text:
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 455-7677
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Turtle Sprinklers
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Ross Stores Inc., Pleasanton, Calif.
Hazard: The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the turtle sprinkler cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6 ½-inches tall. The SKU number 400022708494 is printed on a label located on the underside of the sprinkler.
Sold at: Ross Stores and dd's Discounts nationwide from March 2007 through September 2007 for about $9.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Ross toll-free at (877) 455-7677 anytime Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rossstores.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of
thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the
nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or
mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household
chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at
301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing
to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.
Times: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.
Please use the below phone number for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800
View CPSC contacts for specific areas of expertise
We are still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product.
Report a Product on SaferProducts.gov
The link you selected is for a destination outside of the Federal Government. CPSC does not control this external site or its privacy policy and cannot attest to the accuracy of the information it contains. You may wish to review the privacy policy of the external site as its information collection practices may differ from ours. Linking to this external site does not constitute an endorsement of the site or the information it contains by CPSC or any of its employees.
Click Ok if you wish to continue to the website; otherwise, click Cancel to return to our site.


text:
Welcome to the CRG Discussion Forum!Forum registration problems: Make sure you enter your email correctly and you check your spam box first. *Then* email KurtS2@gmail for help.
Quotegoing by the motor mount brackets and the accelerator pedal linkage, I'm going with V8.That's my guess as well, but I figured if you had the full VIN you could confirm.
going by the motor mount brackets and the accelerator pedal linkage, I'm going with V8.
I also see another sub frame, and a rear axle behind it. What's the code on the axle?
The early model Corvair looks like it's a convertible, so there may be some parts on it the EM (Early Model) guys might be interested in.
From the side it looks a lot like an early Corvair!Do you have the listing?Ed
The car was a Z/28 or SS based on the Muncie speedo hole and cable clip.
Wouldn't the Dual Piston Brakes have only been on SS or Z/28?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I'll start this by saying my son is now close to 27 months. He nurses on and off through the day but nowhere near as much as he used to. It's more a boredom/emotional thing for him now and also to help him sleep.
I've struggled on and off with depression for years. I went on Zoloft last year as it's considered the safest antidepressant for bfing.. It had really bad side effects(insomnia, emotional trouble) and I had a really terrible experience. My doctor wants me back on antidepressants but I just can't risk feeling the way they make me feel(high).
So I've decided, after tons and tons of research, to try St. John's Wort. Now I know this has been discussed here in the past, and it appears some women have tried it. Anyone want to tell me how it's worked out for you?
I also take a prenatal vitamin and B-complex. Fish oil has helped in the past but I have a hard time swallowing 6 giant pills of that every day.


text:
There's a distinctionJuly 15,2014
Theres a distinction
Two recent letters to the editor suggest the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America is correct in its stance of banning gay men from leadership positions because the writers have witnessed what happens when a preying adult homosexual is given access to young boys. While I probably cannot change the opinion of the letter writers, I do want to make clear to the papers readers that what they describe is inherently false.
It is pedophiles who sexually prey on children. Most are heterosexual men. The vast majority of gay men are simply normal human beings who have a same-sex orientation. That the letter writers continue to promote this not uncommon misunderstanding equating pedophilia and homosexuality indicates they are ignorant of the medical science clearly describing the differences and the realities of the normal lives led by the many gay men. In fact, they are our sons, brothers, fathers, uncles, local businessmen, ministers, doctors, lawyers, taxicab drivers, etc.
The BSA policy may have been based on a mistaken notion they must protect young men from predators, but, as is the case in the Catholic Church, it is pedophiles, not gays, who are the culprits. The BSA policy, in the end, is based on fear and ignorance and only hurts good men who might volunteer and the Scouts themselves. One would hope that local Scout leadership would be anxious to discuss these issues in public forums in order to help educate those who dont understand the basic issues involved.
John Snell
MontpelierMORE IN LettersA sixth-offense DUI gets plead down to a misdemeanor. A breathalyzer is refused. Full StoryBurr Morses recollection (Whats good for the goose, Nov. Full StoryMSNBC news analyst Rachel Maddows report on the election of Republican Rutherford B. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
He was a loving husband father and friend to all.
He is preceded in death by his father, William R. Stubbins Sr. and brother, William R. Stubbins Jr.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 20 years, Brandeis L. Stubbins; daughters, Magdelene Stubbins, Katherine Stubbins; son, Cameron Stubbins; sisters, Lisa Stubbins Young, Laura Stubbins; mother, LeeAnn Stubbins; nephews, Bernard Young and Geoffrey Chambless.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to our local libraries. In honor of Chris, please consider becoming an organ donor.
The family will be receiving friends for Memorial Visitation at Trevino Funeral Home 3006 Niagara at Port, Corpus Christi, TX, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; with Rites of Christian burial to be celebrated at 12:00 pm.


text:
Amy caught up with drummer Jeremy Spencer and the two discussed the grueling nature of the industry especially as a drummer and the advice that has driven him to be in the position of leading the rhythm and timing of Five Finger Death Punch. They will be taking the stage Saturday night on the Main stage in Columbus.
Amy: I was excited to talk to you because I know you just won the Golden God award for Best Drummer. How was that experience for you?
Jeremy: It was really great because I am a fan of all those drummers in the category and to be put in the same category was humbling already and then to win, it was "Wow, this is really cool." We couldn't be at the show because we were out on tour. I got a call saying, "You know he won and if you could put together a video for the acceptance that would great." So I made this really ridiculous acceptance speech video where I dressed up as redneck fans mocking me giving a speech so I did a multi-character video for winning the award and it was really funny. It is all over the internet in case you get a chance to see it. Everyone got a kick out of it, but overall it was a really humbling experience and really cool.
To read more of the interview head over to The First 3 Songs! (Direct link to interview)


text:
Desmond Kwande / AFP/Getty Images
Crippling inflation in Zimbabwe led the government to issue a 100 trillion-dollar note in 2009, leading to reforms that have tamed the cost of living but left the country with almost no cash.
Before you get depressed about the state of your finances, spare a thought for the nation of Zimbabwe, which as of Tuesday had exactly $217 in the bank.
That's 217 dollars, not $217 million or $217 billion.
Finance Minister Tendai Biti said Tuesday that that was all that was left in the country's public accounts after it paid its civil servants last week, the South African Press Association reported. He told reporters in the capital, Harare, that some of them were probably better off than the state.
After a decade of inflation hit 500 billion percent in 2008 — leading to the issuance of 100 trillion-dollar bills in Zimbabwean currency — the country switched to the U.S. dollar and formed a coalition government in 2009, which the International Monetary Fund credited in September with taming inflation and stabilizing the economy.
But the debt the country built up during those years of nationalist rule by President Robert Mugabe left it with a minimal tax base and few cash reserves, the IMF said, leaving Zimbabwe vulnerable to economic "shocks."
One of those would appear to be the regular wage bill for civil servants — which accounts for 73 percent of the national budget.
Biti, an opposition member of Mugabe's coalition, said the lack of cash threatened elections that are expected some time after a March referendum on a new constitution.
Watch World News videos on NBCNews.com
"The government finances are in a paralysis state at the present moment," he said, adding that the country might have to seek donations to stay afloat.
Related links:


text:
A "true color" composite image of the LMC HII region N159 as seen by WFPC2, based on images taken with filters Halpha, (red), [OIII], (green), and Hbeta, (blue). The Papillon nebula (N159-5) is the high excitation compact object lying in the center of the smaller PC frame.
Object Name: N159
Image Type: Astronomical
To access available information and downloadable versions of images in this news release, click on any of the images below:


text:
Schneider Saves The Day
Catcher Brian Schneider grew up a Phillies fan. He realized his dream of playing for his home town team this year and today, he became the savior of his team in a tough, extra innings game. More on that in a minute…
Before tonight's game against the Reds, the big news revolved around Shane Victorino. Apparently, he had a few strong words for the fans of Philadelphia. He said, "I'm hearing fans yelling, 'Victorino, you're horrible; you stink,'" during last night's loss to the Braves. Victorino went on to say, among other things, "It's frustrating when you hear those things from your own fans."
A few things to note here: the games are still selling out. And for the small 4 or 5% of fans that are yelling insults, the rest are still cheering the team on. Victorino is right to be frustrated, but that should be directed at the way the team has been playing, not at the fans. But don't worry Shane; we are still behind you.
Victorino took his frustrations out on the ball in the 1st inning when he hit a home run to silence the doubters. He also hit an RBI-single in the 3rd inning which turned out to be a very strange play. Victorino collided with Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto at first and his glove flew off; Cueto dropped the ball, which rolled to Joey Votto who tossed it back to the bare-handed Cueto. He dropped the ball again and Jimmy Rollins scored. The game was then delayed as Cueto appeared to have the wind knocked out of him. He was fine though and the game went on.
For the Phillies, Kyle Kendrick pitched very well, allowing only 1 run on 3 hits in 6 2/3 innings. Having left Jamie Moyer in too long last night, manager Charlie Manuel was not going to make the same mistake again. He pulled Kendrick and had JC Romero get the final out of the 7th inning.
But more drama was yet to come. Fresh off the disabled list, Ryan Madson saw his first game action since April in the 8th inning. He allowed two singles and then with two outs in the inning, he surrendered the one run lead on another very odd play. Brandon Phillips struck out on a wild pitch which sailed past catcher Brian Schneider. Phillips ran to first as both Schneider and Madson went after the ball, not realizing until it was too late that Drew Stubbs was running home and no one was covering. Stubbs scored and tied the game 2-2.
In the bottom half of the inning, Wilson Valdez led off with a triple. Rollins hit a sac fly to score him and give the Phils a 3-2 lead going into the 9th inning. But that meant that it was Brad Lidge time.
A one run lead and Lidge in the 9th has not been a sure thing for a very long time. And right away, Lidge gave up a hit and a walk. It looked like he may get out of it when the next batter hit into a double play. But Miguel Cairo, who was with the Phils last year, hit an RBI-double on the 2nd pitch he saw to tie the game again. And just like that, Lidge earned yet another blown save.
The Phillies could not score in the 9th so off to extra innings they went. In the 12 inning, the drama continued as Jayson Werth had a small confrontation with a very dumb fan. With two outs, a foul ball went just above the wall in right field and Werth was right there to catch it. Unfortunately, the dumb fan snagged the ball right before it went into Werth's glove. Werth had a few choice words for the guy. But all was well as pitcher Nelson Figueroa got the batter to ground out.
Figueroa pitched two amazing innings and was on deck to bat and go for three when Brian Schneider finally ended the game. Schneider crushed a ball which sailed over the right field wall to give the Phillies a 12 inning, walk-off 4-3 win over the Reds. Way to go, Brian! You rock!
The Phillies family lost another beloved member today. Maje McDonnell, who would have been 90 years old later this month, passed away today. McDonnell spent his entire life with the Phillies. He grew up in Philly and served with the Phillies as a batting practice pitcher, coach, scout, instructor and a Veterans Stadium tour guide in his 57 years with the team. He had just retired last year.
McDonnell was also a war hero, having served in World War II, earning a combat badge, five battle stars and a Bronze Star. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Maje. He will be missed.
Photo by Jenn Zambri Photography
*Read more about the Phillies at my other home page, Phightin' Phils Phorum in the My Team Rivals network*
7 Comments
My respects for Mr. McDonnell
If Victorino is paying attention to jeers from the crowd, he's thinking about the wrong things. What the hell are we going to do about the Braves?! I went to see your AAA team this past weekend.
While I understand Jayson Werth being a bit upset, he has no right to yell obscene things at a fan and especially in front of the fan's child. No class whatsoever. Shame on you Werth.
RIP, Mr. McDonnell. Sounds like tensions are running a little high with the players at the moment. Also, I heard a rumor that the Phillies might trade Werth? So many rumors right now it's hard to tell what's real.
Mike – You are correct; he needs to focus on playing well!
Buckeye – I agree; not 100% on what he said, but it did not look friendly…especially with all the kids there…not cool.
Jane – Hearing the same thing; trading Werth would not shock me. He'll be gone after this year anyway. The other rumors, not so sure about.
Tension are high. The Phils are angry and frustrated. Tempers flare and things gets said. Egos get hurt. It is what it is. Until the Phils right their ship, these kinds of things will happen. Hopefully, and soon (not tonight though), the Phils will get their swagger back. Then we can breath a sigh of relief. You know, the tide always does turn.
Strike from my comment above "(not tonight though)". The Phils did find their swagger and barrelled throught the 9th and 10th for a good ol' Phillies comeback win. Never give up and never stop believing. Go Phils!!
Strike from my comment above "(not tonight though)". The Phils did find their swagger and barrelled throught the 9th and 10th for a good ol' Phillies comeback win. Never give up and never stop believing. Go Phils!!


text:
Sound Off for January 29th: Plan to fix broken immigration laws unveiled. Will it fix anything?
President Barack Obama says "now is the time" to fix broken immigration laws. And he says Congress is showing "a genuine desire to get this done soon."
The president applauded a rare show of bipartisanship between the White House and Senate lawmakers on basic plans for putting millions of illegal immigrants on a pathway to citizenship and tightening security at the borders.
A group of eight senators unveiled proposals to secure the border, allow more guest workers, require tougher verification measures by employers and create a path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants already in the country.
But mindful of previous immigrations efforts that have failed, Obama warned that the debate would become more difficult as it gets closer to a conclusion.
Both the White House and Senate proposals still lack key details. And potential roadblocks are already emerging, even before a Senate measure can be debated, approved and sent to the Republican-controlled House where opposition is likely to be stronger.
Are you happy with the plans laid out? Do you think it will change anything?
Comment below or e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
© 2013 KXLY.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior permission.


