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Dr. Aurora Sherman
Aurora Sherman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Psychological Science
Oregon State University
110 Moreland Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-5303
Phone: (541) 737-1361
Fax: (541) 737-3547
Dr. Sherman received her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan 1997, with an emphasis on lifespan development. She completed three years of postdoctoral work at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in the Public Health Sciences Department, studying Gerontology and Women's Health. Before joining us at OSU, she worked at Brandeis University in the Psychology Department from 2000-2007.
Areas of Interest
- Quality of life
- Psychosocial consequences of Osteoarthritis and other chronic illnesses for older adults
- Social relations and adaptation to chronic illness in adulthood
- Intersections between personality and social relations variables
- Gender and race/ethnicity patterns in social relations
- Consumerism and education
Publication: Peer Reviewed Articles
Luger, T.m., & Sherman, A.M. (2009). It's all in how you view: Pessimism, social relations, and life satisfaction in older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 13, 635-647.
Paskett, E.P., Alfano, C.M., Davidson, M.A., Andersen, B.L., Naughton, M.J., Sherman, A., McDonald, P., & Hays, J. (2008). Breast Cancer survivors' Health-related Quality of Life: Racial differences and comparisons to non-cancer Controls. Cancer, 11, 3222-3230.
Cotter, K.A., & Sherman, A.M. (2008). Love Hurts: The influence of social relations on exercise self-efficacy for older adults with Osteoarthritis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 16, 465-483.
Zurbriggen, E.L. & Sherman, A.M. (2007). Reconsidering sex and gender: Two steps forward, one step back. Feminism & Psychology, 17, 475-480.
Ferreira, V.M. & Sherman, A.M. (2007). The relationship of optimism, pain and support to well-being in older adults with Osteoarthritis. Aging and Mental Health, 11, 89-98.
Sherman, A.M., Shumaker, S.A., Rejeski, W.J., Morgan, T., & Ettinger, W. (2006) Social Support, social integration, and Health-Related Quality of life over time: Results from the Fitness and Arthritis in Seniors (FAST) trial. Psychology and Health, 21, 463-480.
Sherman, A.M. Lansford, J.E., &Volling, B.L. (2006). Sibling relationships and best friendships in young adulthood: Warmth, conflict, and well-being. Personal Relationships, 13, 151-165.
Ferreira, V.M. & Sherman, A.M. (2006). Understanding associations of control beliefs, social relations, and well-being in older adults with osteoarthritis. International Journal of Agin and Human Development, 62, 255-274.
Sherman, A.M., Kancler, C., Shumaker, S.A., Sharp, P., Reboussin, D.M., Walkup, M., & Herrington, D.M. (2003). No effect of HRT on health-related quality of life in post-monopausal women with heart disease. Minerva Gynecologica, 55, 511-517.
Sherman, A.M., Shumaker, S.A., Kancler, C., Zheng, B., Reboussin, D., Legault, C., & Herrington, D. (2003). Baseline health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women with coronary heart disease: the Estrogen Replacement and Atherosclerosis Trial (ERA). Journal of Women's Health and Gender Based Medicine, 12, 351-362.
Sherman, A.M. (2003). Social relations and depressive symptoms in older adults with Osteoarthritis. Social Science and Medicine, 56, 247-257.
Sherman, A.M., Bowen, D.J., Vitolins, M., Perri, M., Rosal, M.C., Sevick, M.A. & Ockene, J.K. (2000). Dietary adherence: Characteristics and interventions. Controlled Clinical Trials, 21, 206s-121s.
Sherman, A.M., de Vries, B., & Lansford, J.E. (2000). Friendship in childhood and adulthood: Lessons across the life span. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 51, 31-51.
Lansford, J.E., Sherman, A.M., & Antonuccie, T.C. (1998).Satisfaction with social networks: An examination of Socio-emotional Selectivity Theory across cohorts. Psychology and Agin, 13, 544-552.
Antonuccie, T.C., Sherman, A.M., & Vandewater, E.A. (1997). Measures of social support - including caregiver burden. Generations, 11, 48-51.
Publications: Chapters
Antonucci, T.C., Sherman, A.M., & Akiyama, H. (2007). Social networks, support, and integration. In J. Birren (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Gerontology (2nd Edition): Age, Aging, and the Aged (pp. 531-540).
Sherman, A.M. (2003). Chapter 9: Infusing aging content into Health Psychology courses. In S.K. Whitbourne & J.C. Cavanaugh (Eds.), The aging dimension in undergraduate Psychology courses: A practical guide for teaching. Washington, D.C., American Psychological Association.
Antonucci, T.C., Sherman, A.M., & Akiyama, H. (1996). Social netowkrs, support, and integration. In J. Birren (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Gerontology (pp. 505-514). San Diego, Academic Press.


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The Internet is making no secret about the general disappointment and misunderstanding of the keynote speeches at this year's Electronic Entertain Expo. That last link up there was on the front page of reddit. I had the same reaction at first: clearly Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are out of touch with the gaming media – their keynotes are laughably outdated.
But the Big Three know exactly who their audience is.
It ain't me, or the gaming press at large.
Though there are other factors at work, Microsoft has seen a respectable bump in stock since yesterday and the article attributes some "catalysts for the stock include … continued evolution of Kinect and next generation Xbox." If I think about the message from Microsoft from the point of view of an investor, the keynote looked like dynamite for my portfolio.
The Kinect has been gangbusters for the Xbox, leading the console to dominate the Wii last year. Additionally, the Microsoft keynote hammered home the importance of proven franchises and (lucrative for developer) downloadable content. If I'm an investor looking at Microsoft, I can feel safe that they're going to on the trajectory that has made the Xbox the best-selling console in the world.
The Microsoft E3 keynote was not – as I had a originally thought – evidence of Microsoft falling out of touch with its audience. Rather, they know their audience very well. It just isn't me.

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Check out the first debut trailer for Metal Gear Solid PS Vita........
Check out the video below! No official release date has been confirmed.
Remember to comment and like the video! It helps us out!
how do i make a japanese psn account?
my vita just got here
yes I need somebody to test party chat, basically have you logged on your normal account? if no then go to party and it should say "you need a PSN account" make an account BUT MAKE SURE you select location "Tokyo Japan"
but what do i put in for the first thing, after the birth date page?
Not sure what you mean, but everything that involves location etc.. make sure you enter Japan
lol, i entered japan, and then it wanted my birthdate, and now it wands some sort of ID, and i can't figure out what to put, i've tried e-mail, usernames, everything...
Make one here https://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/pc/reg/account/create-account!input.action?service-entity=psn&request_locale=ja_JP
and then just link it
this is starting to get out of hand, they want me giving them japanese addresses and all that, i.m trying but this could take a while
got it :)
So what's your PSN account name? I will add you.
im very excited about this game!
i sent you a request, i was MrKoopan :)
yeah! great news
i am from the philippines and the vita phil release date will be on JAN.10,2012
Snake - the advert came up! It says this site is bought to you by Palace of Bingo - palaceofbingo.com . Your Winter Sackboy banner is in the top left corner and the skip this ad button is in the top right corner.
next time it comes up, click the image or the adveritsment, and then click skip ad, ill remove it if its too much of a bother. How long does the ad take to load?
Hmmm , why the edges of the video does not match the ps vita screen ??
is it fake ... ?
where my comment go ?
I just reset the comment settings, the ads were not loading correctly. Sorry about that.
ok . now to the video.
why the edges of the video dont match match the ps vita screen ?
i hope its not fake
Its not fake, it was on Famitsu.
You should have given the source...
DO NOT ORDER psvita from gadget- asia, they have NO VITAS IN STOCK , DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY GET IT OFF EBAY OR JUST WAIT!!! I ORDERED ONE AND GOT A EMAIL SAYIN I HAVE TO WAIT . BUT IM GONNA FILE A DISPUTE
I just emailed them, they will restock in a few days, and because you already ordered they will compensate you, I got a free memory card and a discount on a game because my Vita was a few days late.....seems worth a few days wait :)
why do you emil them and get a instant reply but i have to wit 24 hrs. and they told me weeks not days, the middle of janurary is like 2 weeksa away i cnt waint that long
why are you removing my comments. dont you think people should no that they have none in stock . stop being greedy trying to get commision. customers should no the truth want a refund or im filing a dispute . email them and tell them that seeing as you get a faster response
Ive told them, they said if you want a refund they will give you your money back ASAP, just email them. Or you can wait a few extra days and get a free memory card.
And I was deleting your comments because you kept on spamming the comments, I understand your frustrated but try to keep a happy face.
Your vita will be here earlier than everyone else, and you are paying slightly cheaper than UK release.
This is fucking fake
For some reason it was just blank white. I think my PC might've blocked the ad or something. Oh, and just now another advert came up when I clicked this article. It says something about movie mistakes?
I removed the ad, don't worry about it anymore :)
how is it cheaper, 249 pluss 34 , in uk the console is 229 :s nd the tax is no inclueded so dont tell me its cheaper.
they didnt say anything about a free memory card ??? explain
If you buy the 3G version, it is cheaper. and if you want something free, just send them an email saying you stated 24hr delivery but you are lying etc....and I deserve a memory card to compensate etc...
yhh right like there goning to give me a free memory card thats them losin profit
well, mine came a few days late, and I got one...they only lose around £20 thats not big at all...
Is this going to be available at launch? Do you know the release date or have any idea when it might be released?
its not a real trailer< it shows peacewalker footage and it isnt going to be in the collection
lol, asa.. jan 10??
they're not even sure if they'll release it in the month of feb..
