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To help us overlook the mediocre New Zealand competition in the current series being played in West Indies, we travel to New Zealand to put its entire ODI cricket history under the Impact Index scanner.
From 1973 to 2012 (before the current series in West Indies), New Zealand played 620 matches and won 268 with a win-loss ratio of 0.85. Their highest score is 402, lowest 64. They have never won the World Cup, not even reached the final once till date (though they probably should have in 1999). In 2000 though, they did win the ICC Champions Trophy.
We present three lists – of players, batsmen and bowlers. The minimum qualification to be on these lists is to have played 75 matches. A match is considered in this system only when there is a result, and if the player has bowled or batted, as the case may be.
Here are the highest impact ODI players in New Zealand's history.
Richard Hadlee is the only cricketer from the main 8 Test-playing nations who is the highest impact cricketer in both Tests and ODIs for his country – and so emphatically at that. He is, after all, the 6th highest impact ODI cricketer of all time. The gap between him and the others on this list is immense – what is remarkable about that is that Hadlee has only 1 SD (series/tournament-defining performance) to his credit and did not captain his side either.
That last column gives a cue why he's still on top – a 16% failure rate denotes the greatest consistency in the history of ODI cricket (for a non-wicketkeeper all-rounder; a wicket-keeper registers an impact for just keeping wickets but Hadlee's failure rate is even lower than most wicket-keepers, which is awe-inspiring). His 1 SD is also somewhat misleading, as he actually was one of the highest impact players in ODI history when it came to big matches – it's just that his team did not win enough (despite his otherwise high impact performances).
The father-son pair of Chris Cairns and Lance Cairns as the 2nd and 3rd highest impact players in their country's history is completely unique too. Both were all-rounders, though the son was a considerably better batsman. And a far more successful big match player (4 more SDs than his father) – but the father also played in an era where his country did not win that much as a team.
Nathan Astle's 6 SDs mark him out as the biggest series/tournament-defining player in his country's ODI history – something that is perhaps not otherwise known. His failure rate of 41% (quite high for a near-all-rounder) gives further cues to why he's not higher on this list.
New Zealand's highest impact batsman Martin Crowe is also one of the most successful captains the Kiwis ever had – his innovative experiments still inspire free-thinking individuals in the game. New Zealand's second- highest impact bowler Shane Bond's presence on this list despite not having a single SD is a testament to his consistency and perhaps the biggest casualty of modern cricket politics in the game.
Veritable statesman Stephen Fleming is the most successful Kiwi captain in history, besides his country's most capped player. That he is also one of the highest impact batsmen for his country is less of a surprise than his being the second-highest impact Kiwi fielder in ODI cricket (after Ross Taylor).
There are 5 current players in this list which does not augur badly for New Zealand at all, despite the somewhat tepid performance of their team in West Indies right now.
There is just one current-day player in the list of their highest impact 10 batsmen though.
Despite just 2 SDs (which actually is quite creditable given what the team of his era achieved), Martin Crowe very comfortably tops his country's Batting IMPACT charts. He is outstanding in every aspect of batting as this chart shows, not least of which is consistency and the sheer volume of runs he contributed. When it comes to chasing, in fact, he has the 2nd-highest impact in the history of ODI cricket (after Virat Kohli).
Astle shows up here too as his country's best big match player – by quite some distance (which takes him right up the list here). His relatively high failure rate once again keeps him from touching stratospheric heights though.
Andrew Jones would be better remembered as a solid Test match no. 3 batsman but it is instructive to see him amongst New Zealand's three highest impact ODI batsmen – and to see the high proportion of runs he made (the second-highest on this list).
Roger Twose remains one of the most underrated players in modern cricket history. No batsman in the history of ODI cricket from any country absorbed more pressure than him. Easily his country's finest middle-order ODI batsman, the high proportion of runs he made with impressive consistency, and his ability to bat at his best regularly while chasing targets made him one of the most important figures for his country when New Zealand reached heights it never reached in any other phase before or since (1998-2001).
Jeremy Coney and Chris Cairns are the two all-rounders who feature on this list – both notable for their high Pressure IMPACT. Something Ross Taylor has been good at too – it is perhaps just a matter of time before he opens the account in his SD column (he also needs to get his failure rate down). It is remarkable that Chris Cairns actually has 2 SDs purely as a batsman.
Former captains Fleming and Ken Rutherford make this list too – they both led from the front, particularly Fleming, who did it for a long time too, and has 2 SDs to show for it as well.
NOTE: If the cut-off is lowered to 50 matches (from 75), Martin Guptill and Bruce Edgar make the above list in positions 8th and 9th respectively.
The stories that unfold on various batting parameters are revealing.
When it comes to Runs Tally IMPACT (proportion of match runs made through career), the highest impact batsmen are Martin Crowe, Andrew Jones and Roger Twose.
The highest Strike Rate IMPACT batsmen (highest strike rates relative to all the matches in their careers) are Lance Cairns, Richard Hadlee and Brendan McCullum. (Lance Cairns is very significant here – his Strike Rate IMPACT is the 5th highest in the history of ODI cricket, ahead of the likes of Jayasuriya and Kapil Dev.)
The best Pressure IMPACT batsmen (those who absorbed the most pressure that came about due to fall of wickets) are Roger Twose, Jeremy Coney, Chris Cairns (they are also the highest in world ODI history).
The batsmen with the highest Partnership Building IMPACT (who built the most partnerships in the middle) are Martin Crowe, Andrew Jones and Roger Twose.
The best Chasing IMPACT batsmen (who registered the highest impact while chasing a target) are Martin Crowe, Roger Twose and Stephan Fleming.
The batsmen with the lowest failure rates (a failure is seen in this system as an inability to register an IMPACT of even 1 in a match) are Martin Crowe, Roger Twose and Jeremy Coney.
The Highest Impact Batting Performances in New Zealand's ODI history
1. MD Crowe – 52 not out off 57 v Sri Lanka, Moratuwa, 1984 – Batting IMPACT 9.68
Going into this match, New Zealand needed a win to level the 2-match ODI series after having lost their earlier encounter in Colombo. The start was good for the New Zealanders with the Sri Lankans getting bundled out for 114 runs in a rain-curtailed 41 overs match. New Zealand however collapsed to 19-2. Martin Crowe came in at a time when the conditions were tricky and held the innings together with an attacking half century. Eventually, New Zealand won with seven wickets to spare and it could have been an entirely different story had Crowe not played such a significant part. The struggle of the other batsmen can be seen from the fact that they collectively scored 56 runs off 140 runs.
2. NJ Astle – 122 not out off 150 v England, Dunedin, 2002 – Batting IMPACT 8.46
With the series tied at 2-2, England, after opting to bat first, posted a meagre 218 runs. New Zealand had a strong start to their chase with Astle racing off to his 50 in 42 balls when suddenly a mini collapse reduced New Zealand from 55-0 to 80-3. Astle adapted accordingly and his next 50 came off another 82 balls. There was a mini scare again at the end with New Zealand losing two wickets in a space of four balls to fall to 180-5 but Astle took charge again and took New Zealand to a series victory.
3. MD Crowe – 57 not out off 98 v Pakistan, Auckland, 1992 – Batting IMPACT 7.13
Pakistan after being put into bat by New Zealand collapsed for a paltry score of 139 to give the latter a chance to clinch the three match ODI series. New Zealand in reply fell to 34-2 and in stepped Martin Crowe against a bowling attack comprising the likes of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Soon, the situation worsened to 45-3 and Crowe provided the stability and the composure to halt his team's slide further and went on to craft a painstaking half century under testing conditions to take his team home.
The above performances are all within the series/tournament context. The highest impact batting performance within a match context in New Zealand's ODI history is Nathan Astle's 117 off 150 v India (Colombo, 2001). Stephen Fleming's unbeaten 77 off 92 v Sri Lanka (Auckland, 2004) and Martin Crowe's 105 not out off 105 v England (Auckland 1984) are the next highest impact innings within a match context.
And these are the bowlers who helped New Zealand do that much better over the years.
Richard Hadlee topping this chart should bring no surprises. That high Economy IMPACT (6th-highest in the history of ODI cricket) only somewhat echoed by Chatfield, Larsen and Vettori but the Wickets IMPACT columns taking Hadlee ahead of them all.
Shane Bond's staggering Wickets IMPACT – the highest in the history of ODI cricket takes him to stratospheric heights – the tragedy of his short career even more highlighted by the "0" in his SD column (in fact, if you take away big match performances, he is the highest impact bowler in the history of ODI cricket). He simply did not play enough to have sufficient impact on New Zealand's ODI cricket.
Kyle Mills is the big surprise here – especially when he is not extraordinary at all in economy and big match performance. His hallmark is his low failure rate – that consistency comes from his propensity to take wickets regularly – only Shane Bond has taken more wickets than him proportionately.
Ewen Chatfield's and Jacob Oram's restrictive ability (high Economy IMPACT) and Martin Snedden's propensity to take wickets (high Wickets IMPACT) put them on this list.
Daniel Vettori is, not surprisingly, the only spinner on this list. It is perhaps curious that he has been unimpressive on wicket-taking ability though, and has quite a high failure rate. His impressive Economy IMPACT is what gets him on this list (and that solitary SD performance).
