClure, a real estate agent.
The contest was one of the liveliest on Vashon, with both Mitchell and Kirkish contending in campaign materials that Paxhia and McClure were mishandling a number of airport issues; they also contended that the two incumbents were secretly working to expand the short, dirt airstrip.
Paxhia, a retired Boeing engineer, said he views his win as evidence that voters have faith in the direction the current three-member board is headed.
"The community has sent a clear message that our airport is an asset and it needs to be preserved," he said.
The Island's only other contested race, where Bob Powell and Marty Liebowitz were vying for a seat on King County Water District 19, shows Powell handily defeating Liebowitz. Only those who live within District 19's boundaries, which include the town of Vashon and extend across much of the center of the Island, cast ballots in the the race.
With 820 votes counted, Powell has 80 percent of the votes, Liebowitz 19 percent.
Powell, who runs the water jet shop for Vashon College, said he attributes his strong showing in part to the fact that Liebowitz, an architect and developer, missed the deadline for the voter's pamphlet — and thus had neither his photo or statement in the booklet. "It doesn't speak to Marty's qualifications," he said.
He added that he's looking forward to serving on the board.
"It's something I signed up for because it was a job that was important to me to see done right. I'm going to do my best," he said.
The county's canvassing board is expected to certify the election on Nov. 24.
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My left front of my neck where carotid artery is spasms and hurts the carotid artery feels swollen and I think there's a knot.. I'm scared?
Torticollis: The Sternoclidomasoid" Muscle goes into spasm. I believe this what is happening to you. It is a benign condition. Nothing to worry about,although it is painful and cannot turn neck in all direction. Rx Anti Infalmmatory like Ibuprofen Ice application, Local Muscle recant like Bengay /Flexall/Deep heating and Oral Muscle Relaxant will help you. And if not better in 24 H. get examined by your MD. ...Read more
Artery (Definition)
Arteries are a type of blood vessels. We can divide blood vessels into 2 categories. Arteries are high pressure vessels which deliver (red) oxygen + blood out into the body. Veins on the other hand or low pressure vessels which return (dark) oxygent - blood from the body ...Read more
I feel my carotid arteries and slightly above them I can barely feel some bumps. Is this the lymph nodes and if I can feel them are they swollen?
Hard to say: It coul dbe lymph nodes. Get your doctor to check them for you. ...Read more
Hello! What can a swollen hard, non painful gland on the right side of the neck, on the carotid artery be ? I had it for more than 6 month..
Cyst or node: It could be a sebaceous cyst or a lymph node. If it is small it is probably nothing to be concerned about. If it is larger than one centimeter (half inch) then you should let a doctor check it and make sure it is something benign. ...Read more
Can an ENT tell if your lymphnodes are swollen? Can he tell if its your carotid artery?
Yes: A good physical exam can usually determine the difference between an enlarged lymph node and a carotid artery which are often confused in older patients with skinny necks. ...Read more
Feel like there is big knot in carotid artery feels swollen beats hard. Can't see doctor till Monday family won't let me go to ER ?
Carotid body: Yes, that's a structure of the human body that serves as a sensor that makes sure the brain gets blood (and therefore oxygen). That beating you feel is the 'pulse' - and I assume you have a thin neck, which is why you can feel it so well. I don't think you need to go to the ER for that -- it would be a waste of your time. If you're still unsure, a regular appointment with a family doctor is OK. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Is it possible that I could be confusing an carotid anurysm with a swollen lymphnode I mean the knot or swollen thing is right on the artery or is ?
See / Feel Node: A carotid artery anuerysm requires a scan of the area. Barring a hematoma/lymphangioma, most often if you can feel it, it is round in nature, it is most likely the lymph node. It is more than likely, especially in the teenage population, the lymph node. ...Read more
Ent said lump is carotid artery not lymph node because of pulsing. It's painful and swollen for 10 months. He said don't worry about it. Correct?
Se a vasc surgeon: It may or may not be. You should see a vascular surgeon and have an ultrasound. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Carotid artery is swollen and beats hard. My throat has been sore and artery spasms. Been like this for four days can't see doctor til Monday.
Your artery: Is deep so you would not see it if it was swollen. A sore throat hurts but as long as you can swallow you are ok. You should be fine waiting till monday. Hurtful not harmful ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Carotid artery? (ent said don't worry about it) swollen/painful for 10 mo. Ct scan showed nothing abnormal. Should i see a vascular doc or do nothing?
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Sharp throbbing pains each side of throat in front in internal carotid artery region. Ears feel clogged/fuzzy. Right LN swollen. Worse with exertion?
An infection: It sounds like you have a viral or bacterial infection. Get a throat culture to make sure you do not have strep throat which is usually the only reason that you may need antibiotics for this. In the meantime, tylenol and/or motrin, fluids, chloraseptic or cepastat and rest. If you get much worse, severe headaches, throat closes, or shortness of breath, or anything else scary, then go to the ER ...Read more
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A former postmaster at the Elberfeld, Indiana, Post Office branch who used the Internet handle "olddawg," was sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison Friday on a charge of possessing child pornography.
Floyd M. Thompson, 60, of Evansville, pleaded guilty to the charges in U.S. District Court in July.
Chief Judge Richard L. Young also ordered Thompson to register as a sex offender and spend the rest of life on supervised release after prison.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana, law enforcement officers found thousands of images and videos of girls between the ages of three and 12 years old on computers seized from Thompson's house. Some of the images were also sadistic and masochistic in nature.
In pleading guilty, Thompson admitted using software to trawl the Internet looking for the images. However, no evidence was found that Thompson used his U.S. Postal Service position or resources to build his child pornography collection.
The retired Air Force veteran, whose only record was a conviction for speeding, in court Friday apologized for what he said was the shame and embarrassment caused by his actions.
"I did some stupid things. I played a stupid game and got caught," he said. "I regret the harm this has caused my family."
An investigation of child pornography sharing on an open source public file sharing network led investigators to focus on Thompson. Such networks allow computer users with similar file sharing software to connect with each other and directly access files from other users' computers.
The officer was able to link to a computer that was sharing 14 suspected child pornography files and to download two of them and the computer's Internet-provider address was traced to Thompson, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.
"If there wasn't a demand for this type of pornography there wouldn't be any supply of it. Of course when people such as yourself search the Internet for it, it increases the demand," Young said. "This is a very serious offense with many, many victims. I don't see it stopping. It's a significant problem we have regarding these type of offenses."


