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Zach Randolph being benched and having words with Isiah
Stephon Marbury calling out Isiah and criticizing his strategy
Isiah Thomas going public with his 3 favorite Knicks
Jamal Crawford being one of Isiahs favorite Knicks
The Detroit Pistons(27-9) vs the New York Knicks(9-26)
Sunday, Jan. 13 at 7:00pm ET on MSG
For those of you still watching the Knicks, welcome to the MSG33 pregame show. Im your host Jazzy Jeff and we have alot to talk about. The Pistons come in having won 8 of their last 10 games. Rasheed Wallace, possibly the only player who can match the intensity of Kevin Garnett, is fired up after the Pistons embarrassing loss last year in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pistons and the Celtics are the favorites to represent the eastern conference in the NBA Finals this year.
The Knicks have only won 1 of their last 10 games as the drama continues. Stephon Marbury doenst like the way Isiah runs the team, Zach Randolph is upset with being benched last night, and Isiah only likes 3 players on the team: Nate Robinson, David Lee, and.......Jamal Crawford. With the Knicks now being 17 games under 500, it is time to start watching college basketball. Although I feel the Knicks should still play every game as hard as they can and earn some respect others feel like they need intentionally lose to increase their chances of obtaining the #1 pick in the draft. What I call pride others call stupidity and thats ok, we all have different opinions.
The Detroit Pistons
pg-Chauncy Billups
sg-Richard Hamilton
sf-Tayshaun Prince
pf-Rasheed Wallace
C-Antonio Mcdyess
The New York Knicks
Point Guard - Stephon Marbury
Shooting Guard - Jamal Crawford
Small Forward - Quentin Richardson
Power Forward - Zach Randolph
Center - Eddy Curry
The Knicks keys to Victory:
- Play hard for 4 quarters: This is the only way the Knicks will have a chance because the Pistons do this night after night
- Play Balkman again
- Dont be afraid to give Lee big minutes
- Crash the Boards!!!! The Knicks are the 15th best rebounding team (42rpg), Detroit is 26th (40.7rpg)
Key Matchup: Zach "Z-Bo" Randolph vs Rasheed Wallace
This is a joke but Rasheed Wallace has been on a tear his last 5 games. Zach Randolph, depending on how many minutes, will have his hands full (with whoppers). If Rasheed starts scoring theres nothing Zach can do to stop him so he will need to try to match him offensively and grab some rebounds to keep his team in the game. Lets take a look at the damage Wallace has done the past 5 games.
Very impressive numbers from Wallace. He is playing very intense and showing his desire for another championship.
Jamal Crawford has put together his best 5 game stretch so far this season. His field goal percentages have been far above his season average but turnovers have still been a problem. There was a game during this 5 game stretch where Crawford only had 1 turnover.
Game Notes:
-Pistons Turn the ball over less then any other team (11.5topg)
-Pistons have 2nd best defense (89.41 pts allowed)
-Pistons are 16-0 when scoring over 100pts, 4-5 when they allow 100pts or more
-Pistons have the 4th highest number of technical fouls (23)
The Knicks have had alot of problems with their perimeter defense so heres a list of players to keep an eye on:
R Hamilton-46.7%
Jarvis Hayes-41%
Walter Hermann-40%
Rasheed Wallace-38.1%
Chauncey Billups-37.6%
Tayshaun Prince-37.3%
And that does it for my pregame show, I thank everyone for tuning in and remember to watch the Knicks Sunday night on MSG.
*Detroit has a game Saturday Night vs the Bobcats, not all numbers are accurate
Last edited by MSGKnickz33; Jan 13, 2008 at 06:43.
I actually think its guna be just like the spurs game. They'll be close the whole game-then have a 5 minute collapse in the middle of the third OR be close all the way-and then just decide not to show up in the 4th quarter.
I really don't see a way the knicks can win sunday,all they can do is actually TRY and see what happens...
Damn player-centric usernames straight to hell.
I dont think we have much chance of winning this game!
We had no D so only way we are going to beat them is by rebounding effectivly. Offensive and Defensive rebounds will win this game for us. Lee and Robinson should start. Balkman should get on the court and just do what he does best, hustles non stop.
My guess for score is going to be 110-100 to pistons
Will we ever win a championship again? Id like to think so!
I think the Knicks will win this one.6 of their next 10 games are on the road, and I doubt the Knicks will go on a winning streak on the road, where they are 2-13.Since they are on a losing streak at home, and 7 of their wins come at home, I say they'll get the win.I think their defense will suck,as usual, but the Pistons will not capitalize like usual, since they are playing a
back-to-back.I say the Knicks win,but I don't think this will make them start winning games. It will be just another rare win for the Knicks.
yea they deff have a chance...all the time we play pistons is CLOSE...but only in the garden...4 some reason Isiah really gets into the knicks 2 play good...
I'll actually get to see this game tonite because I get NBA TV. Pretty bad at this point in the season the Knicks are still searching for double digit wins. Maybe some of the Knicks will take notice how real professionals conduct themselves on the court. The season marches on...
yea man...CAHUNCEY BI BI BI BILLUPS! thats my ***** yo love how he plays...but still i think its gonna be close
The Knicks Rookie lineup (2005) of Nate, Lee, Frye, and C-Butler gave Detroit hell each time they played them and WON a game for Knick Coach Larry Brown in an overtime WIN.
Lastseason Nate, Crawford, Balkman, and Lee almost beat the Pistons each game Coach Isiah used that lineup.
Detroit is comming off of a Loss to Dallas on the 9th, a WIN over the Spurs on the 10th, and an overtime WIN over Charlotte on the 12th (last night).
Tonight will be Detroits 4th game in 5 days, the Charlotte Bobcats Felton and Jackson running game had Detroit sore in overtime.
If the Knicks only had a game Scout, what game-plan would you think the Scout would give the Knick players and coaches for this WIN? easy, the Knicks guards & SF should run Billups & RIP into a coma in the first half of the game having Nate pressure Billups bring the ball up court in the second quarter with Balkman rebounding, passing and fastbreak dribbling run the floor with as many lob-passes as possible. No Halfcourt Offense untill the 4th quarter with a huge double digit Knick lead.
Its bad that the Knicks Coaching Staff is more confuse than the Knick Players.
yea we just need 2 stop RIP!
BALKMAN!!!!! Block, and a dunk !! DEFENSE TO OFFENSE like I said before on a different thread.
who saw that block and dunk by Balkman? Isiah should be arrested for not playin him all that time.
Currys not doin bad neither
The Giants beat the Cowboys!!!!!!!!
Wheres Starbury at?
Whats the story with Marbury leaving the team again?


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This married B list celebrity couple is on the rocks after each has caught the other cheating
. He is a B list celebrity/singer/host and she is a celebrity trying to make a buck and stay famous.
Ahh! I know this! Actually I don't. I just wanted to try to be first. Carry on.ReplyCancel
Miranda and Blake are both A list and Miranda isn't trying to make a buck and stay famous.ReplyCancel
Well, aren't you just the little pistol today, Ms CReplyCancel
Well I try. I've been awake awhile, raging headache, bored. I need some sort of activity/entertainment! @oneeyecharlieReplyCancel
How lame. What's the fucking point of being married, committed?ReplyCancel
I'm also thinking Joel and Nicole, but were either of them really shocked?ReplyCancel
I don't get it either. Commitment must not mean much in that world.ReplyCancel
That sounds like my typical Sunday morning Court, take a BC Powder, drink some redbull and wake up the side piece from last night. Unless he or she isn't cute, in that case abort!!!!!ReplyCancel
I like the nick and vanessa guessReplyCancel
Sadly mine isn't from anything fun 🙁 I wake up daily with a headache. And my "side piece" is pretty good looking 😉 but he's not here. So it's Lone Ranger for crazy lady lol I'll try the BC powder though. Thanks!ReplyCancel
Isn't Vanessa preggers again? Maybe not.ReplyCancel
…and historically pussy HAS been very helpful reaching this goal.
