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Brake fluid should be replaced if the fluid is dirty or if the brake system shows any evidence of rust or corrosion.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture and loses its effectiveness over time. We recommend Honda CRX brake fluid be replaced every two years as preventative maintenance.
We recommend having the brake hydraulic system flushed any time a component in the hydraulic system is replaced or if the hydraulic system is opened.
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Old brake fluid may affect brake performance, so it's important to have it serviced. If you don't, you may experience one or more of these symptoms:
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- We recommend brake fluid service every four years or 60,000 miles. Having it serviced at these intervals will help reduce the chance of any related drivability concerns. Your vehicle may have a brake fluid service internal recommend by the manufacturer, please consult your owners manual for vehicle specific information.
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Additional Notes
Prior to the advent of the anti-lock brake system (ABS), replacing the brake fluid was not commonly recommended. In most cases, the brake fluid was only serviced when one of the hydraulic components required replacement. These component failures could often be traced to dirt or debris in the brake fluid, but the affected parts were generally not that expensive to replace.
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Program overview
Cornell's business major provides pathways to business careers in three high-demand fields. All Cornell business majors complete a common set of core courses in economics (macro and micro), accounting, and statistics. From there you choose from one of three concentrations in finance, business analytics, or actuarial science.
We also offer a major in economics and business, which provides a deeper foundation in social science integrated with business.
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Developing business leaders for the 21st century
Modern businesses require leaders with a range of skills, a broad worldview, and the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities. Rooted in the liberal arts, our business program develops skills and experiences that are essential for your first job and that prepare you for greater responsibility as your career thrives.
In our business program you will:
- Apply mathematical ideas to a range of social and business problems, frequently using real-world business cases or simulations.
- Develop strong writing, teamwork and presentation skills in small classrooms.
- Learn multiple ways of framing problems, not just bottom-line calculations.
- Become a responsible decision maker, rooted in a complex understanding of our global community rather than a single course in business ethics.
- Become career-ready in emerging and high-demand business fields, while gaining solid preparation for nationally recognized business certifications.
Business concentrations
Finance is a field that merges economics with accounting. It investigates the allocation of monetary assets and liabilities, particularly over time and under conditions of uncertainty. The finance concentration prepares you for careers in the financial sector proper as well as for careers in finance and accounting departments of organizations varying widely across the economy.
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Business analytics blends economics, statistics, and computer science. With the rapid growth in data and low-cost computing, businesses are applying business analytics techniques to every business function, from operations to talent management to marketing. The business analytics concentration includes courses in areas such as data visualization, statistical analysis, database management, and modeling decision-making.
Actuarial science
Actuarial science is a field that applies mathematics and statistics to the assessment of risk. Insurance companies, financial planners, and multinational corporations all rely on the deep analytical skills of actuaries. This concentration is ideally suited for students inclined to double major in mathematics.
Individualized programs
If you wish to complete a business program with a more flexible set of electives, you may wish to consider the economics and business major. It is also possible to create an even more customized degree program related to economics and business with faculty approval.
One Course At A Time
Thanks in part to our One Course At A Time curriculum, you will have the opportunity to experience aspects of economic and business life that are outside the reach of most undergraduates.
- Off-campus courses allow you to meet the people, visit the places, and directly observe the processes being studied.
- Internships can be scheduled any time without affecting your coursework.
- Business leaders, best-selling authors, and scholars frequently join our classrooms.
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Learn more about how the block plan benefits our students in Professor Santhi Hejeebu's essay "The Business of One Course At Time."
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The Berry Center for Economics, Business, and Public Policy provides many exceptional benefits to our students, including support for internships, off-campus courses, distinguished visitors, research projects, and post-graduate planning.
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- The Career Engagement Center provides innovative and purposeful career development opportunities, including the Cornell Fellows Program, which provides high-level opportunities at companies and organizations throughout the world.
- Students in our Economics Honors Society provide tutoring services for all of our introductory classes.
- We also work closely with Cornell's Center for Teaching and Learning, which offers customized guidance on writing and quantitative skills.
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Many of our alumni have moved directly into careers in business and government. Some have started their own firms. Others have found the economics and business major to be ideal preparation for graduate studies in business or law. And we regularly place students in top-rated Ph.D. programs in economics.

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The Nikon COOLPIX A is a premium compact sitting at the very top of Nikon's COOLPIX range. Does it warrant the premium price tag? Find out in our Nikon COOLPIX A review...
Nikon COOLPIX A Review
The arrival of the Nikon Coolpix A is set to appeal to a specific audience with its fixed lens design, but boasts a number of interesting features that we've never witnessed on a Nikon compact before. Is this then an indication of the way Nikon see their compact cameras heading in the future? Perhaps it is, but with a launch price that's just shy of four-figures, it has to offer something spectacular if it's to score highly in terms of value for money. Let's begin by assessing the Nikon Coolpix A's key features.
Nikon COOLPIX A review – Features
Though the Nikon Coolpix A shares similar visual characteristics to other compacts in Nikon's Coolpix range, a glance of its specification reveals it's an entirely different breed of compact camera altogether. Instead of featuring a 1/2.3inch or 1/1.7inch CMOS sized sensor, the Nikon Coolpix A incorporates a larger APS-C CMOS sensor that's been lifted from the company's enthusiast DSLR, the Nikon D7000. Squeezing a sensor of this size inside a compact that easily slips into a trouser pocket is an impressive technological achievement and it's no surprise that it claims to be the world's smallest compact camera to feature a DX-format sensor.
Much like the Nikon D800E and Nikon D7100, Nikon has omitted the anti-aliasing filter in an attempt to squeeze the very best out of what the sensor has to offer. The benefit is claimed to be better detail rendition and it's likely the Nikon Coolpix A's in-camera processing has been adapted to rectify any false colours or moiré patterning, which can occur as a result of removing the filter altogether.
The Nikon Coolpix A produce an effective resolution of 16.2MP, with Nikon stating the idea behind this is to combine the portability of a compact with the performance of a DSLR. As well as inheriting the sensor from the Nikon D7000, the Nikon Coolpix A adopts Nikon's EXPEED 2 image processor. This is technology is a generation older than the EXPEED 3 processor we've been used to seeing on Nikon's latest DSLRs. Perhaps it's no surprise then that the camera doesn't shoot a breathtaking speeds, but at a more conservative 4fps when the release mode is set to continuous.
Lens technology
Unlike compacts that feature zoom lenses, the Nikon Coolpix A is more of a niche product with its fixed lens. The 18mm f/2.8 wide-angle optic is equivalent to 28mm in traditional 35mm terms and features a construction that's made up of 7 elements in 5 groups, with 1 aspherical lens completing the design. The decision to use a fixed lens rather than a zoom is presumably in order to optimize the best image quality at one specific focal length while ensuring the lens doesn't protrude too far from the body, which would affect its size and portability.
