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The cause of a high-rise fire in Waikiki is under investigation.
The first call to dispatchers at the Honolulu Fire Department came in at 6:44 a.m. Tuesday at the Monte Vista Apartments on Liliuokalani Avenue.
Luka Zane lives on the 14th floor and was the first to witness the fire.
"All of a sudden we hear this big boom come from the sliding glass door breaking," said Zane, who called 911. "There was smoke coming up out of nowhere and you can see the fire blazing from the side of the building."
The early morning fire woke many of the residents from their sleep, forcing them to evacuate in their pajamas.
"Glass was coming down and ash was coming down. That's when I looked up and stuff was already coming down on my lanai. That's when I woke up the kids and we had to go," said Richard Gallegos, who lives on the 6th floor.
The fire started in apartment 901. Hoku Dusenberry-Lee said he woke to the smell of smoke.
"I opened my door and my couch and my whole living room was on fire. So I called for my roommates and I never heard them, so I ran out the door, but the door was so hot, I almost didn't make it out of that door," said Dusenberry-Lee.
His roommates, a couple and their young son, made it out of the apartment unhurt, but the four have lost everything in the fire. The American Red Cross was assisting them.
The 24-story complex was built in 1977 and had not been retrofitted with sprinklers. It did have an indoor water line, which is what helped firefighters control the flames within nine minutes.
"It's not just the unit that's burning, but where it's going to go from there. So we're able to control and prevent it from doing any further damage to the units above," said HFD Capt. Terry Seelig.
A total of four residents of the building needed medical attention, mostly from smoke inhalation, but all were treated at the scene.

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Homeocracy II
This is the second installment analysis of a three (and now 4) part series of articles on effects of homeopathy on childhood diarrhea. This second installment elaborates on our findings on data from the second clinical trial in Nicaragua. (1)
I should first explain the title. In order for homeopathy to operate as a base or operating system for medicine "for the 21st century," the entire system of measurement and of course all physical laws would have to be changed. In analogous political terms, it would be similar to – but more massive a change than – changing a nation from a democracy to a completely different system such as a theocracy with completely different laws and behavior expectations. So…well, it was the best I could think up at the time.
Last time I recounted how the Jacobs ll trial setup was incoherent and unable to produce results that could prove efficacy – unless the differences between treatment and controls were quite large, greater than just barely significant. Most patients were treated differently from others, with multiple preparations (that were in reality the same: pill filler) at differing times during the illness, with each preparation selected according to symptoms that likely varied by the hour, and influenced by memory, well known to be faulty in medical studies.
In fact, given the lack of homogeneity in the trial diagnoses and treatments, outcomes should not have made sense at all. Now I must admit that the thought did not occur to us at the time we undertook the review, nor during the review. If it had, our job would have been easier and the paper shorter.


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Crazy Liberals Force Cancellation Of School Charity Christmas Concert
Remember, there is no war on Christmas. It doesn't exist. Liberals keep telling us this. It's supposed to be a fiction created by Fox, excuse me, Faux News
(Daily Caller) The Hawaii Department of Education canceled a beloved annual Christmas concert by the Moanalua High School orchestra only four days before the event, following legal complaints by an First Amendment advocacy organization.
Mitch Kahle, founder of the Hawaii Citizens for the Separation of State and Church, wrote a letter to the Department threatening a lawsuit because of New Hope Church's involvement in the concert, according to Hawaii News Now.
New Hope Church manages ticket sales and sells tickets to the concert at its services, sending all proceeds to charitable causes.
Over the years, the concert has raised over $200,000 through ticket sales at it's church and other avenues over the past 6 years, which went for aid to poor people in Africa. The church has sold over 600 tickets for this year's concert, which would have raised $30,000 for aid. I guess liberal "separation of church and state" weenies hate black people. Along with hating people being able to freely practice their religion voluntarily.
The stories state that they are trying to obtain a new venue for the concert, but with 4 days left, that is unlikely. Unfortunately, they aren't, per commenter at the Hawaii News Now article
"The issue here is an entanglement between a public school and a Christian church," said Kahle, according to Hawaii News Now. "And one of the things about the Constitution is that it prohibits the involvement of public schools and churches."
A complete fiction, as that appears nowhere in the Constitution. But, we can't expect liberals talking about the Constitution to have actually read it, now, can we?
Let's flip over to that Hawaii News Now article (which also has video), and check out this comment
100% of all funds collected (ticket sales and donations) from Moanalua's Gift of Hope Charity Concert has gone to various charities. New Hope has not benefitted financially from any of these concerts. In fact, many expenses for the concert, including snacks and meals for the students, has been incurred by volunteers, who, yes, attend New Hope.
In the past the concert has supported local charities, though the last few years the beneficiary has been Mercy Ships, a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that provides free medical care to those that need it most, regardless of age, gender, religion, etc. (snip)
Contrary to the false accusations that were made, tickets did not need to be purchased at New Hope's church service. They could have been purchased at Moanalua's Winter Concert, through the music department, at the door the night of the concert, as well as at New Hope or by calling New Hope and placing a phone order. I have been giving this information out to those that have called or emailed me.
The goal was to raise $30,000 (which would have then been matched, dollar for dollar – making it $60,000) through this charity concert. I believe that goal would have been met, based on past experience. It is with that past experience, not unfounded suspicions, that I can attest that these statements are true.
That is from Chad Brownstein, the video director at the New Hope Christian Fellowship. And because of some liberals who have an agenda based on a fantasy reading of the constitution other people suffer.
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Perfect Prime Rib Recipe
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This recipe works for prime rib roasts any size from 2 ribs to 6 ribs. Plan on 1 pound of bone-in roast per guest (each rib adds 1.5 to 2 pounds to the roast). For best results, use a dry-aged, prime grade or grass-fed roast.
To further improve the crust, allow it to air-dry, uncovered in the refrigerator on a rack overnight before roasting. Seasoning with salt up to a day in advance will help the seasoning penetrate the meat more deeply. If timing goes off and your roast is ready long before your guests are, the roast can be re-heated by placing in a 200°F oven for 45 minutes before continuing with step 2.
- 1 standing rib roast (prime rib), 3-12 pounds (see note above)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to lowest possible temperature setting, 150°F or greater (some ovens can't hold a temperature below 200°F). Season roast generously with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Place roast, with fat cap up, on v-rack set in large roasting pan. Place in oven and cook until center of roast registers 120°F on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare, or 135°F for medium. In a 150°F oven, this will take around 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours. In a 200°F oven, this will take 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
Remove roast from oven and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Place in a warm spot in the kitchen and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes, and up to an hour and a half. Meanwhile, preheat oven to highest possible temperature setting (500°F to 550°F)
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HARRISBURG, PA — PennDOT is seeking volunteers for this year's Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania, which begins March 1 and runs through May 31.
"Cleanup events like this have been a great success in improving the quality of life for Pennsylvanians," said Secretary Barry Schoch.
Interested volunteers can find a listing of cleanup events, resources for organizing a cleanup group and other information at www.gacofpa.org.


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Gary is that green piece hard plastic? I think mine was the same way yours is. I looked but I can't find my pictures of the steering column.
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FAQs about Peace Corps in Philippines
|FAQs about Peace Corps
For information see Welcomebooks
- 1 How much luggage am I allowed to bring to the Philippines?
- 2 What is the electric current in the Philippines?
- 3 How much money should I bring?
- 4 When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- 5 Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- 6 Do I need an international driver's license?
- 7 What should I bring as gifts for Filipino friends and my host family?
- 8 Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- 9 How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- 10 Can I call home from the Philippines?
- 11 Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- 12 Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
How much luggage am I allowed to bring to the Philippines?
Most airlines have baggage size and weight limits and assess charges for transport of baggage that exceeds this allowance. The Peace Corps has its own size and weight limitations, and will not pay the cost of transport for baggage that exceeds these limitations. The authorized baggage allowance is two checked pieces of luggage with combined dimensions of both pieces not to exceed 107 inches (length + width + height) and a carry-on bag with dimensions of no more than 45 inches. Checked baggage should not exceed 80 pounds total with a maximum weight allowance of 70 pounds for any one bag.
