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Any other advice would be appreciated.
(Also, this site was great when I was trying to pass the certification exam
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I believe it is worth more than $200, but I may be prejudiced. Did you follow the link on the "about the CattleDrive page" where some students posted their opinions of the course?
2) "can I take my time with it?"
This is not a problem. You can take as long as you want.
3) "What is the max duration that is allowed to complete the cattle drive?"
There is no max duration. In fact, when some of the future assignments are written, you can come back at no extra charge.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present." Eleanor Roosevelt
sorry for the goof with the display name. I should have remembered.
Does anyone have any advice for a guy who is thinking of starting the cattle drive. I read the cattle drive kudos thread, but the posts seemed a bit dated and they were mixed with folks who paid the $$$ and folks who got it for free.
My advice: Go through and read all the lesson descriptions. That should be a good indicator as to whether or not you'll benefit. Also, look at the hall of fame. they've got the "coming soon" lessons listed there.
Worth it? You'll realize its worth only after taking it and then you'll wish that there is a service like this for every programming language in the world. And the tips you'll get from nitpicks will help you immensely in organizing your code but write efficiently as well.
Thanks for pointing that out to me.
My biggest issue is staying motivated. When I try to force myself to work through a book, I get too bored by the middle chapters. Does this learning approach keep you involved with the boards and code reviews.
Also, I feel like I can read and understand java, but I am not yet comfortable with my ability to see a problem, and feel like I can have a reasonable chance at solving it with a java program. Do you feel that this course was able to increase your ability to program in java in a hands on way (enough so that you feel like you can sit down at a PC and be productive?)
Sorry for my tentativeness, but I am a sucker for learnign materials so I had to create a budget for myself, and this will eat up a big portio fo my learnign budget
You can be as involved as you want to be. It seems that the people who are most involved are usually the ones that stick to the program the best. We used to have a posting requirement, at least one post per nitpick. The post could be anywhere on JavaRanch, not necessarily in this forum. Currently posting is not required, but I still think it is beneficial for more than one reason.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present." Eleanor Roosevelt
I think it is a good thing to get as much feedback as possible before signing up for the course. You should not feel sorry for asking these questions. Don't feel like you have to rush into anything.
[ August 25, 2002: Message edited by: Marilyn de Queiroz ]
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present." Eleanor Roosevelt
I have been on again off again for almost two years. I'll go through spurts where I'm really motivated and spurts where I'm simply too busy, and yet I'm always welcomed back. What I have learned here is irreplaceable: a solid foundation that should serve me well for the rest of my career.
Take a chance, you won't regret it. But be willing to get nipicked... alot... that's what makes it all worthwhile.
Best of Luck
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I was in much the same boat as you in December last year, i had done my study and needed an outlet for all the skills i had picked up as i wasn't doing it for a job at the time.
I paid up the $200 and it is money very well spent, the coding discipline i picked up i use in my coding now and it helped me not only visualise a problem but how to make my code shorter and neater, something that i took into the programming work that my company let me do..
It makes you make good use of the API and look at areas you might not normally look at and when you get into doing the servlets and JDBC stuff as well as the upcoming areas its fairly funky
It does take lots of motivation as its up to you to get things done, its always easy to lose the will (especially when you get to 4b)as no-one is going hound you to keep going, but perseverance pays off big time...
You won't regret it as long as you keep going..
Sam Tilley SCJP, SCWCD
The quality of nitpicking is excellent and having others assess your code as you learn is **really** beneficial.
The $200 can't go very far in terms of nitpickers time - I'd imagine that the course will be modularised soon to cover expenses.
Worth it ? Definitely.
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Originally posted by Marilyn de Queiroz:
I feel that this course (when I took it) increased my ability to program in java in a more organized manner. Other students will have to answer for themselves whether they felt this way. Also, since we also throw in tips about optimization and style, the benefits are not limited to programming in java.
Yeah, what she said!
I've been pretty scarce around the Cattle Drive for a few months, so my name might not be familiar to newer folk, but I agree with everything Marilyn says above.
I look at Java code I wrote before I started the Cattle Drive and realize that I'm really in a different place now as a Java programmer (well, programmer-in-training) as a direct result of the Cattle Drive and all the valuable nitpicking I've received.
Hats off to Paul, Marilyn, and all the folks who take the course and stick with it!
I have grown to really like many of the conventions of the house JavaRanch programming style guide. I've even extended some of these style conventions to the crudmeister procedural language I use at work.
My goal, I'm hereby stating publicly, is to submit my next assignment (Servlets-5) by the end of September.
Ranch Hand
Originally posted by Sean Webster:
Sorry for my tentativeness, but I am a sucker for learnign materials so I had to create a budget for myself, and this will eat up a big portio fo my learnign budget.
I've probably spent $200 on Java books (particularly at the early stages) that taught me nothing.
Have you looked into your public library or a local university library as a source of materials instead of just purchasing everything yourself?
The JavaRanch Bunkhouse book reviews are also very helpful for deciding which books might be right for you.
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present." Eleanor Roosevelt
"Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand." (Fowler)
Matthew Phillips
trying to pass the above mentioned famous "4b)".
Regarding the nitpicking quality I have a hard time to believe that this course ONLY costs 200$ !
Java is my first programming language,
and I bought a couple of books for beginners, mainly for practising, doing lots of exercises. But for some reason I don't get much benefit out of those exercises - partially, because many of them mainly ask partial questions, or I just cannot solve them because I don't know enough Java yet.
In the cattle drive, I admire also how extremely well the pedagogic structure is done. Every single assignment so far has been difficult to solve, but never too difficult. You truly learn step by step, and that fast! (My personal feeling, of course).
Two more assets from my view: you learn NEAT coding (some programmers claim they are doing a form of art - here you get glimpses of this idea
), and the assignments are real FUN, too.
Don't think, the nitpicking is like somebody telling you this and that exactly is wrong; no, you only get hints like "isn't there any room for optimization?" or "do not depend on something the operating system does" or "what did you gain by introducing this identifier?". With those hints you have to think your code over and over completely by youself. And after so much thinking you probably never forget about these aspects again ) And again, after you "passed" an assignment, you get the instructor's solution, which is different again, so you got another way of coding to consider. I feel, THAT helps a lot, too!
Thanks for your perspective. I really appreciate your elaborating on what makes this course better than a book. It has become clear to me that the code reviews and community aspects of this course will make it worthwhile. I just purchased the book �Just Java� $54 OUCH!...and am saving my extra $$$ for the $200 registration fee.
I am excited about this cattle drive and have already started to read the first few chapters in the book. Once I get through with chapter 4, I plan on trying the first assignment 1a and 1b.
