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As painfully frustrating as the Phillies have been, and still are, you couldn't ask for a better start to the stretch run of the season. September has begun with a 5-1 mark for a team still searching for a semblance of consistency.
In those six games, the Phillies have won in a number of different ways. However, questions are still abound as to how this team can better itself as it has crept as close as possible to the Atlanta Braves in the National League East. On both sides of the ball, there are a few troubling signs.
Kyle Kendrick:
Can he continue to start? Many will say no, that he's worn out his welcome. I'm starting to agree with that sentiment. In his last eight starts, KK has failed to finish seven innings. He's also given up 28 earned runs over those starts, losing four decisions. His inconsistency as the fifth starter isn't the worst thing in the world, it's the same with many teams.
Atlanta can't find a guy to successfully fill that position, either. Kenshin Kawakami, the Braves fifth guy, is 1-10 on the season, yet the team is in a playoff position. The Giants ran Todd Wellemeyer out there for 11 starts before realizing it was an awful idea, then turned to youngster Madison Bumgarner. Cincinnati's rotation is ugly at the bottom as well, with an old Aaron Harang and an inconsistent Homer Bailey sharing duties as a "fifth starter".
Every game, every inning, every pitch becomes much more important at this point in the season. Where do they turn now? Do they stay with Kendrick, knowing he'll provide 5-6 innings and allow 4-5 runs? Or do they take their chances with the unknown?
Vance Worley made his first career start on Monday and showed some promise, however, he doesn't have overpowering stuff either and is likely to get hit around, too. Worley is a guy who will allow baserunners (160 hits/46 BB in 158 innings in Double and Triple-A this season) so his job is to minimize the damage, just as Kendrick attempts to do.
Nate Robertson is another name that has surfaced recently. He's been around the block before, but offers little to no upgrade over either pitcher.
Those three are basically your options at this point in the season. Which do you feel most comfortable with? I'd be remiss in saying I didn't want to see more of what Worley can do, because let's face it, it can't be much worse than what Kendrick has given. On the other hand, is there really a difference? We've come to find that Kendrick can be very good when he's on. Perhaps his flaws, mechanical or otherwise, will be fixed in time for his next start.
Werth with runners on base:
One-hundred. Jayson Werth's average with two outs and runners in scoring position is exactly .100. He has six hits in 60 at-bats, a hugely disappointing number. To show a parallel, or not, Wilson Valdez is hitting .286 in that same spot over 36 at-bats. Hell, even Jimmy Rollins, who is batting 60 points lower than Werth for the entire 2010 season, has a .371 average with a RISP/2 out.
This is scary. Of course, looking at it from a wider angle you'll see it's a small sample size that we're using to justify Werth's clutchitude. Still, in 60 at-bats, if you're really the superstar you believe you are, you'll have to come up bigger in those situations. He hasn't done it. It's a worrisome fact that he hasn't really produced under pressure this year and how can you prove otherwise?
Forget the two outs on the board, Werth is just as awful in any situation that would require a hit of some sort with runners at second or third, or both. He's hitting .158 overall with RISP. Does this mean that his nearly-.300 average is hollow? You could make that case, because Werth does most of his damage without anyone on base, which is nice for his personal numbers, but sad for the team. Werth is hitting .327 with the bases empty.
If the Phillies want to make some noise as a unit on offense, Werth will have to pile up the RBI. Many have wondered why that total has dipped dramatically. Look no further than his inability to show up in big situations. He still has time to turn it around, the questions is; can he?
Madson's arm is falling off!:
It's am important time of year, sure. And during this time, the best relief pitchers are needed. However, Ryan Madson has been seemingly overused. Since early August, Madson has gotten more than two days rest just twice and lately he's been a horse. That's all fine too, because it appears he can handle the load. Madson has been a savior in the back end of the pen as he has not allowed an earned run since August 23, a span of nine straight appearances.
It worries me how much he's been used, and I understand Charlie Manuel needs him, but I hope they give him a fresh start right now by saving him for a few days, if possible, to ready him for an extreme workload from here on out. They've given Lidge many breaks recently, they should do the same for an equally-important arm in Madson.
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Excellent points by Mr. Gallen. Nelson Figoroia looks good about now. How about a tandem of call-ups starting along with Kendrick. Another question: When will Howard get it started with the bat?
I appreciate your point about Madson's workload, but no one needs reminding that the guy missed eight weeks because of a temper tantrum.
agree with Scott in D.C.
These are all pretty obvious problems, which I'm sure Manuel is also aware of. He's changed his lineup some lately, trying to get more production, and he HAS given his relief arms rest when he can. Madson, despite being used a lot lately, has fewer innings pitched this year because of the broken toe, and may be stronger than usual. The 'pen was worked just as hard at the end of 2008.
As was said, there is always a problem with number five starters.(In another context, they'd be labeled "Number two" because most of them stink!) There are some days off coming up and maybe the #five man should be skipped. Manuel and Dubee right now are probably mulling over the Kendrick/Worley thing, but there is no real answer. Either pitcher could suck. Either pitcher could have a good game.
The team has gotten this far with what they've got. They'll just have to do their best to get further. We'll just have to worry more 'til the end of the season.
I'll keep KK as the 5th starter… at least he had a great outing vs the Mets a few weeks ago (1 ER, pitched into the 7th). You could have Worley ready to go in the pen if Kyle explodes in the early innings…
KK is the known quantity and has shown flashes of brilliance several times this season… hanging out with Roy has done wonders for him.
Like I said in the other thread and I will repeat it here:
"I think everyone just needs to stop and realize that the Phillies are now 5-2 in Sept……9-3 over their last 12……and since July 22 they are 31-14…..and over that span of time have gone from being 7 games out to just one half. We'll be fine."
There's no need to overthink this.
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There is inly one thing KK had to know when he was pitching to Fielder and that was to NOT pitch to him. He threw him a meatball and it landed on Venus. That is sheer stupidity by KK. He admitted after the game that he spaced out. Well guess what? You're not allowed to space out. You're a pitcher. You have time to stand there with the ball in your hand and think about what you're gonna do so there are no excuses. Missing your spot is one thing. He'll stay the fifth starter. Why wouldn't he? Fifth starters generally stink and KK does not disappoint in that regard.
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Nice post. To reiterate Chuck in a slightly different way, when your #5 starter is your biggest issue, you don't have a lot of big issues. Halladay, Hamels, and to a lesser extent, Oswalt, has made middle relief obsolete on this team. If KK goes 6, gives up 4 or 5, he'll still probably have a 0.500 record, and the bullpen should be rested.
I would like to see Durbin or Contreras take over some of Madson's workload. Feel pretty good about either in a close game, especially if we can get a game or two up on Atl.
If it was June, I'd bat Werth at lead-off, Rollins 5th. At this point, leave it alone. 3-4-5 are hitting the ball hard over the past week, looking for a big Sept.
Inquiring minds would like to know how KK even made it to the majors.
It baffles me. Well written piece, pat!
A fifth starter is always an issue. At this point Kendrick has been OK in that position. We know he can be good on occassion and if he is Ok 2/3 of the time that is all we can ask for. The new kid did OK but he did nothing to demonstrate he will be better than Kendrick. Go with the known quantity.
Madson is well rested compared to 08 and 09. I don't see a problem. If we have a problem in the bullpen it is Durbin. He has been pretty bad lately and his ERA is now over 4. He was a rock earlier in the year but no longer. So all Charlie has to lean on is Contreras.
If every game counts as you say then you keep going to Madson UNTIL his arm falls off.
Personally I don't care how they win, 1-0 or 11-8, a W is a W. We have excellent starting pitching which is why we are still in the race. The offense is not what we hope for and if you are looking for the reasons they are Rollins and Victorino. The table-setters simply don't. Fortunately, we don't need all those runs with H2O.
Thank God for the Thursdays off for the rest of the regular season.
I'm not a KK guy… a friend and I were debating KK versus Joe B last week. I can live with heavy Joe because he rarely doesn't make it into the 6th. You might as well be rolling dice when you're rolling with KK… there are some nights when he is able to work out of jams and be successful but there are also nights when he's absolutely awful. Take away his last outing, and Joe B has been pretty solid since mid June… he has his hiccups but I can live with them as long as he's not taxing our pen too much (and exiting games with a huge deficit).
