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The Wheelie Good Round-Up 30 April
Published 1 January 2012
Hard hat
We've seen bikes made of wood but a bike helmet? Creating a bit of buzz Stateside are the "Tree Piece" wooden bike helmets made by Dan Coyle of Coyle Design and Build. His beautifully crafted wood helmets have met safety requirements and actually exceed the requirements of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Wood can actually absorb energy in a way plastic can't. Tests show that 10-20% of the impact is absorbed by the wooden shell, thus leaving less work for the inner liner. The inner liner in a Tree Piece wood helmet currently comes with EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam protection but Dan is developing a cork inner liner which is said to give better protection than EPS. Given it takes time to make one helmet, Dan's helmets aren't cheap to buy. Prices range from $265 to $365.
Lamborghini luxury
Lamborghini has become the latest sports car maker to launch a bicycle with the launch of the Impec Automobili Lamborghini bike this past week. The bike's handlebar, brake hoods and saddle are trimmed in Lamborghini suede. The bike also features Lamborghini's famous House of the Raging Bull logo on the front of the frame, 60mm Mavic Cosmic aero rims and Shimano's DuraAce Di2 electronic groupset. The Impec Automobili is made by Swiss bike maker BMC and given the Lamborghini badge it retails for €20,000. Only 30 Impec Automobili's have been made. If you want the bike, we suggest you go into one of Lamborghini's 120 dealers worldwide to hand over the cash.
The cycle cap
The cycling cap has a long tradition in cycling sport. Its style is timeless yet the cap has disappeared in professional races with the requirement that helmets are worn in all races. More often than not we still see the cycling cap on the podium, while it is also a favoured item of us who love cycling and get out on the roads every week. There are many different styles of cycling cap and ways to wear it, yet it is not a look most people can pull off. Luckily, Wade Wallace of Australian blog Cycling Tips, has put together a guide on just how to wear a cycling cap and look good on his blog.
Lego bike love
We love this rather cute video that publicises Madrid's upcoming Tweed Ride. Who wouldn't like Playmobil animation, bikes and a tender love story.
Safe riding?
Out last entry this week is a tongue and cheek advice article about bike safety that has been doing the social media rounds in the last week. Satirical US magazine The Onion is known for putting together humourous tips on various subjects with a US bias of course. Even so, the tips mentioned in this article made us laugh here in the GGB office.
The Wheelie Good Round-Up is brought to you by our friends at Going Going Bike, the online marketplace for used and vintage bicycles. Check out their blog for similar stories from the world of cycling.


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Phillies Find Their Bats In Atlanta
There they are! Those pesky little wooden sticks were hiding in the peachy state of Georgia! 14 hits, 2 home runs and 6 walks later and the Phillies wander off tonight with an 8-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Kyle Kendrick did a nice job, going 6 innings and giving up 3 earned runs, 2 walks and striking out 2. Shane Victorino had a huge night with 4 RBI, 2 of which came off a home run in the 3rd inning. He was so scary, in fact, that Bobby Cox, Braves manager, intentionally walked him in the 8th inning to load the bases for Chase Utley! It paid off actually, as Chase struck out, but wow, what a move. The Phillies, although coming away with the win, still left 13 men on base. They also left the bases loaded twice with 1 out, without scoring. Now, although I am always elated by a Phillies win, I do have a small rant to go off on…
I just can't hold it in any longer! I was hoping by the half way point of the season to see some really defined leadership on this team, but it just has not happened. You see, the one area I think all major league clubs tend to ignore when making decisions is spiritual and emotional leadership. They don't see it as an important factor and therefore, it never enters into business decisions. But team chemistry can make or break a team, and one or two people in a clubhouse need to serve as the glue that hold that bond tightly together. We saw it last year when the Phillies thrived, despite being riddled with injuries. It was the bond between teammates and the chemistry in the clubhouse that kept them motivated. We saw the Mets self-destruct, because they did not have that special ingredient. And it shows again with their team in 2008.
This year, the Phillies let Aaron Rowand go, which many saw as a good business decision. Personally, I saw it as a huge mistake for all of the reasons I outlined above. I agreed with the business end of it; however, he was the glue that held this team together and no one else has stepped forward to take over that role. You know a bright light when it enters the room; he is one of those people and the Giants are now the beneficiaries. Can't dwell on what is done though, but who will be the next leader for the Phillies? I thought maybe Jimmy Rollins would have stepped up, but at this point in the season, it has become clear that his role will be limited. When a major slide happens as it did the last 6 series, someone needs to step up and hold these guys accountable for their own actions, like Aaron did last year. I don't want to see interviews the next morning where multiple players are saying things like, "Well, we ran into some good pitching…" After 4, 5, 6 games, that gets old fast. Not to mention, it is not stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility, like they would have in the same situation last year. That is where I see a major difference between the 2007 and the 2008 team right now, and it is a little worrisome.
We do have a lot of guys who can lead in smaller ways….Chase Utley leads by example; Shane Victorino leads with attitude; Pat Burrell seems to lead behind the scenes quietly; but we need someone who will not be afraid to grab hold of a guy and shake him when he does something stupid! Who is going to throttle Geoff Jenkins for swinging at a pitch today with a 3-0 count, bases loaded, 1 out that was NOT right down the middle of the plate? Incidentally, he popped out and that was one of the 2 times the Phillies left the bases loaded with 1 out today. Someone needs to say something to him and hold him accountable.
Ok, ok, so many will not agree with me on this, I know. Such is life. I just see such potential for this team this year, you hate to see it go to waste. Especially if a guy like Brett Myers can get his act together and take one for the team like he did today! Kudos to Brett for accepting the assignment to AAA J That took a lot of guts and we should all be proud of him! It was the best move for the team and very selfless on his part. Now, let's get this clubhouse in order so when he comes back, all will be well! Another sweep of the Braves would certainly be a nice start to that…
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Actually, I agree about 150% with you!! Someone needs to start shaking this team up when they do something wrong and take the blame, not just saying they faced good pitching (even though they did, but they still should be able to hit especially in key situations.) Especially with Geoff Jenkins…someone needs to help him out with this slump that he's going through. So before I start MY rant of losing Aaron Rowand…I'll just end this comment now lol =)
I also agree. Somebody among them need to take the guys aside and tell them that they're stinking up the joint and that they need to make the other guys' pitchers start suffering for all of those other pitchers making them look bad.

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Ruben Amaro Jr. is searching for that elusive right-handed bench bat. Here's what we know.
Nomar Garciaparra: The first name surfacing, Garciaparra may not retire, which may make him a possibility for the Phillies. A 1B/3B/SS combo, he would jump into the top right-handed bench spot while providing slight relief for Pedro Feliz and Ryan Howard.
Ty Wigginton: Hitting 20+ home runs for three consecutive seasons, Wigginton is a powerful bat who can play 1B/2B/3B/LF. While not amazing with the glove, he'd be a decent defensive upgrade from Howard and Ibanez when necessary.
Moises Alou: Somewhere in his 40s, Alou is hurt a lot, but if healthy is a very potent bat who could platoon in left field (or right field, maybe). He barely played in 2008.
Kevin Millar: Mr. "Cowboy Up" hit 20 homers as the Orioles' starting first baseman. That doesn't keep you a starter. He could play the corner outfield positions, too.
Rich Aurilia: He can play all infield positions, but is fitting in more at first base these days. He's a better contact hitter than Millar, but has half the power.
Mark Grudzielanek: The man who once threatened to break the league record for doubles in a season has become somewhat of a one-trick pony. He can hit the ball, but for singles and doubles. He can play second base and shortstop.
Thoughts: Wigginton is the best option, bar none. He can step in at multiple positions, and though his playing time might dip, he could still pound 20 homers playing half the time at Citizens Bank Park. I wouldn't mind Garciaparra or maybe Aurilia, but by adding Wigginton, it would push Eric Bruntlett to a defensive replacement position, which is where he's best. It would also push Matt Stairs off the roster, which is okay. Wiggy would fit in well.
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I agree Tim.
Plus, you could always put Wigginton in LF for Ibañez in the late innings, without sacrificing offense. As much as I like Ibañez, his defense is just as bad as Pat's… and Pat had a good arm which allowed to get plenty of outfield assists… I just don't see that happening with 37-year-old Ibañez.
Also, Bruntlett is good at SS, so Ty would fit in nicely. We'd have LF, 1B, 2B, 3B, and SS positions covered with those two guys.
As teh market prices drop for players across the board, someone liek Wigginton may slip into the Phillies grasp. He is a far better option than any of the rest of those names. The rest of those names are kind of just old trash each with their own good attribute and bunch of other bad attributes. Wigginton would do well here with his average and power, and that should be the target here.
They basically said they wont sign another starter unless its a cheap guy so that leaves the bullpen to shore up.
Honestly – you put a Wigginton on this team, opposite Dobbs, with the chance of taking an injured guy's spot or whatever, and you have potential for two Greg Dobbs' at the top of the bench. That's unquestionably the best bench in baseball.
Add a backup catcher (probably Paulino), a fine defensive utility man (Brunt) and a hopefully improved Jenkins, and that's a heck of a collection.
