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Alter Egos and the Magical Other: John Bankston, Amy Cutler, Jeremiah Johnson, Fred Stonehouse
For the last two decades, a number of leading-edge artists have pursued figurative work as a way to explore alter egos - ambiguous imaginary selves that express alternate personalities, drives, fears, and desires. Often placed in surreal or magical narratives, these "others" are rendered in hybrid styles that in part are informed by the figural traditions of folk artists, a strategy that uses the authentic or "real" to heighten the fantastic scenarios.
This exhibition features paintings, works on paper, and sculpture by four contemporary artists from across the country who interpret the notion of projected selves in varying ways.
Over the last 10 years, John Bankston (b. 1963, Michigan; based in San Francisco) has nurtured a magical world in his paintings, drawings, and ceramics, one that features a pastoral forest populated by fantastical (and often costumed) male characters. The stage set for his actors is influenced by the visual language of coloring books, with allusions to comic strips without the panel divisions. Repeat performers—Leopardman, Ring Leader, Donkey Boy, and a man in a bunny suit—come and go, suggesting surreal fables that are both childlike and adult, personal to Bankston and yet imbued with a universal humanity.
Female Doppelgangers have populated Amy Cutler's (b.1974, Poughkeepsie, NY; based in Brooklyn) gouache drawings and prints for over a decade, where brown-haired multiples toil at mundane, sometimes odd, manual activities. Cutler creates unique myths that circle around the oppression of women, and the desire to replicate one's self in the face of an overwhelming "to-do list". Influenced by fairy tales, personal memories, Medieval history, and Indian miniatures, her scenes also echo the work of outsider artist Henry Darger and the dark undertones of Brothers Grimm.
Jeremiah Johnson's (1974, Jersey Shore, PA) obsessive explorations include autobiography, mysticism, nature, folklore, and survival. While he has had formal art training, he channels traditional folk art forms and the manic self-referential works of twentieth century "outside" artists. These influences are most clearly expressed in a series of graphite drawings attributed to his invented alter ego; nineteenth century woodsman Job Johnson. Created with period materials on a variety of handmade papers, the drawings document/invent the imagined nineteenth century industrialization of the Pennsylvania mountains through fabricate local myths, legends, and ghost stories of the region.
Painter Fred Stonehouse (b. 1960, Milwaukee) has himself as maker of "transmuted self-portraits," where his doubles are devils, animals, or half-man/half animal morphs. Blending Mexican folk art, saint cards, and the Northern Renaissance with sideshow carnival banners and tattoo, Stonehouse's iconic images have psychic torment at their core; his mutant alter egos are trapped in cautionary tales that speak to the perils of doing evil and the need for reparation in a nearly doomed world.
Co-curated by Brian Sieveking, Adjunct Curator of Folk and Outsider Art, and Leah Stoddard, Curator of Contemporary Art, Alter Egos and the Magical Other is organized by the Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, Virginia.


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1. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiShashi Jain Dec 2, 2011 3:35 PM (in response to greenmonster)
Sorry to hear of your troubles. If I understand you correctly, you can't run a connection to your router/internet while you are running a WiDi connection. Have you tried to connect to your router for internet first and then connect to WiDi?
Intel WiDi - Applications Engineer
2. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDigreenmonster Dec 5, 2011 9:21 AM (in response to Shashi Jain)
I am able to connect the Laptop to my wifi router just fine - and my Internet connection is fine. I can start up Intel WiDi and connect to the PTV2000 just fine. However, when I try to pull up the Internet in an attempt to stream something on my TV via the active WiDi connection with the PTV2000, the Internet connection between the Laptop and the wireless router drops - although I do stay connected to the PTV2000 via Intel WiDi. I am simply unable to use the Internet when connected to the PTV2000.
I dont think this is an issue with the PTV2000 - as I had this problem when I purchased the product, but then had to upgrade the Intel WiDi to a newer version that supports streaming and showing copyrighted materials on the PTV2000 via Intel WiDi. I adjusted some of the settings specific to Intel WiDi (and My WiFi Technology) and ended up getting it to work - but, for the life of me can't remember what I did.
I have an Envy 17 Laptop with switable graphics.....and I made sure that I am using the Intel graphics when the Intel WiDi session is active.
3. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDidvdrat Dec 9, 2011 8:30 AM (in response to greenmonster)
My friend's having the same issue. he's got a new laptop and a DLink WiDi adapter for his TV. Whenever he launches WiDi on his laptop, his WiFi connection dies (and so does the one for any other WiFi device in the room). Seems like WiDi is just overpowering the WiFi signal. I suggested to him that he change the channel on his WiFi from the router (if it's currently 6 change to 11 and if it's currentlly 11 change to 6). It's just a shot in the dark, as I have little experience with WiDi (hoping to change that this Christmas, though).
- dvdrat
4. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDigreenmonster Dec 22, 2011 1:33 PM (in response to dvdrat)
I've made changes to the channels and that didn't work. Still think its a setting, maybe within the MyWiFi or even within the network connections/groups - especially since I was able to get it to work in the past. The crazy thing is that I can briefly get the internet to work while I am connected to the PTV2000 - I can establish the connection with the PTV, then open internet explorer and it works for about 30 seconds - then the connection between my laptop and the router drops, and I lose the internet connection - but my connection between the laptop and the PTV2000 remains strong.
Still looking for answers - so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I was really looking forward to using the Intel WiDi capability on my new laptop and right now its useless for streaming internet content.
5. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiagunn13 Feb 16, 2012 4:27 AM (in response to greenmonster)
I have the same issue. Sometimes the connection maintains for a around an hour others not even 5 minutes. It appears a signal or software conflict is "messing" with the router in my case. The WiDi will stay connected to the TV but connection to the router is lost. In order to access the router again I need to power it off and reboot it. I did not have this issue when I first set up and tested using the orginal version of WiDi which came on my laptop (although it was only once for about 2 hours). I upgraded to the latest WiFi driver, and WiDi software and added the WiDi Widget right after the initial test so I don't know if they are the cause of the problem.
Actiontec GT-704 Wireless Gateway
Lenovo Z570 - I3,
Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN - Driver 220.127.116.11,
WiDi version 18.104.22.168,
WiDi Widget version 1.2
A resolution would be greatly appreciated.
6. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiagunn13 Feb 17, 2012 5:23 PM (in response to agunn13)
I did a system restore back to the point just before I installed the P2TV and downloaded the updates. The WiDi on it's own works fine with the original WiFi driver (126.96.36.199) and software (WiDi version 18.104.22.168) which came on my laptop. When I launch the WiDi software it appears to download an update and asks if I want to install - I have cancelled every time.
I originally suspected the Widget as the source of the problem and was hesitant to install it again but the ability to push one content and continue to work on the computer with others is a big plus. I downloaded and installed the Widget (version 1.1) and it has limited functionality with my original software - some sites/applications don't allow you to push one tab to the TV and continue to work on the laptop with others and it does not automatically launch and connect the WiDi. In order to get it to work at all I need to launch WiDi, bring up the content to push, and launch and push with the widget last. I did find documention stating that you would need to update the WiDi software in order to use the Widget but that update appears to be what was causing is WiFi connection drops.
I will try a couple of other configurations and report the results. I intend to try WiDi version (188.8.131.52) as found on the Netgear site solo and with the Widget 1.1. I know I had issues with this 188.8.131.52 and Widget 1.2.
7. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDigreenmonster Feb 20, 2012 10:05 AM (in response to agunn13)
Update from my end on this issue. Never was able to resolve the issue when using my old router (Linksys). I upgraded to a newer router, Netgear n750 and it now works perfect. I am stream anythign from the internet in HD on my TV. Very strange - maybe the newer technology has something to do with it. Only modification I made after the router was setup was to enable the intel wireless features...........
8. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiagunn13 Feb 21, 2012 10:05 PM (in response to agunn13)
I was able to stream for about 2 hours but then the connection issue reared it's ugly head again so there is no point in trying the other configurations. Perhaps I need to upgrade my wireless gateway like greeenmonster.
9. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiieag Apr 20, 2013 5:05 PM (in response to agunn13)
Same here. After about 3 hrs of WiFi AND WiDi connection can no longer connect to both WiFi and WiDi at the same time.
It's amazing that the same problem that existed in 2011 has not been fixed by Intel in 2013!!!
10. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiwisecobra Apr 21, 2013 4:42 AM (in response to greenmonster)
I had this behavior until I patch the firmware of my ptv2000 to align it with the widi/wifi latest versions
But I guess you probably have checked your firmware is up to date. That could be that a new firmware would be required to align to newer widi/wifi versions and it has not been released
11. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiieag Apr 21, 2013 9:45 AM (in response to wisecobra)
The adapter FW gets updated upon the installation of the latest WiDi driver.
Current version for the PTV2000 is 188.8.131.52, and can be seen under the properties tab of the WiDi window.
There it shows the version and it also states that the FW is up to date.
If WiDi is compatible only with certain latest versions of various WiFi routers, as it is implied by a post above, Intel must state so. But it shouldn't be the case.
From what I see so far from this "WiFi OR WiDi" behavior, it appears as if the Intel drivers are attempting to have exclusive control of the WiFi adapter and the WiDi wins sometimes and the WiFi wins at other times.
In my attempts to find what is going on by trying to connect to WiDi and to WiFi together and separately, I encountered the situation where the WiFi adapter can not find/connect to any routers/networks. None appear in the list of router networks and multiple attempts to refresh by pressing F5 are not successful. Only after I ran the Win8 built-in Troubleshooter it indicated that the WiFi adapter was disabled.
So it appears from all this that the Intel WiFi and WiDi drivers do not get along with each other but are fighting for exclusive control of the hardware and somehow the WiFi adapter gets disabled.
They work together once at first but after that they no longer work together. Perhaps some software switch is changed in the Intel software or the system registry that causes this.
12. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiwisecobra Apr 22, 2013 6:35 AM (in response to ieag)
That is really possible. This morning I tried to stream to one of our conference room TV and it did not work. Last time, I tested it was in December so I restored the image which worked at that time and nothing worked so definitely not a problem of drivers or firmware since it was exactly the same thing. I had a message adapter cannot obtain an IP address and then 2h later for no reasons, everything just worked. That could be as you say a conflict on who access the wifi adaptor
This comes back to electronicsguy post: http://communities.intel.com/thread/28673
In my configuration I use wifi exclusively for widi and my lan for connecting to the router to have the full bandwidth available for widi. Also on my router's dhcp server, I don't accept my wifi card mac address so it does not get an IP address other than through widi.
13. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiieag Apr 22, 2013 10:55 AM (in response to wisecobra)
Regarding electrinicsguy's post:
In Win8 Microsoft virtual WIFI miniport drivers are no longer listed in the Control panel or the device manager.
In Win8 under Network adapters in Device manager the N-6235 driver appears but there are no 2 Microsoft virtual WIFI miniport drivers listed.
Someone else suggested that here:
Today I was able to connect to both wifi and widi, at the same time, and stream online content to the TV thru the Netgear PTV2000 but ONLY AFTER turning both the PC and the PTV2000 off and back on.
BUT the connection only lasted for about 20 minutes. Then the PTV2000/PC WiDi connection was lost and the PTV2000 can no longer be found after multiple scans and restarts of the WiDi application.
To correct this problem, it required turning both the PC and the PTV2000 off and back on so that the PTV2000 could be scanned and be connected to by the WiDi application, BUT it was done with no WiFi connection.
It is clear that there is a conflict somewhere between Intel's WiFi driver and the WiDi driver.
In my post above about the Intel WiFi being disabled and the Win8 troubleshooter:
After I ran the Win8 built-in Troubleshooter it indicated that the Intel WiFi adapter was disabled BUT the Win8 troubleshooter was able to re-enable/re-start the Intel WiFi adapter that was disabled by Intel's WiFi/WiDi driver conflict.
Please note, as I posted in the other thread:
that, so far, the combination of Intel drivers seems to be working in Win8 in my case is: WiFi 18.104.22.168, Video 126.96.36.19932 packaged as 188.8.131.52.2932, and WiDi 188.8.131.52 installed in that order.
But they are working ONLY after the steps outlined in the ItsJustWhatever.com link in the above post were followed along with the later troubleshooting I did described above in that thread.
14. Re: internet connection dropping once connection with Intel WiDiPulak Sep 7, 2013 3:28 PM (in response to greenmonster)
Finally after weeks of research, I found the way to make it work.
When WIDI connect to TV, Window 7 connect to two Wireless network
1. Your Wireless Router - Wireless Network Connection 2
2. TV Wireless - Wireless Network Connection 3
It seem window try to access Internet via TV widi Wireless connection (i.e. Direct CC Bravia) and ignore the your actual wireless router. (i.e SKY)
You need to configure automatic metric System.
1. In Network and sharing page - Click on Change Adapter Setting (Right Top)
2. Right Click on wireless Network Connection 2 (Your Original Wireless Router) -> Properties
3. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
4. Select Properties
5. In General tab -> Advanced
6. Uncheck Automatic Metric and Give a Low number (say 5) and Click OK
7. Now Click on wireless Network Connection 3 (Widi Wireless) -> Properties
8. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
9. Select Properties
10. In General tab -> Advanced
11. Uncheck Automatic Metric and Give a High number (say 50)
Reference: Two wireless connections, one with internet, one without


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"There is no single silver bullet. There's not an answer with a capital 'A'," said Randy Moore, the Department of Education's School Services Chief.
That answer has lawmakers grilling the Department of Education for ways to drastically cut the ballooning costs of school bus transportation.
They're so frustrated, that for the first time, lawmakers zeroed the education department's budget for school bus transportation.
"It certainly seemed like they were on a path to make no changes, essentially they said 'give us the money and if you don't provide the money then we can't operate.' That's clearly unsatisfactory," said Sen. David Ige.
Last month, education officials presented a report that included, among other things, upping bus fees, eliminating free bus service, and making fewer stops.Next year, the department is planning to launch a pilot project to stagger the times
students are picked up.
"Have the elementary schools start earlier and have the high schools start later," said Moore.
But one of the biggest questions: why did competitive bidding for bus contracts stopped a few years ago, right around the time the cost of those contracts more than doubled?
Then, this year, for the first time in several years, the state received multiple bidders, for each contract.
As to why: "The answer to that is not known, aside from asking the contractor, said Moore. Moore says the department just formed a task force to open communication with bus companies.
And, they've decided to lift restrictions on the age limit on buses and no longer require standby buses.
In addition, the state may be able to help new contractors find the base yards they need to set up shop.
"If we can provide state land for base yards and establish a way so that the state actually takes the risk on purchase of buses, then we believe that will increase competition, and competition will drive the cost down," said Ige.
Several bus companies were at the informational briefing at the capitol on Friday. None of them wanted to comment.


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This A- list performer(singer) recently went into diabetic shock and was hospitalized for a day. It isn't the first time it has happened, and he is not very diligent in checking his numbers.
Bret Michaels (and a few weeks later happened again)
somebody please explain to me how Bret Michaels is A- or even close to A list?ReplyCancel
Oh! That guy from Rock of Love!:-DReplyCancel
Twenty years later you can still hear most of Poisons hit songs on the radio. That counts for all of the rating.ReplyCancel
He should have called Joe Elliot to pour some sugar on him.ReplyCancel
Man, diabetes is not to be messed with. I've always heard he is really diligent with management of his condition, though, not sure I buy this. We all need Something To Believe In, after allReplyCancel
Based on an article from 1 June 2014.
Bret Michaels, a 51-year-old singer and rock star, had a showdown on stage Thursday night, with what is believed to be a combination of his type 1 diabetic condition along with the noro flu virus.
According to the Bret Michaels Team, he was suffering from issues pertaining to severe low blood pressure and insulin shock. Other underlying factors were dehydration, fever, and exhaustion, which led to Michaels collapse.
