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Mike Trout and the Meaning of $140 Million
Back in the summer of 2012, when it became clear that Mike Trout was doing something we had never seen from a player his age, the word of the day was "adjustments." Yes, Trout was accomplishing amazing things, and there was little doubt that he would be a phenomenal player, probably a Hall of Famer. But his legacy—would he be a Hall of Famer like Willie Mays, or a Hall of Famer like Andre Dawson?—would come down to adjustments.
"Everybody's trying to find a way to get him out right now," said Keith Johnson, Trout's manager at High-A in 2010 and Triple-A in 2012. "You know the major leagues, it's a matter of adjustments. Everybody adjusts. Pitchers adjust, hitters adjust, and the next day pitchers adjust again. Everybody is searching and trying to find (Trout's) hole, whether it's not being able to hit sinkers or cutters or whatever it is. Something might work."
What we don't appreciate is what an adjustment really is, from the pitcher's perspective. It is not merely exchanging one weapon for another. It's really a compromise. Just by forcing the league to adjust to him, the batter has already made his opponents compromise; he has prevented them from throwing what they really want to throw. To some degree, once the batter forces the league to adjust, he's already won.
So this is how adjustments have worked in Trout's career so far. Trout's hole was not sinkers—he's hitting .404 in his career on sinkers, with a .644 slugging percentage—and it was not cutters, against which he has hit .303 and slugged .584. It's not pitches up, down, in, or out. This zone profile shows how Trout's BABIP in each pitch location compares to the league average in the same location—110 percent means he's 10 percent better than the rest of the league on the same pitches, for instance. Of the 13 squares where he has put at least 25 balls in play, he's above average in 13.
(Lower the threshold to five, which is a pointlessly small number—shoot, so is 25—but which at least combats the cherry picking, and he's above average in 18 of 21.)
So the closest thing to a successful adjustment is this: First-pitch curveballs. In 2012, right-handers started him out with curveballs four percent of the time. In 2013, they tried it 13 percent, reducing first-pitch fastballs by the same amount.
And this worked! Trout didn't swing at a single one of those 66 curveballs. Time after time, he let a get-it-over curve drop into the strike zone, unharmed. Dozens of pitchers got freebie 0-1 counts.
But did they adjust, or did they just compromise? Pitchers don't actually want to throw curveballs on the first pitch. Curveballs are harder to throw for strikes than fastballs—and, notably, half of the first-pitch curves that Trout took were called balls, giving Trout dozens of freebie 1-0 counts. Further, pitchers had now shown Trout their curveball, reducing its effectiveness as a putaway pitch later in the at-bat. And, of course, a get-it-over curveball works only as long as Trout is taking it. In any other context, another word for get-it-over is "bad."
So we can conclude that, yes, the pitchers did adjust. They adjusted in a way that made them worse, that took them out of their game plan in the hope that by avoiding their own strengths they might avoid Trout's strengths even more. This is really what adjusting is about. It's about figuring out who is better when everybody is doing something they don't prefer to do.
Trout's legacy will be determined by how well he plays. But we find all sorts of reasons to kill our idols, and his legacy will also be determined by the way he dodges land mines: How he handles fame, how he handles politics, how he handles criticism, how he handles women, how he handles money. It's awful, but eventually we end up hating almost everybody. The ones we don't—Mariano Rivera, Jim Thome, [no other names found]—keep our affection because they manage to seem above all the drama. Maybe not even above it. Outside it. Separate from it. They exist in a world where drama wouldn't even occur to them, like all those unfathomable dimensions that mathematicians can prove but nobody can see.
Trout, of course, is a contemporary of Bryce Harper, and the two will be linked and compared for 20 years the way Mantle and Mays, Manning and Brady, and the Beatles and the Stones are. Both are young, both are amazing, but they are on totally different public image trajectories. Harper seems like a guy who wants it all, who will do anything it takes to get it all, who will advocate for himself, who won't let an insult go, who wants to be cool, who wants to be rich, who runs into a wall and wants credit for it.
A few notes here: There's nothing wrong with most of this stuff—Who doesn't want to be cool? Who doesn't want to be rich? We should all advocate for ourselves because sure as heck nobody else will, etc.. Further, these impressions for Harper are quite possible inaccurate and unfair. We're talking about the public image of each player, and public image is partially out of the player's control and often misleading. Players are victims of the public image machine, including Harper. And, fair or not, Harper feels like controversy waiting to happen.
Trout, meanwhile. What's Trout's public image? He's no drama. He has the same career WARP as Paul Konerko yet has managed to maintain the Just-A-Kid character. Virtually every one of his tweets falls into at least one of three categories:
1. Retweeting his family
The only commercial you've ever seen him in is for Subway. Subway! The least cool sandwich shop. Subway is the subway of sandwich shops. He hunts, but you never see him with a gun. He listens to music, but you don't even know what kind. He gives quotes, but they're neither interesting nor the sort of banal Cap'n quotes that put the expectation of leadership on him. You've never had the sense he wanted attention, that he wanted you to think he was cool, or that he had any ambition besides baseball. What do you know about Trout, besides the exclamation points and the smiles?
And he has managed to avoid having his public image tied in any way to money. Here's the story, recounted by Ben Reiter in Sports Illustrated, of Trout's signing bonus:
The Angels' scouts' second worry was whether they would be able to sign Trout. The franchise did not pay picks bonuses higher than those recommended by MLB's slotting system. At dinner three weeks earlier, Jeff Trout had told Bane that his son would agree to his slot amount, but later Bane was hearing whispers that he would demand more. "Eddie called me about three hours before the draft, because the numbers were flying on Mike, and he wanted me to reach out to Jeff," says Morhardt. Morhardt called his old teammate, and reported back to his boss: "He's ready to go."
Six years later, he's going to be getting $20 million a year. And to this, Trout manages to give the Troutiest quote, neither making news nor deflecting with cliche. He reacts like a kid: "It's pretty funny."
At first, you think he's mocking reporters who get things wrong, but Trout never mocks anybody. Bill Shaikin asks him to clarify and you realize he just meant that it's crazy to think about himself having that much money: "It's crazy what people are saying, and throwing out numbers like that. I'm in a spot where I wouldn't have thought I would be before my career was over."
The Angels have never felt comfortable talking about money. They have a strange way of negotiating with big free agents, for instance. Here's Torii Hunter describing it to me once:
"I told my agent, get ahold of Tony Reagins, let them know I wanted to play there. They were at Del Taco having lunch. The next day they called me. … They gave me an offer. Arte, he was like: 'You have three hours.'"
After that, the offer would be pulled. The same tactic—under a new front office, but the same owner—reportedly cost the Angels a shot at Matt Garza this winter, when they offered him more than he would ultimately sign (with Milwaukee) for:
"I was on vacation with my wife and I didn't want to be disturbed, and it was like, 'Here it is, we'll pull it in a certain amount of hours.' I didn't have a chance to respond, so I just said, 'Whatever. It is what it is.'"
When they pursued Carl Crawford in 2010, they made a big deal out of pursuing him as their no. 1 target but offered him barely three-quarters of what he signed for. (And a month later spent nearly as much on Vernon Wells.) Before that, in 2009, they took the very unusual step of publicly withdrawing an offer to Mark Teixeira. "We're out," the club's top spokesman told reporters.
It's not that Moreno won't spend money. For Josh Hamilton, for Wells, he'll commit fortunes without a blink. But the way Moreno does business—or, at least, the way it's reported that he does—money is a weapon that players are using against him. Everybody is trying to get his money, or to use him to get more money from other people, to leverage his money for more money. Money is where things get ugly.
But to some people, it's just like, dude. My wife and I are enjoying ourselves.