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Art of Living's Response: Sri Sri Was Present
[Editor's note: Below is an email received from the Art of Living foundation in response to questions from India Real Time regarding the May 30 incident near the foundation's ashram on the outskirts of Bangalore. For more on this topic, see this post from earlier today.]
Thank you for your email. We also read the blog that appeared on Wall Street Journal this morning.
I was driving Sri Sri's car on Sunday, 30th May 2010. Sri Sri left the stage around 6.00 pm on Sunday evening. As he was getting into the car, we heard a big sound. At that point of time we thought, it could be a tyre burst or a fire cracker.
Due to the large crowd, we quickly exited the place.
Some time later, the administration found one of the devotees with a wound caused by a bullet injury very close to where Sri Sri boarded the car and the bullet lying on the ground.
It was only then that we related the sound that we heard to the bullet fired. We categorically refute the Hon'ble Home Minister Shri P Chidamaram's statement that the bullet was fired 5 minutes after Sri Sri left. We were present there. The police came later on.
It took 5 minutes for Sri Sri to get into the car after he left the stage as he was greeting devotees. This was misconstrued as the bullet being fired 5 minutes after Sri Sri left the venue.
The bullet was found near Sri Sri's car at the time he was leaving satsang and the bullet hit somebody who was close to Sri Sri.
In the given circumstances, a reasonable inference would be that an attacker has missed his target that was Sri Sri.
The next day at the Press Conference Sri Sri said: "I don't have any enemies. I forgive the person who has fired this and invite him to join satsang."
When asked about enhancing security measures around him, Sri Sri said, "I am here for the people and am not in favor of any measures that will prevent this."
Sri Sri has also mentioned that we should put this incident behind us and move on. There are bigger issues that the nation is facing like the Naxal issue.
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It took the whole story to get him there, but at last Jesus drove the lawyer to speak the word that is at the very heart of the Law: mercy! Mercy - undeserved, unexpected, unlooked for kindness from our neighbor.
When the Israelites took captive their kinsmen in Judah, they were in danger of bringing wrath upon themselves – wrath, because that is how God deals with those who give themselves over to wrath against others, even as He is merciful to those who give themselves over to mercy (James 2:13). So Prophet Oded stands firm and calls the Israelites, who lived in Samaria, to repent. His call is heard, and the princes of Israel interpose. The captives are clothed, shod, fed, and anointed, and the feeble among them are even carried all the way back home to Jericho. This is mercy. Can you imagine what it would be like if you had been taken as the spoils of war and humiliated and you'd lost your home, your freedom and your future, only suddenly you find those you thought were your enemies clothing you, feeding you, giving you your freedom back, opening up a future you thought was lost, showing unexpected kindness – Can you imagine that? Behold! That is mercy.
Mercy is at the heart of the Law because the Law is the will of God for the human race. And mercy is the will of God for the human race precisely because humanity was created in the image of God and God himself is merciful. Do remember how God proclaimed His name to Moses? "The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." (Ex. 34:6)
"Love your neighbor as yourself." "Do this and you will live." So spoke He who is eternal truth. It was no lie. The path to life is the path of love, of mercy. But immediately the lawyer is squirming. You know why. He hasn't done it, anymore than you have. He is not on the path to life, but on the path to death, which seeks to deal with the neighbor by giving him his due, what you think he deserves, paying him back in kind. So to wiggle out of the implication of Jesus' hard word, the lawyer asks: "And who is my neighbor?"
Wrong question! Totally wrong! Asked so that he could know whom he would be authorized to despise and treat with contempt. Whom he wouldn't have to bother with because they weren't really his concern. It was a "let's get practical here, Jesus" kind of answer. "I can't be loving everyone, so who should I spend the effort on? Who is my neighbor, who're the people I really have to bother about?"
Jesus' famous story flips the question. Not "who is my neighbor?" but "am I a neighbor?" "Who proved neighbor?" Jesus asks when He's done. "The one who showed him mercy," answers the Lawyer. And again Jesus pushes it: "You go and do likewise." You go and show mercy. You go and prove yourself a neighbor. Go on! Get with it!
"How can I?" you wail, "when I fail so often to love. When I don't love God with my all. When I don't love my neighbor as myself. When I am such a wretch at being a neighbor?"
But that is the point of Jesus' story. For who is this man tripping down from Jerusalem to Jericho? The fathers and Dr. Luther all agree: he is Adam. He is the father of our race, and look at what happened to him, for we are in him. He falls in among thieves who rob him and beat him and leave him mortally wounded along the roadside. The thieves being the devil and his evil angels. But then along comes someone who might help. The priest, the levite, which we should take as the law of Moses and its priesthood and sacrifices. But look! They can see and prove that the man is mortally wounded, that he is dying and in need, but what they cannot do is help him in any real way. They pass on by on the other side.
And then arrives the Samaritan. There's a double meaning there. The Jews, of course, would have despised the Samaritans. If anyone did not deserve to be treated as a neighbor it was those pretentious half-breeds to the north! But if the Jew looked upon the Samaritan with contempt, that is not how THIS Samaritan looked upon the Jews or any of fallen humanity. Samaritan means "Keeper" or "Defender." And so the Samaritan, moved with pity, rushes in to do for the stricken man, for the fallen human race, what no regulation or observance of the law could ever do. Instead of giving what is due to the one who regarded Him with contempt, He shows mercy. Our Jesus.
He tends the man, pours in the oil and the wine, which we may take as types of the holy sacraments, puts the man on his own beast, which the Fathers take as our Lord's flesh, and so laden with us, carrying us on His back, He brings us to the inn. To the place where we are gradually healed, restored, clothed, cleansed. He brings us to the Church.
You see, God has shown this mercy to you! Jesus is your Good Samaritan, Your Defender and Guardian. He has not just passed by you in your need. He came to you who like to deal with everyone by the standard of "what's fair" despite how you suffer from all the wounds of that way of dealing yourself. For you Your Jesus suffered, died and bled – all of which was not fair – but in mercy He did it to provide the healing medicines of His Word and Sacraments with their power. He has entrusted you to the keeping of the Church that you might be restored. A little better each day. A life that grows constantly towards the mercy you have received so that you become merciful too, and learn to lay aside the whole wrathful way of treating others that insists on getting your deserts and giving each man, woman, or child theirs. Instead you've been surprised by mercy, and now you're growing in that way of living. As you are constantly mercied by God, He is transforming you into a mercy giver. The requirement of the law is thus fulfilled in you who live at the receiving end of His mercy. No need to justify yourself, then. Christ has justified you all on His own.
