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Stobbe, John J. (1902-1976)
In July 1911, the Stobbe family moved to Canada, where John grew up as a boy in Langham, Saskatchewan. Later as a teenager the family moved to Borden, Saskatchewan. John accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in March 1918, was baptized on 1 September 1918 by David Klassen, and joined the Borden Mennonite Brethren Church.
In February 1929 John and Margret, now with three children, moved to Agassiz, British Columbia. Here John began teaching and preaching in the Agassiz Mennonite Brethren Church, which at first operated as house fellowships until a church was built. In 1933, now with a family of five, the family moved to Abbotsford, BC. A year later John was asked to assist Abram Rempel in leading the recently formed South Abbotsford Mennonite Brethren Church. On 13 July 1941 John was ordained to the ministry as served as assistant pastor from 1943 until 1949.
While operating a newly acquired 40-acre farm, he continued his preaching duties and somehow found time to enroll as a student in the Elim Bible School in Yarrow. On 31 January 1944 John's wife Margret gave birth to their ninth child. However, owing to birth complications, Margret died on 15 February 1944, leaving him with a family of nine children. The home felt empty without her songs, laughter, prayer and loving care.
Several months later John married Susie (Hiebert) Friesen, a widow with six children who lived in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. John and Susie had three more children, which made a family of 18. To support the family John purchased a sawdust delivery trucking business in 1944.
By the end of the 1940s the South Abbotsford Mennonite Brethren Church had grown to 500 members, requiring a division. Approximately 200 members left to form the McCallum Road Mennonite Brethren Church. John Stobbe was now elected to be the pastor of the South Abbotsford congregation. He served the church in this capacity for nine years from 1950 until 1959, leading the church through a major relocation and building project. Owing to failing health he stepped down from senior leadership responsibilities but continued to serve as assistant pastor from 1960 until 1970 while operating a 3.5 acre poultry and raspberry farm in Abbotsford. Although he never had the opportunity for higher education, his wisdom and practical understanding of Scripture equipped him to for various leadership roles for some thirty years.
John Stobbe was a good listener. When someone would come to him with a complaint, he would quietly listen and then say, "Let it go. And don't be angry and bitter." He did not hold grudges, and was not a complainer. He honored confidentiality and could be trusted with private matters. Susie supported her husband as a loving wife. She was a caring mother, a spiritual supporter with a gift for hospitality that was shown to countless visitors who were welcomed into their home for meals and night lodging.
Mennonite Brethren Herald (10 December 1976): 33; (22 January 1993): 26.
Stobbe, Abe. The South Abbotsford Mennonite Brethren Church: A History from 1931-1982. Abbotsford, BC: The South Abbotsford Mennonite Brethren Church, 1982.
Stobbe, John. My Life Story. 1972.
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"Putting Buffers in Their Place"
New approaches that enhance strategic placement of vegetative buffers is the subject of National C-FAR's tenth Research Hill Seminar in 2012 on Monday, July 30 at a Lunch~N~Learn' at noon in 1300 Longworth House Office Building and again at 3 PM in 337 Russell Senate Office Building. The featured speaker is Dr. Mike Dosskey, a US Forest Service research scientist with the USDA National Agroforestry Center located on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
"Realizing the potential for vegetative buffers to improve water quality requires that they be put in the right places," says Dosskey. "Planning tools are being developed that will enable conservationists to easily identify the right places and ensure their effectiveness."
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Vegetative buffers are strips of grass and trees designed into agriculture landscapes to improve drinking water quality and aquatic health by trapping sediment and farm chemicals from runoff before they get into streams.
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They were missing a few regulars but welcomed back Ed Deacon, who missed the first half of the season with a knee injury.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Stage two of Logan Morrison's rehab stint is set to take place on Tuesday at Double-A Jacksonville.
An exact target date for Morrison's return to the Marlins is not set, but it could be around June 10.
Morrison is recovering from right knee surgery, and he opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. Technically, he is eligible to be reinstated on Thursday, but manager Mike Redmond said on Monday that he will need more time.
The 25-year-old first baseman began his rehab stint on May 20, and position players are allowed 20 days on assignment.
Because Morrison has not played in the big leagues since last July, he is striving to get as many at-bat as possible. His assignment ends on June 9, the final day of Miami's road trip at the Mets.
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Energy use. Fossil energy conversion. Oil, gas, coal resources. Air impacts. Nuclear energy principles, reactors, fuel cycle. Prerequisite: either MATH 112, MATH 124, or Q SCI 291; either CHEM 120, CHEM 142, CHEM 144, PHYS 114, or PHYS 121. Offered: jointly with ENVIR 341/M E 341; A.
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Energy and Environment (M E/CHEM E/ENVIR 341) offers the student an introduction to energy and the environmental consequences of energy use. Underlying fundamentals as well as current trends and practices are taught. The course is of interest to engineering, environmental science, and environmental studies students, and well as to other students wishing to take an introductory course on energy. The main topics covered, and the learning goals for each are listed as follows: 1) Energy use in the US and world. Learning goal: develop an understanding of the types, amounts, proportions, and history of energy use in the US and world. Consumption of the primary energies (oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and the renewables) relative to end-point uses (electricity, heat, motive power) is covered. (3 lectures) 2) Energy resources. Learning goal: develop an understanding of the fossil energy resources of the planet, how much has been used, and how much is thought to still be available. The course looks at ways the energy resources are estimated. It also looks at unconventional energy resources and their potential development. (3 lectures) 3) Energy conversion. Learning goal: develop an understanding of the ways in which the primary energies are converted into electricity, heat, and motive power. This includes a look at steam-electric power plants, combined cycle power plants, gas turbine engines, and automotive engines. The pros and cons of each are discussed. Emerging technologies and fuels are also discussed. This topic is closely linked to the next two topics. (4 lectures) 4) Efficiency, capacity, capacity factor, and energy generation. Learning goal: develop an understanding of the inherent efficiencies of the energy conversion technologies, and the fundamentals underlying their efficiency. It is also important to understand their capacity (power), capacity factor, and to be able to estimate the energy produced for given use conditions. (2 lectures) 5) Pollution. Learning goal: develop an understanding of the pollution impacts of the energy conversion technologies, and why some are cleaner than others. The pollutant impacts are divided into ground-level air pollution, regional air pollution, global climate change, and stratospheric ozone depletion. Land, water, and social impacts are also addressed. (4 lectures) 6) Energy economics. Learning goal: the student is introduced to energy economics, with the goal of learning to distinguish between capital cost and the cost of producing the energy, and being able to estimate the cost of energy for given conditions. Environmental and social costs not normally considered in energy economics are also addressed. (2 lectures) 7) Renewable energy. Learning goal: gain and understanding of the renewable energies available, where they stand with respect to integration into the energy picture, and what the future might hold. The coverage tries to point out the best opportunities for renewable energy. (3 lectures) 8) Nuclear energy. Learning goal: develop an understanding of the underlying principles of nuclear energy conversion, the nuclear power plant practices in place today, and the considerations that will need to be faced regarding nuclear energy. (4 lectures) 9) Energy solutions to global climate change. Learning goal: develop an understanding of possibilities for carbon sequestration and renewable energy for mitigating global climate change. (2 lectures) 10) Energy policy perspectives. Learning goals: the course is concluded with a discussion of energy policy, with a view to the future and to barriers faced in policy making. (2 lectures)
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General method of instruction
The method of instruction is fairly typical. One-hour lectures are offered three days a week, with discussion included. Weekly homework assignments are given, there is a mid-term exam, and there is a final exam. The instructor and teaching assistant hold office hours several times a week to permit students to seek individual help and to discuss energy/environment issues in additional depth or breadth.