Peace Corps Volunteers are not allowed to take pets, weapons, explosives, radio transmitters (short-wave radios are permitted), automobiles, or motorcycles to their overseas assignments. Do not pack flammable materials or liquids such as lighter fluid, cleaning solvents, hair spray, or aerosol containers. This is an important safety precaution.
What is the electric current in the Philippines?
The electric current is generally 220v, 60 cycles, although the voltage is often less.
How much money should I bring?
Volunteers are expected to live at the same level as the people in their community. They are given a settling-in allowance and a monthly living allowance, which should cover their expenses. Often Volunteers wish to bring additional money for vacation travel to other countries. Credit cards and traveler's checks are preferable to cash, although there is a risk of the credit card number being pilfered and illicitly used. If you choose to bring extra money, plan on bringing the amount that suits your own personal travel plans and needs.
When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
Each Volunteer accrues two vacation days per month of service (excluding training). Leave may not be taken during training, the first three months of service, or the last three months of service, except in conjunction with an authorized emergency leave. Family and friends are welcome to visit you after pre-service training and the first three months of service as long as their stay does not interfere with your work. Extended stays at your site are not encouraged and may require permission from your country director. The Peace Corps is not able to provide your visitors with visa or travel assistance.
Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
The Peace Corps does not provide insurance coverage for personal effects. However, such insurance can be purchased before you leave. Ultimately, Volunteers are responsible for the safekeeping of their personal belongings. If you wish, you may contact your own insurance company; additionally, insurance application forms will be provided to you, and we encourage you to consider them carefully. Additional information about insurance should be obtained by calling the company directly.
Volunteers should not ship or take valuable items overseas. Jewelry, watches, radios, cameras, and expensive appliances are subject to loss, theft, and breakage, and in many places, satisfactory maintenance and repair services are not available.
Do I need an international driver's license?
Volunteers in the Philippines do not need to get an international driver's license. Operation of privately owned vehicles is prohibited. Most urban travel is by bus, jeepneys, motorized trikes, and, infrequently, taxis. Rural travel ranges from buses, mini-buses, jeepneys, motorized tricycles, trucks, a lot of walking, and riding of bicycles.
What should I bring as gifts for Filipino friends and my host family?
This is not a requirement. A token of friendship is sufficient. Some gift suggestions include: knickknacks for the house; pictures, books, or calendars of American scenes; souvenirs from your area; hard candies that will not melt or spoil; or photos to give away.
Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
Peace Corps trainees in the Philippines are assigned to individual sites at the end of the initial orientation, (i.e., at the end of the first week in-country or during the first two weeks of pre-service training). This is after you are given the opportunity to provide input on your site preferences, including geographical location, distance from other Volunteers, or living conditions. This is important because of the diversity of the language situation in the country. Once the sites are decided, appropriate languages are assigned to be learned at the pre-service training. However, keep in mind that many factors influence the site selection process and that the Peace Corps cannot guarantee placement where you might ideally like to be. Most Volunteers will live in small towns or in rural villages but will usually be within one hour from the nearest Volunteer. Some sites will require a 9- to 10- hour drive from the capital.
How can my family contact me in an emergency?
The Peace Corps' Office of Special Services provides assistance in handling emergencies affecting trainees and Volunteers or their families. Before leaving the United States, instruct your family to notify the Office of Special Services immediately if an emergency arises, such as a serious illness or death of a family member. During normal business hours, the number for the Office of Special Services is 800.424.8580, extension 1470. After normal business hours and on weekends and holidays, the Special Services duty officer can be reached at 202.638.2574. For non-emergency questions, your family can get information from your country desk staff at the Peace Corps by calling 800.424.8580.
Can I call home from the Philippines?
Yes. The Philippines has several telephone companies. All pre-service training sites have telephones. There are public calling places in the capital towns and cities, and cell phones have become very popular in the country. Some host families also have telephones from which you may call the United States.
Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
If you bring one from the United States, you will have to take it to a mobile phone center to have it reprogrammed. Mobile phones do not cost much in the country. A good mobile phone here will cost between $70 and $120.
Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
There are Internet cafés in most capital towns and cities that charge as low as 50 cents per hour. At present, there are more than 35 Internet service providers in the Philippines. Major online providers are available and are adding lines all the time. We discourage you from bringing a computer with you. You will have very little need for a computer in pre-service training. It is also difficult to maintain the security of the computer during this period. Your need for a computer will depend upon the role and location of your assignment. Some sites (natural resources and environmental management assignment, small business/livelihood, and water/sanitation) are in the rural areas with no electricity. If you bring one, you need to expect humidity, fluctuating current, and concern for theft.


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The Tiger Woods story keeps getting more bizarre. Yesterday, Health Central Hospital in Orlando, Florida was back as part of the story as Elin Nordegren's mother was taken to the hospital. She has since been released, but the entire episode just added to the media frenzy surrounding this story. It also brings the spotlight back to Tiger's home situation. Will Elin be leaving Tiger soon to escape back to Sweden? There's also speculation that Tiger and Elin may escape nearer to Sweden together.
Meanwhile, Steve Lewis has a devastating post describing what really happens in the VIP world frequented by Tiger and his alleged mistress Rachel Uchitel. Lewis explains the world dominated by bottle service, VIP hostesses and the special attention and services provided to whales and VIP athletes. Needless to say, facilitating access to hot girls is the top priority.
Finally, we're starting to see cracks in the Tiger Woods marketing machine. Gatorade announced that they had discontinued a Tiger drink, though they claim the decision had been made before the controversy. Also, reports say that most Tiger commercials have been pulled from the air since the beginning of the month. That's not a surprise.
What's next?
The problem for Tiger Woods is that he's now a punch line, and the sponsors hate that. George Lopez had a field day last night in his monologue. He's focused on the tag lines used by Tiger's sponsors and how they now have a new meaning with the scandal. Accenture says "Be a Tiger." Nike says "Just Do it." And, the best one is Gatorade which says "Is It In You?" Ouch! Check out the hilarious clip of Lopez above.
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Huddersfield Giants v Salford City Reds
Posted 18 August 2010 - 11:38 AM
Arguing with the forum trolls is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird will **** on the board and strut around like it won anyway
Posted 18 August 2010 - 12:03 PM
I just dont like it when we play Salford
Good things never happen
He balanced the hot areas with the cold areas. the dry areas with the wet areas.
And, in creating Yorkshire, he created the most glorious place on earth - full of majestic beauty and sporting giants.........and for balance he created....... Lancashire.
Posted 18 August 2010 - 02:47 PM
Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society
Founder (and, so far, only) member.
Posted 19 August 2010 - 09:10 AM
Salford are a bit of a bogey team for us but I expect a fairly steady Fartown win.
That's me. I'm done.
Posted 21 August 2010 - 05:09 PM
Captain Morgan Trophy Holders.(I still think we have the British Coal 9's trophy hidden somewhere, too...)
Ooooh, the Challenge Cup!!! Thank you Tony.....
And again!!!
Tipping Competiton Challenged Shield Winner 2010
Posted 21 August 2010 - 06:00 PM
It wiil be great news if Larne Patrick does play.
Posted 22 August 2010 - 04:16 PM
That'll teach me to be so optimistic! 52-4. Dear Lord above!
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Posted 22 August 2010 - 04:57 PM
Les Diables Rouges Originaux 1934
Christopher Ellaby, my Dad, born 21 May 1920, died 4 August 2006.
Night Night God Bless Dad
Posted 23 August 2010 - 08:26 AM
Huddersfield can steal 5th spot of Hull, whether thats something to be desired is a different thing entirely.
Posted 23 August 2010 - 10:00 AM
Hull derby in the play-offs? Bring it on!
