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Humphries and Howard both have the same agent, Dan Fegan. A lot of execs hate the guy. Obviously if he can get Howard to Brooklyn that's more marketing, better chance at a title so even more marketing down the road, etc etc.
Humphries dumped Kardashian so he's just another basketball client now. Unless Humphries dumps Fegan (and he really should) then I bet he gets convinced to take a 1 year deal.
Steve Kyler: Fro what its worth Rockets guard Courtney Lee said he has not been offered a five year $32 million deal by the Rockets about 38 minutes ago
Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz20E7S9SbG
Now doing a separate deal for some other guy, sure, there seem to be some interesting possibilities.
Morey may have to sell some of these guys cheaper than he wants to once the camp gets closer. He can't field a full roster of power forwards.
As to the size of Houston's roster, a great many of the contracts they now have are non-guaranteed, I am told, so they can be dumped or used to trade for players whose teams want a salary dump.
The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
BTW i realized that the Bulls have Charlotte's 1st rounder in the near future.
Probably a lottery pick (it's top 10 protected in '14, top 8 in '15 and completely unprotected in '16).
With that in mind, I'm stunned that the Bulls aren't pushing for a Howard trade.
Noah (4 years / 50 mil) + Charlotte pick + a couple of Bulls picks + a bunch of expirings / non guaranteed contracts ---> that would be so much better than what the Nets are offering.
They also have rights to Mirotic, who's arguably the 2nd best young talent in Europe right now after Valanciunas.
And what's the chance that Howard leaves the Bulls? 10%? NY and LA teams won't have any cap space. Chicago is the 3rd best market and a contender. Will he leave Chicago to play in Dallas with Dirk? The Rockets? The Cavs?
It seems such a nobrainer.
I have nothing against Courtney Lee, but he is not what we need at this point. We dont need a spot up shooter but one who can create off the dribble and get to the line (Mayo)
Sittin on top of the world!
There will be multiple trades over the summer, no doubt about it.
If they don't get Howard, I think they are the perfect partner for an Iguodala trade, so that's the one I'm expecting the most (Martin or salary cap + a couple young cheap talented bigs).
After that, I think they could realistically get their hands on Al Jefferson or Gay (Parsons + Jeremy Lamb + cap space?). Maybe Pau.
But the problem is that other GMs don't move as fast as Morey. And the summer won't last forever.
I fully expect him to have too many assets left by the camp.
Instead of sending a bunch of lottery talent to the NBDL where it would lose its value, I think he'll try to turn them into another wave of future picks.
Edit: The rule starts in 2013 and can not do a sign and trade if you are 4 million in the LT. So this rules out the Nets, Lakers.
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I'm kinda hopeful Lou Williams has priced himself out of alot of teams and the Pacers get a shot at him, later in the process. He was Phillies go-to guy often at the end and games. He can get his shot off and not afraid to take a big shot. His FG% isn't ideal, but neither is Mayo's. If I had to choose between Mayo, Lou Williams, and C Lee, I'd take Lou Williams. I think he already does exactly what the Pacers are looking for, since that was exactly his role in Phillie.
I'd like to get him for just over the MLE, though.
mayo updates??
Probably waiting on Suns to offer EJ the max, then NO to match it, then dominoes should start to fall.
Interesting note, Minnesota need to dump salary to even offer Batum his contract.... wonder how Kahn gets there?
John Hollinger: AS @APkrawczynski points out, Wolves have movable pieces to get under. If no Batum match, need to move ~$4mil for Roy and more for Shved. about 8 minutes ago
Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz20ELcuvDd
John Hollinger: Again, Minnesota has negative cap right now -- need to move $ just to sign Batum and Roy, let alone make other moves. about 22 minutes ago
Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz20ELwbB5u
Michael Dugat: Minnesota may soon be in desperate need to shed a contract w/ no money in return. Would love Mavs TE (and maybe pick) for D. Williams. about 13 minutes ago
Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz20ELkoLWk
I don't think so, on that last one, that would be stupid.
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"Sorry Dwight, no S&T. You can choose us, or you can go play in a smaller market on a worse team for less money."
Just a couple things.
The Pacers have no cap space once they sign Hibbert and Hill. They could do a sign and trade for Lee or Mayo (starting salary could be 6.6 million if they trade Jones, Pendergraph, and a first rounder), but they won't have cap space to sign them outright. They will have the MLE though, which is probably more likely.
As for Humphries, his first year contract would be $9.6 million if he was signed and traded from the Nets to the Cavs or Bobcats. My question is where's the market for multi year deals for Kris Humphries that will pay him more than that? I think he eventually accepts a 3 year, 28.8 million deal with only the first year guaranteed, but with the final two years guaranteed if he's on the roster on July 1st. That way he can be a free agent immediately if the team he's on doesn't want him back.
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<- this.
Also, we won't have MLE this year.
I think PD members have gone over this a million times in the last month. We can go over the cap and its all about timing. Sign Mayo first then your own FA's why is this a hard concept?
There is a rumor going around on Twitter right now that we have come to an agreement to sign Mayo, Barbosa and Fes.. It's not confirmed but just wanted to update those of you who haven't seen it or don't have Twitter.
Hopefully it's true.
who is david decker?
@TimDonahue8p9s @Pacers_Chants pacers signing barbosa and oj mayo with fesenko just got word
which is part of the reason why it's so beneficial to delay it.


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Sometimes I Run: Stanley Maupin, Sidewalk Flusher
1973 portrait of Stanley Maupin who cleans sidewalks at night for the Dallas Department of Sanitation. A film by Blaine Dunlap with music by Ken Watson.
This stream is from a 1980s film chain transfer of the 16mm film. Filmmaker Blaine Dunlap lost all his original film elements in New Orleans in Katrina, and thought that all that remained of his film was this transfer. However, he found two 16mm prints in the collection of the South Carolina Arts Commission, and hopes to do a film restoration from these prints.

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Money In Your Closet!
by Tamela Hancock Murray
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Are your closets stuffed with misfits? Do you have garments that are too small, too large, bear unflattering colors, or are just plain wrong? Have you accumulated trinkets that no longer bring you joy? Would you like to earn more for good clothing than the pennies a yard sale is likely to yield? Then selling on consignment might be right for you!
Although the use of consignment shops requires effort, it offers advantages over a traditional yard sale:
- You should be able to earn more money from consignment selling than from a yard sale.
- Your items will be made available to the public for months rather than for a day or two.
- You can sell goods even if your house isn't located on a main highway.
- You don't have to worry about publicizing your sale.
- Your privacy is protected since consignment shop customers aren't told who you are or where you live.
Once you decide to consider selling on consignment, you'll need to determine if you have the right type of goods or enough to sell. First, we'll address the issue of clothing. As you sort through clothes you want to discard, remember that consignment shops are not repositories for garments that are:
- Out of style. If you haven't seen the type of fabric, cut, or color in more than three years, forget selling it on consignment. But take heart. If your clothes have been out of fashion long enough, perhaps a vintage clothing store or even an antique shop would take them.
- Stained or soiled. Painters, mechanics, and others in professions that are tough on clothes might not mind paying a buck for a slightly stained shirt for work. However, they aren't usually consignment shop customers. Save clothing with minor stains that is otherwise in good condition for a charity or yard sale.
- Out of season. Consignment shops accept lightweight clothing in spring and summer, and warm clothing when the weather is cold.
- Threadbare or ripped. Cut these up for rags.
On the other hand, consignment shops will usually take:
- Items with the price tag still attached. In fact, these are ideal.
- Garments no more than three or four years old.
- Stylish clothes. This doesn't always mean trendy. Classics are welcome.
To sell on consignment, be prepared to launder and, if necessary, press each item. Most shops ask that you bring your clothes in on hangers, although shoes do not always require boxes.
Why are they so picky? Because these shops are hoping to attract customers who are looking for items that are almost new. The customers want to be stylish, but they are looking to save a few dollars. By agreeing to take your clothes, the shops are, in effect, renting you their valuable real estate. Selling clothes quickly is to everyone's advantage. When sorting clothes to sell on consignment, ask yourself, "Is this something I would want to wear?" If so, that should be a good candidate for consignment.