Mercy. The word at the very heart of the Torah, the Word of God. Mercy, the word at the very heart of Jesus, emblazoned on the Manger and theCross of Him who came into our flesh, suffered, died, and rose again to lift us up, clothe us, feed us and bring us home to God. The mercied people who learn the joy of living in such undeserved kindness every day and are tickled pink that they get the chance to share it with others – thanking God for His merciful forgiveness which covers even our flawed attempts at mercy with the blood of Mercy, the blood of Jesus, which He gives us anew today at this table of mercy. Amen.
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The best word to describe Saturday night's Hall & Oates show is "perfect." The 5,500 fans attending the sold-out concert saw two masters of their craft show up on time, bang out a 14-song
Those arriving late missed the Philly duo begin with perhaps their greatest, or at least best-known, hit single, "Maneater," immediately working the crowd into a frenzy. It's the sort of song a band typically closes with, but not Hall & Oates, who rewrote the rules of contemporary soul and pop during a massively successful run in the '70s and '80s.
They followed that up with a heavier, arena-rock version of "Out of Touch." While still letting the song retain its jazzy, smooth-as-glass sheen, they ramped up the energy with beefy guitar fuzz. These were the first of many classics they played, often tweaking the songs just enough to make them feel fresh but never unrecognizable. "She's Gone," "Sara Smile," "I Can't Go for That," "Rich Girl," "Kiss on My List," "Private Eyes," and their iconic cover of the Righteous Brothers' "You've
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It was clear from the cheers at the start of every subsequent track that, despite Hall & Oates staying out of the limelight over the past decade or two with the exception of the occasional reunion tour, they still possess a hold on the hearts and minds of music fans. Daryl Hall and John Oates penned earworms so pervasive and eternally catchy that, even if it's been years since the crowd heard those familiar lyrics and notes, once the show got going, the embedded melodies rose from the fathoms of their souls and poured out in unified choruses.
Of course, also in harmony
The reminder that a Hall & Oates concert is a rare beast came when Hall thanked fans not just for supporting their career but his own individual work as well. In the middle of their tour through the band's greatest hits, he smuggled in a promotional reference to his show, Live From Daryl's House, revealing that new episodes would begin airing in the spring of 2016.
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Hall & Oates wrote some of the slickest, sexiest songs of the late 20th Century. And yes, that includes "Did It in a Minute," a song featuring so many synths and being so stereotypically '80s that it could be the theme song to any number of sitcoms (think Charles in Charge or The Greatest American Hero). During the first encore, as Hall opened his mouth to sing "You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far," he had a sly, knowing smile on his face that seemed to say, "Yeah, I know what you like." They were what pop music begged for then and what fans, 30 years later, still love, regardless of how they or the songs have aged.
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John and ToniAnne Ferencak of Waynesburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole, to Jared Roberts, son of Steve and Tammie Roberts of Washington.Her grandparents are Charles and Caroline Ferencak of Mather, Daniel and Barbara Sikora of Washington, the late Anthony LaJevic and the late Joseph and Pauline Raciborski. The future groom�s grandparents are Chuck and Dolores Roberts of Washington, Wilbur Gashel of Washington and the late Judith Gashel. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School and a 2011 graduate of Washington Hospital School of Nursing. She is a registered nurse at Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.Her fiance is a 2007 graduate of Trinity High School and a 2011 graduate of Waynesburg University, where he earned bachelor of arts degree in special education and elementary education. He is a special education teacher at McGuffey High School.The couple plan a July 26, 2013, wedding.
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I have the trifield meter and it was reading higher than usual (i had notice a rust spot in crevice where the door shuts on so I decided to check it and it ran higher than usual) so i decided to check it out and I was appalled at what I found. There the door closes over that bulge it has scratched the plastic on the black inside of the door, anyways im afraid this has caused me to be exposed to unsafe levels of microwave radiation as I use it often. I used the flash taking the pic, my microwave doesnt look this dirty, it just seems to show every little tiny spot.....I will include a picture.
well it has like a right angle plastic peice that goes against the white then goes and right angles like an L to go over that steel peice and you can run your hand after the door closes and feel the bulge. Now when you say the door not to shut, would there be anyway that I would know the door is not really shut for sure? other than the obvsous? (The reason I ask that is that i actually opened a panasonic microwave a few years ago and it still ran and the turntable was going and you could here it cycling not like when it stops, it was running with the door open, so I am VERY scared of leaking etc).
How would I know it was "for sure" sealing? and what should the level of microwave/radio be?
Is there any other angle I can take a picture for you for the microwave? Is there any actions that the microwave would be doing to clue me in on it being properly closed?
Its not the replacing, its the fear of what damage has already been done to my family. Here is another photo of the bottom, you can see where the little l part of the door goes over the rest of the steel but the bulging part not, it has made scratches on the inside of the microwave plastic door part. I will try to attach a vid as well. This will be of the microwave upside down. I'm working on video upload, tiny video, but I actually have a dishwasher while I was filming you can hear in the background, that just started to leak! Nice huh? its not the water supply it is coming from the door underneath i can see it drip, i checked the line out, drainhouse rather, and the water supply, they are not leaking but drip drip drip from the door, how can a dishwasher not seal? I do no that it has ruined my countertops I'm not sure if it has been doing the leaking around the door up top as I did see some water on the outside a bit, and the under the counter is wet. but the water on the bottom just started, as It was noticeable, and I have hardwood floors I can definately tell, as it comes out front of the dishwasher.
Are you still there? I dont think you mentioned what the levels should be on my meter for microwave/radio levels?
I was wondering what the safe level of microwave/radio on my meter? and if you got the pic with the door closed on the bottom i sent last, if you click to enlarge, it is the microwave upside down but the pic is sideways. The black part of the bottom of the door is suppose to barely cover the steel plate though it doesnt where the gap is. Again, I'm very concerned over the safety/health that is already done. What do you think?
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Replace the microwave. Do not use it anymore. The seals are damaged, and do have a risk of leaking. Since is it part of the framework, this is why I suggest to replace it. If you feel that you, are a member of your family has been harmed, get a check-up from your family doctor. We also have doctors on this site which may be able to answer medical questions you have on this subject, that is out of my expertise. But, far as the microwave, it need to be replaced. No appliance technician should suggest any medical advise to you. That is why I suggest to seek a doctor if you feel that you may have been seriously exposed. The only professional advice that I can give is to replace that microwave. If I have been able to assist you, please give a good to great rating. If not, please respond back for more assistance.....Thank you


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At any give time, there are a great amount of people who are working their current job as a "day" job or a "right now" job, while they work on their dream job or passion projects on the side. I know I've done my share of this, and sometimes, it's not easy! If you feel forced into your work arrangement, it can make you resentful, angry, and unproductive at work – which doesn't do anyone any favors, since you're spending most of your waking hours there! If this happens to you, try using the following tips to improve your attitude & productivity at your day job.