North Derbyshire Chargers - join the stampede
Running targets in 2016 - Run an Ultra, run 2016km in total and beat my 5K PB
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Per (Peder Elisæus) Schei (1875-1905)
Schei was born in Snåsa, North-Trøndelag and was the geologist on Otto Sverdrup's 2nd Fram expedition to northwest Greenland and the islands of northeast Canada 1898-1902.
Per Schei was the son of the manager of the church farm in Snåsa. When Per was three years old the family moved to their own farm Stigemsenget in Sparbu. Ca.1884 he moved with his aunt to Denmark where he went to school before moving back to Norway to study at the University in Kristiania (Oslo). He studied mineralogy and geology and gained an excellent exam result in 1898. The previous year he had married Inga Jørgine Ulve from Tromsø and they had a son, born in Copenhagen in 1896. Even before he took his final exam, Schei was offered a job at the University Metalurgical Laboratory.
Schei joined Otto Sverdrup's expedition as the geologist. Unfortunately he died before he could publish the detailed results of his important work, gathered on long sledge trips when he lost some toes from frostbite. He suffered from short sightedness, but became a competent dog driver. He discovered coal seams on Ellesmere Island and a volcanic rock on Axel Heiberg Island. His geological and paleontological collections were praised at a meeting of the Royal Geographical Society in London in 1903. He is said to have made the most impressive contribution by a single person to the geological understanding of this area before the use of aircraft.
On return from the expedition Schei was the main editor for the official scientific reports. He was given a scientific position at the University in Oslo and his arctic collection was so extensive and important that several European specialists were put to work to analyse and publish the data.
Unfortunately Schei died of a kidney illness in 1905, only 30 years old.
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This is my second time visiting the Pitti Uomo tradeshow in Florence. I already knew it was a hotbed of dapper menswear style, expressed through immaculate tailoring, subtle details and clever accessorising through blogs such as The Sartorialist, who has always championed the street style at Pitti Uomo.
I'm fully aware of the fact that I personally stick out like a sore thumb because a) I'm a girl, b) I'm not Italian and c) well.. just the fact that my clothes don't fit in at all.
Case in point, I think I may have took it a step too far when I was going around interrogating well to do menswear brands with their subtle detailing and beautiful fabrics whilst wearing an outfit that someone has titled Sugar Sparkles – here I'm wearing a pleather top, an Emma Cook shirt, some Romance was Born tinsel gym shorts, H&M cycling shorts, my new Nicholas Kirkwood sandals, topped off with a printed Swash rucksack.
In contrast, here are the type of gentlemen that have been walking the grounds of Pitti.
All photos by Tommy Ton for GQ.
Oh well, a major FAIL in terms of trying to blend into the background.
But then you spot gentleman like this one here. I'm not sure what it is he does but he turns up on streestyle blogs quite regularly. I'm sure he gets tagged with eccentric, quirky and eclectic much like my style gets tagged with the same things. I love that he does write his own rules in terms of his style, putting his personality out there through his clothes whilst confining himself to the language that underwrites menswear. Unfortunately, womenswear doesn't have those boundaries and thus you get crazed ensembles such as my tinsel short outing. Actually, why am I saying Unfortunately… – nay, I maintain that I love the boundary less quality of womenswear… and as menswear shows are beginning now in Milan and Paris, perhaps we see the boundaries being erased one by one anyway.


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I am rather liking this Sunday Synopsis, especially since the week has been marked by more productivity in the writing and genealogy realm.
1- completion of transcribing, posting and scanning the last of the Letters from my Uncle Ralph. WAHOO! Also set up the archival boxes in which to house the letters.
2- Transcribed and posted two newspaper articles about a shooting tragedy in my McPherson family.
3- Wrote a post on my aunts' cousin, Jerry Rose (born Gladys Irene McPherson).
4- Research on the family of James Septimus McPherson; made cold calls to a couple of likely prospect -- alas not to be. Made a list of potentials for cold calls.
5- 14 hrs of writing, transcribing, posting items into Roots'n'Leaves and Letters of My Uncle Ralph
I am pleased with the work for this week. However, my goal for the coming week is to increase my writing time to at least 6 hours -- not transcribing, researching or making lists --- just writing. Last week, I started writing an ancestor's history in his voice so that I got more of sense of the person behind the facts. Actually, I wrote several pieces in different voices -- pride, fear, love, anger, happy, lust, jealous. I think I will do this as a warm-up writing exercise -- kills two birds with one stone or as my sis says, "She's talking to dead people again."


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Juventus are on the brink of winning Serie A after securing a 2-0 win over local rivals Torino on Sunday.
Arturo Vidal netted in the 86th minute, while Claudio Marchisio scored in injury-time to leave Antonio Conte's side requiring just one point from their last three games to wrap up a second consecutive title.
Sebastian Giovinco made the Juventus bench after his injury, while Mauricio Isla, Simone Pepe and Nicolas Anelka remain sidelined. Torino boss Giampiero Ventura was without the suspended Giuseppe Vives and Mattia Darmian for the game, while Paulo Vitor Barreto was surprisingly dropped to the bench.
Alessio Cerci whipped a fantastic early free-kick across the face of the Juventus goal, but it was the visitors who created the first real chances of the match.
Paul Pogba fed an inch-perfect pass behind the Torino backline but Mirko Vucinic dragged his shot wide of the post, before Arturo Vidal headed narrowly over from a Stephan Lichtsteiner cross.
Torino keeper Jean- Francois Gillet was then called into action to stop a curling effort from Vidal and a cross from Marchisio, but the Belgian keeper needed Kamil Glik to block Pogba's close range effort.
Marchisio made a crucial interception at the back post to deny Mario Santana from heading in Cerci's cross as the relegation-threatened side started to push forward.
Juventus found the back of the net after 35 minutes of play but Marchisio was flagged offside after he received the ball from Vucinic and chipped over the on-rushing Gillet.
Torino's Santana had the best chance of the match just before half-time, only to see Gianluigi Buffon produce a brilliant save to tip his curling effort over the bar.
The first half was understandably a fierce affair and Riccardo Meggiorini and Lichtsteiner received bookings as tempers boiled over just ahead of the break.
Juventus dominated the early exchanges of the second half as heavy rain poured down at the Stadio Olimpico.
Vucinic went close after his strike took a wicked deflection off Migjen Basha and bounced inches wide of the post.
Vidal, who has scored Juventus' last three goals, was denied by a block from Glik before failing to trouble Gillet with a header as the score remained level with 25 minutes remaining.
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Torino went close to grabbing a late winner as Cerci beat Kwadwo Asamoah and Andrea Pirlo down the left but his low cross failed to connect with Jonathas in front of goal.
But Juve stole the win as Marchisio laid the ball off to Vidal on the edge of the area and the Chilean thumped a half-volley into the bottom-left corner from 20 yards.
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Skip to comments.Is black America lost?
Posted on 12/28/2012 8:16:27 AM PST by Perseverando
Exclusive: Erik Rush charges Obama et al. with 'lobotomizing' African-Americans
Once upon a time in Americas black communities, distinctions were indeed made between a black man and a nigger. Any black person who denies this is either very young, or theyre lying in an attempt to validate the current liberal racial orthodoxy.
It probably isnt of much use to belabor the fact that not only is Barack Hussein Obama not the post-racial president people hoped and claimed he would be (whatever that is), but that he and his political ilk have created a more racially divided and racially tense atmosphere than we have seen since before the Civil Rights Movement.
What saddens and concerns is not only the potential for confrontation, violence and civil unrest, but the lost potential in wholesome, positive relationships between people. What angers, and which I find criminal in nature, is the absolutely unexpurgated brainwashing liberal-socialists have wrought upon black Americans and the human toll it continues to take.
In the main, black Americans appear to have no idea that this has taken place.
