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January 23, 2013
Transaction Analysis
Young and Running Out Of Time
Signed OF-R Ben Francisco to a minor-league deal. [1/21]
If The Asylum were to make a film about a bat-first, platoon-neutral, low-production corner outfielder, then Francisco would be the leading man. He has almost no platoon split, which is great when it's applied to a star like Ryan Braun, but when we're talking about a guy who balances mediocre against mediocre, there's just no way to leverage it. We see specialist types—be it relievers or bench types—make it onto rosters all the time, but not players like Francisco. The idea of a corner outfielder without a platoon split is good; too bad the execution with Francisco is poor. —R.J. Anderson
Signed LHP Erik Bedard to a minor-league deal. [1/21]
The last time Bedard made this column, it came on the heels of his release from the Pirates; partly because he pitched poorly, partly because of his laconic style. You'll have to excuse me for not taking the charge seriously, it's just so many people have accused Bedard of apathy or rudeness that the effect is gone. If Bedard is a jerk, he must be the benign kind, so long as he doesn't violate a golden rule: Only valuable players get away with acting poorly. Expect Bedard to open the season in the Astros rotation, which is the first step in his master plan to irk reporters and fans in another city. —R.J. Anderson
Signed UTL-R Mark DeRosa to a one-year deal worth $750,000 with a club option worth $750 thousand. [1/22]
Here's a surprise. Not only did DeRosa get a big-league contract, but he got one with a club option. Alas, the chances of DeRosa's option being exercised seem fat. Over the past three seasons DeRosa has appeared in 26, 47, and 48 games; usually because of his left wrist, and last season because of an oblique strain. When DeRosa has played in recent years he's managed a .259 True Average against lefties. His ability to play multiple positions is a plus as well. If DeRosa can find a way to stay healthy then he could be a useful bench player. Otherwise, look for Mike McCoy to get time in his place. —R.J. Anderson
Signed LHP Pedro Feliciano to a minor-league deal. [1/21]
Feliciano, he of 408 appearances from 2006-2010, appeared to have a rubber arm until he signed a two-year deal (worth $8 million), and then missed both of those seasons while recovering from shoulder surgery. The only question reasonable people ask of the whole affair is how did this happen to the Yankees and not the Mets? Reversal of cosmic roles aside, the Mets have a smart little low-risk signing on their hands if Feliciano returns to form. In such scenario Feliciano would provide value as a specialist and trade chip. Here's a fun thought. Who would be less welcoming of a reunion: Yankees fans with Feliciano, or Feliciano with Jerry Manuel? —R.J. Anderson
Signed LF/DH-R Delmon Young to a one-year contract for $750,000, plus incentives that could bring the value to around $3.25 million. [1/22]
The simplest way to explain this is to note that $750,000 is a pittance for a team with a ~$170 million payroll, that it's about as low as you can pay even for near-replacement level players, that Delmon Young is near the replacement level, and that no move that costs just $750,000 can produce enough downside to get too agitated over it.
But criminologists will tell you that the severity of punishment is less of a deterrent to crime than the certainty of punishment, which might make you wonder why the apparent certainty of disappointment didn't deter the Phillies from signing Young, regardless of the modest stakes. We've got Young at around 1.2 WARP in his career, which is already six full seasons old, and at -0.9 in the past year, -1.2 in the past two years, and 0.6 in the past three years. In 2012, he had the same isolated power as Alexi Amarista, a Pomeranian chew toy who played in Petco. Young had a worse walk rate than nine NL teams' pitchers. Even with the spectacular fluctuations you expect from defensive metrics, he hasn't had a single season in his career with a positive FRAA—or, for that matter, a positive +/-, or a positive UZR. He has, however, thrown more bats at umpires in his career than every other player in the majors combined.
But now, a comparison. One of those gimmicky blind comparisons. This one covers the past three seasons:
We can agree, I hope, that those players are basically the same. The second player, Young, is considerably younger and has at least the reputation of a guy who can stand on the field. The first player, were he to be a free agent, would certainly sign for more than $750,000 (plus incentives) and, were he to sign for $750,000 (plus incentives), his new team's fans would certainly be elated. After all, limitations are limitations, but who wouldn't want Adam Dunn at $750,000?
We aren't involved in the conversations that lead to a deal like Young's happening, but presumably upside was discussed, alluded to, or at the very least in the back of the Phillies executives' minds. Adam Dunn, for instance, would get considerably more than $750,000 (plus incentives) as a free agent because Dunn has upside. He has been good in the more distant past, which makes him more likely to be good in the future than somebody who hasn't been good in the past. And he has been quite good, which suggests not just that he might return to form but that the form might be exciting. And this is the thinking behind Young, who stands out among the great unwashed replacement-level masses simply because he's interesting.
Young, like Dunn, has been good in the past (though much more distant). I wouldn't say that Young has ever been quite good, unless it's followed by the qualifier "for his age." But "good for his age," and particularly "great for his age," often turn into "good" or "great" eventually.
That doesn't mean it's a good thing to sign Delmon Young. It merely means that there is a thought process behind signing Delmon Young. Whether we should accept that thought process is what's next.
Young was, as you know, an elite prospect. Three times he was Baseball America's no. 3 prospect, and mixed in was one year at the very top of their list. The only position players to rank ahead of him at any point were Joe Mauer, B.J. Upton, and Alex Gordon.
Gordon is an interesting name to mention there, because Gordon was also a flop through age 26, and now he's 28 and he's a superstar, or at least plays like one while few people notice. Young's past-three-years line was already mentioned (Player B), but Gordon's line during the same three years wasn't exciting, either: 95 OPS+, and 4.3 WARP (thanks to better defense and baserunning). Since then, he has been worth 11 WARP in the past two seasons. If Delmon Young's agent didn't mention Gordon when he was talking to Ruben Amaro, Jr., he doesn't deserve his cut of the contract.
How realistic is it, though, for a player like Young—elite prospect, disappointing early/mid-20s—to bloom late and establish himself as something other than he has established himself? I went through the Baseball America top 100s from 1990 through 2000 and collected all the top-10 position prospects, then filtered out all but those who were disappointing through age 26. The disappointing ones were any with fewer than 4 WARP produced in their age 24, 25, and 26 seasons. (Gordon wasn't a prospect in this era, but even if he had been, he was too good to count as Delmon-level disappointment.)
There were 21. I've brought a table to this party!
What we mostly see are players who were bad and stayed bad. What we mostly see is that, if these players are the template for Young, the Phillies have a new right fielder who is going to be lousy. If he is, that's sorta okay. At $750,000, he's easy enough to cut loose, assuming that we're talking about a functioning front office (which I assume we are).
But what we also see is Cliff Floyd. Floyd's not a perfect comp—nobody is ever a perfect comp, but he's not even a totally convincing comp—because he was a) injured during a lot of those seasons and b) had been a well above-average hitter during each of those three seasons and c) could take a walk, which might not be any more important than any other skill but man oh man does it seem like it is, emotionally speaking. But at the same point in his career, Floyd had produced 1.9 career WARP in 539 career games, and depending on your perspective "but he's always injured" isn't necessarily more promising as an excuse than "but he sort of sucks." Floyd, though, stayed healthy and got much better in his age-27 season, and averaged 139 games with a .934 OPS over the next three seasons.
There's also Barrett and Alomar, whose age- 27, -28 and -29 seasons would be bargains today at $750,000 (plus incentives), but I was tempted to take catchers out of this exercise completely because they do tend to develop more slowly. And there's Clayton, who doubled his value and was no punchline, but his bump comes almost entirely from a one-year FRAA spike. You might note Konerko on the list, but WARP simply hated him at the time; he was more or less the same player in the three years before and the three years after our Delmon line, and that's about the same player he is now. Konerko's out of place on this list.
So we have 21 players: one shouldn't be on the list, three of the remaining 20 are qualified successes, one turned into a star and the other 16 suuuuuuucked. Is a 1-in-17 chance at getting Cliff Floyd worth a $750,000 (plus incentives) flyer on Young? It all depends on the opportunity cost. If Young comes at the cost of a roster spot that would otherwise be used on Juan Rivera, then it probably is, though it's no slam dunk. If it comes at the cost of giving an extended chance to Domonic Brown, himself a former top-10 prospect, in fact a former Best Prospect In Baseball, then probably not. I haven't done this exercise with players who, like Brown, were considered disappointments through age 24. But I'd bet almost anything that there's a much higher success rate among those disappointments than in Delmon's disappointment comps.