Bret Michaels Showdown With Type 1 DiabetesReplyCancel
I thought Bret was married or engaged when he did that show? 🙁ReplyCancel
@Erin & Steamie-That show was a guilty pleasure of mine. I would sit on the couch all weekend and watch that train wreck.ReplyCancel
I've never heard a single poison song and only know him from that awful vh1 show so I guess I'm out of that loop.ReplyCancel
With all these recent blinds being revealed are we not going to have the big reveal day in July? I look forward to that very much (which I know kind of makes me sad)!ReplyCancel
I loved Rock of Love. I used to watch it in my office at lunch time with the sound on really lowReplyCancel
He ain't Having Nothing But A Good Time doing the Unskinny Bop with Fallen Angels all around the world.ReplyCancel
Also funny story about poison. When I was in college in the 80s, one of my roommates had a Poison album lying on a table. One of our friends walks in, looks at the cover and says, "Who's the hot chick? I'd fuck her." Needless to say we all laughed at him.ReplyCancel
Lmao rock love was my shit. I missy vh1 glories daysReplyCancel
@Jack—Every Rose has its Thorn—I love his reality show but hate that musicReplyCancel
Some of those hair band guys really looked hot in their makeup.ReplyCancel
His hair is A-ReplyCancel
I cut the chord on cable years ago and with every other blind enty posts is either ktrash or housewives, I checked out VHI's lineup recently… WTF? Its All k trash and housewives.,
Man! VH1 used to be the shizz!
I depended on the 'I Love the …' Series to remember my drinking years, lol
What a waste…
Rock of Love was funny, but thank God it ended, unfortuantly Brett then went back to the mother of his kids & they had a "reality" show.ReplyCancel
@sandy-I may be close to revealing my age, but my mom has me on video dancing to the Unskinny Bop on top of our pool table when I was a child.ReplyCancel
Awww! Her first table dance caught on film…. 😉ReplyCancel
That's cute Hammer and the hair bands taught you how to party too! See its all good.ReplyCancel
One of many;)
Actually "Simply Irresistible" on the fireplace was recorded first.
Now that I think about it, this explains a lot. Thanks mom!!!ReplyCancel
I'm with you. My mom has been a diabetic since the age of 5. Ups and downs happen does not matter how diligent you are. It's the nature of the disease. I'm speaking as to him being a diabetic since childhood as well. It's different than the more controllable type 2.ReplyCancel
High five Cary Gaul!ReplyCancel
Um, I meant ^5 for the BI win, not the diabetesReplyCancel
@Charlie Brilliant.
Joe Elliott wouldn't give the steam off his piss though. He's a horrible fecker. I speak from experience.
By most you mean all 2 right? ?ReplyCancel
Never heard that song lol. It might be a bit before my time/also not my style.ReplyCancel


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Editor: I am constantly amazed and delighted to see the dedicated, consistent and hard working volunteers that continuously gather for our trail care days.
Countless numbers of trail lovers and biking and hiking groups show up and pitch in to help build,manicure and generally enhance the conditions of our ever growing network of non motorized trails in Wasatch County.
Wasatch Trails Alliance is an all volunteer group of community members who believe the development of non motorized trails will enhance the quality of life our residents, entice tourism and contribute to the economic development of Wasatch County.
These goals could not be achieved without our treasured volunteers and I would like to publicly thank each and every on of them.
As a new Heber resident, I am delighted to see this amount of energy, enthusiasm and optimism from these cherished volunteers and the Wasatch Trails Alliance.
Trails connect people, places and the land. Thank you volunteers!
Carol Potter
Heber City
Bring UNPlugged Back Next Year
Editor: Congratulations to the successful summer program "Unplugged." Thanks to Heber City councilman Eric Rowland who came up with the idea, also Kari McFee of the Wasatch Wave, Rachel Kohler and police chief David Booth. For all those major sponsors who made it possible; Heber City Corporation, Rotary, Intermountain Healthcare, RCD Creative, Ignition Graphix, Heber Valley Tourism, and Heber City Police- Thanks, Thanks, Thanks! The backbone of the program was the individuals and businesses who sponsored the Brag-Tags.
The young people participated in large numbers and were probably amazed at the variety of things to experience and learning our own valley. The kids were well behaved as they visited the Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Museum and we enjoyed their enthusiasm. The museum had more than a thousand visitors this summer, many who participated in the "Unplugged" program. Special thanks to our sponsor The Nielsen Clinic.
'Twas fun! How about a rerun next summer?
DiAnn Duke Turner
Heber City
Election Season All Summer Long
Editor: Doesn't it seem like the Heber City election season is lasting all summer? Even though the primary election ended over five weeks ago, a few candidates have decided that the citizens need to view their campaign signs every day from June to November.
No matter that the city has a reasonable sign ordinance that allows campaign signs to be displayed for 45 days prior to an election; no matter that all other candidates, in all previous elections, have promptly removed their signs after each election; and no matter that 99.9% of the citizens dislike seeing the clutter of campaign signs in their neighborhood for 6 months straight; the sad truth is that some candidates feel that their need to advertise their name is more important than following the law or putting the good of the citizens first.
One candidate has even threatened to sue the very city he seeks to lead, if his signs are removed by the code enforcement officer. Now that's a bold way to build trust! My opinion is this – if it's too much work for a candidate to take his signs down after the election is over, then it's certainly going to be too much work for him to serve as an elected leader for the next four years.
To all candidates - show us that you care about following city ordinances, that you care about the beauty of the city, and that you care about leading by example. Follow the city rules on campaign signs. If you can't show some basic respect for the law and for your neighbors, then you likely won't get their vote in November.
From a frustrated Heber City Citizen,
Ramona Daun
Heber City
Defines Referendum
Editor: It has been an interesting week. So many things have been said and done. I would like to give a quick explanation of what the referendum is trying to accomplish. This referendum is asking to have an almost 80% tax increase for fire service put on the ballot in 2014 and let the voters decide if this is what they want or don't want. Any other claim about what the referendum is trying to accomplish is not contained in the language of the referendum. The referendum states as follows:
"Shall Wasatch County Fire Resolution No. 13-10 passed by the Wasatch County Council acting in capacity as the Wasatch Fire District Board be referred to the voters for their approval or rejection at the regular general election to be held on November 2014?"
If you are being told anything other than trying to get this on the ballot, you may want to check your sources and their agenda for saying anything different.
Anissa Wardell
Heber City
Take Down of Signs
Editor: I have observed that some candidates in the current Heber elections have posted campaign signs since June, leaving them to clutter the city for three months so far.
Once the election is over in November, these eyesores will have been posted continuously for five months.
Heber City code restricts erecting signs earlier than 45 days before the voting date. Signs must be removed by the Monday following the election. Since one mayoral candidate withdrew, there was no primary election. Mayoral campaign signs, therefore, should have been removed in July, not to be reposted until mid September.
As a citizen and former member of Heber City Council, I question the motives of a candidate who will leave campaign clutter for more than five months, in direct violation of the city codes he or she is sworn to uphold. Since June these signs have served as nothing more than annoying yard litter. I can see no other motive than self-gratification or laziness.
Some might argue that campaign sign restrictions violate First Amendment rights of free speech. A basic understanding of the law holds that First Amendment rights are not absolute. The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that free speech may be restricted if there is a "compelling public interest." Laws restricting campaign speech have been upheld in the courts. Ordinances restricting signs have been inconsistent; however, I believe a candidate should either adhere to Heber City's existing ordinances and their underlying intentions, or move to change them openly, rather than blatantly disregard them.
This lingering signage concerns me, furthermore, because it puts the city staff in the almost impossible position of either enforcing its ordinances, or ignoring them from fear of infuriating future city officials. Such actions may set an alarming precedent. If a candidate is willing to disregard basic sign restrictions, it might be assumed that he or she will disregard other laws and ordinances as deemed convenient.
I believe candidates should defer to city ordinances in the interest of the law and the communities they serve. I am unsure of whether the signage reflects ignorance of the law, or simple disregard. Either way I am skeptical of any candidate who will put his or her personal agenda before public interest.
Elizabeth Hokanson
Heber City


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This Ain't Gonna Work
I have been mulling a move from MLBlogs for some time, but have been reluctant to actually do it. Well, yesterday I finally got the push I needed. This comment was left on my F*ck! post:
"Can you not use profanity in your tags or posts. I don't want it on my
blog as a link to a recommended article. I like keeping my blog family
I have no idea who wrote it, since they didn't leave a link to their blog. Heaven forbid whoever it was should give me a chance to defend myself or to explain my point of view. Don't get me wrong: I respect whoever that was and their desire to keep their blog clean. Who knows? Their kids probably read it and don't need a**holes like me corrupting their impressionable young minds. And it's not like they were really nasty about it either, though they could've been a little more polite. But that's the problem with the new format of MLBlogs: they post links to other blogs on your site whether you want them to or not. So I can understand why whoever left that comment was so ticked off. And since I have no intention of ever changing, I have decided to move to blogger, where what I write whatever I want and I can tell people to f*ck off if they don't like it. You can read my new blog here, and if you happen to have a link to my blog in your sidebar, please update it accordingly.