Recommended preparation
Students taking this course should have background in math and science.
The prerequisites are: Math: either MATH 112, MATH 124, or Q SCI 291 Science: either CHEM 120, CHEM 142, PHYS 114, or PHYS 121
The course textbook will be: Hinrichs, R.A. and Kleinbach, M., Energy, Its Use and the Environment, 3rd Edition, 2002, Harcourt College Publishers. The UW Bookstore has been requested to obtain this text. It will probably be placed under ME 341 on the Bookstore shelves.
Students are encouraged to visit the course web site (given below), where they may view previous lecture notes, homework assignments, and exams.
Class assignments and grading
Homework assignments are given on a weekly basis, for a total of ten assignments over the quarter. Typically, the assignments are made on Friday, and are due the following Friday. About 2/3rds of the assignments involve the analysis of energy data or the calculation of energy system performance. The other 1/3rd of the assignments involve discussion of energy trends, environmental impacts and mitigation, and energy policy.
Your final grade will be based on the following requirements and percentages:
1. Ten homework assignments, about one per week, which will count for 40% of your course grade. Homework assignments must be submitted by the start of class on the day due. Typically, the assignments will be made on Friday, and submitted the following Friday.
2. A one-hour in-class mid-term exam will be given in the 5th or 6th week of the course. The mid-term exam will count for 24% of your course grade. The mid-term exam will be open-book, closed-notes. Each student may bring a 2-page crib sheet to the exam and refer to this during the exam.
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One of my favorite restaurants in Salt Lake is The Med, a very inexpensive place that features foods from all the Mediterranean countries. On the section of the menu designated Persian Food they have a dish called Kabob-e Kubideh that I love to order. It's made of very finely ground beef mixed with onions and spices, including turmeric, and then grilled. The meat is probably ground twice to produce a dense texture similar to Gyro meat. At Cafe Med it's served with Tzatziki sauce, the perfect companion to the slightly-spicy flavor of the meat.
(This recipe for Kabob Kubideh or Grilled Ground Beef on Skewers with Middle Eastern Spices was first posted in 2005 and updated with better photos in 2009, so you can tell how long I've been loving this recipe.)
Then I visited a Middle Eastern grocery store in Salt Lake (now gone) where the owner recommended Sadaf Ground Meat Kabob Seasoning. You can probably find it at your favorite Middle Eastern Store (or follow the link above to buy at Amazon.com) but if you don't want to buy the spices, there are some other suggestions in the recipe. (And in case anyone is wondering, this company hasn't paid me to promote their product and they have no idea I am mentioning it here!)
This would be great with Tzatziki sauce and Middle Eastern Tomato Salad for a low-carb meal. If you don't mind some carbs, you could add something like Spicy Rice.
Kabob Kubideh (Grilled Ground Beef Skewers with Middle Eastern Spices)
(Makes 4 Kubideh kabobs, grilled ground meat skewers like this are also sometimes called Kofta of Kefta.)
1 lb. ground beef (I used ground beef with only 10% fat)
1/2 onion, very finely chopped (optional)
2 T Sadaf Ground Meat Kabob Seasoning (See suggestions below and other ideas after the recipe if you don't have this seasoning.)
1/4 cup water
olive oil, for oiling the grill
If you don't have an outdoor grill, these kabobs can be cooked on a stove-top grill pan with ridges, a George Foreman Grill, or under the broiler with good results.
Serve Kubideh hot, with Tzatziki sauce if desired.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Suggestions:
Made with lean ground beef, this is a great main dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet, or most other eating plans, including Paleo if you skip the yogurt sauce.
After I posted this recipe I heard from a reader named Donna who's married to a man from Iran. She shared her version of this dish, which I have to say, sounds like it would taste wonderful.
1 lb lean (90% or better) ground beef or lamb
1 tsp salt (more if you like)
1 med onion quartered
1 lemon juiced
Variations on Kabob Kubideh from Other Bloggers:
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- Portability. Most trains and buses allow a folded bike to come aboard, even during peak hours. Folding bikes also fit easily into the trunk of your car or a taxi.
- Theft Prevention. You don't have to lock your bike outside, just fold it up and bring it in with you to the office, or while you're running errands.
- Small Footprint. Because these bikes fold down into a small package they can be easily tucked away in any apartment, no matter the size of your living space.
Although folding bicycles may be the best bikes for living in a city, their unique design characteristics make them great for many types of riding. Folding bikes are ideal for world travel, bike touring, and group rides.
But you may be wondering, are folding bikes slow? Do I have to pedal more on a folding bike? Are folding bikes for kids? The answer to all three questions is no. These are some common misconceptions about folding bikes, all of which are rooted in the small wheel size. Most people people assume that smaller wheels are inferior, but there are many reasons why small wheels are just as good as, if not better than, larger wheels.