Set goals
Instead of doing the bare minimum to get by, set aside a few minutes each week to think of ways you can go above and beyond, putting emotional labor into your work and not just "showing up". If you're motivated by something intrinsic (like a feeling of accomplishment) instead of extrinsic (money), your satisfaction when you complete your goals is likely to skyrocket. A great book on this topic is Linchpin, by Seth Godin.
Make a list of things your day job provides for you
Karl has written before about the power of gratitude, and this is another great example of it. Instead of thinking "My day job makes me get up early five days a week and spend 40 hours slogging away", think of the things you couldn't have without your day job. Try to get creative with your list – instead of saying "my apartment", say "my two bedroom home in the heart of the art district", or instead of saying "cat food", say "the ability to feed my beloved pets". Make the list as long as you can, and keep it on hand for when you start getting frustrated with work.
Make it a game
This doesn't mean, don't take your day job seriously – just maybe not quite as seriously. If you're finding it impossible to have fun at your day job, make an effort to make it fun. Give yourself points for handling a customer or coworker successfully & professionally, subtract points if you don't. At the end of the day, add up your total. If your points are above a certain number, treat yourself to your favorite meal.
Work to improve your environment
If you have control over a small amount of space, improve it. Add pictures of things that make you happy or your list of things your job provides for you. Any time you start feeling frustrated, take a deep breath and look at these things to remind yourself of the positive things your work brings into your life. Make an effort to improve your work environment in other ways as well – try instituting a no gossip rule for yourself when talking to coworkers. Gretchen Rubin recounts a tale in the Happiness Project of a friend who worked under a notoriously difficult boss. Gretchen's friend made a rule for herself that she wasn't going to say anything negative about her boss or his habits, and that if others were saying negative things, she'd walk away. Not surprisingly, the friend turned out much happier with her job than her coworkers, and even found herself liking her boss.
Watch your labels
This can be one of the toughest tips to follow. If you're constantly referring to yourself – out loud or in your head – as a "wage slave", that's going to be reflected in your attitude and the way you act at work. Remind yourself that the place you work for is renting your time, and that your time is valuable. If you feel like the title your place of employment gives you isn't very empowering – say, secretary, or sales associate – think of a spin on it that does make you feel good (instead of secretary, try administrative assistant).
There's five ways to start improving your attitude & productivity at your job right away. What are your favorite ways to flip a negative work attitude around?
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BOGOTA – Tourism in Colombia grew 9 percent from January to August this year compared with the same period in 2008, despite the general decline in the sector worldwide, the government said.
Although the sector throughout the world has fallen 8 percent due to the economic crisis, Colombia "is growing at a rate of 9 percent," the minister of trade, industry and tourism, Luis Guillermo Plata, said Friday at a press conference in Bogota.
Thanks to this growth, Colombia is currently "at a level comparable" to Argentina, a country that has always been seen as "the great tourist destination," but which, according to Plata, has had a decrease of more than 38 percent this year.
Arriving in Colombia between January and August 2008 were 819,613 foreign tourists, while in the same time this year 894,742 visitors entered the country, or an increase of 9.2 percent.
During the period studied, the number of cruise ships calling at ports in the country also increased, going from 99 to 125, as did the number of passengers, from 130,042 to 206,458.
The biggest growth in this area took place in the Caribbean city of Santa Marta, which by August had welcomed 23 cruise ships with 43,778 passengers, compared with eight cruises and 6,303 passengers in the same period the year before.
In announcing these figures, the minister also revealed some of the projects that the government is launching to continue promoting the sector.
Among them, Plata mentioned a project to regulate informal guest houses, tougher penalties for those practicing sexual tourism with minors, and a plan for touristic signposting.
With regard to safety for tourists in Colombia, which has been the scene of an armed conflict for half a century, the minister said that the situation "has changed dramatically" in recent years, though he acknowledged that "there's still a lot to do" in that area.
He did say, however, that the national average number of homicides for every 100,000 inhabitants has been cut in half, going from 66 (one of the highest in the world) to 32 at present.
"Nowadays, Colombia as a nation and its principal tourist destinations have lower crime rates" than cities like Washington, Mexico City and Sao Paulo, Plata said.
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe continues to enjoy high approval ratings in his country and is beloved by upper-class Colombians for his U.S.-backed army's success against leftist rebels.
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It seems that all too often changes are implemented without the public getting involved in discussions at an early enough stage when it can make a difference.
Take, for example, our county parks. We are charging to use them, more plans are in the works, and most of us are still in the dark.
It started with a $5 boat ramp fee, implemented this month. At first glance, this fee seems to be the typical way to raise some easy money hit up the boating community. Its hard to complain about that. Everyone knows if you have a boat, youre rich. And calling it a users fee almost forbids opposition because its only fair that the users pay for the maintenance, right?
Sounds good if its a boat fee, and youre not a boater.
The charge was announced to the county ramp users the end of June, they expressed some surprise, shrugged their shoulders and started paying up July 5.
But it isnt going to stop at that.
The county administrator has said that, eventually, lots of changes will be coming to our county parks. You might like some of them. You might not. Things like concessions: good or bad? Things like amphitheaters opinions will vary.
One things for sure. These things will need to be paid for.
And thats another thing the county administrator has said. The parks system should be self-sustaining. That always sounds good, too. The idea that anything ought to pay for itself makes sense, right? Of course, our county parks do get paid for. The taxpayers who are free to use the parks pay for the parks and for the most part, are happy to do so. From what I hear, they are also very happy with the way the county keeps the parks looking so beautiful.
But thats not what were talking about, of course. Now were talking about charges. Things like boat ramps. What else? Parking ... admission to Heritage Village and Botanical Gardens ... theyre talking about a community center in Lake Seminole Park, not to mention a boathouse cafe (which restaurateur gets that pot of gold?).
How will this be self-sustaining?
May I suggest a coin toss in front of the swing set? A penny jar to feed the ducks? A $1 charge to take a walk - 50 cents more if you wear heels (hard on the mulch).
Dont we have enough restaurants and concessions and mini-theaters and concerts everywhere else in this county, including city parks? What ever happened to the lure of good old-fashioned green grass and natural shade?
The root to this discussion leads back to one sultry day when Steve Spratt needed a drink at Sand Key Park. I remember doing that one day, too. Its a long walk, and when its hot, you get thirsty. When I left Sand Key Park on my hot visit, I made a mental note to never leave the house without a bottle of water. Mr. Spratt, being the county administrator, made a mental note to never let another park under his jurisdiction be without a concession stand ...
... and to never leave his house without a couple of bucks in his pocket.
Some people might really like the ideas being sprouted about our public parks. But we ought to know before it happens. We ought to know the cost and how it will be passed on to us and our visitors, and we ought to have input. Consultants are holding meetings now about Lake Seminole Park,
Of the 25 people in attendance at a recent meeting, most said they like their park the way it is.