What a load of BS. How can you post this as 'the first glimpse trailer' when it is a fan made trailer using video from other systems (the hint is the Peace Walker gameplay - Peace Walker isn't in the Vita release, Konami have already confirmed this). It even says in the video description that it is a fan made video. How is this news, there are millions of fan made videos of MGS on YouTube. Not cool VitaHub, not cool.


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Fri, Jul 19, 2013 | 13:46 BST
Aion version 4.5 will include the Rider class when it releases later this year
Aion version 4.0 will be getting new class when it is updated to version 4.5 later this year.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 23:52 BST
Aion 4.0 scheduled for August EU launch
Aion version 4.0 should arrive on European servers in August, local publisher Gameforge told Massively. The uopdate arrives in North America next week, but has been delayed by localisation in Europe, where there are more languages to support. Executive product director Volker Boenigk said he's "confident" about the launch window and that work is progressing well. Update 4.0 adds a new zone, Katalam, and transforms the Engineer and Artist classes into Gunner and Songweaver respectively.
Wed, Jun 26, 2013 | 01:46 BST
Half a million new players join TERA since free-to-play relaunch
Over half a million players have signed up for TERA: Rising since the MMO switched to a free-to-play model.
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AION celebrating its first free-to-play anniversary
Aion went free-to-play in Europe a year ago, and the developers are celebrating the anniversary with events.
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TERA goes free-to-play in Europe as TERA: Rising
TERA is now free-to-play in Europe, En Masse and Gamefroge have announced.
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Aion 3.5 finally released on European servers
Aion players based in Europe finally have the opportunity to catch up with their North American cousins. Gameforge has launched patch 3.5 onto the EU servers, bringing a host of new content along with it.
Wed, Jan 09, 2013 | 15:59 GMT
TERA going free-to-play worldwide in February
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Tue, Aug 07, 2012 | 16:37 BST
Aion update 3.0 releases in Europe next week, new screenshots posted
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Fri, May 18, 2012 | 15:37 BST
Changes to housing implemented with Aion update 3.0
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Wed, Feb 29, 2012 | 18:08 GMT
Aion free-to-play trailers shed light on Elyos and the Asmodians
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012 | 19:03 GMT
Aion goes free-to-play in Europe on February 28
Aion will go free-to-play on February 28 in Europe, it's been announced. The change-over will occur simultaneously for the English, French, and German language versions.
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 | 22:33 GMT
Aion Free-to-Play preparations underway
Head on over to the Aion Free-to-Play website, and you can pre-load the new client, sign up for the beta, and study up and what you'll need to do to transition your account smoothly to Gameforge's new servers. The MMORPG's European servers make the switch in February, but in the US, the game remains subscription-based.
Thanks, Blue.
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 | 08:52 GMT
Aion to go F2P in February
NCSoft's announced it's to make Aion free-to-play from February next year.
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Bigpoint interested in Star Trek: Infinite Space
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Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 23:29 GMT
Gameforge cancels games, lets go 20% of staff
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Thu, Jul 07, 2011 | 02:23 BST
Quantic Dream, Jonathan Blow and Gameforge join GDC Europe 2011
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Sat, Oct 30, 2010 | 16:33 BST
Star Trek: Infinite Space is free and looks rather awesome
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The Phils make a quick roster move as they claim outfielder Ezequiel Carrera off of waivers from Cleveland, then placed Ender Inciarte on waivers.
The Phils made their first roster change for 2013 as they claim off of the waiver wire outfielder Ezequiel Carrera from the Indians, the placed Rule 5 Draft pick Ender Inciarte onto the waiver wire.
Yesterday the Phils announced that they had picked up outfielder Ezequiel Carrera off of the waiver wire, after he had been placed there by the Cleveland Indians. Carrera, who last year appeared in 48 games with the Indians, batted .272 (40 for 147), as he had six doubles, three triples and two home runs, knocking in 11 RBIs, while scoring 20 runs. He also had 8 stolen bases. In 116 total MLB games with the Indians in 2011-12, he had a batting average of .255 (89 for 349), with 14 doubles, six triples and two home run, as he knocked in 25 RBIs, while crossing the plate 47 times. Carrera also had 18 stolens bases. He should join the team in Atlanta for tonight's game, as the Phils' fifth outfielder.
To make room for him on the roster, the Phils have placed Ender Inciarte on waivers. Inciarte, whom the Phils had picked up from the Diamondbacks during last season's Rule 5 Draft, made the opening day roster as their fifth outfielder, after a spring training in which he hit .273 (9 for 33), as he appeared in 27 games, hiting a double, and knocking in one run, while scoring 5. The news is that if he is not claimed off of the wire, the Diamondbacks might take him back, although it would cost them $25,000, which would be half of what the Phils had paid for drafting him.
Welcome to the club, Carrera. Hopefully you'll have a future here.
The Phils announced that they had outrighted Michael Martinez to their Lehigh Valley affiliate.
The Phils announced that they had outrighted utility infielder Michael Martinez to Lehigh Valley.
As the rest of the baseball world waits for the start of the first game of the 2012 World Series between the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants, the Phils announced that they have made another change in their 40-man roster as they have outrighted to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs their utility infielder, Michael Martinez.
Martinez, who the Phils had picked up in the 2010 Rule-5 Draft, have been on the ball club for parts of two seasons, appearing in 133 games, batting .188 (61 for 324), with 8 doubles, 2 triples and 5 home runs, knocking in just 31 RBIs, while scoring 35 runs. He had also walked 23 times.
To say that I'm happy that he won't (hopefully) be with the ballclub next season is an understatement, as Martinez did not prove in any way that he should be the club's 25th man, especially because of his waek bat and his inability to successfully bunt when called upon to do so. I'll feel even better if someone else takes him off the Phils' hands, although I do not see that happening at all.
The Phils have just traded Shane Victorino (Dodgers) and Hunter Pence (Giants), in exchange for Josh Lindblom, Nate Schierholtz and three prospects.
The Phils have earlier this afternoon announced that they have traded Shane Victorino to the Dodgers in exchange for relief pitch Josh Lindblom and one prospect, and Hunter Pence to the Giants for outfielder Nate Schierholtz and two prospects, before announcing that they had called up Dom Brown from Lehigh Valley.
Shane Victorino, who had been with the Phils since 2005, which would include him being a member of the 2008 World Championship team, as well as spending part of 2003 playing for the Padres, had played in 1023 games, compiling a career batting average of .277 (1009 for 3644), while collecting 183 doubles, 63 triples and 88 home runs, along with 394 RBIs, 316 walks and 186 stolen bases, while crossing the plate a total of 590 times. He also has a career slugging percentage of .434 and an OBP of .342. This season, Victorino, before the trade, had played in 101 games, compiling a .261 batting average (101 for 387) including 17 doubles, 5 triples and nine home runs, the latest of which occurred this past Sunday against the Braves, as well as knocking in 40 RBIs, while walking 36 times and stealing 24 bases, while being caught only 4 times. He also crossed the plate 46 times. For Victorino, the Phils will be getting relief pitcher Josh Lindblom, who had pitched for the Dodgers during the last two seasons, including this year, appearing in a total of 75 games, compiling a record of 3-2 with a 2.91 ERA and a WHIP of 1.18, as he pitched in 77.1 innings, giving up 25 runs on 63 hits and 28 walks, while striking out a total of 71 batters. This year, his record is 2-2 with a 3.02 ERA, as he had appeared in 48 games, throwing 47.2 innings, giving up 16 runs on 42 hits and 18 walks, while striking out 43. The Phils will also receive minor league pitching prospect Ethan Martin, who was pitching for AA Chattanooga in the Southern League before the trade.
After trading Victorino, the Phils then sent Hunter Pence, who they had gotten last year in a trade with the Astros for four prospects, to the Giants for outfielder Nate Schierholtz and two minor leaguers. Pence, who, until last year around this time, had played with the Astros, starting in 2007. Careerwise, Pence had batted .290 (943 for 3254), as he had appeared in 835 games, compiling a total of 172 doubles, 28 triples and 131 home runs, knocking in 471 runs, while scoring 447 times, as he had also complied 258 walks. For this season, he had appeared in 101 games, batting .271 (108 for 398), as he had 15 doubles, 2 triples and 17 home runs (at the time the Phils' leader in that category), knocking in 59 RBIs, while crossing the plate 59 times. He also had 37 walks. In return for Pence, the Phils will get Nate Shierholtz, who had been playing for the Giants since 2007, as he had appeared in 503 games, with a .270 batting average (327 for 1209), collecting 72 doubles, 15 triples and 23 home runs, while knocking in 119 RBIs, while crossing the plate 145 times. He also has 80 walks. This season, Schierholtz has hit .257 (45 for 175), including 5 doubles, triples and home runs, while knocking in just 17 RBIs, while scoring only 15 times. He has walked just 18 times. The Phils also got from the Giants catching prospect Tommy Joseph, the Giants' number 5 pick in the 2009 draft and pitching prospect right-hander Seth Rosin.
The Phils also announced that they will be calling up Dom Brown from the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, to take one of spots just opened up by the two trades.
I wished you luck Shane and Hunter, welcome to the club Josh and Nate, and welcome back Dom (you better have a good idea what is expected of you). Ruben, I really hope that you know what you're doing trading tw0 of our three starting outfielders.
Pat Burrell is to officially retire as a Phil in May.