Better Gearing
Small wheels don't equate to slower speeds, or having to pedal more. What gives you speed when you pedal is the distance that the wheel travels for every full revolution of the pedals, this is called gear inches. It's understandable to assume that a smaller wheel would have fewer gear inches than a conventional bike, because with the exact same gearing it does. But folding bikes compensate for this by using higher gear ratios. Take for instance a folding road bike like the Pocket Rocket, which uses a 53 tooth chainwheel and 9 tooth cassette cog to achieve 116 gear inches. That's nearly 10 feet of travel for every full rotation of the pedals, which is just as good, if not better, than any standard full-sized road bike.
More Efficient
Small wheels require fewer spokes to achieve the same stability as larger wheels, which actually makes them faster. Here's why: fewer spokes generate less drag than a greater number of spokes (they also weigh less) which lead to higher speeds. In fact, a small wheel is more efficient than a large wheel in speeds up to 16 mph, equally efficient in speeds from 16 to 33 mph, and is only less efficient in speeds faster than 33 mph. So, unless you're riding with Lance Armstrong, you should be able lead the pack in any group ride.
Faster Acceleration & Better Maneuverability
If you're riding in city traffic, fast acceleration and nimble steering are critical to safety. Smaller wheels accelerate faster than larger ones because they weigh less, which creates a lower moment of inertia from a full stop. So, navigating congested intersections and avoiding collisions is much easier with smaller wheels. Additionally, the smaller the wheel the more responsive it is to steering, making quick decisions easier to execute. Smaller wheels also place a higher pressure per square inch on the ground, increasing tire compliance with the road surface- this is especially helpful on wet surfaces and in tight turns.
So while small wheels can go just as fast, if not faster, than larger wheels they are also stronger. Beyond the quality of the build, what determines the strength of a wheel is the length of the spokes. The longer the spoke is the more leverage can be exerted against it. If you think about it in terms of bending a piece of rod with your bare hands, which would be easier to bend- a one inch length of rod, or a three foot length? From your own experience, you know that the longer rod is easier to bend. Well, the same is true of bicycle spokes- the longer the spoke the more flexible it is, and the more likely it is to bend or break. Not only is a stronger wheel less likely to break in an accident, it can also carry more weight. The ability to take a heavier load makes small wheeled bicycles ideal for fully loaded touring, or for carrying cargo.
Low Step Through & Low Center of Gravity
Another feature that makes small wheeled bicycles great for touring or transporting kids is the low center of gravity, which is the balance point of the bicycle. With small wheels, the balance point is naturally lower to the ground, and the lower it is to the ground the more stable it is. If you want to load your panniers full with groceries, pack all of your camping gear, or carry a couple of squirming kids, you'll really appreciate having a low center of gravity.
Equally helpful in keeping the bike balanced is the low step through that small wheels provide. Step through refers to your ability to, literally, step through the middle of the frame of the bicycle. Conventional bike frames don't allow for step through. Traditionally, they have a top tube that comes right up to the base of your seat, forcing you to tip the bike to one side and kick your leg up and over the rear of the bike. If you are doing this with a bike that's loaded with heavy bags it's very easy to get knocked over and risk injury to yourself and your bike. The low step through of a folding bike allows easy, balanced, and safe mounting and dismounting. Another advantage of the low step through is that its easier for anyone who is aging, or has mobility issues to get on and off of the bike.
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I got my Friday in 1994 so I could tour. Went on many multi day tours frim 94 to 2000. I stoped riding about 6 years ago due to arthritis in my knee. Had a knee replacement a year ago and started riding again last summer. So many more miles to go now!!
It's hard to believe I'm writing about a folding bike... the smooth handling, it's peppy and steady feel on the road. But that's not the amazing part, it weighs under 20 pounds, and folds small enough to be put in a backpack. I really love riding this bike, and we've been avid folding Bike Friday fans since the early days.but the size and weight of the packet make it a go-to bike for everyday living in the city. The great surprise to me was I took it on a multi-day trip, with hills, and it handled it all. I am in love!


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Nine-year-old Vivienne Harr Sells Fair Trade Certified Lemonade for 365 Days Straight
Harr has raised almost $1 million to help end child slavery
This extra-special blog post comes to us from Vivienne Harr, age 9, a champion against child slavery who operated a lemonade stand for 365 days straight. Last weekend she celebrated her 1-year anniversary and announced plans to bottle her delicious Make a Stand lemonade, which is made using Fair Trade Certified ingredients. At the event, Fair Trade USA presented her with an award to acknowledge her incredible work to spread the word about Fair Trade.
Fair Trade USA is honored to partner with Vivienne to Make a Stand for ending child slavery and improving the lives of farming families around the world. Together we can make a big difference, one bottle of delicious lemon-aid at a time.
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I did it! I made a stand and achieved my goal, and so can you! My name is Vivienne Harr and I'm excited to let you know that I've achieved my goals of selling from a lemonade stand for 365 days straight, raising $150,000, and a lot of child slaves. What's next? We'll, I'm trading in my lemonade stand for a lemonade company, so I can sell more lemonade, and free more slaves using Fair Trade Certified Ingredients.
Last year I learned about slavery for the first time. I saw a photo of two boys from Nepal my own age carrying granite slabs strapped to their heads and backs, holding hands to comfort each other. I decided to free those boys and end child slavery by raising donations through a lemonade stand. By asking customers to "pay what's in their heart" and by staying open every day, rain or shine, and with a little help from my Mom, brother and Dad who works in social media, within 6 months I raised enough to donate $101,320 to anti-slavery group Not For Sale.
But I didn't stop there. When I passed my fundraising goal of $150,000 in 2012, my Mom and Dad said: "Honey, you reached your goal. You're done," but I asked: "Is child slavery done? Then, I'm not done." At that point, I set a new goal, to continue my lemonade stand for a year, and use the rest of the money to start a lemonade company. My parents say that Make A Stand, Inc. SPC is a social purpose company, where a large part of the profits go to social causes. But rather than calling it a business, I like to call Make A Stand a "giveness," because each bottle is more than just a bottle of tasty lemonade, it's a promise to free slaves. Nothing does this more than using ingredients that are Fair Trade Certified.
We're ending child slavery here! We can't very well use ingredients that aren't Fair Trade. Fair Trade means treating the people who get our ingredients fairly. That seems fair to me. And that's the golden rule, you know? Treat others the way you want to be treated! Fairly!
