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Monday, January 23 at 6:15 PM ET
It is very important to us to be transparent and honest about our picks. I always try to recap each football weekend. With the addition of the TrendFinder database, which tracks all performance for all of our information (against published lines in every sport), the blog will focus more on topics beyond performance. Our performance is now as transparent as it can possibly get. We will still do our best to note areas of strength, while acknowledging areas of weakness - honing in on what this means to subscribers as it applies and touching on other, "big picture" topics in the process.
This blog will review the NFL Conference Championship results, the content schedule for the Super Bowl, basketball engine improvements, basketball power rankings, college basketball homecourt advantages, future blogs and college ATS wins by team. Next week, we will discuss the live NFL application that will launch for the Super Bowl (including an example chart from the AFC Championship Game) and have a formal announcement on hockey (testing is illustrating decent O/U value). Check out this Wall Street Journal article for a sneak peek at some of the information that can come from our live NFL analysis.
As a reminder, at midnight ET each day, we make all of our previous day's subscriber content available for free for registered users. Performance is also tracked in the TrendFinder Database (updated every morning from the previous day). We're never going to hide anything. So even though we have to swap out articles in the archive to focus on new ones, articles never go away. Just make sure to use the correct week and date in the URL - or ask us for the link...
NFL Conference Championship Weekend:
Conference Championship weekend featured two great games that played out relatively similar to our expectations. We had predicted that New England would defeat Baltimore (+7.5) 27-21 (U 50.5) and that the Giants (+2.5) would win outright at San Francisco 24-22 (O 43). In the AFC Championship game, our predicted halftime score was the same exact projected score, 27-21, as our pregame prediction. Ultimately, New England won, 23-20, after Billy Cundiff missed a field goal with 11 seconds remaining that could have tied the game. In the NFC Championship game, defenses played a little better than expected (and I still think conditions were a little overblown by the media coverage of the game, but did end up being a little worse and playing a little more of a role than we had anticipated), but the Giants were still able to pull off the upset, 20-17, in overtime. Those outcomes gave us a 3-1 ATS and O/U weekend, with the only loss coming from the OVER (43) in the NFC Championship game. For this postseason, ATS picks are 7-3 (70%), and all playable picks are 12-6 (67% ATS and O/U). Since we launched PredictionMachine.com the week before Super Bowl XLIV, our NFL Playoff picks are 19-3 ATS (86%). The formula that includes full season's worth of player and team data, easy access to injury information and the influx of wagers from the exploitable and biased public (the side in each game this season that has been wagered on more is just 5-4-1 ATS, with essentially 50/50 money coming in on NYG @ GB) has historically led to the best performances by this type of technology (as is also the case during the NCAA tournament).
We will talk more about the key points to the games, most notably with the AFC Championship, when reviewing the live projection chart next week, but there were a few observations that I wanted to mention. First, in this postseason, we have been on the side of the team with the higher regular season sack rate (defensive sacks/pass plays faced) in every game. That is not necessarily a fluke. The public sees the offensive numbers and overvalues teams with elite quarterbacks. We see the value of elite pass rushes and their abilities to neutralize elite quarterbacks. This formula likely will not work forever, but it makes total sense now... That being said, both teams still remaining in the playoffs have elite quarterbacks.
Another formula helping teams win that cannot work forever that was on full display this weekend involved game winning or tying field goals in the waning seconds. Research suggests that the impact of icing a kicker in the NFL is very minimal. However, at this point, there actually appears to be some value in not icing a kicker. In the NFC Championship game, the 49ers still had two timeouts and the Giants had three when New York lined up for what could (would eventually) be the game-winning field goal in overtime. The Giants' kicking team took its time, assuming San Francisco would use a timeout to ice the try. When the 49ers elected not to ice the kicker, New York just sat there confused until the team picked up a delay of game penalty (I am someone who typically yells at the TV when teams waste timeouts to avoid delay of game penalties - five yards is not usually worth a timeout - but this was egregious). Lawrence Tynes (I like that guy today; I did not like him 24 hours ago) had to make a field goal from five yards further away almost exclusively because San Francisco did not ice the kicker. Then, in the AFC Championship game, Baltimore still had a timeout remaining (because it had foolishly saved the timeout instead of run the ball on third and one on the previous play to give its team up to three more shots at the endzone) when the Ravens lined up for what could (would not eventually) be the game-tying field goal with eleven seconds to go. As the play clock ticked down and New England, which had three timeouts, elected not to use any of them to ice the kicker, Baltimore rushed the snap and kick. With 50 seconds left in the game, down three points and driving deep into New England territory, Baltimore was 68.2% likely to win the game. They cost themselves all of that chance by mismanaging the next 30 seconds. Kudos to Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh for bucking the trend and making the opposing kicker more uncomfortable by not icing him.
Super Bowl Content:
The 19-3 ATS playoff record and my personal 7-0 ATS mark in published Super Bowls as a professional will be on the line for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis between the New England Patriots and New York Giants. Four years ago, these two teams played in Super Bowl XLII and the Patriots were 12 point favorites. This year, the line is much tighter, likely with New England (-3), only a three point favorite, which would be the first time in 11 years and just seventh time all-time that the line has been on the magic number of three. In the previous six games though, the line has not pushed (i.e. the favorite did not win by exactly three points) and four underdogs have actually won outright. It's not my favorite line to play against, but it looks as though we will still have a strong opinion on the side.
Just as in prior years, the Super Bowl against-the-spread, over/under and straight-up pick as well as the general analysis of the game will be free to all. This content will be posted on Wednesday, January 25th at 4:00 pm ET. The boxscore, team and player props projections and in-depth props analysis as well as any updates to the game pick due to injuries or other roster information will be published on Tuesday, January 31st at 4:00 pm ET (and updated as necessary after that). Only subscribers to the Super Bowl Props with Live In-Game Super Bowl Picks package will have access to the Super Bowl content published next week. Subscribers will also have access to the live Super Bowl projection of the game, which will be great for live, by quarter or half-time wagering and will be found on the Game Picks article for the Super Bowl (I think it's pretty sweet).
