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Hot Dog or Hamburger: Which Is the Healthier Choice?
Eating healthy at a barbecue isn't easy. Who can resist the mayo-soaked glory of potato salad and deliciously fruity barbecue desserts? Even if you do manage to decline these tempting summer food favorites, you can't say no to the main course. Hot dogs and hamburgers are being served, and you've got to pick one. But which one is healthier?
We asked registered dietitian Amy Margulies which option would be the least costly to your diet. She noted that there are a few aspects to consider.
If you're worried about calories, a hot dog might be the smarter choice. "Hot dogs tend to be lower in calories overall," Margulies told The Daily Meal. "At the worst, hot dogs are close to 200 calories, and your better options could be under 100 or around 120 calories. With hamburgers, you're looking at at least 250 calories for a hamburger."
Turkey burgers and veggie burgers could be lower in calories, she said, but even then it's possible to go overboard with toppings.
"Your average beef burger could be about 300 calories, the bun is another 150 calories, plus a slice of cheese adds 80 calories," she explained over the phone. "If you add mayo, that's another 90 calories, and all of a sudden you're almost at 620 calories for your hamburger. And that's before all the sides."
Margulies suggested skipping the bun or opting for either mayo or cheese - not both.
The thing with burgers (even turkey burgers) is that, unless you're the one hosting, you don't know how it was cooked.
"They could throw in extra fat, use the fattiest part of the meat," she warned. "They could also go extremely lean - it ends up varying by hundreds of calories one way or the other."
But there's some mystery to consider with hot dogs, as well. Depending on the brand, a hot dog could contain sky-high levels of sodium. Plus, certain brands are more processed than others.
"They could throw any kind of additives in there," Margulies said. "You don't know what you're getting."
The best-case scenario is knowing the brand of the hot dog you consume - Margulies recommends Trader Joe's or Applegate brands, and suggests opting for brands that contain 6 grams or fewer of saturated fat.
And if you do opt for the hamburger, there are some healthy additions you can make. Load up your burger with vegetables, she advised. Add grilled peppers, or load up your patty with lettuce, tomato, and onion. You could also chop up your burger and put it over a salad, she suggested.
At the end of the day, though, this one choice isn't going to make a huge difference.
"If you're at a barbecue, it's a party, it's not every day," Margulies said. "Go ahead and choose the option you want."
But if you're hosting or cooking for the family, why not buy the brand that's best for you? These are the healthiest and unhealthiest hot dogs you can buy.


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Steve Wozniak is, of course, one of the two Steves that founded Apple, and the one that did all the technical work. The guy that soldered a 6502 and a bunch of other chips together into a computer that essentially started the personal computer revolution. More recently, he's known for his love of Segways and his generally being a Good Guy in an industry that doesn't always reward that.
But I bet what you're really wondering is does this guy have any driving tips?
You're in luck, because Mercury News asked the Woz just that. If you're reading this on a Woz-signed Apple IIgs, this will be a special treat.
Let's start with the big one. What's Woz' Golden Rule of Driving?
Don't offend other drivers. This falls into what I said above. Choose your lane appropriately. The general rule is that slower traffic should stay in the rightmost lanes — in our country. Although we all hate reckless drivers racing and cutting in and out of lanes, I don't want to interfere with motorists who simply want to go faster, even faster than the speed limit. Road conditions are better at some times and they might have somewhere important to get to, like an airport. Assume that other drivers are good like you. We all want to get somewhere. Let everyone in. It's OK to touch your own brake. We all help each other get to where we are going.
That's a pretty fitting assessment from a man who didn't want to murder Steve Jobs after learning about that whole Atari Breakout thing. If more people were like Woz on the road, life would be easier.
Wozniak also uses his turn indicators religiously and actually reads his car's manual. Even to the point of using post-it notes to bookmark the good bits. Wozniak comes off as a bit less of a glowing model citizen when you hear about his tough-love teaching methods he uses to school his wife on remote-entry key habits:
I try to educate Janet from my own learning but she doesn't remember subtle things that one never uses. So one time, to better educate Janet, I pushed the button by the driver's left knee (2009 or earlier models), which disable the keyless entry system, and the ability to start your Prius without putting the key into the ignition. As I drove toward home in my Prius my cellphone rang. It was Janet screaming that I was driving away with her key. I'd just driven her Prius to a parking spot by my own Prius. But now her Prius would not start. I calmly told her that I did not have her key. It took awhile to ask where she'd put her key and to calmly tell her to look there (her purse) and she found it. Then I told her calmly to put it in the ignition. When she got home I showed her the button. She will NEVER forget that lesson. I consider it an example of good teaching.
Tough, but effective, I suppose. His car collection ranges from the predictable (four Prii despite his troubles) to the implausible (an original Hummer?) to the hopeful (an unspecified Mercedes-Benz convertible— I'm hoping it's a pagoda). The Hummer may be explained if it's the hydrogen-powered one Woz took to the south pole with his pal, moonwalker Buzz Aldrin.
Also, no Black Gold Datsun?
Woz also says he's interested in a Tesla Model S, but so far the Priuses have worked just fine for him. I think as Jalops we can totally accept Woz' Prius love, because if there was ever an equivalent in the computer world to a gearhead, this man is it.
(Thanks, BoingBoing!)

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In the market for a new vehicle? You have a couple of options:
- You could lease a car — paying the dealership to use it for a specified period of time.
- Or, you could buy the car.
While some buyers can pay for a car all at once, most choose to finance it by taking out a loan and paying it back in monthly installments (usually with interest).
If you're primarily concerned about cost, buying is usually the smarter choice. But leases make up a growing number of auto sales — almost 25 percent in the second quarter of last year, according to Forbes. And buyers who sign leases aren't always getting a bad deal. In fact, sometimes they're getting a better one.
So, should you buy or lease a car? Let's take a look.
Buying: pros and cons
Buying a car has some obvious advantages. After you've paid it off, you can sell the car or continue to use it without making additional payments. On the other hand, you might be saddled with costly repair bills once your warranty expires. And your vehicle's resale value can be hard to predict.
Generally speaking, buying is cheaper if:
- You tend to use and abuse your car. Leases involve pricey mileage maximums, so the more you drive, the cheaper it is to buy rather than lease. Buying is also cheaper if you tend to be lax about maintenance since excessive wear and tear will cost you at the end of a lease.
- You need to be flexible. Not sure how long you'll need a car? Don't lease. If you can't find someone to swap your lease, getting out early can be expensive. Buying a cheaper used car is probably your best bet.
- You don't mind keeping your car for a while. If you're going to upgrade your wheels every few years, leasing may be more economical. But, if you're happy driving a car for a longer while, buying pays off.
In short, if you intend to keep the car for a long period of time and can afford the upfront costs, buying will save you money in the long run.
Leasing: pros and cons
There are benefits to leasing a vehicle. Leases often entail lower down and monthly payments (which is good if you're worried about short-term costs). And if you choose a 3-year term, most of your car's repairs will be covered by your warranty.
It typically costs more to insure leased vehicles, however, since lenders often require you to carry comprehensive and collision coverage, as well as gap coverage.
Still, you might want to lease if:
- You don't drive very much. Most lease agreements limit drivers to 10,000 to 15,000 miles per year. Go over and it'll cost you when you turn in the car (usually about 15 cents per mile).
- You like to drive newer cars. Leasing allows you to trade in your car every few years, which means you can upgrade to the latest styles and technology. If you value the latest new-car innovations, go with a lease.
- You need more cash in your pocket. Whether you can drive the car for free in 5 years may not matter if you can't afford to put in the money upfront. Leases, on the other hand, can often be flexible. You might, for instance, be able to work out a lower down payment with higher monthly payments or a longer lease period that spreads out the monthly payments.
Just be sure you've thoroughly read your lease contract before you sign. Leases are notorious for hidden costs, so if you don't understand a particular charge, ask!
Buy or lease: the bottom line
In the end, deciding whether to buy or lease a car depends largely on your lifestyle and habits. Buying a car and driving it as long as possible is usually the cheapest option, but that may not be realistic for you. Do the math based on your actual behavior and make your decision that way. Whichever you choose, you'll save the most money if you opt for a car that holds its value.
And, of course, if you're looking to insure that new car of yours, Esurance can help. Get a car insurance quote.