We are currently receiving a pointed object lesson in this phenomenon as regards the position of so-called black leaders and their misadventurous constituencies on gun control. Following the elementary school massacre in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, Americas Stepin Fetchit black leaders immediately chimed in with the Obama administration, the press and the anti-gun lobby in their calls for comprehensive gun-control reform.
What Id like to talk about for a moment is the abject inconsistency and hypocrisy on the part of blacks regarding the gun-control issue at present. Since so many Americans appear to be sufficiently thick in this area, it bears repeating that doing away with guns is simply an impossibility. This being the case, how are law-abiding blacks in the
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Nope. Just hopeless.
in fairness though I know of a number of White Trash areas where the situation is every bit as bad and getting worse.
What would that make Jamie Foxx?
Indeed there once was a distinction between a black man and the N-word.
If this were still in effect is there any doubt on which side Obama would fall?
Not for me there isn't.
And MTV helped.
Three teens charged in horrific Christmas night carjacking, sex assault on woman, 22
$10, cell phone and a bullet to head
In 2012, black Americans have destroyed their own families, destroyed their own communities, destroyed their own schools, they are dependent and feel entitled. Of course there are many exceptions, but far too many black Americans have no interest in achieving anything at all. Which is a shame, because the only thing standing in their way are themselves.
It will take at least 2 or 3 generations to turn this around once they get started on the task. And I have no idea when they will begin that task.
yes, i knew a few old timers who said there were white n1ggers too.
Don't know and care less.
I agree. They have become the taker class. I have relatives that specialize in scamming the system. It's unbelievable what they con the government into confiscating from the producer class. It makes me sick. No matter how you explain to them what they do they believe working is for suckers.
Look at pictures of the crowds at MLK rallies in the day, black men and women dressed in white shirts and ties, nice dresses, kids clean with nice clothes.
In 2012, black Americans have destroyed their own families, destroyed their own communities, destroyed their own schools, they are dependent and feel entitled. Of course there are many exceptions, but far too many black Americans have no interest in achieving anything at all. Which is a shame, because the only thing standing in their way are themselves.
Now look at pictures from a Soetoro rally and see how the black community presents itself today.
Great Society my a$$
"yes, i knew a few old timers who said there were white n1ggers too."
According to Howard Stern, the term is WIGGER!
"Now look at pictures from a Soetoro rally and see how the black community presents itself today."
Or a PE Union meeting!
Matthew 7:3. It's hard for me to dump on blacks for what's happened to their communities when I drive through what used to be tidy working-class neighborhoods that have been totally overrun with White Trash takers.
LBJ my A$$
Is Black America lost? Absolutely not.
But the high percentage of feral scum, fatherless families, and nearly pure allegiance to the Democrat party and Socialism is helping much.
Arrogant White Liberal Tells Herman Cain How to Be Black
He'll have them ******s voting democRat from now on...
... isn't helping much.
The only thing that stood between Blacks and total self destruction in the past was Christianity.
Many of the city Black Christian churches are now raunchey and the good ones don't have any say in the dominate racist, thug, whore culture of the radical Left. The Nation of Islam is communist and hate based. It has too much influence.
It's lost for now. Pray.
Oops. I forgot to include that point of reference in my response. My white relatives scamming the system. It makes the rest of the family sick.
Jamie Foxx thought it was great to be able to kill all the white people. That happened in Haiti 1791-1803. Since then,the former jewel of the Caribbean has been a hellhole for 200 years, no matter how many times whites tried to improve it.
Related by Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson:
Black Racism Unchained
From what I see they can't move past the "it's all whitey's fault" and "you owe us" mentality. Hence, all the anniversary celebrations/memorials of the killings from the 50's - 16th Street Baptist Church in B'ham, Selma march, Rosa Parks refusing to sit in the back of the bus, etc., etc. The past is in the past, move on and make something of yourself. Too much to ask?
After that sentence it was, D I L L I G A F.
Their "leaders", and democrats won't allow them to move past it, stirring the masses by continually reminding them of the past is how they get votes.
From them? Yes.
I remember being a kid and being sent home from school with an application for free and reduced price school lunches. My mom launched into an absolute fit about this. She said that no matter how poor we were that she would NEVER take a penny from the Government to feed her children, and if that others did it would destroy the culture and be the beginning of the end for America.
Little did I realize how right she was.
My dad died when I was 5 and my mom really struggled until she remarried when I was 12. I remember a girl in my neighborhood telling my mom that we could get free or reduced lunch. I told my mom there was no way I would do that. I was 8 or 9, yet I didn't want to be stigmatized as a "poor child". These days no one cares. There is no shame any more.
Right now in Austin they've formed an initiative and advertise on AM radio: enough under-served people aren't coming in for aid application, so they're taking the social services scam to people's homes.
Now that I think about it, I do recall late senator Sheets Byrd explained this and said the same thing. That it was really more a mindset/lifestyle rather than applying to all blacks and all whites. I believe his quote after being asked to clarify in an interview, was that (paraphrasing) "just as you have blacks and n1ggers, you also have whites and white n1ggers."
If they move off the foundation of "we're messed up because of someone else" they have to own their own failures. As individuals and as a culture. It will destroy the race care they like to play any time things are not going their way.
I see no movement in the black community to do this. I see a small number of individuals from that community doing so, but they aren't welcomed by the black community at large for that. Instead they are "acting white" and "uncle toms."
Is Black America Lost?
We had 5 black friends from Dallas visit a few years ago. I took them to see the wood shop in the back yard, where I make furniture.
They were amazed. They said they did not know anyone in their community who had a setup like this, or the skills, or the desire to just go build a shop and make something. Making something with your hands is simply not done in the black community. In the white community, you can find a home workshop anywhere.
Until the black community takes the initiative, develops a work ethic, and denounces sloth, they will remain stuck in their hole.
We must remember to judge people as individuals. However, anyone who clings to the hip hop culture, regardless of race, is lost and without hope.
Judging people as individuals sounds all well and good, except when it's a potential life-threatening situation.
In that case, a wise person pre-judges based on experience and prior knowledge until the "individual" proves otherwise.
"Is black America lost?"
What a stupid question...anyone seeing any hope there is ignoring the 99% that are hopeless.
Dress and demeanor are ultimately individual expression. I'm not likely to shoot a Black just because they are black any more than I'll give a White a pass based solely based on color. Location and time are also factors to consider. I'm not particularly trusting.
As Charles Payne said on the Varney & Co. show, these are not gifts, they are curses. People don't understand that just giving people or industries money will lead to their ruin in the long run.
If they are lost, then let's stop throwing money away on all these ridiculous warm and fuzzy federal programs created just for the 13% black population which consumes every aspect of this nation. I noticed a government "Let's Move" commercial that featured about twelve all thin black children, except for one chubby white boy. Tell me that is representative of the population......it isn't even close. The commercial is racist and paid for by the American taxpayer.
Not yet, but the Democrat Party is working very hard to make that happen.
It is sad that 95% of blacks vote for a party that has no real concern for them and only uses them as pawns on the political chess board.
Thank the corrupt, (and very wealthy) self-proclaimed "Black Leadership" like Jackson and Sharpton for selling out their own people.
They don't really give a shit how many ferrel black kids blow each other away as long as their extortion money keeps flowing.
For the Jackson's and Sharpton's, life has never been better.
Wrong. That was not true in 1865. But it was mostly correct in 1965.
Then, LBJ's Great Society came into existence and coupled with the 60's 'sex, drugs, and rock n' roll' ethos have driven most of the lower income people, including a far higher percentage of blacks on to the Government Welfare Plantation.
Two to three generations later, we have millions of people who have no concept of work, not concept of aspiration to self-improvement, no knowledge of history, and no prospects for the future.
America never had a permanent underclass until the Federal Government created it in the 1960s, and sadly, black Americans are way over represented in that permanent underclass. But there are plenty of whites in that modern slave system as well.
It is not racial. It is economic based on dependency and the Democrat party has done every thing they can to increase more dependency rather than decrease it.