Again, assuming a functional front office and an alert manager, there's no reason to think Young has to play all season over Brown unless he's good. Between Young and Darin Ruf, there will be plenty of chances for the Phillies to change course and get Brown full-time play, unless Young and Ruf are both very good. In that unlikely scenario, the Phillies will be thrilled, and if that's the case Brown can go fly a kite for all anybody will care.
A lot of times we say we can't judge a move until we see how the players play; but in this case, it's far less about how Young plays, and more about how the organization reacts to his nearly but not quite inevitable failure. Because there's no reason this move has to cost them anything more than $750,000, a pittance, unless they let it. —Sam Miller
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Thanks, R.J., for going deeper on the Delmon signing and giving it perspective instead of the obvious response. I suspect we'll know rather rapidly how this will turn out if Delmon shows up in Clearwater minus some of the weight he's carried the last two years. If he's not serious about salvaging his career the write off will be minimal.
Jan 23, 2013 03:51 AM
Jon KK
Sam penned the Delmon writeup. I'm amused by your comment about Delmon carrying "weight" -- several kinds.
Jan 23, 2013 06:08 AM
You might want to thank Sam too, considering he actually did the write-up on Delmon. 8]
Jan 23, 2013 06:16 AM
Thanks, Sam. Although I will say as a Phils fan who still has his Richie Allen model glove from Little League this is a trying time. What's next ? Marlon Byrd ? An Eric Byrnes comeback ? Ruben shows up to bail Elijah Dukes out of the slammer ?
Jan 23, 2013 07:04 AM
Funny talk about Delmon playing rightfield. Rightfield!!! That would be like sticking Pat Burrell out there back in the day. Better pitch those lefty batters away! Hopefully they figure out that's a big mistake in March. If not, there will be plenty of material for the Phillies Follies blooper reel at the end of 2013.
Jan 23, 2013 05:49 AM
Less Delmon Young, more Delwyn (Strasburg-killer) Young.
Jan 23, 2013 07:21 AM
I feel bad for any Phillies pitcher who has to take the mound with Delmon Young in LF and Michael Young at 3B.
Jan 23, 2013 08:10 AM
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U2 in Montreal, 2011. ©Peter Rowen
Questions : Pauline
Translation : Florian
First of all thanks a lot for accepting the invitation, it's such a real pleasure for us!
Have you ever considered being the boy on U2's covers as an issue?
Peter Rowen No… It's never been an issue. It's something that I did as a kid that's just kinda gone on and on… At the time it as an few days off school and a bit of fun! I look at it now I think that it's pretty cool that my face is on the cover of U2's first album!
It's pretty hard to narrow it down to one adjective when it comes to the look in your eyes on the War album cover. That's a provocative yet fearful look, a determined look that challenges people to keep looking at you in the face. Do you remember what was your state of mind back then to offer such a particular look?
Peter Rowen It's really hard for me to remember much about any of the shoots I did with U2, infact most of the memories of my childhood are all but gone! ( I think bad memory runs in my family!! ) What I was thinking at the time… I really don't know! As I kid I know that I did love performing in front of people ( I was a bit of a show off really ) so I'd say that posing came very naturally to me!
The Boy album cover got censored in the US because it was suspected to have a pedophile content. What's your opinion about that?
Peter Rowen Personally I think that there's way too much paranoia about all that stuff…
You have probably already stumbled upon a picture of you as a kid on a U2 album while wandering in a store. What do you feel under such circumstances?
Peter Rowen I have come across pictures of myself many many times in record stores over the years… Yea, it's always nice…
What's your favorite picture among all the ones that were taken of you as a boy for U2?
Peter Rowen I love some of the out takes that they never used… they appeared in a book a few years back. That was the first time I'd ever seen them and yea I like some of them a lot… I can see a strong similarity to my 12 yr old daughter in some of them.
You once said that choosing photography as a career had no link with being a model for U2 once. When did it feel into place that you would become a photographer for a living?
Peter Rowen My interest in photography came about through my interest in drawing as a kid….I realize looking back that I was never much of a reader but I always loved looking at pictures, looking at pictures and drawing ( Art was one of the few things I was at in school! ) Then at the age of about 17 a friend introduced me to photography and I instantly fell in love with it…within a year I was working as a full time assistant photographer.
You are a U2 fan yourself. What do you like in their music, do you have any favorite albums/songs?
Peter Rowen Yeah, I think U2 are great! Favorite album, probably Actung Baby. Favorite song would probably be 'Stay'.
You attended several U2 shows, among which Slane Castle in 2001, Barcelona in 2005 as well as Dublin, Paris, Rome and Montreal during the 360° Tour. Which of those U2 concerts left you an indelible memory, and why?
Peter Rowen Yeah probably the Slane show in 2001… It was the first time I got to shoot the band which was a great experience… It was also a time of major change in my life, it was a really difficult time for me.. I shot the first show for The Irish Times who I was working for at the time and the following weekend I went along as guest. Those two shows, for very different reasons are the most memorable for me.
What's your feeling about the 360° Tour?
Peter Rowen I though the 360 tour was great… saw it about six or seven times and it never failed to impress.. They are a really great live band.
Most U2 fans consider 'Where The Streets Have No Name' as the most powerful song in a concert. Something makes me think 'Bad' is even more intense to you…
Peter Rowen Yeah Bad was written for and about my brother Andy who has struggled with addiction for a lot of his life but thank God he's doing well these days.
Rumor has it that Bono giving the finger at the beginning of the Paris show on September 18th 2010 was a message to you. Is that true?
Peter Rowen Ha! Possibly… You'd really have to ask Bono for the answer to that one!!
You made an appearance in the Two Hearts Beat As One video clip that was shot in Paris. What is your first feeling whenever you watch this video again?
Peter Rowen I just watched it now! My first feeling was 'Wow…. that video is 30 year old!!!' That means I'm getting old!! Yikes!!
What do you remember from that Parisian stay back in 1983?
Peter Rowen I actually remember ( yet again!! ) very little! One of my only memories is of Anton Corbijn playing Larry's drums and when he was finished he jumped off the stool and cleared the whole drum kit!! ( probably an easy thing to do when you're 7ft tall! )
I've been reading that you like Paris. What's the most seducing thing in our dear capital according to you?
Peter Rowen Yeah Paris is great… the architecture, the food, the weather, all the cool looking people, the bikes! Lot's of bikes!!
When was the last time you had contact with Bono or a band member?
Peter Rowen Ah I suppose sometime last year maybe…
What's your favorite Anton Corbijn's photo ?
Peter Rowen I like lots of Anton's pictures! I have a really nice print that he took of me and the band in about 1983 / 84…It was shot in a little forest on the road I grew up on… it hangs on the wall of my sitting room.. I like that shot!
It's been 30 years since you posed for U2 albums covers, and now again one of your pictures was chosen to be the cover of another U2 album – U22. How do you feel about that?
Peter Rowen Yeah, that was cool…I was delighted they used one of my shots!
What kind of photo work would you like to do for U2?
Peter Rowen I'd like to shoot the cover for their next studio album… Now that'd be cool!
If we were sending you a heavy load of Mars bars (NB : U2 gave these chocolate bars to Peter so that he posed for their albums), would you be willing to write a concert review of U2's next show just for us?
Peter Rowen : Sure! Why not!!
What can we hope for you in the future regarding your career?
Peter Rowen Well I'd love to get better and better at what I do… What comes of that I'm not sure…We'll see!
I can't seem to find a suitable picture to illustrate this interview. Could you please help me?
Peter Rowen I'll send you one!
Thank you so much Peter 🙂
Copyright 2012 U2 France / http://www.u2france.com/actu

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Just when everyone expects this team to lose it doesn't. I can see a playoff win or two especially if we can hold our own against KC.
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Just when everyone expects this team to lose it doesn't. I can see a playoff win or two especially if we can hold our own against KC.
Nobody really thought the Colts were going to lose today to the Texans most predicted a loss last week though.
Its all about matchups in the postseason we're playing a team that put up 56 points today and we're playing them at their stadium. It will be an interesting test for them.
The Bengals aren't a top 3 team, lol. The Pats and Broncos both lost this week and KC has looked vulnerable, lost a few weeks ago.. I also still don't have a lot of faith in Cinci. Just last week, they were tied with us, and we weren't exactly lighting it up. And they still have Dalton behind center. He's been alright, but he's due. They beat us during our lull... I don't necessarily believe that would repeat in the playoffs, if we face them.
Last edited by Kid Minneapolis; 12-15-2013 at 09:49 PM.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
The AFC is wide open that being said record wise they are a top three team in the conference.
I could see the Colts win a playoff game but I don't think they will go to the SB every SB the Colts have played in have been in Miami.
