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Most of us know Heath Bell's story. He spent nine seasons with the Mets, being shipped back in forth from the major league club and Triple-A so many times that the players joked about the "Heath Bell Express".
Heath was finally traded to the Padres along with Royce Ring in 2006. With the Padres, Heath got an opportunity to prove himself as a major-league pitcher. That he has done, spending two seasons as set-up man to Trevor Hoffman, and now taking over the closer's role.
It has been well chronicled about Heath's feelings towards the Mets. He's mostly thankful that they traded him. But while he was with the organization, he felt that they never gave him a chance.
So I know it's been great for him to be able to go out there and pitch against his former team, to show them what they missed out on, to show them that he really was a good pitcher. Heath saved the first game of the series, a 6-5 win, and he got so excited that he threw a pitch at the backstop. This time, he was so pumped up that he was throwing 96 MPH. But more on that later.
Jake Peavy started the game, and gave up a three-run homer to Carlos Delgado. Obviously, things weren't looking that great. Our ace threw 44 pitches in the first inning and gave up three runs.
But my Padres don't get put down that easy. Not these boys. In the top of the third, Henry Blanco started it all off with a walk. Rookie Everth Cabrera came up to the plate and had an extremely impressive at-bat. He was taking pitches, running the count to full, and then getting a solid single. It was great. Jake Peavy came up and laid down the perfect bunt to move over the runners for Jody Gerut.
Jody singled Blanco in. NEXT! David Eckstein came up and drove Cabrera in. Brian Giles grounded out for the second out, but then Adrian Gonzalez was intentionally walked. Chase Headley came to the plate and drove in two runs with a single. Koooooz drove in Adrian for our fifth run. Then Henry Blanco, who started the inning, ended it with a strikeout. But the damage was done. We came back from losing 3-0 to winning 5-3 in one inning! I loved how we were able to play small ball, just getting singles, moving the runners over, and driving in some guys even with two outs. This offense is so much better than last year's!
In the fifth, Adrian walked and Chase drove him in with a double for our sixth run. It was great! Chase had four hits on the night, driving in three runs.
Jake exited after five innings, so into the bullpen. Cla Meredith and Edwin Moreno threw one scoreless inning each. Duaner Sanchez, a former Met, gave up a two-run homer to Ramon Castro, making it a one-run game.
Onto the ninth, and Heath Bell. He got two quick outs, but then it was Delgado vs. Bell, head to head. Heath wasn't going to get this save easily. He got two called strikes to start Delgado off, then two balls. Delgado proceeded to hit four foul balls. Heath threw him a ball, and then Delgado hit another foul. Finally, finally, Heath got a called strike to save his fifth game in five chances (that leads the majors by the way). I'm almost glad I wasn't listening to that AB 'cause it would have been so stressing!
It was an excellent game. We won the series, 2 games to 1! We are still on top of the NL West with a 7-3 record, though we are tied with the Dodgers. This team is just amazing. It's so exciting to be winning, and to have such a great team!!
Today we are playing the Phillies, Chris Young against Cole Hamels. What a pitching matchup! It's going to be a great game!
Too bad I don't get to listen to it though. I'm going on a retreat in the mountains by a lake this weekend. But this time it's going to be for leisure and fun, instead of serving. I'm really excited, and I think it's going to be a great weekend. I will miss blogging and listening the games and stuff, but I'll be able to catch up when I get back. Of course, feel free to leave comments letting me know about how the Padres do or any big baseball news!
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Have a great time on your retreat. I'm sure the Padres will be in good hands while you're away.:)
Have a wonderful time on your retreat! See you when you get back!
What a game last night. And today! We are on a roll🙂 Have a great time on your retreat.
Kaybee – hope you're enjoying your retreat. It looked like the Phillies were going to win last night, up 7-1 at one point, but your guys ended up winning 8-7. Tonight's game is tied up 4-4 in the eighth right now. Funny thing in last night's game, Heath Bell was facing Matt Stairs in the 9th, and let's just say they're both sturdily built – they looked like two beer-leaguers facing each other rather than professional athletes.🙂
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I'm not liking the way this Phils/Padres series is going. I didn't expect much out of San Diego, but their rotation has the possibility of being really formidable. If they are contending in July, there is no way Peavy goes to the Cubs.
Kaybee, Love the title! Yes, we are tied for the NL West. That is the way I like it a close race. Have a wonderful time at your retreat.
Have a great time away, Kaybee. The Mets didn't treat Bell too well, so it's nice to see him getting some love. Saying that, I'd much rather have Putz and K Rod🙂 Ashhttp://ashleymarshall.mlblogs.com
The Padres are definitely putting up a fight! They're tied for the division with the Dodgers (even with a seven game winning streak!). And doesn't Heath Bell have 8 saves already this season? He could rival K-Rod!