The limitations of the fixed lens immediately single out the Nikon Coolpix A for anyone looking for a compact that's capable of zooming in to the heart of the action. That said, the Nikon Coolpix A doesn't pretend to be anything it's not and though it may not be the best choice if you're after a general purpose compact, it's apt for reportage, street, travel and documentary photography, where the importance lies in the portability of the camera and the quality of the images it produces.
The Nikon Coolpix A features an ISO range of 100-6400, although it's possible to push the sensitivity higher if required to a maximum equivalent of ISO 25,600 in the Hi2 setting, much like the Nikon D7100. Supporting 14-bit compressed Raw (NEF) and JPEG file formats, autofocus is the contrast-detect type and offers the choice of Single-servo AF or Full-time-servo AF with a selection of four AF-area modes that include subject tracking, face priority, wide-area AF and normal-area AF.
Viewfinder and video
Though the Nikon Coolpix A isn't supplied with a viewfinder, Nikon has produced the DF-CP1 optical viewfinder for those who'd like to compose traditionally. Without it you'll be reliant on using the 3in, 921k-dot screen and at the time of writing, the price of the optional viewfinder was still to be confirmed by Nikon.
For those interesting in creating video, the Nikon Coolpix A supports full HD video at a variety of frame rates, including 30/25 and 24 frames per second. Movies are recorded in the MPEG-4 format using H.264 compression and a built in stereo microphone is included. Regrettably, there's no 3.5mm port to attach an external microphone, which seems an oversight when you consider Nikon's ME-1 microphone could have been attached via the hot shoe on the top plate.
To make the Nikon Coolpix A apt for those who'd like to transfer their images wirelessly to mobile devices, the camera is compatible with Nikon's WU-1a mobile adapter (£49). Any travel photographers who'd like to tag their images with GPS co-ordinates also have the option of clipping on Nikon's GP-1 GPS unit (£199).
Nikon COOLPIX A review – Design
To give the Nikon Coolpix A added strength, aluminum alloy covers have been used at the front and back, while the top plate surface is made from magnesium alloy. The rock-solid feel of the camera suggests it's resilient enough to shrug off occasional misuse and heavy handling, but given a choice we would have preferred a traditional lens cap which is less prone to damage or failure.
The overall design of the camera shares similarities with the Nikon Coolpix P310. When the two are viewed side by side, it's clear to see where Nikon's inspiration for the Coolpix A has come from. The top plate layout is virtually identical, but Nikon has used the Coolpix A's larger footprint wisely to incorporate a hot shoe for attaching an external flash if the built in flash isn't powerful enough for the consumers needs.
All the buttons on the top plate are very well positioned, with the mode dial in easy reach of the thumb when the camera is used single handedly. The toggle on/off switch offers a quick way of turning on and off the camera, and against the stopwatch the camera sprung into life within 2.5 seconds of flicking the switch.
Bulk and controls
Slightly bulkier than the Nikon P310, the Nikon Coolpix A's buttons beside the screen are a welcomed addition.These are used to control ISO, exposure compensation and zooming into images in playback mode. The zoom buttons are also used to magnify the screen view to guarantee pin-sharp results when focusing manually. On the subject of MF, the focusing ring offers a pleasingly smooth action, and a focus distance indicator is displayed onscreen for reference. There's also an AF/MF switch on the body, with a macro setting in-between for the times when you'd like to focus closer than the 50cm minimum focus distance allows.
In keeping with its DSLR roots, the Nikon Coolpix A employs the same graphical user interface (GUI) from Nikon's DSLR range – such as the Nikon D7100 – to make it easy to navigate for those familiar with the layout of Nikon's menu system. The scroll dial at the rear steers you through the menus in an instant and the quick menu provides direct access to the most commonly used settings, including image quality, white balance, metering modes and exposure compensation.
One omission on the Nikon Coolpix A is the lack of a movie-record button on the body. Disappointingly, neither of the two function buttons can be assigned to this task, and to create a movie clip you have to load the quick menu, enter the release mode, scroll down to movie recording before hitting the central OK button to commence a recording. Likewise, when you're in movie mode, it's not quick or easy to switch back to shooting still images, which could be the difference between bagging yourself a shot and missing an opportunity.
Nikon COOLPIX A review – Performance
For a compact that has stiff competition from rivals such as the Fujifilm X100S, the Nikon Coolpix A has to offer a jaw-dropping performance if it's to get the thumbs up from the audience it's aimed at. Regrettably, the Nikon Coolpix A is let down by a mediocre AF performance that's not immediate or as sprightly as we'd hoped for. In bright lighting conditions the camera manages to focus on subjects at tolerable speed, but as soon as you attempt to focus in dim or darkening lightening conditions, the AF system starts to struggle. The Nikon Coolpix A does feature an in-built AF illuminator, but the way the lens hunts forward and back becomes irritating when you just want it to lock on straight away without any hesitation or delay.
One explanation for the Nikon Coolpix A's sluggish focusing speed is the contrast-detect AF system it uses. Not as fast as phase detect or a hybrid system, it leaves you with an underwhelmed impression of its performance, particularly when you take into account the high price of the camera and how some cheaper CSCs offer faster AF responses. To take some positives from the Nikon Coolpix A's AF system, it's great to have the option of positioning the AF point anywhere in the frame and the subject-tracking mode responds favorably to moving subjects.
In situations where you'd like to focus on a subject that's closer than 50cm from the front element of the lens, you're required to use the Nikon Coolpix A's macro mode. This enables you shoot as closely as 10cm from a subject, but if you attempt to focus closer than this, an orange LED will flash above the screen to indicate that the camera should be pulled back within the minimum focus distance range of the lens.
AF performance aside, the Nikon Coolpix A is an enjoyable compact to use, made more so by having two scroll dials to take independent control of aperture and shutter speed. Setting up and customizing the Nikon Coolpix A is effortless and the same can be said when reviewing images in playback mode. The only thing we'd say that isn't clear is how to adjust the aperture on the heads-up screen display in manual mode. To do this, users are required to depress the exposure compensation dial at the same time as rotating the command dial on the top plate rather than using the scroll dial at the rear.
The quality of the Nikon Coolpix A's 3in, 921k-dot display is exceptional. We didn't experience any difficulties composing or viewing images, and reflections on the screen surface didn't cause any issues either. The optional viewfinder isn't an essential accessory that's needed for this camera and its use is limited to compositional purposes due to it being the optical type, not electronic. Aimed at passionate photographers that enjoy taking manual control, the addition of a touch on the Nikon Coolpix A wouldn't somehow seem right. With all the functions being easy to access from the quick menu, the only benefit of a touch screen would be to reposition the AF point more quickly around the frame.