Its weird but that's how it has always been.
No they're not... they're #4 and haven't been in top 3 all year, lol... they *are* top 3 in terms of playoff standings, but that's only because KC and Denver are in same division.
Last edited by Kid Minneapolis; 12-15-2013 at 10:02 PM.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
And ya.... Cinci gettin blitzed.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
It is just a different philosophy. I hate when coaches go into prevent offense and prevent defenses. Just run your system and do what you do. If the opposing defense or offense cannot stop then that is their problem.
I mean if they are just going to try and get out of there as soon as possible at least just take Luck out of there and let Matt get some reps handing the ball off.
Exactly. And it's not an either/or thing. We could have still handed the ball off to T-Rich plenty in an overall passing attack. Those of us who wanted to see the team throw more in the second half aren't saying that we wanted to literally throw on every down.
For once, I just wanted to see us completely blow a team out. That is something that has hardly ever happened with this team over the last two years. Sure, a 25-3 win can definitely be considered a blowout, but it didn't really feel like it in the second half when we only put up 5 points (only 3 on offense). For once, I just wanted to see this team play two complete halves and completely massacre an opponent.
Aside from when Polian ordered us to pull starters and quit, you would never see anything like this back in the day with Manning. Manning's timing with his receivers is as close to perfect as it can be, yet our offense with him would always try to put up points in the second halves of games even when we were winning by a large margin. The coaching staff understood that real games are the most valuable practice that one can have. Look at the Broncos now. They try to put up as many points as possible because they understand that practicing the repetition makes them a better team.
That Texans defense is still pretty decent. I liked our scheme and play calling in the first half, but seeing them play so ridiculously cautious in the second half was maddening. Luck had a great first half with T.Y., but we needed to keep that going in the second half (though he did drop that pass). For the most part, T.Y. was ignored in the second half. Furthermore, Luck could have definitely used more chemistry with Whalen in the second half. Also, where was Fleener? Not a single catch all day. We definitely should have made a point to get him going in the second half since he is such a vital part to this offense. There is one 3rd and 5 in the fourth quarter that particularly stands out. Do we throw and try to get the first down? Of course not. We run the ball, get a couple of yards, and then punt.
I'm happy about the win and I liked the play calling in the first half, but this team still has a lot that it needs to work on in the offense. We aren't good enough to just completely blow off an entire half. We need repetition repetition repetition. We had a golden opportunity for another half of practice against a solid defense, but just seemed content with getting out of there. I just think that this coaching staff is always going to handcuff Luck to an extent and that we are never going to see his full potential as long as they are here. I remember the Seattle game where he could have put the game away on something like 3rd and 9, but we didn't allow him to pass and instead took the FG and gambled on the defense. Our mentality is just too conservative. Pagano is a good coach to lay a winning foundation and culture, but I think that Luck is ultimately going to need a different coach to take him to the next level, just like Manning needed Dungy over Jim Mora, even though Mora did a pretty decent job.
Last edited by Sollozzo; 12-16-2013 at 10:35 AM.
Of course if we keep throwing and Da'Rick sprains his foot everyone freaks out over unnecessary passing. If we stop running it people say we are just letting Luck get hit. If we score 50 points in the 2nd half it's because Pep Hamilton is an evil sorcerer.
In the Manning era, would you have ever heard anyone say, "let's quit throwing because Marvin might sprain his foot"???? No, he actually hurt his knee when he was blocking on a RUNNING PLAY and Addai collided with him, IIRC.
It's football. Reggie Wayne got hurt bending down to get a pass without anyone laying a finger on him. Freakish stuff happens sometimes. The passing game is going to be the key to any success that we have this season. We had a golden opportunity to build on a great first half and continue to nail down our timing, but we completely threw it away. It's poor coaching that was symbolic of the type of handcuffing that Luck is going to always suffer with this coaching staff.
You do not worry about injuries as Sollozzo pointed out they can happen at any time. What happens if Luck plants wrong when turning to hand off to Trent and tears his ACL. Injuries can happen at any point in the game. You just cannot worry about it and just do your thing. My view is our passing game is what is going to win games for us and we should have used that time to work on getting Rogers, Whalen and TY more time during the live game.
I hate any kind of prevent offense/defense as it typically prevents you from winning. Thankfully, us going into that mode after halftime did not come and bite us in the butt because we were playing a horrible offense. Even in the first half we had issues because we left to many points on the field because we settled for field goals instead of touchdowns. It would have been nice to see them make some adjustments to correct that in the second half and get a few more touchdowns out of it.
I just do not like the conservative approach. To each their own I guess.
I would agree the Colts might have shut it down a little early, but it wasn't that early. In the 3rd quarter, the Colts called 13 pass plays to only 5 running plays. Four of those passing plays ended up being Luck scrambles or sacks, but that isn't the fault of a conservative gameplan. One of the runs was called to a wide receiver, and then they tried a fake punt at the end of it. Most of the passes were short, but that's what they were doing in the 1st half as well. I don't see any evidence they were backing off at that point.
The possession they started at 12:56 they really took the gas off. I'm not sure I agree with the assertion that Manning's teams never took the gas off. They frequently did in the 4th quarter. I think Manning's teams would have gone for one more score with that time/score situation, but then they would have shut it down later in the 4th. I think the difference is really only one or maybe two possessions worth.
Yea, I understand that taking the foot off is not much fun, but I think it was the right thing to do. The real problem was the fact that we didn't convert some first downs on those drives. We fell a yard or two short a few times, ending drives. Our D also couldn't stop them from converting a few 3rd-and-longs. But we sort of came out throwin the 3rd, and we just didn't convert. I also think it *is* good to get our run game going. It makes it harder for upcoming defenses to key on the pass. TRich had about 60 rush yards in the second half, after getting basically blanked in the first. It was a good thing to get him going. He had only 2 negative plays in 11 carries, and averaged 5.5/carry in the second half.
25-3 is a blow-out. I think most people expect a blow-out to have 30-40 points in offense, but it was a 22 point win. That is a team blow-out. We really beat them in all phases pretty handily. About the only thing they didn't do quite well yesterday was convert on 3rd down.
But we did accomplish a few things... we had a very good defensive performance. Our secondary made amends. We reversed our recent trend of zero production in the first half. We came out throwing the ball and doing no huddle. We had a few nice STs plays. TRich had 100 yards and a TD. It was a good outing in terms of just building some confidence and momentum in key areas.
Last edited by Kid Minneapolis; 12-16-2013 at 12:45 PM.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
A better QB doesn't mean much I mean Flacco beat teams lead by Manning and Brady in the playoffs do you think he's better than them? But on those days he played them he was.
Alex Smith also outplayed Drew Brees in the playoffs so yes he's capable.
Trent showed up for a solid game and Pep called a good game as well. If we can get the defense rest with some long, methodical drives, we'll be in good shape
Smothered Chicken!
Thank you Colts, didn't look forward going into the playoffs with a .500 record.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
Wait, I thought it was a QB league? Flacco had a decent year last year, and he played better than both of those guys in the playoffs. I'd put money on Flacco over Alex Smith. I like Smith... but he's had some really good defenses the last few years and some pretty incredible offenses, too, don't think we'd be talking about him in the same way if otherwise. You stick Luck in San Fran or KC's offense and you know where I'm goin with that... hell, even throw Flacco in those offenses.
Last edited by Kid Minneapolis; 12-16-2013 at 12:41 PM.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
In the regular season yes but in the postseason its still the same you need a defense and run game I have no issue with the Colts wanting to be a ground and pound team but that doesn't mean we have to hinder Luck's growth and development as a QB to do it. Which is what this coaching staff is intent on doing for some reason.
Flacco backed into the playoffs but in the regular season he's not that impressive you could say he's the AFC version of Eli Manning. Do you think overall he's a better QB than Manning or Brady? If the answer is no then being the better overall QB doesn't matter just on that day.
So then it's not a QB league, it's a team league, which is basically what I've been saying since day 1. I get so many different stories on this board, it cracks me up, lol...
Either way, my point still stands. I'm not going be peeing in my pants if we line up against KC. If Baltimore can "back into the playoffs" and then dismantle Denver, who looked unstoppable, on the road, then why can't Indy.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
That Baltimore team was just a hair away from the Super Bowl the previous year. Despite their rough stretch at the end of 2012, that was a team that had been knocking on a Super Bowl door for a long time. It's not like they came out of nowhere.