Bob, if this were the beginning or middle of the season you might have a valid argument for keeping KK as our #5. You said 2/3 of the time if he has been OK? Not lately my friend. As a matter of fact, since August, he has 2 starts where he has given up less than 4 runs, that is 2 out of- 7 now quite 2/3 of the time for a decent outing – his ERA in that time frame is 6.46.
I'd say why not give Worley a chance at giving us some decent innings. We really dont know what Worley will give us but we are pretty sure what KK is going to hand us.
By the way… I think we head into next week with a 2 game lead in the division. Braves have Hudson/
Hudson/McDonald tonight (an absolute must win for them), Lowe/Duke tomorrow, Jurrjens/Wainwright on Thursday and Minor/Carpenter on Friday… we've got the Mets coming up.
Stop focusing on ATL
If they catch about 30 more breaks they may make the wild card. But I doubt it.
I hope they do though. They offer nothing that SF or colorado does. Those teams are a threat.
Braves should win both games vs PIT. Jurrjens/Wainwright is a draw and Carpenter should beat Minor. I think we take 2 of 3 from the Mutts.
2 game lead starting next week?? Uhhhh..I don't know.
We have to be somewhat concerned Andrew – no doubt, the Phils need to take care of their own schedule but, we are in the position of looking up –
The 2010 Phils are an enigma. Who can understand why teams with sub .500 records seem to give us fits? The Nats, Marlins and Mets never quite seem to sally up for us (like the Muts did for the Braves), its always tough. Then we need to go at least 4-2 head to head with Atlanta.
It probably should be easy but with these 2010 Phils, nothing has really come easy since early May.
If the Phils can win the remaining series, say finish 16-7 with 95 wins, it's looking pretty good. The next 2 games are vs Florida and I think they are a must win. 6 games away, in NY and Florida where a split 3-3 would not be devastating. Then a 9 game homestand where I think the Phils could all but seal this division. By going 7-2 and soundly defeating the Braves in the process. The final 6 games are on the road, where 4 wins and 2 losses are not that out of touch. That would be 3 games in DC finishing with what could be a showdown in Atlanta for 3 to end the season.
It's been a crazy season and there is only one thing that the nation might agree upon; if the bats come alive there is no way the Phils do not take the division.
I really didnt want to focus on the Werth conundrum at this point because we're playing pretty well right now anyway.
But since it was brought up…..My question to you guys is….
Even though he is slumping with risp….this year,is it a GIVEN that he WONT be in Philly next year?
I would have to agree with most of you that Madson should be ok since he was out for 7-8 weeks his total innings have to be down from last two years, and he has not had many tough innings in the last few times as far as pitches thrown. Lidge needs to be watched more, and not used in 7-3 games. Contreous should be used a little more I think in 6-7 inning, Durbin also has been used a lot and could use some days off I think, Because we will need him in the last week or so in really meaninful games where you will not run out Herden, even though he has shown some signs of being able to get one or two guys out.
To answer "RichieAllen' question..YES, it's a GIVEN that he WONT be in Philly next year.
It's funny that not one comment so far in this thread was made about Werth's ineptitude in hitting with RISP. I put Werth lower in the lineup where he will do less harm to the offense. Again, put another RH hitter in the 5th spot (behind Howard) and that would be "Mr Clutch", Carlos Ruiz.
– Werth hired Boras (indicates he wants to maximize the market)
– Phils have $135M payroll already for next year, and have seven roster spots to fill. Not all will be at the minimum. Figure on Werth making 13 – 15M/yr, + another 10M or so to fill out the roster. Phils are not going into the season with a $160M payroll.
– Brown needs to come up next year – where is he going to play?
Vic signed for 2 more years at a reasonable contract
Ibanez signed 1 more year, not tradeable, unless you are going to eat some of the contract
– Even if Brown is only average next year, will probably not have a significant impact on the 2011 record (maybe 2 or 3 games?).
– Phils need some cheap young guys to get experience, team is getting old fast, don't want to through a crash rebuild.
I like Werth, but think it makes sense for both him and the Phils to part ways after the season. Not impossible that he comes back, but think it is highly unlikely. Hope he leaves with another WFC ring.
Not focusing Andrew, just peering in that direction… keeping an eye on what's going on around us and waiting for the inevitable leap frog.
If the Pirates find a way to beat Hudson tonight, that would be devastating for them. Regardless, Zach Duke is certainly capable of outdueling Derek Lowe and his bad back. Speaking of Derrek's… Has anyone else noticed how bad Derrek Lee has been? .245 with 0 HR as a Brave… not quite the spark they hoped he would be.
Optimally, you could do this IF Werth is on the planet Earth with his demands:
Trade Vic: He makes 7.5 in 2011 and 9.5 in 2012
Sign Werth to a 4y/52.5m that pays him 7.5m in '11, and 15m for 2012-2014.
Ibanez drops off after 2011 and so does his salary.
This way the contract doesn't kill you. You would have to worry about a LFer for 2012 and isn't that something we can all live with?
The Dipsy
Do people really think Dom Brown is THAT ready? I'm not fully on board yet with having him play as a regular all next season…
If Werth and Ibanez and are in the outfield with him, and you have a nice righty bat to work in with him, I think he would be just fine. To be quite honest, I think DBRown gives you just as good a season next year as Vic would give you.
The Dipsy
No way the Pirates beat Hudson tonight. I'd be willing to bet whatever on that.
Chuck, yeah, Derek Lee has been awful with us. He can't catch up to anything 89 mph or over anymore. His back will probably give out at anytime now. Already sick of him.
Vic is a better CF than Werth. He can cover more ground than Jayson. I don't think you can put Jayson in center, have a rookie in right, and Raul in left. That could spell real trouble defensively. The defensive scheme will be bad enough with Raul, Vic and Brown and a Fransico platooning, I just don't see how you can go and make it any weaker.
Brown has looked like, well, a rookie out there. He's not a gold glover yet.
I think they would be fine. Werth can play center.
The Dipsy
Brown in right
Werth in center
Ibanez/Ben Fran in left
Oh, and….Michael Cuddyer.
That would be a brutal defensive outfield. I think we'll have some problems with just Vic patrolling out there, but with Werth it would make it a little bit worse.
97.5 says Cholly's using the same lineup as last night. No Werth and Vic leading off. Jimmy 5th.
I don't think it would be brutal at all. Werth is good defensively and Brown will be once he learns all the angles, etc. Both Brown and Werth have cannons for arms, too. And they have speed.
Michael Cuddyer is a great player… the Twins havea a $2.5 million club option in 2011, which is a bargain for them… he's not leaving Minnesota so I'm not sure how this Cuddyer thing grew legs.
It's a $10.5M option.
Dipsy's idea. I just happen to like it. Ya gotta admit….it's better than the Jermaine Dye plan.
Now Cholly has scratched D Brown. Werth is back in. Werth is 1-17 against Volstad. Put Brown back in! Wtf, Cholly?
This last minute lineup change is an odd move. Maybe Brown got sick. Maybe Manuel decided he needed his best defensive outfield tonight. Maybe Charlie just has one of his hunches.
I, too, doubt Cuddyer is a possibility.
Also, from what I've read, Werth going with Boras is not a done deal. Maybe the fat lady hasn't sung about Werth's departure just yet.
Kendrick has had all season to fix his flaws, mechanical or otherwise. The guy is terribly inconsistent and so far does not seem to have the talent to be a consistently successful and dependable major league pitcher. I say give Robertson the next start over Kendrick to see how he does in comparison with how Worley pitched and pick one to finish the remainder of the regular season or let them share the fifth pitching spot. Has to be better than what Kendrick has to offer.
I would flat out take Michael Cuddyer on this team instead of Werth. I think he's better for the team and the way its composed.
The Dipsy
I just touch on this. I am not sold on Dom Brown just yet. Werth can definitely play center field if he has two he has the speed and Glove I wouldnt worry about that. The moment I heard that Werth was seeking Bor-Ass i knew any shot of resigning him is down the toilet with the Burrito i just ate. The Phils have a few spots to fill in next year and they wont have any funds to cover all that payroll. Can they do it yes I believe they can as Ibanez only has 1 more year left. Ibanez contract and Howard's at the start of the year is the key in resigning Werth. I think Werth knew that as well.
Cuddyer probably WON'T come here. But it's a nice idea…ESPECIALLY if Jayson doesn't come back.
I believe Cuddyer's option is $10.5 million, not $2.5 million? Twins are able to spend more so he'll probably still stay in Minny.