Loaded with a class 10 SDXC card and set to continuous shooting, the Nikon Coolpix A records 12 frames set to Raw before the buffer kicks in and prevents more frames being taken. This compares to 10 frames set to Raw&JPEG and 38 frames set to JPEG (Fine) only. With a maximum burst rate of 4fps, the Nikon Coolpix A is certainly no speed-king and when it's compared against its key rival, the Fujifilm's X100S, it shoots 2fps slower.
Image Quality
Nikon COOLPIX A review – Image Quality
Colour and White Balance
The Nikon Coolpix A offers all the white balance settings you'd expect from a camera of its pedigree, including auto, incandescent, cool-white fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy and shade. Set to Auto, the Nikon Coolpix A records faithful colours in bright light, but we did notice that it had a tendency to produce slightly cooler results than we'd like in overcast conditions. Provided you shoot in Raw, this is a quick fix with the temperature slider inside Adobe Camera Raw.
After shooting our Datacolor Spyder Checker chart, we inspected our results to ensure there were no signs of muted colour at high sensitivities. Vibrant and punchy colours are recorded between ISO 100-6400 and it was only in the highest expanded settings that we witnessed a very slight weakening in colour saturation.
Testing the Nikon Coolpix A under a variety of lighting conditions revealed no obvious shortcomings in the metering system. The camera handles tricky lighting very well and in scenes where there were dark shadows combined with some brighter areas, the camera showed no apparent signs of underexposure or overexposure. If anything we'd say the metering system is slightly in favor of getting the exposure spot-on in the shadows as the amount of detail that's captured in dark areas straight out of the camera is impressive. If you'd like to get creative with exposure, the Nikon Coolpix A supports +/-5EV control in steps of 1/3EV, while exposure compensation for video is limited to +/-2EV.
With the Nikon Coolpix A's Raw files yet to be supported by an Adobe Camera Raw update at the time of testing, we had little choice but to use Nikon's ViewNX2 software to convert all test images to TIFF (8 Bit) before they could be inspected. With the largest sensor we've seen in a Nikon Coolpix model to date, we expected an impressive detail performance from the 16.2MP CMOS sensor and we weren't left disappointed.
At ISO 100 the sensor resolves 28 lines per millimeter – the highest readout of any Coolpix camera we've ever tested. At higher sensitivities images do appear slightly softer, but this only becomes noticeable as you begin to push beyond ISO 1600. The detail the Nikon Coolpix A resolves for a camera of its size is exceptional and even before we had a chance to inspect the resolution test files, we were impressed by the detail that could be viewed at a high magnification in playback mode on the cameras screen.
Image Noise
To get a clear understanding of how well the Nikon Coolpix A handles noise, we shot a series of images in front of our diorama with the sensitivity expanded to its maximum 100-25,600 equivalent range. As could be expected, there are no traces of noise whatsoever at the lowest ISO setting and the first noticeable signs of noise appearing were discovered at ISO 800 in a light grey section of our colorful diorama.
The colour noise and luminance noise that becomes evident between ISO 800 and 3200 isn't wildly disruptive to the final quality of an image when it's viewed at 100%, but when you push above this point noise becomes less grain-like and has more of an influence on degrading image sharpness. For the best results you won't want to push beyond ISO 3200 unless you're prepared to carry out some noise reduction in post production. We'd also advise to stay clear of the ISO 12,800 and 25,600 settings, which introduce high levels of colour noise in the shadows.
Being a fixed lens there are no excuses for it to put in anything but a fine optical performance. Opening the lens to its maximum aperture (f/2.8) revealed there are signs of vignetting in the corners of the frame, however it's quick to disappear as the aperture is closed to f/5.6. Chromatic aberrations are well controlled by the lens. Inspecting a selection of Raw files along high-contrast edges throughout the aperture range revealed no cause for concern, however users should be aware that the far corners of images shot at the maximum aperture are slightly softer than those shot with the aperture closed down.
Nikon COOLPIX A review – Verdict
With the Nikon Coolpix A being the first premium compact in Nikon's Coolpix range, there's no predecessor to compare it to. Instead, we're left looking at its rivals to see how it stacks up against the competition. The Nikon Coolpix A's direct competitor is the Fujifilm X100S, but with a much smaller footprint, the Nikon Coolpix A is a more convenient option if size and portability are your main concerns.
The Nikon Coolpix A officially becomes the first premium compact with an APS-C sized sensor that can be slotted into a trouser pocket with ease, and though the lens may not be as bright as the f/2 variant as found on the Fujifilm X100S, the wider focal will benefit photographers who'd like to squeeze as much as they can within the frame.
Our initial impressions of the Nikon Coolpix A's NIKKOR 18mm f/2.8 lens were that it's too wide for the street, travel and documentary photographers it's designed to appeal to. As we discovered, the wide-angle lens encourages you to get closer to what you're shooting but this doesn't lend itself to every subject or situation, and for street portraiture we'd prefer a slightly longer focal length.
The combination of the wide-angle lens and fairly slow AF performance suggest there are areas for improvement and while on the subject of making the camera better, we'd also like to see a filter thread on the front of the lens – something advanced photographers looking at this type of camera would need for screwing on long exposures ND filters or polarisers.
The area in which the Nikon Coolpix A excels is in its build quality and the quality of the images it produces. Strong, robust and durable, it feels like a step up from the Coolpix P-series, which of course it is, and most importantly for a camera of this type it feels like it's going to survive demanding use. Detail is exceptional for a camera of its size and users can be confident of producing first class results up to ISO 3200, without noise interfering with the overall quality.
As a first attempt, Nikon has produced a very powerful premium compact camera that's capable of taking great images, but it's let down by a performance that doesn't match it's price tag. For Nikon users looking for a smaller camera to compliment their DSLR, the Nikon Coolpix A is a camera that can be picked up and used instinctively, but when you consider the price, it's particularly expensive at £999, especially when you consider there are some oversights and there's such stiff competition from other manufacturers in the market.
Video Review
The arrival of the Nikon Coolpix A is set to appeal to a specific
audience with its fixed lens design, but boasts a number of interesting
features that we've never witnessed on a Nikon compact before. Is this
then an indication of the way Nikon see their compact cameras heading in
the future? Perhaps it is, but with a launch price that's just shy of
four-figures, it has to offer something spectacular if it's to score
highly in terms of value for money. Watch our video review to find out more…
Sample Image Gallery
These are just a small selection of test images that we captured while out testing the Nikon Coolpix A. For a full selection of sample images, head on over to the Nikon Coolpix A review sample image gallery.