Pat Burrell, who had played left field for the Phils from 2000-2008, and was a key member of the 2008 World Series Championship team, and the Phils have announced that he will officially retire as a Phil during the team's weekend series with the Red Sox, May 18-20, after first signing a one-day contract. Burrell, the team's no. 1 draft pick in 1998, would spend nine seasons with the ball club, playing in a total of 1306 games, with a batting average of .257 (1166 for 4535) with an OBP of .367 and an SLG of .485. As a Phil, among his 1166 hits were 253 doubles (14th), 14 triples and 251 home runs (4th) for a total of 518 extra-base hits (9th). He would also walk 785 times (5th). Burrell would knock in 827 RBIs (8th), while scoring 655 runs. Burrell's main claim to fame as a Phil would be him hitting a double in the bottom of the seventh inning of game five of the 2008 World Series, which would lead to the game winning run. Burrell would then become a member of the 2009-10 Blue Jays, before joining the Giants later in 2010, becoming a member of their 2010 World Series Championship team, and then a member of their 2011 squad, before being released because of an aching right foot late in the season, and then announcing his retirement after the 2011 season. During his twelve years in the Major Leagues, Burrell would appear in a grand total of 1640 games, mostly as a left fielder and a DH (Rays), accumulating a career batting average of .253 (1393 for 5503), with an OBP of .361 and an SLG of .472 for an OPS of .834. He would have a total of 299 doubles, 16 triples and 292 home runs for a total of 607 extra-base hits, while he would walk a total of 932 times. Burrell would bring in a total of 976 runs, while crossing the plate 767 times.
Raul Ibanez have signed a one-year deal with the Yankees, as a DH.
The New York Yankees have announced earlier today that they have signed former Phil Raul Ibanez to a one-year, $1.1 million dollars contract, as a designated hitter.
Ibanez, who was the Phils' left fielder for 2009-11, last year played in 144 games, hitting .245 (131 for 535), hitting 31 doubles, 1 triple and 20 home runs, knocking in 84 RBIs, while scoring 65 runs. During a 16-years career, while includes stints with the Seattle Mariners (two) and the Kansas City Royals, Ibanez would appear in 1817 games, hitting .280 (1791 for 6387), including 377 doubles, 43 triples and 252 home runs, as he knocked in 1054 runs, while scoring 928. He also has a career slugging percentage of .471 and a career on-base percentage of .342. As he joins the Yankees, Ibanez is expected to be their left-handed designated hitter, while also adding some depths to their outfield.
With the signing, as far as the Phils are concerned, it should give them a draft pick based on Ibanez's free agent status.
Wish you luck with the Yanks, Raul.
Pat Burrell retires.
Yesterday, Pat Burrell, who had spent nine years playing for the Phils, and was a member of the 2008 World Series Championship team, as well as being a member of the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants team, announced his retirement.
Burrell, nicknamed Pat the Bat, was the number one draft choice of the Phils in the 1998 draft, before joining the main club in 2000. Spending 12 years in the majors, nine of which would be spent as a member of the Phils, Burrell would play in 1640 games for the Phils, the Rays, and the Giants, compling a career triple slash of .253/.361/.472, as he had a total of 1393 hits in 5503 total at-bats, hitting 299 doubles, 16 triples and 292 home runs, 251 of which was hit as a Phils, landing him in 4th place on the team's all-time home run list. He would also collect 976 RBIs, while scoring 767 times.
Burrell will mainly be remembered for his RBI double in Game 5, part 2, of the 2008 World Series, which would lead to the Phils winning their second World Series Championship, before leading the victory parade down Broad Street.
Thanks for the memories, Pat, and wish you luck in your retirement.
Juan Pierre have just signed a minor-league contract with the Phils.
Earlier today, the Phils have announced that they had signed outfielder Juan Pierre to a minor league contract and have invited him to Spring Training.
Pierre, who was playing left field for the Chicago White Sox in 2011, would appear in 158 games for the pale socks last season, batting .279 (178-639), getting 17 doubles, four triples and two home runs, knocking in 50 RBIs, while scoring 80. He would also steal 27 bases, while being caught only 17 times. During a 12-years career, during which he would also play for the Rockies, the Florida Marlins, the Cubs and the Dodgers, he would compile a career .296 batting average (2020-6823), playing in 1751 games, as he got 234 doubles, 86 triples and 16 home runs, scoring 980 times, while knocking in 484 RBIs. He would also have 554 stolen bases, while being caught just 190 times.
Pierre will be trying to become the team's fifth outfielder, who will probably be used mainly as a late-inning baserunning threat, which should put some pressure on the defense late in games, as well as a pinch hitter. Pierre is suppose to have good bat control and be able to bunt. He was also a good lead-off hitter while he was with the White Sox, which should come in handy if Jimmy Rollins gets injured at some point during the season.
Welcome to the Phils, Pierre. Wish you luck making the team during spring training.
It took a while, but J-Roll has decided to stay with the Phils.
The Phils have just announced today that they have signed Jimmy Rollins to a new three-year contract, with a vesting option for a possible fourth year.
Rollins, who earlier in the post-season had announced that he was looking for a five-year deal, finally decided to take a deal with fewer years, after the Cardinals and the Brewers had last weekend signed multi-year deals with their own shortstops Rafael Furcal and Alex Gonzalez, respectively. Rollins, a former MVP (2007), and a member of the franchise since be drafted in 1996, and joining the main squad back in 2000, had, despite injuries during the last three seasons, appeared in a total of 1636 games, with a career batting average of .272 (1866 hits in 6858 at-bats) with 388 doubles, 100 triples and 170 home runs, as well as 373 stolen bases and 568 walks, scored 1080 runs while knocking in 725. During his MVP season, as he help lead the Phils to their first playoff appearance since 1993, he had a .296 batting average (212 for 716) as he appeared in all 162 regular season games, compiling 38 doubles, 20 triples and 30 home runs, as well as stealing 41 bases, as he scored 139 runs, while knocking in 94.
With the signing of Rollins, the Phils are likely done with any major moves, other than what to do with their four arbitration eliable players, especially Cole Hamels and Hunter Pence, until spring training 2012.
About time they'd locked Jimmy down. Guess his agent finally realized that J-Roll had nowhere else to go.
Let's go Phils!!!
Spring Training: In a surprising move, the Phillies have released Geoff Jenkins.
Earlier this afternoon, in a surprising move, the Phillies have outright released veteran outfielder Geoff Jenkins. In eleven seasons, ten of which were spent playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, in 1349 games, Jenkins went 1293 for 4700 for a career batting average of .275, hitting 303 doubles, 22 triples and 221 home runs, while knocking in 733 rbis as he scored 688 runs. In his one season playing for the World Champs, he appeared in 115 games, going 72 for 293 for a .246 average, with sixteen doubles and nine home runs, knocking in 29 rbis while he scored only 27 runs.
I hope that there's a method to their madness cause I just am not getting the release of Jenkins unless he no longer fits in their plans. Anyway, I wish Jenkins luck joining another ballclub before Spring Training is over.


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"I identified all their lizards and promptly made them put them back," she says.
It's illegal to remove wildlife from national parks.
A ranger's request: Stay on the trails and off the arches. The land off the trails is home to biological earth crust which protects against erosion and takes decades to rejuvenate after being stepped on. The arches are all made of red sandstone, a mixture of quartz, feldspar and iron oxide. While they may look sturdy, they could collapse if you climb on them.
Carry more water than you think you need. Thomas says heat-related illnesses are the No.1 medical issue at the park. She recommends you drink a minimum of one gallon of water per day and carry salty snacks to maintain electrolyte levels.
Also, be sure to shake out your shoes before putting them on. That's because scorpions gravitate toward dark, cool spaces. If you see a rattlesnake on the trail, do not chase it. Thomas says the majority of rattlesnake bites that happen in the park are on peoples' hands.
Another park she'd like to visit: Denali National Park in Alaska.
"I've never been to Alaska and I want to see really raw, big mountains," Thomas says. "I'm always into the biggest and the best. I want to see something that is more primitive than anything else we have (here)."


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With all the players I see, especially on the high school level (in addition to working them out, too), every once in a while, I get asked, "You ever thought about coaching? You would do a good job recruiting." Well, I never have thought about that as a serious option, but if I was ever going to consider coaching–particularly at the college level, where the July recruiting "live period" can make or break programs–the past two weeks or so of my life have shut down that notion forever.
On June 30, I flew from New Orleans to DC, to spend a few days back home with the fam. Not hours after I landed at National Airport, did I make the drive to High Point High School in PG County, home of The Rock Summer League, to check out a matchup of traditional WCAC (DC's Catholic league) powers DeMatha and Gonzaga.
The Rock Summer League, DeMatha vs. Gonzaga
Although the score of the game was important to fans, players and coaches alike, the game was more of an investigative mission to me. DeMatha won last season's WCAC chip and DC City Title Game (even after top prospect and Tennessee commit Josh Selby left the squad during the season), while Gonzaga got the crown two years back. However, I was focused on which kids I'd been hearing about from people back home were truly the real deal (trust me, they all can play; if anything, kids out of that league are fundamentally-sound and battle-tested) and which kids nobody was really buzzing about looked like sleepers. I wasn't disappointed, as in one game, I saw double-digit D1 prospects.
–BJ Allen, 6-6 rising freshman post, DeMatha: Doesn't know the game yet, but a big-bodied kid with some agility, good rebounding instincts and the willingness to mix it up on the inside.