I am not abandoning MLBlogs completely. If you are in my sidebar, it's for a very good reason and I will continue to read and post comments on your blog. Oh, and I have Twitter now, which makes me more followable or something. I'm just not going to be posting anything new here, at least not for the time being.
Revisiting the Santana Trade
With the recent call-up of right-hander Kevin Mulvey, now seems
like a really good time to re-examine the Santana trade. Here is a
look at what the Twins got:
Carlos Gomez:
horrible numbers at the plate are sort of neutralized by his defense.
With a career 23.5 UZR in center, he is one of the top defensive CFs in
the league. If he could just learn to hit, he would be one of the better
all-around players in the league, much like Grady Sizemore. One of
the things Go-Go really needed to work on was plate discipline, and he
has indeed improved in this respect. Last season, he swung at 36.8 %
of pitches outside the strike zone, while this season he has only
chased 27.6%. Thus, his BB/K ratio has subsequently improved from 0.18
to 0.36. So far, he has little to show for his improved plate
discipline, but he hasn't seen much playing time this season with the
crowded outfield situation, either. It's doubtful that Go-Go will ever
develop much power, but given his age and a continued improvement in
plate discipline, it's not unreasonable to expect league-average production from him eventually.
Philip Humber:
Twins: 4.36 ERA 1.371 WHIP 1.20 K/BB 4.6 K/9 3.9 BB/9 11.2 IP
Rochester: 4.56 ERA 1.423 WHIP 2.16 K/BB 7.0 K/9 3.2 BB/9 136.1 IP
Twins: 12.45 ERA 3.231 WHIP 1.33 K/BB 8.3 K/9 6.2 BB/9 4.2 IP
Rochester: 5.86 ERA 1.575
was once the Mets' top pitching-prospect, until he was sidelined with
Tommy-John surgery in 2005. He's been a mediocre starter for the Red
Wings, and at this point (he's 26) doesn't project to be more than a
long-reliever in the major leagues. Not only have walks been an issue
for Humber at the major-league level, he's also had trouble keeping the
ball in the park (his HR/FB% is 18.2). The fact that nobody claimed
him when the Twins put him on waivers earlier this season (and that
they were willing to risk losing him this way), probably says a lot
about his value.
Kevin Mulvey:
has spent the past two seasons as a starter in Rochester, and though
he's been pretty successful, he's struggled to pitch effectively on a
consistent basis. Still, his K/9 rate is good enough to suggest that
he might make it as a fifth starter or middle reliever in the major
leagues. If anything, a good performance with the big club would
probably increase his trade value should the team dangle him in an
effort to upgrade the bullpen or middle infield.
Deolis Guerra:
2008 (Ft. Myers):
Ft. Myers: 4.69
New Britain: 5.59
is the youngest and most intriguing of the three pitching prospects the
Twins got in the deal. The fact that he's spent four years in A-ball
isn't particularly inspiring, but he's still only 20 years old and is
quite young even for that level. Guerra was recently promoted to AA,
despite his poor numbers, in the hopes that a change in scenery will do
him some good. It's unlikely that he will ever develop into an ace,
and it's questionable whether he will ever even reach the major
leagues, but it's also too soon to give up on him just yet.
And here's what the Mets got:
Johan Santana: 2.53 ERA 3.83 xFIP 1.15 WHIP 3.27 K/BB 4.8 WAR
that I am only including his 2008 numbers. I did this because, let's
face it, his leaving was a foregone conclusion. There is no way the
Twins were going to re-sign Johan, they would undoubtedly have been
outbid for his services by one of the larger-market teams. This is
also why it's not really accurate to say the Mets fleeced the Twins in
this deal: the Twins were going to lose Santana anyway, and the Mets
gave up a ton of prospects as well as a ton of money to acquire him.
Obviously, the Mets have come out on top so far, but dealing a
superstar near free agency is always an iffy proposition and teams
rarely get an adequate haul in return. It's not like the Delmon Young
trade, in which the Twins gave up two very talented young players who
were under their control for the next several years and got three
barely replacement-level players in return (and the centerpiece of that
deal is considerably below replacement-level). That is highway robbery.
one can certainly make the case that the Twins didn't have to trade
Santana, even though losing him was inevitable. It's true that the
Twins might have been better off with the additional draft picks they
would have gotten from whatever team he eventually signed with. The
team almost certainly would've made the playoffs with Johan anchoring
the rotation last year, though I doubt very much they actually would
have won the World Series (having an unusually-high BA with RISP only
gets you so far). But from all accounts, Bill Smith was left with
little choice but to deal the superstar, since Santana wanted his
contract situation resolved before the start of the season. He didn't
want to have to endure the media circus and speculation that dogged
Torii Hunter during his final season with the team, which is perfectly
understandable. He also made it clear that he had no intention of
being a rent-a-player (like C.C. Sabathia last year) and since he had a
full no-trade clause in his contract, waiting for a better deal to come along at the trade deadline would have been out of the question.
Smith was in his first season as GM
after Terry Ryan abruptly resigned, and was stuck with the unenviable task of trading the staff ace. As far as whether or not they
would have gotten a better package from the Yankees or the Red Sox,
it's possible. However, we don't really know what offers were on the
table, and if either team were really serious about trading for him.
It sounds to me like Boston and New York were willing to wait for
Santana to enter free agency, rather than lose their top prospects in
a trade. If both teams were serious about dealing for Santana, though,
and players like Ellsbury, Lester, Hughes and Cabrera really were on
the table, then Smith likely made a huge mistake in not pulling the
Mulvey Up, Morales Down, a Trade in the Works?
As reported in the Star Tribune,
Kevin Mulvey has been recalled from Rochester to pitch out of the
bullpen. Mulvey came over as part of the Santana trade, and this will
be his first call-up with the Twins since coming over from the Mets. The Twins were trying to get
by with only 11 pitchers, but a series of shortened starts at the Dome
(and the injury to Kevin Slowey, which sounds like it might be getting better)
have made that impossible. Mulvey has posted a 3.93 ERA, 1.402 WHIP,
2.13 K/BB, 7.1 K/9 and 3.3 BB/9 in seventeen starts for the Red Wings
this season. Meh, these numbers aren't great, but apparently he's
going to be used for mop-up duty and should handle that role
competently. If anything, he will provide some much-needed depth in the bullpen.
Back-up catcher Jose Morales has been optioned
back to AAA to make room for the extra pitcher. Morales was mostly
called up because Gardy likes to have an extra catcher on days Redmond
is starting and Mauer is the DH, so he wasn't really getting much
playing time. Obviously, Morales has been having a better season at
the plate than Redmond, but Red has
incriminating pictures of Gardy more experience handling the
pitching staff and I doubt the Twins are willing to eat what little is left of his contract. Besides, the lack of production from some of the
regulars in the lineup is much more troublesome than that from a guy who only plays once a week. The Twins also could probably have optioned
Brian Buscher instead, since he also rarely sees any playing time, but
he offers more versatility in the field than Morales and often fills in
at third when Joe Crede needs a break.
The Twins have been linked
to a number of different players in trade rumors, most notably Freddy
Sanchez, relief pitchers Matt Capps and John Grabow from the Pirates,
and have apparently contacted Toronto about the availability of some of
their relievers. There doesn't seem to be anything in the works
though, and I'm guessing that Bill Smith felt those organizations were
asking too much in return (or the Twins just don't have the prospects
Pittsburgh and Toronto are looking for). Obviously, all that can
change with one phone call, so we'll just have to wait and see what
happens. I don't really like to get into what moves the organization
should make, who they should be targeting in a trade and all that
because, honestly, I'm not all that good at it. I don't pay enough
attention to the rest of the league to know who might be a big impact
player that could help the team down the stretch. As critical as I can
be of Bill Smith and the front office sometimes, I really do like to
think that they act in the best interests of the team, and there is at
least some sound reasoning behind some of the moves they've made, even
if they didn't exactly pan out. And I'm really not a fan of
rent-a-player deals, like the ones for Sabathia and Teixeira
last year. Such trades seldom ever help the team make a deep run in
the playoffs, and more often than not, the player ends up signing
elsewhere during the off-season, leaving the organization scrambling to
fill the same holes they had before. Only now the farm system is a bit
thinner on top of it, which is not at all a good thing for an
organization that relies as heavily on its farm system as the Twins.