Wiggington's not a bench guy and he's not signing for bench money, Manny makes a good point about him playing the outfield though the point of Ibanez was not to have to defensive merri-go-round in the late innings so don't expect him being subbed much if at all. If we sign Wiggington it means Feliz isn't viewed as a viable option this year at 3rd base either because of injury or expected performance, I like Wiggington but again you can't go around signing 20+ homer guys and have them warming the bench because their production won't translate and getting them playing time will be at the expense of others.
If Wiggington comes here it's to man 3rd close to full time for at least the year, Nomar's the best name off the bench.
NJ: I understand your point that he's not necessarily a bench player by trade. But there are a few caveats to that.
A: Would he be willing to work as a bench player for the chance to win a championship? B: Would he think about doing the job for a year or two, so that if he succeeds, he could translate it back to a bigger deal as a starter going into his early 30s?
And you can sign 20-homer guys for the bench. They did it with Werth (who had 20-homer potential). Remember, Wig would be a Feliz/Ibanez/Rollins/Utley/Howard injury away from a 15-game start stint. Anyway, the point for him would be to translate himself to a bench role. That could be done, especially with the experienced bench bats the team already has.
Wigginton can't carry Pedro Feliz's jockstrap at third base..
He either comes here as a Pinch-Hitter, or doesn't come here.
I agree 10000% with the notion that we can't expect a 20-HR guy if we only sign him to a bench-role..
We for some reason thought that Wes Helms, and Geoff Jenkins would all of a sudden belt HRs like nobody's business because of this "Hitter's Ballpark" but we forgot the fact that they wouldn't get enough at-bats to have numbers add up… AND.. because they don't get regular at-bats, its almost impossible to have hitters get into a groove.. 10 HRs in less than 300 at-bats is pretty good, obviously we'd like to see that average be higher than .246…. but thats not THAT bad.. its his contract that hurts more than his production.. but I'd expect Jenkins to get more comfortable with a Pinch-Hitting role, and he'll have double digit HRs this year and 40+ RBIs
Tim, you read my mind when you said "Wig would be a Feliz/Ibanez/Rollins/Utley/Howard injury away from a 15-game start stint." Exactly what I was thinking. And there's already a pretty decent chance that one or two of those guys may not be ready for April. And did anyone expect Rollins to get injured after playing every single game in 07? Not me, at least… Sh** happens in a long baseball season, and even with our already strong lineup, I could see Wigginton starting at least 60 games.
The Werth example is perfect.
Understand your point Tim although I think a good every day guy with power translates to a very average bench player where you want a guy who can just flat out hit and avoid streaks. I was very excited when we signed Werth although given his health at that point I don't think many were truely expecting for him to unseat the everyday guy.
Wiggington became an everyday guy after becoming a viable stopgap in Tampa and Houston but it'll be a major step-back for him championship or not to be seeing the field maybe once a week. I understand looking at Nomar, Aurilla but looking at Wigginton tells me the Phils aren't so sure Feliz can't be relied on to be at 100% this year which makes Wiggington a viable option by the very definition of his role as a stopgap 3rd base/outfielder.
Honestly, if they add ANY of these guys to the team, its better than what they have now.. and it would be better than what we had last year with So Taguchi (who was a very good part-time player in his career… except for last year!?)
I think the most important thing is not to add the player with the best numbers.. but which player can be added to improve the "team" … Wigginton and Moises Alou are great, but if you can't be certain that they would A) be comfortable with, and B) excel in a part-time role… then they wouldn't be the smart move to make..
If Wigginton is open to the part-time role, thats great… otherwise, Rich Aurilia is a hell of a fit, or if Nomar comes back, he obviously knows that he isn't competing for anything close to a starter's job… he's get paid a few million just to swing the bat.. HRs are nice (Matt Stairs).. but I think we need guys that put the bat on the ball coming from the bench, more than we need additional power.
With Utley and Feliz being injury question marks I think it would be VERY wise to sign a 20 homer guy like this to cover yourselves. remember, the only reason geoff jenkins is still on this team is because of his contract. ever since werth became an everyday player, jenkins has become basically useless.
If they signed Wigginton, I would view him as the 4th OF/first guy to start off the bench. Given that feliz and utley are hurt it probably a very good idea to have some quality there filling in for them. When they come back and if they diminish Wiggintons role then maybe you can work out a deal to move him if playing time is his main concern. The point is, id rather have too many bats then not enough. the guy can play enough positions that it makes his likelihood of getting PT very high.
also, money isnt an issue here because i think you can get this guy for an affordable rate, even if its on a one year deal.
The numbers never translate off the bench, to hit 20 homers Wiggington would need almost everyday playing time like Werth got last year.
Wiggy is the best option, but also the most expensive and probably looking for the most guaranteed playing time. Aurilla is versatile and knows he's nothing more than a bench guy at this stage in his career. I don't think Phillies Phans would suffer through Nomar's 47 minute batting glove routine…instant boo! Grudz is a good dude, but he really only plays 2nd and once Chutley is back, what's the point?
Ty Wigginton has got to be the ugliest human being alive.
Helms, for one, was supposed to start at third, and just plain stunk.
I don't think Jenkins was prepared for the jump from everyday starter to platoon. Plus Werth's surge made it impossible for Jenkins to see a lot of time.
Wigginton has played less time before, and could develop into a solid pinch hitter. Having Dobbs (who also had to adjust into the PH role) as his LH doppleganger could be a blessing.
I wish the Phils would have signed Wigginton instead of Ibanez in the first place. He is versatile, has pop with the bat, and is much younger that Raul Ibanez. Plus he would have cost less. I think $10 mil for Ibanez was a mistake from the beginning. The man is too old and despite his excellent training, hitting is largely dependent on reflexes, which are among the first things to go in an athlete.
I'm a bit concerned… Looking at this list, it seems like an indication that Feliz is not going to be ready. I mean, if he's not, Dobbs has to play 3B and that leaves us no backup at 1B (and no options on the farm at that position).
Wigginton would be a great addition but he's probably the most expensive name on this list… with that being said, they need to consider Wigginton because he's the only guy on this list that could be a legitimate option every day.
Millar, Aurilia… not really feeling it…they might have a little bit left in the tank but I would like to think that we can find a better alternative. If you're approaching this thinking that you're going to need someone to be ready to step in and play 1B (if Feliz is not going to be ready) and Wigginton ends up asking for $5-6 million, I guess that you have to consider one of these two. If you're just looking for a RH bench bat, I would rather see us go after Alou or Nomar…
They're both professional hitters. When healthy, Alou is remarkable… emphasis on when healthy… he can't play the field anymore but if he's limited to a bench role, maybe… I think that he would come here with the intention of mashing the Mets (you gotta love that) and the only way that he's going to play anywhere this season is if the price is right. Nomar is probably the best fit but if it has taken him this long to decide whether he wants to retire or play again, that really means that he's not willing to play under the terms suggested and it's unlikely either side will budge.
Tim, I agree 100% with what your saying as I think there is a chance Wigg/Dobbs would be a deadly combination off the bench… but Wigginton has been getting pretty regular playing time lately.
Dobbs was our #1 pinch-hitter/ spot-starter.. and he only had 226 at-bats, and played the field in about 60 games.
I'm guessing that would be about the most time Wigginton would hope to see too.. 250 at-bats, with 50-60 games in the field.. If he's fine with that, he would be a nice fit, but from what I read earlier this offseason, he was looking for MORE playing time, not less..
The two seasons that Wigginton had less than 300 at-bats, his average was bad. In 2004, 182 at-bats with a .220 average. In 2005, 155 at-bats with a .258 average. Like most players, he's more productive with more regular playing time… that is what makes Greg Dobbs such a rare-breed, and why so many players aren't open to the idea of Bench roles, because its so hard to succeed only playing every so often
Alou is the best hitter of the bunch, but he's never healthy.
Nomar can NOT play 3B or SS any more than Greg Dobbs can. He's a 1B/corner OF.
Wigginton is a good fit if as a bench player. If he signs with the Phils, he'll know that he won't be starting.
Isn't it funny that guys like Wiggy, Dunn and Abreu can't even find a team and the Phillies gave 37 y/o Ibanez $30.5 million? I think Ibanez is a good player, but the Phils way overpaid for him. Oh well.
I'd got with either Wiggy or Alou for the last bench spot. They both kill LHP.
Monk… I agree with you, to an extent. Wigginton might be more a little more versatile and younger but, like Don M says, he couldn't hold Ibanez' jock. You can't actually believe that we would be better off with Wigginton as our everyday LF… if we grabbed him and upgraded 3B or RF, maybe we would have been better off but not with Wigginton alone.
Before I say anything on the subject, did everyone just realize that Tim said that a player might be willing to come to the Phillies in order to win a championship? How awesome is that after all these years!?
I agree that, based on pure talent, Wigginton is the best option. Alou would have been my second or even first choice if he could just stay healthy. Maybe if he was on a bench he would not get injured so frequently? With Alou's injury problems, Garciaparra would definately be my second choice but he has to be fully committed to the team and not looking more towards retirement.
Paulino kills lefties… gotta feel pretty good about that move.