–Justin Black, 6-2 rising senior wing, DeMatha: Typical of DeMatha, Black hasn't seen much burn during his high school career and will likely be a role player at best in his final season (bet he would put up big numbers at your run-of-the-mill public school), but he can shoot the rock, has a decent frame, plays tough D and I wouldn't be surprised if a low-major D1 school takes a chance on him if he has a breakout game during the remainder of the summer or in the regular season
–Nate Britt, 6-0 rising freshman point guard, Gonzaga: Britt wasn't the Gonzaga freshman I'd heard so much about (apparently that kid, DJ Fenner–son of DC-area native Derrick Fenner, a former NFL running back for the Seahawks–has moved back to Seattle), but I was still very impressed with his moxie, quickness, aggressiveness for a freshman, ballhandling and finishing ability for such a young player, especially considering how long he is and how he looks like he might continue to grow.
–Quinn Cook, 6-0 rising junior point guard, DeMatha: I last saw Cook, who just finished off an impressive stint with USA Basketball, in person as a freshman, and while I liked his potential I couldn't get overly excited yet. Now it's time to get excited, as the young man makes impeccable decisions with the ball in his hands, has in-the-gym range and possesses a combination of technically-sound and embarrass-you ballhandling ability.
–Chris Frank, 6-9 rising senior post, DeMatha: A serious project as a younger player, Frank has developed enough to be considered a real prospect, due to his fundamentals, solid post moves and rebounding ability.
–Jerami Grant, 6-6 rising sophomore wing, DeMatha: The youngest of former Washington Bullet Harvey Grant's two sons on the team (an older brother, Jerai, is a DeMatha alum and now plays at Clemson, where his uncle Horace, of Bulls and Magic fame, went to school) is still a pup, but his length, sweet shooting stroke and athleticism bode well for the future.
–Jerian Grant, 6-5 rising senior wing, DeMatha: This particular Grant has been on the scene for a few years now, and justified his status as a high-major recruit by playing an intelligent floor game, knocking down both open and contested jumpers, consistently finishing at the rim, defending at a high level and displaying above-average athleticism.
–Mikael Hopkins, 6-8 rising junior post, DeMatha: If players were stocks, this would be the time to buy Hopkins, as his potential is turning into production right in front of observers' eyes–always long, athletic and agile, he's now a more authoritative rebounder and defensive presence, he finishes strong post moves with a flourish and he continues to expand his ball skills–in a recession-proof fashion.
–Malcolm Lemmons, 6-5 rising senior combo forward, Gonzaga: Lemmons has grown about two inches since I last saw him play, in December, and his game has grown with it–hes gone from an undersized, scrappy garbageman/role player to a wing who can create his own shot, play above the rim, lock up on D, hit mid-range jumpers and still mix it up on the inside when necessary.
–Cedrick Lindsay, 6-2 rising senior combo guard, Gonzaga: Often overshadowed by his backcourt mate (who I'll get to in a second) despite big-time performances, this was the first time I'd seen Lindsay not come up with big plays down the stretch since he was a youngster (although even then he didn't shy away from taking the big shot), but I was encouraged by his improved frame,work on the defensive side of the ball and ever-present intangibles.
–Victor Oladipo, 6-4 rising senior wing, DeMatha: Oladipo and the elder Grant are kinda like bookend wings (and regarded as similarly high-level players on the next level), except Oladipo is an inch or two shorter (but also has a slightly more compact and chiseled body type), a little less polished offensively, but also more of a high-energy player, a freakier athlete and prefers attacking the cup where Grant might take an outside J.
–James Robinson, 6-1 rising sophomore point guard, DeMatha: A very highly-regarded young prospect in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia), Robinson doesn't do anything spectacular at this point, but his advanced understanding of the game, defensive ability, fundamentals, size at the guard position the fact he contributes on such a loaded squad at his age and his overall demeanor make him a player to watch (and believe me, college coaches are already doing just that) for the future.
–Cahli Thomas, 6-2 rising junior combo guard, Gonzaga: Thomas, like Lemmons, is another role player for Gonzaga who has grown literally and figuratively since my last observation, as he now is clearly comfortable as a primary ballhandler, uses his length and quickness to pressure the opposition on both ends and is finding his niche as a playmaker and slasher.
–Tyler Thornton, 6-2 rising senior point guard, Gonzaga: Watching Thornton, a Duke commit, in a camp environment (I saw him at NBPA Top 100 Camp last month), the name that comes to mind is "Wojo" (don't sleep, the former Duke point guard and current assistant coach was a McDonald's All-American in high school and old heads in B-More, where he's from, give him his respect), as he seems content merely running the show, making hustle plays, being a playmaker, taking charges and playing lockdown D, while for his high school team, he does all of the above, but is also much more assertive and creative, as well as showing off a polished scoring game when necessary.
I planned on seeing some more ball while I was in town for that stretch, but between catching up with folks and Fourth of July weekend, I never got around to it. In fact, I didn't even go to sleep the night of the Fourth, as I had to catch an early-morning flight to Baton Rouge for the I-10 Elite Camp on the 6th, the first day of the live period. Put together my man Jamie Palmer and Todd Foster, the head coach of Louisiana state powerhouse Christian Life, the intent of the camp was to get the best players in the state (as well as some from Mississippi and Memphis) under one roof. To be honest, that idea might not have worked in a lot of major cities, but in Louisiana, it happened, as I can't think of more than a handful of kids from the state who should been there, but didn't attend. In addition, there were probably about 50 coaches there to observe the kids, and for a football-crazy state like Louisiana, that's not a bad turnout at all.
I-10 Elite Camp, Baton Rouge
–Chip Armelin, 6-2 rising senior combo guard, Sulphur (LA): Nicknamed "Teen Wolf" by my GreyTone partner-in-crime Toney Blare after witnessing him go off in a state playoff game last season (you had to be there), Armelin's athleticism, deep range and shot-creating ability were all on display at the camp, but the scorer also showed he has some point-guard skills.
–Shavon Coleman, 6-4 rising senior wing, Thibodaux (LA): Another well-regarded player in the state, Coleman is an athletic, physical and versatile wing who excels going to the basket, in transition and on the glass.
–Chris Crawford, 6-3 rising senior combo guard, Sheffield (TN): A big point guard with great court vision, a smooth handle and tremendous scoring ability, Crawford, a Memphis native, had perhaps the best camp of any prospect in attendance, as he simply did whatever he wanted to on the court.
–Matt Derenbecker, 6-7 rising senior wing, Metairie Park Country Day (LA): Derenbecker, who committed to LSU yesterday, is perhaps the top player in Louisiana's crop of seniors, and while the pickup game camp environment didn't necessarily play to his strengths, the big wing's savvy, multitude of offensive skills and outrageous scoring ability all still shined through to observers.
–Javon Felix, 5-10 rising sophomore point guard, St. Augustine (LA): A freshman starter at the point for tradition-rich St. Augustine in New Orleans last season, Felix kept up his impressive play by showing great poise, decision-making, ability to distribute, court vision and playmaking skills for a youngster.
–Langston Galloway, 6-4 rising senior combo guard, Christian Life (LA): A recent St. Joe's commit (Geoff Arnold, an assistant there, is actually his uncle), I've seen Galloway on multiple occasions, but after this camp I was finally sold on him as a player, with his intensity on both sides of the ball, solid ballhandling and passing skills, improved strength and finishing ability, shooting range and all-arouind intangibles making him likely to be endeared to the Philly faithful in a few years.
–Mike Harrell, 5-9 rising senior point guard, Southern Lab (LA): A short and stocky true point guard, Harrell has a bulldog mentality to go with his frame, as his attack-dog mentality, defensive prowess, unselfishness and strong penetration won him admirers among the coaches in attendance.
–Aaron Jones, 6-7 rising junior post, Gautier (MS): A very intriguing young prospect, Jones was capable of pushing the ball from coast to coast, setting up his teammates with intelligent dimes, finishing at the rim, blocking shots and controlling the glass, several of which he would do on individual possessions.
–Kyle McClue, 6-2 rising senior combo guard, Riverside (LA): I've only seen McClue play a supporting role on his high school team, so to see him in a different setting was eye-opening, as he did a little bit of everything–from running the point, breaking down the D and getting his teammates involved to his more familiar habits of hitting open jumpers, playing tough defense and making hustle plays–from the guard position.
–Ronald McGhee, 6-4 rising senior wing, Istrouma (LA): I'd heard so much about McGhee without seeing him play that I felt like I already knew his game, and I was correct, as he proved to be a smooth offensive assassin, who could light up a scoreboard by knocking deep treys, making athletic plays on the break or using his length to slash to the cup and finish at the rim.
–Elridge Moore, 6-5 rising senior wing, St. Augustine (LA): Moore, a long wing, was his typical slashing self at the camp, but he also displayed a newfound confidence in his jumper, better finishing ability, improved ballhandling skills and the willingness to help out on the boards.
–Matt Moss, 6-9 rising senior post, Anacoco (LA): Another big man with ball skills, Moss was constantly on the attack at the camp, whether it was on the offensive glass, snatching defensive boards and pushing the rock himself, going to work in the post or knocking down mid-range jumpers.
–D'Audrio Patton, 6-5 rising senior wing, Ruston (LA): Patton, a big wing with an excellent handle and great court vision, seems to have found his niche as a terror in transition and a slasher in the halfcourt, and with his improved frame, finishing at the rack isn't an issue for him.
–Jarvis Ray, 6-5 rising senior wing, Walker (LA): Possibly the camp's most athletic player, Ray definitely provided some highlights with his high-flying dunks, but his game also has some substance, as his length and quickness makes him a tough defender, he's an excellent rebounder for a swingman and he can consistently beat his man to the basket, showing he's not only a high-major caliber athlete, but a high-major ballplayer, too.