1/640 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 200, AWB, Matrix Metering
1/60 sec @ f/4, ISO 400, AWB, Matrix Metering
1/60 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 800, AWB, Matrix Metering
1/250 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 200, AWB, Matrix Metering
First Look
Nikon has used the Focus on Imaging show as its opportunity to showcase their latest compact camera – the Nikon Coolpix A. Featuring a 16.1MP APS-C sized sensor that lacks an optical low-pass filter much like the recently announced D7100, Nikon say it's the same sensor as found with the D7000. Paired alongside an EXPEED 2 image processor, the ISO range is identical to the D7000 and can be set between 100-6400 and is extendable at the high end to an equivalent of ISO 25,600 in the the Hi2 setting.
Designed for passionate photographers that seek full manual control and excellent image quality from a compact model, the Coolpix A supports 14-bit compressed Raw shooting well as JPEG. To keep the camera small and easy to fit in the pocket, the Coolpix A features a fixed 18.5mm f/2.8 NIKKOR lens that equivalent to 28mm in 35mm terms. This prime lens is claimed to deliver excellent image quality for the street and documentary photographers this camera is aimed at appealing to. The optical construction is made up of 7 glass elements in 5 groups, with 1 aspherical lens making up the design.
For those who like to take movies as well as stills, the Nikon Coolpix A supports full HD video at a variety of frame rates that include 30/25 and 24 frames per second. A built in stereo microphone is also offered and movies are recorded in the MPEG-4 format using H.264 compression.
The built in flash that raises from the top plate has a guide number of 6.6 and also pre-flashes for greater accuracy in extremely dark shooting situations. Turning our attention to the body, Nikon has used aluminium alloy front and back covers to keep the body as rigid and strong as possible, while the top plate is made from magnesium alloy. The on/off switch is well positioned for quick operation with the index finger and the scroll dpad at the rear can be used to quickly navigate through the menu system. As for the screen, the Nikon Coolpix A features a 3inch, 921k-dot display, however it's not a touch screen.
At the launch of the Coolpix A compact, Nikon made it known that there has been popular demand from their consumers for a model of this type for quite some time. To make it attractive for those who like to compose images via a viewfinder rather than the screen, the Nikon Coolpix A will be supported by an optional DF-CP2 Optical Viewfinder that clips onto the cameras hot shoe. It'll also be compatible with Nikon's GP-1 GPS unit and WU-1a wireless adapter for transmitting images to iOS and Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Available from the 21st March, the Nikon Coolpix A will cost £999.99 and will be produced in two colour variations – black and a more unusual, but desirable, titanium finish.
Additional Key Features of the Nikon COOLPIX A
- Wi-Fi compatible: use Wi-Fi to transfer your high-quality images and movies to your smart device* via an optional Wi-Fi dongle (WU-1a).
- Full HD (1080p) movie recording: in 30, 25 or 24 fps and in stereo, through the built-in stereo microphone.
- Advanced GUI: employs a graphical user interface (GUI) inherited from Nikon's DSLR range. Continuous shooting at 4 fps (up to 26 frames): capture fast-moving action at 4 frames per second.
- Optional external optical viewfinder: for those who prefer a traditional viewfinder, this optional attachment (DF-CP1) offers an alternative to the LCD screen. The 'hot shoe' can also be used to attach a more powerful External Speedlight flash unit.
Compatible with Optional GPS (GPS-1): allowing you to record the exact location (latitude and longitude) of images as a 'geotag'.


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Man, everything in baseball in the past week has been s-l-o-w. But maybe we should enjoy it. This might be the calm before the storm. Speaking of storms, it's supposed to rain here in San Diego. We've had clouds for the past two days, but not much rain yet. It's really overcast out there, so hopefully it will pour later.
In other randomness, how 'bout checking out an amazing baseball movie? I highly recommened "The Rookie". Wow. This movie is my all-time favorite baseball movie, and it is close to my all-time favorite movie. All I can say is, WATCH IT. It is a great family movie, really clean, really fun. I could watch that thing everyday. I won't even go into the story. But it showed me what it's like for an "old" man in the minors. It's an amazing movie. Like I said, WATCH IT.
In this time of football madness, I really miss baseball. I can't stand football. I hate even looking at pictures in the newspaper. It is just disgusting, brutal, and way too manly. Pretty pathetic sport, I think. So it's hard to stick in the sports world during the offseason. All the sports sites are overrun by football and other sports. No one is talking baseball in social circles. Oh, I despise the chargers, by the way. They are sick. So, I have no comfort in another sport.
But I keep busy. Spring Training will (hopefully) be here really soon. I just want to get there with Jake. I'm afraid that Trevor is really gone, but if we can just keep Peavy…But I'm sure the front office will be nice and wait 'til Christmas Day and then trade him. Lovely. We've still got a ways to go. But it is going by. WE WILL SURVIVE!!!!
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While I can't wait for the start of baseball – I'll have to disagree with you on football. I LOVE my New England Patriots. No question there is a lot of hard hitting in football, but there is SO much more to the game. It is a game of skill and finesse. Even though I'm a card-carrying member of the Pink baseball hat wearing league, my Pats shirt & earrings come out on Sundays! (Or whatever night they're playing!)
I'm with you, Kaybee. I can't stand football. Every year I try to like it, because I'm missing baseball so much, but I hate that they wear all that gear so you can't even see them. And I'm not into the game at all. Talk about slow. I do follow the NBA a little, because the Lakers are such a big deal here, but I'm looking ahead to spring training, which falls on Valentine's day. Of course!
Jane and Kaybee, I think you need to have a convo with my girlfriend and love of my life, Jordan. She loves her Pittsburgh Steelers (the Yankees of the NFL, if you will) and loves the sport of football. I love baseball first and foremost but I also find an appreciation in the schemes of football and the teamwork it takes to be successful.
Think of it this way: what do we love about baseball? The little things, right? The suicide squeezes, the run-downs, get 'em on-get 'em over-get 'em in, that kind of stuff. Football has it too, it's just got a little more hot-sauce on it.
Once you get past the pads and the helmets and the ridiculously long hair that make Johnny Damon look like a Nazi; football really is a great game.
Not as great as baseball, of course, but it plays its part.
I'm glad that there are some people out there who agree with me about loving baseball🙂. It's hard to find down here. And you're totally right, it could be calm before the storm… I'd like that! I really like The Rookie too :)… it's definitely between that one, and Field of Dreams. I HATE football, I don't know why, I just do. I hate it being on the front page of the sports section everyday, and I hate how baseball is seemingly non-existent in the sports section! I can't wait for Spring Training either!


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Danica doesnt like Brad Sweet.
She said he is a D!ck LOL
I wont be surprised if she ends up laying a bumper on him before it is over.