Chris Cairns is the only player to make all 3 lists – he makes this one, despite a relatively low Wickets and Economy IMPACT, for his 2 SDs – a remarkable achievement for any player to have 2 SDs each for specialist performances. In fact, no other bowler in New Zealand's history has a better big match track-record as Chris Cairns.
NOTE: Lance Cairns has 74 bowling innings and he narrowly misses this list for that reason as the cut-off is 75. He would come 8th on this list otherwise, just ahead of his son. If the cut-off is lowered to 50 matches (from 75), Willie Watson and Chris Pringle make the above list in positions 4th and 5th respectively.
The highest impact players in all bowling parameters are quite revealing, as always.
When it comes to Top/Middle-order Wickets Tally IMPACT (wickets taken from nos. 1-7 in most cases), the highest impact bowlers are Shane Bond, Kyle Mills and Richard Hadlee.
Lower-order Wickets Tally IMPACT (batsmen nos. 8-11) – highest impact bowlers are Shane Bond, Richard Hadlee and Jacob Oram.
The highest Economy IMPACT bowlers (lowest economy rates relative to all the matches in their careers) are Richard Hadlee, Gavin Larsen and Ewen Chatfield.
The highest impact Partnership-breaking bowlers are Martin Snedden, Daniel Vettori and Chris Harris. (Snedden, in fact, has the highest Partnership-breaking IMPACT in the history of ODI cricket.)
The bowlers with the highest Pressure Building IMPACT (taking quick wickets to put opposition under pressure) are Shane Bond, Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills. (Bond, in fact, is the highest impact in ODI history in this aspect.)
The bowlers with the lowest failure rate (a failure is seen in this system as an inability to register an IMPACT of even 1 in a match) are Kyle Mills, Richard Hadlee and Shane Bond.
The Highest Impact Bowling Performances in New Zealand's ODI history
Interestingly, all 3 performances here are by bowlers who many feel have underachieved in their careers, given the potential they had shown here.
1. DL Vettori – 5 for 30 in 9.2 overs v West Indies, London, 2004 – Bowling IMPACT 7.32
In this Natwest series final encounter, New Zealand after batting first, posted a competitive score of 266 for the West Indians to chase. Even though the West Indian chase was not making steady headway, the match was pretty much even with Brian Lara still there at the crease. However, Vettori's introduction sparked a middle order collapse and from 105-3, West Indies crashed to 159 all out. Out of those seven wickets, five were taken by Vettori which led to New Zealand winning their first ever Natwest trophy.
2. SB Doull – 4 for 25 in 8 overs v Australia, Auckland, 1998 – Bowling IMPACT 4.81
Hardly does anyone expect a New Zealand team to pull off a series heist against Australia and this instance was no different. Trailing 1-2 in the four match ODI series, they were up against a superior Australian unit. Their first innings performance also didn't inspire any confidence and they ended up getting only 223 runs. In reply, Australia breezed to 26-0 in 4 overs when Simon Doull struck, with the wicket of Mark Waugh; soon he got Ponting as well to reduce Australia to 48-2. When he came back for his last spell, Australia were at 183-7 and Michael Bevan had started to pull the strings yet again for another quintessential fightback. However, this time Doull accounted for Bevan and Robertson to seal the match in New Zealand's favour.
3. SB O'Connor – 5 for 46 in 9.2 overs v Pakistan, Nairobi, 2000 – Bowling IMPACT 4.79
Shane O'Connor's series defining performance in this match can be considered as one of the most definitive and important bowling spells in New Zealand's ODI history. In this first semi-final encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2000, Pakistan after electing to bat first had got off to a blazing start scoring 55-0 in the first 9 overs. O'Connor took out Imran Nazir in the 10th over to reduce Pakistan to 59-1 but failed to provide any other breakthroughs. When he came back for his final spell, Pakistan were at 237-6; ready to explode in their final five overs. O'Connor instead cleaned up their lower middle order alongwith the tail and from 237-6, Pakistan slipped to 252 all out. In reply, New Zealand managed to chase down the total which eventually led to them winning their first ICC trophy (their only world trophy till date).
The above performances are all within the series/tournament context. The highest impact bowling performance within a match context in New Zealand's ODI history is Shane Bond's 6-19 v India (Bulawayo, 2005). Bond's 6-23 v Australia (Port Elizabeth, 2003) and Daniel Vettori's 5-30 v West Indies (London, 2004) are the next highest impact bowling performances in a match context.
More in the series — the greatest impact makers from:
1) Pakistan 2) West Indies 3) Australia
For more information, please go to www.impactindexcricket.com


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Ok, first of all I have to say that my reflections these days are very much influenced by the fact I'm now taking a marketing course… Anyway, with this post I'd like to point out The Guardian's fairness in addressing its readers. Recently they have decided to start charging for some parts of their information Web site, today they've published an article explaining how and why the came up with such a decision: Log on, fork out. I liked this explanation. Too many of us it might sound kind of obvious, but I'd like to add that N not everybody is working with a contact with the online industry, and not everybody knows that it's hard to base a business model for a Web site only on advertising revenues. Talk to people, they will listen, they will understand.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Disgraced former Attorney General Marc Dann is preparing to argue his first case before the Ohio Supreme Court since he was forced from office amid a sexual harassment scandal, convicted of an ethics violation and temporarily stripped of his law license.
The Youngstown-area Democrat appears before the court Wednesday. He is representing a homeowner sued for foreclosure by Bank of America.
It's the type of case Dann relished during his brief tenure as Ohio's top lawyer. He resigned under pressure in May 2008 after a spectacular showdown with the state Democratic party, governor and Legislature over his misdeeds.
Dann told The Associated Press in an email that he continues to pursue foreclosure, consumer protection and banking cases in his private practice. He said such issues shouldn't get waylaid by politics.


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Promotional budgets are typically one of the first costs businesses look to slash when times get tough. But understanding available tax deductions can help offset advertising expenses. By Mark E. Battersby, Contributing Editor. Without effective marketing and advertising, customers may recognize the existence of your convenience store business, but they won't know anything about it.
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It's becoming more and more noticeable that the more I write the more my grammatical faults seem to show up. Although I tend to write fairly well when dealing with less serious articles I've started to take up some more serious work involving money. Now it's time for me to finally brush up on my grammar and learn to write without the glaring errors I get when I write now.
Does anyone have any good online resources or techniques on how to notice grammatical errors, and how I can do away with them? A lot of the writing I may need to do in the future is very expressive and I'll need to be able to show exactly what's in my head through my writing; something I find extremely difficult to do now.
you cannot do better than H W Fowler
see The King's English
other online usage guides at bartelby: http://www.bartleby.com/usage/
ya you can use softwares such as typing tutor, it not only increases u r speed of typing but also inproves u r grammer caz u hav to write the keywords correct. moreover online websites are there which can help u.
"inproves u r grammer cuz u hav to write the keywords correct"
dude, you need major help yourself, no offence
Looks like a fantastic resource, although lots of text on a HTML page tends to be hard for me to read. Might need to drag this one into a PDF or something. Thank you very much for sharing this!
That's probably your self improvement efforts paying off. Maybe you didn't see your grammatical faults when you first wrote the piece.
If by "involving money" do you mean writing for hire .. or copywriting? Those are entirely different approaches.
One of the best "resources" is reading aloud after you finish a piece. You may be amazed at how clumsy or confused some of your passages sound.
Go slowly on weilding the grammar of the English language. Don't write beyond your ability to completely understand word and phrase usage. Gauge your readership and write to them. I remember one text on writing short and long fiction suggesting writing so a 10 year old could understand it. Some ESL programs use grade 6 texts.
Some works call for a more relaxed narrative than others. Look at cadence. Verbs can be your best friends.
Great advice on that site:"Any one who wishes to become a good writer should endeavour, before he allows himself to be tempted by the more showy qualities, to be direct, simple, brief, vigorous, and lucid."
I wish. Most of the comments typically come from those who have read my work. A lot of my ideas far outreach my writing ability, and in an overall scope I find it hard to express those ideas.
It's funny, but I've been up to a lot lately, such as:
1) Working on writing some fiction with someone based off this idea for a story we both had.
2) Serious article writing on Computing issues, which I'll get paid for
3) Generally writing for academic purposes, like university.
4) Writing for a website I'm working on. I guess you could call it business-style writing.
These all take entirely different approaches, but my lack of writing ability still shines through in whatever I do. Overall my writing isn't terrible, but I make glaring errors now and again and never realise until someone points it out, and those can be pretty fatal in certain situations (on job applications, for example). I was hoping to find a general guide on improving your writing, and hopefully the article mentioned will put me well on my way to actually being able to fulfil my plans.
I think one of my major problems is that I work in spurts. I can work under normal settings, but I get times when I am at my creative peak where the work just flows and I get thousands of words done in an hour. This rush usually leads to my downfall, as by the time I go back to rewrite I've already used that energy up doing that or something else.