Sounds like my dad. My mother wanted to go to the church to get some 'free' government cheese (which we could have used) and my dad said that he would throw it away rather than taking handouts from the government. That was in the 1950s.
BTW. The lady next store got the cheese and gave some to my Mom and Dad ate it, but never knew it was that 'damn' free cheese. ;~))
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Posted 22 April 2012 - 11:22 AM
Saw the Widnes one today with Cross? on the back outside ...GLOUCESTER! Possibly the furthest spotted outside the Heartland?
Nah, nowhere near! I saw one nr Newport heading to Cardiff on the M4 the other night. Sadly it was Kevin Sinfield. The Scottish sightings would be a fair distance away from most SL clubs as well...
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 08:33 AM
Saw the Saints one with Jon Wilkin on it on the A66 going through Stockton on Thursday morning.
Saw the Saints one on the A174 heading towards A19 yesterday.
Posted 25 April 2012 - 08:35 AM
I tend to see Leeds and Hudds
Saw a Widnes one (again) yesterday on the A1 near Blyth and the Wakey one as well on the A43 between Stamford and Corby.
Today saw a five on the A1 coming up from Peterborough to Wakey. Widnes (again!!!) Leeds, Cas, Wire and the one with all the club captains on.
Do Widnes have more trucks than the rest of SL as I keep seeing theirs.
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 09:22 AM
So it does exist out in the wild. I need to see it! My precious.
the one with all the club captains on.
If you use "should of", "would of" or "could of", you are a moron.
On Odsal Top baht 'at.
Posted 25 April 2012 - 03:26 PM
Posted 26 April 2012 - 06:29 PM
I reckon O'connor has had a few more Widnes trucks done, as it's the one I've seen most.
Posted 26 April 2012 - 06:35 PM
she really wants to be a rich widow
Posted 26 April 2012 - 06:37 PM
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 07:20 PM
That's good. If it was crawling then lots of people will have seen it, some of them for a very long look!
Hull FC crawling through the traffic on the North Circular (London btw) yesterday. Just by the Ikea.
Posted 28 April 2012 - 10:11 PM
Week before last I saw Catalan and Leeds both around Sheffield/Rotherham on the same day they were playing on Sky. Which was nice and neat.
Saw Bulls one at Odsal, but Big Chief I Spy says that doesn't count.
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This now completes the set.
If you use "should of", "would of" or "could of", you are a moron.
On Odsal Top baht 'at.
Posted 24 May 2012 - 09:18 PM
Also saw a Sky fitter's van decked out in SL branding too!!
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While my assistant was busy photographing the hat parade, I was back at Bethel Woods, thrilled to have the opportunity to represent The River Reporter and photograph musical icon Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band. (In a moment, I'll get busy mounting the photos online.) Attending a swell after-party was a bonus, with superb entertainment by Albi Beluli. Good food and great friends capped a terrific evening while still basking in the glow that is Ringo.
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I didn't expect the Clippers to have such a big winning streak.
The Knicks could go on a big run too when Melo, Stoudemire, and Shump returns. They've played great with just Melo and have won without all three AND no Felton.
For over 40 sumthin years the cheap LA Clippers organization were known as the NBA garbage Lottery Team ....
WTH happen???
Clippers headcoach Del Negro has an undercover assistant coach name Chauncey Billups that stayed in every Clippers-players ear during their 25-6 record .. winning all 16 games in the month of December.
Chris Paul & Blake Griffin are the NBA elite Super-Stars, that happen to have outstanding depth from a star-role-player point-foward on their bench name Lamar Odom, who has multi-positional talent on both ends of the court to lift his bench-teammates performance .. having an offense/defense bench-rotation of "Bledsoe/Crawford/Barnes/Odom/Turiaf/Hollins" GELLIN so strong the Clippers coach Del Negro are unable to give the team Super-Star players "CP3 & Griffin" one minute over 32 minutes of playingtime in 31 games.
What does the Clippers have that the Knicks are lacking .. other than a healthy 11-man rotation that was ready for all 31 games?
I didn't expect the Clippers to have such a big winning streak.
The Knicks could go on a big run too when Melo, Stoudemire, and Shump returns. They've played great with just Melo and have won without all three AND no Felton.
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I'm not surprised. They got the best PG in the NBA & a former finals MVP in his ear, one of the league's premier PF's in Griffin, and some solid role players (Crawford, Jordan, Barnes etc). I can't believe i'm saying this but the Clippers have a legit shot at winning it all this season.
Am not going to crown the Clippers champions just yet. The Western Conference is a lot more competitive than it has been in recent years with 6 teams that could easily make it to the NBA finals. Anything can happen in a long 82 game season and one major injury to Paul or Griffin could jeopardize them in the playoffs.
Regular season success doesn't mean as much as it used to in today's NBA. We've seen the Rockets win 22 games a few years ago and get knocked off in the first round. The Dallas Mavericks won 67 games not so long ago and lost in the first round as well. When the playoffs get underway several teams bring their A game and the challenge becomes a lot difficult than it has ever been.
Humility is a virtue and pride is a vice.
Stop hating.
BTW Kiyaman, Clippers have Chris Paul and Paul will make any team look good, did we forget what he did in New Orleans? He just happens to have better pieces in LA, Griffin is 100X better than David West, and DeAndre Joran is becoming like Tyson Chandler.
Paul deserves an MVP already, he's the 3rd best basketball in the NBA, especially when healthy. Best PG by far and always thought he was before Rose exploded and people were hyping up Deron Williams and Rondo. Paul is the total package, you gotta respect that.
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dallas mavs they were 65-17 in RS they simply sweeeeping anyone
but in playoffs they were playing like rookies
i also wast sitting watching GSW they could even past Utah but guess who came back and stop them.
but Dallas from 2011 got extremely roster which was enough to break Heat.
and Bulls just lost to Bobcats Indiana is starting to streaking
Yeah 17 straight is sick...They did only play about 10 of them with teams under .500 though. Still very impressive. Funny thing though is all the elite teams are healthy except us and Chicago (Rose)...If Miami, Clippers, Grizz, Spurs or any of the top teams lose 3 of their starters like we are right now (and we've been down 2 of them all year)...they wouldn't be in the top 10 teams, never alone like us in the top 5 teams
Um they have good players.....cp3 surrounded by good bigs and good bench..
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The most important thang about the 25-6 Clippers is the same thang as the 25-8 Spurs, only thing differ are the Clippers are a younger roster than the Spurs roster ....
Both teams 11-man rotation played all 31 games, plus their star-players average less than 32 mpg .. staying safe away from strain injuries during the season ..
plus when the midseason arrive a healthy Billups playing 30 plus games to give rest to the guard-rotation, puts the Clippers 3+ points ahead of all the top contenders in the West in a series.
Im sorry fellas but I have to say I f*ckin love the Clippers. What a team they are to watch. Chris Paul...its a f*ckin crime his name isn't mentioned more in the MVP talks. Hes as competitive as anybody else, Blake has stepped up his game alot this year too. LA's new dance instructor...Jamal Crossovers been killin it breaking ankles left and right. This Clippers team is right there with the current Knicks and the Nash-Matrix-Amare Big 3 as one of the most entertaining teams I've ever seen.
Clippers and Nuggets tonight on NBA TV, Battle of LA Friday night
for Knicks more interesting is friday Bulls @ Heat
the best PG is for now withous two words Parker. This dude is simply like french TGV he is playing such many fastbreaks thats why i am calling Tony waiter Parker even Rondo is playing @ his level
only Lawson is much faster well maybe Westbrook too.