If you have a few other items, such as dishware, jewelry, and trinkets you no longer want, either visit the shop to see if they sell these items, or simply ask before taking them in for consideration. Also be aware that some shops fill niches. In my area of Northern Virginia, there is no nearby shop that sells both women's and children's clothing.
However, there is at least one shop that specializes in sporting equipment. If you have a variety of goods to sell, call around and see where to sell. You don't want to lug a lot of heavy items to the shop, only to have them rejected. For instance, I was sure I could sell my old microwave oven. I was surprised when the shop owner said that even many college dorms are equipped with microwaves now, so they don't sell.
Usually, consignment shops don't operate as simply as a charity where you might dump off a garbage bag full of clothing and forget about it. Some shops require that you schedule an appointment. Often there is a limit on the number of items they will accept at one time. Others will tell you not to bother unless you have at least $50 worth of merchandise to sell.
Be prepared to pay a few dollars up front. One shop in my area charges a one-time fee of $10. Another charges $5 each time you contract with them. A contract generally runs from two to three months. Plan on the shop charging the customer about 1/4 of the original retail, and then splitting half of that price with you. So if you take in a $100 dress, the shop might sell it for $25 and give you $12.50.
Don't worry that your items will be undervalued. Savvy shop owners are familiar with the name brands and type of goods their customers buy. They know about how much any given item sells at full retail.
Ideally, your goods will move quickly. However, if your contract is nearing its expiration date, some stores will discount the items that aren't selling. Even with the discount, you should still earn better than yard sale prices.
At the end of your contract, you will be asked to pick up whatever didn't sell, along with your check. Good luck!
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I've decided to go on hiatus from The Coaster Critic's Blog for a while. I've been busy at home with the arrival of our new daughter. And (as usual) I've got some things in the works that will be easier to piece together if I'm not trying to grind out my next post at the same time.
Thankfully, I won't be leaving you without anything new to read. It will be just the opposite. I'll be having guest bloggers pop in from time to time to give you reviews of roller coasters from their part of the World along with other interesting and provocative posts.
I won't be completely absent as I'll still be commenting occassionally. Also, if anything earth-shattering happens, I'll be sure to return to the blog to put up an update. Again, for all of your theme park news needs, visit Theme Park Syndicate.
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Curried Pickled Zucchini
Jarred, canned, pickled, and preserved.
Zucchini season is here, and the age-old question remains. How can I possibly use up all this squash? This year, try this slightly sweet curried zucchini pickle. The end result is a pickle that is sweet without being cloying, pleasantly tangy and vividly yellow.
About the author: Marisa McClellan is a food writer, canning teacher, and dedicated pickler who lives in Center City Philadelphia. Find more of her jams, pickles and preserves (all cooked up in her 80-square-foot kitchen) at her blog, Food in Jars. Her first book, also called Food in Jars, is now available.
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- Yield:makes 4 pints
- Active time: 45 minutes
- Total time:48 hours
- 2 1/2 pounds zucchini
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons pickling salt
- 1 tablespoon madras curry powder
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Wash the zucchini and then, using a mandoline, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
In a large pot, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, curry powder, mustard seeds and turmeric, and bring to a boil. Add zucchini slices. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the liquid returns to a boil and the zucchini starts to turn yellow.
Pack zucchini slices into prepared pint jars and cover with liquid. Use a chopstick to ensure there aren't any air bubbles trapped between the zucchini slices. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes. When time is up, remove jars from canner and place on a folded kitchen towel to cool.
When jars have returned to room temperature, remove rings and test seals. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year. If any jars did not seal, place in refrigerator and use promptly. Let pickles remain in jars for at least 48 hours before opening.


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Convicted rapist from Rockland, Mass., captured in Gorham, Maine, after 34 years on the run
Convicted rapist Gary Alan Irving is captured in Gorham, Maine, after he fled 34 years ago from Rockland, Mass. (Evan Allen/Globe Correspondent)
GORHAM, Maine — A convicted rapist from Rockland who fled Massachusetts in 1979 and has spent the last 34 years on the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted list was captured last night in Gorham, Maine, where he had started a new life under a fake name with a wife, two children, and a granddaughter.
Massachusetts State Police arrested Gary Alan Irving, 52, who raped three young women in the summer of 1978, in his South Street home at around 9:15 p.m., said spokesman David Procopio. Police found two shotguns, six rifles, and a handgun in Irving's home, said Procopio, and he will face federal gun charges for possessing them.
Irving had been living as "Gregg Irving,'' said Procopio, and had worked for about 20 years at a local phone company. His wife said she had no knowledge of his true identity, said Procopio.
When police showed up at his door, said Procopio, Irving insisted they had the wrong man — but the scar on his chest from a childhood surgery gave him away.
Maine police officials said at a press conference today that when they knocked on Irving's door on Wednesday night, he and his wife were trying to put their granddaughter to bed.
Irving asked officers how they had found him, said Maine State Police Sergeant Robert Burke; officers did not answer.
Police are now looking through open rape cases in Gorham and the state of Maine, said Gorham police Lieutenant Christopher Sanborn, to see if there are any that are similar to Irving's attacks. Figuring out whether Irving assaulted anyone in Maine, said Sanborn, is one of the top priorities for officers.
Louis Sabadini, the former Norfolk County prosecutor, in a telephone interview today described Irving as someone who would ambush teenaged girls or young woman when he chanced upon them while driving his car. Once he saw a woman he wanted to sexually assault, Sabadini said Irving would drive ahead on the road the woman was walking on, park his car, and then lurk in the bushes until the woman came nearby.
Irving was facing a long prison sentence after his conviction in June 1979, said Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey. The judge gave him a few days to get his affairs in order before his June 29 sentencing, and he fled.
Irving had a Maine state license, said Sanborn. He had never had any contact with Gorham police, except for one incident in 2006 when someone stole his wife's credit card which was attached to a joint account.
Irving has been living at 151 South St. since at least 2002, said Sanborn, but it could have been in Gorham since the early 1980s.
One neighbor said that Irving had been living in the home for roughly 30 years.
No one answered the door at the Irving home, a sky blue two-story house on a busy street just a quarter-mile from Gorham downtown. A swingset play equipment and an RV camper sat in the backyard.
Neighbors described the Irvings as a normal family. Alyssa Lurvey, 18, who lives next door, said that the Irvings brought her family cookies when they moved in four years ago. A neighbor across the street who asked not to be identified said that Gary Irving had once plowed her driveway.
"It's crazy,'' said Lurvey. "You never know somebody… That's really scary.''
Irving will be arraigned in Portland, Maine, on Friday afternoon as a fugitive from justice, said Procopio, and rendition proceedings will begin to bring him back to Massachusetts.
Procopio declined to comment on what broke the case, saying State Police do not discuss tactics.
"These fugitive investigators on the Massachusetts State Police have never ceased their efforts to find him,'' said Procopio. "We know the tenacity of these guys. It shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody that they'll find you, eventually.''
State Police, with help from Cohasset police and other local agencies, searched doggedly for Irving, said Morrissey, following leads in New England, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Colorado.
"At the end of the day, good old-fashioned police work solved the problem,'' said Morrissey.
Morrissey said he remembered something another trooper once said to a suspect caught after fleeing.
"'We're the Massachusetts State Police, and we always get our man.' I think that's the simple answer.''


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A translation of the Patisambhidamagga, a practical guide to the Buddhist way of life and philosophy. The Path of Discrimanation, or comprehension, is attributed to Sariputta and it tries to show exactly how understanding of reality takes place in a practical sense, not simply in theory.
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Oslo County, Norway Genealogy
Norway > Oslo City & County
Oslo is the capital and largest city in Norway. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the town was largely destroyed by a fire in 1624. The Danish-Norwegian king Christian IV rebuilt the city as Christiania (later spelling Kristiania). Oslo, then an alternative name, became official again in 1925.