text:
Users' favorite Panasonic phones
- Search in name:
- Sort by:
- Date
- Popularity
- Review rating
- User rating
Panasonic X300ComparePanasonic X300 is designed with a one-push pop-up screen, Panasonic's first phone of this kind. It features 65k color display, built-in VGA camera, GPRS data, polyphonic ringing tones, 2 preloaded games and WAP 2.0 browser.+ View Specs
Panasonic X300
Panasonic G50 / G51CompareThis global roaming GSM phone features 4k color display, downloadable graphics and ringtones, EMS picture messaging, speakerphone, GPRS high-speed data, WAP browser and polyphonic ringing tones.+ View Specs
Panasonic G50 / G51
Panasonic P341ComparePanasonic P341 is a tri-band GSM phone. It features dual displays, built-in CIF camera, Bluetooth, iMode browser, 5 MB internal memory, Java support and SyncML.+ View Specs
Panasonic P341
Panasonic G60U / G60ComparePanasonic G60U features 4096 color display, GPRS high speed data, speaker phone and polyphonic ringtones.+ View Specs
Panasonic G60U / G60
Panasonic X70ComparePanasonic X70 is feature packed global roaming GSM phone and sports Bluetooth, Java, MMS, speakerphone, GPRS and polyphonic ringtones.+ View Specs
Panasonic X70
Panasonic Allure TX310CompareThis TDMA phone features speakerphone, multi-language support, custom graphics and ringtones, 2-way text messaging, voice memo and voice activated dialing.+ View Specs
Panasonic Allure TX310
Panasonic SA6ComparePanasonic SA6 is a tri-band GSM phone. It sports 16 million color TFT display, built-in 1.3 megapixels camera with video capture, WAP 2.0 Internet browser, Java support, miniSD memory expansion slot and MP3 player.+ View Specs
Panasonic SA6
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1CompareThe Toughpad FZ-X1 is a rugged IP68 certified Android smartphone with a 5-inch 720p display, 1.7-GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, an 8-megapixel shooter and a secondary 1.3-megapixel unit on the front.+ View Specs
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-X1
Panasonic GD87 (USA)CompareThis global roaming GSM phone features color TFT display, 2nd color-ID display, built-in camera, GPRS high-speed data, Infrared, digital TTY/TDD, polyphonic ringtones, speakerphone, WAP browser, voice dialing and voice recording.+ View Specs
Panasonic GD87 (USA)
Panasonic A100 / A101 / A102ComparePanasonic A100 series phones comprises A100, A101 and A102. They sports polyphonic ringtones, melody composer, built-in games, scheduler, calculator, currency convertor and EMS.+ View Specs
Panasonic A100 / A101 / A102
Panasonic VS3ComparePanasonic VS3 is a tri-band GSM phone. It sports 16 million color TFT display, built-in 1.3 megapixels camera with video capture, WAP 2.0 Internet browser, Java Midp 2.0, IrDA port and MP3 player.+ View Specs
Panasonic VS3
Panasonic X700ComparePanasonic X700 is compact digital camera smartphone which runs Series 60 over Symbian OS. It features dual 65k color displays, VGA camera with flash, Bluetooth, GPRS, built-in handsfree, polyphonic rings, EMS, MMS, E-mail support, J2ME and WAP browser. Notable feature is the speaker independent voice recognition system.+ View Specs
Panasonic X700
Panasonic G70ComparePanasonic G70 is geared primarily towards female customers. It features color display, second external with mirror screen, custom graphics and ringtones, distinctive ring, speakerphone, GPRS data and WAP browser.+ View Specs
Panasonic G70
Panasonic Versio TX320CompareThis TDMA phone features changeable backlight colors, custom covers, multiple language support, speakerphone and 2-way text messaging.+ View Specs
Panasonic Versio TX320
Panasonic GD55CompareThis small, world enabled GSM phone features speakerphone, custom graphics and ringtones, EMS picture messaging, polyphonic ringtones, PIM feature and WAP browser.+ View Specs
Panasonic GD55
Panasonic DuraMaxCompareThis TDMA phone features multiple language support, ringer ID, speakerphone, 2-way text messaging and predictive text entry.+ View Specs
Panasonic DuraMax
Panasonic X11CompareThis global roaming GSM phone features color display, built-in camera, high-speed GPRS data, Bluetooth, Infrared, SyncML, polyphonic ringing tones, EMS/MMS support, voice recording, E-mail client, J2ME and WAP browser.+ View Specs
Panasonic X11
Panasonic X88CompareThis global roaming GSM phone features color display, built-in camera, GPRS high-speed data, Bluetooth, Infrared, polyphonic ringtones, EMS/MMS support, E-mail client, J2ME and WAP browser.+ View Specs
Panasonic X88
Panasonic Toughbook CF-P1CompareIt can withstand a drop of up to 1.2m and its shock-resistant magnesium alloy casing with sealed ports and connector covers protects all your data from rain, dust and everyday knocks. The CF-P1 is also capable of working under extreme conditions from 29°C to 60°C making it ideal for mobile fieldwork - even in the most remote locations. The price you'll have to pay is 17.3 oz weight and around $1000. The main features of the Panasonic CF-P1 are touchscreen, Bluetooth, WI-FI and Microsoft Windows 2003 for Pocket PC Phone Edition with 64mb RAM.+ View Specs
Panasonic Toughbook CF-P1
Panasonic Z800ComparePanasonic Z800 is a tri-band GSM plus UMTS (2100 MHz) phone. It features dual color displays, built-in 1.3 megapixels camera with video capture, Bluetooth, WAP 2.0 Internet Browser and Java support.+ View Specs
Panasonic Z800
Panasonic X800ComparePanasonic X800, the successor of X700, is a tri-band GSM smartphone. It features dual color displays, built-in VGA (640x480) camera with flash and video capture, Bluetooth, Symbian series 60 OS, GPRS/CSD high-speed data, IMAP/POP3/SMTP/MIME2 e-mail client and SyncML+ View Specs
Panasonic X800
Panasonic VS7ComparePanasonic VS7 is a tri-band GSM phone. It sports dual color displays, built-in 2.0 megapixels camera with video capture, Bluetooth, GPRS class 10 high-speed data, WAP 2.0 Internet browser, Java support and MP3 player.+ View Specs
Panasonic VS7
Panasonic MX7ComparePanasonic MX7 is a tri-band GSM phone. It features dual color displays, built-in 2.0 megapixels camera with video capture, Bluetooth, GPRS class 10 high-speed data, WAP 2.0 Internet browser, Java support, 26MB shared memory and miniSD memory expansion slot.+ View Specs
Panasonic MX7
Panasonic SA7ComparePanasonic SA7 is a tri-band GSM phone. It sports dual color displays, built-in 2.0 megapixels camera with video capture, WAP 2.0 Internet browser, Java support, miniSD memory expansion slot and MP3 player.+ View Specs
Panasonic SA7
Panasonic Toughpad A1CompareThe Panasonic Toughpad A1 is a rugged 10-inch tablet with a 1.2GHz dual core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, Android 3.2 OS, two cameras (5megapixel main and a 2-megapixel on the front), Wi-Fi and GPS.+ View Specs
Panasonic Toughpad A1
Panasonic ELUGACompare6 reviewPanasonic ELUGA is the first phone from the manufacturer to mark its return to the European market. Derived from the phrase "elegant user-oriented gateway", it is certainly bound to turn some heads with a thin aluminum frame and IP57-certified body, meaning impermeable to dust, as well as immersible in 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Just 0.3 inches (7.8mm) and 3.63oz (103g), it is one of the slimmest and lightest Android handsets out there of this screen size. Panasonic boasts that the ELUGA comprises of 66% screen and has one of the largest screen-to-body ratios on the market, thanks to the almost nonexistent screen side bezel, and the compact ergonomic shape. It sports a 4.3" qHD display, 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 8GB of memory, HSPA+ 4G radio plus NFC chip, and an 8MP camera.+ View Specs
6Panasonic ELUGA
Panasonic ELUGA powerComparePanasonic ELUGA Power is the second Android smartphone in the company's ELUGA lineup. It is a premium Android handset, and by the looks of it, the ELUGA Power will rival devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note and the LG Optimus Vu. That is because its front is occupied by a massive 5-inch display with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels. Inside it we see a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, so performance is expected to be top notch. And that is not bad for a device with a waistline of just 9.6 millimeters. The 8-megapixel camera on the back of the Panasonic ELUGA Power does not carry a LUMIX branding like previously speculated, but that doesn't mean that its photos and videos will look bad. Providing the juice is a 1,800mAh battery that can quick-charge up to 50 percent in only 30 minutes, according to Panasonic. Last but not least, NFC support is in tow, and the device's 8 gigabytes of on-board storage can be expanded by up to 32 additional gigs thanks to its microSD card slot. Running the show is Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which comes out of the box.+ View Specs
Panasonic ELUGA power
Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1CompareThe Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and comes with a 7-inch, 1024 by 600 pixel screen. Under the hood we see a TI OMAP4460 dual-core system-on-a-chip running at 1.5GHz. There's also a gig of RAM and 16GB of storage tucked in there, in addition to a 13-megapixel main camera on the back and a 1.3MP snapper on the front side. All of the usual connectivity features come standard.+ View Specs
Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1
Panasonic P31CompareRunning Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the Panasonic P31 sports a 5-inch display with 480 x 854 pixels. The handset is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor clocked at 1.3GHz. It further comes with an 8MP rear camera, VGA front-facing camera, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, MicroSD card support (up to 32GB), and a 2,000 mAh battery (there's an Ultimate Saver feature that helps you save battery life). Connectivity-wise, the P31 offers HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, and Bluetooth 4.0.+ View Specs
Panasonic P31
Panasonic Lumix CM1CompareThe Panasonic Lumix CM1 has the largest sensor ever put in a phone. At 1", it is roughly seven times larger than the average smartphone sensor size. With 20 MP of resolution, you will have plenty of detail to play with, more so as the Panasonic phone can shoot images in RAW format. The camera has Leica lens with wide-angle 28mm equivalent focal length at a maximum f/2.8 aperture. As for the smartphone aspect of things, the Panasonic DMC-CM1 is no slouch, unlike its midrange K zoom competitor. It sports a 4.7" 1080p display, which returns the whooping 469 ppi pixel density, a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, LTE modem, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, and a microSD slot for expansion.+ View Specs
Panasonic Lumix CM1
Users' favorite Panasonic phones