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Home List of Titles Political factors in the rebuilding of mass transit : an investigation of failure in Melbourne since 1970 through comparisons with Perth and Vancouver
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- Political factors in the rebuilding of mass transit : an investigation of failure in Melbourne since 1970 through comparisons with Perth and Vancouver
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- Stone, John
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- The starting point for this thesis is the observation that per capita patronage on Melbourne's transit system declined rapidly after 1950 and has remained largely static since 1980. The aim is to understand why this was the case. Using theoretical and empirical work to understand competing transport policy prescriptions and practice in western cities, it is clear that Melbourne's transit performance is disappointing given city's extensive rail and tram systems, and is not explained by the physical character of the urban region or by the absence of knowledge of alternative policies. The broad hypothesis in this research is that Melbourne's transit performance is the result of political contention over transport policies since 1970. To develop an analysis of this political contention, a conceptual model of the processes of 'challenge and resistance' surrounding contention over urban transport policy was developed. This was drawn from understandings of the economic power of business in urban politics; the influence of institutional path dependencies and the relative powers of central and local governments; and the nature of policy networks and their resistance to change. The model recognises the importance 'windows of opportunity' for change that can occur when the legitimacy of existing urban transport policymakers is publicly challenged, and when this challenge is associated with change in the membership of urban governments and with new opportunities for proponents of alternative transport policies. To determine the validity and relative importance of hypothesised explanations for Melbourne's transit performance, a comparative analysis was used. Perth and Vancouver were chosen for this analysis because they are similar to Melbourne on a range of relevant variables but show differences in broad approaches to transport and planning policy: differences that explain the variability in transit performance trends and in prospects for future improvement. Economic conditions and patterns of parliamentary representation are similar in the three cities, but the early development of institutions for urban government saw the formation of stronger and more autonomous public authorities in Melbourne in the first half of the 20th century. This history, to some degree, shaped later formulation of transport policies in Melbourne. In Melbourne and Perth, the modern institutional structures for urban government and management of transport systems are similar. Variations in transit performance are best explained by the striking differences in the behaviour of political entrepreneurs, leaders of transit management agencies, and civic action groups before and after the election of reformist governments in the early 1980s. In Vancouver following the defeat of freeway proposals in the early 1970s, politicians and new professional appointees established a progressive planning policy network through decisive action. This network has maintained its influence through decades of conflict and is identified as the key factor in the relatively strong performance of transit in Greater Vancouver. It is based in institutions of local and regional government that exhibit some significant similarities and differences from those in Melbourne.
- Publication type
- Thesis (PhD)
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Life and Social Sciences. Institute for Social Research
- Publication year
- 2008
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- Public policy; Local transit; British Columbia; Vancouver; Western Australia; Perth; Victoria; Melbourne; Urban transportation policy; Urban planning; Urban politics
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- Australasian Digital Theses collection
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- Copyright © 2008 John Andrew Stone.
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Consultant Report (4-2-03)
April 2, 2003
Art Costantino
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
The Evergreen State College
Library 3236
Olympia, WA 98505
RE: 24/7 Arming Issue
Vice President Costantino:
Thank you for inviting me to visit your campus and being given the opportunity to listen to your community's concerns regarding the arming issue for The Evergreen State College Police Department. You have a beautiful campus and many wonderful people who are passionate about their issues and how they affect the goals and mission of the campus.
You have asked me, as a professional in the law enforcement community, to listen to concerns and to review the current policy regarding the limited arming policy at TESC. My responses are based on my 24 years of law enforcement experience in both city policing (Albuquerque, New Mexico) and university policing; my expertise in drafting and analyzing policies and procedures for police departments including meeting national accreditation standards; my experience in defending police departments in use of force and liability issues; and my overall awareness of safety concerns for officers.
I have reviewed numerous documents as to why the limited arming policy came into being and listened to some of the concerns as to why it should remain. I have also read many documents and listened as to why the policy should be changed to 24/7. I have verified that the police officers at TESC are fully commissioned officers who were all certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC). I have worked closely with the WSCJTC since my arrival in Washington and I have been certified myself by the same academy. I can tell you that this is a top notch academy and teaches the essential elements to give officers the basic skills needed do their job including the decisions on when to use or not use deadly force. I have also read the current policy for the TESC Police Department on when officers can or cannot carry their firearm.
Let me address each one of your specific questions:
Should TESC move to 24/7 Arming? Absolutely. You have officers who are fully trained on use of force issues. You will always have, and will continue to have issues, reviews, and scrutiny as to whether any use of force is justified or not. That exists whether you have limited arming or not. The key, of course, is to have a good written policy, have regular and adequate training, reinforce appropriate behavior and discipline for inappropriate or unjustified behavior.
You should not wait for an unfortunate incident to happen to change your policy. The university has a duty and responsibility to properly equip and train each and every employee so that they can properly perform the essential functions of their job. When you have restricted the officers by only allowing officers to be armed during certain circumstances, you are essentially deprived them of the ability to be properly equipped. If the situation turns out to be much more serious then originally reported, the officers will not be equipped to properly protect themselves or others. This is a huge liability to the university and its community. In addition, because of your current policy, the more times an officer takes a weapon in and out of a holster and has to secure it in another location, the more risk of an accidental discharge.
An unstable individual does not identify whether an officer is armed or unarmed but identifies the person in the uniform and automatically assumes they are armed. The risk automatically increases for an officer because of the uniform and acts of aggression are taken towards that uniform. So, the exposure of your officers already exists because they are clearly identified by the uniform. This is a huge safety concern on the officers' part and their concern is easily understood.
Lastly, the current policy is subject to too much interpretation which leads to an administrative nightmare for the department. Having to decide the distance for which they can leave their vehicle in order to be armed is not enforceable. I don't think the original spirit of the policy can be met in today's world. I don't think you can do anything to the policy to correct this deficiency without having to address each and every situation. This would require a huge book to be written and then you will still not be able to cover every possible situation.
Are there any viable alternatives to 24/7 arming? No
Are changes in our current SOP or training necessary to support the direction I'm recommending? The SOP definitely will need to be changed, but not significantly. Changes mainly need to be made by deleting the areas which talk about the limited use. The content of when deadly force can or cannot be used is already addressed in the SOP. However, I do think there could be additional information added such as not shooting from a moving vehicle or at a moving vehicle, not allowing warning shots, etc. I have included UWPD's policy as an example. You already have a Deadly Force Review Board and it appears that the Board is performing the appropriate function and is serving its purpose.