Why do people want cuddyer? I think I'm sticking with KK as fifth starter and have Worley up to pitch on some days too.
Season is almost over I'm not worried about fifth starter.
Are you kidding me?
Hamels after a roughed up season
3 starter rotation, these 3 are hungry.
I think Lee was the only hungry one last postseason. The Roy Bros. Are hungry, without a doubt. ACE. Hamels is in it for revenge. I think Hamels could win Phillies MVP the season but Chooch is my brother. 2010 is the year.
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> unscharacteristic fashion
Couldn't find that one on even *really obscure sites like...
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#146229 - 08/11/05 03:08 PM the well-split infinitive
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The Lovely AnnaStrophic asks innocently: Since when do prescriptivists split infinitives, good sir?
"In fact, the split infinitive is distinguished both by its length of use and the greatness of its users. People have been splitting infinitives since the 14th century, and some of the most noteworthy splitters include John Donne, Samuel Pepys, Daniel Defoe, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, Abraham Lincoln, George Eliot, Henry James, and Willa Cather." ~The American Heritage® Book of English Usage. Copyright © 1996 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
"Split infinitives have been in use since the 13th century, although by the 16th Century they were rare in some of the most notable authors. William Shakespeare used one, in Sonnet 142. " ~http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_infinitive
"The 'split' infinitive has taken such hold upon the consciences of journalists that, instead of warning the novice against splitting his infinitives, we must warn him against the curious superstition that the splitting or not splitting makes the difference between a good and a bad writer. The split infinitive is an ugly thing, as will be seen from our examples below; but it is one among several hundred ugly things, and the novice should not allow it to occupy his mind exclusively. Even that mysterious quality, 'distinction' of style, may in modest measure be attained by a splitter of infinitives." ~H.W. Fowler (18581933). The Kings English, 2nd ed. 1908.
And the humble vicar responds timidly: In my efforts to elevate my writing toward the level of Donne, Pepys, Defoe, Franklin, Johnson, Wordsworth, Lincoln, Eliot, James, Cather and Shakespeare, I have adopted the occasional use of the split infinitive. My prayer is that it, along with a few other bits, will give my writing "distinction of style." That failing, it at least provides a target, not unlike the duck which slowly crosses the range in a shooting gallery.
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Alas, Fowler allows at best a modicum of that 'mysterious quality' to him who would splitter be.
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or Royal Society for the Conservation and Protection of English.
I watched "The Adverture of English" last night on Knowledge Network and they talked about the movement to prevent the "degradation" of English. This was the motivating factor for Johnson's dictionary and the beginning of the idea of a single "correct" way to write/speak/use English.
edit before someone else has to point it out. No it was not called the RSPCE
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Well, this thread has certainly livened up. I like the way you handled that young upstart Vernon, Fr. Steve. Meanwhile, Faldage and mav, can I join your committees?_________________________
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The RSPCE or RSCPE -- you made that up, right? I found a group called "SPELL" on the Internet which seems to come close, but nothing quite like the elegantly-named society you suggested.
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> can I join your committees?
There's likely nothing in the stinkin rulez against it...
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RSPCE is made up but you can join anyway. The membership fee is one sovereign payable to Jane Austen and you must promise to write with a quill pen on parchment.
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quillpenandparchment is available for registration with all major domain suffixes including ~.com, .co.uk and others, and will cost you only £109 for 2 years so mail me now with your fastest express carrier pigeon before someone else gets in first.
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can I join your committees?
I do bleeve I seen you say "onliest" and "or either" so you in.
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Hubble's sharp eye spied more than 100 young, bright, compact star clusters, known as super star clusters, in M82's central region. Each cluster contains about 100,000 stars. These stars act like clocks: Their ages tell astronomers when the wreck occurred. Sampling clusters of stars in an older, "fossil starburst" region, astronomers concluded that the galactic violence between M82 and M81 began some 600 million years ago and lasted about 100 million years. This discovery provides evidence linking the birth of super star clusters with a violent interaction between galaxies. These clusters also provide insight into the rough-and-tumble universe of long ago, when galaxies bumped into each other more frequently.
The researchers believe that these clusters are very young globular clusters (spherically shaped clusters of up to one million stars). So far, astronomers have observed only very old globular clusters in our Milky Way. Astronomers once thought that this type of cluster only formed during the early stages of galaxy evolution many billions of years ago. This view of M82 supports other observations, mostly made with Hubble, that the formation of globular clusters does continue today.
Credits for Hubble image: NASA, ESA, R. de Grijs (Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, UK)
Credits for ground-based picture: N.A. Sharp (Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, National Optical Astronomy Observatories, National Science Foundation)


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Location, location, location
There are better places than Old Pasadena to build the Armenian Genocide Memorial
By Victor Cass 05/08/2013
A s an alumnus of Art Center College of Design, I am thrilled that one of our own, 26-year-old Catherine Menard, produced the winning design for the proposed Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial, scheduled to be completed in Old Pasadena's Memorial Park in 2015, the centennial of the beginning of the murders of more than 1.5 million Armenians at the hands of Ottoman Turks.
As a native of East Washington Village, Pasadena's traditionally Armenian neighborhood, I'm also glad to see that this memorial, a timely and fitting remembrance of the 20th century's first genocide, is finally going to happen.
However, I'm somewhat concerned that the same creativity and originality that went into the design apparently did not go into the selection of the location for the memorial's placement. It's not a stretch to imagine that someone went from Point A to Point B with the thought: "It's a memorial. We have a park called Memorial Park. Let's put it there."
Good idea, except for one thing: Memorial Park is a remembrance space for US military service personnel, currently those who were killed in the Vietnam War and those who fought for the Union in the Civil War. It's not a drop-off center for memorials from any number of groups from around the world that suffered some historical tragedy. If it were, or if it were allowed to become one, we would soon have a long line of "memorialists" clamoring for stone and steel remembrances to be erected there — from victims of the African slave trade and the Holocaust to the internment of Japanese Americans in World War II and the Rwandan massacre.
It's not that those horrific events would be undeserving of their own memorials. Many already have them, only — and most importantly — they have been placed in appropriately well-thought out locations. I, for one, as much as I support the proposed Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial, would like to see Memorial Park remain the sole domain of US military remembrances.
This brings up my second argument. Memorial Park is small and on the verge of becoming cluttered, what with the Levitt Pavilion hosting concerts at the park's amphitheater throughout the summer, a children's play area, the Pasadena Senior Center, both war memorials and the old city library ruins. Why would anyone want to place the large and majestic Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial there anyway? Would it even fit? Old Pasadena, and for that matter the rest of the city's west side, is already top-heavy with almost all of Pasadena's artistic, historical and cultural edifices and institutions.
Are Pasadenans to be convinced that those who came up with the proposed home of the Armenian Genocide Memorial could not envision a better location for such a monument in East Washington Village or somewhere in East Pasadena?
I'm no urban planner, but even I could conceive of a stand-alone park space built at the intersection of Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards, or at Eaton Blanche Park, or any other suitable location in East Pasadena which could be turned into the home of Pasadena's memorial, maybe one that included a roundabout, a parking area and a small visitor's center, along with lights to illuminate it at night; a place where it would be separate, dignified and contemplative, and not just dropped into a "used" space in Old Pasadena like an afterthought. Think Washington, DC, or Grand Army Plaza in New York. Come on, be creative people! Let's spread some of the cultural and historical wealth out east. Pasadenans and, more importantly, the victims of the Armenian Genocide, deserve as much.
Victor Cass is a Pasadena police officer, artist, writer and an occasional contributor to the Pasadena Weekly. He received his bachelor's degree at Art Center and his master's degree from American Military University. Follow him on Twitter @Victor_Cass.
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As we celebrate the "Resurrection" of Jesus Christ, this Easter Sunday, witnessed and recorded by his apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 3:16 "God gave his only begotten son", to save the world, that who so ever believe in him have eternal life. Chief Priest, and Pharisees, opposed Jesus, Ministry. Jesus was brought before Pontius Pialte at 9 a.m.; and sentenced to be flogged, crucified with crown of thorns, later buried in a tomb. In those days republicans had all the authority of the laws. Today, We have republicans who have authority of our national laws!
These wealthy "Socialist" People are in the United States and foreign countries. There are several "secret societies", that are not open to the general public! Beginning with 1. Creature from Jekyll Island, in Georgia, 2. Bohemian Grove, California the most powerful men in the world, 3. Bilderberg group, and also 4. New world order secret power elite with Globalist agenda; they all control money in the banks, religion, education, commerce, gas and diesel fuel, and world government. You would think where do they posses the authority to control our lives.