Wigginton would be a great pick-up for the fightins! He's a great pick-up/draft option for you fantasy managers out there too…
I doubt Wigginton comes though. He's going to be looking for more money and playing time then the Phills can offer. Which is the main reason he's leaving Houston
Someone told me that the Phillies are still quietly pursuing Sheets.
"Paulino kills lefties… gotta feel pretty good about that move."
Now I do!
I didn't know that he kills lefties, so I'm feeling better about him. I didn't mind the move because Jaramillo is nothing much.
Well it is very possible there's more to Feliz's injury than we think. If he misses a month, that makes Wigginton that much more possible.
Holy sh*t.. Ronny Paulino vs. lefties (2006-2008):
.354 avg
.414 obp
.498 slg
.912 ops
I like Alous bat , but the first time he busts it down the line the hammy goes–6 weeks later he does the same thing.Nomar is in the same boat–can not stay healthy–plus both these guys are a year older. Phils really need Ibanez to hit lefties the way he did last year–if not we will be in trouble. No way Wigginton comes as a bench player–unless the Phils PAY. Maybe they know something about Feliz' back that we don't
Paulino, Ruiz, Coste, Marson–something has to give here, especially when so many teams are looking for catching–If Paulino can shake off last year and return to 2006/2007 Phils may have something
With the way the market is shaping up right now, yea, it looks like the Phillies, Cubs, etc.. overpaid greatly for Ibanez and Milton Bradley… but those were the players they wanted and they went out and got them.
If you would have told me you could get Adam Dunn for $5 M, but that Lowe would get $15/ 4years, and Manny Ramirez was still seeking MORE than $45 M /2 years from the Dodgers.. I'd call you crazy..
Nobody knew how much the market would change in the course of the past month or two..
From everything I've read, the Phillies still view Ruiz as the starter, Coste as #2, Paulino as #3, with Marson as #4… but Marson as the prospect will get loads of playing time in AAA… I haven't heard any Coste trade rumors in about a month. Are the Marlins still looking?
I would give Sheets a Schmoltz type deal–not sure he would take it, but when healthy he is a good one
I came across this last week. It's an article by Tom Verducci at SI.com
It basically says that on May 12, 2006, the Phillies called up Hamels to make his first start. If the Phillies had waited an additional 19 days before calling him up, he would have received a full year less of service time. So he wouldn't be arbitration elgible until AFTER the 2009 season.
Interesting stuff. I wonder what the Phillies were thinking (or not thinking)?
Id give sheets about 6M with 6 more in incentives and two vesting options if he can make X amount of starts in this season and then next season too. the options would both be for like 12M. Itd probably be the best offer hes gotten so far, so hed at least consider it. Id definitely be happy if they were still quietly pursuing sheets…and Id also try and sign wigginton to a one year deal for a few million, maybe throw in a second year if he wants it.
as for freeing up payroll space, well, i dont feel like arguing about that today…
woops, forgot to link the Verducci story. Here it is:
I agree with Monktavian.
I wanted a trade for Wigginton when the Astros were looking to dump him. We could have offered next to nothing (fringe prospect) and got him for a one year deal to be and right-handed Dobbs. Both can play third (badly but it counts), corner OF, and 2B in a pinch.
Leave the Ibanez $ for mid-season pickup.
Go with Jenkins/Wigginton platoon in LF both have power and hit opposite handed pitching. Wigginton becomes super bench player playing some OF to give Werth and Victorino a rest, fills in for Feliz earlier on and could take some time at 2B.
Phillies would have him locked in for the year then could decide who stays next year between Jenkins, Wigginton and Feliz.
Ibanez is a much better hitter than Wigginton/Jenkins but I would have rather spent that money on midseason pitching (Peavy!).
phils are content with giving the 5th spot to the winner of carasco, happ, kendrick and CHP so signing a starter isnt going to happen
dealing coste for a young pitcher would be real nice since marsen and paulino will produce a good backup backstop
doesnt look like they will have trouble moving stairs when they sign a righty bat…stairs only make 1mill and thats a bargain for a lefty pinch hitter that can hit the longball
would be nice to package coste and stairs to the same team who needs a catcher and a lefty bat and get a real nice prospect
Wigginton is a tweener, not good enough to play every day, too good to be on the bench. Considering the injuries to Feliz and Utley, he may get tweener type playing time with the Phils. Feliz' back is almost guaranteed to flare up throughout the season so the Phils may rest him more than usual giving Wigginton more playing time. He also has the ability to play more positions than the alternatives.
A one year contract with the Phils may be attractive to Wigginton since Feliz may be gone by the end of the year and he may be able to step into the "mostly" every day role then.
No more Garciaparra, please
O yeah, and keep Stairs. There is no way you can get rid of him after he hit arguably the best homer in Phils history. Pay a million or 2 of Jenkins contract and someone might take him. Stairs is better suited as a pinch hitter anyway.
"Pay a million or 2 of Jenkins contract and someone might take him. Stairs is better suited as a pinch hitter anyway."
I like that thought… someone would probably take a look at Jenkins if we were willing to eat some of his salary. He's obviously not comfortable being a backup here.
I don't see how anyone can think that we would have been better off with a LF platoon of Dobbs/Wigginton… it would have been cheaper but not better.
If Adam Dunn signs for anything less than $12 million/year, I will throw up… Dunn has hit 40+ HR and 90+ RBI in each of the past 5 seasons. I've been saying that he would have been the best fit since day one. The only reason that anyone could give for not making an offer was that he was LH… and we ended up with a LH.
"If Adam Dunn signs for anything less than $12 million/year, I will throw up… Dunn has hit 40+ HR and 90+ RBI in each of the past 5 seasons. I've been saying that he would have been the best fit since day one. The only reason that anyone could give for not making an offer was that he was LH… and we ended up with a LH."
Amen to that Chuck P., I'm with you 100% there.
Could you guys even imagine how frustrated EVERY Phillies fan would be Howard-Dunn together in our lineup????
Look how much people have been bitching about Howard's strikeouts over the past week… and then think about adding Dunn, who strikesout just as much, but he's less productive than Howard when he actually does hit the ball
They added what they needed, a contact hitter that can hit 2,3,5, or 6… he hits from the left side of the plate, which bothers some people.. but if you can hit, you can hit. Did they overpay?.. yea its looking like they did, but they would have lost him to the Cubs, Angels or Mets if they didn't get him when they did.
Ibanez hits for higher average, and drives in more RBIs than Dunn… who would have been a TERRIBLE fit for this team in my opinion.. I'd like to have Dunn on my slow-pitch softball team.. but not on the Phillies
Averages of the past 3 years:
Ibanez: .291, 26 HRs, 113 RBI
Dunn: .245, 40 HRs, 99 RBIs
That batting average seals the deal for me. Over that same 3 year period, Dunn Strikesout an average of 174 times per year.. Ibanez 107 …. that is a whole lot more contact, and a much more reliable bat in the lineup
The Phils don't need to be anymore explosive, it's consistency that's what the team has lacked and guys like Ibanez bring.
You can have Howard or Dunn, but not both. Dunn is a cheap alternative to howard if you want to unload howard because of his salary, which we could argue about all day, but together they would set the all time record for strikeouts in a lineup
Don M., if you look at a stat like BA, then obviously Ibanez is going to be better than Dunn.
What about OBP? For the last 3 years:
Ibanez: .353, .351, .358
Dunn: .365, .386, .386
or what about SLG?
Ibanez: .516, .480, .479
Dunn: .490, .554, .513
Anyone can cherry pick stats to make one player look better than the other.
Ibanez is a good player, but so is Dunn. Ibanez is older and just signed for $10.5 for 3 yrs, Dunn may have to sign for $5 million for one year. Who is the better value?
I agree that Dunn is a poor man's Ryan Howard and he might not be a "great fit" but he hits homeruns and would provide protection. We would all be frustrated with the strikeouts but it would be fun to watch!
He would have many more RBI's and his average might be better if he wasn't playing for the Reds. And when Howard leaves this organization (and we're all assuming he will), we would have a pretty decent HR hitter to bank on. What happens when Howard walks and Ibanez is done?
I agree that Ibanez is the better fit for the Phillies, but value-wise, they overpaid.
Enough about the Ibanez debate, we all know where each other stands. Any updates on Wiggy/Nomar/Alou?
They felt, and I agree.. that the lineup would be better suited with more consistent production from a different LF..in this case, Ibanez.
It looks smart that they didn't offer Burrell arbitration, because a guy with 30 HRs isn't going to lose his arbitration case, he would have been awarded somewhere around that $14-15 M mark again, which is too much for Burrell.
I've heard that Burrell will be missed most OFF the field.. he was the "Judge, Jury, and Executioner of the clubhouse"…
Rollins becomes the longest-tenured, Utley can lead by example all he wants, but if he's not willing to speak his mind, then nobody can listen if he's not talking, Victorino brings energy.. but who is going to be the guy to tell him to tone it down when he needs it? Myers brings lots of fire and passion, but was so bad at one point last year, he was sent to the minors, so will anyone listen to anything he says? Hamels is the ACE, but at only 25 years old.. there no way he's able to lead the clubhouse.. It will be interesting to see if Rollins is mature enough to lead ON and OFF the field, or it Utley is finally ready to be the guy the Front-Office and fans want him to be..
