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In the lull leading up to Spring Training, I've had a lot of time to look around for tidbits of information to write about. With the amateur baseball seasons kicking into gear, there is a lot of noise around about the 2013 draft. The MLB draft, while not nearly as ballyhooed as it's NFL or NBA counterparts, is beginning to pick up more and more followers and be scrutinized closer and closer by the experts as the years go on in baseball.
For fans of the Seattle Mariners, talking about the draft usually means a lot of head shaking over the 2005 (Clement over Tulowitzki) and 2006 (Morrow over Lincecum) drafts. But the draft that may have hurt the Mariners the most in terms of building a sustainable winner from within may have been the 2001 draft.
In 2001, the Mariners were coming off of just their 3rd playoff appearance in franchise history having won the American League wildcard behind a season for the ages from their 24-year-old superstar, shortstop Alex Rodriguez, and their 37-year-old franchise face, designated hitter Edgar Martinez. Despite the presence of Rodriguez, they were the 3rd oldest team in MLB that year with an average player age of 31.2 years. And when A-Rod left for the green (money) pastures (Texas) offered by owner John Hicks and the Texas Rangers, the Mariners looked to replace him on the big league roster and keep the team competitive.
Competitive, of course, doesn't even begin to describe how things unfolded, as the Mariners went on a magical run and would win an MLB-record-tying 116 games during the 2001 season, finishing an astounding 70 games over .500 and winning the American League West by 14 games over a 102-win Oakland A's team. But despite all of the veterans on the roster (the M's actually got older over the off-season), the team flamed out quickly in the playoffs and went home with little to show for their historic season.
The abrupt end to Rodriguez's stay in Seattle and the subsequent abrupt end to such a great season in 2001 definitely still hurts the Mariners and their fans, as even to this day A-Rod is booed mercilessly whenever the New York Yankees visit Safeco. But the event that happened in June the year that he left -- the best single season in Mariners' history -- may be the one thing that set the franchise back the most.
I'm talking about the 2001 First Year Player Draft. The Mariners, of course, received draft pick compensation for losing Rodriguez to their division foe Texas, and they were awarded the 36th pick (the 6th pick in the compensation round) as well as the Rangers' 2nd round pick (as their 1st round pick was protected), the 5th pick in the second round, No. 49 overall. Seattle had forfeited their natural 1st round pick (No. 23 overall) by re-signing veteran reliever Jeff Nelson back from the Yankees, so these two selections represented their earliest chances to try and recoup some of the talent lost with Rodriguez leaving via free agency.
To say they blew those two picks is putting it far too mildly. At No. 36 they selected Michael Garciaparra, the younger brother of Boston Red Sox superstar shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. Michael wasn't nearly as polished a product as his All-Star brother was at the same age and wasn't a highly thought of prospect at the time of the draft. At No. 49 (5th pick of the 2nd round) Seattle tabbed Puerto Rican high school catcher Rene Rivera. Garciaparra never reached the major leagues, and Rivera has bounced around as a defensive back-up, but the point is that neither player helped the Mariners, as they combined (Rivera only) for -0.3 WAR in MLB.
Now, virtually every season's baseball draft has a number of, "why did 'X' team pass on 'Y' player" type selections in the higher rounds. Let us not forget that the 21-year-old in Los Angeles that is looking like a runaway favorite for AL MVP honors this year was selected 25th overall in 2009. And certainly the further away we get from a draft, the easier it is to play the, "they should have selected THAT guy!" game. But the table below shows just a few players that the Mariners passed on when they reached for Garciaparra at 36 and Rivera at 49:
|CAREER bWAR
|David Wright
|Dan Haren
|J.J. Hardy
|Ryan Howard
|Edwin Jackson
|C.J. Wilson
The Garciaparra pick was a "bloodlines" pick -- that has been admitted by front office people from that time. But even if they hadn't taken anyone from the above table and made a different reach based on genetics Seattle could have been better off. Third generation talent Scott Hairston was tabbed in the 3rd round by the Diamondbacks in that years' draft, and while he hasn't turned into a superstar or even an everyday player, he is still a very useful guy on a roster with some pop and versatility that could have instilled some useful youth into the Mariners roster back in the early and middle part of the last decade.
