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Why isn't Akiko going to worlds? She's earned her place there, and she needs more international exposure.
Why isn't Akiko going to worlds? She's earned her place there, and she needs more international exposure.
1. Maintain the current qualification standards (placements at Worlds determines number of spots)
2. Any country who has a skater that
a. wins a GP medal AND
b. was NOT at Worlds the previous year AND
c. is age eligible for the Worlds/Olympics that season
will also earn his/her country an additional spot for that season's Worlds and Olympics.
3. This additional wildcard can only add ONE additional spot for any country.
So, for example:
The US ladies would have 3 spots for Worlds/Olympics 2010: (2 spots earned at Worlds 09 plus an additional spot for Ashley's medals; note: Ashley was not at Worlds 2009)
The Japanese ladies would have 4 spots for Worlds/Olympics 2010: (3 spots earned at Worlds 09 plus an additional spot from Suzuki/Nakano's GP medals during the 09-10 GP season; note: Suzuki/Nakano were not at Worlds 2009).
The Russian ladies would maintain only their 2 spots because Leonova was the only Russian woman to have medaled and because she was on the World team that led to the 2 spots.
Kanako lost her focus a lil bit in the beginning & she said she was sooo happy for Akiko that she couldn't focus very well at first. :-) (It was said very charmingly and she didn't in any way imply that it was Akiko's fault or that she was mad or anything.)
Kanako was skating without any pressure b/c she knew she's not a contender for Vancouver. I still love it that she did her best, and I hope she can maintain her enthusiasm & love for skating for the next four years!
Why isn't Akiko getting sent to Worlds!! Going by J.Nats, they should send Akiko, Yukari and Mao no?
I'm delighted for Akiko but really sad for Yukari. Kanako is so much fun to watch, I hope she does well for the next quad!
Either way, I'm very happy that Mao was able to go out there and deliver like she did. It's got to be a confidence boost for the rest of the season, even if she didn't land her 3 triple axels and get them all ratified. I still think she should have changed up her programs/jump layout a bit, but at least now she's doing better with what she's got. She's still got a ways to go, but I'd say she's definitely on par with Yu-Na now, after how Yu-Na did at Skate America and GPF.
I am continually angered by the 3-per-county limit on skaters.
Yukari's LP is wonderful. Really sad we won't get to see her in the mix at the Olympics.
I know comparing junior and senior competitions is not reliable, but here's the scores for Nagasu, Murakami and Zhang this season
170.41 Kanako Murakami Ice Challenge Graz
160.85 Kanako Murakami JGP Torun Cup
160.53 Kanako Murakami JGPF
156.83 Mirai Nagasu Skate Canada
155.38 Mirai Nagasu Cup of China
154.92 Kanako Murakami JGP Croatia
153.15 Caroline Zhang TEB
132.46 Caroline Zhang Skate Canada
Keep in mind junior programs have less elements. I wouldn't say that Mirai or Caroline beating Kanako is a foregone conclusion. They've both struggled this season, particularly Caroline. Kanako's worst score this season is higher than Zhang's best score! I don't think that there's an argument for saying they deserve higher PCS. Kanako is really expressive and skates with good speed and has good skating skills. She has nice maturity to her skating, too. Non-jump elements are also really good. I love Mirai, but she has major issues with under rotation. Caroline's can bounce back, but she's never going to get much GOE on the jumps and I doubt she can improve much on her poor skating skills in a few months.
O/T - I'll scream if the US sends Caroline and/or Mirai again, for the fourth time! I hope juniors like Maxwell or Gao get a shot. They deserve it, IMO.
As for Kanako, she was great. She really is the future of Japanese skating. I look forward to seeing more of her! Her skating is so expressive and musical and she is really well rounded.
Thanks so much, Sylvia, for posting these!
Lol, I've spent the last hour reviewing each one, and I have to say what a superbly skated event, no falls except for Suzuki's freak one after that one jump, but otherwise the top 5 skated really really well (not as extraordinarily well as the American ladies did at 2008 Nationals nor 2002 Nationals, but pretty darn close).
Here's my review of each one (btw I agree with the placements & the JFSA decision on the Olympic Team):
Mao Asada -- finally, a clean performance, no falls, just what she needed to get her confidence back. Forget about 2 mos. ago, now is the time to start anew/fresh, and it looks like exactly what she is doing. Instead of starting off with *too much*, now she is thinking smart, and starting off little by little. She can build from this. Very wise to take out the second 3A, but IIRC that was TAT's plan all along, to give Mao two 3As in the FS, so she would be able to do one without problem. Wise indeed. That said, her 3A & 3T looked textbook perfect out there, but her other triples, especially the 3F, just okay. They barely made it all the way around, leaving it up to a judge to downgrade if they are in the mood. It can go either way, just depends on the judge. Thank goodness her other elements are so good that she has at least a one-triple jump advantage over the rest of her countrywomen, just as Michelle Kwan did, and rightfully so. Final note, I hope to see a different costume, makeup, and hairstyle come the Olympics. These things can also make all the difference in the world (aka Jeremy Abbott & Evan Lysacek at the GPF).
Akiko Suzuki -- can't believe that one poster that basically called her ugly at her first competition at COC, wherein she won gold. She's far from it, her inner beauty makes her shine, and reminds me of Alena Leonova & Liz Manley. Bubbly personalities, great jumpers, as well as similar body types ~ all of which took Liz Manley far ~ she was the surprise silver medalist at the 1988 Olympics. Alena & Akiko need only to look toward Liz (or Irina Slutskaya or Midori Ito) to see that the same can happen to them.
Yukari Nakano -- I said it the first time I saw her FS at TEB, and I will say it again now, this program is a masterpiece. My favorite of all the LPs she has had over the years. Tonight just wasn't her night, just bad luck is all, because I see the tiebreaker between her & Akiko as so close that it came down to the little things. Both great jumpers, but I would give the edge to Akiko on presentation, due to the fact that Yukari's *leg wrap* has always been unpleasant & bad technique (btw this is the reason why I consider Tonya Harding the greatest jumper of all time, not Midori Ito, as Midori had the same exact bad leg wrap technique). But, as a long time fan of the wonderful/beautiful/pleasant/generous/gorgeous Yukari Nakano, I have never minded. I'm only pointing it out here to explain why I would have given it to Akiko Suzuki as well (also Akiko's bubbly personality won out over Yukari's more reserved one). That said, take heart, Yukari, there is still Worlds & 4CC! I'll never forget you, just as I have never forgotten Yoshie Onda, Angela Nikodinov, Tonia Kwiatkowski, Amber Corwin, et al. They too never made it to an Olympics, though not without trying, just bad luck is all. Just bad luck. Like you, they represented their country proudly, and with honor, dignity, and humility over the years, skating well into their 20's, earning medals along the way. And there is one thing you have that hardly anyone has, your name in the figure skating record books ~ becoming the 3rd woman (along with Ludmilia Nelidina) to land the 3axel in competition ~ your name will live on...
Miki Ando -- your FS was my favorite tonight. You looked like a magestic lady out there (btw your costume is one of my all time favorites!, it literally blew me away, fit the music & choreography so well). Mao needs to look toward you to see how to fit everything all together in terms of hairstyle, makeup, costume, and choreography. And all the jumps looked rotated except for the last 3lutz. Very good skate. I'm so proud to have seen your transformation through the years, from a young jumping bean, to what you have become today, an all around skater that skates like the lady she is. Bravo! I've been your fan since the beginning, and that has not changed. Does the heart good to see that you didn't give up after that disastrous FS at the 2006 Olympics. You are a worthy role model for all your countrywomen to look up to!
Kanako Murakami -- nice elegant performance. I look forward to seeing you develop over the years in the same way Miki Ando has.
I have to say this event has been one of the best competitions ever! The women were ON!!!!
I'm really impressed with the Japanese field!
AKIKO was simply superb I must say, there is an energy, a magic that she brings reminiscent of Michelle Kwan! She really spell binds that audience in her amazing programs. You could feel the passion oozing through their bodies and souls! When MK left, I felt Yu-Na , Mao or Miki will bring that magic back but I was surprised to see AKIKO bringing the magic back on the ice!
She is really an inspiration after battling confidence issues, eating disorders and now she has won a GP event, a GPF medal (I consider this the Pre-Worlds majoR) and a national silver title! Simply amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is going to be a sentimental favorite , a dark horse going to the Olympic Games! I just couldn't wait to see her bring the magic in Vancouver!!!!!!!!
She was meant to really skate on that Vancouver ice and who knows ?
I agree that she is a 6.0 skater that also excels in the COP, I'd love to see her fix some of her spin positions that make her look awkward and a little improvement on the spirals!
