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Durham is celebrating 25 years on the Unesco World Heritage list. Sarah Barrell offers sightseeing ideas for new and returning visitors.
Enclosed by a tight loop in the River Wear, medieval Durham, crowned by its colossal hilltop cathedral, is one of the UK's most magical, picture-perfect cities. A place of Christian pilgrimage since the 11th century, Durham has more lately seen the worshipful attentions of a burgeoning number of city-breakers plus Harry Potter fans seeking some of the early films' locations. This year, the city celebrates 25 years since its walled old town became one of the first places in the UK to be inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage list.
The raft of related autumn festivals comes to a climax next weekend with Lumiere, the UK's largest arts and lights show (17-20 November). Tracey Emin has headed up the show; 35 installations will illuminate city landmarks each evening, the cutting-edge creations of international and local artists. Highlights include a man-made rainbow and a 17m waterfall over the Wear, plus I Love Durham, a giant snow globe containing the statue of the Third Marquess of Londonderry.
Other big news this month is the inauguration of Durham's new Bishop, which will take place on 26 November with pomp and ceremony only usually seen at the state opening Parliament. It will be attended by religious leaders from across Europe.
* Durham's Norman cathedral: The vast castle-like presence is reason alone to visit. Its soaring, Romanesque interior is defined by ribbed vaulted ceilings that were an early blueprint for Gothic architecture. Housing the relics of St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede, the cathedral has been a centre of prayer and pilgrimage for a thousand years and still packs a truly powerful punch.
* The Castle: Take a tour of the 11th-century seat of the region's influential Prince Bishops. Since 1832, this Norman fortress, overlooking the medieval city, has been home to University College, or "castle", the oldest of Durham University's colleges.
* The River Wear: Its wooded banks offer the most dramatic cathedral views and provide a great city stroll. Stop at the Old Fulling Mill, a one-time hub for the city's cloth-makers, now home to Durham University's Museum of Archaeology.
* The Oriental Museum: Northern Britain's only museum dedicated to the Orient, with eclectic collections from Asia, the Near and Middle East and North Africa.
* Beamish, The Living Museum of the North: A fleet of 19th-century trams takes visitors around this 300-acre site with historic buildings transplanted from across the region - from a row of 19th-century pit cottages to a colliery complete with engine room.
* The Heritage Coast: An 11-mile stretch of shoreline just 20 minutes away. This former post-industrial wasteland was reclaimed thanks to Turning The Tide, a programme that spent 10 years and £10m reversing environmental damage caused by a century of collieries dumping waste on the beach from Sunderland to Hartlepool.
Less than an hour by road is High Force Walk, a range of routes through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, calling in at High Force, England's largest waterfall.
Turning The Tide
See how County Durham's coastline was restored by the Turning the Tide partnership following one hundred years of environmental damage caused by the dumping of colliery waste.
Set in former university almshouses, the new £1.2m centre focuses on the city's Unesco-listed hub and is a base for the university's Institute of Medieval and Renaissance Studies. The short introductory film is a great way to start a tour of the old city; guided walks run through the day. There are rotating art exhibitions, interactive exhibits, and a shop with local history books, maps and postcards.
Flat White
This lovely little cafe has newly opened within the walls of the old city, complete with exposed ancient bricks and stone floors. Mismatched chairs, tables and church pews, comfy cushions, and little birdcages to display a tantalising range of home-baked goods, give the place a cosy-modern vibe. The eponymous coffee is served alongside cooked breakfasts, brunch and lunch, with staples such as chunky sandwiches and warming soups.
Find it at: 21a Elvet Bridge, through Elvet Arch, behind Van Mildert.
Treasures of Durham University
Artefacts from the university's huge vaults have been given a deserved airing at this new exhibition space in Wolfson Hall. The exhibition includes illuminated medieval manuscripts, a celestial globe from 18th-century India, imperial Chinese dragon robes and precious first folios by Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde. In 2013, the gallery will host the Lindisfarne Gospels, when they return, temporarily, from the British Library.
A prime riverside spot for a leisurely tipple. It has an outdoor terrace overlooking a boathouse and a plush lounge-bar decorated with faux-medieval framed parchments, artsy bookshelves, black-and-white checkerboard floors and a huge polished wood-top bar. Whisky River serves cocktails, beers, coffees and food and has already garnered a good reputation among the town, if not gown since it opened this autumn. Packed on a Saturday night.
The arts and light festival returns to Durham, after its hugely successful 2009 debut, to illuminate the city's cobbled streets, riverbanks, gardens and landmark buildings with site-specific installations. The four-night festival will open with a lantern parade through medieval South Bailey, overlooked by sculptures from the French artist, Le Bourgne, eerily-lit human-forms placed on top of surrounding buildings. Other highlights include a "fire garden" set in and around the cathedral and, back by popular demand, 2009's Crown of Light, a son et lumiere projection by British artists Ross Ashton, Robert Ziegler and John Del' Nero, that focuses on images of early Christianity in the Northeast, including richly decorated pages from the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Tours once again return to Durham Castle now that the summer's renovations are over. Improvements have been made to the living quarters, which benefit both students and visitors who book them for B&B outside term time. The Great Hall's timber floor and wall panels have been refurbished and lighting has been added to display the recently returned collection of 17th-century portraits, which had been in the Bowes Museum in rural Co Durham for decades. Access by organised tour only.