The Mariners lost a once-in-a-generation type player prior to the 2001 year in Alex Rodriguez, and they basically got nothing in return for him. Or really, considering Rivera's -0.1 WAR as a member of the Mariners, they got less than nothing. With a golden opportunity to build up the organization in the form of two additional early picks, the Mariners made poor selections that likely set the franchise back a few seasons. And somewhat ironically, in the midst of that magical 2001 year where they always seemed to come out winners, that draft was a loss that the franchise may still be feeling.
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DuPont launches new Corian® colour palette and Exterior Cladding
8 August 2012 - DuPont™ Corian® offers groundbreaking flexibility to compliment the entire interior and exterior design of a project – from start to finish.
DuPont™ Corian® unveiled its new colours for 2012 – a range that was developed in collaboration with experts from around the world, to provide designers with limitless opportunities when sourcing materials and products for their projects. The launch took place on 8 August 2012 at Decorex, the leading décor exhibition in South Africa's interior design landscape.
The new solid surface colours simulate movement when viewed from different angles and enables designers to create unique, inspired and trend-setting spaces. The range includes Designer White – a new white that is one of the truest, whitest whites available in solid surface, globally – while the rest of the range completes the colour pallet, allowing even more flexibility and imagination.
The different hues of whites, greys and blacks, yellows, oranges and reds, browns and purples, blues and greens can all be combined with an endless list of materials such as metal, wood, glass, stone, ceramic or textile. It has been developed for a wide variety of architectural and design projects – residential and commercial, interior and exterior.
"It's simple," says Michael Peter, Country Manager for DuPont Building Innovations: South Africa. "DuPont™ Corian® tones bring a new dimension to design freedom, flexibility and spontaneity to both professionals and non-professionals, well into the 21st century."
He continues by saying that "the product marks a significant step forward for the capabilities to meet the technical, functional and sensorial demands that the industry of architecture, interior design and furnishing is expressing."
Also at the show, DuPont launched its Corian® Exterior Cladding systems, which combines elegant aesthetics with high performance. It can be shaped into virtually any conceivable design and is the only solid surface material that is specifically designed for exterior purposes.
The product provides a weather resistant protection system, which is able to withstand the harsh African climate, while remaining aesthetically pure and clean. It is also seamless, light-weight, easy to maintain and available in versatile colours, which makes it an ideal choice for panelised façades.
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It's time to return to Silent Hill today with the release of Silent Hill: Downpour for the 360 and PS3. (Cue scratchy music and a crazy mutant that's a reflection of your inner guilt.) The latest release has players taking on the role of convicted felon Murphy Pendleton, a man who awakens after a vehicle crash to find himself near the town of Silent Hill, "where mysterious locals welcome him into a slowly developing personal hell."
Silent Hill: Downpour utilizes the Unreal 3 engine for a free-roam design, which offers Side Quests to unlock new areas, special items, and bonus material.
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Best Suspension Set-ups.!?
Sup guys so in the last few months I got Kw V1 suspension with a UUC Strutbarbarian Engine Strut Bar.
I was wondering what sway bars to get. and If I should change my strut bar?
I was reading that the thicker the sway bars the better they performed.
What are you guys opinions on sway bar and strut bar sets?
If I save up some more $$$$ I'll sell my Kw V1's for Kw V2's.
If anybodies interested shoot me an offer they've got about 700 miles on them they're practically brand new.
As well as my strut bar been on for about 700 miles aswell.
Any opinions on UUC Sways?
As long as you like the way it looks, I'd keep the strut bar if I were you. There aren't any other bars that will noticeably perform better.
uuc and hotchkis swaybars are the best, but they need to be lubed periodicly to keep them quiet. then H&R/turner bars are good, come with bushings that dont have to be maintained and will never make a sound. if you track the car go with the uuc/hotchkis. if its a street car, you probably wont notice the difference in size so go with the cheaper H&R/turner bars.
Best at what? How much are you willing to change? On what budget?
With sway bars, bigger isn't always better. The stiffer the sway bar, the less "independent" an independent suspension becomes (ie, it starts to act more and more like a solid axle). You can also make handling worse by combining too much bar with too little tire. Sway bars aren't meant to be the primary method of controlling body roll, that's best done with springs and to some degree the dampers. Sway bars should be used as the final level of fine tuning a suspension's balance. Springs, dampers, roll bars, and tires must all be selected carefully in order for them to work together properly.
SpeedDemon's set up is pretty rad- here's a video: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=792623
If you click on the link below his sig pic he lists all his mods...
Heres What I have so far. And I want a the best handling possible out of the bars.