The city of Oslo was established as a municipality on 3 January 1838. It was separated from the county of Akershus to become a county of its own in 1842. The rural municipality of Aker was merged with Oslo on 1 January 1948 and simultaneously transferred from Akershus county to Oslo county.
The urban municipality (bykommune) of Oslo and county (fylke) is the same entity, making Oslo the only city in Norway where two administrative levels are integrated.
Family History Resources
Ten tips on finding ancestors in Oslo
Government Offices and Sites
Parishes and Congregations in Oslo City
Alphabetical Street Index for Kristiania (Oslo) year 1899
A description of the 17 districts (krets) in which the city was divided in 1899. A list is provided for all the streets in Oslo and which district they are located in. Since people usually attended their local church, this allow the researcher to know which church books to search as long as the street is known.
Cemetery data for Oslo The name of a person can be entered along with a date if known. Click on the work "Søk" in the lower right to find possible matches. Sometimes entire families are found buried together.
Census records avaialble in a searchable database online at Digital Archives:
Manntall 1664-66 for Bragernæs prosti
Census for Vaterland in Christiania 1714
1885-teljinga for 0301 Kristiania
Cenuses available in a searchable database online at the Norwegian Historical Data Centre for the years 1865, 1875, 1900 and 1910.
See The Norwegian Historical Data Centre at the University of Tromsø.
Census records available on microfilm/microfiche at the Family History Library.
Church Records
The Norwegian Church (Den Norske Kirke) kept the vital statistics of the population. See Church Records for the contents and in-depth descriptions of the records. The links to the records available at the Family History Library are found in the individual parish under Parishes and Congregations in Oslo City Section.
The National Archival Services of Norway maintains a website, Digitalarkivet.uib.no, in which you can search in transcribed source material for free. Images of the original church books have also been placed there. The Digitised Parish Registers interface can be used in English, Norwegian (Bokmål), Norwegian (Nynorsk) or Samisk (Davvisámegiella). However, the records are written in Norwegian.
Later church records which not have been microfilmed by the Family History Library can be found at Digitalarkivet. They are for Bekkelaget, Botsfengselet, Bredtvet, Bøler, Christi menighet (Dissenter), The First Methodist Church (Dissenter), Døves (deaf) congregation, Fagerborg, Grefsen, Hauge, Lilleborg, Majorstuen, Mangelrud, Markus, Matteus, Nordberg, Nordstrand, Ris, Røa, Sofienberg, Tonsen, Torshov, Tøyen, Ullevål sykehus, Vaterland, and Vålerenga.
Legal procedure, Penitentiary
Register fangealburm ved Botsfengslet 1885-1894
Military Records
The Aker dragoon regiment of 1767
Returned citizenships and testemonials, Kristiania 1828
Citizenships in Christiania, 1698-1799
Kontrabok over inntekter fra ekteskapsbevillinger i forbudte ledd i Christiania Stift 1731-1738
Register of performing artists in Kristiania 1891-1903
Passenger Lists
Emigration from Oslo 1867-1930
Emigrants sailing from Kristiania 1871-1930
Passasjer og mannskap på D/S Norge 28 June 1904
Prison Records
Register til fangealbum for Christiania politikammer 1885-1899 (List of prisoners 1885-1899).
Probate Records
Digitised probate records for Oslo


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The original Fairlight CMI is heading to the iPad soon. In the past I've mentioned the great sounds which are definitely associated with the 1980s the CMI produces. My first sampler, a Roland S-50 had a very nice set heavily inspired by the CMI. You can read that blog post which also talks about my father buying me the S-50 here: My father and my Roland S-50 sampler. You can also get a faithfully recreated CMI Reason Refill from PowerFX. If you're unsure of the type of sounds I am talking about the best example is the song Close to the Edit from Art of Noise (video above). Lastly, if you don't actually want to make some noise but still want some black and green screen nostalgia there are some nice Fairlight CMI iPad cases, T-Shirts, coffee mugs and more on Cafepress: cafepress.com/fairlight. The iPad CMI should be in the App store soon with a price of 50 Australian dollars.
"In early 1983, two of Trevor Horn's production team, programmer JJ Jeczalik and engineer Gary Langan were working on a scrapped drum riff from a session from Yes's 90125. They sampled it into a Fairlight CMI, using the then new Page R sequencer. This was the first time an entire drum pattern had been sampled into the machine. They then added non-musical sounds on top of it, before playing the track to producer Trevor Horn… The technological impetus for the Art of Noise was the advent of the Fairlight CMI sampler, an electronic musical instrument invented in Australia that Horn was reportedly among the first to purchase." – Wikipedia (Art of Noise)
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April 20, 2012 3:00 am
It's early, but as a group, Derek's value picks have picked up value.
I received an e-mail earlier this week from a Baseball Prospectus reader congratulating me on the early-season success of my value picks from my Fantasy Tier Rankings. While celebrating the success of these players in April is akin to celebrating a new American Pie movie before experiencing the disappointment of actually seeing it (read: premature… see what I did there), it's still kind of fun. And hey, combined, my value picks have accrued 669 plate appearances—roughly a full season's worth of at-bats. So today, I'm going to take a (very early) look at which of my picks are panning out and which aren't.
I'm going to ignore the Four- and Five-Star Value Picks because, well, most of them weren't really values. Everyone knows that Albert Pujols is a good player, so I'm not going to bother going over him. Instead, I'll focus on the one-, two-, and three-star guys that you likely acquired on the cheap. These are going to be the moneymakers of a fantasy team, the guys that you're hoping to make big profits on.
October 19, 2011 9:00 am
Sizing up every facet of each contender in this season's Fall Classic.
July 27, 2011 9:00 am
As the trade deadline approaches, the BP Gang looks back at their favorite summer swaps in baseball history.
May 26, 2011 9:00 am
As Mariano Rivera leaves his 1,000th appearance behind, see how he stacks up according to Nate's standards.
While looking toward the future with our comprehensive slate of current content, we'd also like to recognize our rich past by drawing upon our extensive online archive of work dating back to 1997. In an effort to highlight the best of what's gone before, we'll be bringing you a weekly blast from BP's past, introducing or re-introducing you to some of the most informative and entertaining authors who have passed through our virtual halls. If you have fond recollections of a BP piece that you'd like to nominate for re-exposure to a wider audience, send us your suggestion.
Before Goose Gossage got into the Hall of Fame and Mariano Rivera reeled off another six superb seasons, Nate turned his statistical eye on the bullpen in the following article, which originally ran as a "Lies, Damned Lies" column on January 6, 2005.
March 1, 2011 9:00 am
A look at our article aging curve and the most prolific authors of BP's past and present.
Baseball Prospectus rests on a foundation laid in large part by dissecting baseball numbers, but we've rarely turned the same inquisitive statistical eye inward. That's as it should be, since despite our occasional delusions of grandeur, we know that you come here to consume the sausage, not to see it made (the sausage, in this case, being baseball writing). Still, in light of our recent roster additions and ongoing Wayback Machine series, I thought it might be fun to see how far we—and by "we," I mean the site, since I haven't been around all that long—have come by looking back at our article publication trends and most prolific authors since our online incarnation went live in 1997.
All told, we've published 12,500 pieces of writing on the site—a number that will have been eclipsed by the time you read this sentence. The discrepancy between that total and the recent article ID numbers that show up in our URLs can be attributed almost entirely to unpublished drafts. (For those of you hoping for a Great Lost BP Album, forget it—most of them are blank.) At last count, 195 souls have gone far enough wrong somewhere in life to receive their own Baseball Prospectus bylines (most recently Alan M. Nathan, who by all accounts is quite a respectable fellow in other respects).
February 25, 2011 9:00 am
Rob uses the recent direction of the BP Kings Scoresheet draft to discuss the value of outfielders and platoons.
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October 27, 2010 8:00 am
With the Fall Classic now upon us, the staff at Baseball Prospectus shares their most memorable World Series moments.