I would recommend additional training for the main purpose of reiterating the deadly force policy. Although I'm sure it will be repetitive, it never hurts to go over the situations again. The training can also serve as the segway to making the adjustment from a limited use to a 24/7 usage. This is the time to discuss some of the issues that came up in the discussion groups while I was there, building the trust between the community and the police department.
In conclusion, I feel in listening to the comments from the several groups I met with on campus, it appears that there was no disagreement from the vast majority of those present that they thought the officers should be properly equipped. They also recognized that there was a concern for safety on the officers part and acknowledged that there was merit to those issues. The basis for any disputes was not the issue of whether officers should be armed 24/7 but more of a trust issue between the community and the police department. Like in most communities, this is not unique. I think the open dialogue in these forums was productive. There are people who feel that they have been mistreated by the police department and did not address their issue with anyone. The forum became their means of bringing their issue forward. I encourage you and the police department to continuing with the open dialogues with your community and allow the community opportunities to file complaints if they feel there has been inappropriate conduct by anyone in the police department.
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Why we need MarinesFebruary 01,2014
With the excitement generated by the recent movie Lone Survivor, based upon the book by the same name, Americans are eager to learn more about the U.S. militarys actions in Afghanistan. While movies like Lone Survivor and Zero Dark Thirty have us in awe of Navy SEALs and other U.S. Special Operations forces, I think it is important to recognize the often overlooked and understated role of the United States Marines a role they have fulfilled for the past 237 years.
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The U.S. Marine Corps plays a vital role in our military, a role largely misunderstood by the American people they serve. Ed Darack uses Victory Point to explain that role in detail. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how our military really worked in Afghanistan, and how the Marine Corps doctrine has developed effectively over the last two centuries.
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Walker on Monday said he has "haven't even talked about" whether he would endorse Evers for a second four-year term. He said that may be something that's discussed in the future.
Walker said he and Evers have a good working relationship.
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Clovis police confirmed Tuesday they are investigating the death of 49-year-old Marc Allen Leinberger of Clovis.
Leinberger died Friday at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. He was a construction worker and handyman.
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President Thomas J. Haas has announced that Jeanne Arnold, the first person chosen as vice president for Inclusion and Equity at the university, is leaving after nearly seven years in the post.
Arnold began building a team that would go on to make tremendous strides at Grand Valley when she came to the university in January 2008. At the time, it was unusual for universities of Grand Valley's size to put a diversity officer on the senior management team, but Haas believed that was an important step.
Arnold has accepted the position of chief diversity officer at Gettysburg College, a private liberal arts college in Pennsylvania, in order to be closer to her family.
Haas said Arnold has had a positive impact on the climate and the culture at Grand Valley.
"Jeanne embedded the values of inclusion and equity into the university's strategic plan," Haas said. "She remained focused on students, faculty and staff members by having a place for their voices to be heard. She connected with the community, and positioned us for a bright future because of the way she developed the responsibilities of her division. We wish her well in her new position."
Some of Arnold's notable accomplishments are:
• Adding gender identity and expression to the university's nondiscrimination statement
• Completing the first university-wide Inclusion Implementation Plan
• Implementing the Religious Inclusion Policy and the Disability Accommodation Policy
• Establishing a comprehensive diversity, inclusion and equity curriculum that has trained, to date, more than 3,000 faculty, staff, students
• Establishing the university's first Native American Advisory Board
• Successfully completing Grand Valley's fourth climate study, pushing key ideas forward
Arnold said it has been an amazing opportunity to serve as Grand Valley's first vice president for Inclusion and Equity.
"The many successes we've had in this work would not have been possible without the unwavering support of so many faculty, staff and students," Arnold said. "I have mixed emotions about leaving this special place, but after my father's recent death, I feel the need to be closer to family.
"I will always be grateful to Grand Valley, President Haas and others who encouraged our important work on campus and in the community."
Arnold's last day at Grand Valley will be July 31. Haas has asked Dwight Hamilton, associate vice president for Affirmative Action, to fill the position on an interim basis while a search for a permanent replacement begins.


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"It won't get done till you do it." Simple words of advice to a grandchild, but for Edwin John "Jack" Haas, Jr. of Vincent, Ohio, and formerly of Marietta, these words embodied an entire life. If ever there was one, Jack was a self-made man who truly lived the promise of his Lord Jesus Christ by living his life abundantly.
On Saturday, June 15, 2013, Jack went to be with his Lord and Savior and his adored wife, Faustena "Frosty" Haas.
Born Edwin John "Jack" Haas Junior to Edwin John Sr. and Rosella Hutzel Haas October 19, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio, Jack graduated from St. Peters High School in Mansfield, Ohio, and attended Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, Ohio, studying pre-medicine. He served his country proudly in a non-combat role in Germany during the Korean War in US Army Heavy Mortar Company, 22nd Regiment, 4th Division from October 1950 through September 1952. Jack was a member of American Legion, Post 64.
Jack met the love of his life, Faustena "Frosty" Brown in Dayton, Ohio on a blind date and married her on December 1, 1956.
Self employed most of life, Jack began his career selling Kool Vent Awnings in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. in his youth, and starting in the air conditioning business as a salesman for the LO Warner Company, Dayton, Ohio in the infancy of residential air conditioning.
In Dayton, Jack pioneered a process to utilize cooling water normally wasted by the air conditioning process, and he held various sales and territory management positions throughout the late 1950's. In the early 1960's, as a territory manager for an independent Carrier Corporation distributor, he had been generously offered a partnership by Harley R. Morrison as a partner to form Morrison Incorporated. He continued to co-operate Morrison Incorporated until his retirement in the early 1990's. Jack also enjoyed several other business ventures; most notably a nursing home and a hotel.