It only costs a penny for your thoughts at this point.
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As a volunteer for the Sierra Club's Northstar Chapter, I am joining our statewide Day of Action to move Minnesota beyond coal to clean energy.
Minnesota has shown in the past that it is willing to take a stand on issues of pollution and our environment; our reduction in mercury emissions by 68 percent between 1990 and 2000 are illustrative of this. It is time for us as Minnesotans to once again take a stand, this time on the problem posed by the burning of coal. Burning coal not only is a threat to our health, our air, our water, but it threatens our established way of living through the carbon they emit.
Specifically, we need to confront the facts about the Sherco power plant down in Becker Minnesota, Xcel's largest coal plant as well as its most dangerous. The plant is unfortunately a nationally ranked polluter in both sulfur dioxide and mercury (which still is at dangerous levels within our fish and waters). It is also the largest polluter of CO2 across the whole of Minnesota; retirement of the facility would be equivalent to removing approximately 4 million cars off the road. Additional to this is, according to a Clean Air Task Force study, Sherco's contribution to pollution is responsible for an estimated 92 deaths, 150 heart attacks and 1,600 asthma attacks every year.
It is not just about the environmental and physical harm done by coal that we should question; it is the economics. A recent report by the International Renewable Energy Agency reveals that it is often the case that renewable energy is often the most cost-effective option. Along with this is that according to the Energy Information Agency, Minnesotans spend at least $20 billion ($3,800 per Minnesotan) per year to pay for energy. Clean technologies such as wind and solar keep these dollars inside of the state to boost local economies. This issue is an important one which I know Minnesotans can take a stand on.
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Pesto Pepper Tortellini Recipe
"This is a shortcut version of a rich, creamy pasta dish I enjoyed on a vacation trip," shares Mickie Taft of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's versatile, too--serve it as an awesome meatless entree or a special side dish.
- 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup ground walnuts
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion or chives
- 1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper in butter until pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream; cook for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- 3. Add the walnuts, basil and onion; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to sauce and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.
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You might remember how I boasted about the Kelly Carey Classic Rock Show this weekend in Saugatuck. I've seen her live before, but here's the proof. Check out this amazing video and make plans to attend this weekend's show. 8PM on Saturday night and all to raise money for the theater!
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Van Vleck House and Gardens was already one of my favorite places on earth and now with their new renovations it just got even better. The entire fence that surrounds the property was wrapped in red with swags on the gate as well as white lanterns lining the path. Inside there was a gorgeous room all decorated with small tables and chairs. Each table had crayons and "letters to Santa" paper for the children to color and drop in the mailbox while they waited for their turn to see Santa. There were cookies, doughnuts, cider, candy canes and coffee for all to enjoy.
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My kids were more than happy at this point, but there was more. We strolled down the newly landscaped path to the renovated carriage house and entered a craft wonderland where we spent the next hour and a half. My kids were so into doing all FOUR, yes four crafts, they didn't even need me. So I went to the new gift shop in the other part of the carriage house and shopped. All of this cost me $40 for the whole family!
Van Vleck has many fun educational programs going on all winter and I am so excited to take my kids to as many as possible.
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Spring Arts and Crafts Fair for 2017
2017's Spring Arts & Crafts Fair will be held on June 3rd and 4th – Rain or shine. It will feature Paintings, Photography, Jewelry, Stained Glass, Native Crafts, Bath & Body products, Clothing, Face Painting, Fishing Trophies and more.
2016's Halloween Costume Winners
The City Island Chamber was proud to sponsor the annual Halloween parade and our independent judges: Cheryl Brinker, Laura Quagliarello, Elaine Belasco, Michael Louis, Lois Wagh, and Patricia Daniella Haney. The following are 2016's Halloween costume winners.
A Message from the President
The City Island Chamber of Commerce was established over 100 years ago, formerly the Board of Trade, to unite the businesses of City Island. Though the mix of businesses has changed, we still believe that the same values and interests should hold us together.
I encourage you to continue to join with your fellow business associates. Together we continue to work to keep City Island the wonderful place to do business that it has always been and to support the Island and each other as we grow in the new millennium.
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September 6, 2012
On the Beat
Seeing the Forst for the Trees
David Forst certainly knows how to describe the Athletics' amazing 2012 season as well as anybody. After all, he has lived it as the club's assistant general manager and right-hand man to veteran GM Billy Beane. Forst was there at the start of spring training when seemingly no one outside the organization gave the Athletics any chance of contending. And he is here now, as the Athletics have become one of the biggest surprises in baseball by putting themselves in post-season contention for the first time in six years, even after being swept at home by the Angels in a three-game series this week.
So how does Forst break down the Athletics' improbable success and explain how they are 76-60 when only the most optimistic people believed the club could win 76 games all season? "It's been the perfect storm," Forst said "It really has been."
The Athletics seemed headed for a long year when they traded their two top starting pitchers, left-hander Gio Gonzalez and right-hander Trevor Cahill, as well as closer Andrew Bailey, in the offseason. After another year of going nowhere in their attempts to get a new ballpark built or with the Giants yielding their territorial rights to San Jose, the Athletics felt like they had no choice but to strip payroll down to a major league-low $55 million and cash in their best trade chips.
"It's too bad because I really thought we were building toward something there," Bailey said. "To see them trade Gio and Trevor and myself, it seemed like they were starting over. That's what it felt like."
Instead, the Athletics are in contention and Bailey's Red Sox are not. A big reason why is because the Athletics have received good returns on the trades of their three pitchers. They received left-handed starter Tommy Milone and catcher Derek Norris from the Nationals for Gonzalez; right-handed starter Jerrod Parker and right-handed reliever Ryan Cook from the Diamondbacks for Cahill; and right fielder Josh Reddick, who is shaping up as a cornerstone player, from the Red Sox.
"We felt good about the returns on the trades at the time we made them or we wouldn't have made them," Forst said. "We were very confident that the players we acquired could all help us in the long term. Some have probably developed a little faster than we anticipated. The key has been the pitchers. Milone, Parker, and Cook have all pitched really well for us. They have done a really good job of taking the place of the three very talented pitchers we have traded. And Reddick has played a major role for us."
The Athletics also took the money they saved and pulled a stunner by signing outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a four-year, $36 million major-league contract, a deal that also gives the 26-year-old Cuban defector the option of leaving after the fourth year rather than the normal six years of major-league service time it takes to achieve free-agent status. It was a stealth move by the Athletics, who were never mentioned as a potential suitor in the weeks leading up to Cespedes making his decision.