- Justin Morneau was miffed about the canned Canadian anthem
Morneau was reportedly annoyed that the American national anthem got
the celebrity treatment at the All-Star Game, while fans were treated
to a pre-recorded version of "O, Canada". Here's what he told Joe Christensen:
"I wasn't very impressed with that to tell you the truth. You figure they could find somebody to come and sing the song.
They have a hockey team here, the Canadian teams play here.
"It's something that didn't really go over too well. I think if it
happened the other way around, if they were playing in Toronto and they
did that, it would have been a lot bigger deal. But nothing you can do
about it."
he wasn't too worked up about the whole thing, but Morny really does
have a point. It would be different if MLB were like football, in
which all of the teams are American-based and there is no need to
represent more than one country, but it isn't. It's more like the NHL,
which has both American and Canadian-based teams. Prior to the start
of every hockey game, someone always sings both national anthems
whether the game is being played in the U. S. or Canada. Besides, Toronto sent two representatives to the All-Star Game, one of which
was the starting pitcher! Obviously, there are fewer Canadian baseball
teams than hockey teams, and there are fewer Canadian-born baseball
players than hockey players, but the canned treatment of the Canadian
anthem was a bit disrespectful to our neighbors to the north. It's not
really that big of a deal, but if MLB is going to take the time to
honor its Canadian representatives, then at least they should do it right.
Well, That Was Mildly Interesting (and Brief)
- American League continues to own the National League
Unlike last year's 150-inning, 72-hour snoozefest, this game was over in a little over two and a half hours. Which was great, because there's only so much Joe Buck and Tim McCarver that one person can stand before suffering some sort of catastrophic brain bleed. Or throwing something at the tv. The pre-game ceremony probably took a lot longer than the actual game itself, since it takes about an hour just to get through all the player introductions. And for Sheryl Crow to butcher the national anthem.
Really, though, this game was probably about the best one in a long time. After a few first-inning jitters, everyone seemed to settle down and play the sort of baseball you would expect from well, the best players in baseball. The later innings had some of the best moments I've seen all year: Carl Crawford robbing Brad Hawpe of a home run (and basically saving Jonathan Papelbon's a** in the process, now that's something you don't see every day), Joe Nathan striking out Ryan Howard on a nasty slider in the dirt (and getting himself out of a jam), and Curtis Granderson legging out a triple and coming around to score on an Adam Jones sac fly. Crawford's catch was pretty much the difference maker in this game, and he was quite rightly named the MVP. Papelbon got the win, and Mariano Rivera notched a record fourth ASG save.
Our boys did a pretty good job representing Minnesota in the All-Star Game. Joe Mauer caught for six innings, scored a run, and drove in the tying run on a double. Joe Nathan managed to preserve the lead in the eighth, though he did make things a little more interesting than they really needed to be. Hey, he
hasn't worked in almost a week just enjoys toying with his opponents. That's right, he just likes to let you think you're staging a rally against him, then he breaks your heart with a slider in the dirt. That's not very nice, Joe. Justin Morneau went 0-for-2, though he was robbed of a (probable) double by Jason Werth.
And BOOOO!!!! to FOX for mentioning football about a million times during the broadcast. And showing commercials involving football about every three seconds. Apparently this "baseball" thing is merely to hold us over until football season begins.
The Home Run Derby Does Not, in Fact, Screw Up a Guy's Swing
It's inevitable. One of the participants in this year's contest will
go into a slump. And the first thing people will blame is the Home Run
Derby, thinking that somehow his mechanics have been thrown off by what
amounts to taking extra batting practice. Fangraphs' R.J. Anderson recently did
a pretty thorough debunking
of this popular myth. He selected the five participants in recent
history who have seen the most significant decline in power numbers in
the second half, and concluded that most of them were simply playing
above their heads and were bound to come back down to earth
eventually. And that makes sense. The event organizers for the Home
Run Derby invite players who, naturally, are hitting a lot of home
runs. These players are often having a really great first half of the
season and are putting up numbers that just aren't sustainable. Bobby
Abreu is probably a perfect example. He was having a pretty good first
half of the season, hitting .307/.428/.556/.955 with 18 home runs and
putting up career numbers in nearly every offensive category. Then he
started to cool off after the All-Star break, hitting only six more
homers through August and September. Obviously, people (including
Abreu himself I believe, but I'll get to that in a minute) blamed the
Home Run Derby for his perceived slump. However, Abreu finished the
season batting .286/.404/.474/.879, which is essentially right in line
with his career numbers. What we were seeing wasn't really a slump so
much as regression: that is, his production starting was to fall right
back in line with his career averages (or, if you prefer, he was who we
thought he was). I think it's also worth noting that Abreu was 34
years old at the time, and those numbers are about what you would
expect from a player his age.
If you're not into fancy statistical analysis, then perhaps Joe Morgan (of all people) says it best:
"All players get tired in the second half. That is why very few players hit more HRs in the second half."
Which leads me to Joe Mauer. Mauer was red-hot in his first month
since coming off the DL, batting .414/.500/.838/1.338. He's hit 15
homers already this season, two more than his career mark set in 2006.
These numbers aren't sustainable for anyone, especially not a catcher,
and he's just bound to cool off eventually. In fact, he already has,
batting *only* .325/.404/.425/.829 in the month of July. He'll
probably finish the season batting .326/.414/.487/.901, which is much
closer to his career average and might still be enough to earn him his
third batting title. SO I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ONE GODDAM THING ABOUT
And yet, the idea that participating in the Home Run Derby causes
hitters to slump persists. Players are always quick to use it as an
excuse, probably because it sounds a lot better than: "Sorry guys, I'm
just tired.", or "I guess my power numbers are simply regressing to the
mean." Both of those are probably much closer to the truth, but nobody
really wants to hear it.
So, um, How's That Arm?
"I hate that guy. Rad would get
you 0-for-4 and you'd go home wondering, 'How did he do it?' That's the
type of guy he was. He was one of the best pitchers they had in a long
time." -Ozzie Guillen
- Twins induct Brad Radke into franchise Hall of Fame
Radke was honored
in a pregame ceremony before Saturday's loss to the White Sox, and that
turned out to be the only thing worth watching in that game (well,
maybe Joe Crede's two homers). I've written a piece about Radke here, and I think this is the perfect time to post this commercial he did for SEGA "World Series Baseball" way back in the day:
Radke has always been a fan favorite, and it's really no wonder
why. Besides being a consummate professional and (as far as we know)
decent human being, he gave us something to cheer for during the lean
years when there wasn't much to look forward to. To be honest, he was
really the only decent starter on the staff for about half of his
career, and though his career numbers certainly aren't good enough to get him into Cooperstown, they sure look good compared to Frankie Rodriguez.
Fans probably love Radke the most, though, because he turned down
more lucrative offers from other teams to remain in Minnesota. He had
never been particularly overpowering, and he certainly wasn't a
dominant pitcher by any stretch of the imagination, but his ability to
rack up strikeouts and eat innings was valuable enough that he could
have gotten a better deal elsewhere. The era of free agency was just
hitting its peak, and pretty much everyone was eager to cash in. Not
Radke, though. He opted to re-sign with the Twins simply because he
liked it here. He liked the organization, his family loved the area,
but he also wanted to see the team through its rebuilding process.
After years and years of being one of the worst teams in baseball, the
Twins had finally started to put together a decent team, culminating in
a string of four playoff appearances from 2002-2006. Unfortunately,
his arm started to give out during the 2006 season, and he decided to
retire rather than have surgery and try to keep his career (and chances
of winning a World Series) alive.