They are still "The Clippers", and always will be - whatever that means


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- Title
- Galaxy and Mass Assembly (GAMA): the mass-metallicity relationship
- Author(s)
- Foster, C.; Hopkins, A. M.; Gunawardhana, M.; Lara-Lopez, M. A.; Sharp, R. G.; Steele, O.; Taylor, E. N.; Driver, S. P.; Baldry, I. K.; Bamford, S. P.; Liske, J.; Loveday, J.; Norberg, P.; Peacock, J. A.; Alpaslan, M.; Bauer, A. E.; Bland-Hawthorn, J.; Brough, S.; Cameron, E.; Colless, M.; Conselice, C. J.; Croom, S. M.; Frenk, C. S.; Hill, D. T.; Jones, D. H.; Kelvin, L. S.; Kuijken, K.; Nichol, R. C.; Owers, M. S.; Parkinson, H. R.; Pimbblet, K. A.; Popescu, C. C.; Prescott, M.; Robotham, A. S. G.; Lopez-Sanchez, A. R.; Sutherland, W. J.; Thomas, D.; Tuffs, R. J.; van Kampen, E.; Wijesinghe, D.
- Abstract
- Context. The mass-metallicity relationship (MMR) of star-forming galaxies is well-established, however there is still some disagreement with respect to its exact shape and its possible dependence on other observables. Aims. We measure the MMR in the Galaxy And Mass Assembly (GAMA) survey. We compare our measured MMR to that measured in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) and study the dependence of the MMR on various selection criteria to identify potential causes for disparities seen in the literature. Methods. We use strong emission line ratio diagnostics to derive oxygen abundances. We then apply a range of selection criteria for the minimum signal-to-noise in various emission lines, as well as the apparent and absolute magnitude to study variations in the inferred MMR. Results. The shape and position of the MMR can differ significantly depending on the metallicity calibration and selection used. After selecting a robust metallicity calibration amongst those tested, we find that the mass-metallicity relation for redshifts 0.061 ≲ z ≲ 0.35 in GAMA is in reasonable agreement with that found in the SDSS despite the difference in the luminosity range probed. Conclusions. In view of the significant variations of the MMR brought about by reasonable changes in the sample selection criteria and method, we recommend that care be taken when comparing the MMR from different surveys and studies directly. We also conclude that there could be a modest level of evolution over 0.06 ≤ z ≤ 0.35 within the GAMA sample.
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- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
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- Astronomy and Astrophysics, Vol. 547 (Nov 2012), article no. A79
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- 2012
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While it may seem somewhat light to get a middle reliever back for an all-star and a legitimate 2011 MVP candidate, Victorino has just two months left on his contract and, as odd as it may sound, some interested parties might not even view him as an everyday player in the context of their respective rosters. Further, Victorino is likely a rental player for an acquiring team, and compensatory draft picks are no longer received for rentals.
But the Phils are in the driver's seat. They have the leverage. They can keep Victorino, let him sign elsewhere after the season and hope to use the draft picks wisely. Or, they could keep him and try to sign him to a lesser-valued deal in the offseason. There is no sense of urgency to move him, and now that they have identified what they want in return, they should settle for nothing less.
There are two key components to a Victorino-for-Reliever trade framework. First, can the Phillies still legitimately get back into the playoff picture without him in center? Second, does a young reliever like the four names tossed around really represent a decent return? The two components go hand-in-hand as well because these are major league ready relief pitchers who would shore up the Phillies bullpen both now and in the future. But, again, they are relievers, who typically provide far less value than more frequently used players. Unless Victorino completely implodes while one of these relievers pitches like Aroldis Chapman, it's highly unlikely that the value swap will break-even.
However, the Phillies don't need it to break-even to get back into the race. Victorino was providing value primarily in the field and on the bases, but not so much in terms of actually getting on-base to more effectively utilize his skill-set. Realistically, the Phillies would need solid performance out of the acquired reliever coupled with the emergence of those who stand to take over in his absence. Most likely, John Mayberry and Juan Pierre would split time in center, and both Mayberry and Laynce Nix would platoon in left.
Mayberry and Nix are decent fielders, and the former can at least fake it in center for a couple of months. All three of the outfield options are good baserunners, so the dropoff in those areas doesn't figure to be all that substantial.
If properly platooned — always a question with Charlie Manuel at the helm — it's also possible that this trio would outproduce Victorino at the plate down the stretch. While Shane is a switch-hitter who provides his own platoon advantage, he hasn't come close to doing that recently. As Jack Moore of Fangraphs astutely pointed out, Victorino has been a switch-hitter in name only — what I call a SHINO — who has unfortunately struggled against the righties that tend to throw 70% of the innings in a given season.
From 2010-12, Mayberry has a .390 wOBA against lefties. Even this season, which has been disappointing, he has a .360 wOBA against oppo-handed hurlers. Pierre has a .321 wOBA against lefties over the last three years, as he has a reverse platoon split. Nix has a .342 wOBA against righties since 2010. Compare that to Victorino, who has a .311 wOBA against righties from 2010-12, and a .413 wOBA against lefties.
That's a wOBA split of over 100 points, which only furthers the idea that the proper platooning of Mayberry, Pierre and Nix could help weather the storm in Victorino's absence. And if it also means that Domonic Brown gets called up and plays almost everyday, there are benefits to the deal beyond getting to actually use a decent platoon, instead of the one Victorino has tried and struggled to create for himself lately.
Victorino's large wOBA gap in his platoon splits is the main reason that some teams may not view him as an everyday solution. Some may simply want to play him against lefties, with the occasional start against righties, and in a defensive replacement or pinch-running role when he doesn't start. It's hard to argue with that approach, since he is one of the very best hitters against left-handed pitching, below average against righties, but an excellent baserunner and a very good fielder. It's unclear how he would hit if he strictly batted right-handed, but he hasn't shown any signs of not switch-hitting, so it's almost a moot point.
His utility to an acquiring team directly relates to what they would give up in a trade, which may very well be why the Reds rejected the Victorino-for-Ondrusek trade. The Reds might view him as a platoon player for their purposes, not as a direct replacement to a specific outfield position. And while middle relievers are mostly fungible, the ones that the Phillies have their eyes on are a notch above the Michael Schwimer's, Justin De Fratus's, Jeremy Horst's and Jake Diekman's of the world, as they are already established as potential setup men, yet remain under team control for several more seasons.
While the Phillies young arms have the potential to break out, they are still very much works-in-progress. Under this lens, it becomes more understandable why the Reds would have rejected a deal that seemingly benefits them a whole hell of a lot.
The Phils are motivated to find relievers with, say, Horst's contractual status, but a greater level of established and sustainable performance. If Victorino is the best shot at bringing someone like that in, so be it, as that type of return figures to help the team far more than two Low-A prospects who are raw and toolsy but don't project to be anything more than fourth outfielders.
The bottom line is that, with the new CBA in place, the Phillies simply aren't going to get all that much for two months of Victorino, so our expectations are in need of an adjustment. In years past, two months of a valuable centerfielder could have netted a very nice package. Now, some teams may not even trade middle relievers for that same player.
Regardless, the Phillies know what they want in a Victorino deal and will act accordingly. They aren't going to move him for the sake of moving him, but they also aren't going to get the same perceived value they could have gotten with the prior CBA in place. Getting a young and effective reliever, under team control for several more seasons, is a fine return given the circumstances, but it will be very interesting to see how the Phillies approach the impending deadline if this current win streak is extended and the team inches closer and closer to the second wild card berth.
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"There is no sense of urgency to move him, and now that they have identified what they want in return, they should settle for nothing less."
BUT, Pierre splitting time in CF?? Nix a good baserunner? The only way I'd be OK with a Shane trade is if it means that Brown gets called up for good. Simply because Brown + a solid reliever > a so-so version of Shane. Even then, however, I would be hesitant to pull the trigger… Shane has been having much, much better swings lately. I highly doubt that he'll end up batting in the .250s or .260s this season. He's better than that.
Please keep Shane Victorino. It would not be the Phillies with out him. When you think of the The Phillies team spirit Shane is one of them in front of the line. I know it is team that makes it work but every team have leaders that help the others excel and bring the team spirit alive. Shane is one of them. He is very well loved here in philly and I believe we would lose so much more then a center fielder if we lose Shane Victorino.