College Basketball Engine Updates
As we continuously look for ways to improve our engines and leverage our TrendFinder Database information, we have uncovered and implemented a couple of different ways to enhance the college basketball Predictalator. First, we have consolidated our data so that our strength-of-schedule modifications perfectly matchup with our inputs. Ultimately a subtle change to performance, there had previously been an (unintended) opportunity for disconnect between sets of data for the same teams. This disconnect is no longer possible. Secondly, and most importantly/interestingly, we have upgraded how we handle unique homecourt advantages by college basketball school (and will do the same in the same way with college football - and all sports, though it matters the most in college sports).
Homecourt advantage in college basketball is typically presumed to mean "about four points" (the average right now is actually closer to 3.5) difference in the final score. This means that if two teams were identical, neither team would be favored on a neutral court and the home team would be favored by four if they played at one of the team's arenas. This can lead to essentially an eight point swing from one venue to the next. The truth is that some venues could actually mean up 8-9 points, while some do not help at all (and there are 345 DI college basketball stadiums). As we touched on last week, our historical accuracy in college basketball during preseason tournaments, conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament is greater than 60% ATS. However, in regular season games (i.e. where one team plays on its homecourt as opposed to the games being played on neutral courts), our performance has not nearly been as strong (this season, our picks in non-neutral games are just 51.7% ATS). In addition to the obvious difference in our performance, tracking line movements in the Play Analyzer noted lines played at the same arenas typically moved in the same direction. As we researched this further, it became clear that, aside from in the case of injuries or late-breaking roster information, line movements most often moved in the direction of homecourt (favoring a team with a strong homecourt by more or favoring the away team by more when the homecourt is not as strong). As generalized as I can state it, if the consensus for books is to flatly apply four points for the home team, those who understand the true application of home court advantages exploit that and, in turn, move the line. I do not mean to speak for books or even to say that blindly following this strategy will yield profitable results, but it did lead to some significant changes on our end as we better account for each venue's true value (relative to pace of play) both for the expectation in the game being played and in how to remove the bias of homecourt in a team's data. We have always done this to some degree, yet have drastically improved this process.
Below, we present two college basketball charts. The first chart is every DI college basketball team listed in order of the strength of its homecourt (as ranked by points per expected possession that the homecourt adds). Strong homecourts seem to fall into one of three categories: 1) High elevation (the top four arenas are all at least 4,500 feet above sea level), 2) Extreme tempo teams (teams are more comfortable dictating tempo at home so the fast teams like Missouri tend to play their fastest and the slow teams like Wisconsin tend to play their slowest at home) and 3) Average teams for their conference that still draw sizable crowds (terrible teams are terrible anywhere and great teams are usually great anywhere, but average teams with a strong fanbase, like Oklahoma State, Alabama and Eastern Michigan) have very good homecourt advantages. Remember that homecourt advantage compares expected scores at home AND on the road with no homecourt advantage factored with actual scores from games to quantify the value of playing at home. The second chart is our up-to-date against-the-spread performance for every team in college basketball. As you can see, there are a few teams that we have completely missed (like Saint Louis and Davidson), while our performance with the majority of teams has been respectable. The further we get into the season, the easier it is to incorporate this data into our engine improvements and daily picks.
Basketball Performance Notes
It's not expected to be sustainable, could be a fluke and may not have anything to do with recent tweaks, but the implementation of the updated college basketball engine completed on Saturday. On Saturday and Sunday, college basketball "normal" or better picks did go 8-2 ATS. Admittedly, performance in this area has not been as good/profitable since Week 4 (aka the conclusion of the preseason neutral court tournament period). The performance was needed. Hopefully, it is a sign that the improvements have us headed in the right direction and performance will continue to improve.
One other note of interest from college basketball is actually relevant to every sport we have tracked with the TrendFinder. It is true for college basketball, the NBA, college football and the NFL that, when we have a strong/"normal" or better O/U opinion on a game, our performance in that game overall (both O/U and ATS) is much better than the average playable pick, even if the other pick for that game is "weak." For instance, we are 17-10 ATS in games with normal+ NBA picks. Overall, in these situations, across all sports, when we have normal+ O/U picks, we are 149-110 (58% ATS). That translates to 74% ATS in NFL, 52% ATS in college football, 59% in NBA and 57% in college basketball in the most recent seasons (all better than playable picks in other situations). It would make sense that, since spreads and totals are correlated, when we think that a game is going to be played at a different pace than the line, the against-the-spread outcome is impacted by that.
Blog Topics:
With the football season winding down and the TrendFinder handling all performance reporting, even with "mad scientist mode" in full effect and plenty of new concepts for this site in creation/incubation, I will have far more time to delve deep into money-management, sports analysis and general sports (or non-sports, space-based solar power anyone?) related topics in the blog. I have several topics that I deem important that I intend to get into soon. More importantly, I would love to hear from you. If you have a topic that you would like to see me discuss/breakdown/analyze/ramble on about, please do not hesitate to contact us with your ideas or questions. Part of me writes this blog for me (though, if that were the only audience member it would probably be very different - lots of Mike Gundy bashing even if he didn't do anything "wrong" in the Fiesta Bowl), but I am far more concerned about producing (free) content that is valuable to you.
College Basketball Homecourt Advantage by Team:
College Basketball ATS Performance by Team:
Actual, real-life ATS, O/U and SU performance by team can be found on each team's schedule page. However, as we continue to leverage the TrendFinder database to find opportunities to improve our engines, we spend a considerable amount of time looking at team-by-team ATS performance of our own picks. While this information is interesting, it important to note that a) we do our best to "fix" any areas uncovered by this analysis where we believe there may be weaknesses and b) along those lines, we would not recommend blindly picking against our information when teams are involved for which we have not had a strong record this season. In the table below, "Games" represents all games that the team has played that did not result in an ATS push (including games that were not considered "playable" by the Predictalator - that info is still of great interest). "PM ATS Wins" is the number of games involving that team that resulted in an accurate ATS win by the Predictalator this year.
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Sex establishments are required to be licensed under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. Copies of the Act can be purchased from The Stationery Office.