When it comes to the trend toward early extensions, the Angels have lagged. According to MLB Trade Rumors' extension tracker, they have never signed a pre-arb player to a deal that bought out free agent years. The closest they came was inking Ervin Santana, who had three years of service time, to a four-year deal with a club option. They'll be the 25th team to sign a pre-arb extension, despite having just produced a swarm of homegrown talent in the past decade—Weaver, Kendrick, Aybar, Morales, Santana, Napoli, Figgins, Saunders, not to mention top prospects/extension candidates Casey Kotchman, Dallas McPherson, and Jeff Mathis.
There were some in the front office who wanted to extend Trout early in the 2012 season, when he was still years away from arbitration and, some felt, likely to accept a more discounted deal, as other young stars have done. No offer was made, though, and you could argue that at this point Trout would be better off going year by year.
"Our view is you never turn down your first fortune," Paul Cohen, Evan Longoria's agent, told the LA Times' Mike DiGiovanna. But at this point there's very, very little chance that Trout's first fortune isn't secure. He'd be arbitration eligible in a year. In the worst-case scenario—let's say he's a zero-win player this year, that he's either hurt all year or he somehow performs like Chris Getz—he will still rank eighth all-time in wins above replacement through age 22. In a terrible scenario—say, he drops 70 percent of his value—he'll still be in line to break or approach arbitration records. That's the first fortune, and barring something that ends his career, it's secure. One year ago? Sure, sign an extension. Now? He's the ideal case for going year by year, doing the union right by setting new arbitration thresholds, hitting free agency after his age-25 season and in line to make, what, a half billion dollars?
But if we've learned anything about the Angels, it's that conversations about money are never just about money, and they often turn…uncomfortable. Trout, in signing an extension now, will probably give the Angels a discount that his economic security doesn't really require. You've seen plenty of breakdowns of what he's "worth," and even discounting for the risk the Angels absorb, he's probably "worth" considerably more than the $140 million he's rumored to be receiving over the next six years: at $15 million, $20 million, and $25 million for his three arbitration years, that's only $80 million for his first three years of free agency—years in which he'll be 25, 26, and 27. But this extension sure saves a lot of potential ugliness down the line. And, frankly, it might not be the worst thing for his popularity if he spends six more years not being the highest-paid player in the game. A player shouldn't have to take a discount to be liked, and a player who gets every dime he's worth shouldn't ever be judged for it. But there's something about holding out for $50 million that seems so unlike Trout, and there's something about being a little bit underpaid that seems so very Trout.
"Not until I was 27 did I start to guess," says Scott Servais, the Angels Assistant GM. "I was hitting .225. I had this coach at the Cubs say 'Scott, you're a smart guy, call a good game, you know what you're doing, but feel for hitting is not real good. Are you looking fastball every pitch and reacting to breaking balls?' Yeah, that's what I was told, what I was taught. Why? He hands me an article with quotes from Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, and they say they sat on pitches. Says 'Read this, come back to me.' I talked to some veteran players, and it's like an unwritten rule, you don't talk about it, but if you're right on right, you gotta guess. Talking to Buddy Bell, said how much did you look breaking ball and he said 85 percent of the time.
"We're in New York, in Shea, and I say 'worth a shot.' I tried it and it worked. Opened up a whole new realm for me. You have to be willing to take a fastball if you're wrong and not jump off and change—you have to ride it out. But until you get two strikes, guess every pitch. And when you're right, hit a gapper. I hit like 11 home runs and took off in like 100 at-bats. It worked for a while. Then the league figured out what I was doing."
Right now, the league can't figure out what Trout is doing; on no pitch is he weaker than the opposing pitcher is. For Trout, it's just about figuring out what the league is doing. If they throw him 66 first-pitch breaking balls this year, I'd bet a dollar he swings at some; I'd bet he hits a couple out. Trout just never misses his chance.
Sam Miller is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @SamMillerBB
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Trout is on his way to being the next Aaron or Mays, and I am afraid he is going to get screwed on MVP voting the same way they were. He has already been MVP twice without winning it. The MVP is likely to be the best player who is not Mike Trout.
Mar 03, 2014 11:12 AM
Myles Handley
Great article, but I'm struggling how to actually get normalized BABIP numbers from Brooks Baseball.
Mar 03, 2014 11:38 AM
Eric Garcia McKinley
I am not even close to getting tired of Mike Trout articles. My favorite new sub-genre.
Mar 03, 2014 20:31 PM
Great stuff as always, but sometimes I worry Trout makes you wish you still covered the Angels full time. Don't leave us!
Mar 03, 2014 21:26 PM
Sam, this was a really beautiful piece. One of the things I look forward to most is seeing how Trout's career will progress over the next 15 years or so. He easily has room to grow, which is an exciting thought. I love your work on Effectively Wild. Perhaps my biggest fear is that you will quit the podcast! Don't do that!
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Based on Longfellow's work of the same name. Entire vocal score - here.
According to Smith's Musical Comedy in America: From The Black Crook to South Pacific, From The King & I to Sweeney Todd, only a very brief initial run, but remained alive for thirty years in numerous places. (For example The Sydney Morning Herald of July 31 1891 reports that tomorrow will begin a run of Evangeline at the Criterion Theatre, and that the composer had just performed (an orchestral version) of his Adonis Gavotte of 1885.)

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One of the first things you learn in fashion school is to design a collection with such a strong and cohesive story that the customer is compelled to buy the entire look--or better yet, the entire collection. Suno certainly succeeds in doing this, for every girl knows that it wouldn't be good enough to simply have one beautifully printed Suno top. You need the mismatched skirt, the printed shoes, and the piles of of jewelry to go with it in order to achieve the perfectly clashing cacophony of colors and prints that are essential in composing the Suno look. Even though wearing a full runway look head-to-toe is normally frowned upon, I wouldn't mind lifting most of these looks off the runway styled as is. In fact, the Suno show was one of my favorites this season, and even though I later found out that half of the people I know were also at the show (including childhood friends, siblings of childhood friends, etc), I was so absorbed in the wave of vibrant prints that I didn't notice a single one of them (sorry to be so rude). Here are just a few of my favorite looks, and a peek at the much-blogged-about shoes from the Suno and Loeffler Randall collaboration.
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9 comments:
- Steph said...
One of my favorite lines. I just love the prints.
- October 1, 2010 at 6:13 PM
- Caddy said...
I love the prints! So vibrant and fun!
- October 2, 2010 at 5:01 AM
- Masha said...
Great collections. I like the more the skirt print, the fruit print. so wonderful one, it's just sad that the skirt is long...
- October 2, 2010 at 6:09 PM
- SA + MG said...
such freaking awesome shoes. Ive started a shoemaking course, check out my work if you're interested.
- Matea
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- Victoria said...
great photos! Love love love all those shoes!
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- Jade said...
these prints were so dopeeeeee
I loved this collection, so fun looking
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- Emily said...
lust lust lusting the shoes!!!
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- Carolyn said...
love those prints.. so bold
- October 7, 2010 at 1:23 PM
- kiran said...
Great article. Clothing style has changed and with that the salwar kameez patterns has also changed to meet the need of latest style. Recently I visited the site www.kaneesha.com and I was surprised to see the wide range of designs they have and couldn't resist and bought one salwar kameez.
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my first mini 14
I just acquired a stainless steel wooden stock Mini 14 model 186-***52. It has a plastic buttplate and was made in 1997. It is a surplus arm that has had very little use and seems in fine condition.
My question is; What should I be on the look out for in the way of problems.
I guess my biggest problem is not knowing what i dont know.
Any help would be appreciated.
Generally they are pretty much "bullet proof" (no pun intended) little rifles. The only thing I've had not so good experiences with in the past was cheap aftermarket magazines.
I'm not familiar with the trigger on the 186 series mini's, but if they are as heavy to pull at the newer 580 series a good trigger job by a competent gunsmith, taking the trigger pull down to about 3#, makes alot of differrence to the positive.