Every baseball fan has a special World Series memory, whether it's Willie Mays' catch, Bill Mazeroski's home run, Brooks Robinson's defense, Kirk Gibson's limp around the bases, or Derek Jeter becoming the first-ever Mr. November. With the World Series opening tonight at AT&T Park in San Francisco with the Giants facing the Texas Rangers, many of our writers, editors, and interns share their favorite memories of the Fall Classic.
August 25, 2010 8:00 am
The favorite Cardinals must chase down the Reds to repeat as NL Central champions, along with news and notes from around the majors.
The Cardinals were considered to have the easiest road to a division title when the season began. PECOTA pegged them to win the National League Central by nine games. Furthermore, the Cardinals were universally picked to repeat as division champions by all the pre-season publications.
August 3, 2010 3:20 pm
Jon Jay is off to a scorching start. Can it continue?
As expected, there has been plenty of fallout from last Saturday's trade deadline. One of the more intriguing developments is the emergence of Jon Jay as the Cardinals new right fielder/number two hitter.
(Under terms of my contract, I'm now obligated to insert a clever remark about how the Cardinals outfielder shares a name with Founding Father and first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Jay. Instead, I'll just point out that this is clearly a strategy utilized by the Cardinals as they also, at various points in their history, have employed Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Moving on...)
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January 25, 2009 11:50 am
The ESPN executive discusses the changing media landscape, the MLB Network, and a contrarian sense of creation.
ESPN is the epicenter of sports media in the United States, and at the forefront of their award-winning coverage is John Walsh. The media giant's Executive Vice President and Executive Editor, Walsh helps to oversee an ever-expanding array of content, from on-air programming to the journalistic efforts of ESPN.com. A native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Walsh earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, and held editorial positions at Newsday, Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, US News and World Report, and Inside Sports before joining ESPN in 1988.
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October 7, 2008 4:43 pm
Does the search for the best fourth-place team of the divisional era have rival claimants for the title?
In Joe Sheehan's Monday chat, he made an off-hand comment about this year's Blue Jays:
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April 5, 2008 12:00 am
As in the AL, the Central division is as tight as can be, while in the East two Mets are predicted to take home some hardware along with their division flag.
Today we reveal the Baseball Prospectus staff predictions for the division standings and the major player awards (MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year) in the National League, along with the staff picks in some fun miscellaneous categories.
Each staff member's division standings predictions may be found later in the article. Here, we present a wisdom-of-the-crowds summary of the results. In each table you'll find the average rank of each team in their division, plus the results of our pre-season MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year voting.


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A four-year-old boy recovering from heart surgery on a controversial hospital ward in Bristol received a poor level of care, a senior nurse has admitted at an inquest.
William Booth said there were "deficiencies" in the care that Sean Turner received while a patient on Ward 32 at Bristol Children's Hospital.
The little boy from Warminster died in March 2012 from a brain haemorrhage after previously suffering a cardiac arrest - six weeks after he underwent vital corrective heart surgery.
His parents, Steve, 47, and Yolanda Turner, 45, have given harrowing accounts to the inquest of how they begged doctors and nurses on the ward to help their desperately ill son.
Mr and Mrs Turner have accused doctors of transferring their son to Ward 32 from intensive care too soon and said they missed the signs of his worsening condition.
They claim their son's death was not isolated and other children with heart problems have died at the hospital.
Up to 10 families are believed to be taking legal action against the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust over treatment on Ward 32.
Mr Booth, the matron and lead nurse for paediatric critical care services at the hospital, told Avon Coroner's Court: "I can accept there were deficiencies in care and that the (staffing) ratios could have been better. We would never move a child from intensive care to a ward if we thought it was unsafe for them to be there."
Mr Booth outlined the changes that had been made on Ward 32, such as improving staffing levels, training, communication with parents and the setting up of a high dependency unit within the ward - but insisted this was not as a result of Sean's death.
He said that within the newly created five-bed high dependency unit there was a ratio of patients to nurses of 2:1 and throughout the remainder of the ward it was now 3:1.
"The changes have not been made as a direct result of Sean Turner but of course there are lessons learnt and we have addressed those in relation to how Ward 32 operates," Mr Booth said.
He said the trust had also commissioned its own independent review of paediatric nursing across the whole hospital and its findings had been implemented.
The inquest has heard that following Sean's death and that of seven-year-old heart patient Luke Jenkins, from Cardiff, who died nearly a month later, their parents made a complaint to the independent healthcare watchdog, the Care Quality Commission.
The CQC carried out an unannounced inspection and issued a formal warning to the hospital about standards on Ward 32.
Adam Korn, representing Mr and Mrs Turner, suggested there was a direct correlation between the deaths of the two boys, the CQC report and recommendations and the changes on Ward 32.
Mr Booth said he did not accept this and added: "The trust had already undertaken a risk assessment and identified there were issues with high dependency and staff levels, which is why the trust commissioned the independent review. I would not agree it was as a result of these deaths."
Mr Korn then asked: "The question screaming out, the question that Mr and Mrs Turner want answering is why these changes were not introduced before he died? Why did it take his death and the CQC report to bring about changes?"
Mr Booth replied: "That's very difficult to answer. I didn't professionally manage the service then..."
When pushed on the point, Mr Booth said that Sean's death was "one factor" in the changes made on Ward 32.
"I believe the care children received on Ward 32 was safe and children received good care and we received many compliments from parents," he said. "We acknowledge that we can always improve."
Mrs Turner remained outside the court room during Mr Booth's evidence as she did not wish to hear it, and before Mr Booth left the stand, he told Mr Turner: "We are very sorry for your loss on behalf of the nursing team. We work very hard and we strive to achieve those high levels of care and maintain them. We are truly very sorry for your loss."
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Baker County teen left paralyzed from the waist down from a crash last month that killed another teen is now preparing to move to a well-respected rehab hospital in Atlanta.
Corey Craig, 17, was injured in the crash Dec. 1 when a pickup truck he was riding in overturned. He's still being treated at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center.
His sister said he's able to wiggle the toes on his left foot and has minimal movement. His right leg is still so swollen that he can't move it at all and has limited sensation.
Craig's sister said friends have been visiting him, and those visits really lift his spirits.
Craig says, "Thank you for all the support, it is truly amazing and is what has kept me trucking along."
On Thursday, Craig hopes to leave for the Shepherd Center, which treats people with spinal cord and brain injuries, so he can work on building up his strength and movement.
The crash that injured Craig killed 14-year-old Jordan Sommise. She died at the scene.
The driver of the pickup, 17-year-old Austin Kight, was hurt, but was released from the hospital not long after the crash.
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CORSHAM Town pulled off a landmark victory last weekend as they shattered Bradford Town's unbeaten record in the Toolstation League First Division.
Trevor Rawlings' Corsham pulled off a 5-3 triumph at Trowbridge Road, inflicting a first league defeat of the season on Paul Shanley's league leaders and becoming the first side to score more than three times against Bradford this campaign.
Dan King, Jake Hiscocks and Sam Jordan were on target for the hosts but visitors Corsham took the derby spoils thanks to a brace from Booker Woodford and goals from Nick Holton, Jason Henley and Ryan Tyrell.
Elsewhere, Devizes Town notched up their third victory in a row as they ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at Portishead Town.
Mark Barnes, Neil Clark, Tom Price and Antony Hogg were all on target for Justin Webster and Darran Walters' men.
Mark Dolman and debutant Stuart Windsor both found the net at Calne Town earned a point with a 2-2 draw at Cribbs but there was disappointment for Chippenham Park as they were beaten 3-0 at Almondsbury UWE.
In the Premier Division, there was late heartbreak for Melksham Town as a last-gasp goal condemned them to a 3-2 defeat at Bitton.
Ian Jeffery and Dan Kovacs were on target for Darren Perrin's side but the home side's Aysa Corrick popped up with a dramatic late winner.
In the Hellenic League Premier Division, Wootton Bassett Town are celebrating claiming the derby spoils at local rivals Shrivenham.