For every pound of sugar that Make a Stand purchases, farmers earn a fair price that allows them to send their kids to school, build more hospitals and build wells to bring clean drinking water to their communities. Certified farms have to meet tough standards, but in return farmers can make enough money to feed their families, educate their kids and improve their communities.
You see, you don't have to be big and powerful to change the world; you can be...well...just like me!
Thank you for making a stand with me!
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With just three days remaining in spring training last year, the Toronto Blue Jays had identified only two members of their rotation. The club knew it would need three more starters but wanted to wait as long as possible to choose from among a cast of unproven youngsters and rehabbing veterans.
The Blue Jays won't have that dilemma this spring. After a blockbuster offseason highlighted by the acquisition of not one, not two, but three elite starters, Toronto will enter spring training with one of the majors' strongest rotations. It also will open camp as the favorite to win the World Series, at least according to one major odds maker.
While ranking the Blue Jays ahead of the likes of the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers is a reach, they legitimately can lay claim to the unofficial (and, yes, mostly worthless) championship of the Hot Stove League. No matter what happens before pitchers and catchers report in mid-February, Toronto will open camp as arguably the game's most improved teams.
Certainly, the Blue Jays will open as the most improved of the 13 teams that finished 2012 with a losing record. Ranking the improvement of last season's sub-.500 clubs:
With the additions of R.A. Dickey, Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle, Toronto shouldn't have to worry about finishing 25th in rotation ERA again. Adding Jose Reyes, Melky Cabrera and Emilio Bonifacio should boost an already strong lineup, too.
The Blue Jays still lack a proven closer and slugger Jose Bautista is returning from wrist surgery but, for the first time since winning the 1993 World Series, this team possesses as much talent as any in the AL East. New manager John Gibbons must develop the right chemistry.
Firing Bobby Valentine isn't the No. 1 reason to believe the Red Sox could return to their winning ways. But hiring John Farrell ensures the harmony between the front office and the manager will be much improved, as should the relationship between the manager's office and the clubhouse.
What Boston has done to improve its roster is more curious. It traded for Joel Hanrahan and named him closer even though it already had a closer, Andrew Bailey, for whom it gave up a lot last offseason.
The Red Sox might or might not have strengthened their rotation by signing Ryan Dempster. They might or might not have improved at shortstop by signing Stephen Drew. They might or might not have upgraded the outfield with Shane Victorino and Jonny Gomes. They might or might not have helped the situation at first base depending, first, on whether they actually sign Mike Napoli and, then, whether he can stay healthy.
What the Red Sox undoubtedly have done—and not by accident—is bring in players with reputations for being strong teammates. And given the talent already on the roster, the new guys don't have to carry the team. They just have to fit in.
It is all about starting pitching in Kansas City, where only one starter, Bruce Chen, is expected to return from last year's opening-day rotation. That isn't a bad thing if you're manager Ned Yost, considering the Royals' rotation ranked 26th in ERA in 2012.
James Shields, Ervin Santana and Wade Davis (plus a full season of Jeremy Guthrie) don't quite match Toronto's rotation upgrades. But the Royals were able to make their improvements while staying on their mid-market budget. Plus, general manager Dayton Moore could have a surplus of starters from which to deal at the trading deadline. Promising Danny Duffy and Felipe Paulino are expected to return from Tommy John surgery around the All-Star break.
Getting Terry Francona to manage was huge. Not only did he boost the club's credibility, his presence spurred a surprising flurry of offseason activity. Most notable was the signing of Nick Swisher to a four-year, $56 million deal, though he essentially is moving into a spot vacated by the trade of the club's best player, right fielder Shin-Soo Choo.
The Tribe's chances for improvement rests more on the performance of the key players acquired in that three-team trade, notably young starter Trevor Bauer and center fielder Drew Stubbs.
The signings of slugger Mark Reynolds and righthander Brett Myers also have potential for upside, mainly because both are on one-year deals that make them potentially attractive trade chips if the Indians fall out of the race.
Unlike the teams above, pitching wasn't the Mariners' main problem. In fact, they have enough arms that they were able to deal one of their best starters, Jason Vargas, to help fix their offensive woes. Kendrys Morales will help, too. In his second season back after a career-threatening leg injury, the 29-year-old switch hitter should improve upon his .273 batting average and 22 homers from 2012.
If Seattle can land free-agent center fielder Michael Bourn, it will move up at least one spot on this list.
Outbidding the New York Yankees for catcher Russell Martin pumped a strong dose of hope into Pittsburgh. But some of that hope dissipated when the Pirates traded their All-Star closer, Hanrahan, to the Red Sox. A bullpen that had been the team's strength becomes a question that has to break in a new closer, Jason Grilli.
If you thought Edwin Jackson would become Theo Epstein's first—and to date, only—major free-agent signing, give yourself a pat on the back. Now prepare to watch the Cubs try to avoid a second consecutive 100-loss season. No disrespect to Scott Baker, Scott Feldman or Kyuji Fujikawa, but their signings likely won't result in much of a turnaround at Wrigley Field.
After last summer's change in ownership, the Padres were expected to raise what was the majors' smallest payroll. So far, they have brought back Jason Marquis on a one-year, $3 million contract. Guess they are convinced their 42-33 second half was far more indicative of their ability than the 34-53 first half.
The term "improvement" takes on a different meaning for the rest of this list. It is more like which team has hurt itself the least.
Trading two center fielders, Denard Span and Ben Revere, returned plenty of help for the future. But for 2013, the Twins have added one upgrade, starter Vance Worley. For a rotation that ranked last in the AL last season, that isn't enough.
They had a nice time crowing about David Wright's extension, but trading R.A. Dickey instead of extending him says a lot about the Mets' plight. When a mega-market club won't give the Cy Young Award winner a two-year, $25 million extension, it isn't thinking about winning anytime soon.
When your main move is signing Carlos Pena, who hit .197 with 19 homers last season, you're in for a long season.
At least the Astros are acting like they have a plan. The Rockies are so messed up that they hired a manager and gave him only a one-year contract. Have fun, Walt Weiss.
Last year, they spent $191 million to bring in Reyes, Buehrle and Heath Bell. This year: $4.35 million to bring in Placido Polanco and Juan Pierre.
You can say this, though: A 93-loss season won't be a surprise this year.