I do hope she skates the triple lutz-double toe and triple flip in the Olympics. I agree that Skate Canada was a sham with the judging.
I loved Miki Ando's performance, it was so mature, she has improved immensely in all aspects. You could see that she really worked so hard to be polished. She is a totally different skater compared to event 2007 when she won the worlds. She has evolved to a truly stunning skater. I really hope she does a triple-triple in the Olympics. I love that she is pacing herself before the Olympics. She does not want to peak early. She wants to place lower than Mao since she would feel the pressure is less. Less pressure going to the Olympics works a lot of magic.
Mao Asada was simply lovely, she is simply silencing her critics. She really made a statement and she is working so hard to win the Olympics. She wants it night and day. She is happy since the pressure is less especially going to the Olympics. She wants it that way. I do hope she tries 1 triple axel and the triple flip -triple toe
Yukari is a stunning talent . Her spins are beautiful and her spirals have improved a lot. Her main problem is her jumps are not textbook perfect because of the leg wrap. In the COP we know that text book means getting positive GOE's and leg wraps would get deductions in the GOE's. Nonetheless, she fought for it! She was amazing BTW!
Kanako was simply adorable! I see her winning the worlds in a few years! There is so much polish and grace already! She is special! I love her relationship with Akiko! She was really cheering her on!!!!!!! It's rare that we see that kind of camaraderie especially in this really competitive sport.
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I never called her ugly and I've been supporting her all season.
What I said, and I still stand by this statement, is that in terms of how society views beauty, when judging a person's face, she is objectively homely and her scores have been lower because of it.
We can deny it all we want, but peoples' emotions (including judges) are swayed by how much we like looking at a person and those emotions influence how we evaluate the person.
If Akiko had a face as popular as Yu-Na's in terms of the societal definitions of beauty, she would be a contender for Gold.
i feel bad for Nakano cause she tried so much and i like her programs but Akiko was just great, a real fighter! I will also root for Akiko more cause I just saw we have same birthday
Miki I guess she was tired, and without much goal but Im in heaven for Mao, after all the talks and speculations, she bounced back and i hope she peaks to Olympics. Her programs grew on me now.


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What a bad place to be. In the thick of a wild card chase, waiting for injured players to return and healthy players to play better, deciding whether to trade one of our best players – while at the same time trying to figure out whether we are good enough (honestly) to make any noise in the post season (if in fact we actually get there). So many unknown variables to deal with. As it stands, the Phillies are not one of the best four teams in the National League. It's also true that any team in the current wild card cluster is capable of going on a run, improbable or not, that puts them in the playoffs. So, Ruben Amaro has to watch his team for the next couple of weeks and decide whether the Phils are contenders or pretenders, and based on his decision, he will proceed accordingly. Some background:
Some fans are convinced that Cliff Lee's departure took the heart right out of the team before the season ever began. The Halladay/Lee "thing" showed that the Phils wanted to stay very good yet stopped short of daring to be great. Last I checked, Cliff Lee does not hit home runs, steal bases, or field. He cannot pitch every day of the week and does not have a medical degree. Cliff Lee's absence is not the problem. Injuries have compromised the Phils' proficiency in every area: pitching, fielding, and hitting. Old timers say that injuries are not an excuse for losing. Actually, that's not true. Injuries can be an excuse as to why you're losing. You're just not supposed to say it. Any sane person can understand that when you lose a zillion player games – all star player games at that – to injuries, that your team is probably not gonna play well, if not flat out suck. Mets fans learned that the hard way. So, what to do now? I think the Phillies' fate revolves in large part around what the Phils decide to do with three key players: Jayson Werth, Joe Blanton, and Brad Lidge.
Jayson Werth is not playing well. He looks clueless at the plate. He is also, by his own admission, eagerly awaiting the end of the season so he can sign a big, fat contract…the one he has been "waiting his whole life for." Is Jayson's little slump a product of the Free Agent Blues – grinding his bat into sawdust and tightening up at the prospect of one less zero at the end of his next contract? Hey, I don't know. But I do know that Ruben can replace Jayson's current production by trading him for another righty bat and probably a lefty reliever. If you don't believe me, compare Jayson's stats with that of other outfielders and you'll find that he's not so special this year. But of course, he could get hot. Sitting around and waiting for someone to get "get hot" seems like a waste of time to me. If I find the right deal, I trade him.
The Phils have made it known they are looking for starting pitching. Joe Blanton is a good pitcher having a bad year. But Joe has a justified track record where he turns it on in the second half of seasons. Joe is a stone cold 14-10, 3.90, 200 IP guy – and those numbers don't grow on trees. You gotta trust him to come around and lay off the temptation to trade for an Oswalt or Haren, mainly because the Phils have a bigger problem in…
Brad Lidge. He is not a major league closer anymore. While the in-the-dirt slider is still one of the best out pitches in the game, he cannot get ahead of hitters consistently enough to get in the position to throw it. His fastball is not fast and, unless perfectly placed, is a candidate to leave the park at any time. That little baby slider that he throws is fine but if he gets it up, it gets hit. In short, he does not have enough "stuff" on any of his his pitches not named "slider" to get away with a misplaced pitch. And he gets hit. A true closer must give you more than sporadic periods of effectiveness – and Lidge doesn't offer that. The Phils will win nothing with him finishing games. If I am Ruben Amaro, I fill this hole before I look for another starter. Some more quick analysis shows why.
We know that Ibanez is an albatross and isn't going anywhere. Domonic Brown is not getting called up before September. Jamie Moyer and Kyle Kendrick will continue to provide little at the back of the rotation. J.A. Happ probably won't contribute soon. Utley has to come back faster than forecast. These things, you just have to hope to be surprised and see some good things happen. Hope for a little luck, let's say.
In conclusion, at some point in the not too distant future, RAJ is gonna have to take a hard look in the mirror and decide who this team really is. Whatever decision he makes he'll get killed for it and that comes with the job. If he decides to push all in, then I think it's OK to trade Werth for immediate help to address our need areas. If not (and that would take a mean losing streak), then try and clear the decks: Werth, Moyer, Madson, Lidge, Ibanez can all go, while paying some salary along the way. But before that decision has to be made there is some baseball left to play. Go Phils.
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I did not watch the game but can someone tell me why Cholly did not have a pinch runner for Brian in that 9th? He should of been thrown out at the plate. Where was a speedy runner
The Phils will win the East, I believe. They will come into sync in August and eat up the league. Werth will be strong as he realizes if he isn't, no big contract will await him. Kendrick will be solid. Moyer will run out of gas in September. Utley and Polanco will ignite in mid August and Howard will lead the league in homers and RBI's. Halladay and Hamels will excel, while Victorino and Ibanez will improve. I feel very optimistic.
How does this fellow Dipsy get to post a column anyway? He is a middleweight contributor to this blog. Not terrible, not outstanding. I guess he knows people?
@Jeff…because he was the catcher off the bench (replacing Ruiz), so had the game gone into extra innings, we wouldn't have had anyone to catch.
Dipsy's second paragraph talks about how "Cliff Lee's departure took the heart right out of the team before the season ever began." I never really thought this would be a legit argument but after watching a few players comment on the deal, maybe it did have some effect.
Months ago, I remember Werth saying that he couldn't believe that we traded Lee. Yesterday, I watched Bob Costas interviewing Jimmy and Ryno and they seemed to not really understand (and looked somewhat frustrated) about the Lee trade. Clearly, they didn't like it, especially Jimmy. For those of you who haven't seen the interview on MLB network, you should definitely check it out.
I completely disagree. With all of this.
Lidge was a tad bit scary yesterday, but he was in no real trouble. You want to see a complete collapse, check out the replay of the top of the ninth.
Werth was slumping for a bit last year as well, though I will concede and admit that his statements regarding his impending free agency worry me. You'd think he'd tearing it up, trying to sell himself to the highest bidder.
Get over Cliff Lee. He won't be back, at least not this year. Moyer and Kendrick have been more solid than not. Hamels has his game face back, in the face of a lot more adversity (lack of offense) than he faced last year.
As for Ibanez, he's turning into a solid small-ball player, which is exactly what this team needs when it doesn't have its usual hitting power. He's also been a solid factor in the outfield. That's not an albatross, that's a guy who's figured out how to adjust and adapt to his changing circumstances. He's more valuable than a guy who keeps trying to do the same thing when it simply doesn't work anymore.
Madson just got off the DL and has been very good.
All of these guys Dipsy claims should be dumped have long earned the right to be here through the end of the season.
Of course, I get the feeling that Dipsy may be of the mindset that a season that doesn't end with a WS championship is completely worthless anyway. If not, he's doing a great impersonation of it.