If it looks clean & oiled, and feels tight, go out & give it a test. My guess is that you will find it throws empty brass a fair distance. If it does, you can easily mitigate that problem by changing out the gas port bushing with a reduced diameter bushing. Several guys make those bushings pretty cheap...just ask. Mini's are also known for a pretty hard cycle, which can be tough on optics. Get a 1911-style buffer and position it on the guide rod (also a cheap fix). Aside from these, you'll have to judge what you want to do to it. My 2 cents...keep it in the wood stock...;)
To quote a friend of mine, shoot the snot out of it. :cool:
A barrel support rod and Cryo treatment will really help the shots fom walking up as the barrel heats up.
Other than that, thy don't have many problems.
Be aware that any mods you do will be removed by ruger if you have to send it back for servicing or repair, so unless it's a restricted part and you need a repair or mod, sent it to a good gunsmith.
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"Ignore all of the other sugar-coated reviews."
Take Mega Man for the NES. Now, water down the music, graphics, and the gameplay. Next, add the fact that it is Nintendo (which already attracts a fanbase of fanatics), and you have Metroid. Samus' first game is NOT a hit by any means, in fact, I would rather forget about this monstrosity and move right to Super Metroid. Unfortunately, this game will always be a black mark on Ms. Aran's record. What makes this game bad, you ask? Please read on.
Graphics: 4 - it came out after Mega Man...and it had the Nintendo crew to support it...yet it just...
...is so blurry no matter what you encounter. Samus herself is a blurred mass of orange and blue, who fires short red bursts of who knows what. The objects one picks up in this game are simple and bland, such as the first item you find, which is just a shining globe of nothing. The stage layout is way too simple for a game like this, in my opinion, for it is just a metal floor, a metal ceiling, and a black background. Other terrain (such as lava) also looks like a rush job. And the doors? They disappear more than they open. A below average job overall, if you ask me.
Of course, graphics do not really mean anything when it comes to judging a game. However, Metroid's other aspects tarnish its reputation even more.
Sound: 4 - Same background music...same repetitive background music...
...and the music is not even composed well. During the game, one will encounter one of two main themes, both of which lack flavor, catchiness, and quality. Though one can tell that the themes were meant to blend with Samus' situations, that alone is just not enough to please a casual gamer, IMO. The sound effects are equally bland, for the blaster shots sound uncharacteristic, and the other effects are equally unappealing. And just because Metroid is an NES game does not excuse it from a harsh sound criticism.
Mute the speakers before playing this game, please :P.
Control: 10 - At least you can actually control Samus...
...while the tireless (or, in this case, tiresome) exploits of this title unfold about you. Samus will fire, walk, jump, or even roll info a little ball at the touch of a button without unresponsive controls. Good thing, too, since at least the game is playable (even though I doubt anyone actually wants to play it).
Gameplay: 4 - ''I am stuck...maybe I will find a creative way to solve this puzzle...''
Of course, you probably will not say the above statement. Instead, you will probably turn the game off and wonder why you decided to play it in the first place. Seriously, there are many dead-ends in this game that finding your way around them begins to become tiresome after doing it about three times. In other words, the game turns from a moderately engaging title into a tiresome twist of negligence. I found myself being bored with this game after spending a half an hour playing it.
I know, sure, Nintendo made it, and the game was the first in the series. However, other aspects of the gameplay are also lacking, which is unacceptable for any gaming company, in my honest opinion. For one, your blaster has a very short firing range, which requires you to get into an enemy's face in order to do anything to it. Why even have a projectile if its firing range is a mere 3 feet?
Also, the stage layout, in my opinion, is very drab, since it is just one long stage divided into several sections. The bosses are really hard, or they at least seem to be, for I have only fought one.
The concept of this game had potential, the potential that made this game series into the shining gem that it is today. However, this game has no reflection upon this series' current glory.
Replay Value: 2 - Once you conquer the baffling ordeal once...
...I seriously doubt that anyone would want to voluntarily do it again. This game is so tedious and generic that it is almost sickening. If you like this game, then you must be less critical than I am, for I could not see this game to be good in any way possible.
Overall: 4 - Overall, nothing it this game has enough quality...
...to warrant a good rating by any means. Truly, if you want quality, play Mega Man 2, 3, or Super Metroid, since these games are done much better than this monsterpiece. I am not biased against Nintendo in any way, but I am very critical of games that are from series' usually known for greatness.
Even if Metroid was not a Nintendo game, I would still give it a low score, for its gameplay is lacking in every way possible.
Reviewer's Rating: 2.0 - Poor
Originally Posted: 09/12/03
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Although AngloGold chief executive
Cutifani had also admitted that based on early modelling, it looked as though the RSPT would reduce returns from Tropicana by up to 40 per cent, potentially pushing the project down the company's list of investment priorities.
"Common sense has prevailed," AngloGold senior vice president, Australia, Mike Erickson, tells Resources Daily. "We can now model Tropicana without having to try and second guess some sort of numbers around the tax."
Tropicana is widely regarded as the best gold discovery in Australia in the past decade. As such, the progress of its development is being keenly followed throughout the mining industry.
At present, AngloGold and its 30-per cent partner, nickel miner
Before that happens, the companies are expected to deliver a resource upgrade that by all reports, could be substantial.
The current global resource for Tropicana stands at 75.3 million tonnes grading 2.07 grams of gold a tonne for 5.01 million contained ounces, but drilling at the Boston Shaker discovery has been turning up good grades from shallow depth.
"We will have an update quite soon on the Boston Shaker resource," Erickson says. "The key there is we're seeing higher grades closer to surface."
Drilling in the Havana Deeps area is reportedly also progressing well, but because it is a much deeper zone than Boston Shaker, the results are unlikely to be incorporated into resource calculations this year.
The Tropicana pre-feasibility study, which was based on the current resource, estimated that the operation could produce 330,000-410,000 ounces of gold a year over a 10-year life.
Cutifani says he wants to see a 15-year mine life before making a decision to invest.
"We've started off with a 10-year mine life," he says. "When we press the button on this, we'd like to have 15 years pretty well tied up and the guys are on track to achieving that objective. We're very pleased with the progress."
The initial development at Tropicana will cost an estimated $520 million and likely comprise twin open pit mines at the Tropicana and Havana deposits, although there might be potential for a third at Boston Shaker. There is also potential for an underground operation.
One of the key issues investigated in the feasibility study has been the merits of owner mining over contract mining. Erickson says the company is leaning towards using a contractor, which is the model it has adopted at the Sunrise Dam gold mine, near Laverton, in WA.
"The estimation that we did in the pre-feasibility study on the contractor model, and now the detailed discussions we're having with contractors, have been very pleasing," he says. "Our estimates were bang on. We're confident we can make contract mining work well."
In AngloGold's case, the theory is that the contract mining model represents a better use of capital.
"We tend to prefer to go contract mining as long as it's competitive because we can take the $100-150 million we save, put it into the ground and find another deposit," Cutifani says.
"We're always looking to make the best use of capital."
AngloGold and Independence also have to make a call on whether to use diesel or gas power and whether to use a third party power purchase agreement in completing the feasibility.
Cutifani says AngloGold has discussed the prospect of buying out Independence, but hasn't been able to come to an agreement with its partner on price. He is comfortable with the relationship progressing as it is.
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Courts in Erie, Pennsylvania
The constitution of Pennsylvania calls for the establishment of courts in Erie, Pennsylvania to help residents of Erie resolve legal disputes as quickly, fairly, and efficiently as possible.
If you are involved in any legal dispute in Erie, Pennsylvania, chances are good that you'll deal with its courts in one way or another.