–Nick Walker, 6-4 senior wing, Karr (LA): Walker, who graduated in May, was one of a few available seniors at the camp, and apparently his experience paid off, as he was all over the court–handling the rock, slashing to the basket and finishing, playing tough D, rebounding, finding his teammates for easy scores and dominating in transition.
One kid I won't "officially" evaluate, but whm you should keep an eye out for in the future is Craig Victor, a 6-5 rising eighth-grader at St. Aug in New Orleans. Because of his age, who knows how Craig's game will develop, but the youngster certainly has a chance to be a good player down the road.
From Baton Rouge, I was supposed to fly back to DC for a pit stop before driving to Philly for the Reebok All-American Camp the next day. Notice the "supposed to." I was flying out of Lafayette, La. (special thanks to Danielle Farrell for the ride) and not only was my plane delayed, but there was a mini-tornado outside. I ended up taking a much later flight to ATL, an luckily my man Greg Grainger from college took me in for the night, before catching an early flight to DC. Long story short, I made the drive to Philly (picked up some old Pennys at the Nike outlet past B-More), and with a day to spare before the camp started, I planned on catching some local ball in my old stomping grounds. I went down to North Philly to hit Temple for the Sonny Hill League, but unfortunately, I forgot how July is with so many top prospects out of town. I should have stuck around, but I went to see "The Hangover" (it was worth it) with a friend and instead, so I missed the late games, but at least I got to see Sool and my man E. Hurtt at McGonigle
Reebok All-American Camp, Philadelphia University
Anyway, the following day, I woke up and scooped up SLAM colleague Franklyn Calle from downtown and we headed up to Philly U. for Reebok. Much to my surprise, the lovely Amber Godfrey was working media relations, along with my man Matthew Smith, so we were well taken care of. Franklyn already gave you a detailed description of the proceedings, but I wanted to highlight a few kids who stood out to me on the first (and my only) day of camp.
–Wannah Bail, 6-8 rising sophomore post, Village (TX): Bail, from Houston by way of the Bahamas, was one of the most intriguing kids I saw at the camp because even though he's still clearly figuring out the game he possesses advanced explosiveness and coordination for a young post prospect, has tremendous length and athleticism and most of all, uses his great quickness to outrun other bigs in transition and beat them to either the ball or his desired spot in the halfcourt.
–Joe Jackson, 5-10 rising senior combo guard, White Station (TN): Probably the top-rated rising senior prospect in the camp, Jackson toyed with the comp in Philly, scoring at will and in a variety of different methods, using his explosiveness, tight handle, range on his J and amazing quickness to get the job done.
–Myles Mack, 5-9 rising junior point guard, Paterson Catholic (NJ): This was my first time seeing Mack, a big name in Jersey (product of leaving the East Coast), hoop, and he met my expectations, as he sliced and diced up the defense through quick and craft dribble moves, pinpoint passing and capable outside shooting.
–Bobby Ray Parks, 6-4 rising junior wing, St. George's (TN): Parks, the son of former Memphis State and Phillipines pro star Bobby Ray Parks Sr., was an eye-opening performer at the camp, as he used his solid frame to overpower other guards in the paint, showed the agility to go around bigger wings and displayed a nice touch from inside and out.
–Lenzelle Smith, 6-3 rising senior combo guard, Zion-Benton (IL): Smith, a Chicago-area prospect (he missed the first two days at the next event I covered; what up, Rev) Ohio State commit, used the camp as a forum to show observers he could indeed be a full-time point guard on the next level, as he distributed by virtue of his impressive court vision and decision-making ability, repeatedly got into the lane to finish using his strength and kept defenders honest from the outside with his shooting, but didn't abandon his post-up game and rebounding.
I fled the scene at Reebok after the second session of games and drove back down 95 to DC (seems crazy, but that's where my flights were booked out of; plus, who doesn't want some home-cooked meals when they can get them?) for an early-morning flight out of Dulles to Chicago. Real quick, for those of you keeping track, this is what my itinerary looked like at this point: New Orleans to DC on June 30th, DC to Baton Rouge on July 5th, Baton Rouge (via Lafayette and ATL) to DC on July 6th/7th, DC to Philly (driving) on July 7th, Philly to DC (driving) on July 8th, DC to Chicago on July 9th. Back to the trip. Oh yeah, I picked up a copy of Wale's new "Back to the Feature" mixtape on my initial trip home. Not feeling it as much as his earlier joints, but I still support him. DC needs a rapper to finally make it! But that's what I rocked to throughout this trip.
Chicago Summer Classic, Joy of the Game
So I got into Chicago mid-afternoon (crazy traffic getting to Dulles, missed my scheduled flight) and after renting a car at Midway (Avis gave me a gold Toyota Matrix; my man in the Chi called it "the graduation present," as in the type of car parents give their daughters after they graduate high school), I drove out to my hotel near O'Hare (it was a hike, but I stayed at a really nice Aloft–just like the W; good looking out, TJ!–it ended up being closer to where I needed to be anyway), I drove out to my guy Mike Weinstein's facility, Joy of the Game, in Chicago's northern suburbs. The gym was flooded with coaches (Mike told me approximately 170 programs attended–that's not counting schools who brought multiple coaches), from Rick Pitino to D3 assistants, and with good reason. The Chicago Summer Classic was loaded with top-notch players and teams at all age levels, and with Chicago being a certified hotbed for hoops, any coach worth his salt should have been their if they were looking for a foothold in the city, anywhere in the greater Chicagoland area or even the Midwest in general. I can't say I saw every kid who did their thing at the tourney (especially because I mostly confined myself to Joy of the Game's main courts; although I missed a lot of the younger players at the event, there was enough talent there alone to go around), below are the prospects who stood out to me.
–Tracy Abrams, 5-11 rising junior combo guard, Mount Carmel (IL): An early Illinois commit, Abrams is more of a scorer than a point guard at this stage, but his talent and physical tools are undeniable, as his handle, quickness, athleticism, strength and knack for getting buckets are all pretty much top-notch.
–Wayne Blackshear, 6-5 rising junior wing, Morgan Park (IL): Blackshear, a hot topic in the Chi for his game, as well as a controversial transfer during the high school season, is one of the top players in his class and the reasons why he's so well regarded–a college-ready frame, top-notch athleticism, smooth ballhandling ability, a nice stroke out to three-point range, a hard-nosed mentality on D and on the boards–were clearly evident here.
–Kyle Cain, 6-8 senior post, TF North: Once committed to Detroit, Cain has opted to a post-graduate year at prep school, which should pay off in the form of a high-major scholarship, as the once rail-thin prospect has added needed strength, but maintained his high level of athleticism and activity around the basket, while increasing his face-up skills and becoming a near-dominant force on the boards, in the post and as a defender.
–Flavien Davis, 6-7 rising senior wing, Wisconsin Lutheran (WI): Long, athletic and equipped with a solid frame, this was my first time seeing Davis, who has long been viewed as a top prospect in his region (if not nationally for his class, and I wasn't disappointed, as he snatched boards with power and grace, hit occasional outside jumpers, used his length as a deterrent on D and most impressively, often functioned as a big playmaker who slashed to the bucket for skilled conversions or dished off to his teammates with equal aplomb.
–Lavonte Dority, 5-11 rising senior point guard, Foreman (IL): A bowling ball of a floor general (the first of three point guard from his high school I'll mention; he plays on a different AAU team than the other two), Dority uses his excellent quickness, shifty handle and powerful build to put pressure on the D, is a willing and creative passer, finishes with toughness and savvy and imposes his will defensively.
–Duje Dukan, 6-8 rising senior, Deerfield (IL): Dukan, a native of Croatia, was compared to Toni Kukoc (Kukoc's nephew actually is his AAU teammate) by a few coaches who observed him play and while balling for his hometown Bulls may or not be in his future, he's a savvy and versatile player in the same mold, who's a knockdown shooter from deep, capable of handling playmaking duties and using his size to create mismatches in the paint and on the perimeter.
–Jordan Dykstra, 6-9 rising senior post, Rock Valley (IA): Schools at the highest level that missed the boat on Dykstra will be kicking themselves in a few years, as the lean post prospect is agile, bouncy, scrappy, determined and tough, has multiple moves and counters on the block, a soft touch out to 15 feet, runs the floor like a guard, uses his athleticism to own the glass, intimidates penetrators with his wingspan, finishes with power and finesse, is an intelligent passer and has a competitive streak comparable to Lenny.
–Nnana Egwu, 6-9 rising junior post, St. Ignatius (IL): While he isn't a finished product by any means, Egwu's tools–developing and fundamentally-sound post moves, great length and solid athleticism, excellent motor and ability to run the floor and a strong presence defensively and on the glass–justify the bespectacled youngster's status as one of the top rising prospects in the Chicagoland area.
–Dwayne Evans, 6-5 rising senior wing, Neuqua Valley (IL): A tough and athletic wing, Evans can keep defenses honest from deep and has some breakdown ability off the dribble, but his strengths include hitting the mid-range J, going to work against smaller players on the block, locking down a variety of players on the defensive end, finishing strong and above the rim, pounding the glass and slashing to the goal.
–Phillip Greene, 6-2 rising junior combo guard, Fenger (IL): A lanky guard who's effective both on and off the ball, Greene combines a scoring mentality with point-guard instincts, as he uses his size, tight handle and aggressiveness to get into the lane for a variety of finishes and sees the court to utilize his distribution skills effectively, as well as mixing it up in the lane to help out on the glass and using his length to play tough D.