Faith played an important role in Jack's life. He was active in St. Mary's Catholic Church, serving as president of Parish Council, an usher and facilities consultant. He also served as a division leader for the Marietta United Way, a fund-raiser for the Allohak Council of the Boy Scouts of America and a financial supporter of many worthwhile causes.
He was preceded in death by his wife Faustena "Frosty" Haas in 2012, a brother Richard A. Haas in 1995 and an infant daughter Rhonda in 1962.
Jack's proudest accomplishments were his family. Jack and Frosty had seven children, all who earned post-secondary degrees; Debbie K. Hoppe (Paul) of Washington, W.Va., Sharon D. Hutchinson of Marietta, Carol L. Armann (Jeff) of Marietta, Nancy R. Dodd (Tom) of Nashville, Tenn., David M. Haas (Leslie) of Marietta, Leigh A. Groth (Scott) of Omaha, Neb., and Laura E. Stanney (Kevin) of Columbus, Ohio.
In his later years, Jack's grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life, and he never missed a chance to make them laugh with practical jokes such as pointing a banana like a gun or giving them advise when needed. A firm believer in the value of an education, Jack and Frosty provided financial support to each of their grandchildren who went on to post-secondary education.
His legacy lives on through them; Justin McIntosh (Jessica) of Columbus, Ohio, Lindsey Anderson (Adam) of Columbus, Ohio, Nicole Daggett (Gale) of Parkersburg, Natalie Groves (Brad) of Marietta, Linette Hutchinson of Parkersburg, Alexandra DiMatteo (Andrew) of Norfolk, Va., Jessica Leister (Chad) of Columbus, Ga., Brian Miller of Columbus, Ohio, Callix Miller of Marietta, Olivia Dodd of Nashville, Tenn., Reagan Haas of Marietta, Nicholas and Brendan Groth of Omaha, Neb., and Harper Stanney of Columbus, Ohio. Jack also was blessed with great-grandchildren Kyan McIntosh of Columbus, Ohio; Lilliana Martinez, of Parkersburg; Aubree Daggett of Parkersburg; and Brok Groves of Marietta.
Throughout his life, Jack loved to travel, having visited every state in the United States of America, every continent and over 77 countries. He also enjoyed trap and skeet shooting, big band/swing-era music, spending time with friends and family, an occasional poker game and home repairs and maintenance. Adamantly resistant to computers during his business career, Jack became a computer fanatic after retirement, operating as many as five networked computers in his home. Jack also loved his many "gadgets."
The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff at Harmar Place, for the compassionate care extended to Jack.
Funeral liturgy, with Mass, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday (June 18, 2013) at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Reverend Monsignor John Michael Campbell as celebrant. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at East Lawn Memorial Park. Jack's family will greet friends at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home today, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where a vigil service will be held at 3 p.m. today.
Memorials may be made to the Edwin "Jack" Haas Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Marietta Community Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Marietta, Ohio, 45750
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I've been calling for a complete blowtorch for quite some time now
One could say Phil means we need more talent but with a roster that has top rotation still on the books next year one can deduce he's not enamored with what we have.Phil Jackson was in attendance for the New York Knicks' 127-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
The Knicks allowed 51 points in the third quarter to a Lakers' team playing without Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant.
Fifty-one points, Jackson said. When its 35 points you start to get worried. When its a 51-point quarter, thats really awful.
Jackson said he's in assessment mode.
Were in a talent hunt, Jackson said. We have to bring in talent.
Then again so many of us were boiling over with fury ESPN had our talent pegged at 37-45 before season's begin. Usually TALENT cost money.
I wonder how Phil thinks he's going to turn this roster of stale beer with cigarette ashes and dead flies floating at the top into wine.
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I've been calling for a complete blowtorch for quite some time now
This is what Phil Jax see on the Knicks .......
offensive-players that dont know a lick of defense, and defensive players looking for a defensive-leader to guide them
That Lakers game was as awful as it gets. Woke up at 3 o' clock in the morning to watch it... could have better stayed in my bed getting some sleep.
Still not mathematically eliminated and with the ATL loss and Knick win they will tease you with the playoffs until they are eliminated.
Looks like Atlanta has the easier schedule to close out 2014....we need to go like 7-1 over the next games...we face the Heat, Brooklyn, Suns, Warriors, Wizards, Raptors and Bulls etc
Yeah, isn't it sad that most of us considered the 37-45 to be lowballing us, and now it seems unlikely that we'll even reach that?
I still have no answers as to how this team could possibly be so bad when they were, at least in the regular season, pretty decent last year.
Look at the Spurs and what they do with players that most likely would not thrive on any other roster. Why? Because their team is well crafted.
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and i'm not demeaning clyde/pearl/willis/dave d... they were excellent players...and the proof are their rings... but at the time there were better players at each position then the above on other teams.... but they didn't win... the knicks did... ego's were put aside ...
^agreed. the talent of "team" as in team basketball is being questioned. As Jackson said in his press conference and more notably in his interview with Clyde Frazier, the concept of offense is a simple one, with the triangle being just one option for team basketball to be implemented. team defense, on the other hand, is based on intensity (defensity) and the sheer will to guard your man, to not let guys be open on the perimeter when they're raining 3's, to put a body on a man when they're driving the middle, and not switch in a flash. The Knicks have been playing pu$$y-ball most of the year, and are being exposed for the lackadaisical loser attitude they have inherited from their coach. the talent hunt will be based on the ability to play team basketball, to play defense, to have a winning attitude, something I have faith in Phil to make happen. after the loss to the Suns last night, i cannot see the Knicks growing the balls needed to make the playoffs at this point. just a serious lack of team talent displayed. smh.