((re: the BI))ReplyCancel
I read it as Lachey and his wifey, too.ReplyCancel
I also thought Lachey first off.ReplyCancel
Nick and Vanessa… he fits the bill for celeb/singer/host and she has always been a "celebrity" trying to make a buck and stay famousReplyCancel
Lol Basil. It's more popular in the south. It's aspirin, caffeine and Tylenol in powder form. You just pour it in your mouth and chase it with drink. I don't use it but hubby does. I fuss at him it's bad for your stomach.ReplyCancel
i missed your BC powder comment earlier. my mom takes those. the only time i am reminded of them is when she is around and has a headache…@Basil, what reno said it is more popular in the south
Be powder is a little packet of nasty powder you just open up pour it down and have a chaser waiting of juice. .Not soda.. it is basically a kill shot.
That being said. I think lachey. I knew he wasn't hoping to stay famous enough for her
He wanted a housewife and she wanted someone to make and keep her rich and famous
Basil you buy it. It can indeed help a hangover. Another brand is Goody powder. BC Powder is a name brand. Not sure if available in Canada.ReplyCancel
I still would with Nick his body is legitReplyCancel
nick has a teeny peeny and she has a hairy snatch.. did anyone see those cabo hot tub photos?? ewwwReplyCancel
Nick Lachey/Vanessa ManilloReplyCancel
Keith and NicoleReplyCancel
Hehehe @ hammergirl ; )ReplyCancel
Nick & Vanessa.ReplyCancel

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Chicago Cubs (19-22) at Philadelphia Phillies (24-15)
Tom Gorzelanny, RHP (2-4, 3.49 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton, RHP (1-2, 5.49 ERA)
Time: 1:05, Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Sunny, 76
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Twitter: @philliesnation
In their matinee matchup with the Chicago Cubs, the Phillies have a couple of things going for them. One is that today's starter for the Cubs, Ryan Dempster, pitches with the appendage on the right side of his torso, not the left. After being held to one run combined the past two nights by Zach Duke and Tom Gorzelanny, the last thing the Phillies want to see is another lefty.
Dempster is having a strange season. He's pitched at least six innings in each of his eight starts and his ERA is a respectable 3.49, but he's just 2-4 to show for it. In fact, he's gone seven innings in each of his last four starts – and lost all of them. The problem is a lack of run support; the Cubs scored a total of 10 runs in those four games, dropping three of them by one run.
During his career, Dempster has been smacked around by the Phillies. He hasn't beaten them as a starter since 2001, with a 1.62 WHIP, 4.99 ERA and .272 BAA. The only area where his numbers are OK is wins and losses (4-4).
After all the talk of the Phillies finally getting their lineup fully back with the return of Jimmy Rollins on Monday, it hasn't resulted in much success – mainly because the lineup still wasn't really together until Wednesday (Chase Utley sat out Monday and Tuesday with flulike symptoms). And today Werth and Ruiz will get a rest. So the wait for the varsity Phillies lineup to put it all together will have to wait for the Red Sox series this weekend.
Today's Lineup: Victorino (CF), Polanco (3B), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Rollins (SS), Ibanez (LF), Gload (RF), Hoover (C), Blanton (P)
Your Gameday Beer – Hop Explosion
The Phils are in dire need of an offensive explosion, so let's drink to that. Brewed in Bethlehem, Hop Explosion is not too widely available outside of the Lehigh Valley but as the name hints, it's an IPA. There are some citrus flavors but they're completely overpowered by the intensely bitter hops. This beer is certainly an acquired taste, but so is curried goat, so have the two together and pray for better meals and games ahead. – By Brian
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F*ck yea Jimmy!
Stupid pitching management by the Phils……Seventh inning, one out ,bases loaded — nobody warming up in the bullpen. Stupid.
phillies nation out on a field trip??
I completely forgot there was a day game today…
Bastardo looked good for two pitches. THEN, THUNDER. This guy has potential as a relief pitcher. I cannot condemn Cholly for putting him in the game. Experience is important, too, for a young pitcher.
What Burr??? How dare you not ridicule Charlie Manuel… rule number one on this site is you take every chance you can get to say I told you so.
Can't blame uncle chuck on this one…
Where's Corey? Didn't we predict he was turning the corner??
Let's go contreras close it down!
Hell yea RAUUUUUUUULLLL!!!!!!!
There is something terrifying about seeing Soriano at the plate holding that monstrous bat with a chance to tie this thing…
INJURY DELAY? Wtf someone explain!
Stop fouling off pitchers Soriano… who do you think you are? WERTH?
Not sure what's up with this site lately…
Lot's of "down for site maintenance".
And, what's the deal with the Ashurn/Jeltz awards? Not timely at all….and bogus awards to "The Phillies offense"??? Just think that ONE individual should get it it for each game. My opinion for what's it's worth…
The game???…… Let's go Contreras!! Need a win!!
Good Lord.
Chuck, I think a virus has taken over the hosts of this site or something like that… hence, everything is crazy.
Contreras is making me antsy!!!!!
Put it in play or miss, for God's sake!
Brutal at bat…
Are we gonna lose again??!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH
Yep. Loking like a BS is coming.
K that kid and get the DP.. This is how we do it.
Well, I got my wish. Too nice of day to watch extra innings. Screw it.
Or can Werth get the out at home on his bday??
Nice… we needed that K… Now a DP!!
Keep it out of the outfield, still have a shot.
Contreras really isn't all that sharp. C'mon, Jose!!
Oooh man he might get out of this with a save. Knock on wood.
I'm watching on MLB.com, but no update. What happened?
THAT was a tough…..but MUCH-needed win! Bring on the BoSox!!
Yeah, no update for the last 5 min…looks like a win though
Someone with eyes — how'd the last two outs go down?
It was first and third with no outs, contreras then proceded to strike two guys out and get a popup into foul territory for the win.
Exciting game. Damn good to see Raul with the winning clutch hit. And, I must admit that Contraras brought back memories of Mitch Williams without the walks. I think he will be good as a closer. Great to get the win. Guess I need to go pray at my Cholly Manuel Shrine and beg forgiveness for criticizing him.. Who the hell do I think I am anyway. The world is good, the colors are bright again, the Phils win.
Cool. The guy knows how to get out of jam — even ones he gets himself into.
For those who are spelling perfectionists — I know it is "Contreras."
is anyone watching the braves games. talk about a meltdown by the Red.
this one had to hurt for cubs fans. 1/3rd no out against a pitcher they owned and they get the big goose egg. haha… no cubs no!
braves down 9-6 in 9th i think
Considering Contreras was pretty much the last serious guy brought in as really just an insurance policy where would the Phillies be right now without him…?
This front office is doing an incredible job probably better than any other team at filling out the roster.
Come on Cordero
It's amazing Hendry still has his job in Chicago… I think it was Keith Law who said the Cubs can't win with Marlon Byrd as the everyday CF, partially true.