–Tommy Hamilton, 6-8 rising freshman post, Whitney Young (IL): The son of the the former top high school prospect of the same name (Tommy Sr. was a seven-footer with three-point range), Hamilton is simply a phenom, as he's way too big and skilled for kids his own age–he shoots treys comfortably, has unbelievable hands that gobble up boards and toss incredible dimes, decent strength and athleticism for his age, polished post moves and an adequate handle–not to mention older prospects; I rarely do this with a kid this young, but think Chris Webber.
–Malcolm Hill-Bey, 5-9 rising sophomore point guard, Mount Carmel (IL): Another young prospect with a big rep in the Chi, Hill-Bey is a pass-first lefty true floor general, who gets where he wants on the court with his dynamic handle, spoonfeeds his teammates due to his pinpoint passing, finishes craftily with either hand, ballhawks opposing ballhandlers on D and even sneaks into the lane to snatch boards from the tall trees.
–Justin Jackson, 6-7 rising senior combo forward, Montverde (FL): Jackson, a big-time athlete I first saw over the holidays with his high school squad, was thrust into a more featured role with Team STAT (Amare sponsors them) due to the absences of the high-major trio of Brandon Knight, Villanova commit James Bell and early Florida commit Austin Rivers (Doc's son was actually in attendance and sat on the bench, but unfortunately didn't participate), and he took full advantage, displaying his usual high-energy and high-flying act–plenty of monster dunks, blocks and boards–but also showing his skill game has improved, particularly his ballhandling, passing and short jumpers.
–Terone Johnson, 6-3 rising senior wing, North Central (IN): A stocky scorer in the Eric Gordon mold (he actually plays for his fellow Indiana native's AAU team), Johnson, a Purdue commit is way too strong for the vast majority of guards on his level, is a proficient shooter from deep and mid-range, has the athleticism to finish in the paint and contribute on the boards and is capable enough (if not flashy) ballhandler to create his own shot.
–Meyers Leonard, 6-10 rising senior post, Robinson (IL): Leonard, an Illinois commit from the "downstate" region, plays with a Chicago AAU team and has a city swagger (I hate that word, but it fits here) and a game reminiscent of Birdman (not just because he's white, either; if you saw him play, you'd know I wasn't stereotyping), as he's a freak athlete for a big man, throws down monstrous flushes, rejects weak and strong attempts at the rim alike and outruns other posts for easy buckets.
–Jordan Manuel, 6-8 rising senior combo forward, Howe (IN): A slender and skilled forward with excellent athleticism, Manuel possesses a versatile game that consists of baseline drives, high-rising finishes, adept offensive rebounding, accurate deep shooting and the quickness, length and size to give opposing players fits on both ends.
–Zach McCabe, 6-7 rising senior wing, Heelan (IA): Reportedly also a high-major prospect as a football quarterback, McCabe first appeared to be only a shooter (albeit a prolific one), but later proved to possess skillset that included crafty ballhandling skills and the ability playmaking point forward, as well as toughness in the paint that allowed him to finish in the lane, rebound at a high level and score in the post.
–Mike McCall, 6-1 rising senior point guard, Foreman (IL): McCall, the second of Foreman's point guards, did nothing spectacular, but everything solid–including distributing the rock, playing intense D, hitting the occasional outside J, getting into the lane at will, making good decisions with the ball and finishing at the basket–which justified, in my mind, the high-major coaches watching his every move.
–Doug McDermott, 6-7 rising senior wing, Ames (IA): Son of Iowa State head coach Gregg McDermott, I appreciated McDermott's game when I first saw him at the Pangos All-American Camp, but wasn't overwhelmed; playing in a more team-oriented atmosphere here, however, he showed he was the ultimate glue guy with his hustle, unselfishness and activity off the ball, but his individual scoring ability–a pretty pure shooter when left open, he also maneuvered his way into pull-up jumpers and tough finishes, despite his lack of athleticism–not to mention his hard-nosed rebounding, determined effort on D and aware passing.
–Jabari Parker, 6-5 rising freshman wing, Simeon (IL): The youngest son of my man Sonny Parker, a Chicago legend, Parker is another young phenom, but while he has incredible potential, his maturity, overall demeanor and already-polished skillset–he's a big, pass-first guard with great court vision, a very fundamentally-sound game, solid finishing ability and a decent frame–he showed he's capable of putting in work against the big boys right now; playing with kids his own age is literally child's play.
–Chasson Randle, 6-2 rising junior combo guard, Rock Island (IL): Another USA Basketball participant, Randle's name is buzzing in the Midwest, but I have a feeling his days of being relatively unknown nationally are coming to an end because the long, smooth youngster has an amazingly efficient all-around game, consisting of quick drives to the bucket, a sweet stroke from beyond the arc and off the dribble from mid-range, tough defense, the ability to run the show and enough athleticism to finish over the top of bigs.
–Mike Shaw, 6-8 rising junior combo forward, De La Salle (IL): In terms of natural talent, Shaw is at the head of his class nationally, and when he puts it all together, as he did in spurts here, it can be scary to watch, as he's a very effective outside shooter, a smooth ballhandler and willing passer, not to mention he can use his length, solid frame and agility to dominate the boards, intimidate on D and eat his man alive in the post with his savvy post moves when he feels like it.
–Reggie Smith, 5-11 rising senior combo guard, Thornton (IL): Smith is already somewhat of a local favorite for his exploits during the high school season, and while some knock him for not being a true point, his toughness, defensive mindset, big-time athleticism and quickness, knack for scoring and winning mentality supersedes that to me; plus, he showed he can run the show if called upon to do so, distribute the rock and hit the outside J if he's disregarded.
–Jacob Williams, 6-5 rising junior wing, St. Patrick's (IL): Although he had to sit out his sophomore season of high school ball, Williams didn't look rusty; rather, the long wing played as though he had something to prove with his quick slashes to basket and athletic finishes at the rim, inspired play on D, herky-jerky ballhandling, tough rebounding and capable shooting, which all made him one of my favorite players to watch.
–Tommy Woolridge, 6-1 rising senior combo guard, Foreman (IL): The third, and least heralded of Foreman's point guards, Woolridge was easily my favorite player in the Chi, as he's the epitome of toughness, has a motor that never stops, plays 94-foot D on every possession, gets into the lane at will and finishes ambidextrously with layups and floaters, knocks down treys, serves up pretty dishes to his teammates for layups, hustles non-stop and just competes from whistle to whistle, without ever backing down no matter how much reputation, size and/or weight he gives up with his skinny frame and (previously, at least outside the Chi) no-name status.
Following the tourney, Weinstein also had a two-day event, the JG Academic Showcase, for kids in the region who also excel in the classroom. While most of the kids there probably weren't D1 prospects, there were definitely some with some talent, but the kid who was head and shoulders above the comp was Rayvonte Rice, a 6-4 rising senior wing, from Centennial High School, which is downstate in Champaign, home of the University of Illinois' main campus. Rice was actually in Philly at Reebok, so I caught a glimpse of him there, and like the aforementioned Smith, the camp prevented him from being at the first two days of the tourney with his AAU team. However, after watching him at the Academic Showcase (22 on the ACT), I couldn't not mention him. Rice is a power swingman, built like a football player (which he was, until last season), and while he definitely bullies smaller guards, he also is a proficient ballhandler and shooter from the mid-range area, a tough defender, excellent rebounder for a guard, an unselfish passer, a big-time athlete in general and has a tremendous motor.
After leaving the Academic Showcase, I stopped by Niles North High School to see the chip for the 14-and-under bracket of the tourney. I don't like watching younger kids, but knowing that two in particular (guess who? I already evaluated them) were already being billed as major players on the high scene as incoming freshmen this upcoming season, I felt somewhat obligated. And with that, I was done with Deerfield (the six-car pileup ahead of me in the express lane ruined my Saturday) for the time being.
On Monday, I had some personal business to attend to, but after a meeting at Moody Bible Institure on Tuesday–former home of the NBA Pre-Draft Camp and the site of Juwan Howard's basketball camp on that particular day–on a whim, I headed out to A.T.T.A.C.K. Athletics. If you've never heard of A.T.T.A.C.K., you're probably on the wrong site, but here's a refresher: Jordan, Bryant, Wade. I had met a recent Emerson grad (Presti protege!) named Joe Boylan at Joy of the Game over the weekend, who told me it was cool to stop by the facility, and a friend of mine who coaches in college followed that up with a phone call referencing me to his man who does workouts there, so I thought I'd be good. And of course, there's the SLAM thing, which usually does the trick. So what happens when I show up? Zero. Fortunately, I'm allowed a sit-down with Mike Procopio, the friend of a friend, and he says I can come back the next day, bright and early at 8.
A.T.T.A.C.K. Athletics, Chicago
I made the trip to the Westside yesterday (yup, time flies) morning, and arrived as some of the college players were showing up. Let me back up real quick. While the facility is beautiful ($15 million), the neighborhood isn't sweet, hence the top-flight security treatment (not to mention the level of the players who show up) I got the other day. Anyway, the only notable college guy in attendance was Jeremiah Rivers, Doc's oldest son (Austin, his younger son–who will be the truth–reportedly worked out at A.T.T.A.C.K. while his AAU team played at the Chicago Summer Classic; he was at the games, but didn't play), who will play at Indiana this year after transferring from Georgetown. Still, the level of focus and intensity was top-notch, and although I had to leave before the pro guys really got started (Channing Frye started working out, Juwan Howard and Gilbert Arenas walked in; T-Mac was supposedly scheduled to come in, too), I can see why people rave about the place. Thanks again to Mike, as well as Joe Boylan and Tim Grover, for having me.