The NBA most minute played player Captain Super Star Carmelo Anthony "ISO-Melo system" allowed a D.League Lakers team to score 87 pts in 2 quarters of the game, plus 51 points in a quarter that Melo played all 12 minutes in.
I blame the Knicks 2013-14 poor (21-40) record season on Jeremy Lin, and Jason Kidd.
Without those two PG players we wouldve learned the Knicks BIG-3 are nothing but a TANKING Lottery team by the 2012 offseason, or the 2013 offseason.
If Linsanity never saved our 2011-12 season, we wouldve had a 21-45 record season from our BIG-3 isolation system.
If Jason Kidd wouldve resign with Dallas in 2012-13 season, instead of coming to the Knicks to be our 4th quarter Closer PG, our 54 win season wouldve turn out to be Felton's 54 loss season in 2012-13.
The knicks of old were a very good team, without egos....and most importantly, a lot smarter basketball IQ....Barnett and Clyde would constantly find ways to outsmart the better guys (West, Bing, Pearl (when he was on the Bullets etc)...they also played to steal the ball instead of giving away a meaningless foul with like 8 seconds left to close out a qtr. Now we get to the even smarter players. Dave D and Bill Bradley. Smartest fwds in the league at the time. It was a different time in Knick history. The guys that play for us today just arent all in on the team
Individual Talent (Knicks 32-43) -vs- Team Talent (Spurs 58-16)
Where to start .... We do have offensive players, and we do have defensive players.
What we dont have are Team-Offense, or Team-Defense.
We dont have a offensive system, plan, or play other than let Melo shoot us in or out the game.
We dont have a defensive system, plan, or play to setup oponents weak areas, nor do we have a defense all the players relate to.
The Spurs offense is guided by 4 or all 5 players in the lineup.
Headcoach (Pop) have a steady movement lineup on offense, each of the Spurs 5 players know their direction in Pop's steady moving offense. The Spurs offense set great screens and picks for easy baskets.
The Spurs oponents gets no rest on the defensive-end, plus they have to guess each time on defense what Spurs player are going to score.
The Spurs man to man and paint defense, along with their defensive comunication have to be the NBA top #1 team-defense for the past decade.


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~ Marie-Anne Piedcourt (Sister of Jesus Crucified), choir-nun; to her executioner, on mounting the scaffold; one of the 16 Teresian Martyrs of Compiegne guillotined on July 17, 1794 in Paris during the murderous Reign of Terror.


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Regulation could weigh on buoyant Markit
When a group of well-informed insiders decide to sell, it pays to be careful about what is on offer. This is doubly true when those insiders are running the sale process.
So it is with Markit Group, the financial data and services firm whose stock debuted in New York Thursday. Most of the shares sold came from investment banks that not only owned almost half the company, but are among its key customers and suppliers.
Markit was a smart idea in a different time. It was set up to provide much-needed transparency to a world of over-the-counter derivatives and securities trading. Since the financial crisis, though, much of that world is being forced into the light of centralized clearing, trade reporting and even futures exchanges. About 44% of all over-the-counter derivatives, or swaps, were being centrally cleared by the end of 2012, up from just over one-tenth in 2007, according to Aite, an independent group.
That has kept rising, according to the Financial Stability Board, much of it driven by interest-rate swaps, which are less important for Markit's business. However, almost 20% of credit-default swaps are now centrally cleared, up from 8% in 2010. More could migrate to central clearing.
This could have a big effect on Markit's pricing and information services, which make up about half its revenue. Centralized clearing also could hit trade processing, which makes up another 28% of sales.
So far, though, Markit has done well out of the regulatory changes. Banks and investors still want to use Markit's data to sanity-check the pricing clearing houses supply. In processing, too, as more trade goes electronic, much of the hard work of settling trades is more easily handled. But regulatory demands for intraday portfolio reconciliation create new requirements companies like Markit can help meet.
The next few years will see over-the-counter markets evolve further. It is tough to predict how behaviour will change in terms of standardisation, clearing and even use of exchange-traded futures. That makes a big chunk of Markit's business hard to assess—and the timing of its listing another reason for caution.
This article was first published by the Wall Street Journal


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Things not looking too much better after this past week, but there are some nice looking numbers. Clevenger, Castro, and LaHair have all gotten off to pretty good starts. Full standings, and stats after the jump.
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Here is the latest news on the East Blithedale road construction project:
What has been done: Sewer crews completed the sewer replacement work on East Blithedale Avenue the week of August 12. Construction crews installed approximately 2,500 feet of the sewer main and 14 new manholes on East Blithedale Avenue. In addition, crews also connected approximately 55 sewer laterals from the properties to the new sewer line in the street. The contractor has also completed all of the concrete sidewalk and asphalt repairs. Workers applied a pavement treatment referred to as "scrub seal/microsurfacing" to East Blithedale Avenue on Wednesday, August 21 through Friday, August 23. Two-way traffic will be in effect, and temporary striping will be in place, starting at the end of the work day on Friday, August 23.What is in progress: The scrub seal/microsurfacing is in the curing process, which will continue for seven days. After the curing period, work crews will install the permanent traffic markings.What to expect in the next few weeks: Work crews will place the final traffic striping from Tuesday, September 3 to Thursday, September 5. The work will take place during school hours from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM to minimize traffic impacts. Two- way traffic will be in effect.
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Shameful Sweep In Texas
The Phillies were swept out of Houston yesterday in a horrible 4-game series. In fact, this team is playing so badly, I am running out of adjectives to describe it.