Surely they'll finally realize they can't win with that roster and mentality and dismantle that roster this off-season.
the braves just won. scored 8 in the bottom of the 9th
Grand slam braves win. Of dropped it over the wall
He was out of the base path. They should appeal
and that's why they're the cin. reds… nice win atlanta… but the braves are still no real threat to the Phillies… and they know it..
Anyone not been impressed by the pitching of late?
In the last 5 starts (3-2 W-L) our starters have gone 37.2 innings, given upu 29 hits and 11 runs, have walked only 7 batters and struck out 23 while giving up 4 hrs (all solo shots). That's an impressive ERA of just over 2.66.
I know, not the most impressive stats due to the level of competition but, hopeful at least. And damn good pitching. I'd rather take 2 losses like those we just had rather than be outscored. At least we know that our pitching has done its job and nobody is worried that the offense has just fallen off the earth.
The Nets knew owner is freakin hilarious. we will nba championship one yr five.. probably…. yeah sure
the pitching has been impressive. moyer's gotta be on roids..
Hanson gives up 8 runs in 1 2/3 innings and the Reds blow a 6 run lead in the bottom of the 9th… ridiculous.
I would classify Contreras as "effectively wild" today. He didn't have his best stuff (he had no command of his off speed stuff) but he made it work. I could hardly watch…
Pitching has been great and Happ-ster has been throwing bullpen sessions this week (hopefully returning some time in June)… got the mojo risin.
The pitching is very much like the hitting for the Phillies, it's either electric or anemic. I know most teams fans do say that but the Phils staff does assemble incredible numbers in streaks.
Hats off to Joe Blanton. I cannot help but wish we had a stronger bullpen, and maybe he would have won the game. Nevertheless, I am a happy camper and hope we pound to Red Sox.
actually Blanton was his own worst enemy after the J-roll hr. he got the 3 run lead and he had a very low pitch count as the top 7th began. he got a little wild and he got hit a little bit. i think charlie really wanted to keep him in. of course the bad call lead to the 3rd run being scored by the Cubs. Howard's error on that pop up cost him another run. All in all Joe pitched well of course.


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September 11th 5PM UPDATE/SHEEP HERDER HILL FIREUPDATE: 8:49 p.m.
-10% Contained
-It is estimated that 15,284 acres have burned.
-Evacuations are in place: residents are being taken to the Wyo. National Guard Armory at 5905 CY Avenue.
-There are 150 people on mandatory evacuation with another 750 people on advisory alert.
-Casper Mountain, Garden Creek, Hat 6 and Circle Drive/Coal Mountain roads are closed.
-There are reports that seven structures have been lost, with 750 structures, three commercial properties and 100 outbuildings threatened.
-A public meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers tomorrow, September 12 at 5pm and will broadcast on the local cable channel.
UPDATE: 12:54 p.m.
-The evacuation center at the Wyo. National Guard Armory on Cy Ave. on the west side of town is now open. They have a medical unit on staff as well as a mental health unit on staff ready to serve the community.
-The face of Casper Mtn. remains on alert to evacuate at moments notice, as over 750 buildings are at risk. Mandatory evac. from Sunday night is still in place.
-If your property is damaged or destroyed in the fire, the authorities will contact you.
-Again, the fire department is over flowing with donations from the very supportive Casper community. If you would like to donate, please do so at the Salvation Army or the Red Cross.
-There is a meeting at the Casper City Council Chambers tomorrow night at 5 p.m., the public is invited to attend to discuss the fire plan of action.
UPDATE: 9:49 a.m.
Keep your eye in the sky today one DC-10, the World's largest air tankers will be dumping fire retardant on the Sheep Herder.
UPDATE: 9:14 a.m.
-Fire is now estimated at over 15,000 acres as a result of an infrared flight overnight.
-Mandatory 150 home evacuation still in order from Sunday night.
-750 homes on the face of Casper Mtn., need to be on alert to evacuate at moments notice.
-Evacuation center is no longer at the Casper Rec Center. They will now be at the Wyo. National Guard Armory *IF* the east face of the mountain is evacuated. The Parkway Plaza is reported as full.
-Cooler weather is expected to help with containment today, but erratic winds make the fire's direction difficult to predict.
-Firefighting efforts are being focused on the NW corner of the blaze to protect the buildings there.
-The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team has taken the reins on the fire, but multiple fire agencies are still involved.
-0% contained.
UPDATE: 9:21 p.m.- Megan Contreras
Just before 7:00 p.m. another fire broke out in the area of Elk Horn Canyon and it is believed to have been caused by lightning.
Fire Chief Mark Young says about five acres have burned so far and he has redeployed crews because ensuring this fire doesn't grow is a priority.
A federal type 2 fire team will be taking over and running the show tomorrow morning and this is because the feds can bring in more resources and provide federal funding.
For those who live on the front face of the mountain from the old burn at Jackson Canyon to Hat Six Road are being asked to be prepared to evacuate at a moments notice because of how fast the fire is moving.
The evacuation shelter is going to be at the Casper Recreation Center and evacuees can start going there tomorrow.
At this time, the Red Cross is unsure what time it will be opening.
Sheep Herder Hill Fire Latest (updated 8:22 p.m.):
-at least 10,000 acres have burned and counting.
-at least 6 structures destroyed.
-Mandatory evacuations ordered for areas south of Hat 6 Road, by Casper Mountain and for areas on the mountain past Bear Trap.
-Authorities are also asking people Living on the face of Casper Mountain from the Old Jackson Burn Area East to Hat 6 Road to be ready to Evacuate at a moment's notice.
-Pets are also being evacuated and displaced. If you can house animals or donate animal supplies or money, you are being asked to call:
Lisa Craft at 307-265-0387 or 307-262-1415
Donations of supplies are being asked to be dropped off at 3711 W. 46th Street in the Wolf Creek area.
-The Red Cross is currently working on a shelter location for evacuees.
-Casper Fire Department says they do NOT need any more donations or volunteers at this time.
-Casper Fire Department is asking people to NOT pull over on the side of Wyoming Blvd or drive up the mountain because it interferes with firefighting efforts.
-Authorities are also asking resident NOT to call 911 for fire information, as this can slow their system.


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GMOs. GE. Transgenic.
"I think a lot of people actually don't even know what that means," said Maui Councilmember Elle Cochran.
Genetic Engineering has entered our food chain in a big way.
In 2012, more than half of the crops grown in the United States are GMOs.
According to the USDA, 88% of all corn crops, 90% of cotton crops, and 94% of soybean crops are GMO crops.
In 2010, U.S. farmers planted 165 million acres of GMO crops.
In fact, the U.S. uses more genetically modified seeds than any other country in the world.
"This is the kind of corn we work with here," said Fred Perlak, head of operations for Monsanto Hawaii, as he showed reporter Lara Yamada ears of corn in a Kunia field.
"This is an important location for our worldwide operations. What we do here is build new varieties of corn and soybean," Perlak said.
"You actually take a bag and put it over the tassel, knock the pollen off, then take the bag and pour the pollen on top of the silts and then put another bag on so no additional pollen will come on," he said.
"And you do that how many times over?" said Yamada.
"500,000 times on this farm alone in one year," he said.
"It's all about research and development here in the state," said Cochran.
Cochran is one of many Hawaii lawmakers keeping a close eye on what's happening in Hawaii.
"What they create on Maui is what they're sending out worldwide. It's the top breed, the cream of the crop, so to speak," she said.