All things Danica
Schmoopy1000 wrote:Outside of a missed shift on a restart she had a really consistent night. Which is actually normal when hse is out running on her own. Did pretty good.
Someone said that she had JJ's spotter for tonights race. Anyone know if that is true?
michaeljohn wrote:yea wolf, you love stirring the pot, makes me sick!!!!!!
wolfgang wrote:michaeljohn wrote:yea wolf, you love stirring the pot, makes me sick!!!!!!
The more ingredients,the more i have to stir! Too many ingredients ruins the stew,so that's probly what's makin' yah sick! Danica doesn't like anyone who doesn't kiss her ####!
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CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Javier Zapata, one of the Curry County Detention Center escapees, is arraigned Thursday in district court. Zapata is facing more than four years imprisonment for charges stemming from the escape attempt.
By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer
Two of four captured Clovis escapees were arraigned Thursday in district court.
Javier Zapata, 19, and Raynaldo Jeremy Enriquez, 19, are each facing more than four years imprisonment for their Aug. 24 escape from the Curry County Adult Detention Center, District Attorney Matt Chandler told judge Robert Orlik at the afternoon hearing.
They are charged with escape from jail, conspiracy to escape from jail and criminal damage to property over $1,000.
Zapata and Enriquez were among a group of eight to escape from the jail by climbing plumbing pipes and cutting a hole in the roof.
Victor Sotelo, 26, and Victor Apodaca, 39, two other captured inmates, were not at the hearing and are awaiting arraignment.
Four escapees, including a convicted and suspected murderer, remain at large.
Orlik agreed to set Zapata's bond at $100,000 cash only after Chandler told him Zapata escaped from a Texas jail in 2007 and is facing domestic violence charges involving use of a firearm.
Enriquez' bond was set at $125,000 cash only, after Chandler told the court he is charged in a series of violent home invasions that occurred this summer.
Under a cash only bond, defendants must be able to present the true cash value of the bond amount, as opposed to other bond options allowing percentages to be posted.
Also arraigned were three inmates accused of assisting in the escape.
Police said Lawrence Kolek, 26, Kevyn Crane, 27, and Manuel Lopez, 32, blocked the escapees from view as they slipped through a plumbing chase door.
Because one of the escapees was convicted murderer Edward Salas, who was a department of corrections prisoner awaiting transfer to the jail, they face a possible nine years imprisonment, Chandler told the court.
Lopez and Kolek's bonds were set at $25,000 cash only while Crane's was set at $15,000 cash only.
Pre-trial hearings were scheduled in November for the defendants.


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A legendary cowboy hero, 25-story-tall robots and a steely clawed mutant are among the characters we'll be seeing as the second half of the summer movie season gets underway Wednesday.
Opening in time for the extended Fourth of July weekend is "The Lone Ranger," an origins story of the iconic masked lawman which reteams "Pirates of the Caribbean" collaborators Johnny Depp, director Gore Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Playing the Lone Ranger is Armie Hammer, who was thrilled to team with Depp (who plays Tonto), for the first time.
"He makes it the easiest thing in the entire world," Hammer told me. "I was pleasantly surprised by how normal he was. He was so approachable and so much more easygoing than he would have to be, need to be or could be."
Another first for Hammer was becoming, along with Depp, an action figure.
Hammer said you know you've made it when you get an action figure of yourself. But there's another career milestone.
'I have an action figure and I've done 'The Simpsons,' too. I've been very fortunate to get both," Hammer said.
Also opening Wednesday is "Despicable Me 2," the long-anticipated sequel to the surprise 2010 blockbuster starring the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Benjamin Bratt; while the coming-of-age dramedy "The Way, Way Back" -- also starring Carell -- opens in limited release July 5 before expanding to more theaters.
Opening July 12 is "Pacific Rim," set in a not-so-distant future in which pilots operate monolithic robots to defeat deadly creatures emerging from the Pacific Ocean.
Charlie Hunnam turns in his bike from the FX series "Sons of Anarchy" to take the controls inside the head of one of the robots -- which director Guillermo del Toro had built to scale.
"I thought it was really cool until I had spent two or three days in it, when I said, 'Can we not just do this in CGI, people?'" Hunnam told me, laughing. "But no. It was an amazing invention that Guillermo came up with, and it looks fantastic on screen."
Interview: Armie Hammer talks 'The Lone Ranger
Taking on "Pacific Rim" July 12 are Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade, who reprise their "Grown Ups" roles from 2010 for "Grown Ups 2."
In theaters July 19 is "The Conjuring," based on a true haunting tale experienced by famed "Amityville Horror" demonologist Ed Warren and his wife, psychic Lorraine Warren -- played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.
"The Warrens started doing this in the '60s -- a long, long time ago in terms of TV and technology -- where there were no shows about it and so little was known about it," Wilson told me. "In my opinion, I feel like they came at it from a very honest place of wanting to help people. They were devout Catholics who really felt this underbelly of evil and that if they could help people, then that was their service."
Also opening July 19 is "RED 2," which once again assembles retired and extremely dangerous undercover agents Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich; "Turbo," a computer-animated snail tale starring the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Samuel L. Jackson and Maya Rudolph; and "R.I.P.D.," a supernatural cop thriller starring Reynolds and Jeff Bridges.
July 26 marks the return of Hugh Jackman in "The Wolverine," in which the famed "X-Men" movie mutant travels to Japan to encounter an enemy from the past; and the comedy "The To Do List," which stars Aubrey Plaza ("Parks & Recreation") as a high school graduate who makes a list of sex-related goals to reach before she starts college.
The month at the movies wraps up July 31 with the sequel "The Smurfs 2," a live-action and computer animation hybrid that stars Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays in the human roles and the likes of Katy Perry and Christina Ricci voicing the Smurfs.
Following up his spectacular turn in "Flight," Denzel Washington is back in action Aug. 2 in "2 Guns," which stars Washington and Mark Wahlberg as a pair of undercover agents targeted by the mob.
Aug. 9 brings the release of "Elysium," the long-awaited follow-up film from "District 9" co-writer and director Neill Blomkamp. Starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, the film is set in 2154, where the very wealthy live on a man-made spaceship while the rest of the population lives on a decimated Earth.
Also out Aug. 9 is "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters," the sequel to the 2010 hit "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief," starring Logan Lerman once again in the title role; "Planes," a computer-animated Disney tale about a crop-dusting plane starring the voices of Dane Cook, Val Kilmer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Teri Hatcher; and "We're the Millers," a comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis as the heads of a fake family concocted to help pull off a drug deal.
In theaters Aug. 16 is "Kick Ass 2," the sequel to the smash 2010 superhero comedy starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz and Jim Carrey, who recently distanced himself from the film over its violent nature.