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Review: Peter Barrickman at the Green Gallery
A stone is placed on the end of a garden hose. A pattern of water blossoms forth from under it. Another stone's surface would produce different fluid forms in the water. Peter Barrickman used this analogy to describe his move from 631 Center St, which tragically burned along with many other artists' spaces in July, to his new studio. His creativity is the water issuing from the hose, the rock his new digs. His artwork is different. The painter Peter Barrickman is changed.
Deluge is also an appropriate description of my meeting with the artist himself. We were joined by Mary Louise and artist Santiago Cucullu to talk about his recent show at the Green Gallery East, called "Guesthouse". For an hour we dug into references, ideas and reflections. Barrickman has a fierce intellect and an artist's eye. Everything is magnified. His thoughts on, well, anything are apt, deep and weird. »Read Full Blog Post
Bad Religion; Jimmy Eat World; Trampled by Turtles; the Mavericks; VENA
Bad Religion
Rough estimate, by the critic's watch, of when Bad Religion began playing, hard, at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage Sunday night: 10:01. Rough estimate of when the SoCal punk-rock band finished off its fourth song: 10:08. »Read Full Article(1)
Eagles take it easy at Marcus Amphitheater
The news flash from the Eagles' closing-night gig at Summerfest's Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday night is that Bernie Leadon appears to be at least partway back in the band.
Eagles' historians will remember that Leadon, an original band member, exited the group in rather definitive fashion way back in 1975 when he poured a bottle of beer over Glenn Frey's head. »Read Full Article(9)
Video: Tap Milwaukee music writers recap Summerfest 2013
Well, that's a wrap. Another Summerfest has come and gone.
What rocked, what didn't at Summerfest
After 11 days of concerts and crazy crowds, Summerfest becomes a bit of a blur. But there are a few clear takeaways from Summerfest 2013:
Favorite crowd observation: Watching a stern security guard, arms folded, grimace on his face, bobbing his head ever so subtly to New Kids on the Block. »Read Full Article(16)
Exclusive Video: Bachata supergroup VENA performs "Sangre De Mis Venas" at Summerfest
Last but certainly not least, Tap Milwaukee has one more exclusive video performance to share with you from Summerfest 2013, courtesy of bachata supergroup VENA.
On Tap Today: Summerfest rundown for July 7
Journal Sentinel music writer Piet Levy gives you the rundown on what to look forward to today at Summerfest. »Read Full Blog Post
Going for a swim? Check out guide to Milwaukee-area beaches, pools
It's warming up in a hurry this Sunday morning. Might be a good day for a swim — before storms roll in later today.
If you're in the mood for some waves, or just a trip to the beach, go to Tap Milwaukee's guide to area swimming spots, with hours and other info on southeast Wisconsin beaches and pools. »Read Full Article
Three to See: Suggestions for July 7
Something known: Eagles (7:30 p.m. Marcus Amphitheater). It's hardly a news flash to say the Eagles are a great band. But an extensive new documentary has brought a renewed sense of appreciation, transforming concerts from mere gigs to victorious events. »Read Full Article
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In Tandem Theatre is giving patrons and future-patrons a chance to get a taste of its season for free Wednesday at the 7th Annual Sneak Peek & Open House. The troupe will perform tidbits from "Burying the Bones," "A Cudahy Caroler Christmas," and other plays while noshing on snacks and partaking at the cash bar. The peek takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its performing space, the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St. »Read Full Article


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Windfall Theatre struggles to find 'A Time to Live'
There's nothing that terrifies us more or gets talked about less than what it means to die - or the related prospect of soldiering on when those dearest to us are gone.
That's the subject of Howard Goldstein's "A Time to Live," now receiving its world premiere courtesy of Windfall Theatre - an intrepid company that consistently stages plays involving those thorny subjects that matter most. "Time" opened Friday under Carol Zippel's direction. »Read Full Article(2)
Discovery World closes for the day because of snow
The snow made them do it. Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Drive, is closing at 2 p.m. today because of the weather, according to its Facebook page. They expect to be open at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Just in case, call (414) 765-9966 or see www.discoveryworld.org »Read Full Article
Someone mashed up Nine Inch Nails and Carly Rae Jepsen...and it sounds better than it should
Trent Reznor shocked fans by announcing a new collaboration with cutesy pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen. Not really; someone just mashed up their songs. But maybe they should tour together? No, no they should not. Journal Sentinel photo by Michele Jokinen. »Read Full Blog Post
Registration open for Braise's annual morel hunt
Someday spring will come, and then it will be time for the annual morel mushroom hunt organized by chef David Swanson's Braise. But you'll have to register for it now.
Registration for the event May 11 opened Tuesday morning, and it always sells out early. It's limited to 20 people. »Read Full Blog Post
Japandroids among new Milwaukee concert announcements
Canadian rock duo Japandroids, which released one of 2012's most acclaimed albums, the succinct and aggressive "Celebration Rock," is coming to Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. 4th St., on May 27.
Milwaukee Music Video: See the visual treatment for Alchemy's 'Creature of Love'
The music video for glossy synthpop band Alchemy's "Creature of Love" doesn't feature unicorns, a snuggly, six-foot-tall stuffed animal or any other cutesy creatures of love. But it does have a CGI mud monster, a sickly, paranoid dude in a hoodie and the local group rocking out at Mad Planet.
"Creature of Love" is also the name of the band's latest EP, which the band celebrated with a show at Mad Planet last month. And it has another cause for celebration: after winning a battle of the bands at Marquette Friday, Alchemy will get to open for buzz band Twenty One Pilots at Weasler Auditorium April 5. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Northern Ireland, through photos and music
"Look Behind You!" may be a more appropriate title for a slasher movie than a performance and lecture on Northern Ireland, but tonight's presentation sounds intriguing nevertheless. The event includes candid photos taken by Bobbie Hanvey and snippets of radio interviews with some of Northern Ireland's best-known figures, with Steafan Hanvey providing further context through singing.
"Look Behind You!" begins at 7 p.m. at the UWM Hefter Conference Center. »Read Full Blog Post


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President Obama's Visit to Petra and ACOR's Role
By Barbara A. Porter, ACOR Director, Amman, Jordan
In the third week of March, President Obama visited the region and ended his four-day trip with an afternoon tour of Petra. Overseas research centers are often asked to assist in such special visits, and in this case, ACOR's Associate Director Chris Tuttle was on call for the U.S. Embassy during the planning phase. Because of our current, ongoing project in Petra at the Temple of the Winged Lions, Chris was staying in Wadi Musa at the ACOR Project House, so he was able to meet with the numerous organizers regularly.