A sex establishment can either be a sex shop, sex cinema or sexual entertainment venue e.g. strip tease, lap dancing etc. A sex shop is a premises used for business which consists to a significant degree of selling sex articles e.g. sex toys, books or videos. A sex cinema is any premises used to a significant degree for showing films which are concerned primarily with, or relate to, sexual activity.
However, you may apply to the local authority requesting them to waive the requirement of a licence.
Sexual Entertainment Venue Licences
On 4 November 2011, it was resolved that Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (as amended by Section 27 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009) shall come into force in the District with effect from 1 March 2011.
Any person wishing to run a Sexual Entertainment Venue ( SEV ) therefore requires a licence to do so from the authority under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (as amended). This is similar to the current system for those persons who would wish to operate either a sex shop or sex cinema.
There are fees applicable for this service.
There is a 21 day advertisement requirement followed by a hearing before Councillors prior to any decision being made.
Note: The service is not covered by the tacit authorisation process as it is in the public interest that we process the application before it can be granted.
Eligibility criteria
When considering an application for a sex establishment licence, the Council may only use the following criteria:
- must be at least 18 years old;
- must not be disqualified from holding a licence;
- must not have been refused the grant or renewal of a licence for the premises in question within the last 12 months unless the refusal has been reversed on appeal.
Regulation summary
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence.
Application evaluation process
Applications must be in writing (including by electronic means) and contain any information the local authority requires, as well as the applicant's name, address and where the applicant is an individual, their age, plus the address of the premises.
The law defines the way in which an application is made, which include advertising notice of the application in the local press and displaying a notice outside the premises for a specific time period to give persons living locally the opportunity to comment by a statutory closing date.
How long will it take to receive the licence?
Following receipt of the application form and any necessary attachments including the relevant fee, you can expect to hear from us within 60 days. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
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Fees will payable for applications.
Failed application redress
Please contact the local authority in the first instance.
Any applicant who is refused a licence, or refused the renewal of a licence, may, within 21 days of being notified of the refusal, appeal to the local Magistrate's Court.
However, the right to appeal does not apply where the licence was refused on the grounds that:
- the number of sex establishments in the area exceeds the number which the authority consider is appropriate;
- the grant of the licence would be inappropriate considering the character of the area, the nature of other premises in the area, or the premises themselves.
Licence holder redress
Please contact the local authority in the first instance.
A licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition can appeal to a local Magistrates' Court.
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Citizens Advice Bureau will give you advice.
Consumer complaint
Licence holders may at any time apply to the authority for a variation of the terms, conditions or restrictions in their licence.
If an application for a variation is refused, or if the licence is revoked, the licence holder may, within 21 days of being notified of the imposition of, or the refusal to vary, the term, condition or restriction in question, or of the revocation, appeal to the local Magistrates Court.
A licence holder may also appeal to the Crown Court against a decision of a Magistrates' Court.
Other redress
Any person objecting to an application for the grant, renewal or transfer of a licence may give written notice of their objection to the relevant authority, stating the grounds of the objection, within 28 days of the date of the application.
For more information please contact the Licensing Team on 01653 600666.

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A minute's walk from Aldgate East tube, Love in a Cup is a tiny little coffee shop serving excellent coffee and delicious snacks. Among the more unusual coffee options are the 'genera' - a latte with the addition of fresh orange rind, and the 'primo' - an insanely strong (4 shot) latte for those who want their caffeine hit all in one go.
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15 Osborn St
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|Open 7.30am-4pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat and Sun
|Tube: Aldgate East
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Best coffee, best place to be
Aussie Aussie Aussie!
Love in a Cup serve great, great coffee and ALWAYS cheerful service with huge dose of humour.
The BEST coffee shop in LONDON!!!!! Personal service, love made in each and every cup. Don't forget to try the coffee with Orange in it!
Small family friendly local place I always go to.. Must try the genera
Fresh croissant
The service is amazing!! Cute little place really recommend it 100%
Very friendly atmosphere and nice fresh orange juice & coffee on my way to work. 5 estrellas!!!
Funny batistas get the girls. Kash is knee deep in laughs and clunge.
Incomparably exquisite coffee and conversation from charming owner and barista who knows your name and favourite caffeine fix - this bijou espresso bar is unique and a haven for real coffee lovers, I go nowhere else!
At first it was the amazing coffee that brought to this little gem of a coffee shop..but now it is the friendly welcome and personal touch that keeps me going...and the coffee is still great!!
The original and seriously the best coffee in London...
Love in a Cup is a very nice place. I always get a very good coffee there, you also can find different Australian snacks which are delicious. Love in a Cup offers tasty pastries that are always fresh, most of them are gone by noon though. Coffee beans are supplied by Nude espresso roasting lab. And a guy who is making coffee is great, very friendly and talkative. I have been a returning customer for about 3 years now and never ever have I left unsatisfied with my order and customer service.
So I recommend Love in a Cup to everyone who is in the area near brick lane!
A hidden gem with consistently great espresso and hangover-curing bacon muffins.
Always a good place to start your day where Kash will make your coffee is as strong as you dare ... & he seems to know ALL his customers by name 😋
Kash, the owner and barista, creates the best cappuccino I've ever tasted - consistency, flavour, even the perfect amount of chocolate topping - really starts my day off with a flourish. And he has a great selection of music playing too!
The bacon muffins are so goood they want to have sex with you.
Always great coffee from this fab little shop 30secs from Aldgate East. The proprietor is called Cash. He really knows his coffee and is an Aussie who's always ready with a friendly welcome and a smile. Highly recommended.
Friendly service and hands down the best coffee in London!
Love, love, love this petite but perfect cafe with its superb flat whites and excellent selection of sweets and goodies from Australia. What bliss to find Cherry Ripe chocolate bars!
Cash makes the best coffee in London. If you ever fancy a break from work, or you're just in need of amazing coffee, go here and Cash will make whatever kind of coffee you need.
A decent flat white and lots of Aussie goodies...
I've experimented with a few coffee shops in the area. This place by far has the best coffee. Absolutely stunning coffee. What's more, the owner is a top dude and always makes me smile when I grab a coffee...
Fantastic coffee shop. No faceless uninspired staff here serving dull coffee. Every visit brings a smile, you must try!