Also out Aug. 16 is "Paranoia," a dramatic thriller starring Harrison Ford, Chris Hemsworth, Amber Heard and Gary Oldman; "The Butler," a tale of a White House butler who served eight presidents featuring an all-star cast including Robin Williams, Jane Fonda, Forrest Whitaker, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Alan Rickman and Vanessa Redgrave; and "Jobs," a Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher in the title role.
The film releases on Aug. 23 include the action sci-fi comedy "The World's End," which reteams "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" co-stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost; and "Closed Circuit," a crime mystery starring Rebecca Hall and Eric Bana is set for Aug. 28.
British boy band One Direction wraps up the summer movie season Aug. 30 with the road documentary "One Direction: This is Us"; and also out Aug. 30 is "Getaway," an action thriller about a man forced to follow his plan to rescue his kidnapped wife, starring Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez and Jon Voight.


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Home and barn burn on Three Mile Bridge Road in BerlinMark Collier / Staff Photo
Firefighters train a stream of water on a burning home on Three Mile Bridge Road late Wednesday in Berlin.
BERLIN — Fire has destroyed a hay barn and engulfed a home on Three Mile Bridge Road in Berlin, but one of the homeowners says no one was hurt and that horses at the property are safe.
The home belongs to Brad Towne and his wife, Rita.
Fire crews from throughout the area were called to the scene about 8:30 p.m.
At 10:10 p.m., much of the first and second floors of the house were engulfed in flames, and all that remained of the hay barn was a few upright timbers. One of three chimneys on the home toppled shortly after 10 p.m.
Rita Towne said many neighbors helped her corral 12 horses and a pony that had been in a second barn that was unaffected. While the home burned, the animals were in a fenced area farther from the fire.
The initial fire calls indicated that the burning barn held animals, but Rita Towne later said that was not the case.
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The woman who died in Tuesday's crash on South Prince Street was pregnant, officials said.
Guadalupe Esquibel, 27, of Clovis, and her unborn son perished in the crash that involved a 1993 Pontiac and semi-tractor trailer.
Three passengers remained in a Lubbock hospital on Wednesday night; one was treated and released from the hospital in Clovis.
Esquibel was one of five occupants in the car that collided with the truck traveling south on U.S. 70, according to a Clovis Police Department press release.
Traffic Officer David Lester said the Pontiac entered the four-lane highway without stopping.
"There was a large tree growing in front of the stop sign," Lester said. "The branches were going in front of the stop sign."
However, Lester said all but one of the passengers in the car lived in the immediate vicinity of the intersection.
"I would assume they had traveled that road (before)," Lester said. "It's pretty obvious you're coming up to a major intersection. I can't speak on their behalf, but it's reasonable to assume they knew there was a stop sign."
According to a CPD release, three of the vehicle's five occupants are being treated at Lubbock's Covenant Medical Center. Police refused to release the names of the other victims in the accident. The press release lists an unnamed 4-year-old and 6-year-old in serious condition, and a 17-year-old male in good condition. Another 17-year-old male passenger was treated and released from the Plains Regional Medical Center, the release said.
Lester said he expected the 4-year-old and the 6-year-old would be upgraded to good condition Wednesday night.
The driver of the truck was not injured, Lester said, and went to the hospital on a voluntary basis to undergo a blood test.
"Generally, it's going to be (administered) on a voluntary basis unless I have more (evidence) to go on to press the issue," Lester said.
Sgt. Jim Schoeffel, public information officer, refused to comment on details of the investigation Wednesday, and did not release the name of the Pontiac's driver.
Members of the Esquibel family did not wish to comment.


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Kearney, Marna, and Ayodele Odusola. 2011. Country Study: Assessing Development Strategies to Achieve the MDGs in the Republic of South Africa. United Nations Department for Social and Economic Affairs, March. A Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for South Africa was built as part of the study. This study of South Africa is part of the broader project Realizing the Millennium Development Goals through Socially Inclusive Macroeconomic Policies, carried out by the Development Policy and Analysis Division (DPAD) of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA) together with the UNDP, the World Bank, and country teams and related institutions, in the case of South Africa, Quantec Research and UNDP South Africa.
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The bride-to-be graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also played soccer at UTSA. She is employed as a high school social studies teacher with the Goliad Independent School District.
The groom-to-be received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in Houston. He is an attorney with the Law Offices of Steven G. Paulsgrove in Goliad.
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Coffee maker: Run 1cup of vinegar through your coffee maker to clean the machine. Run plain water through (a full pot worth) twice to rinse afterwards. Use what goes into the pot while hot to kill weeds in your driveway or front walk
Carpet freshener: sprinkle baking soda on your rug or carpet and let sit for 20-30 minutes. Vaccuum.
Toilet Bowl: Pour 3 cups vinegar into toilet. Let sit at least 30 minutes (I usually do this right before I head to bed so it can sit overnight) — this doesn't replace scrubbing the toilet but it keeps it disinfected!
Wallpaper Removal : Mix equal parts vinegar with hot water. Use as you would any remover.
Clean your microwave (this is one of my favorites!!) Mix 1 cup vinegar with 1 cup water. Put in microwave safe bowl and cook in microwave for 5 minutes. Let this sit after the time ends for 5-10 minutes, open the door and wipe clean.
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Council considers additional four-way stops
The Buckhannon City Council is asking the West Virginia Division of Highways to consider making the intersection at Main and Kanawha streets a four-way stop, similar to what is already in place at two other downtown intersections.
But the council members were divided on keeping the intersections of Main and Spring streets and Main and Florida streets as four-way stops during a recent meeting. Council members Ron Pugh and Pam Cuppari voted against the motion to ask the state to make those four-way stops a permanent thing in Buckhannon.
"I am hard-pressed to vote for four-way stops," Pugh said, noting he has received numerous calls in opposition to that type of traffic flow. "I told the people I would do their will."
Street Commissioner Jerry Arnold said he would recommend the state department turn off power to the flashing lights and install permanent stop signs. He said he also would seek to remove the turn lane at the Florida Street intersection.
"The traffic is flowing much better on Main Street," he said.
The council also was split on whether it was easier for pedestrians to cross Main Street because of the four-way stops. Newly appointed Councilman Tom O'Neill said he thought it was harder because pedestrians "don't have the protection of the lights." He asked if additional signage warning drivers to be aware of walkers would be needed.
City Recorder Rich Clemens, however, said he thought it is easier to cross the street.
"You do have to be assertive," he said. "You have to take your opportunity and go. (The flashing lights) have slowed traffic down on Main Street. Pedestrians are a lot safer with the speed of traffic today."
Councilman David Thomas said he believes it is more difficult for people with disabilities trying to cross the street.