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Supporting growth and jobs in Greece – Task Force for Greece quarterly report December 2012
The Commission's Task Force for Greece has presented its third quarterly report on technical assistance for Greece. The report describes the assistance provided by the Task Force, the Member States, international organisations and other specialist bodies to support Greece in the implementation of its ambitious reform agenda.
Since its creation by President Barroso in July 2011, the Task Force has progressively extended its activities to over 40 technical assistance projects in ten policy domains. These include tax administration, exports and the business environment, health policy, administrative reform and fighting corruption. The Task Force, along with other European Commission services, has also been working closely with the Greek authorities to accelerate the disbursement of EU structural funds in Greece.
Vice President Rehn said: "Greece is tackling deep-rooted structural problems with determination and resolve, as has been recognised by the Eurogroup. The Task Force is working hard to help Greece implement essential reforms to boost its competitiveness, create a fairer and more effective tax system, and generate sustainable growth and employment. The ownership of these reforms lies with the Greek authorities, but the Commission is there to help and the Task Force is tangible proof of that."
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On 20 July 2011, following consultation with the Greek Prime Minister, President Barroso established the Task Force to provide technical assistance to Greece. This initiative has been strongly was supported by the European Council on 21 July 2011, which declared that "…Member States and the Commission will immediately mobilise all resources necessary in order to provide exceptional technical assistance to help Greece implement its reforms…"
The Task Force for Greece (TFGR) started operating in September 2011 and its mandate is to identify and coordinate the technical assistance that Greece needs to deliver commitments that it has undertaken in its economic adjustment programme. It also seeks to accelerate the absorption of EU funds in order to sustain economic growth, competitiveness and employment.
It reports to President Barroso and works under the political guidance of Vice President Olli Rehn. The Head of the Task Force, Horst Reichenbach, submits quarterly progress reports to the Greek authorities and to the Commission.
The Task Force consists of around 50 people and is based jointly in Brussels and Athens.
The Task Force was created to help Greece to implement its challenging reform agenda, and lay solid foundations for a return to growth and job-creation.


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Tasktop Technologies and ThoughtWorks Studios have announced availability of the ThoughtWorks Studios Mingle Mylyn Connector. The connector integrates development activities performed in the Eclipse IDE with project management in Mingle 3.0.
"To gain the greatest value from Agile project management tools organizations must accurately track development activity and progress as close to real-time as possible," says Tasktop's Mik Kersten, creator of the open source Eclipse Mylyn project. "The Tasktop integration with Mingle makes it effortless for developers to collaborate, update project status, and automatically track time within the Eclipse IDE, bridging the gap between the development and project management layers of the Agile ALM stack."
The Mingle Mylyn Connector lets Mingle development teams take advantage of Mylyn's task-focused productivity technology that shows only the most relevant source code for a given task. This technology helps reduce information overload for large-scale development projects and lets developers multitask and recover from interruptions with a single click. With the connector, ThoughtWorks Studios' customers will further improve their productivity by eliminating the need to toggle between their browser, email and IDE to gather information necessary to complete application development tasks. Tasktop and ThoughtWorks Studios are planning to release Mylyn connectors for Twist and Cruise during Q1 of 2010.
Mingle is the project management component of ThoughtWorks Studios' Adaptive ALM, a development solution that includes Twist (test automation) and Cruise (release management). Major features available in Mingle 3.0 include a communications platform called Murmurs which captures conversations that would otherwise have been lost through unstructured communications -- such as IM chats, emails, etc. -- and instantly associates team conversations with Mingle project artifacts. Mingle 3.0 also includes new program-level management features that provide cross-project visibility, traceability and extended reporting capabilities. In addition, it provides enhanced reporting capabilities, support for software configuration management (SCM) through Subversion 1.6.5 and API updates that provide better access to information within Mingle for integration with external applications or systems.


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ST. PETERSBURG — It's time to roll out this year's annual Bastian Postseason Awards. I'm hanging at my hotel here in Florida, getting ready to watch the White Sox and Twins play for the right to join me at Tropicana Field tomorrow. In the meantime, here are my picks:
1. Roy Halladay, TOR: 20-11, 2.78 ERA, 9 CG, 246 IP, 206 K, 39 BB, 1.05 WHIP, .237 BAA
2. Cliff Lee, CLE: 22-3, 2.54 ERA, 223.1 IP, 170 K, 34 BB, 1.11 WHIP, .253 BAA
3. Francisco Rodriguez, LAA: 62 saves, 2.24 ERA, 77 K, 34 BB, 68.1 IP
Apologies to: Daisuke Matsuzaka, BOS; Mike Mussina, NYY; Joakim Soria, KC; Mariano Rivera, NYY; Jon Lester, BOS.
COMMENT: No, I am not a homer. But, I will admit that it is a joy to watch Halladay pitch every five days. I give Doc the nod here based on a few things. One, I'm a sucker for innings and complete games. Second, Halladay received 4.72 runs or support to Lee's 6.13, and pitched in a far tougher division. Consider that in Halladay's 11 losses, he received just 23 runs to work with from his offense. Lee had a fantastic season, but if you look at everything but their records, Halladay should be the obvious pick — at least to me. I've included K-Rod in the top three as an honorary pick for setting the all-time single-season saves record. I realize he arguably wasn't the best closer this season, but that record is too impressive to ignore.
1. Dustin Pedroia, BOS: .326 AVG, 17 HR, 54 2B, 83 RBI, 213 H, 118 R, .869 OPS
2. Justin Morneau, MIN: .302 AVG, 23 HR, 47 2B, 129 RBI, .877 OPS
3. Kevin Youkilis, BOS: .312 AVG, 29 HR, 115 RBI, .958 OPS
Apologies to: Carlos Quentin, CWS; Miguel Cabrera, DET; Alex Rodriguez, NYY; Joe Mauer, MIN; Josh Hamilton, TEX; Milton Bradley, TEX.
COMMENT: Through August, Quentin seemed destined to take home the AL MVP — that was until he broke his wrist by slapping his bat in frustration. With Quentin missing the final month, this race became wide open. My first reaction was to give it to Morneau, considering Minny wasn't expected to do anything this season and, without him, they wouldn't have. But, upon further review, I bought into the Pedroia hype. He plays a strong second base, helped out in the heart of Boston's order when David Ortiz was out, and put up some solid numbers for a little guy. One that I always look at is strikeouts to walks, and Pedroia fanned 52 times and drew 50 walks — almost even. He also stole 20 bases and was caught just once. Oh, and he led the league in hits and runs scored. Good enough for me.
1. Evan Longoria, TB: .272 AVG, 27 HR, 31 2B, 85 RBI, .531 SLG, .874 OPS
2. Alexei Ramirez, CWS: .290 AVG, 21 HR, 77 RBI
3. Armando Galarraga, DET: 13-7, 3.73 ERA, 178.2 IP
Apologies to: Jose Arredondo, LAA; David Murphy, TEX; Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS; Mike Aviles, KC; Glen Perkins, MIN; Nick Blackburn, MIN; Jesse Carlson, TOR.
COMMENT: This is a no brainer. Longoria is practically the posterboy for Tampa Bay's turnaround this season. From worst team in baseball in '07, to AL East champs in '08, with Longoria unaware of what it was like to play for a losing team in St. Pete. His numbers would be solid over a full season, but he missed time due to injury, and put up those totals in 448 at-bats. It's similar to what Ryan Braun did last year for the Brewers en route to the NL's ROY honor. Behind Longoria, there is a wealth of talent in this rookie class, but Ramirez and Galarraga stand out. Ellsbury could just as easily be among the top three as well.
1. Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay: 97-65
2. Terry Francona, Boston: 95-67
3. Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota, 88-74
COMMENT: Maddon should be a unanimous pick for this award. It's one thing to show improvement, but to climb out of the cellar and jump over all four AL East teams to claim the crown? And on a $44 million payroll? The Rays should have shed the "Devil" tag a lot sooner. As for Francona, he's done an admirable job with an injury-riddled roster all year long, and Garden hire took advantage of a surprisingly weak AL Central, putting the Twins within striking distance of the playoffs — maybe even in the playoffs with a win tonight.