text:
Norman Security Suite
- Antivirus
- Local support
- Safe surfing, banking and shopping
45.95 £
Norman Security Suite
Superior and easy to use internet security with effective antivirus and online activity protection.
Product benefits
- Improved user experience – The new interface is simple to navigate and includes smart default settings.
- Better protection, blocking and cleaning tools – The redesigned antimalware engine offers better protection by identifying, blocking and cleaning all types of threats.
- Intelligent personal firewall – The program incorporates an intelligent personal firewall that protects content while recognizing trusted sources without disrupting your online activities.
- Effective parental controls – It's easier and more intuitive to set up parental controls to ensure that children are safe on the internet.
- Less impact on PC performance – The system footprint is smaller, reducing the initial load and running environment. Your PC will run better and faster.
- Windows 10 Compatible
Product features
- Graphical user interface and smarter default settings make the program simple to navigate and use effectively.
- Redesigned and improved antimalware engine provides better protection, blocking and cleaning tools for a wide range of security threats.
- Intelligent personal firewall does not disrupt your online activities.
- Smaller, more efficient system footprint dramatically reduces the initial load and running environment.
- Faster threat identification ensures that the protection is always up to date.
- Powerful "plug and play" parental control ensures that children are safe online without constant monitoring.
- Automatic virus, spyware, spam, and phishing protection recognizes, blocks and removes viruses, worms, Trojans, malware damage and other malicious code. This protection also prevents you from inadvertently revealing personal information that can be used for fraudulent purposes.
- Built-in rootkit protection prevents unauthorized programs from taking control of your PC.
- Automatically updated modules run invisibly in the background and download without disrupting your online activity.
- Simple, accessible security status and activity summary provides you peace of mind at a glance.


text:
Soft, hydrating and scent-sational
Packed with exotic butters, fresh fruits and herbal infusions, our conditioners deliver a healthy dose of moisture, shine and softness to out-of-sorts hair. Ranging from lightweight to triple-strength, there's a fresh formula to meet your hair's needs, whatever they may be. Choose the one that's right for you, and you'll have lusciously soft, perfumed locks in no time!


text:
Striped Maxi Dress
Style: 570098722
Out of Stock
Twin straps, a billowy bodice and knee-high slits give this long, lean dress a fresh attitude. Horizontal stripes on the bodice draw the eye upward, diagonal stripes elongate the skirt.
- Stretch fit with blouson bodice.
- Lined bodice.
- Shell: 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. Lining: 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex. Machine wash. Imported.
- Length: 58" from shoulder.
Read more… Read less…


text: Keep your team pride on full display with authentic Dallas Cowboys womens headwear from the Official Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop. Block out the sun in style as you match up one of our navy caps with your favorite jersey or tee. Think ahead and plan for the next big game with a knit cap during the cold weather days. Take is a step further to stand out from the crowd with a bold sequined cap or represent your favorite team with a classic logo cap. No matter how you decide to showcase your spirit, with selections from New Era, Nike and official Dallas Cowboys, you are sure to find your top pick.


text:
BREAUX Genealogy in All Regions
Search criteria: All Regions, Surname BREAUX
What can you do here?
Search online databases for your ancestors:*
Find related genealogy web sites:
Web sites 1 through 3 of 3
2. The Clotiaux Family of South LA and SE Texas
Search for BREAUX at partner sites:
BREAUX queries on CousinConnect.com
BREAUX genealogy records at DistantCousin.
Search Cemetery Records on Interment.net
Share your research with others:
Narrow your search:


text:
Click a swatch below to change colors.
A newer version of the Flash Player is required to enable the zoom feature.
Click here to get the current version.
District® - Juniors Core Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie DT290
Zip up a cool look in this classic hoodie.
Juniors Sizes: XS-4XL
Price Includes Reasonable Faith Logo: $32.98


text:
INGREDIENTS:4 ½ lbs. pulled pork, heated 3 cups mustard-based prepared barbecue sauce 1 ½ lb. smoked gouda cheese, cut into ½ oz. slices 12 oz. green leaf lettuce 1 lb. + 2 oz. fresh tomato slices, ¼ inch thick 1 lb. + 2 oz. sliced dill pickles 24 Kaiser rolls, splitDIRECTIONS:1. Combine pork and barbecue sauce. Toss to coat. Keep hot for service. 2. Per sandwich: Place 4 oz. of pork on top of bottom half of bun. Top with 1 oz. of cheese, 1 lettuce leaf, 3 slices of tomatoes, 3 slices of ...
Register to view this Article
WhyRegisterfor FREE?
Registering for Premium Content on Food Management will give youINSTANTaccess to invaluable articles and media content that industry professionals rely on. You will have access to our special reports, feature articles, and industry analysis. It'sFREE, easy and quick.