Personally, I'm not going to get high on the Colts chances to make serious noise until I see them compete against a non-AFC South opponent, which is something that they haven't done since Denver two months ago. Beating a team at home with a scrub QB which had lost 11 straight doesn't tell me too much. I'm confident that our team can smack around the putrid AFC South foes, especially in our building. I'm sure we will handle Jacksonville pretty good in two weeks. But it's been the same story since the Denver game. We beat AFC South teams, yet look absolutely awful against everyone else. The Chiefs game on Sunday will be a good bar. If we're improving, then we should at least go in there and compete. No, I'm not saying that we have to win, but I don't want to see Smith torch us like Dalton did in Cincy.
Who said they came out of nowhere? What point does that make? KC was 2-14 last year, the complete opposite of Balt.
My point still stands, guys, lol.... I'm not throwing in the towel just because we had a little lull. KC could beat us, but we could beat them, too.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Well you said that they "backed into the playoffs", which was true. But they had shown years worth of repeated playoff success for the previous four seasons. Even though they backed into the playoffs, them getting hot and going on a run wasn't really a surprise.
I'm just saying that Baltimore had experience to fall back on. Outside of a couple players, the Colts don't. I think it would be a major major surprise if they got to the AFC Title game. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it's just hard for me to buy into until I see them compete for once against a non divisional team.
I honestly think you're in "what have you done for me lately" mindset, which is a typical NFL fan's mindset. I know you don't have any faith in this team, but this team has played closer to high-level football this year than not. They played 8 really good weeks of football, followed by 4 bad ones. The "norm" for this team is good football, not this past month. They've already shown this year they can play at a high level, beating Denver, San Fran, and Seattle... they can play good football. They just got off track. I think they'ree starting to get back on.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Of course fans look at 'what have you done for me lately'.... because that is the most recent indication of where a team is at. It's compounded by the fact that earlier success was before a rash of injuries decimated the team.
None of that is saying a team can't figure it out, get the 'next man up' up to speed, and then get it going again. But you can't automatically assume that is going to happen when recent history is showing the team is absolutely struggling against any real competition at all.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
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How Can You Make Temperature Calibration Faster?
Greg: I spent most of my first seven years at Monsanto in the field calibrating and commissioning automation systems. The procedure and documentation was ad hoc and manual. Fortunately, the performance of the instrumentation and calibrators has greatly improved. Here we will look at the automation and integration of calibration systems.
Often when an operational problem occurs, the first question is what maintenance should be performed or was performed, as noted in the May 2010 Control Talk column "Drowning in Data, Starving for Information, 4" Knowledge of instrument performance can no longer afford to reside in the maintenance shop.
Stan: Ned Espy, technical director at Beamex Inc. has offered to bring us up to date on calibration system achievements and opportunities. Nick, what can you generalize about the state of calibration in the field?
Ned: Calibration efforts are different at every plant, but there's a common need to isolate a transmitter and provide a calibration test. Sixty percent to 80% of the instruments being calibrated in the field are used for either pressure or temperature measurement. The goal of field calibration is to reduce the need to bring instruments back to the shop, and to eliminate the use of clipboards and laptops to record data. Automated documenting calibrators in the field generate procedures and record results much faster and more accurately and consistently than is possible with manual systems. The pharmaceutical producers have the greatest documentation requirements followed by the power generation and pulp and paper industries. The chemical industry is all over the place in terms of its need for documentation.
Greg: In control rooms, we have seen the tremendous benefits of eliminating operator actions. Even if the automation is not the best to start with, it can be improved because the consistency of actions and data lends itself to analysis and improvement via the data historian. The first step for optimization is automation.
Ned: We also see similar opportunities for automated and integrated calibration systems. The time interval between the calibrations of non-critical instruments can be extended or changed from "scheduled calibration" to "calibration on demand." For example, the slope of the documented drift can be used to predict when the offset will exceed the application requirement. The evaluation of the degree and type of calibration adjustments can lead to the selection and justification of better instrument technologies. The use of these better technologies can greatly extend calibration intervals, but data analysis is needed to confirm and implement the opportunity. Additionally, calibration instructions are generated by the calibrator, leading to faster and more consistent procedures that can be improved with experience.
Stan: How or where do you find the better technologies and the application requirements?
Ned: A lot of the knowledge of what works best and what are reasonable expectations reside in the head of the experienced maintenance engineer or technician. The tapping and retention of this expertise is difficult at best.
Process engineers often have unreasonable accuracy expectations and no concept of what is practically achievable. The control engineer may have a better understanding of the control system capabilities, but less of an understanding of the process requirements.
You hear the statement "it works better over there" with no idea as to whether that is due to calibration, installation or operating conditions. The integration and historization of the data can lead to the sharing of knowledge, building on the capabilities of the professions. We help the users become metrologists, realizing fundamentals such as a calibrator should be at least four times more accurate than the sensor. The savings from more efficient calibration and paperwork reduction has been significant.
Traceability is critical for the pharmaceutical industry, as discussed in Control's March 2012 article, "The Search for the Asset Management Holy Grail, Part II."
Stan: The Rule of Four strikes again. We want the threshold sensitivity and resolution of the measurement to be less than one-fourth of the control band (allowable control error). Can your calibrators measure sensitivity?
Ned: The calibrators have digital displays with four decimal places, so a test could be done to determine the smallest detectable change in measurand. The resolution of the display sometimes annoys customers because of fluctuations in the last two digits. Damping can be added to screen out noise.
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Rich Spinach and Leek Lasagna
Forgo the Basic Bechamel Sauce for a lighter version of this recipe.
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- Servings: 6
Source: Everyday Food, October 2010
- 3 pounds leeks (white and light-green parts only), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and rinsed well
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 cups frozen spinach (three 10-ounce packages), thawed and liquid squeezed out
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 recipe Basic Bechamel Sauce
- 8 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan (3 1/4 ounces)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide leeks between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 20 minutes, stirring leeks and rotating sheets halfway through. Let sheets cool on wire racks.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add red pepper, parsley, and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to a medium bowl.
Spread 1 cup sauce in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles. Layer with half the spinach, then 1 cup sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Top with 2 more noodles, half the leeks, 1 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, reserving the last 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover lasagna loosely with foil and bake on top rack until sauce is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Place a rimmed baking sheet on middle rack to catch any drippings.) Remove lasagna from oven and heat broiler. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.
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salito4 NOV, 2011Made this recipe when I first saw it in an addition of Everyday Food, and absolutely loved it! I added mushrooms and it was delicious. The Bechamel recipe makes more than enough sauce. I added a touch of nutmeg and cayenne to mine to really kick up the flavors. Yum Yum!!!Reply


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Manapa wrote:why would you have beer in your fridge?
Bhikkhu Pesala wrote:In the time of the Buddha a woman was married to a hunter. She used to fetch his weapons and traps every morning he went hunting. She prepared the meat he brought back for their meals. She was a Stream-winner. The Buddha said that she was blameless as she was simply obeying her husband.
So the question is are you under any social obligation to fetch the beer?
Bhikkhu Pesala wrote:Well, if it was your father asking you to bring him a beer, then you have a social obligation to your father. To refuse his request would be a breach of sīla in itself.
Khalil Bodhi wrote:BSo is there no circumstance where disobeying one's parents is kusala kamma?
Khalil Bodhi wrote:Yes, I definitely agree but Venerable's reply to Stefan got me worried that even in doing my best I may be unintentionally committing akusala kamma.
Anguttara VI,vi,9
Cetanāham bhikkhave kammam vadāmi; cetayitvā kammam karoti kāyena vācāya manasā.
Action, monks, I say is intention; intending, one does action by body, by speech, by mind.
Khalil Bodhi wrote:I'll just work on guarding my own sila as best as I know how
acinteyyo wrote:you can not commit akusala kamma (unwholesome action) unintentionally.
Mahāsi Sayādaw wrote:We now come to the subject of vinaya kukkucca. Doubt may arise concerning certain matters relevant to the rules of discipline (vinaya). Sceptical doubt arises as to whether it is right or wrong, proper or improper, regarding one's own actions, or the use of requisites. When such doubt occurs, it will not yet reach the stage of committing an offence. This kind of doubt is relevant to the rule of discipline. It is therefore regarded as an attribute that all monks should possess. Yet some monks pay no heed to any such doubt that might occur. In the absence of any such doubt or hesitation, they may give do a misdeed that amounts to contravening the rules of discipline. These monks will not have purity of mind or morality. Without reflecting on the propriety or impropriety of any such acts, they may do anything they like regardless of the rules of discipline laid down for monks.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - A man fleeing a traffic stop in Orlando tried to shoot a police officer but his gun malfunctioned, according to authorities.
Akil Asim Horsford, 23, of the Virgin Islands, was arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder of a law enforcement official.