Jesus said, Matt:11:28 "Come unto me and I will give you rest", By who's authority? Matt: 28:18 " All Authority has been given unto me". Jesus came in to this worlds to minister, the way, the truth, and the eternal life!
Today our United States government want to burden Tax-Payers with a needless 10 year Iraq war, needless sequestration budget, needless spending. So why not make a true confession? They may incriminate themselves. The only reason is Antichrist men have " The Gold N Rule", over lower class of people. All because wealthy men want to make fast and easy money. These "Secret Society" members go back to "the ways of the world"!
As Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate, John 19:11 Pilate said, are you a king? These publicans have changes against you speak up, don't you know I have the power (authority) to crucify and save you, speak up!? Jesus replied, you don't have any power! Jesus Christ had a good cause, for everyone!"


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Mid-Week Musings
After Monday's rainout, the Phillies returned to action last night against the Brewers. Thank goodness I was watching from the comfort of my home, as rain once again entered the picture, causing a 78-minute delay in the seventh inning. I guess Mother Nature just wanted a really long seventh inning stretch!
Anyway, I'm not going to recap the whole game. There are enough other places to go read that.
Suffice it to say that the Phillies bats were swinging last night, to the tune of an 11-4 victory. Yay! Jamie Moyer got the win, and Pedro Feliz hit his first homer of the season.
The Brewers lost despite the best efforts of Ryan Braun, who drove in all four Brewer runs, going 5 for 5 with two home runs. Since the Phils won, I will say "good job, Ryan" but please don't do it again, unless it's against the Mets🙂.
While watching the game, I couldn't help but notice Prince Fielder and his baggy pants. I am not a fan of the "pajama look" when it comes to baseball players.
I couldn't find a photo that showed the true bagginess of his pants, but this one comes pretty close. There's no disputing the fact that Prince is a big boy; does he think the loose pants disguise that? I'll bet I could fit three of me in those pants! (after he gets out, of course)
Funny non-Phillies photo that was in this morning's paper, of Daniel Murphy being tagged out by Yadier Molina:
This one just screams out for a funny caption. Hmm, let's think a moment…
How about, "Hey, Murph, your fly's open, let me help you!"
Or, "Let me adjust your cup, it got a little cockeyed while you were running the bases."
Leave your funny caption as a comment, and I'll mention some of the best in my next post. Have fun!
(Fielder photo: Icon SMI; Murphy/Molina photo: Bill Boyce/AP)
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"Could you check and see it the stitching is holding? I had to stitch it on the fly before the game!"
'I don't think this is how they do it in pairs skating"
And because I really can't help myself😉 ….."Nope, my cup is bigger then yours"
Great photo Sue!
Yikes. There are many captions that come to mind, but none of them is G-rated! As for the baggy pants look, that photo said it pretty well. Sabathia wears baggies too and they flare out when the wind blows, making them look like a skirt (sort of). I guess it's more comfortable for the Big Guys.
I think the Phillies and Rays jinxed themselves with that last two-game series in Citizen Bank Park in first week of April.
Ever since then they have both seemed to be running on 7 cylinders.
Hopefully the nightmares will clear soon for both teams and the wins will come in again
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Ok, put it down slowly and no one will get hurt, especially me.
Slide next time.
Do I look like a high hurdle?
"Stop! Nothing good happens when a man tries to do the splits!"
Maybe Prince wears the baggy uniform to get hit by more pitches…he made no attempt to get out of the way last night of not one, but TWO pitches!
There are so many things that come to mind – but none that will be accepted on the blog world!
Maybe the Prince was going for the parachute pants look? Must be comfy or he wouldn't do it!
I think Fielder should not get a base when his uni gets hit with a pitch, like he did against Moyer. If he can use his super-baggy uniform to lean into pitches with, then all players should start puffing their shirts out too. Geez!


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December 11, 2008
Board of Governors
December 11, 2008
Members Present: Mr. John H. Shott, Mr. Larry Morhous, Mr. Norris Kantor, Mr. James Palmer III, Mr. Daniel Frost, Mr. Erik Guyton, Ms. Angie Lambert, Mr. Larry Ratliff
Member Absent: Ms. Gloria Stephens, Ms. Anne Crowe, Dr. Lyn Guy, Mr. Sylvester Myers
Guests/Staff: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. John Cardwell, Mr. Jim Nelson, Dr. Tom Blevins, Dr. Don Smith, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Dr. Tracey Anderson, Dr. Sapphire Cureg, Ms. Karen Harvey, Dr. Bernie Dragich, Dr. Tesfaye Belay
Call to Order – Chairman Norris Kantor
Chairman Norris Kantor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the BSC Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center. Mr. Kantor read a letter from Mr. John Shott resigning his position on the Board of Governors due to his election to the West Virginia House of Representatives. Mr. Shott expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve on the Board and vowed support for Bluefield State College during his service in the Legislature.
Presentation by Dr. Tesfaye Belay, Associate Professor of Biology
Dr. Belay made a presentation on research being done on health issues through the Minority Heath Institute, WV INBRE, and the NASA-WV Space Consortium.
Approval of Consent Agenda- Chairman Norris Kantor
A motion was made (LMorhous/LRatliff) to adopt the Consent Agenda. Mr. Frost opposed adoption of the Consent Agenda so the group reviewed each item.
- A motion was made (LMorhous/EGuyton) to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2008 meeting. Motion carried.
- Motion to approve the President's Report (JPalmer/LRatliff). Motion carried.
- Motion to approve Enrollment Report (JPalmer/LRatliff). Motion carried.
- Motion to approve College Audit Update (LMorhous/EGuyton). Mr. Frost opposed approval of the College Audit Update and discussed the funding of the classified salary schedule. Discussion followed.
- Motion to approve Cabinet Reports (DFrost/LMorhous). Motion carried.
Discussion Agenda
Faculty Resolutions for Consideration by the BSC Board of Governors – Ms. Angie Lambert
- 1) Faculty Senate requests that the BOG establish a procedure that one half of the members of a Faculty Search Committee come from the School/discipline that is interviewing prospective faculty members – Discussion followed. The Board asked that the makeup of faculty interview committees at other institutions be researched and a report presented at the next meeting for further discussion.
- 2) Faculty Senate asks that future advertisements of potential faculty vacancies be written by the Dean and members of the school which has the vacancy in conjunction with the Academic Vice President. Then, reviewed by the Human Resources office for EOC compliance – Discussion followed. The Board asked that the wording "in conjunction with the Academic Vice President and the President of the college" be added.
- 3) Faculty Senate requests the potential job vacancies be posted prominently on the Bluefield State College website – reviewed in Ms. Leah Taylor's Human Resources Report.
- 4) Faculty Senate requests that the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) procedure be promptly implemented by Bluefield State College so the Supervising physician can sign it and the AED units can be in place – Discussion followed.
A motion was made (LMorhous/DFrost) to approve numbers two, three, and four with the changes noted and to table number one. Mr. Kantor asked that the implemented procedures for the AED be brought to the next meeting. Motion carried.
Executive Session
Mr. Frost made a motion to go into executive session. With no second the motion failed.
- Resolutions were presented to the Faculty Senate Chair and a representative for the Classified Council in recognition and appreciation for work done for both New River Community and Technical College and Bluefield State College.
- Mr. Frost reported that NRCTC is offering classes on the BSC campus that the institution receives no money. The students are full time. He displayed the current course schedule documenting the statements made.
- Mr. Frost reported that the Board voted on November 17, 2005 that the individual that is the director the Research and Development Corp. Business Development Project will be funded for one year. He informed the group that three years later the institution is still paying his salary and asked why. He stated that the document stated this would be paid from Title III funds. The group was told that the goal was to generate enough income from projects and grants to be self-sufficient. Mr. Kantor stated that it is his understanding that the Corp. is sufficiently funded and is now paying the salary. Mr. Morhous made a recommendation that Mr. Ratliff and Mr. Kantor work with Ms. Johnson to address some of the issues Mr. Frost has brought up and discuss them in the February meeting. Mr. Kantor reminded the group that a committee has been appointed but has not been able to meet due to the presence of the numerous audits taking place on the campus. He asked that the committee meet with Ms. Johnson prior to the February meeting.