Brian Michael — thanks for your prompt response. I appreciate it. He does have an unusual perspective.
"In the thick of a wild card chase"
Second sentence in to your article, Dipsy, and I take exception. What about the race for the DIVISION???
I believe that with Polly back and Utley by the end of August (or sooner if you listen to him), that the offense will begin to show more consistency.
Ryan's beginning to turn it on and I think Jayson WILL spark and ignite.
Raul IS playing better and plays real smart, hustle-type ball. He won't end up with last year's numbers, but he will win us some ball games.
Pitching isn't really bad. Kendrick and Moyer have done ok and actually both have had times of brilliance this season. Hamels is solid and Doc is Doc. The bullpen is healthy again it seems and Lidge, while not the 2008 version, will save some key games.
The bench is better than last season. Wilson Valdez is a nice little player.
Have Phaith!!
One of my favorite things about Lee is that he brought a killer instinct to the team. Not that the Phillies don't have that, but he is just so cold-blooded that he would have enhanced that element. The team has looked lackadaisical at times. Maybe seeing Lee run off the field after another 1-2-3 inning would help. This is to take nothing from Halladay and his incredibly professional attitude, who I think is great. It's just that you need different elements on a team to contribute to a greater whole.
As for the article's overall point, the season is no over by far. I just feel that if you make a move like to trade Lee to start the season, you can't go for broke this year because you already made a commitment to not doing that. So management needs to be encouraged to pursue creative trades and less than popular moves in order to try to provide the best chances for future success.
Look at last nights win – this is how they have won a few games lately. Playing bad but the opposing team playing worse. Just imagine if you can, the team O picking up – how many more wins would the Phils have right now. Post season would not be a 'possibility' rather we would be determining who the Phils would be facing.
The Phils are that good, but playing badly. Even with the injuries, what would the season W-L record be like if our regulars were hitting just their averages? Jimmy, Vic (with consistency), Werth, Ibanez – to the statement that the Lee move took the heart out of the Phils – I certainly hope this is not the case. Professionals lick their wounds and do the best they can with what they have and you really should not hear any complaints.
Last year the Phils won the NL and made the WS despite Brad Lidge. Although the multiple shots scare the heck out of me, he is doing better than last year. The pitching overall is better than last year – this is getting so boring guys, its the Offense.
I will say there are a few things I do agree with Dipsy on – I would not mind massaging the idea of trading Werth. For some real prospects too if possible, the option to bring Brown up to fill his spot is there. The other point is Raul. Tough one there, his flat line production kind of goes hand in hand with the flat offense this year. His bat is the reason the Phils were leading the East last year in the first half, period (does anyone remember how many games he won for us single handed?).
Not a big fan of Ben, I think at best he is a .260 hitter with moderate power and OK defense – which is what Ibanez is now. So, I am not sure what to do about LF –
But in summary, the problem has not been only the injuries, the O (lack of) has been the #1 problem of the Phils this year.
Hey, it's July 18th and "Dipsy" acts as if the team is at a crossroad with the necessity of GM Ruben Amaro (using RAJ is laziness) making a decision to trade for needed parts or to salary "dump". C'mon..the team is still very much in contention (4.5 behind Braves) and will be by the end of July. Giving up on the team's chances this season is the FURTHEST thought in Amaro's mind. With the exception of Utley's injury, the team has the same offensive weapons as last year that won them another NL Championship. So take heart Phillies fans, the team is in the race to stay.
Chuck, sorry to disagree with you on this one – your last statement that the bench is better this year. Are bench players substitute players? Valdez for Utley, Castro for Rollins, Dobbs for Poly? I tend to think of bench players as being pinch hitters, coming off the bench to hit for the pitcher or whomever in late innings when the game is on the line. Being I lean more toward my definition, this bench is the worst in the National League.
A few weeks ago, Sarge mentioned on air that the Phils bench (and I assume he was using the definition I like) was hitting a league worst .111. The next better team average was at .194.
As far as I'm concerned, one of the biggest disappointments this year has been the Phils bench. Upon clearing nearly everyone like RAJ did, I was under the favorable impression that the bench was going to be greatly improved from last year.
Werth was on fire in the beginning of the year but all the sudden he has the free agent blues? You can replace his production by trading for any random right handed bat? The Dipsy is the worst armchair gm ever. You could give Ruben a run for his money.
Are the Phillies going to spend Werth's asking salary if they don't re-sign him? If so, take Jason Bay for Werth now.
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My perspective is, and I'm glad the rest of the article got posted, is that Amaro might to have to decide what to do with his team on July 31 if his team is sitting back in the division and the WC and is still without Utley and Happ, Moyer and Kendrick are still ineffective, and Werth still slumping. What do you do if the Phils are 5 games out of the WC at the point? Should Amaro just hold onto Werth and hopes he plays better and get nothing for him? Trade him for help? Let me make this clear: As of right now, I like the Braves, Cards, Dodgers, Giants, Rockies and Padres better than the Phils. I think they are better teams.
And c'mon, Lidge is terrible. Hey, I'm rooting for the Phillies. I want them to rip off an 11 of 13 and put all this to rest but the way the team is playing I don't see them making the playoffs. How can you just expect a team to "throw the switch on" ? when its not even the same team as the last two years? Moyer and Kendrick are sure to stop any hot streak right in its tracks. We had Happ and Pedro last year. Papa had Jake and looka what I got.
If Amaro doesn't see the team making it he should do some selling at the deadline. Thats doesn't have to mean "packing it in".
The Dipsy
Brooks, I don't like your call on Francisco. He has historically been an above average player, but when he came here his playing time went down so much. It's really affected him. For what its worth, he's cheaper than Ibanez, but that only matters if you can move Ibanez in any capacity.
@Brooks; the bench is more than just "pinchhitting". It serves as an all-purpose need for every conceivable situation, emergency or otherwise. The team can thank their lucky stars that Valdez was available to back up ss and 2b positions when Rollins and then Utley were injured. No one can replace Utley's bat but Valdez has done a commendable job of playing both positions flawlessly and additionally showing a strong arm. You're right that there has been some disappointment with the offensive output of certain bench players..Dobbs comes to mind since more is expected from him..however, bench players are what they are. They will never be thought of as providing instant offense.
Werth for Papelbon. Bring up Brown and put Francisco in against difficult lefties.
Werth is a great guy, but not an 80 Million Dollar man. Because of injuries
he is just getting it together at the age 32 when in the post steroid era, when reflexes decline for many.
Ibanez is hitting .298 in July so he's not the problem. Great to have Polly back but it'll be tough to make a run with 2 utility guys, valdez and Castro on the 25 man roster. One of the assumptions of trading Lee so the phils could have $$$ in case of injuries. The other assumption was to strengthen the minors. Raj seems paralized. Phils have needed infield help all season with all the injuries. Yet, with the money and the "strengthened farm" he's done nothing. Slumps like Werths get magnified when the rest of the team isn't as strong.
Happ? From what ive read hes lost it. He was a real stunner with one good season. ALA Bob Walk. Are we really expecting him to be a savior? To be honest if he ever contributes again in a significant way I will be suprised. But I do know that everyone here thought it would be the worst thing ever to deal him last year. The next time I complain about injuries will be the first time. Its part of the game and it is 100% not an excuse. At this point the Phils are basicly healthy with one injury anyway.
I still cant believe people think SP is as important as picking up not 1 but 2 RP. RP as so much easier to get also.
I give the Dip credit for contributing. Even if I dont agree with most of it (as usual).
Werth for Papplebam? Id rather move him for Pujos and Wainwright phils get 2 players there.
You dont pick up Halladay in the off season and play in 2 straight WS and then "sell" at the deadline. They would have to literally be 10 out of the WC with 7 teams ahead of them to even consider that. But I will say that with how the offense has been any trade I support. unless Ruiz or Halladay are in it. In the eyes of most outside this blog the Phillies are still the team to beat in the NL. Thats a fact.
Joe – Ibanez is hitting .298 in the 18 days of July? My good friend, is that stat intended to hearten us as to Raul's performance to come in the last few months or is it a "see, he's not so bad" stat? I ask for just one more hot streak out of Raul his Phillie career its over. Gimme just one more 24-61 with plenty of hrs and rbis. We need it.
The Dipsy
I think that Werth would look great as a Boston Red Sock.
The Dipsy
Ibanez has hit .298 in 47 July ABs, so he's suddenly "not the problem"??? What sort of logic is that? He just flipped a switched and reversed the aging process? I'll take the large sample size over some 47 AB micro sample – since June 1 of 2009 he's a .243 batter with very little power. That's the reality. That's what the team has in LF right now – a .240 hitter with very little left in the tank.
I'm Ted Bell.
Yay for the Dipsy writing!!