Cochran is concerned about GMO crops statewide.
The Hawaii State Association of Counties presents a package to lawmakers every session.
Cochran championed a provision to support GMO labeling.
All counties approved it, except for Oahu, so that provision was dropped.
"We had hours and hours of testimony, really heart-felt testimony," she said.
According to the Hawaii Crop Improvement Association, Monsanto is just one of five major companies planted here in the islands.
There's also Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences, BASF, and Pioneer – which is owned by DuPont.
They are companies that own or lease 25,000 acres on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Molokai, and they all test and grow genetically modified seeds.
Perlak says it's to add value to farmer's crops.
"We're talking about natural disease resistance, better root growth, longer stalks," he said, giving a few examples.
"We probably want to introduce something like 100 new varieties on an annual basis at Monsanto. To get those 100 varieties, we start with 100s of thousands," he said.
In genetic engineering, scientists insert new traits from a similar breed, or something completely different, right into the DNA of a plant or animal - and the reasons for doing it are endless:
- Rainbow Papaya: genetically modified to resist the ring spot virus.
- Soybeans: resistant to pesticides.
- Corn: genetically modified to handle drought.
- Rice: with added vitamins.
And that's just the beginning:
- Strawberries with flounder genes to resist frost.
- Goats with spider genes to produce milk with silk fibers.
- Pig's noses that glow in the dark - thanks to a jellyfish gene.
The list goes on: plants and animals that grow faster, produce more, eat less, and leave less waste, but also make infection-fighting drugs, grow organs for human transplant, and treat chronic diseases.
"These varieties will help increase the efficiency and productivity of farmers around the world, which has implications for all of us," said Perlak.
"You have people who are really up in arms," said Cochran.
She has not given up.
She visited the capitol to keep the issue of what to do about GMOs on lawmakers' plates.
And it's an issue that's increasingly hard to ignore.
"I'm digging more into it and learning and studying what it's about," she said.


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The Angels Add Up
One of the myths peddled by some stathead zealots who treat Moneyball like a holy book is that the Angels ignore statistical analysis, that they're "old school," that Bill Stoneman and Mike Scioscia haven't the first clue how to use a computer, ad nauseam.
I've written many times over the years, most recently in my October 18 entry, that the Angels do statistical analysis, the only difference is that no one wrote a book about it. The Angels have employed for several years an outside statistical service, and two years ago created a full-time statistical analyst on staff. But the zealots have ignored all this, continuing to insist that the Angels are statistical ostriches, sticking their heads in the sand, refusing to accept sabermetric orthodoxy.
Baseball Hall of Fame sportswriter Ross Newhan of the Los Angeles Times told the truth in today's article about the stress on today's baseball management. Newhan wrote:
The Cardinals are interviewing candidates to replace [departed general manager Walt] Jocketty, but he will be younger, more new-school than old-school, a concession to baseball's new world of metric models and computer analysis, underscoring the ongoing "Moneyball" debate over statistics versus scouting.
Much of that is overblown, however.
Almost all clubs employ metrics and computers to differing degrees and most pursue a balance between these newer tools and their experienced scouts.
The Angels, for example, have remained scouting-based while putting increased significance under older-school Stoneman on the contributions of 29-year-old computer analyst Tory Hernandez, whom they promoted last week from player performance analyst to manager of baseball operations.
"If our scouts are irreplaceable, Tory has been invaluable," Stoneman said. "Nothing will ever replace the human mind, but I don't know how we would operate without the computer."
"Almost all clubs employ metrics and computers"?!
Say it ain't so!
As I've written over and over, the A's are not doing anything particularly unique — other than getting a lot of hype out of a semi-fictional book.
I don't expect the zealots to finally admit their wrong, because zealots can't admit their ideology might not be the one true word. But for those who want the truth, the truth is in Newhan's column.
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Who are these sabermetric fascists you speak of? Can you give examples by name (and not Billy Beane, etc.)?
I guess I'm confused. You understand that everyone is increasingly using computer models to enhance their scouting and even tout some understanding of the obvious balance – even comparing the A's approach as nothing particularly unique – but then demand some apology for a mythical wrong. What wrong has been committed? I don't get it.
It's just such a defensive posture over this. Listen, I'm no sabermetric geek, but some of the surface tools utilized by sabermetric have definitive value. I guess I acknowledge it because it makes oodles of sense.
Given that sabermetrics has gone from a non-entity w/r/t MLB clubs' usage to 'Almost all clubs employ metrics and computers', one would think no wrong should be admitted. Seems to be making a whole lotta sense to a whole lotta baseball people to me.
Love the site. Cheers.
Ha,Ha! Good post. But I missed the part about the fascists. Oh, and I can't find the part about the demand for an apology, either.
I have to agree with you…maybe you are confused.
(Or maybe the shoe fits, huh?)
When there is asking for admittance of some wrong, that would be akin to apology.
If the shoe fits? What?!
Nice comeback, Potsie.
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Managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Conservation Lands were established in 2000 to conserve, protect and restore nationally significant lands recognized for their outstanding cultural, ecological and scientific values.
The Wilderness Society is hosting a free tour of Silurian Valley and environs along the Old Spanish Trail, including Afton Canyon and Zzyzx on Saturday, April 11.
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Samsung YP-P3 DIY Line Out Dock (LOD) - lots of pics warning!
Part One: Complete noob guide.
Part Two: Some more basic question & answers.
Part Three: The 'how to' guide.
Part One
"What is a P3 LOD?"
LOD stands up line out dock, but in this case it is really a line out cable. It allows the user to take audio from the USB connection port at the bottom of the player instead of the headphone jack. The main advantage of this is to get a 'line out' signal rather than a standard 'headphones out' signal. This would be most advantageous when using an external headphone amplifier, or plugging the P3 into a home stereo.
"What is a line out signal?"
Basically there are three things required to make any MP3 player work. These three things are a digital audio file, DAC and amplifier.
Firstly the music has to be stored in some kind of file, such as an Mp3, Wav, Flac, Ogg, Wma etc. Secondly, you need something to turn that digital audio file (Mp3 etc) into an analogue signal our ears can hear (IE: music). The DAC, or digital to analogue converter does this. Finally you need something to make it louder / quieter (volume control), add EQ effects like bass boost (DSNe) etc. This is where the amplifier steps in.
In theory, the P3 LOD would be taking the audio directly from the DAC (digital to analogue converter) effectively bypassing this internal amplifier. This is normally called a 'line out' connection. The line out would then be plugged into an external amplifier, as mentioned earlier. The idea is you will get a more 'pure' sound by avoiding having the music amplified twice.
"But my P3 sounds great, why bother with an external amp / LOD?"
You bet the P3 does sound great on its own. However like any Mp3 player, it can sound even better when used with a quality external amp. A small percentage of people will always look for the best sound quality they can get, even if it means slicing up a cable. Although the P3 sounds great, the tiny little surface-mounted built-in amp can't quite compete with a quality external amp. It pushes the sound quality to the extreme.
Part Two:
"Who should / can build this?"
Firstly you'll need access to a spare cable. In theory any cheap aftermarket cable will do. I got mine for £2.50 on eBay. Don't do this unless you have a spare cable. Secondly it requires some pretty tricky soldering, although the actual idea is quite simple. De-solder 3 pins, slide pins into appropriate slots, re-solder pins to cable. But all three pins are extremely close together and very small. I would consider this an 'intermediate' project, but really about the worse you can do is mince a cheap aftermarket cable.