The incident began late Wednesday night when two Orlando police officers pulled a car over for a taillight violation and making an illegal U-turn. The officers said they could smell marijuana coming from the car and the driver, identified as Horsford, became argumentative.
As Horsford was being removed from his car, he ran away and one of the officers shot him with a Taser but it didn't shock him, police said.
A chase ensued and one of the officers caught Horsford and they fell to the ground, according to police, who said that Horsford then pulled out a gun, pointed it at the officer and pulled the trigger but it malfunctioned.
The officer then shocked Horsford with a stun gun and tried to take his gun, police said. Horsford then bit the officer as he was reaching for his own gun, police said.
Horsford then broke free and ran off but the other officer tackled him and again shocked him with a stun gun, police said.
Horsford continued to resist arrest and eventually was placed in handcuffs, police said.
Horsford's gun, a Sig Sauer, was taken into evidence and he was arrested on charges of attempted first-degree murder on a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, possession of a firearm in a commission of a felony, possession of a concealed firearm, two counts of resisting a law enforcement officer without violence and two counts of resisting a law enforcement officer with violence.
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China is losing some of its competitive edge as a low-cost manufacturing and processing base, recently collected data suggests, as makers and processors relocate to cheaper locales in Southeast Asia. Also, confidence in food being safely produced in China seems to be shaken to a degree.
Countries like Thailand are jumping at the chance to have what are classified as agricultural processors locate in the country, and U.S. food companies are taking the steps with the encouragement and assistance of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).
I've been to Thailand twice on media trips associated with Vance Publishing/AgProfessional and recognize that the country is not about to turn loose of its land assets for foreign investment, but it is establishing the infrastructure and developing industry parks for companies to efficiently operate.
Foreign direct investment into Thailand of all types of businesses surged by about 63 percent in 2012, and Indonesia's outside investment was up 27 percent in the first nine months of last year, which the Thailand BOI contends shows weakened foreign investment in China.
Total foreign direct investment flowing into China fell 3.7 percent in 2012 to $111.72 billion, the Ministry of Commerce is reported as saying, the first annual decline since the fallout from the global financial crisis in 2009. This percentage doesn't sound like a lot, but when the economy is the number two economy in the world and is as large as China then it is a big deal.
Economists say the drop in 2012 is also partly cyclical, driven by slowing overall growth in China and the prolonged debt crisis in Europe. But it also is the result of a long-term trend of rising wages and other costs that have made China less attractive, especially for basic manufacturing.
Thailand is proud to have so many "agriculture" investments in the country with the big ones highlighted being processors. The BOI notes Thailand-based operations such as Cargill Meats, which exports 80 percent of its production to Japan, Europe, Canada and Hong Kong; Mars Petcare, which exports to more than 20 countries including Japan, U.S., Canada and Russia; Del Monte having its Asian production base in the country; and Dole exporting canned pineapples to 127 countries, with the U.S. as the largest market. Other brands known in the U.S. are also into production and sales in Thailand, including Nestle, Kellogg's, Kraft Foods, McCormick, Yum brand restaurant operations, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola and brands less known but available in the U.S. There also are ingredient companies not familiar to consumers.
A new project for the country is "Thailand Food Valley" supported by the Thai government. In two provinces of the country this project will offer food companies and research institutes developed areas for clusters of business operations. This cluster approach has been used previously for other industrial communities; clusters were developed for early arriving foreign investor companies. Additionally, the government is investing in a central laboratory, a science network linking several university laboratories, a scientific information center and other science centers with a focus on food and food safety.
China will not go away as a competitor for investment in Southeat Asia and specifically Thailand, but a shift seems apparent.
The Thailand BOI reports, "A shift to other countries doesn't mean companies are abandoning China. In a survey of about 300 members of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, 58 percent said the country remains in the top three investment priorities. But only 20 percent said China was their number one investment priority last year, compared with 31 percent in 2011."


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A new conflict involving ....Nemesis
Gray Tabby
Ohh here we go again. Like some time ago eRomania has some external issues, and as last time I'm going to talk a little about this ( you can find my old article here ) . As you can see as than we have similar factors: eRomania, Nemesis and an allied country ( than Brazil, now Ukraine).
Everything started 3 days ago when Valahian, the newly elected CP of eRO, also member of Nemesis declared on the Romanian Official Newspaper that he negociated with Hungary the "Iron Contract". As you may see this contract cleary announces that eRO will rent Bukovina from Hungary for 70.000 CC per month. You may say that everything is ok....well it is not. As you can see here, EDEN announces that Ukraine was never informed about this ( Bukovina beeing actually an Ukrainian core region).
So what we have here ? A country rents a region from an enemy country, region that actually belongs to an allied country without even having the permission of their allies. Clearly something is not ok here ...and it isn't. In the romanian media several MU's ( Soimii Patriei, FAR, VM,etc.) declared that they are against this treaty and holding any Ukrainian region without their consent.
Next day, EDEN held a summit in order to discuss this problem between eRomania and eUkraine, summit at which after 15-30 minutes Valahian, the eRO CP, left without beeing able to clarify this situation.
As it can be cleary seen we have a Country President that acts against his allies and EVEN HIS OWN COMPATRIOTS. Nothing unusual thinking that it comes from a member of Nemesis, that did the same some months ago when trying to PTO Brazil.
The main problem with those kind of actions is that they leave permanent scars on eRomania's external affairs. How can another country support you and be your ally when they know you will sell them for the right sum of gold or CC …..uuuupsss my bad ….not sell them, cuz we don't get any money from this ….we give money to betray our allies.
Well, well ...some of you may say that eRomania had some problems with eUkraine before ( thus why not signin a MPP with them ) ….but still we are members of the same alliance ! As long as eRO and eUKR are members of the same alliance something like this shouldn't happen ! If eUKR would have been kicked from EDEN for the insults against romanians, or if eRO would have left EDEN claiming its neutrality, things would have been different.
It is clear that those kind of actions harm eRomania's reputation and external affairs and Nemesis have a clear desire to do this with their actions.
I do not want to take Ukraine's side in this article, because they had their fault also, but still Romanian's CP action does not justify anything.
I really hope that this problem will be eventually resolved in a diplomatic way …..but that's just me ….so we will have to wait and see what happens next.
Yours thankfully,
din partea mea ca moldovean atit timp cit Ukr nu are congres nu importa cine o stapineste 😁 isi merita soarta si pentru asta ungurii au o mare apreciere din partea mea. Au fost extrem de corecti cu Moldova si - in plus - i-au calarit pe ukr cit cuprinde 😁)
singura grija este sa nu oferiti ukr drept de congres - sunt niste lasi, mincinosi, tradatori si considera romanii/moldovenii tigani, etc etc. daca le oferiti regiuni in aceste conditii Eden va cobori si mai jos decit este acum
Quite true, mate. I still think that the fault was in the uKRAInian courtyard, but now valahian failed for their sake... Not sure what game nemesis is playing after all...
People who read your s@#t sholud know that:
1) Many romanians support their CP.
2) You're just angry because nobody in Romania likes you because they know what kind of child you are.
So you now try to destroy what you can, for revenge.
Republic of Moldova supports Romania in this times of war with Ukraine. Tons of damage is waiting to punish the EVIL UKRAINIANS.
garbish... no vote...
si vorbeste / scrie Romaneste ca esti Roman... Sau esti pupincuristul cuiva ?
well, valahian was elected president by Romanian. he didn't fall from the sky. If I take a look to the RW in Bukovina now, I can declare that most of Romanians support him.
I think it's not a matter of supporting him or not, but the fact is that people from Romania don't want to fight against their own country (even when they don't agree with CP's decisions), but they also won't defend it.
Eu sustin Valahian si echipa, si declar ca sunt oamenii, care in sfarsit, imi reprezinta interesele, bre Lego.
I support Valahian and his team. I am satisfied, and I'm looking forward for more (:
this is a troll article from garbish player. He't romania's virus 😛
Dont even read the article, because he is the most hated person in the Romanian community. lego-kun. He even changed his name because he was ashamed. Sold his account and then he recovered it.
I support Valahian ...si propuns ca eRO sa intre in COT / ONE.
dar ...daca ramanem in EDEN ..ar fi bine sa ne respectam aliatii, parerea mea.
"Nothing unusual thinking that it comes from a member of Nemesis, that did the same some months ago when trying to PTO Brazil."
Tu esti pe bune ? 😮
Thiss aticle is a part of the project "Lego cleansing". The author, Gray Tabby is the old Lego Kun. He canged his name to clean the user.