The court system in Erie, Pennsylvania handles both criminal and civil cases. Lawyers in Erie, Pennsylvania who practice civil litigation usually spend much of their working time at the courthouse. Therefore, they are familiar with its local rules, and can deal with the court system efficiently and fairly easily. To most people, however, the court system can be an intimidating bureaucracy. These are some of the scenarios in which you're likely to find yourself dealing with the Erie, Pennsylvania courts:
Events Leading To Exposure To The Courts In Erie, Pennsylvania
Jury Duty: Under the law of Erie, Pennsylvania, all adult citizens of the United States who live in Erie are required to make themselves available for jury duty, if they are needed. When you are called upon to serve on a jury, you are required to show up, or else you might face criminal charges leading to hefty fines, in possible imprisonment. When you are called for jury duty, there's a good chance that you won't actually have to serve on a jury, either because there are already more people in the jury pool than are needed, or one of the lawyers involved in the case decides to excuse you. If you are selected to serve, on the other hand, you should follow the instructions of the judge to the letter. In particular, you need to show up to the courthouse every day of the trial, and on time, or risk being held in contempt of court.
Filing a lawsuit: When you sue a person or company in a Erie, Pennsylvania court, it's a given that you will have to deal with the courts, to one degree or another. At the very least, you'll probably have to attend some hearings, deal with discovery disputes, and attend case management meetings. Even if your case never goes to trial (which it probably won't, statistically), you will probably become very familiar with Erie, Pennsylvania's courts.
Being Sued: If you, unfortunately, are getting sued in a Erie, Pennsylvania court, it's almost certain that you'll be spending a lot of time dealing with the local court system. You have to file some type of response (usually an answer or motion to dismiss) to the lawsuit, and there will be many procedural issues that might result in disputes that the court has to resolve. All of this happens in most lawsuits, even if they don't go to trial.
Divorce: If you and your spouse are divorcing, hopefully you can do it amicably. If there are disagreements over child custody, or other issues, a Erie, Pennsylvania family court is going to have to settle them.
Find a Erie Lawyer that Specializes in Your Area of Need:
How Can A Erie, Pennsylvania Tort Lawyer Help?
Whatever the particular circumstances leading you to have to deal with the court system in Erie, Pennsylvania, it's highly likely that complex legal questions are going to be involved.
Accordingly, it's almost always a good idea to speak with a qualified civil litigation attorney if you think that you are going to have to deal with the courts in Erie, Pennsylvania.
1577 cases posted to LegalMatch lawyers in Erie
Civil Courts Attorneys in the Largest PA Cities
Life in ErieErie, Pennsylvania is an important city in Erie County. It serves as the seat of government for the county and has a population of over 102,000. The manufacturing industry has historically been the foundation of Erie's thriving economy. At the present, higher education, tourism, and healthcare fuel much of the city's revenue. Major corporations like GE Transportation and Marquette Savings Bank have their headquarters in Erie
Erie is pleasantly situated along the shore of Lake Erie. The Lake and its surrounding environment greatly influence the culture of the city. Erie, Pennsylvania has been nicknamed "the Gem City" due to the Lake's sparkling appearance. Erie is also
Erie is sometimes referred to as "the Flagship City" because the historical flagship USS Niagara is docked near the Erie Maritime Museum.
Outdoor activities are very abundant in Erie and revolve mainly around Lake Erie. Presque Isle State Park is the city's most outstanding attraction. Every year, the Park attracts more than four million visitors. Grapes are grown in the Park region and the area produces the third largest amount of wine in America. Visitors also enjoy shopping at Erie establishments like the Millcreek Mall to take advantage of Pennsylvania's tax exemptions on clothing items.
Lawyers in Erie, Pennsylvania are available for assistance with many different types of legal issues. Many Erie lawyers work closely with the Erie County Courthouse located in the city. Laws in Erie Pennsylvania often address legal issues that are unique to the lake region.


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Rapper's wife shuts down show after he gives cocaine to crowd
Perhaps you've heard of Stitches, Florida's upstart drug dealer cum rapper with the face tattoos like "Nightmare Before Christmas."
If you've heard of Stitches, the one thing you know about him is that he loves cocaine. He loves using it, selling it, you name it. He's not subtle about it. You might know this from the refrain of his song "Brick In Yo Face," which is simply, "I love selling blow." If you haven't seen it, you should really take a quick look below. It's mesmerizing.
Rest assured "Brick In Yo Face" was not a troll—he really does love cocaine. Last month Stitches sought to reassure fans at a show in Lake Worth, FL, that part of his act—giving out free cocaine to audience members—was not a ruse. Stitches tells the crowd, "I've seen some people on Instagram saying this shit's fake," before inviting four female audience members up on stage to do the drug with him.
The first woman in line gets her fix, but before the the whole episode can conclude Stitches' wife shuts the show down. She can be heard off camera yelling, "I'm gonna fuck that bitch up." Stitches looks startled and immediately tells fellow members of his group, "We're done." He then abruptly walks off stage and an audience member off camera can be heard asking, "What just happened?"
It's nice to know Stitches has someone in his life at least attempting to keep him from stepping too far out of line. It's also nice to know that, while drug dealing will likely continue to be more remunerative for Stitches than actually making music he does seem to have an absolutely rabid, if small fan base. The crowd drowns out Stitches to the words of his own songs, often carrying the tune after he's dropped out of a verse. Live For Live Music also points out that some fans had paid as much as $60 for a meet-and-greet with Stitches. In an age when the most anticipated records are being given away for free, that's the kind of entrepreneurial spirit artists need to thrive these days.
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O-M-G! This was delicious! I wanted to eat the whole pan myself, but my stomach wasn't big enough. This is super creamy and delicious. The chicken mixture can be made ahead of time and tossed with the biscuits when you are ready to bake it. I wouldn't store this fully assembled for very long. I've done that before and the biscuits didn't rise as much as they did when the biscuits were cooked immediately.
Poppy Seed Chicken Bubble Up
serves 8
(Printable Recipe)
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken*
- 1 (10.75oz) can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 (16oz) can refrigerated Grands! biscuits
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside
Combine chicken, soup, sour cream, cheese, pepper and poppy seeds. Cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. Toss with chicken mixture.
Pour chicken mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.
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Ross Appoints Lagman Asian Regional Sales Manager
March 8, 2011
Bogard Lagman, formerly executive vice president of Charles Ross & Son Co., has been appointed regional sales manager for Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Based in Manila, Philippines, he will be responsible for sales management of products manufactured in Ross plants. Lagman, who has 30 years of experience in the specialty mixing and blending equipment business, will also work directly with the company's network of sales representatives.
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and reared in a family of artists, writers, professors, and University Presidents, Long was as precocious in his artistic ability as he was eager to apply it. At 18, Long followed his father's footsteps to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in Creative Writing under the guidance of his friend and advisor, Reynolds Price. Upon completing his university coursework, Long moved to New York to immerse himself in the study of fine art.
In NYC, Long became a member of the Art Students League, studying under the guidance of such notable artists as Robert Beverly Hale and Frank Mason. Then, in 1969, Long preempted the draft by enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served just over two tours of duty in Viet Nam as a Marine Combat Officer; during his last tour he served as Head of the Combat Art Team, and much of his work from that period is now on display at the Smithsonian Institute of Washington, D.C.
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In 1984, Long moved to France, where, for the next 14 years, he split time between Paris and the Gard region of Provence. By the time of the move, Long had completed several frescoes in Italy - including a joint fresco with Annigoni and the only work by a non-Italian at the Abbey of Montecassino. These works set the stage for several major fresco projects in the U.S. (13 to this day), including a dome at the TransAmerica building in downtown Charlotte, NC.
In addition to his prolific fresco work, Long has had works in the Royal Academy as well as the Royal Portrait Society (London, UK). He has exhibited in Florence, London, Paris, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and is represented in major collections throughout Europe and the Americas. He has lived and worked in Europe for over thirty years and now divides his time between Europe and the United States.