This is one of my favourite places for coffee. The barista is very personable and has built up a nice reputation with his customers. Like his Australia Shop where I've been able to buy Tim Tams for the "slam".
Best coffee for miles luckily on route to my office! Would travel out of my way as always enjoy the personal and friendly service from Kash.
Got to be one of the cutest little coffee shops I've ever been to. Always an excellent coffee - greeted with a smile and a chat.
Best coffee and bacon muffins in London.
Superb coffee and great personalised service - a cheeky proprietor with a great sense-of-humour who remembers the names and orders of all his regular customers. Coffee shop culture exactly as it should be.
Consistently the best cup of coffee in the E1 area! Friendly owner Kash loyally remembers what his regulars drink, always happy for a chat and down to earth discussion about coffee. I stick to Americanos as great comparator between shops, his is always delicious, and signature Genera cappuccino also delicious.
Cash, the owner, is super friendly and makes the best coffee in the area.
Not only does he make delicious coffee, Kash (the Aussie front-man of Love in a Cup) stocks a great collection of Australian treats. Need Tim Tam fix? Missing Chicken Salt? Thirsty for a Solo? Kash has them all.
This is an absolute gem of a find. The friendliest little coffee shop in London bar none.
Tiny little place attracting the Antipodean diaspora with its perfect coffees and selection of Aussie snacks. The barista/owner is really friendly. Great to sit on the single table outside and people watch on Brick Lane. I haven't yet found a better coffee in London. This is coming from someone whose dissertation was on the historic cultural and psychotropic effects of coffee. Remember, the flat white or 'flatty' was a Kiwi invention. Closes at four but the Australians do have a better work-life balance.
Excellent coffee from the friendliest chap in E1.
Tiny oasis of coffee and roguish Australian charm in Brick Lane
My love in a cup coffee genuinely helps me get through the day! Their chicken schnitzel toasted sandwich is amazing too.
Been coming here almost every day for months. Easily the best cafe around this area. Banter is great too.
By far the best coffee I have ever had in my entire life. Every aspect of it was perfection. Im not one to ever post my thoughts but was absolutely compelled after tasting it. Highly recommended. Indulge yourself.
Whenever I am London as a tourist it´s a "must" to visit Kesh at Love in a cup. Not only does he imply offer the best (and sometimes most unusual) coffees in all London (ever tried the Genera with a little bit of orange rind in it), he is by far one of the friendliest persons you can meet in London. The cookies with white chocolate taste so much different from the ones alike at Starbucks & Co. And by writing that I simply mean: BETTER - YUMMIER - CHOCOLATIER. So honestly, there´s no better way to enjoy your coffee in London than at "Love in a cup".
Excellent coffee and always a warm welcome. It's the place to go on a Sunday on the way home from Brick Lane for a caffeine hit. The brownies are also first class. Highly recommended.
THE best coffee shop in London. Incredible tasting coffee, brewed to absolute perfection. The owner's passion for coffee is one to be admired by all baristas. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Absolutely amazing place, not just great coffee but also a very personal experience. I happily walk the extra distance from work to have wonderful coffee each morning. Keep up the good work!
By far the best coffee in London. The secret blend of coffee beans makes this a unique and wonderful flavour. I highly recommend coming here.
As a non-coffee/tea drinker I don't normally frequent Coffee Houses but after walking past Love in a Cup on my way to work numerous times and being amused by the board outside I finally ventured in for a crispy bacon and cheese muffin. The set up is lovely, homely and relaxed and the service was fantastic. Unlike other places in London the owner (an easy going welcoming Aussie) was more than happy to strike up conversation while I waited for my order, I loved this because I find it is rare across London! The crispy bacon and cheese muffin was delicious (I highly recommend!) and I'm slightly worried that I may now have an addiction forming! There was also a selection of sweet bites on offer and I may have to take up coffee drinking so I can sample what smelt like amazing coffee. I would highly recommend this little place, it's not to be overlooked and I can't imagine anyone leaves without a smile.
Excellent coffee and excellent company - the only place to get my daily fix!!!!
Love in a cup is the best place in east london!!! The location is perfect, the coffee is outstanding yet the service is the kindest you will ever find. When I found out about love in a cup I haven't gone one day without having my coffee there. Yet if one day you don't fancy a coffee there are delicious organic snacks and tea!!!! Now there is a terrace and it is great. Pleas go and check it out! Its amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE IN A CUP!!!!!!!! xXxXxXxXx
I don't recognise Love in a Cup from the previous comments so guess the person went somewhere else, which would be gutting as LIAC is an excellent coffee house. LIAC has a substantial coffee menu, competively priced with great variation like the Genera made with real orange. In fact innovation seems to be behind everything they do including things as diverse as the cakes and pastries, to the music which is always different, new and vibrant, to the surroundings where Cash is always trying something unique to deliver a warm and welcoming feel for the shop. Only issue i have is that Cash wont share the secret of his coffee blend which after all is why you go in the first place. A lovely cup of coffee from Love in a Cup
I can only think the last commentator went somewhere other than LIAC as i don't recognise any of what he's saying. LIAC has a huge, innovative selection of coffe to choose from, try for instance the Genera made with Orange. All the drinks are competitively priced and there's always something new being tried out be it food drinks or indeed music which is great. The only downer is the owner wont share his secret bean mix so you'll have to go in person to enjoy the wonderful coffee they serve.
Amazing coffee and such a range of types. Very friendly people, I'd highly recommend this little place if you like a good coffee that is well made.


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Dr Vincent Cogliati Bantz
Researcher biography
Dr Vicent Cogliati-Bantz has the following research interests: International Law, International Organisations, Law of the Sea.