I work for the Red Sox and had the pleasure of meeting Cliff Lee after last night's game. He said that Philly had some of the best heart of any team he's been on.
The Lee argument needs to die. I'm a huge fan, but he won't be back-this season at least. So instead of dwelling on the past we need to focus on what's happening NOW. There are plenty of positives.
So many people act as if each individual game equals a world series loss. It doesn't, we have half a season left. We may not have the record we did last year, but there's still a chance.
Is there any market for Werth right now? Who would trade anything of value for a guy for a half year? I don't see him as an impact player for any contending team.
I think Charlie Manuel has done a great job handling the players but I am not sure his strategy has always been the best.
Right now, Charlie doesn't have great choices to fill in for Utley. He could play Polanco at 2nd and then play a Dobbs/Ransom platoon at 3rd base. Or he can play Valdez at 2nd base and play Polanco at 3rd base. Admittedly, Valdez is probably a better defensive player than the other two. But you have a situation with the bases loaded and Valdez on deck, you have to pinch hit for Wilson Valdez. If Charlie pinch hits Dobbs for Valdez, maybe the Phils score in the 6th inning and force the Cubs to go to the bullpen earlier.
Brooks says…. "Look at last night's win- this is how they have won a few games lately. Playing bad but the opposing team playing worse."
How did the Phillies play "bad" yesterday.??
Cole Hamels was on his game. He pitched well and kept the Phillies in the game. And the team scored runs when they had to.
Give Charlie credit for effectively using his bench in the 9th. And give the Phils offense props for being patient at the plate and working those walks.
Give Polanco credit for getting that hit and Raul for busting it down the line for his hit.
The Phils took advantage of Marmol's weakness….which is what GOOD teams do in the late innings.
Also, you have to credit Durbin for keeping it a 1 run game and Lidge for nailing down the save. As we all know, even a 4-1 lead in Wrigley isn't a foregone conclusion.
I said a few days ago that the Phillies would have to "steal" a few games along the way. That's exactly what the did yesterday.
Thanks for a good read, and I agree with you Dipsy on all points except maybe for Lidge. A team this close to the playoffs needs to be tweaked. As I've stated here, the Werth "slump" is now on eight weeks. Eight weeks! I just see a guy so totally distracted at the plate. It will show up in his career stats as an "off-year." Normally, that would be ok, and he'll have great years, but there is a very short window of opportunity for the Phils with this current roster. I don't expect Werth to return to his earlier form this year. Charlie won't sit him down, so now I believe Amaro needs to get aggressive. I think a shake-up is needed. Youth is needed. It's hard to watch the other teams in the NL East and see that the Phils have no youthful offensive spark. And I remember clearly what Lonnie Smith did for the entire line-up in 1980. It's time for Brown. Trade Werth for a bench player and a prospect. They'll lose him anyway. Forget the Harens out there for now. Let Dominic play in August. As for Lidge, I think his stuff is not bad. Yes, like Madson, he finds too much of the plate, but I think he can close 12 of 15 games for the rest of the year. I'll take that. It's the offense that needs the most help.
Is Werth in danger of losing his type A status or is that a lock?
If they trade Werth for "a bench player and a prospect"… I'll be at CBP the next day protesting and throwing eggs.
Psujoe: it's almost a lock that he's Type A.
Bobster – Seeing as the Phillies don't have much to trade, I would like to see the Phils concentrate on a middling type righty outfielder that can give us 10 40 .280 down the stretch and a lefty late inning guy a la Kelly Downs. Come to think of it, lets make it Kelly Downs. Jayson is not going to get hot and carry this team. He's not stealing bases. He is not having a good year. I guess 24 90 .270 is OK (not).
The Dipsy
Manny, you sure?
The Dipsy
Manny… I agree with you about "protesting"
Throwing dogsh*t would be my choice!!
Seriously, trading Jayson Werth makes zero…..ZERO…..sense for a team that's right in the thick of a pennant race.
And….I'm gonna laugh my a$$ off at all you bandwagoners when Werth goes on a tear and becomes a major reason why this team makes the playoffs for the 4th straight year.
Thanks Manny,
I just looked it up and Werth does appear to be a lock.
Pettite left the Yankees game int he 3rd inning with a groin injury. Yankees will go after a starter if it's serious. That will make the other starters more expensive.
You don't think Jayson can give us 10 / 40/ .280 the rest of the way???
Chuck, do you think some people are rooting against Jayson Werth?
The Dipsy
Yes I do, Chuck. But so can a lot of other guys who aren't going to walk away leaving us with nothing after the season. That is my point. Jayson offers all this speed, which he has (5 SBs) and a great arm, which he has…..and he will give you those offensive numbers. But he's not playing well AND he's leaving. So gimme a guy who can put up the same numbers who's not as sexy and let the team that deals for Jayson worry about whether he's going to get hot down the stretch or whether they can sign him.
The Dipsy
Who do you suggest??…..and PLEASE don't say Jermaine Dye.
rooting against him?? ….. I don't know. Why would they?? Just to justify getting rid of him??…. as if to say, "See, I told you that it wasn't a good idea to extend him back in April."
Off the top of my head, uh, Josh Willingham, someone like that. Perhaps I just misread your post. I don't think bandwagoners root against Jayson Werth or want to see him fail. I just don't think the Phils have what it takes and I'm just trying to be a clear eyed realist. If they hit a losing streak and are not playing well at the end of the month you, do what ya gotta do, I say. Meanwhile, if you're making your run in August, if we can fill two needs by getting good value for Jayson, I would like to see the Phils do that. If its looking bad at the end of the month, and it probably won't, then you can trade him for anything the Phils think is best, be it prospects/players.
The Dipsy
Dipsy, your hatred for Lidge is moving into Moyer territory now. Moyer is going to win at least 14 games if not more. Lidge's fastball is 93 which is fast enough, you do not have to throw 97-98. And the idea that his stuff is not good enough to miss his spots is just stupid. It is good enough, you expect him to go in and strike three guys out every time. No pitcher stuff is good enough if he does not throw it where he wants it. Lidge is far better then last year, And really when Chooch is calling the game he has been great this year. Raul has been hitting .295 for the last 5-6 weeks, granted his power is not there, but you do not need everyone to hit 30 HR to win games. He actually is hitting the ball more up the middle and more solid since the middle of June, so he is not an albatrose. You keep saying you are rooting for the Phils, but they need to do something. You know what they don't, if Wreth continues in a season long slump, do you think there are teams going to offer him 15 million for 5 years, no there will not be, so the Phillies can sign him for 12-13 for 5 years and once that is done, he will be better. I know you hate Moyer also, and he did not pitch well against the Cubs, but he will pitch better his next start and he is a solid #4/5 guy along with KK, and Blanton has 2 really good games out of his last three starts and his real bad game they came back and won it for him. What this teams needs in the second half is for Vic, JRoll, PP, and Jayson to become more consistant at the plate and if the "O" can pick it up there is no reason how this team is rotation wise and pen wise play .600 ball for the second half. Is 93-94 wins enough for the division or wild card, if not you, than you go into the winter trying to figure out what you need, you do not do that in the Middle of July
I have a different approach to Jayson's situation.
He's clearly struggling and probably won't put up the same numbers as last year with HRs and RBIs. Average is UP, however, along with his doubles (26 all of last year, 28 so far this year to lead the league).
But he's gonna get hot at some point and probably end up with 25 HR and 85 RBI. All in all, it's an ok year….especially if his average remains up and he keeps hitting doubles like he is. He needs to steal some more too….because he can.
Is that worth 15 -16M per year? No. But the Phillies COULD sign him for 4/50-55. He's worth that for sure.
Chuck, in yesterdays game the pitching was great, the offense was not. The game was given to the Phils. That is why I said the Phils played bad.
The last 2 wins over the Reds were almost the same. No one seemed to want to take the games as there was no hitting until the Phils ended the misery for both teams. Imagine how the Reds felt, limping out of Philadelphia knowing that after the 4 game series, they scored an average of under 2 earned runs per game vs. a team that has been having troubles knocking runners in let alone getting more than 1 hit per inning.
A win is a win Chuck, I'm good with that but looking ahead to tonights game we need to squeeze the offense to push out at least 3, maybe 4 runs to keep Roy on the winning track.
Next on the docket is St Louis and thank God for that. Ryan loves to show off in front of his family and he does his best peacock impression with runners on base. Look for at least 2 or 3 more HR's from Ryan before he comes home. Maybe Jayson will like the taste of redbird in the pan too? Honestly, that is the combination that will put the rest of the league on alert. Ryan and Jayson hitting stride at the same time. Because if they are going to do that, either Vic or Jimmy has to be getting on base in front of them and if you toss in some vitamin Ibby and Poly-O – all is good.