We need consistency… didn't we win the WS with Mr. Inconsistency playing left field? If you have more runs on the board than the other team, you win the game… both players are run producers and neither is going to win a gold glove anytime soon (so defense doesn't really factor into the decision). I think that Ibanez is a great fit and a great player but when you add money into the equation, $5 million per year for Adam Dunn is exponentially better than $10 million per year for Ibanez IMO.
What you need from #5 and #6 hitters, is the ability to KNOCK IN RUNS… not to GET ON BASE..
Burrell had a nice OBP.. and that's great and all, but a walk from Burrell and then counting on an injured Feliz, or a struggling Ruiz last year wasn't what the team needed, and we all voiced our opinions on that all year long.
I'm telling you for a FACT. that Howard-Dunn together in the lineup would be 1000x more frustrating than it would be fun. And not for nothing.. but BATTING AVERAGE, HRs, and RBIs are the common stats, its not like I'm digging for things..
SLUGGING% is great and all.. but when you only hit .238, does it really matter?
These comments are coming in too fast… we'll settle this debate another day. Right now, Dunn is unsigned and we know that we have a pretty good LF so lets leave it at that.
Utley's not going to be the vocal leader. Have you ever heard him talk?? Not the epitome of charisma. They're going to need Ibanez to step into that role… and Myers needs to step up in a big way.
If someone wants to use stats like BA and RBI, then fine. It's the old school/new school sabermetric debate.
RBIs are dependent upon how often you hit with runners in scoring position. After Howard hit his home runs last year, Burrell hitting a single would not result in a run scoring, was that Burrell's fault?
In a hitter's park, getting men on base is vital and both Dunn and Burrell do that better than Ibanez. They also get more extra base hits than Ibanez. Ibanez will hit more singles, but get on base less and has less power.
OPS (which is OBP + SLG) is a more accurate measure of a player's value than antiquated stats like BA and RBI.
Ibanez is quiet… and a new guy on the team.. he's not stepping into that role.
The only thing I worry about is that J-Roll takes over the lead, and this cool attidude comes over the team.. I've met Victorino before, and he acts like the best thing to ever come from Hawaii.. in my opinion, he a very good baseball player, but he couldn't hold a Pineapple's jockstrap!
All I'm going to say here now is when you take one stat particularly OPS you'r looking at a team that do the exact same thing, the Phils needed addition by subtraction to not be so hit or miss and that's what's being worked towards.
From everything I've read.. and from Player-Polls in Sports Illustrated:
The most accurate measures of how good a Hitter is, are Batting Average and RBIs.
The most accurate measures of how good a Pitcher is, are ERA and WHIP.
OPS the stats anyone who's ready Moneyball takes to literally…
Getting on Base is VERY important.. but SCORING MORE RUNS THAN THE OTHER TEAM WINS GAMES… now how you get those Runs, and what way you feel is the most effective is the debate..
I want a #5-6 hitter that drives in Runs and can make contact.. Walks don't do anything for me from that spot in the order because often (especially in the National League) your #7 and #8 hitters are players who are in the game more for their defense than for their bat. So to be happy that your Power-Hitters are getting ON BASE for your defensive specialists just doesn't make sense to me
Let's not forget that we have Moyer, who everyone looks up t and respects in the clubhouse. Burrel had more of an older brother feel, but Moyer is the Grand Pappy, and I think that the club listens to him.
I think everyone likes Werth and that he has leadership potential also, depsite his short tenure.
MONEYBALL… Maybe it works and maybe it doesn't …. Kevin Youkilis is one of the most underrated players in all of basell.. he's better than Mark Texiera, but he's too gritty to be glamorous
So maybe the Moneyball theory works… and the Oakland A's have been close a few times.. but "close only counts in Horseshoe's and Hand-Grinades" so I tend to like the Tony LaRussa theory that stats are like a pretty girl in a bikini, they show a lot, but they don't show everything… hustle and heart go into the equation too
Anyone that read Moneyball, should also read Three Nights in August … they are both great books, and will make you appreciate the game even more
ok, we agree to disagree on stats. I like players who get on base (therefore don't make outs) whereas you would prefer a guy like Juan Pierre of a few years ago (high BA, low OBP) to a guy like Dunn (low BA, but high OBP).
OPS shouldn't be tied to Moneyball. Smart teams have been using it for years, don't give Billy Beane credit for that.
Also, Moneyball was about exploring discrepancies between actually value and real value on the open market. Guys who got on base, but didn't have a sexy BA could be signed for cheaper than guys with high BAs who made more outs. Once teams realized that getting on base and not making outs was a valuable skill, then teams starting valuing those high OBPs properly.
This offseason, corner OFs have been mostly undervalued (Dunn, Abreu, Burrell) with some GMs not figuring that out (Amaro, McPhail).
Don M, I have read Moneyball and Three Nights in August. I enjoyed them both. I'm trying to think of the leadoff hitter that LaRussa used to get so frustrated about because he didn't take any pitches. I can't remember the dudes name, but he's obviously not in baseball anymore.
Kerry Robinson!, I just got way too excited for remembering that dude's name.
Buzzinger's like the Terrance Mallick of sports novels… OPS guys commonly aren't gamebreakers, they'll hit decently sporadically and which will pad the bad elements of their stats, you've got to have balance in your line-up to get runs across and blow-outs just jade how well your guys are hitting.
Wow the Braves are only prepared to offer Andruw Jones a minor league deal, that's like your generous uncle not giving you that loan… How the mighty have fallen!
On a separate note, anyone who lives outside the Philly area and wants to watch Phillies games, I highly suggest the MLB package on MLB.com
Not only do you get to watch every single out of town game for $120 bucks a year, but you get to watch any archived games from years past. I'm currently watching the Phils-Nats final series of the year. It's also fun to sporadically check up on the Mets broadcasts from the corresponding nights. It's fun to hear how depressed the Mets announcers are when the out of town scoreboard comes up and Howard had just hit another homer. Good fun.
My hope is that Chase turns that World Series Fxxxing champs comment into a fiery attitude in the clubhouse and more of a leadership role because as much as I think Rollins can get a group going, his comments last year make me think that he still does not "get" this city and what we are about.
Tim, The use of the word "doppelganger" was great!…Don, I'm in total agreement about getting Ibanez. We needed to add a bat that will keep rallies going, rather than killing them like Pat did all too often. He's also got a better arm than Burrell, who got most of his assists either at 2nd. Pat's throws to the plate were either late or up the first base line. he got assists on plays at the plate thanks to great relay throws from Jimmy. I can't recall Pat throwing anyone out at the plate in '08…As far as the catching logjam, Paulino was a nice upgrade for the back-up. I can see him getting plenty of starts, especially with all of the lefty starters we will see. Marson really isn't in the picture yet, nor does he need to be as his "service time clock" hasn't even started yet (I don't think that a September call-up starts the clock). Sadly, Coste appears to be the odd-man out, unless God forbid, he's kept as the righty off the bench…Speaking of which, Wigginton sounds to me like the best option, followed by Alou, but everyone being mentioned seems to be a better option the Coste. Hey, I love the guy, but "it's not personal, it's business" comes to mind.
Anyone who has an uncle outside of the Philly area… strongly suggest the mlb.com package 😉
I've heard that Ibanez is a quiet guy but I get the sense from watching him that he can talk if he needs to… a quiet guy that will make sure that you're playing professional. We don't need anymore loud mouths… we need a guy that can lead by example and get everyone to settle down when things get rough. With Vic, Werth, Dobbs, Romero and J-Roll, we have enough confidence to light a fire when we need one; we're going to need that stabilizing figure that Pat used to be. Even though he's new to this team, I think that Ibanez can be that guy. I'm sure that Moyer/Gillick had plenty of input when it came time to sign Ibanez. I trust both of those guys…
Well Coste had a spectacular April and May in 2008… VERY impressive stats early in the season, so I wouldn't rule him out yet.
Doug: I haven't heard anything that says that Ibañez has a better arm than Burrell… are you sure that is true?
"I haven't heard anything that says that Ibañez has a better arm than Burrell… are you sure that is true?"
This should clear things up:
Oh no! Are we really sure Ibañez is that great? or has he been hiding in Seattle all this time?
Just read all this stuff now, I was away from my dizzesk…
The way I look at OBP%.. is weird.. Bobby Abreu used to be my favorite player on the Phillies, because he was ALWAYS ON BASE… (and had a cannon for an arm)… but when Abreu was batting #3, they didn't need him to also get on base.. they needed him to drive the ball somewhere and get Doug Glanville and such home to score a run..
So I know the OBP theories, and I know that you need to have runners on to score runs.. but you need to have people making contact, and moving runners and driving them in too… its a lot easier for a guy to get on base than it is for a guy to knock in runs (yes, people need to be on base for the RBIs to happen.. so its all related)…
Kerry Robinson.. yea I think he's out of baseball.. that was a pretty good book.