1. Tim Lincecum, SF: 18-5, 2.62 ERA, 265 K, 227 IP, 1.17 WHIP, .221 BAA
2. Brandon Webb, ARI: 22-7, 3.30 ERA, 183 K, 65 BB, 3 CG, 1.20 WHIP
3. Ryan Dempster, CHC: 17-6, 2.96 ERA
Apologies to: Johan Santana, NYM; C.C. Sabathia, MIL; Brad Lidge, PHI.
COMMENT: Anyone wish the Blue Jays would've swung that trade for Lincecum now? The young right-hander threw down some wicked numbers for a weak San Francisco squad this season, and no disrespect to Webb and his 22 dubyas, but Lincecum was the top pitcher in the league. Timmy had a 3.15 K/BB ratio and logged a quality start (at least six innings and no more than three earned runs) 79 percent of the time.
1. Albert Pujols, STL: .357 AVG, 37 HR, 44 2B, 116 RBI, 100 R, .653 SLG, 1.114 OPS
2. Ryan Howard, PHI: .251 AVG, 48 HR, 146 RBI, 105 R, .543 SLG
3. David Wright, NYM: .302 AVG, 33 HR, 42 2B, 124 RBI, 115 R, .924 OPS
Apologies to: Chipper Jones, ATL; Lance Berkman, HOU; Hanley Ramirez, FLA; Carlos Delgado, NYM; Ryan Ludwick, STL; Manny Ramirez, LAD.
COMMENT: Why on Earth would Pujols want to get that elbow surgery? If it ain't broke…you know? Prince Albert had (yawn) another season of .330/30/100 — his fifth such showing in eight years. This year, he did so with a team that wasn't expected to do much. So they finished fourth, they could've been a lot worse off this season, and where would they have been without him? I don't always buy into the "MVPs shouldn't be on teams that don't make the playoffs" argument. The Cardinals were within striking distance most of the season in a year no one thought they'd do anything. That credit goes largely to Albert. There's a serious case to be made for Howard and Wright as well, and Jones should get some well-earned consideration, too.
1. Geovany Soto, CHC: .285 AVG, 23 HR, 86 RBI, .868 OPS
2. Joey Votto, CIN: .297 AVG, 24 HR, 84 RBI, .874 OPS
3. Jair Jurrjens, ATL: 13-10, 3.68 ERA, 139 K, 188.1 IP
Apologies to: Kosuke Fukudome, CHC; Johnny Cueto, CIN; Hiroki Kuroda, LAD.
COMMENT: There's certainly a case to be made for Toronto native Joey Votto, but what Soto has done behind the plate has been integral to the Cubs' success this year. Handing a rookie catcher a full-time job takes is a leap of faith in its own, but Soto came through in a big way. Offensively, he was strong all year. Behind the plate, Soto had a 3.80 catcher's ERA, which was the second-best mark among qualified NL regulars. Now, the Cubbies are in the playoffs for the second straight year — a first since 1907-08 — and vying for their first World Series title in a century. Oh, and Soto was nails for my league champion fantasy team. Just saying…
1. Lou Piniella, CHC: 97-64
2. Charlie Manuel, PHI: 92-70
3. Cecil Cooper, HOU: 86-75
COMMENT: As noted in the previous section, Cubs fans are enjoying a type of success they haven't witnessed in 100 years. Piniella deserves all the credit in the world for helping Chicago reach this point. The Cubs were the best team in the National League this year, making me wish I was still just a kid in Chi-town. Manuel and his Phils benefited from another Mets collapse and won the NL East for a second straight year, this time with 92 wins. It helps having a pair of MVPs in your lineup. As for Cooper, I'm including him for Houston's surprise act in the second half. They came out of nowhere and ended up right in the thick of the Wild Card race.
So, there you have it. Comments and arguments are always welcome. Who are your picks?
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I'd like Halliday to win the Cy Young as well, but doubt if it happens. I think you bought the hype on Pedrolia. Check out Josh Hamilton, he's a lot more deserving.
Hamilton: .304 ba/.371 OBP/.901OPS, 32 hr's, 130 rbi's. He beats Pedrolia in hr's, and the most important categories, RBI's, risp and risp with 2 outs.
RBI's: Hamilton-130, Pedrolia-83
Risp: Hamilton-.311, Pedrolia-.307
Risp, 2out: Hamilton-.325, Pedrolia-.231
Pedrolia is seriously being pumped by Boston, but Hamilton and Morneau are better choices, in my view.
The Lefty the Jays wound up with the Stairs trade just may turn out allright,and the Phillys have picked up all of Matts contract for this season and next season.
If Cito can take this team into next season and do what he did in the last half how can we not make the playoffs.
Pedroia also led the league in multi-hit games. A very impressive stat. My vote would go to Youkilis for M.V.P. ahead of Mourneau. Youkilis played both 1b and 3b and filled the shoes of Ramirez quite well. Honestly nobody really sticks out when it comes to the M.V.P. in the A.L. Quentin would have been the runaway choice but he got hurt.
I wouldn't go with Hamilton. His numbers tailed off in the second-half. Also how valuable can he be anyway? Texas stunk with him. Hamilton was a great story in baseball, of course T.B. winning the division is the best story in baseball.
I also think Sabathia deserves M.V.P. consideration. Where would Millwaukee be without him? I will take a guess and say watching the playoffs like me. Sabathia came up big!! Ramirez also deserves consideration, L.A. took off when he arrived.
Nobody from the Mets deserve consideration for any award. That team folded like a tent in September. Again!!lol.
Both Chicago teams in the playoffs together for the first time in 100 years! Wow! How about those Bears? Will they get tripped up in Detroit? The Bears better be careful.
I tend to agree with you on Sabathia, Ramirez and Youkilis. Sabathia probalby gave the best pitching performance we've ever seen for a short period of games that all really counted. No question, he's a "big game pitcher"-maybe the best right now."
I think two of the most important numbers for a MVP is hitting with risp and rbi's, in other words hitting when it really counts. Manny was a staggering .355 risp, Youkilis was .374. Manny made the difference for the Dodgers-no question.
That's why I don't really think Pedrolia is in the same league, sorry I'm not that impressed with mulit hit game stats. Don't get me wrong, I like Pedrolia, I just don't think he's in the same class as others for the MVP.
I like Hamilton as mvp because of his story which I think should be taken into consideration and send a message to the kids. If it is just numbers, I think i'd go with Youkilis, but I do think Hamilton deserves it because of his story. It's a good story for baseball.
Not impressed with multi-hit games. Toughest thing they say is to hit a baseball. I think Pedroia deserves consideration for sure. Pedroia is the heart and soul of the team. Not bad for a second year player, the kid is a gamer!
Hamilton is a great story not only in baseball but the game of life. Who wasn't rooting for Josh Hamiltion, I know I was. I think he falls a little short for the M.V.P. His second half hurt him for sure. Perhaps hitting all those longballs during the H.R. Derby might have hurt him.
I think Torre deserves some consideration as well. He showed everyone he can manage. Whether you have the All Star lineup ( like he had with the Yankees ) or the youngsters he had in L.A. Of course getting Ramirez cemented the division for L.A.
No question, the toughest thing to do is hit a baseball. Harder yet, is to hit at the right time and that is with risp and risp with 2 outs, or clutch hitting. Guys that have that ability deserve to be MVP's. Pedrolia is a nice player-no doubt, but he's weak by comparision to your own Youkilis in hitting with risp and real weak with 2 outs. As nice a player as he is, he's not great clutch hitter like the others in contention and as a result I don't take his contention as MVP seriously.
I agree on Torre-although I'm sure he's already had his award this year seeing his team make the playoffs and the Yanks not. lol
Anyone out there that thinks Cito and crew can take this team to the playoffs next year,and if you do what does JP have to do to help him this offseason.
I think if JP brings back Reed Johnson, the Jays could win 115 games. Reed for MVP! Hell, Reed for President!
Plus hit the nail on the head. lol.
In a best case scenario i'd say the jays should look to acquire a number 2 pitcher. Offer up Rios or Lind for someone like Cain from SanFran. May have to sweeten the pot alittle bit but I don't have an issue with that so long as it isn't much more. This after offering Burnett the rumoured offer. If A.J. accepts great, if not then I look into something like that.