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|Mountaineers Run Past 24th-Ranked Phoenix
ELON, N.C. -- Led by Walter Payton Award candidate Kevin Richardson and senior quarterback Trey Elder, No. 5 Appalachian State University ran for 365 yards - its highest total in seven years - en route to a 49-32 triumph over No. 24 Elon on Saturday at sold-out Rhodes Stadium. Richardson registered his first 100-yard day of the season with 158 yards on 26 carries and Elder chipped in with a career-high 115 yards on 18 carries. The Mountaineers' 365 rushing yards were its most since racking up a school-record 424 in a 52-0 win over VMI on Nov. 4, 2000. Trailing 10-7 late in the second quarter, Appalachian (4-1, 1-1 Southern Conference) turned the tide of the game when Elon made an errant snap on a punt from its 45 yard line and ASU's Corey Lynch blocked the kick, giving the Mountaineers possession on Elon's 22. The blocked kick was the Apps' fifth in five games this season, good for tops in the nation. Two plays later, Elder ran it in from 14 yards out to give ASU a 14-10 halftime advantage. The score remained 14-10 until 3:32 to go in the third quarter, when Elder scored the last of his three rushing touchdowns from six yards out to stretch the Mountaineer lead to 21-10. But thanks to an 83-yard return on the ensuing kickoff by Michael Mayers, the Phoenix needed just three plays to cut the Apps' lead back to four points. The final period, however, was all ASU. Touchdown runs from Devon Moore and Richardson sandwiched a 100-yard kickoff return by Mayers to give Appalachian a 35-24 advantage with 5:15 to go. Two snaps after Richardson's touchdown, Titus Howard put a dagger in Elon's upset bid when he intercepted a Scott Riddle pass and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown that gave the Mountaineers a commanding 42-24 lead. Elon cut the deficit back to 10 points at 42-32 with a six-play, 67-yard touchdown drive and two-point conversion, but following a recovered onside kick, ASU sealed the win by marching 39 yards in three plays, capped by a 24-yard touchdown run on a reverse to Dexter Jackson. In all, Appalachian rolled up 526 yards of total offense, while holding Elon (2-2, 0-1 SoCon) and its top-ranked passing attack to just 371 yards, including just 118 after halftime. The Mountaineers' sterling defensive effort was led by defensive end Tim Washington. Making his first start at ASU in place of a banged-up Gary Tharrington, Washington tallied three-and-a-half sacks for a loss of 22 yards to go along with seven tackles and a quarterback hurry. Cornerback Justin Woazeah led the Apps with nine tackles while Lynch added an interception in the end zone to go along with his punt block. Mayers led the Phoenix with 14 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown while setting SoCon records for kick-return (225) and all-purpose (387) yardage. Riddle completed 32-of-51 passes for 307 yards. He tossed two touchdowns and two interceptions. Appalachian tackles its final non-conference opponent of the regular season next week when it welcomes Gardner-Webb to Kidd Brewer Stadium. Kickoff for the sold-out homecoming matchup is set for 2:30 p.m. NOTES: The crowd of 13,100 was the largest in Rhodes Stadium history and marked the 14th time in the last 16 regular-season games that Appalachian has played in front of a capacity crowd ?€¦ The Mountaineers moved to 15-0 all-time when Richardson rushes for 100 yards ?€¦ Richardson surpassed Damon Scott (3,800 yds. ?€" 1993-96) for second on ASU's all-time rushing list ?€¦ with 3,808 rushing yards for his illustrious career, Richardson needs just 602 yards to surpass John Settle's school record of 4,409 ?€¦ Elder moved to 6-1 all-time as a starter ?€¦ head coach Jerry Moore announced following the game that starting quarterback Armanti Edwards, who did not dress for Saturday's contest (shoulder), will likely not play next Saturday versus Gardner-Webb ?€¦ Appalachian moved to 13-0 in its last 13 games immediately proceeding a loss ?€¦ ASU has not lost back-to-back games since the first two outings of the 2003 season ?€¦ Howard's INT return for a touchdown was the second of his career ?€¦ he returned a pickoff 70 yards for a score at Elon in 2005 ?€¦ Lynch's kick block was his fifth (four field goals, one punt) in his last 12 games.
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Stephen A. Carreiro, 55, Warren
Stephen Arthur Carreiro was born in Warren, RI 55 years ago. He departed his earthly confines and infirmities on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, while in the tender care of those at the hospice facility in Providence, RI.
Stephen was the son of Veronica A. (Carvalho) and the late Gilbert A. Carreiro of Warren. He is survived by his wife, Gail A. Grant Carreiro of West Warwick, and her children and grandchildren. Stephen is also survived by his mother Veronica, as well as a brother, Edmund D. and his wife Nancy Carreiro of Melbourne, Fla.
Stephen was a Warren High School graduate. He was employed at Fisher Controls in Stonington, Ct., making valves for the nuclear industry. He helped make valves for the oil industry at Neles Jamesbury in Houston, Texas. His easy-going nature will be missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service to celebrate Stephen's life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov 24, in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave., Warren.


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Can I reset this? 2.5? Dang wheelspin. I want my real 4.1 back....
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you can reset it in your evic's menu or worst case.. srt app settings.
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I told you guys if you want to lower your 0/60 just water down a spot and launch as hard as you can to get thoses wheels spining lol.
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I've posted a pic in another thread showing mine stuck at 0.9 seconds for unknown reason. I finally reset it.
Just hold down the 'OK' button on the steering wheel for a few seconds.
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text: I have been trouble shooting an 0420 code on my 2003 Chev Suburban (5.3, 4x4). I removed the two o2 sensors on the vehicle passenger side. I moved the two sensors from the driver side to the passenger side (P0420 indicates one of these may have problems). I put 2 new sensors on the driver side. Here are some of the readings I am getting on the front sensors below. BANK 1 Rich to lean sensor switch time Bank 1/S1 = Value .064 sec / Max .14 sec Lean to Rich sensor switch time Bank 1/S1 = Value .032 sec / Max .204 sec BANK 2 Rich to lean sensor switch time Bank 2/S1 = Value .024 sec / Max .144 sec Lean to Rich sensor switch time Bank 2/S1 = Value .016 sec / Max .204 sec The voltage sensor values for each bank are fairly close. Not sure what the TID $70 and $71 read, but they are 119/119 on Bank 1 and 132/146 on Bank 2. With my inexperience dealing with these numbers, I would say that the new sensors I put in are operating slower than the old sensors. I would think that is a bad thing. Is it enough of a difference to pull the new/slow sensors out and return them for a different brand? Anyone that knows what these numbers mean, have any suggestions? Thanks


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In most automation programs, it is not enough to say, "Hey, click the button ID (3), please." You have to pass the whole string as a parameter of your command, such as
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The number "#3" will be the same for all languages, but the string "Options{dialog)" will not work in the localized software, as it is English text. We will have to create a whole function to capture during run-time the equivalent localized strings, and then create a string variable for the ID.
That number 132820 is the "handle," a unique number identification for the session opened in the software, and it is different each time you launch Word. But we can isolate that number easily, so we shouldn't worry a lot about it.
To summarize, using IDs will require much more programming than using ordinal positions, but sometimes we will need to use them.
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There is one more thing we can use that will work in the US/English machines and the localized machines: keyboard events . The philosophy is more or less the same as for the ordinal positions: Within the program, clicking Tab, Arrow keys and Enter can lead to the same screens in any environment, when the objects are placed in the same positions. When we are talking about menus, it will be better to use the ord parameter. But when we talk about trees, list boxes, combo boxes, check boxes, or radio buttons, if they are not alphabetically sorted, it will be a good idea to simplify our script by writing things like:
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- We first create and record the scripts against the original software.
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- Finally, we create the proper resource files for the languages we want to test, by assigning the localized terms to the constants created in the previous steps.
Once we have done this, we can forget about ordinal positions, IDs, and keyboard events-we can simply call the constant in the proper resource file and the script will work fine.
But there are some requirements to performing this approach:
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- Even if you are using a software like Trados, which will offer you glossaries and translation memories, you need time and a lot of care when building the resource files. In most languages, the same English word can be, and will be, translated in different ways. This can break any script, so


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The county assessor, citing a continuing slide in home values, has reduced the value of 27 percent of Marin's residential properties, providing tax breaks for 21,600 homeowners.
The move by Assessor Rich Benson eclipses adjustments made last year that reduced the value of 21 percent of the county's residences in what was then the biggest reassessment purge since Proposition 13, providing breaks for 16,000 property owners.
Benson, noting declining values in a deflated real estate market, reduced assessed valuations for thousands of parcels "mostly because of the economic conditions that have existed" for several years. Some parcels with reduced values last year were reduced again, others were reduced for the first time and some will not face consumer price index increases.