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|From: Tony Garnock-Jones (tonyg at ccs.neu.edu)
Date: Wed May 4 18:58:29 EDT 2011
On 2011-05-04 6:54 PM, Asumu Takikawa wrote: > Wow, impressive! I've been benchmarking with the DrRacket interactive > tests already for contracts, so I can run my test driver and get some > numbers for that. That'd be great. I mean, it'll probably just break, but if it doesn't... it'd be interesting :-) Tony
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THOUSANDS of people are expected to line the streets of Stourport for the town's 89th carnival.
The annual event will kick off with a land parade on Saturday when floats will set off from Areley Kings Recreation Ground at 12.30pm.
Walkers will be able to join the parade as the procession makes its way through the town to the riverside carnival field.
The parade will feature floats with carnival queen Mary Newman, princess Halle Griffiths and rosebud Darcie Holmes, local businesses and, for the first time, this year will see decorated golf buggies as well as go karts taking part.
Following the parade, the crowning of the carnival court will take place by the Mayor of Stourport Cliff Brewer on the bandstand at 3pm.
The queen will then take her place on the first of the riverboat parades from 4pm, which features a flypast by a local micro light club, before an illuminated evening parade between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, depending on the weather.
There will be entertainment, refreshments, rides and bouncy castles available throughout the day at the carnival field.
Events on the field include children's entertainer Andy Magic, a falconry display, Zennors Dance and Musical Theatre Academy, appearances from Mickey and Minnie Mouse and performances from local folk band Dryftwood, as well as rock group Unknown First and Barefoot Serpents.
Entry to the carnival field, where a firework display will take place in the evening, is free and money will be raised for local charities from trade and charity stalls.
Organisers say there are more than £1,000 worth of prizes to be won on the day, including the £150 for best float, which will be judged by Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier.
Last year's carnival saw more than £5,000 raised for the scanner appeal, local Scouts and Guides groups and York Street doctors. Organisers are hoping to raise even more this year.
Pete Roberts, carnival committee chairman, said: "It's going to be a great day and we are all looking forward to it.
"I've been organising the carnival for the past 30 years now and our aim is to still make it bigger and better each year.
"Many of the other local town's carnivals have died but we are doing our best to keep our traditions going."
To enter a float, which costs £10, or for local groups and organisations to apply to receive a share of the money raised, call Pete Roberts on 01299 879340.


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I'm a nomad. Been in NYC for almost 3 years, and in that time I've lived in Murray Hill, Astoria, Chinatown, and now the East Village.
I'm all about that positive energy. I think life is about making the best of every given situation!
I also have a beagle named Travis Barker. He's pretty famous.
Being playful & sarcastic
Packing a hookah
Deep conversations
Eating spicy food
Using chopsticks
Beating drums - I was the drummer in a Blink-182 cover band in high school
Music: Pink Floyd, 311, Tool, SOAD, Foo Fighters, Zion I, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, BTNH, Blink-182, Whitest Boy Alive, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Sinatra, RHCP, RATM, Heiroglyphics, Tribe Called Quest, Sublime, the Expendables, The Dirty Heads, the Beatles, Oasis, Discovery, Slightly Stoopid, Incubus
Films: Say Anything, When Harry Met Sally, Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets' Society, Amelie, LOTR, Help! (Beatles), Tropic Thunder, Sherlock Holmes, nature/food/worldly documentaries, foreign films
TV: Arrested Development, Scrubs, Newsroom, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Downton Abbey, The Colbert Repor(t), No Reservations, Sherlock, Top Gear (UK), Archer, The Daily Show
Food: Thai, Indian, Chinese, Korean, Malaysian, Middle-Eastern, African, Italian - in that order. Will gladly challenge you to a spice battle.
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When is it going to be summer, and why am I not at the beach?
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Tabloid Cheat Sheet: Tiger Still Sleeping With Rachel Uchitel? Britney Wants A New Year's Proposal?
How you define today really says a lot about your personality. It's a Rorschach Test, if you will. There are some of you who are no doubt thinking about today as Christmas Eve Eve day. There are others who are no doubt excited because it's the last full work day before a break. But then there are those of you who will see today for what it really is—tabloid release day! After the jump, we've rounded up the most interesting and obviously 200 percent true stories from this week's tabloids. Almost all of this week's crop are double issues. Hey, even gossip-slingers (I say it like I'm not one) need a holiday vacay.
- For their cover story, Us Weekly is shining a spotlight on Elin Nordegren, which we're sure she really appreciates. According to all the tab's sources, divorce is inevitable here—the only question mark is whether Elin will file in Florida or California. The couple owns homes in both states, and she can get more money in CA. All signs point to Elin taking the kids to Sweden for the holidays, but a big question mark remains—where is Tiger? Us says he could be in a golf villa in Isleworth, a woods home in North Palm Beach, or preparing to sail his yacht, appropriately named "Privacy." And they take care to point out that Rachel Uchitel is currently in Palm Beach.
- Apparently, Angelina Jolie is lonely and stressed out since, while she has lots o' nannies, she does most of the child care herself. She's reached out to Gwen Stefani, but supposedly just wants some normal mom friends. According to a mysterious insider, "She doesn't trust people she hasn't known for a long time … She's been burned by female friends. It's sad."
- Since this is a double issue, Us has dedicated lots of space to end-of-the-year wrap-ups. And there is one that's truly amazing — "Fake News of the Year: Brangelina Split! Jen Pregnant! A Look Back At The Stories You Didn't Read In Us." It's a photo montage of all the other tabloid covers that turned out to not be true. Pot, meet kettle
- In Touch is also all over Brad and Angelina. According to the tab, Brad was fixing to leave Angelina after the holidays and bed-hop back over to Jennifer Aniston, who he's supposedly been seeing in secret. Until Angelina, gasp, revealed she was pregnant again. "Even though he was ready to walk away for good, another baby would force him to stay with Angelina and put his future with Jen on hold." Perhaps the beard is intended to make Angelina run for the hills? Also, has it ever occurred to anyone that Jen might not take Brad back after what he did to her?
- Supposedly, Britney Spears is on a mission to get Jason Trawick to propose to her by New Year's. How do they know this? Because Brit Brit was apparently engagement-ring shopping on her own. Which would look nothing like, uh, plain old normal jewelry shopping? Also, allegedly Brit is pressuring Jason to ditch his manager career because she's sick of competing for attention with his phone. Good idea? All I can say is, Brit, you only have 9 days left.
- Echo alert. In Touch is also saying that Tiger is in seclusion in Palm Beach, where Rachel Uchitel just happens to be, too. But they are taking the story a step further. "They have been sleeping together the entire time since the scandal broke," says one of Rachel's friends. "They hooked up in a condo she's been staying at." Wuh woh.
- In a spread called "Suddenly Single," Life & Style recycles some stories from earlier in the week about how sad Kate Hudson is about the demise of her relationship with A-Rod. A classy sidebar points out, "It's another split for Ryder, too," and shows images of Kate's son with all the guys she's dated since Chris Robinson. The spread also shows a doom-and-gloom photo of Reese Witherspoon and explains how she and Jake supposedly broke it to her kids that they were dunzo.
- Three cheers for the story "Brad Pitt: 233 Days Without Shaving," charting the evolution of the man's nasty facial hair.
- Life & Style evidently has kids dealing with breakups on the brain, because their cover story is "Tiger's Kids: Caught In The Middle." The piece speculates what it must have been like to be in the house the night of The Incident, and when Elin's mother collapsed. To round out what the kids must be thinking, the mag consulted psychologists and … Ivana Trump, who had young kids when she split from the Donald. "Thank heavens [the kids are] too young to understand what's happening," she says. "They can't read." Good point?