Another problem most likely stems from the fact that I haven't received the best education throughout my life. I typically write how I would say something, and my speech isn't exactly great. For all those who know the UK well I suffer from the 'Westcountry Accent'. It's an absolute killer in a professional setting and anyone looking to do well in any kind of professional practice is usually told to get rid of it.
So yeah, I write and talk like a common westcountry guy, kind of like Bill Bailey when he's ranting about something.
One of the best books on writing I ever read is "If you can talk, you can write".
So far in this thread, I found your posts very well-written. If others are finding errors in your work, the thing you need to do is walk away from a piece after "finishing" it and come back later to read it before publishing it. You'd be amazed at the errors "fresh eyes" can find the second time through! And by the way... you accent doesn't come through in your writing.
If the comments are coming from outsiders, you are lucky to get their feedback. I assume it must be constructive. If you understand your "errors", practice write a couple of passages using that same concept. If you don't understand them, research until you do and make sure you fully understand.
IMHO, two writers can't write on the same work, especially in fiction writing. Each writer will use a slightly different "voice" and maybe a different cadence. The reader will likely pick up on the differences and be uncomfortable.
I think you might be surprised how many times great writers rewrite. John Grisham's forst novel was so poorly written it was rejected a number of times. The publisher who finally brought it to market had to completely re-collate the manuscript .. shifting chapters, etc.
Most experts in writing will tell you, as Shyflower has mentioned, to put the work aside long enough to forget story lines, dialogue, etc .. then plan on coming back to it with a fresh approach.
You can't force good writing or creativity. Some days you are "off", pure and simple. One thing you might do to better utilize your time, when you're fiction creativity dwindles, switch to computer articles or other web articles.
Another problem most likely stems from the fact that I haven't received the best education throughout my life. I typically write how I would say something, and my speech isn't exactly great.
Are there any writing classes around your area? Also, look for informal writing clubs or groups. Few people can write really well without effort, study and practice. Some of us can't write really well even with effort, study and practice.
I would suggest that you find a well written article and read it in a normal manner. Put it aside, wait a day or so, then write an article on the same topic. Then compare the two. I'm sure you will see differences on how the original article "said" something and how you "said" the same thing. Repeat as necessary.
Another approach .. if your vision is lucrative enough, consider a ghost writer who can translate your ideas from concept to the written word.
Y'all come back now, ya hear.
can any one suggest software which suggest us if any grammetical mistakes is there in paragraph. i know about one "white smoke" but it paid. can any one suggest any free software with same functionality.
Online as in Software? or as in Resource?
Software, nope... no ideas, sorry.
Resource: Go to the original, the best and the concise. Strunk & White have been improving writing for a very long time now, and they are available at at least one site that I know of, and use.
This guide will definitely improve your usage.
also available at bartleby (in fact your dk version of EOS actually links to bartleby)
For a "quick & dirty" grammar lesson, do a search for "Celestial Grammar".
However "dirty", in this case, means "naughty". Celestial Grammar and Advanced Celestial Grammar use examples from pornographic stories to demonstrate proper use of English Grammar. The articles cover all the basics and the examples make it much easier (and more fun) to remember.
I think the best way to improve your grammar is to read more. Yes, you could pull out a manual or two on how best to "structure" a sentence but, increase not just your grammatical skills but also your diction, presentation, thought flow... etc... etc... is to read more. Read more of what you want to right about! I think then you'll find the insight you seek.
Good luck!
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Longtime San Lorenzo Valley High assistant coach Dave Poetzinger is the Cougars' new head coach.
Poetzinger, the defensive coordinator and right-hand man of legendary coach Doug Morris the past two decades, announced he accepted the job Sunday night on his Facebook page.
Within an hour, dozens of well-wishers, including several former Cougars, responded with congratulations, letting him know the right person for the job was selected.
One person wrote: "SLV won't miss a beat."
Poetzinger replaces one of the most successful coaches in the Central Coast Section and the winningest coach in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League history. Morris posted a 189-82-9 record (.691 winning percentage), with 13 league championships and 16 postseason appearances - including three CCS titles (1999, '00, '02) - in 25 seasons.
Morris, an English teacher at SLV, retired to spend more time with his family. He's married with three children.
He coached his final game Nov. 2 against host Aptos, officially announcing his retirement to his players on the bus ride home to Felton.
Morris informed the school administration he would retire after the outset of the season. Though only a handful of people knew this, speculation began that Poetzinger would be Morris' replacement. In fact, Morris endorsed Poetzinger for the job.
The two coaches had discussed Poetzinger possibly taking over the position after the 2011 season on a trip New York, where they connected with former Cougar and current Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Andy Levitre.
Poetzinger inherits remnants of a Cougars team went 6-4 in 2012, including 3-3 in league for fourth place. Poetzinger's son Derek was a senior running back and linebacker on the team. The squad featured 14 underclassman, including a talented sophomore quarterback in Isaac Newberry.
Poetzinger grew up in Chicago and graduated St. Rita High School before attending Occidental College in Los Angeles. He played offensive line for the Tigers in 1985-87, according to limited data the school's website.
He joined SLV as an English teacher in 1993 and joined forces with Morris' tireless coaching staff.
As a position coach, Poetzinger did everything he could to better himself and the team. He attended numerous clinics and served as the SCCAL representative - a position traditionally held by head coaches - at CCS meetings for several years.


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1. Chicago baseball hasn't been this bad since ...
|Clark Jones: ... man, since, like, six months ago.
|Evil Super Computer: ... before there were microchips. I refuse to go back.
|Scott Bolohan: ... Ray Liotta was on the Sox.
|John Dooley: ... my mom was getting hooked on "Moonlighting." That was '86, youngsters. Bruce Willis. I'll shut up.
|Angi Taylor: ... last baseball season.
2. How should the Brewers feel about sweeping the Cubs?
|Clark Jones: Like Kanye should feel about bagging Kim Kardashian. #notthefirst
|Evil Super Computer: Like I do when I crash someone's computer just for fun. Exhilarated!
|Scott Bolohan: A little guilty.
|John Dooley: The same way I should feel about beating my 3-year-old son in whiffle ball.
|Angi Taylor: You know when you beat your younger sibling in something without trying? They should feel like that.
3. How bad do the White Sox need John Danks back?
|Clark Jones: I mean, you can never have enough incomplete games, I guess.
|Evil Super Computer: Uh, is he going to hit for them too? No? Not that bad, then.
|Scott Bolohan: More than most teams need a pitcher who had a 5.00 ERA last year.
|John Dooley: They're just dying to get him back so they can NOT give him run support also.
|Angi Taylor: Bad, real bad, Michael Jackson.
4. An injured Kobe Bryant tweeted analysis during a Lakers playoff game. Discuss.
|Clark Jones: Oh, so that's what he meant by "post, post, post." I thought he just didn't know how buttons work.
|Evil Super Computer: A mere distraction while my world domination plans unfold. MWAHAHAHA!
|Scott Bolohan: #yolo
|John Dooley: That's like Shelley Long tweeting about all the Kirstie Alley "Cheers" episodes post-`86. I'll get off `86.
|Angi Taylor: It's less harsh when it's tweeted instead of being screamed into his teammates' faces.
5. How can you tell the Hawks are on a Canada road trip?
|Clark Jones: Everybody in the barbershop is talking about it. #sarcasmbutton #post
|Evil Super Computer: Roberto Luongo is about to sabotage his own team again. Love that guy!
|Scott Bolohan: The cabdrivers are really, really nice to Patrick Kane.
|John Dooley: Patrick Kane's limo is bouncin', the girls look mediocre, and everybody's shirts are off.
|Angi Taylor: Because it says so on my magnet schedule.


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HALESOWEN and Cradley residents have until the end of the month to tell cash-strapped Dudley Council which services they most value before decisions are made on where the axe will fall.
The Big Question budget consultation has already attracted more than 1,800 responses.
Dudley finance chiefs, who are currently battling to set a budget against the backdrop of the Government's austerity measures, say they have been delighted with the response so far but are still encouraging more people to have their say.
Councillor Pete Lowe, Dudley's deputy leader and cabinet member for finance, said: "To have engaged nearly 2,000 borough residents in supporting the budget making process is a huge achievement and one we are very proud of as a community council. People still have a few weeks to have their say and let us know which services they value most."
People can take part in the consultation by logging onto www.dudley.gov.uk or picking up a hard copy form from Dudley Council Plus or borough libraries.
Residents can also find out more by using #dudleybudget on Twitter @dudleymbc and on the Dudley borough Facebook page.