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I love this list of wonderful Christmas breakfast ideas. I've been trying to think of something wonderful for that morning and I think I found at least one. Merry Christmas!ReplyDelete
Ann, Merry Christmas to you too. Glad you like the ideas.ReplyDelete
We don't have a special breakfast that we make Christmas morning. It coud be a strata, a cassserole, overnight French toast, a German pancake, fritatta, scramble eggs with fresh sausage, or ham and fried potatoes or eggs with toast.ReplyDelete
Sometimes we have a quiet Christmas, just the two of us. Other times, the whole gang is here. We plan our menus accordingly.
Every single one of the breakfast recipes featured in this post speak to me. I especially like hearty breakfasts on weekends in winter.
It looks like I've got the rest of December and all of January wrapped up, breakfast-wise. ;-)
CJ, that is nice to hear. I agree about the weekend breakfasts, but during the week I eat toast with peanut butter almost every day lately!ReplyDelete
It's those frittata that the whole family goes for on Christmas morning . Mimosa's and monkey bread during gift giving and then the frittata for brunch with a fresh fruit salad.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas Kaylyn!!
I always love your breakfasts Kalyn! You manage to breathe new life into eggs constantly. I would love to wake up to one of these on Christmas morning!ReplyDelete
Kalyn, I cannot find a link to the breakfast casserole recipe with the turkey sausage. I happen to have that as well as mushrooms and cheese in the fridge and would love to make this for breakfast. Could you help me with this recipe? I love your site and have made many, many recipes. All delish and much to my family's delight as well! Many thanks! KellyReplyDelete
Doodles, that sounds like a lovely Christmas morning!ReplyDelete
Joanne, thanks!
Kelly, thank you for catching that! (Duh, you can tell I am harried.) I added the link in. (BTW, you can always find a recipe by entering the name into the search box in the upper right side of the blog. That's how I find things quickly when I need them!)
These recipes would be great for a lunch or dinner too!ReplyDelete
These all look delicious! Happy Holidays Kalyn!!ReplyDelete
Eggnog French toast -- yummy. Of course, it's virgin eggnog, not with anything added. Just pour into a pie plate and dip the bread, then fry in melted butter. Top with a sprinkle of confectioner's sugar, maple syrup or nothing at all. Delicious. And very easy.ReplyDelete
Every christmas morning without fail we have Eggnog French toast with warm maple syrup.ReplyDelete
Really easy breakfast with some bacon and sausages. Just gotta make sure to use french bread and mmm mmm its good.
Great roundup, Kalyn. Our hens are laying about 50 eggs a week now, so I especially appreciate the breakfast (or dinner!) inspiration. Merry Christmas! xoxoReplyDelete
Oh my, these all look FABULOUS!!! Being the only gluten free eater in our family tends to make my Christmas mornings lackluster. I make up for it on other days, though. ;)ReplyDelete
Our family tradition is for my hubby to make his version of Sausage McMuffins for everyone and I end up making some egg whites with fruit. I will DEFINITELY be trying one of these options. The hard part will be which one to choose...they all look wonderful!
I'm so happy you're taking the time to comment on Kalyn's Kitchen! I love hearing from people who stop by, especially if you're sharing feedback or asking questions about a recipe I've posted here.
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More than 75 percent of Marin public schools met or exceeded California academic achievement standards in the 2012-13 school year, surpassing the state average of 51 percent of schools, according to data released Thursday.
Fifty-two schools in the county met or exceeded the target of 800 on the state's Academic Performance Index, a point system ranging from 200 to 1,000 based on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program scores, which were released earlier this month, and the California High School Exit Exam. A total of 26 schools scored 900 or better.
Out of Marin's 16 school districts, three saw increased scores from last year, including the Lagunitas Elementary School District, San Rafael City High School District and the Tamalpais Union High School District. A majority of the districts and 32 percent of the schools saw decreased scores, a significant change from last year when only three school districts didn't post gains. Twenty-two schools saw increased scores this year.
Raquel Rose, an assistant superintendent for the Marin County Office of Education, said the county's scores are down a little bit overall along with the state, but Marin schools are still performing well. She said teachers are trying to cope with the recent implementation of the Common Core Standards — an initiative focused on teaching youth the skills they need for college and the workforce.
"I've had the opportunity to get into classrooms and teachers are really moving forward with the Common Core Standards," Rose said. "It's really hard for us to be held accountable for these scores when there's a push for our teachers to move to the new standards."
Among Marin districts, the Reed Union School District posted the highest API score at 949, and among individual schools in the county, Reed Elementary School — which has kindergarten through second-grade students — had the highest API score at 964.
Steven Herzog, Reed Union School District superintendent, said the district's schools typically do well, though the district saw an overall API decrease of 14 points from 963 in 2012. Reed Elementary School saw an 18-point increase from 946 last year. Herzog said he's pleased the schools performed as well as they did, given changes in standards.
"At the beginning of last year, we told our schools to move on from preparing kids for the STAR tests to working on the Common Core Standards," Herzog said.
The STAR program has charted public school students' academic progress throughout the state since 1998, but is being phased out for the Common Core Standards and new tests that will be computer based.
Herzog said district teachers were working hard to transition to the new standards, often creating their own lesson plans based off of research they did online.
"We really were training weekly all year," Herzog said.
One San Rafael school, Laurel Dell Elementary, saw the county's biggest jump in statewide ranking, excluding continuation schools, gaining 45 points from 2012 and raising its API to 808. On the flip side, Bayside Elementary School in Sausalito, which is listed as a small school, saw a decrease of 82 points to an API of 721.
Pepe Gonzalez, Laurel Dell Elementary School principal, said he's pleased with the school's improved score.
"It's always great to see the gains," Gonzalez said.
He said the school has been prepping for the new standards, creating thematic units which connect language arts studies with social studies.
In the San Rafael district, where about half of students begin school speaking a language other than English, scores improved for high schoolers in subgroups tracked by the state, including Hispanics or Latinos, English language learners and low-income students. Students with disabilities saw a 42-point API increase in the high school district.
Statewide, schools saw an API score of 789, a two percent decline from the previous year. However, several student subgroups posted small gains of 1 or 5 points, including socioeconomically disadvantaged students, English learners and students with disabilities.