In some cases, values of properties will remain the same because of the economic doldrums and they will not receive the 0.753 percent increase applied this year to the majority of Marin properties under Proposition 13. Last year, the state Board of Equalization directed county assessors to apply an index that resulted in a 0.23 percent value reduction. Property owners with assessment reductions or extraordinary increases due to recent sales or other factors will be notified, while those facing the 0.753 increase that applies to most will not.
"Marin remains one of the stronger real estate markets in the state," Benson said, noting the majority of Marin parcels will get a slight increase in valuation.
Athough last year the assessor cut the assessment roll 1.2 percent, or by $670 million, property resales and other valuation increases resulted in an overall Marin property valuation of $55.8 billion this year, up about $434 million or almost 1 percent. Two years ago, Marin's assessed valuation was $56.2 billion, and in 2008, $55.2 billion
"There is some leveling today that we didn't see in years prior," Benson observed, adding that properties with declining and stagnant values continue to be "spread all over the county."
He noted that those who don't agree with the assessed valuation of their property are welcome to call the assessor's office at 499-7215 to ask for a review, or visit www.co.marin.ca.us and click on the link for the assessor's department.
Residents who purchased property in the past six or seven years are among those who might get a tax break from an assessment review; property owners who bought many years ago benefit from lower assessments that are limited over time in light of an annual 2 percent inflation cap set by Proposition 13.
Requests for reviews should be made by Nov. 1. Property owners who fail to reach an accord with the assessor may file a formal appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board by Nov. 30. Appeals cost $50, but the assessor often settles with property owners who balk at valuations. The time to file appeals started Saturday.
Benson said that while individual tax savings as a result of revaluation of parcels varies widely depending on circumstance, an average valuation of a home might be cut roughly $180,000 — for a $1,800 tax break.
The assessment situation reflects a lackluster real estate market. The number of Marin single-family homes sold in May dropped 12.4 percent to 169 from a year ago, and the median sales price dipped slightly to $775,000. Annual median prices peaked in Marin in 2007 at $1 million for a single-family house and $570,000 for a condo.
But the number of houses placed under contract in May — in which parties had agreed to a sale but the deal had not yet closed — soared to a four-year high of 231.
The figures suggest the May sales dip could be followed by a surge as escrows close this summer.
Cyd Gardner, manager of the Greenbrae office of Frank Howard Allen Realtors, wasn't fazed by news from the county assessor, saying she's seeing "increased sales activity" for those who price homes in line with the times. "We're seeing multiple offers when homes are priced right," she said.
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Waukegan Band
A community band wind ensemble non-profit. All concerts are held during summer months on Tuesday evenings, 7:30 pm at the Stiner Pavilion Festival Grounds, Waukegan Lakefront (Harbor next to the water plant) unless otherwise noted.
201 Seahorse Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
The best concert hall on the Lake!
Our guests continue to tell us they enjoy the venue, (but the veterans dress for the natural air conditioning). Our Third Coast marina and the Chicago skyline provide the dramatic backdrop missing from inland venues.
Visit our "Dine and Donate" tab under the "Sponsor/Donor" page to participate by printing a flyer in support of the Waukegan Band on specified dates at fine local restaurants!
Do you have a parent, relative or friend in a nursing home? Would they enjoy our accessible concert grounds?
Have you got kids in need of a videogame alternative? Teach your children well.
Play an instrument? Interested in joining?
Go to the "Auditions" tab for information. What will you do with those hours of practice and lessons?
Volunteers are welcome to assist during our concerts and year round planning process; please use the "Contact Us" tab in the right-top toolbar above.
See our pictures, slideshows and videos on the "Photos/Videos" section under the "Multimedia" tab! Your audio/visual contributions are appreciated. Send us analog or digital photos of your family or friend's performance with dates, names and returned per your instructions. Former members, didn't your Mom find your musical tour de force photogenic? Former members, band groupies and audience, can you fill the voids on our photo/video collection from the early decades and the missing years? Have you got any old programs or band rosters that we might copy for a history file? Unique rehearsal or performance memories or venues? Biographies of former directors? Longest-tenured musicians? We have generations of local musical talent to recognize. It's people making a difference in our community. For anyone who hasn't visited the Waukegan Beach or Harbor in a while, please note we have a four-part concert video to sample our summer efforts. And don't forget our Facebook or YouTube
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"We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out."
-Ray Bradbury
Visit our website tabs "About" and "History" to read our story, or listen to our audio recordings on the "Audio Files" sections located under the "Multimedia" tab above. We're proud to share two original wind ensemble compositions there, one written by Joe Laird and the second, by Emma Joy Jampole, performed by the Waukegan Municipal Band.
Your mother and the weatherman were both right; it's cooler near the lake...
Thanks to the Zion-Benton High School Band Boosters for providing Waukegan Band lakefront concert concessions!
We're now selling "Tuesday Night Bags" for lakeside concerts, vacations, picnics
The Waukegan Band
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2017 Season Summer Concert Series
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"Waukegan Band - A Community Treasure"
Tuesday: June 13
"Set Sail for Summer"
featuring a combined performance at the conclusion with the Milwaukee Festival Brass
Tuesday: June 20
"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Friday June 23
Arts in the Park Summer Concert
(at Washington Park, Waukegan at Washington St. and Glen Rock Ave.)
Tuesday: June 27
"American Masterworks"
featuring a performance by the
Great Lakes Navy Band
Sunday, July 2
"Independence Festival Concert"
**American Independence Day Parade and Festival, performing at Bowen Park in Waukegan, approximately 3PM following the parade **
"Independence Festival Concert"
Tuesday: July 11
"A Night at the Opera"
Tuesday: July 18
"Celebrating Our Youth"
In Concert with Youth Musicians
Tuesday: July 25
"Hidden Treasure"
Friday, July 28
**Performing at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 5-7 PM
and subject to Fairground admission**
Tuesday: August 1
"Come Dance With Me"
Tuesday: August 8
"Jazz: America's Classical Music"
Note that the Waukegan Park District "Art in the Park" program has assisted our Tuesday night lakefront concerts, contributing to our family-friendly performances. It's a hands-on kids art experience.
- Kaream Williams, former Waukegan Band and WHS Band percussionist, just received a DCI Open Class 3rd place, summer 2016 as a member of "Legends". Kaream is a music student at Milliken University. "Thank you" for sharing your talents!
- The Music Program at Waukegan High School (a contributing program for our lakefront concerts) finished second among IHSA Class AA schools in Illinois in 2016. With a combined score of 930 points in Solo/Ensemble and Organizational contests, it is the fifth straight top ten finish. Congratulations to former Waukegan Band members Joshua Kumpula and Emily Fletcher Heslinga as well as numerous current and former student musicians during those years.
-Congratulations to Waukegan Band member Kalina Hull ! Kalina, a Senior at Zion Benton High School was 1st chair Contra Alto Clarinet in the IMEA All-State Honors Band, January 28-30, 2016.
Spring is upon us; it will soon be time to announce our Bernie Stiner scholars leaving for postsecondary education...