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|Archive One: European-Indian Encounters 1.1a Iroquois Indian origin story, no date 1.1b Arikara Indian origin story 1.1c Creation of the Yakama World, told in 1884-1885. 1.2 The Journal of Christopher Columbus (October, 1492 1.3a & 1.3b Engravings of a French encounter with the Calusa Indians in Florida in the 1550s 1.4 Print of Chief Athore and French explorer Laudonniere in North Florida 1.5a Journal extract by Jacques Cartier on meeting the Micmac Indians in 1534 1.5b Micmac chief 's observations of the French, reported by Chrestien Le Clerq 1.6 Engraving by Samuel De Champlain, "Deffaite des Yroquois" (Defeat of the Iroquois) 1.7a Letter by Capt. John Smith to Queen Anne, 1617 1.7b Remarks by Chief Powhatan to John Smith, c.1609 1.7c Engraving of John Smith taking Chief Opechancanough ("King of Pamaunkee") prisoner in 1608 1.8a Letter by William Penn to the Committee of the Free Society of Traders 1.8b Painting of William Penn's Treaty with the Lenape Indians, Archive Two: Diversity in Colonial America 2.1a List of "necessaries" in migrating to Virginia, General Historie by John Smith 2.1b Diagram of a slave ship, filled for the middle passage 2.2 "A Mapp of Virginia discovered to ye Hills," 1651, by John Farrer 2.3a Description of New York by Father Isaac Jogues 2.3b Private journal by Madam Knight on a journey from Boston to New-York, 1704 2.4 Description of Pennsylvania by William Penn, 1681 2.5a Legal statement by Pedro Hidalgo, soldier, Santa Fe, August 10, 1680 2.5b Testimony by Pedro Naranjo, Pueblo Indian, to Spanish authorities, 1681 2.5c Modern painting (1976) by Fred Kabotie, of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680 2.5d Mission of San Estevan at Acoma 2.6b Conversion narrative of Robert Browne 2.7 "A Narrative of the Captivity and Restauration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson," 1682 2.8a Jonathan Edwards, selection from his sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," 1741 2.8b Benjamin Franklin on religion, 1771 2.9a Church record of a marriage conflflict, Brooklyn, 1663 2.9b Trial of Elizabeth Clawson, Stamford, Connecticut, 1692 2.10a The laws of Virginia on interracial marriage and offspring, 1662 and 1691 2.10b Trial testimony, Accomack, Virginia, 1679 Archive Three: The Rhythms of Early Family Life 3.1 Map of Boston, 1770 3.2a Portrait of Paul Revere, 1773 3.2b Portrait of Paul Revere, 1815 3.2c Portrait of Rachel Revere, 1815 3.3 Revere family genealogical chart, prepared by Leslie Lindenauer for the Paul Revere House 3.4a Poem by Paul Revere for Rachel Walker, 1773 3.4b Two poems by Anne Bradstreet 3.4c Newspaper article about the expenses of a married life, Maryland Gazette, July 4, 1754 3.5 Legal indenture papers of Isaiah Thomas, June 25, 1756 3.6a Letter from Maria Revere to her mother, May 25, 1801 3.6b Receipt for John Revere's medical school expenses, May 2, 1812 3.7 Legal inventory of Benjamin Curtis's household, March 19, 1773 3.8a A child's chair belonging to the Revere family, undated 3.8b A sewing desk, supposedly belonging to Rachel Revere, undated 3.8c A cradle made from a molasses keg, belonging to the Revere family, undated 3.8d A sampler made by Maria Revere Curtis, January 25, 1819 3.9b Pen and ink drawing of the Revere property, undated, attributed to Paul Revere Archive Four: Causes of the American Revolution? 4.1 Political cartoon on the Stamp Act, "The Repeal. or the Funeral Procession of Miss Americ-Stamp," London, 1766. 4.2 Broadside on the Boston Massacre, "A Monumental Inscription on the Fifth of March," 1772 4.3 Broadside on the Gaspee incident, "A Proclamation," by the Honorable Joseph Wanton, 1772. 4.4 Broadside on the Boston Tea Party, "Tea Destroyed by Indians," Boston, 1773 4.5a Political cartoon, "The Bostonians Paying the Exciseman, or Tarring & Feathering," Lithograph by Pendleton, 1830 4.5b Political cartoon, "A New Method of Macarony Making as Practised at Boston in North America," London, 1774. 4.6a Letter by Benjamin Franklin to Thomas Cushing, April 2, 1774 4.6b Political cartoon of "The Able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught," May 1, 1774 4.7a and 4.7b Engravings by Amos Doolittle, "The Battle of Lexington" and "A View of the South Part of Lexington," published December 13, 1775 4.8a Broadside, an American account of the battle of Lexington and Concord, "Bloody Butchery by the British Troops," Salem, Massachusetts, 1775 4.8b Broadside, a British account of the battle of Lexington and Concord, "A Circumstantial Account of an Attack that happened on the 19th of April, 1775, on His Majesty's Troops," Boston, 1775 4.9a Legal deposition, "Paul Revere's Deposition," c. 1775. 4.9b Proclamation of Gov. Thomas Gage, June 12, 1775 4.10 The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 Archive Five: Experiencing and Extending the "American Revolution" 5.1a Letter from William Sands to his parents, July 20, 1776 5.1b Letter from William Sands to his parents, August 14, 1776 5.2 Letter from a Revolutionary War soldier 1822 5.3a Letter from General Nathanael Greene to Samuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress, March 16, 1781 5.3b British broadside, "By Authority," March 26, 1781 5.4a Letter from Nathanael Greene to Catharine Greene, July 17, 1778 5.4b Letter from Nathanael Greene to Catharine Greene, October 15/16, 1780 5.5a Slave petition to the House of Representatives in Massachusetts Bay, January 13, 1777 5.5b Slave petition to the General Assembly in Connecticut, May 1779 5.6a Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, March 31-April 5, 1776 5.6b Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, May 7, 1776 5.7 Letter from Sarah Bache to her father, Benjamin Franklin, September 9, 1780 5.8a Broadside, "The Sentiments of an American Woman" Philadelphia, 1780 5.8b Woodcut, "Daughter of Liberty," broadside, 1779 5.8c Engraving, "A Society of Patriotic Ladies at Edenton in North Carolina," by Philip Dawe, London, 1775 Archive Six: Creating a New Nation 6.1 The Federalist No. 51, by James Madison, February 8, 1788 6.2 Letter to the Providence Gazette and Country Journal about the proposed constitution, October 18, 1788 6.3 Letter from John Adams to Mr. Brown and Mr. Francis, February 28, 1790 6.4 Copy of a letter describing the celebration at Rutland, Vermont, March 8, 1791 6.5 Engraving of John Adams, by Amos Doolittle, 1799 6.6 A Glass painting commemorating Washington's death 6.6 b Song on the death of Washington, 1810-1814 6.7 Noah Webster's textbook lessons on reading and speaking, in An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking, Calculated to Improve the Minds and Refine the Taste of Youth (Newport: Peter Eddes, 1789 6.8 a " 'L' Amerique', or Columbia as Indian Maiden," France, 1810 6.8 b Needlework of "Miss Liberty," undated, artist unknown. 6.9 Letter from Dolley Payne Madison to Lucy Payne Todd, August 23, 1814 6.10 Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address, March 4, 1801 Archive Seven: Expansion and Cultural Encounters in the West 7.1 President Jefferson's confidential message to Congress, January 18, 1803 7.2 Map of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1806 7.3 Map of Indian country, 1835 7.4 Lewis and Clark meet the Shoshone at the Continental Divide, August 17, 1805 7.5a Photograph of John Work, undated, photographer unknown 7.5b Photograph of Mrs. John Work with Suzette and David Work, undated, photographer unknown 7.5c Le Borgne, a Crow chief, talks about white traders, 1805 7.6a A Mexican official's view of Anglo migrants into Texas [Mexico], 1828 7.6b A Mexican official's view of the battle of the Alamo, 1836 7.7a George Catlin painting of an Assiniboine chief, 1832 7.7b Pastel drawing of clothing and animals, 1846-1847, Indian artist unknown 7.8 Letter from Marcus Whitman to Rev. David Greene, ABCFM missionary board, May 18, 1844 7.9 Letter from Mariah and Stephen King to their family, April 1, 1846 7.10 John Gast, American Progress, 1872, chromolithograph by George Croffut, 1873 Archive Eight: Changing American Socio-Economic Life, 1800-1860 8.1 A page from the newspaper Western Spy, December 28, 1811 8.2 Publisher's preface to the Cincinnati Directory 8.3 Map of Cincinnati, 1842 8.4a Extract from the Cincinnati Directory, 1831 8.4b Extract from the Cincinnati Directory, 1840 8.5a Pictures of women and work in the metropolis, April 18, 1868 8.5b Commentary on sewing machines1859 8.6a Magazine article, "Female Workers of Lowell," 1836 8.6b Magazine article, "A Week in the Mill," Lowell Offering, 1845 8.7b Advertisement for Seth Low & Co., 1841 8.8 New York city ordinance on trash, 1839 8.9 Magazine article, "Woman-At Home," in The Lady's Book, vol. 2 (1831), p. 97 8.10 Letter from Guy C. Ward to Joseph Boyd, October 14, 1857 Archive Nine: Changing Views of Slavery: The Case of Enslaved Women 9.1a Print depicting the slave trade, frontispiece, Abbe Raynal, Histoire philosophique et politique: Des etablissemens & du commerce des Europeens dans les deux Indes (1774) 9.1b & 9.1c Photographs of slaves plowing rice and slaves picking cotton 9.1d Photograph of slaves on James Hopkinson's plantation, in John Blassingame 9.2a Advertisement for a slave sale, Charleston, South Carolina,1768 9.2b Announcement of a slave sale, Charleston, South Carolina,1860 9.3 Advertisements offering slaves for hire, from Paris Western Citizen, December 17, 1852 9.4a Overseer's report from Chicora Wood Plantation, July 18-24, 1858 9.4b Letter by overseer W. Sweet to Adele Petigru Allston, September 14, 1864 9.5 Painting, Slave Market, artist unknown, about 1860 9.6a & 9.6b Two poems, "The Slave Mother" and "The Slave Auction," by Frances E. W. Harper, 1854 9.7 Slave narrative, "The History of Mary Prince, A West Indian Slave," related by herself, London, 1831 9.8 Slave Narrative, "The Story of Mattie J. Jackson; A True