Chicago All-American Camp, Orr Academy
From A.T.T.A.C.K., I stayed on the Westside, to cover the Chicago All-American Camp, which was held at Orr Academy, a public high school. The event, which was put on by Mandel Oliver, was intended to have Chicago's best high school players all have a chance to go against each other in one setting, under the observation of college coaches. However ambitious, it was tough to pull off in the middle of July, competing with tournaments and camps galore all over the country. Still, there were some coaches in attendance, and even being in a sweatbox, I didn't mind, as I got to see some of the Chi's more under-the-radar talent.
–Floyd Campbell, 6-5 rising senior combo forward, Von Steuben: Campbell does his best work inside as a rebounder, finisher and defensive force for now, but he shows signs of being able to make a full-time transition to the wing down the road, as he already makes 15-footers, has the quickness to defend on the perimeter and uses his athleticism to convert strong drives to the basket.
–Aric Dickerson, 6-2 rising senior combo guard, Lincoln Park: Dickerson, he of the classic name, who I also viewed briefly at the JG Academic Showcase and Chicago Summer Classic (he took a hard fall as I was leaving Joy of the Game to check out a matchup in another gym, so it was good to see him bounce back so quickly), is a shooter with range, solid quickness and enough ballhandling to create his own shot (usually a mid-range or a floater) off the dribble and run the show for stretches.
–Mychael Henry, 6-5 rising junior wing, Orr: A student at Orr, the host school (a security guard implored him to "wreck shit; this is your house!"), it's easy to see why Henry is regarded as one of the Chi's top up-and-comers, as he's pretty smooth for his size, long with deceptive athleticism, and while he still needs to add polish and strength, he's already a versatile inside-outside scoring threat.
–Shaquille Henry, 5-11 rising junior point guard, Crane: This Henry was possibly my favorite player (not saying he was the best; that's coming up soon) at the event, showed tremendous discipline in running the show and getting his teammates involved early on (for a camp situation, he really showed outstanding leadership qualities), but then proved to have great creativity off the dribble, a knack for making tough shots and pride on the defensive end.
–Curtis Jones, 6-2 rising sophomore wing, Orr: A youngster who certainly didn't lack for confidence or moxie, Jones, another player for the host school, first caught my eye with his accurate stroke from deep, but then expanded his repertoire by beating defenders with strong dribble moves and either finishing at the rim with decent athleticism or pulling up for the mid-range J.
–Mike McCall, 6-1 rising senior point guard, Foreman: McCall was easily the most highly-touted player at the camp, and he certainly lived up to the hype, but was no primadonna, as he gave maximum effort (as noted earlier in my observations of the Chicago Summer Classic) and was a dominant force on the defensive end, as well as unselfishly setting the table for his teammates, getting to the rack and scoring with ease and comfortably knocking down the outside J.
–Jelani Neely, 5-10 rising sophomore point guard, Simeon: One of two point guards who stood out to me from Derrick Rose's alma mater, Neely, viewed by many as one of the top players in his class in the Chi, was smooth as silk with the rock in his hands, exemplified by his advanced dimes and knowledge of when to push the tempo and when to pull it back out, but also his excellent quickness, hustle on D and crafty scoring.
–Tywon Pinckney, 6-0 rising junior point guard, Simeon: Pinckney, the second of Simeon's point guards, might have had the best handle at the camp–he got by defenders at will with by switching up his pace, changing directions and pure quickness–but he also showed a great feel for the game, impressive court vision, in-your-shorts D and savvy scoring ability.
–Jordan Threloff, 6-10 rising senior post, Dekalb: A big-bodied post prospect who I'd glimpsed at both of the Joy of the Game events, the camp provided me with the opportunity to get more familiar with Threloff's game (albeit against mostly smaller comp), which mainly consists of banging in the paint, persistently strong boardwork, fundamentally-sound post moves and determined (if not explosive; he's not a high-flyer by any means) conversions around the basket.
–Greg Travis, 6-2 rising junior wing, Curie: Travis, a well-built guard who's at his best when attacking with the ball in his hands, used his stocky frame to overwhelm smaller defenders, showed creativity in his vision in his passing, displayed deceptive athleticism and a willingness to mix it up and kept the opposition off balance with his tricky handle and ability to stop on a dime and pull up for his J from various ranges.
From Orr, I headed back to the airport and hopped on a flight back to DC. I should have been sleeping, but there's no rest for the weary–I headed to High Point for The Rock playoffs Thursday night. Although a lot of kids from theDC metro area were on the road at AAU events, there's enough talent in the DMV that The Rock still had enough top prospects, as well as sleepers, in the gym that it was worth my while to take a trip.
The Rock Summer League playoff quarterfinals, High Point High School
For the record, I arrived halfway through a hotly-contested game between KIMA and Friendship, which was won by KIMA. McNamara blew out High Point in the second game, and Towson (a team made up of players from various Baltimore-area schools; Sam Cassell Jr. was listed on the roster, but unfortunately, he didn't show up) took down Georgetown Prep before the primetime matchup of the evening, DeMatha against league rival St. John's. St. John's started out hot and maintained a double-digit lead through halftime, before DeMatha stormed back and pulled out a narrow win. Now, about the players…
–Jonathan Arledge, 6-9 rising senior post, KIMA: Arledge's name has been buzzing for a while as a potential big-time sleeper, and while he's not a finished product just yet, his tremendous length and athleticism, decent frame and perimeter skills for his size, assertive post moves, strong finishing ability and interior presence on both ends are sure to make him a highly-coveted prospect.
–Brandon Coleman, 6-7 rising senior post, McNamara: Best known in the DMV for his gridiron exploits (apparently he's a high-major football recruit as a wide receiver; think an unarmed Plaxico Burress), Coleman is the definition of a high-energy player, as big-time athleticism and quickness pose problems for foes on both ends of the floor with his thunderous above-the-rim finishes, strong post moves, dominant rebounding, intimidating shot-blocking and activity level in transition.
–Quinn Cook, DeMatha: Since I already covered Cook, there's no need for further description of his game, but he was definitely the key to DeMatha's comeback win, as he decided to take matters into his own hands by converting on strong drives to the rim, unconsciously stroking jumpers from all over the court, involving his teammates by setting them up for easy buckets, working extremely hard on D and most importantly, providing excellent leadership, both vocally and by example.
–Jerian Grant, DeMatha: Grant was more of a silent assassin, making complementary plays, such as snatching crucial boards, taking charges and forcing turnovers to start the break, but he also had more noticeable moments, like clutch jumpers, tough slashes and finishes to the basket and a perfectly-timed pin high on the backboard of a transition layup attempt.
–Malick Kone, 6-6 rising senior wing, Friendship: Kone, another so-called sleeper I'd been hearing about, wasn't the featured player for Friendship this game (I'll get to him), but I could still see his vast array of abilities, as he has a beautiful stroke out to three-point range, as well as off the dribble in the mid-range area, excellent strength, lateral quickness, length and athleticism that allows him to bang inside, finish well above the rim and guard on the perimeter and a fluid and smooth outside game that should translate very well to college.
–Chris Martin, 6-0 rising junior combo guard, St. John's: Martin, who I last saw play over the holidays, is turning into one of the most deadly shooters in the area, due to his quick release and outstanding range, but he's no one-trick pony, as he can put the ball on the floor to create his own shot, uses his toughness and impressive physique to muscle his way into the paint and finish and plays intense D.
–Denzel Primus-Devonish, 5-10 rising senior point guard, St. John's: One reason I love graduation is that it gives younger players a chance to step up into bigger roles, and Primus-Devonish is a clear example, as he's developed from a quick point guard whose job it was to run the show, not turn the ball over and play pesky D, to a playmaking floor general who sets the tone for his squad on both ends and is always in attack mode, either creating his own shot and finding a crafty way to finish among the trees, keeping the defense honest with his improved outside J or setting the table for his teammates with his aware and opportunistic passing ability.
–Malik Small, 6-5 rising junior post, Towson: Small, an undersized post warrior, was described as a "worker" by one courtside observer to a friend who arrived at the game at halftime, which was completely accurate, judging his multiple and-one finishes, dominant rebounding on both ends, defensive mindset and tough, crafty and polished post moves (by the way, he was matched up with a 6-8 kid), all of which should serve him well in college (even if not at the highest level), despite his limited size and athleticism.
–Markel Starks, 6-1 rising senior point guard, Georgetown Prep: I can't say Starks, a Georgetown commit, was a one-man gang, but it definitely seemed that way at times, as his opponents clearly had a target on his back, although he still managed to penetrate through multiple lines of defense, hit enough outside shots to make himself a threat, make plays for his teammates and most impressively, not force the action when there was no play to be made (although him having the ball alone would often create the play, even if he wasn't credited with the bucket or assist), expanded considerable energy on D, hustled with reckless abandon and showed great maturity.
–Brandon Young, 6-4 rising senior combo guard, Friendship: Honestly, Young was a name I had only heard of in passing before I saw him, but with his performance (even in an L)–he's a smooth combo guard in the truest sense (the quickness, handle passing and instincts of a point guard, with the size, athleticism and scoring ability of a skilled wing) who distributed with great skill, used advanced dribble moves and great length to get to rack and finish, knocked down shots from deep and mid-range, mixed it up inside to rebound and as most kids do in the DMV, played tough D.