Kw V1
UUC Strutbarbarian Strut Bar
Yokohama S-Drives 235/35/19
So far what I plan on doing:
Getting Kw V2
Hotchkis Sway Bars
Oem Bmw Performance Strut Bar.
Bars by themselves don't make or break handling.
Can you explain what you hope to accomplish by:
* switching from KW v1 to v2?
* switching from UUC Strut Barbarian to BMW Performance strut bar?
* switching from stock to Hotchkis anti-roll bars?
Also, could you please try to answer my previous questions regarding your goals and budget for the car.
My goals are to achieve really really good handling in the twisties and possibly future track reference.
And Budgets not that much of an issue, Its CHRISTMAS TIME!!!!! Gotta treat my baby well.!
And yes if somebody would buy my Kw V1 ( I paid $1700 Installed) I would then take whatever I sold those for and buy Kw V2
If somebody would buy my UUC Strutbarbarian then I would switch to BMW Performance just for the looks.
And I would buy Hotchkis anti-roll bars.
Bump for some more opinions
The problem here is that you don't really know what it is you're trying to accomplish. You simply have this vague notion of wanting something "better". A fresh stock suspension has more than enough performance to tackle the twisties (well, at least the ZSP or ZHP equipped cars)... and KW v-anything plus roll bars is still going to fall well short of a good track setup.
Let's try a different approach here. What is it about your current setup that you don't like and feel needs to be improved? What, if any, qualities of your suspension do you like and would prefer not to change?
Honestly I think the best advice anyone can give you right now is to sign up for some driving lessons (track events) and learn to exploit the capabilities your car has so that you can start to recognize what might need to be improved.
I mean I really dont dislike any part of my suspension setup. I think it handles great but I want it to be a little more stiffer and handle better when in higher speeds on the twisties.
I think Kw V2's would solve my problem with some Hotchkis sway bars.
Because I'm not looking for this top end high performance track setup. I want something capable for the track as well as being stiff and glued to the road while taking a corner or a turn.
If anyone has seen otherwise please chime in but I don't think KW v1 to v2 will do anything for you whatsoever. AFAIK v1's are just like v2's except with fixed settings for performance street use. Even if you were leaning more toward the track, I doubt you'll be able to make meaningful adjustments on v2's without your bushings in good shape anyhow.
Swaybars, as mentioned above, are the last fine tuning thing you do once a suspension is all dialed in. They are not things that will bolt on and automatically do anything good for you. Some E46 racers don't even run a rear sway bar at all.
So yeah I'd say look into bushings first. And reinforcement plates for the rear shock mounts (and fronts IMO) as preventative maintenance since you're running a stiffer suspension. For a quick and effective performance/suspension upgrade I'd look into lightweight wheels - they'll take inertia out of your suspension so it'll work better AND make the car a little faster.
I know this contradicts my earlier advice but start with sway bars and see how close that gets you to the "feel" you want from the car. I prefer H&R but the Hotchkis are a solid product. Once you get them installed, then you will need to experiment to figure out how to adjust them to give the car the amount of roll control and understeer/oversteer balance that you want.
What makes you think that the KW V2 are going to make any difference over the V1? The V2 simply add adjustable rebound damping which will be yet another setting you have to learn how to set. They still use the same soft progressive rate springs as the V1 (as best I can determine since most vendors only seem to publish the amount of lowering - which should be a clue that KW caters to those interested more in looks than performance). I wouldn't waste the time or money on the KW V2. If the V1 isn't stiff enough for you, the V2 isn't going to change that. Start with sway bars and then re-evaluate your needs from there.
I also agree with McSpeed's advice regarding basic suspension maintenance.
If you need some rear shock tower reinforcment plates like McSpeed mentioned, pm me and I'll hook you up with a good deal. Also, get some strut tower reinforement plates if you don't have them already. Every e46 on a stiffer suspension should have reinforced strut and shock towers.
Well you guys are right, I appreciate the advice guys This is all useful info I'm going to look forward to very soon when I start upgrading. Whats your guys opinion on Kw V3? Those are track based but what would the ride feel like when on the street. Is it a higher rebound ( Like more bouncy then Kw V1's)? Because my local shop said they would feel more bouncy and wouldnt be that comfortable of a ride.
The problem with KW, whether it be V1, V2, or V3, is the lack of flexibility in spring rates along with their use of progressive rate springs. The dampers are also going to be limited in the range of spring rates they can handle. I really just can't recommend KW for high performance/track driving. They're great for people who want a drop with a decent ride and a level of quality beyond some of the low budget trash available while still keeping within a reasonable budget.