Story," Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1866 9.9 Oral Testimony by an ex-slave, Ophelia Settle Egypt Archive Ten: Perfecting America 10.1 From Charles Finney's lecture to converts 10.2 Organizational records of the Dorcas Society of Cincinnati, 1816-1824 10.3a Painting showing a happy and abstemious family, around 1830 10.3b Painting showing the woes of liquor, around 1830 10.4a & 10.4b Temperance warnings on the effects of drunkenness, in Charles Jewett, The Youth's Temperance Lecturer of 1841 10.5a Engraving, "Keep Within the Compass," c. 1785-1805, artist unknown 10.5b Newspaper account of seduction and death, Cincinnati Daily Commercial, March 12, 1850 10.6 Organizational records of the Anti-Slavery Society of Leicester, Massachusetts 10.7 Membership certificate for the Lynn Female Anti-Slavery Society, September 20, 1836 10.8a Antislavery petition to the House of Representatives, September 18-19, 1837 10.8b Antislavery Petition, Blank Form, c. 1835 10.8c How to Agitate the Public Mind, 1841. The New England Anti-Slavery Almanac for 1841 10.9 Newspaper excerpts from the report of the Society's visiting committee, Advocate of Moral Reform and Family Guardian, January 1, 1838 10.10 Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments, 1848, prepared by Elizabeth Cady Stanton Archive Eleven: The Purposes and Meaning of the Civil War 11.1 Confederate Constitution, March 11, 1861 11.2 Letter by Abraham Lincoln to Horace Greeley, August 22, 1862 11.3a Letter from Guy C. Ward to Joseph B. Boyd, August 11, 1862 11.3b Letter from Charles Miller to Joseph B. Boyd, November 2, 1862 11.4 Letter from H. Ford Douglas to Frederick Douglass's Monthly, January 8, 1863 11.5a Slave narrative, "The Story of Mattie J. Jackson: A True Story," Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1866 11.5b Slave narrative of Annie L. Burton, "Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days," Boston, 1909 11.6a Letter from J. R. Underwood to Wm. H. Seward, October 24, 1863 11.6b Letter from Elizabeth Underwood to Thomas C. Cox, November 3, 1863 11.7 Sheet music for the song "The Vacant Chair," 1864 11.8 Sheet music for the song "How Are You Conscript?" date unknown 11.9a Engraving, Burial of Latane 11.9b Painting, Prisoners from the Front, 1866, by Winslow Homer 11.10a Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, First Draft, November 19, 1863 11.10b Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865 Archive Twelve: Reconstruction: Clashing Dreams and Realities, 1865-1868 12.1 Painting, The Armed Slave, by William Spang, about 1865 12.2 Confederate song, "I'm a Good Old Rebel," by R. B. Buckley, 1866 12.3 Legal form for the restoration of confiscated property held by the Freedmen's Bureau, South Carolina Freedmen's Bureau records 12.4 Black Codes [Laws] of Mississippi, 1865 12.5a Legal contract between Alonzo T. Mial and 27 freed laborers, 1866 12.5b Affidavit of ex-slave Enoch Braston, enclosed in letter from Chaplain L. S. Livermore to Lt. Col. R. S. Donaldson, January 10, 1866 12.5c Freedmen's School, 1866, appearing in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, September 22, 1866 12.5d Broadside, The Freedman's Bureau, 1866 12.6 Letter from James A. Payne to stepdaughter Katherine F. Sterrett, September 1, 1867 12.7 Letter from a Mississippi black soldier, Calvin Holly, to Major General O. O. Howard, December 16, 1865 12.8 Letter from ex-slave Hawkins Wilson to Jane Wilson, May 11, 1867 12.9 Cartoon, "This Is a White Man's Government," by Thomas Nast, Harper's Weekly, vol. 12, September 5, 1868
|[compiled by] Peter J. Frederick, Julie Roy Jeffrey.
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INTENSE back-to-back storms occurring during a time when the ground is already saturated can cause a flash flood. We all know this. Yet, around 9 a.m. Sunday morning, the creek water level gauge in downtown San Anselmo produced a flood level of 12.6 feet. The bank height at this location is 13 feet, suggesting the creek was six inches from going out of bank. Then, the town sounded the alarm. This is too little too late.
What's wrong with this picture? Alarms sounding after flood levels are reached, just will not do, not by a long shot. Ask anyone who had to endure the super storms and floods of 2005, or 1982, and the six or seven years since when serious flooding was likely to happen but didn't.
Flood survivors know that every second in preparation counts, but so do the precious moments when you can secure another sandbag, grab family photos, financial records, pets, children and survival gear and jump in the car and go to high ground. That is if streets are clear enough for you to get out.
This is the reality faced by many who live near our creeks or in low lying areas.
Yes, we passed the Flood Drainage Fee, and yes it is going to provide some needed solutions for flooding, detention basins, creek widenings, bridge removal etc., but these wonders of engineering are big, costly projects and are still years away.
Until then, all we have, really, are the creek gauges, the warning sirens, gunny sacks and sand and whatever fixes we can afford to make to our properties ourselves. In this scenario we rely on the coordination and collaboration that occurs between town leadership, neighbors, families and friends.
I've attended meetings in which the optimum time to sound the alarm was discussed but no clear policies or timing sequence was arrived at. A clear policy and action plan around flood warnings needs to be developed and implemented now. In perhaps a change in operational mission, our first responders can and should respond early to flood threats, not after. They must be far more active in warning and preparation activities. If they fail in this, their late response can carry tragic consequences. In the past, police have driven through neighborhoods sounding warning sirens, or going door to door, and phone calls came into the home late at night. Though these may have been needless interruptions, they were greatly appreciated. None of this occurred this morning.
On another matter — planning and environmental review moves forward on plans to create detention basins to hold back water in the event of big storm events. There will be a series of public meetings to review and decide on the these important projects. The Flood Mitigation League of Ross Valley urges all to attend, learn about flood control from the experts and participate in these meetings.
The stakes are high and the safety of our community from flooding is at stake.
Lise Stampfli Torme of San Anselmo is president of the Flood Mitigation League of the Ross Valley.


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You're welcome! That footage from last summer has the run direction, foot placement and final step length plus knee bend that you want. The only thing I'd change there was to push more rotationally to pivot better to the right instead of stepping through that may require more muscle tension in stiffening the right leg so that your knee won't bend and throw you forward instead of rotation to the right. And adding more speed.
Try to see how fast you can run and not suffer in form. That's your decision line on a medium tight or tighter fairway vs distance. Anything longer and you need to decide if you want to push by trying to go farther or if you're content with sure placement with good, not maximum, distance. In an open place feel free to rip it.


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Scott Sinclair has been ruled out for West Brom's Week 7 match with Arsenal with a hamstring issue. He should be healthy for Week 8 after the international break.
Tomer Hemed scored in the 51st minute to lift Brighton over Newcastle United on Saturday as they earned their second straight home win.
Everton were forced into a defensive reshuffle and a slight change in formation after Phil Jagielka and Michael Keane were ruled out of the clash with Swansea City.
If at all possible, things just got a whole lot worse for Crystal Palace with the news that Christian Benteke could be set for an extended period on the sidelines.
Philippe Coutinho returned to the Liverpool starting line-up for a Premier League match for the first time this season and headlined a thrilling 3-2 win over Leicester City.
Jamie Vardy scored in the 69th minute but then failed to convert a penalty as Leicester City's bid to take points from Liverpool twice in a week fell just short on Saturday.
Huddersfield Town and Burnley played out a goalless draw at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Richarlison scored in the 90th minute as Watford earned a dramatic 2-1 win over Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.
Sources from within Manchester United say the club will decide next week on whether Paul Pogba requires surgery to repair his damaged left hamstring.
Oumar Niasse, who almost left Everton in the summer, came in from the cold to score twice as Everton got their second league win of the season.
Alvaro Morata is surely going to the apple of fantasy manager's eye in the upcoming week after a hat-trick on Saturday.
Stoke City endured a week to forget following a blowout 4-0 loss to Chelsea at home on Saturday afternoon.


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And even if you're thinking more about Carb-Conscious Thanksgiving Recipes or Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads today, PIN or print this recipe to make after Thanksgiving when you really need to get back on track with the low-carb eating; you know what I mean?
(Before you make this you may wish to read Basic Instructions for Low-Carb Breakfast Casseroles which has instructions for various sizes of pans and ingredient options for this type of breakfast casserole.)
Low-Carb Mushroom and Feta Breakfast Casserole
(Makes 6-8 servings, recipe created by Kalyn and made many, many times through the years.)