I'd look to see if anyone is willing to give up a cheap, platoon catcher for B.J. Ryan. Someone to split the games with Rod Barajas next season. This is done more so to free up the cash in order to try and retain A.J. (if needed) or land one of:
Manny Ramirez
Carlos Delgado (if available)
Jason Giambi
Raul Ibanez if all else fails.
I'd love to see JP sign either Giambi or maybe Milton Bradley if he would sign for 1 or 2 years, but he is probably looking for 3 or 4. If that happens, trade Lind + 1 for a #2 or strong #3 starter. I think the Mets would have to pick up Delgado's option, so he is out, but Ibanez could work. I give about a 1% chance of AJ staying, there is no way JP offers him 4 and 70 or 5 and 75-80, which is what he will get somewhere else.
It's true that he could get that somewhere else. I have hope albeit little though that he will take a paycut to stay.
sorry, not a paycut but a discount, I speak of A.J.
Bradley is another guy I forgot to mention, I personally don't see so highly of him but if he's good enough for Cito then i'm ok with it, he's just not my first choice.
Bradley was amazing this year, but his health is a huge ???. He was better than everyone's favorite ex-heroin addict. He'd be a great guy to get on a 1 year deal, but I think he's pretty determined to get something long term.
I don't like Bradleybecause we have better players than him now, Who would he replace.AJ will stay,Mark my words on that.What we need is a shortstop with some power,and a good AVG,speed and OBP.Now that is a lot to ask for ,but if they are thinking of spending about 8 mil.on a DH add a few more Mil and get the right shortstop
Bradley probably had the best offensive year in the AL, albeit in 136 games, and in a hitters park, but still, look at his numbers. He is an upgrade offensively over everyone on the Jays roster right now. He is pretty much a DH for good, so they wouldn't be getting any defense, but they really don't need it either. The SS market isn't good. The worst thing JP could do is sign Orlando Cabrera for big $$ when he isn't much of an upgrade over Scutaro. Furcal is risky, and the guys that he would look for in a trade will cost alot because most are young and cheap for their current teams. I think with the starting staff in disarray, SS isn't much of a priority now, unfortunately.
If they get a Bradley, Giambi, or Ibanez, I think they have to trade Lind for pitching, assuming Snider makes the Opening Day roster.
I tend to agree on Burnett. The Yanks have stated already they will be targeting Burnett and Sabathia. I'd expect they offer Burnett a minimum of 4-100 and Sabathia will get what his agent asks for-the Yanks want him that bad. I'd expect Sabathai will get 5-7 years at an average of 25-30 mill. per year, which is just a bit higher than Santana got from the Mets last year.
The rumor is JP offered a two year extension at 15 mill, so its 4 and 54, which isn't going to do it.
I really don't see Giambi at all guys and the reason his, he's declining very rapidly over the last 3 years. Funny how the lack of juice makes a difference.
Giambi's risp hitting stat has been the following:
2005: .302
2006: .271
2007: .269
2008: .213
More disturbing is of his 32 hr's, 22 were hit with bases empty-a surprising stat considering how many base runners the Yank's get. Giambi turns 38 in January, and I doubt very much if he's worth any kind of gamble. I think the length of time he was on the juice has cost him any chance of a late age productive career.
If we sign him, it's a huge mistake and will be more costly than Thomas.
32 jacks and a .377 OBP is an upgrade over anything the Jays had this year. He'd be my 3rd choice after Ibanez and Manny, and Bradley if he is available. He would only have to be on a one year deal because of the age thing, but I think they could do worse than Giambi.
I was busy, not sleeping, though sleep would have been good . Here are my answers for what they are worth.
My thoughts: I think next year is going to be an uphill battle like every year . The Jays are in the toughest division in baseball and the other 4 teams will also make improvements . At the beginning of this year, I said TB was going to be a dominant team and I think they will be for years to come . They have youth and are acquiring experience. Jays need pitching , along with numerous other teams , so it will be difficult to keep Burnett if he is only out for the money . I read were he and Arnsberg , not to mention he and Doc , have formed a good relationship . I agree Burnett learned to be a pitcher in Toronto instead of a thrower. Maybe that will sway him a little afterall how much money do these guys need…geshhhhh
Since we never kept Johnson , ( it worked out better for him ), I am hoping they keep Inglett. He reminds me of Johnson and I think with consistent play , he will be a valuable asset . I like him in the leadoff spot. I think the same can be said for Scutaro. Ryan is expendable as long as Accardo and Janssen both come back healthy . As for Hill , I want to keep him at second and not move him back to short. I have always liked Hudson but I don't see him back in a Jays uniform.
Thank you for the blog , your informative articles and putting up with our rantings . I will continue to read and maybe post . I am afraid I am not a good Canuck as I don't really like or follow hockey
I forgot the big bat ….hmmmmm I would prefer not to sign Giambi or Manny, besides Boras will want way too much for Manny . Riccardi seems to lust after Ibanez so we might see him in a Jays uniform . Hopefully they resolve the pitching first
Thanks Kate and the rest of you,I belive all of you are on the right track.
Kate life is to short to kill yourself at work.
What is needed is a 4th hole big bat that gets paid the big bucks to drive in runs, particulary important runs at important times of the game. Giambi used to do that, but no longer. OBP is nice, BUT this guy isn't paid to get walks, he's paid to drive in runs. Where you want the high OBP guys is at the top of the lineup-they get on and the 3,4,5 hitters drive them in. I don't know about you, but it drove me nuts watching Frank Thomas continually work the count for a walk. We didn't pay him 10 million a year to walk.
If you look at Ramirez as an example, of the 37 hr's he hit, 21 were with runners on. With Giambi it was 10 with runners on and 22 with none. It reminds me of Delgado when he was here, it seemed like he always hit home runs in the 8th or 9th inning when the game was over and the hr never really had any impact on the outcome of the game..
Giambi used to be a good "clutch hitter", my point if he has seriously declined in the last 3 years after getting off the juice and a .213 hitter with risp is not what is needed for a 4th hole big bat. The other point is, with runners in scoring postion a single or double gets them home, so the most important stat, in my view, for this "big bat" is hitting with risp-something we thought we were getting with Rolen.
I find it hard to believe that hitters can decide when they hit their home runs. "Clutch hitters" don't exist, clutch hits do. It has been proven that differences in BA with RISP and overall BA can be attributed to chance and luck. What irks me the most is when Yankee fans whine about A-Rod being "un-clutch." Giambi isn't gonna be 2001 Giambi anymore, but I'll take his 30+ bombs and his high on-base.
Actually, both clutch hits and clutch hitters exist. Any batter can get a clutch hit, but the guys who consistently perform better with runners on base or risp over an extended period of time, I call a clutch hitter.
As an example take a look at Manny and his career numbers prove when runners are on or in scoring position he performs better than when no one is on.
Career: .314BA/.411OBP/.593slg/1.004OPS
Career Runners on: .330BA/.436OBP/.620slg/1.056OPS
Career RISP: .330BA/.454OBP/ .607slg/1.068OPS
This year Manny's numbers have been even more pronounced as you can see.
Total: 332BA/.430 OBP/.601slg/ 1.031OPS
Runners On: 337BA/.451OBP/.648slg/1.099OPS
RISP: 355BA/.505OBP/.623slg/1.129OPS
The stats prove when runners are on or in scoring position Manny performs better, he gets more hits, he hits more hr's. Maybe he focuses better who knows, but his stats prove the point.
The Jays payroll in 2011 will be [if Burnett stays for 15 mil.] will be as follows for 4 players,Burnett,Wells,Rios,Hill,55 mil.That leaves 45 mil. for the other 21 players.
They better hope that some of the young guns step up by 2011,because they wont be able to put a very good team together with 45 mil.
They have to make it in 09 and10 with the players they have on hand.
How about Blalock for DH, and he can spare at first.
The Rangers just might trade him next year,And his contract is 6.5 mil.
Interesting comments from JP
"Ricciardi is quick to point to the success of clubs like the Minnesota Twins and the Tampa Bay Rays, whose strong showings this past season was largely aided by young pitching staffs. That alone is enough for Ricciardi to hope that his Blue Jays could see similar results next year."