I wouldn't even mind Coste being the RH hitter off the bench.. but for that to happen, Paulino would need to be up too.. but then Paulino hits LHP better, so he would be the PH and Coste would be backup catcher.. I can't see them carrying 3 Catchers unless they get stuck.
A bench of: Dobbs, Jenkins, Coste, Bruntlett, Paulino would be pretty good actually
"My hope is that Chase turns that World Series Fxxxing champs comment into a fiery attitude in the clubhouse and more of a leadership role because as much as I think Rollins can get a group going, his comments last year make me think that he still does not "get" this city and what we are about."
It was more the comment he made after that pointing to his teammates and telling them it was each and every one of them that made the champtionship possible that showed me that he may become a more vocal leader.
Chase Utley being drunk/or stoned and dropping an F-bomb in front of a live audience, at the Stadium, on TV, and on Radio..
THAT showed you that he may become a more vocal leader?
That was a scumbag move, that was definitely planned, because before he said it, all the guys were waiting for him to do it… and he knew that nothing would happen except he'd have to apologize.. he's a douche in my opinion. Hell of a ball player, but he's a douche
What can all those guys do that Chris Coste can't? Are the Phillies basically writing him off? In Coste we got a guy that can basically play any position and he's a great right handed bat off the bench! Why would we even consider Nomar and Alou (who are both WAY past their prime) instead of Coste?
You aren't seriously saying that Chirs Coste is better than either Nomar Garciaparra or Moises Alou are you???
If my life was on the line and I had to choose them, in order to get a hit to save my life.. it would be Alou, then Garciaparra, then Coste
I love this site, don't usually post but I have to say something. Don M, how dare you say Chase Utley is a douche. When will society loosen up and realize curse words are just that, words. Sure they can make you sound like an idiot when overused… but c'mon, the Philadelphia Phillies won the WS !!!! What better time to blurt out 'world f'n champions' than that? I loved the fact that he said that, I love the fact that he walks his own way, I love the fact he is one of the faces of the Philles, and I love the fact that our team can be a bunch of class clowns. Oh – and I love the fact that we're world f*cking champions.
Don M, stop being such a douche. Do you even like the Phils? Or would you rather have a gentleman such as Bobby Abreu back? He's so polite, he never gets in the right field fence's way.
So no Chris Coste and no Chase Utley for Don M. Go root for the Mets asshole!
Don M: Lighten up, man. Utley a douche? If that statement by Chase at a "celebration" offended you, I agree with Greg V: Go root for the Muts!
Don M…. Chase Utley said exactaly what everyone in the Delaware Valley were thinking and saying… World F*cking Champions. Everyone from toddlers to geriatrics were saying the same thing. The difference…. Utley said it in front of a microphone. I have yet to find more than 5 people who had a problem with that… None of them thought he was a douche, they just thought he should have lightened up on the reefer. Was it planned, probably. Was it childish, most people would agree. Does that make Utley the man, yes. Does it make hime a douche? NO! Don M you usually make some inteeligent comments on this site, but that sir is absurd. Lighten up, and get laid. It's obvious to me that you need it. Hell, maybe you should smoke some of the reef that Utley smoking.( I heard Victorino gets it on the cheap from the islands!)
You guys should read more.. obviously its not a huge deal that Utley said that.. but it was PLANNED.. I use that word probably more than anyone I know, but not if front of kids, and if I ever do its definitely not planned. I'm fine with people not caring about it, because I heard it live on the radio and thought it was hilarious.. and then later I saw it on TV and how it was staged and realized it was a scumbag move.
I'm fine with people not caring about it, but anyone that thinks that it was "GREAT", "MAKES CHASE UTLEY THE MAN!" or "THAT SHOWED THAT HE MAY BECOME A MORE VOCAL LEADER" …. you've got to be kidding me.. you are probably friends with the guys in the FanFriday video giving the camera the finger, with dragon tattoos on your forearms, and throwing bottles into the visiting teams dugout – and then running away . Actually, Jason B, I think that was you, right?
I like Chris Coste, I've said that lots of times… but anyone that would rather have Chris Coste over Nomar Garciaparra or Moises Alou smokes TOO much of the reefer. I used to do that everyday in college, but quit, now Im married and I get laid more in a week, than you do in a month.. good thing we talk about baseball on here.
Not a douche… but a bad decision nonetheless.
Honestly, I could care less that it was said, and I was there with my four year-old son so I would have every right to care… for parents saying that their kids heard it, I would question why their kids weren't at school… you shouldn't throw stones if you live in a glass house.
The problem that I have is that it was thought out… it was a calculated decision and you have to wonder what he was thinking. I have no doubt that someone on the team (Werth) said, "You won't do it." and then it became a macho-beer-induced dare but that's not an excuse. Forget the fact that he's a role model and a representative of this team… his image is important for his own personal benefit (marketing and advertising $$). That's just stupid.
Saying that curse words are just words is really immature. I used to think that back in the day, too but at some point I realized that words have meaning and children really are like sponges. I have to watch everything that I say around my son… if I don't want him dropping the f bomb at school, I can't walk around claiming that I'm the f*ing man of the house.
Wow, I'm just now getting a chance to catch up on yesterday's comments-Don, you actually think Utley's a scumbag and a douche? Just because he got a little high after winning the WFS and said a bad word? The guy was playing with probably alot more pain than any of us knew for the majority of the season, knew he was facing surgery, which is NEVER 100% guaranteed, just a little stressful for him, don't you think? Whether the f-bomb was planned or not, please let's cut him a little slack here.
Yes Don… I AM one of the guys on the fan friday video. Yes, I have children yes I am married. When Utley made the statement, I did what any responsible parent who doesn't mind free speech would do… I explained to my son who is 5 that yes, Chase said a bad word, and sometimes adults do that when they are excited. No that doesn't makee it right for you to say that. A 5 year old perfectly understood that. I was not the one in the video with dragon tattoos on the arms, just so you know. Also, the way we act in the video are snippets of what was a collection of videos covering a 4 year span. But you know what, to defend myself again because you were so obviously offended, yes, sometimes me and my buddy do act like that. Our dads acted like that and our grand dads acted like that. our grand dads were of the culture that booed the president after throwing out the first pitch or wrote the Phils stink on the Life Buoy bill board at Connie Mack. If you think that reminding me of the video will make me ashamed, it won't. Actually it makes me proud to know it pisses people like you off. So just like I had to explain to my 5 year old, I will explain to you, sometimes adults act a little goofy, it doesn't make it right, it just happens. I'm 27 and I may look a little childish according to that video, but you know what, I'm ok with that. If you don't like it, don't sit in section 305 on Sundays or during the plan b season ticket package, because that's where we'll be, and we may drop a few F- bombs along the way.
PS, obviously the moderators of this site had no problem with the video… They posted it.
I think we all know who the DOUCHE is here….. and it's not Chase!
Oh yeah, and we didn't throw a bottle into the bull pen, my buddy threw a bag of sunflower seeds at the mets bullpen catcher because he gave my buddy the finger… But since it was a Met, I kind a wish it was a bottle.
What about the guys they signed as NRI. Tiffee, Furmaniak, Giles as stop gaps. Furmaniak is the only one that I know who can play 3b,ss,2b and outfield. Giles can only play second, Tiffee only 3b. The payroll will already be at 130m so I don't see them spending much more say 2-3m for a bench guy like Wigginton. I am waiting for them to trade Stairs of Jenkins they are the same player.
you guys are right, I'm a d-bag.. my issue isn't even really with Utley as much as it is the people that think he is the man BECAUSE he did that. He's the man cause he's a nasty baseball player, and he's on the Phillies, and he helped us win the World Series.
I didn't call him a scumbag; I said it was a scumbag move… to drop an F-bomb, on purpose with the whole world watching is really cool if you're like 14 years old… I bought a shirt that says World Phucking Champions, cause my sister-in-law designed it, and its part of Philadelphia Sports History… I doubt I'll ever wear it, because it's offensive to lots of people…
F-bomb at the Home Run Derby, F-bomb at the World Series celebration… both times into a microphone, and if people want to like him MORE because he does that… then they've got their own issues.
I guess I just don't think Utley is ready to be the TEAM LEADER the front office, the fans, and his teammates want or need him to be now that Burrell is gone.
i really mean im a big homo
i also post under other people's names and call them "homo" and "fag" on the internet because I'm cool…
nerds, if you have something to say, say it.. don't hide behind your keyboard and be tough on the computer..
You want to call me out because I knocked your man-crush Chase Utley?, that's fine.. at least have a discussion about it though, don't be like a NY Mets fan and trash this blog
Hey Don… I promise although we may have our differences, just know that I would never call you either of those names. And I certainly wouldn't trash this blog, as I completly respect the writer of it. Just so your clear that I would not go under a false name.
Jason B is my hero.
Wigginton to the Orioles, if that team can pitch some that's the best division in baseball since that teams quietly had a hell of an off-sesaon.
Off subject for us but you gotta give McPhail credit.
The Orioles have made some nice moves there. Theyll be better.


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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/231665
- Title
- Theory of MHD waves
- Author(s)
- Appert, K.; Collins, G. A.; Hellsten, T.; Vaclavik, J.; Villard, L.