** In the event of inclement weather during scheduled lakefront concerts, please check back here on our website to discover indoor/outdoor final performance locations! Decisions are generally confirmed by 4PM of the scheduled concert day, and signage is posted at the Grand Ave. and Sheridan Rd. lakefront entrance. In 2017, the Trapp Auditorium at Waukegan High School, Brookside Campus will be the alternate Tuesday night lakefront concert rain site. The address is 2325 Brookside Avenue Waukegan IL 60085. **
You can only see what you look for... Waukegan beach photo by Tracy Adams
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The property cell of the Mumbai crime branch on Monday questioned a snooker player whose father is a member of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) in connection with the sale of complimentary passes and tickets for Sachin Tendulkar's last Test match, which was recently held at the Wankhede stadium.
Crime branch sources said that Chintan Zaveri, a member of the Bombay Gymkhana, whose f ather Pradeep is a member of the MCA, was questioned on Monday. Chintan is a (junior) national level snooker player.
Chintan's questioning is connected to the arrest of accused Girish Premna who works as a marker for snooker tables at the Bombay Gymkhana.
Chintan, sources said, claimed he gave some passes to Premna in good faith as he had requested for them so that his family could watch the game.
Chintan was not aware that the passes would end up in the black market, he claimed before the crime branch.
Senior police i nspector Nandkumar Gopale confirmed they had questioned Chintan.
Others arrested in the case so far include Janak Gandhi, a member of the Garware Cricket Club, Ajay Jadhav - who works as a marker at the Islam Gymkhana and Abdul Rehman Anis Fatani - a member of Islam Gymkhana who runs a clothes store in Dongri.
From the investigations so far, the crime branch has concluded that Fatani had sent the tickets to Jadhav who in turn sold them to Premna. It was Premna who then took the tickets to Gandhi who found buyers.
Fatani also sourced tickets and passes from members of Islam Gymkhana who were not going to watch the match.
The MCA distributes complimentary tickets of international cricket matches to clubs connected with them.
The crime branch had laid a trap and had seized six VIP passes and 15 tickets last Wednesday. The complimentary passes were sold for Rs25,000 while other tickets were sold for Rs8,000 by the accused to the crime branch team in plain clothes.
In a late development, the property cell on Monday arrested Surykant Chavan for selling four complimentary passes for the match for Rs1.20 lakh to four youngster from Hyderabad. Chavan is a member of Shivaji Park Gymkhana.


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I agree. At the end of the day people just should watch it before there judge it!
I do not recall anyone here stating such worries, anyone who knows anything about the film knows it is the prequel and the lead up to ALIEN, Ridley already mentioned there will not be any xenos............ that were are used to seeing, does not mean they will not be heavily hinted at, and yes it will probably be left for a 2nd film to link the franchise together, which is fine by me.
no one is getting upset.......
only excited.
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Just to avoid any confusion, Sir Scott has said that he only considers Alien and Aliens to be canon in his vision. So any mention of Weyland etc in Alien 3 or Ressurection can be disregarded and AVP 1&2 should be destroyed with fire in most respects.
This film is going to rock. I have been reading up on the Greek Mythology of Prometheus due to excitement and after looking at the trailer my mind starts to wander........ Prometheus was the son of Iepatus and the god of forethought and crafty counsel. He was tasked with moulding man from clay. He stole fire from Zeus and gave it to man for which he was punished by being bound to a rock and have an eagle eat his ever regenerating liver. Pandora the first woman was created as mans punishment to deliver misfortune. So along with being the name of the ship is Prometheus the space jockey also? Did the space jockey steal tech from a higher power and give it to man and was imprisoned by this higher power but left clues for makind to find him to set him free in the future to finish his work once mankind had developed sufficiently to fill his needs? Is the xeno the eagle used to imprison Prometheus. What is Weylands involvement? Does he know more than he lets on at the start? Is he seeking eternal life? Prometheus is the god of forethought so is this all part of his plan?
What are your thoughts guys?
urg , im going to have to stop looking at these trailers and info again, i really do not want to know much more.
It looks beautifully filmed.
suspense grows as it should.
Sci-Fi/horror the way they are meant to be made ( yes thats a big fuck you to slasher flcks )
Im gong to thank Ridley Scott already for what could turn the film trend towards Sci-fi/horror again , granted Zombies are still cool, but the more Sci-fi is successful , the more chance there is of another Predator film, with hopefully a decent budget and cast.
EDIT: ok i know its very unlikely, but wouldnt it be awesome if Ridley decided to do a Predator film in the same scale!
I agree Lee. I feel like im starting to see more than I want to see. Despite how curious I am I will try restrain myself lol. There are a few things that are apparant now but I want to leave some shock factors for the theatre
Hmmm i watched the new trailer and i think i saw too much.
Think i will avoid anymore tidbits,....if i can
Looks like it will be an exellent tale told by the Master Sir Ridley Scott
Unfortunatly it is giving me flashbacks of AVP with the premise of the story back ground based around the creation of the earth
I hate to been a Debbie downer but should we not use spoiler talk, i can care less about spoiling the unspoil able.There's some things we are not going to see until the release i hope because i kind of knew about this story for a while. Don't really take me to serious but i would love to chat about this movie.
People are going to GUESS and try to fill in gaps, being as the film is NOT out yet , nothing is really a spoiler.
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I suck on computers
And with that said i do think they let what they want to leak out, i remember they were being very weird about anything leaving the studio.But i didn't know the Prometheus rammed the derelict ship to crash it wow
I agree Usurper! Preadator beginning, Predator first intergallactic hunt! Ohh my they could do so many awsome things! Im super siked about this film and anything that keeps our passion going.
I have a fear we will never get a movie the predators deserve, i in-vision a three part story of the predators on there home world preparing to stop the super predators from advancing on them in there home world and the few elder predator's geared up and getting ready.And if set far enough in the future the human's with space travel prepare to turn the tide in are favor for there technology.
But i was dreaming of the predator personalities and there live and way of life.They may have moments of violence in there ranks that other predators are passive about.We dont know much about there way of life and here Prometheus giving us what we always want if your an alien fan , kind of sad
Umm going back to 1979 .... ALIEN
Mala'kak, Space Jockey, or The Pilot. These are all names given to this species, as well as their scientific name, thought of as "'Mundus gubernavi" or "Universal Pilot." Little is known about these creatures but they are theorized by some to have been the creators of the Xenomorphs or "Alien" and are supposedly experts in the field of Bio-engineering. According to one theory, the Pilots were thought to have created the Xenomorphs as a biological weapon against the Yautja's (predatory alien species) much as various humans themselves would plan to do after first encountering the Xenomorphs on Acheron--and that the Xenomorphs were used to end a civil war, which apparently went horribly wrong. This theory also explains the large amount of alien eggs in the ships cargo bay under the security field. Either way, the only crew member found was the captain and was discovered with ribs protruding outward, showing that a Xenomorph chest burster had been implanted.