"Is it true line out?"
Well the short answer is I don't know. The slightly longer answer is 'probably not' - for starters you can still use volume and DSNe effects, which is a pretty good sign its not coming straight from the DAC. Also as mentioned below, I see no difference in DC output. It does sound different, but its not a gigantic difference. So unless someone with some knowledge is willing to do a tear-down, or unless someone with some influence finds out direct from Samsung (*cough cough, hint hint*) I guess probably not is the best answer.
It should be noted that the Sansa Fuze is said to have true line out yet it allows you to access volume and EQ when using a LOD, something to do with the chip configeration or something. So who knows?
Part Three:
Okay, a couple of things first.
One: So far I have not been able to detect any DC offset. This actually makes me a little more worried than actually detecting some, because I'm starting to think I'm not measuring it correctly. Anyway, many LODs produce potentially headphone damaging amounts of DC offset, so you're external amplifier will need DC protection, such as input capacitors. To learn more about this try clicking here:
Please make sure you understand this before proceeding.
Two: I was a bit of an idiot and used the official Samsung cable instead of the cheap aftermarket cable because I didn't think it had the right pins. Turns out it did (I'm pretty sure). These instructions are a general guide only, there are probably much smarter ways of doing this. My method involved dosoldering / resoldering each pin individually to the cables; however please bare in mind I was doing this for the first time, without any help from guides etc so I did the best I could. Feel free to comment with improvements though. Also the pictures of my cable will probably look different from your cable, but the general idea will be the same, so don't stress it.
I used this
and this
as my basis for building the cable. May make for some interesting reading if my guide is too vague for you.
EDIT: Ok, its editing a URL, so just google Samsung P2 PCB layout. I used this assuming (correctly) they would use the same pin outs as both the P2 and P3 cable are the same!
Okay, lets go.
First of all you'll need to disassemble your cable. Both my cables simply required two screws to be removed, and then I used a stanley knife to pry it open: it may have two clips up the top which should open with a little pry.
Inside there should be about 7 'pins' which stick into the connector. You'll need to get three of those pins into pin numbers 17, 18, 19. Look at the picture below.
The view is 'from behind' the plug. Pin number 1 is on the far left and pin 24 is on the far right. It is easier to count back from 24 IMO. You can see below I removed the little PC board altogether, removing the pins and placing them individually into the slots. However, soldering them this way to the cable is very difficult. In retrospect disoldering the entire pin from the board (not just the end bit) and resoldering them back onto the board may have worked better. The cable will probably have 4 smaller coloured cables, you will only need three.
Pin 17 is audio right.
Pin 18 is audio left.
Pin 19 is ground.
Think really carefully about how you are going to solder the pins so close together, and count very carefully. You will need to remove the metal bit on the outside of the plug to access the pins properly.
When you have inserted the pins, in the right light you should be able to see them from the 'front view' of the cable. They need to be pushed in fairly far.
Okay, now hook up each pin to a cable. Write down which colour is connecting to which pin. Try to keep the wires at an even length so there is no 'pull' on a particular pin. You may or may not omit the little PC board, its up to you. It may be easier to keep it. Any spare pins don't throw out, your soldering may come loose and a pin may break. You may need spares.
Once the wires are soldered to the pins you've done the hardest part. If you want to test your connection reassemble the connector with the metal bit and the outter shell if you like. Insert into the P3, make sure your in headphone and not speaker mode, and see if you can get some weak audio signal from the left and right channel. Without ground connected it will be very quiet, but you should get a weak signal. Don't bother trying to touch the wire to your headphone stereo jack, it will need to be pressed against the input jack on your amp or something. Once your happy, solder the three wires to a stereo jack and clean it up a bit. I used some heatshrink near the P3 connection to try to stop the cable from swiveling at this end. If you don't stop it from swiveling your soldering will come loose, trust me!
How does it SOUND!????
Good question. I would love to hear some other peoples opinions, so I'm not going to say too much here. Basically to my ears its a shade louder, maybe 10%. Also its a bit fuller sounding, not as 'dry' as the headphone out. Maybe sound-stage is a tad wider, not as 'mushy' - no particular part of the music really changes, maybe the bass is a tad fuller. Overall, to my ears, it sounds glossier, fuller, richer. And yes, better. But we're talking about pushing the last 5-10 percent out of an already great sounding player. But yeah, its good.
One little side note, I was having problems with the cable and my LM4562 op amp, it was only playing when I used my fingers to 'ground' the channels - no other op amp had that problem and I didn't have this problem when using the headphone jack. So I am using my OPA2277 now, which sounds good, but is not as detailed or intense. A really detailed op amp may show some more differences between the LOD and headphone out!
So what are you waiting for. Crank out that soldering iron!
Samsung YP-P3 > LOD > Cmoy > Phonak Audeo PFE / Grado SR60i / ATH-AD900
Broke, Sold or Given Away - A couple of iPods, Gigabeat S30, Cowon D2, Creative ZWM, Clip, KSC75, Super.Fi 3
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I'll try to build one when I'm less busy with work.
Thanks a lot for trying this, I gave up on doing one for the P3 after I saw that there was no real line out via the dock connector on the P2.
Btw think caps could help?
robjrock, Nice job, made as sticky
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Intersting. So there is a sound signal in that connector.
That makes making a dock possible. .
Why are the ipop monopolising the market for this kind of things
Samsung YP-P3 > LOD > Cmoy > Phonak Audeo PFE / Grado SR60i / ATH-AD900
Broke, Sold or Given Away - A couple of iPods, Gigabeat S30, Cowon D2, Creative ZWM, Clip, KSC75, Super.Fi 3
Last edited by robjrock; 06-24-2009 at 03:32 PM.
Nice, Rob - good on you for taking the time to explain and post with photos.
really nice job there
really well presented also, nice pics and very good all round
this stands good for what i was wanting to do.
I like docks for my player where they can be sat in and not have them rolling about on the desk, i am desperate for a dock for the P3 but seeing as samsung dont seem to care mush about things we will never see it
anyway thanks for all this, well done
BTW what are all the pins in the connector actually for ???
This is for the P2 pin outs, but I'm pretty sure they are the same.
The two on the far left I think are to power the little light that is built into the aftermarket eBay cable (its a bit different from the standard cable) - other than that I suppose the remaining pins are simply data transfer + - , power / charge transfer + - , and probably cradle detect so the P3 knows to go into connection / charge mode. To be honest I haven't really analysed all the pins, I just picked out the ones I needed
Also, I do believe the Fiio E5 has DC protection at least according to this thread http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f105/q...gerous-412139/ but the E3 does not! So I prolly won't test the LOD with my E3, but any E5 owners should be safe..!
Samsung YP-P3 > LOD > Cmoy > Phonak Audeo PFE / Grado SR60i / ATH-AD900
Broke, Sold or Given Away - A couple of iPods, Gigabeat S30, Cowon D2, Creative ZWM, Clip, KSC75, Super.Fi 3
I tested the LOD with my Fiio E3 using a pair of 60 pence eBay earphones (boy do they sound good ) and I had no issues - sounded fine.
Op Amps that had the grounding problems were OPA2111, LM4562 & LME49860... as I said no such problems with the Fiio (plastic case!) or OPA2132 or OPA2277... go figure...