Next Meeting Date – February 12, 2009
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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On the message of motivational speaker Kevin Elko, who addressed the team on Saturday night in their 9 o?clock team meeting:McCarthy said the message, which Elko titled ?Outlive Your Life,? hit home. Elko had addressed the team twice before ? the night before the Packers? December 2009 loss at Pittsburgh and the night before their Dec. 19 loss at New England.
?It was something that I think guys really took to heart,? McCarthy said. ?I told the football team yesterday that we?ll all be connected together for the rest of our lives. We?ll all be connected as champions. Hopefully our children will also be connected through this championship. Like I said, Lord knows we broke the record for babies around here the last two years with our players and coaching staff. Super Bowl XLV will always be special and it will definitely outlive all of our lives.?
On reports that the city of Green Bay is considering Ashland Avenue and Ridge Road as candidates to be renamed McCarthy?s Way: While a handful of reporters derided Mayor Jim Schmitt?s idea that the street name be possessive ? it?s not Lombardi?s Avenue or Holmgren?s Way ? McCarthy said he wouldn?t be picky.
?I don?t think I should be real concerned about which street,? the coach said. ?It?s an honor that they would consider doing that.?
On his conversation with President Barack Obama, who called McCarthy on Monday to offer his congratulations: McCarthy said he had ?a neat conversation? with the President, a former Chicagoan and avid Bears fan.
?He started with, ?This is a tough phone call for a Bears fan to make,? but then once he got past that, he was fine. He knew a lot about our football team, and it sounded like he obviously watched the game,? McCarthy said. ?He was very complimentary of our football team and what we endured as a football team. Very complimentary of Aaron Rodgers, notable of Charles Woodson. But that?s one of many (calls). It?s amazing the people you hear from when you experience something like this. It?s been great.?
On the amount of competition there will be on the roster with 15 players returning from injured reserve, joined by draft picks and other additions: McCarthy acknowledged that the Packers could be even more talented a team than they were in 2010, but he also pointed out that more talent won?t necessarily translate to more success.
?Talent. That?s such a dynamic word,? McCarthy said. ?The most important thing is we need to be the best football team again next year. We can be maybe the most talented and best football team. But sometimes the most talented team doesn?t win. We were the best football team in the National Football League this year and lost a lot of talent due to injuries. It?s a great experience for us to learn from.
?I felt that coming out of training camp that we were a very talented team on paper. Because really at that point you can say whatever you want. I know the compliments are nice, but you don?t win championships in Week 1, 2 and 3 based on how you play, and there?s a reason why you play the full season, go into the playoffs and so forth. But yes, we have an opportunity to start the (2011) season as a very talented football team. But we have to make sure we?re the best football team, that everybody?s doing their role, doing what they?re supposed to be doing at the level they?re supposed to be doing it.?
On the improvement of Super Bowl MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers: McCarthy praised the three-year resume Rodgers has compiled but also pointed out that teams will have new game plans for him in 2011 because of his success.
?He is at the point in his game that the game has slowed down for him. But now people are going to study him even more that have three years of information on him,? McCarthy said. ?There is going to be a plan to play Aaron Rodgers, just like everybody feels they have a plan to play the top quarterbacks. So he is going to have to answer that call every week.?
According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Steelers blitzed Rodgers (five or more pass rushers) on 59.5 percent of his dropbacks in the Super Bowl, the highest percentage against Rodgers all season and in line with the way they attacked him in Week 15 of 2009, when Pittsburgh rushed five or more 58.8 percent of the time. Rodgers completed 10 of 16 passes and threw all three of his touchdowns on four-man rushes in the Super Bowl.
?We clearly felt that Pittsburgh was going to set their plan around Aaron, which was the case. They tried to roll the pressure at him consistently throughout the game,? McCarthy said. ?So we need to do a very good job as a staff so that the game is not on his shoulders 24/7, and we will do that just with the other assets that we have on offense. But Aaron?s challenge is going to be like everybody else?s. He is going to have to handle the success and his life has already changed. He has been to Disney World and David Letterman in one day. He?s going to have a lot on his plate. He?s going to be doing a lot here in the next month. He needs to enjoy it ?. But I have all the confidence in the world that he?ll manage that. He?s just a very consistent young man.?
On the team?s crop of free agents, led by defensive end Cullen Jenkins: McCarthy was non-committal when asked about Jenkins? future with the team. Jenkins approached the Packers before the season looking for an extension and was rebuffed, and he said Tuesday that he had not heard a peep from the Packers since.
?Cullen Jenkins has been an excellent player for us in my whole time here. Really those types of decisions are something that we?ll be working on here in the coming weeks,? McCarthy said. ?But Cullen is a very good fit for our defense. It?s a part of the landscape of the NFL. I don?t have an answer for you today. I have really enjoyed coaching Cullen. He has been an extremely productive and premier player, especially when he is healthy. I have enjoyed coaching him and hopefully we?ll see what happens.?
Jenkins is one of 12 players who will be unrestricted free agents if the new CBA has the same rules for free agency as the previous one. Also set to hit the market are starting left guard Daryn Colledge; safeties Charlie Peprah, Atari Bigby and Anthony Smith; fullbacks John Kuhn and Korey Hall; No. 3 receiver James Jones; kicker Mason Crosby; third-down back Brandon Jackson; special teams linebacker Matt Wilhelm; and backup guard/center Jason Spitz.
On the team?s leadership: McCarthy said he went out on something of a limb by handing over to the playoff captains the responsibility of speaking to the team before and after games, but he did so because he was concerned about the leadership among players in the past.
?The playoff captains speaking to the team before the game, that is something that just popped in my head. I was thinking about it driving home one night and prayed on it,? McCarthy said. ?I didn?t know if that was the right thing to do. I was never comfortable with the level of leadership on the prior teams that I have coached here, and I thought that would be a great opportunity to try to develop leadership. ? There was a positive response that came from that. It was risky for the head coach to give up the final message to his team before he goes out onto the field. You?ve just got to trust your instincts. I am not perfect, but the one thing I think the players truly know that they get from me, they get the truth and it comes from the heart.
?No one is comfortable delegating leadership, especially when you are the leader. Let?s be honest, everybody has an ego. What I have learned about egos is the ability to have discipline with your ego. It?s fun to drive the car, don?t get me wrong. It?s a lot of fun to have the big chair and the big office, but you have to do what is best for the team.?
On evaluating the season and being critical despite the Super Bowl success: McCarthy joked Wednesday with reporters about their probing questions throughout the season but vowed not to let success go to his head.
?I have walked in here many days and I didn?t think I ever did anything right,? McCarthy cracked. ?There is plenty to improve on. We?re not perfect as a football team by no means just because we won the world championship. There are things that go on during the course of the year that you write down that are already on the board for discussion for next offseason. We have done that every year since I have been here. We?ll just stay true to our mantra on offense and defense and special teams and that?s ?Less volume, more creativity.? We?ll go through and go back through the grades and make sure that our plan is set for next season. But we can definitely improve.?


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A man's fake kidnapping scheme backfired when his mom refused to pay the $200 ransom, police in Tennessee said.
Zachery Logsdon, 25, of Knoxville is accused of sending his mother text messages on April 18 that claimed his drug dealer was holding him against his will and would kill him if he didn't pay $200, the Tennessean reported.
Logsdon's mother told police her son had done this before, and she didn't believe him this time around.
So she called 911.
With her help, investigators set up a meeting to drop off the money and arrested Logsdon when he showed up, Knoxville TV station WBIR reported.
He's been charged with filing a false report and resisting arrest.
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View images of civil rights leader Nelson Mandela, who went from anti-apartheid activist to prisoner to South Africa's first black president.
JOHANNESBURG -- Nelson Mandela's life is an open book. Volumes chronicle every aspect of his 94 years. However, all that changed earlier this month when he was hospitalized.
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma and his spokesman have released several brief statements saying essentially that Mandela "continues recovering," and that there's "no crisis." The latest, issued Monday, said Mandela would spend Christmas Day in hospital, with Zuma asking "all freedom-loving people around the world to pray for him."
All this has done little to quell the widespread fear in South Africa and around the world that the end of the life of "Madiba" -- as the beloved elder statesman is affectionately known here – is near.
After more than two weeks of rumor, speculation and cryptic comments, very little is known for certain about how Mandela is really doing as he recovers from surgery to remove gallstones and treatment for a respiratory infection.