- Abstract
- Reviews recent developments in the theory of MHD waves in connection with radio-frequency heating in the Alfven wave and ion cyclotron ranges of frequencies (AWRF, ICRF). The account focuses on the discussion of full wave solutions and the oscillation spectra in bounded, generally inhomogeneous, plasmas. Original results are presented concerning forced ICRF oscillations in a current-carrying torus. The effects on the wave structures of the equilibrium current, the size of the device, the minority concentration and the phenomenological damping are investigated. The resonant surfaces coincide with the magnetic surfaces as in the AWRF. The poloidal extension of the resonance is small in cases where a WKB approach is permitted so that there is no conflict between full wave solutions and the WKB method.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, Vol. 28, no. 1A (Jan 1986), pp. 133-145
- Publication year
- 1986
- FOR Code(s)
- 0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics
- Keyword(s)
- Alfven wave heating; Cylindrical geometry; Excitation of waves; Ion cyclotron heating; Magnetoacoustic waves; MHD waves; Resonance absorption; Toroidal geometry
- Publisher
- Institute of Physics Publishing
- 0741-3335
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2012 IOP Publishing.
- Peer reviewed


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WASHINGTON, DC — Congress has passed a new five-year farm bill, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act, and while Rep. Chris Gibson (R-19) and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) are touting the benefits of a new law for New York State farmers, New York's Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) voted against it because of cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) food stamps program, now called the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, for short.
In a statement provided on Tuesday after the Senate's vote. Sen. Gillibrand said, "Only in Washington could a final bill that doubles the already egregious cuts to hungry families, while somehow not creating any additional savings than originally proposed, be called progress. This bill will result in less food on the table for children, seniors and veterans who deserve better from this Congress, while corporations continue to receive guaranteed federal handouts. I could not vote for it on the Senate floor."
U.S. Sen. Charles E. "Chuck" Schumer, however, praised the bill in a statement last week, crediting it with having provisions that would provide "major victories" for the state's farmers.
"Ensuring the Farm Bill's passage is of the utmost importance to New York, because it maintains or grows scores of programs for Upstate New York dairy, fruit and vegetable farmers, maple syrup producers and even New York jewels like Hickey Freeman," Schumer said. "While the bill does not contain everything that we fought for, it is ultimately a win for the farmers that are the heart of Upstate New York: it will not only pay large dividends down the road, but also delivers immediate certainty for our farmers at a time that they need it."
Taking credit for authoring some of the Farm Bill's provisions, Gibson indicated, "My language overhauls the safety net program for dairy farmers, encourages the growth and sustainability of local and regional agriculture and organic farming, protects conservation programs and helps beginning farmers access the capital they need to enter the field. For our rural communities, we protected and improved the rural broadband loan program once again and we also make reforms to better address Lyme disease, a public health scourge in our area...
"For Kingston, which is an integral part of the agricultural economy because of the rural nature of Ulster County, its farmers markets, restaurants, and other attributes, the bill expands eligibility for rural development programs for the city."
The bill is also noteworthy for its lack of farm subsidy reform, including especially the elimination by conference committee negotiators of commodity payment limitation reform (the subject of The River Reporter's editorial on January 24) originally approved by both houses of Congress. The House/Senate negotiators stripped the bills of nearly all subsidy reforms.
Impact on food stamp recipients
Reached in her office in Albany, Hunger Solutions New York Executive Director Linda Bopp outlined the consequences of the food stamp cuts in the Empire State. "The consequence is that approximately 300,000 households in New York State (NYS) will see their SNAP benefits go down approximately $90 a month." She said that translates into a loss of about 34 meals a month.
New York is among 15 states (mostly states where residents have high heating costs) that will be hit harder because of how heating assistance and food stamps programs are linked. Due to a change in the law, households that previously qualified automatically for higher SNAP benefits when they received any amount of support (no matter how little) under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program(LIHEAP) must now receive at least $20 in LIHEAP assistance to be eligible for higher SNAP benefits.
When asked who will pick up the slack in New York State, Bopp said, "That's the exact thing we're concerned about. There's no one to pick up the slack. The rationale is that the emergency food system will pick up the slack, but this doesn't recognize that food organizations are already running at a deficit, unable to meet current demand. Those organizations already saw an astronomical increase last November. There's no one to fill it. This is a dire situation."
Hunger Solutions New York is now formulating what to tell local soup kitchens and food pantries. "Donations already are down, and we can't tell them to create food out of nothing."
In Bopp's opinion, "This is not a charity issue; it's a government responsibility."
[This week's editorial on this subject can be found on page 6.]


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GOP congressional agenda on a crash course with party's presidential hopes
RNC's 'kinder gentler' strategy ignored
The schism between the tea party faction and the Republican Establishment is not the most significant schism in the GOP coalition. The deeper problem is the disconnect between the congressional party and the presidential party.
The agenda and strategy of the congressional party under John Boehner and Mitch McConnell is nearly antithetical to what the party would do if it wanted to optimize its presidential prospects. It is a strategy that may fare well in the 2014 midterm elections, but it ignores the advice the party gave to itself after the drubbing it took in 2012.
That advice was simple: If you want to elect a Republican president, stop alienating minorities, women, young people and swing voters. But old habits die hard.
The textbook for that advice is a report commissioned by the Republican National Committee after the 2012 elections. Called the Growth & Opportunity Project (get it, GOP), it is a surprisingly blunt post-mortem and prescription.
"We are losing in too many places," the report says. "Public perception of the Party is at record lows. Young voters are increasingly rolling their eyes at what the Party represents, and many minorities wrongly think that Republicans do not like them or want them in the country."
The RNC's models of success are the Republican governors, who control 29 of the 50 capitals. "The other, the federal wing, is increasingly marginalizing itself, and unless changes are made, it will be increasingly difficult for Republicans to win another presidential election in the near future."
But it is the federal or congressional party that sets the national table for presidential elections. It's instructive to look at the record of congressional Republicans in light of the report's main points.
1. Minorities. Demographics are the Democrats' great hope and Republicans' great fear. As the GOP report notes:
"By 2050, the Hispanic share of the U.S. population could be as high as 29 percent, up from 17 percent now. The African American proportion of the population is projected to rise slightly to 14.7 percent, while the Asian share is projected to increase to approximately 9 percent from its current 5.1 percent. Non-Hispanic whites, 63 percent of the current population, will decrease to half or slightly less than half of the population by 2050."
Hispanics are the big problem for the GOP. Mitt Romney took only 27 percent of the Hispanic vote in 2012. And he got 26 percent of the Asian vote.
Immigration is a crucial issue for those populations, obviously. Republicans have blocked comprehensive immigration legislation in this Congress. And last week, House Republicans, with a highly visible assist from Texas Senator Ted Cruz, cast a purely symbolic vote that would prevent President Barack Obama from granting asylum to the young undocumented immigrants sometimes called Dreamers.
The 2013 report noted, "If Hispanic Americans perceive that a GOP nominee or candidate does not want them in the United States… they will not pay attention to our next sentence. It does not matter what we say about education, jobs or the economy; if Hispanics think we do not want them here, they will close their ears to our policies."
It is worth noting that the demographic profile of congressional Republicans is not exactly a portrait of America. There are no blacks, no Asians and seven Hispanics. When Eric Cantor leaves Congress later this summer, every Republican in Congress will be a Christian.
2. Women and youth. Women made up 55 percent of the electorate in 2012 and Romney got just 44 percent of their vote. He lost among single women by 36 percent. That's an electoral death sentence.
Among voters aged 18-29, the split was: Obama 60 percent, Romney 37 percent. "Young voters are increasingly rolling their eyes at what the Party represents," reads the 2013 report.
There is no big touchstone issue like immigration for these groups but on a cluster of matters, congressional Republicans have positions less popular with women and young people.
Democratic, independent and single women, for example, do not share their vocal support of the Hobby Lobby decision. And opposition to abortion rights generally remains a huge divider.
Women and people 18-39 are far more supportive of raising the minimum wage than men and older people. Congressional republicans have opposed that.
There is a similar dynamic for gay marriage, which has heavier support from women and young people.
3. Image and messaging. One section of the GOP report is called "Some people say, 'Republicans don't care.'" It says:
"The perception, revealed in polling, that the GOP does not care about people is doing great harm to the Party and its candidates on the federal level, especially in presidential years. It is a major deficiency that must be addressed….
Asked to describe Republicans, they [focus group of former Republicans] said that the Party is 'scary,' 'narrow minded,' and 'out of touch' and that we were a Party of 'stuffy old men.' This is consistent with the findings of other post-election surveys."
According to the report, this turns off swing voters as well as women, minorities and young people. The staunchly conservative positions of the congressional GOP on abortion rights, minimum wage, immigration and gun control reinforce the "old white guy" message the report worries about.
One of the architects of the report was Ari Fleischer, George W. Bush's first press secretary. He says the road to a more inclusive agenda will have to come from the next presidential nominee, not Congress.
"We never expected the change to be led by the House Republicans," Fleisher says. "It's an open question whether the potential 2016 candidates have gotten the message."
Fleischer also warned that the Republicans likely success in the fall elections could be misleading. "A false narcotic will come out of the 2014 elections," he said. "2016 is going to be nothing like 2014."