EDIT: Actually upon some further inspection, the OPA2111 instability issues were probably caused by lack of voltage, not a shonky ground channel. Maybe the LOD doesn't get along with National Semiconductor chips so much? (LMxxxx - LMExxxx)
EDIT 2: Ok, ignore all the posts about grounding issues, turns out it was an impedance issue. Shouldn't effect anyone, it was just an issue with my Cmoy, not the LOD.
Samsung YP-P3 > LOD > Cmoy > Phonak Audeo PFE / Grado SR60i / ATH-AD900
Broke, Sold or Given Away - A couple of iPods, Gigabeat S30, Cowon D2, Creative ZWM, Clip, KSC75, Super.Fi 3
Last edited by robjrock; 06-28-2009 at 12:40 PM.
In my 1000th classic stoner moment, I left my fiio at a friends house Friday. I finished the mod, I'm just not testing without the fiio. will pick up and listen Friday, and have impressions prob sat morning. Why are you other people so lazy?
Real nice. Once I get better with toying with electronics, I may give this a try.
Really like the altoids box too heh.
PMPs: Cowon J3, Samsung P3(touchscreen problems), Creative Zen (4GB, black)
Headphones: Panasonic RP-HTX7, Philips, JVC Marshmallow IEMS (why not)
Wow Nice! I have a spare cable, but all I have is an e5 so I'm not sure I want to mess anything up. Probably gonna give it a shot tomorrow anyways.
nice job, good information
really fantastic job, robjrock!
this makes me wonder what all the pins are for, and if the video out cable it technically feasible...
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Thanks for making my P3 group the largest non-contest group on ABi!
If this will work for the p2 as well maybe it should be stickied in the p2 forum too.
Thanks for the tutorial!
Do you think that the pins would be the same for the K3? Since I just can't get left audio out of the jack anymore, even after attempting to repair it.. Would be great to get that working again becasue it had excellent battery life compared to my P2.
DAPs: Samsung P2 8GB Black - KR 5.10 UMS, Sansa e250 2GB - Rockbox r21519, Samsung S2 2GB White - 1.00 UMS. RIP Samsung K3 2GB Black 3.09 MTP... Patiently awaiting Zune HD 32BG,
Headphones: Head-Direct RE-2, JVC Air Cushion
Yes I got it. My headphones have some bass now I didn't get a chance to listen last night, so I'll have something up in a couple hours. So far so good though.
Edit: Arg got it working fine with a t10 cable. It's a lot more difficult with the cables that come with the mp3 player. Got it working for about 30 minutes. I noticed a volume increase and better quality overall, but I was just listening to a talk show in mono. Will try a some music a bit later after I re solder it(not now). Hopefully I can get this done before I go see fireworks.
Edit2: Listened to some trance last night, and everything is much better. Sound stage is wider, Treble has more sparkle, bass is punchier, etc. Everyone with an amp should do this mod. I Love my re2s even more now even though my right channel is going out. Can't wait to get a better amp.
Rob have you Had the headphone jack and the line out in use at the same time? I wouldn't think it would cause any problems but I'm not 100% sure.
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They do seem to work simultaneously.
Nice to see you've had positive results. I agree on the improved soundstage and generally bigger sound. The headphone out sounds a little 'compressed' by comparison.
My LOD + Cmoy reminds me a lot of having the DSNe 'Clarity' settings turned on, but better. As in it produces a similar difference in sound, but just does it better!
Samsung YP-P3 > LOD > Cmoy > Phonak Audeo PFE / Grado SR60i / ATH-AD900
Broke, Sold or Given Away - A couple of iPods, Gigabeat S30, Cowon D2, Creative ZWM, Clip, KSC75, Super.Fi 3
I just sat outside for an hour listening to the same album I've heard 1000 times(good a/b) and i'm noticing different things. I was thinking my fiio has finally burned in but it was over 120hrs a week ago. It's just that the lod is that awesome.
I'm wondering how you would compare the sound to your clip.
All in all it definitely improves sound quality, and it's pretty much a must if you appreciate sound in general. I wish walkgood or some others would give it a try.
Last edited by shinobi00; 07-06-2009 at 02:10 AM.
The FiiO (I haven't heard the E5 mind, but I have the E3) adds bass and rolls off the treble, making the sound a little darker. So clarity settings would counter-act this, I guess
Its not that one sounds is better or worse, just a matter of personal taste.
Although it seems unlikely it really is true line out, because sound straight from a DAC shouldn't have effects / EQs & stuff on it, MP3 player circuits are realistically much more complicated than a simple MP3 > DAC > AMP set up. Difference chips serve multiple functions, DACs have amps built in, and all kinds of crazy crap!
Oh, IMHO -
Sansa Clip (no eq) better Sammy P3 > No DSNe > Headphone Out
Sansa Clip (no eq) equals Sammy P3 > DSNe on > Headphone Out
Sansa Clip (no eq) equals Sammy P3 > No DSNe > LOD > Basic Headphone Amp
Sansa Clip (no eq) worse Sammy P3 > DSNe on > LOD > Basic Headphone Amp
Sansa Clip (no eq) worse Sammy P3 > DSNe on > Headphone Out
Sansa Clip (no eq) worse Sammy P3 > No DSNe > LOD > Good Headphone Amp
Sansa Clip (EQ on) worse than all above combo's (Clips EQ sucks!)
I gave my Sansa Clip to my g/f. I still use it occasionally, its a great little player. YMMV of course.
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Law Cup Result
Posted 17 February 2013 - 06:12 PM
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We Are Oldham Roughyeds
Posted 17 February 2013 - 06:31 PM
I thought our full back (Leopari?) had a stormer and looks like a cracking addition with power, pace and acceleration which led to a cracking first half try. Crowley again had a very good game in the second row and Langtree was excellent off the bench. Palfrey looked much better at stand off but needs to improve his defence. Bloomfield had a bit of a shocker against his old team whilst Agoro on the other wing looked a potentially very good player. I still think we are a prop and centre light if we want to win the league but again there was promising signs.
Posted 17 February 2013 - 06:57 PM
in the first half our right flank was wide open and Rochdale when they spread the ball to that side always looked dangerous. I think the Hornets bombed it in the end, Oldham were keen, highly motivated and plenty of talking and enthusiasm, I agree also we are a busting offloading prop short, 826 crowd, Very nice weather ground and pitch, nice to see Chris Baines on the park, and the only other things to mention is that there were some steepling high balls to handle, maybe we need a little work there, and tackling round the legs, though the Rochdale Number 7 who looked certain to score was stopped dead by a textbook Tackle!
When the Law cup was presented though you could see the sheer elation on the Oldham Youngsters faces...An important game to win!
Rochdale Hornets are going to be tough to beat this season, they`ll get better too, I could see their own potential.
Posted 17 February 2013 - 07:38 PM
Vocals from the crowd was good to hear though Kev will never make the X factor but was on top form today. Rochdale had Gary Wheeler and a few other Saints first team fringe players.Thought our forwards stood up well with no step backwards.
Ref was poor in first half gifting Rochdale a try by getting in the way and missing a forward pass that even RU would be embarassed with.
Pleased to see some fans returning from old. Chap behind me had to ask which was Oldham and he'd heard we were a new team. Hope to see him and many more next time.