When Spring Training rolls around, Halladay and Litsch will be followed by a host of pitchers vying for jobs in the rotation. That group will likely include David Purcey, Scott Richmond, Casey Janssen, Brett Cecil, Ricky Romero and Davis Romero. Ricciardi insists that the Jays plan on filling the holes internally.
***Actually, I agree with JP on this. With the bullpen we will have next year with Accardo coming back, all we need from a starter is 6 innings. I hope he feels the same way about the secondary catcher and promotes JP Arrencibia instead of paying 1-3 million for a back up catcher.
Assuming Snider stays as dhl/lf along with Lind, then all the new dollars spent can be directed to fix our ss, and 1st and 3rd base power issues.
I think this also tells us that budget is limited and frankly I'm not surprised at that. This makes it more critical to fill the starter holes and DH holes internally.
Bases loaded and BJ Upton looks at three strikes,he never swung the bat,hard to belive.
gsjays – Janssen is missing from the rotation that you set out there. I also agree with JP and further I feel that a strong comeback from Janssen could have an extremely large impact on what will be a very young rotation next year if they don't pick up someone in the offseason.
With the Cubs down 2-0, I expect Sweet Lou to start Reed in game 3. I'm sure his clutchiness can clutch his team to a clutch win.
Come on, don't be such a t.u.r.d. lol Look at the reason the Cubs are where they are-Manny Ramirez-maybe the best clutch hitter of all time.
bmacgregor-I just posted whatever was there from Jordan's post, but Janssen is there as a potential starter and if he's healthy, he could be a good one.
It seems to me that Burnett may be a lot like Al Lieter who headed south to NY following the only decent season he had with the Jays. All things considered, the Jays are not in a position where they can hold on to Halliday. If Sabathia can be moved, anyone can be moved. We need to stop wasting time and move Roy asap for some young pitching hellp. None of our young guys, save perhpas Purcey and maybe McGowan — if he ever throws again, have top-of-the-rotation stuff. We need to glean a few gems from other organizations who are desparate to win now.
Manny is just one of the best hitters of all time. He hits well all the time. And if he isn't in the lineup the last two days, the Dodgers still win easily. It looks like Reed will start though according to Lou's post-game comments. The vastly overrated Fukudome just can't cut it I guess. Looks like another year of pathetic Cubs fans whining about curses and ignoring the fact that their team spit the bit again.
"I'm sure his clutchiness can clutch his team to a clutch win". That was funny!
We need a few pieces… A short stop that can hit… The free agent market is very very thin so I expect we will try and trade for one or Hill goes to short (I know he isn't crazy about the idea) and Inglett is now our second baseman. Who even knows how Hill will comeback next season. Then we will need a #2 starter to fill AJ or pay him his money. Our rotation with AJ or a solid #2 guys will be fine with Doc, AJ/FA, Magowan (May), Litsch and Purcey and Jansen. Lastly, if we can sign Manny then we trade Lind for even more pitching or he is included in our short stop bid. If we don't get Manny, then Lind and Snider will both be expected to be a big part of next years team.
Let's say the Dodgers win the World Series,Will hank pull all his hair out.LOL.
I would, considering the Yankees and Jays won more games, and against tougher competition.


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Pastel is a medium I have always dearly wanted to master but have never quite gotten a handle on. I've seen masters such as Jean-Étienne Liotard or John Singleton Copley who did portraits in pastel that look like photographs and I'm like, "How did he do that?" My few tries with pastels ended up with most of it on the back of my hand. Enough said, I can't do pastels. But, Pierre Prins could do pastels. As with the above mentioned artists, I'm like, "How'd he do that?"! Unfortunately, he is one of those artists who has been more or less ignored in the history of art because his work plays a sort of side step to what was happening at the time: Impressionism. Despite that, his work compares favorably to Impressionism, and at the same time the Impressionists were prowling the environs of
The Realism movement in Europe of the 1850s to 1860s emphasized direct observation and depiction of nature without any romantic, literary, historic, or allegorical overtones. Much of the subject matter of the movement was the life of the common folk, but what really blossomed was landscape painting. Painters in France such as Charles Daubigny (1817-1878) and Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) advocated painting directly outdoors instead of in the studio (Daubigny had a barge as a floating studio so he could paint outdoors). This was a MAJOR influence of young impressionist Claude Monet (1840-1926) and realist Édouard Manet (1832-1883). It was to the circle of realists who painted in and around Fontainebleau (Monet painted there early in his career) that Pierre Prins was drawn.
Prins particularly favored the work of Corot and Daubigny. In the 1860s he met Manet who became a life long friend. Like Manet, he was always on the fringe of the Impressionists. He never took part in any of the Impressionist shows that were held from 1874–1886, and his work never realized commercial success, although he worked side by side with Impressionists. Only in 1890 did he have a show dedicated to his pastels in the Galerie Georges Petit in
This work clearly shows Prins's enthusiasm for working outdoors from what he observed. In the history of art there are many artists who delighted in depicting the nuances of clouds. Using the pastel medium, Prins excelled in his studies of clouds at various times of day. His favorite subjects were depictions of the sky and sunsets. In 1907 Prins was shown in a gallery where critics were enthusiastic about his work as an "accomplished Impressionist," this at a time when Picasso produced the ground-breaking Cubist work Demoiselles d'Avignon. Many of the works Prins showed at the time were thirty years old, ironically.
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Running back Aaron Johnson adjusted his blue Newburgh Free Academy hat with the signature "N" attached on it before the Goldbacks' game against Pine Bush on Saturday, sliding it on top of his orange hoodie.
Running back Aaron Johnson adjusted his blue Newburgh Free Academy hat with the signature "N" attached on it before the Goldbacks' game against Pine Bush on Saturday, sliding it on top of his orange hoodie.
If it were up to Johnson, he would have tossed the cap in favor of a shiny Newburgh helmet, lost the hoodie and put on his No. 7 jersey and pads. Johnson was shot in the leg on Sept. 27 and likely will miss the rest of the season.
"I hate standing on the sideline, I hate watching games," said Johnson, a senior. "I hate it, I hate it. But, by being here, I'm supporting the team. The team really wants to see that I'm OK. When I wasn't here for the last game (on Sept. 28 against Middletown), they lost it."
Still, Johnson is appreciative to be alive. Johnson was shot in his left thigh at 10:21 p.m. — on the evening before the Middletown game — at Fullerton Avenue and First Street in the City of Newburgh. He was taken by a friend to St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. Johnson, on the way from his girlfriend's house, said was walking in the neighborhood when he heard an argument nearby. Police are still investigating the shooting.
"I heard the gunshots and I ran," Johnson said. "I took four, maybe five steps. I didn't feel anything. Then I just fell and couldn't move anymore. I'm lucky to be alive. It could have been a lot worse. If it hit an artery in my leg, I could have bled out and died on the street."
A threat to run and catch the ball out of the backfield, Johnson had 248 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns this season. After he was shot, opposing players and coaches reached out to Newburgh coach Bill Bianco, passing their well-wishes to Johnson.
"It was just real unfortunate to hear," said Pine Bush running back Matt Geisler. "It's tough to see anyone go through that. I know he's good and I would have liked to play against him. I tried to talk to him before our game, but he didn't seem too happy. You just have to wish him the best."
Johnson likely has run his last play for Newburgh, but he is hoping he can pull off a stirring comeback and play against rival Kingston on Oct. 19.
"I could be running in a month from when I was shot," said Johnson, still on crutches. "The doctors said it might even be three weeks. I want to play in that Kingston game. It would mean a lot to me."


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The drug problem in our state is one of the worst in the country, yet it can be very difficult to find quality drug rehab programs in California.
95% of all California drug rehabs are considered 'traditional' treatment protocol. This means that they are usually 28 days and offer only group therapy (12step methodology). Success rates for these short term 12 step rehab programs are nationally rated at 5-10% recovery with nearly 90% relapse rates. With such low success rates, many rehab centers in California have resorted to drug replacement therapy. This, of course, simply trades one addiction for another. If you can avoid this route, it is highly recommended that you do so.
Research studies have been conducted to determine why success rates are so low in most California rehab programs. The primary reason is that 28 days is just too short a period to honestly get to the core of a serious addiction. Most rehabs have assumed a 'less than 30 days' treatment schedule so that insurance companies will help pay for costs. The other issue is the type of therapy – the 12 steps. Most California drug rehab centers basically provide the same type of counseling that one could receive by going to AA or NA meetings.