Levi Cox and Tyler Sheppard got the goals as Jeff Roberts' side triumphed 2-1 against Shrivvy, who are managed by former Bassett boss Dave Turner.
In Division One West, Malmesbury Victoria put their off-field woes to one side by claiming victory in their first game for just under a month.
Mani Roper netted the only goal of the game as Gareth Davies' Vics won 1-0 at Old Woodstock Town, notching up their fourth victory of the season.
In the Sydenhams League Division One, Pewsey Vale were unable to close the gap on the top two as they were thrashed 5-2 at home by second-placed Petersfield Town.
Ricky Franklin and Gareth Robb were on target for Lewis Taylor's men but title-chasers Petersfield ran out comfortable winners at Ball Road.
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You have the incredible power to change the way you think, perceive, and react to stress - for the better - through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT has been known to be widely successful in the treatment of problems associated with anxiety, depression, mood, personality, addiction, weight, and emotions. Until recently, access to CBT was only available through professional therapy. Now with The Brain Mechanic, Spencer Lord delivers a concise, entertaining, and easy-to-use guide that demystifies cognitive behavioral therapy. With simple exercises, clear explanations, and helpful insight, Lord makes it easy for you to fit this technique into your daily life to improve your mood, broaden your communication skills, and enrich your relationships.
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"Best Intro To CBT I Know"
I already own the print book, so this was an additional treat. I've read over a dozen books on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and this is the best one of all. Short and concise, it really packs a punch. Gets right to the point. As a bonus, the author narrates his own work really well. If you've been thinking about checking out REBT or CBT, this is the place to start. I doubt if one could do better.
"Get this book."
I've studied the sorts of topics this book addresses for nearly 20 years, and this book touches on many of the most important issues, and it will convince you, that you are in charge, you are the 'CEO' of your grey matter, and you can influence your choices by simply changing them, and by reframing them as well. If you want to know how to rewire your subconcious without really understanding the subconscious, this book will give you the tools. I've already listened 3 times, and I know I will listen many more.
""The Brain Mechanic" needs a complete overhaul..."
To me it felt like the Author fell in love with his one concept and turned what might have been a good magazine article or research paper into a mindlessly repetitive book.
I listened to the last 3/4 of this book because I could not believe how bad it was and didn't want to warn other listeners off without being fair enough to listen to the whole thing. Consider yourself warned.
I like it when an Author reads their own works because they often bring a personal passion, but If you had a coworker that talked to you in the same way that this Author preaches at you, then you would take a different hallway to avoid him.
"Simple. It just plain works"
The fact that he grabbed and held on to my attention. The simplicity with which he presents an otherwise complicated process - that we can in fact change the way we think by changing our beliefs. It could be just another book pill to ease our angst but it is not, it actually delivers.
The notion of writing down thirty of your most dysfunctional or conflicting beliefs with the invitation to just....change them and not just once but as often as necessary until you end up with one that gives you peace of mind.
There is a plethora of stuff out there, enough to drown the most ardent soul searcher and bring us to the verge of being unsure what or who is on the money. For me, this guy is.
The audio book is short but very informative. The author helps you to see the power of your beliefs or opinions with a simple equation: EV (Event) + B (Belief) = EM (Emotion). Events are neutral; your beliefs about a given event is what is causing you to feel what you feel. The author provides great tips on how to identify the source and nature of your beliefs; and how you can alter your beliefs when it causes you to experiance negative emotions.
"Nothing impressive, new or groundbreaking…"
Don't think so.
Still believe there should be good books on the subject
It is more of the presentation of the subject which is very superficial and one sided, the reader follows the text probably... not very attractive to listen to. Multiple repetitions of same sentences and thought over and over, which makes you lose interest as the content moves very slow.
He can try again, hopefuly with better success next time.
"A must-read book!"
Every now and then a book comes along in my life that is so monumental that I'm forever changed by it. This is such a book!
"very well written and easy to understand."
despite the author not having a PhD or medical degree in psychology or psychiatry his real world experience is nothing short of spectacular and energizing. i'm going to begin reading this book the second time as well as listening to the Audible as I feel this is one of those masterpieces that continued to get better every time you read it.
"everyday psychology guide"
loves this book, it tells you in "Lehman terms " what is going on in your head. lol!
This book is like a user guide for your mind.
"Life changing tools that work."
Some of these tools I was using already and some are now going to be a part of my way of dealing with life. I would recommend this audiobook to everyone. I wasn't sure I would be able to comprehend anything over a 9th grade education. I was wrong. Plus I can listen to it over and over until I get it fully.
Having Macular Degeneration, I could identify with the part regarding the Eye and the blind spot. that the mind makes up what isn't there. This is actually true. Another memorable moment was dealing with disappointment when things don't go the way they are suppose to. Planning for a visitor who never shows. Standing in a long line. How to make those and other things a positive experience for my own benefit. Changing my sometimes usual black clothing to something different and learning to really love the change. Firing that mental machine gun at the negative thoughts and being rid of them in order to strengthen bad thought patterns.
Spencer is Very articulate and knows just when to come back and cover a topic which one might miss if it were not repeated. I need that in my life. I learn from making the same mistake a few times before it sinks in. To hear the things that really matter more than once until I finally got it was helpful.
When he briefly talks about his friend Mother Theresa did I have to stop and dry my eyes, refocus and start the recording again.. I would have liked to hear more, maybe one day that will be a book all in itself. Also when he speaks of relationships, loving someone when the feelings are one sided.
This is one of the very best investments in myself I have made to date. I highly listening to this audio book written and narrated by Spencer Lord. I was blown away by his incite into the human mind and how it all works... Thank you. Grayson Wm Sparkman
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I was reading the hibernate documentation the other day. I came across the following statements in chapter 11:
". . .you most likely should consider a Stored Procedure if you need mass data operations"
That makes the case for my previous blog entries. In our case, we should also consider user-defined functions and user-defined aggregates. Let's talk about stored procedure for a bit.
Over the years, I've seen sites where they had basically multiple copied of the same stored procedure. the only difference between the different copied was a variation on a specific SQL statement. With IDS 11.50, we now support dynamic SQL in stored procedures. This is a good time to take a look at these stored procedures and see if you could eliminate some redundancy. One benefit is that if you have to change the processing in the future, you'll have to modify only one procedure as opposed to multiple ones.
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Pre-season testing is the first real outing for the race team as they prepare for the year ahead; how did things go in Jerez and Barcelona?
We had a few relatively simple but time consuming issues with the car during testing and the crew did a fantastic job in getting on top of things. Although operationally simple to fix, such gremlins can take a while to correct so everyone was working flat out to get the car back out on track. On top of that, we had the small matter of switching between three different driver setups in a single day at the second Barcelona test. With Kimi sidelined on the Saturday, we first had to settle Davide into the car and then – after just a couple of hours – swap things back to Romain's preferences. This is far from the five minute job it used to be a few years back, with each car now tailored specifically to its respective driver. That we lost minimal track time making these adjustments is a credit to everyone involved.
Can the winter programme fully prepare the team for the challenge of a race weekend?
To an extent yes, but there are two stages of the season which always cause a bit of a shock to the system; the first is of course the opening week in Melbourne, the second when we come to the first European round. For the flyaway races, we effectively gain an extra day at the circuit which helps ease the burden slightly, whereas in Europe we usually arrive on the Thursday morning before the race to finish assembling the cars ready for free practice.
Of course, when we're back at the factory every mechanic has a hand in the first car build. Whether they're regulars on the front or rear end of the car, they'll all have a taste of what to expect before the car hits the track for the first time; even if they may not be carrying out a complete assembly on their usual area of the car as would be the case during a race weekend. The first few builds always take a little longer, but by the time we arrive at the first race everyone is right up to speed.
Aside from testing, what have the team been doing to prepare for the season ahead?