Thirteen to fifteen years after the destruction of the Hadley's Hope colony on Acheron, a still-living member of this species established contact with the young woman known as Billie, while rescuing Billie and her comrades on their mission to the Xenomorph homeworld. A childhood survivor of another Xenomorph infestation on the planet Rim, Billie shared with the Pilot a longing for revenge against the entire Xenomorph species. The Pilot followed them back to Earth, where it revealed to Billie its new plan to use Earth's own xenomorph outbreak to conquer the planet.
The Pilot used the power of its ship--identical to the derelict on Acheron--to begin terraforming the Earth, lowering the temperature worldwide. The human government made contact with the Pilot, sending the President of the United States and other representatives to the ship to negotiate terms of surrender. Sensing betrayal, the Pilot attacked the President's party. Swallowing a capsule, the President appeared to have triggered the birth of a chestburster gestating within him, which promptly attacked the terrified Pilot. A signal was sent, and the Pilot's ship was destroyed by nuclear warheads.
I owe on of the books from Giger and there is alot of pics about these jockey's. really pumped to watch this movie.
My apologies if this question has already been asked but, does anyone have plans to wear their Pred suit to the movie in honor of the AVP relationship, even though there most likely won't be any preds in the film?
(I'm always looking for a reason to do more work on my suit and get it out, thus my question )
I stopped watching the trailers at the end of last year bc yes, I agree, they are starting to show too much!
They dialed back alittle i haven't seen much lately on this, kind of a good thing.One month to go
There is another little behind the scenes sneaky thing flaoting about on Facebook, so far i have resisted the temptation to click.
at this point it is not worth the risk of ruining the film.
I'm kinda scared to do that actualy. I don't awant to be attacked by the hardcore Xeno fans. Example, I have a, well, not a friend anymore, but she and I always fought about who was better Xenos or Preds. She was a hardcore Xeno fan and she always won :/
Yeah but they don't actually make Xeno costumes, right? Unless of course you went dressed as the Space Jockey. Now that would be wild.
This movie is gonna be bad ass I dont think we will get to much in this first one but it will be great none the less- and it would be bad ass if we could get even just the smallest of reference to the predators.
I saw the Avengers yesterday, and was able to watch the newest trailer in IMAX 3D - needless to say it was absolutley stunning.
My lack of updates in this thread has been a bit intentional; I stopped reading up on Prometheus news, theories, and discussions beacause I honestly don't want to know ANYTHING more than I already do (which is too much as is) until showtime.
I will be right back in that IMAX 3D seat in just over a month and a day with white knuckles, bewilderment, and hopefully terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought.
There is a meaty Promethues thread over on the Replica Prop Forum if you need a fix. (Speculation and potential spoliers beware.)
I heard today from a reliable source that the movie has officially been rated R. Thank god, cause for awhile they said it might be pg13
I went back and watched Alien the other night with the Commentaries on, and it talked about the role of the Space Jockey craft in the original film, as per Ridley Scott. I don't want to post if that will be spoiler material, but if I may post what was said, I'd like to pose some other questions based off of the details
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Originally Posted by BlackMage23
Yeah, they are milking the enthusiasts. Think about how much one of the boards will cost to go with that. Intel could be shooting themselfs in the foot with this one as they find some enthusiasts may go green.
Originally Posted by Nix
I thought they were sticking with the LGA775 socket until at least q2-q3 2009
Originally Posted by sandys
A new chip, a new motherboard, seems to have been that way with Intel chips for a long time, the number of boards I have had to change for a VRM or some other rubbish when you'd expect a simple drop in is ridiculous, I thought things were changing with 775 what with P$ and C2D and C2Q but with the recent 680i and 45nm incompatibilities it would seem not, I guess it won't change in the future either.
Originally Posted by Bindibadgi
They aren't, as said in the article - they will be split between two sockets.
ditto ;)Originally Posted by RotoSequence
It looks complex, sounds powerful, capable, and above all, extremely expensive. :|
Originally Posted by TreeDude
The HT sounds great for a server, but is it necessary for desktops?
If I am playing a game which has 2 threads, how do I know it is using 2 cores and not 1 core and and the HT? This sounds as if it could potentially hurt performance if the processor management can't tell the difference.
We are just starting to see a benefit of 4 cores in a desktop PC (mainly for high end gaming or video encoding), is 8 really necessary right now? Current tech is moving at such a fast pace right now, the software needs time to catch up. My wallet also needs to catch up.
Originally Posted by salesman
well when i read this i was thinking about making just an average run of the mill PC using an amd processer, because its going to be so freaking cheap. which is what i like.
I'm sure Tim will show us the way, when the info becomes available.Originally Posted by DarkLord7854
I kinda got lost.. Which one do I want for gaming :)
Originally Posted by DXR_13KE
i notice now that there are in fact 3 sockets..... 1567 pins, 1366 pins and 1160 pins.......
Originally Posted by DarkLord7854
I kinda got lost.. Which one do I want for gaming :)
Originally Posted by Brooxy
The one with the best performance?
Originally Posted by DarkLord7854
Looking more for cheap but powerful mmmm (i.e. overclocking :p)
Originally Posted by Bindibadgi
I don't think it will happen, or, at least not easily - from the looks Intel might be wanting to "condition" the situation for enthuisats and overclockers.
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The 2009-M57-Patents scenario tracks the first four weeks of corporate history of the M57 Patents company. The company started operation on Friday, November 13th, 2009, and ceased operation on Saturday, December 12, 2009. As might be imagined in the business of outsourced patent searching, lots of other activities were going on at M57-Patents.
Two ways of working the scenario are as a disk forensics exercise (students are provided with disk images of all the systems as they were on the last day) and as a network forensics exercise (students are provided with all of the packets in and out of the corporate network). The scenario data can also be used to support computer forensics research, as the hard drive of each computer and each computer's memory were imaged every day.
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AT&T (T) on Friday launched a promotion that gives T-Mobile USA (TMUS) customers up to $450 in credit for switching to AT&T, ratcheting up wireless competition and sending telecom stocks falling.
AT&T announced its promotion ahead of next week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Observers speculate T-Mobile will launch the next phase of its "Uncarrier" marketing campaign at CES, as IBD has reported. T-Mobile's next promotion would buy out the early termination fees of customers who switch to T-Mobile from other carriers, industry observers speculate.
"AT&T's promotion is clearly a pre-emptive action to T-Mobile's anticipated offer, and a response to competitive pressures," said Jefferies analyst Mike McCormack in a report.
T-Mobile stock was down 4% in midday trading in the stock market today. Sprint (S) stock was down 5% midday Friday, while Verizon Communications (VZ) stock was down 1.5% and AT&T down a fraction.
AT&T's promotion requires T-Mobile customers to trade in their current phones for a credit of up to $250 that can be used toward AT&T products or services. T-Mobile customers will also be eligible for a $200 credit per line when they transfer their T-Mobile phone number and select one of AT&T's "Next" rate plans.
"We believe AT&T's offer and T-Mobile's expected 'Uncarrier' 4.0 offer could pressure industry margins, particularly as they seek to attack customers from Sprint and Verizon Wireless," McCormack wrote.