The article? Nothing more than a sort of message towards EDEN HQ saying: "You see? I am not supporting the traitor. I am the same humble kisser of Enya's royal hiny and your servant forever. Just don't kick me out from EDEN's "gardens" and my warm armchair... plizzzzz"
Why u buy votes if still all the coments are against this s****? (:
I cant speak in name of my country but i know that many cro players are very said and disapointed how romania is behaving...
Yes PeroST, you are said and disapointed sitting safe in India o7
just read the bellow posted article
This is just a lausy PR attempt from EDEN HQ
If Romania has to deal with enemy to prosper, then it is questionable if Romania should keep her old allies. Maybe it is time that eRomania considers all the options, not just EDEN.
your problem is with eRoumania and eBrasil , so why eSerbia is attacking eFrance ????
the author of this article works for EDEN PR team. that should have said everyting, beside why EDEN HQ trolls a member country president
Just so everyone knows. The person writing this article is a thief and a traitor: A friend of the ex-president Hitman, who stole hundreds of gold from Romania. Also, he gave top damage for Hungary against Romania. Everyone in Romania knows what kind of person he is.
hahahaha@ lego-kun
interesting paragraph: "As it can be cleary seen we have a Country President that acts against his allies and EVEN HIS OWN COMPATRIOTS. Nothing unusual thinking that it comes from a member of Nemesis, that did the same some months ago when trying to PTO Brazil."
let's see...
- lego -kun tried to PTO Canada a while ago, EDEN country at that time
- he and his friends bribed the congress members and impeached the elected president then, at the end of the term stole 400k cc
+ around 40k weapons q6.
-next elections, his buddy cronoss placed only third on presidential elections. no impeach possible, no more money to steal. what does he do? fight for hungary against romania at a moment when both hungary and serbia had NE on us..
He is a thief, a lier and one of the top5 most hated romanian players. how did he get to represent romania at EDEN HQ? have no ideea.
this would have been a very good trolling article if u would have published it in one of your friends newspaper..
... oh, wait, maybe not. all your erep friends are garbage... like you!
i made this!
and that's because i have more respect toward Romania then the traitor Ukaraine. I understand Romanias situation in the cage of enemy countries, the need for a bonus region, and this treaty is one more carefull step in our cooperation.
I wonder did you alredy forget the "gipsy" scandal? Did you alredy forget Ukraine offered to Hungary to sign MPP to attack Romania?
Top damage in a campaign
10,955,040 for Serbia
Achieved while successfully defending Attica against Greece on day 1,843
And that says it all of your love for EDEN.
If you are against xenophoby: http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-en-es-interview-with-dmitry-odinets-entrevista-espontanea-con-dmitry-odinets-2174439/1/20
Please vote and reshout!
Lasa-ne, lasa-ne !
Ca ne-ai plictisit...
Lasa-ne, lasa-ne !
Ca ne-ai pacalit...
Lasa-ne, lasa-ne !
Ca ne-ai omorat
Lasa-ne, lasa-ne !
Ca ne-ai plic-ti-sit...
Ukraine is not in EDEN for us, simply as that .
Kosovo je Srbija
Basarabia e Romania !
@Lego-Kun : go f**k urself and pls stfu ! You have nothing to say about Romania and what Romania does !
totusi cine este acest minunat Gray Tabby ( 10,955,040 for Serbia Achieved while successfully defending Attica against Greece on day 1,843 ) care publica un articol semnat Lego-kun?
Si inca ceva, cine este aces minunat Lego-kun?
Si ce avem noi cu UKR nu e alianta ! (asta nu e intrebare)
O que é isso?Este é um artigo escrito por um cidadão do eRepublik, um imersivo jogo de estratégia baseado nos países do mundo real. Crie um personagem e ajude seu país rumo à glória. Torne-se um herói de guerra, um editor renomado ou um guru das finanças.


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Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6
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Today Nikon has launched a second-generation model in its Nikon 1 S product line, the Nikon 1 S2. The new model boasts a greater 14.2Mp resolution and an improved 12,800 ISO maximum sensitivity, together with a new Creative Palette feature for applying a range of photo effects 'in-camera'.
Launched alongside the Nikon 1 V3 hybrid camera on the 13th March 2014, the VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 are two new lenses for the CX-format Nikon 1 series. Boosting the number of Nikon 1 lenses to 11, the system now boasts lenses covering a focal range of 6.7-300mm, which is equivalent to 18-810mm in 35mm terms.
A few weeks ago, Nikon announced the Nikon 1 series that we had the chance to test immediately. For this new format of camera, Nikon also designed a completely new format of lenses, the "Nikon 1 mount," for which we are publishing the measurements today.
Nikon put a lot of effort to design lenses that offer the best balance of image quality and portability, and apparently it paid off. Let's look closely at how these lenses perform compared to their direct competitors.
The long awaited and rumored mirrorless Nikon camera was finally announced today. And it's not just one but a pair of new mirrorless compact "1 System" cameras that are coming to compete with the Sony NEX 7, the Pentax Q, the Olymps PEN EP3 or even the Fujifilm FinePix X10. These 2 first models in this new Nikon 1 series are the Nikon J1 and Nikon V1.


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Former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign has suffered a setback on this Christmas weekend. Gingrich failed to get enough signatures to be on the ballot in Virginia, calling into question his organizational ability to sustain a long campaign.
Gingrich Camp: More Talk Than Action?
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NEW YORK — A Monday report by Forbes said that former retail executive Mark Begelman has been charged with profiting off confidential information.
The SEC leveed insider trading charges against Begelman for allegedly using confidential information for his own gain, concerning the upcoming acquisition of Bluegreen Corp. by BFC Financial Corp. Begelman was COO for Office Depot, but left the company in 1995 to found Markee Recording and Rehearsal, a company geared toward musicians.
According to the report, Begelman learned of the acquisition through his membership in the World Presidents' Organization, a group of current or former executives at major companies. He then is reported to have parlayed the information into more than $15,000 in illicit trading gains when the acquisition was announced.
Begelman had agreed to settle the charges, without admitting any wrongdoing, by disgorging the gains and paying a civil penalty in the amount of his gains.


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Treatment of AIDS and AIDS Related Complex. Part-1- Treatment of Patients With ARC (AZT Vs. Placebo)
This study has been completed.
Glaxo Wellcome
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First received: November 2, 1999
Last updated: June 23, 2005
Last verified: January 1990
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Primary: To determine the clinical effect of zidovudine (AZT) compared to placebo in terms of time to progression to AIDS (i.e., occurrence of major opportunistic infections, dementia, and malignancies) or death. Initial drug assignment will be changed to open-label AZT for patients who experience a sustained decline in CD4 lymphocyte concentration to less than 200 cells/mm3, but analysis will be based on initial treatment assignment. To determine the immunologic effect of AZT compared to placebo in terms of time to drop in CD4 lymphocyte concentration of at least 25 percent from baseline assessment. To determine the antiviral effect of AZT compared to placebo in eradicating or suppressing HIV. Secondary: To determine the effect of AZT compared to placebo on the immune status of HIV-infected patients by comparing lymphocyte profiles and indices. To determine the long-term toxicities of AZT compared to placebo in terms of abnormalities in BL, hepatic function, renal function, skin, gastrointestinal system, and central nervous system. To describe the natural history of AIDS related complex (ARC) in placebo patients in terms of initial CD4 lymphocyte concentration and the Walter Reed staging system.
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Zidovudine
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Treatment of AIDS and AIDS Related Complex. Part-1- Treatment of Patients With ARC (AZT Vs. Placebo)
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MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: ZidovudineU.S. FDA Resources
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria
Patient must have AIDS related complex (ARC) as defined by Walter Reed stages, be ambulatory, and be able to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
Co-existing Condition:
Patients with unstable disease characterized by the following are excluded:
- Hospitalization within the past 14 days.
- Major opportunistic infection, current or past.
- An active infection of onset during the past 30 days, as evidenced by symptoms, signs, or laboratory abnormalities such as:
- Temperature = or > 100.5 degrees F.
- Night sweats.
- Weight loss = or > 10 percent of body weight.
- Diarrhea (3 or more bowel movements/day).
- Persistent cough, shortness of breath, or dyspnea on exercise.
- Abnormal chest x-ray suggesting pneumonia or increased arterial-alveolar (A-a) gradient.
- Altered mental status, seizures, or focal neurologic signs.
- Abnormal computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggestive of toxoplasmosis, peripheral mononuclear leukocytes, lymphoma, or other focal abnormality of the central nervous system (CNS).
- Abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) suggestive of cryptococcal, mycobacterial, or other meningitis. (The decision to perform invasive tests, such as lumbar puncture, specialized microbiological tests such as bone marrow culture for Mycobacteria or Histoplasma capsulatum, or specialized radiological tests such as CT scan or MRI should be based on clinical assessment of the patient.)
- Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Lymphoma; malignancy requiring chemotherapy.
- Dementia.
- Requiring hemodialysis or renal insufficiency or failure.
- Leukopenia.
- Thrombocytopenia.
Patients with the following are excluded:
- Unstable disease.
- Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Lymphoma; malignancy requiring chemotherapy.
- Dementia.
- Major opportunistic infection, current or past.
- Anemia (hemoglobin less than 9.5 g/dl).
Prior Medication:
Excluded within 1 month of study entry:
- Ribavirin or zidovudine (AZT) or other antivirals.
- Immunomodulating agents.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00002063
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00002063
|United States, California
|Wadsworth Veterans Administration Med Ctr
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90073
|San Francisco Veterans Administration Med Ctr
|San Francisco, California, United States, 94121
|United States, District of Columbia
|Walter Reed Army Med Ctr
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 203075001
|Veterans Administration Med Ctr
|Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20422
|United States, Florida
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|Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
|United States, New York
|Dr Gigi Diamond / New York Veterans Administration
|New York, New York, United States, 10010
|United States, North Carolina
|Veterans Affairs Med Ctr / Admin Only / Not For Patient Care
|Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705
|United States, Texas
|Houston Veterans Administration Med Ctr
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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Glaxo Wellcome
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00002063 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
VA Study 298
|Study First Received:
|November 2, 1999
|Last Updated:
|June 23, 2005
Keywords provided by NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service:
Immune Tolerance
AIDS-Related Complex
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
AIDS-Related Complex
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
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KEXP Reviews
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While some wait for this band to "return to the rock" and/or "return to OK Computer", Radiohead continues to play by their own rules on their sixth album. Hail to the Thief is not a return to the rock, it's a continuation of their last two efforts, Kid A and Amnesiac, a mix of Thom Yorke's emotional delivery, Johnny Greenwood's excellent guitar, drumloops, electronics and experimental textures. Another brilliant effort that grows on you with each listen. 6/15/2003 - John Richards
Other Radiohead album reviews:
The King of Limbs - 2/18/2011
In Rainbows - 10/10/2007
I Might Be Wrong - 11/15/2001
Amnesiac - 6/15/2001
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Apparently I missed this "Internet sensation" when it came out last month. Perhaps it was replaced by another one the day after. While shuffling through e-mails, I received one two days ago and discovered that Brit-based singer-songwriter-filmmaker Cosmo Jarvis had released his song and video for "Gay Pirates." The press release makes it sound a little more important than it is:
More than a moving song and video, "Gay Pirates" is an honest look at two lovers and the discrimination that they faced at a time in history that seems to have passed…or has it? Hundreds of years after the glimpse of society Cosmo Jarvis exposes in the track, "Gay Pirates" is focused on breaking down the homophobia that still remains today. Cosmo Jarvis has created a timeless pop song, not only from a historical/socio-political perspective, but also from a melodic and lyrical one.
I don't know about timeless, but it's a cute dittie with a cute DIY kind of video. And it's all here for your Internet sensation viewing pleasure after the jump. The not-gay singer will include the song on his sophomore album, Is the World Strange or am I Strange?, slated for an early 2011 release.


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Why has Rock Vs HBK NEVER happened. Even Now it'll be AMAZING for The Fans.
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They my have had their issues back in the day and were kept apart by Vince but that was an eon ago. It's probably the only true 'Dream' Match left that is actually possible and legit. HBK can do what Undertaker does and turn it on once a year at Mania because he is 'Mr WrestleMania'. Rock has an incredible ability to disappear for months/years and come back as if he never left. He's never been the most technical wrestler but he's a very good concistent one. As a pure athlete, he's amazing.
These two would make the build up promo's alone truely EPIC. You get the feeling it would deliver in everyway Rock/Cena never did in the build up. HBK isn't Vince's blue eyed boy that needs to be kept safe and look good for the 10 year olds. HBK is a legend but doesn't have to be a robot. Being himself in a match that could be his last shot at the big time taking on arguably Wrestlings greatest ever Megastar would be incredible.
There is zero interest in Rock/Cena 2 and Punk is fading so fast from the limelight it's scary. It's got zero box office appeal. Besides, Austin is a better fit for Punk and hopefully Austin will decimate him.
For fans that grew up in The Attitude Era this will definately be THE MATCH of Next Years Mania. Nothing else will come close. Totally eclipsing the WWE Title bout which is a shame but that is the state of the business today.
Can you imagine if Rock actually grabs the title at The Rumble and then challenges HBK to finally face off at Mania............
Brock's return is becoming a real disaster. Rock V Brock 2 just doesn't get be jazzed up like The Ultimate Dream Match of Rock Vs HBK. HBK can truely stake his claim as 'Mr Wrestlemania' by beating the only man to beat Hogan, Austin and Cena at Mania. On the flip side Rock will be expected to win......
THAT is a true DREAM MATCH. I just can't believe that Vince/Rock and HBK won't look at it and think it's a match for the ages.


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SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE MKT: CXM) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd and the National University of Ireland, Galway, to utilize Cardium's Excellagen® pharmaceutically-formulated gel as a delivery agent for Orbsen's proprietary stromal cell therapy in pre-clinical studies for the potential treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. The research is being conducted by the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), at the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), a world-class biomedical research centre focused on mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) research. The research initiative is funded by REDDSTAR, a European Union Framework 7 (EU FP7) research collaboration focused on treating diabetes and its complications with a defined MSC therapy and enlisting academic and industry partners throughout Europe in the program (www.reddstar.eu).
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20051018/CARDIUMLOGO)
Cardium's FDA-cleared Excellagen is an aseptically-manufactured, quaternary fibrillar Type I bovine collagen homogenate that is configured into a staggered array of three-dimensional, triple helical, telopeptide-deleted, tropocollagen molecules. This linear array forms a flowable, biocompatible and bioactive structural matrix that promotes chemotaxis, cellular adhesion, migration and proliferation to stimulate tissue formation. The Excellagen homogenate represents a new product delivery platform that allows for the potential development of a portfolio of advanced tissue regeneration therapeutic opportunities that could include anti-infectives, antibiotics, peptides, proteins, small molecules, DNA, stem cells, differentiated cells and conditioned cell media.
About Excellagen
Excellagen is a syringe-based, professional-use, pharmaceutically-formulated 2.6% fibrillar Type I bovine collagen homogenate that functions as an acellular biological modulator to activate the wound healing process and significantly accelerate the growth of granulation tissue. Excellagen's FDA clearance provides for very broad labeling including partial and full-thickness wounds, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, chronic vascular ulcers, tunneled/undermined wounds, surgical wounds (donor sites/graft, post-Mohs surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence), trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns and skin tears) and draining wounds. Excellagen is intended for professional use following standard debridement procedures in the presence of blood cells and platelets, which are involved with the release of endogenous growth factors. Excellagen's unique fibrillar Type I bovine collagen homogenate formulation is topically applied through easy-to-control, pre-filled, sterile, single-use syringes and is designed for application at only one-week intervals.
There have been important, positive findings reported by physicians using Excellagen as part of Cardium's physician sampling, patient outreach and market "seeding" programs. In several case studies, physicians reported a rapid onset of the growth of granulation tissue in a wide array of wounds, including non-healing diabetic foot ulcers (consistent with the results of Cardium's Matrix clinical study), as well as pressure ulcers, venous ulcers and Mohs surgical wounds. In certain cases, rapid granulation tissue growth and wound closure have been achieved with Excellagen following unsuccessful treatment with other advanced wound care approaches. From a dermatology perspective, a previously unexplored vertical market, remarkable healing responses have been observed following Mohs surgery for patients diagnosed with squamous and basal cell carcinomas, including deep surgical wounds extending to the periosteum (a membrane that lines the outer surface of bones). Additionally, because of the easy-use and platelet activating capacity, physicians have been employing Excellagen in severe non-healing wounds at near-amputation status, in combination with autologous platelet-rich plasma therapy and collagen sheet products. These case studies and positive physician feedback provide additional support of Excellagen's potential utility as an important new tool to help promote the wound healing process. Excellagen case studies are available at http://www.excellagen.com/surgical-wounds.html.