The consensus among prognosticators right now is that Republicans will hold the House and have an excellent chance to take the Senate. But Fleischer points out that turnout is always less in midterms than presidential elections, and it is minorities and young people who tend not to show up in off years.
This year's crop of Senate races is also skewed in the Republicans favor for idiosyncratic reasons. Many of the big states with big cities and minority populations (and lots of electoral votes) don't have Senate elections: California, New York, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The Democratic pollster Harrison Hickman points out that the states in this year's "class" of Senate elections cast 67 million votes total in 2012 election; the states in the other two classes cast over 94 million votes each.
Demographics and state-level voting patterns are not going to be so kind to Republicans in 2016. The Growth and Opportunity Project report says:
"Republicans have lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections. States in which our presidential candidates used to win, such as New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Ohio, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Florida, are increasingly voting Democratic….
It has reached the point where in the past six presidential elections, four have gone to the Democratic nominee, at an average yield of 327 electoral votes to 211 for the Republican.
During the preceding two decades, from 1968 to 1988, Republicans won five out of six elections, averaging 417 electoral votes to Democrats' 113."
Over this 20-year period, activist Republicans who participated in primaries – the party base – grew more conservative than the party as a whole. But now the Republicans in the House and even the Senate well reflect that party base.
The outside groups – the Super PACs and 527s – that are buying unprecedented numbers of television ads this year further reinforce that more hard-core edge in the minds of voters. The RNC issued a warning about that as well:
"... Candidates and their parties no longer have the loudest voices in campaigns or even the ability to determine the issues debated in campaigns. Outside groups now play an expanded role affecting federal races and, in some ways, overshadow state parties in primary and general elections. As a result, this environment has caused a splintered Congress with little party cohesion so that gridlock and polarization grow as the political parties lose their ability to rally their elected officeholders around a set of coherent governing policies."
All of that makes a challenging backdrop for the 2016 Republican presidential candidates.
The collision between the agenda of congressional Republicans and the "kinder, gentler" game plan the Republican National Committee recommends is likely to be a more formidable and enduring challenge than the tea party-GOP Establishment conflict that is grabbing attention now.


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National Organization for Women (NOW) first ever, Virtual Chapter called Young Feminists and Allies (YFA). Our purpose is to help bring young women, men and non-gender-conforming individuals into feminist activism and give a greater voice to young feminists, who feel underrepresented at times. We also want to work with our allies of ALL AGES to foster an intergenerational exchange. We want YOU—feminists of ALL AGES, to join us.
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HSBC global co-head of FIG departs
The global co-head of the financial institutions group at HSBC, who previously helped run the same business at Lehman Brothers and later Nomura, has resigned to return to the US.
Giles Harrison, who joined the bank from Nomura in 2010, told the bank of his decision to leave for personal reason a few weeks ago, according to three people familiar with the situation. HSBC confirmed Harrison's departure and said that Brian Heyworth is now acting as sole head of the FIG business.
An insurance specialist, Harrison moved to London in 2007 with Lehman Brothers, where he rose to the rank of co-head of FIG in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
He moved to Nomura when the Japanese investment bank acquired the European business of Lehman Brothers at the height of the financial crisis, taking the role of co-head of global FIG.
However, after commuting back and forth to New York since 2009 – when his family moved back to the US – he has decided to leave the bank to look for a new challenge in the US, according to the people familiar with the situation.
A powerhouse in helping to raise debt finance for financial institutions – HSBC ranked second in for European FIG debt capital markets volume last year – the UK bank has been looking to push into more advisory and equity capital markets work in the sector.
Financial News reported in August last year that HSBC was targeting growth in ECM work for financial clients, with the bank hiring Andrew Thompson, a financial institutions corporate broking specialist previously at Deutsche Bank.
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"Once the decision had been made, to tarry in the opposition party would have been inconsistent with my whole past. I would have set my own infallibility in the place of the infallibility of the Church."
~ Karl von Hefele, Bishop of Rottenburg, university professor, theologian, prolific writer, and adamant opponent of the proposed doctrine of papal infallibility, on his subsequent submission to the Magisterium of the Church as promulgated at Vatican Council I.


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Dec '10 - Aug '12
already midnight at University of Tokyo now,1st year new students @ Obuchi lab are still working on their "generative mass production" project for the 1st stage design review on next monday.
as a 2nd year student,i found this year's design research topic for workshop one(to design a material system for a "generative mass production process ") is harder than what i have done in last year that was simply the "form finding" process.
new students not only need to consider material properties but also have to design a "material tectonic system or device" to produce "difference" among each generation of the form, which generated "different-local" is going to compute a complex based on the emerged connections they gave.
or in other words,1st form produced from the designed "material tectonic system" will be the next form's formwork. this "generative mass production process" gives an innovative strategy to reducing 60% construction cost from the conventional formwork in contemporary architectural construction process.
so perhaps the most important thing for new students is that,they have to have the "material tectonic device" at first, then they can move forward to produce different generation of forms(by changing set-up/variation,etc) for potential multiple complex geometries.thus,it is harder due to it is a linear design process of this year's workshop-1's design tasks.contrarily,for last year's "form finding" design process we have done,if some guy was lucky during the design process who could directly get a proper "material system" even people didnt know what had been produced by simply manipulating local-global relationship within material properties.unfortunately,for new students,they can never have that kind of luck.again,if they dont have a right and clear "material tectonic system or device" at beginning,then they will never have the proper design outcomes for next step's design research requirement:"simulating the whole material tectonic process/behaviours in digital environment".
for me it is so interesting to see their whole design developments.of course got to learn a lot from them.
anyway,here r their working in progress images.....................
Probably a lot of people have already asked you this, but while I was looking in the internet for advices to how to get in Toudai I found this blog. After reading a bit it just made my dream to get in there bigger, so I was wondering if you could explain to me how did you get in, or any other type of help. I'll be eternally grateful.
Roger ;)
Hi Roger,
Thanks for your interest about Todai.
Please first have a look here:http://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/etpage/international_affairs/global30.html#sub2 where the website has the whole procedures for application of "G30 Architecture & Urbanism" program @ Obuchi Lab.
I'd like to help if you have questions about the Obuchi lab's study and research.
This is a mega-microblog of a master student @ obuchi lab university of tokyo. G30 Architecture & Urbanism University of Tokyo @ Archinect: http://archinect.com/schools/cover/28188564/university-of-tokyo-g30-architecture-and-urbanism


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Update on Laurier Pension Plan Valuation and Plan Sustainability
Pension & Retirement Services
Jan 15/14
Due to legislative requirements, Laurier was required to perform a triennial actuarial valuation of pension plan assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. The valuation report is now complete, and indicates that Lauriers pension plan continues to face a large deficit.
As part of plan sustainability and temporary solvency relief measures, changes were implemented to the pension plan in 2012, including increased employee contributions and changes to post-retirement indexing and early retirement provisions. These changes have helped improve plan sustainability, and has allowed Laurier to receive Stage 2 approval for temporary solvency relief from the Ontario government.
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Watch league, granted two less players but top teams can and do make 40/50 yards most 6 tackles.
And make those 40/50 yards in about a minute! The game is just so much more fluid.
If you think the scrums are pointless, you are coming from a union background. They are much better than they were and a whole lot better than union scrums, if only you can see them with fresh eyes! League scrums are just a quick(ish) way to restart the game. The only time the ref demands a reset scrum is if there aren't 6 players packed down. That happens once, then the scrum is fed, the ball is released and the game continues. Try timing a few league scrums and union scrums and compare them. League scrums are over faster. Not a problem.


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As October quickly came and went, so did the commencement of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Atelier Shoes is still kicking it off, pun intended, with a specially designed shoe for a very special person. Atelier Shoes is a Denver-based custom design shoe company, started by Kate Friedman, a corporate attorney with a high heel addiction and a dream. Atelier Shoes has been in the business of creating shoe bliss for women for about three years. But, like many entrepreneurs have … [Read more...]
Atelier Shoes announces the Lisa Shoe for Breast Cancer Awareness
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Skylight Music Theatre's new season lets freedom sing
After scheduling the musical "Les Misérables" in the Skylight Music Theatre's holiday-period slot next season, incoming artistic director Viswa Subbaraman got excited about the possibility of programming other shows that reflect themes of freedom, liberty and revolution.
Subbaraman, the son of Indian immigrants to the United States, also has crafted a lineup with a striking amount of musical and ethnic diversity. Here's a capsule overview of next season: »Read Full Article
MOWA invites artists to make art in a Luxenbourg castle all expenses paid
Some lucky Wisconsin artists will soon be able make art in a Luxembourg castle, all expenses paid, thanks to the Museum of Wisconsin Art.
The West Bend museum, also known as MOWA, has announced an international artist-in-residence program, sponsored by the Ansay Development Corporation in Port Washington and supported by the Ministry of Culture in Luxembourg. »Read Full Article
5 Seconds of Summer; Crown the Empire; Anberlin; Bleachers; Sammy Kershaw; Sean Jones Quartet; Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
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5 Seconds of Summer »Read Full Article
Tuk's Thai Kitchen, a takeout restaurant, open in Riverwest
A native of Bangkok and her husband have opened Tuk's Thai Kitchen in Riverwest, at 1000 E. Locust St.