The President flew from Amman by helicopter and then drove through Wadi Musa to the entrance of the Siq. ACOR was pleased that Chris was included with the group of dignitaries who greeted Obama. Among them were the outgoing Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Nayef Al Fayyez, and the Commissioners of the Petra Development and Tourism Regional Authority (PDTRA), including Emad Hijazeen, the head of the Petra Archaeological Park. Chris had a nice exchange with the President who asked where he came from and how he got to Petra. Chris was thus naturally able to mention the Brown University Great Temple project that brought him to Petra in 2004 and his ongoing work in Jordan with ACOR since 2006 as well as his Vermont upbringing. Ambassador Stuart Jones thanked Chris for his help.
President Obama walked through the Siq with Suleiman Farajat, a tourism specialist at the University of Jordan. In front of the Treasury—see photo above—the President met the other Suleiman Farajat who ran the Petra Park for many years and who was able to provide in-depth information on the excavations that he conducted in the tombs in front and below the Treasury. The President had lunch between the Treasury and the Theater and left immediately thereafter.
On that day, Chris was involved in taking members of the Oval Office through the site. This group followed the President and lunched at another venue just beyond the Theater. In their shared time, Chris was able to discuss many aspects of Petra, ancient and modern, with the White House staff.
I was tasked to take members of the White House Press Corps through the site. I led approximately 60 journalists and managed in two hours to stop at ten key stops with the grand finale being the Petra Church excavated by ACOR. On the way to the back exit, we walked by the Temple of the Winged Lions, so I was able to provide information on the Ambassadors Fund Grant for Cultural Preservation, which is supporting our current work there.
After taking the journalists around (and getting them to the Church and exit on time!), I drove out with them to Wadi Musa and then walked up the hill to our project house. The way was lined with guards and interested tourists, and I too was able to wave as the President's car descended on Petra. There was a major sandstorm the day before and the weather was also uncertain that Saturday morning, and it was indeed wonderful that the visit that so many had worked so hard to plan. President Obama had commented the day before that he planned to go to Petra the next day—weather permitting—and fortunately by the time he was due to arrive the skies were crystal clear and a beautiful blue so he was able to fulfill this wish.


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Last Saturday night at Bally's Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the M-1 Selection 2010 Americas Finals were held. Bob Carson and his top intern were there taking in all of the action. M-1 tournament returnees and newcomers to the M-1 ring fought an excellent undercard as the Selections championship bouts went down; Selection tournament winners will now fight for the M-1 Challenge belts later this year. On today's show, Bob recaps what he saw and heard on this evening.
After this M-1 segment, we cover some news, including Andrei Arlovski's new gig, and Bob sits down with Mr. Justin Ray Harvey for a short interview.


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Carson-Newman University named a "College of Distinction"
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If your kids can't wait until the 4th to light up a few fireworks, then this Firecracker Craft is the perfect way to celebrate early. Bubble wrap is placed inside, making a great popping noise maker. This is a fun and easy 4th of July craft the kids will go bonkers for.
- Bubble wrap - hopefully you have some left over from a package that came to your house.
- Toilet paper roll - start saving a few of these as they always come in handy for crafting projects.
- Pipe cleaners - these are also great to have handy.
- Decorations - paint, markers, paper, stickers, tissue paper, etc…
- Scissors
- Glue/Tape/Stapler
First tape both ends of the pipe cleaner to each end of the Firecracker. You could staple the pipe cleaner in place as well. Then twist your pipe cleaner together for more of a fuse look.
Then roll up a 2×3 inch size of bubble wrap. Using a little glue or tape, stick it into your empty toilet paper roll. I just taped mine on the top and the bottom. The tape is going to get covered with your decorations anyway.
For the decorations, you can paint them with red, white, and blue paint. Or glue on paper. Or use markers to make a flag or stars. We even cut a little orange tissue paper and simply stuck them to the tops of the fuse to make it look like it was ready to blow!
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Location: Dublin City Centre Contact: Stephen Daly Skills Keywords: Front-end , JAVASCRIPT , ASP.Net , HTML
Description: My Dublin based client is currently looking for an experienced Web Application Developer to join their expanding team in a permanent role...
Description: My Dublin based client is currently looking for an experienced Web Application Developer to join their expanding team in a permanent role.
Key Aspects of the Role
Assist in the maintaining, tuning, issue resolution and modification of production applications to keep performance at an optimum level, according to technical and functional specifications. Taking pro-active steps to ensure higher availability and faster performance of web based solutions. Assist in the definition and implementation of development best practice, environments, and tools. Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of new technologies, platforms, and software.
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Location: Web Developer Contact: Lorraine Bracken Skills Keywords: HTML , JAVASCRIPT
Description: Web Developer Front End Developer The successful developer needs to be hands on using HTML, CSS, Javascript, ES6 Responsibilities: Develop production-quality front-end...
Description: Web Developer
Front End Developer
The successful developer needs to be hands on using HTML, CSS, Javascript, ES6
Develop production-quality front-end code
Strong knowledge and experience in responsive design
Developing documentation and style guides for developers
Work with the UX Design team to create proofs of concept to test ideas
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3-5yrs experience in front-end web application design with a focus on user experience and usability
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Strong JavaScript experience with frameworks such as React.js
Experience with ES6 highly desirable
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SALARY is circa 40k plus bonus and benefits
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Location: Dublin Contact: Darragh Heavey Skills Keywords: JAVA , SPRING , HTML5 , JAVASCRIPT
Description: Web Developer & Content Management Specialist Key Responsibilities: Work closely with Marketing and other business users in the design and development of new components and features for...
Description: Web Developer & Content Management Specialist
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Work closely with Marketing and other business users in the design and development of new components and features for websites
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Computer Science Degree or equivalent
2+ years Java experience, ideally using Spring
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Working knowledge of Linux
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Location: Dublin Contact: Darragh Heavey Skills Keywords: JAVA , SPRING , Hibernate
Description: Senior Java Developer Description The Senior Java Developer will report to the CTO and join an Agile development team...
Description: Senior Java Developer
The Senior Java Developer will report to the CTO and join an Agile development team.