And now I rest–until Thursday, at least, when I head to Orlando for more ball.


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With the current state of the "show" I don't see him writing any jokes.
With the current state of the "show" I don't see him writing any jokes.
He'd be punching up AGT scripts.
He would be much wealthier, but his soul would be dead like Fred's, Richard's, and Sal's. He would have sold out like Fred and become PC but he's better off that he's gone. Money isn't everything despite what Howard thinks.
P.S. TehLivingDead aka TehLimitedVocabulary sucks
Nancy would still be married to him.
I have nothing clever to say...
He'd still be Jackie but the show NEVER would have morphed into what it is. Jackie wouldn't have allowed it through his writing.
The above statement is being made of my own free will. This site neither condones nor agrees to anything I post but for my right to post what I feel.
He'd be funnier than Benjy, and would be able to feed Wiggy lines that don't make you roll your fucking eyes.
Then again, an empty chair would be funnier than Benjy.
He used to be the only one who stood up to Howard. I don't think he would fit in with today's Hampton's Howie.
Howard would have let him go as most of his jokes and humor are taboo these days...
on a tv episode i saw, howard saw it and admonished benjy (post beth of course). whatever, benjy tries to be shocking and is never funny. i am agnostic, so it doesnt bother me, but if you turn the tables and someone was trying to mock moses or david in the us, it wouldnt go over well. the press would massacre them.
and how is that the jews' fault?
i hate to break it to you but it's been the men of anglo-saxon decent in this country who have given away almost every benefit/privilege/position that their ancestors had enjoyed for over three centuries and it's they who have been cow-towing to every interest/activist/minority group over the last fifty years.
in short, the death of the west has been a suicide, not a homicide.
hey, it's no one's fault. i grew up in a jewish neighborhood and because of that i don't hold true the negative stereotypes of jews but also because of that i dont hold true the positive stereotypes. jews are not smarter, they are also not less athletic, they are not cruel, they are also not more enlightened and open minded. people are people. my only complaint about jews is that they refuse to completely assimilate into this country and often hold their religion (and with many the state of israel) above their nationality. i undertsand why. the holocaust would have made any ethnic or religious group wary. but, it is obvious that in this country there will be no pogroms or holocaust and now it's time to give it a rest and fully assimilate like the other european immigrants (and most of the asian as well) did over a hundred years ago. stop thinking about yourself as jewish "first" and start thinking about yourself as "american" first.
you've got literally millions of ethnic groups pouring into your country, refusing to assimilate, who are recreating their third-world hobbles in city centers from los angeles to providence.
and you're worried about some whiny middle-class jews who hold a special bond to the state of israel?
pick your battles my friend. pick your battles.


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Debunking the Great Carbon Tax Hype
Worstall, Carbon Tax and Floating Polar Bear Syndrome
By Peter C. Glover (Bio and Archives) Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Comments at bottom of page | Print friendly | Subscribe | Email Us |
Tim Worstall doesn't argue the scientific case for global warming. He openly admits he doesn't understand the issue on the grounds that he "isn't a scientist" or climate expert.
Unfortunately, neither are most of the ideologues running the discredited UN IPCC "scientists"—nor is there any such thing as a 'climate expert'. And yet, based on the word of IPCC and those associated with its position, TW concludes that global warming-climate change is a "problem" and we should be pouring mammoth sums into fighting, even though the empirical scientific data reveals plainly there's been no warming at all for 15 years.
TW's faith in the highly politicized outright intellectual skull duggery of the UN IPCC is, for one normally so astute, perplexing. Even though climate study is still plainly in its infancy, with apocalyptic speculations constantly failing the test of empirical science, TW calls for state intervention that commits us all to paying a carbon 'poll' tax instead of the current raft of green taxes.
Caron Taxomania: Stupidity-on-Steroids
In Debunking the Great Carbon Tax Hype I have already highlighted the core flaws in TW's campaign. Since then, however, in 'Problems like climate change are just too important not to use markets to solve them' TW takes up the pen again, in an ironic argument that must call into question his free market 'credentials'. TW is basing his latest case on a statement from the manufacturers' trade body that identifies coalition green policies as "incoherent and failing". No problem there. They are. But the statement goes on to allege that the "incoherence" is due to "time-consuming, inefficient and costly regulations" of bureaucratic arrangements. TW takes up the case asserting that the bigger problem still is that "the Man in Whitehall is trying to beat climate change by planning the economy." He goes on that by "demanding which type of energy is produced, how much we use, whether we recycle and how we recycle" bureaucracy is "creating a blizzard of paperwork".
Ah, so this is the reason the raft of green taxes is completely failing to impact CO2 emissions which in turn is failing to stop global warming…which…er…isn't actually happening. Just cut the regulations and associated paperwork, simplify the tax system and, hey presto, the state will soon be merrily manipulating the climate. Yes, TW does actually believes it is actually possible—and desirable!—for the state to achieve control of the climate. (Someone should tell the British Met Office, which can't even tell us with any accuracy what the weather will be like in a few days time that the state could—given the right tax—it could achieve more accuracy.)
Not that TW openly advocates Soviet Union-style central planning, you understand. He points out that planned economies—the "socialist calculation problem"—is a failed relic of the twentieth century, there being "just too many variables to process—even for extremely powerful computers." Well I nearly fell off my chair laughing at the complete irony in TW's case.
Just why TW thinks that such a socially ubiquitous 'poll' tax would be less of a bureaucratic nightmare, isn't really clear. Imagine the social fallout from a carbon tax that sets citizen against bureaucracy over an unproven and distinctly dodgy scientific case. Then we'd have (informing) neighbour against neighbour, the impact on heavy industry, the impact on jobs, the impact on…the list is endless. And all to "solve" a "problem" that is not only beyond TW's understanding, but patently way beyond the current understanding of science.
But that's not the real irony. Having bought lock, stock and two smoking barrels into the climate scare, TW fails to grasp that the infant science of climate study is so riddled with complexity with "too many variables" of its own, that the climate models of "extremely powerful computers" have constantly proven so wildly inaccurate in their use of data and their predictions, that even former hard-boiled co-alarmists like James Lovelock have been reduced to admitting: "We just don't know what the climate is doing." Ah, if only science researchers raking in vast government largesse would be more honest and more often admit "we just don't know".
In a nutshell, TW's case is that a simple bureaucratic change of tack to manipulate the free marketplace is to way to go to achieve the goal: state manipulation of the climate. Not exactly the kind of argument I ever expected a committed free marketeer to make. No wonder University of Houston Professor, Larry Bell, commenting on the new bipartisan mood for compromise among some conservatives in the U.S., tags Carbon Taxomania: "stupidity-on-steroids".
The fact is that we need to rid ourselves entirely of a plague of green taxes which are having zero impact in the pointless war on a harmless trace and minor greenhouse gas. Arguing for a state intervening substitution of one failed bureaucratic tax system for another merely avoids facing the real scientific conundrum Warmists are avoiding: How is it that CO2 emissions have continued to rise exponentially while the global average temperature has not risen for 15 years?
Ah, the floating polar bear
But I must mention one other thing in connection with TW's Telegraph missive. Next time such a piece is in the offing, it might be an idea to ensure that it isn't totally undermined by a dim-witted sub-editor including the iconic green propagandist tool: the image of a polar bear 'cast adrift' on an Arctic ice floe. Yes, TW's piece is captioned with riotous pomposity: "The man from Whitehall cannot protect this polar bear". Ah yes, FPBS—floating polar bear syndrome! The fact is that polar bears can swim. There's nothing the cuddly imps love more than jumping onto and riding around on ice floes. It's what polar bears do for fun. Warmists just haven't learned the fact yet.
I would expect this kind of bunkem from the BBC, Guardian or the New York Times, but not from The Telegraph. TW's sub-editor might also like to know that far from being on the point of extinction, as this article in ... er ... The Telegraph makes clear, polar bears are actually thriving. It seems that if a small area does warm (or cool) polar bears do what they have always done, adapt and move on. I thought this point particularly worth mentioning in the event said sub-editor should unwittingly commit the same error that lately distinguished an activist 'green' editor at Disinfo.com. Warning of the threat to polar bears in the Antarctic, said editor overlooked one minor issue: there are no polar bears in Antarctica. But hey, let's not lot facts get in the way of well-worn, propagandist iconic imagery—the same imagery invoked to embellish TW's recent column.
Having nailed his colors and reputation to the Warmist mast in a book and in regular articles, we must thus expect TW to float similar arguments. But they all essentially boil down to one: "the Man from Whitehall' could "solve" the climate "problem", if only he would substitute an alternative bureaucratic tax system; or, more prosaically, exchange one centrally-planned, environmentally-ineffectual, social nightmare for another.
But enough with the floating polar bears, eh Tim?
Peter C. Glover (www.petercglover.com) is an English writer & freelance journalist specializing in political, media and energy analysis (and is currently European Associate Editor for the US magazine Energy Tribune). He has been published extensively with columns at World Politics Review, TCS Daily and American Thinker with contributions to numerous publications including American Spectator, New English Review, British Journalism Review, Human Events, as well faith publications Christian Renewal (US), Catholic Insight (Canada) and Evangelical Times (UK). He is also the author of a number of books including The Politics of Faith: Essays on the Morality of Key Current Affairs which set out the moral case for the invasion of Iraq and a Judeo-Christian defence of the death penalty. Fore more go to: www.petercglover.com |
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