Dr Cogliati-Bantz received his legal education in the United States, Switzerland, France and Ireland. His professional experience includes an assistant Professorship at the University of Miami School of Law and a Robert Schuman scholarship at the European Parliament in Luxembourg. He has authored or co-authored various works on the Law of the Sea and Public International Law. He lectures on the Law of the Sea, International Organizations, European Union Law, Comparative Law and Global Law. In 2009, he defended his Ph.D. thesis summa cum laude at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva before a prestigious jury composed of Professor Lucius Caflisch (member of the UN's International Law Commission, former Judge of the European Court of Human Rights and former Swiss delegate to the Third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea), Professor Philippe Gautier (Registrar of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea) and Professor Marcelo Kohen of the Graduate Institute of International Studies. His thesis, published in 2015 by Routledge, examines whether international organizations have the right to register vessels, aircraft and spacecraft and, if so, under what conditions. When the right exists, the thesis analyses the regime applicable to various means of transportation. With Hugo Caminos, former Judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Dr Cogliati-Bantz wrote The Legal Regime of Straits: Contemporary Challenges and Solutions, published in 2014 by Cambridge University Press.


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Breeze is the best of Carnival: Carnival Breeze Cruise Review by pmckee7
Overall Member Rating
Breeze is the best of Carnival
Destination: Southern Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
Embarkation: Really easy. We flew into FLL the night before and had a leisurely arrival the next day around noon. We were on board in 20 minutes WITHOUT Faster to the Fun. We ignored the email that said not to arrive before 1.
Service: Impeccable, and friendly. Great training shows. Personal hearty greetings at every crew encounter. The ship is very clean and well cared for. We still love the singing and dancing that tops off every excellent meal service.
Dining: We were in early service Blush. Missed one meal there because of a late arriving excursion in Aruba, but they allowed us to eat in the late service after others were More seated. Table mates with the same issue that day were accommodated in the Sapphire room with others on the flexible time plan. The Lido deck lines were not set up for the many late arrivals on this day, my only complaint. Guy's Burger Bar is good, but probably unhealthy. La Cucina for lunch was OK, but reports from table mates about dinner were better. Vegetarian choices throughout were good. The menu and quality were very good every day.
Entertainment: Loved it!. Good stage shows with great production enhancements that make the 8 person group look like a much bigger ensemble. Good voices and great dancing. The highlight for us was the tribute band #Rhythmnation, appearing in the Ocean Plaza. Excellent vocal and instrumental soloists, a huge repertoire from Woodstock until now, and unflagging energy. They were fully engaged with the audience.
Activities: So many to choose from, or ignore and find the quiet spots on the promenade deck (including several hot tubs), the Library, and Piano Bar during the day. We like the Trivia contests and use them about once a day too meet new people by forming little teams.
Chidlren's Clubs: Our 12 year old loved the Circle C as a meeting spot, but didn't do the activities. She made many friends, through our thoughtful table assignment, and then formed a posse with them and others. She wants to travel with us again next year, as a 13 year-old, so the prognosis is good. Less
Published 03/31/14
Cabin review: 7368
Balcony cabin with plenty of room for three. Extra generous stowage room, including two huge drawers under the day bed. Suitcases stow under the twin beds.
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Good tour with the semi-sub to see the sunken ship. Then a long drive around the island in a bus. We usually do that part with a taxi, and would probably chose that option again. Given the length of the tour though, it was a pretty good value.
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Didn't get off the ship. Nothing in the excursion descriptions tempted, and certainly nothing to see from the pier. Table mates reported dull excursions and very pushy locals. We did manage to watch part of a baseball game from our balcony through binoculars. We would advise Carnival to delete this port and add more time in Grand Turk and Curacao.
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From: "Jack Goins" <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] DNAPrint NA reported as EA
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 09:19:57 -0500
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From: Malcolm Dodd <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 5:14 AM
Subject: RE: [DNA] DNAPrint NA reported as EA
> Hi Ray
> Good to hear from you. I am very pleased to discuss the lousy marketing of
> DNPrint and what their results truly mean.
> If my ancestry is Shawnee or Mohawk you say that "we know" that this can
> read East Asian. (By the way are the Shawnee or Mohawk results EA
> AND NA or just EA?).
> However I can only say that I have my parents 1942 marriage
> certificate and my 1945 birth certificate and baptismal
> certificate but that does not make
> the father named my biological father.
Hi Malcolm and list;
I will add this, My knowledge of DNA comes from my own 'self educated'
study. so I will leave the technical DNA arguments to others, but I do agree
most of the complaints concerning DNAPrint test results I have read may be
explained, or dismissed by Malcoms suggestion above "Do we really know" .
My grandfather told me and several others (1950) who were present which
included my parents that his grandmother Goins was 3/4 Indian and his
grandfather Goins was 1/2, although he never named the tribe I assumed it
was Cherokee. My mothers grandfather Reed said his gg grandfather Reed
was a full blood Cherokee. I have researched my families history and
genealogy for
several years and included them in my book (Melungeons And Other Pioneer
My DNAPrint test results are 72% Indo-European, 28% Native American, 0%
and 0% East Asian. * Estimates have an error of +or - 2.5%.
This leaves me with several unanswered questions. If I have over 1/4 NA in
my DNA print test does it tell me it is from my last 10 generations? If so
which of the 1024 ancestors did it belong to? Ten generations is about
250-300 years so take that back to 1500 and I honestly don't know how anyone
could possibly "expect" what their DNA print is going to tell them. How can
the lab technicians determine EA and NA in one person's test but not be able
to distinguish the two? I do know that grandpa Goins grandmothers,
brothers, sisters, cousins etc, and distant relatives filed over 1000
Cherokee Indian Applications. This strongly suggest he was my grandfather
by blood, but does it actually prove it. Did these NA results come from this
source or some other unknown source? Jack
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Maggie Gallagher Flees MSNBC Interview - UPDATED
See this chair? That's where Maggie was supposed to be this morning on MSNBC, but her stanking ass was a no show.
Maggie was invited to address the race baiting tactics of NOM, but that heifer was scared. Basically, she and her hate group are caught!
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UPDATE Maggie was actually there. There was a mixed up on set.
3 comments:
- Writer said...
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA etc. etc. :)
- March 28, 2012 at 9:11 AM
- K. Clark said...
Is running away from interviews a new trend? I didn't get the memo.
- March 28, 2012 at 1:31 PM
- luciferosirisarnold said...
When asked that same question she forgot what she said the last time.lol
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The MTS Centre is located at 300 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It resides in the R3C 5S4 zip code.