All students except for Asian and Hispanic or Latino subgroups saw a statewide decrease in API scores, with Asian and Hispanic or Latino groups unchanged at 906 and 743 points, respectively. African-American students' state average score decreased 2 points to 707 and white students' scores decreased 2 points to 852.
Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, said schools did well in the face of continued economic challenges and transitions to the new standards.
"These results should give us confidence as we start the new school year, and our efforts to make college- and career-readiness a goal for every student move into high gear," Torlakson said.
Complete test results for individual schools and districts are available online at www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ar/index.asp.
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Academic performance index scores at marin school districts
Bolinas-Stinson Union School District: 837 in 2013, 850 in 2012
Dixie School District: 904 in 2013, 919 in 2012
Kentfield School District: 920 in 2013, 953 in 2012
Lagunitas Elementary School District: 808 in 2013, 798 in 2012
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District: 906 in 2013, 924 in 2012
Mill Valley School District: 938 in 2013, 947 in 2012
Nicasio School District: 811 in 2013, 850 in 2012
Novato Unified School District: 832 in 2013, 844 in 2012
Reed Union School District: 949 in 2013, 963 in 2012
Ross Elementary School District: 932 in 2013, 943 in 2012
Ross Valley School District: 917 in 2013, 928 in 2012
San Rafael City Elementary School District: 814 in 2013, 826 in 2012
San Rafael City High School District: 791 in 2013, 784 in 2012
Sausalito-Marin City School District: 719 in 2013, 740 in 2012
Shoreline Unified School District: 811 in 2013, 818 in 2012
Tamalpais Union High School District: 877 in 2013, 873 in 2012


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The Chemical & Biological Controls Division has prepared this guide for exporters to use in submitting license applications involving chemical and biological items. You are encouraged to follow these guidelines to assist us in processing your license application more efficiently. Due to regulatory time limits for processing license applications, it is in the interest of each exporter to provide all information needed to analyze the transaction when the application is submitted.
II. Basic Information
In addition to the instructions for filling out a license application, we recommend the following when completing the form.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Provide the telephone extension of the person to be contacted and any other people authorized to be contacted regarding the export license application in the Additional Information Section (Block 24).
NAMES and ADDRESSES:
- No acronyms- If the name of the party is too long to fit into the allowed spaces – spell out as much of the name as possible and then provide the complete name in the Additional Information Section (Block 24).
- No P.O. Box numbers – need a physical address
- Provide English translations of names.
END USERS: For chemical & biological items, we need the final end users. Distributors can be identified as the ultimate consignee or as additional end users and provide a detailed explanation of the transaction in the Additional Information Section or attach a Letter of explanation
END USE: Provide exact description of the end-use. For example, "for research purposes" is not sufficient. Explain the nature of the research. Provide information about the appropriateness of the item for the end-use.
COMMODITY DESCRIPTION: Provide the technical characteristics of the item as noted in the ECCN. For example, valves ranging from 1 to 3 inches made from PTFE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Provide additional background on persons and/or institutions involved in the end-use. Please list support documents included in the application such as MOFCOMS, business licenses, etc.
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* Name of chemical or mixture
* Chemical Abstract Service Registry (C.A.S.) numbers
* Quantity in "kilograms" only
* Statement about the reasonableness of quantity requested
* Weight percentage of each chemical (if a mixture) (Total weight percentof ingredients in the mixture must add up to 100%) Note: The Manufacturers Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is not often acceptable because it does not disclose the proprietary input required for evaluation.
If the chemical is to be used in manufacturing an end-product, include:* Input/output ratio of the controlled chemical to the end-product
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* For individual researchers, place the name of the institution or university where the product is to be delivered in the Ultimate Consignee or end user block. Provide the researcher's name, date & place of birth, academic background, work experience, summary of research history, and recent publications in the Additional Information section – do not place an individual's name in the Consignee or End user block.
* Identify the specific department in which the item will be used, i.e., biology,pathology, radiology, etc in the End Use block.
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* Specific type of equipment as defined in Category 2 of the Commerce Control List, Export Control Classification Numbers 2B350, 2B351 and 2B352
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* Description of technical assistance and training of foreign nationals,
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A Guest Post by David Cleland from TotalApps.
In 2006 I proudly started my first blog, DigMo! It was technology, it was creativity, it was music and it was education. Despite it being a bit of blog soup I was pleased at how quick the site grew but within a few years it reached a critical point beyond which I really couldn't get the traffic to grow. The site was frankly far too general to appeal to a specific community.
The site had a massive 80% bounce rate and taking advice from reading the great advice on this site I decided to take stock and critically re-evaluate the future of DigMo!
As a result I decided to split the site and create two separate niche blogs, DigMo! To focus on educational technology and I launched a new site, TotalApps, to focus on Mac and iPhone App reviews. The thought of starting from zero scared me and I looked at ways to get the site up and running quickly.
I decided the best way to draw attention to the blog was to offer regular site competitions. Finding companies willing to sponsor prizes was actually much easier than I initially expected. I tend to target companies whose product I have reviewed and especially if the review has been popular with readers.
With blog authors being urged to declare any products they are able to keep once a review is published what better way to retain your creditability but by passing the review samples on to your readers as a competition prize ? It seems to me like a logical benefit that will add value to your site and grow the community.
The Mistakes
I think it is best to share my mistakes with the Problogger readers and the initial competitions I ran simply required visitors to leave a comment on a post. This didn't grow the site and managed to result in a massive 70% bounce rate i.e. the users came, entered, and left knowing we would email them if they had won.
The Successes
I decided if I was going to make competitions really work they needed to be of benefit not only to the visitor but also the site and thus I needed to limit entry to RSS subscribers (both email and reader)
The solution was simple and surprisingly successful and will basically work for anyone running a WordPress blog even with a custom theme.
Setting the competition up takes a tiny bit of code adjusting but nothing too difficult.
The Concept
The competition works by placing a code at the bottom of blog posts that will only appear when the entry is read in an RSS reader, i.e. it does not appear on site.
To do this I used a known solution that was pointed out to me by fellow blogger Thaya Kareeson.
There are a few versions of this idea around but this solution works brilliantly on TotalApps. As I haven't come across any plug-ins that can run competitions this bit of code fiddling is the ideal solution for now.
Getting Started
Open the functions.php file in your current theme folder (I would back this up before adding the code just to be on the safe side).