The challenge with this form of therapy, which is the norm for many California drug rehab centers, is that it is nearly all group based. It is very difficult to get to the underlying issues of addiction in a group setting. Furthermore, it is used to indoctrinate patients with the idea that they are powerless over their addictions; that they have an incurable disease; that only a Higher Power can help them and more. Traditional rehabs of this type believe in teaching – once an addict, always an addict.
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British driver Susie Wolff will become the first woman in 22 years to compete in a Formula One event this year.
The 31-year-old, from Oban, Argyll and Bute, will compete for Williams in two first practice sessions before the British and German Grands Prix in an expanded role as development driver for the team.
Not since Giovanna Amati, who failed to qualify in the 1992 Brazilian Grand Prix for Brabham, has a woman taken part in an F1 event.
Wolff joined the team in 2012 after seven years in the German Touring Car championship. The Scot hopes the next step in her career will be competing in an F1 Grand Prix.
She said: "The plan just now is for the British Grand Prix and the German Grand Prix.
"I've driven the car at Silverstone last year, so I have a bit of experience with the track, and Hockenheim I know well from my time in German touring cars, so for me it's two great races to be a part of.
"If you can take part in the Friday practice sessions then, of course, you have to be looking to doing an actual race.
"I said the minute I joined Williams that I didn't want to run before I could walk; for me it's about doing a good job each step of the way and, if I do that in the practice sessions, then the next natural progression will be taking part in a race."
Wolff is aware of the significance of her next challenge and believes she has earned the opportunity.
"It's not about being a woman, it's about being the absolute best you can be in the sport," she said.
"I've been made aware of the history of it, but more importantly for me is that we've done it in a chronological way. I joined two years ago as a development driver, did all the tests and this is now the next natural step in my progression in the team.
"For me it's more important to be doing a good job and contributing to the team and to be given the chance, not because of the history but because of merit and the job I do for the team."
Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas are the main drivers for the Williams team, with Felipe Nasr named as the official test and reserve driver, so Wolff is unlikely to compete in a Grand Prix this season but team management believe the practice sessions will help her to develop as an F1 driver.
Williams' chief technical officer Pat Symonds said: ''Susie has become a valued member of our driver line-up and 2014 will see her take on more responsibilities as we seek to make a strong step forward in performance.
''Susie has demonstrated a natural talent for developing a car and providing strong feedback, and these sort of characteristics will be key this season as teams seek to quickly understand and refine the radically overhauled 2014 cars .''
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Quick react: Canadiens ship Erik Cole to Dallas for Michael Ryder
Michael Ryder had eight goals and 14 points for the Stars this season. (Icon SMI)
By Allan Muir
Tuesday was homecoming day in the NHL.
Hours after Philadelphia re-acquired long-time Flyer Simon Gagne from the Kings, the Montreal Canadiens repatriated winger Michael Ryder from Dallas in exchange for Erik Cole. The Stars also sent a 2013 third rounder to the Canadiens.
On the surface, this looks like a big win for the Habs.
Ryder is in the midst of a six-game scoring streak after setting a personal best with three assists Monday night in Nashville, and he has eight goals and 14 points on the season. The 32-year-old still has a heavy shot and a quick release that make him a dangerous finisher, especially on the power play where he can be lethal with his one-timer. But he definitely suffered from the loss of Mike Ribeiro, who was dealt over the summer to Washington. Ribeiro's ability to slow the game was the perfect fit for Ryder, never the quickest player on the ice. And with Jaromir Jagr and Loui Eriksson ahead of him on the depth chart, his lack of foot speed made him an ill-fitting part on an up-tempo third line led by Cody Eakin. In Montreal, he'll likely fill a top-six role where his right-handed shot is much needed.
With just three goals this season, Cole has struggled to find the form that led to his 35-goal 2011-12 season. But he plays at a higher pace that's more in tune with the new-look Stars -- something former Carolina teammate Mark Recchi probably sold to new boss Joe Nieuwendyk.
There's a possibility that Cole could see time on the first line with Jagr and Jamie Benn, where he'd be a more natural fit than Brenden Morrow. Expect to hear the aging captain's name more frequently in trade rumors over the next few days.
Canadiens' GM Marc Bergevin will be lauded for getting rid of a contract awarded by his predecessor that had two years and $9 million remaining, but that's a note the Stars won't mind toting. They have plenty of room under the cap, and will find value in having Cole locked up for two more years. Ryder is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer.


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Prime Day is almost upon us and we can't wait to see what deals Amazon has in store. Starting July 16 at 3 pm ET and running all day July 17, you'll be able to stock up on products across all categories. Amazon plays it close to the chest when it comes to products that will go on sale. So instead, let's look at our favorite steals from last year.
We worked with our partner at BestReviews to research last year's sale to find the top products with the top deals. BestReviews is dedicated to researching and reviewing products to make your life easier. They've tested all of the products below to make sure they are worth your money.
Instant Pots
Instant Pots were one of Amazon's top sellers last year and not just because you could save big-but also because there are so many great, essential Instant Pot recipes just waiting to be made! We've tested the multi cooker extensively in our kitchen and it's lived up to the hype. Make rice in half the time of a dedicated rice cooker, as well as countless other dishes.
Amazon Echo
Amazon always pushes their products heavily on Prime Day and their Echo device is one of the top selling products of all time. We are hoping it goes on sale again this year at a great price. In fact, the more expensive iteration, the Amazon Echo Show, is already on sale for almost 50 percent off.
Amazon Kindle
Every year physical books become less and less popular while e-books are steadily on the rise. The Amazon Kindle is an inexpensive way to get involved and even the more budget options like the Paper White are designed to look and feel like a real book.
Your favorite robotic vacuum was on sale last year and lots of people scooped one up. If you're in the market for an efficient way to clean those kitchen floors, we suggest checking out the Roomba 690. It has all the must-have features without totally blowing your budget.
Baby monitor
Got a new family member on the way? Last year we saw lots of baby products go on sale but the deals on baby monitors were some of the best. For total peace of mind when you're away from your baby, we suggest getting one with a video feature.
Last year the FitBit Blaze had a deep discount, but with many new models coming out these past few months, we expect even more personal fitness trackers to be on sale. We suggest researching their whole product line ahead of time to find out which one is the right one for you, and while you're getting your fitness into gear, be sure to stop believing these food and exercise myths.
Our editors are recommending these products because we love them, but just so you know, The Daily Meal may get a small portion of the sales from the links on this page.


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With iOS 6, Apple has beefed up some popular features -- like Siri -- but it has also introduced all-new features to stay a step ahead of the competition. For example, Passbook keeps all of your tickets, coupons and loyalty cards in one place for easy retrieval. Then there's Facebook integration, which goes beyond Android by letting you post updates with your voice and "like" apps and songs within iTunes and the App Store. But the biggest news could be Maps, which finally gives iOS users turn-by-turn navigation along with jaw-dropping visuals.
Here are the top 10 features of iOS 6.
1. Siri Gets Smarter
Apple has upped the IQ of Siri by giving her the ability to answer all sorts of questions, deliver restaurant reviews (via Yelp) and book reservations (via OpenTable). Plus, you can Siri to look up movie times and answer all sorts of questions, like what movies has Scarlett Johansson starred in. Apple is even working with automakers to integrate Siri.
More: How to Get Sports Scores Using Siri in iOS 6
2. Facebook Integration and Sharing
You're no longer limited to Twitter when it comes to iOS 6. Facebook is deeply woven into the software. So you can post to the social network from several apps, including Photos and Safari. Plus, you can recommend apps within the App Store. Want to send a quick Facebook update? You can do it either right from the Notification Center window or just speak your mind to Siri.
More: How to Post to Facebook and Twitter Using iOS 6
3. All-New Maps
Huzzah! iOS finally has turn-by-turn navigation, complete with live traffic and incident reports. Yes, the voice is Siri's. Not only that, but Apple has completely redesigned its Maps app for better performance and much more compelling visuals. A great example is Flyovers, which provide photo-realistic 3D views of buildings and landmarks. Panning and zooming should be super-smooth, thanks to vector-based graphics.