On Friday, Stifel Nicolaus and S&P Capital IQ downgraded Sprint on valuation, following that stock's 28% run-up in December. Cowen & Co. already had lowered its rating. Sprint stock has risen amid speculation that its majority owner, Japan-based SoftBank, will bid for Deutsche Telekom-controlled T-Mobile USA. Japan-based SoftBank owns 80% of Sprint; Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY) holds 67% of T-Mobile USA.
Cowen, Stifel Nicolaus and S&P Capital IQ analysts say a Sprint-T-Mobile merger would face a difficult regulatory review.
"Today's announcement by AT&T is a prime example of why regulators will be concerned about a potential acquisition of T-Mobile USA by Sprint," Stifel analyst Christopher King said in a research report. "We believe the position of T-Mobile as a 'maverick' and very aggressive carrier, as well as its recent success in market share gains, makes the approval of such a deal more challenging."


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I had a Breast Lift 9 days ago, I have some oozing under my right breast, when will it and the bruising go away?
everything seems fine with the healing. I took all the antibiotics the way i was told toI had a pressure bandage placed on my chest but i was told i could take it off after 48 hours. So now I've just been using non-stick pads on the area. Everytime i take the pad off i have to peel it from the bottom of my right breast it is still oozing a little bit and sticks to the pad. colour of the ooze is yellow with a bit of blood, bruised around both of my areola's and down the middle of my breast. been wearing comfortable stretchy bra's that have no underwire
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Incision losing after breast lift
Thank you for your question. It is crucial that you consult your plastic surgeon who performed your breast lift for postoperative management questions. You should not follow Internet advice.
Web reference: http://www.bostonplasticsurgeryspecialists.com/services/breast-surgery/breast-lift/
Acute post op questions and concerns
should always be managed by your surgeon as your surgeon knows what was done and what kind of implant coverage you have. I hope you have done this by now. As for a stuck dressing, consider washing it off in the shower or using a hydrogen peroxide solution (50:50) to remove it.
Post op question
Nothing sounds particularly bothersome from your description. But a photo would help.
You will get a more useful response from your own surgeon, who knows you, knows what was done, and who is following your recovery. All the best.
You will get a more useful response from your own surgeon, who knows you, knows what was done, and who is following your recovery. All the best.
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Breast oozing after breast lift
WIthout photos it is impossible to say how to treat this. If it is from a small seperation, often these go on to heal with local wound care. Always best to ask your surgeon.
Oozing from breast incision
Thank you for your question. Without photos or an examination, it is impossible to determine what is going on. Some oozing may happen, but this far out it is not very common. Best advice is to follow up with your surgeon and keep him or her appraised of what is going on.
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The findings that you are describing sound like they are most likely not serious. Some occasional drainage can happen. I would recommend a formal evaluation by your surgeon to see and examine you to make sure there is no an undrained fluid collection or concerns for infection. Good luck
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Robbie Ellett brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 431 Designs von 87 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
I am a resident DJ at a popular Australian nightclub called Roi Bar (roibar.com.au). I play house music (i.e. as found on Ministry of sound CD compilations) and am starting to produce music, CDs etc. Need a logo that people can identify me with. A logo that people will remember.
I am targeting record labels, the club scene, festivals (check out http://www.inthemix.com for the music scene I am involved with). From this site you will be able to look at other DJ logos, the type of audience etc.
I am very open to the type of design and would love a wide range to choose from. Need a logo that is unique, simple, noticeable, cool, a symbol
Possibly a badge like design though this is just one idea.
See http://www.timothymarc.com
(would love to see a badge design of some sort)
Even though I say keep it simply. I would love a 2D badge - check out Axwell logo on the below poster
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Specialisation in the trades that service the building industry offers a route to early employment for young people soon to enter the employment market.
Although building consents have hit their lowest level since 1981, according to the Department of Statistics, and the industry is in a third year of recession, trade specialisation looks a sure thing going forward.
The reasons are the flow of reconstruction work being planned for Christchurch, weathertight building remediation and normal workflows which may start to pick up as the economy recovers.
Industry task forces, government planners, educationists and research organisations are all focused on finding means of ensuring there are sufficient skilled tradespeople on hand to cope with the potential workload.
On current estimates the building and construction industry is going to face nearly a doubling of its present workload from today's value of nearly $8 billion a year.
This translates into a huge and rapid demand for specialist trades to support such an increase in an industry that at present employs about 77,000 people.
It will be a demand that also embraces a requirement for university-qualified management students with planning and supervisory skills that can be used in or adapted to the requirements of on- and off-site project management.
Industry projections that are still being refined tell us that the demand will encompass thousands of electricians, carpenters and builders, builders' labourers, painters, tilers and floorers, plumbers and drainlayers, plasterers, bricklayers, glaziers and concreters.
In traditional professional areas quantity surveyors, engineers and designers will be in demand.
The numbers vary in each category but the country is likely to need in excess of 4000 new qualified painters, 3000 new electricians, 4000 plumbers and drainlayers, 3000 tilers and floorers and many roofers, glaziers and plasterers.
A major and as yet unanswered question is whether there can be sufficient numbers trained and equipped with the right skills to meet the demand as it builds. Already shortages of painters are showing up in Christchurch.
It is ironic, at the same this demand is likely to come on stream, that requirements for qualifications under the designation of Licensed Building Practitioners is being implemented.
Industry leaders have stressed to the Government there should be no diminution of these qualifications in the wake of the rising demand for tradesmen.
This move towards a more rigorous qualifications framework preceded the Canterbury earthquakes and was an early response by the industry and Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson to the leaky buildings crisis.
It is a basic element of consumer protection. A key question is whether the industry training organisations and the tertiary sector can upskill enough fresh entrants to the industry in time to meet demand.
While it is apparent the Government and training organisations would prefer the labour shortfall to be met from within New Zealand, there has to be doubts this can be achieved.
Immigration could prove the most viable means of supplementing local recruitment.
For example, the building industry in Ireland is at rock bottom because of recession there.
It has an abundance of skilled tradesmen out of work.
Their availability will become especially appealing if skills shortages mean an inflationary rise in the costs of earthquake recovery and leaky building remediation because demand is far ahead of the labour market's ability to supply, with a ripple effect on the cost of new home building.
The fact that excellent research work by Branz, the Built Environment Training Organisation (Beta) and the Construction Strategy Group (CSG) has starkly shown up the looming crisis in specialist trades numbers provides a window of opportunity to address the problem locally.
But it is a time-short window, which will be exacerbated by impatience in Canterbury if the pace of structural recovery is considered too slow, with labour-skills shortages a key factor.
There is no firm projection of when this skills demand will begin to bite. But by September it is likely to be very much in evidence.
Bruce Kohn is chief executive of the Building Industry Federation.


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MLB Bullpen Power Rankings: Red Sox moving on up
|02.02.11 at 7:39 am ET
(For a breakdown of the Red Sox bullpen and what the rest of the American League East relievers look like, listen to The Bradford Files podcast, featuring Rob Bradford and Alex Speier, by clicking here.)