12 eggs
1 T milk or half and half (Probably optional, but I usually use it if I have some in the house.)
1 pound or more mushrooms, washed and sliced
(Use more mushrooms if the budget can handle it, I like brown Cremini mushrooms for this recipe, but any mushrooms will work)
2 tsp. olive oil (or more, depending on your pan)
1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1/3 cup sliced green onions (optional, but good)
1 tsp. Spike Seasoning, or use any all-purpose seasoning blend that's good on eggs
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Wash mushrooms and cut into thick slices or half slices. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan, then cook the mushrooms until they release their liquid and get slightly brown, about 5 minutes. Layer the mushrooms, Feta, and green onions (if using) into the casserole dish.
Beat eggs with milk until the yolks and whites are completely combined, pour over mushroom-Feta-onion mixture, then stir gently with a fork so that mushrooms. cheese, and onions are evenly distributed in the egg mixture. Season with Spike Seasoning or other seasoning of your choice and fresh-ground black pepper. (I don't add salt because Spike Seasoning and Feta both have it.)
Bake 30-35 minutes, or until eggs are completely set and the top is starting to brown. Serve hot.
This will keep for at least a week in the fridge and can be reheated in a microwave or in a covered pan on the stove.
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Hall of Famer Andre Dawson believes any players associated with steroids should not be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
"I can't say how the voters are going to react in the years ahead but they wouldn't get my vote for the simple reason that the rules were broken," Dawson, a Marlins special assistant, told The Palm Beach Post this week.
"One of the criteria is integrity of the game and I think that was broken. There are probably individuals in the Hall of Fame who haven't abided by all of the rules but this is something that was detrimental to the history of the game and that's the problem I have.
"When I see records being shattered left and right for selfish reasons, just to make more money, that's when I have a problem with it.'
This year's class on the ballot includes Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa, all of whom have been suspected and in some cases, linked to using performance enhancing drugs.
Players need 75 percent of the vote from the eligible members of the Baseball Writers Association of America to get into the Hall of Fame.
Dawson said based on conversations he has had with writers, he thinks Bonds will eventually get in, just not year. He also thinks Clemens and Sosa may never get in, in large to how the writers have treated Mark McGwire.
McGwire, who was first on the ballot in 2006, hit 583 home runs, but has never received more than 24 percent of the vote.
"When I think about it, the writers kind of put themselves in a pretty difficult position with the whole way they did the process with McGwire. Since that's the direction they're going, I don't think it's going to happen," Dawson said.
"Bonds probably will eventually. I think there are lot of writers where somewhere along the lines they will switch gears and he will get in, but these other two guys (Clemens and Sosa), I don't see it."
Longtime Dodgers manager and fellow Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda said earlier this week that Bonds and Clemens did not belong in the Hall of Fame.
Dawson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2010, his ninth time on the ballot.


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This morning, our guests woke up with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and enjoyed their breakfast with the special of the day: Egg Tomato Benedict served with asparagus…
Receipe for one person:
In a small saucepan prepare your hollandaise sauce: combine 1 egg yolk, lemon juice, basil and black pepper and heat until hot. Keep warm.
Cut your English muffin in half and toast it.
Use just one half of the toasted bread and arrange the tomato slice and top it with a poached egg.
The final touch: cover with hollandaise sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with asparagus if desired.
Bon Appetit! Jonathan
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Polysilicon Solar Oversupply Again, But Midstream Stays Firm; Nomura May Raise Trina Polar TP
In China, unit price of polysilicon panels dropped this week, reversing a 10-week trend of rising prices. This new statistics prompts Nomura Securities anlayst Nitin Kumar to guess there may be an oversupply problem there again:
Such a quick turnaround in prices has taken even us by surprise and we never thought that this rally would have long legs.
Latest data from PV Insights suggests that polysilicon ASPs corrected 0.2-0.3% w-w. PV Insights suggests the primary reason being polysilicon traders trying to clear inventories to take advantage of higher pricing ahead of the likely restart of production at Tier 2 polysilicon suppliers in China. We previously highlighted the concerns of Tier 2 polysilicon capacity restarts on higher polysilicon pricing in our note 1H13 earnings disappoint dated 30 August 2013, but are still surprised at the speed at which restarts are being expected by market.
As such, we believe the actions by traders suggest that cash breakeven prices of Tier 2 companies in China are even lower than current market and our expectations of US$22-US$25/Kg. While we still reserve judgement on whether Tier 2 capacity will be restarted so early, such an action by Tier 2 poly suppliers will worsen even our Bear case on the company. We await further newsflow on this before revisiting our numbers. That said we reiterate our Reduce rating on GCL Poly.
Read the lines - Nomura is reviewing GCL Poly and may be reducing its estimates. Nomura currently has a Sell on GCL Poly.
But the midstream cell and wafer suppliers seem to be doing OK, because the industry does not have money to expand capacity:
In contrast, cell and wafer ASPs remain flat, highlighting tight supply. This reinforces our view on mid-stream over upstream; we reiterate our Buy on Canadian Solar (CSIQ), trading at 0.9x 2014F P/BV (BVPS of US$15.3) and Trina Solar (TSL), trading at 1.0x 2014F P/BV (BVPS of US$11.3) with profitability in 2H13F very likely.
We continue to see mid-stream capacity constrained owing to lack of available working capital for Tier 3 producers in China . With our checks with Tier ½ companies in China suggesting lack of funds available for capacity expansion as well , we believe the only likelihood is further increase in cell/module ASPs . As such, with rise in polysilicon ASPs constrained by excess supply, we see entire margin benefit being accrued at quality Tier 1 module makers.
We are reviewing our TP and estimates for Trina Solar.
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FLORIDA EVERGLADES - More than 300 people are registered to take part in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's "2013 Python Challenge."
"I think the likelihood that we will ever be able to eliminate every single python from the Everglades is slim to none," said George Pino with the FWC.
Beginning on Jan. 12, the public and python permit holders will compete to see who can harvest the longest and most Burmese pythons. The contest ends Feb. 10.
"If we have five or six biologists out there looking for pythons as opposed to maybe 100 people looking for pythons, it's going to make a difference," said Pino. "We suggest that you shoot the python and shoot the python in the head."
The FWC will hand out $1,500 to the hunter who harvests the most Burmese pythons and $1,000 to the hunter who catches the longest snake. So far, the largest Burmese python documented in Florida was more than 17-feet in length.
"We're also interested in learning a lot about where they were found, what they had in their stomachs, so we can try to put a clearer picture of what they're doing out there," added Pino.
Participants must pay a $25 registration fee and complete an online training course which focuses on hunting pythons.
For every one snake found in the Everglades, it's estimated that there are at least nine more. It's believed there are between 5,500 and 130,000 Burmese pythons in the Everglades, according to the Everglades National Park.
Since hunting began twelve years ago, only 1,825 have been removed. The challenge takes place in the winter because, Pino said, the pythons come out to sun themselves, making them more visible to hunters and trappers.
Florida prohibits possession or sale of Burmese pythons for use as pets, and federal law bans the importation and interstate sale of this species.
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BANGOR >> A Bangor man who allegedly had a previous felony arrest, was arrested Wednesday night in possession of firearms, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office.
Jerome Saravia, 37, was arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of two firearms, a "full auto" firearm, ammunition, a high-capacity magazine and a firearm with the serial number removed, according to a press release Thursday..
Saravia's arrest was made during the course of an investigation into reported threats.
At around 8:30 p.m., sheriff's deputies went to Cal Fire-Butte County Station 64 in Kelly Ridge to talk to a man who reported he'd been threatened with a firearm.
Deputies spoke to the victim, David Wright, who told deputies he was threatened with a knife and a fully automatic firearm.
Investigators learned the suspect was staying at 26 Demetri Place in Bangor.
Saravia, named as the suspect, was contacted at the address. During the investigation, deputies found a rifle and a handgun converted to fire fully automatic.
The Sheriff's Office stated Saravia has a prior felony arrest and is prohibited from possessing firearms.
He was booked into the Butte County Jail with bail set at $135,000.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 538-7321.


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St Bede's Charlie Marshall is the new (joint) Point to Point Pony Racing champion, following a thrilling race at the South East Area Finals at Plumpton Racecourse.
Both races provided a thrilling end to a great day of horse racing but it was the second pony race that caught the eye of the professionals and punters alike. Long time pony racing rivals Charlie Marshall and George Crate (15) from Surrey were amongst the six finalists.
The pair remained locked together up the finishing straight and a photo finish was called.
Using the racecourse technology, judge Felix Wheeler was unable to separate the two and a dead heat was announced – a first in pony racing history.
The thriving equestrian department at St Bede's has fully supported Charlie's racing ambitions,
"Ultimately I want to be a jump jockey and George wants to race on the flat so this was probably the last time we will meet on the track.
"It was a great way to finish the season." Charlie will now set his sights on the National Racecourse Series, aiming his five year old pony Thereshegoes for a place in the National Finals at Newmarket Racecourse in October.


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Wow, so Twitter and FB really cut into your blogging time
Posted by Lizzie on 04/17/11
UPDATES on some things that are HAPPENING:
- My essay on that girl in that book is forthcoming in May's The Tattooed Girl: The Enigma of Stieg Larsson. (And I don't even LIKE IKEA!)