More: How to Get Turn-by-Turn Directions Using iOS 6′s Maps App
4. Passbook
Passbook is easily one of our favorite features of iOS 6 because it solves a real problem. It aggregates everything from movie tickets (Fandango) and baseball tickets to loyalty cards (Starbucks) and boarding passes (Amtrak) in a single app. The app is even smart enough to keep track of critical changes, such as gate changes for United Airlines. The interface is really slick, and it integrates with the lock screen so you don't have to hunt around to find important info.
5. Shared Photo Streams
Although its nice having Facebook integration in iOS 6, Shared Photo Streams makes it easier to share photos with a smaller group of people. You select the images and then your friends, and then they'll get a push notification to join in. From there they'll be able to see what you post and comment on the photos. Shared photo streams will also work on Macs, the Apple TV and even Windows (though just via a browser).
More: How to Share a Photo Stream with the Photos App in iOS 6
6. Phone Enhancements
iOS 6 makes it easier to respond to incoming calls--or ignore them. A button on the right side of the screen lets you reply with a message (it can be canned or custom) or have your phone remind you later. The reminder can be based on time or location, such as when you get to work. A new Do Not Disturb feature lets you decide which calls get through, whether it's individuals or groups you create. If someone calls multiple times within a few minutes, you can let that call through.
More: How to Enable Do Not Disturb in iOS 6
7. Souped-Up Safari
Apple says that Safari represents two thirds of all mobile web traffic, so it wants to make the experience even better with iCloud Tabs (syncing tabs across Macs and iOS devices) and offline reading lists (which caches stories). You can also now upload photos from within the browser for those sites that support it. Another key feature is Smart app banners, which will display a banner advertising your mobile app right at the top of the screen. It's a great tool for discovery, and if you have the app installed already it will let you pick up in the app right where you left off on the web (such as a restaurant review in Yelp). Last but not least is better landscape support in the browser.
More: How to View Full Screen Web Pages Using Safari in iOS 6
8. Mail VIPs, Easier Photo Attachments
A new VIP feature in the Mail app makes sure you won't miss an important message from your boss or spouse or anyone else you deem worthy. Just star the person's name and you'll get notifications of incoming mail right on the lock screen. You'll also be able to look at all your VIP messages in a single folder. Mail also now lets you add photos and videos right in the compose window, so you no longer have to go into your gallery first. That's nice, but we'd like to be able to attach documents from this window, too.
More: How to Set VIP Contacts in Mail for iOS 6
9. Guided Access Keeps Kids Focused
Apple designed the Guided Access feature of iOS 6 with parents of the disabled in mind, but it's useful for anyone with a child. You can lock that iPhone or iPad to one app, so pressing the Home button won't do a thing. You can also restrict touch input to certain areas of the screen, which could be good for avoiding in-app purchases. Teachers would also find Guided Access handy because they could prevent kids from looking up answers on their iPads and focus the attention just on the quiz app they're using.
More: How to Create Custom Auto-Reply Messages in iOS 6
10. FaceTime Over Cellular
This feature is long overdue, but by this fall you won't be limited to making FaceTime video calls over Wi-Fi. That's because the next iPhone will likely support 4G LTE. Another perk: Because your phone number and Apple ID are one, you can accept calls on your iPad or Mac, too. Same thing goes for iMessages.


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Jul 22 2011
SAR Fundraiser this Saturday
Search and Rescue are all volunteers who spend their own time and money to rescue strangers 24/7/365. We never charge for our services. Thanks for your support so we can purchase needed rescue gear that WILL save lives!
We'll wash your car for any size donation on Saturday, July 23, from noon till 3:00.
You can buy an autographed copy of the brand new book, 75 Search and Rescue Stories.
Get a SAR Supporter sticker for your car window for a minimum $10 donation.
Check out some of our rescue gear and vehicles. Take your picture (or your kids' picture) on some of them. Meet our dogs. A helicopter will even touch down.
Or just drop by and say hello in the Cabela's parking lot in Lehi (just east of the Alpine I-15 exit).
Thanks! We can't do this without your help!


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- SAAC will endeavour to move general cargo within 12 hours of acceptance
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It occurred to me that there must be other drinks requiring an onion as garnish. Damned if I knew what they were. Damned if I didn't do any research whatsoever to find out what they were. Mostly it was an idle thought each time I ate a pickled onion. (Or each time I made a Gibson). On the proverbial back-burner those thoughts remained. They remained until Erik got down to "TEN!".
Behold The Yellow Rattler. It seems like a dare doesn't it?
"Shake in iced cocktail shaker & strain
3/4 oz gin
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
3/4 oz dry vermouth
3/4 oz orange juice
Add onion
Serve in a cocktail glass (4.5 oz)"
"(U)nless you REALLY like pickled onions, its not one of those things that you're probably going to be making any time soon." blogged Erik.
"I like pickled onions," I thought to myself. "I REALLY like them..."
So from the back-burner to the front-burner came the Yellow Rattler. I did not however make note of the proportions. I did remember the comment that it's basically a Bronx with an onion in it. One night I made a Bronx, and put an onion in it. I used the recipe from American Bar. It was enjoyable. I'm a fan of orange and wine and onion. There's a pork loin recipe we make that uses garlic, onion, orange juice, hoisin sauce and white wine so the flavour wasn't anything I found unpleasant. Still it's definitely not a dessert cocktail or any such thing.
A few days later (more or less) I reviewed the proportions. Much to my delight it's an equal measure cocktail.
"Fantastic. I only need to dirty one jigger"
So I made one. I liked it too! My previous experience with orange juice in (short dry) cocktails has left me unimpressed. The Monkey Gland and Satan's Whiskers aren't likely to be made by me. A Coronado Luau Special or a Scorpion on the other hand....
The only complaint was that I didn't really notice the gin in the Yellow Rattler. I've been using Cara Cara oranges. I should review the recipe with Valencias or such. I also have attempted Old Tom Gin. I noticed the gin more in that version than in previous ones. Hmm. Not sure why that is. Maybe Beefeater isn't ideal in Bronx style cocktails? Maybe it is the oranges? Who can say?
Okay, now on to the real reason for this post. Reviewing the 10 recipes at Cocktaildb that feature onion as garnish I wondered about The Martinez. Why? I don't know. I just did. So I surfed on over to Kaiser Penguin to read the recipe comparisons. Reading through the comments I stopped at one from Rowen. The name seemed familiar....
"Oh, right." says I,"He commented where I did. On Spirited Remix."
Anyway... I discovered at The Fogged In Lounge that Rowen has turned March into the month of Bronx cocktails. Theme month? Excellent! A month of the same drink (style)? Excellent! Someone drinking so I don't have to?
So maybe, just maybe I'll play along at home with the Bronx varitaions. Well, some of them anyway (not the Silver or Golden. Likely the ones with bitters). You should try it too! If you like that sort of thing...
Or just eat some onions.


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With the Olympic sponsorship protection Gestapo cracking down even on the family of royalty, we're amazed that it took just an hour for an unapproved sponsor's logo to appear onscreen. (The Olympics started this morning, if you didn't know.)
Here's a fellow in a Pepsi shirt looking on as the U.S. women's national soccer team takes on France (remember, the Olympics are a Coca-Cola zone). We applaud you, Pepsi-Man culture jammer, and we hope the sponsor cops didn't give you too big a beat-down. [NBCSN]
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Dear readers,
It is now July 2014, and this means that Schoolonomic has been without new posts for over more than a year. This is an official declaration of what has long been de facto the case - the blog is currently on an indefinite hiatus, and probably won't be relaunched anytime soon.
The original decision to suspend the blog was part personal, part professional - at the time I was still a secondary school student with exams closing in, while currently I am an undergraduate of Economics at University College London. This is an entirely different position requiring different priorities - and I more than regret that continuing the blog could not be one of them.
But, I am more than eager to keep the currently existing blog posts online - economic blogging has come a long way since 2012, and blogs and vlogs like EconPop are all the new rave these days. I may very well decide to relaunch this project - and in that case, expect more economic trivia, fun facts and the like in a new, more informed form, enhanced with the immense body of knowledge studying at UCL gave me.
Have a nice summer everyone - I hope you'll enjoy shifting through the posts!