Main Responsibilities
Development of Java/JEE software components to deadlines, based on Spring and Hibernate and other technologies as required
Design responsive and accessible web applications
Develop efficient, highly optimised and clear code
Work with Front-End Frameworks as required e.g. JQuery, BootStrap, etc.
Contribute to project delivery estimations; including impact analysis, scoping of new projects and estimating project development and unit testing tasks
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Complete research tasks on research projects as required
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At least 7 years Java/JEE development experience including deep exposure to the following core technologies:
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Web Services (JAX-WS, JAXB, JAX-RS, WSDL/XSD)
Apache Velocity
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Angular JS
Apache Shiro
Spring (Spring Batch, Spring Boot)
Proven experience in the following areas will be advantageous:
n-tier design experience
Unit testing with JUnit and mock objects (mockito or similar)
RDBMS design and development experience, including MSSQL and MySQL
Experience of J2EE application servers: Tomcat, JBoss, Weblogic or Websphere
HTML / CSS / jQuery
Test automation (Selenium., Cucumber, Selenide)
Qualifications Required
3rd Level IT-related qualification
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Highly self-managing
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Location: Dublin City Centre Contact: Fay Gough Skills Keywords: JAVA , PHP , .NET
Description: My Dublin based client is currently looking for an experienced Solutions Engineer to join their expanding team in a permanent role...
Description: My Dublin based client is currently looking for an experienced Solutions Engineer to join their expanding team in a permanent role.
Title: Solution Engineer
Reports to: Vice President, Product
Position Summary: The Solution Engineer must enjoy working with external software developers and able to articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users.
The Solution Engineering role will serve as the primary technical resource for the global sales team recruiting software company sales.
Solution Engineers are responsible for actively supporting the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our products.
The Solution Engineer must be able to articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users. The Solution Engineer must be able to identify all technical opportunities for the sales team. This will assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the pursuit sales process and increase our time to market with software company leads.
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Responsible to supporting pre-sales sales calls that include integration options and additional service requirements
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B.S. in computer-related field or equivalent experience
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Anne Basting wins $40,000 for "Islands of Milwaukee"
Anne Basting, a scholar in theater and aging at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has won a prestigious, $40,000 award for a project that seeks to reconnect isolated seniors with the community in Milwaukee.
Basting won the Map Fund award from Creative Capital along with Sojourn Theater. Their "Islands of Milwaukee" project will address "decades of structural segregation" by using media, visual art installation and performance to engage Milwaukeeans with the city's homebound seniors. »Read Full Blog Post
Liberace's state connections show in HBO's 'Behind the Candelabra'
Liberace had impeccable Wisconsin bona fides.
Born Wladziu Valentino Liberace in West Allis, he attended St. Florian's Church and West Milwaukee High School, and he grew up playing piano at the Wisconsin and Pabst theaters, corner saloons like Little Nick's and on WTMJ radio. »Read Full Article(6)
Time Warner Cable scores lowest on cable TV customer satisfaction, report shows
Time Warner Cable had the lowest customer satisfaction score in an industry-wide quarterly cable TV survey released Tuesday.
The quarterly American Customer Satisfaction Index report released Tuesday shows consumers are generally becoming more satisfied with their cable TV companies, in particular the picture quality. »Read Full Blog Post(96)
Summerfest Emerging Artist lineup includes the Mowgli's, Leagues
Summerfest officials have announced the lineup for the Emerging Artists Series, featuring 44 up-and-coming local and national acts on the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage.
A few of the bands have already emerged as club headliners in Milwaukee, including seven-piece chamber pop group Hey Marseilles; peppy, Spoon-fed rock band Leagues and exuberant folk-rock collective the Mowgli's, which co-headlined the Rave with Family of the Year earlier this year. »Read Full Article
Liberace lover was Green Bay Packer, HBO movie asserts
West Allis native Liberace had impeccable Wisconsin bonafides
But was he also a Cheesehead? According to an anecdotal account, he might have had reason to be a long time fan of the Green Bay Packers. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Are we making place or pep rallies with ArtPlace funds?
When Keith Hayes stepped to the mic Monday morning, his buttoned-down teal shirt topped with a bow tie made from tire scraps, I wanted to believe every word he had to say.
"Beintween is most interested in the diversity of human activity as art and the urban fabric as its canvas," he said of his organization to the gathering of community organizers, residents, politicians and press. "Beintween believes this art is real and that this art is fact." »Read Full Blog Post(6)
Cassandra Smith at Sky High Gallery
One of the things that's hard not to miss about artist Cassandra Smith is the way she gravitates toward what are often considered decidedly male things. From animal pelts, nautical rope, axes, deer antlers and taxidermied game, she is at home with the raw materials of man caves everywhere.
But Smith imposes pretty paints, sequins and a design sensibility to transform these found objects into something other than what they were. Through direct application of color and pattern, she creates a tension between natural and organic forms and hard-edged geometries. She alters her materials while honoring the qualities that drew her to them in the first place, she says in her artist statement. »Read Full Blog Post
Summer art books: '9.5 Theses on Art and Class'
As we count the days until our big, summer reading list arrives (in the Cue section of your Sunday paper), I thought I'd recommend a few reads for art lovers.
"9.5 Theses on Art and Class" by New York art critic Ben Davis is far from a light, beach-blanket read. This collection of essays may break your head. But it's a welcome antitoxin to the art world's festering cancers, too. »Read Full Blog Post
Summer Reading: 5 books by writers making appearances here
On May 26, we're publishing our Summer Reading preview in the Journal Sentinel's Sunday Cue section and at TapMilwaukee.com, with dozens of suggestions for your enjoyment.
For today's preview of those suggestions, here are five new books by writers who will make local appearances to sign and talk about their work in the coming weeks: »Read Full Blog Post
NBC pre-empts 'Voice' recap for prime-time tornado coverage
When disasters or tragedies occur, the networks adjust their entertainment schedule accordingly.
Tuesday night, NBC will pre-empt the recap episode of "The Voice" at 7 p.m. to air a one-hour special anchored by Brian Williams from the scene of the tornado devastation in the Oklahoma City area. A new live episode of "The Voice" will air at 8 p.m. »Read Full Blog Post
Summer art books: 'I'm Trying to Reach You'
This week, in anticipation of our big summer reading section (look for it in Sunday Cue, May 28), I'll share some recommendations for good summer books for art lovers.