"There was a certain amount of risk involved, but we had been able to watch Cesepedes play a lot in international competition, including the World Baseball Classic, and believed he was worth the price," Forst said. "Everyone knew he had a great deal of raw ability, but he also has a lot of baseball skills and a very good understanding of the game. We weren't sure he would be ready to start the season in the major leagues, but it didn't take long once he reported to spring training to show us he should start the season with the major-league club."
The prospect of being able to pair Reddick and Cespedes both in the outfield and the middle of the batting order for at least three more seasons has more than just the Athletics excited. "You're talking two potential superstars," said one National League scout who covers the Athletics. "Cespedes is just scratching the surface. He's still learning what life in America is all about. Just wait until he gets comfortable with the culture and can concentrate more on baseball. And Reddick, to me, was a potential star in the making when he was with the Red Sox. Now that he's getting a chance, he's proving just how good he is. Those guys make that team very dangerous, make them legit, and will do so until Oakland can't afford them anymore."
Yes, the future is always iffy when it comes to the Athletics. However, the present is plenty of fun: a nine-game winning streak preceded the A's being swept by the Angels.
There is also a certain amount of anti-A's sentiment—and anti-Beane sentiment, in particular—among old-school baseball people, who were upset with the way scouts were portrayed in both the book and movie versions of Moneyball, and they also like to mock Beane for being one of the first GMs to show an interest in sabermetrics. Thus, the Athletics have had plenty of snide remarks made behind their backs during their playoff drought. However, Forst won't say the Athletics are having the last laugh.
"I don't think it's vindication," Forst said. "We can't control how others perceive us. We're just trying to really enjoy the moment. It's hard to get to the postseason. My first four seasons here were from 2000-03. We went to the postseason every year and you start to think it's really a pretty easy thing to do. Then when you've lost as long as we've been losing, you get a greater appreciation for how hard winning really is. So, we're just trying to enjoy what's going on here and hope it continues."
A few minutes with Cardinals manager Mike Matheny
On if he thinks his team is ready to make another run in October to win the World Series like they did last year in Tony La Russa's final season as manager: "Well, we have to get into the postseason first, but I do feel like we haven't necessarily played our best baseball. We've had some good streaks, but we've also had a lot of stretches where we haven't played as well as I think we can. At this point, though, you really have to take things as they come. When you're locked into a pennant race, you don't have the luxury of looking too far ahead. I do think this team has the talent to beat anybody, but we have to worry beating whoever is on our schedule right now."
On the Cardinals' offense being inconsistent throughout the season: "It's been a lot of feast or famine. We've seen quite a bit of it this season. It's hard to understand why because we certainly have the ability to put something up there every night. You've got to give credit to the other teams at times, but I think we've given the other team a little too much credit too much of the time. Some of it is on us, too. We've got to start scoring runs with more consistency if we want to keep playing beyond the regular season."
On how the Cardinals' offensive slumps seem to coincide with the hitters drawing fewer walks: "We're not a team that necessarily goes up to the plate looking for walks, but there is something to be said about being patient. You want to be aggressive, but you also want to be patient when the situation calls for it. We lead the National League in on-base percentage, so I can't complain, but I would like to see us maybe be a little more patient when things aren't going well and make the opposing pitcher work a little more."
On the impact of right fielder Carlos Beltran, who was signed as a free agent following the departure of Albert Pujols in the offseason: "Carlos has meant so much to this team. He's filled a very big void and filled it very well. I don't know you ever replace a player the caliber of Albert, but I do know that Carlos has done everything we could have asked of him and been extremely productive. He's been banged up at times in the second half and that's caused him to struggle some, but I really feel he's going to continue to finish the season strong."
Scouts' views
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano: "I think his sore hip is a little more of a factor than they are letting on. He's not getting to some balls he usually gets to, and he's not getting the line as well."
Rays righthander Alex Cobb: "When he's in a groove, he's fun to watch. He works quickly, just gets the ball back, throws it, and gets people out. You can count on him getting you back to the hotel before room service closes."
Diamondbacks center fielder Adam Eaton: "He's their starting center fielder on Opening Day next year. He's got to be. He's a better player than Chris Young right now."
Twins utility player Eduardo Escobar: "I'm not sure he'll ever hit enough to be a regular, but you can put him all over the field and he'll catch the ball regardless of the position."
Royals second baseman Johnny Giovatella: "I love this kid. He makes things happen and he can really hit. Dayton Moore or Ned Yost will never convince me they made the right move by starting the season with Chris Getz as their second baseman with this guy stuck in Omaha."
Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal: "I don't think there is any doubt now that he's the guy there for a long time. He's got a chance to be an All-Star level player."
Mariners center fielder Franklin Gutierrez: "Some might debate on this, but I believe staying healthy is a skill and this guy doesn't have it. He's always hurt. You just can't count on him to stay in the lineup for more than a few days at a time."
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen: "If I'm the Dodgers, I'd start being concerned by him continuing to have problems with his heartbeat. He's got a chance to be one of the game's best closers, and you just hope and pray he can stay healthy."
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler: "He's a good hitter, I'll grant you that, but he might be the worst defensive second baseman in baseball. It's not only the errors he makes, but the plays he doesn't make that don't get called errors because he doesn't get to the ball. They should either stick him in left field or make him a DH."
Indians right-hander Justin Masterson: "I can't figure this guy out. He'll be lights out one time and you think he's ready to turn into a legitimate No.1. The next time, he either gets hit hard or walks the park. The ability is there, so you question the focus."
Braves right-hander Kris Medlen: "I know people might think I'm out of my mind, but this guy reminds me of Greg Maddux. He puts almost every pitch exactly where he wants it, he works fast, he's a good athlete, he's smart—basically everything Maddux was."
Cubs right-hander Jeff Samardzija: "I know it's been a long season for the Cubs, but one of the good things is that Samardzija looks like someone you can count on in the rotation. I was skeptical that he was good enough to start, but he's proven me wrong. He's going to be a good one."
Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton: "He's the only thing that keeps people from falling asleep in the Marlins' new stadium."
Reds first baseman Joey Votto: "The Reds are in a perfect position with him because they have such a big lead in the NL Central. They can ease him back in the lineup and gradually build him back to where he is ready to play every day in the postseason."
Angels outfielder Vernon Wells: "He's really settled into a reserve role there and is making a contribution. But $21 million is a helluva lot to pay a fourth outfielder."
Mets third baseman David Wright: "The Mets have to sign him long-term from a public relations standpoint to show their fans they still can be competitivem but he is also still a really good player. For me, he's a premier player who is worth big money."
Front office types' views
Astros: "I know they've taken a major hit with their record by deciding to go with all kids, but it's going to pay off in the long run. They're going to have a lot better idea of who can and can't play by the time the season is over and they can plan accordingly. It was a smart move by Jeff Luhnow. It's given them a head start on rebuilding.