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Scream(Spring 1981 - Summer 1990)
Peter Stahl - vocals
Franz Stahl - guitars
Robert Lee Davidson - guitar on #15.5 & #25
Skeeter Thompson - bass, vocals
Kent Stax - drums
David Grohl - drums on #83
Baileys Crossroads, Virginia lays just a few miles outside of D.C., but in the 1980s it was far enough to make it seem like a different world. The Virginia suburbs suddenly stepped up with the formation of Scream.
There were punk shows being thrown in the basement of the Scream House and the D.C. bands, always looking for a place to play, were making the trek out to what was known as 'BXR'. Scream, like most of the bands in D.C., had been extremely influenced by the Bad Brains, but they seemed to be more advanced musicians and had more of a rock and roll sensibility than the others. In 1982, they went into Inner Ear Studio with Ian and Eddie to record Dischord's first full length album, "Still Screaming".
Scream released four albums on Dischord (as well as one on RAS Records, "No More Censorship") and continued to play until the beginning of the '90s, doing a number of U.S. and European tours. They made a few line-up changes, including the addition of their friend, Harley Davidson, on second guitar, and, when Kent left the band, they asked a young drummer from Mission Impossible and Dain Bramage, Dave Grohl, to take over. After a number of years with "the Scream team", Dave went on to Nirvana and the Foo-Fighters.
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My clothes were still wet. However, for some reason, there was a box of free shirts in the hallway by the copier and there happened to be one is my size, so I took it and I wore it on my ride home, along with my work pants and my work shoes and I didn't have to wear wet clothes, so huzzah for all that. It was a hot afternoon, not sunny but bright and it was humid to the point of mild discomfort. The shirt wicked moisture well. I guess I haven't really thought about it until now, but I don't know why there was a box of shirts labeled free in the hallway. But you should never look a gift shirt in the... neck hole?
I jaywheeled through a bunch of red lights. My law is the law of Idaho. I'm all state's rights like that. Sorry.
Got passed by the driver of a 90s era model of Ford Sedan. He gave me just enough room, but he didn't seem happy about it. Here's the deal: if you're somehow opposed to or uncomfortable with sharing the road with bicyclists, stay home. Or just drive on the highways. Times, they are a-changin', which I believe is a famous line from a Jonah Lehrer book. City streets belong to the people and people want to walk and bike and even pogo (lame) and that's pretty much the deal, so it's time to get over it.
I accidentally shoaled a dude, but he shoaled me back, so there was karmic justice or something. He turned off somewhere up on New Hampshire Avenue, but I stuck to Q and took it the same number of blocks I always take it. At 11th, I barely missed the green light, but turned right on red and then the counter showed 3 at Rhode Island, so rather than race, I stopped. I was looking down at my phone (I was trying to coordinate dinner ingredients with the Official Wife) when I heard the horrible thudding noise of two cars colliding one block in front of me. At first I didn't see the issue, but the light changed and I biked forward. There was a pickup truck in the intersection, pointed diagonally toward the curb in the direction of the Greek restaurant. The driver was still inside and the gathering crowd was beseeching him to leave the cab of the truck. I couldn't quite tell what he crashed into. The truck had a DC flag on the side. It was a government truck, probably DDOT's. The crowd continued to suggest that he leave the cab, when one guy from the corner walked out and tried to open the driver side door, which was stuck and then he told the driver, an older gentleman, to get out on the passenger side, which he did. I biked up another half a block and saw a grey minivan, askance in the bike lane. The damage to the van wasn't at first apparent, but when I passed it, I saw how bad it was. The driver's side of the van was crushed inward, the curtain airbag had deployed and the driver was a shaken up younger woman, who kept looking at her hands. There were no visible signs of injury to either driver. Here are some pictures:
This was my first time calling 911. The operator was curt, efficient, patronizing, thorough, unpleasant, impatient and helpful. The police were deployed and I didn't know what to do, really. I stood around with the gawkers, but I didn't approach anyone. When I heard sirens, I left. I was an ear witness, but I didn't see the event transpire so I felt absolved of responsibility to suggest to any official as to what had happened. I heard one of the gawkers say to another than someone went through a red light. I guess. I was glad that I called 911 because I'm not sure that anyone else had. I also tweeted to DDOT because I'm a social media maven or whatever.
Car crashes are a strange thing to come upon as a bike commuter. It's a terrible reminder of the weight and momentum of the vehicles with which we share the road and the damage witnessed provides a visceral jolt of the implications of what happens when things go wrong. I don't think either driver was injured and I'm glad for that.
After the crash, there wasn't much eventful going on. Spurts and fits down 11th and then Penn and slower going than usual up Capitol. Some days it takes more than others to make the pedals go round. I blame gravity. Some guy on a mountain bike decided that he wanted to race me, or at least that's what his multiple looks back over his shoulder suggested to me and if he was racing me, he won. I saw this guy:
The guy immediately in front of me is the guy who wanted to race me and the thing that looks like a camouflaged banana is some kind of recumbent or velomobile and I wasn't the only one to take a picture. A pair of accented tourists approached at the intersection between the Library of Congress and the Folger Shakespeare Library and one asked "Do you want a picture?" asking, I think, if they had his permission to take a photograph. He assented. I don't know much about the velomobile driver, except that he wore white sneakers that reminded me of the kind that my college roommate used to wear.
I stopped at the store and got some broccoli and cake. On the way there, I saw this neo-Pennyfarthing locked up outside an apartment building on Kentucky. I actually went back to take a picture:
Bike people are weird.
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The strange looking bike was a recumbent with a fairing (windshield) and a body sock (cocoon-like fabric). When you get one of them out on the open road they are scary fast. In the city, not so much.ReplyDelete
@rootchopper This guy seemed pretty fast even block to block. Low profile and he just cut right through the air. Pretty impressive.ReplyDelete
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Strombolian Films
I'm curious to hear about your experiences with films that you weren't ready for when you first encountered them--films that required considerable effort before you could understand and love them. Nicole Brenez calls these Strombolian films; for her, Roberto Rossellini's Stromboli (1949) was such a work. She writes in Movie Mutations: "These are films that resist, that one must surmount just as Ingrid Bergman scaled her volcano, and that change you forever..."
Wong Kar-wai's Chungking Express (1994) was, for me, a key Strombolian film. The first time I watched it, I remember this: I reached for a pillow and hurled it at the screen! It was at the very moment that Faye Wong put on the Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreamin'" for the umpteenth time. The film seemed to be caught in an infinite loop, uninterested in moving forward. At the time I had been discovering the pleasures of character-driven cinema--like Howard Hawks and Eric Rohmer--and in comparison, Wong's film seemed to care not a whit about 'advancing' plot or character. The reigning mood was one of stasis.
A few years later, when I revisited the film, I was led to an important self-realization: that I had privileged and held as 'natural' a certain economy between form and content in a film work. According to this economy, matters of form and style--composition, cutting, rhythm, color, texture, movement, mood--had a specific function. They served something 'higher': narrative and character. Of course, this classicist criterion for judging an artwork seems embarrassingly restrictive to me today--but there was a time when I applied its yardstick to every film that came along. In fact, I suspect that such an economy between form and content is widely held as the norm by the viewing public at large today.
The content of Chungking Express might be about stasis, but its form--I realized upon second viewing--is all about movement! The film burns with stylistic bravura, most remarkably Wong's signature stretch printing of action which smears colors and shapes voluptuously across the screen. The French critic Jean-Marc Lalanne has written:
In cutting and recomposition through editing each movement of the actors, the mise-en-scène invents a kind of 'ballet mécanique' of human movements, a choreography in which each gesture becomes abstract, loses its functionality in favor of a purely musical value.
Brenez's notion of Strombolian films holds at least three lessons: (1) A viewing experience is often contingent upon where we happen to be situated--in our lives at a certain point in time--in relation to a work and its aesthetic; (2) It is important to revisit films that frustrated or disappointed us the first time around, and do so with a willingness--even eagerness--to struggle with the work while we simultaneously de-emphasize evaluative judgment for a little while; and (3) The resistance we encounter from an artwork can be put to great and productive use.
I'm wondering: What are your experiences of films that you weren't ready for when you first encountered them? Please feel free to share.
pic: Faye Wong, in pink cleaning gloves, plunges a toy United Airlines plane into Tony Leung's aquarium.