Bring it on, the end of July is not that far off – before you know it we'll be back in the heart of this race and deep into the deciding month of September. Remember, the last 25 games of the year are vs our own division. Going into Sept 6 games out may mean nothing when exiting the last of the games in October.
Shag, I agree with Dipsy on Lidge because he has no fastball command whatsoever. It's only a matter of time before he blows another save, and then another, and then another.
Question? Who is a better #5 Kendrick @ $.48 million or Moyer at $8 million?
Shag – My friend, respected poster. Moyer sucks. KK sucks. When I evaluate whether a player is good or not, I watch a whole season within a whole career. I do not watch 3 good starts in a row and then believe I'm seeing the real Moyer and then spend all his other shitty starts wondering when he's gonna "click back in". The three good starts are the aberration, the tease that keep all the Philly fans going. If you wanna say that he's a rabbit's foot and that the offense just responds when he pitches, well ok. But he and KK at 4 and 5 are going to kill us. I think Kyle can be good one day but he's not there yet. Ibanez succeeding as a singles hitter the last month? Thats not why he's here. And I think that a 12m dollar poor fielding, slow running, singles hitter IS an albatross.
I agree with you that the O has to pick it up. No one is hitting but for Ryan and JRoll is just flat out horrible right now. I don't know what we need to get the O going. Maybe just time…which is running out. Well, and Lidge. Lidge is done. Look at his stats the last year and a half. He's older. He can't throw the ball past anyone anymore and he needs his fastball. I don't hate Lidge. I don't hate anybody. I just hate what some players do on the baseball field. I'm sure they are all quite nice as people (smile emoticon)
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I agree that the offense wasn't there….until the 9th.
But they didn't play bad. They scored when it counted.
Let's win tonight for the split…..and to stay at 4.5 back of the Braves who already won. Hopefully, 3 of 4 in StL….although I will take a split (it's real hard to win 4 game series on the road).
If we just take a game off the standings each week or 10 days….we're even by Sept 1.
How are Moyer and Kendrick continuing to be ineffective? They are your number 4 and 5 starters, respectfully. They are giving you exactly what you ask for. In most of their starts, the Phils have a chance to win the game-nothing more that I will personally ask of those 2 but to continue to give this team a chance.
We are stuck with Lidge, seems as he is good one day and abysmal the next. No one is taking that contract, so they need to ride this storm out. Need a bullpen arm to stabilze the rest of the bullpen, that is more important to me then landing a starter.
Cliff Lee is not or would not be the reason the Phils fall short of the playoffs. Seriously the issue needs to be put to rest. He will not be pitching against this team in World Series, Texas is not good enough. The starting pitching minus Blanton has done the job.
The bench is much much improved from last season. Imagine if Eric Bruntlett had to play 60 games for Rollins/Utley/Polanco
I didn't ask for a 4.88 ERA out of my 4th starter. Or fourth starter last year was JA Happ. Now its Moyer. Thats quite a contrast.
The Dipsy
I agree. Moyers been ok for a #5, but at that price no thanks. I don't think he'll be back. Very disappointed that Happ is struggling to return. If I'm RAJ I try for a 3b/inf with power at the right price. Otherwise it's wait and see.
Reading this post.. I see, once again, that The Dipsy always phrases things in the most dramatic of ways
I don't see the Phillies selling. After all the poor pla, we are 4.5 games out in mid-July. We win tonight and we have won 6 of the last 8. Once we get Chase back, I see a run. Polanco was a huge piece to return to the lineup. The Braves are a beatable team, very beatable. Have some faith in the best Phillies team we have seen.
Moyer sucks.
Laughable at best. Who says these things? I don't like Hamels but hes been great so it is what it is. some of these people develop personal feelings and then the player can lead the team in wins and he "sucks".
I guess that's what goes on at these blogs.
Now since 2006 Hamels has made 135 starts for the phillies with 55 wins.
Since 2006 Moyer has started 122 games for the phillies with 56 wins.
That's Coles entire career that makes you guys so excited. 13 less starts 1 more win for a 47 year old soft tosser.
That's 5 years it isn't all just luck.
Luckily the powers that be understand the sport more than the fans on a blog. You guys are dazzled by peripheral stats and stuff. I am dazzled when the Phillie's win a game. By any means necessary.
No I don't think Moyer is better. I am just pointing out how out there some of the opinions on blogs are.
Really 5 years isnt all luck so if Moyer sucks Hamels must really suck I guess. I tend to think both have pulled thier weight this year and the last 5. The Moyer contract has been validated. If it hasnt then whats Hamels worth? Is he over paid?
How many playoff wins does Moyer have?
I have been hearing Moyer sucks for so long I just get tired of it. Sorry he doesnt have the dazzling arm that you guys can identify with. He just leads the team in wins the last 5 years and is only 1 behnd Roy this year. Not bad for a suck is all I am saying.
Everyone will be surprised when Moyer is elected to the Hall of Fame, representing mediocrity for the longest period of time than anyone in the history of baseball. For spreading out average to below-average talent for longer than anyone else in baseball history. For earning the most money of any ballplayer with plain-jane skills. Moyer will be the first to represent a brand new category —– RUN OF THE MILL.
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I didnt read all the comments read some however read the article. I agree with most of it. I say keep Madson and maybe look to trade JC. The guy just walks to many batters. I say start grooming Mathieson now and see what happens. I wouldnt put him in tie or 1 run lead situations. Thats if the Phils can ever get a 2 or 3 run lead team. Did the article mention Baez? Raj said he was going to improve the pen last year. He then brings in Baez and Contreras. While Contreras has been a surprise I dont see improving anything. We need a closer than can also perhaps double as a set up man. Even if we can just sign him to a one year deal while hopefully grooming Mathieson and see what he is capable off. Same time we have an insurance policy. Some people I have talk to have been saying this back in late May theres a problem at the Club house. More than one of course what that is its hard to say.
I don't think that Ruben should do anything. Other then signing Doc for 4 years, everything else was either a wash or a complete and udder failure. He can't be trusted.
Anyone who says Moyer sucks just does not know a good baseball player when they see him.
We're not talking talent here, which Moyer does have plenty of. We're talking twenty years' worth of experience that Moyer brings with him every time he takes the mound. Yes, he's had his implosions this year, but every one of our starters have had some truly putrid (by each's standards) starts this year.
Moyer has been schooling left and right this season.
As for Lidge, I'd like to see JC and Baez go before him. Now, in all fairness to JC, that's one guy who's been picking it up substantially more recently. But I spend more time biting my nails when he and Baez take the mound than I do with Contreras, Madson, or Lidge.
Lidge's problem is consistent confidence. Like Ricky Bo once said, this is a guy who should be saying to himself, "I'm Brad Lidge. I got this." As much as I hate Phillies fans (or any fans) booing one of their own in their own ballpark, that might be what Lidge needs to really be Brad Lidge. It certainly worked against the Reds.
Credibility is going way down when I see "Moyer sucks." Because it's just not true. Statistically, factually, actually, metaphorically, literally; any way you cut it, it's not true.
and for the record Jayson Werth is projected to get two draft supplemental draft picks if he leaves the phils via free agency
You tell em Kate.
Moyer needs to pitch 3 more years and get about 30 more wins then he is a hall of famer ( thats possible). And you can make it because of longevity. You can also make it for playing on a winning team. Like Phil Rizzuto.
To me Hamels is the most crucial part of the Phillies. If he is as good as he can be then this team is in the series again with him starting game 2. I am not worried about Roy. I am not worried about the bats. I worry about if Cole will be a legit front line starter and I worry about the Pen.
@ Kate
spot on with everything you said.
By legit front line starter I mean as good as he was playoffs 08. It would be tough for the Phillies lose a playoff series with a A+ Hamels and Halladay starting 5 games.
Kate. Moyer doesn't suck. I should have selected my words more carefully. He (and Ibanez) was a poor investment by Ruben and he pitches well below the manner in which he is being paid. If he were making 2m a year to be our #5, you would not hear a peep out of me. I know Moyer is trying his best and it is actually Ruben who deserves the blame for signing a 47 year old guy for 8m to serve up an 4.88 ERA and just about 5.00 last year. I am serious when I say that I am probably projecting this hostility onto Moyer. If I were he I would have taken the money, too.
The Dipsy
as far as Jamie Moyer is considered, he was supposed to be the phils number 5 starter, not the number 3. That would change a lot of people's view, in perspective
But, he will never, ever, EVER, make the HOF. Thats a laugher. His election would discredit many of the players that are in there for dominating their eras at their positions. See Bart post @ 6:50.