The best sway bar to get on E46s is the BMW Motorsport 40mm. You can get it from Turner Motorsport for a little over 1k. I heard its what all the fast guys use.
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assets, liabilities, and stockholder equity. The emphasis is
on external reporting requirements.
Prerequisite: MATH 1013, unless
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Introduction to the concepts and principles involved in the
preparation of internal financial reports. Topics covered
include: job order and process costing, budgeting, variance
analysis, and financial statement analysis. Emphasis is on
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Introduction to intermediate concepts and principles involved in
the preparation of GAAP-based financial statements. Topics
covered include: cash, temporary investments, current assets,
inventory, plant assets, and investments.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2123 with a minimum
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3123 -- Intermediate Accounting II -- 3 credit
A continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. Topics covered
include: current and long-term liabilities, earnings per share,
revenue recognition, income taxes, leases, pensions, and financial
statement analysis. Prerequisite:
3303 -- Cost Accounting -- 3 credit hours
Examines topics related to the internal reporting of financial
information to management. Topics covered include: costing
systems, budgeting, variance analysis, variable costing, absorption
costing, joint costs, cost allocation, and cost-volume-profit
analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT
3453 -- Taxation I: Taxation of Individuals -- 3 credit
Focuses on the federal income taxation of the individual
taxpayer. Emphasis is on income tax compliance with
discussions of income tax planning for investment activities,
property transactions, and ordinary income.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2123.
3973 -- Accounting Information Systems -- 3 credit
Provides students with a variety of technology and business
analysis concepts and skills. Topics include data modeling,
transaction processing systems, internal controls, enterprise
systems, systems development, information security, and computer
fraud. Includes hands-on experience in both manual and
computerized accounting systems.
Prerequisites/Corequesites: ACCT 3113,
ACCT 3303, and CIS 1003.
4353 -- Auditing -- 3 credit hours
Examines the attest function. Topics covered include
professional responsibilities, audit planning, audit evidence, and
reporting requirements. Emphasis is placed upon areas covered
on the CPA examination.
Prerequisites: ACCT 3123
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4453 -- Taxation II: Taxation of Business Entities -- 3
credit hours
Emphasizes compliance and planning concepts for the business
entity, including the C-corporation, S-corporation, and
partnerships. Essentials of tax research will also be
covered. Prerequisite: ACCT
4553 -- Advanced Accounting -- 3 credit
Examination of advanced accounting concepts, such as mergers and
consolidations, foreign currency transactions and other
international accounting issues, partnerships, estates, and trusts.
Prerequisite: ACCT 3123.
4653 -- Not-for-Profit Accounting -- 3 credit
Introduction and examination of the concepts and principles
involved in governmental and nonprofit accounting. Topics
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expenditures, revenues, and budgets. Special emphasis is
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Prerequisite: ACCT 3123.
4723 -- Income Tax Practice Seminar -- 3 credit
Practical application of Federal and Kentucky individual
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A woman steals a horse - and uses it go steal a 6 pack of BEER?
You can lead a horse to beer but you can't make him steal a six-pack. A drunk woman in Alabama is in the slammer after she rode a stolen horse to a store and attempted to swipe some beer.
Police say Christine Saunders got drunk, stole a horse and galloped over to a convenience store where she snatched up a six-pack of Keystone Light and tried to ride away. Cops quickly caught up to her. Apparently it wasn't hard to find a woman on a horse with beer cans slung over the saddle.
The horse was returned to its owner, who actually chose not to press charges. However, Saunders is facing charges of public intoxication, attempted burglary and more.


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Why should he not establish in the Irish capital a Burschenschaft?
Yet they have no deep significance like that of the Burschenschaft.
He boasted openly that day that none of the despised 'Burschenschaft' dare stand before him.
Many of us of the Burschenschaft will bear to the grave the marks of his Schlager.
The place was filled, the nobles on one side and the Burschenschaft on the other, and the sun coming up over the trees.
In politics he was a strong Liberal and Unionist, and did much to inspire the organization of the Burschenschaft.
If he be a middle-class young man, he enrols himself in a Burschenschaft, or a Landsmannschaft, which is a little cheaper.
He seems to be assuming a character: unlike the glorious Burschenschaft of Germany, he has no character of his own.