We start with "I'm Trying to Reach You" (Two Dollar Radio) by Barbara Browning. It's a deliciously insider-y, sad, hilarious novel about performance art, sexual identity, comments on YouTube, art theory run amok and the ways we scavenge the internet for meaning. »Read Full Blog Post
Amazon to begin selling fine art
Amazon, which already sells everything from books to washing machines to industrial equipment, is making what could be its most novel move yet. It's getting into the art business, according to a release Tuesday from Phaidon, the purveyor of art books.
On Tap Today: Grab hold of Clutch
Dictionary.com's primary definition for "clutch" as "to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch."
Urbandictionary.com's main definition for "clutch" as "to perform under pressure." »Read Full Blog Post(1)


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With a stay at Roma Hotel in Khon Kaen, you'll be minutes from Raschada Nusorn Park and close to Khon Kaen National Museum. This hotel is within close proximity of Central Plaza Khon Kaen and Khon Kaen Ram Hospital.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.


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Hunter McManus is hardly the most imposing figure on the baseball field.
Using a 4-2 advantage in penalty kicks, Camden edged past visiting rival Lugoff-Elgin, 2-1, in a non-conference girls' soccer match played Monday night at Zemp Stadium.
Monday: Camden at Hartsville (TEN – 4:30 p.m.); Lugoff-Elgin at Lancaster (TEN – 5 p.m.); North Central at Buford (SB – 6 p.m.); Lugoff-Elgin at White Knoll (SB – 6:30 p.m.); Lugoff-Elgin at Camden (GSOC – 7 p.m.); Lewisville at North Central (BB – 7 p.m.)
One night after having used four pitchers in a conference loss to Pelion, the North Central baseball team saw the effects of a weary mound staff in a 19-9 loss to visiting Andrew Jackson on Wednesday.
The third annual Child Crappie Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 12 on Lake Wateree.
Brother and sister Evrik and Sharneece Gary of Camden enjoyed strong 2013-14 basketball seasons which became even more memorable for the pair after last week.
Monday: North Central, Keenan at Pelion (G – 4:30 p.m.); North Central at Andrew Jackson (BB – 6 p.m.); Camden, Lugoff-Elgin at Magnolia Classic (G – TBA)
In a season-opening battle between a pair of 2013 state tennis qualifiers, the 4A entry eased past the squad which made its first appearance in the post-season.
Getting two goals in the opening 50 minutes of play proved to be more than enough for the Lugoff-Elgin boys soccer team whichtook a 3-1 win over host Camden on Wednesday night.
Doing all its damage in the opening two frames, Camden Military Academy jumped to a 9-2 lead over visiting North Central and would hang on for a 9-7 win over the Knights on Wednesday afternoon.
On an early evening which included warm sun, followed by strong winds and then, swirling rains, Lugoff-Elgin threw a Blizzard into the Wednesday weather mix.
A few minutes before Tuesday's match with rival Camden, Lugoff-Elgin golf coach Mike Robinson went up to one of his players and gave him a pep talk as to what he expected out of him that day.
The Camden High School baseball coaching staff will host its annual Father-Son Baseball Camp on Saturday, March 8 at American Legion Park in Camden.
A pair of Kershaw County wrestlers recorded top three finishes while another came home in fourth from last weekend's South Carolina High School League state championships held at the Anderson Civic Center.
North Central's opening round game with Camden Military Academy in the annual Mid-Carolina Credit Union Baseball Bash in Boonetown was halted in the third inning by rain with NC holding a 3-2 lead.
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Camden's Devin Beckley, Jo Jo Watson, Lugoff-Elgin's Adam Rowson and North Central's Cedrick Cunningham were all selected to play in the North-South ...
Thanks to Hurricane Matthews and the cleanup thereafter, the South Carolina High School League's state playoffs for volleyball and girls' tennis will kick off ...
His right arm tucked in a sling due to a hand injury sustained in the opening minutes of North Central's 48-12 loss to Cheraw ...
Led by Kelli Murphy's second-place finish, the Auburn University women's golf team took second in the Pinehurst Challenge which finished play on Tuesday ...
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Astros, Altuve agree to long-term contract extension
The Astros have agreed to a long-term contract extension with popular second baseman Jose Altuve, a source told MLB.com on Saturday. The deal marks the team's first significant contract commitment under general manager Jeff Luhnow. Terms of the deal aren't known, but it will be announced later Saturday.
Luhnow spent most of his first year on the job trading away players who were in the midst of multi-year contracts in exchange for prospects as the Astros went full-bore in their plan to rebuild through the Draft and player development. The Astros opened this year with a payroll of about $22 million, with Bud Norris ($3 million) as the highest-paid player.
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports Altuve deal is worth $12.5 million for four years with two club options for $6 million and $6.5 million in 2018-19.
The Astros buying out Altuve's arbitration years by signing him to the deal. He was scheduled to be arbitration eligible next year and a free agent following the 2016 season.
Altuve, 23, was promoted from Double-A Corpus Christi in 2011 after the Astros traded Jeff Keppinger and plugged into the starting lineup. He batted .284 with three homers and 28 RBIs in 85 games as a rookie before a breakout season in 2012, when he hit .290 with seven homers, 37 RBIs and 33 steals en route to an All-Star Game berth.
He is hitting .280 with three homers, 28 RBIs and 21 stolen bases in 86 games this year.
Porter sees Dominguez, Castro for the long haul
Astros manager Bo Porter was asked repeatedly this spring about setting his starting lineup, and he always gave the same answer: "Jose Altuve is my starting second baseman and he's going to hit leadoff." In other words, Porter was set on the 5-foot-6 Altuve as his starting second baseman, but every other position was up for grabs.
Though the evaluation process continues in the outfield, earlier this month Porter identified J.D. Martinez as the starting left-fielder, Robbie Grossman as the starting center-fielder and Jimmy Paredes as the starting right-fielder — for now. These names are by no means locked in as much as Altuve, an All-Star a year ago, but Porter's declaration was more about finding out what Martinez, Grossman and Paredes can do to prove they belong.
Which brings us to Saturday night, when third baseman Matt Dominguez and catcher Jason Castro both hit two homers, becoming the first Astros teammates to do that since Lance Berkman and Craig Biggio in 2005.