Paste the following code into the text :
function contest_post_filter($content) {
if ( is_feed() )
return $content.'TotalApps Competition Code (Please note it is case sensitive) : a12221s';
return $content;
function contest_comment_filter($comment_text) {
return str_replace('a12221s', '[code hidden]', $comment_text);
There are two lines you need to change – 1. the line that says TotalApps Competition Code and 5 lines down the code is repeated (a1221s).
I recently ran a competition where visitors could win a copy of Screenflow 2.0. The following screenshot shows the bottom of the post as it appeared in the browser.
……. and this is how it looked in the RSS reader. You should note your RSS Feed must be the full article view (i.e. not just the abstract) for the code to appear.
When the competition closes as I generally ask the sponsor to select a number between 1 and the number of comments and then contact the lucky winners using the email address in the comment.
When a competition closes you can either comment out the code in functions.php by adding /* before the code and */ after or alternatively is simply change the text to "No competition at present"
Offering a reason to sign up to the RSS feed resulted in the number of TotalApps RSS subscribers growing in one month to double the number of readers DigMo! had after 3 years.
Tips :
- Know what your readers want and try and target prizes appropriately.
- Make sure you link to your RSS and RSS by Email Feeds in the post to make it as easy for visitors to subscribe as possible.
- Make sure you make the rules clear and post the winner's name publicly on site.
- Where possible have the competition sponsors look after the postage. This not only saves you time and hassle but it is also assures the sponsor the competition is above board.
- Don't run competitions for more than a week as most of the comments tend to happen in the first week after that it dries up quickly.
I have to say I am certainly no expert in coding or blogging but am really excited to find a solution that really works for managing the competitions and I am equally as excited to see the number of subscribers grow.
There may even be better solutions out there and if you know of any I would be keen to hear them.
David Cleland is a teacher based in Ireland who runs three successful blogs (TotalApps, FlixelPix and Digmo.co.uk)


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The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis 2001 annual report
Kuhlmann Leavitt, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, 2002
The Scholarship Foundation, an organization that provides interest-free loans to students, wanted its annual report to review the past year's highlights. Since the organization is based on the value of education in democracy, we structured the book around the notable quotes of former U.S. presidents. The lineal drawings are emblematic of the forward progression of education. We explored the foundation's direct impact with profiles of its five most celebrated students. The challenge was to find a compelling way to communicate vast amounts of information at a low cost. We achieved this with a 28-page layout, cheaply produced on newsprint.
Collections: AIGA 365: 24 (2003)
Discipline: Corporate communications design
Format: Booklet
- Design firm
- Kuhlmann Leavitt, Inc.
- Creative director
- Deanna Kuhlmann-Leavitt
- Designer
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- Illustrator
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Topic: It was a good day today!
We got the great news today that Lauren's tumors have all shrunk. She recently started on Oxaliplatin and Xeloda after her last scan showed a new tumor and progression of disease. Her doctor was very happy and so are we. He lowered her Xeloda to 3000mg. compared to 3500mg. because her feet were turning really red on the bottom and getting sore toward the end of each two week cycle. They started giving her magnesium and calcium in IV's today to help with the effects of the chemos. Lauren wanted huge shrinkage and was not happy at first with the news, but when she saw how happy her doctor was, she came around. The rest of us were thrilled for any shrinkage at all!! Thank you for all of your prayers and good wishes. We all feel better about things.
Love, -Pam
My comments, suggestions, and opinions are based on my experience as a caretaker for my daughter, Lauren and from reading anything I can get my hands on about Cholangiocarcinoma. Please consult a physician for professional guidance.


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It is no surprise that our half day of Christmas Eve trading was unremarkable. Volume was extremely light, breadth was weak and the indices drifted lower. Market players had little interest in buying especially since there are no signs that any progress will be made on the fiscal cliff deal during Christmas.
When we come back to work on Wednesday the focus will continue to be on the fiscal cliff. If there is no progress we will continue to see dismal trading. There just is no edge in doing anything until some progress is made on that issue and for many people the best move will be to sell and harvest gains and losses for tax purposes.
I would much prefer to be more upbeat but no matter how much I dig I'm just not turning up any decent action. While we aren't see much buying interest, we aren't see any really aggressive selling either as the bears worry about being caught by a news surprise just like the bulls.
Once again I wish you Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. It really is an ideal time to focus on family and friends rather than a market that is offering little. Have a great holiday. I'll see you on Wednesday.


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Bethel Park OKs preliminary budget
Members of the Bethel Park School Board Jan. 22 approved a proposed preliminary budget of $77,115,484 for the 2013-2014 school year.
The figure is very preliminary, said board members, who explained that, under state law, they are require to approve the proposed preliminary budget by the end of January in order apply for state exemptions. No millage amount has been announced.
Board President Donna Cook said the proposed amount is $3 million more than the 2012-2013 budget, and that district officials plan to make deep cuts in the proposed amount.
The district plans to ask the state for exemptions for special education and retirement funding, said Cook.
"After the exemptions we will still have $1.8 million to cut," she added.
The proposed budget is available for review on the district's website.


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rasburicase (generic name)
It is used to prevent and to treat high levels of uric acid caused by cancer treatment
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What is this medicine?RASBURICASE (ras BURE i kase) breaks down uric acid in the blood. It is used to prevent and to treat high levels of uric acid caused by cancer treatment.
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How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
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Where should I keep my medicine?This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
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April 23, 2013
Painting the Black
Extraordinary Joe
Joe Mauer turned 30 last week. He celebrated early with back-to-back four-hit games before his birthday. Ho hum. So it is with Mauer, who is one of the best hitters of his generation, and perhaps one not fully appreciated. Let's be clear: Mauer is not a superstar doing dogsbody tasks. The former no. 1 pick front-manned advertisement campaigns for video games, anti-dandruff shampoo, and Pepsi products in the past—practically the holy trinity for teenage males. People know who Mauer is. He's made All-Star Games, won Gold Gloves and Silver Sluggers, and took him the 2009 MVP trophy.
You remember Mauer's MVP credentials. He batted .365 and homered 28 times while catching in 109 games. In retrospect, that season set the bar too high. Mauer has hit .318 with 24 home runs since. Diminished numbers when compared to his best; dominant numbers when compared to most every other catcher's best. Mauer remains a top-notch offensive backstop—and yes, he remains a catcher. His approach at the plate is easy and impressive. So easy and natural it can go overlooked.