Let us consult the Thesaurus: BAD – awful, terrible, dreadful, appalling, ghastly (a personal favorite), dire, unpleasant (does not really scratch the surface, but we'll use it), evil (now we are getting somewhere!), wicked, corrupt, depraved, reprehensible, cruel (are you feelin' me?), shameful….
I could go on, but I think you get the point. And "shameful" is a good one to end on. Jamie Moyer pitched a great game in the absence of JA Happ who is out with an oblique strain, but should be back very soon. Moyer went 6 innings and allowed only 2 runs. But the offense was (insert favorite Thesaurus term here)…again…and even the bullpen joined in the debauchery (yes, I looked that one up too…thank me later). Chan Ho Park, who has been the most consistent in the pen gave up two runs in the 7th inning; one of those, he actually walked in with the bases loaded. It was an abysmal performance when this team really, really, needed a lift.
The Phillies could not muster any runs after that and went down with a 3-4 loss, their 4th loss in a row all at the hands of a mediocre team. Any bright spot here? Well, I guess we have all had our grammar lesson for the day, but that is really the only bright spot I can see.
Today, Pedro Martinez is schedule to pitch in DC against the Nats. You will never guess what is in the forecast? RAIN – lots of it. Could this be his 3rd rain shortened start in his very brief Phillies career? Let us hope not – this team needs a win and I need to sit through a game without having to BOO or get soaked! If the game actually happens and I can keep the camera dry, I will be back with photos. Wish me luck!
Happy Bunny by Jim Benton
*Read more about the Phillies at my other home page, Phightin' Phils Phorum in the My Team Rivals network*
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The Red Sox were just as bad! They could not muster any runs to support their pitcher!
I think you covered the descriptive nature of the trip to Houston…Raul did manage to hit a homer, finally, is this the start of a slump buster or just a freak accident cause no one else was working… oh yeah it was Labor Day…have fun in DC tonight, stay dry, bring back a win…
and Congrats on your continued standings in the blog list…:-)
Outside the Phillies Looking In
Hey Jenn! No rain, and a win! I only got to watch the last few innings, but I think I saw your head on TV – were you sitting down near the front along the third-base side?
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Raul Ibanez has sure gotten into the act lately.
Seems like he just might enjoy his first time to the post season, and with a team that could contend all the way to the end.
The pitchinf staff is primed, and even with the Jamie Moyer/Pedro Martinez senior tour edition, the Phillies are cranking along like a Penn Central locomotive.
Rays Renegade
Sue – yup, it was me :O) LOL


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Say it Aint So…You Let Helmer Go?
You meet a lot of people in life. Most leave no impression but every now and then you meet someone who leave a lasting impression. For me that was Tom Helmer.
I can't say exactly when I first met Tom but my first really good memory of meeting him was at the Top of the Rockies show towards the end of 2010. When I wrote the blog entry about the show I mentioned how cool I thought it would be interview one of the ROOT SPORTS (FSN Rocky Mtn back then) folks.
Not long after Tom emailed me and told me he enjoyed reading the Rant and said he'd be happy to let me interview him. That blew me away and I was stoked because I figured Tom would be a smooth first interview for me because he's so laid back.
Tom kept his word and on a cold snowy day in January the Rantics and I met Tom and his wife at Champps. The Rantics all hung out and Alanna X and I interviewed Tom.
He was easy to talk and the two of them were a total class act.
After that Tom was an official "Rantic" and he solidified his place in the Rant as a stand-up guy.
Five years I've been blogging about the Rockies and Tom was the first one in Colorado Media to give me any props at all, thank you Tom.
Helmer "IS" the Rockies pre and post game.
Plus his "Tom on the Town" series is always fun to watch.
The kids and I won't be celebrating any Rockies wins post-game at the ROOT SPORTS desk this season, the only reason we'll be there is to shout "Bring back Helmer" and you better believe the Rantics will be there in full force.
Helmer was the best for getting the crowd going after a Rockies win and anyone else trying to do that post-game would seem cheap and insulting to Rockies fans who respect Helmer.
I can tell you that I was extremely pro ROOT SPORTS at the beginning of last season. I bought in and plugged their new theme …"The Fan".
Ok ROOT SPORTS time to put your money where you mouth is. "The Fans" you reference want Tom Helmer back…NOW!. He's the heart and soul of your broadcast team and Rockies fans WILL suffer in his absence.
ROOT SPORTS you have totally misjudged the impact Helmer has on the Rockies fan base.
I'm not sure What direction ROOT SPORTS is headed but if it doesn't include Tom Helmer I don't need a map to tell you they're going the wrong way.
Helmer was so cool he even had his own T-Shirts made and distributed them to fans for a good part of last season. Me being the original homeboy I got the first one.
I have nothing against the rest of the crew at ROOT SPORTS I like them, but none of them have close to the personality and charisma that Helmer has. Plus who the hell wants to see the Cowboy up on the desk after a Rockies win. Not me, that's just scary.
Here's Tom on 850 KOA talking about the whole thing on 2-9-12
Stand up Rockies fans, help our "Homeboy". Do the right thing and let ROOT SPORTS know how you feel about this mess.
Here's a link to their Facebook page: ROOT SPORTS..Rocky Mountain
Or you can email directly by clicking here: ROOT SPORTS Rocky Mountain email.
Please show your support for Tom by Liking the Facebook page Dan Created: Bring Helmer Back NOW
And Don't miss the Save Helmer Fan Rally on Sunday at 2pm at the Blake Street Tavern. Then we march to Coors Field is support of "The Homeboy".
I'm "D" The Ranter and ROOT SPORTS seems more like BOOT SPORTS to me right now.