Its almost like theyre priming the OF to be as ugly as possible. Any OF with Brown and Mayberry as the lynchpins is sure to blow up in their faces. Mayberry has shown no plate discipline, Brown has and will continue to be a disappointing offensive piece and not to mention his defense is atrocious. Pierre being the only solid piece. Nix may or may not be just fine. Who knows. If theyre dumping Vic though, they need to have eyes on the OF lottery thats opening. Perhaps dumping blanton would give them wiggle room for a Bourn type OFer.
But its all conjecture because the team needs to decide if theyre going to eclipse the luxury tax for a season and pay the 17.5% for 2013 or decide which bloated contract to let go: Lee or Pence.
Mayberry is solidifying his status as a platoon player. He can hit lefties pretty well, but is helpless against RHPs.
Brown hit at the league average last year, and hit as well as the average left fielder. Not bad for a 23 year old rookie. At the same age, Utley was in AAA, Pence is AA, and Howard in A+, so it's a little surprising him to see him already declared as "disappointing". And reportedly he's been looking much more comfortable in the field this year, particularly in center.
Pierre is having one of his best years ever, at age 34 (35 next month). I for one am not expecting a repeat performance.
My dear friend Schmenkman – your constand defense of Dom Brown is almost getting as hard to read as someone else's (did not mention any names) rant about 0 rbi.
What Andrew said a few posts down is absolutley true – just watching these guys on a daily basis is proof positive, not the minor league stats nor the BA – but the type of atbats where he is able to prove himself with men on base, tight game, where a run or runner is needed or a push, anything showing life. Dom had a ton of chances while he was up and he did not come through.
I would love to see another chance for sure but we cant set our expectations too high with this guy.
I might be wrong, but they would have to pay the 17.5% THIS yr at the end of the year – which they are trying to avoid. The main reason the want to avoid it this yr is that they will DEFINITELY go over the $178 M next yr. a repeat/consecutive yr offense is a 30% tax [read that again – they would pay a tax of $54MILLION on a $180M payroll next yr for exceeding 2 yrs in a row.] THAT is why they want to avoid it this yr, since that 30% will hammer them in '13. I believe the ceiling rises the following yr, giving them some wiggle room
Teams pay the luxury tax only on the amount spent above the threshold, not on their total payroll. If payroll is $180 million and the threshold is $178 million, $2 million is taxable. If they are second year offenders, they'd pay $600,000, not $54 million.
I dont know why people continue to complain about Browns fielding. He is young and is getting the hang of it. I have seen him numerous times this season since I work for a triple A club and he has made some diving catches, thrown some people out at the plate and has been patroling CF very very well this year.
If they keep Victorino and received compensation pick for him – where do you see him fitting: Type A FA or Type B? Might partially dictate the Phils' path – Type B might not be worth keeping him and I dont; see him as a Type A = top 20%…thoughts??
Someone just needs to sit Shane down and tell him to stop hitting left-handed. He was a lucky slap hitter batting left last year and this year is worse. I like the guy but trying to be a switch hitter has dragged him down.
Two thoughts here:
It's quite possible that Vic would hit righties even worse batting right handed. He likely tried switch hitting in the first place because he couldn't pick up the ball against same-handed pitchers.
If he does decide to try batting right exclusively, the most sensible thing would be to attempt it in spring training when at-bats don't matter and his manager can change the lineup more.
dom brown should have been playing every day starting at the beginning of last year. throw him in the deep end and let him swim or sink. he wasn't that bad when he was in philly last year.
He broke his hand at the beginning of last year, no? But I would like to see him get another shot.
Hey, ya get what you can get.
The Dipsy
I would keep Vic for the 10 million a year range. Not the 14 milllion he is seeking.
Shane's been a huge bargain. Average since 2007 is 6.3 million per WAR for CF. (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/positional-differences-in-the-price-of-war-2/)
Shane's accumulated roughly 20 WAR since 2007. He's been paid about 16M. That's a value of roughly 100m. Take out 2011's huge 5.2 WAR and he's still been a tremendous value.
But going foward you can't assume that value will be there. He's going to want to get paid as an average 3 WAR player. That's a 14-18m/year salary. Maybe he takes a discount and goes with 14-16. That's not worth it for a team with a tight pocket. Prob. better to find the next shane victorino than pay the current one.
Jake, this is not meant to pick on you speifically, a lot of commenters here use the fangraphs "WAR to salary ratio". I really think it's time for Fangraphs to adjust these figures downward. It seems to me that they'd have almost 3/4 of teams paying luxury tax if their ratio's were correct.
Schmenkman – Can you either prove or disprove my position on this? I trust you to do so in an unbiased way, and can't say that about everyone. Thanks.
Lefty (appreciate the confidence by the way), these figures are what players get on the open market (i.e. free agency). So obviously for all those players who are still cost controlled or even in arbitration, they earn much less per WAR.
Thanks man.
Couldn't agree more with Alex! If you're such a disaster batting left-handed, then bat right-handed no matter who you face! Seems pretty simple to me. I just hold my breath every time he goes up against a right-handed pitcher. That's the main thing that's hurt him so much this year. Otherwise, he's doing fine. As frustrating as he is sometimes, I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone as good as he is defensively. Also think he's a big part of the current clubhouse culture/swagger and his personality would be missed…
Good read as usual Eric. I have one thought not yet mentioned. Is it possible that all these rumors about Shane being on the block is just part of a negotiation ploy to keep him at a much lower cost? In other words maybe they are saying "after shopping you we couldn't even pull a middle reliever for you, but if you would consider playing on a low year contract for X dollars, then we'd really like you to stay".
Obviously it's harder to move rentals due to the new CBA/ no picks scenario, and yes he might get offered more in FA, but he has stated he wants to stay.
The first line of the story caught my attention…"solid baseball"? If you call your team having to stage late innings heroics thanks to the dismal performance of your supposedly superior starting pitching "solid", I've got some swamp land that you might be interested in! While it's certainly enjoyable to watch this team excel in an area where they've been abysmal all season, that being scoring runs after the 7th inning, they can't keep playing like this! Once they start playing teams with better bullpens than the Brewers, those late inning heroics will cease! As far as trading Shane, it would be tough to see him leave considering that he's only 31 and had such a good season last year. He's so good defensively that it's going to be tough to replace him! I am still a strong believer in the need for excellent defense up the middle!! Going past the luxury threshold might not be a bad thing if done wisely!!
If the Phils allow Victorino to reach free agency and signs elsewhere, they will get absolutely nothing for him, because it will take a qualifying offer to gain prospects. That offer is based on present salaries of top players and will have to be in the neighborhood of $12 million annually . I wouldn't think that the Phils would risk having to pay him that; thus the effort to make a trade.
I don't think a reliever should be the top priority, though. Those guys tend to have up and down years, and I also believe that the people the Phils have now (with the exception of Savery) will improve. Schwimer already has. They also have some more experienced guys on the DL, who will be back next season or sooner. I could, of course, be wrong. The scouts might see potential failings with Diekman, Horst, etc.
Absolutely correct George about the draft pick compensation issue. Hopefully everyone, including the author of this article, read your comment. Here's a brief description, taken from an article from mlbtraderumors.com, explaining if draft picks can be obtained for your free agents signing elsewhere:
"Keep in mind that for a team to receive draft pick compensation for a departing free agent after the 2012 season, a qualifying offer in the $12.5MM range must be tendered. Since that amount represents an average of the top 125 salaries, it will increase every year."
The first two relievers me tioned have had several good seasons and would probably take over the 7th inning if not 8th as bad as our pen is. If you can't another 25 roster player I'd take one of them.
Phillies need to dump salary right now. Victorino is probably the best bet to get that done. I would like to see Ruben Amaro make a deal here that at least signals that change is coming. I think this team needs new energy and a new outlook to some extent. With the Hamels signing they are going to have to get rid of some higher payed players in order to sign anybody in the offseason but also they need to get under the luxury tax for this year unless they want to pay a 30% tax next season. So although I would like to see them get somebody who might help I don't think for the Phillies its as important as just getting rid of his salary
If the Phils just want to get rid of salary, they should trade Pence. Pence makes more right now, and will make way more next season after arbitration. He'd also probably return better players, because he wouldn't be a short-term rental.