"A lot of it is people not being considerate to pedestrians," he said. "I don't know how to change that behavior."
City leaders want to unify the intersection situation, as many said having two four-way stops and one controlled by a traffic light makes traveling Main Street confusing at times. Many of the council members related stories of drivers traveling through red lights from the side streets.


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-Guess you can't say you didn't see this coming, but according to ESPNBoston.com, Jayson Werth is being courted by the Boston Red Sox. The Sawx are dying for offense this year after struggling for much of the 2010 season and Werth is a tools player who fits the bill. Monetarily, the Red Sox are unafraid to add big contracts and will likely have to do so to bring in Werth. We'll keep up with this situation, but obviously Werth will let this one play out until he has several offers on the table in front of him to choose from.
–Dave Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News talked about adding bullpen help on Friday and included names like Scott Downs and Jason Frasor of Toronto, Matt Guerrier and Jon Rauch of Minnesota, and several others. Yesterday, I brought up the bullpen situation with Contreras and Durbin hitting free agency. Would you like to see them try and sign a big name or should they go with youngsters and hope they strike gold? As we found out with Danys Baez, going for a name isn't always the way.
-Over the weekend, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com had an idea. And it's not as crazy as you might think. He mentions a name some of you may know well – Andrew McCutchen from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's a 24-year old outfielder who will soon be in line for a major raise. It's seems unlikely the cheap-as-dirt Pirates will be able to keep him. Would he be a fit in Philly? Salisbury points to a trade of Dom Brown for McCutchen, a guy who has already tasted success as a big leaguer on a daily basis. Verrrry interesting thought.
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What about Victorino, Kendrick, Mayberry and Bastardo for McCutchen?
I recently downloaded this game for my Touch called 9 innings pro baseball 2011. Its a fun enough game, but the stats are totally off the wall. The have Jamie Moyer throwing 95 (I kid you not) and I've had Baez touch 98 with his FB. I laughed real hard.
LOVE the mcCutchen idea. LOVE. Also like all the names Murphy threw out. All are consistent enough relievers that would be a benefit to any team.
Can't trade Brown now. They have put too much time and effort into making this guy the next star player for this team to trade him now. He was the one untouchable in the Lee, Halladay, Oswalt trades so they have to give him a chance to show why he was off limits for so long.
I would do the Andrew McCutcheon for Dom Brown trade in a heartbeat. ….
As of now, Brown has really not proven himself at the major league level…and McCutcheon has.
In fact, if you do that deal….you can move Vic in an attempt to re-sign Jayson.
So I understand that McCutchen trade. I also like that he is proven and that he is a very good player with room to grow. One thing to keep in mind though that the Pirates would maybe think about such a trade for the same reasons that the Phillies want to keep Brown.
Brown is a cheap controllable player for a very long time. McCutchen is due for a payday and while in a couple years we may be in a better place to absorb the increase in salary, Dom Brown is cheaper for longer.
It's unlikely but a trade similar to the one that Bart threw out would be much better for the Phils overall. The Pirates get multiple cheaper options to spread out that financial commitment and the Phils get the one superior player. I think it would take different and better parts to take McCutchen but that is a different situation.
While I love jason Werth as a Phillie, our money is spent better elsewhere. The Dodgers of the 60's were great at knowing when a player "needed" to be traded……..same here in the Free Agency Era. 15-17 million can be spent more wisely in other areas.
I'd have to make the McCutcheon for Brown deal. You give up a potential stud in RF, but your getting a heck of a CF.
If you can have McCutcheon and Werth you really solve the issue against lefties.
I would do the Brown-McCutchen deal in a heatbeat. Have you seen that guy play? He is a true leadoff hitter. Think of a more improved, modernized version of a young Jimmy Rollins that plays Center Field
We would actually have to give up more than just Brown most likely too, and I'd still do it.
I do not like the thought of a Brown for McCutcheon deal but you would be crazy to pass up the opportunity to get a proven, still young yet player for an unproven player at the Major Leagues level.
trade Lidge if you can. Madson as closer, sign a veteran back end reliever like Qualls or Balfour.
I fully am in support of bringing in a lefty like Feliciano or Affeldt, because you need two lefties. ALso, fully in favor of reserving one or two bullpen spots for young relievers from our own system.
The top two would be SCott Mathieson and Justin DeFratus
McCutcheon for Domonic Brown? The Pirates would be flat out insane to make that deal. Maybe for Jim Brown. If Jim Salisbury is reporting it, then I'm sure the rumor has a lot of teeth…..not. The Pirates could pluck the three best prospects from any team's farm system for McCutcheon. The guy is a beast. I love this time of year and hate it at the same time. Its a time to dream and a time to watch a lot of dumb crap get thrown up against the wall.
The Dipsy
That would also be the last straw for Pirates fans though. That guy is liek all they have right now – though the rumours state this year that the Pirates WILL spend money on good players in FA
Trade Victorino to team A for the best prospects you can get who go to the pirates. Trade Ibanez for any prospects you can get who go to the Pirates(I know it's not a lot, but it could be something). Add Singleton for McCutcheon.
Sign, Werth and Crawford.
Wake up psujoe, wake up, LOL.
Too many OFs. Just sign Werth and Diaz(to platoon with Brown).
LF – Werth, CF, McCutcheon, RF Brown/Diaz.
Also, the Phillies Have made contact with Lee's agent.
From My Fox Philly
Of course they have made contact with Lee's agent. So have 29 other teams. It means nothing.
I know, just trying to rile up some people
Since when was Danys Baez a name? He was a mediocre closer at best. I'd like to see them ink Durbin and Contreras. Downs is attractive too. Plenty better than Romero anyways.
As for Werthless, good riddance! He'd fit in just fine on that team full of overpaid and overrated doucebags. I'd enjoy the opportunity to watch him drop to his knees to swing at crap and then stare at strike 3 right down the pike. A perfect way to follow up Ortiz whiffing. Though I suppose he's quite an improvement over Mr. AA Batteries.
As for McCutchen for Brown? AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN!
Scotch Man, would you also enjoy watching him launch 40 homers over the Green Monster? Cause it would happen.
And this McCutchen for Brown thing would OBVIOUSLY include more than Brown.
@psuJoe – Joe…lets not get too fancy. Vic for the prospects. Take the prospects and throw in Brown and get McCutcheon. There ya go. RE: Ibanez. I would let him go to any team that would pay half of his contract for absolutely nothing. APTBNL (a player to be named later), maybe. Salisbury Steak has me all worked up with this McCutcheon thing. Thinking about reminds me when I was in high school and someone would tell me that a hot chick I liked MIGHT be at the same party I'm going to (and then never shows up). You know its bull but you keep looking for her anyway.