Country 'a bit nervous'
It's been his longest hospital stay since everything changed in South Africa, when Mandela was released from prison and apartheid ended some two decades ago.
"For a man of his age, Mandela is not doing badly," Tokyo Sexwale, the government's minister of human affairs, said in an interview in the garden outside his home.
Sexwale, who has known and worked closely with Mandela since the 1970s, is also a trustee of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, or "the center of his memory," as Sexwale calls it.
From prisoner to liberator, Nelson Mandela's fight for equality in South Africa serves as a shining example of justice and peace. Here's a look at the pivotal moments in the life of South Africa's first black president.
'Who is my Mandela?' South Africans consider icon's place in a changing world
He said the Foundation receives anywhere from 6,000 to 7,000 messages of prayer, support and concern every week for Mandela.
"I hope, Godspeed, he'll still be with us for quite some time. The country feels a bit nervous, it's like a family losing the father," he added.
He did not reveal specific details about Mandela's condition or prognosis.
"You have to speak quite loudly to him," observed Peter Paul Ngwenya, who told NBC News that he was last with Mandela a few weeks ago.
"He is very forgetful," he said of the man he clearly idolizes. "He does remember faces and he does remember names."
Nelson Mandela undergoes surgery to remove gallstones
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is being treated for a recurring lung infection. South African authorities gave few details about his illness, but have now said the 94-year-old is responding well to treatment. NBC's Rohit Kachroo reports.
Sexwale and Ngwenya are former freedom fighters and political prisoners, a generation younger than Mandela.
Sexwale was sentenced in 1977 to 18 years on Robben Island for treason and terrorism. He served 13 years, much of it while Mandela was there.
Trying to avoid 'death-watch circus'
Ngwenya was convicted of similar offenses in 1985 and sentenced to 15 years. History was kind to him and as apartheid crumbled he was released early in 1990.
The government has been notably brief about their hero's health.
Its line is that it must protect Mandela's privacy, dignity, and give his doctors the space they need to care for him.
"They really don't want to turn this into a ghoulish, death-watch circus," said Brooks Spector, a retired diplomat, academic, and NBC News consultant in South Africa.
Secretary of State Clinton tells of the important life lessons she has learned through her friendship with Nelson Mandela.
Killings of S. Africa farmers a toxic apartheid legacy
What's more, this is not a culture like in America, where doctors routinely hold daily press briefings about high profile cases.
"The government has never felt comfortable with the prying eyes of the media," Spector said.
First the government said it was a visit for "routine tests."
Later, it was revealed he had a "respiratory infection."
Finally came the announcement about the surgery, all with little explanation, and no opportunity for the media to ask questions.
Since Mandela entered an unidentified hospital on Dec. 8 there has been something of a shell game. Is he at this or that hospital?
Is he heading home, or there already? Maybe he's going to Qunu, his homeland in a remote part of the Eastern Cape. Mandela has said he wants to spend his final days there.
South Africa releases newly-minted bank notes showing the smiling face of former president Nelson Mandela. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
All about peace, reconciliation
For days the government would only say Mandela was in a hospital in Pretoria, the capital, without saying which one.
Professor Adam Habib, of the University of Johannesburg, said the problem was that "the government tends not to be transparent and that breeds conspiracy theories."
Habid said his sense of things was that "Mandela is not on his deathbed."
He said he did not think the government was lying about Mandela's condition, but the entire situation should be handled in a "more mature way."
It doesn't help that there's growing and widespread criticism of the government and Zuma, who faces hundreds of corruption allegations.
And nearly 20 years after Mandela was elected president, it's difficult to find anyone who truly believes the nation and its leaders have lived up to his dream and his ideals.
Meanwhile, South Africa hopes and prays for the best. When you ask someone here about Mandela, there's often a pause before an answer. It's a brief difficult moment when many perhaps allow themselves to contemplate the inevitable.
Reflecting on the last time he saw the quite frail Mandela a few weeks ago, Ngwenya said he was "sad to see him like that, but I was happy that he's still around, because it's like to have a parent who brought you up, and now you're looking after them."
"It is good that your grandchildren and your children can still see this icon," he added.
Sexwale noted, "We draw strength not from the fact that Mandela is in the declining part of his years, but from the youth of his ideas. That's what keeps this country alive."
Those ideas, he said, were all about peace and reconciliation. "I hope the memory of his ideas will be that which will drive not only our people here in South Africa, but all those who are inspired all over the world."
More world stories from NBC News:
- Boy's Christmas wish: Adoption of little brother caught in US-Russia spat
- US civilian killed by Afghan policewoman in 'insider' attack
- North Korea missiles could reach US, says South
- At Egypt polling stations, strong sentiments for and against
- Germany's latest big export: Christmas markets
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A photo of Kim Kardashian side-by-side with teen singing sensation Justin Bieber at the White House Correspondents' Dinner seemed innocent enough at first. So innocent that both Kardashian and Bieber posted it, along with a couple of flirty captions, to their respective Twitter accounts. That's when the death threats started.
Yes, strange as it may seem, Kardashian claimed some of Bieber's fans took the playful tweets, which included her declaration of having "Bieber fever" and his playful reference to Kardashian as his new girlfriend, in the worst possible way.
"Seriously Biebs!" the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star tweeted. "I'm getting death threats from your fans! This is unBeliebable!!!"
The 16-year-old was quick to respond with a diplomatic plea for peace.
"Ladies calm down," Bieber wrote Wednesday afternoon. "(Kim Kardashian) is a friend. A very sexy friend but a friend. No need 4 threats. Let's all be friends and hang out often ;)"
One more bar brawl for Snooki
Just a week and a half after news of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's last bar fight broke, Radar Online reports the "Jersey Shore" star got physical once more in a Miami nightclub.
Slideshow: Celebrity Sightings Polizzi and her frequent partner in bad barroom behavior, co-star Jenni "J-WOWW" Farley, were reportedly invited to a VIP area only to be followed by a female hanger-on who wasn't to their liking.
"This blonde girl kept trying to get in, and Snooki got really mad," an eyewitness revealed. "That's when the fight broke out and Jenni jumped in and took the girl down."
That is until the blonde's pal allegedly took Farley down. Before security stopped the show, Polizzi, fresh off her drink-flinging encounter with a another stranger, got a few of her own moves in.
"Snooki just started swinging at the girl and then grabbed her neck," the clubgoer told Radar Online. "Snooki just kept calling her a whore."
With that, the Miami edition of "Jersey Shore" already packs more bar bawls than the first season of the show, and it hasn't even aired yet.
Dish on the fly
Is an image-savvy life coach calling all the shots for actress Jennifer Aniston? That's what one insider told In Touch Weekly. "Leigh (Kilton-Smith) advised Jen to abandon her 'just for show' relationship with Gerard Butler, and Jen tells friends that she won't make any life or work decisions without consulting Leigh first," the source claimed. But Aniston's rep gave the magazine a different take on Kilton-Smith's role in the star's life, stating, "They have been close friends for years — and as friends, they give each other advice." … According to Gwyneth Paltrow, packing on the pounds is easy, but losing them takes an attitude adjustment. "Sometimes I work hard and sometimes I slack hard," the "Iron Man 2" actress explained in an interview with Parade.com. "Then, my son points to my fat tummy and then I step it up. I think it's just about knowing that you have the power to look however you want. Are you going to wake up and make yourself do it and lose the weight you need to lose?"
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Lizard Skins DSP Handlebar Tape Review
Details from Lizard Skins:
2.5 mm thick for that extra bit of comfort. At 82" of lengththere is ample length for any bar & 50 grams per set
Initial Thoughts
When I first saw the Lizard Skins handlebar tape popping up in the local bike shops I was intrigued. Anytime a company comes out with a product that is twice the price of their competitors they are either idiots or they have some amazing technology worth the cost.
Second thing I saw was that the Lizard Skins company doing a great job with merchandising. They give shops that order a certain amount of minimum product a great eye catching point of purchase. It is a handlebar that allows a consumer to try out the tape, some even have pieces of all the colors and styles available, this is the seller. The tape is different and Lizard Skins knows this – allowing you to try it. It reminds me of the really nice tape you can buy for fancy tennis rackets. It is a bit tacky to touch and only becomes more tacky if it becomes wet. It really hits on the name of the company "Lizard Skins."
There are many colors to chose from, along with the thickness of tape. 2.5mm is the one I went with for better shock absorption, but there is also a 1.8mm for those that like to "feel their bars." The color, pink of course!