Couldn't agree more George, on all points. Although we could use his RH power, I can do without the Ringling Brothers act in RF. He's not a 15M/yr player – he is a piece, not a center piece. Think Jayson Werth with less tools. Dump him now
Shane Victorino will not get 10m let alone 14m. 14m. Thats hysrterical. Who's number is that? If Shane becomes a FA he will sign for 3y27m. He's just not that good.
The Dipsy
Yes. He is that good.
Best NL outfielders in 2008-11: 1) Braun, 2) Holliday, 3) Werth, 4) Vic, 5) Kemp
Best NL outfielders in 2010-11: 1) Braun, 2) Holliday, 3) CarGo, 4) Vic, 5) Upton
The same WAR that had Ruiz as a minus player in 08?
when I am 100% sure without his defense they wouldnt even had won a playoff series.
Most all the geek stat stuff is useless. They gave us OPS which I appreciate.
But let me or Dipsy or Lefty or someone like that just watch a player every night.
Im excited for this series coming up. Its do or die time.
Unless they can unload an semi- bad contract like Pence or Lee.
I am fine with standing pat and seeing what happens.
I actualy do have a good vibe going forward in 2012.
That siad if Pence or Lee Or Vic were traded.
I would still have a good vibe going forward.
I am not taking back any previous rants etc etc.
I am just hoping there was some attitude and hitting philosophy changes.
That are actually quite simple and if were made would instantly improve the team more than signing or trading for anyone.
Ruiz has never had a negative WAR. But a .620 OPS (like he had in '08) will tend to not reflect well on one's overall value, no matter how good the defense is.
Sounds like a lot of If's, And's and But's.. so….your answer here is keep Shane he had a bad year at bat but so did 3/4's of the team. Pence would be my choice to let go especially with his great fielding….Yeah! he hits now and then…. but so does DBrown……this kid needs to play……
Sounds like a lot of If's, And's and But's.. so….your answer here is keep Shane he had a bad year at bat but so did 3/4's of the team. Pence would be my choice to let go especially with his great fielding….Yeah! he hits now and then…. but so does DBrown……this kid needs to play……
tell Rueben to get off his rear end and get back some ot that …what do they call it…tax money or whatever he gave away for the "Magnificient Trio"
Why not have Dominic Brown play center he had enough at bats in the triple a and he wasn't that bad in 2011 he's starting to play centerfield down there, and whats the point of getting that dude ondrusek he sucks we have enough prospect relivers how about just waiting and let them grow
I'm sorry, but regardless of what WAR says, I'm taking Bourn over all those guys going forward but for Braun and Kemp. Kemp not a best OF for 10-11? See, I only care what these guys have done in the past in so far as it reflects on what they will do in the future. Vic is on the downside. He's 32 or 33. Cole got paid big money because most believe his best days are ahead. Shane's best years are behind. Si I'm not payin him. PLUS! He tends to play stupid sometimes and has bouts of not being able to hit righties. You want me to pay Shane 14m at a year through his mid thirties? No thanks.
Ther Dipsy
Kemp hit .249/.310/.450 in 2010 with bad defensive stats, which is why he's lower in 2010-11.
But yes — you pay for what you expect to get, not what a player's done already.
Bourn is 2 years younger than Victorino (29 vs. 31), and is coming off a career year and (IMO) will almost certainly be worse next year. Buy high.
Victorino will be coming off a down year and will almost certainly be better next year. Buy low.
Best NL outfielders in 2012:
1) McCutchen, 2) Braun, 3) Bourn, 4) Holliday, 5) Cabrera
I don't really care who the best outfielders are if they can't be acquired. I also don't care who's best if they're going to break the bank.
speaking of trades …. Chase Headley is being talked about like he's some MVP candidate and the team that acquires him just landed the biggest difference maker in baseball
He's got great Defense and High OBP … do teams trade their farm for that now?
He would be a great fit into the Phillies lineup for those reasons- but for the packages reportedly needed to get him – you'd expect a 3-4-5 hitter .. and I don't know that he has the power to be those things. …or am I greatly misreading what he is . . . is he a #2 hitter, and you just take any power as a bonus ?
A big part of it is that they expect him to hit better when he no longer plays half his games at Petco.
career home stats: .235/.324/.341 (.664 OPS)
career road stats: .299/.366/.449 (.815 OPS)
Recent road stats:
CBP is essentially neutral, so moving from Petco to CBP should help him.
but he's pretty much a non-option for the Phillies anyway, right . . . his cost in prospects would just be too high?
I'd imagine they'd want at least one close position player . . (Brown, Valle . . . and at least of of our top pitching prospects . . . guys that we'll need when Halladay's deal is done, and to become the 4th-5th starters to fill out our rotation) . . I think trading for a "big name" 3b is out of the question if the cost will be prospects ??
Yes, I agree the price is probably too high. Here is one article advocating to go for it anyway: http://www.thegoodphight.com/2012/7/27/3193193/ty-wiggington-future-3b-make-a-trade-or-kill-me-now-or-why-its-ok-to
Chase Headley, I believe, is only being talked about like he's an MVP candidate by his own team. If other teams felt he was that good, one of them would probably have him by now.
Remindes me how a certain outfielder was discussed a year ago on local sports talk. Headley is no serious MVP candidate, but he is very good.
Career road stats:
Pence .286/.335/.474 (.809 OPS)
Headley .299/.366/.449 (.815 OPS)
2011-12 road stats:
Pence .297/.350/.506 (.856 OPS)
Headley .305/.387/.480 (.867 OPS)
And Headley plays the tougher position.
10 million a year.
Trade Shane for a solid reliever. He gave us great years, but he is getting older and the contract he wants is not feasible for the team right now, considering money is tight since we have a ton of money locked into our starting pitching, and of course, the team's overpayment for Papelschiz! Also trade Pence for prospects so we can replenish the farm system we depleted for him. Wear the egg on your face for that one, Rube. It would fee up a ton of money and he is the only non-pitcher that would get us a decent return. The only negative is he is one of our right-handed power hitters, but his atrocious fielding trumps that. Give Dom Brown a shot. Sink or swim time, and go after Bourne for what he could provide at the lead-off position. Here's hoping we sweep the hated Braves.
I think we get more for Pence. He has much better numbers this year AND he is controllable via arbitration for 2013. That should be attractive enough to get some value – I don't really care what they get if it is value – propsects, infielders, outfielders.
Fact is someone has to go, Phillies have put all chips on starting pitching – a bet which was great in past years but bad this year. They need to clear some money to be able to get some journeyman in 3B, LF, Bullpen.
In my opinion the only way they can move Lee is to pay a big chunk of his salary which defeats the purpose. Pence and/or Victorino have to go. Let's see what Amaro can do with what he has left in terms of money for FA for 2013.
I loved the last few games but they are not signs of good baseball. Horrible starting pitching, shaky bullpen are not the way Phillies are going to win. Sure it is fun but a nice shutout or 3-1 game would not hurt either.
Also need to unload Polly. I posted early in the season that he was an injury liability and isn't the same. Don't really care what the stats say. The guy is like an old pounded vag.


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Although my fav person in bleach is Kirio hikifune there are no pics yet of her so I picked my second fav.
Now I am Kirio hikifune former 12th squad captain. Her lieutenant was hiyori sarugaki. She is now enlisted in the royal guard.
The most badass woman in bleach
the meaning of my user name is this:the purson of the night
oh, and it's a nick name that i made up for my self
Last edited by Jean Grey; 10-25-2012 at 05:40 PM.
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zeanga = cool girl.
Evil dead tyrannical dictator (also I'm a cute, handsome, funny, excellent golfer, divine dictator) :3
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