- The late George Brophy was inducted, as well
Brophy is often overlooked by fans, since his job as the director of
scouting and minor-league operations was mostly behind-the-scenes, but
he did play an important part in building the 1987 World Series-winning
team. Patrick Reusse wrote a very good article (as well as this one
from 1998) about former farm director last week, detailing the conflict
within the organization at the time and his thankless task of trying to
build a championship-caliber team on a shoestring budget (seriously,
then-owner Calvin Griffith made the Pohlads look like the
Steinbrenners). Obviously he played a key role in drafting and
developing players like Kent Hrbek and Kirby Puckett, but he made a
number of other moves that would help shape the 1987 team. He was the
one who insisted that the Yankees throw in Greg Gagne as part of the
Roy Smalley trade, and demanded the Angels throw in Tom Brunansky as
part of the Rob Wilfong-Doug Corbett deal. He also found guys like Larry Hisle, Bobby Darwin, and Doug Corbett (who, like I said, was instrumental in bringing Brunansky to the Twins). Brophy
was one of the original members of the Twins' front office when he was
hired in 1961. He was later fired by then-team president Howard Fox in
1985 (the two never did get along), and he served as a scouting
assistant for the Astros before his ill health forced him to retire in
1996. Sadly, he passed away in 1998.
- Slowey suffers setback in rehab
Well, there goes the season
Ugh, I hope it's just a slight one. The Slow Man was supposed to throw
a bullpen session today, but his wrist injury flared up again and was unable to do so.
He's supposed to try throwing again on Wednesday, and the Twins are
holding off on any further decisions regarding treatment until then.
So I'm going to hold off on any further panicking until then. What is
certain, however, is that he won't be making his next scheduled
start on July 21 at Oakland. Anthony Swarzak will get the nod instead.
- Casilla up, Tolbert down, Harris back to the bench?
As LEN3 reported,
Alexi Casilla has been recalled from Rochester, while Matt Tolbert has
been sent back down. It's essentially Casilla's last chance to prove
he can stick in the major leagues, or the Twins will probably be moving
him in the off-season. Casilla struggled mightily at the plate earlier
this season, batting a mere .180/.242/.225, and all of the defensive
miscues certainly didn't help his case. But he's been on fire since
his demotion to Rochester, batting .340/.379/.449/.827 OPS for the Red Wings. Still, as Jason
Bartlett can attest, it's very difficult to get out of Gardy's doghouse
once you have been banished there. Casilla will probably have to magically
turn into Chase Utley overnight to keep his job, and even that wouldn't
be enough.
With Casilla getting the start at second, this begs
the question as to who will be the everyday shortstop. Gardy says he
will try to find playing time for both Punto and Harris, but this is
highly unlikely. Punto will most certainly be the starting SS, and
Harris will almost certainly be back to the bench. The Twins are paying
Punto $4 million this year, so he and his .201/.319/.223 line won't be
playing the utility role. Gardy has already said as much.
And really, when you look at the numbers, neither one is exactly running away
with the starting job. Punto is terrible at the plate, but he's a
career 21.0 UZR at the position, so his defense is good enough to make
him at least replacement-level. Harris isn't very good on defense (he's a
career -11.9 UZR) but his .275/.318/.392 line makes him just a little
better than replacement-level, but not enough to just hand him the job,
either. Now, if only there was a way to combine Harris' bat with Punto's glove…
- Gomez goes 3-for-4 with a home run and 5 RBI in series finale against White Sox
That goofball is bound and determined to make me love him.
Actually, I pretty much already decided that the first time I saw him sniff his bat.
Happy Thoughts
This is going to be one craptacular season for Twins fans, but I'm
done whining (for now). I prefer to focus on the good things that
happened this week:
- Giants' Jonathan Sanchez throws no-hitter
Moments like this are what makes it so much fun to be a baseball
fan. When Sanchez struck out Everth Cabrera looking to complete the
no-hitter, his teammates reacted as though they'd just won the World
Series. Randy Johnson, who's thrown a few of those in his career and
whose spot Sanchez replaced in the rotation, came up and hugged the
kid. And his dad was moved to tears by his son's performance.
And if Juan Uribe hadn't screwed it all up, Sanchez would have thrown a perfect game. At least Aaron Rowand made a great running catch to preserve the no-no.
Of course, now I'm going to completely rain on his parade by pointing out that he no-hit the weakest offense
in all of baseball. Granted, the Padres play in an extreme pitcher's
park and their numbers will always reflect that, but even when you
account for ballpark factors, this offense is pretty bad (this game was
in San Francisco, anyway). That said, Sanchez's performance was still
masterful: 11 strikeouts, no walks, only the sixth no-hitter in
history with at least 10 Ks and no walks.
On a semi-related note, Chris Jaffe of the Hardball Times posted a list of the worst (and best)
lineups to ever be no-hit. The Angels team that Eric Milton no-hit was
number five on the list, which isn't surprising since Milton is the one
of the most unlikely pitchers to ever spin a no-no. The Twins team
that David Wells threw a perfect game against wasn't terrible enough to make the list, but they were probably about as good as this year's Padres team.
- Man Muscles is going to participate in the Home Run Derby
Oh, come on, you know he's going to win it. There isn't anything he can't do.
I do think it would be hilarious if Albert Pujols hit 60 bombs in the
first round, only to lose to Mauer because he wore himself out.
- Joe Crede has already earned his $7 million contract
It seems strange to write that, since he's got a weak .226 batting
average, but it's true. When researching how awful the worst hitters
in the lineup are (and I was going to consider Crede one of them), I
came across some interesting numbers:
Joe Crede: .226/.293/.428/.721 OPS 11.4 UZR 1.8 WAR
even though he doesn't hit for a high average, his bat has some pop
and his defense makes him one of the elite third basemen in the
league. Furthermore, by providing some power and bailing out the
pitching staff on a consistent basis, his overall worth is already estimated at $8.2 million. Now, you might not agree with the way Fangraphs calculates dollar values
for players (they think Roy Halladay will be worth $35 million this
year), but as long as he remains healthy there is little doubt that
Crede will be worth every penny the Twins are paying him. Just ask the
pitching staff.
- The Royals trade for Yuniesky Betancourt
I am not trying to pick on Kansas City (I've already done that). I'm just glad he's off the market now so the Twins won't be tempted to trade for him (as others have suggested). Joe Posnanski and Rany Jazayerli,
probably the only fans the Royals have left (and Rany is threatening to
hang it up) have already summarized this deal in two very excellent
Seriously, a lot of Royals fans are fed up with the
front office and disappointed in their team, and I don't really blame
them. I remember when the Twins were horribly, mind-numbingly bad in
the mid-90s, and how hard it was to cheer for a team that didn't really
give its fans much to cheer for. It was like this for nearly a decade,
and we all wondered if it was ever going to end, if we were ever going
to even have a decent team again. That's right, we were dreaming of the kind of mediocrity
this team gives us now. It kind of got me to thinking about false hope
vs. no hope, and which of the two I prefer. And I guess that false
hope is better than none at all. Yes, it can be frustrating to watch
your team hang around in the playoff picture all season long, only to fall short at the very last minute. Or to have your hopes of winning a championship dashed in the first round of the playoffs every…single…time. But jeezus, at least this way you have something to look forward to.
Seligula is more than happy to relocate a small-market team that
consistently loses 90 games to a more lucrative market. Believe me, I know.
Cheer Up! Things Could be Much, Much Worse!
After being utterly and thoroughly owned by the Evil Empire this season, the Twins have slid back to the
.500 mark for the hundred-somethingth time (oh, and you're welcome,
Yankee fans). They currently sit in third place, four games behind the
division-leading Kittehs and two behind the second-place Pale Hosers.
All of which is very, very depressing. But take heart Twins fans,
we're not the only ones sharpening our razor blades and drawing a bath:
The Royals are teh suck. This is hardly news. But this team has so many problems, it's difficult to know where to begin. I mean, good God, they replaced Sidney Ponson with Bruce Chen in the starting rotation! What, Buddy Groom wasn't available? Ooh, and now the infield will be manned by both Ryan Freel AND
Willie Bloomquist! Obviously, GM Dayton Moore hates his job and is
trying his best to get fired. That should just about do it.
The Cubs took a team that won 98 games last year and made the
playoffs for the third time in six seasons, and tore apart the roster
as rebuilding teams are wont to do. Perhaps it was simply an emotional
response to getting swept in the NLDS by the Dodgers, or maybe they
felt they needed to dump salary to expedite efforts to sell the team,
but they traded away key contributors like Mark DeRosa and Jason
Marquis without getting much in return. The Baby Bears are currently
in third place behind the division-leading Cardinals and a Brewers team
that features both Jeff Suppan and Seth McClung in its rotation. Now,
the Cubs are only three games out of first, but even with a recent hot
streak they still have the third-worst offense in the league (only the
Diamondbacks and the Padres are more futile at the plate). Of course, this is all a goat a cat Milton Bradley's fault.