1. PADRES: Closer: Heath Bell; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 1st (2.78)
It was a pretty special group that San Diego trotted out last season, with Bell paving the way. The San Diego closer converted 47 of 50 chances, finishing with a 6-1 record and 1.93 ERA. The Padres' relievers finished with a big-league best 544 strikeouts, while totaling the fourth-most innings (having to make up for the fact SD notched just two complete games from its starters). The combo of Luke Gregerson, Mike Adams, and lefty Joe Thatcher were tough to top in '10. This season, the Padres have added another veteran presence in Chad Qualls, who had a rough season between Arizona and Tampa Bay in '10.
2. YANKEES: Closer: Mariano Rivera; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 7th (3.47)
Sure, Rivera blew five saves in '10, and allowed left-handed hitters a better batting average than righties for the first time in four seasons. But he is still one of the game's elite closers, and now has another one of MLB's best game-enders setting him up in the form of Rafael Soriano. The jury is still out on Joba Chamberlain. The bullpen, however, does figure to give lefty hitters some issues with the presence of southpaws, Pedro Feliciano, Damaso Marte and Boone Logan, along with Soriano (.196 vs. left-handers in '10).
3. GIANTS: Closer: Brian Wilson; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 2nd (2.99)
The image of Wilson closing out the '10 season with the final out in the World Series was fitting considering the kind of season the New Hampshire native came away with. Nobody in baseball had more saves (48), and he finished with an impressive 1.81 ERA. Oh yeah, and remember Ramon Ramirez? Well, the former Red Sox reliever only allowed three runs in 25 appearances with San Francisco, limiting opponents to a .137 batting average.
4. BRAVES: Closer: Craig Kimbrel; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 3rd (3.07)Atlanta took a hit with the retirement of Billy Wagner, but the way GM Frank Wren has filled in the pen from top to bottom has been impressive. Some veteran influences being brought in have been George Sherrill and Scott Linebrink, with Linebrink figuring to be more of the sure thing in terms of getting to Kimbrel. But it is guys like Jonny Venters (93 K's in 83 innings) and Peter Moylan (6-2, 2.97 ERA in '10) that separate this group. The high ranking, of course, goes out the window if Kimbrel doesn't step up seamlessly into Wagner's spot.
5. OAKLAND: Closer: Andrew Bailey; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 12th (3.75)
The A's did a good job of solidifying the group behind Bailey, signing both Brian Fuentes (lefties hit .128 against him in '10) and Grant Balfour. Not to be forgotten are Michael Wuertz and lefty Craig Breslow, who has developed into an extremely reliable reliever. Breslow has now pitched in 75 or more games in two straight seasons, while not allowing an opponents batting average against of more than .197 in either campaign.
6. RED SOX: Closer: Jonathan Papelbon; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 23th (4.24)
The Sox bullpen had a few problems in '10, chief among them were walks, giving up home runs (most in the majors), and allowing inherited runners to score. New comers Bobby Jenks and Dan Wheeler should help solve some problems. Jenks' 3.39 K/BB and Wheeler's success in not allowing inherited to score (6 of 32) would have both been best on the Red Sox last season. It should be noted that Wheeler also allowed left-handed bats just a .154 battingaverage a year ago (albeit as a situational reliever, facing just 54 lefties).
7. PHILLIES: Closer: Brad Lidge; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 17th (3.98)
There will be little change in what was a solid (albeit older) group, with Lidge (27 of 32 save opportunities in '10) and Ryan Madson offering a formidable one-two punch. The keys might lie in the consistency of veterans Jose Contreras (67 appearances) and J.C. Romero (60 appearances), who both proved mostly reliable last season. The fact that the Philly bullpen was 24th in batting average against despite the success of the aforementioned foursome suggests it still has some filling in to do.
8. DODGERS: Jonathan Broxton; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 19th (4.03)The situation in Los Angeles isn't all that different than what the Red Sox face. LA has put together some solid pieces, but need its once dominant closer to improve on a subpar '10. The Dodgers made a very solid acquisition in workhorse/sinkerballer Matt Guerrier, while entering the new season optimistic that 23-year-old Kenley Jansen (41 K's, 27 innings) and Hong 'Chih Kuo continue down the right road. In case you missed it, left-handed hitters were 6-for-63 against Kuo.
Detroit made a big, three-year commitment to Joaquin Benoit to try and make sure there was no doubt leading up to Valverde. Of Benoit's successes last season, one of the most impressive was allowing just two of 23 inherited runners to score. With Phil Coke being moved to the starting rotation, Jim Leyland will need Ryan Perry to step up and repeat his effectiveness of a year ago, when the then-23-year-old held lefties to a .167 batting average.
11. TWINS: Closer: Matt Capps; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 8th (3.49)
If Joe Nathan can come back from his Tommy John Surgery, it would be an enormous help (regardless of any dilemma regarding whom might close), especially with the loss of dependable set-up men Matt Guerrier and Jesse Crain. The Twins traditionally have one of the better bullpens, but with Pat Neshek and Jose Mijares the only two proven bridge guys, this season might prevent some unique challenges. Carlos Gutierrez, an '08 first-round pick, could help at some point.
12. CARDINALS: Closer: Ryan Franklin; Bullpen ERA Rank: 11th (3.73)
Nothing about St. Louis' pen blows you away, starting with Franklin. The closer has very good control, but not the overly-impressive heat that sometimes defines a game-ender. The hardest thrower of the group is Jason Motte, who appears to be the next in line to take over the closer's role if Franklin falters. Kyle McClellan offers stability in the set-up role, having come off an '10 season in which he had a 2.27 ERA in 75 1/3 innings. Veteran lefty Trever Miller also serves a purpose in the Cards' pen, having allowed just seven of his 41 inherited runners to score.
13. ROCKIES: Closer: Huston Street; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 18th (3.99)
Colorado is loaded with righties, relying primarily on Street, Rafael Betancourt, Matt Belisle and Matt Lindstrom. It is a group that worked in some ways for the Rockies last season, coming away with the second-best strikeout-to-walk ration in the majors. Lefty Matt Reynolds, who allowed four runs in 18 innings as a rookie, could become an important part of this bullpen's dynamic.
14. WHITE SOX: Closer: Matt Thornton; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 10th (3.73)
While Chicago lost some hard-throwing pieces (Bobby Jenks, Octovio Dotel, J.J. Putz, along with Scott Linebrink), it has seemingly filled in the gaps nicely. Long-time Twin Jesse Crain is now in the fold, along with lefty Will Ohman. Thornton figures to fill in for Jenks at closer, but Sergio Santos (26 K's out of 86 AB's) and Chris Sale (the White Sox' first-round pick last year) have already proved to be worthy of late-inning duties
15. ORIOLES: Closer: Kevin Gregg; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 24th (4.44)
Baltimore's pen has the potential to be improved with the addition of Gregg (2 years, $10 million), and Jeremy Accardo, along with the ability to retain Koji Uehara. Perhaps two biggest wild cards in regards in the equation will be Gregg's ability to continue his evolution into the closer's role (37 for 43 in save opportunities in '10), and Mike Gonzalez finding some sort of health (allowed 0 runs, 2 hits in last 7 outings).