For hockey games, the venue has a capacity of 15,004. For center stage concerts, it holds 16,345. For rodeo and motocross events, it has a capacity of 13,198.
Ground broke in April of 2003, with the venue officially opening on November 16, 2004.
The MTS Centre is home to the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL.
By car
From the North via Perimeter Highway
When driving on the Perimeter Highway East, turn South on Main Street (Route 52 South) and then continue into Downtown Winnipeg. Turn right onto Portage Avenue and head four blocks West. The MTS Centre is located between Donald Street and Hargrave Street on Portage Avenue.
From the South via Highway 75 and U.S. Border
Highway 75 will become Pembina Highway (Route 42 North) and continue North on Pembina Highway when entering city limits. Pembina Highway eventually turns into Donald Street. Crossing the Donald Street Bridge, it will then become Smith Street as you enter Downtown Winnipeg. Turn left onto Portage Avenue and travel one block West. The MTS Centre is located between Donald Street and Hargrave Street on Portage Avenue.
From the East via Trans Canada Highway 1
Trans Canada Highway 1 will become Fermor Avenue (Route 135 West), and Fermor Avenue eventually turns into Dunkirk Drive (Route 62 North). Continue North on Route 62 North until it becomes Osborne Street and then Memorial Boulevard. Turn right onto Portage Avenue and then five blocks East. The MTS Centre is located between Donald Street and Hargrave Street on Portage Avenue.
From the West via Trans Canada Highway 1
Trans Canada Highway 1 will become Portage Avenue (Route 85 East). Continue on Portage Avenue into Downtown Winnipeg. The MTS Centre is located between Donald Street and Hargrave Street on Portage Avenue.
By public transit
The following routes go directly to the MTS Centre: 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 33, 38, 44, 45, 47, 55, 60, 66, 160 and 162/70.
The following may not always operate to the MTS Centre, check times and schedules to clarify: 1, 2, 3, 21, 22, 24, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 64, 65, 67, 68, 99, 137, 161, 163, 180, 181, 183.
There are approximately 30,000 spots available in Downtown Winnipeg for fans to use when driving to an event at MTS Centre.
Six (6) suggested parking lots surround the venue. Lot 1 is located just off Portage Avenue and Carlton Street. Lot 2 is located between Portage Avenue and the Graham Mall on Hargrave Street. Lot 3 is located on Tavern and Graham Avenues. Lot 4 is located at Cityplace. Lot 5 is located at the Millennium Library. Lot 6 is in the Winnipeg Square.
Depending on the event, parking price usually varies between $5 and $15 for an evening.
MTS Centre has an event level gate located in the northeast section of the venue on Portage Avenue. There are also three (3) skywalks located around the venue. There is a skywalk to Newport Centre and a skywalk to Powerhouse Building that are both located on Hargrave Street. A skywalk to Cityplace is also located on Graham Avenue. For Winnipeg Jets games, gates will open 90 minutes prior to puck drop. For all other events, gates open one (1) hour before the event time is scheduled to start.
All bags that patrons carry will be subject to random search by venue personnel. Small purses and handbags are permitted, although the MTS Centre insists that fans should avoid bringing any bags to the game to avoid unwarranted inspections and long lines to enter the venue. No cameras or video cameras are permitted into the stadium. Those who fail to comply with staff upon entering the stadium will be refused admittance.
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Madassar and Sundas are not just friendly but down to earth and fun loving who's wedding took place at Royal Albert Palace, Fords, NJ in March of 2012. We haven't had this much fun and laugh photographing any couple so far. This photo shoot tops all photo shoot so far thus, "shocked". Having fun taking photographs and getting photographed is very special ingredient for a photos that you want to look at for the ages to come.
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I would like to extend my "Thanks" to Umer and Uroosa for all their help and for putting up with me!
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The name of the candy M & M stands for Mars and Murrie. Forest Mars was the founder of the Mars candy company; Bruce Murrie was the son of the president of Hershey's. The "m" stands for each of their last names.
The character M&M is Cathy's brother. His name is more ironic than symbolic. He's "addicted" to M & M candies the way others in the book are genuinely addicted to drugs.
M&M the candy was named for it's inventor and a stock holder.
The inventor, Forrest Mars, Sr., was the founder of the Mars Company. The other M was for Bruce Murrie, the son of the Hershey's president who had a 20% stake in the endeavor.
M&M, the character, was given the nickname due to his addiction to the candy. Even his parents referred to him by this name.


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Bong ban bid after Brumby backflip
The Victorian opposition has renewed calls for bongs to be banned following Premier John Brumby's backflip on legalising marijuana.
Mr Brumby rallied for the drug to be decriminalised while in opposition 11 years ago but has since changed his mind.
As the then opposition leader, Mr Brumby introduced a private member's bill in 1996 to decriminalise marijuana and his views were later adopted as Labor Party policy.
But Mr Brumby, who admitted smoking marijuana while at university, no longer supports decriminalising small amounts of the drug for personal use.
The opposition's mental health and drug abuse spokeswoman Mary Wooldridge called on the government to go further and ban the sale of bongs - water pipes used to inhale marijuana.
"If bongs continue to be freely available it sends a conflicting message in relation to whether Mr Brumby and the government are actually serious about trying to reduce cannabis use in Victoria," Ms Wooldridge told AAP.
She said the premier's backflip was too little too late.
About 400,000 Victorians use marijuana every year and the drug's harmful effects, including a tripling of the incidence of psychosis, had been long documented, Ms Wooldridge said.
"While it's a very welcome u-turn on his (Mr Brumby's) former position I think he's been slow to come to the realisation of something that the sector and the community has been aware of for a long time."
But a spokeswoman for the premier said decriminalising marijuana had not been Labor policy for some time.
In June 2001, Labor's then health minister Bronwyn Pike said legalising the drug was "not on the agenda for this government".
A spokesperson for Mental Health Minister Lisa Neville said the Ministerial Council on Drugs had agreed in May that the federal government should develop options for banning or regulating smoking equipment used for cannabis.
Ms Wooldridge said bongs could be outlawed in Victoria under either the Fair Trading Act or the Controlled Substances Act, which were amended to ban 'ice' and cocaine kits.