Earlier this week we were at Silverstone for a day of pit stop filming. Aside from giving our partners some useful content, this has the added benefit of giving us a good opportunity to get some real time practice in ahead of the new season. It also allowed us to try out our new kit – overalls from Alpinestars and helmets from Bell – which is another positive as the last thing you need at the first race is to turn up and find that these things aren't quite to your liking. The crew were in action for pretty much the entire day without a single complaint which is very encouraging. It may seem like a basic consideration but comfort, freedom of movement and clear visibility are crucial in allowing the team to fully focus on the job at hand. Of course, we've also been through hundreds of practice stops back at the factory to keep the crew sharp; the times have started to come down too…
What's next on the agenda?
After two very busy days completing the cars and packing up the majority of the freight, we're flying out to Melbourne in groups across Friday Saturday and Sunday. This is the busiest, but also one of the most exciting stages of the year. We're all looking forward to it; let's see what Australia brings!


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Have you heard this one? I hope you have not!
A man was lost, so he got out of his car and walked up to a farmer's house to ask for directions. As he approached the house, he saw a mean-looking dog sitting in the yard. The man wanted to know if the dog just looked mean or really was mean, so he stopped and asked the farmer, "Does your dog bite?" The farmer answered, "No", so the man continued walking toward the farmer. The dog suddenly jumped up, grabbed the man's leg in his mouth, and bit him. The man pulled away and shouted angrily, "I thought you said your dog doesn't bite!" The farmer smiled and replied, "That's not my dog!"


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'Tis the season for making merry and there are lots of parties on the horizon. Here's our seasoned White Stuff guide to enjoying Christmas occasions safely and behaving 'responsibly'.
Never do a provocative dance 'at' someone if their fancy dress costume hides their face - it may turn out to be your boss.
Keep your pets in a safe quiet place (there's a fine line between 'lovingly stroking' and 'drunkenly mauling').
No 'twerking'. Bit of 'Gangnam Style' is fine; it's actually required if you're a Director.
The 'cereal box challenge' always helps a party along. You'll be amazed at the flexibility of even the most seemingly unfit.
Know a hula-hooping expert? We do: Ketishia in Customer Care. If a guest has a unique skill, get them to teach the rest of the guests! Bonus points if it's something really hard and physical like hula-hooping.
Stuck for something to do? Impromptu karaoke and apple bobbing are always good activities.
Avoid the glare of the camera phone and the blinking red lights of video cameras (the photos may be shown to a wider audience!).
Wear fancy dress or something sparkly.
Wear a mask to avoid embarrassment.
Don't mix your drinks.
But if you do, have some hangover relief ready for when you invent a wine, vodka and orange juice cocktail.
Avoid stealing the 'Welcome Hound'
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'"Trying to eliminate a team or trying to stay alive or being in a situation like this, you just have to go out and put it all on the table," Miller said. "It's where you just hope to go out there and have the ability to play a good, calm hockey game. Sometimes being over-excited can hurt, being nervous can hurt. I don't think there's any reason to be any of that. I think we've done well in this series and battled hard. We can just go out and put it on the table and play our game."'
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September 03, 2013
By Tom Berg
Navistar International Corp. says it will offer the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter diesel in its International DuraStar medium-duty trucks and CE series IC school buses, but that this doesn't mean it's getting out of the engine business.The midrange ISB will join the heavy duty ISX15 in the truck lineup, and Navistar will continue building and selling its own MaxxForce DT, MaxxForce 13 and other diesels, said Bill Kozek, Navistar's president, North America Truck and Parts."We are not exiting the engine business," he added in response to a question during a phone-in press conference with reporters Tuesday afternoon."The ISB allows us to get to market today with SCR vehicles," Kozek said.
Meanwhile, he said, the move "gives us more time to lay out a revised transition plan for our own midrange engine."
For now, Navistar medium-duty diesels, including the DT and MaxxForce 7, will continue as EGR-only engines without selective catalytic reduction, using emissions credits from the Environmental Protection Agency."We have sufficient emissions credits to last through next year," he said.
Cummins SCR equipment is being engineered into Navistar midrange diesels as it was with the MaxxForce 13, and announcements on them will come later.Offering the ISB "is the same playbook as in heavy duty -- giving customers a choice" between a Cummins product and proprietary engines, Kozek said. "It's a way to sell more medium-duty trucks."The ISX has helped International trucks gain market share, and its Class 8 order share is at more than 20% for the quarter.Customers have asked Navistar for the Cummins ISB, partly to keep engines common with other truck makes they are running, he said."The ISB is a proven engine with 10 million built," Kozek said, "and experience through our Blue Diamond joint venture with Ford since 2010 has given us experience in building [trucks with] the ISB." Ford's F-650 and F-750 share a common chassis with the International DuraStar, "which allows us to ramp up very quickly."International dealers will begin taking orders for ISB-powered DuraStars now. Initial production will be this fall and full production will be in December. Installation of ISBs in IC school buses will begin in January.
When asked if the ISB would appear in other medium-duty trucks, such as the WorkStar, Kozek wouldn't say, but he did say that because of packaging problems it definitely won't be a possibility for the TerraStar.Kozek, who several months ago left Peterbilt Motors to join Navistar, said he couldn't estimate how many ISBs Navistar would use or what the split between MaxxForce- and Cummins-powered DuraStars will be.
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There are no two ways about it - the opening of the Perfect Murder is bizarre and you wonder what you have let yourself in for.
But as the play, based on the Peter James novel, progresses, the plot and its characters soon get under your skin.
Les Dennis plays the bitter and twisted Victor Smiley with precision and, in the first scene, the middle-aged moaner is telling psychic eastern European prostitute Kamila (Simona Armstrong) how he plans to murder his wife.
But unlike Family Fortunes, this is far from the Les Dennis show.
Joan Smiley (Claire Goose) is the perfect foil for Victor, always with a comeback but clearly worn down after 25 years of a largely uninspiring marriage.
But when she meets Don Kirk (Gray O'Brien), things seem to be a little brighter.
A series of almost farcical events and double-standards put Victor's well thought-out plot for the so-called perfect murder in jeopardy.
Things do not go to plan and this black comedy takes an unexpected turn as the audience see Les Dennis being taped up in black bin liners - not something I thought I would ever type.
O'Brien deserves a special mention for the exaggerated yet hilarious delivery of Don, as does Goose, who also seems to have perfected the art of comic timing.
Steven Miller also impresses and amuses as Detective Constable Roy Grace, who is tasked with solving the gruesome murder.
Do not be surprised if after the opening scene you are left baffled, but The Perfect Murder really has it all.
It is an enjoyable thriller which refuses to compromise on comedy as well - it has the perfect balance to which Dennis is pivotal.
The Perfect Murder closes at Richmond Theatre on Saturday, April 26. Visit atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre for details.


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In the upcoming April issue of National Geographic Magazine the wreck of the Titanic will be shown in a stunning new view. For the first time ever, the legendary wreck will be presented in whole compiled from thousands of high-resolution pictures. The pictures paint an interesting picture of a ship that was put through a monumental amount of stress as it twisted to the bottom of the sea. Some of them show an unrecognizable mass of metal, while others show a clear picture of the ship in whole.
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The wreck is spread out over a thousand acres of the sea floor, again demonstrating the kinetic force exerted on the ship as it broke in half, then into pieces as it sunk after hitting that ill-placed iceberg. Included in the April issue is another one of my favorite bits of National Geographic Magazine – a poster. This one showing the Titanic's final moments. If you've read National Geographic as long as I have, you know that many of the posters are what we would now call "infographics" before infographics were "cool."
The April 2012 edition of National Geographic goes into the specifics of the exploration and photography, but this excerpt covers the main points of the project:
In a tricked-out trailer on a back lot of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), William Lange stands over a blown-up sonar survey map of the Titanic site — a meticulously stitched-together mosaic that has taken months to construct. At first look the ghostly image resembles the surface of the moon, with innumerable striations in the seabed, as well as craters caused by boulders dropped over millennia from melting icebergs.
On closer inspection, though, the site appears to be littered with man-made detritus — a Jackson Pollock-like scattering of lines and spheres, scraps and shards. Lange turns to his computer and points to a portion of the map that has been brought to life by layering optical data onto the sonar image. He zooms in, and in, and in again. Now we can see the Titanic's bow in gritty clarity, a gaping black hole where its forward funnel once sprouted, an ejected hatch cover resting in the mud a few hundred feet to the north. The image is rich in detail: In one frame we can even make out a white crab clawing at a railing.