16. NATIONALS: Closer: Drew Storen; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 5th (3.33)
Already coming off a solid season, the Nationals' bullpen has a lot of potential, led by 2009 first-round draft choice Storen. In his first big-league season, the righty held his own, even when put in the closers role where he converted five of seven save opportunities. If Storen doesn't work out, Washington has some back-up to fill in the late-inning responsibilities, most notably lefty Sean Burnett (2.14 ERA in 74 games) and Tyler Clippard, who collected 11 wins (with a 3.07 ERA) in 78 relief appearances.
17. BLUE JAYS: Closer: Frank Francisco; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 21st (4.07)
The Jays' pen took a big step forward when they got Francisco from Texas in exchange for Mike Napoli. Francisco, who had a solid 3.33 K/BB ratio in '10, will be set-up by veterans Octovio Dotel and Jason Frasor. The Jays acquired a couple of wild-cards in former closer Chad Cordero and Carlos Villanueva. While losing Scott Downs will be a big loss, David Purcey showed some reliability in the role of lefty set-up man.
18. REDS: Closer: Francisco Cordero; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 14th (3.95)
The Reds will feature a fairly formidable one-two punch at the back-end of their pen, with Cordero (40 of 48 in save opportunities) finishing games, and fireballer Aroldis Chapman (19 K's in 13 1/3 innings) setting him up. The problem for Cincy will be getting to the pair. Righty Nick Masset proved reliable, making 82 appearances and finishing with a 3.40 ERA. The wild-card for the Reds might be former Angels' reliever Jose Arredondo, who missed all of last season after blowing out his elbow while playing in the Dominican Republic. Before the elbow issues, Arrendondo turned in a rookie season in '08 that saw him go 10-2 with a 1.62 ERA in 61 innings.
19. BREWERS: Closer: John Axford; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 26th (4.47)
Axford has the makings of a dominant closer, standing at 6-foot-5 and throwing his fastball upwards of 95 mph. In his first full major league season, Axford saved 24 of 27 chances, while finishing '10 with an 8-2 mark and 2.48 ERA. The problem for Milwaukee is getting to Axford. Rookie lefty Zach Braddock proved mostly reliable in his 46 games, coming away with a 2.94 ERA, as did righty Kameron Loe (2.78 ERA in 53 appearances). But the difference-maker this time around figures to be veteran Takashi Saito, who had his second straight impressive season since injuring his elbow in the '08 campaign. Saito had a 2.83 ERA in 56 games, almost identical numbers to his season in Boston the year before.
20. ANGELS: Fernando Rodney; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 19th (4.03)
Los Angeles is heading into the season facing plenty of uncertainty in its pen, thanks in large part to Rodney's presence as its closer. The former Tigers' reliever converted just 14 of his 21 save opportunities, with less than impressive strikeout-to-walk rate (53-to-35 in 68 innings). The Angels did throw some money around to add some sort of certainty leading up to Rodney, signing Scott Downs (3 years, $15 million) and Hisanori Takahashi (2 years, $8 million)
24. INDIANS: Closer: Chris Perez; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 13th (3.83)
Perez has seemingly cemented himself at the end of the Indians' bullpen, not only limiting righties to just a .154 batting average, but he also didn't give up a single run in his 17 appearances after Aug. 6 (0.63 ERA after the All-Star break). The question is how well the young arms can get to Perez. Tony Sipp and Joe Smith did show an ability to get out jams, combining to allow just 16 of 81 of their inherited runners to score.
25. ROYALS: Closer: Joakim Soria; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 25th (4.46)
Soria is a great start, a notion he proved once again in '10 when the righty converted 43 of 46 save chances while finishing with a 1.79 ERA. Getting to him, well, that's the issue.
26. PIRATES: Closer: Joel Hanrahan/Evan Meek; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 28th (4.55)
Some believe this isn't a problem because of the arms of Hanrahan (100 K's in 69 2/3 innings) and Meek, but keep in mind that you're talking about a pitcher (Hanrahan) who converted six of 10 save opportunities while totaling 3.62 ERA, and another (Meek) who saved only four in 10 chances. Pittsburgh did get some help from the left side when they recently signed Joe Beimel.
27. MARINERS: Closer: David Aardsma; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 22nd (4.16)
Seattle could be in some trouble early on, with Aardsma not expected to be ready until the season's first few weeks due to a torn hip labrum. Brandon League, coming off perhaps his most consistent season of his career (9-7, 3.42, 70 appearances), would be the most logical replacement in Aardsma's absence, although Seattle is hoping hard-throwing Dan Cortes and Josh Lueke will be stepping up to take on make more of a late-inning presence. Seattle also signed former Baltimore closer Chris Ray, who is coming back from an elbow injury, to a minor-league deal.
28. DIAMONDBACKS: Closer: J.J. Putz; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 30th (5.74)
Arizona's pen will be better, partly because there is nowhere to go but up. Most of the improvement will be dependent on Putz, who is hopeful that knee problems are a thing of the past. The Diamondbacks are high on former Orioles' righty reliever David Hernandez (.198 vs. lefties), who came over in the Mark Reynolds trade, and have high hopes for the development of Juan Guiterrez to help in the seventh inning. If Putz goes down, however, Arizona could be facing the kind of horrific numbers experienced a year ago.
29. RAYS: Closer: Bullpen-by-committee/J.P. Howell; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 4th (3.33)
Tampa Bay will have to hope that it can find another diamond in the rough, the likes of which they uncovered with Joaquin Benoit in '10. That player might be righty Joel Peralta, who allowed just a 2.02 ERA in 49 innings with the Nationals last season, with opponents hitting .170. The Rays are also banking on getting value from veteran from Kyle Farnsworth, while hoping that Jake McGee ultimately emerges into a back-of-the-bullpen force. Rays' manager Joe Maddon has said he is ready to head into the season with a bullpen-by-committee until somebody can emerge as a reliable closer.
30. ASTROS: Closer: Brandon Lyon; 2010 Bullpen ERA Rank: 27th (4.49)
After signing a three-year deal with Houston, Lyon bounced back somewhat from a disappointing stint in Detroit by converting 20 of 22 saves. It was a performance this is allowing the Astros to go with Lyon at closer after trading Matt Lindstrom. Houston will need surprise success story Wilton Lopez to continue the progress he made in '10, when allowed just four unintentional walks in 67 innings.
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Spring Training Game 19: Bucs/Twins Thread, Plus Guessing the 2010 Pirates
Bucs/Twins at 1. The game should be televised on FSN and MLB.TV. According to Paul Meyer in the P-G, it'll be Tony Armas Jr. throwing against Boof Bonser. I may or may not be here for live updates, but I'll catch the game at some point and give you my $.02.
You can find Pirates.com's recap here. The real Tony Armas showed up, allowing 7 hits and 2 home runs in 4.2 innings. Jack Wilson, Brad Eldred, Ronnie Paulino and Xavier Nady had strong days at the dish. The Twins won 7-3.
I was flipping through the March 19th issue of Sports Illustrated looking for something---anything---related to baseball (apparently there's a basketball tournament going on), when I found Albert Chen's article, "Fantasy Future." His teaser reeled me in:
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