The takeout-and-delivery restaurant opened Friday; the building formerly housed Antonio's Pizza. »Read Full Blog Post
Ryan Adams returns to Milwaukee Oct. 14
Ryan Adams — most definitely not to be confused with Bryan Adams — is readying the release of a new album, "Gimme Something Good" (out Sept. 9) and embarking on a fall tour. And that tour will take the singer-songwriter and rocker to the Riverside Theater Oct. 14, for his first Milwaukee concert since 2007.
Reserved seats, $35 to $45, are available beginning at noon Friday at the box office (116 W. Wisconsin Ave.), the Pabst Theater box office (144 E. Wells St.), by calling (414) 286-3663 and visiting pabsttheater.org. »Read Full Article
ZZ Top cancels Washington County Fair show
Blues rock's bearded kings ZZ Top have had to cancel several dates on the band's tour in July — including a headlining show Saturday at the Washington County Fair.
The band announced Monday night — and the fair posted on its website — that bass player Dusty Hill has to have surgery to remove two kidney stones, forcing the band to push back the start of its tour to Aug. 6. »Read Full Article(1)
On Tap Today: Panic! at the Disco at the Rave's Eagles Ballroom
The Rave is rocking this week. Less than 24 hours after Jack White's sold-out show at its biggest venue, the Eagles Ballroom, Brendon Urie with pop band Panic! at the Disco will step on the Eagles stage for a 7:30 p.m. show tonight.
Jack White brings amped-up energy to the Rave
Jack White's Monday night concert at the Rave's Eagles Ballroom reportedly was the fastest sellout in venue history: about 3,500 tickets gone in seven minutes flat.
So naturally, excitement was high — higher, perhaps, than the stifling temperature in the room. But the person who seemed most thrilled to be there Monday was White. »Read Full Article(1)


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By Jennifer Lipman, March 15, 2011
Coming up with the perfect Purim look year after year can be a challenge. With the festival around the corner, take some tips from the stars about who or what to dress up as.
Full coverage of Purim here
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Friday, 8 September 2006
UNESCO sends experts to carry out technical assessment of the effects of the war on Lebanon's cultural heritage
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, today announced that the Organization will send a mission of experts, from September 10 to 16, to ...
Friday, 25 August 2006
Decisions adopted at the 30th session of the World Heritage Committee now available online
The Decisions adopted at the 30th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 8 to 16 July 2006, are now available ...
Friday, 11 August 2006
UNESCO Director-General launches "heritage alert" for the Middle East
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, today launched an alert to protect heritage in the Middle East. The full text of the declaration ...
Thursday, 3 August 2006
2006 International Youth Camp Held for Restoration of Khami Ruins National Monument
The 2006 International Youth Volunteer Camp on the Restoration of Khami Ruins National Monument took place from 15 June to 8 July. The goal of the ...
Wednesday, 2 August 2006
Worldwide photography project launched in support of World Heritage
A new partnership to promote UNESCO World Heritage sites has been launched with the signing on 19 July of a Memorandum of Understanding between UNESCO ...
Friday, 21 July 2006
Dresden City Council Votes Against Bridge Construction at World Heritage Site
The World Heritage Committee at its 30th session in Vilnius decided to place the cultural landscape of Dresden Elbe Valley on the List of World ...
Friday, 21 July 2006
New Sites Added to the World Heritage List 2006
During the 30th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Vilnius, Lithuania from 8-16 July, 18 new sites were inscribed on the World Heritage ...
Thursday, 20 July 2006
UNESCO Courier, Virtual visit to five new World Heritage Sites
Five sites newly inscribed into UNESCO's World Heritage List are highlighted in the July-August issue of the UNESCO Courier.Bisotun (Islamic ...
Tuesday, 18 July 2006
UNESCO, EVERGREEN Digital Contents and NTT DoCoMo Work Together to Promote World Heritage Education in Japan
UNESCO and its long standing media partner EVERGREEN Digital Contents have launched a new partnership through a project aiming to promote World ...
Sunday, 16 July 2006
Enhancing our Heritage: Monitoring and managing for success in natural World Heritage sites
The 30th meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Vilnius, Lithuania has been discussing the state of conservation of natural and cultural World ...
Thursday, 13 July 2006
Ancient irrigation system (Oman) and Palaces of Genoa (Italy) among ten new sites on World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee Thursday inscribed ten new sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List. A number of outstanding proposals for inscription ...
Thursday, 13 July 2006
World Heritage Committee puts Medieval Monuments in Kosovo on Danger List and extends site in Andorra, ending this year's inscriptions
The World Heritage Committee Thursday decided to extend the site inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004 as Dečani Monastery (Serbia) ...
Wednesday, 12 July 2006
Giant panda sanctuaries and Tequila-producing area of Mexico among the eight new sites added to World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee Wednesday added eight new sites and one extension to UNESCO's World Heritage List and removed the archaeological site ...
Tuesday, 11 July 2006
World Heritage Committee threatens to remove Dresden Elbe Valley (Germany) from World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee decided Tuesday to place the cultural landscape of Dresden Elbe Valley on the List of World Heritage in Dangerwith a view ...
Monday, 10 July 2006
World Heritage Committee adopts strategy on heritage and climate change
The World Heritage Committee on Monday adopted the recommendations on ways to respond to the threat of climate change to many World Heritage sites ...
Monday, 10 July 2006
30th session of World Heritage Committee opens in Vilnius
The 30th session of the World Heritage Committee, chaired by Ina Marčiulionytė, the Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Lithuania to UNESCO, started ...
Monday, 10 July 2006
Cologne Cathedral (Germany), Djoudj Bird Sanctuary (Senegal), Ichkeul National Park (Tunisia), and Hampi (India) removed from List of World Heritage in Danger
Improved conservation allowed the World Heritage Committee to remove Cologne Cathedral (Germany), Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (Senegal), the Group ...
Tuesday, 4 July 2006
World Heritage Committee to inscribe new sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List
Thirty-seven new sites will be proposed for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 30th session of the World Heritage Committee ...
Thursday, 8 June 2006
Economy Minister Confirms French Commitment to Protect Congo Forests
On April 13, 2006, Mr. Breton, French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry met with Mr. Doumba, Minister of Forest Economy, Water, Fisheries ...
Monday, 22 May 2006
Celebrating World Biodiversity Day May 22: How the World Heritage Convention Contributes to Global Biodiversity Conservation Agenda
Having been identified as a cross-cutting theme for global biodiversity conservation initiatives at the Fifth World Parks Congress in Durban, South ...


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Eagle Eye's weightless misc. items
|Dec 24, 2014
|This mod makes all miscellaneous (misc.) items in the game completely weightless. If I missed any items, please tell me and I will fix that. I will also be uploading separate mods that cover Dawnguard and Dragonborn DLC's. The items that this mod makes weightless are -Ingots -Ores -Basic things you would find in the houses of skyrim like buckets, bowls and cups -Dwemer smeltables -Soul Gems -Gems -and more
Eternal Torch
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|================ E t e r n a l T o r c h ================ Torches burn forever now ...instead of 4 minutes. [Install] Make sure u have the 'EternalTorch.esp' in your 'Skyrim/Data' folder. Now check if the .esp is activated in your Skyrim Launcher under 'Data Files'. Have fun. [Deinstall] Delete the 'EternalTorch.esp' from your 'Skyrim/Data' folder. [Troubleshooting] If your 'Data Files' is greyed out: Locate the file C:\Users\{your user name}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\SkyrimPrefs.ini Open it...
Elven Weapon Retex Pack - TCS
|Dec 01, 2011
|Quick Note: This readme was typed for SkyrimNexis, so there are likely things in here that are irrelevant to this site. I dont' care. Hey, finally managed to get this retex pack done after six hours of texture editing, screenshotting, and image editing. The majority of the work actually went into the screenshotting and screenshot editing, lol.. If you like the mod, let me know in your comments. Also, don't hesitate to endorse, because it really helps in getting more views in the long run....
Ebony Armor Effect- No More Smoke
|Nov 27, 2011
|Due to many questions, here is the purpose of this: To make combat/archery/etc in game less annoying with this armor. The smoke was nice looking but obtrusive, this simply removes the smoke but leaves the darkening effect since it isn't in the way. Here is a quick video showing the effect if you wish to see it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mNkxbgVG80 If you have any questions/comments/requests please let me know. Just drop these files into your Skyrim Data folder. If you have any problems...
Equivalent Exchange - Simple Transmutation
|Nov 25, 2011
|Yes, the name of this mod is inspired by a mod with a similar purpose for Minecraft! INTRODUCTION Hello, and welcome to my first mod for TESV: Skyrim. I did not think modding would be this big so early, but I guess Oblivion and TESNexus have left an impression! Anyway, I am a long time modder for Oblivion, and I do have a bit of experience with Gamebyro's file structure, etc. HOWEVER, as you probably already know, there is no official SDK (Construction Set) out for Skyrim, so all mods must be...


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