text:
To Whom It May Concern,
Hey guys, how's Philly? Miss me?
I won't lie, I miss you guys. I miss Philadelphia with all my heart. I miss that brotherly love. You made me feel like part of the city even though I'd only been there for like, two months. You're all good people, passionate people. I like that you like baseball. But Seattle is my new home. I mean Texas. Well, I'm renting a condo in Dallas actually, sorry. It's been really great here, too.
But not like Philly. I'll always remember the times that we had. But what's funny is, we might actually spend some more time together. The World Series begins soon and after last night's big-time victory I had over the Yanks (8 innings, 13 strikeouts by the way. Heh, I never struck out that many in a game with the Phillies.) I'm just two wins from getting back there. So I might see all of my old friends again. I'm excited, are you?
Now I know Roy Oswalt has done a fantastic job. He's a really good pitcher, really good. But I think it's kind of cool that you all miss me a little bit still. Imagine this. Imagine if I had stayed. It would have been me and Roy and Cole. That could have been cool. Hell, if you think about it, it could have been me, Roy, Roy, and Cole if they really wanted.
Oh well, I'm with Texas now and enjoying my stay here. I don't know where the wins will take me a year from now. That was a typo, I meant winds, get it (I make jokes sometimes).
I wanted to ask you guys, do you think there is any way I might be able to come back next year? Let's try and devise a plan where the Phillies open up some payroll and make it me, Roy, Roy, and Cole. I think I would have a really good time pitching with three other guys like that.
It might not happen, but it's worth a shot to ask. Anyway, if I don't see you guys in a few weeks I'll send another postcard from San Francisco. But I hope to meet up with you all again in the near future. You've all been big supporters.
Yours truly,
Cliff Lee
50 Comments
::Rubs hands::
I'm excited for the comments on this one.
Haha, I know. I just said the same thing on twitter. Needed to stir some things up a bit on this off day. I mean come on, there is nothing else to talk about!
Adding lee is too much.
Like the Lakers when they got Karl Malone and Gary Payton and didnt win the title.
Get 2 stud relievers instead
You don't mean that Andrew. Do you?
This. I love this to death.
I mean this both non-sarcastically and sarcastically. Genius. Bias for the man aside.
sure it would be great if he was signed for a respectable contract.
You can never have too much pitching.
but id rather have some younger guys and a few closers.
hypotheticly if this happened Cole Hamels goes in game 4?
We didnt even need 4 pitchers in round 1.
so if you sign lee Cole is relegated to 1 start in ALCS and 1 WS
Rather have a few arms and some young blood
I watched Cliff Lee pitched another masterpiece tonight. His career record in postseason? 7-0. Yikes !! The Yankees are in trouble and they know it. The big question being asked now is will Joe Girardi still have AJ Burnett pitch the 4th game in the ALCS series?
hogwash andrew..
The problem with relief pitchers is that a lot of them are so up and down from year to year. It's hard to get real consistency outside of big names like Heath Bell and Mariano Rivera. At least Lee is consistently good year after year. Plus if we have 4 studs all we need is Madson and Lidge and we're good to go. Of course we're not getting Lee, but it's nice to dream sometimes.
Oswalt's performance in game two was only a notch below Lee's performance in game 3 of the ALCS . not much different. 8 innings 1 run or 8 innings no runs. Oswalt really isn't that much of a step down. and I am still damn sure that Halladay is much better than Lee. Halladay in fact is the best pitcher in the game by a good margin. Lee is in the coversation. so is Lincecum. but Doc is king.
I really love watching Lee though. the way he works is so fun. so fast and so methodical. love the way he runs on and off the field. the way he's standing on the mound waiting for the batters to get there every inning.
Tremendous post, Pat but let us hope that we not have to face Texas and Lee in the World Series.
Hey if the payroll is going up because of all the sell outs go for it.
But hows Cole Hamels feel when hed be a #1 on most teams and is a 4 here?
what you guys want to win 140 games next year?
Cliff lee can't be human, and that's all I have to say on the subject.
That and the fact that I question how much more powerful josh hamilton would be had it not been for his prolonged drug use. The man is incredible.
At some point we got to get past this! Geez Isn't it bad enough we have to watch him pitch brilliantly in the postseason in other uni's.
Then you give us this? What are we lab rats to be toyed with? Chimps to be trained and given bananas if we do well? Dogs that 'll do tricks every time you throw a bone? SHEEEEEESH ! Give us a break will ya. 🙂
Great post. Remember in the off season when fans were talking about putting a pool together to bring in Halladay and still keep Lee? I'm still up for that. Hell, I'll put up the first hundred bucks. Oswalt is only on the hook for one more year, with an option for '12, so it's not the most far fetched thing in the world. The front office could afford to do it if they really wanted to, and relief isn't much of a problem. Lidge, Madson, and most of the others in the pen are still under contract for next year, and the farm is full of strong young arms. Werth and Moyer (God bless him) are off the books next year, and if they could find a way to move Blanton, that's 20 mil that you don't have left over from this year. I know that they're already committed to 130m+ without counting Jayson and Jamie, but this would be a stretch worth making.
Lee will command a long term deal, which actually would work of for the better. It would guarantee the Phillies are a tried and true dynasty. Imagine a rotation of Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, Hamels, and Kendrick. Or Worley. Or me. Or Ray Charles. The 5th really wouldn't matter. With that top four, their over/under on wins would have to be in the 120 range. Plus, if the salary of the top four was a stretch, again, Oswalt is only locked up for one more year, with the team's choice on a second.
I know it's a long shot, but I'd say it's worth it. Then again, it's not my 150+ million dollars I'm thinking with.
"Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in. "
Good post for an off day. You're a pistol, a real funny guy.
There is only 1 good reason to sign Lee, to keep him away from the Reds/Red Sox/Yanks/Twins,… In terms of win/loss record, having Lee on the team next year won't be a deciding factor in whether the Phils make the playoffs. In terms of team record, we'd be better served resigning Werth. The impact would be in the post season.
Spending money on a bullpen is the equivalent of investing in collectible plates for your retirement account. Few guys are consistently good year after year. Our pen of the future is Madson, Mathieson, Bastardo, and whatever scrap heap finds are available.
You just HAD to go there, didn't you, Pat??
From AP
-Asked how much it would cost to sign Lee when he hits free agency this winter, Nolan Ryan leaning against a wall in a hallway outside the Rangers clubhouse grinned and said "go next door and ask them.(yankees) I think he got their attention tonight."-
He's not coming back here unless we inflate the payroll significantly.
Show the reasonable contract, Cliff, and we'll talk.
Congratulations on spanking the Yankees yet again, by the way. Rooting for you all the way until you're trying to spank us.
The Yanks have a history of going hard after pitchers who shut them down, especially in the post season (see Burnett, Pavano, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Tommy John,….), and have an unlimited payroll.
If you are Cliff Lee, and have a penchant for the big stage, do you give a discount to be part of a 4 headed monster in a 2nd rate city (although it's a first rate baseball town), or do you go to NY, cash in big time, be on the big stage all the time, and be THE MAN? The Yanks will get more athletic in the outfield (bye bye Swish, hello Carl Crawford), and make Lee an offer he can't refuse.
Lee will be a Yankee next year. Count on it. He/his agent has said all along that he wants "CC Sabathia money". The Phillies will not….and SHOULD NOT give him that.
I am very happy with H2O for next year…and for Hamels and Halladay after that (and Little Roy if he wants to stay)
Also…those of you who are rooting for Lee against the Yanks…be very careful what you wish for. The Phils match up better against the Yanks for the WS. The Rangers are a dangerous team….REGARDLESS OF CLIFF LEE. Not saying that they can't be beat…but…
However, first things first. LET'S GO COLE!! GO PHILLIES!!!
Andrew posted:
"what you guys want to win 140 games next year?"
Simple Answer …. YES
I want to win 162.
With the exception of Cody Ross, nothing has particularly surprised me about the Giants. Good startign pitching, but their defense is not as good as the numbers show, and of the only two guys with speed, one is a defensive liability, and the other can't buy a hit. We take at least two in SF, and I wouldn't write off Blanton yet.
Expect to see Rowand tonight over Torres, but don't know about ss, 3rd, or the batting order. Cain will not make it to the 5th inning. He's going to be ineffectively wild, and make a mistake to Howard that winds up in the bay. I also expect to see Cole give Lee a run for the best consecutive post season starts.
Awesome post! Loved how you wrote a couple times "me, Roy, Roy, and Cole." First me…
Cliff Lee is awesome. If we can do some magic and get him, sure, I'm on board. Hell we could even make a 3 year offer in the offseason and see what happens… there's an outside chance he's a guy like Roy1 and takes it.
(I'm laughing at myself for suggesting that… but hey, who knows right!?)
I'm with Chuck, I want 162 wins. Of course about 60 of them would be unnecessary, but so what? It'd be fun to watch. And Manny, I hope you're right. He seems like the kind of guy that would take winning first, but realistically, he knows this is his time to cash in. I've never been in the situation (obviously), but I could imagine it'd be hard to turn down 120+ million.
I just love that Cliff addresses his letter with, "To Whom It May Concern."
Is he writing a cover letter here?
Pretty funny stuff, Pat.
I fell in love with Cliff, and I am now head over heels in love with Doc. Obviously, I don't play hard to get.
Why would Cliff Lee turn down that kind of contract? He's be stupid to. Just like Jayson Werth would be stupid to turn down whatever he's offered by some team willing to pay.
In 2011 we have Roy 1, Roy 2, Cole and Domonic Brown…
…And, we'll compete for a 5th NL East.
Hey Cliff, I miss you. You are a great pitcher and great athlete! Too bad the Phillies couldn't open their wallet enough to keep you and get the other guys too. I wish you the best in the playoffs and in the future. But when you play the Phillies, I hope you have your worst day ever!!!! lol
It would be great to have Clifford back in the burgundy pinstripes once again
If we had H2O + CL that would create a chemical that somehow causes the Phillies to win 324 games next season. DOUBLE PERFECTION!
The same reason the Yankees and Yankees fans fear Cliff Lee, is why we can't stop talking about it….he's just that good.