- Special bonus points for the "Test Your 2009 Celebrity News IQ" quiz on page 44. That made me feel smart.
- If you've been paying attention, People's cover probably looks a tad familiar to you. That's because last week's issue was a double. But in case you still haven't picked it up, here are the highlights. The mag rounded up the "25 Most Intriguing People of 2009." Some surprises include Sully, the pilot who landed in the Hudson this year, saving 155 lives. Like Barbara Walters, they also chose Michael Jackson's children. And the mag also managed to get two pregnant women, Padma Lakshmi and Kourtney Kardashian, mostly naked. in separate pictures. Good job, guys.
- But the biggest story in the issue is a 5-page spread with Taylor Swift, who is apparently the most intriguing person of the year. She says that so much of this year has caused her to say "Really?" As in: "'This show is sold out', or 'You've been nominated for this.' And I'm like, 'REALLY?' It blows my mind." The 20-year-old was most excited about her "Saturday Night Live" hosting and says she didn't know she wasn't supposed to write her own monologue but came in with her opening song written. When asked if she has a rule she lives by, the singer said, "Never wear lip gloss onstage. Your hair will stick to it when you're headbanging." Taylor also donated $250K this year to schools she's attended and the only goal she can think of, since she has accomplished more than she ever imagined this year, is to win a Grammy.
- People also round up the most important everythings for the year, including fads. The most "important" were the recession-proof hamburger, the Snuggie (which has sold over 20 million), the Zhu Zhu Hamster (this year's hot toy, which went from $8 to $60 on eBay), Sigg Water Bottles, Twitter, and Teacup Pigs (which are "this year's maltipoo" and have been adopted by Paris Hilton and Rupert Grint). [People]
- Congrats! You have been paying attention! Yes, this is anther double issue from last week. Kendra Wilkinson popped out her and hubby Hank Baskett's baby, Hank IV, on Dec. 11. So OK! got the exclusive photos from the "Happiest Day" of her life. Normally, newborn babies look pretty weird, but I've gotta say, this is one good-looking woobie. With a full head of hair and giant rosebud lips, this kid is already killing it. He was 9 pounds, 5 ounces and his parents' first words to him were: "Happy birthday, Hank" from Kendra and "I love you so much" from daddy. Sniffle.
- OK! also introduces readers to the women of "The Bachelor." The upcoming season brings back pilot Jake Pavelka, who got dissed by Jillian Harris. On whether his Christian beliefs will affect his decision-making, the tabloid reports, "He very much respects the mom who has given up everything to raise her kid, and the virgin who decided to wait until marriage." Uh … there goes most of the ladies. The side panel introduces "The Ones to Watch," which include three troublemakers and three good girls. Looks like Jake has a lot on his plate!
- OK! caught up with "The Biggest Loser" winner Danny Cahill, who lost 239 pounds, the most in the show's history. And like most of the winners, the $250,000 prize is an afterthought compared to his excitement on getting a new lease on life. When asked what he would do with the money, Danny said, "I've definitely got to get a new wardrobe!" The 40-year-old father looks like a totally different person—who knew there was a total hottie in there? He says he's in better shape than he was as a high school football player. He says his favorite part about his life change is: "I'm going to be able to see my kids grow up!" Aww. [OK! Magazine]


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|From: Sam Tobin-Hochstadt (samth at ccs.neu.edu)
Date: Thu Jun 10 09:19:49 EDT 2010
On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 9:11 AM, evan.raskob [lists] <lists at lowfrequency.org> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm trying to get Racket to compile on 10.6.3. I follow the instructions: > > mkdir build > cd build > ../configure --enable-mac64 --enable-sgc --disable-mred > make I think you need to change --disable-mred to --disable-gracket. The error you're getting is in the GUI library build, which you should be disabling. -- sam th samth at ccs.neu.edu
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|I offer you the very blade I used to slay a Titan. Take this gift and use it to complete your quest.
The Blade of Artemis is a large, curved blade, utilized with both hands, formerly used by the Goddess of the Hunt Artemis. She would then later bestow the weapon to Kratos during his journey to defeat Ares.
It was once used by Artemis to slay a Titan. Artemis gives it to Kratos shortly after he enters Pandora's Temple. Surrounded by raw energies, the blade is capable of piercing armor and can easily damage any enemy. It can then be leveled up to further increase the damage, which will also change its energy color (Blue - level 1, Purple - level 2, Red - level 3).
Kratos uses the Blade even after becoming the God of War, seen in God of War: Betrayal. However, during God of War II, it appears that Kratos is not wielding the Blade anymore. The sword makes no appearance in Ghost of Sparta, though the game takes place soon after God of War. It is likely that Artemis took The Blade back a while after the events of God of War.
God of WarEdit
Level 1Edit
- Sword Summon - Allows Kratos to switch to Blade of Artemis. L1 + R1
- Sword Sheath - Allows Kratos to switch to Blades of Chaos. L1 + R1
- Wrath of Artemis - Slow and powerful multi hitting attack. L1 + X
- Revenge of Artemis - Multi hit sword spin. L1 + square (Note: this same attack can be performed after pressing Square four times)
- Ascension of Artemis - Launches enemies and Kratos into the air. L1 + triangle (hold to follow the enemies in the air)
- Retribution of Artemis - Slam the Blade on the ground. Most powerful of all sword attacks. L1 + O (Note: this same attack can be performed by pressing Triangle in the air or after pressing O,O,O)
- Stab - Brutally dashes the Blade forward. Focus on a single enemy. R1 (Note: This attack isn't mentioned in the Blade's original combo list, but is included in the game)
Level 2Edit
- Increased Damage
Level 3Edit
- Increased Damage
- In God of War: Betrayal, the Blade of Artemis can be leveled up to level 5.
- Interestingly, using this blade in Betrayal depletes the magic bar, unlike in God of War where the weapon isn't fueled by magic.
- When Kratos fights the Doppelgängers, some of them can be seen wielding the Blade of Artemis.
- Also, when Kratos is equipped with this weapon, his Blades of Chaos aren't visible resting on his back, but they do appear in the cutscene where he receives the blade.
- When Artemis gives the blade to Kratos, she says that she used it "to slay a Titan". In actual Greek mythology, she slew a Giant, which are a different race from the Titans.
- Much like the Blades of Chaos and the Blades of Athena, the Blade of Artemis changes in shape as well as color when it is upgraded.
- Many common enemies will be mutilated if Kratos kills them with the Blade of Artemis. If he kills an Undead Legionnaire with it, for example, the top half of their body is chopped off. If he does the same with Minotaurs, they will be beheaded, and Harpies will have their wings torn. However, there are other enemies, such as Gorgons and Centaurs, that will not be mutilated, but will die normally.
- In God of War II, the Blade of Olympus mutilates weakened enemies the same way the Blade of Artemis does.
- In the original version of God of War, if Kratos mutilates an enemy and his combo is already of 10 hits or bigger, he will receive a bonus of 5 red orbs. Also, simply mutilating enemies usually gives more orbs than normally killing it.
- The dismemberment effect also occurs when using magic like Zeus' Fury and Poseidon's Rage while using the blade.
- A redesigned Blade of Artemis can be wielded in God of War: Ascension's multiplayer by entering a PSN code. The code will be provided to certain players by the launch.


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"I think Uncharted will be very successful," Arad said. "Now, the script has a lot of character [and] I think that has a shot at being the first one [to succeed]." The Uncharted film does not have a projected release date, and is currently listed as "announced" on IMDB.
Arad also said that when he looks at Metal Gear Solid, he sees the story of Cain and Abel. It's pretty obvious Arad meant the remark not to be taken literally, but it does make the Cain and Abel story seem just a bit cooler if you imagine them as cloned super-soldiers with giant, nuclear dinosaur robots. Arad told Kotaku he would be sitting down with Kojima soon to discuss the film and negotiate further details, but its release is likely three or more years away.