The Dipsy
Dipsy. Many times 50 years after we are all gone the old timers committee puts people in. Moyer is a prime candidate for this. Especially if he keeps pitching. If he gets to 300 which is probably 25-1 chance he gets in well before that. Odds are that he will make it. Maybe not till after we are all gone though.
He is also worth his contract.
For next year 1 year at 5 million is probably more in line. Id have no problem is the Phils did that.
Check out this guys numbers. He retired in 1926 and got elected to the HOF in 1971. Moyer compares very favorably.
Hahaha. In what way?
The Dipsy
Here's one for you. If Jayson has a down year any chance he accepts arbitration? hmmm.
Moyer has 67 more wins and only 30 more loses. Winning percentage is a true gauge of a player. Marquand pitched in the dead ball era so his ERA compared to the league compares to Moyers vs the rest of the league. It took marquand 46 years to be elected. You can argue that if it takes that long are you a hall of famer?
Youll notice marquand never led the league in anything only won 20 games 3 times in an era when 50 starts was the norm. He is very much an above average (not great) player who played a long time. Kinda like?
Moyer will go to the hall. But we may not witness it.
You saw a lot of guys go in the Hall by the Veteran's Commitee early but not so much anymore. I figure that since you couldn't have 37 guys go in each year during the first 15 years or so of the Hall's existence, they created the VC to let in overlooked guys and umps and owners and stuff. Those players, for the most part, have been taken care of. In fact, they should start subtracting. The players nowadays have, I think, 15 years and then they are taken off the ballot. I don't see guys retiring nowadays being candidates for the VC because the VC (not VietCong) have caught up on most of the guys that maybe got rooked early on. One day I think you'll see the VC taking the position, "well, they had 15 years to get in when they were eligible, so why should we let him in?" Jaime is just not a Hall of Famer. Never won a Cy Young, or a WS game, how many times an all star…twice maybe? Just don't see it.
The Dipsy
Have you checked Nolan Ryan's winning % lately?
The Dipsy
Marquand got in in 71 the hall opened n 1939.
Look at what Marquand did. Its less than Moyer. Just saying is all.
I suspect Moyer goes and hes pitching next year at least. As the numbers grow it becomes more likely.
Ryan has 7 no hitters. and 5,714 Ks
You make it in with those 2 stats even with a .523 wining pct.


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$1.2 million to the area of Teacher Certification, giving
ISBE the authority to rehire personnel critical to support
teachers awaiting issuance of certificates.
We saw our staff in Teacher Certification cut in
half last year as a result of the budget cuts, said
State Superintendent Robert Schiller. We will move
forward to hire staff that can best support our teachers
applications for certifications.
Governor Blagojevich signed Senate Bill 1271 Friday,
part of which included a request by the General Assembly,
brought forth by Senate President Emil Jones and House
Speaker Michael Madigan to re-appropriate $1.2 million
from the Teacher Certification Revolving Fund.
In June of last year, the Illinois State Board of Education
had reduced a three-year backlog of teacher certificates
awaiting renewal down to a matter of a few months. One
month later, that accomplishment was history when the
Governor line-item vetoed more than $21 million from the
ISBE budget. One of the areas hardest hit was the Teacher
Certification Department, where staff was cut so drastically
no one was available to answer the phones.
Teacher Certification is no different than many areas
of state government that are funded through the assessment
of fees. Teachers pay a renewal fee for their certificates
and that money is deposited into the Teacher Certification
Revolving Fund, from which ISBE staff are paid to support
this process. Last Julys line-item veto of $1.125
million prohibited ISBE from utilizing these fees that
are paid by teachers to support certificate renewal.
An additional consequence was the closing of the Regional
Office of Education for the city of Chicago. The State
Superintendent also serves at the Regional Superintendent
for Chicago, where teacher certification renewal should
be handled just like the other ROEs. When the Governor
vetoed the $2million allotted for State Board of Education
Regional Services, he also eliminated funding for the
Chicago ROE where last year alone 10,000 certificates
were issued. After an unsuccessful attempt to get the
money reinstated during the veto session last fall, the
State Board of Education closed the Chicago ROE in December.
During the course of several hearings this legislative
session members of the General Assembly recognized the
critical services provided by staff in supporting teachers
through the certificate renewal process.
Schiller said ISBE has immediate plans to reopen the
Regional Office of Education in Chicago. ISBE is set to
re-hire staff in the department of Teacher Certification,
including transcript evaluators that ensure that a teachers
education preparation meets the requirements of the teaching
certificate being sought, and support staff, which can
again begin to answer phones from teachers and help navigate
them through the certificate renewal process.
Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777


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I've just started using Emacs for PHP development and the first thing I wanted to do was to browse the official PHP documentation directly from within Emacs.
I know that a couple of existing PHP modes claim to offer documentation browsing, but as far as I've seen they merely open a browser and point to the main documentation page, where all searches are performed.
I needed something more powerful and this is why I edited an existing Emacs tool originally developed for Erlang documentation, adapting it to PHP.
The code is released under GNU GPLv3 license and it's available for download at my BitBucket page:
Please note that this tool doesn't prevent you from using any other pre-existing php-mode in conjunction with it.


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The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) — the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry — recently learned that FOX Sports Media Group has banned advertisements featuring firearms and ammunition from its coverage of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
As of press time, the UFC has not made an official announcement, but the NSSF has confirmed that "absolutely no firearms, ammo, hunting or knife companies will be permitted as sponsors in any Zuffa-promoted events."
I think I saw some UFC guys at the SHOT show, promoting firearms and accessories. And yet, FOX sees fit to ban our products from the UFC events. I hope no one is thinking that a firearm or hunting ad during a UFC fight could be interpreted as being too violent.
Perhaps FOX feels that the younger viewers of mixed martial arts competitions should be protected from the violence of firearm and knife advertising while they watch two men bludgeon each other in the ring? Funny, for all the right-wing support that comes from Fox News, the Sporting Division doesn't seem to be interested in catering to the same crowd.
Well, we can do something about that.
Now is the time to put your money where your mouth is and use your First Amendment rights to support the Second Amendment. Gun Digest the Magazine, along with the NSSF, is encouraging all gun owners, sportsmen and firearms enthusiasts to contact FOX today and urge them to rescind this anti-gun corporate policy. FOX's decision to ban advertisements for lawful products owned by more than 80 million Americans is nothing more than corporate gun control.
We expect better from FOX. So should you.
Make sure your voice is heard. Here's how to contact FOX:
Corporate Headquarters FSN
10201 W. Pico, Bld. 103
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 310-369-1000
Web: www.FOXSports.com
Good shooting,


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This will be the last post you will ever read on Blogging the bEast. Probably. I'm packing my old friend away in the shed. It's been a little over two years since I launched the site, and over that time I accumulated just over 2.7 million page views. That's nothing in comparison to a lot of football sites out there, but it's a whole lot more than I would have imagined when I launched in May of 2011. Without that audience, I probably never would have gone this long running my site.
It would not have been possible without my incredibly supportive family, my friends Tommy Lawlor from IgglesBlitz, Jason Brewer from Bleeding Green Nation, and my other friends at the NFC East SB Nation sites (Hogs Haven, Blogging the Boys, and Big Blue View). I'd also like to thank Rafael Vela at Cowboys Nation, John Fennelly at SNY, my "Eagles think tank" friends at the +, and both the Allentown Morning Call and Philly.com for giving me a shot at more traditional media platforms. There are so many others, but I don't want to turn this into a boring award show speech.
I'm not going away. The "next thing" will be announced at the appropriate time. Until then, you can follow me on Twitter at @JimmyKempski. I moved my account over from @Jimmy_Beast, because, you know, my site was Blogging the "bEast." I wonder how many people thought I chose that handle because I thought I was a "beast." That's kind of embarrassing if it's a lot of people. OK, you're saying goodbye, Jimmy. Focus.
Anyway… One last farewell:


text: Hello Everyone! What a great site! I started pumping for the first time this week. I started with the Avent Isis and then switched to a Medela electric. I pump in the am when slightly engorged with baby on one and the pump on the other. I only seem to be able to get around 2oz every time. I have tried a warm heating pad, massaging, relaxing, drinking water. I switch and pump both breasts each time. I read on a Medela brochure that 2oz in the beginning is normal. How was it with some of you? any hints to get more? My baby is six weeks old, he breastfeeds like crazy all day lately. At night we slow down a little, the morning is the only time I feel full. Any advice appreciated!!!!


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Packing list for Kazakhstan
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For information see Welcomebooks
This section of the Welcome Book has been thoroughly debated among Volunteers in Kazakhstan. Previous versions written by Volunteers have been described as "misleading and useless" by other Volunteers. There is no perfect list! Having received input from a number of current Volunteers, it is safe to say that everyone agrees that you can buy everything that you need in Kazakhstan and that bringing less is actually better. With that caveat, this section contains several lists of the "basics" and the most common recommendations from Volunteers.