Here, in the sweep of a computer mouse, is the entire wreck of the Titanic — every bollard, every davit, every boiler. What was once a largely indecipherable mess has become a high-resolution crash scene photograph, with clear patterns emerging from the murk. "Now we know where everything is," Lange says. "After a hundred years, the lights are finally on."
Below are a few more images from the April issue of the magazine, with very detailed captions (provided by National Geographic). Be sure to check out the issue and share the awesome poster with your kids. Kids love posters.
The wreck of the Titanic will surely continue to be explored and photographed as the technology for doing so continues to advance. With this new set of pictures and a renewed interest, the site will continue to be an archeological interest for years to come.Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article.


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- First, think about your specific topic and what keywords you need to search. Before beginning to search the catalog and article databases, make a list of keywords to use in your searches. For each keyword, think of several synonyms to also search (for example, Southern literature, literature of the American south, Southern states literature). Try using the keywords and synonyms in different searches to maximize the number of results you receive.
- Also search at least 3 or 4 recommended article databases with your keywords and synonyms. See the "Articles" tab above for links to databases.
- Addditionally you may need to look up books in our library. Go to the "Books" tab above for a link to our Catalog. You will need to write down the call number for any book you want, and then retrieve it from our stacks.
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Mark Lourenzo
Beacon Correspondent
The Ferndale Wildcats and Fortuna Huskies notched lopsided league wins this past weekend to move on to the final weekend of the regular season of high school football. It was a feel-good night for Fortuna Huskies football last Friday as senior night was celebrated with a varsity and junior varsity win over visiting McKinleyville. The following afternoon it was the Ferndale Wildcats turn as double home wins over league foe South Fork made for a excellent weekend of football in the Eel River Valley.
The Fortuna Huskies were out to take care of business as they played host to Big 5, last place team, the McKinleyville Panthers, etching a 29-6 win.
The Huskies got two touchdown runs from backfield mates, Travis Milich and Brett Renner and added an impressive 34-yard field goal by place kicker Bryant Head for all the offense they would need. McKinleyville's most impressive drive of the game netted their only score as 15 plays covered 80 yards ended by Dalton Wheeler's one yard touchdown run. Fortuna's Josh Simmons recovered a second half fumble by the Panthers and the Huskies locked up another win against the Panthers. It has been since 2004 that McKinleyville has beaten Fortuna on the football field.
The junior varsity contest was a little closer as the Panthers hung around for a half. Husky Dante Viggers opened the scoring with a 6 yard run in the first period. McKinleyville came up with an answer and it was a one point ball game going into the 2nd period. The Panthers then went up 12-7 at the 8:42 mark of the 2nd quarter. Hard running by Fortuna fullback Daniel Villalvazo paced the Huskies and his 22 yard touchdown run gave the lead back to the home team. As the 2nd quarter clock wore down a Husky drive was interrupted by an interception from Panther Hunter Calvert. However, his exciting runback ended with a loose ball and Viggers recovered for Fortuna. Given a 2nd chance, the Huskies cashed in with a 15 yard scamper to the end zone by quarterback Zach Hugh. The Huskies led 21-12 at the half.
Fortuna came right out and took the 2nd half opening kickoff and marched right down to a score, Cole Halley running in a 6 yard touchdown. The Panthers looked for a spark and thought they had one with a 55 yard pass reception, but that was called back due to penalty. McKinleyville also caught a break when they recovered a touched ball on a punt. However, linebacker Villalvazo recorded a quarterback sack and the Panthers had to punt again. The Huskies responded with a 6 play drive and on the first play of the final period, Villalvazo ran in a 10 yard touchdown. Fortuna place kicker Ryan Wiegman booted 5 of 5 PATs in the game to account for the Huskies 35-12 win.
Junior varsity defender Dylan Kepon added an interception and Jasper Bernstein recovered a fumble to keep McKinleyville at bay. The Huskies improved to 4-2 in league and 5-4 overall.
Last Saturday the Ferndale Wildcats laid the smack down on the visiting South Fork Cubs. The Cats did it with startling efficiency as they exploded to a 27-0 lead after just six offensive plays and two defensive pass interceptions. The onslaught also came about before the Cubs had their initial first down from scrimmage. Lineman Chris Catana threw a touchdown pass to receiver Dakota Ward that had most in attendance left scratching their heads. Ferndale quarterback Kyle Chambers ran in a 17-yard touchdown that was followed with an interception by teammate Wyatt Standley. His subsequent 15 yard return to the end zone gave Ferndale a 20-0 lead.
Ferndale's Justin Lang intercepted yet another Cub pass and running back Zach Rocha followed with a 2-yard score and at the 5:43 mark, the Cats held a 27-0 lead. South Fork did have a measure of success finally moving the ball and QB Joey Wittlake's touchdown pass to Troy Langley of 46 yards put the Cubs on the board. Justin Lang returned to the starting lineup after having injury problems in recent weeks and his startling 36-yard run to the end zone gave the Cats another score. On the first play of the second quarter, Lang added a 27-yard touchdown pass to Standley on a halfback pass.
Wide receiver Dakota Ward caught his second touchdown pass of the first half, a 16-yard toss from QB Kyle Chambers. South Fork responded with another touchdown pass but was still losing ground on the scoreboard. When Justin Lang erupted for 50 yards from scrimmage to another Ferndale touchdown to make it 50-20, there were still four minutes to play before the half. Ferndale opened the 2nd half with another Ward touchdown grab, this time 37 yards worth of real estate. Jacoby Hughes grabbed Ferndale's third interception of the game and Zach Rocha ran up the gut for 53 yards to set up another Wildcat score, so it was fitting that Rocha do the honors from 2 yards out. Ferndale's Riley Foster recovered a fumble and Chris Catana led the defense with two sacks and other tackles for losses. South Fork added a 4th quarter safety and touchdown to end it at 69-28.
The Ferndale Wildcats junior varsity stayed unbeaten in league with their 40-0 win over the South Fork Cubs. Ferndale running back Cody Allen was his usual dazzling self as he carried the rock 14 times for 133 yards and a touchdown. Allen also showed off his versatility as he threw a 54-yard halfback touchdown pass to Bradley Martin. Fullback Clayton Wiseman scored twice, once to open the scoring on a 4-yard dive and later he cracked off a 55 yard gallop to the end zone. Wildcat backup quarterback Kyle Burns bulled in a 2-yard score and Allen's touchdown run came in the third period to give Ferndale a 34-point lead.
Heck Cody Allen even came up with in an interception of a Cub pass to stop a drive. As did Bradley Martin as his pick led to Ferndale's final score, a one yard dive by Ryan Isaacs. Place kicker Ryan Klopper booted four PATs through the uprights and defensively he added a fourth quarter sack of the South Fork quarterback.
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1. Ferndale Wildcat wide receiver Dakota Ward leaps into the end zone for a 16-yard touchdown reception in Saturday's league contest versus South Fork.


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'You could say that my work is also a balance between the patterns of nature and the formalism of human, abstract ideas like lines and circles. It is where my human characteristics meet the natural forces and patterns of the world..'
Richard Long
The MCA presents pioneering conceptual artist Richard Long in conversation with MCA Director, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE. Hear about Long's deep connection with the land informs his large-scale works and how he merges natural materials with painting and photography.
Watch Long in this newly commissioned short film shot at Frieze Masters 2013 re-creating his monumental work Muddy Water Circle here.
This project has been supported by the Australian Government through Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body and Garvan Institute.