Well done lads, and look forward to the season
Posted 17 February 2013 - 08:07 PM
Posted 17 February 2013 - 09:38 PM
Posted 17 February 2013 - 09:41 PM
Posted 17 February 2013 - 10:00 PM
the try the referee got in the way for was chalked off
It was, but he then gave a scrum to Hornets who then immediately scored. I don't say he made a wrong decision but a scrum so close to the Oldham line, together with another six, always meant that we were likely to concede. Not the refs fault but as the guy next to me said when on the last tackle near the opponents line seek out the ref and kick it right at him??? Seems like a good ploy to me, not that Hornets did that of course. (And that is not sarcasm)
Overall I was disappointed with our first half defence and the fact that we still seem to play one man rugby up the middle. Only occasionally did we spread it about but when we did it got results. In the second half someone broke from well inside his own half, I wish I knew who half of these players are, it was probably the best break of the game but despite seeing men on both sides of him he opted to go alone and got tackled. Had we scored, which we most certainly would have had he passed the ball inside to the supporting full back, I think it could well have taken the game well away from Hornets and not left us hanging on for the last ten minutes.
Hopefully Naylor can sort out the defence and with any luck start to get them spraying the ball around a bit more like Hornets did.
Someone said the stand off had a decent game but I thought his out of hand kicking was a bit slow and gave the opposition time to get up on him and spoil his kick. Perhaps someone should tell him he doesn't need to read the adverts on the ball before he kicks it. All in all the result was about right and there were positives to work on before the season starts properly.
I have not been to many matches in the last few years but I do want to go more often, however it will take an improvement on today's game to get me there every week. For now I will pick my matches, but it's a start, I didn't go at all last year.
Posted 17 February 2013 - 11:06 PM
Positive is that we won and it was only our second game playing together. And Rochdale will be in the mix at the end of the season.
Well done lads
Tony Mac
Some cause happiness wherever they go: others whenever they go
Posted 18 February 2013 - 12:03 AM
Worth remembering that Scott Naylor probably still doesn't yet know his best starting 17 and he was able to look at a few different options today whilst picking up another win so I'm sure he'll take that . One thing we've all learnt is that there is a tremendous team spirit amongst this group of players which ultimately was the reason for the win imo and that can only bode well for the future .
Well done lads ....so far so good. Couple of weeks of more hard work and we'll be ready for the first serious action against another of our main rivals this season ...the Cru ... can't wait .
Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:10 AM
Edited by thinboyfat, 18 February 2013 - 01:11 AM.
Posted 18 February 2013 - 02:11 AM
My first game back for quite a while and agree with the majority of posts. However in my opinion we won this game ( and I considered it a close run thing) because second half we out enthused Hornets.
Being more enthusiastic than the opposition and thus winning the game doesn't sound bad to me.........champion team beats team of champions and all that.
Thanks to you guys for all the posts and keeping me up to date with what's happening to my beloved ORLFC.
Posted 18 February 2013 - 10:35 AM
Early days yet Scott Naylor needs to use the cup competition to find his best team
We could do with another couple of forwards to add to the squad.
The league is the most important and it is a case of stepping into the unknown with the new teams in the league.
Posted 18 February 2013 - 11:23 AM
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Posted 18 February 2013 - 05:58 PM
On a positive note, Lepori looks a real find (his take of that dipping bomb near the end was sensational) and, I agree, in the mould of POC. Also, Adam Files' pace when he scored his try from 10 yards was electric, the Hornets defenders had hardly moved by the time he reached the line.
A lot of positives from the two games, but a lot to work on, which is probably no more than Scott Naylor and Spanner expected.
Posted 18 February 2013 - 09:01 PM
Lepori is a quality full back with good defensive and offensive vision.
I am quietly impressed with the team and I am looking forward to the season. I am impressed with the work ethnic which can not be faulted at the moment, I am sure their is no hiding in Scott Naylor's teams....it is work, work, work and then work harder.
I was hoping for a strong promotion campaign this season because I have never really been bothered at the Train Spotters Cup but now the RFL have introduced the NRC Bowl for the top two qualifying teams from the group stages, We must be thinking we can make the NRC bowl final and have a strong season.
Positive thinking promotes positive actions!!!!
Come on Oldham.
We Are Oldham Roughyeds
Posted 19 February 2013 - 05:39 PM
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More of a squirt than a drop through the fly of my CK boxers.
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Q I've been feeling down lately. Things that ought to be so nice are just blah, I'm really irritable, it's easy to get teary, and I feel SO worn out.
Because of the stresses and physical depletion that come - amidst all the wonderful parts! - with raising a family, about half of all mothers have significant feelings of sadness or depressed mood, and one in eight will go through a clinical depression. So if you are feeling blue, you are not alone.
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January 25, 2012 —
A new organization, The Solution Project, has emerged from the Take Two citizens' committee, formed in December to come up with a plan to purchase and develop the Narrowsburg school building in a way that will best enhance the community.
The Solution Project's Kevin Vertrees is scheduled to give a presentation to the board of the Sullivan West Central School District at its next regular monthly meeting, describing the group's vision for the building and its progress in identifying potential investors and tenants. Committee member
Joe Levine, an architect and Milanville, PA resident, said, "It is a smart and intuitive initiative—to create our own sustainable community asset, whose timing couldn't be better given the collective energy that has been on display in the Upper Delaware."
The Solution Project's mission statement says in part, "Our goal is to nurture and expand the economic opportunities available to the Upper Delaware River Corridor by serving as an incubator for a diversity of ideas, business models and sustainable business practices." Although a non-profit, it plans to form a for-profit subsidiary that can be used as an investment vehicle to purchase and manage the school or other assets in keeping with its mission.
To further refine its vision, The Solution Project has constructed a survey to get a better idea of the community's wants and needs. The survey may be taken online at htthttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W6T8JKK or the print copy on this page can be filled in and mailed to Kevin Vertrees, 1724 County Rt. 23, Narrowsburg NY 12764.
The Sullivan West school board meeting will be held at the high school building in Lake Huntington at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2.


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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton held a townterview in Islamabad, Pakistan on October 21. You can find a transcript of the townterview here.
Jawaid in Pakistan writes:
I am a former senior corporate executive...i have always liked Hillary Rodham Clinton and would like to be her personal and family friend
Muhammad in Pakistan writes:
Think Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton doing her best in diplomacy and she is the best diplomat of the time , but in my opinion need of time is to adress common people of pakistan and to tell them how USA is helping them in various fields.
Nauman B. in Pakistan writes:
Hillary Clinton and Hina Rubbani Khar Joint press conference was an encouraging and hope provoking, due respect is visibly given to the All Parties Conference resolution.
Ms Clinton is Larger than life ,She has the resolve, patience and empathy along with all that is required to handle complected international issues. she was firm at her stand but still winning hearts of the Citizens of a country that is disturbed confused on bilateral mutual trust. Hillary Clinton deserves or in other words this world deserves a leader like her. she has a 360 degree view of he issues. wishing for this world to be a batter place for our childern and their coming generations . Nauman Bajwa Pakistan
Ahmed in Pakistan writes:
With having a in-depth knowledge of our poor nation where only 2million out of 118 million are paying tax,where the elite n the rulers n the head of the political parties who have all their illegally collected money in the Swiss Banks.Only only one decision of the USA can turn every citizen of Pakistan as their real,loyal n trusted ally ,friend comrade,only if the USA by virtue of his power being the champion of Justice-refunded all the Swiss Bank deposited money to the people of Pakistan,the rest will be settled once for all by this honest nation with the dirty RULERS themselves.Any in future the entire Pakistani Nation will ever stand with USA
Tauseef in Pakistan writes:
The mental capabilities and reach of the so-called, "senior corporate executives" of Pakistan can be judged from their remarks in the "Comments" field.