Blue Jays: "I remember back when the SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) opened in 1990 and everyone thought it was the eighth wonder of the world with the retractable roof. Now, it might be the most depressing place to play in the big leagues. Even though they have money, they're always going to have a hard time attracting free agents because you're in a foreign country, and the ballpark also doesn't help."
Brewers: "It's easy to say a manager is good when his team is doing well like the Brewers did for Ron Roenicke last year. That made for an easy first year for him. But what really tells the story is how things go when times are bad, and what's impressed me is that Ron's guys are still busting their tails for him. That shows you the type of person he is and the type of respect he has earned in that clubhouse."
Giants: "I admire the heck out of Bruce Bochy, but using 11 pitchers in one game (an 11-inning loss to the Padres on Tuesday) is a perfect example of why Major League Baseball needs to do something about the September rosters. I like the idea of being able to have more than 25 players available but I think you have to limit how many are eligible for that's night game, either 25 or 27 or 28, something reasonable."
Nationals: "Everyone focuses on their pitching—and rightfully so—but it helps to have power hitters in the postseason because you need those guys who provide some instant offense when you're facing quality pitchers every night. The Nationals have enough guys who can hit the ball out of the park that it's going to make them very dangerous come October and why I think they can win it all even without Stephen Strasburg."
Orioles: "You know who I'm happy for? Dan Duquette. For all the shit he put up with in Boston, he's proven that he's a pretty darn good GM with what he's done this season. He's made a lot of under-the-radar moves that have helped that club."
Phillies: "They've played much better lately. I don't think they're far off from being back in contention next season if Ruben Amaro makes a couple of good moves."
Pirates: "They look like a team that's on its last legs to me. You can only play on emotion for so long and then talent eventually plays a determining factor. They're still a little short on talent to be a playoff team."
Red Sox: "I think John Henry and Larry Lucchino want Bobby Valentine to have to play out the string and suffer as much as possible before they fire him at the end of the season."
Rockies: "I'm shocked that they are going to stay with their four-man rotation next year and piggyback their starters with relievers. You do that in the minor leagues. That's player development stuff. This is the big leagues."
Tigers: "For all the talent they have, it's a dysfunctional team. They aren't very athletic, and they don't catch the ball. That's why on the days they look bad, they really look bad."
White Sox: They're the biggest overachievers in baseball. I just love that team, and I'm pulling for them to get to the postseason. They deserve it with the type of energy and effort they put forth on a nightly basis."
This week's Must Read comes from old friend Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald and explains how Bill James is regaining prominence in the Red Sox' front office.
John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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Eddie Bajek
"You're talking two potential superstars,' said one National League scout who covers the Athletics." Kevin Goldstein?
Sep 06, 2012 05:26 AM
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler: "He's a good hitter, I'll grant you that, but he might be the worst defensive second baseman in baseball. It's not only the errors he makes, but the plays he doesn't make that don't get called errors because he doesn't get to the ball."
Sep 06, 2012 05:34 AM
Half of this is playing devil's advocate, the other half could be ignorance, but why is the statement so preposterous?
Sep 06, 2012 06:03 AM
Not to put words in tannerg's mouth, but presumably, it's because defensive metrics seem to say that over the course of his career, Kinsler got to more balls than the average second baseman, which is at odds with what the scout says. However, two comments. First, the metrics are not speaking as highly of his defense this year as in the past, and this scout is talking about the here and now, not what he did in 2011 and years gone by. Second, a scout who is savvy enough to recognize the importance of plays not made is probably worth listening to even if he disagrees with the metrics. We're not talking about Jeter-adoring media here; we're talking about someone whose job is to take a critical look at players, and he at least seems to know what to look for. I agree, the scout's statement isn't preposterous at all, even if it is at variance with some metrics.
Sep 06, 2012 07:09 AM
Partly because Kinsler was nearly at the top of MLB 2B in RangeRuns last season and is about average this season.
Sep 06, 2012 07:10 AM
Not all scouts are created equal. I find the Kinsler opinion to be a bit ridiculous, and I'm pretty sure a healthy chunk of the scouts I speak with on a daily basis would agree (if not all). The worst second baseman in the league? I don't even see how that's possible. I wouldn't grade him as elite, but he's far from being the worst defensive second baseman in the league.
Sep 06, 2012 07:40 AM
But it's also possible that the scout in question sat on Kinsler during a bad stretch, where a few errors or poor range affected his opinion of the player. The scout could still be very sharp - which I'd like to think is likely- and still make a casual observation based on a small sample that reads as a bit ridiculous.
Sep 06, 2012 07:44 AM
Any scout who watches a player's defense for a short "stretch" and makes such an extraordinary conclusion based on that, while ignoring all of the other information out there, is not a very sharp scout.
Sep 06, 2012 09:18 AM
Well, that's most scouts for you.
Sep 06, 2012 10:12 AM
That's about as accurate as saying Kinsler is the worst defensive second baseman in the game. Watching a player in short bursts is often the case, but forming an extraordinary conclusion based on a small sample while ignoring everything isn't the norm. Just like in any field, you will have people that swim in hyperbole more than others. It happens. I disagree with this particular player evaluation, but I don't blame the field because I disagree with one individual.
Sep 06, 2012 10:24 AM
Richard Bergstrom
Last year, Darwin Barney's fielding PCT, Range Factor were the third worst in the NL before Uggla and Weeks. This year, they're among the best. Meanwhile, his FRAA went from +7.9 to +9.8. I'd think FRAA would've/should've swung even more positive into +17 Aaron Hill territory.
Sep 06, 2012 14:22 PM
Fielding seems to be as subjective as beauty, with the metrics cat-calling a sexy second baseman and the scouts walking away in silence because of a butterface.
Sep 06, 2012 14:31 PM
Richard Bergstrom
Well, regarding the last part, awards such as Gold Gloves and the media/broadcasters would most likely make the distinction. They see a fielder make a play, and that play becomes an anecdote (either good or bad). An anecdote and its interpretation are based on personal opinion on whether anyone could/should have been able to make that play. That formulates a concept from that observer about whether the player is a good or bad fielder. That concept makes it into the next article or sound byte and, voila, a good fielder now exists and after forwarding the article or soundbyte a few times, they become universally recognized.
Sep 07, 2012 10:59 AM
Well, the next time you and/or John talk to scouts, maybe you can conduct what amounts to a straw poll: raise the question of Kinsler's fielding with a few of them, and see what the range of opinions is like. I suspect there may be a surprise or two coming. But maybe not.
Sep 06, 2012 15:50 PM
Really like this article, John. The front office views and scout views are great!
Sep 06, 2012 07:08 AM
Regarding the roster expansion... if you limit teams to 25 or 27 players a night, why wouldn't they just keep 10 relievers and 2 starters active on a given day?