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After last weekend's all-city jamboree and the first few non-league games have taken place, local girls basketball squads are beginning to get a look at how their seasons might go, and who will be some of their key players. The beginning of the season is always a time for optimism, and we spoke with local coaches to see how their teams are coming together this year.
The Rams return four starters off a squad that advanced to the state regional playoffs last year, and will look to build off that success this season. Headlining the group is senior center Tia Briggs, the reigning Narrows 3A MVP, and all-league first-team senior guards Kaysha Fox and Bethany Montgomery. "At least early on, there's a mature level of responsibility about them," said head coach Michelle Birge. "The veterans are very strong. They're very focused and very determined this year." Senior guard Carsen Stanley adds to the experience in the starting lineup, and Justina Laney and Salina Bradford will contribute as well. The Rams will also feature some talented youth, as Birge noted that sophomore forward Kapri Morrow and freshman guard Kira Knox should force their way into the rotation.
The Abes return a trio of solid starters, including leading scorer and all-league second-team wing/post Precious Hunkin, as the senior will be expected to lead the squad again. Joining her will be all-league honorable mention point guard Ki'Renee Armstrong and junior post Breneya Johnson, who will have Lincoln aiming for a postseason spot. Head coach Cal Jean-Lloyd noted there also is a solid group of young players, including freshman post Tamia Braggs, who should contribute quite a bit. Jean-Lloyd also noted that with the leadership of the veteran players, the group has bonded quickly, is very coachable and will focus on the little things to be successful. "If you play tough defense and make the freebee (baskets) and make the layups, you're going to give yourself a chance in every game," Jean-Lloyd said. "That's where I'm going to keep our focus."
The Falcons will be relatively small in size and numbers, but do return some experience in senior post Shelondra Harris and senior guard Pawarisa Onmun. Junior post Gina Leber also returns to give the Falcons a solid starting group. "One of their biggest strengths is going to be that they trust each other," said Falcons head coach Jeff Ptolemy. "The core group here is really on each other's side. That's really going to help." Ptolemy noted the work ethic of the group as a whole is solid, and sophomore Marilyn Thai is a solid ball handler and should be in the mix at point guard.
MOUNT TAHOMA The Thunderbirds look to again be guard-heavy, returning seniors Tanisha Lopez and Ashley Keyes – a slasher who can drive to the rim. Junior Shakira Ruffin has good ball skills and can hit from three-point range, while junior Jea'Ohnna Lee and freshman Leah Brooks add to the depth at guard. Junior Rejie Wright brings experience in the post, but the Thunderbirds will be fairly undersized and will look to rely on forcing turnovers. "We're going to have to be a little bit better on the defensive end because we have a height disadvantage against everyone," said head coach Calvin McHenry.
The Lions graduated some key seniors, but will still have plenty of skill and depth, led by senior all-league second-team guard Sydney Swofford and senior post Ionna Price. Junior point guard Jasmyne Holmes is a solid floor general, and sophomore Claire Martin's 6-foot-3 frame should dominate in the middle. Junior Kelsy McElroy adds to the depth at guard, and multi-sport standout Courtney Schwan returns to the team and adds size in the frontcourt. "We're still going to be an attacking type of team, but I think our strength lies in the half court now," said head coach Kevin Meines. "Our size is going to cause problems for people." Meines noted that sophomore Shelby Gavigan and freshman Jayana Ervin are youngsters who should contribute as well.
The Tigers will look for leadership from four-year varsity player Carli Hallis, who is a great rebounder and shot blocker in the post. Senior guard Nerissa Williams also returns, and junior guard Angela Yun will help form a solid backcourt. The Tigers have solid varsity experience, as junior guard Amber Longrie, junior guard Jordan Sallee, junior forward Shaya Murray and senior forward Kallie Broughton are a deep supporting cast. Head coach Mark Stewart added that freshman Kristi Williams is making a push to see serious time at guard. "We're hoping that we are prepared for every defense we could face," said Stewart, adding the key will be "getting easy baskets and getting the ball inside."
The Eagles should feature a good blend of experience and youth, as senior Grace Bouffiou will lead the squad from the wing, and junior Johnnise Moore also returns at the post. But a trio of quickly improving sophomore guards – Taylor Boles, Maddy Long and Katie Anderson – will provide skill and athleticism on the outside as the team looks to build on a district playoff appearance. "We're going to have more balanced offense," said head coach Robert Normandeau. "Last year we didn't have much inside play." Normandeau added that a strong summer will hopefully springboard a solid season, and that freshman point guard Carli Ricker and freshman post Courtney Youngblood are quickly getting into the mix as well.