Dominguez, a tremendous defender, has seven homers in his last 12 games after not hitting a homer in his first 33 games this year, and the former first-round pick Castro has homered three times in his last six games and is hitting .450 in that span. Dominguez is hitting .253 with seven homers and a team-leading 24 RBIs, and Castro is hitting .265 with six homers and 15 RBIs.
After the game, Porter was ready to say Dominguez and Castro had joined Altuve in locking up a starting spot for the long term, and considering there's nobody in the Minor Leagues ready to push them, that's a good thing for the Astros.
"We found ourself a third baseman and we found ourself a catcher," Porter said. "And coming into the season we knew we had a second baseman. This is the thing: You let them play long enough, the questions you have, they'll answer them. One way or another, they will answer the questions you need to have answered. I will not leave this season without getting every question I have in my head answered."
As for first base and shortstop? Jonathan Singleton appears to be the first baseman of the future and will begin his Minor League season next week after missing the first 50 games because of a second failed drug test. The shortstop spot is being kept warm until 2012 No. 1 pick Carlos Correa is ready, though Jonathan Villar could be interesting to watch next year.
And don't sleep on Chris Carter, who has enough power to entrench himself at first base or designated hitter if he can cut down on his strikeouts.
Whether any of these names are here when the Astros hope to contend in a few years remains to be seen, but there are some signs on hope in the rubble of a 14-35 season.
Maxwell enjoys hitting behind Altuve
Astros outfielder Justin Maxwell loves hitting behind Jose Altuve, like he did for the fifth consecutive game on Saturday.
"For me, it makes me get ready on deck," he said. "He's not playing around when he gets up there. He's coming to swing the stick. It helps me because I can't be lethargic on my approach. He always keeps me on edge because it could be the first pitch of the at-bat when he gets a hit or the seventh or eighth pitch. He does a really good job, he's got a great approach, and I try to mimic him in batting practice."
Altuve entered Saturday hitting .364 with five multi-hit games. He ranked tied for fifth in the American League with 16 hits and tied for sixth in multi-hit games, and had reached base in nine of the Astros' first 10 games this year.
The 6-foot-5 athletic Maxwell can only marvel at what the 5-foot-6 Altuve has accomplished.
"I think the first time I ever heard his name was when I was rehabbing from shoulder surgery [in 2011], and I just happened to check MiLB.com to see what was going on in the Minor Leagues, and I see this Altuve guy is hitting .380 in Double-A," Maxwell said. "I clicked on his numbers, and now it's kind of weird I'm playing with him now. He's got incredible hand-eye coordination. Any time he takes a swing, he puts the barrel on the ball. He's fast, too, so he gets a lot of infield hits and he's got power."
Game 23: Lyles struggles, Castro stays hot in loss
What happened: Jordan Lyles gave up 10 hits and six runs, including homers to Melky Cabrera and Jose Bautista, as the Blue Jays outslugged the Astros, 10-6, who got homers from outfielder Brandon Barnes and catcher Jason Castro (boxscore).
What we learned: C Jason Castro isn't putting too much stock into his torrid start this spring. Castro went 2-for-3 with a homer and is hitting .462 this spring with five homers and 11 RBIs.
"It's really just a bonus," he said. "Right now, it's about seeing pitches and getting at-bats, repetition and my timing down and all the stuff for the regular season. I'm happy where I'm at. I feel good and the results are taking care of themselves. If it were going the other way, I'd pretty much say the same thing. Right now, that's the biggest thing, is getting in the work to open up on March 31."
Astros manager Bo Porter thought he knew what he was getting in Castro after watching game tape from last year — his first season since missing all of 2011 following knee surgery — but what he saw this spring was a different player.
"I got to Spring Training and saw him in batting practice the first couple of days and said, 'That looks a lot different,'" he said. "You can tell by the way he's blocking the ball, the way he's swinging the bat, he's healthy and has his legs underneath him. He's doing a great job."
What we learned II: 2B Jose Altuve is ready for the start of the season. Altuve continues to be about as steady as anyone in the game, going 3-for-4 with three singles on Tuesday to raise his spring batting average to .356.
"I was talking with Marwin [Gonzalez] about this," he said. "I feel really good, feel 100 percent right now. I wish we were starting the season tomorrow. Like everyone, I'm really excited about going to the American League and playing hard and winning some games."
What else: Porter was pleased with LF Chris Carter, who went 2-for-3 and is hitting .267. Carter pulled a fastball down the left-field for a double in the third and hit a 2-2 slider to right field in the fifth for a single. … The Astros were 4-for-7 with runners in scoring position. … Another scoreless inning by RHP Chia-Jen Lo lowered his ERA to 2.35.
What went wrong: Lyles gave up 10 hits and six runs and hit a batter in 3 2/3 innings. Porter said he wants him to pitch down the zone more next time out. … RHP John Ely pitched two innings and surrendered homers to Josh Thole and Ryan Langerhans. … The normally steady Matt Dominguez made an error at 3B.
What they said: "If you look up baseball player in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of Jose Altuve. He's just a baseball player." — Astros manager Bo Porter on his All-Star second baseman.
What's next: The Astros return to Osceola County Stadium on Wednesday to face the Mets at 5:05 p.m. CT. RHP Alex White, who's battling for a spot in the starting rotation, will get the start for Houston. White, acquired from the Rockies in a December trade, has pitched in four games this spring, allowing eight earned runs in 10 1/3 innings.
Who's injured: OF Fernando Martinez (lower back tightness) is day-to-day.
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Links of the day: Astros notebook has tons of information, including Bo Porter's thoughts on the DH, Trevor Crowe's mindset entering final days of camp and much, much more.
Mills sporting a black eye and a new watch
The Astros worked out on the stadium field at the Osceola County Stadium complex for the first time Friday morning in anticipation of Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Washington Nationals.
Before the players began to stretch, manager Brad Mills addressed the team and lauded non-roster outfielder Brandon Barnes for presenting him earlier in the morning with a Transformers watch. Mills' watch was shattered and he suffered a black eye Wednesday when a ball came through the netting behind the cage and struck him.
"That's pretty good for a young kid to do that," Mills said. "I told the guys if we screw up on the time today, it's Brandon's fault, because of the Transformers watch."
Here's the latest on the Astros:
- LHP Sergio Escalona, who injured his throwing elbow swinging a bat last week, will be shut down for a few days, Mills said. Escalona had an MRI on Thursday, which showed no structural damage.