Sep 06, 2012 08:33 AM
Did the Nationals make any roster moves before Aug 31 to cover for Strasburg being on the 25 man roster and therefore on the post-season roster?
Sep 06, 2012 12:18 PM
Didn't they already have Wilson Ramos on the DL at that point (and maybe Jesus Flores as well?) that they could use for post-season roster moves? I don't think it will be a big issue.
Sep 07, 2012 12:42 PM
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Worthington Athletes Launch National Campaign For Coach Battling Cancer, Then Shave Heads As Sign Of Support
It's a new lease on life for a local high school baseball coach battling colon cancer.
When doctors told Stephen Gussler he had only months to live, he refused to give up.
And now, five years later, he could be one surgery away from being cancer-free.
Pre-season training is in full swing in the Thomas Worthington High School weight room for the Cardinal baseball team.
The local community has embraced the coach and health teacher with the "Gussstrong" campaign for two years.
"It's real hard, every day is a battle, but without the love and support of other people, I'm not sure I'd make it," said Coach Gussler.
Gussler has been at the helm for the past sixteen years, but he is taking a break from his coaching duties this season to concentrate on beating cancer.
But whether he's in the dugout or not, his influence is still paramount with his players.
"Coach Gussler taught me pretty much everything I know about baseball, and through that, he's taught me a lot about life too," said Senior Captain Tommy Pischel. "Coach says give everything you're all, no matter what. If you're not going to do it 100 percent, why do it at all."
Coach Gussler says it's all about giving back in his role as a teacher and coach.
"But more importantly I do believe it's an obligation," Gussler adds. "I believe we all have to live our life to the fullest, whatever profession you're in. You have to give it your best, because there are people counting on you."
The Worthington community has returned the favor, selling hundreds of Guss-Strong t-shirts over the past two years.
And just this weekend, a twitter campaign took off to tell his story nationwide with #getgussonespn.
"When I got the tweet, it was unbelievable," Gussler said.
And in another show of solidarity and support, his varsity players all got together to shave their heads, just like their coach.
"We are going bald for the boss," said Senior Outfielder Tommy Hoerauf.
"I love it, cause it's not just about me, it's about every one of us battling, giving our best, knowing that great things can happen," Gussler said. "Every day when I get a text message from somebody, or a tweet or an email, that says, hey, you've inspired me, they don't realize they've inspired me, because I'm not sure I could make it without them."
"I've told people ever since I've had cancer, I've lived a better life," Gussler adds. "In terms of appreciating the day to day stuff: loving my family, loving the people around me, being kind to others, sharing - all those things have become so much more important, because of all this, and these kids remind me of that when they say, hey, you've got a great message, let's send it to everybody."
The coach says he will be in the dugout as much as he can this upcoming season, whether as a scorekeeper or even a water boy – but just to be there as an inspiration for his players.
"I want to be out there as much as I can, because, I love the game of baseball," he says. "I think it's a great teaching method, and I know the kids want me there."
He says it only makes sense, as the team goes for a district championship for a third year in a row.
"The whole idea is let's keep this thing going," he says. "It's been a lot of fun."


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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Jerusalem to reaffirm U.S. support for Israel and to press for immediate cease-fire. Independent Television News' John Ray and John Irvine report from Gaza and southern Israel on more airstrikes and rocket fire despite efforts by Egypt and others to support a diplomatic solution. Continue reading
President Bush made his first trip to Saudi Arabia on Monday in a bid to gain support for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, while the White House announced a $20 billion weapons deal with the powerful Saudi kingdom. Experts examine the state of U.S.-Saudi relations. Continue reading
On the third day of his trip to the Middle East, President Bush predicted that there will be a peace treaty between Israeli and Palestinian leaders before he leaves office — while acknowledging that such an agreement will require "painful concessions" by both sides. Mideast experts offer perspective on the Mr. Bush's pledge. Continue reading
The leaders of North and South Korea announced Thursday they would take steps toward a peace treaty that would replace the Korean War's 1953 cease-fire and continue work to ease tensions on the world's last remaining frontier of the Cold War. Continue reading


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Leading Experts To Recommend Reforms To Restore Competitiveness and Re-Engage Fans
Editor's note: Photos of Costas are available.
The New York Yankees, historically one of baseball's all-time most successful teams, has a payroll of $112 million. The Minnesota Twins, perennially an also-ran, has a salary budget one-ninth as big. The relationship between salaries and competitiveness is hard to ignore. A Nov. 17 conference will examine whether it can be changed.
"Baseball's Future: Competitive Balance and Labor Relations" will bring together eight leading figures in sports economics, journalism and management to discuss ways to restore competition and avoid labor strife in America's pastime.
"Big-city, big-payroll teams appear to be dominating major league baseball," explains conference organizer Andrew Zimbalist, Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics at Smith.
"Unless the playing field is made more level, no amount of enticement, whether new stadiums or luxury suites, will compel the allegiance of fans, who are undeniably growing frustrated."
The conference, Zimbalist notes, precedes the opening of collective bargaining negotiations expected to get under way later this year. Baseball's current collective bargaining agreement expires after the 2001 season. Significant progress on issues such as salary restraint and revenue sharing will be key, predicts Zimbalist, to avoiding a strike or lockout.
Conference sessions begin at 1:30 p.m. with a keynote address by Costas, author, most recently, of the best-selling book "Fair Ball: A Fan's Case For Baseball." An eight-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Costas has covered the World Series, the Super Bowl, the NBA finals and the Olympics. "Fair Ball" has been described by the New York Times as "an important and illuminating analysis of the game's problems, from revenue sharing to the wild card, with the NBC announcer's smart and clear-eyed solutions."
Following Costas' presentation will be remarks and discussion by John Genzale, editor, Sports Business Journal; Clark Griffith, former owner, Minnesota Twins; Marvin Miller, founder and former director, Major League Baseball Players' Association; Roger Noll, economist, Stanford University, and sports consultant; Allen Sanderson, economist, University of Chicago, and sports consultant; Randy Vataha, president of a sports consulting firm and former Stanford University and New England Patriots football player; and Zimbalist, economist and author of "Baseball and Billions," "Sports, Jobs and Taxes," and "Unpaid Professionals: Commercialism and Conflict in Big-Time College Sports."
In addition to Costas' book, participants' discussions will be informed by a series of recommendations issued this summer by a blue-ribbon panel of team owners and consultants intended to redress baseball's competitive balance problems. These recommendations include greater revenue sharing and internationalization and reconfiguration of the amateur draft.
At 5 p.m., following the conference, there will be a reception and booksigning for Costas in Wright Hall Common Room.
The conference is free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. All sessions will be held in Wright Hall Auditorium.
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