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Totally with you. I'm am so disappointed in ROOT. If anyone wants to let ROOT know exactly how they feel about this decision, they can email them here:
Haha. Sorry, D. I just realized you'd posted that email at the bottom. Oh well, you can't see that email too many times. Go for it, Rantics! 😉
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!! Root Sports without Helmer? WTF are they thinking? You know I'll be sending them an email. Thanks for the heads up!
Bummer to see that Root Sports are letting Helmer go. He was always fan friendly. Hopefully the next two people they bring in to replace Helmer and Rizzo will be just as fan friendly. Way to stick up for your Homeboy!
Sent my email off to them immediately….stupid Root Sports trying to pull the rug from under the fans feet. Don't they know about social media now?
Hoping the fan base gets really fired up about this….make some noise peeps!!!
Dumbest call made by Roots Sports to date. I have emailed, called and posted on their fb page. I would love to be at the rally but cannot drive in from GJ. Love ya Tom!
I am so disappointed by what ROOT has done. I have emailed and posted on their Facebook. Tom is such a great guy and although I have never had the chance to meet him in person, his love of the Rockies and the fans makes me feel like I have know him for years!
I agree with Rockpile that Tom IS THE PRE and POST game show! Everyone Go support YOUR HOMEBOY!!!!
As an original Homeboy, this one just stabbed me right in the heart. I've been to many of the events D has done with Helmer and for Helmer to come out and spend HIS time with our lovable band of nutz — that just says something beyond just "Wow, he's a good sportscaster." I do note that ROOT SPORTS is remaining MUM about this…mebbe they hope if we shut up, we'll go away? HA!
I posted yesterday, but I'll post again, since this is still such a heartbreaking thing for me. Tom has been great for ROOT, great for the Rox, and great for the fans. I appreciate him taking time to meet the Rantics last year, and always being friendly and helpful when I've talked to him since. I'm not giving up on making ROOT see the ridiculousness of this whole thing.
I spent many late nights with my sons watching the post game show at the park. He always made the Rockies WIN that much better!
Win or lose, one of the most entertaining parts of the game was the post game show and that was solely because of Helmer. No sense can be made of Root's decision, but hopefully they will see the error they have made and do something to remedy the situation. Helmer rocks!
My memories of Tom are comprised of the nightly trek from section 142 to the his set in hopes of grabbing a "Helmer is my homeboy" t-shirt and relishing every moment of his now infamous table rocking. A good man and a true friend of the fan, Tom is already greatly missed. I hope beyond hope that Boot Sports rights this egregious wrong.
Tom is the voice of the fans for the Rockies. His talent is hard to come by. ROOT's bad decision will be someone elses good fortune. BAD, BAD call on the part of ROOT Sports.
We need to emphasize to Root Sports that we will not support the advertisers that choose to buy time pre and post game, and will write those advertisers as a protest. We all need to keep on this and not forget as Tom said would happen when he was on KOA today. Also need to get media coverage on Sunday.
Best line in the article: Plus who the hell wants to see the Cowboy up on the desk after a Rockies win. Not me, that's just scary.
Dumb dumb dumb!!!!!! Will never be the same….
Thems Tix are mine!!!!! But really…I love Tom and will miss him alot!! I've already hounded Root sports for their dumb decision. Best of luck to Helmer…you really are our homeboy.
I think the thing I loved most about this is talking about what a good guy Tom was…I saw him on Blake Street once before a game and he stopped and had a genuine conversation with us….it was awesome. I loved going to center field after games and celebrating with Tom and it's a complete shame he's gone…root sucks
by the way, I'm pretty sure I've seen you at a bunch of rockies games "rockpile ranter"….haha
I moved to Denver 6 years ago, Tom Helmer is all I know in Rockies Pre and Post game broadcasts. He is an integral part of every broadcast, he is a broadcaster and not an analyst he makes the facts and stats fun and no matter how bad the loss he kept things light and in perspective and we all know how he could bring the enthusiasm to a win.
But what you touched on that hits home is how genuine he is and fun to be around. On a couple of occasions he sent me private Twitter messages in response to my tweets, I immediately felt important and blessed. Then I realized he is just a regular guy dealing with the same problems as the rest of us. So it really hit me hard when he announces his dismissal from ROOT.
Big mistake by Root Sports….Tom was a class act….His energy and fan interaction is 2nd to none. My 4 yr old boy got to dance with him on the post game show a couple times last year and when I told him Tom wasn't coming back he asked "well who am I going to get to dance with when the Rockies win." Hope to be able to make Sunday!!
I was upset when Alanna announced her decision to leave, but I completely understand her reasoning and it's going to be a great move for her. But Helmer? Just like you conveyed in your post, he's one of the guys. He's easily accessible in person, on Twitter, etc, and he's a good guy. He's SO fun to watch and his humor and knowledge add so much to the broadcasts. BAD MOVE ROOT SPORTS.
I've emailed ROOT Sports, but don't expect a response. I don't think they care. The only way is if we really truly stand up and show them by action not just talk. I live in GJ and can't get away this weekend, but will be there in spirit. If there are more rallys I'm hoping I can make plans to be there though!
The season definitely won't be the same without him. Very disappointed!!
I am EXTREMELY disappointed with ROOT's decision. Tom Helmer is a great man and a great television personality. With this decision, I believe ROOT is completely shooting themselves in the foot. Bring Helmer back!!!!!!
With the turnover in players it is nice to see familiar faces reporting and commenting, keeping me up with what is going on. Tom Helmer helps to keep the Rockies "The Rockies" just by being there, and being so good at it. Sorry to see him go.
Tom IS Rockies baseball broadcasts. If Root Sports has any brains they'll reconsider and bring him back. The fans love him. Not sure if this is budgetary or if they want fresh faces. But Rockies games will not be the same without Tom Helmer. I support #saveHelmer
Helmer is one of the best sideline/color guys in the business. He could soften the blow of even the worst loss. My family and I would watch the rerun of the game after a night at Coors Field just to hear what Helmer and the Cowboy had to say.