About Orbsen Therapeutics
Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd. is a privately-held company founded in 2006 as a spin out from Ireland's Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) in NUI Galway. As part of the PurStem EU FP7 program, Orbsen developed proprietary technologies (ORB1) that enable the prospective purification of highly defined and therapeutic stromal cells from several human tissues, including marrow, adipose tissue and umbilical cord. ORB1 stromal cells can be purified from several species including equine and murine tissues, enabling the development of defined equine MSC therapies for the first time. These novel aspects of the ORB1 technology place Orbsen at the leading edge of research, development and regulatory compliance of MSC therapies. The therapeutic ORB1 cells can be purified from a single human donor, expanded and frozen to generate many doses of high-margin, allogeneic ("off-the-shelf") therapeutic products for indications with unmet need. Orbsen's proprietary ORB1 MSC therapy is being developed for several indications, including inflammatory disease of the lungs and liver, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, joint disease, kidney injury, tissue graft rejection and wound repair. For more information, please visit http://www.orbsentherapeutics.com/.
About The Regenerative Medicine Institute at NUI, Galway
The Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) is a world-class biomedical research centre focusing on gene therapy and stem cell research. REMEDI is a partnership involving scientists, clinicians, and engineers in academic centres and in industry. Researchers at REMEDI work together to combine the technologies of gene therapy and adult stem cell therapy with the aim of regeneration and repair of tissues. The unique feature of the research carried out at REMEDI is the novel integration of both therapies in a complementary research and development programme. Based in the National University of Ireland, Galway, REMEDI was established in 2003 through a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Science Engineering and Technology (CSET) award, and industry funding. The institute is located at the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science and incorporates the National Cell and Gene Vector Laboratory, a GMP grade vector and cell production facility. More information is available at http://www.nuigalway.ie/remedi/about-us.
About Cardium
Cardium is an asset-based health sciences and regenerative medicine company focused on the acquisition and strategic development of innovative products and businesses with the potential to address significant unmet medical needs and having definable pathways to commercialization, partnering or other economic monetizations. Cardium's current portfolio includes LifeAgain medical data analytics, Tissue Repair Company, Cardium Biologics, and the Company's To Go Brands® nutraceutical business. The Company's lead commercial product, Excellagen® topical gel for wound care management, has received FDA clearance for marketing and sale in the United States. Cardium's lead clinical development product candidate Generx® is a DNA-based angiogenic biologic intended for the treatment of patients with myocardial ischemia due to coronary artery disease. To Go Brands® develops, markets and sells dietary supplements through established regional and national retailers. In addition, consistent with its capital-efficient business model, Cardium continues to actively evaluate new technologies and business opportunities. For more information, visit www.cardiumthx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for statements of historical fact, the matters discussed in this press release are forward looking and reflect numerous assumptions and involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control and may cause actual results to differ materially from stated expectations. For example, there can be no assurance that Excellagen can be effectively applied to a stromal stem cell formulation as a regenerative medicine therapeutic for the potential treatment of diabetic foot ulcers or that it can be successfully developed for this or any other therapeutic application; that case study observations will be reproducible or generalizable, or that results or trends observed in a clinical study or follow-on case studies will be reproduced in subsequent studies or in actual use; that new clinical studies will be successful or will lead to approvals or clearances from health regulatory authorities, or that approvals in one jurisdiction will help to support studies or approvals elsewhere; that the company can attract suitable commercialization partners for our products or that we or partners can successfully commercialize them; that our product or product candidates will not be unfavorably compared to competitive products that may be regarded as safer, more effective, easier to use or less expensive or blocked by third party proprietary rights or other means; that the products and product candidates referred to in this report or in our other reports will be successfully commercialized and their use reimbursed, or will enhance our market value; that new product opportunities or commercialization efforts will be successfully established; that third parties on whom we depend will perform as anticipated; that we can raise sufficient capital from partnering, monetization or other fundraising transactions to maintain our stock exchange listing or adequately fund ongoing operations; or that we will not be adversely affected by these or other risks and uncertainties that could impact our operations, business or other matters, as described in more detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof.
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Cardium Therapeutics®, Generx®,Cardionovo®, Tissue Repair, Excellagen®, Excellarate, LifeAgain, Genedexa, Neo-Apps®, MedPodium®, Neo-Energy®, Neo-Chill and Neo-Carb Bloc® are trademarks of Cardium Therapeutics, Inc. or Tissue Repair Company. To Go Brands®, High Octane®, Green Tea Energy Fusion, Acai Natural Energy Boost, Greens to Go®, Extreme Berries to Go®, Healthy Belly®, VitaRocks®, Smoothie Complete®, Trim Green Coffee Bean, and Trim Energy®,are trademarks of To Go Brands, Inc. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Here at StyleWatch, we spend a lot of time lusting over stars' amazing wardrobes — from "it" bags to hard-to-find clothing labels, there's so much to dream about having. Our only dilemma? Deciding exactly whose designer-stocked closet we'd like to get our hands on the most. We definitely love Jennifer Aniston's easy, California girl style chock full of great jeans, simple tops and perfect little black dresses. But on the other hand, how fun would it be to have Victoria Beckham's over the top designer duds? But we want to know what you think. Tell us: If you could trade wardrobes with any celeb, who would it be? Would you go for looks that complement your lifestyle, or would you take the chance to experiment with red carpet-worthy pieces?
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B vitamins helped those with celiac disease feel better, absorb more nutrients from food and lower homocysteine levels—a risk factor for heart disease—in two new studies.
In celiac disease (CD), grain proteins called gluten damage the small intestine and interfere with the absorption of nutrients from food, raising homocysteine levels. Doctors in this study explained that high homocysteine levels are an early sign the body lacks B vitamins. In a double-blind trial, 65 men and women with CD who had been on a strict gluten-free diet for several years took 800 mcg of folic acid, 500 mcg of vitamin B12 and 3 mg of vitamin B6 or a placebo per day. After six months, homocysteine levels had dropped an average of 34 percent, returning to normal, and participants reported much less anxiety and symptoms of depression.
In a related study, participants with CD who took the same supplements had higher blood levels of these B vitamins and lower homocysteine levels compared to those who did not take the supplements.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics; 2009, Vol. 29, No. 8, 811-16.


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Re: My new road: radiation?
Oh, Susie: What a bad decision. I saw The Bucket List when it came out and was so excited it was on right after my surgery. I watched about 30 minutes of it and was crying like a baby asking my then boyfriend who's stupid idea it was to see a movie about cancer?? Of course he said it was mine.....
I stay far away from them now. I heard it was a funny take, but cancer movies hit too close to home!
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The city of Carmel is being asked to add another layer of protection to separate alcohol from minors.
The city will consider joining other communities in putting a "social hosting" ordinance on its books that proscribes adults — aside from private family gatherings, religious observances and the like — from making alcohol available to minors in their homes, even if they are away.
A draft ordinance will probably be ready for City Council review in March, said Carmel Police Chief Michael Calhoun on Thursday.
Similar laws are on the books in Pacific Grove, Salinas and Gilroy. Marina is putting the finishing touches on its own social-hosting ordinance to crack down on underage drinking.
Heath Rocha, student services director for the Carmel Unified School District, said such a measure has been "on the radar" for a Carmel High parents group formed about 1½ years ago.
Surveys have shown students in the school district abuse alcohol at higher rates than peers in many other districts, with binge drinking of particular concern, Rocha said.
In a recent survey, 28 percent of the district's 11th-graders reported binge drinking in the previous month. The countywide rate was 21 percent, while 22 percent of California's 11th-graders had engaged in binge drinking within the previous month.
"Our parents and our community need a wakeup call that we have a serious issue here," Rocha said.
He said the district has added a lot of alcohol awareness efforts in the past few years, but the push for a social-hosting ordinance really started rolling after a party 2½ months ago, which officials learned about from a school counselor.
About 30 students gathered at a Carmel home when the parents were away. Police were called and found some of the young people outside. Some were cited for curfew violations.
One girl was unconscious, apparently from alcohol consumption, and she was taken to the hospital. The next day, she went back to the hospital to try to determine if she was sexually assaulted while blacked out.
"We are following up on that," Calhoun said. "We are still investigating leads ... but we don't have any information to confirm that did occur."
Rocha said the school district is working with alcohol-safety advocates to ensure similar rules cover the 90 percent of the Carmel school district that is in unincorporated areas.
He said Marin County has had a social-hosting law for six years that sets stiff fines, starting at $750 for the first violation, $1,500 for the second and $2,500 for the third.
Calhoun said the law would give police a reason to enter a home if they believed underage drinking is occurring. That would be another investigative tool, he said.
Unless there is a disturbance or excessive noise, police can't enter a home to see if minors are drinking.
"I want to be proactive and make sure we have our tools in place," he said.
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