The Crusaders have had some attrition for various reasons and are small in numbers, but will rely on 6-foot junior post Sarah Zeitler, who is skilled in the middle. Also returning is senior guard Becca McDonald, who is quick and will look to guide the offense. But the team will be young in areas, as freshman guard Ashley Brooks, freshman wing Jennifer Brooks and freshman post Jane Cooksley are promising but will need to gain valuable experience. "They've got to develop," said head coach Josh Narayan. "It will take a little bit of time. (But) I think we really will surprise some people in the league. I've got smart kids."


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What does Maryland mean?
Maryland [mary-land] as a boys' name. Place name. The state of Maryland was named for English Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I, when the land was granted to Lord Baltimore.
VARIANTS Mariland, Marilland, Marriland, MarrylandCREATIVE FORMS
(female) MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Maryland Nestor (M.N.), ..
How popular is Maryland?
Maryland is a rare given name for males but a very popular last name for all people (#41859 out of 150436, Top 28%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Maryland reached its top position of #1868 in the U.S. in the 1880s, but is not listed currently. (2015 U.S. SSA RECORDS)
Which version is better?with its variant forms and related boy names. Maria is the only other popular varying form of Maryland appearing in the Top 2000. Adoption of these forms of Maryland was well-received among parents during the years 1980-1989 (AVERAGE #1478).
Similar NamesRecommended names are Arland, Bryland, Carolan, Clayland, Cortland, Daylan, Derland, Durland, Earland, Erland, Farand, Farrand, Garlan, Garland▼, Garlend, Garlind, Garllan, Harlan, Harland▼, Haylan, Jaylan▼, Karlan, Kirkland, Kirtland, Leyland, Maitland, Marciano, Mariano, Marlan, Marland, Marlen, Marlin▼, Marlinn (see Marlon), Marlon, Marlond, Marlondo, Marlonn (see Marlon), Marsean, Maynard▼, Maytland (see Maitland), Merlen, Merlin▼, Merlinn (see Merlin), Merlyn▼, Merlynn, Moorland (see Moreland), Moreland, Morland, Orland, Portland, Ryland▲, Taylan, Waylan, Wayland and Wyland. These names tend to be more frequently used than Maryland.


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[Transcribed information mainly from the early 1820s]"TOPCLIFFE, a parish in the wapentake of Birdforth, a part in the liberty of St. Peter's; 4 miles SSW. of Thirsk. In the time of Leland, this was " a pretty uplandish town," and here stood one of the seats of the Percy family. It is now only a village, and the few vestiges of the baronial mansion that remain are called the " Maiden Bower." Here Henry, the fourth Earl of Northumberland, then lord lieutenant of the county. was, on St. Vitalis's day, in 1489, seized by the populace, and murdered, for enforcing a ten per cent tax, imposed in the time of Henry VII. by the advice of Empson and Dudley. Here Thomas Percy, the succeeding Earl, conspired against Queen Elizabeth, and was beheaded at York, on the 22d of August, 1572. In this house Charles I. was a prisoner; and here the £200,000. was paid by the Parliament to the Scotch, for quitting the country, and delivering up the King. The church, which bears evident marks of antiquity (see Churches for photograph), is a vicarage, in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter of York, and is dedicated to St. Colomb; the incumbent is the Rev. R. D. Waddilove, D. D. There is here also a Free Grammar school, founded and liberally endowed in 1549, of which Mr. William Bell is the master. Amongst the modern buildings, which are not very numerous, may be mentioned a Methodist chapel. The population amounts to 659." (There is further information for Topcliffe).
Information on the following places in this Parish is contained on a supplementary page.
- Asenby
- Baldersby St James
- Busby Stoop
- Catton
- Crakehill
- Dalton
- Dishforth
- Eldmire
- Gristhwaite
- Haram Grange
- Marton Le Moor
- Newby Park
- Rainton
- Skipton On Swale
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Tucker Carlson's "Daily Carlson" reports that conservative blogs are taking money from Republican candidates and campaign consultants for positive coverage.
Jonathan Strong's Journolist stories demonstrated a propensity for exaggeration and occasional outright invention, so I take this with a grain of salt. But an unnamed campaign operative does call it "standard operating procedure" to pay for good coverage.