The Dipsy
And if he doesn't launch them OVER the Green Monster, they're doubles and he leads the AL in THAT offensive category…
If Werth hits 40 dingers next season, I pledge to chug a bottle of Cutty Sarc after eating a large pizza with sardines!
McCutchen is an incredible athlete all the way around. Visited a Pirates Game and saw him leap about 9 feet in the air to hit home plate as he scored a run.
Of course, it's probably all rumors, and I have no ability to see into Dominic Brown's development. Didn't see enough of him to get a clear picture. I think all Brown proved was that he's major league material. He certainly has a long way to go to prove he will be exceptionally good.
Keep the rumors coming, cause I miss baseball!
Shane is the best centerfielder, the only cheap phillie left, why would we get ride of him?
Brown and a young minor pitcher for Mccutchen and a bullpen. If I could figure out how to spell his name. He is the righty lead-off we need. I would love to see him everyday in right field.
Yeah Pat, Werth ain't launching 40 hr's in Fenway. He couldn't hit 40 at CBP. Although I would love to see Scotch Man chug a bottle of Cutty Sarc after eating a large pizza with sardines!
You guys would give up brown that fast………didnt the m's want him last year for cliff lee and the phillies said no way,so you think they would say yes for mccutchen!……….NOT HAPPENING!!!
i make that trade right now
Ok you trade Brown what do you do when Raul is off the books next year?? We are back a square one.
McCutchen is what, a super two? So he's going to become eligible for arbitration next offseason I think? If the Pirates can't afford to pay to keep McCutchen through his arb years, that franchise deserves to be contracted. I usually like how Salisbury thinks, but I'm sorry that's just ridiculous. I say that as a baseball fan.
You mean the Blue Jays? Yes, we said no way because they wanted Drabek and Happ also. Derrr.
The Dipsy
HERE IS A LTTLE BIT FROM A ARTICLE I FOUND DIPSY-There was some talk last night that the Phillies, who still have Class AAA outfielder Domonic Brown in the fold after not parting with him in last winter's blockbuster Lee-Halladay swap, might try to get in on the Lee bidding. Re-acquiring Lee would make GM Ruben Amaro Jr. an early candidate for sainthood in Philly, where fans revere the lefty pitcher and are still upset the team did not hold on to him for a 1-2 punch with Halladay.
Any team's decision to sign (or NOT sign) Jayson Werth has absolutely nothing to do with what he'll do in 2011. It does have a lot to do with what he'll do in 2015, however…
I'm Ted Bell.
MLB network says Phillies have intentions to make a run at Cliff Lee which I think is a good move because you can never have to much pitching look at the Giants
McCutcheon is eligible for arbitration in 2013 and free agent in 2016. It is going to take a lot more than just Brown to get him. He is a proven major league player. Brown is still a prospect. And while McCutcheon is good I don't think it answers the question about a power RH batter.
NOOOOOOO Brown Trade, If we can get McCutcheon in left that would be sweet tho after ibanez is gone. Look at the speed and tools in the outfield: Mcutchen, Brown, And Victorino…..Salivation my friends lol
Nothing like reporting rumors to start a reaction with wannabe traders here (chuckles). Brown for McCutcheon (roaring with laughter)? That's a good one. Looking forward to seeing Brown in RF next season. I am confident he will gradually make an impact for the Phillies next season. After all, he is a 5-tool prospect with power. Werth who? Hope he plays for a A.L. team (Boston?).
you people are idiots. pirates are not going to trade cutch. they are finally doing things the right way and building from within via prospects. i swear you all live in a fantasy world.


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2013/03/18 Minutes Economics Working Group
1. Minutes of 11th and 15th March 2013 – minutes don't lead to any conclusion and fail to capture the full flavour of discussion. Desirable to reach a conclusion and action. People need to step up to make their ideas work rather than making demands or criticising what's done. Minutes – approved
2. Secret City – screening in Lancaster. Awaiting feedback from John on another London screening
3. EWG Workshop at Friern Barnet postponed until after Easter
4. Debt Assembly report – Jubilee Debt (Nick), Spanish Rep, Czech, Dave (EWG) spoke. Julie and Fanny facilitated. Breakouts – resisting PPP/PFI – livestream available. Follow up under way. There was consensus to call for a debt audit. Rationale for the Audit of UK debt compared to Europe? PPP and Student Debt. Spanish break down tasks into manageable bites.
Need to understand the cause of debt is inequality. Need to get back to the issues which energised occupy at the outset.
Saturday event City of London – demo report: London Tax Haven of the World postcards; Pete the Temp, Alnoor from OWS. Organised by The Rules, UK Uncut, (TJN not evident). Posters and the elections; short film about the City of London. Livestreamed. High impact but short
5. Discussion theme for Friday? Budget – Clive, Tom and any others prepare a piece on Wednesday? Discussion continuation of last Friday: what is EWG for and how should it work? Plus the budget. Why discuss the budget? Different people with different levels of understanding – need to understand the ramifications of the budget. Sophisticated economists don't understand what's going on and a basic analysis of the budget is essential. Agreed to continue the EWG discussion from last Friday and talk about the budget.
6. No meeting on Good Friday or Easter Monday. 25th March LSE with Mervyn King, Larry Summers, Ben Bernanke – people trying to get tickets – when is known how many are going will advise in respect of EWG meeting which clashes. Next meeting thereafter Friday 5th April. Nelio will give a paper on "Labour's Declining Share of Income and Rising Inequality". United front between reformist and radicalist movements is necessary. Martin McQuillam Debt paper to be circulated.
7. Bank Reform – prompted by OWS suggestion for coordinated action – need to be visible – Opportunity and Responsibility. Commission on banking standards running from last October to May13. Divisions within the banking/political establishment. Osborne's expecting a mere code of conduct from the Committee who are far more ambitious. Desire to break up the banks and beyond? Ammunition – shortcomings and failures of banks. Tax avoidance undermine other countries tax base. Logic for radical reform. Banks impossible to manage – Justin Welby. Glass-Steagal postulated by Lawson. Commission reports in May. Responsibility to Act. Demand – break up the mega-banks, end the reign of the bank shareholders. Banks are different form other PLCs – mixed ownership models for the banking sector. IMF paper – Full Reserve Banking – Chicago Business Plan Revisited. Investors Chronicle backed capping bankers bonuses. Tap Rowntree for money to fund flyers and placards. Christians and workers. Quotes for placards. Venue – Canary Wharf? Evening event with speaker? – Archbishop of Canterbury, Giles Fraser. Agreed to proceed.
8. The meeting agreed that Rich should analyse the City of London electoral role and publish his findings under the auspices of the EWG. Reviewed by Martin Wolf in the FT today, The Bankers' New Clothes by Anat Admati and Martin Heilwig – recommended


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