Oh great, another "Wish We Still Had Cliff Lee" posting. GET OVER IT!!!!!!! This is why talking sports with some people can border on the crass. The Phillies go out, get the best pitcher in baseball, get another bona fide ace at midseason, pull off the best record in baseball (thanks to the dominant pitching of a 3 ace rotation), and you STILL have the audacity to gripe about Lee not being a Phillie. There are a lot of Phillies fans that are beginning to sound like little brats. "Oh, my daddy bought me the Lamborghini instead of the Ferrari, but I'm still upset because I want the Ferrari too…boohoo." Reminds me of some Yankees fans, and it's sickening.
This is just silly. We have three stud pitchers, four would be obscene and not doable financially. For all of you who talk about the sell-outs at the park, just do a little math. Total sellout will give you 3.6 million TOTAL TICKETS. To get another $25 million means you divide 25 by 3.6. Here I'll do it for you – $7 increase in ticket price which will mean no more sellouts (ask the Mets and Yankees). Phils need more revenue from TV but market size is limited with New York to the north and Baltimore to the south. Just math folks.
Give it up. Lee is great but he is going for the money, as he should. We are tapped out.
There was a post with a link yesterday indicating that Lee would give Philly a discount over the Yankees and Rangers to resign. I didn't read the link. If this were the case and Cliff's demand was more than "reasonable", because just "reasonable" won't cut it, then I guess the Phils would have to think about it. I guess "reasonable" to Cliff would be something like 5y/110, which is fine. It appears that a "reasonable" contract for the best pitcher in baseball has already been set at 3y60m, this being Roy's contract.
With this in mind, Cliff would not sign for what Halladay signed for because Cliff has not made his money yet as Halladay already had. If he did, then he would doing himself a disservice because he is worth more than that. On the other hand, in order for the Phils to even consider doing it, given their stated salary concerns, Cliff would have to sign for below market value, for a short period of time, and agree to a back loaded contract (we have Oswalt for another year or we could just not pick up his option and then it wouldn't matter). We would probably also have to dump Blanton in the off season to make it work. On top of all this, you have Werth to think about (he's gone) and Hamels maybe wanting (and us willing to give him) and extension.
Its all nice to talk about and I love Cliff but its all just too much to do. To me. Or is it?
The Dipsy
For as awesome as it would be to have a rotation of Lee, Halladay, Oswalt and Hamels; its pretty much unrealistic. If we're talking about not being able to afford to resign Werth, Lee is out of the question. Don't get me wrong, I think the Phillies will make an offer for him, and I do think he's going to be in pinstripes next season; unfortunately, they most likely will be Yankee ones. I had to believe they want him, and the only reason they didn't counter offer the Rangers deal to Seattle was because at the time, they didn't really have a spot for him, they're rotation was playing pretty solid, and was injury free (Had they foreseen the late season struggles they were having, then maybe they try a little harder for him); but, fact of the matter is, they are confident they can get him in free agency and only have to spend some money, rather than send money and players to another team, and after two years of him dominating them in the post-season, well, as the Yankee motto is; If you can't beat 'em, buy 'em. I think the Phillies are going to make an offer, or at least talk to him, but thank Yankees are pretty much going to hand him a blank check and let him fill it in.
I think the Phillies are bringing in good money, and have a lot of money, and they are spending it, but they don't have the Yankee bank roll just yet. They continue to build an NL powerhouse that can be a force and a contender for the next few years, and money will start to become less of an issue.
I'm with you Dispsy. Ruben has worked his magic very well over the past 18 months but don't see this as do-able. Lee is in a different position then Halladay. Lee seems to be a different person then Halladay. He is going to follow the money – and it ain't going to be to Philly.
If we're wondering how we're going to sign Werth with the oft stated financial limitations – how are we going to sign Lee?
Lee is a great pitcher. (He seems to have double whammied the Yankees as he's good and caught them when they are simply not hitting.)
Lee is NOT unbeatable.
If we're lucky to make the WS and see Lee and the Rangers then we'll do what it takes.
"To be the best you have to beat the best" Rick Flair….uh….Cholly Manuel
Philly fans need to line up with their affections behind Roy Halladay, and detach themselves from Cliff Lee.
Roy Halladay chose to come here, wanted to be here, and offered us a discount.
Cliff Lee dissed Philly by declaring no discount through his agent.
Which one should Philly fans love and support?
Ruben Amaro was smart enough to know the answer to this. I hope the fans catch up!
What Bob Myers said!
Bob in Bucks… I think you're missing a major part of the equation:
Postseason ticket sales and postseason merchandise and postseason TV revenue AND the added franchise value
You're 3.5 million tickets number goes up to almost 4 million with the postseason and postseason tickets cost 2.5x more than regular season tickets so postseason ticket sales alone are bringing in an extra $7 million. Postseason merchandise and TV revenue… who knows what that brings in. Plus, adding a player like Cliff Lee means that we would sell MORE merchandise. What does everyone do when we sign Roy Halladay? They go out and buy a red Halladay t-shirt for $25… and yes, everyone does it (I have two red Halladay t-shirts in my house). You add new players to sell more merchandise. You add new players to make sure that you get to the postseason. Long playoff runs make it possible to keep moving forward.
This Phillies franchise is a machine… gotta keep it well oiled and moving forward.
By the way… my affections and affinity lies with whoever is wearing the the red pinstriped jerseys and I believe that we have what it takes to win a World Series this year… without Cliff Lee. Whether it be the Rangers or the Yankees, we have what it takes to win now and I think that our guys would LOVE the opportunity to hand Cliff Lee his first postseason loss.
My focus is on the SF Speedbumps, I mean Giants.
For everyone who thinks the author is being serious about reeling Cliff Lee back, c'mon now. It's just a funny article. Obviously it is unfathomable to have Roy^2, King Cole, and Cliff. We'll be fine next year and I expect Blanton have a sub 4.00 ERA 13-7 type-year.
I've watched him come through Oakland and know he will realize his potential
You should still be here Lee , we should have kept you and dealt Blanton and or Kendrick. Hope the Phillies top brass see the light and bring you back to Philly.
But as greedy as they are that is an enormous wish. I still hope it comes true.
Cliff, gee thanks for the offer but, we're doing pretty well about now and frankly, adding another starting pitcher onto our roster is not high on our list this year for next. We've done a lot of drinking and bickering about this but have decided that our list of priorities does not include a starter. Perhaps you might know of someone capable to fill our positional needs? Here is the list we came up with (and are still bickering and discussing, drinking too):
1) Quality closer – You remember Brad? Well, he is back but had to get way too many cortisone shots and we are pretty sure that means he's near the end of the line. So, a RH hard throwing closer is pretty much on the top of our list.
2) More right handed middle relief. Nearly as important as finding a closer. Chad Durbin had his big year in 08 and just has not found the same groove. Jose is getting old and is too unpredictable. Somedays he is unstoppable and some days he just cant find the stopper. Even some lefties would be considered for this middle relief. Romero, we've kinda lost our patience with. Can you believe this guy walked 29 batters in 36 innings? No need to put up with that – We like the kid Bastardo, he just needs to develop some consistency but I think he's got what it takes and we are willing to take a chance with him. The other kid, Worley, so far he is showing some promise and frankly taking a chance with him is not too expensive at this point. The rest of the middle relief, Baez, Herndon, Zagurski, if they are pitching in the ML next year it will be with another team, not here. And finally Ryan Madson – well, this guy is just pure Philly. He had a chance to move on for more money and decided that he wanted to stay here and we are not only glad but better for it.
Our offense is looking pretty solid Cliff. Can you believe all the injuries that Cholly dealt with and still came out on top? We're hoping that Jimmy can play even to his career average – Raul is getting old but we have D Brown and Ben Francisco. We're probably going to lose our wild man Jayson but the rest of the offense remains intact and most of them are All Stars (hey, you know this!). Even our bench at this point is looking pretty solid. We love Wilson Valdez. Put him anywhere in the IF and just watch his cannon gunned defense, its amazing. Sweeney and Gload are nice additions and they truly want to play here. We can work with Schneider at Catcher but would'nt mind entertaining someone you might recomend.
But Cliff, if you're still available say in 2 years, why don't you give us a call?
Oh, by the way, if you do decide that you might want to contact us – remember, only serious applicants need apply.
What if every Phillies Phan just donated say $20 to the Phillies to put towards getting Clifton back here? I'm down. Heck I'll throw in $50. Who's with me?
I love this post and I'm super excited about it, but I have think that it's not real. I want to see Lee back as much as anyone, but I don't want my hopes up and find out this isn't a real postcard, or email, or whatever.
And also As much as I do want the Rangers to wipe the Wanks out, I am also afraid of Lee pitching AGAINST the Phils. We all know how great he is.
cliff lee is going to want a 7 year contract . that's why we got rid of him and brought in halladay. halladay was willing to do three years when lee wasn't. If Rueben has learned anything from Pat Gillick it is that you simply never give long term contracts to pitchers. It always comes back to haunt you.
Cole Hamels is awful! How this guy was an MVP is beyond me.??? You should have traded him and kept Cliff Lee. Big MISTAKE losing Cliff Lee. Guarantee that he will be the world series winner and MVP against the Giants.
The Phillies didn't even show up to play ball yesterday, they looked tired and bored, they should have just stayed home.
Phils are out in 2 more, Giants will sweep in Games 4 & 5 at home.
The Phillies office is full of cheap skates, you lose Werth next year too? Are you kidding me? WTF?!?!?!? Philadelphia is the 4th largest city in the United States, don't tell me there is NO MONEY???????
The dynasty that could have been, but NEVER WAS!!!!!!! What a hoot!
Phillies out, Giants sweep at home.