She said provisions could be made for people who smoke marijuana for medicinal purposes to access bongs or similar devices.
Cultural exemptions could also be made for people who use hookah water pipes to legally smoke scented tobacco.
"So, instead of going from a free-for-all situation where anyone who wants to walk into any shop can purchase it regardless, you could have a system where people who needed it for medicinal uses were authorised or licensed by the police or the health system to do so," she said.
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Rihanna Taps Britney Spears for 'S&M' Remix
Rihanna loves whips and chains, and now she's adding Britney Spears to her fantasy.
The singer teamed up with the veteran pop icon for the remix to her current single 'S&M,' which hit the airwaves this weekend. As news of the duet hit the news circuit, the Bajan beauty and the pop princess shared a few quips via Twitter. "I got a #SEXY collabo comin your way supa dupa soon!!!! OH YEAH!!! By popular demand….," RiRi tweeted Sunday (April 10). "Its [sic] BRITNEY BITCH!!!!"
Spears responded coyly with, "You're such a tease! I like it, like it… You think they're ready Ri Ri?…"
The track debuted on New York's Z-100, with Rihanna calling in to explain the motivation behind teaming up with Britney. "In order to do a remix, it had to be major," she said to morning show host Elvis Duran. "I asked my fans last week who they really wanted me to collaborate with, and Britney was one of the most popular names. Britney doesn't do features, and it was really amazing that she wanted to be a part of this song."
For her part Spears, doesn't change too much of the song's original make-up but manages to fit snugly into RiRi's naughty shoes. Released in January, the single peaked at the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts and atop the Dance Charts.
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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - Terminal Radar Approach Control Expansion
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Design and construction documents were developed for the new 10,000 SF Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (TRACON) and link connecting it to the existing TRACON at the Philadelphia International Airport. The design and construction documents were also developed for renovation of the existing 14,400-SF TRACON, converting it into an administration building. A guard house and upgraded security provisions were also designed for the building and the site.
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Social Analytics company Social Bakers has developed a fun little tool that measures the amount of real-time Olympic Twitter buzz.
The CheerMeter tool measures overall per hour and per day Olympic Twitter mentions along with a drill down that displays the most mentioned language and sport.
The tool is an advertisement for Social Bakers' social tool Listening Pro, which allows users to monitor, analyze and engage multiple social networks.
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Earthquake – secure items in your home and work
Earthquake – secure items in your home and work
Yesterday's 6.3 Wellington Anniversary Day Earthquake was a strong reminder for Palmerston North residents and businesses to be more prepared.
Head of Emergency Management at Palmerston North City Council, Stewart Davies, says in the last year we have had a number of reminders that we live in the shaky isles.
"Yesterday, Council staff assessed infrastructure in the city and luckily we have escaped with minor damage."
Stewart Davies says it's not a matter of if an earthquake will strike, it is a matter of when and we all should be prepared. "This is more important now as GNS scientists are predicting aftershocks for some time to come."
Everyone should take some time to secure items such as wall units, bookshelves, hotwater cylinders and televisions. "A good rule of thumb is if it could fall and hurt someone then you should find a way to secure it to a wall."
The earthquake damaged some chimneys in the city. "I want to urge everyone with fireplaces to have them checked out. Historically there have been cases of fires in homes many months after earthquakes caused by an unchecked damaged chimney. Be safe, be certain and get it checked out."
Stewart Davies says a good way to safeguard yourself, your family and your property is to visit http://www.getthru.govt.nz/web/GetThru.nsf. There you will find details of how you can prepare with the aim of being self-sufficient for at least three days post a disaster.
Meanwhile, Palmerston North City Council's parks and property manager John Brenkley says engineers are this morning assessing all Council buildings, especially those on the Earthquake Prone Building List.
"We've identified some superficial damage such as door frames twisting, however to date nothing structural has been identified. The lifts in the Central Administration Building and Palmerston North City Library have, as they are designed to do in an earthquake, stopped working and service engineers have been called."
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The Lens: A Practical Guide for the Creative Photographer is a new title from Rocky Nook. Decoding the arcane terminology used by lens manufacturers, the book provides practical tips for both amateur and professional photographers to help them make smart purchasing decisions, and also covers the foundations of lens design, including the optical, mechanical and electronic properties of photographic lenses. The 320-page volume is available for $44.95.
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Santa Barbara, CA — October 10, 2012 — The Lens: A Practical Guide for the Creative Photographer (Rocky Nook, $44.95 USD) is a momentous handbook that demystifies optical technology, decodes arcane terminology, and provides practical tips for both amateur and professional photographers to help them make smart purchasing decisions and build the perfect lens collection.
"Choosing the right lens… is one of the most important photographic decisions you can make," says author NK Guy, "...nothing affects the quality of a photo more than the lens. It's no longer just about the megapixels—it's the glass that makes all the difference." And yet, many buyers of interchangeable lens cameras don't venture past the basic lens included in the camera box. Some are reluctant to spend more money, are confused by the buzzwords, or are overwhelmed by all the choices that are available. This new book takes the guesswork out of the process so photographers can achieve an amazing scope for quality photography using interchangeable lenses.
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UUP seeks policing assurances
The Ulster Unionist ruling executive has said it will not nominate members to the new Police Board until it has "satisfactory resolutions" to a number of issues.
At a meeting on Saturday, the party also passed a resolution stating that it re-affirmed its rejection of the Patten proposals on the future of policing in Northern Ireland.
Party leader David Trimble said the motion was passed unanimously.
"We have always been concerned about that in terms of whether a number of the Patten procedures will work," he said.
North Belfast
Mr Trimble said some party members said there had not been effective policing in some parts of north Belfast during violent clashes there this summer.
He added: "I want to know what the Government, the Northern Ireland Office, is prepared to do to assure the public in Northern Ireland that there is going to be an effective police service which we want to see."
The party executive also discussed power sharing with Sinn Fein following the IRA's decision to withdraw its decommissioning offer and the arrests of three suspected IRA members in Colombia.
Anti-Agreement Ulster Unionist MP Jeffrey Donaldson said: "If the secretary of state wants an answer then he better be very quick in resolving the outstanding issues of concern that we have," he said.