Remember you have a 100-pound baggage weight restriction and that Kazakhstanis have been living here for centuries without imports!
During training, you will primarily need "business casual" attire, though there are occasions (such as the swearing-in ceremony) when more formal attire is appropriate (jackets for men, dresses/skirts for women).
Your luggage should be durable, lightweight, and easy to carry. Duffel bags and backpacks without frames are best. When choosing luggage, remember you will be hauling it around on foot. There are no "Red Caps" or luggage carts in this part of the world. If you cannot carry it by yourself, do not bring it!
The clothing you bring should be durable and versatile. The weather in Kazakhstan varies quite a bit. The summers are very hot. Spring and fall are rainy and the streets get pretty muddy. The winter is cold and windy with snow and rain. Kazakhstanis dress more formally than Americans, and there will be many occasions where you can dress up. You will probably be hand washing all of your clothes in a bathtub, so do not bring too many white things as they will get pretty dirty (though bleach is available).
Professional dress is required, but this does not mean expensive dress. As long as your clothing is neat, clean, and conservative it should be acceptable. A foreigner in Kazakhstan wearing ragged, unmended, unironed clothing is likely to be considered an affront.
Overall, your clothing and shoes should be comfortable and warm, keeping in mind that there may be little heat in the winter and no air conditioning in summer. Both men and women should bring one basic sport jacket/blazer. You may want to bring one suit or dressy outfit, but keep in mind that dry cleaning is not available in many places and you may get only occasional use out of these items. However, business and school dress here can be similar to that in America. Be sure to bring a good supply of lightweight, short-sleeved dress shirts. Tank tops can be worn on occasion, but they are not generally acceptable.
You will be walking a lot, and all of your shoes should be comfortable and, if possible, waterproof. Good shoes are hard to find, and imported shoes are very expensive, so do not skimp on these. Your shoes will take a beating and wear out quickly, so bring shoes with sturdy soles. Consider bringing an extra pair or two. Also be sure to bring shoes appropriate for all seasons (i.e., sandals, boots, etc.). Locals wear high heels with incredible skill on uneven surfaces and ice. Unless you possess this skill, high heels are not recommended. You will be taking your shoes off and putting them on as you enter and leave homes here, so slip-on shoes are much easier.
Note: It begins to get cold in Kazakhstan in October. Although you can purchase winter clothing in Kazakhstan (you will receive $200 at the end of pre-service training for this purpose), make sure you bring some warm clothes with you (i.e., sweaters, jackets, gloves, and hats). During training (October), you will visit your permanent site. If you are assigned to the northern part of the country, it may already be snowing with temperatures in the 30s.
General Clothing
Do not pack any work clothes that you hope to use after two years! After two years of your hand washing and sun-drying, the clothes will be rags, especially if you end up in a village. Do not, however, come like some Volunteers do, thinking that looking like a pauper in the third world is the norm just because it is the Peace Corps. People do dress up regularly, and clean, ironed clothes are a must in this culture. People may have only two outfits (some of your students will have only one), but they will look like they were just store-bought even if they wear them every day in a given week.
- Warm winter coat—full length is best, especially for women (can be purchased in Kazakhstan; black or gray recommended)
- Waterproof, lightweight jacket (black or gray recommended)
- Three pairs of warm socks—white is impossible to keep clean and should be avoided
- Winter gloves (extremely warm and waterproof), scarf, and hat
- Underwear
- One/two sets of thermal underwear (tops and bottoms—some Volunteers recommend polypropylene; others recommend silk); you will wear these under clothes for warmth and for sleeping
- Three warm flannel shirts or sweatshirts
- Several good sweaters and turtlenecks
- Sturdy, well-made shoes—sandals, sports, dress and winter (good shoes are hard to come by and they're expensive when you find them, don't go cheap on this), including:
- Waterproof hiking boots (there are some great mountains for hiking here). They should have good traction, be warm, and be durable. It gets very messy in the winter with a lot of ice, slush, and mud. Thick soles will help keep your feet warm.
- Sneakers and walking shoes
- Outdoor sandals (Tevas and Birkenstocks are acceptable, but not for work)
- Thongs for the shower
- Dress shoes
- Insulated durable professional looking water-proof boots
- Extra shoelaces, one can of waterproofing, and a tube of good shoe glue (a real must!)
- Bathing suit
- Belts
- Sunglasses
- Baseball cap
For Men
Men here dress in suits for business meetings, weddings, and work. It is appropriate to wear a shirt, tie, and pants (not jeans) to work. Sports jackets with nice pants and dress shirts are acceptable. Most local people wear the same ties daily. You probably do not need more than two to four ties. The acceptability of shorts will depend upon your site. Shorts are usually only worn here by men for sporting events or exercise. A cultural point to consider is that hair is worn short by men in Kazakhstan, and beards on younger men are rare.
- One suit
- One or two sport coats
- Three ties
- Three dress shirts (long and short sleeves—bring short sleeves even if you do not wear them in America)
- Three pairs dress slacks (chino/khaki type but dark colors)
- Three pairs of shorts
- Three T-shirts/regular shirts for everyday wear
- One pair of slacks/shorts that zip off at the knees (you cannot wear shorts to training events and if you have afternoon plans these will be a life-saver; also great if you know you will be visiting a mosque in Kazakhstan or if you go on vacation to another Muslim country like Turkey or the UAE and don't want to wear pants all day.)
- Two pairs of jeans (not usually acceptable for work attire)
- Six pairs of socks, preferably not white
For Women
Kazakhstani women are very fashion conscious. Don't let any pre-conceived notions deceive you; most of the women dress in modern clothing-- diverse in colors and extremely sheek. Any advice about black and gray are remnants of a Soviet Era. Don't feel constricted to funeral colors, but don't buy clothing suitable for a clown, either. American women should wear skirts that are at least knee length. In a few communities, schools do not approve of women wearing pants in the classroom. Also, blouses and upper portions of dresses should be modest (in terms of cleavage). In certain cities and towns in Kazakhstan, you will see women in mini-skirts and other scant attire. While acceptable for locals, be aware that for Kazakhstanis, this sends a certain message about your character. Generally, Kazakhstani women wear dress boots to work in the winter and sandals in the summer.
Hair is styled in all sorts of ways, and shouldn't be a problem. Local hair-coloring products are not up to par, but that depends on location. In big cities, you can expect to find a respectable amount of hair dyes. Although, we've seen some interesting interpretations of henna and even blond hair coloring. It's best to go with your natural color, or bring what you need.
- Dress jackets
- Plenty of mid-length and long skirts and dresses
- Jeans (acceptable in larger cities)
- Dress pants
- Dress shirts
- At least one good outfit for formal occasions
- Comfortable walking shoes that also look a little dressy
- One or two pairs of shorts and a short skirt or two (for American social occasions)
- Tights and leggings (thick leggings are extremely helpful for layering in winter)
- Jewelry and makeup (both are worn here, and available)
- Slips (cotton, lightweight)
- Sturdy winter boots, which can be worn with skirts and dresses and dress pants
- PLENTY of undies and good bras.
It's important to keep in mind that clothes are line-dried. Many areas of the country lack washing machines as well, so prepare for the possibility of hand washing.
A special note for younger women: What here is defined as "fashionable" to local women is not necessarily the same meaning as in the West. Young women of the former Soviet Union tend to consider shiny patent leather, high boots with thin heels and tight-fitting sheer tops fashionable. Although it has been warned that you don't want to give off a certain impression here, you are able to get away with a "sexier" look than is typical in professional environments in the United States. If you don't at least adopt a slicker and more structured look, you will look like a twelve year old, which will do nothing for the level of respect that you will receive. Unless you are planning to dress like an older professional by US standards, your best bet for increased respect is to think "sexy professional."
This may sound challenging if you are a young woman larger than a US size 8, and there are added challenges of finding clothing locally if you are bigger. In the United States, women are not considered "bigger" until they are bigger than a US size 14 or 16, but in Kazakhstan, bigger comes at a lower number and availability of inexpensive clothing is limited up to about a US size 10 (size 48 locally). While there are European clothing stores in the cities that carry a more "normal" range of sizes, women who are "bigger" by local standards should think more strategically about bringing a more substantial set of clothes under the guidelines of "sexy professional."
Clothing Colors
People typically wear black and gray in winter, especially as far as jackets are concerned. Having a brightly colored jacket will make you stick out as a foreigner. It is also not a bad idea to avoid white (especially in the case of socks) because this will be the hardest to keep clean.