text:
Tag Archives: moleskine tower
The official Moleskine Instagram @Moleskine_World recently reached 10.000 followers. That's not a bad achievement for a new account like ours. 10.000 followers should make for at least 10.000 notebooks, right? If all our Instagram followers joined forces and stacked their … Continue reading
Posted in #Moleskinefacts Tagged 10000 followers, instagram, moleskine, moleskine facts, moleskine tower Write a comment


text:
In a rain-shortened game, the Phillies offense exploded for eight runs in Friday night's contest against the Cardinals. They scored five runs in the first, an outburst that began with a walk–yes, one of THOSE–by Chase Utley. On the mound, Roy Halladay threw a second solid game in a row, giving up just two run over seven innings.
This isn't game related, but deserves to be mentioned. The 2nd suspect in the Boston Marathon terror attacks has been taken into custody–alive. This is a huge sigh of relief for everyone. The police did a fantastic job and they deserve the utmost praise.
The horrendous streak of games without a walk came to an end in the first inning when Chase Utley walked with two outs. Kevin Frandsen later drew another walk to lead off the bottom of the third. I don't think it's a coincidence that the Phils offense scores some runs when they draw walks. It also helped that they got extra base hits from Jimmy Rollins, Humberto Quintero, John Mayberry Jr, and Ben Revere (!!!).
Is Roy Halladay out of his funk? For the second game in a row, he pitched 7+ innings while giving up < 2 runs. His pitch speed was again a positive, and he dominated the Cardinal hitters all night. He gave up only two hits–both via solo home runs. Here's his line: 7 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2BB, 6 K. Can't blame this one on a bad opposing offense. It's good to see Doc pitching well again, and he lowered his season ERA to 6.04. (It's hard not to chuckle at that)
The Phillies are back at it again tomorrow night with Lance Lynn on the mound for the Cardinals and Cliff Lee on the mound for the Phillies.
33 Comments
I guess the Cardinals didn't learn what the Phillies learned last year. You can't use Ty Wiggington at 3rd base. He gave the Phillies 3 runs in the 1st inning. He has some value as a left fielder or third baseman but he doesn't have the defensive skills any more to play 3rd base.
Winner winner
Chicken dinner
Halladay is at minimal a servicable ML starter.
That with Cole and Cliff should give you a fightin chance.
You have to take some walks and score some runs.
I agree that Doc should be a fine #3 and that Cole, Cliff and Doc should give them a chance, but they have to get Cole back to being Cole. The Phils are 0-4 in Cole's starts, 7-6 in all other games.
"they have to get Cole back to being Cole. The Phils are 0-4 in Cole's starts"
Does that really bother you?
It doesn't me, but maybe you see something I don't.
No. Actually my point was, as long as Cole's healthy, he'll be fine and the team will be okay. This 100 loss talk is absurd.
Ain' it wonnerful, wonnerful, wonnerful !!!!!!
Does anyone think the mets will continue to play winning baseball as the season progresses?
I think the Mets are going to be surprisingly good.
Before the season, I predicted they had the potential to finish in third place ahead of the Phillies for third place in the NL East. Admittedly, that prediction was more due to what I felt was a dismal off-season reorganization in Philadelphia than any great gains in New York.
The Mets "winning" baseball may actually translate into a .500 season this year but not too many pundits have picked them to be that good. What I believe will be winning about their club is attitude and that's something they can build off of next year. If the team's financial woes are behind them by then I believe they could become competitive almost as fast as the Nationals rose to prominence.
The Mets are likely playing slightly better then their ultimate record by the end of this season but the Phillies are currently playing at a level I expected them to be at when it's mercifully over.
Frankly, I'd almost prefer to see the Phils finish in 4th place. Mediocrity can breed more mediocrity while dismal is more likely to lead to change.
In any event, I don't believe either team is much better or much worse than their current records, so 3rd place will likely go to the team that stays the healthiest.
You just gave a positive review of the Mets possibilities without mentioning any players or areas of strength that would propel them to greater heights.
Perhaos you'd like to do so beyond the obvious starting point of Bryan Harvey since one man, and a questionable bullpen don't exactly visibly translate to shaking the trend of a minimum of 2 years in a row of playing winning baseball early, and then bottoming out. That includes a memory (not to be confused with fact) of them being in 1st place in May 2 years ago.
Nice job to the normally unsung guys, Galvis, Frandsen, and Quintero – who all contributed in their own way tonight. Not in the box score, but doing the job moving runners over, hustling and fielding.
What irks me about tonights game is that it should have been 2 in a row and the start of a new streak. I'm still bitter about that foul, fair ball. Guess I've got to move on.
The mets are young and hungry and because of the Madoff debacle are foreced to do things the right way.
Like trading Dickey when his value was high.
That said if they had Dickey I think they would definately be ahead of the Phillies this year.
I am hoping I can win my bet this year though. Because they dont have Dickey.
The future of my bet is not bright. Not as long as Ruben is the GM that is.
You gotta figure rubes is out if the phillies fail to make the playoffs this year, especially if they aren't ever close. But who knows.
Even close*
Let's get something straight about Ruben being ridded of his responsibilities. Anybody guessing as to when or if he'll be fired based on club performance has zero or less clue what they speak of
Someone with inner workings of Dave Montgomery's mentality on the subject is far more on track. Even that might be a stretch from legitimacy because I don't even know if in the Phils structure, he would singularly make the call.
But assuming Monty is the decisionmaker, that's all that matters. And I love the way people that read all the criticism of Amaro leap to that conclusion and are faster than quick to ignore the fact that he's got 8 mil left on his contract AFTER this year.without reaching in their pockets and ponying up any funds to offset what's a serious outlay of funds to reassign or eat.
The only "fact" we know for sure is that Monty stood up to an awful lot of criticism of Ed Wafe before he finally pulled the plug. Whether or not that is even relavant to a next time is speculation.
Executives are not judged solely by 1 area, even in sports where W-L powerfully stares back.
The Amaro regime is plenty controversial, but even then, you could count on 1 hand the number of peeps that get that almost every GM in history has black marks on their transaction resume. And for all most of us know, Amaro might work very favorably behind the scenes in non publicly viewed areas that have Monty pretty satisfied with some factors that enter into such a decision.
Such speculation, even if it turns out close in timing is nonsense. Offering opinions on Amaro decisions is one thing, though even then people often don't know everything entailed by being on the inside and are just venting in fanspeak.
In re: The now famous walk…. what was that movie called??…"Miracle on 34th Street"?? I guess we have our own version – "Miracle on Pattison Ave."