Never mind such idiots. Pakistan is at such a lowly position because such people are given a move-over over other deserving candidates.
Asim in Pakistan writes:
she is doing great job and building the trust between the pakistan and usa that must be filled with diplomatic means. I believe usa giving aid to the pakistan but the leak of awareness in local poeple that they getting the aid form usa and other thing is that
there should be USA based school in remote areas in pakistan and usa teachers should visit pakistani universities to build the good relation among the nation
Indus in Portugal writes:
We appreciate the US programs which have been done in response to earthquake and flood disasters, educational progrmas and the support of US since the creation of Pakistan (since 1947) when there was no one else in the world to support the country. The muslim world at this moment seems to be divided in shiat and sunni factors; how will America behave to decrease this divide
W.W. writes:
Hello Mrs.Secretary, hello Pakistani friend
a deeper and serious pakistani effort is now request to fight terrorism and Violent unevolved Islam in Syria and Iran
Appreciate Yr. Kind cooperation
Susan Z. in Iowa writes:
Where Hillary goes, freedom is bound to follow.
Thanks for all of your efforts Madame Secretary of State.
Aamir in Pakistan writes:
hi every one,, my view is that she is doing nice effort, i am doing small business, it is my requiest to hillary, please open the ways for business people if once the trade open theways of success will also open for all small and big business man,
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Donald M. in Virginia writes:
The leader of Afghanistan would join forces with Pakistan if the United States departs, that indicates he could be a trojan horse for the Afghan People. Has anyone looked into the wherabouts of Mushraf who also probably has onnections to the leader of Afghanistan. Considering the 600 Nuclear weapons in Islamabad, the turmoil and bad blood between India and Pakistan, could lead to interesting battle if the Pakistan Intelligence Service gets involved. An investigation into the leaders past connections into Pakistan, friends or possible family members. When is the State Department going to change the flavor of the coffee in Pakistan? Apparently, were getting the same flavor of terrorism from this country after all the billions of dollars spent!
Tariq N. in Pakistan writes:
The Almighty may bless more Pakistan, the work that is done by USA for whole community of Pakistani people may be more fruitful in future for ever and the people may get wisdom and prosperity.Amen
Ashim C. in India writes:
Both questions and answers reflected clearly reflected the sharp slide in the warmth of relationship and the resultant mood of governments of two countries. Underlying thoughts in the questions can best be understood by putting in background an imaginary similar interaction between a Chinese leader and a carefully selected representatives of Pak civil society. Barring a few questions, most of the questions seemed to be inspired by official position of Pakistani establishment on demand of US to act against terrorist safe havens in Pakistan. But one's sense is that Mrs. Clinton's references to silk route, good trade relations with neighbouring countries and most importantly trade not aid ( which threatens the big business of American aid from which Pak elite possibly profits hugely ) and her private discussions with Pak leaders shall set into evolution new policy responses to the very volatile situation in Afpak region. The challenge is in persisting with position USA has taken on various issues preferably without touching deeply engraved Pakistani sensibilities to mentions of India. Probably, Mrs. Clinton would have done better if she had not unttered the word India in this public discussion. There were reference to drone attacks and loss of PAK civilian lives and unexpressed lamentation in so many words about violation of PAK sovereignty. One wonders how people so concerned about their sovereignty can so conviently forget that Pakistan has in a way permanently punctured it's sovereignty by ceding part of disputed POK to China. Certainly, drone attacks on terrorist even in Pak territory in a mutually agreed decision to cooperate in war against terrorism is qualitatively vastly different from ceding territory to a third country by government besides being violative standard norm of behaviour, which dictates one cannot part what is disputed.


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The Honolulu City Council's Legislative Matters Committee moved a resolution forward Thursday that allows the mayor to sign a $1.55 billion full-funding grant agreement for the rail transit project. The tally was 8-1, with outgoing Councilman Tom Berg the only no vote.
The next step is for the council to approve the resolution during its Dec. 5 meeting, which will give city officials the authority to enter into an FFGA contract with the Federal Transit Administration.
HART Executive Director Dan Grabauskas expects the FFGA to be signed anywhere from Dec. 19 to the end of the year, although a location has not yet been decided.
"We're literally waiting," said Grabauskas. "We'll get word when and where that scheduled signing will actually take place."
For supporters of the elevated rail line, approval of the FFGA is one of the last remaining obstacles standing in the way of the $5.3 billion project.
Although the Hawaii Supreme Court halted construction Aug. 24 until an archeological inventory survey is finished, only 10 test trenches remain to be dug. Once the AIS process is finished, the State Historic Preservation Division and the Oahu Island Burial Council will review a report to determine what should be done with native Hawaiian burials that have been discovered.
Just last month, a lawsuit that challenged the awarding of the rail line's $1.4 billion core systems contract to Ansaldo Honolulu JV was upheld by the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals.
More recently, anti-rail candidate Ben Cayetano lost to Kirk Caldwell by nearly eight points in the election for Honolulu mayor, which was widely considered a referendum on the project.
"It's been more than the craziest roller-coaster ride I could ever imagine," said Grabauskas. "Those are kind of the big things I got and I can't believe it was only maybe eight months ago that all that was still pending, but it's now been decided."
The only real challenge that remains before the rail project is a Dec. 12 hearing in federal court where a group of rail opponents, including Cayetano, will ask for an injunction.
Last month, federal Judge A. Wallace Tashima ruled the city must mitigate impacts of the rail project to Mother Waldron Park in Kakaako, provide further study of the possibility of placing part of the rail line underground along Beretania Street and identify more culturally sensitive properties.
However, transit officials remain confident the city will be able to address the judge's concerns without delaying the project any further.
"We're going to lay out for him how we're going to comply with his ruling, so we think it's going to be as straight forward as that," said Grabauskas.
Only one person testified against approving the FFGA during Thursday's committee hearing. Waikiki resident Mark Torreano said the rail project could saddle Honolulu residents with high property taxes and diminishing services once full operation begin in March of 2019.
"As costs increase and delays occur, will you take the blame," Torreano asked rhetorically, while directing his question to pro-rail council members.
Council committee approves rail FFGA worth $1.55 billion
The Honolulu City Council's Legislative Matters Committee moved a resolution forward Thursday that allows the mayor to sign a $1.55 billion full-funding grant agreement for the rail transit project. The tally was 8-1, with outgoing Councilman Tom Berg the only no vote.
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ALEXANDER-DEL VECCHIO, Florence V.
ALEXANDER-DEL VECCHIO, Florence V., 93, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, June 22, 2013 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.
She was born November 1, 1919 in Blacksville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Rex and Julia Freeman Smith.
Florence was a home maker and member of the East Richland Evangelical Friends Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton F. Alexander, in 1989; her second husband, Dr. James J. Del Vecchio, in 2001; a son, Bud Alexander, in 1998; and two brothers and two sisters.
A loving wife and mother of her children, who survive: Jo Ann (Richard) Thornburg of St. Clairsville, Donna (Gordon) Seaver of Hickory, Pennsylvania, Kathy (Bob) Witsberger of St. Clairsville, and John (Beatriz) Alexander of Pembroke Pines, Florida; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, Ohio, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Ickes officiating. Burial follows in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Richland Christian School, 67885 Friends Church Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
Share your thoughts and memories of Florence with her family at www.altmeyer.com.