Long Term Review of the Lizard Skins Handlebar Tape
While my review package of tape showed up in early summer, I wanted to put the tape through its paces. As the tape is almost $40 to wrap a handlebar I wanted to make sure it was worth the cost and continued to feel tacky, padded and pink.
Every time I get on my cyclocross bike with this handlebar tape installed, I am impressed. 600 miles on the handlebars, and the pink is still going strong. A bit dirty, but still pink and tacky.
Overall Thoughts
Not everyone needs to spend this much to wrap their handlebars. If you have a problem with sweaty hands, slippery handlebar tape, maybe have to wear gloves for grip, or you wear through tape a couple times a season.
This tapes for you.
I'll leave you with this. While at my local cyclocross practice a friend and gear whore, George, saw my tape, felt my tape, asked me about my tape then quickly went out and bought his own tape (not in pink). We both realized quickly that it is durable and perfect for cyclocross.
Disclaimer: Lizards Skins provided this tape free for review, I wasn't paid or bribed.


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My daughter is almost 5 mos. old and I am still using a nipple shield. Her weight gain is appropriate and she always seems satisfied after eating - I often even still see milk left in the shield when she is done. So, I don't think that the shield is reducing milk transfer or that we are having any of the problems normally associated with the shield. Nonetheless, I want to wean her from the shield because I want to continue bfing her for an extended period of time and I just can't see using the shield while she is a mobile toddler - she is already batting it off me while eating. Also, she is becoming a more active nurser (eat for a minute, look around, eat for a minute . . . on and on!) and using the shield is making public nursing a nightmare because I don't have enough hands to handle her and the shield!
I have tried to wean her from it before but have stopped for three reasons:
1) She seems to reject the bare breast when she is fussy (generally right before bed);
2) When I am fuller at night and feed her, my left breast shoots her in the face when she pulls off and it makes her really mad and wakes her up; and
3) After a day of going without the shield my breasts are very tender and I am afraid that I will again be as sore as I was when she was a newborn and I was nursing her without the shield - I had bleeding nipples and a very painful start to nursing. Do breasts "toughen" with use or is this tenderness a sign of a bad latch?
I have sought the help of lactation consultants in my area (non LLL), and haven't had much help - they seem to think it's not that big of a deal that she's on the shield b/c her weight gain is fine. So, any suggestions are greatly appreciated - thank you!


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12.05.2016 | 5 Kislev, 5777
Analysis: Fatah election fails to bring new group of leaders
Kerry: 'Israel heading to a place of danger' over settlements
Ontario becomes first Canadian province to reject BDS against Israel
Israeli warships being built in shipyard owned by Abu-Dhabi and Lebanese firm
Maccabi Tel Aviv escapes Haifa with a win
Hapoel Tel Aviv edges Bnei Yehuda; Beitar visits Mac Haifa
Saying good-bye to Ran Pekker, the legendary IAF combat pilot
Analysis: Despite Amona panic, don't expect an election
Netanyahu seeks deal to save settlement homes in Amona
Israelis join group of observers to monitor Uzbekistan election
'Savings for every child' plan moves forward
Egyptian-born actor Jacques Cohen dies at 86
Ready to Trump the other comedy tours
Oud Festival Review
View from 'The Women's Balcony'
Amar'e Stoudemire's son still can't play youth basketball in Jerusalem
Soccer: Beersheba running away with Premier League
Growth of hi-tech turning Jerusalem into 'Start-Up City'
Farmers block roads in protest of government policies
Israeli agricultural robot aims to help farmers assess fruit yields
Histadrut intervenes in El Al pilots dispute
New Worlds: How the brain decides what is good or bad
An empty crib
Breast cancer patients' modesty could force male surgeons out of business
Helmsley Charitable Trust donates $5m. to Jerusalem hospital
After long dry spell, rains pour over Israel
Asbestos hazards continue to plague Beit Meir residents after fires
Environmentalists: Don't replant trees after Israel's fires
Letters to the Editor: Succinct summation
Netanyahu, like Castro, will never change
Reality Check: The settler tail wagging the dog
Think About It: 'The Mizrahi struggle has failed'
Netanyahu will work with Trump against 'bad deal' with Iran
ISIS retaliations attempt to slow Iraqi advance in Mosul
Rouhani proposes Iran budget rise as Trump election threatens growth
Irish student imprisoned in Egypt begs to be buried in his homeland
US Senate vote to extend Iran sanctions proves US unreliable, says Iran
Iranians in Kenya face terrorism charges for Israeli embassy 'attack plot'
Report: Islamic State leaders called to choose successor to Baghdadi
Hezbollah vs ISIS vs Israel
Shin Bet nabs Arab-Israeli teen planning to join ISIS
Dutch police nab several jihadists who plotted synagogue attack
Polish culture minister denies involvement in antisemitic event
Azerbaijan's embassy to co-host Hanukkah party at Trump's DC hotel
Why did a Hong Kong couple sponsor the aliya of 1,372 Ethiopians?
Moments before signing an agreement, El Al and pilots in open conflict again
Israel, EU seek to utilize tech-education to solve impending job crisis
Unsettled Gulf Arab states seek to coordinate in wake of Trump election
Mississippi Gov. to 'JPost': Trump will be great for Israel
Diplomacy: Donald Trump, have we got an Israel policy for you!
South Carolina governor who opposed anti-Israel BDS to be Trump's UN envoy
Analysis: Clinton falls amid assault on establishment
Clinton concedes: 'We have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling'
Hillary Clinton and the glass ceiling: Cracked but intact
NY hassidic village loyal to Clinton despite Trump popularity among ultra-Orthodox
Mazel tov: Mila Kunis and husband Ashton Kutcher welcome baby boy Dimitri
The Travel Adviser: Drawing a line in the sand at El Al
Into the dark world of espionage
Grapevine: Between investigative reporting and a vendetta
Podcast: Does Trump love Jews or embolden antisemitic voices?
Why Starbucks failed in Israel (and only in Israel)
Taxicab Diplomacy: Trump vs. Clinton
PODCAST: After Turkey, Africa and Egypt, is Saudi Arabia Israel's next ally?
Petitioners suggest Trump name US-Lebanese ex-porn star as Saudi envoy
Why 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah had a bar mitzvah
Was CNN right to apologize over caption on 'alt-right' antisemitism?
How Trump's top aide Stephen Bannon made money from 'Seinfeld'
Warning: Weddings can be hazardous to your health
Race for respect
Port of Tel Aviv: More than a pretty picture
Creating chaos
The secular kabbalist
Love and betrayal behind the lines
Parashat Vayeitsei: The danger of routine
Reassessing American interests in the Middle East
Shaping time
Top of the hill
Cooking: Back to Tangier
Pascale's Kitchen: Yeast Cakes
Rising to the challenge
This week in Jerusalem
From the ashes
Open for all, open for Shabbat
Israel's food waste and how to prevent it
Nature fests and acid trips
Art therapist Mindy Edelman: Cut out for vision boards
The gift that keeps on giving
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דְבָרִים שֶקוֹרִים
חוֹפֵי הַיָם שֶל יִשְׂרָאֵל
ִיחִידַת הָאוֹפַנוֹעִים שֶל מַדַ"א
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T.E. Lawrence wanted to see Jewish colonies – 'bright spots in a desert' – in the Holy Land
'I am always ready to help'
Christian heritage site found ransacked after monastery retaken from ISIS
Danny Atar: "For each tree that was burned, we'll plant two new ones"
Police Sappers from Abroad Plant Trees in Memory of Jonatan Vermeulen
JNF UK Dedicates the Jonathan Wohl Music School at Ono College
Update: Six days of battling the flames throughout Israel
We will win but how long will it take? Including Bibi's Building Bluff
Is a Jewish safe haven possible in the Diaspora; is America the "exception"?
Potentially Misleading Statistics on Global Terrorism
Still Looking for Israel at Harvard
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What's wrong?Sir, – With regard to "Rockets fly, Israel retaliates, pulls Cairo negotiators" (August 20), folks, especially in the press, are asking what went wrong when, with each cease-fire, Hamas breaks it with rockets.
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Springfield, Ill. The State Board of Education
has answered Gov. Rod Blagojevichs call to prohibit
state funded preschools from denying undocumented immigrants
access to their programs. At its February meeting on Thursday,
the Board approved a rule amendment that will prohibit
Illinois public schools from denying any services to children
because they lack documentation of immigration status
or legal presence in the country.