The Diamondbacks have committed
77 errors this season, the second-most in baseball (only the Nats have
committed more). Granted, errors and fielding percentage aren't
exactly the best way to measure a team's defensive efficiency, but I think if you commit three errors in one inning, it's safe to assume that you are, in fact, not good at baseball.
I'm going to refrain from taking shots at the Nati(o)nals. It's just too easy. I did get a kick out of the "Oh no: no O!" wardrobe malfunction, though. At least Montreal Washington's ineptitude is entertaining:
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Metroid: Other M ReviewBy Abbie Heppe - Posted Aug 27, 2010
As the 11th game in the series, Other M is a bizarre collaboration between the Metroid series co-creator Yoshio Sakamoto and Team Ninja of Ninja Gaiden fame. Indeed, "odd pairings" becomes the common thread throughout the game and its clashing dualities extend to the storyline, control scheme and onscreen action.
The Pros
- Secondary plotline is interesting, engaging
- Graphics are very pretty
The Cons
- Samus has more daddy issues than Montana Fishburne
- Control layout is awkward and interrupts combat
- All the game elements feel disjointed and not fully developed
As the 11th game in the series, Other M is a bizarre collaboration between the Metroid series co-creator Yoshio Sakamoto and Team Ninja of Ninja Gaiden fame. Indeed, "odd pairings" becomes the common thread throughout the game and its clashing dualities extend to the storyline, control scheme and onscreen action.
Time-wise, Other M is tucked in between fan-favorite Super Metroid and the critically beloved Metroid Fusion -- the first game that showed a hint of Samus's personal history and the introduction of Adam Malkovich, a core character in its newest iteration.
This makes Other M the second-to-last game sequentially, as the bulk of Metroid games have wedged themselves further and further into the early years of Samus Aran's story. Ironically, Other M feels like a prequel to the franchise while attempting to be the culmination of everything Metroid has been and become.
But I'm a Bounty Hunter
In the world of Other M, Samus stumbles upon her old Galactic Federation squad mates while answering a distress call on a seemingly abandoned vessel. Among the people she encounters is her former captain, Adam Malkovich. In the most contrived manner possible, Samus loses her special abilities. How? She opts not to use them. Why? She wants to show Adam she can follow orders.
Yes, that's right. The woman who in the first five minutes of the game gives the squad access to the ship by using her missiles is restricted from using her abilities -- some which could open a path or save her life in the future -- until a bland male character dictates it to her. She does this because she likes him, but only as a friend.
No matter what way you rationalize this mechanic, when you're 10 minutes into the lava sector and you can't use your Varia Suit yet, you will understand how painfully stupid this plot device is.
Are you there God? It's me, Samus
There are two plot lines to Other M. The first is a detailed trip through Samus's psyche, with emphasis on her weaknesses and vulnerability, as she is enveloped back into her old Galactic Federation squad. The second is a twisting tale of military obfuscation and betrayal that fits perfectly into the established universe. Unfortunately, most of the jarring choices used to characterize Samus stem from the first plot line, and the two stories can't be reconciled within one fell swoop.
In short, you're asked to forget that Samus has spent the last 10-15 years on solitary missions ridding the galaxy of Space Pirates, saving the universe and surviving on her own as a bounty hunter. Instead, Other M expects you to accept her as a submissive, child-like and self-doubting little girl that cannot possibly wield the amount of power she possesses unless directed to by a man.
What is presented would be a brilliant prequel to Metroid, documenting Samus as she departs the Galactic Federation and sets out on her own; however, at this point she could easily be considered a veteran with more combat experience than half the galactic army combined. The payoff to her self-doubting modus operandi is her becoming the powerful icon we have all loved since the NES though it's a great origin story and little more. And even then, there's the simpering VO work and narration that betrays all the aspirations of character development.
Yes, Samus uses the phrase "confession time" like a 12 year old girl scrawling in her Lisa Frank diary but really, the Alan Wake-meets-Lifetime Channel Original Movie narration gets old faster than you can say "daddy issues." Until Other M, Samus has existed as a silent protagonist with only the personality that we have bestowed upon her in our own imaginations. Regardless of whether or not the interpretation in Other M can be reconciled with your own perception of her, there is a moment later in the game that cannot be justified…ever. Confronted by her longstanding nemesis, Ridley, she is spliced into flashes of a little girl, crying and afraid, despite the fact she has already defeated Ridley at least FOUR times already, once when he was a powerful robot. Terrible.
10 Things I Hate About This Game
Now, once the game is underway and the insipid cutscenes come to a thankful rest, a bevy of other problems arise. Other M forsakes the perfectly acceptable use of the Wii remote in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and adopts a control scheme that has the user holding the Wiimote sideways then pointing at the screen to use missiles or "scan" the environment. "Scan" is in quotation marks as the first person mode is also forced on the player in several illogical sequences when it doesn't need to be because the scan dynamic is hardly used in the rest of the game. You'd never think to do it yourself as the environment offers almost nothing in the way of information.
If you didn't resent the first person mode enough already, think about having to recalibrate your reticule every time you want to use a missile attack. Since most of the boss combat involves firing charge shots until you can find the time to go into first person mode and get a missile off, it gets old really fast. You also have to hope that the auto-targeting of Samus's beam hits the right target, which is infrequent, even if there's only one enemy on screen.
Perhaps even more egregious is the procedure for replenishing missiles and health. When either one is low, you can tilt the Wiimote up and press "A" to regenerate either one. This means stopping down completely mid-combat and that Samus can replenish missiles by thinking really hard. Miracles.
Can't Hardly Wait…To Use My Super Missile
Even with the control problems, the combat isn't all bad. The Ninja Gaiden-meets-Metroid action works when the auto-aim does (which is sometimes), and the close combat (though it seems to trigger arbitrarily) can be satisfyingly teen-rated fun. However, none of it is enough to make up for the puzzle solving.
The most satisfying part of the game came once the credit sequence rolled and I could go back for some proper Metroid-style exploration. You can't actually revisit areas once you acquire abilities in the game because it would hinder the storyline, and thanks to needing Adam's authorization to progress through each area, the line between "puzzle you can't figure out" and "dead end" becomes increasingly blurry. Most of these situations involve backtracking till you hit a cut scene and earn your upgrade. Baffling.
Diary of a Wimpy Bounty Hunter
So, is it all as soul-crushingly terrible as it sounds? Yes, yes it is. There are some great moments in the secondary plotline, if you can turn off the volume and ignore Samus's voice entirely, but that's not really the point of the game. The point is to flesh out one of the most iconic (and nonsexualized) female characters in gaming history and yet the outcome is insulting to both Samus and her fans.
When she isn't submissive and obedient, the flashbacks portray her as bratty and childish and the whole mess smacks of sexism. Almost every other aspect of gameplay including character design, sound and level design is mediocre. I'm sorry Metroid fans, because this isn't what I wanted either. I also didn't want to hear the phrase "fledgling girl's heart" in anything but the phrase "I disintegrated the fledgling girl's heart with a plasma beam," but with Other M, no one gets what they want and half a good story with a smattering of acceptable decisions is far below the bar Nintendo has previously established for the series.


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MONTPELIER The Democrats who control the House, the Senate and the governors office have chosen budget reductions over tax increases.
They will lop $10 million off next years spending plan in order to scrap revenue bills that would have upped taxes on everything from the incomes of the rich to the sales of bottled water.
A three-way negotiation between Gov. Peter Shumlin, House Speaker Shap Smith and Senate President John Campbell yielded a deal Tuesday that forsakes a menu of revenue options tax increases on meals and satellite television were also on the table as well as the programs and services they would have funded.
In light of the gas tax increase of 6 cents per gallon signed into law by Shumlin earlier this year, the second-term governor has said in recent days, elected officials ought not proceed with additional tax hikes.
Weve been having conversations over the last several days about the best way to bring closure to this session, while accomplishing the greater goals we set out at the beginning, which is to do everything in our power to find ways to create jobs and raise incomes for Vermonters that have jobs, Shumlin said.
And we have come to an agreement on revenue and the budget that will allow us to leave this session without raising additional taxes.
After an election cycle in which the Republican opposition warned against the ills of one-party rule, the deal will burnish the conservative credentials that all three men have sought cultivate this session.