Mauer lets someone else revolutionize the game at the plate. All he does is stay within himself and make the most out of his best attributes. Characterizing Mauer's philosophy as patience is oversimplifying things, but it is a somewhat accurate portrayal. Mauer does not swing at the first pitch often, about 8 percent of the time dating back through 2009. It takes confidence to concede a pitch 92 percent of the time. It takes talent to succeed while doing it against the world's best pitchers.
There's something to be said about the best hitters having the best two-strike approaches. Unmoved by deep counts, Mauer willingly works into tough spots because he knows his strengths. His skill set includes excellent hand-eye coordination and bat control. Hitting screaming liners requires more than getting the edge or the handle of the bat on the ball, however. So give Mauer credit for his barrel awareness. Mauer marries his physical gifts with a fitting opposite-field mindset.
It's been said the quickest swing a batter can take is on a pitch away from him. Combine Mauer's readiness to go the other way with his short swing and the result is an extra time allowance. Mauer can let the ball get deeper on him before swinging and still make solid contact and record a hit. As a byproduct Mauer is able to get a longer look at the pitch's location and trajectory before committing. Is it any wonder how Mauer has hit .409/.435/.523 in two-strike situations this season? That results in a higher OPS than Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols' overall numbers.
Take it a step further: Is it any wonder that Mauer had 24 hits entering Monday and 18 came with two strikes? Or that only two of Mauer's hits were true pull jobs—the rest went to left, left-center, center, or right-center? Obviously, even as good as Mauer is, a lot of those numbers will drift toward normalcy as the season rolls on. Still, chew on this last statistical nugget for a second: in 2012 big-league catchers hit .248/.318/.400 overall; Mauer's career line with two strikes is .258/.312/.359.
Despite the perceived step back, Mauer is still a fantastic hitter. Ichiro Suzuki becomes an easy comparison since both had their greatness overshadowed at times by contemplations about how things would be if they swung from the heels more often. Phooey. Mauer is a tremendous player as is. Here's a better comparison to prove it, as supplied by a friend: Todd Helton. You have to dig around the differences in park, position, and era to find the case but once you do it opens easy. Mauer and Helton were contact-obsessive hitters in their primes who deposited home-run king quality checks. Segments of their fan bases invariably disliked them because of it.
It's widely assumed Helton will be hurt by those aforementioned differences when he gets on the Hall of Fame ballot. It stands to reason then that Mauer will be helped. The Minnesota native may not need the help when his case is viewed through the prism of advanced stats:
Joe Mauer's Current HOF Résumé, as Told by JAWS
The letter of the advanced stats law suggests Mauer is a few good seasons away from locking up a spot in Cooperstown. With five years remaining on his contract following this one, it's fair to wonder where Mauer will end up. Justin Morneau's potential departure could pave a path to first base for Mauer. But here's another question worth considering: Could Mauer, who will be 35 years old when his term expires, possibly play for a few more seasons afterward?
Compared to the long-term prospects, the short-term future for Mauer feels like concrete. The Twins will not make the postseason this year barring some tomfoolery and hijinks. They could sneak into the conversation next season as their talented youngsters arrive on the scene, though hoping for an idyllic season where multiple rookies hit the ground running is foolhardy. That means the 2015 postseason seems like the target.
Mauer, then 32, should remain a decent player. But don't wait another two seasons before getting a good look at what makes Mauer special. In a time when Joey Votto's opposite-field approach earns praise, let's not forget to sprinkle sunshine on the Minnesotan who does it as well as anyone.
R.J. Anderson is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @r_j_anderson
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You're probably just waxing poetic with numbers, but in no complete season has Mauer ever had better splits with two strikes than his overall numbers. Once the sample size gets larger, 2013 will very very likely follow the same pattern.
Apr 23, 2013 05:46 AM
R.J. Anderson
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Absolutely. That's what I tried to get across with this:
Obviously, even as good as Mauer is, a lot of those numbers will drift toward normalcy as the season rolls on. Still, chew on this last statistical nugget for a second: in 2012 big-league catchers hit .248/.318/.400 overall; Mauer's career line with two strikes is .258/.312/.359.
It is an amusing stat for the time being, however.
Apr 23, 2013 06:23 AM
Peter Benedict
It always blows my mind to hear the local sports radio and its minions blaming Joe Mauer for the Twins' poor performance.
Apr 23, 2013 06:01 AM
People (myself included) saw his contract as an albatross, but to continue to call it an albatross fundamentally misapprehends him, and how the economics of the game have changed. He doesn't hit for power, and he probably never will. That's fine. You do you, Joe Mauer. If you're going to keep putting up wRC+s of 140 over the course of a season, who am I to complain?
Apr 23, 2013 06:44 AM
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- What makes them move abroad? Reviewing and exploring differences between self-initiated an assigned expatriation (2012)
- Only in recent years have self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) been distinguished from assigned expatriates (AEs). But there is still a lack of empirically based comparative results. Statistical analysis, performed on data from 193 expatriates (N AE = 67; N SIE = 126), indicates that self-initiated foreign work experience is significantly more likely to be chosen by women and those having lower job levels. Furthermore, boundaryless and protean career orientation only partially predicted which career path is chosen. SIEs have higher organizational mobility preferences, but do not differ from AEs in their boundaryless mindset and protean career attitude. Implications of these findings for research in expatriation are discussed.
- Self-Initiated Repatriation At The Interplay Between Field, Capital, And Habitus: An Analysis Based On Bourdieu's Theory Of Practice (2012)
- A literature-based definition and differentiation of the terms ´self-initiated expatriate`, ´assigned expatriate` and ´migrant` (2012)
- Vance, Charles M., Managing a Global Workforce : Challenges and Opportunities in International Human Resource Management / Charles M. Vance and Yongsun Paik. - 2. ed. : Armonk, NY [u.a.], 2011 (2012)
- Self-Initiated Repatriation at the Interplay between Field, Capital, and Habitus: An analysis based on Bourdieu's Theory of Practice (2013)
- Career Concepts of Self-Initiated and Assigned Expatriates: A Theoretical Analysis Based on Coupling and Configuration (2012)