We took this action because no student should be
denied access to high- quality preschool based on his
or her immigrant status, said State Board Chairman
Jesse Ruiz. The Governor called for this action,
and the Board unanimously agreed that it is the right
thing to do.
The amendment to the rule impacts all public school programs
in Illinois. No program for children funded by a grant
from the State Board of Education will be permitted to
discriminate based on immigration status. This prohibition
will be incorporated into all ISBE grant agreements.
The rule change now goes to the Joint Committee on Administrative
Rules Reduction Process
Also on Thursday, the State Board approved moving forward
with the elimination of approximately 150 pages of administrative
rules and the amendments to other rules to ease the administrative
burden on schools. One example is the Boards action
to change the rule requiring parents to sign permission
forms in order for their children to receive free textbooks
provided through the State Boards loan program.
The State Board proposed a revision to eliminate this
needless paperwork and allow districts to develop their
own procedures for submitting textbook requests.
The State Board action on Thursday revised a number of
current rules and eliminated hundreds of inactive rules.
The Boards action follows significant input from
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The Boards specific recommendations make increasing
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I've been nursing my 6 M old since birth with just a few bottles here and there early on. Once he got to 3 M he decided he didn't like bottles at all so we EBF. Around 5 months he started really showing signs that he wanted to eat food. So I gave him cereal and he was ecstatic!! He gobbled it down and it was clear his tongue thrust reflex was gone. At 5.5 months I tried lowering the amount of cereal and offering him some pureed veggies too since he was getting a little constipated. That seemed to help. He LOVES solids. When I get him in the chair he giggles and squeals with excitement. But now in the last day or two he has really shorted his nursing time. He'll suck for a couple of minutes, then look around. Suck for a little more, then look around. He's not as serious about it as he once was, if that makes any sense. Plus he also sleeps through the night, so between this and the solids, I'm afraid he's going to kill my supply and he's not going to want to nurse any more!! I ALWAYS try to nurse him first before I give him solids, and I refuse at this point to give him any solids before noon, since my milk supply is huge. But I don't want to hold him back just because *I* love nursing so much, KWIM?
Oh and another thing...he wants to drink from a cup too. After he kept trying to steal my cup one to many times, I put some BM in a beginner cup and he did really well with it. Of course after 5 minutes, he wanted to nurse because it just wasn't the same. LOL
So do you think I'm doing okay? I don't want to push him too fast, but he seems to be really ready for the food. But I want to BF as long as possible this time, since I didn't with my first.


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Well, how fitting that I end the year in the garden – right where I started when I began this journey in January of this year. I did leave several times during this year (mostly planned, but some impulsive apps in there, too), but I will hit 90 days app-free the middle of this month and will pick up my first silver spade to celebrate.
This has been a great year for me, and I've learned so much from this forum. I started with every CC nearly maxed out and an overall utilization of around 70-75%. After aggressively paying down revolving debt, getting SP CLIs, and obtaining several new higher limit cards, my overall utilization is less than 10% and my scores have improved to what is noted in my signature line.
The primary goal for this month is to not go crazy with Christmas spending and keep myself on track to continue paying down revolving debt. No urges to app for anything at this point, and that's a good thing.
You've done a fantastic job and have every reason to be pleased with yourself! Congratulations to you! I understand the discipline and effort that it takes to pay off debt and bring util down to an ideal level. I'm so happy that you've been able to reach your goals this year -- this is truly something to celebrate! May the coming year bring you much success as you continue on your credit journey.
Thanks, tinu - this forum/the gardening thread has been great for me...
And I just read through the thread and saw your own score increases - congrats on the nice jump!
I was seriously tempted to apply for the Chase Freedom after seeing the 2013 categories, but I restrained myself and will wait until at least January to apply for the Amex BCE, since that will help my score more than the Chase.
We can't do the holidays without sauerkraut balls at my house, so I'm adding those to the buffet.
Still gardening with my first ever, shiny spade! I'm deep in utilization "fertilizer" at the moment, trying to dig back out in the aftermath of the new home purchase. New credit made it way to easy. I just paid down a sizeable chunk and am still waiting on deposits to come back to pay down more. The rest, I'm still hoping for that NFCU 0%, otherwise, I'll just transfer it all and call it good.
It is quite the thrill, however, to log on and see that there are actually REWARDS and not annual fees reflecting in my accounts!
I'm thinking strategically and am hoping to perhaps refi my car in January, but if I step out, it will only be for that. I need to wait and see where things are at that point.
Still here - no wants - no needs and lot's of available credit!
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Still application free (10/09/12) and no itch whatsoever!!! A few more days and i reach the 2 month mark!!!!
Did get soft CLI on my Walmart from 600 to 2000, Macys from 1000 to 2500 and auto CLI on my WF secured CC from 3000 to 3500!!!
Too early for egg nog but 15-yr Scotch works just nicely when it's -9*C outside. Slightly higher utilization this month but I am still going to be app free for another ~9 months.
On the bright side, I got a job promotion that I was looking for and with it comes a nice raise. So I plan on contributing the majority of the extra money to a TFSA account.
12-01-2012 02:56 PM - edited 12-01-2012 02:56 PM
Ahh.. another month tending to the garden! I look forward to getting my bronze spade later this month.
I am normally terrible at gardening, but I am tired of getting shot down. My plan of action is to ask for CLI from Chase Freedom between May-August 2013. I think I am resolves is foremost set for success.
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 science fiction novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott.
As a satire, Flatland offered pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions; in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, noted science writer Isaac Asimov described Flatland as "The best introduction one can find into the manner… (more)
As of this posting (3/20/2009), the small line drawings that illustrate this book are missing from the eBook editions, much to the detriment of the eBook editions. Check for this book on books.google.com to see what I'm talking about.
Language: English
Published in: 1884
Word count: 31,886 words (≈ about 2 hours)
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Holy Family with Music-Making Angels, c. 1520Flanders, 1510-1530
Wool tapestry with silk and gold threads (woven at Brussels)
102 x 116 in. (259.1 x 294.6 cm)
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Probably woven in Brussels around 1520, this sumptuous tapestry depicts Mary and the infant Jesus being serenaded by a heavenly choir who are accompanied by angels playing medieval instruments: a lute, a harp, a rebec (an ancestor of the violin), a recorder and a small keyboard called a portative organ, which was played with one hand and pumped with the other. The two women in the foreground engrossed in their handwork have been identified as the Virgin's half-sisters, Mary Cleophas and Mary Salome. One embroiders a mantle similar to the one the Madonna is wearing, and the other prepares a crown for the Queen of Heaven from the roses in her lap. Characteristically, Joseph plays a minor role in this domestic scene, and is shown entering the chamber from the left. With vessels and containers for food and drink on the table at the left, a glimpse into the canopied bedchamber at the right, and a view of the everyday life of a town seen through the two windows, the scene is both a portrayal of an active quotidian existence and an allusion to a sacred, contemplative moment.
The Madonna gently caresses the Child's foot as He plays with one of the roses to be used in the crown. In spite of this human gesture, Mary is set apart from Joseph and her earthly sisters, surrounded by angels and raised on a throne decorated with jewels and tapestries. The two ornate columns, arranged to give the effect of a triptych, further the hierarchical separation of the heavenly group.
The same festooned border seen here exists on two other tapestries of similar size: one of the Nativity in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, and the other of the Resurrection in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The Pasadena piece was once part of the notable collection of decorative arts assembled by the banking magnate Baron Ludwig von Stieglitz (1779–1843) of St. Petersburg. By 1902, the tapestry was in England, and was hung in Westminster Abbey for the coronations of both King Edward VII (1902) and King George VI (1937). The tapestry entered Norton Simon's collection in 1965, when he purchased en bloc the stock of the prominent art dealers Duveen Brothers.
Despite the fact that this particular piece is remarkably well preserved, some of the silver thread has tarnished, and it is extremely fragile. Last exhibited in 1999, the tapestry will be on view for only five weeks during the holiday season, since works of this nature are especially susceptible to exposure to light.
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MapBirds eye view of Garfield, New Jersey 1909 Perspective map not drawn to scale. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 515 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes ill. Vault AACR2: 100; 651/1
- Contributor: Fowler, T. M. (Thaddeus Mortimer) - Fowler, T. M.
- Date: 1909