- My story "Spectacle Pond" is featured in June's Cape Cod Noir, from Akashic Books. (I DO LOVE CAPE COD.)
- I am in Mary Murphy's marvelous upcoming documentary "Hey, Boo," about Harper Lee and To Kill A Mockingbird, with OPRAH. (Liking beside the point.) Opens in NY May 13 — here are playdates, plus it's at the Paley Center on May 18th. (You can also buy the book.)
AND some recent work you may have missed. (PLEASE "LIKE" IT because I am now really mesmerized by the upticks on those FB thingers. And yes, "liking" not the point.)
- On the terrifying new trend of BABY GENDER SEX CAKE REVEAL PARTIES, on THE AWL
- On Kate Atkinson's merveilleuse STARTED EARLY, TOOK MY DOG, in TIME
- ….and on Lois Duncan's MASSIVE SET OF TERROR REISSUES, in BOOKFORUM
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IBM recently came out with its annual "Next Five in Five" report highlighting five innovation predictions for the next five years. One article that picked up the story pointed out:
IBM, the world's largest provider of computer services, is one of the few big corporations investing in long-range research projects and invested $5.8 billion in research and development last year, accounting for 6.1% of revenue, according to the company's financials.
This investment in research helps benefit our supply chain clients. For example, IBM recently came out with a new study and white paper, "New Rules for a New Decade: A Vision for Smarter Supply Chain Management." SupplyChainDigest picked up the story and provides a nice summary in addition to the IBM material. The study found that supply chain visionaries have significantly better financial returns by more quickly predicting demand and optimizing and analyzing their supply chain to take advantage of this in closer to real-time. The chart below summarizes the key capabilities of different types of supply chain organization. Of course, there are significant advantages to getting your supply chain to the "Planners" level.
This blog has discussed some of the key supply chain capabilities pointed out by this study. For example, we've highlighted the importance of network distribution planning, enterprise S&OP, using business intelligence and analytics, optimizing inventory, optimizing cost and the global network-- highlighted by examples at MillerCoors and Armstrong.
Inbound Logistics covered another study from one of IBM's recent acquisitions, Sterling Commerce-- who adds TMS, WMS, Yard Management, and Supply Chain Visibility to IBM's portfolio. Inbound Logistics interviewed Richard Douglas from Sterling at the annual CSCMP conference in San Diego. Here is a small excerpt from interview, discussing the importance of dealing with volatility and sourcing decisions:
It is increasingly important to have the analytics that enable better decision-making, says Douglass. But an area where supply chain managers need to improve is scenario planning— assessing different alternatives based on risks.
"It's like having different playbooks with different response profiles for different contingencies," Douglass explains.
Overall, IBM is investing heavily in supply chain thought leadership to help our clients run better supply chains.


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Timely hitting and defense help Sox secure sweep
Dunn, De Aza drive in two; outfielders cut down a pair at the plate
CHICAGO -- There was no White Sox blowout to complete their three-game weekend Interleague sweep of the Marlins at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday.
That sort of seven or eight-run runaway just doesn't seem to be in the South Siders' current repertoire.
Instead, the White Sox claimed a 5-3 victory before a crowd of 25,464, which included the largest walk-up sales of the season at almost 2,600. They completed their first sweep since Sept. 14-16 at Minnesota last season behind Dylan Axelrod (3-3), who officially will be part of the starting rotation moving forward, and four relievers.
Jesse Crain picked up his 15th hold by striking out the side in the eighth for his 20th straight scoreless appearance covering 18 1/3 innings. Closer Addison Reed came on to fan two in the ninth for his 17th save in 18 chances.
This victory improved the White Sox homestand record to 5-1, with four games coming this week against the Cubs in two-game, home-and-home sets, beginning on Monday night on the South Side. They have won nine of their last 12 and, at 24-24, moved to .500 for the first time since they were 4-4 on April 10.
It's not exactly the celebration they envisioned on Memorial Day when the season began. Then again, after the rough, injury-riddled six weeks to open the campaign, the White Sox are more than satisfied with their current standing.
"Being .500, we feel like now the only way is up," Axelrod said. "Good things are happening."
"It's nice," said White Sox right fielder Alex Rios, who drove in an insurance run with an eighth-inning single. "We've been playing good ball since a couple weeks ago, and it's looking good."
Timely hitting and fundamentally sound defense were absent from the White Sox when they struggled to a season-worst six games under. 500 as recently as May 13. The counter to those problems were present in Sunday's victory.
Adam Dunn opened the scoring with a two-run, two-out, opposite-field home run off of Marlins starter Alex Sanabia (3-7) in the first inning. It came on Sanabia's first pitch, ending Dunn's 0-for-17 slump, and arrived two batters after Alexei Ramirez's single.
Back issues have bothered Dunn since he left a May 18 game in Anaheim. But Dunn said that problem has begun to get better.
"Hopefully, it will be really good tomorrow and we'll get rolling," Dunn said.
"Anytime he's hitting balls to left field, it just puts him in a good spot," said White Sox manager Robin Ventura of Dunn. "The home run was big to get us on the board."
Miami (13-37) tied the score with two runs in the second, even with Dayan Viciedo throwing out Chris Coghlan at the plate when he tried to score on Justin Ruggiano's single. But Alejandro De Aza's two-run double gave the lead back to the White Sox in the bottom of the frame.
Marcell Ozuna's groundout moved the Marlins within one in the third, but the score stayed there thanks to Hector Gimenez's great block of the plate in the sixth. Ozuna tried to score from second after Rios bobbled Ruggiano's single, but Gimenez's foot prevented Ozuna from ever reaching home -- despite him beating the throw.
"We had, obviously, the two plays at the plate," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "It looked like today was going to be a pretty high-scoring game, but their pitchers kind of settled in after the third inning. We're not scoring a lot of runs, so we have to be better on the bases."
"Our outfielders have some good arms," said Axelrod of the White Sox defense, which has committed just three errors over the last 10 games. "That's the difference in the game right there."
Axelrod allowed three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings, striking out one and walking two. He still picked up his third straight victory, after going winless in the seven previous starts.
Reaching .500, not to mention moving within 2 1/2 games of the second-place Indians in the American League Central, represents a significant step forward for Ventura's crew. This upward move also brings up a number of more important questions.
Can the White Sox move above .500 in the near future and stay significantly above that mark? Are they a playoff-caliber team, currently at four games behind the division-leading Tigers? After the victory, Dunn added another point of concern about the overall inconsistency of the club's bats.
"Offensively, we're still not clicking. It seems like we get one or two guys going and the rest of us kind of don't swing the bats well," Dunn said. "We're playing good baseball, but we're just not getting the offensive production that we're accustomed to getting."
One thing is certain: The White Sox make no apologies for two walk-off wins and a two-run decision over baseball's worst team. They aren't concerned about the look of the wins, as long as they keep winning.
"Right now, everything is clicking," Reed said. "We are playing the ball we know how to play."
"I definitely don't think we've played our best baseball," Dunn said. "If people think we have, I think they're crazy. We started out playing terrible defense. Offensively, we haven't got it going, and yet we're right in the middle of it."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Birthtellers: Healing Birth through Conscious Storytelling
by KaRa Maria Ananda
© 2011 Midwifery Today, Inc. All rights reserved.
[Editor's note: This article first appeared in Midwifery Today, Issue 99, Autumn 2011.]
Photo provided by the author
Storytellers are the weavers of the imagination, bringing light to the collective consciousness, and giving rise to new thoughts and ideas for creative cultural shifts. Throughout time, people have gathered to hear the tales of storytellers, bards and sages, circling together to be fascinated, entertained and educated by stories of how life was and how it could be. The inspiration of courageous heroes, the lessons of foolish souls and the prophecies of times ahead shape the human psyche and cultural cosmology. Therapeutic storytelling is a skill that can amplify the effectiveness of conscious birth advocates in co-creating the new birth paradigm.
The most powerful stories of all may be birth stories. Stories—creation myths, the birth of the divine child, the stories women tell to each other privately—shape cultures, beliefs, choices and lives. Women used to learn about birth and mothering through the stories of their mothers, sisters, grandmothers, midwives and friends. Today, that knowledge is transmitted primarily through television, movies, peers and the Internet. Now is the time for the Birthtellers to arise and once again share our inspirational birth stories—both within our communities and globally through new media technology.
Birthtellers can guide women to find courage and inspiration through positive birth stories and educate people about empowered birth. Mothers can heal their own birth trauma through sharing their stories to compassionate listeners, whether in a birth story circle or privately with a mentor or counselor. The power of a good birth story, regardless of how it is transmitted, is profound. Within our voices and stories is the power to change the culture of birth and bring healing.
My mother was a professional storyteller, teacher of therapeutic speech at a healing arts school and the owner of a children's bookstore. I learned from her to adore a good story and how to tell one (or a few!). As a child, I watched my mother craft stories with rhythm, rhyme and movement. I witnessed how my mother would get together with her women friends to share stories in privacy, to process and heal. Thanks to her, I've been fascinated with the healing and transformative power of stories since childhood, and it has shaped my work in the healing and birthing arts. In the final times we spent together before she passed, my mother's favorite stories to tell were those of the births of her children. I find it indicative of the importance of birth stories, for these to be the stories she shared before transitioning on.