Pert Plus, Gillette, and even Herbal Essences can easily be found at the smallest bazaars, so don't go overboard on the toiletries unless there is some aftershave, shampoo or whatever that you can't live without for two years.
- One washcloth and one towel (these are available locally, but quality is often not that great)
- Razors or electric shaver, shaving cream
- Shampoo and conditioner (might not be your favorite brand, but many types are available here)
- Nail clipper
- Toothpaste (Crest and Colgate are available)
- Good toothbrushes
- Soap (if your skin is sensitive, you may want to bring a good supply)
- Deodorant (available here)
- Feminine hygiene products are available at all sites in Kazakhstan so there is no need to bring an extensive supply
Odds & Ends
- Flashlight: very powerful and illuminating (power outages are regular which makes it a pain to shave or make posters for a lesson, so this will help tremendously)
- One of two sturdy water bottles (e.g., Nalgene)
- Battery charger and at least four rechargeable batteries
- Electricity converter kit (the voltage is 220 and is uniform across Asia. It should have a pair of parallel, round prongs)
- A lot of good books (Note that the Peace Corps office has a library from which you can check out books)
- Random House's Russian: Living Language audio program
- Copy of Lonely Planet: Central Asia
- Lots of music
- Laptop (if applicable) with DVDs if you want to watch movies
- Leatherman or Swiss Army knife
- Office supplies
- Two luggage locks
- Day planner
- Toiletries bag and initial set of toiletries
- Digital camera (great for e-mailing photos home and you do not want to carry pictures around for two years)
- High-quality backpack (will need to get your stuff to Kazakhstan, as well as for vacation out-of-country and when you go camping in-country; there are lots of beautiful places to go camping in the eastern and western parts of the country)
- Hand sanitizer (important to have when eating out since many places will not have bathrooms or you wouldn't want to use the facilities if they did. Clean hands will help you avoid sickness during pre-service training. Your body will have enough things stressing it out already.)
- Pictures, Pictures, Pictures—People in Kazakhstan, especially your students if you are a teacher, love to see pictures of their Volunteer's life in America. Pictures of the close major cities to you and your family to things as mundane as the local supermarket and the car you drive will all be crowd pleasers. They will also be a great icebreaker with your host families, which you will be desperate for since you will have all of two Russian lessons under your belt on the day you go to live with them.
- Gifts for host families
In your haste to prepare for the brutal Central Asian winter, do not forget to prepare for the equally brutal Central Asian summer, especially in the south. It tops off at 110 F out here and AC is pretty hard to come by. Have good summer stuff, too. Don't worry about sun block or mosquito netting as both will be provided by Peace Corps.
Medical Supplies
The only medical supplies you should need are initial supplies of prescription medications—Peace Corps will provide the rest.
Cooking Supplies
After a couple of weeks here you will miss flavors other than fat in your food. Bringing spices you like with you is an excellent idea both for yourself and for introducing yourself to locals. You will get requests to cook things from locals and also it is a nice thing to do for people who will no doubt be cooking for you repeatedly. Do not use them for a while after you arrive even though you may be tempted. A few other hints: ranch mix and barbeque sauce are always missed by Volunteers.
Office Supplies
Office supplies are of poor quality here and having Sharpie pens that do not run out the third time you use them, three-ringed binders/folders, and clipboards are all luxuries foreign to this land. They will also be great tools for your class if you are a secondary English teacher and the folders you will need for the copious amounts of paperwork that Peace Corps will give you during training and expect you to hold on to.
Gifts for Host Families
While it is not something you have to bring it is a nice thing to do and will endear you to the family. If you go visiting at someone's house (which you will do a lot in the next two years), it is polite to bring a gift and this is a great way to start since you will be living with them for three months. The best gifts are often the most useful ones. The two most popular gifts I have given to date are a high-powered flashlight (due to the power outages) and a large scented candle. For many of the families, money is tight so lavish, luxury items aren't as big a hit as they would be in the U.S. Candy or something that can be consumed the first night you are with them is also a nice icebreaker. Remember, you will have two host families in Kazakhstan.
Saving Money
Many of you have just gotten out of college and cannot afford to blow a thousand bucks at REI as some of the other people will. Things in Kazakhstan are significantly cheaper than they are in the U.S. and the people here had to survive the winters long before you decided to come here, so finding heavy-duty winter clothing here at a fraction of the price is totally feasible. However, the selection of sizes and colors may be limited. Some of the larger-sized trainees who arrived in 2006 found it very difficult to find coats that fit. They ended up having coats sent from the U.S. Additionally, the quality may not be as good. It is advisable to buy gloves, silk undergarments, and winter shoes at home and bring some sweaters and at least a jacket with you.
If you are thinking of buying one before you come pay the extra cash if you can for a DVD burner.


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Advanced Micro Devices has released a video footage showing how professional overclockers boost clock-speed of AMD Phenom II microprocessor all the way to 7GHz. Meanwhile, overclockers have conquered 7.1GHz clock-speed milestone with Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition chip.
The video released by AMD shows how overclockers – using liquid nitrogen, seriously modified hardware and all their skills – push the clock-speed of AMD Phenom II X4 955 chip by more than 100% to 7.08GHz from 3.20GHz. The video was taken during QuakeCon trade-show earlier this year.
According to CPU-Z validation database, the highest clock-speed that AMD Phenom II X4 has ever reached is 7.127GHz. The record was set on the Phenom II X4 model 955, the processor based on the C2 revision of the core. Since recently AMD released C3 revision of the code-named Deneb chip that consumes less energy and is supposed to have higher overclocking potential, the new records are on their way.
Tags: AMD, Phenom, Deneb, 45nm


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rules work, you dont run a super in the street stock race.. look make rules,
pay good , it dont make sence to spend $200,000 on a track and then
pay there top class a $500 purse.... ? dont ask a poor racer to spend
a day and 40 to 60 $$ of gas just to get a car teched... get down to
the track tech the winner and on random car each wk seal 'em if you
want.. who cares about a chip. and a crate car wont pull after 6500
any way .. scope them if you want but the most way to cheat a crate
is cam.. crates are already sealed if you tamper with the bolts,, they
cant run them in fastrack... and power dont win races on a 1/4 to 3/8
mile dirt track. driver and set-up does...most people race for fun not
to win.. the guy who tries to win and cant, sometimes says the guys
beating him are cheating, when really it may be just an agressive
driver, or the guy who takes his car complete apart each wk and
makes sure its perfect...
John many races like this and the crates will be a stand alone series.
$10,000 to-win event at Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia over Labor Day Weekend. thats fastrak series and stormpay are racing for $2,500.00 weekly. You know the old saying, money talks
come up here and take a look at our crates. Most races only take 3 cautions at most and then for a spin more so then a slam fest.
make sure when you come up it a Super Late Model night, course you will probably come up with Marcia and JR and he will race that night anyway.


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Home List of Titles Quality of life in patients with bipolar disorder : defining and measuring goals
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/5576
- Title
- Quality of life in patients with bipolar disorder : defining and measuring goals
- Author(s)
- Murray, Greg; Michalak, Erin E.
- Abstract
- Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex and heterogeneous condition characterized by a variety of symptoms and marked variability in disease course. A patient with BD can experience episodes of depression, hypomania, mania, or psychosis and, indeed, can experience a mixture of emotional states or cycle rapidly between them. In fact, recent research has highlighted the prevalence of marked subsyndromal features between episodes, but despite currently available treatments, BD remains a chronic relapsing condition. Given the symptom profile of BD, it is not surprising that the diagnosis is typically associated with significant disability and impaired functioning. According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, BD was the 6th leading cause of disability worldwide among young adults at the turn of the century. For example, if BD develops in a woman at the age of 25, she may lose 9 years in life expectancy (because of cardiovascular and other medical problems), 14 years of productivity, and 12 years of good health. Disturbingly, the lifetime suicide rates of patients with BD (treated or not) may be as high as 15%. [Introduction]
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
- Source
- Psychiatric times, Vol. 24, no. 6 (2007), p. 24-26
- Publication year
- 2007
- Keyword(s)
- Analysis; Bipolar disorder; Mental health; Mentally ill; Quality of life; Research; Treatment
- Publisher
- CMP Healthcare Media
- 0893-2905
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2007 CMP Media Inc. All rights reserved.
- Peer reviewed


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Couple Stumbles Upon $10 Million Trove While Walking The Dog
By editor • Feb 27, 2014
Originally published on February 27, 2014 6:57 pm
Many know the joy of finding change in a sofa. Only one couple knows the feeling of finding $10 million dollars' worth of antique coins in the backyard. Rare coin expert Don Kagin discusses the find.