Nice win all around. Nice to see Doc hopefully getting it together.
Baby steps.
Here, Here, I'll raise a glass to "Baby steps". The correct approach.
Ok my hope was the Phillies could hang around .500 until Ruiz returns and Haladay straightens himself out. After that they should easily be able to win 3 out of every 5 games which would put them at 95 wins.
Not to read into quotes too much, even though that's exactly what I'm doing here, but when they don't exactly know what hit them, or pick up pitches after the fact but way of video, it's probably a sign of a well pitched game. It is SUCH a pessimistic feeling watching Doc go to the mound and not feel high confidence in a positive likelihood. I'd like to think we're at least temporarily removed from that after last night's effort against a good hitting club.
"Once he got on a roll he's the caliber of pitcher who can stay on that roll for a while," Matheny said. "He threw a lot of pitches (109). We just weren't able to capitalize."
During the brief delay, Wigginton watched replays of all three of his plate appearances against Halladay, including his four-pitch walk in the seventh. He said he found a single pitch from Halladay that he could have driven, and he didn't get ahold of it.
"You see a lot of pitches down at the knees and out at the corner," Wigginton said. "Any time a pitcher does that, he's going to be tough. We only got two hits in the game so he was doing something right."
With the exception of that one game in Cinc. the starters have been real solid the past 7 or 8 games.
I think the return of Ruiz and Delmon Young will fix a few things.
"I think the return of Ruiz and Delmon Young will fix a few things."
Hark! A little give the guy a chance attitude about D Young. Pretty much right there with you, but also a little concerned. That would be nice if the attitude proves right. We'll see.
I like the optimism, but to be honest I have a hard time imagining what DY might fix.
@ ken Bland I am only saying that until he is gone you cant ever make progress.
I dont kowo when that will be.
the sooner the better.
I am not big on speculation.
The Ryan Howard ofr Mike Trout and Josh Hamilton trade ideas I pretty much ignore,
I am good at looking at past performance and how it will translate in the future.
Comes from making money betting on horses where you look at the program.
I also learned that betting against my friends horses may sometimes be the right move. Thus no attachment .
If this team implodes to 100 losses and theres 20 000 people in the stands and Charlie is already gone ( he will be the first to go).
Even the worst person in charge of an orginazation would see you need to make a change.
But maybe not.
To me Ruben has steered the titanic into the iceburg many times. And he seems to back up and run into it again.
I am amazed he has his job now.
So who knows.
But you can mark this down. And Ive been remakably accurate in my predictions over the years.
Until he is releaved of his duties this team is on square one.
We can root and hope and love our team. Heck they may even make a run this year which wed all love.
But until hes gone we arent winning a WS and we are on go. Actually dont touch go go straight to jail. .
Really doesn't matter much how accurate my recollection is, but it's been a long time since you offered any time frames on how long he'd be here. So I wasn't talking about you on guesses of when he gets axed, if that does indeed happen. Many of your views him are worth thinking about, on the club, too. I'm very pragmatic about most baseball opinions, so I don't jump, and I just thnk sometimes people think their better positioned to have a view than they are, including me, but I do try not to cross that line. Either way, that part's fine, but this throwing dates around when peeps assumedly have no idea what the guy in charge is thinking just seems amateurish.
Point is, I was hardly talking about you, so not even sure why you replied when you didn't tell me it's winners circle night, which I already knew but would have expected to be the point. Or the all important fantasy update. Probably see ya Sunday. Knock 'em dead..
You know I'm not sure why this hadn't dawned on me before now, but does Doc get a "CG" for last night? I've been out of the Phils mainstream a little due Boston the last 18 hours so forgive my ignorance. I mean if the game was only 7 innings and he pitched 7 innings, that's a CG right?
Yes, it is.
Woo hoo… everybody hits! It's one of those feel good moments from last night's game. It's baseball and the unpredictablity (never mind all those advanced stats that says otherwise) of game situations is what makes it a great sport.
Great to see Roy Halladay pitching so well again. Whatever problems he may have had..mechanics, rhythm, velocity or simply trying to do too much appears to be behind him now. I norticed on this thread a implied skepticism rather than praise for Halladay's performance last night. That does not surprise me given the attitude of some here. Even the consistent velocity of 89-92 MPH did not elicit any kind words for Halladay.
In mentioning the performance of Halladay, I watched the highly anticipated matchup of 24-year-old phenoms Mets' Harvey and Nats' Strasburg yesterday. These two future greats are certainly good for baseball. Harvey won the first round as he simply dominated the Nats' line-up and now have an eye opening 4-0 record in the first month of the season. A Cy Young candidate? That would make it two seasons in a row for the Mets (smile).
By the way, for the beard loving fans of Jayson Werth who is being paid $16 million this season looked pitiful against Harvey but then so did the rest of the Nats line-up. I do have this feeling that Nats' owner(s) will eventually regret in handing a 7 year contract worth $126 million to a player not "worthy" named Werth.
Interesting lineup tonight. RyHo took infield, not necessarily even testing for tonight, but sits again, but Charlie opted for a Firstberry night against the righthander. And Galvis plays left again. Laynce Nix's heroic shot for Doc 6 days ago has clearly earned him minimal brownie points. One woukld think this lineup capable of scoring in the 4-5 range against Lynn, who, for what it's worth has fallen victim to a .283 BAA as opposed to last year's fine W-L, not terrible 3.7 ERA that included a .253 BAA. David Freese is back in the Card lineup. That's a shame on multiple fronts..
1. Jimmy Rollins (S) SS
2. Freddy Galvis (S) LF
3. Chase Utley (L) 2B
4. Michael Young (R) 3B
5. Domonic Brown (L) RF
6. John Mayberry (R) 1B
7. Ben Revere (L) CF
8. Erik Kratz (R) C
9. Cliff Lee (L) P
It's a shame Howard can't start, he's 2-3 lifetime against Lynn with a home run. Good chance he pinch hits if needed I guess, but I hope we have a lead and he's not needed. Nothing personal, Andrew.
And they thought the Abbott and Costello version of Who's on First was complicated. You need a Doctorate to follow this play.
I saw that play in real time, the umps blew it because he was tagged twice, the second time was after he went back to second, he took his foot off, and therefore the second tag.
And now for the rest of the story-
After all that, Segura tried to steal AGAIN 3-5 minutes later, and was caught stealing at second. The announcer said he might be the only player in baseball to get tagged out three times in one inning.
All I know is that play made my head spin.
Lotta night baseball to be played yet, but good luck on the tweet beat topping Associated Press Phils beat writer Dan Gelston with this gem….
Howard out of phils lineup. Manuel says howard still has soreness and stiffness down there. Available to pinch run.
My sympathies if it's the down there that you thought was the greatness of the tweet.