This is upsetting. ROOTSports Rocky Mountain had an amazing year in 2011. Great production, commentators and crew. I loved them all, Cowboy, Frazier, Alanna, Huey, Mark Stout, Drew Goodman and especially Mr. Tom Helmer! ROOTSports needs to "Cowboy up" and ask Tom Helmer back! I don't have to have my head where the sun don't shine, to know they are headed in the wrong direction with a bad call like this. Upset and frustrated ROX fan… And the "Year of the fan" hasn't even started yet… C'mon man!
It's not about people anymore, its about money. I for one will not enjoy the root sports broadcast team this year. They are getting rid or letting go of the good ones.
I too am beyond disappointed in Root Sports for letting Tom go. He is a classy guy, fun to watch, and enjoyable and personable to be around. I do not understand their reasoning in letting him go, he was the bright spot in the otherwise "stiff" Root broadcasting team. Please, please reconsider Root. Obviously the fans want Helmer!
It's already been said, but Helmer was THE reason to watch the postgame shows. After a Rockies home win I would honestly stay on through the whole postgame just to see him get up on that table and cheer with the fans.
Helmer has a rare gift in sportscasting in that he is loved by the fans, and it clearly shows that he loves the fans as well. He takes the time to talk to them and take photos with them.
How many other sports networks can you name that have fan gatherings around their booth every time the team wins, just so their sportscaster can get up on the table and cheer with them?
Well, ROOT, looks like you won't be one of those networks anymore.
Helmer is SOOO good at getting the fans fired up! Fans love him, so why is he gone? I don't get it! He interacted with so many people….SHEESH. I'm going to unfollow all my Root twitter folks…..
It's great to see how much support is out there for Tom…he is able to bring so many more layers to his broadcasts…fun, engaging and REAL! Helmer is a keeper…powers that be at ROOT, clean out your ears and LISTEN to what the fans are saying.
Enjoy reading the posts and the efforts to get Root to reconsider its AWFUL decision. I just moved out of Denver a few months back and was looking forward to staying connected to the team via MLB Extra innings. I will be sure to watch the non-Rockies feed if they don't get Tom back. He was very entertaining and a class act. A true fan and not even in the prime of his career, so whatever organization snaps him up, will be lucky to have him and his one of a kind energy. Please keep up the efforts to get him back. Wish I could join you on Sunday.
Tom will be missed he related so well to the everyday fan with his enthusiasm and passion for the Rockies. The pre-game and post-game shows won't be the same without him. Hopefully Root will realize their mistakes and correct it, they're in danger of losing a lot of viewers if they don't.
I'm going to miss Tom! My husband and I have watched nearly every Rockies game over the last two years and have really enjoyed his commentary. I was shocked when I heard Root sports let him go, I hope they reconsider. We thought him and drew and alanna madea great team!
This year isnt going to be the same without helmer! I wish him nothing but the best, and hopefully i can get to the rally! Root made a huge mistake and im boycotting the pre and post game shows unless tom is back!


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What is in this article?:
- Variable rate technology improves efficiency, profit potential
- Yield maps
- Technology can take at least some of the guesswork out of farming.
- Learning curve may be a long one.
- Adopting technology is time-consuming.
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CEDRIC POPP, left, son Michael and grandson Hayden are shown in a cotton field that yielded 3.75 bales per acre, thanks, in part, Michael says, to variable rate application technology. The cotton picker is equipped with a yield monitor.
It's no secret that agriculture has always been, continues to be and will be into the foreseeable future a challenging way to make a living. The risks are numerous and the stakes are high. The line between profit and loss is typically razor-thin.
But technology can take at least some of the guesswork out of the process, says a Wharton County, Texas, cotton and grain farmer.
"Agriculture has come a long way," said Michael Popp, speaking at the Texas Plant Protection Association annual conference. "And it continues to advance. Precision farming now offers us an opportunity to monitor inputs and field conditions and maximize efficiency and profitability."
Popp says farmers may face a significant learning curve and will need more than a modicum of patience to take advantage of precision ag technology. "We need to accumulate a lot of yield history," he said. "Some of that takes years to develop. The process can be overwhelming."
Computer technology is a key to precision ag and can also pose significant challenges, he added. "The equipment may be intimidating, but farmers need to adopt long-term thinking about where they want to go and how they want to get there."
Global Positioning System technology provides a vehicle to help and is essential.
Requirements to get started include yield monitors, crop histories and quantified yields, all of which help farmers justify decisions. "Variable rate equipment is crucial," he said.
Some old-fashioned tools are also vital. Soil sampling, for instance, plays a role in analyzing input needs. Popp said creating a soil profile, yield and soil maps, grid sampling and aerial imagery all provide information necessary for adopting variable rate application techniques.
"Producers will need computer support," he added. "We experience software glitches and we need to learn to use the equipment." That may require a computer technician to shorten the learning curve.


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Mr. Stuart was born May 15, 1927, in Clegg to Gordon D. and Edna (Bryan) Stuart. He married Fern LaRuth Henderson in Houston on Aug. 28, 1953, and was a retired gauger for contracted oil companies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon D. and Edna Stuart; his wife, Fern Stuart; and a son, Michael Stuart.
Survivors include a son, Richard B. Stuart of Bryan; a daughter-in-law, Priscilla Stuart of Beeville; a grandson, Gordon M. Stuart; a sister, Peggy Jean Larde of Refugio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Monday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at the George West Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Galloway & Sons Funeral Home