- Mills announced the next two starters in his rotation following Livan Hernandez (Saturday), J.A. Happ (Sunday) and Jordan Lyles (Monday). Wandy Rodriguez will start Tuesday against the Mets, and Bud Norris will start Wednesday against the Phillies in Clearwater.
- Among the relievers scheduled to pitch behind Hernandez on Saturday are Brett Myers and Brandon Lyon, who will be pitching in a game for the first time since May. Myers will throw one inning in his debut as Astros closer (he won't pitch the ninth, however).
- The batting order has yet to be announced, but Mills revealed his starters for Saturday's game against the Nats: Chris Johnson (third base), Jed Lowrie (shortstop), Jose Altuve (second base), Carlos Lee (first base), J.B. Shuck (left field), Jason Bourgeois (center field), Travis Buck (right field), Castro (catcher) and Jack Cust (DH).
- Third baseman Jimmy Paredes, who's nursing a sore left wrist, took batting practice left-handed Thursday, but is still not cleared to swing right from the right side of the plate.
- Castro, who missed all of last year following knee surgery and then had foot surgery in December, will catch only three innings Saturday. Mills said he'd like Castro to catch three more innings Monday and then perhaps four on Wednesday, depending on how he feels.
Astros outfield race has plenty of options
The Astros plan to give Brian Bogusevic a good look in center field this spring, putting him in competition with Jordan Schafer and Jason Bourgeois for the starting nod. Bogusevic started 31 games in right field last year after Hunter Pence was traded, but has some experience in center and enough athleticism to play the position.
What's more, the Astros have Jack Cust and Travis Buck capable of playing right field.
"His ability gives him the opportunity to be able to play center or right, but we want this guy to step up and be an everyday starter for us and there's reason he won't be able to," Astros manager Brad Mills said of Bogusevic. "We all saw what he can do at times last year."
Bogusevic, a former first-round pick as a pitch who made the switch to outfield in 2008, understands the importance of being versatile enough to play different positions, and is more than willing to give center field a shot.
"There's a lot of guys going for open spots, so I think everybody is trying to make a good impression all around," he said.
Cust can play in left and right and will get some ground balls at first base. Top prospect Jonathan Singleton will also get some time in the outfield, Mills said. Versatile infielders Matt Downs and Brian Bixler will also do some work in the outfield.
Regarding Schafer, Mills said: "He seems like he's on a mission."
Here are a few other items of interest:
- Astros manager Brad Mills announced the starting pitchers for the team's first two Grapefruit League games, with veteran Livan Hernandez pitching Saturday against the Washington Nationals – his former team – at Kissimmee. Left-hander J.A. Happ will face the Nats on Sunday in Viera, Fla.
- Astros pitchers will take a break from throwing live batting practice on Tuesday, giving some of the pitching groups two days off between times on the mound.
- The Astros haven't been able to successfully schedule extra B games against other clubs, something they wanted to do to create more innings for all of the arms they have in camp. Mills said some pitchers might have to throw in Minor League games. "You'd rather have B games against other teams, but that didn't quite work out," he said.
- Infielder Angel Sanchez was again forced to watch from the sidelines against Monday because of his ailing back. Sanchez did some light toss, but didn't participate in the team's defensive drills. He said the back is improving.
Here is the day in pictures:
With Hinze on way to Double-A, Corpus Christi loading up
With Kody Hinze on his way to Double-A later this week to play first base for the Hooks, those who are waiting for the next crop of young Astros prospects to reach the Major Leagues have to like what's taking place at Corpus Christi.
Hinze, who is hitting .326 with 22 homers and 69 RBIs at Class A Lancaster, will join a promising infield at Corpus Christi: Jose Altuve at second base, Jimmy Paredes at third base and Jonathan Villar at shortstop. Altuve and Villar were promoted on June 1. Hinze is 23 years old.
"Kody's obviously sung the bat very well in what we know is an offensive environment, but the thing that's impressive about Kody is he leads the league in walks [70 walks, 73 strikeouts] and has a good on-base percentage," Astros director of player development Fred Nelson said. "Some of the peripheral things in the offensive ranks are real high, and I think that equates to pitch select and command of strike zone and the ablity to take pitches an put the ball in play. He's got the ability and tools to strive there [in Double-A]."
Altuve, who will represent the Astros at the 2011 XM All-Star Futures Game in Phoenix next month, is hitting .371 with four homers and 22 RBIs in 30 games at Corpus Christi. Paredes is hitting .273 with six homers and 26 RBIs.
Catcher Chris Wallace was promoted to Double-A last month and is off to a quick start, hitting .313 with 2 homers and 10 RBIs in 10 games. Wallace and outfielder J.D. Martinez each hit a grand slam in Sunday's 16-3 over Northwest Arkansas.
"We've had some kids that have gone from real nice offensive years and not duplicated them in Double-A out of Lancaster, but we just think [Hinze is] is one of those guys, along with Altuve and Villar, that should hold their own and make progress," Nelson said.
Martinez, who appears to have worked his way back from a nagging hamstring injury, is hitting .331 with seven homers and 52 RBIs in 65 games and could be getting a call to Triple-A Oklahoma City later this year if he stays healthy.
There are some positive happens on the mound, too.
Left-hander Dallas Keuchel threw his fifth consecutive quality start Sunday to improve to 7-6 with a 2.62 ERA in 15 starts. He's thrown seven innings each of his last five starts, going 4-1 with a 1.03 ERA. He leads the Texas League in ERA.
Left-hander Xavier Cedeno (4-5), who struck out 14 batters last Monday, was scheduled to start tonight's game against Frisco.
Altuve, Villar promoted; Paredes to 3B
The Astros have promoted 5-foot-7 second baseman Jose Altuve and shortstop Jonathan Villar to Double-A Corpus Christi from Class A Lancaster in a move that will move Jimmy Paredes to third base. Astros director of player development Fred Nelson said it's time for Altuve and Villar to get tested at a higher level.
"Altuve is a guy that has come onto our radar screen," Nelson said. "He's continues to play well. He's not a very big kid in stature, but he plays like a man and knows how to play the game and he's a guy that's a baseball player. There comes a point in time when we have to take notice of that and we certainly have."
Altuve, 21, leads the California League with a ridiculous batting average of .408 (87-for-213) with five homers, 34 RBIs and a leading-leading seven triples. Villar, acquired by the Astros from the Phillies in the Roy Oswalt trade, was hitting .259 with four homers, 26 RBIs and 20 steals at Lancaster.