House and Senate Republicans convened a press conference two hours prior to the announcement of the deal, in which they urged the precise course of action Democrats would ultimately undertake.
House Minority Leader Don Turner said. I commend the governor and the speaker.
This is what weve been pushing for all session, Turner said. I give them credit for listening to Vermonters who have told us they dont want new taxes.
But in rejecting revenue packages proposed by the House and Senate, Shumlin necessarily axes the bulk of the $34 million in new spending hed proposed in January for childcare subsidies, home weatherization and renewable energy subsidies.
And while leaders in Montpelier have cemented a deal over the parameters of a $5.3 billion budget, they have yet to identify which line items will absorb the blow.
Shumlin said new revenue projections that arrived last Friday they forecast a surplus of about $16 million at the end of the this year will temper the impact. And improving prospects for federal legislation that could generate about $20 million from taxes on online sales, Shumlin said, also could help us.
Half of the $16 million surplus will, as per statute, be deposited directly into the education fund. But the remainder would backfill all but $2 million of the gap between the Senate version of the budget and the revenues available to pay for it.
Sen. Jane Kitchel, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, said that surplus will allow lawmakers to plug the hole in a way that youre not going to see any destruction.
Our feeling is we can come up with strategies to reduce or close the gap that will not translate into benefit impacts at all, Kitchel said.
Rep. Chris Pearson, a Burlington Progressive, said his concerns arent entirely assuaged. He said hes still holding out hope for heightened financial assistance for the lower-income Vermonters facing increases in health insurance costs next year when they head into the new online exchange.
Im left wondering what its going to mean for our budget and some of the priorities some of us advocated for, Pearson said. Now the question for me becomes what is the implication to the budget.
The answers to those outstanding budget pictures will come soon. The arrival of a budget deal makes it all but certain that lawmakers will adjourn for the year on Saturday, and Kitchel said she hopes to have the final budget to the printers by Friday.
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While conducting a search of the vehicle a leather bag was found that had personal effects of another person. The owner of the bag was contacted and stated he had reported the bag stolen to the city of Middletown PD in December, 2009. Mr. Santaniello was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th degree. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Mamakating court on 09/08/11.


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What is a personal health record?
A personal health record (PHR) is a collection of information about your health. It is different from an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Electronic Health Record (EHR), which are owned and stored by your healthcare provider.
A PHR is a document that you are in charge of—one that you compile, update, and keep. It can simply be a folder full of papers, but people are increasingly turning to electronic personal health record systems. These store health information in a secure location online that you can access anytime
Why do I need one?
Anytime you move, switch healthcare providers, or seek medical treatment during a vacation, you will be asked to provide your health history. It can be difficult to remember all of this information. Having a PHR on hand means you know the answer when you are asked when your last tetanus shot was or the dosage of your medications.
PHRs can also save you in an emergency situation. Consider this example: If you were to experience a health emergency at work, or on a trip with friends, would your companions be able to answer questions about your health history and current healthcare provider? In a time of crisis, it can be difficult to remember important and potentially life-saving information; a PHR can do that work for you.
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You create a PHR online through the system of your choice (see chart below) and then either print off a copy or pull the record up on your web-enabled device to present to your healthcare provider. Some online PHR systems can be automatically accessed by medical personnel; others will offer a printed ID card with a password, should you be unconscious or unable to access your record yourself in an emergency situation..
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Start first with your health insurance company. Many offer a PHR online tool on their website. However, check to make sure that you can transfer your information if you need to switch insurance companies.
Other PHR online systems are available. A good free one is Microsoft's Healthvault.
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Include the following in your personal health record:
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Online PHR systems are not covered by HIPPA; however, most have a very similar privacy policy of their own. Take the time to read it before you start an account.
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There are many personal health record tools available online. Check with your health insurance company first to see if they offer a PHR. Some insurance companies may offer the benefit of automatically uploading claims, test results, and appointment histories to your record. Make sure you ask how your information is handled if you switch providers. If the company cannot transfer your information to a new provider, be sure you back up all of your records elsewhere.
My PHR has a wealth of information on this topic, including a search function that enables you to browse different PHR tools before choosing one. Below are some of the most popular online PHR tools and their costs and benefits:
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Master of Viticulture and Oenology
Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a national university providing excellence in education for the professions, strategic and applied research and flexible delivery of learning and teaching. CSU boasts one of the highest graduate employment rates in Australia and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research courses on campus and by distance education, through its three Faculties – Faculty of Arts and Education, Faculty Business, Justice and Behavioural Studies and the Faculty of Science.
Master Degree (By Coursework)
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Bachelor degree; extensive relevant industry experience
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This program provides graduates with the opportunity to obtain advanced knowledge in viticulture and wine science.
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Viticulture and oenology
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Distance Education
- External = 3 years
Wagga Wagga
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96 points
Entry Requirements
Bachelor degree; extensive relevant industry experience
Study Pathways
CSU frequently recognises prior learning. To apply for credit, supporting evidence such as transcripts and subject descriptors will need to be included with the application. Each request is individually assessed and the University will advise of the credit application outcome in writing.
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How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Master of Viticulture and Oenology at Charles Sturt University (CSU) perform?
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Where are graduates that studied Sciences at Charles Sturt University (CSU)?
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Viticulturists plan, supervise and coordinate the growing of selected grape varieties for the production of wine, dried fruit or table grapes.
Winemakers plan, supervise and coordinate the production of wine or spirits from selected varieties of grapes.
About Charles Sturt University
Faculty of Arts
CSU's Faculty of Arts offers postgraduate and undergraduate courses in a diverse range of fields including arts, communications, creative industries, humanities, policing, psychology, social work, theology and religious studies. New age Communication and Creative Industries programs recognise the changing industries and prepare students for the 21st Century and beyond whilst experiencing our state of the art facilities. CSU's Associate Degree in Policing Practice trains students for entry to the police force, while postgraduate study options are available for police and security professionals to develop their skills further. The Bachelor of Arts has a range of majors and minors available to enable you to tailor your degree to your interests. Whether you are looking to study on campus for entry into a career field or by distance education to enhance your career, you will work with our dedicated lecturers who have extensive industry experience, contacts and insights and who are passionate about seeing their students succeed.
Faculty of Business
Business and information technology courses at CSU provide students with the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a range of disciplines including: accounting, business studies, computing, engineering , finance, human resources, marketing and management, mobile applications and systems security. Whether students are just starting out in their careers or are ready for career progression, CSU's Faculty of Business has a range of options to suit. CSU's undergraduate courses provide students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the business and IT world. Business students undertake workplace learning from their first year of study with IT students developing the skills they will need in the rapidly developing world of technology. Postgraduate degrees are industry-focused and provide opportunities for students to advance their career needs, interests and aspirations. Flexible study options mean many degrees can be completed online, allowing students to balance their study with lifestyle and work commitments.
Faculty of Education
CSU's Faculty of Education offers courses for people wishing to pursue a career in teaching and education at all levels, teachers who are looking for professional development opportunities, as well as those looking for careers in the information and library studies field. CSU is preparing graduates to be the teachers of the future, ensuring its courses meet the needs of the modern teaching profession. Graduates from our Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) and Bachelor of Education (K-12) will be qualified to teach at two education levels, providing them with greater employment opportunities. For educators interested in furthering their career in areas such as leadership, international education, inclusive education and teaching English as a second language, there are a range of postgraduate certificates and Masters courses available via distance education. Our information studies courses offer opportunities for those interested in diverse fields such as teacher librarianship, archives management and information architecture.
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CSU's Faculty of Science provides students with industry-accredited, practical education in a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including: an Equine Centre; allied health, dentistry and veterinary clinics; simulated hospital settings; wetlands; a campus farm; and an on-campus experimental winery. Students gain experience on campus using the equipment they will find when they join the workforce. Allied health and dentistry students treat their first patients in clinics on campus, under the supervision of experienced staff, allowing them to develop clinical skills in preparation for their chosen career. CSU's Albury-Wodonga Campus is the ideal place to study environmental science , due to its sustainable design. While at the Wagga Wagga Campus, agriculture or animal science students can study in the heart of an agricultural area with livestock animals in paddocks just outside the classroom. Postgraduate courses allow students to specialise and take their career to the next level with flexible study options. CSU is also recognised for conducting world-class research in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, biological and chemical sciences, and veterinary science.
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