Lastly, Arad touched on the Mass Effect film, which is "getting there," though the final release is likely five or six years away. "It's a big idea, that we, humans, are the least developed, the least trusted, it's an interesting mirror image of our world, we are the aliens now," Arad said.


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For Michael Smith, the trip from Japan back to the states in a Pilatus PC-12 was intended as simply a little moonlighting, a job he took to make a few extra dollars and garner a little more international experience. But when the PT6 driving the big single-engine aircraft quit over the water some 100 miles from the Japanese shoreline, Smith and his three passengers quickly realized they were going for a swim in water with temperatures hovering in the low 50s. By Smith's estimate, the swells when they hit that day were seven to 10 feet, with 25 knots of wind blowing.
"Despite having logged 23,000 hours and many years flying a DC-3 in Africa, I've never had any survival training," Smith admitted. "We had a small four-man raft on board on the PC-12, but almost no supplies except for some cans of [soda], a little food and a basic survival kit. We actually didn't know what equipment our rented raft had on board until we ditched." The four men were afloat for 15 hours before a passing Russian freighter picked them up. "I honestly don't think we could have survived much longer anyway," Smith said.
Ken Burton, president of Stark Survival Training in Panama City, Fla., thinks Smith's expectations for his over-water flight ring pretty true with many of his other clients. "Many pilots, and even many passengers, don't see the point of spending a lot of money on a raft and equipment because they don't believe they'll ever need it. Ditching is what happens to someone else."
Burton mentioned something to consider when flying here in the states as well: "Some people believe the only reason to carry a raft is for over-water flights. I could put you down in a dozen places around the continental U.S., though, where a raft would help you survive because it could be used as shelter."
Winslow LifeRaft senior technical representative David Williams thinks "professional flight crews are becoming much more aware of the need for solid survival training and good equipment as the number of long, over-water flights increases." Winslow has been in the raft business since World War II and competes with Air Cruiser, BF Goodrich, Eastern Air Marine and Switlik, to mention a few.
Once you realize next time might just be your time in the drink, Williams believes a few key components to look for in a good raft include dual tube design, with enough of the right equipment on board. But just which components are required by the FAA depends on whether the raft is certified for Part 91, or for Part 121 or 135 use. "Commercial versions require considerably more gear than a Part 91 version. Part 91 does not even require food or water on board. I think key elements in good raft equipment begin with a source of water and a good signaling device."
As a serious sailor, Fred Shoaff– who acquired Winslow in 1989–also knew weight and manageability were the Achilles' Heel of even the best-available life rafts. Many capable life rafts simply weighed too much to be easily handled in an extreme emergency. From Shoaff's understanding of this critical flaw was born the concept of a life raft that was strong and durable, yet extremely light and very compact.
Winslow's rafts run anywhere from 42 pounds for a four-person version, which includes an overload capability of six, to 82 pounds for a 13-person raft that offers overload capability for 20. The overload concept refers only to an emergency capacity should one raft fail to inflate. Most large aircraft carry at least two rafts.
Comments from people who have used rafts often focus on other details such as the craft's buoyancy related to the amount of ballast on board and the ease of entry to the device once it is in the water. Winslow rafts use a round, two-tube design with extra ballast and a simple yet sturdy water ladder to ease entry from the sea. Burton also recommends a raft with an inflatable floor that can be used to protect people from whatever surface they are sitting atop.
A popular Winslow option is the Survivor 06, a reverse-osmosis machine that generates a half pint of fresh water every few hours. The device is manually powered to save weight and requires 40 strokes per minute to keep operating. This effort to make fresh water is also considered a positive psychological benefit since it gives raft passengers something to keep their mind off the situation.
"A good ELT is critical as well," said Williams. "Aviation is actually about 10 years behind the marine industry when it comes to electronics. Most ELTs in use today are the older two-frequency units, transmitting on both 121.5 and 243.0 MHz. The best piece of gear around today is the triple-frequency ELT since its individual hexadecimal code allows for instantaneous identification almost anywhere on Earth, much like a Lojack does for an automobile. The 406-MHz version has been TSO'd only for two years, though. Until 2009 these radios will be options, and they cost three times as much as the dual-frequency units."
Winslow does not offer survival training for customers, preferring to refer clients to providers such as Stark and Facts AirCare. "We have a deal," said Williams. "We don't train crews and they don't build rafts. It works out pretty well." Bombardier's recent Safety Standdown offered crews and passengers who attended an opportunity to get into the water with the raft, although they did not actually inflate the device.
Burton thinks the cost of a survival raft is irrelevant. "You're carrying the life of your company on board that airplane. What are those people's lives worth?"
Smith said what he learned from almost a day adrift in the North Pacific could fill a good size book. "I would never buy a raft that was not self-inflating, including the canopy. We spent hours trying to put the canopy together on ours and we never did make it work properly. I would also buy the dual-tube versions, which offer much more stability in high seas, and I'd have a waterproof VHF transceiver on board with a GPS unit. Finally, I would learn what equipment was on my raft before I needed it.
I think we were pretty lucky.
"Incidentally, while we were floating around at sea I found what I thought would be a valuable survival manual in the pocket of the raft, except it turned out to be for desert survival."


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BRISBANE, Calif., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VaxGen, Inc. today announced top-line results from two animal studies of the effectiveness of its attenuated smallpox vaccine candidate, LC16m8. Both studies, which were conducted in mice and rabbits, respectively, demonstrated that a single dose of LC16m8 was as effective as the currently licensed vaccine, DryVax, in protecting against a lethal poxvirus challenge. LC16m8 is a live attenuated vaccinia vaccine and has been licensed for use in humans in Japan since 1980.
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"These are the first animal efficacy studies to be reported which directly compare the effectiveness of LC16m8 and Dryvax," said Lance K. Gordon, Ph.D., VaxGen's president and chief executive officer. "Results of these new studies demonstrate that the vaccine is as effective as DryVax in controlled challenge studies in two animal species."
Dr. Gordon will discuss these findings at the Biodefense Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics conference today in Washington, D.C. Results from these studies will be presented in further detail at the 7th Annual Conference on Vaccine Research of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (http://www.nfid.org/conferences/vaccine04), which is scheduled to take place from May 24-26 in Arlington, Virginia. The studies were funded by VaxGen and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
VaxGen is developing LC16m8 in collaboration with the Chemo-Sero- Therapeutic Institute (Kaketsuken) of Japan. The company plans to begin a Phase I/II trial in humans to study LC16m8's safety and immunogenicity, the ability of the vaccine to induce an immune response, later this year. VaxGen also intends to initiate a large-scale safety trial in the second half of 2004. Additional animal studies are also planned.
About LC16m8
In collaboration with the Chemo-Sero Therapeutic Research Institute (Kaketsuken) of Japan, VaxGen is developing LC16m8 for use in the United States and potentially elsewhere. LC16m8 is a next-generation, attenuated smallpox vaccine that is designed to have a better safety profile, yet be equally effective, compared to conventional smallpox vaccines. LC16m8 has been licensed for use in Japan since 1980 and forms the basis for that country's smallpox vaccine stockpile. It is the only attenuated vaccine to be licensed for use in humans to prevent smallpox infection.
LC16m8 has been used in laboratory workers, medical and emergency response personnel and has been administered to 50,000 children in Japan. LC16m8 is produced in cell culture from vaccinia virus that has been attenuated, or modified, so that it can initiate an immune response without causing serious adverse side effects.