Stories and Rituals
In my work as a Conscious Birth Emissary, I find that carefully crafted stories are an effective way to both educate and entertain clients, students and the public with whom I interact. People learn better and retain information more fully when it is presented in a personally engaging manner. One of my favorite ways to share the principles of conscious birthing is to share inspirational birth stories and rituals.
I was a birth doula for a teen mom who was giving her baby up in an open adoption to a kind couple of her choice. The adoptive parents arranged for me to be the doula because the birth mother did not have anyone to support her during the labor and they did not want her to be alone. She was a friendly young woman who was positive about life, yet had limited resources and was unable to take on the responsibilities of a child. She was fearful of the pain of labor and birth. She scheduled an induction and was emphatic in her plan to have an epidural during labor.
On the drive to the hospital and upon checking in, she was nervous and afraid. After settling in and having a Pitocin drip started, she decided to try to nap until things started picking up. She lay down in the hospital bed while I curled up on the little couch in her room with the lights dimmed. After an hour, she called me over to her bed and shared that she was no longer afraid of labor—she was ready to birth this baby. She had prayed for that whole hour, in the dark, in her hospital bed, and her fear had been transmuted into acceptance and love. Contractions soon began and she went on to have a pain-free labor without anesthesia. Upon greeting her baby with joy, she declared that she looked forward to doing it again someday, when she was ready to have another child. Through the power of prayer, this young woman transformed her fears of labor, had a pain-free birth and set the foundation for empowered motherhood in the future.
I've always recommended that pregnant women having their second child or beyond request their medical or midwifery paperwork from previous births. While expecting my second child, I was surprised to discover that my son (born 11 years prior) was a whole pound larger than I had always thought! My confidence in my ability to have a successful second homebirth was enormously boosted after learning that I'd actually given birth to an almost-nine-pound baby with no tears. I also have a greater understanding of why I'd had such a long labor and pushing stage—my son was a big baby!
I was fortunate to travel to Bali, Indonesia, in 2009, and asked a talented Balinese healer and priest with whom I became acquainted about the practice of honoring the placenta in traditional Balinese culture. He shared that babies come into the world with four spirits who guide and protect them throughout their lives. For boys, this is the Four Brothers, for girls, the Four Sisters. They are represented by the placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid and vernix. These four substances are collected after the birth, placed inside a coconut shell and planted outside the front door of the family home in a special ceremony, then honored regularly throughout the child's life.
He explained that planting the Four Brothers at home keeps the spirit of the child grounded and happy, and keeps the child close to the family compound throughout their life. If the parents tossed the Four Brothers into the ocean, or other location, the spirit of the child would become restless and long for travel. Family life is of the greatest importance in Bali and is honored and nurtured from the very beginning through rituals such as this one. This story makes me wonder about the impact of all the placentas that are taken away from children in hospitals today, and of all the restless human souls living within Western culture. Cultivating family integrity includes honoring the placenta—recognized by many cultures as the source of ancestral wisdom.
Story Circles
Story circles are another way to share stories. The birth story circle can be a powerful support in building a conscious birth community and creating a safe, therapeutic space for women to share their experiences, to be heard and to heal. The facilitator sets the tone through breath, intention and ceremony to create a conscious container where people can share, laugh, cry, celebrate and support each other. Each person gets the opportunity to speak and share a story if she or he chooses.
I have led birth story circles with various groups over the years and it is always a profoundly transformative, bonding experience for all, including pregnant women, mothers and birth practitioners. It is optimal for the facilitator to begin the circle by clarifying the intention and format, to guide the flow of the circle sharing and to have an inspirational closing story and activity planned. This is a great event for midwives, doulas and birth advocates to share with their local communities.
The stories heard by pregnant women, expecting fathers and couples planning to conceive can have a dramatic impact on their emotions and beliefs about birth and should be consciously shared with love for the highest purpose of all listening, not to incite fear or unnecessary worries. We live in a unique time and have access to powerful and effective communication technology that connects us all. Together, we can midwife the new paradigm of empowered birthing. We are the Birthtellers—let us raise our voices and share from our hearts!
KaRa Maria Ananda is a Conscious Birth Emissary and author of The Sacred Nature of Birth: Natural Wisdom for Conscious Birthing. She teaches Conscious Birth Emissary Training, a home study course to empower conscious birthing mentors, educators and advocates around the world. For more information visit her Web site at www.birthemissary.com.
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The Lieber Schizophrenia Research Clinic (LSRC) is located at the New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) on the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Campus. The clinic provides outpatient services to individuals participating in research studies conducted by NYSPI and Columbia faculty investigators.
Treatment services include: a full psychiatric evaluation; individual medication management visits with a clinic psychiatrist; and individual and group therapies. The clinic's ability to follow patients over time helps to develop a comprehensive knowledge base about schizophrenia. Patients are only responsible for the cost of their medications.
Only individuals willing to participate in research will be considered for admission to the clinic. The following general criteria are also required:
The clinic supports a number of research studies designed to answer questions about the nature and causes of schizophrenia and optimal treatment approaches. Research studies are not designed for the individual's direct benefit. However, research findings that may have clinical significance for treatment are reported to the individual's clinician.
Interested individuals should call Ms. Nicole Gaine at (646) 774-8726. Initial phone discussions will focus on gathering basic information and answering questions. Individuals meeting criteria will be invited for an on-site screening interview, to learn more about specific research studies and clinical components of the LSRC.
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Orioles have designs on breaking up double plays
BALTIMORE -- During Friday's 4-0 loss to the Blue Jays, catcher Caleb Joseph -- running from first base -- attempted to break up a double play by sliding into second baseman Brett Lawrie about 25 feet before second base.
Joseph failed to connect with Lawrie, who threw to first to complete the double play. The move was no spur of the moment decision by Joseph.
"That's a play we've worked on for two springs, and he did everything right but make contact," manager Buck Showalter said. "I think we've averted about five double plays], twice with [Dustin] Pedroia. J.J. [Hardy] took him out one time in the middle, so it's a designed pre-determined thing."
Showalter said most runners in that situation stop and get tagged out, or try to avoid the tag and are called out for leaving the basepath. Meanwhile, the second baseman is used to catching the ball and getting their feet up to avoid the runner, and they will also do that if the runner suddenly slides in the basepath.
"Half the time they don't tag him. They actually miss the tag," Showalter said. "That's what I was asking our replay guy as soon as it happened, 'Did he tag him?'A lot of times, if [the runners] do it properly, you'll see guys slide, get up and go to second base. That's the way we teach it. [Joseph] did everything [right]. He said he couldn't believe he missed him."
Harvey Valentine is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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THE St George-Illawarra Dragons have launched a brazen $6 million bid to snatch super coach Craig Bellamy from Melbourne Storm before the start of next season.
The premier coach took a break from his Gold Coast holiday yesterday to reveal it was "50-50" chance he would quit Melbourne.
While he wouldn't name the Dragons, Bellamy said: "It is either Storm or one other club and I want to make the decision in January."
Sources have revealed Dragons boss Peter Doust has offered Bellamy even more than seven-time premier coach Wayne Bennett earned in his three years at the club.
They have been in negotiations since mid-November with his agent John Fordham.
Bellamy has already knocked back an approach from the New Zealand Warriors but is taking the Saints offer far more seriously.
With incentives and finals bonuses, the contract could be worth as much as $1.2 million a season.
Bellamy yesterday revealed the contract will almost certainly be the last of his career.
"It might be three years or it might be five years," he said, "It will see me out. I'm 54 now and that's probably long enough for my liking.
"I probably shouldn't say that but it's how I feel.
"The important thing is, I don't want this dragging on and on.
"The decision needs to be made in January or certainly before we go to England for the World club challenge."
Bellamy would not publicly confirm the Dragons, insisting that it "wouldn't be fair to the club or the coach".
But there now appears to be a realistic chance he will leave Melbourne Storm, the club at where he launched his coaching career a decade ago in 2003.
Given his standing in the game and the fact he rebuilt Storm after the salary cap scandal, his loss would be a massive blow to the club's future in the NRL. He does admit it would be difficult to leave the likes of superstars Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk.
"Of course it would be hard to leave them," Bellamy said.
"That's part of the decision I have to make. We're all very close."
No doubt the big three will be trying their hardest to convince Bellamy to stay at the Storm when they return from a 10-day Christmas-New Year break.
So too will the club's owners News Limited, who understand that the possible future sale of the club will be seriously affected if Bellamy walks.
The Dragons remain quietly confident. With a lower profile coach, Steve Price, the club has struggled to recruit class players.
They failed to make the finals last season and will again struggle to make the top eight in 2013.
The big question is who would replace Bellamy at the Storm if he chose to join the Dragons.
Cameron Smith's name has already been mentioned as a possible captain-coach but it is highly unlikely he could take on such an important role combined with his Origin and World Cup commitments in 2013.
Originally published as Dragons' $6m bid to snare Bellamy