For sale: Conservative bloggers and (possibly) Mike Huckbaee
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The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 8.0545. Wednesday, 7 May 1997.
Date: Wednesday, 07 May 1997 10:35:02 -0500
Subject: Mary Vincent / cross-posted to WWP Listserv
In 1978, Larry Singleton picked up Mary Vincent-then a 15-year-old
runaway-and offered her a ride to Los Angeles. Instead he raped her
repeatedly, chopped off her forearms with an axe, and left her for
dead. Mary survived to testify against him, but he received early
parole for "good behavior," serving only 8 years, 4 months. When
Singleton was released from prison, several California communities
refused to accept him as a resident, which led to a spate of
"man-without-a-country" stories in the popular press, with Singleton
being represented as a tragic figure. In 1988, he moved to Tampa.
In Florida, Singleton has had repeated scrapes with the law, with
multiple shop-lifting offenses and various attempts to pick up teenaged
girls. Then, in February of this year, Singleton murdered Roxanne
Hayes, the mother of three children. (Police arrived 34 minutes after a
911 call alerted them that Singleton was beating Hayes in his home.)
Journalists writing about this story sought out Mary Vincent for comment
and found her, nearly destitute, in Washington state. She lives in a
travel trailer with her 10-year-old son, Luke. (A second child lives
with her former husband.)
Her artificial limbs are obsolete, one of which has been held together
with yarn for the past year. Years ago, Mark Edwards (a California
attorney) assisted Mary in a civil suit against Singleton. She was
awarded $2.56 million but never collected. For most of the past twenty
years she has been silent and invisible, reduced to a Lavinia-like
existence, fearful that Singleton would come back "to finish the job."
For a time she spent much of her money on bodyguards while living in her
A trust fund has been set up for Mary and her children by Mark Edwards:
The Mary Vincent Fund
c/o Mark E. Edwards Trust Account
1800 E. 17th St., Suite 101
Santa Ana, CA 92705-8604
I hope that members of the SHAKSPER discussion group will not think this
an inappropriate use of the Listserv. Please give generously. Our own
cultural traditions, from Shakespeare to Hollywood, helped to write
this sad story-but we can help, at least, to rewrite the ending.
Don Foster
Vassar College


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'CRR withdrawal will release lot of liquidity for bank'
In a chat with ET Now, Vishwavir Ahuja, MD & CEO, RBL bank share his views on recent RBI credit policy declaration about the withdrawal of CRR.
Loans to be cheaper as RBI eases additional CRR norm
This week, several banks, including HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda and Bank of India, reduced...
'CRR hike necessary to manage excess liquidity'
Finance Ministry today said RBI's raising CRR became necessary due to increase in liquidity i...
Here's how CRR move impacted rates Monday
The additional CRR measure would result in Rs 3.25 lakh crore going out of the banking system, V Srinivasan, Axis Bank deputy managing director, told ET.
CRR hike last option on RBI table
CRR is the amount of deposits banks set aside with the RBI without earning an interest. A hike in CRR will mean that the amount of deposits will not be available for the banking system to lend, potentially impacting growth.
RBI asks banks to maintain 100% of incremental CRR
The Reserve Bank of India has asked all banks to maintain 100% of incremental CRR from the week starting November 26. The move is aimed at absorbing part of surplus liquidity following the demonetisation move.
'Most likely RBI may tweak incremental CRR & MSS'
In a chat with ET Now, Jahangir Aziz, JP Morgan shares his analytical view on possible rate cut by RBI on 7 Dec.
SBI chief wants RBI to seek Parliament nod to pay banks on CRR
The RBI said the move was intended to absorb a part of the large increase in liquidity in the system following the withdrawal of old high-value Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.
Will a CRR hike spoil the debt mutual fund party?
"Fundamentally we are convinced that the rates in India have to ease in a gradual manner. The investors should remain invested and not panic during short term volatility"
Banks may not cut rate as RBI tightens liquidity through CRR
According to a top finance ministry official, interest rate cannot be allowed to fall below a level that would lead to flight of capital.
Liquid funds face massive outflows after RBI's CRR hike
Liquid funds see redemption pressure as banks pull out funds after the RBI order on incremental deposits, reversing the inflows of the past few weeks.
CRR hike necessary to manage excess liquidity: Shaktikanta Das, DEA Secretary
Its impact was also being felt in the currency market and some quantum of outflow of FII and other investments could not have been ruled out, he said.