The meeting came a day after party leader David Trimble said members would take more time before coming to a final decision on the board.
The 19-member board, which will replace the Police Authority for Northern Ireland, will consist of 10 politicians and nine others.
It will oversee the new service in a role which will include holding the chief constable and the police service to account. It will also have a say in the design of the new badge and flag.
To date, the nationalist SDLP is the only party to have signed up to the board while Ulster Unionists have reserved judgement on the matter.
The policing issue was raised during a four-hour meeting of UUP officers on Friday and was discussed again by the 100-strong executive at party headquarters in Belfast on Saturday.
The British Government wants a final decision from all the main parties before the end of this month as to whether they will accept places on the board.
On Friday, Mr Trimble gave the clearest indication to date that his party was prepared to nominate members to the board.
However, he said they still had a number of concerns about arrangements for the new Police Service of Northern Ireland.
The Catholic Church has said it will support the new arrangements outlined last month in the government's revised plan for implementing police reform.
The plan outlines in detail changes to be made to the Royal Ulster Constabulary as it is transformed into the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Sinn Fein has rejected the blueprint, which aims to redress the gap between the current policing proposals and the 175 recommendations made by the Patten Commission nearly two years ago.
The anti-Agreement Democratic Unionist Party has called for unionist unity on the policing issue.
But members of the Ulster Unionist Party have publicly disagreed over the way forward.
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Kent name team to face Glamorgan in two-day friendly
Tuesday 27th March 2012
Kent have named the team to face Glamorgan in a two-day friendly at the St Lawrence Ground on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th March.
Kent were beaten by 7 runs in their 40-over match against Glamorgan on Tuesday 27th Match, despite a solid performance, with notable contributions with both bat and ball from Matt Coles (39) and Brendan Nash (42). The full scorecard will be available to download from the website shortly.
Play will commence at 11am on both days of the two-day friendly match, with Jonesy's Kitchen in the Les Ames Stand serving food and beverages on both days.
The team to face Glamorgan will be:
Ben Harmison
Scott Newman
Sam Northeast
Mike Powell
Brendan Nash
Geraint Jones
Simon Cook
Matt Coles
Charlie Shreck
Mark Davies
Darren Stevens
The Club is offering Members and Ticket Package holders a unique opportunity to meet Head Coach, Jimmy Adams during their Meet the Coach event on Wednesday 28th March, from 7pm in the Harris Room at the St Lawrence Ground. A bar will be open throughout the evening. If you would like to attend, please register with Sally Harrison at the Club's main office: 01227 456 886, option '0' or email email@example.com
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EL notes: Giants' Panik finds his place
Richmond infielder quickly getting comfortable at second base
By David Driver / Special to MLB.com | May 14, 2013 6:00 AM ET
A promotion to the Eastern League has also meant a homecoming of sorts for Joe Panik, the No. 4 prospect in the Giants system who played last season for Class A Advanced San Jose in the California League.
The 6-foot-1 Panik was born in Yonkers, N.Y., raised up the road in Hopewell Junction and is a lifelong fan of Derek Jeter. The 22-year-old began this season with Richmond and had family and friends in the stands during April road games in New Britain and Trenton.
"It's been good to get back and play on the East Coast," he said. "I'm familiar with the Northeast and this kind of weather. The ball really travels in California. The parks here are legitimate size, and you really have to hit it to get it past the outfielders."
A standout at St. John's before he was taken in the first round by the Giants in 2011, Panik played shortstop when he won Northwest League MVP that year while leading the league with a .341 average for Salem-Keitzer. Panik also played short in 2012 for San Jose, where he hit .297 with 27 doubles, four triples, seven homers and 76 RBIs.
But this season the Giants have moved Panik to second base.
"It's gone pretty good," he said. "I've been a shortstop my whole life, but I've gotten used to the turns at second [on the double play]. That's probably the biggest [adjustment]. Coming to Spring Training, I knew I would be playing second and a little bit of short. I took a lot of reps at second and got comfortable there."
"He's been able to make the switch very easily," said Fred Stanley, director of player development for the Giants. "He has good footwork and a strong, accurate arm. It was an easy transition for him. He's making good strides offensively and defensively."
In games through Sunday, he's batting .301 in 133 at-bats with nine doubles, a triple and 13 RBIs. He had on on-base average of .386 and OPS of .784.
While his position has changed, Panik still has a consistent approach at the plate as a No. 2 hitter.
"I try to keep things simple. I don't try to hit a three-run homer with no one on base, so to speak. I just try to get on base -- walk, hit, double, whatever it takes. My main goal is to stay healthy and get a lot of at-bats. The rest will take care of itself," he said.
What does Panik notice in Double-A pitchers?
"The guys are a lot more consistent. Their stuff is better," he said. "I got off to a slow start, but I've gotten comfortable with the league."
One of his teammates last year at San Jose was outfielder Jarrett Parker, a second-round pick of the Giants in 2010 out of Virginia. Parker also moved up to Richmond this season.
"The thing about Joe is he always has quality, consistent at-bats," Parker said. "He's always driving the ball. He can spray the ball to left, right and center."
In brief
Familiar numbers: New Hampshire's Chad Jenkins, who allowed two runs in five innings May 6 in his only start for the Fisher Cats this year, was called up to Toronto and repeated that performace Sunday in Boston to earn a win. The 2009 first-rounder made 13 appearances, including three starts, for the Blue Jays last season.
Closing time is a tough time: The Baltimore Orioles have nearly a sure thing in closer Jim Johnson, but the Bowie Baysox, their Eastern League affiliate, are having trouble putting games away. Bowie gave up the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth Saturday and lost, 2-1, to Erie, leaving the Baysox 0-6 in games tied after the eighth inning.
Lucky shave: Reading's Cameron Rupp shaved his goatee Thursday, then said via Twitter that he didn't like the new look. The 24-year-old catcher promptly homered in three straight games, including a game-tying blast at home Saturday as the Fightin Phils came back to beat Akron, 7-5. "I thought it was time for a change," he told the Reading Eagle about shaving. Reading also needed a new look -- the team had lost 12 of 14 games prior to Saturday's comeback.
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