Image: Richard Long, Muddy Water Circle 1994, image courtesy Lisson Gallery, photo James Wainman
13 March 2014, 6:30-8:00pm
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Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references. ] [ Media Contact: TPWD News, email@example.com, 512-389-8030 ] Dec. 1, 2010 Winter rainbow trout season means stocked lakes across Texas AUSTIN -- Years ago Texans had to drive to New Mexico or Colorado to catch a rainbow trout. But that was then. These days, anglers can enjoy trout fishing right here in the Lone Star State. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stocking nearly 280,000 hatchery-reared rainbow trout at 126 sites across the state from December through mid-March. Many of the stockings will be conducted at small community fishing lakes, state park lakes and popular river tailraces that offer easy angling access. TPWD has been stocking rainbow trout each winter since the 1970s, offering Texans a convenient and inexpensive opportunity to go fishing. Fishing for these hungry trout is fairly simple, making it an ideal experience for children and novice anglers. Most sites get an annual dose of more than 1,000 trout, and the fish begin to bite almost immediately after stocking. Todd Engeling, Hatchery Director for the Inland Fisheries Division of TPWD, said most people have good success fishing for the trout that are stocked. "Fishing pressure at each site can vary, so the rate at which each stocking is depleted varies as well," Engeling said. "Trout at some of the more popular locations can be depleted fairly quickly. It is not a bad idea to plan your day trout fishing close to the stocking date, however in most cases you can be successful a week after the stocking." Engeling said stocking dates are subject to change for a variety of reasons. Anglers can find stocking locations, stocking dates, driving directions to sites and the most up to date stocking information on the TPWD's complete 2010-2011 Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule. Many locations host special events for youth in addition to allowing the public fishing opportunities. Check with local parks and recreation departments or water authorities for additional information. Rainbow trout thrive in cold water and can be caught on a variety of natural and artificial baits. Top baits include commercial soft bait, cheese, marshmallows, whole kernel canned corn and small spinner baits. Fly fishermen have a lot of luck with hand-tied flies. Baits can be fished off the bottom or suspended under a bobber. Fishing gear can be as basic as an inexpensive spincast rod and reel combo, a small plastic bobber or a fishing weight and a hook. Bringing a pair of needle-nosed pliers to help remove hooks is advisable. Other gear to consider includes a five-gallon bucket, small ice chest or a fish stringer to store catches. Freshly-caught trout should be kept on ice to keep them fresh. Among the winter trout stocking sites are 14 Neighborhood Fishin' locations in urban areas across the state. Spots such as small neighborhood lakes get trout-stocked every two weeks during the winter. Catfish are also stocked there during the summer, making them year-round family fishing destinations. Details can be found on the Neighborhood Fishin' Web page, which lists the urban area, lake or pond, driving directions and TPWD information for each site. Money donated to TPWD from the Toyota Texas Bass Classic is being used to support Neighborhood Fishin'. Other popular fishing spots like the Guadalupe River below the Canyon Reservoir Dam, which includes the tailrace, also receive multiple stockings from December into March. The Guadalupe River will be stocked with more than 18,000 trout this winter. It is the only fishable location in the state where rainbow trout can survive during summer months. Camp Hueco Springs, a public access point along the Guadalupe River, has been leased by TPWD specifically for trout fishing. An area map and directions to the site are on the TPWD Web site. Anglers should note there are special harvest restrictions in place along a 10-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River below the tailrace. In this area, anglers may keep only one trout per day, which must be at least 18 inches in length. Any trout harvested must be caught on artificial lures. A valid Texas freshwater fishing license package is required to fish for trout. Youth ages 16 and younger and all anglers fishing within state parks are exempt from the fishing license requirement. For additional details about the special harvest regulations and the location of that river stretch, consult the TPWD Outdoor Annual. The special regulations zone does not include the area immediately below Canyon Lake Dam. There the daily bag limit is five trout and there is no minimum length. -30-


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Lupus and the Kidneys
From the 2012 Lupus Education Series
Two leading lupus specialists spoke to patients and their family and friends at the Jacobi Medical Center with information about lupus diagnosis and treatment. Both focused particularly on patients whose kidneys have been affected by lupus, a condition called lupus nephritis that affects TV personality Nick Cannon.
Here are their presentations for those who could not attend.
Julie Schwartzman-Morris, MD
Dr. Schwartzman-Morris provides detailed information about how systemic erythematosus lupus, and lupus nephritis in particular, is diagnosed and treated. Following are some of the most interesting points from her presentation:
Response to Treatment: Chronic Kidney Disease Versus Active
- Patients with lupus nephritis (kidney disease related to lupus) are more likely to progress to end-stage renal disease if they have a high degree of chronicity. Chronicity indicates that the damage has occurred over time.
- Patients with a lot of activity and low chronicity respond better to treatment. Measuring activity means measuring how much the kidneys are inflamed at the moment.
- Patients with high chronicity and low activity do not respond to treatment as well.
Treatment Decisions
- The patient and physician must decide together when treatment is not working well and kidney dialysis is indicated.
- Delaying dialysis too long can cause more kidney damage.
- Five-year survival is the common measurement of treatment success. 90 percent of lupus patients on dialysis hit the five-year survival rate.
- Response and success rates for SLE patients who have a transplant are the same as for people who have kidney transplant for other reasons.
Dr. Schwartzman-Morris is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is currently the Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program Director and Director of the Lupus and Arthritis Clinics at Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital.
Naheed Ansari, MD – Dialysis and Transplant for Lupus Nephritis
Dr. Ansari's presentation offered additional information on lupus nephritis from recognizing its signs through treatment. Following are key learnings from her talk:
Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis
- Some of the symptoms of lupus nephritis include rash, oral or nasal ulcers; joint swelling; brown or foamy urine; and changes in the amount of urine.
- Lupus nephritis is diagnosed by tests of the blood and urine and a surgical procedure to examine a sample of tissue from the kidney.
- Once lupus nephritis is diagnosed, the goal of treatment is to get the kidneys back to normal.
How is Lupus Nephritis Treated?
- There are two phases of treatment – induction and maintenance.
- Induction means that intensive treatment is started to repress symptoms
- Maintenance means that treatment is continued to prevent kidney disease from progressing
- Kidney damage called End stage renal disease (ESRD) can occur when symptoms progress; 15-30 percent of people with lupus nephritis develop ESRD
- Dialysis and kidney transplants are often needed to treat ESRD.
- Two types of dialysis — hemodialysis and peritoneal remove waste products from your blood when your kidneys can no longer do the job.
- Patients who choose hemodialysis must visit a dialysis center to have their blood filtered through a hemodialysis machine. During peritoneal dialysis, blood vessels in your abdominal lining (peritoneum) clear out wastes, with the help of a fluid that flows into and out of the peritoneal space. Many patients and/or caregivers can be trained to do peritoneal dialysis at home.
- Kidney transplant is under-utilized as a treatment option.
Naheed Ansari, MD is attending physician in Nephrology Division at Jacobi Medical Center and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is a member and fellow of American Society of Nephrology and serves on the editorial board of the prestigious professional publication, American Medical Journal.


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This phone was given to me as a gift by someone who worked for the old UNION TELEFONICA of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in or about 1969.
Please notice the engraved triangle with the letters UT at the bottom of the phone's front shot. I am interested in knowing who made this antique phone. The inner parts were gutted, so, I need to restore the inner magneto and crank, but would rather use the original rather than import one from any American wall phone. Please note that the British installed and ran most Argentina's infrastructure at the time of these phones. Also, its approximate value. Thank you.


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Wrinkles, Domestic Short Hair has been shared from Shelter Exchange.
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We are in need of funding to finish the addition to our shelter. We have been providing service to the SE Columbia area since 2004 and have grown in size and need. Our goal is to always house the animals in small groups within a home like environment. We do not cage our pets so we are also in need of used furniture, small dog houses, pet bedding, food dishes, litter, paper towels and small radios for the shelter.
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An Opening Art Gala Event
Name: An Opening Art Gala Event
Date: June 1, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Event Description:
"A Snapshot of the Arts"
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council invites you to join us for our Opening Night Art Gala.
Enjoy live music, a silent auction and hors d'oeuvres while you mingle with HHAC members, local artists and art enthusiasts.
Sponsored by the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council and the Hoschton Business Alliance