"We just felt the time was right to give [Altuve] an opportunity, and it gives the organization a chance to see how good of a player he is and how he adjusts to a higher level," Nelson said. "He's had a wonderful year offensively for us."
Nelson said the Astros want Villar to focus on making better contact while at Corpus Christi.
"At times he overswings and comes off the ball," he said. "He's got enough power to drive balls in alleys and will hit some home runs. He needs to be more of a line drive, gap-to-gap guy, with better contact. His defensive skills are really quality."
Paredes, acquired by the Astros from the Yankees in last year's trade for Lance Berkman, is hitting .265 in 162 at-bats as Corpus Christi's second baseman. He's made a team-high nine errors.
"We don't have any problems getting him at-bats at third," said Nelson, who added that Paredes could get time at second in the instructional league or the Arizona Fall League. "As much as anything, it's a way to get two other guys on the club and get them all at-bats. He's the most logical guy to move over and take some reps at third."
In other roster moves, third baseman David Flores is being sent down to Lancaster after hitting .212 at Corpus Christi. Left fielder Daniel Adamson is going on the disabled list at Lexington and the Astros are bringing outfielder Jordan Scott, who's in extended Spring Training, to join the Lexington club. Henry Rodriguez, a utility infielder, is joining Lancaster from extended Spring Training.Nelson sang the praises of 2009 first-round Draft pick Jiovanni Mier, a shortstop who's hitting .259 with five homers and 27 RBIs in 170 at-bats at Lexington. He's committed eight errors in 45 games.
"He's really matured and is playing really, really sound defense," Nelson said. "We really like what we've seen there. I think he's right on track. I think he's matured as a player, he's not as hard on himself and understands the season's long and there's going to be ups and downs and you have to be able to deal with both. I'm really impressed with how he's conducted himself and how sound he's been on defense."
Astros position breakdown: second base
Before we get to the latest in our Astros position-by-position breakdown, here's a reminder that I'm currently fielding Astros-related questions and plan to answer them in the coming days via an Inbox. You can fire off you questions by clicking here.
Back to the task at hand. Our position-by-position breakdown takes us to second base, which for years was occupied by franchise icon Craig Biggio.
For the time being, second base is a position the Astros aren't too worried about. Jeff Keppinger seized the starting job from Kaz Matsui early last season and was one of the team's most consistent players all year. He comes with a relatively low salary and is a downright bargain based on his production, so things appear pretty set at the position after a tumultuous regular season.
Here's a look at what's going on at second base:
2010 Opening Day starter: Kaz Matsui.
2010 end-of-season starters: Jeff Keppinger.
Others who were in the mix: Geoff Blum, Anderson Hernandez, Angel Sanchez, Matt Downs, Jason Bourgeois.
Combined 2010 stats of Astros second basemen: .252 BA/.313 OBP/.345 SLG, 35 doubles, 7 homers, 59 RBIs, 56 walks, 57 strikeouts, 624 at-bats.
Free agents: Geoff Blum (option declined), Anderson Hernandez (Minor League).
Arbitration eligible: Jeff Keppinger.
What happened: Kaz Matsui, entering the final year of his three-year, $16.5-million deal, began the season as the incumbent starter at second, though he was actually platooning with Keppinger if you consider the number of starts each got in April (Keppinger had 12, Matsui 10). Matsui got off to an awful start and hit .141 in 27 games before the Astros cut him loose and handed the everyday job to Keppinger in mid-May.
Jeff Keppinger, 30, certainly didn't disappoint and hit .288 with six homers and 59 RBIs in a career-high 514 at-bats. He was the team's most consistent hitter all season and led the Astros in doubles with 34. He also struck out only 36 times in 514 at-bats while drawing 51 walks. Keppinger's doesn't have great range, but he made all the routine plays and was a steady hand at second base. He made only six errors, and his .990 field percentage was fourth in the NL among second baseman.
Keppinger missed 15 games in August after going on the disabled list with left big toe sesamoiditis, which was basically a stress fracture near the ball of his left foot. It forced him to take a few days off later in September, which allowed Anderson Hernandez and Matt Downs to make occasional starts. Veteran Geoff Blum also saw time at second, and shortstop Angel Sanchez was put at second on occasion when Tommy Manzella started at short late in the year. Outfielder Jason Bourgeois made a brief appearance at second base as well.
What's next: Barring a trade or free agent signing, Keppinger will begin next season as the starting second baseman. The club admittedly needs to upgrade its offense and won't shy away from a chance to add some pop at second base or shortstop, even if it forces a platoon situation somewhere in the middle infield. Sanchez will again be in the mix at second base, where he's better suited than at shortstop because of his limited arm and range.
Who's on the farm: The Astros used their No. 1 overall pick last year on Delino DeShields Jr., an outfielder who will be converted to second base from the outfield. He went to the instructional league to make the transition, but was slowed by elbow problems and was limited to designated hitter duties, though he did field ground balls at second and will continue to work at the position in the winter and heading into Spring Training next year. Jose Vallejo, acquired as part of last year's Ivan Rodriguez trade with Texas, hit .111 in 99 at-bats in Corpus Christi. That was encouraging considering he severed tendons in two fingers of his right hand in a cooking accident late last year and had extensive surgery. The injury was believed to be career-threatening. He was a six-year Minor League free agent, but has re-signed with the Astros.
Jose Altuve was a South Atlantic League All-Star with Lexington before being promoted to high Class A Lancaster. He hit a combined .301/.357/.448 with 15 homers and 67 RBIs in 125 games. He stands 5-foot-5, but knows how to play the game, has outstanding hands, good speed and surprising pop. He's liked by every guy on the Minor League staff. Jimmy Paredes, acquired in the Lance Berkman deal with the Yankees, hit .299 with three homers and 17 RBIs in 34 games with Lexington. For the season, he hit .287 with eight homers and 65 RBIs combined between Lexington and Charleston (Yankees). Other second basemen to keep an eye on are Enrique Hernandez (Tri-City) and Ben Orloff (Tri-City). The Astros also re-signed Wladimir Sutil, who can play shortstop.
In summary: The Astros like what they have in Keppinger, and he should provide a solid option until one of the Astros' youngsters in the Minor Leagues shows he's ready to take over. Who knows how long that will take, but the Astros are slowly building some quality depth at the position in the Minor Leagues.