Bond yields surge post RBI's shock on CRR increment
RBI tightened norms on Saturday asking banks to keep all deposits mobilised between September 16 and November 11 with the central bank.
CRR hike: Crisil says forget rate cuts by banks for now
The immediate impact of this step is seen to cause liquidity to tighten and send bond yields higher with ripple effect on interest rate transmission.
CRR hike is medium term positive for banks: Piyush Garg, ICICI Securities
"Reflation trade is going on after Trump was elected as the next US president. So all these metals and commodity stocks will tend to do well as they are global cyclical."


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youth, families, schools, and communities about preventing underage drinking. Resources
and tools for ensuring successful media relations abound.
"Talk. They Hear You." is a national media campaign from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that empowers parents to talk with children as young as age 9 about the dangers of underage drinking. This 1-hour archived webinar provides an overview of Campaign materials and lessons learned by one pilot test site in working with the media and others on Campaign dissemination.


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Selected with the 19th overall pick in the 1999 draft, outfielder Alex Rios emerged as an all-around threat for the Toronto Blue Jays. The gangly 6-5 righty batter combined power, speed and range, garnering a six-year, $64 million contract extension in April of 2008, with a $13.5 million club option for the 2015 season. Rios' well-rounded skill-set and whopping new deal figured to make him a fixture in the Jays' outfield for years to come.
Within a year and a half, however, Toronto's frustration with Rios and its other burdensome financial commitments (hello, Vernon Wells) compelled the club to let Rios go to the Chicago White Sox on a waiver claim. In snagging Rios, the Pale Hose took on what was left of his $5.9 million salary for the 2009 season, as well as a total of nearly $60 million from 2010-2014 (contract information from Cots Baseball Contracts):
2015: 13.5 M club option ($1 M buyout)
While he was wallowing in mediocrity prior to the waiver claim, Rios face planted upon reaching the South Side. He finished the season with a macabre -0.1 Wins Above Replacement, according to Fangraphs. Making the worst first impression possible, Rios has been the subject of much derision.
The knee-jerk reaction is to say, "well, Kenny Williams blew it. Look at all that cash they owe him now." But is that really the case? Will Rios be an anchor on Chicago's payroll for years to come? Let's try to find out.
Last year, Rios' park and league-adjusted offensive performance was 15 percent worse than average (85 wRC+). Granted, he did get into some bad habits: Rios drew a walk in just 5.8 percent of his plate appearances (his lowest mark since 2005), and he hit more ground balls (43 percent, compared to about 38 percent from 2006-2008). The extra-worm burners help explain why Rios' Isolated Power dipped to .148, his worst figure since 2005.
His career wRC+ is 105, though, and Rios posted a 120 wRC+ from 2006-2008. Rios' batting average on balls in play was .277 in 2009, compared to a .323 career average and a .322 expected BABIP (xBABIP). Even if you're skeptical that Rios can reclaim that '06-08 form, he seems likely to regress back toward his career averages. CHONE projects him to have a 106 wRC+ in 2010, as does Marcel. Those systems forecast that Rios will be about five runs above average with the bat next season.
In addition to his slumbering lumber, Rios also rated poorly in the field in 2009. His UZR/150 figure was -7.1 in right field, and -3.7 in center field. However, taking just one year of defensive data is never a good idea. We have years of information that suggest Rios is a plus defender: his career UZR/150 in right field is +13.1, and +8.2 in the middle garden.
Jeff Zimmerman of Beyond the Boxscore released 2010 UZR projections in November. He took four years of UZR data, weighing then 5/4/3/2 regressed to 125 games and applying a slight aging factor (more details here). Rios will patrol center field next season, where he projects as +4 runs with the leather.
Factoring in position and replacement level adjustments, Rios figures to be a 3+ win player in 2010. If you accept the $4.5M/WAR figure, that performance would be worth $13-14 million on the free agent market.
Rios turns 29 years old this month, so it seems highly unlikely that he suddenly lost the ability that allowed him to post an average of 3.4 WAR per season from 2004 to 2008. Let's say Rios is a three-win player in 2010 and 2011, then declines a half-win per year thereafter (2.5 WAR in '12, 2 WAR in '13, 1.5 WAR in '14). In that scenario, Rios would provide something like $54 million in value, while making around $60 million (and that's without considering any sort of salary inflation over that time period).
Overall, the White Sox figure to get what they paid for. Alex Rios might not be a bargain, but he's not a toxic asset, either.


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