About VaxGen
VaxGen, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture and commercialization of biologic products for the prevention and treatment of human infectious diseases. Based in Brisbane, Calif., the company is developing preventive vaccines against anthrax, smallpox and plague and an anthrax monoclonal antibody in collaboration with AVANIR Pharmaceuticals. The company is also the largest shareholder in Celltrion, Inc., a joint venture formed to build operations for the manufacture of biopharmaceutical products, including VaxGen's product candidates. For more information, please visit the company's web site at: http://www.vaxgen.com/.
NOTE: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include without limitation, statements regarding the timing, progress and results of VaxGen's clinical development of LC16m8, the ultimate safety and efficacy of LC16m8 and VaxGen's ability or intentions to sell the vaccine. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipated. Reference should be made to Item 1 of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by VaxGen in March 30, 2004 under the heading "Additional Business Risks" for a more detailed description of such factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this release. VaxGen undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, or circumstances after the date of this release except as required by law.
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The Kootenay Rovers FC U11 boys went to Moscow, Idaho, last weekend, August 6 and 7, to participate in the Palouse Cup. They returned home as the tournament champions.
The boys had been to the same tournament as U10 team last year and finished in second place. The win this year earned them gold and it is the first gold medal as a team.
After the round robin, the Rovers were neck-to-neck with the Idaho Thunder from Spirit Lake. Both teams had no goals against, three wins and a tie and only a one goal difference gave the Rovers a slight lead going into the final where they defeated the two Pumas teams from Pullman, WA.
All games results from the Palouse Cup weekend - August 6 and 7:
Round Robin: Pumas (White) 0 - Rovers 4; Matrix Moscow United 0 - Rovers 10; Rovers 0 - Idaho Thunder 0; August Rush Pullman 0 - Rovers 3.
Semi-final: Rovers 2 - Pumas (White) 1; it was a intense game. The Pumas scored first in the first half, but the Rovers came back to tie the game to score another one in the second half for the win.
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What if I told you that kids didn't have to sit inside a classroom to learn? Well, all over the world there is a revolutionary phenomenon taking shape; it is a phenomenon of true education and it is called unschooling.
Wikipedia defines unschooling as "a controversial range of educational philosophies and practices centered on allowing children to learn through their natural life experiences, including play, game play, household responsibilities, work experience, and social interaction, rather than through a more traditional school curriculum." Wow, you mean parents actually let their children learn from natural life experiences? Shocking!
Whatever your opinion is of unschooling, I can tell you that it works. Maybe not for everyone, but for the many, unschooling seems to be one of the best ways to embrace the natural intelligence that we are all born with. Why? That part has to do with the way our compulsory school system has become corrupted.
If you think back to childhood, most kids learn by asking questions about the world around them. They'll ponder, "Why is the sky blue? What is the name of that flower? What is your favorite food?" and other endless questions. Interestingly enough, this is unschooling in action. Small children are naturally curious about the world and they seek to satisfy their curiosity with lots and lots of questions. Oh, but along comes school, which teaches children not to "ask stupid questions." School forces children to "learn" about things they have no interest in. The system focuses on rote memorization rather than intellectual curiosity. Unnecessary questions are frowned upon and the "students" spend more time staring at sheets of paper than at the world around them.
We are built to learn. We are built to soak up knowledge from anything and everything. There is no need for such a process to be forced upon us. When it is however, the result is usually a severe weakening of our sense of curiosity. Why is it that a large number of high school students often hate reading on their own free time? Could it be that they have been forced to read so many books that do not interest them that they've become burned out? If left unaltered, I believe there is evidence to show that reading is naturally enjoyable, for the simple fact that it plays upon our curiosity.
Those few people who know that I graduated from a state university with a perfect 4.0 GPA sometimes ask me how it was possible, especially while holding down two jobs and serving in various organizations. In response, I tell them that I've been preparing for college all my life, from the day I was born, by learning to love learning. While not as bad as our compulsory education system, college faces its own set of roadblocks to natural learning. Nevertheless, college can be fun and it offers unschoolers the opportunity to succeed in new ways. You just have to want to be there for the right reasons.
In conclusion, I'm not an extremist when it comes to unschooling. In fact, I was only unschooled from the fourth grade onward. That means I learned how to read and write and how to multiply and divide in public school (blame the typos on that). So there is hope for our school system, if only we embrace the unique learning style of each student. In that case, teachers have the toughest and the easiest job on the planet. On one side of the coin, they must work to identify those learning styles and build upon them. However, they must also step back and allow our world to become the greatest teacher of all. For there is a teacher all around us, moving at the pace of our individual curiosity, never focusing on memorization and never testing us without a good reason. That is what unschooling is all about.


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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) members can see how their salaries compare with their counterparts' across the country by using SHRM's new HR Compensation Data Center, an online tool developed in partnership with Watson Wyatt Data Services.
The tool is built on the information gathered in the 2007/2008 Survey Report on Human Resources Personnel Compensation, also a result of collaboration between SHRM and Watson Wyatt. ( HR Magazine reported extensively on the survey in its November 2007 issue.) This is Watson Wyatt's 13th HR compensation survey and the first time SHRM has been a partner.
Conducted in April, the survey collected responses from 88,365 HR professionals at nearly 2,000 organizations in more than 4,600 locations throughout the United States, said Evren Esen, manager of SHRM's survey program.
Using the HR Compensation Data Center (found at www.shrm.org/compensationdata), SHRM members can create reports on approximately 180 HR positions, customized by geography or metropolitan area, industry, organization staff and revenue size, for-profit or not-for-profit status, among other factors. Since the survey took place in April 2007, users also can factor in cost-of-living adjustments and "age" the data to make it more current, or project it out a few months or a year.
Users can break down total compensation and look at its components, such as cash compensation, incentives and bonuses. Plus, they can compare their organizations to similar companies that participated in the survey. After users set up their customizations and search parameters, the HR Compensation Data Center will e-mail them the results in a few minutes.
SHRM members can run reports on five HR positions at no charge, Esen said: compensation and benefits manager, HR manager, HR generalist, employee benefits administrator, and employment/recruiting representative. Members often call SHRM's HR Knowledge Center looking for just this information, she added. Charges will apply for reports on other positions, she said.
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Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 1 month after stopping it. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine and for 1 month after stopping it. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information.
This medicine may increase your risk to bruise or bleed. Call your doctor or health care professional if you notice any unusual bleeding.
If you are going to have surgery or any other procedures, tell your doctor you are taking this medicine. Tell your dentist and dental surgeon that you are taking this medicine. You should not have major dental surgery while on this medicine. See your dentist to have a dental exam and fix any dental problems before starting this medicine.
Call your doctor or health care professional for advice if you get a fever, chills or sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. This drug decreases your body's ability to fight infections. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Talk to your doctor about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medicine.
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- low blood counts - this medicine may decrease the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. You may be at increased risk for infections and bleeding
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A Wichita man will be sentenced Aug. 27 for a murder that witnesses say was revenge for the death of his brother.
The celebration at 7 p.m. Friday will include poetry, dance, song and memories from her Wichita friends and colleagues.
When police officers get busy, they issue a Walk In Accident Reporting Phase. But what does it actually mean?
The Kansas City Royals won the opening game of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 at Kauffman Stadium on Monday night.
Washburn staff, coaches, and players remember the life of head baseball coach Steve Anson after he passed away on Sunday.
Nearly 50 jobs remain open at the Shawnee County Sheriff's office after budget cuts over the past few years.
Kate Kelly accused of apostasy.
Week-long crackdown hits several Kansas communities.
Public Health officials in Kansas are warning the public about a new virus you can get through mosquito bites. This one comes from an unusua…
Fire near Olpe spread to nearby fields.
Toddler drowns in swimming pool, investigation continues.
Topeka native Chris Okruhlik competes in NBC's American Ninja Warrior for the fourth time.
Schmidt says ruling says electricity consumers billions.